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Economic Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Shatrughan Sinha hated his scarred face and nearly got plastic surgery. One actor stopped him and it changed his life forever
Agencies The Unconventional Rise of Shatrughan Sinha Shatrughan Sinha, widely recognized for his powerful screen presence, distinct baritone, and memorable delivery of dialogues, has built an enduring legacy across over 150 films in Hindi, Bhojpuri, and Bengali languages. However, the road to success was filled with obstacles, particularly in his early years. Despite having acting talent, he often found himself rejected. The barrier wasn't his performance but rather his appearance, which was often criticized for not fitting the conventional mold of a leading man. In those formative days, the young aspiring actor found himself burdened by others' negative opinions about his facial features. Shatrughan began doubting his chances of making it in an industry that prioritized physical perfection. Feeling cornered by constant criticism, he once contemplated undergoing plastic surgery to alter his appearance in the hope of becoming more acceptable in mainstream cinema. In a conversation with Curly Tales, Sinha opened up about this critical moment in his life. He recalled how serious he had become about changing his looks and how he had even consulted a medical professional. The doctors had agreed to proceed with cosmetic surgery, and for a moment, it seemed likely that he would go through with destiny had a different plan. Shatrughan sought the advice of Dev Anand, the evergreen star of Indian cinema, who was not only a senior colleague but also a mentor-like figure in his life. Dev Anand offered him a perspective that completely changed his mind. According to Sinha, Dev believed that his unique features were what made him stand out, and if he achieved success, those very elements would define his on-screen persona. "I had big dreams, but I was afraid. How would I become an actor with such a scarred face? People would say, 'Do something about this scarred face.' At the time, I agreed. I even went to a doctor and asked for plastic surgery to fix it. The doctor said it could be done. But then I went to Dev Saab. He believed in me deeply, and he told me, 'Never do it. Your personality is unique. One day, this will become your signature style,'' the 'Kali Charan' star told Curly Tales. Dev Anand even shared a personal anecdote—pointing out the gap between his own teeth, which he had never corrected and which eventually became a distinctive part of his charm. Through this heartfelt guidance, he convinced Shatrughan that what seemed like a flaw today could become his greatest asset in the to Dev Anand's advice, Shatrughan decided against altering his appearance. In hindsight, that decision proved monumental. The rugged charm, the very features he once considered unappealing, became key elements of his signature style and enduring popularity. Audiences came to admire his individuality, which set him apart in an industry often governed by uniform beauty their meaningful off-screen connection, Shatrughan Sinha and Dev Anand also collaborated in several films. Their professional relationship included working together in popular Hindi movies such as Prem Pujari (1970), Gambler (1971), and Shareef Budmaash (1973), strengthening both their friendship and their cinematic legacy.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shatrughan Sinha hated his scarred face and nearly got plastic surgery. One actor stopped him and it changed his life forever
Shatrughan Sinha , widely recognized for his powerful screen presence, distinct baritone, and memorable delivery of dialogues, has built an enduring legacy across over 150 films in Hindi, Bhojpuri, and Bengali languages. However, the road to success was filled with obstacles, particularly in his early years. Despite having acting talent, he often found himself rejected. The barrier wasn't his performance but rather his appearance, which was often criticized for not fitting the conventional mold of a leading man. In those formative days, the young aspiring actor found himself burdened by others' negative opinions about his facial features. Shatrughan began doubting his chances of making it in an industry that prioritized physical perfection. Feeling cornered by constant criticism, he once contemplated undergoing plastic surgery to alter his appearance in the hope of becoming more acceptable in mainstream cinema. Turning Point with Dev Anand's Guidance In a conversation with Curly