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Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Mani Ratnam's wife Suhasini called out Bollywood's lack of originality: 'Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan do stereotypical roles'
Acclaimed filmmaker and actress , wife of National Award winning filmmaker Mani Ratnam, once stirred conversation with her sharp critique of Bollywood's creative direction. In a 2010 interview with The Times Of India, the National Award-winning actress expressed disappointment with how Hindi cinema often lifts ideas from international films without credit. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Reviewing Anjaana Anjaani, she said it felt strikingly similar to Before Sunrise and The Girl on the Bridge, adding, 'Bollywood sometimes blatantly copies without buying rights or acknowledging the original work.' Criticism of Bollywood Icons and Formulaic Choices Meanwhile in another interview with The Telegraph, Suhasini didn't shy away from criticizing Bollywood's most iconic actors. 'Aamir and are still doing stereotypical roles,' she remarked, also pointing out that , despite his legendary status, stuck largely to his 'angry young man' image. According to her, mainstream Hindi cinema hasn't pushed its stars into unexplored territories, making their body of work predictable over the years. Why She Finds Hindi Films 'Unbearable' Suhasini further revealed she had stopped watching commercial Hindi films years ago, calling them 'absolutely unbearable.' She lamented their lack of regional grounding, contrasting them with South which, she said, reflects its roots more authentically. 'Only now are Hindi films becoming regional,' she noted, citing exceptions like Shahid, but criticized the larger trend of 'pan-Indian' stories that lack cultural depth, such as Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham or Kal Ho Naa Ho. Kamal Haasan's brother and actor Charuhasan hospitalised
News18
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'Aamir Khan, SRK, Amitabh Bachchan Do Stereotypical Roles': Mani Ratnam's Wife On Bollywood
Last Updated: Mani Ratnam's wife, Suhasini Maniratnam, once criticised Bollywood for lack of originality and stereotypes. Filmmaker and actor Suhasini Maniratnam, wife of director Mani Ratnam, known for her strong and thoughtful opinions, has never held back when it comes to calling out what she sees in the film industry — especially in Bollywood. A few years ago, in an interview with The Times of India (2010), she openly spoke about her disappointment with how Hindi films sometimes handle originality. When asked for her views on Bollywood, Suhasini mentioned she had reviewed the Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra-starrer Anjaana Anjaani and was surprised by how much it reminded her of Before Sunrise and The Girl on the Bridge. 'I realised that in Bollywood they sometimes blatantly copy without as much as buying the rights or even acknowledging the original work," she had said. Still, she pointed out that there were glimmers of hope, praising Dibakar Banerjee's Khosla Ka Ghosla and Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! as 'cleverly written." In a separate conversation with The Telegraph nearly a decade ago, Suhasini took a dig at Bollywood's biggest stars, questioning their range as actors. 'Aamir and Shah Rukh Khan are still doing stereotypical roles. I don't think Amitabh Bachchan attempted anything different — except the angry young man image — in his time," she said. Suhasini also admitted she had stopped watching mainstream Hindi films years ago, calling them 'absolutely unbearable." She further pointed out how Hindi films have traditionally avoided being rooted in specific regions, unlike South Indian cinema. 'It's only now that Hindi films are trying to be regional. They have a typical Punjabi family wedding or a film like Shahid which is about Mumbai and being a Muslim. Otherwise they make only pan Indian films like a Kal Ho Naa Ho or Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham," she had observed. Suhasini Maniratnam is a well-known actress, writer, and director in South Indian cinema, especially Tamil films. She won a National Award for her acting in the Tamil film Sindhu Bhairavi (1985), directed by K. Balachander. Besides acting, she has directed films like Indira and written for both movies and TV shows. First Published:
Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Mani Ratnam's wife Suhasini once called out Bollywood for ‘blatantly copying' Hollywood films; criticised Priyanka Chopra-Ranbir Kapoor's film
Director Mani Ratnam's wife, Suhasini Maniratnam, has always been vocal about her opinion on cinema, and more so on the state of the Hindi film industry. A few years ago, when Suhasini was asked about the state of Bollywood, she did not shy away from calling out filmmaker for plagiarism. In a chat with The Times of India in 2010, when Suhasini was sked about her opinion on Bollywood, she said that she reviewed Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra-starrer Anjaana Anjaani, and noted its similarity to the films Before Sunrise and The Girl on the Bridge. 