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News18
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Shah Rukh Khan's Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani ‘Is Still So Relevant', Says Director Aziz Mirza
In a recent conversation, director Aziz Mirza opened up about SRK-Juhi Chawla's Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani's reception. Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla's Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani continues to hold a special place in fans' hearts even decades after its release. The romantic drama, known for the duo's crackling chemistry and Jatin-Lalit's soulful music, garnered praise from both critics and audiences. Notably, it also marked the debut production of Dreamz Unlimited (now Red Chillies Entertainment), co-founded by SRK, Juhi, and director Aziz Mirza. Reflecting on the film's journey, Mirza recently opened up about its lasting relevance and shared a personal revelation, despite ambitious plans to invest in the film alongside SRK and Juhi, he couldn't contribute financially due to his situation at the time. 'We had decided to invest five lakhs each in Shah Rukh and Juhi's production company Dreamz Unlimited," the director said, as quoted by Indian Express, adding, 'I didn't even have five lakhs, I didn't invest that much. No one even asked me. I invested five lakhs at the end. I am being very honest." The movie, which marked 25 years since its release, continues to resonate with audiences even today, according to the director. 'Even if you see the film today, it is still so relevant. You see the little things – vo dange khud karvaata hai aur phir hawan mein baithta hai dange band karvaane ke liye. Dange kisi aur cheez par the, he shifted it to Hindu-Muslim so that dhyaan idhar se hattjaaye. (They start the riots themselves and then sit in the protests to stop them. The riots were on something else, but they shifted it to Hindu-Muslim so that the focus shifted away from the riots.) All these things were done," he added. Further in the interview, the director revealed his son's opinion on the film, saying, 'I wish people see that film again. My son says that you should have made the film seriously and not a satire, then people might have understood. I made it the way I saw it." Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani features Shah Rukh Khan as Ajay Bakshi, a reporter for KTV Channel, opposite Juhi Chawla in the role of Ria Banerjee, a reporter for the rival channel, Galaxy TV. Besides the lead pair, the film also features Paresh Rawal as Mohan Joshi, Johnny Lever as Choti/Pappu Junior, Aanjjan Srivastav as Police Commissioner, Neena Kulkarni as Laxmi Joshi, Mohan's wife, Dalip Tahil as Shenoy, Head of Galaxy TV Channel and Ria's boss, Shakti Kapoor as Minister Ramakant Dua and others. First Published:
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Saif Ali Khan was fired from a film for arriving late; used to visit Amrita Singh on the 'Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman' set," reveals Aziz Mirza
's life has always been full of twists and surprises, but nothing shocked Bollywood more than his sudden marriage to actress in 1991. At just 21, Saif tied the knot with the actress, who was 12 years older than him. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The wedding came out of nowhere—so much so that even his own mother, veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, found out only after it was done. While the marriage may have taken place quietly, its effects were felt loud and clear in both their personal and professional lives. A wedding that shocked everyone Saif and Amrita's wedding happened after a whirlwind romance, as mentioned by News18, and according to gossip at the time, even the 'Chameli Ki Shaadi' actress was left stunned by how quickly it all happened. There were rumors that the surprise marriage caused to have an emotional breakdown on the first day of shooting for her film ' Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman ' in 1992. But director has since cleared the air. In an interview with Radio Nasha, he said, 'Nahi, kuchh nahi hua (No, nothing happened). I don't think there was any panic. Saif used to come to set.' Saif was fired from a film for being late Even though he was starting out in the industry, Saif's new marriage didn't go unnoticed—especially when it came to work. According to Aziz Mirza, around the time of the wedding, Saif was actually removed from a film by director H.S. Rawail because of being late. Mirza recalled, 'Mashallah, he did very well in life; he was thrown out of a film by, I think, HS Rawail. He came to RK Studio and said, 'I've been fired from the film' because he turned up late or something.' It was a tough moment, especially so early in his career. But rather than giving up, Saif kept going. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Aziz Mirza: 'He's made his own career.' Despite the early bumps, Aziz Mirza had nothing but praise for Saif and the way he built his career from the ground up. 'He's a lovely chap. He's made his own career; he's excellent. He did a lot of good work in a lot of films.' And it's true. Saif may have had a rocky start, but his journey is a clear example of how hard work and persistence can pay off. Saif's journey in Bollywood Saif Ali Khan's early films like 'Parampara,' 'Aashiq Awara,' and 'Pehchaan' failed to impress, but he bounced back with hits like 'Yeh Dillagi' and 'Main Khiladi Tu Anari' in 1994. His breakthrough came with ' Dil Chahta Hai ' (2001), followed by 'Hum Tum,' which won him a . He showcased depth in films like 'Parineeta' and 'Omkara.' More recently, Saif earned praise for his role as Sartaj Singh in the popular web series ' Sacred Games .' In their personal lives, Saif and Amrita had two children, Sara and Ibrahim, before separating in 2004. In 2012, he tied the knot with after years of dating. The couple now has two sons, Taimur and Jeh. Jaideep Ahlawat Reveals Hilarious Dance Debut Saga In Most Candid Interview | Jewel Thief Exclusive
