5 Times Shah Rukh Khan Replaced THESE Actors In Iconic Films: Names Include Amitabh Bachchan To Aamir Khan
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Producer Guddu Dhanoa revealed that Shah Rukh Khan replaced Armaan Kohli in "Deewana." In an interview with The Indian Express, he said, 'Armaan left the film, and it was Shekhar Kapur who suggested Shah Rukh's name to me.'
After returning from Madras, Guddu called Shah Rukh, who invited them to meet in Delhi. 'We met at a restaurant in Connaught Place. When he arrived at noon, I was still unsure who he was, but upon seeing him, I immediately knew I wanted him for 'Deewana.'"
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Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Indian Express
From staging a wedding to hosting Delhi Chess Open, how venue was readied overnight
The Delhi Chess Association (DCA) was on tenterhooks as the venue for India's largest chess event – the Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament, featuring one of the largest gatherings in the sport (2,400 players) – was hosting a wedding that continued well past midnight on Friday, the eve of the first round. However, once the DCA was granted access to the playing hall – at 1:30 AM on Saturday – volunteers worked through the night to ensure an on-time start at 9:30 AM at Chhatarpur's Tivoli Gardens Resort in southwest Delhi. Everything fell into place, just like at an Indian wedding. With 32,000 chess pieces, 1,000 boards, as many clocks, stacks of scoresheets, thousands of pens, an army of volunteers and arbiters, the open event is by no means a small affair. 'You have to consider the financial aspect,' says Gopakumar Sudhakaran, the man behind the staging of the event. 'Securing a hall in one of Delhi's finest resorts isn't cheap. Even one extra day would've blown the budget. From the outside, it may seem like a lack of planning, but we knew we'd pull it off.' 'Once we got the hall, volunteers scrambled to set up backdrop panels, sponsor branding, and additional lighting — the existing set-up wasn't enough. Then came arranging tables, chairs, chess boards, pieces, and scoresheets — all coordinated by the DCA,' Sudhakaran tells The Indian Express. After the record-breaking 17th edition of Delhi Open, which featured 2,800 players, this year's event marks a resurgence in participation post-pandemic, following last year's turnout of less than 1,000 players. The players, divided into three categories based on ratings, are mostly accompanied by parents and other family members, creating a massive human footprint for the seven-day Delhi GM Open. Yet, when the first round began sharply at 9:30 AM, right on time, everything was in place. Inside the playing venue — two separate halls for Category A and B — the chaos was oddly synchronised. A long queue of players split the smaller hall — where top players like SL Narayanan, Abhijeet Gupta, Levan Pantsulaia, and Manuel Petrosyan were competing — into two equal halves, as they shuffled between the facilities, coffee stalls and water stations. The arbiters, unperturbed by the chatter, efficiently assisted players ranging in age from 7 to 80. But what does it take to host an open chess event in India? 'A lot of things,' says Sudhakaran. How hard could it be to manage a group of players in an indoor sport, compared to handling a large-scale outdoor sporting event? A familiar name on the chess circuit, Sudhakaran wears multiple hats at open and invitational events, not just across India, but globally. The first Indian appointed as Deputy Chief Arbiter at the 44th Chess Olympiad and a fair-play officer at multiple World Championships – including the 2023 title clash between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren – he brings vast experience to the table. 'Unlike invitational events, which are smaller, we can't announce open tournament dates a year in advance,' Sudhakaran explains. 'We must account for numerous factors. To accommodate so many players, we need a large, suitable venue. That's where it all begins, selecting a space based on expected entries.' 'We estimated around 2,000 to 2,200 players for this event, considering past trends and ongoing tournaments in India,' he says. Sudhakaran was entrusted with ensuring the smooth conduct of the Delhi GM Open — a responsibility spanning everything from releasing event details and inviting players to negotiate appearance fees, booking flights, arranging stays, accommodating special requests, and even managing last-minute withdrawals (including refund demands for no-shows). 'Organising a tournament of this scale requires months of detailed planning, coordination, and complete dedication. It involves more than just managing logistics,' says Bharat Singh Chauhan, DCA president and chairman of the organising committee. Unlike Open events in Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai and Kottayam – which face fewer logistical challenges due to limited entries – the Delhi Open stands apart in scale and significance. The tournament has served as a historic milestone for many players, most notably when current World Champion D Gukesh earned his final GM norm here in 2019, becoming one of the youngest Grandmasters in the game. International Arbiter and former interim AICF Secretary Vipnesh Bhardwaj explains the tournament's appeal: 'Everyone waits for the Delhi Open — it's the most anticipated event for players. Delhi's geographical location makes it easily accessible, with all transport options available. Add to that good organisation, which takes care of everything, and of course, the legacy of the event.' According to Sudhakaran, when a tournament of this scale begins on schedule, half the battle is already won. So what's next on his priority list? 'A good night's sleep – first and foremost,' he chuckles.