'I realised that in Bollywood they sometimes blatantly copy without as much as buying the rights or even acknowledging the original work,' she said. But she quickly added that she was still hopeful as she was impressed by Dibakar Baneerjee's films Khosla Ka Ghsola and Oye Lucky Lucky Oye as she called them 'cleverly written.' ALSO READ | 'Today, Shah Rukh Khan probably wouldn't greet me like he used to': Abhijeet Sawant reflects on declining fame, recalls hobnobbing with stars during prime In another interview with The Telegraph about a decade ago, she called out stars like Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan for not reinventing themselves and said that they were doing the same roles over and over again. 'Aamir and Shah Rukh Khan are still doing stereotypical roles. I don't think Amitabh Bachchan attempted anything different — except the angry young man image — in his time. Independent cinema still has to fight with mainstream films. I stopped seeing mainstream films 15 years ago. They are absolutely unbearable,' she said. In the same chat, she said the Hindi films were largely 'pan Indian' and did not cater to regional audiences, but she brought it up with regard to their setting. 'It's only now that Hindi films are trying to be regional. They have a typical Punjabi family wedding or a film like Shahid which is about Mumbai and being a Muslim. Otherwise they make only pan Indian films like a Kal Ho Naa Ho or Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham,' she said. Suhasini married Mani Ratnam in 1988. They have a son named Nandan.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Khushi Kapoor and rumored boyfriend Vedang Raina enjoy a sweet moment together as they vibe to Ranbir Kapoor's 'Tujhe Bhula Diya' in viral video
Celebrities don't often reveal their romantic lives. However, Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor have been subtly hinting at their relationships. Recently, Khushi was spotted wearing a 'V heart K' necklace, a nod to Janhvi's well-known 'Shiku' necklace. Though the sisters haven't publicly confirmed their relationships with Shikhar Pahariya and Vedang Raina , fans have quickly pieced it together. Last month, a video from DJ Ganesh's Mumbai gig went viral, showing Khushi Kapoor with her arm around her rumored boyfriend, Vedang Raina, as they took a selfie together. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dj Ganesh (@djganesh_djg) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like My Dad Asked, 'Is Your Allowance Sufficient?' I Replied, 'What Allowance?' Crowdy Fan Undo Khushi looked stunning in a lavender handkerchief top, while Vedang dressed sharp in a black button-down shirt and white t-shirt. Now, fans are in for a treat with an unseen video from the same event. In this clip, Khushi and Vedang are seen enjoying Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra 's romantic song " Tujhe Bhula Diya " from the 2010 film Anjaana Anjaani. Vibing to the song In the video, Khushi stands just behind Vedang, slightly elevated. As Vedang sings along to the song, he turns to look at Khushi when the lyrics "Phir kyun teri yaadon ne, mujhe rula diya oh" play. The smile on Khushi's face in that moment is simply priceless! How cute are they together? Khushi and Vedang's romance is said to have started on the sets of their debut film The Archies (2023). In the Zoya Akhtar-directed teen musical, Khushi portrayed Betty Cooper, while Vedang captured hearts as Reggie Mantle. Vedang Raina was last seen in Jigra where he plays Alia Bhatt's younger brother, Ankur Anand. He is reportedly set to star in Imtiaz Ali's next with Ananya Panday. Khushi, on the other hand, was last seen in 'Nadaaniyan' which marked Ibrahim Ali Khan 's big Bollywood debut.
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Khushi Kapoor and rumoured BF Vedang Raina vibe to Ranbir Kapoor's Tujhe Bhula Diya in unseen video; watch
In an industry where celebrities often hide their relationship from the public eye, sisters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor proudly wear the initials of their rumoured boyfriends. Just recently, taking inspiration from Janhvi's famous 'Shiku' necklace, Khushi flaunted her 'V heart K' neck piece. Even though the divas have not yet confirmed their respective relationships with Shikhar Pahariya and Vedang Raina in so many words, it is obvious to netizens that they are in love. Well, the latest proof is an unseen video of Khushi and Vedang vibing together in an unseen video from a celebrity bash in Mumbai. A post shared by Dj Ganesh (@djganesh_djg) Last month, a video from DJ Ganesh's Mumbai gig went viral on social media, which featured Khushi Kapoor with her arm around rumoured boyfriend Vedang Raina as they came together for a selfie. Khushi looked gorgeous in her lavender handkerchief top while Vedang was dapper in a button down black shirt with a white t-shirt inside. Well, much to the delight of fans, we have now got our hands on an unseen video of the rumoured love birds from the bash. This time, Vedang and Khushi can be seen vibing to Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra's soulful track Tujhe Bhula Diya, from their 2010 rom com drama Anjaana Anjaani. A post shared by Dj Ganesh (@djganesh_djg) In the video, Khushi is standing right behind her beau Vedang, just a step above. Vedang is singing along to the song, but right when the lyrics 'Phir kyun teri yaadon ne, mujhe rula diya oh' play, he turns around and looks at Khushi. The smile on Khushi's face is unmissable at this moment! How adorable are these two? Khushi and Vedang's love story reportedly blossomed on the sets of their debut film The Archies (2023). In the Zoya Akhtar teen musical, Khushi played the role of Betty Cooper whereas Vedang won hearts as Reggie Mantle.