Tales, Sinha opened up about this critical moment in his life. He recalled how serious he had become about changing his looks and how he had even consulted a medical professional. The doctors had agreed to proceed with cosmetic surgery, and for a moment, it seemed likely that he would go through with it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now But destiny had a different plan. Shatrughan sought the advice of Dev Anand, the evergreen star of Indian cinema, who was not only a senior colleague but also a mentor-like figure in his life. Dev Anand offered him a perspective that completely changed his mind. According to Sinha, Dev believed that his unique features were what made him stand out, and if he achieved success, those very elements would define his on-screen persona. "I had big dreams, but I was afraid. How would I become an actor with such a scarred face? People would say, 'Do something about this scarred face.' At the time, I agreed. I even went to a doctor and asked for plastic surgery to fix it. The doctor said it could be done. But then I went to Dev Saab. He believed in me deeply, and he told me, 'Never do it. Your personality is unique. One day, this will become your signature style,'' the 'Kali Charan' star told Curly Tales. Dev Anand even shared a personal anecdote—pointing out the gap between his own teeth, which he had never corrected and which eventually became a distinctive part of his charm. Through this heartfelt guidance, he convinced Shatrughan that what seemed like a flaw today could become his greatest asset in the future. A Signature Look That Redefined Stardom Thanks to Dev Anand 's advice, Shatrughan decided against altering his appearance. In hindsight, that decision proved monumental. The rugged charm, the very features he once considered unappealing, became key elements of his signature style and enduring popularity. Audiences came to admire his individuality, which set him apart in an industry often governed by uniform beauty standards. Shared Journey on Screen Beyond their meaningful off-screen connection, Shatrughan Sinha and Dev Anand also collaborated in several films. Their professional relationship included working together in popular Hindi movies such as Prem Pujari (1970), Gambler (1971), and Shareef Budmaash (1973), strengthening both their friendship and their cinematic legacy.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shatrughan Sinha wanted to get plastic surgery done because of the scars on his face, Dev Anand stopped him: ‘Yehi tumhara signature style ho jayega'
Shatrughan Sinha who is known for a long list of movies like 'Mere Apne', 'Kaalicharan', 'Dostana', 'Kaala Patthar', 'Dostana', among others did not fit into the quintessential hero mode when he came in. He also looked quite different. But the actor managed to carve his own niche. In a recent interview, he has revealed that he even considered to fix his face which was quite unconventional. But Dev Anand stopped it. Sinha recalled it in a recent interview and revealed how the 'Guide' actor encouraged him to retain his individuality. He said during a chat with Curly Tales, 'Sapne toh bohot kuch the, par darr lagta tha ki ye kati-phati shakal lekar kaise actor banunga. Log kehte bhi the ki iss kati-pati shakal ka kuch karo… uss time par hota hai. Main toh chala bhi gaya tha, doctor se baat bhi kar li thi ki plastic surgery karwa kar isko theek karo… iska ilaaj karo. Aur unhone bola ki kar bhi denge. (I had big dreams, but I was afraid, how would I become an actor with such a scarred face? People would say, 'Do something about this scarred face.' At the time, I agreed. I even went to a doctor and asked for plastic surgery to fix it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo The doctor said it could be done).' He added further, 'Lekin Dev saab ke paas main gaya… woh mujhe bohot maante the… aur unhone kaha ki kabhi mat karna. Tumhari jo personality hai, tum jab kaamyab ho jaoge toh yahi tumhara signature style ho jayega. Unhone kaha ki dekho, mere daanton ke beech mein ek gaddha hai, aur maine aaj tak usse fill up nahi karwaya hai… aur log aaj usse yaad rakhte hain. Toh jo tumko tumhara minus point lagta hai, wohi kal tumhara plus point banega. (But then I went to Dev saab, he believed in me deeply, and he told me, 'Never do it. Your personality is unique. One day, this will become your signature style.' He told me, 'Look, I have a gap between my teeth, and I've never filled it… now people remember me for that. What you think is a minus today could be your biggest plus tomorrow).' Shatrughan Sinha and Dev Anand worked together in films like 'Prem Pujari', 'Gambler' and 'Shareef Budmaash'.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Popularity of re-releases shows that audiences want old-school films'
