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2 days ago
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'Usko manjoor nahi tha ki..' This actress left her boyfriend a year before her death, broke up due to..., her name was...
Usko manjoor nahi tha ki..' This actress left her boyfriend a year before her death, broke up due to..., her name was... For several years, there's been endless rumours and gossips about Kabir Bedi and Parveen Babi's relationship, and why they broke up suddenly. While, many villainised Bedi as he walked away, the actor once opened up and revealed his side of the story. Kabir revealed that when they went to London, he observed Parveen wasn't keeping well mentally, and persuaded her to seek help. Well, it was the major reason why she left him, and refused to heed his advice. While talking to Digital Commentary, Kabir was quoted saying, 'Vo toh isliye humare relationship ki khatam hui kyunki jab Italy ke baad hum London aaye mai ne dekha uski condition kharab ho rahi hai. Aur usko yeh manjoor nahi tha, jab ki mai janta tha ki agar vo treatment nahi legi toh haal bigadta jayega. Or is baat pe huamri separation hogayi.' The actor also revealed how he was accused for their breakup, with many claiming the reason was Parveen's mental instability. Defending himself at that time, Kabir said, 'I was demonised but I thought that I could either clear up the misunderstanding and make her look bad or just keep quiet and let her get the sympathy and get the roles so that she can reestablish herself and her career. I spoke about it five years later at the Filmfare.' Kabir also recalled meeting Parveen just a year prior her death, 'I met her a year before she passed away. She was laying beside the pool, sunning herself and she said, 'Oh, Kabir.' She was embarassed to see me, she had changed a lot. She told me, 'I'm fine but people think I'm mad.' I told her, 'You have made accusations against people and naturally they will have an opinion.' She looked at me and said, 'You also think I'm mad. You are one of them. I don't want to see you again. Please leave.' I wished her well and left. I was sorry to see her in that state. But she had a flat and she was looked after, she was working as an interior designer.' Kabir concluded by saying that he always cared for her and wanted her to seek help. But, her fear of losing out on work and other opportunities, was the major issue, hence his attempts failed to support her.
Mint
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Meet actor who left Amitabh Bachchan clinically dead, lost 10 films, went out of work for 6 years: ‘People were afraid'
Bollywood has witnessed the dramatic rise and fall of many actors, including those who once shared screens with A-listers but saw their fortunes fade after a single incident. One such actor once had a tragic on-set accident, leaving Amitabh Bachchan fighting for his life in a hospital. The incident not only shook the fans across the nation but also greatly impacted the actor's career. The actor is Puneet Issar. Son of filmmaker Sudesh Issar, Puneet was a trained artist and also an 8th-degree black belt holder. He made his debut in Bollywood as a villain in Manmohan Desai's 1983 film Coolie. In one of the intense action scenes, Puneet was to throw a staged punch at Amitabh Bachchan, but the scene went terribly wrong when Bachchan mistimed a jump. He landed hard on a table corner, causing an abdominal wound. Although it seemed like a minor mishap, later it turned serious and was rushed to the hospital where he eventually underwent a life-saving emergency surgery. Talking about the incident on the sets of Coolie, Amitabh Bachchan once shared on his blog: 'I went into almost a haze and a coma-like situation. Within five days of coming into Breach Candy, I had another surgery and didn't come out of that one for a very, very long time and I was clinically dead for a couple of minutes. Then Dr Wadia, who looked after me and is an absolute life-saver, just said 'I'm going to take a last chance' and he started pumping cortisone/adrenaline injections into me one after another almost, 40 ampules of it, with the hope that something would happen and then I got revived.' Meanwhile, Puneet told Digital Commentary how the incident seriously impacted his career. He said, "People were quite scared of me after that incident. They said he is 8th degree black belt holder. People created theories and assumptions. They said, 'Agar itna halka punch bruised Amitabh Bachchan so badly then….(what if he uses all his potential).' 'That was maybe my churning period. It made me a better actor and human being," added Puneet who said he was had now work for six years after the incident. He also said, 'Irrespective of the phase, people learn a lot. I learnt to be patient and humble. One second changed my life from a 21-year-old who was signed as the main villain against Amitabh Bachchan, had 10 films in his kitty to someone who suddenly lost all his films. People suddenly forgot that I was a Gold Medalist from the Actors' Studio and a trained artist. I was a professor of language and diction. All this vanished, I suddenly became a 'fighter'. From then, I only received such roles, and to make ends meet, I had to take that up. I was married after all." While Puneet did not work with Amitabh Bachchan again after the Coolie accident, he was a part of Bachchan's son Abhishek Bachchan's debut film, Refugee. Puneet is best known for his role as Duryodhana in B. R. Chopra's TV show Mahabharat. He went on to work in hit films like Chandra Mukhi (1993), Prem Shakti (1994), Ram Jaane (1995), Border (1997), Refugee (2000), Krrish (2006), Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), Ready (2011), Son of Sardaar (2012) and The Kashmir Files (2022). He also made his directorial debut with Salman Khan's cop drama Garv in 2004. He also was a part of Bigg Boss 8. During the show, Rekha appeared to promote her film, Super Nani. However, she reportedly ignored Puneet during her segment allegedly for the Coolie incident, claimed multiple reports. Puneet was last seen in YRF's Jayeshbhai Jordaar.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Suresh Menon says there's no nepotism, but groupism in Bollywood: ‘They call it gol gappe in Delhi, chaat in Mumbai'
Comedian and actor Suresh Menon , who is known for his memorable comic timing and character roles in films and shows over the years, has candidly spoken about his absence from the Bollywood spotlight. In an interview with Digital Commentary, Suresh revealed that while his love for acting is intact, the industry has changed in a way that no longer makes space for him. 'I love being in front of the camera, there's no doubt about that,' he said. 'But unfortunately, even after 30 years in the industry, I still have to go to casting directors and give auditions—and sometimes they don't even recognise me.' 'There is no nepotism , only groupism ' The actor dismissed the notion of nepotism, instead pointing out what he calls the real challenge: groupism. 'There is no nepotism, that term is false. There is only groupism. If you can get into the right group, you survive. If not, you're out,' he stated, sharing that despite working with top stars, he never tried to network beyond work hours. 'I've never disturbed anyone in their personal life.' Suresh recalled a disheartening incident when he visited a reputed casting agency and was introduced as 'someone who wants to come back to films.' He felt invisible. 'It felt like someone stabbed me from inside,' he confessed. 'I was never gone—I was always around.' Despite the setbacks, he still managed to find some meaningful roles. 'I did a small cameo in an English film recently. I've become a cameo master now,' he joked. He also praised casting director Tess Joseph for still believing in his potential. 'Heroes still get character roles, we have to wait' The actor lamented the lack of character exploration in modern cinema. 'Earlier, a hero could play a Bihari or a South Indian. Now, only stars get that privilege. Supporting actors like us have to wait endlessly. Even brainless comedies don't call me. Ahmed Khan—I'm alive! 'Welcome to the Jungle' is happening and no one called me.' He recalled a piece of advice from a director who once told him: 'You will always sleep on the bed that you made.' Reflecting on this, he remarked, 'That stuck with me. Maybe this is not my time. But it's wrong that an artist is tied to a certain image.' Suresh Menon, netizens slam fake Twitter war between Anil Kapoor, Anurag Kashyap 'I'll never stop acting, but I won't depend on it' Suresh also opened up about the typecasting he's faced. 'Someone once told me I could either play a gay character or a South Indian. I said, 'Fine, bring it on.' But I want to do something different. I want to play a negative role. A killer. I want to surprise people.' Despite the frustrations, he remains optimistic. 'The world is a circle. What goes around comes around. So, I don't stay sad for long. I go out, have a vada pav or a drink with friends. Life moves on.' He concluded by revealing his next steps, 'I'm pivoting now. I've been in the corporate world and I'd love to return to it. I'll always continue acting—I can never give it up. But I won't be dependent on it anymore, especially not on any group or lobby. In Delhi, they call it gol gappe. In Mumbai, they call it chaat.' 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 .
