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India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Big scandal, two top heroines... Aishwarya Rai cried madly after ugly fight with Manisha Koirala over a man, his name was...
The 90s era was a revolution for Bollywood. During those days, the industry was minting a lot of money. However, it was not just money, but even scandals that made headlines. Did you know that Aishwarya Rai and Manisha Koirala had an ugly spat with each other because of a man? Yes, you read that right! Scroll down to read more about it. When Aishwarya Rai and Manisha Koirala Had an Ugly Fight A strong rumour from the 90s was also related to Manisha Koirala, Aishwarya Rai, and a supermodel. It is said that there was a love triangle between the three. Due to this, Aishwarya Rai once cried a lot. This supermodel is none other than Rajeev Mulchandani, who was once a model and later became a photographer and producer. He has worked in many modeling shows and also for films and magazines. Rumours claimed that Aishwarya and Rajeev had a relationship. Both of them loved each other very much. At one point, the model even wrote love letters to the actress. But later on, Manisha Koirala allegedly entered this love story. According to reports, Manisha Koirala and Rajeev were dating each other. But the day the actress received her boyfriend's handwritten love letters for Aishwarya which made furious. It came as a shocker and disappointment. In a throwback interview, Aishwarya opened up about her relationship with Manisha. Aish praised Manisha for her film Bombay. However, soon things changed when the controversy happened, following which Aish also reacted by saying that she felt bad about the rumours circulating. Meanwhile, on the work front, Aishwarya was last seen in Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two, whereas Manisha was last seen in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.
India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who once gave tough competition to Aishwarya Rai, Sushmita Sen, never got lead role in Bollywood, accused an MP of molestation, she is...
Every time a model wins a beauty pageant, it opens the door of opportunity for them in the world of glitz and glamour. From Aishwarya Rai to Sushmita Sen, there are many actresses who started their careers with beauty pageants like Miss India. However, do you know that there was a girl who gave tough competition to both these beauties, yet never got a lead role in Bollywood! Yes, you read that right!
Khaleej Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
23 years of 'Devdas': Jackie Shroff remembers iconic film with throwback post
Devdas, with Shah Rukh Khan playing the heartbroken Devdas, Aishwarya Rai as Paro, and Madhuri Dixit as Chandramukhi, released in 2002 and left a strong mark on Indian cinema. As the movie clocked 23 years last week, actor Jackie Shroff, who played Chunnilal in the film, shared his memories online. Taking to X, he posted a special video clip featuring some emotional scenes from the film. Along with the post, he wrote, "#23YearsOfDevdas." The video began with a powerful moment between SRK's Devdas and Jackie's Chunnilal, followed by scenes with Kirron Kher, Aishwarya Rai, and Madhuri Dixit. Devdas, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, was based on the novel by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. The film was praised for its grand sets, music, and performances. The main crux of Devdas was its tragic ending. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Paro, and Madhuri Dixit-Nene as Chandramukhi gave flawless performances tugged at the heartstrings of audiences. Kirron Kher, Jackie Shroff, Smita Jaykar, too, played memorable roles in the movie.
India.com
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actor was called Next Big Thing by Aishwarya Rai, flopped badly in Bollywood, then became a superstar on..., name is...
