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News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
This Actress Played A Superstar's Mother Twice — Even Though She's 8 Years Younger
Many Bollywood actresses began their careers with a range of roles but eventually won hearts by portraying iconic maternal characters. Legends like Reema Lagoo, Farida Jalal, Himani Shivpuri, and Nirupa Roy famously played the mother of actors close to, or even older than, their own age. But did you know about the actress who portrayed her own college senior's mother on screen, not once, but twice? Surprisingly, she is eight years younger than the superstar in question. The actress is none other than Sheeba Chaddha, known for her nuanced performances in Badhaai Do (2022), Doctor G (2022), and many others. She began her film journey in 1998 with a minor role in Dil Se. Recalling her very first film, she said: 'I had almost no role in Dil Se. It was so small, I barely remember it. But I did get to shoot in Dalhousie and saw Shah Rukh Khan. Manisha Koirala wasn't present during my scenes, and one day, as she was unavailable, Mani Ratnam personally asked if I would wear Manisha's costume and act as her body double for a snow sequence.' Though her part in Dil Se was minimal, years later Sheeba shared the screen with Shah Rukh in Raees (2017) and Zero (2018), portraying his mother in both films. Sheeba revealed that although Shah Rukh Khan is her college senior, she never reminded him of their shared academic past. She recalled: 'When I was filming for Raees, Shah Rukh mentioned in a Delhi interview that there's an actress playing his mother in the film, and how amazing she is. We didn't even have a scene together, but that's the kind of person he is.' She also spoke fondly of his professionalism and respectfulness during the shoot of Zero, where he played a dwarf: 'We had a scene where he was being beaten and I had to rush in and hug him. Before the scene, he came up to me and asked, 'Can I touch you?' I said, 'Yes, of course.' He's incredibly thoughtful. He even knew my name before he arrived on set. That really stays with you.' Discussing the reality of being cast in maternal roles, Sheeba said: 'Half the time I'm playing a mother to sons who are only 10–12 years younger than me. It happens a lot in television—sometimes even a 30-year-old woman is shown as the mother of adult men. I was shocked at first, but I accepted it. I told myself: it's just work. Do it and move on. If you resist, you'll end up with no work.'
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
She Played SRK's Mom In Zero But In Real Life The Actress Used To Call Him ‘College Senior'
Last Updated: Sheeba Chaddha, who studied at the same college as Shah Rukh Khan, reflects on playing his mother in two films and shares his respectful on-set behaviour. Veteran actress Sheeba Chaddha, the recent favourite for her excellent work in Badhaai Do, Doctor G and Pagglait, recently talked about her age-old relationship with Shah Rukh Khan. In a moving interview with Siddharth Kannan, she revealed their common college origins and how, surprisingly, she went from being his junior to portraying his mother on screen. Sheeba and SRK both studied at Delhi's Hans Raj College, but he was eight years her senior. Recalling this, she said, 'I acted as his mother in Zero and Raees. But, he is my senior from college. I am realising only now that I forgot to ask him to remember he was my senior from Hans Raj." Their First on-Screen Pairing Their first on-screen pairing was in Dil Se (1998), although Sheeba appeared only briefly. She cherished that experience, having said that, 'I almost have no role in Dil Se. It was so small that I have forgotten what the role was. But the fact that I got to shoot in Dalhousie and watch Shah Rukh Khan…" She also included an interesting anecdote from that shoot, 'Manisha Koirala wasn't present when I went to shoot. Actually, one day Manisha wasn't on the set because they had some other work and they needed to take a very crucial shot amidst the snow. There was a scene of them walking." For this, Mani Ratnam personally approached me and asked me if I was comfortable wearing Manisha's attire and walking as her body double." Playing SRK's Mom Years later, Sheeba appeared on screen with Shah Rukh in Raees and Zero, where she played his mother. Although they shared no scene in Raees, SRK praised her in public nonetheless. She said in awe, 'When I filmed in Raees, he came to Delhi for some interview, where he has gone and said there is this heroine in Raees who is playing my mother. Keep an eye on her, she is great. All this, without a single scene with him. Bahaut hi alag hi type ke aadmi hai woh (He is very different)." One memory that stands out about Sheeba was during Zero's shoot, when Shah Rukh showed his humble nature. 'I remember, we had a hugging scene. It was more like he was getting beaten up and I had to rescue him. He was playing a dwarf in that film. He just went to me before the scene and said, 'Is it okay if I touch you? So I was like, 'Yeah theek hai chalo chalo.' He is so lovely." She contributed warmly, 'He had known my name even before I arrived on set. And it's a different feeling." Why She Plays Mom Roles Discussing how frequently she is playing mother roles, Sheeba stated, 'Half the time I am playing mothers to sons who are just 10-12 years younger than me. Television does that a lot… In the beginning, I was in shock, but I made my peace with it, told myself it is just work, do it and move on." Sheeba Chaddha's journey, full of warmth and humility, reflects not just the resilience of an actor but the quiet strength behind some of Bollywood's most impactful performances. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Shah Rukh Khan was my senior in college, I played his mom in 2 films,' says Sheeba Chaddha: ‘He asked my permission before touching me'
