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Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jaideep Ahlawat recalls staying with 6 people in a 1 BHK house, ‘Panchayat' actor Jitendra Kumar gave up on acting within three months of staying in Mumbai
Jaideep Ahlawat , Jitendra Kumar , Pratik Gandhi and Vijay Varma are considered some of the finest actors on the OTT space. While they got their share of appreciation quite late, the actors have seen a lot of struggle when they came to Mumbai. Recently these actors appeared on Kapil Sharma 's show and also opened up on their journeys. During the chat, Jaideep Ahlawat opened up about his early days in Mumbai, when he lived in a tiny one-bedroom flat with five others. 'We were only two people in the beginning, but then we became six people in one BHK because someone or the other would ask for a place to stay, and we would allow them to stay with us," he shared. "So the bedroom of my house was filled with clothes, and we all would just lay together in the open kitchen and hall. But we had fun, there was no sadness about it.' Pratik Gandhi also talked about his struggles, recalling how his scene in Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji was removed. 'I was playing a small role in the film. I even auditioned for the role but when the film released, I realised that my role has been cut,' he said. Luckily, he'd told no one about it. 'But the good part was that I didn't tell anyone that I was a part of the film.' Panchayat star Jitendra Kumar, an IIT graduate, revealed that he once gave up on acting and left Mumbai just three months after arriving. He had applied to NSD too, but got rejected. 'When I was leaving in the train after three months of coming to Bombay, I told myself that I'm going to come back and I came back, and thankfully, people liked my work,' he said. He also remembered a funny incident at IIT Kharagpur, when he met Naseeruddin Shah while shooting a short film with a senior. Jitendra got so excited that he ended up bothering the veteran actor. Thankfully, his senior stepped in and asked Shah to bless their script. Shah wasn't impressed. He said, 'Blessings wouldn't help and that they needed to rehearse a lot if they wanted to make a good film.'
Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Jaideep Ahlawat recalls living with 6 people in 1BHK during struggle; Jitendra Kumar says he quit acting 3 months after coming to Mumbai: ‘We all would just lay together in the hall'
The latest episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show featured Jaideep Ahlawat, Vijay Varma, Jitendra Kumar, and Pratik Gandhi. Kapil Sharma has now shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the episode, where the actors are seen opening up about their early struggles in the film industry. During the conversation, Jaideep Ahlawat spoke about sharing a small apartment in Mumbai with five other people at the beginning of his career. He recalled, 'We were only two people in the beginning, but then we became six people in one BHK because someone or the other would ask for a place to stay, and we would allow them to stay with us. So the bedroom of my house was filled with clothes, and we all would just lay together in the open kitchen and hall. But we had fun, there was no sadness about it.' Pratik Gandhi also opened up about his tough days. He remembered how his role was chopped off from Ajay Devgn's film Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji. 'I was playing a small role in the film. I even auditioned for the role but when the film released, I realised that my role has been cut.' Pratik, however, admitted that he avoided any embarrassment as he hadn't told anyone about being in the film. 'But the good part was that I didn't tell anyone that I was a part of the film.' Panchayat star Jitendra Kumar, who is an IIT graduate, shared that he had actually quit acting and left Mumbai just three months after moving to the city. He even applied to the National School of Drama (NSD), but was rejected. 'When I was leaving in the train after three months of coming to Bombay, I told myself that I'm going to come back and I came back, and thankfully, people liked my work,' he said. Jitendra also shared a memory of meeting veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah on the IIT Kharagpur campus. At the time, he and a senior were making a short film. Upon spotting Shah, Jitendra got so excited that he ended up annoying the actor. Fortunately, his senior handled the situation by requesting Shah to bless their script. The veteran actor, however, dismissed the idea, telling them that blessings wouldn't help and that they needed to rehearse a lot if they wanted to make a good film.
Pink Villa
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is Ashish Kanakia? All about Housefull 2 actress Shazahn Padamsee's husband and his career
Bollywood actress Shazahn Padamsee, best known for her roles in Housefull 2 opposite Akshay Kumar, Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, Orange, and Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, has tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend Ashish Kanakia. The duo got married on June 5, 2025, in an intimate yet elegant affair that was attended by close friends and family. Her wedding has become the talk of the town, and fans are eager to learn more about her husband, Ashish. Let's dive into the details below! Who is Ashish Kanakia? Ashish Kanakia, son of Rupal and Rasesh Kanakia, is a Mumbai-based business leader. He began his professional journey in 2011 as a trainee at the Kanakia Group, gradually taking on roles like paralegal and regulatory assistant. He then moved into sales and marketing leadership in 2015, and in 2022, he became the CEO of MovieMax Cinemas and a director at his family's real estate firm, as per a report in Starsunfolded. Ashish Kanakia's personal life Ashish Kanakia first met actress Shazahn Padamsee through a longtime childhood friend who played the role of cupid. The duo though instantly fell in love, they opted to take one step at a time. They met for months over dinners and felt that bond of love. Though they had different upbringings, a shared set of values brought them closer. Ashish and Shazahn planned to make things office back in November last year and got engaged in the presence of their loved ones. The couple then had a traditional Gujarati-style roka ceremony on January 20, 2025. The actress dropped pics from her roka ceremony and looked nothing less than a fairy. The duo got married in a grand yet intimate ceremony. They then hosted a reception in Mumbai for her industry colleagues and other important personalities. Ashish Kanakia and Shazahn Padamsee made heads turn at their first public appearance as husband and wife, and we're just obsessed with their stunning looks. The Housefull 2 actress looked absolutely beautiful in a pastel cream-colored lehenga. Meanwhile, Ashish looked dapper in a black sherwani and layered it with a black long jacket. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more!
