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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
'She's too thin': Meet the singer who supposedly turned down marriage proposal from Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit , who later became one of the most celebrated actresses of the 1990s, didn't begin her cinematic journey with instant success. According to veteran actor Raza Murad, her early days in the film industry were marked by a series of underwhelming performances at the box office. Projects like Abodh and Awara Baap failed to gain traction, and her talent remained unnoticed. As the chances of her achieving stardom seemed dim, her parents reportedly began exploring marriage proposals, believing her film career had hit a dead end. "She was doing insignificant films like Abodh and Awara Baap. Nobody cared for her; nobody noticed her. Her parents decided to get her married because her career was at rock bottom," Murad told Filmy Charcha . A Rejected Proposal That Changed Her Life In his conversation with Filmy Charcha, Raza Murad recounted how her family approached a well-known playback singer as a potential groom. However, the singer declined the alliance, reportedly finding her physical frame too slender. This rejection, rather than becoming a setback, ironically set the stage for an unexpected breakthrough in her professional journey. "They approached a playback singer and arranged a meeting between them. He looked at her and said, 'She's too thin, Tezaab Turns the Tide Not long after, Madhuri landed a pivotal role in the action film Tezaab (1988), which catapulted her into the public eye. Her performance was widely appreciated, and she began to shed the image of a struggling actress. The film's success was a turning point that reshaped her future in the industry. Subhash Ghai's Timely Intervention During a shoot in Kashmir alongside superstar Rajesh Khanna, Madhuri's fate took another dramatic turn. Renowned filmmaker Subhash Ghai happened to be filming nearby. As Raza Murad shared, it was Madhuri's hairdresser who introduced her to Ghai, who was reportedly captivated by her charisma and potential. He requested a meeting in Mumbai and eventually cast her in the film Ram Lakhan, which went on to be a commercial hit. Ghai's decision to launch her under his banner proved pivotal in cementing her position as a bankable star. Suresh Wadkar's Indirect Confirmation In a 2023 episode of the singing competition Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, singer Suresh Wadkar seemed to hint that he was the man who had declined the marriage proposal from Madhuri's family years ago. When host Aditya Narayan hinted at an old rumour about a famous actress being rejected for marriage by a singer, Wadkar responded with a shy smile and glanced at his wife, Padma, seated beside him. While he didn't confirm it outright, his playful response led judges Anu Malik and Himesh Reshammiya to conclude the story had some truth. A Life Beyond the Spotlight In 1999, Madhuri married Dr. Sriram Nene, a US-based heart surgeon, and shifted her base to Denver, Colorado. She stepped back from films to focus on her family, raising two sons who are now college students. Years later, she made a return to Indian entertainment, now often appearing as a judge on music and dance reality shows. Suresh Wadkar jokingly acknowledged that his old comments might catch up with him one day, especially given Madhuri's recurring presence on national television. Who Is Suresh Wadkar? Suresh Ishwar Wadkar, born on 7 August 1955, is a renowned Indian playback vocalist known for his contributions to both Hindi and Marathi cinema. Alongside mainstream film music, he has also lent his voice to Bhojpuri and Konkani films, as well as Odia devotional albums and bhajans. In recognition of his remarkable work in the genre of Sugam Sangeet (light classical music), Wadkar received the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for the year 2018. Further honouring his artistic excellence, the Government of India conferred upon him the Padma Shri in 2020.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Madhuri Dixit's parents wanted her to marry a singer after she failed in Bollywood, he rejected Madhuri calling her..., the singer was...