NDTV
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Anurag Kashyap Slams Vivek Agnihotri For Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal Controversy: " Kitna Jhoota Hai Yeh Aadmi"
New Delhi: Anurag Kashyap is credited with some incredible films namely Gangs of Wasseypur, Black Friday, and Ugly, to name a few. However, things turned sour recently, when Vivek Agnihotri called Kashyap a drunkard and accused him of palming off work to Vikramaditya Motwane during the shooting of Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, led by John Abraham and Bipasha Basu. For the unversed, Anurag Kashyap was one of the dialogue writers alongside Rohit Malhotra for the film, while the screenplay was written by Vikramaditya Motwane. Reacting to Vivek Agnihotri's strong allegations, Anurag Kashyap put up an Instagram story, writing, " Kitna jhootha hai ye aadmi. Shooting London mein hui thi (This man is such a liar. The shooting of the film took place in London). I was in India. He didn't want the script by Motwane or me. He wanted to make Lagaan of football and took his own writer to write that crappy script. Neither me nor @motwayne went on the set ever. Stop posturing @vivekagnihotri (sic)." Vikramaditya Motwane too re-shared the story. In a conversation with Digital Commentary, Vivek Agnihotri got candid about the chaos that had unfolded on the sets of Goal. The director said, "I have worked with him (Anurag Kashyap). We were doing the film Goal together. He was the writer of the film. Saif Ali Khan and Priyanka Chopra were supposed to do it, but Saif had some personal issues at the time, so he left. Then we got John and Bipasha. Anurag uss time bahut sharab peeta tha toh usko time ka koi hisaab nahi tha." He furthermore revealed that the creative direction of the film changed when Kashyap brought in Motwane. Agnihotri added, " Phir voh Vikramaditya Motwane ko le aaye, bola mera ek ladka hai, woh help karega. Dheere dheere saara kaam Vikramaditya ko hi de diya. Main jo bana na chah raha tha, yeh log ki soch kuch alag thi, yeh kuch aur hi bana na chah rahe the. Ultimately, we were at loggerheads. The production house had a word with Anurag... Anurag ko handle karna mushkil ho gaya. Because only an alcoholic knows what an alcoholic goes through. It became a very big problem." Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal had John Abraham, Bipasha Basu, Arshad Warsi, and Boman Irani in the lead. It was produced by Ronnie Screwvala and directed by Vivek Agnihotri for UTV Motion Pictures.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anurag Kashyap denies Vivek Agnihotri's 'drinking habits' allegations, says "I wasn't even on set"
Filmmaker recently sparked controversy by claiming that 's drinking habits disrupted the making of their 2007 film ' Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal .' In response, Kashyap took to social media to firmly deny any involvement in the on-set process. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sharing a screenshot of a news article, he clarified, 'Shooting took place in London, and I was in India. He didn't want my or 's script. He aimed to make a football version of Lagaan and brought in his own writer.' Vivek Agnihotri recalls creative clashes and script handovers In a conversation with Digital Commentary, Agnihotri explained that Anurag was initially on board as the writer but was unreliable due to his drinking. He said Kashyap eventually brought in Vikramaditya Motwane to assist, but creative differences led to confusion. Vivek Agnihotri also mentioned that the original cast was supposed to feature Saif Ali Khan and Priyanka Chopra, but the film eventually starred and after casting changes. Motwane's side: A strong script, an altered vision In a previous interview with Mid-Day, Vikramaditya Motwane opened up about his role in the project. He revealed that UTV had reached out to Anurag, who admitted he didn't know football well and suggested Motwane instead. Motwane penned the script, which was initially accepted. However, the final film deviated significantly from what he had envisioned. No on-set presence confirmed for Anurag Kashyap or Vikramaditya Motwane It's important to note that Agnihotri never claimed either Anurag Kashyap or Vikramaditya Motwane visited the film set. Despite the back-and-forth, what's clear is that the final product didn't reflect the original script, and now, years later, the creative disagreements continue to stir debate.