Back in the vibrant 90s, when Indian advertising was booming and fashion faces were gaining stardom, a fresh face walked into the spotlight. With a chiseled look and effortless charm, he quickly became the talk of the modeling world. During one of his early ad shoots, a future global beauty queen noticed his potential and famously dubbed him the 'next supermodel.' This unexpected praise came from none other than the reigning queen of elegance, Aishwarya Rai. Who Is This Actor? The actor we are talking about is Sudhanshu Pandey, who is best known for his astounding role as Vanraj in 'Anupamaa.' In a recent conversation, Sudhanshu remembered seeing Aishwarya before the actress was crowned Miss World and discussed his reaction upon getting accolades from her. How Sudhanshu Pandey Met Aishwarya Rai? Talking to Varinder Chawla's team, Sudhanshu reminisced and recounted his first encounter with Aishwarya Rai. He said, 'I had met Aishwarya, I think, in Bombay when I had visited Ashok Salim's studio in Bombay, he was a rather large photographer. Following my initial campaign, I had gone to his studio and had come to shoot my second campaign, Nivea Cream and I met Mahima and Aishwarya both; they were filming for Pepsi. During their talk, Aishwarya Rai told Sudhanshu Pandey to relocate to Mumbai. The actor said, 'She was really appreciative and I recall viewing some interview where she said that, you know, someone asked, so who do you think is the next big thing. She started before I did, so she noted, Sudhanshu, you know, I feel is the next big thing, which is quite good. She was perhaps a year or two older than me.' More About Sudhanshu Pandey Recently, Sudhanshu Pandey stole hearts with his performance in 'The Traitors.' Hosted by Karan Johar, the reality show featured an impressive ensemble including Uorfi Javed, Harsh Gujral, Purav Jha, Karan Kundrra, Apoorva Mukhija, Raj Kundra, Nikita Luther, Elnaz Norouzi, Sufi Motiwala, Ashish Vidyarthi, Maheep Kapoor, Lakshmi Manchu, Mukesh Chhabra, Raftaar, Janvee Gaur, Sahil Salathia, Jannat Zubair and Anshula Kapoor. Apart from his OTT and television work, Sudhanshu Pandey has appeared in several Bollywood films, including 'Singh Is Kinng,' 'Khiladi 420, which was his debut film' and 'Dus Kahaniyaan,' among others. But it was his performance as Vanraj in the Star Plus series 'Anupamaa' that made him gain a huge stardom from this show.
News18
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
When Aishwarya Rai Called Sudhanshu Pandey 'The Next Big Thing' During Ad Shoot
Aishwarya Rai called Sudhanshu Pandey the 'next supermodel,' back in the 90s – an endorsement that solidified his status in the industry. Anupamaa fame Sudhanshu Pandey has long been a favourite of many, earning praises for his incredible talent both as an actor and singer. Even Aishwarya Rai recognised his talent and called him the 'next supermodel," back in the 90s – an endorsement that solidified his status in the industry. In a recent chat, Sudhanshu recalled meeting Aishwarya before the actress was crowned Miss World and also elaborated on his reaction upon receiving praise from her. Talking to Varinder Chawla's team, Sudhanshu took a trip down memory lane and shared his first meeting with Aishwarya Rai. She said, 'I had met Aishwarya I think, in Bombay when I had visited Ashok Salim's studio. He was a very big photographer in Bombay. I had visited his studio just after my first campaign and I had come to shoot my second campaign, which was for Nivea Cream. And I met Aishwarya and Mahima both; they were shooting for Pepsi. Also, another iconic brand, Nivea." According to Sudhanshu Pandey, Aishwarya Rai asked him to shift to Mumbai during the meeting. The actor recalled, 'She was very appreciative and I remember seeing some interview where she said that, you know, somebody asked, so who do you think is the next big thing? And she said, Sudhanshu, you know, I feel is the next big thing which was a very good thing because she was, she had started before I did. She was a little senior to me, maybe a year or two." Sudhanshu Pandey recently won hearts with his stint in The Traitors. The reality show, hosted by Karan Johar, brought together an ensemble cast including Uorfi Javed, Harsh Gujral, Purav Jha, Karan Kundrra, Apoorva Mukhija, Raj Kundra, Nikita Luther, Elnaz Norouzi, Sufi Motiwala, Ashish Vidyarthi, Maheep Kapoor, Lakshmi Manchu, Mukesh Chhabra, Raftaar, Janvee Gaur, Sahil Salathia, Jannat Zubair and Anshula Kapoor. Besides his television and OTT career, Sudhanshu Pandey has been a part of many Bollywood movies, including Khiladi 420, Dus Kahaniyaan and Singh Is Kinng, among others. However, it was his role as Vanraj in Star Plus show Anupamaa that brought him critical acclaim, solidifying his status as one of the most compelling male leads in Indian television. First Published:
