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India.com
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Salim Khan predicted the future of this actor with one look, became a star after 33 flops, not Amitabh Bachchan, he is…
Bollywood actor Salman Khan's father, Salim Khan, is considered one of the greatest personalities in the film industry. Veteran actor Salim Khan is known for reshaping the careers of many actors. Despite the tedious task of recognising an actor's full potential, Salim Khan never left a mark unnoticed when he saw talent in any artist. No doubt, Salim Khan's stories and dialogues reshaped the prime Amitabh Bachchan, giving him the status he deserved in the film industry. Many may not know this, but Salim Khan deserves credit for writing superhit films like Sholay and Deewar. Salim Khan's eye for detail is not just limited to scripts and dialogues; his interest in looking for new talent was always a curious one. It is said that Salim Khan could see whether an artist could become a superstar or not, with a market full of actors. Today, we will tell you about one such actor whom Salim Khan saw as a unique talent. However, after 33 flops, this actor finally made his name in the industry. After a hiatus, this actor went on to dominate the film industry, he even challenged Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, and Dharmendra's rising stardom, still couldn't figure out which actor we are talking about? The actor in question is none other than Bollywood's own 'disco-dancer', yes, we are talking about actor Mithun Chakraborty. The actor Salim Khan emphasised was none other than Mithun Chakraborty, who was trying to make his fortune in Bollywood. In 1976 Mithun Chakraborty used to visit a famous tailor shop called Playboy. One day, he saw Salim Khan there, his eyes saw Mithun Chakrabort,y and he kept looking at him for some time. After this, he approached Mithun Chakraborty and said, 'Brother, there is a special charm in your face. Why don't you try in films.' By that time, Mithun Chakraborty knew very well who Salim Khan was and how much influence he had in Bollywood. He could not believe his ears when he heard these words for himself. Mithun Chakraborty told him that he had also completed his graduation from Pune's FTII acting school. After this, Salim Khan handed over Yash Chopra's address. At that time, Yash Chopra was looking for an actor opposite Poonam Dhillon for the movie Trishul. However, before meeting Mithun Chakraborty, he had already starred Sachin Pilgaonkar for the role. But Mithun Chakraborty did not feel disheartened because what Salim Khan said was encouraging him. After this, he got a chance to work in the film Mrigayaa. He also received a National Film Award for Best Actor for this film. However, Mithun Chakraborty got real success through the iconic film Disco Dancer, released in 1982. There was a time between 1993 and 1998 when his 33 films were a disaster. But this did not affect his career or his demand. Even after giving flop films, he had 19 new films in his hands. Today, everybody recognises Mithun's impressive career in the world of cinema.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Subhash Ghai opens up about his friendship with Shatrughan Sinha
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai cherishes his 60-year friendship with veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha, stemming from their Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) days and first film, Kalicharan, which released in 1976. Filmmaker Subhash Ghai cherishes his 60-year friendship with veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha, stemming from their Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) days and first film, Kalicharan, which released in 1976. Subhash went on to reflect on a joyful dinner at Shatrughan's home, where his son, Luv, took their picture, highlighting their continued bond despite their differing career paths. Subhash wrote: "It was a happy moment for me last night when LUV SINHA son of our dear poonam sinha n SHATRUGHAN SINHA clicked our picture at my home during dinner with friends (sic). SHATRUGHAN SINHA my old friend since our FTII days - struggling years in show business- n made our first film KALICHARAN N created own space of success-. We became a close family till date Tho his passion led him to politics n my passion to film making n as an educationist. But we meet at all occasions till date since 60 years with our wonderful families (sic). " The filmmaker concluded: "Last night We really enjoyed laughed spoke like old college good friends with promising luv n Kush n our jovial good friends shashi ranjan n rumy jaffery "Shatrughan is gold by heart but iron rod by his mind as always. If I know him (sic)." Talking about "Kalicharan," it is an action thriller film directed by Subhash Ghai, starring Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Premnath, Ajit, Madan Puri and Danny Denzongpa . The film was the directorial debut of Subhash Ghai and was the breakthrough role for stars Shatrughan Sinha and Reena Roy. It was later remade into the Telugu film Khaidi Kalidasu, the Kannada film Kaalinga, the Tamil film Sangil and the Malayalam film Pathamudayam. Last month, Subhash spoke about introducing Jackie Shroff with Hero, which was released 42 years ago. Ghai penned on his Instagram, "You need to have a courage to produce a FILM with NEW HERO on big scale with creative freedom to make a block buster like HERO which ran for 75 weeks n its music is still haunting. After 43 years." The director added, "Thanks to my team my actors n distributors n financier who supported me to establish MUKTA ARTS in 1982. Post HERO mukta arts groomed many stars who are legends today n produced 42 films under blessed." 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