Sheeba Chaddha, famously known for her roles in Badhaai Do and Doctor G, has been in the industry since 1998. Her first film was that of Shah Rukh Khan and Manisha Koirala's Dil Se. She later, shared the screen with him in films Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Raees and Zero. However, she has an older connection with the actor even before entering the film industry. Both Sheeba and Shah Rukh graduated from the same college: Hans Raj, Delhi. The actor was her senior by 8 years. Yet, she played the role of his mother in Raees (2017) and Zero (2018). Sheeba, 52, in an interview with Siddharth Kannan recalled, 'I almost have no role in Dil Se. It was so small that I have forgotten what the role was. But the fact that I got to shoot in Dalhousie and watch Shah Rukh Khan… Manish Koirala wasn't there when I went to shoot. In fact, one day, Manisha was not on the set due to some other work and they had to take a very important shot amid the snow. There was a scene of them walking. For this, Mani Ratnam personally came to me and asked me if I was okay to wear Manisha's costume and walk as her body double.' While her role in Dil Se was blink-and-miss, she got an opportunity to share the screen with King Khan in his films Raees and Zero, where she played his mother. She recalled, 'I played his mother in Zero and Raees. But, he is my senior from college. I am realising only now that I forgot to remind him that he is my senior from Hans Raj.' She added, 'When I shot for Raees, he was in Delhi for some interview where he has gone and said there is this actress in Raees who is playing my mother. Watch out for her, she is wonderful. All this, despite, not having a single scene with him. Bahaut hi alag hi type ke aadmi hai woh (He is very different).' ALSO READ | Kajol celebrates her birthday with Ajay Devgn's onscreen kids, bemused fans ask, 'How are they related?' Recounting his gentleman behaviour, Sheeba shared, 'I remember, we had a hugging scene. It was more like, he was getting beaten up and I had to save him. He was playing a dwarf in that film. He just came to me before the scene and asked, 'It is okay if I touch you?' I was like, 'Yeah theek hai chalo chalo.' He is very lovely. He knew my name even before I came on set. And that feeling is different.' In the same interview, she talked about being typecast in mother roles. She shared, 'Half the times I am playing mothers to sons who are just 10-12 years younger than me. Television does that a lot. There, even a 30 year old is playing mothers to older guys. In the beginning, I was in shock but I made my peace with it, told myself it is just work, do it and move on and I follow that. If you will rebel, then you will be left with no work.'
Pink Villa
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
15 actors in Yash and Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana: Here's who is playing who in 2-part epic expensive Indian film
Ramayana is among the most-awaited movies of Indian cinema. While the movie's official announcement generated considerable excitement among cinegoers, the epic mythology drama had been making headlines prior to the confirmation. So far, Pinkvilla has reported numerous exclusive reports regarding the star cast, budget, and shooting timelines. And now, we bring you the full list of confirmed mega ensemble star cast of Ramayana with brief information about who plays what. Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Sunny Deol set to headline the epic saga Ranbir Kapoor is locked to play Lord Rama in the upcoming cinematic extravaganza, whereas South actress Sai Pallavi will be seen portraying Mata Sita. It will be the first time the duo will share the screen space together. A few months ago, BTS pictures from the shooting location leaked on social media. What makes this project a magnum opus is the inclusion of pan-India star Yash, who will be featured as demon king Ravana. In addition to them, Sunny Deol is also a part of the Nitesh Tiwari directorial. He is all set to essay the role of Lord Hanuman. Reportedly, a standalone film on Lord Hanuman is likely to be made post the release of the two-part epic saga. Ramayana stars mega-ensemble with Arun Govil, Amitabh Bachchan, Kajal Aggarwal, and Rakul Preet playing key roles Furthermore, Ramayana stars Arun Govil as King Dasrath, Indira Krishnan as Mata Kaushalya, and Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi. Sheeba Chaddha, who has been a part of many Bollywood movies like Baby John and Doctor G, will portray the crucial role of Manthra. Another South diva, Kajal Aggarwal, is locked to play the role of Mandodari, the wife of Ravana. Moreover, Rakul Preet Singh will essay the critical role of Shurpanakha while her husband Vidyutjiva will be played by Vivek Oberoi. Ravi Dubey and Adinath Kothare will be seen as Shri Rama's brothers - Lakshman and Bharat, respectively. Reportedly, Amitabh Bachchan is set to make a guest appearance as Jatayu, while Kunal Kapoor has been confirmed to step into the shoes of Indradeva. For the unversed, Ramayana will be releasing in two parts, with the first installment arriving on the celluloid on Diwali 2026. Hollywood music composer Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman are working on the music and background score. Bankrolled by Yash and Namit Malhotra, Ramayana Part One is the costliest Indian film to date, with an estimated budget of USD 100 million (Rs 835 crore). The makers are in talks with Hollywood studio Warner Bros for its worldwide distribution. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more.