With its recent re-release, Umrao Jaan (1981) once again cast its spell – bringing moviegoers across generations to theatres Over the last two years, India's cinema business seems to have found a new hit formula – re-releases. At a time when most new films are struggling to fill theatres, re-releases are managing to pull audiences. What started as a series of retrospective of icons like Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Amitabh Bachchan, has turned into a proper business model. Over the past two years, films from almost every decade have made a big-screen comeback – from Pyaasa and Shree 420 (as part of the Raj Kapoor retrospective) of the 50s and Umrao Jaan (1981) to 90s and early 2000s hits like Karan Arjun, Andaz Apna Apna, Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein and Tum Bin . Even fairly recent titles like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Laila Majnu (2018) and Sanam Teri Kasam (2016) have been re-released in theatres. According to exhibitors, while nostalgia drives the trend among older viewers, Gen Z is finding joy in unearthing cinematic gems from the past. 'Films like Tumbbad, which didn't get their due when they were initially released, became huge hits' Exhibitor Aamer Bijli says that Gen Z is discovering old songs and film scenes through reels, and they are now showing up to watch these films in cinemas. 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 'People are now yearning for content that they might have missed earlier – either because they didn't catch it on the big screen, or because they loved it so much, they want to relive that experience,' he says, adding, 'A lot of films were re-released even before 2023, but recently, it's more about the right timing for re-releases. Films like Tumbbad, Laila Majnu and Sanam Teri Kasam didn't get their due when they were initially released. Tumbbad developed a cult following since its release, and the moment it re-released, those fans returned to cinemas – it's really indicative of a consumer trend. (When Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani re-released) I went to a cinema where people were dancing to Dilliwaali Girlfriend .' 'NOT JUST GEN Z, BUT MILLENNIALS AND THE OLDER GENERATIONS ARE SHOWING UP TOO' Exhibitors, filmmakers and film business insiders say that re-releases performing well is part of a bigger trend that audiences are craving old-school Hindi films – romantic dramas, masala entertainers, classic comedies. And they're coming to theatres to experience them again. Devang Sampat, Managing Director, Cinépolis India, says, 'Attendance for all major rereleases has seen an upward swing for a while now. Fans often dress up to attend these screenings. When we brought back Shah Rukh Khan's Baazigar , we saw fans queuing up like it was the '90s all over again. We already have a calendar full of re-releases.' He adds, 'And it's not just Gen Z, but millennials are showing up too. And then there's the older generation, who love the chance to remember when they first saw these films on the big screen.' Cult classics on streaming platforms set the stage for big-screen comebacks During the pandemic and in the years that followed, Bollywood's retro titles became some of the mostwatched content on streaming platforms. Cult classics, once hard to access, were available at the click of a button. All major streaming services noticed a clear trend – library titles from the '90s and 2000s, across both Bollywood and Hollywood, were pulling in massive viewership. 'Fans in India love the ability to watch and rewatch some of their favourite films – from evergreen hits like Dil Chahta Hai and Sivaji : The Boss to global blockbusters like Spider-Man: No Way Home, ' a Netflix spokesperson had told us. Last year, when Gangs of Wasseypur was re-released in cinemas, Anurag Kashyap said at the time, 'I'm incredibly grateful for the re-release and the back-to-back screening. The film never really got that kind of exposure outside film festivals, and now a whole generation that first discovered it on OTT (Jio Hotstar) can finally watch it on the big screen.' How cinemas decide which films should be re-released in cinemas ● Aamer Bijli, Lead Specialist – Innovation, Film Marketing & Digital Programming, PVR INOX Ltd, says, 'Using a lot of data, we decide which films would do well when re-released in cinemas, and in which locations. We look at genres, directors, even cast members who have performed well in the past. It's all strategic. We try to identify where these audience pockets exist. For instance, when we re-released Suzume (a Japanese animated film), we did a nationwide poll and found out that the most loyal fanbase was in Ahmedabad. ' ● Across cinemas, there are now dedicated teams curating re-releases for occasions such as Women's Day, Valentine's Day, Independence Week, etc. 'For many moviegoers, re-releases are about reliving the excitement of movie outings in the '90s' Those who have been in the cinema business for three to four decades say that when Raja Hindustani (1996) was released, every time the song Pardesi Pardesi Jana Nahi played, people would throw coins in the air. Similarly, during Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge 's screening people would shower coins at Shah Rukh's scenes. Sanjay Ghai, who's been in the cinema business for four decades, shares, 'Back then, there were no recliners or cushioned seats. Most cinemas had hard wooden chairs. And yet, people would wait for hours, sometimes buying tickets in black, just to catch a Shah Rukh or an Aamir film on the big screen. So, when those same films get re-released today, why wouldn't the same people go to their nearest multiplex? For a lot of them, it's about the memories of first dates, college hangouts, and the excitement of movie outings in the '90s. ' 'Films featuring music, which resonate with the younger audience have seen stronger traction' Ashish Saksena, COO-Cinemas, BookMyShow, says, 'Films featuring music which resonate with the younger audience have seen stronger traction – indicating that the trend is selective and success often hinges on cultural recall and youth connect, especially through popular soundtracks. The buzz created on social media only amplifies this effect.'
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Shatrughan Sinha went to plastic surgeon to fix his ‘kata-pita' face, but Dev Anand stopped him: ‘One day, this will become your signature'
Shatrughan Sinha, today a household name known for his intense performances, booming voice, and iconic dialogue delivery, has acted in more than 150 films across Hindi, Bhojpuri, and Bengali cinema. But before his rise to fame, the journey was anything but smooth. Early in his career, Shatrughan faced repeated rejections, not for lack of talent, but for what many deemed 'unconventional looks.' In fact, he once considered getting plastic surgery to 'fix' his face. In a recent conversation with Curly Tales, he shared the deeply personal story of how close he came to altering his appearance, and how it was legendary actor Dev Anand who stopped him. 'Sapne toh bohot kuch the, par darr lagta tha ki ye kati-phati shakal lekar kaise actor banunga. Log kehte bhi the ki iss kati-pati shakal ka kuch karo… uss time par hota hai. Main toh chala bhi gaya tha, doctor se baat bhi kar li thi ki plastic surgery karwa kar isko theek karo… iska ilaaj karo. Aur unhone bola ki kar bhi denge. Lekin Dev saab ke paas main gaya… woh mujhe bohot maante the… aur unhone kaha ki kabhi mat karna. Tumhari jo personality hai, tum jab kaamyab ho jaoge toh yahi tumhara signature style ho jayega. Unhone kaha ki dekho, mere daanton ke beech mein ek gaddha hai, aur maine aaj tak usse fill up nahi karwaya hai… aur log aaj usse yaad rakhte hain. Toh jo tumko tumhara minus point lagta hai, wohi kal tumhara plus point banega. (I had big dreams, but I was afraid, how would I become an actor with such a scarred face? People would say, 'Do something about this scarred face.' At the time, I agreed. I even went to a doctor and asked for plastic surgery to fix it. The doctor said it could be done. But then I went to Dev saab, he believed in me deeply, and he told me, 'Never do it. Your personality is unique. One day, this will become your signature style.' He told me, 'Look, I have a gap between my teeth, and I've never filled it… now people remember me for that. What you think is a minus today could be your biggest plus tomorrow.) Also Read | Shatrughan Sinha met Poonam Sinha while they were both crying on a train; her family refused their marriage, calling him 'kaliya': 'She is Miss India!' Thankfully, Shatrughan listened to Dev Anand's wise words. Today, the very features he once wanted to change have become part of his lasting screen identity. Beyond their personal bond, Shatrughan and Dev Anand also collaborated professionally. They shared screen space in at least three notable Hindi films in the early 1970s, Prem Pujari (1970), Gambler (1971), and Shareef Budmaash (1973).