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Ye Madhavan hai ki James Bond': When R Madhavan's pre-acting life as a Royal Army trainee and debate champion left Saurabh Shukla awestruck
Actor, filmmaker, and FTII President R Madhavan wears many hats, but even before entering the world of entertainment, Madhavan was a multi-achiever. Recently, an old clip of the actor from the 90s went viral, where he is seen talking about his qualifications beyond acting. Before stepping into showbiz, Madhavan was a Royal Army trainee in England, a nationally recognized debater, an NCC cadet, and much more. The viral clip is from Shekhar Suman's old talk show Movers and Shakers. It shows Shekhar getting awestruck by Madhavan's qualifications as he reads out his dossier, 'Scholarship to Canada as a cultural ambassador, then Japan, then teaching in Kolhapur, graduation in electronics, best cadet in NCC, training with the Royal Army in England, national championship in public speaking. Then you come to Bombay to teach public speaking and personality development for 20 days and then somehow you become an actor.' Saurabh Shukla, who was also a guest on the talk show, quipped, 'Ye Madhavan hai ki James Bond.' Being his humble self, Madhavan simply responded, 'It seems impressive on paper but I just lived it. I just went from one place to another.' Then Madhavan recalled how he became an actor. He shared, 'My student came to me and said that if you act in films you will get money and you can set up your office here. I had a few photos of myself and dropped them at Zee TV office. I got a call later to play a role and they asked me to play the role of a convict. I was like, 'Is there no other role?' But they said that they will give me Rs 2500 per day and I didn't know acting at that time but I agreed to do it.' R Madhavan started his career in television and then moved on to Tamil films. Hits like Alai Payuthey (2000) catapulted him to stardom. In Hindi cinema, he made a successful debut with Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, which became an instant hit and later became a cult classic. He went on to make a name for himself in the Hindi film industry with films like Rang De Basanti (2006), Guru (2007), 3 Idiots (2009), and more. Currently, Madhavan has three films in the pipeline — romantic drama Aap Jaisa Koi, spy thriller Dhurandhar, and Tamil film Adhirshtasaali.
New Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Raveena Tandon returns to Tamil cinema after 24 years with Vijay Antony's courtroom drama 'Lawyer'
Popular Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon is set to make a remarkable comeback to Tamil cinema after a 24-year break with the upcoming courtroom drama Lawyer, starring multi-faceted actor Vijay Antony. Lawyer marks Raveena's third Tamil film, following her roles in Arjun Sarja's Saadhu (1994) and Kamal Haasan's Aalavandhan (2001). The film is directed by Joshua Sethuraman, known for his debut Gentlewoman, and produced by Vijay Antony's home banner, Vijay Antony Film Corporation. It is scheduled to go on floors in June 2025, with further cast and crew announcements expected soon. Speaking to the Times of India, director Joshua Sethuraman shared how the collaboration with Raveena came about. 'After Gentlewoman came on OTT, many from Bollywood called me. Since I studied at FTII, I have friends who are working in Bollywood, and that's how I reached out to her. I told her that she'd get an idea of my work once she sees Gentlewoman, my debut film. After she saw it, I immediately narrated this film's story and she was also interested,' he said.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Raveena returns to Tamil cinema after two decades with Vijay Antony's film
is all set to make her return to Tamil cinema after 24 years with 's new courtroom drama, Lawyer . This will be the third Tamil film for the actress, who had previously acted in Arjun Sarja's Saadhu (1994) and Kamal Haasan's Aalavandhan (2001). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The film's director, , tells us, 'I loved Raveena ma'am's performance in Shool (1999), and we needed an actor with her dynamic presence for our film. She and Vijay Anyony sir will have equally important roles in this film.' Elaborating on how he approached the actress for this role, the director says, 'After Gentlewoman came on OTT, many from Bollywood called me. Since I studied at FTII, I have friends who are working in Bollywood, and that's how I reached out to her. I told her that she'd get an idea of my work once she sees Gentlewoman , my debut film. After she saw it, I immediately narrated this film's story and she was also interested' Joshua shares that there won't be any love angle in Lawyer and adds, 'It's a slice-of-life story of a first-generation lawyer. It focuses on the struggles of a law school graduate, played by Vijay Antony, and issues of the working class.' The director claims that his film will show how a real courtroom functions. 'Usually, courtroom dramas deal with criminal cases, but this film deals with a civil case. It discusses a working-class issue taken up in a labour court. The courtrooms showcased in Indian movies are far removed from reality. Films like Visaaranai showcased how the police system functions, but I haven't seen many films showcasing the proper functioning of a court,' he says. Apart from playing the protagonist, Vijay Antony will also be bankrolling and composing music for the film. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Joshua shares, 'He contacted me after seeing Gentlewoman and said that he liked my perspective and wanted to work together. Reflecting on his experience helming a two-heroine subject as his debut project, he says, 'A lot of trade people asked us, 'Who will come for a two-heroine film when no one even comes for a hero's films.' But the film got 50 per cent profit even though many other films released along with it.'
