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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Amitabh Bachchan asks Abhishek Bachchan to ‘fight till the very end'; praises him for never comparing himself to others: ‘One should never give up'
Amitabh Bachchan has been all praises for his son Abhishek Bachchan as he completed 25 years in the film industry this year. Recently, Big B took to Tumblr and advised Abhishek to never give up and to keep fighting. Amitabh wrote, 'The essence of life is NEVER GIVE UP .. fight till the very end .. you may win you may lose .. BUT AT LEAST YOU FOUGHT. The 'pluckiest' .. loser has more respect than the 'so called winner ' .. for the pluckiest loser always shall be remembered by – 'he fought and almost WON'. That has a greater sense of success than the more monetary guideline of commercial success .. 25 years !! that is no mean feat .. comparisons with others is a weakness .. the results speak more than any other 'ness.'' Amitabh Bachchan also praised Abhishek Bachchan for not comparing himself to others and said he admires this quality in his son. He wrote, 'You Abhishek have ever and ALWAYS compared yourself with yourself .. not many can do that .. And each day I learn more and more and more .. They tell me you have done enough sit back and relax ..NO .. sitting back is a defeat of life – you are giving up .. and one should NEVER GIVE UP.' Abhishek Bachchan began his career in films alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan in JP Dutta's 2000 film Refugee. In an earlier interaction, the actor had admitted that many filmmakers refused to launch him at that time, as they didn't want to take the responsibility of launching superstar Amitabh Bachchan's son. Speaking to Nayandeep Rakshit, he had said, 'I didn't understand then but I understood when I signed Refugee. They were like, 'We don't want the responsibility of launching Amitabh Bachchan's son.' I didn't get that, but when I started working and I started seeing firsthand what my father meant to the film industry — fellow actors, directors — I said, you know, I get it. He's such an immense figure that people have so much love and respect for, and I think that's amazing. I can understand why people said, 'Don't put that on us.'' Over the years, Abhishek Bachchan has starred in fan-favourite films like Yuva, Dhoom, Bunty Aur Babli, Bluffmaster, Manmarziyaan, Delhi-6, and others. However, his career-defining role was in Mani Ratnam's 2007 film Guru. Recently, Abhishek's films like I Want to Talk, Ghoomer, Be Happy, and Kaalidhar Laapata have seen him portray father figures. He also starred in the multi-starrer Housefull 5. The actor will next be seen in Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film King.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Karan Johar asked Abhishek Bachchan if he was torn between Jaya Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, here's what he replied
and Bachchan's relationship has long been celebrated as one of Bollywood's sweetest love stories. Fans have always been curious about how their bond grew, how they handle family ties, and what keeps them going strong. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One such fun moment from their early married life came when they appeared on 's popular show. Let's take a look at how and handled a tricky question about and managed to give everyone a good laugh. Karan's cheeky question to Abhishek In the past, not long after their wedding, Abhishek and Aishwarya appeared on Karan Johar's chat show ' .' It was during season three, and they were in the opening episode. That's when Karan decided to bring up the three most important women in the 'Guru' actor's life. Karan asked the 'Bunty Aur Babli' actor, "Do you feel, Abhishek, at any point, you've been torn between the three women in your life? Because, you know, you have the apple of Jaya Aunty's eyes and Shweta's life, and now you have another woman in your life. Have you ever felt that you need to juggle the act at all?' Before the 'Sarkar' actor could even open his mouth, Aishwarya jumped in with a sharp, funny comment. She said, 'The only time the wife will be called the other woman.' Her quick reply left everyone laughing. It also showed how well she handled a slightly awkward question with grace and wit. Abhishek gave all the credit to the women Once the laughter settled, the 'Happy New Year' actor answered the question in a very balanced way. He said, 'I think credit has to be given entirely to the girls. I have very little to do with it. What also works is that Maa and she (Aishwarya) are very close. They talk about everything. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now When a woman first comes to her husband's house, she feels a bit out of place, evidently and obviously. I think the only person who can truly fill that void is her mother-in-law. ' Building a family together Abhishek and Aishwarya's love story moved ahead with the birth of their daughter Aaradhya in 2011. They have often been seen together at events, always with Aaradhya by their side. Whether it is award functions or family holidays, they clearly enjoy spending time as a family. On the professional front Abhishek was last seen in 'Kaalidhar Laapata' and is now busy shooting for 'King.' His father, , had even shared on social media that Abhishek had started working on this new film. 'King' is already a much-talked-about project, as it stars along with his daughter Suhana Khan. Meanwhile, Aishwarya was recently seen in Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan: II,' which added another strong performance to her career.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kiran Joneja DEFENDS husband Ramesh Sippy after he's called a ‘colourful man who had two affairs'
Actor Kiran Joneja is opening up like never before about her marriage with legendary filmmaker Ramesh Sippy . In a frank chat, she spoke about handling old rumours of Ramesh 's affairs, her strong stand on not wanting to be a mother to his three children, and how she has built a 'wonderful' relationship with them over the years. 'I haven't heard of any affairs Mr Sippy has had' During the interview with Lehren Retro, when the subject of Ramesh's past relationships came up, Kiran seemed visibly disturbed. She was asked if she had ever heard rumours about Ramesh's affairs before or during their over three-decade-long marriage. Kiran firmly said, 'I haven't heard of any affairs Mr Sippy has had.' However, the interviewer pressed on, describing Ramesh as 'a colourful man' who 'had at least two affairs'. At this, Kiran chose to set the record straight without letting it affect her peace. She calmly replied, 'I don't care, maybe it was there. But I know this much that after meeting me, I don't know of any affair till today.' When the interviewer once again claimed that Ramesh 'was in a relationship with two actresses', Kiran brushed it off by saying, 'Hoga (Maybe), but that is the past. I don't want to talk about it. I wouldn't even comment on it.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo On her equation with Ramesh's children: 'I don't want to be their mother' Kiran also spoke warmly about her relationship with Ramesh's children from his previous marriage — Rohan, Sonya and Sheena. When asked about the common portrayal of stepmothers as witches, Kiran shared how she has always respected boundaries. 'They call me by my name, they call me Kiran. Nobody calls me anything else, it's a wonderful relationship... I think if you know your boundaries, then the relationship won't go sour. You need to know, 'I can say this, I can't say this. This isn't my area, I don't want to meddle here',' she explained. Kiran also revealed that they have never had any fights or arguments. In fact, they make it a point to celebrate special occasions together. She added that the age gap between her and the children isn't very wide. 'Age wise also I'm somewhere in between, it's not like the kids are really kids for me,' she said with a laugh. When asked if she ever felt like telling them that she wanted to be their mother, Kiran was clear and respectful. 'I don't want to be their mother, they have a mother,' she stated. Ramesh and Kiran's marriage: A bond of over three decades Ramesh and Kiran tied the knot in 1991. At the time, Ramesh was 44 years old, and Kiran was 27. Their marriage came after Ramesh's previous marriage, from which he has three children Kiran Joneja has won hearts in films like 'Bunty Aur Babli', 'Khosla Ka Ghosla' and 'Jab We Met', and on TV with iconic shows 'Buniyaad' and 'Mahabharat'. Meanwhile, Ramesh Sippy gave Indian cinema timeless classics like 'Sholay', 'Seeta Aur Geeta' and 'Shaan', and also created the beloved serial 'Buniyaad'.
Economic Times
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Why Kamal Hassan's kiss unsettled fans
Agencies There's a moment in Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam and starring Kamal Haasan, that has sparked not admiration but alarm, at least on social media. Kamal strides onscreen with his signature swagger, lean frame, and that unmissable, gravelly voice that has weathered both time and trend. And lit the 70-year-old legend, playing a gun-slinging rebel, locks lips with a much younger heroine playing his wife. And he has a concubine in the story, claimed with all the quiet entitlement of a man who knows he's still the alpha in the room. The internet did what it does best: served up memes, mockery and moralising. At the centre of it all lies the question no one can stop asking: what is it about old men and their eternal onscreen virility? To his credit, Kamal leans into the absurdity. In a cheeky nod to cinematic history, his character whispers to Trisha, 'Madam, I am your only Adam', a throwback to Amitabh Bachchan's infamous flirtation with Aishwarya Rai in Bunty Aur Babli (2005). Point made. But the line also invites an uncomfortable chuckle. Is geriatric testosterone believable? Aspirational? Or just absurd? To understand the optics of Thug Life, it helps to zoom out. The age gap between heroes and heroines is not new-neither in Indian cinema nor in Hollywood. Sean Connery kissed Catherine Zeta-Jones in Entrapment at 68. Harrison Ford, Clint Eastwood, Liam Neeson and Tom Cruise have all romanced much younger women while dodging bullets, bombs and biological reality. In India, the older-hero-younger-heroine trope is practically a genre. Rajinikanth (73) was paired with Nayanthara (39) in Darbar. Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, even the ageless Shah Rukh Khan-name a senior male star and you'll find him romancing someone two to three decades younger. So why is Kamal's kiss or his concubine in Thug Life triggering? It's not really about the kiss. It's about male mythology. In South Indian cinema, especially, the hero is more than a character. He's a force-a heady mix of power, invincibility and simmering sexuality. Age? Just a minor inconvenience. Testosterone? An eternal supply. On screen, our heroes remain lithe, lascivious and legacy-lubricated. The older male lead isn't portrayed as someone fighting against age but as someone untouched by it. Welcome to Hormonal Replacement here's where Thug Life gets interesting. Kamal doesn't mask the years. The film acknowledges his age, the scars, the complex power dynamics of keeping a concubine. It attempts to both flaunt and interrogate male privilege. And yet, it walks a tightrope- trying to be woke while indulging in the very fantasy it critiques. The niggle is again, why does Kamal get trolled?Perhaps because Kamal, unlike many of his peers, doesn't hide behind stylised heroism. He has, throughout his career, chosen complexity over comfort: playing a grandfather in his 30s (Nayakan), a wrinkled freedom fighter with prosthetics (Indian), a dwarf in Apoorva Sahodarargal, an aged failed classical artist in Sagara Sangamam. In Thug Life, he owns his aging virility, complete with kiss, concubine and charisma. It's not fantasy-it's maybe that's why it stings. When George Clooney kisses on screen, it's 'seasoned charm'. When Kamal does it, it's 