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Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Aamir Khan fired a struggling Daya Shankar Pandey from Akele Hum Akele Tum as he was overqualified: ‘I thought of him as a villain'
Actor Daya Shankar Pandey, known for his work in iconic films and TV shows like Lagaan, Gangaajal, and Swades, recently recalled his experience of working with Aamir Khan. Daya, who collaborated with Aamir on films such as Lagaan and Ghulam, shared an anecdote from their early days. He revealed that Aamir once removed him from the film Akele Hum Akele Tum, believing he was overqualified for the role. At the time, the decision left Daya distressed, especially as he was going through a financial crisis. Speaking on the YouTube channel Friday Talkies, Daya recalled, 'I didn't have work. I was facing financial crisis. My family had refused to support me and I also thought I would earn my own money. I had asked the assistant director (AD) of the film Akele Hum Akele Tum to give me any role possible and so he got me 12 day work in that film and I was getting Rs 2000 per day.' Daya Shankar Pandey shared that Aamir Khan knew him from earlier as they had worked together in the 1995 film Baazi, and he also knew that Aamir regarded him as a good actor. However, Aamir's positive opinion of Daya ended up costing him the role in Akele Hum Akele Tum. He explained. 'I would try and avoid Aamir sir so that he doesn't see me but one day he saw me and called me and asked what I am doing there. When I told that I am playing a junior artist's role, he told Mansoor Khan and the AD, 'He is a very good actor. Don't waste him.' I didn't want to hear this appreciation because I wanted to earn my per day and leave. I thought of Aamir Khan as a villain at that time. They did my pack-up.' Though Aamir didn't allow Daya to continue playing the junior artist's role in Akele Hum Akele Tum, he later made up for it by casting him in Lagaan and also recommending him for a pivotal role in Ghulam. The actor further recalled how Aamir personally called him to meet director Mahesh Bhatt and Ghulam's writer Anjum Rajabali. However, even with the superstar's backing, Daya still faced rejection. Sharing the experience, he said, 'Anjum and Mahesh kept rejecting me for roles in the film, saying that I am too thin and all. I got very insecure because Aamir Khan is recommending me but the writer is rejecting. What kind of bad luck is this.' However, Days revealed that eventually Aamir managed to convince them, and he was cast in the role.
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First Post
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Paresh Rawal chooses Aamir Khan over Shah Rukh Khan & Salman Khan when it comes to sharing screen space: 'He is much better when it comes to...'
Paresh Rawal has worked with Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan in King Uncle, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Baazi, Akele Hum Akele Tum, Akele Hum Akele Tum, Ready and Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega… among others read more Paresh Rawal, who has worked with all three Khans of Bollywood - Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan, spoke about his experience and shared that they are equally talented when it comes to acting. 'You have worked with all three Khans. Out of the three, who do you think is better?" asked an individual to Paresh Rawal while interacting with the live audience on The Lallantop. Replying to his question, Paresh shared, 'I feel Aamir is much better when it comes to work. The thing with Aamir is that he doesn't believe in this kind of gesture or mannerisms; that's not his style. Salman, on the other hand, is full of mannerisms; it's natural for him. He has a different kind of charm, a different charisma. Shah Rukh has a lot of tenacity. If you see him in Swades and then in other movies, what an amazing performance he gave in Swades. No one can say, 'This is Shah Rukh Khan. ' All three, in their way, let me just say this, when it comes to acting overall, no one is greater or lesser. No one is inferior or superior. No one is bad and no one is great. They are all different. Each one is good in its way. That's all there is to it." STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In the same show, the legendary actor confirmed about Hera Pheri 3 and without giving much information, he shared that comedy caper is expected to release in 2026. 🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 I am absolutely thrilled to share that our film "The Taj Story" has won the **Best Film Award** in the International Film category at the prestigious House of Common in London! 🏆 A heartfelt thank you to our brilliant Writer and Director, **Tushar Amrish… — Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) April 17, 2025 His film 'The Taj Story' recently won the Best Film award in the international category at the Global Business Awards 2025, held at the House of Commons in London. The film features a stellar ensemble cast, including Amruta Khanvilkar, Zakir Hussain, Namit Das, Brijendra Kala, Sneha Wagh, Shishir Sharma, Shrikant Verma, Akhilendra Mishra, Anil George, Abhijeet Lehri, Siddharth Bhardwaj, Latika, Pankaj Berry, Asit Chatterjee, Flora Jacques, Veena Jha, and child actors Swarnim and Sarvagya. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
News18
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Jennifer Winget Wraps Up Mystery Thriller Shoot With Parineeti Chopra, Soni Razdan
Last Updated: Actress Jennifer Winget has wrapped up shooting for her highly anticipated mystery thriller, where she stars alongside Parineeti Chopra. Actress Jennifer Winget has wrapped up shooting for her highly anticipated mystery thriller, where she stars alongside Parineeti Chopra. On Sunday, the 'Dill Mill Gayye' actress took to her Instagram to announce the wrap-up of the project, sharing a few photos with the cast and crew members. For the caption, Jennifer wrote, '… and it's a wrap!!! So incredibly grateful for the opportunity and the unforgettable memories made over the last few weeks! A huge thank you to each and every one of you who made this experience so amazing! Thank you!" In the photos, Winget can be seen posing with the film's leading lady, Parineeti Chopra, director Rensil D'Silva, and the rest of the team. Over the past few weeks, the team has been shooting for the film in Shimla, with Parineeti sharing glimpses of the behind-the-scenes moments on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Winget (@jenniferwinget1) The upcoming untitled mystery thriller will mark Parineeti Chopra's much-anticipated Netflix series debut. The show is produced by Siddharth P. Malhotra, director of Maharaj, and Sapna Malhotra of Alchemy Productions. It is written and directed by Rensil D'Silva, the acclaimed writer-director behind films like 'Rang De Basanti" and 'Ungli." Speaking about the new series, the creators Siddharth Malhotra and Rensil D'Silva shared in a statement, 'We are thrilled to collaborate on this noir mystery thriller with Netflix, a platform that celebrates storytelling in its most diverse and compelling forms. Working with Netflix has allowed us the creative freedom to push boundaries and bring a unique narrative to life. With a cast as talented as this and Parineeti choosing to foray into series with our production, we are excited for what lies ahead and cannot wait for the world to watch the mystery unfold." Meanwhile, speaking of Jennifer Winget, she started her career as a child actor with the 1995 film 'Akele Hum Akele Tum" and made her TV debut in 2002 with 'Shaka Laka Boom Boom." Jennifer is widely recognized for her roles in popular shows such as 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay," 'Dill Mill Gayye," 'Beyhadh," and 'Bepannah." –IANS First Published:
