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India.com
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Meet Indian business tycoon whose first wife died in a plane crash, married an actress secretly, his name is..., wife is...
New Delhi: Juhi Chawla has been one of the most vivacious and successful actresses of the 90s. Throughout her career, she worked with superstars ranging from Aamir Khan to Shahrukh Khan and was part of several successful films. In the 1990s, Juhi Chawla ruled the hearts of the audience with her smile and splendid acting. She captured audiences' hearts with performances in films like 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak', 'Darr', 'Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke', and 'Ishq'. However, unlike other actresses, Juhi always kept her personal life away from the limelight. Juhi Chawla secretly married businessman Jay Mehta in 1995 and kept it under wraps for a long time. Juhi Chawla herself revealed the reason for this. She mentioned that she was afraid that news of her marriage could affect her popularity and career. It is noteworthy that Jay Mehta is a billionaire businessman, the chairman of the Mehta Group, and the co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Jay Mehta graduated from Columbia University and earned an MBA from the International Institute of Management Development in Switzerland. Jay's first marriage was in 1984 to Sujata Birla, who was the sister of prominent Birla Group heir Yash Birla. However, in 1990, Jay Mehta's life was completely shaken. Sujata died in the crash of Indian Airlines Flight 605. This incident deeply traumatized Jay. A few years after Sujata's death, Juhi Chawla entered Jay Mehta's life. Initially, they developed a friendship that later turned into love. Juhi and Jay met at a dinner party hosted by Rakesh Roshan. In an interview, Juhi mentioned that when she married Jay, she was dealing with the shock of her mother's death and was concerned about her career. However, her mother-in-law advised her to continue acting. Today, Juhi and Jay have been married for three decades, and they have a daughter, Jahnvi, and son Arjun. Jay Mehta is the chairman of Mehta Group whose net worth is about Rs 4171 crores. This company operates in sectors like cement, packaging, gardening, and building materials. Jay and Juhi live in a lavish house in Malabar Hill, Mumbai, which has two full floors. Their daughter Jahnavi and son Arjun are also showing interest in the family business. In 2024, Juhi Chawla became India's richest actress. It is worth mentioning that in 2024, Juhi Chawla secured her place in the Hurun Rich List as India's richest actress. According to the Hurun Rich List 2024, her wealth is Rs 4600 crores. She is only behind her close friend Shah Rukh Khan in the list of the richest actors. In 2007, Jay Mehta, along with Juhi Chawla and Shah Rukh Khan, purchased Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for 75 million dollars (around 624 crore rupees). At that time, their business was going through a tough phase, but they took the risk. Today, KKR is one of the most successful franchises in IPL, having won the title three times. Jay describes it as the best investment of his life.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Juhi Chawla spoke about strained relationship with Shah Rukh Khan after their production house wrapped up: 'My nature of work changed..'
Juhi Chawla and Shah Rukh Khan make one of the best onscreen pairs who worked together in movies like 'Darr', 'Yes Boss' among others. They took their friendship to professional level where they were also co-partners as they launched their production house. Meanwhile, they continue to still co-own 'Kolkata Knight Riders' at the IPL (Indian Premiere League). In an old interview, Juhi had spoken about the testing times during the initial years of buying KKR and also when the films produced by their production house weren't doing well. Juhi opened up on how it also affected her relationship with Shah Rukh as they had to wrap up their production house. She said in an old interview with Rajeev Masand, "Those were trying times when during first initial years, KKR would come at the bottom of the list and my kids would cry saying, 'What is this team you have?' And they would go to the Dhirubhai Ambani International School and it wasn't easy for them. " She revealed why they had to fold up their production house and said, 'We made Ashoka that won a lot of critical acclaim but didn't do well at box office. Then they started Chalte Chalte. I was helping behind-the-scene but then I was expecting at that time and I had to go away and I was in London for a lot of the time. They made the film. After that…I don't know why. Then Aziz Mirza lost his wife and was heart broken and then, I don't know why, but we didn't make more films in Dreamz because we needed Aziz ji to come up with more scripts.' It also impacted her equation with SRK as she reasoned, "At that time my work changed and my family was growing, I was moving in another direction. Earlier, we were on set together and then you work behind-the-scene but later you are further away from each other. Also, my nature of work changed, I was suddenly started doing films like 3 Deewarein, My Brother…Nikhil, Jhankaar Beats and others.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Juhi Chawla recalls strained equation with Shah Rukh Khan after their production company folded; says kids Janhvi, Arjun ‘bawled' when KKR lost
Apart from starring in blockbusters like Darr, Yes Boss, Duplicate, and more, Juhi Chawla and Shah Rukh Khan are also co-owners of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Although KKR has won three IPL trophies since the tournament's inception 17 years ago, the team had a rough start and performed poorly during the initial years. In an earlier interaction, Juhi shared that her kids — Arjun Mehta and Jhanvi Mehta — would often cry during those early IPL seasons as their team frequently finished at the bottom of the table. Speaking to Rajeev Masand in an old interview, Juhi said, 'Those were trying times when during first initial years, KKR would come at the bottom of the list and my kids would cry saying, 'What is this team you have?' And they would go to the Dhirubhai Ambani International School and it wasn't easy for them.' Dhirubhai Ambani International School is owned by the Ambani family — who also own Mumbai Indians, KKR's rival team. In addition to acting in many iconic films, Shah Rukh and Juhi also ventured into film production in 1999 by launching their own banner, Dreamz Unlimited, alongside director Aziz Mirza. However, after producing three films — Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Asoka, and Chalte Chalte — the production house eventually shut down. In the same conversation, Juhi explained the reason behind its closure and also reflected on the tense period when she and Shah Rukh did not speak after Dreamz Unlimited came to an end. She said, 'We made Ashoka that won a lot of critical acclaim but didn't do well at box office. Then they started Chalte Chalte. I was helping behind-the-scene but then I was expecting at that time and I had to go away and I was in London for a lot of the time. They made the film. After that…I don't know why. Then Aziz Mirza lost his wife and was heart broken and then, I don't know why, but we didn't make more films in Dreamz because we needed Aziz ji to come up with more scripts.' Speaking about how the end of the production company impacted her relationship with Shah Rukh, Juhi said, 'At that time my work changed and my family was growing, I was moving in another direction. Earlier, we were on set together and then you work behind-the-scene but later you are further away from each other. Also, my nature of work changed, I was suddenly started doing films like 3 Deewarein, My Brother…Nikhil, Jhankaar Beats and others.'