'creepy'. What's being policed isn't just age-but race, region and who's allowed to age with real dissonance, though, lies in the arc. We're happy to suspend disbelief for flying cars and bullet-ridden heroes who walk away from explosions. But one kiss between a vintage rebel and a young heroine? Suddenly, we're clutching the leading ladies remain stubbornly youthful. The double standard is glaring. While male stars age like whisky, women are discarded like soda gone flat. Actresses over 40 struggle to get leading romantic roles, let alone action ones. It's not just sexist, it's systemic. We equate masculinity with eternal potency and femininity with a ticking Kamal kisses and quips his way through Thug Life, the audience will watch some in admiration, some in mockery, but all in curiosity. Maybe what we need isn't less testosterone on screen, but a little more honesty about what it costs to keep the myth alive. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this column are that of the writer. The facts and opinions expressed here do not reflect the views of Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. Just before the Air India crash, did India avert another deadly mishap? Do bank stress tests continue to serve their intended purpose? Did Jane Street manipulate Indian market or exploit its shallowness? 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Economic Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
When Amitabh Bachchan was left heartbroken by son Abhishek's cold reply
Amitabh Bachchan critiqued Abhishek's early performances. Abhishek shared this in an interview. He recalls his father's impactful words. Abhishek is now starring in 'Kaalidhar Laapata'. The film is about a man's journey of self-discovery. He befriends an orphan named Ballu. They embark on a life-changing road trip. The movie will premiere on ZEE5 on July 4. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads While he may be his son's number one champion on social media, Amitabh Bachchan does not hold back from speaking frankly about his performances in private. In a candid interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Abhishek Bachchan revealed he was intimidated while shooting his first-ever scene with his legendary father for Ram Gopal Varma 's gangster drama ' Sarkar '.After the shot was completed and they reached home, Big B didn't refrain from terming Abhishek's performance as less than satisfactory. 'When we reached home and the staff got out, he turned towards me and said (in that baritone), 'I have made you study and work hard all these years...' and my jaw dropped, as he continued, '.. and you don't know how to say your dialogues.' He just destroyed me,' revealed the 'Guru' also admitted that this was far from the only time the veteran actor had called out his performance. Although his performance as Lallan Singh, a small-time crook, in Mani Ratnam's 'Yuva' received rave reviews, his father told him it was not as 'effortless' as it could have also shared a funny anecdote where his father was taken aback by him replying to heartfelt praise with a simple emoji. He revealed Big B got very emotional after seeing the trailer of his latest film, ' Kaalidhar Laapata ,' and his powerhouse performance as a middle-aged man suffering from amnesia and sent him a sweet message. However, he got a bit upset at his son's seemingly underwhelming reply."My response was a folded hands emoji! When I got home at night, dad was like, 'Yaar, I wrote you a very emotional message, and you sent me only an emoji?!' But I was like, whatever I write will sound fake..." recalled the 'Bunty Aur Babli' said that his father never raised his voice or hit him. The actor said that whenever he was disappointed, he would utter his name in a disapproving tone, and that had him dissolve into a mess. 'My father has never raised his voice or hand at me, ever. He didn't need to. It is just one call, going 'Abhishek...' and that's it. You are finished. He has that effect. But what he does now, I thank him for it, and I hope I can continue making him proud," he terms of upcoming projects, Abhishek Bachchan is all set to lead a heartfelt, character-driven film titled Kaalidhar Laapata. The story, layered with emotional depth and subtle humor, is directed by acclaimed Tamil filmmaker Madhumita. Known for her ability to explore human relationships with warmth and sincerity, Madhumita crafts a tale centered on Kaalidhar—a man in his midlife, grappling with episodes of memory decline and deep emotional plot takes a poignant turn when Kaalidhar accidentally hears a conversation that shakes him to the core: his own family members are conspiring to abandon him during a spiritual pilgrimage. Instead of confronting them, he quietly makes the decision to leave them behind and set out on his own. This moment marks the beginning of a life-changing Kaalidhar wanders through unfamiliar places, he crosses paths with Ballu—an energetic and street-smart orphan, just eight years old. Despite the gap in their ages and life experiences, the two forge an unexpected companionship. Their connection grows stronger as they embark together on a cross-country journey, traveling through various corners of inspired by this newfound friendship, begins ticking off wishes from a personal bucket list—dreams and experiences he had long put on hold. As they move from one destination to another, the road trip becomes more than just travel. It turns into a deeply emotional exploration of love, connection, and healing. Through Ballu's innocent wisdom and unfiltered perspective on life, Kaalidhar slowly rediscovers happiness, self-worth, and the value of being seen and a blend of humor, sorrow, and heartfelt moments, Kaalidhar Laapata promises to deliver a touching narrative that resonates with viewers of all generations. It celebrates not just the bond between two strangers, but also the courage it takes to embrace life anew, even when all seems film is scheduled for its premiere on the digital streaming platform ZEE5, with a release date set for July 4.
