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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mahesh Bhatt praises Anupam Kher, says "Jab chela guru se aage nikal jaata hai to guru ko bahut acha lagta hai"
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt praised legendary actor Anupam Kher for his efforts as a good teacher and guiding the students at Actor Prepares School in Mumbai. In a conversation with ANI, the ace director said, "Jab chela guru se aage nikal jaata hai to guru ko bahut acha lagta hai aur inhone "Anupam Kher) ye kar ke has astonished me with his performance in 'Tanvi The Great'. ..So, our effort will be that whenever I come here, and I will come every year, even if these people don't invite me, I will force myself to come here. And we will bring out the treasure of talent in these students, so that in the future, they will astound the heroine of this film, who is not one, she has surprised us in Tanvi The Great. She is also from the Actor Prepares School...." Kirron Kher's Rare Appearance Stuns Fans | Supports Anupam Kher at 'Tanvi The Great' Premiere Kher shared his inspiration behind Actor Prepares School and what motivated him to start it, "What can I say, Mr. Bhatt? He spoke my emotions with more clarity. I just want to say that 20 years ago, I was shooting a film, and a very beautiful girl was working there. And her job was to come out of the swimming pool, my sister was there, and she had to come to me and say a dialogue. So, till she came out of the swimming pool and came here, everything was very correct. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo When she came to me, she got so nervous that her lips started shaking, and she started twitching. And the same beautiful girl suddenly looked not so beautiful. That was the day and that was the moment I decided I will open an acting school." He expressed gratitude to the acclaimed director for taking special classes in his school, "Today we have started a new Diploma course for one year in skukraguzaar hu Bhatt sahab ka jinhone inki special classes li.." Earlier, the Mumbai premiere of Anupam Kher's directorial film Tanvi The Great was held at the Nita Mukesh AmbCultural Centre on Thursday, with the real-life Tanvi, the inspiration behind the film, attending the event as the 'Guest of Honour'. The event drew a star-studded turnout, with Kirron Kher , Sikandar Kher , Annu Kapoor, Rumy Jafry, and members of the film's cast in attendance. Anupam Kher's niece, Tanvi, was the 'Guest of Honour' at the Mumbai premiere of the movie. The film has been inspired by the life story of Tanvi. Starring debut actress Shubhangi Dutt, the film also stars Jackie Shroff, Boman Irani and Karan Tacker in prominent roles.'Tanvi The Great', which highlights autism and the Indian Army, has already garnered international praise during its festival run in Cannes, New York, Houston, and has also received standing ovations at special previews held at the National Defence Academy and the Southern Command in Pune.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"I consider my journey as God's gift": Abhinay Deo shares his experience in film industry
Film director Abhinay Deo , who has given unique and acclaimed films such as ' Delhi Belly ' and 'Blackmail,' opened up about his journey in the film industry and working with well-known names of Bollywood. In a conversation with ANI, he shared how his journey as a filmmaker started, "I consider myself very fortunate that I got a place in this industry. Because I am an architect who, you know, accidentally came into this industry. But, I got a chance to make so many films. And I got a chance to make so many advertising films. That is a very big thing for me. So, I consider my journey as God's gift." He visited the Actor Prepares School in Mumbai for a guest lecture. He credited his parents for being his support system. "It was my parents' gift to me that I managed to do so much work. I really am extremely, extremely grateful to the audience and to the industry for making my films, a success. So, I can only have the most humble gratitude. There was such an environment in our house that my parents never treated us in such a way that you should do this or you should not do this. They always kept one thing with us that whatever you want to do, you do it. But, you have to maintain the morality of the job or the profession. The decorum has to be maintained. So, I think that is the biggest support that a person is allowed to do what he wants in his life." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Deo has worked with several Bollywood stars, including Abhishek Bachchan , Kangana Ranaut, Imran Khan, John Abraham , Sonakshi Sinha , late actor Irrfan Khan, and many others. "I think there is so much talent in our country. There is amazing talent. So, it would be wrong to take one or two names. According to me, there are so many good artists. I should get a chance to learn something from all of them. And I seriously believe that, you know, even though I have made five or six films, more than a thousand ad films, I am still a student. I am a student of direction in this film industry. So, as a student, it can't be my choice who to work with." Calling it a learning experience to get a chance to work with so many big names, he added, "As much as I get a chance, it is good to work with artists. Through advertising, I have worked with a lot of great people. There are actors, there are cricketing stars. You know, I have worked with Bachchan sir. I have worked with Anupam(Anupam Kher) sir. I have worked with Aamir(Aamir Khan) sir. I have worked with a lot of people. But I have always wanted to direct Bachchan (Amitabh Bachchan) sir in the long format." He also spoke about his experience of visiting Actor Prepares School in Mumbai for a guest lecture, "It was a very beautiful experience for me. Because, first of all, I know Anupam sir. He has worked in one of my films. And we keep meeting. So, I always wanted to come to his school. And by the way, my son is a student here. So, I always wanted to come to his school and see the environment. Not as a guest lecturer, but as a student. I wanted to come as an observer. But I got the opportunity to come as a guest lecturer and talk to the students and actors. And I think the actors who have asked me questions today and the kind of environment here, it is very rare to see." Director Abhinay Deo in 2024 came up with the film 'Savi' which stars Anil Kapoor, Divya Khossla and Harshvardhan Rane in the lead roles. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India Gazette
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
"Whatever I have learned today, I owe it all to theatre": Nimrat Kaur reflects on her theatre roots and career milestones
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 8 (ANI): Actress Nimrat Kaur, known for her roles in films like 'Lunchbox' and the series 'Kull,' recently shared her journey and experiences with students at the Actor Prepares School in Mumbai. During a conversation with ANI, Kaur opened up about her early days in theatre, her breakthrough roles, and what drives her passion for acting. Kaur, who arrived in Mumbai in 2004 with dreams of making it big, initially found herself drawn to modelling and ad films. 'I thought I would make a lot of money from modelling and get some experience in front of the camera,' she said. However, it didn't take long before she realised that acting required much more than just reading lines. 'I started with music videos, then moved on to ads. But soon enough, I understood that acting is a completely different ball game. Playing a character, feeling it, and embodying it--that's what I wanted to learn,' Kaur said. Her exposure to theatre came when she began attending plays around Mumbai, which led her to pursue a more structured path in acting. Kaur's first big break in theatre came with Thespo, a youth theatre forum, where she won the Best Actress award. She went on to perform in numerous plays at renowned venues like Prithvi Theatre, NCPA Experimental, and more. Kaur's theatre journey took her to cities across India, including Calcutta, Pune, Delhi, and Bangalore. 'Whatever I have learned today, I owe it all to theatre,' she said, emphasising how those early experiences shaped her as an artist. One of the pivotal moments in Kaur's career came with her breakthrough role in 'The Lunchbox' (2013), where she played the leading lady opposite Irrfan Khan. Reflecting on how she landed the role, she credited the late casting director Seher Latif, who believed in her potential. 'I was doing plays when Seher Latif showed some of my performances to Ritesh Batra, the director of The Lunchbox. I didn't even have to audition for it,' Kaur recalled with gratitude. She described getting the role as a 'blessing' and a turning point in her career. 'The way The Lunchbox came to me felt like destiny. It was such a big gift. I feel like God had a hand in this,' she added, still in awe of the life-changing opportunity that came her way. Currently, Kaur is earning praise for her role as Rani Indrani Rai Singh in the period drama series 'Kull', which was recently released on Jio Hotstar. The series explores the dynamics of a royal family, and Kaur's character is filled with emotional depth and complexity. 'Rani Indrani is a princess on the outside, but inside, she's struggling with complicated family relationships, especially with her younger brother,' she said. The role includes a hauntingly poignant moment where Kaur's character sings a Rajasthani folk lullaby, a scene that Kaur describes as 'painful and haunting.' 'It's a lullaby she used to sing to her younger brother as a child. It's a deep part of the character, and it's woven into the show in a very emotional way,' Kaur shared. When asked about the best compliment she has ever received, Kaur shared, 'My mother called me after watching the show. She was completely stunned by my performance and said, 'I couldn't believe this could happen.' Her words meant the world to me.' She further mentioned that the positive feedback from audiences has been overwhelming, especially in the series' intense climax. 'People have been coming up to me, almost shocked by the depth of the character. That's the kind of response you hope for as an actor,' she said. Nimrat Kaur's recent visit to Actor Prepares, the acting school led by Anupam Kher, was an emotional experience for the actress. 'I feel so good to be here. When I arrived in Mumbai, I had the same dreams and hopes as these students,' she said. She expressed admiration for the students' commitment and enthusiasm, especially their hard work on a two-and-a-half-hour play that they had created themselves. 'These kids are so lucky. They have such a great environment to learn in, and I'm happy to share my experiences with them,' Kaur shared. The 'Airlift' actress, who often travels to clear her mind, acknowledged how her early days in the city reminded her of her own struggles. She recalled how, as a newcomer, she felt both excited and uncertain, much like the students at the school. 'It's heartwarming to see these young faces, full of dreams. It reminds me of when I was starting out,' she reflected. Outside her professional life, Kaur finds peace and rejuvenation in the mountains. She recently trekked through the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kumaon, celebrating her birthday amidst nature. 'I have a sense of belonging in the mountains. I went to Jageshwar Dham with my family on my birthday. The mountains give me peace, and I feel connected to them,' Kaur shared. Raised in an army family, Kaur attributes much of her inner strength and resilience to the lessons learned from her late father, who was a martyr. 'My father's influence on me is immense. His values, and my mother's nurturing, have shaped who I am today,' she shared. On the work front, Nimrat Kaur was last seen in 'Kull' and 'Sky Force' alongside Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya and Sara Ali Khan. (ANI)