India.com
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This film was rejected by 5 actors, 4 actresses, later won a National Award, became highest-grosser of the year, earned Rs..., lead actor was...
This film was rejected by 5 actors, 4 actresses, later won a National Award, became highest-grosser of the year, earned Rs..., lead actor was... Yash Chopra's Darr catapulted Shah Rukh Khan to a newfound fame. Released in 1993, the film was a blockbuster success, establishing King Khan's versatility as an actor. However, not many know that SRK's character was initially offered to 3 superstars. It was only after they rejected that role and it went to him. Makers of Darr suffered casting problems initially. Aamir Khan was approached to play the role of obsessive stalker, Rahul. Reportedly, he backed out due to creative differences. In an event when asked about the superhit film, Mr Perfectionist said, 'I was going to do Darr, but then I opted out of it for other reasons. It is very well made. Shah Rukh Khan was perfectly suited for the role. The soul Yash ji was trying to put in the film through me…If I was doing it, it would have gone wrong. I don't regret not doing it.' Later, Ajay Devgn and Salman Khan were reportedly offered the film, but they later rejected it. Eventually, the role went to Shah Rukh Khan's kitty, garnering him profound success in an antagonist role for the first time. According to reports, Rishi Kapoor and Mithun Chakraborty were initially approached for the role of Sunil, which was portrayed by Sunny Deol in the film. However, they all declined it due to unknown reasons. Moreover, Juhi Chawla, who starred as a lead actress in Darr, portrayed the role of Kiran. Before her final casting, several actresses were approached, including Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Divya Bharti and Aishwarya Rai, but certainly it didn't work out and Juhi ultimately played the part. Shah Rukh Khan's Darr was the year's highest-grossing Indian film, earning Rs 21.3 crore at the box office. Moreover, it also earned the National Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment at the 41st National Awards.
News18
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Rejected By 5 Heroes And 3 Heroines, This 1993 Film Won A National Award
1/9 When Yash Chopra's Darr hit cinemas on December 24, 1993, few could have foreseen the psychological thriller's seismic impact on Indian cinema. Blending obsession, romance, and fear, the film not only became the third highest-grossing Hindi film of the year, but it also marked a defining moment in Shah Rukh Khan's rise to stardom. With Sunny Deol and Juhi Chawla in the lead, Darr introduced audiences to a chilling new kind of antagonist in Rahul Mehra, played with unsettling intensity by Shah Rukh Khan. However, the road to finalising the cast was anything but smooth. When Chopra refused, the role was offered to Madhuri Dixit, who disliked the storyline. Next, Aishwarya Rai was approached but she was preoccupied with her Miss World commitments. 5/9 Eventually, Divya Bharti was chosen, but the role ultimately went to Juhi Chawla, who brought a delicate balance of vulnerability and charm to the character of Kiran. The role of Sunil, Kiran's devoted fiancé, also saw several rejections. Rishi Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, and Jackie Shroff all turned down the part before Sunny Deol accepted the role. Casting the film's most crucial role, that of the obsessive lover Rahul Mehra, proved particularly dramatic. The original choice, Sanjay Dutt, was arrested in connection with the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts, forcing the team to consider alternatives. Ajay Devgan declined, while Aamir Khan initially accepted and even suggested Juhi Chawla for the lead. However, creative differences with Chopra over script readings led Aamir to exit the project. Finally, the role went to Shah Rukh Khan, a rising star with a flair for playing complex, unconventional characters. His performance as the dangerously obsessive Rahul redefined the Hindi film villain and left an indelible mark on audiences.