Mint
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Shazahn Padamsee gets married: Ranbir Kapoor's heroine ties the knot in a close family ceremony
Actress Shazahn Padamsee, seen in Bollywood films like Housefull 2 and Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, got married to businessman Ashish Kanakia on June 5 in a close family ceremony. The wedding was simple and attended by loved ones. There will be a celebration on June 7. Shazahn shared lovely pictures on Instagram. 'This day. This feeling. Our forever,' she wrote while sharing the pics. The couple reportedly met through a mutual friend. They got engaged in November 2024. In the photos, Shazahn Padamsee and her husband, Ashish Kanakia, are seen sharing joyful moments during their wedding ceremony. They are dressed in matching pastel-toned traditional outfits. Shazahn is glowing in a beautifully embroidered lehenga with a sheer dupatta over her head. Her arms were adorned with bridal bangles and mehendi. Ashish complements her in an off-white sherwani with delicate threadwork. Both are wearing garlands made of white flowers and pink lotuses. Rose petals rain down on them, adding a dreamy touch to the scene. Their eyes are locked in loving smiles, capturing the essence of a blissful and romantic celebration. Their pre-wedding functions included traditional events like haldi and sangeet. One special celebration had a Broadway theme, inspired by Shazahn's late father, Padma Shri Alyque Padamsee, and her family's strong link to Indian theatre, HT reported, citing sources. The musical evening featured retro-style performances in full theatre fashion. Shazahn, along with her sister Raell Padamsee, theatre director Quasar and her mother, planned the event. Many theatre artists and close family friends performed. Shazahn, the daughter of singer Sharon Prabhakar and late theatre actor Alyque Padamsee, debuted with Ranbir Kapoor in Rocket Singh (2009), produced by Yash Raj Films. She has also acted in South Indian films like Kanimozhi (Tamil), Orange (Telugu) and Masala (Telugu). She won the Stardust Awards for Best Supporting Actress. In 2011, she was included in the Times 50 Most Desirable Women. She was placed ahead of Ameesha Patel, Nargis Fakhri, Amy Jackson and Malaika Arora Khan. She also beat Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ileana D'cruz and Kangana Ranaut. Kareena Kapoor topped the list. Older reports suggest she once dated cricketer Yuvraj Singh and actor Akhil Kapur. However, she previously dismissed such rumours. As per reports, she earlier dated model-actor Akashdeep Saigal for three years.
Hindustan Times
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Housefull 2 actor Shazahn Padamsee marries businessman Ashish Kanakia in two-day affair. See pics
Housefull 2 actor Shazahn Padamsee married businessman Ashish Kanakia in an intimate ceremony on 5 June. Their close friends and family attended the two-day affair, and a post-wedding celebration was planned for 7 June. Shazahn posted sweet pictures of her wedding on Instagram, calling it her 'forever'. (Also Read: Akhil Akkineni-Zainab Ravdjee married in intimate ceremony; happy Naga Chaitanya, Nagarjuna dance in baraat. Watch) Shazahn posted numerous pictures and videos of her wedding on her Instagram stories and feed. Posting her first pictures with Ashish as husband and wife, she wrote, 'This day. This feeling. Our forever. (infinity and heart emojis)' Shazahn looked resplendent in an embroidered lehenga with pastel tones while Ashish complemented her in an off-white classic embroidered sherwani. The couple looked happy in the pictures, gazing into each other's eyes, and smiling widely as they were showered with rose petals. Zareen Khan, Malvika Raaj, and numerous fans left congratulatory messages for the newlyweds. A post shared by Shazahn Padamsee (@shazahnpadamsee) Shazahn and Ashish had their roka ceremony in January this year before their wedding in June. Talking to ETimes about her roka, she had said, 'Ashish's family has been so warm and welcoming that it's difficult to believe we've known each other for just two years. It was such a special day. The one person I miss the most is my dad (Alyque Padamsee). I wish he had been there by my side, sharing the moment with me. He would have been so happy and proud.' They were reportedly introduced by a mutual friend and were engaged in November 2024. For the uninitiated, Shazahn has acted in films like Rocket Singh—Salesman of the Year, Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, Housefull 2, Solid Patels, and more. She also starred in the Telugu films Orange and Masala. Last seen in the 2023 film Pagalpan: Next Level, she played a cameo in the web series Hai Junoon!