Madhuri Dixit was a popular and big star of the 90s, and even today, everyone is crazy about her beauty and acting. However, she had to struggle a lot in the beginning of her career. Many of her films flopped, and due to this, her parents wanted to get her married. However, the boy whom they had chosen for Madhuri rejected the actress. Raza Murad told about this. Madhuri Dixit was rejected by a singer While talking to The Filmy Charcha, Raza Murad talked about luck in life. Giving the example of Madhuri, he said, 'She was doing low-key films like Abodh and Awara Baap. No one was bothered by her, no one noticed her. Her parents decided that they will get Madhuri married because her career was not working. They chose a playback singer for Madhuri, but that singer said that she is too thin.' Subhash Ghai relaunched it Raza further said, 'After some time, she was shooting with Rajesh Khanna in Kashmir. Subhash Ghai was also working there. Madhuri's hairdresser wanted to meet Subhash and he asked which film is being worked on. After this Madhuri's hairdresser arranged a meeting between Madhuri and Subhash. Subhash liked Madhuri and asked her to meet him in Mumbai. After this Subhash re-launched Madhuri otherwise it was already pack up time for Madhuri.' Well, there are reports that during the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa show, Suresh Wadkar had claimed that he had rejected Madhuri's marriage offer. Madhuri married Dr. Shriram Nene in 1999 and they have two children. After marriage, Madhuri left films, but then she came back to India and started working. Now Madhuri's husband has shifted to India.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Saif Ali Khan's ‘enemy property' row, Resham Tipnis shuts down son's suicide rumours, Smita Jaykar spills on Salman Khan-Aishwarya Rai romance: Top 5 Entertainment News
The world of showbiz is buzzing with legal twists, emotional revelations, and resurfaced memories. From Saif Ali Khan 's ancestral Bhopal properties being declared 'Enemy Property' and his plea getting rejected by the High Court, to Baazigar actress Resham Tipnis expressing outrage over fake news about her son Manav's suicide — drama and disbelief are running high. Add to that Smita Jaykar's candid recall of real-life sparks between Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai during Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, and you've got a roundup of the top 5 entertainment stories stirring conversation in tinsel town today. Saif Ali Khan faces setback as his ancestral Bhopal properties declared 'Enemy Property', High Court rejects plea Saif Ali Khan has found himself back in legal crosshairs as the Madhya Pradesh High Court recently rejected his long-pending plea challenging the government's decision to label his family's ancestral properties in Bhopal as "enemy property." The controversy dates back to a 2014 notice from the Custodian of Enemy Property Department, which brought the Pataudi family estates under the purview of the Enemy Property Act, effectively deeming them assets of a foreign national and subject to government control. In the recent turn of events, the Madhya Pradesh Hifh Court has overturned a 25-year-old ruling by a local trial court and ordered a complete retrial of the case. The court's latest directive mandates that the matter be re-examined from the beginning, with instructions to the trial court to conclude proceedings within one year. Raza Murad reveals Madhuri Dixit's parents arranged her marriage with a singer after initial failures in the industry: 'He looked at her and said, 'She's too thin' Madhuri Dixit faced a series of flops early in her career, prompting her parents to consider arranging her marriage after witnessing her struggle in the film industry. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beachfront Living in Mumbai at Sunteck Beach Residences Sunteck Realty Learn More Undo Later, she was re-launched by Subhash Ghai in Ram Lakhan, a film that transformed her career trajectory. Now, actor Raza Murad has cited Madhuri as an example while speaking about the role of luck in surviving the industry. In an interview with Filmy Charcha, Raza Murad drew parallels between Madhuri and Amitabh Bachchan. 'She was doing insignificant films like Abodh and Awara Baap. Nobody cared for her, nobody noticed her. Her parents decided to get her married because her career was at rock bottom. They approached a playback singer and arranged a meeting between them. He looked at her and said, 'She's too thin'.' 'Baazigar' actress Resham Tipnis gets angry over fake news of son Manav's death by suicide: 'He's fine and healthy, but whoever has done this...' Actress Resham Tipnis who is known for appearing in 'Baazigar' alongside Shah Rukh Khan, for iconic sitcoms like 'Tu Tu Main Main', 'Shrimaan Shrimati' and also for being popular face in Marathi cinema, has shown anger towards false rumours of her son's death. For those not in the know, it all began when reports came out of 14-year old boy of popular television actress committing suicide by jumping from a high-rise apartment building. According to police, the child, a Class 9 student, lived on the 51st floor of the Sea Brook residential tower with his mother. Thus, many speculated and reported that this 14-year old boy was actress Resham Tipnis' son. But she has now expressed anger towards these fake rumours. She took to social media and wrote, "Please ignore this. Somebody is spreading fake news about my son Manav. He is fine and healthy by Bappa's blessings. But whoever has done this is going behind bars. If anyone can help me find them, please comment." Arjun Kapoor turns emotional as Anshula says 'Yes' in dreamy NYC proposal; Janhvi, Khushi celebrate sister's engagement Anshula took to Instagram to share a carousel of unforgettable photos. The highlight being the moment Rohan got down on one knee amidst the greenery near the iconic Belvedere Castle. Dressed in a bright floral dress and wearing the biggest smile, Anshula looked radiant as she showed off her stunning pear-shaped diamond ring. Love was in the New York air as Anshula Kapoor, daughter of Boney Kapoor and sister to actor Arjun Kapoor, said yes to longtime boyfriend Rohan Thakkar in a picture-perfect proposal in Central Park. But it wasn't just the proposal that tugged at hearts it was the overwhelming support and emotion from her siblings that truly moved people. Arjun Kapoor, ever the protective big brother, posted an emotional message on Instagram Stories, "My life found her forever... Here's to a happily ever after both of u @anshulakapoor @rohanthakkar1511. (Missed Mom a little extra today). Love u guys." Smita Jaykar recalls sparks between Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai during Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam: 'It was showing on their faces' Veteran actress Smita Jaykar, who memorably played Aishwarya Rai's mother in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's iconic film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, has opened up about the early days of Salman Khan and Aishwarya's relationship, confirming that their real-life romance began on the sets and contributed immensely to the film's emotional depth. In a recent interview with Filmymantra, Jaykar candidly recalled the shoot, describing the atmosphere as festive and filled with camaraderie. "We used to sit and play Antakshari. It was like a big family," she said, fondly remembering the Delhi schedule. But what stood out most was the budding chemistry between the leads. "Yes, they fell in love there. The affair flourished there. And it helped the film a lot," Jaykar admitted. "Both of them had those moony-moony eyes, and it was showing on their faces. That worked very well for the film."