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Deepshikha Nagpal remembers how humble Shah Rukh Khan was during Koyla shoot: ‘He'd sleep amid machinery, lights'
Actor Deepshikha Nagpal recollected in a recent interview how stars like Shah Rukh Khan were humble at the beginning of their careers, as compared to the actors today. Talking to Bollywood Bubble, she recalled shooting for Koyla (1997) with Shah Rukh and how he would adjust on set in an age of no vanity van. (Also Read: Deepshikha Nagpal says doing B-grade films damaged her career, people in Bollywood judged her: 'The damage is done') Deepshikha was asked if she had seen a change in the way stars behave now versus how they behaved in the 90s, and she brought up Shah Rukh as an example. She said, 'Acting was not a profession before now; it was not a respected job. Now, everybody wants to become an actor; they want vanity vans and staff. I have seen Shah Rukh Khan working in Koyla. There were no vanity vans back then. He would just sleep there in the midst of coal mine machinery and flashing lights. The focus was on work. That we need to finish this scene by this date.' She also recalled a time when Salman did not have a large entourage, stating that he or Shah Rukh can make demands for one today due to their stature. 'I've even seen how Salman once shot for films. Big stars would get a big makeup room. He would walk alone from the set to his makeup room without a bodyguard or security. They were so humble, we used to have lunch together. After working for 30 years, they demand today because they have such a fan following,' said Deepshikha. Deepshikha was known for playing key roles in films like Koyla, Baadshah, Dillagi, Rishtey and Partner. She also acted in TV shows like Shaktimaan, Ramayan, Son Pari, and Kittie Party. Deepshikha was also a contestant on Bigg Boss season 8. She was last seen in the 2019 film One Day: Justice Delivered. She most recently played key roles in TV shows like Megha Barsange and Ishq Jabariya. Shah Rukh will soon star in Siddharth Anand's King with Suhana Khan and Abhishek Bachchan. Salman is yet to announce his upcoming project after Sikandar, which was released this year.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Shah Rukh Khan showers love on his daughter Suhana Khan's new pics, she reacts. Check out her post
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has showered love on his daughter Suhana Khan's latest pictures for an ad. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Adidas India and Suhana Khan shared a couple of pictures as a collaborative post. The post featured Suhana flaunting flexible moves in athleisure wear. (Also Read | Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan: Who is playing what in King) Reacting to Suhana's photos, Shah Rukh commented, "Looking so good!!" Responding to her father's comment, Suhana said, "Love youu (red heart emoji)." Mihir Ahuja posted a red heart emoji. A fan wrote, "So beautiful." A person said, "@suhanakhan2 CRUSHING IT." An Instagram user said, "She is the perfect choice for this." A comment read, "Wow, looking so sporty." A post shared by adidas India (@adidasindia) Suhana made her acting debut with Netflix's film The Archies in December 2023. It was directed by Zoya Akhtar. It also starred Khushi Kapoor, Agastya Nanda, Dot, Mihir Ahuja, Vedang Raina and Yuvraj Menda. Suhana will next be seen in King with Shah Rukh. King was supposed to be directed by Sujoy Ghosh earlier. However, Siddharth Anand later took over as the director. So far, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Abhay Verma are reportedly part of the film. Earlier this year, Shah Rukh attended the Next On Netflix event to unveil his son Aryan Khan's debut directorial project, The BA**DS of Bollywood. During the event, the actor requested his fans and the audience present there to shower Aryan and Suhana with 50 per cent of the love that they have given him. Shah Rukh said, 'Guzaarish aur bahut dil se main chaahunga ki mere bete jo apna pehla kadam rakh rahe hai direction mein, mere beti jo actress ban rahi hai, un sabko bhi 50 percent pyaar bhi agar ye duniya dede jitna mujhe diya hai toh bahut zyada hoga (I request from my heart that my son, who is taking his first step into direction, and my daughter, who is becoming an actress, if they receive even 50 percent of the love the world has given me, it would be enough)."