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Raza Murad reveals Madhuri Dixit's parents arranged her marriage with a singer after initial failures in the industry: ‘He looked at her and said, 'She's too thin'
Madhuri Dixit faced a series of flops early in her career, prompting her parents to consider arranging her marriage after witnessing her struggle in the film industry. Later, she was re-launched by Subhash Ghai in Ram Lakhan, a film that transformed her career trajectory. Now, actor Raza Murad has cited Madhuri as an example while speaking about the role of luck in surviving the industry. Raza Murad about Madhuri Dixit's early career and box office set back In an interview with Filmy Charcha, Raza Murad drew parallels between Madhuri and Amitabh Bachchan . 'She was doing insignificant films like Abodh and Awara Baap. Nobody cared for her, nobody noticed her. Her parents decided to get her married because her career was at rock bottom. They approached a playback singer and arranged a meeting between them. He looked at her and said, 'She's too thin'.' 03:31 Evergreen beauty Madhuri Dixit Nene is a sight to behold in a saree; begins shooting for her dance show Madhuri Dixit's come back in the industry Murad further shared that during a film shoot with Rajesh Khanna, director Subhash Ghai—who happened to be working nearby—was introduced to Madhuri by her hairdresser. 'He asked what film she was working on. She introduced him to Madhuri, and he was immediately struck by her appearance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo He asked her to meet him in Mumbai and re-launched her because he had a good eye. Otherwise, it was basically pack-up time for her.' During an appearance on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in 2023, singer Suresh Wadkar was asked by host Aditya Narayan about a longstanding rumour involving him and a famous actress. Sitting beside his wife on the show, he shared a smile with her and quipped that he was happy to have found his own 'Madhuri named Padma'. The remark came as a surprise to judges Anu Malik and Himesh Reshammiya. Madhuri's work front Madhuri distanced herself from films following her 1999 marriage to US-based cardiovascular surgeon Dr Sriram Nene. She was last seen in Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.
Indian Express
2 days ago
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- Indian Express
‘Nobody cared about Madhuri Dixit; her parents told her to quit films and get married to a singer, but even he rejected her': Raza Murad
Madhuri Dixit was one of the biggest stars of the 1990s, but her early slate of films didn't get much attention. In fact, they flopped so terribly that her parents even considered getting her married. Madhuri wouldn't have been the star that she became had the person her parents approached to marry her said yes. But he rejected the offer, and Madhuri was eventually spotted by director Subhash Ghai in a chance encounter. He re-launched her with the film Ram Lakhan, a year after she gained appreciation for her role in Tezaab. This was the late 1980s. In an interview, veteran actor Raza Murad spoke about the importance of luck in a performer's life. He cited the example of Amitabh Bachchan, who also had a string of flops behind him before he broke out with the film Zanjeer in the early 1970s. He then spoke about Madhuri. 'She was doing insignificant films like Abodh and Awara Baap. Nobody cared for her, nobody noticed her. Her parents decided to get her married, because her career was at rock bottom. They approached a playback singer, and arranged a meeting between them. He looked at her and said, 'She's too thin'.' Also read – Madhuri Dixit was known as the 'jinxed actor', says director Indra Kumar: 'No one wanted her, bechaari ka flop impression tha' Murad continued, 'Some time later, she was filming in Kashmir with Rajesh Khanna. Close by, Subhash Ghai was also at work. Her hairdresser went to meet him, and he asked what film she was working on. She introduced him to Madhuri, and he was immediately struck by her appearance. He asked her to meet him in Mumbai, and re-launched her because he had a good sense. Otherwise, it was basically pack-up time for her.' Appearing on the singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in 2023, singer Suresh Wadkar seemed to admit that he was the person who rejected an offer to marry Madhuri. When host Aditya Narayan asked him about a certain rumour around a very popular actor's parents approaching him with an offer to marry her, he blushed and looked at his wife, who was sitting next to him. He said that he is very content in life, and very glad that he found a 'madhuri named Padma'. This seemed to be confirmation enough for the panel of judges, including Anu Malik and Himesh Reshammiya, who expressed shock. Madhuri married US-based cardiovascular surgeon Sriram Nene in 1999, and quit the films for a few years when she moved to Denver to raise a family. She returned in the mid-2000s with Dr Nene and their two sons, who are now studying in college. Madhuri herself is a prominent fixture on singing reality shows, and Suresh Wadkar admitted that he might get told off one day for what he said on national TV.
