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Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Govinda made Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth wait on the sets of 'Hum' for three days, says actor Vijay Patkar: 'He just didn't turn up'
Govinda has this reputation of being late on the set, but one of his co-stars has recently revealed that he even made legends like Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan wait for him once on the set. Govinda worked with Big B and Rajinikanth on ' Hum '. The film remains memorable till date for its story and some iconic songs like 'Jhumma Chumma'. Actor Vijay Patkar who was also a part of 'Hum' has recalled the experience of shooting the film in an interview. He shared that while Bachchan and Rajinikanth came on set for three days and waited, the shoot did not happen because Govinda didn't turn up. Patkar said during an interview with Filmymantra, "Director Mukul Anand wanted a sunrise shot with the whole family walking by. They couldn't shoot it for three days because Govinda wasn't on set. Rajinikanth, Bachchan saab were all on set. On the fourth day, the director requested him again and he came. All of them waited for him because he just wouldn't come.' However, neither Bachchan nor Rajikinanth complained. "They are all professionals so they sat there without any complaints. They came with the philosophy that I have allotted my date and time to the producer,' he shared. The actor shared further about what happened when Big B worked together with Govinda on 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'. He shared, "I have heard that during Bade Miyan Chote Miyan , Bachchan would pick Govinda from his house. 'I have heard that during Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Bachchan saab would pick Govinda from his bungalow. He would come in his car, honk outside the gate and pick him." In an earlier interview with Aaj Tak, Govinda had shared the experience of working with Big B and said that people scared him as the legendary actor is always punctual. The 'Hero No 1' actor said, "People were also scaring me that he always comes on time. I said I can't (come on time) because I am tied up in so many movies,' he shared and recalled that he decided to have a word with Bachchan about the same. 'I requested him that I hope this question does not arise that I don't come on time. Mr Bachchan said, 'You call me and let me know what time are you coming. I don't have a problem and it is not my concern if anyone has a problem with your timings'. After this conversation, I signed that film." 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 .
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rahul Vaidya reacts to calling Virat Kohli a 'joker': 'He has to tell me why he blocked me'
Rahul about cyberattack post his video about Virat 03:12 Shah Rukh Khan, Kiara Advani, Diljit Dosanjh Bring Indian Swag To Met Gala 2025 Rahul wishes to know the reason behind Virat blocking him Singer Rahul Vaidya recently stirred controversy with a sarcastic remark about Virat Kohli Rahul took a dig at Virat for his statement after accidentally liking Avneet Kaur 's bold photoshoot on Instagram. The cricketer blamed his algorithm for liking the post, which triggered a meme fest on social media, connecting Virat and Rahul shared a video on Instagram in which he said that Virat might not have personally blocked him on Instagram — it might have been done by his algorithm. He then posted a note on his Instagram story saying, 'Virat Kohli's fans are even bigger jokers than Virat,' which sparked a cyberattack against him and his the singer has responded to the issue in a recent video and stated that he simply wanted to know why Virat blocked him on an airport video shared by Filmymantra, Rahul said that his wife and family received a lot of abusive messages on social media following his video. He reiterated that Virat's fans are bigger jokers than the reporter pointed out that fans might have been offended by him calling Virat a 'joker,' Rahul responded, 'I did not say anything wrong about him. I'm a big cricket fan. But he has to tell me why he blocked me, right?'The reporter's next question won the internet: 'But sir, does Virat Kohli even have that much time to block you?'To which Rahul replied, 'But we have a lot of time" (Hamara paas toh bahut time hai).' Many of the social media users called Rahul 'arrogant', while some showered praise on the reporter for his last Kohli had not reacted to the ongoing issues following his statement, and he was seen not attending the victory celebration of his team in the IPL match.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ameesha Patel breaks silence on catfights in Bollywood as she reacts to Bipasha Basu's old body-shaming remark: ‘I've never pulled people down'
Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel recently spoke about the most discussed 'catfights' in Bollywood and her cold war with Bipasha Basu , after both of them took a dig at each other during an old appearance on Karan Johar's Koffee with Karan . She admitted that she has had no 'catfights' with anyone. In a recent interview with Filmymantra, Ameesha was asked about the supposed catfight between Kareena Kapoor Khan , Bipasha Basu, and herself. The 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai' actress shared that she had no such fight with anyone but acknowledged that many rumours have been spread about her. 03:00 Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover were spotted at Mumbai Airport Ameesha on catfights by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around in 2025 Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo When asked about Bipasha Basu body-shaming her during one of the Koffee with Karan episodes, Ameesha said, 'I never gave an answer. I think the insecurities inside, you take them out and voice them. However, you shouldn't do it on a public platform, which is what I feel. But they did, and to each his own. In fact, when Lara (Dutta) and Bipasha said this on Koffee with Karan…' Koffee with Karan appearance Ameesha revealed that she was supposed to appear on the talk show with Arjun Rampal , but unfortunately, he fell ill days before the show, and they could not appear together. 'Karan had asked me, 'What would you like to say next week on the show?' I said, 'Karan, no comments. I don't comment.' And he turned around and said, 'Oh, your typical well-bred South Bombay manners.' I said, 'Yes, I am like that. I don't, I've never in my career retaliated and pulled people down. People have done that to me, but I've never done it. I've never stooped that low, and I don't believe in it,'' she further added. Ameesha was last seen in 'Tauba Tera Jalwa' by Akashaditya Lama.
News18
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ameesha Patel Says She's Seen 'All Kinds Of Relationships', Doesn't Want Salman Khan Married: 'He Is Cool'
Ameesha Patel says she chose to remain unmarried after observing relationships in Bollywood. Ameesha Patel, who rose to fame with her debut alongside Hrithik Roshan in Rakesh Roshan's Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, has had her fair share of experiences — both good and bad — in Bollywood circles. In a recent chat with Filmymantra, the Gadar 2 actress opened up about her personal choice to remain unmarried. She shared that her decision stems from observing a wide range of relationships around her, particularly within the industry. While she has built strong friendships over the years—especially with Sanjay Dutt and his family—she admitted that seeing the ups and downs of other relationships up close influenced her perspective on marriage. Ameesha said, 'I have seen all kinds of relationships around me; I see harmonious ones like Sanju, and then there is someone like Hrithik, who has had a divorce, but they are (Hrithik and Sussanne) co-parenting beautifully, and they are the best of friends now. With Salman, honestly, I don't want to see him get married; he is cool as he is." Earlier, in an interview, Ameesha Patel shared that her fans often express a desire for her to marry Salman Khan. She recalled a recent interaction during an Ask Amy Twitter chat, where fans suggested they will have beautiful children. She had said, 'Fans actually have raised this question to me recently on Ask Amy Twitter chat. They're like okay he is so eligible, you're so eligible, you're so good-looking, please get married to have good-looking babies. And I was like wow, that's a great reason. I think the world likes seeing beautiful people come together. They wanted to see me and Hrithik come together post Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai. And when he announced his marriage, they were heartbroken. They were like, no this can't happen." Ameesha Patel was last seen in Gadar 2 opposite Sunny Deol. First Published:
NDTV
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"Sanjay Dutt Gave Everyone A Quran And Gita After Their Kids Were Born": Ameesha Patel
Quick Take Ameesha Patel and Sanjay Dutt maintain a close friendship. She describes Dutt as very protective and possessive of her. Ameesha hosted a baby shower for Dutt and Maanayata's twins. New Delhi: Ameesha Patel and Sanjay Dutt share a cordial relationship. Ameesha has always talked about Sanjay being very protective and possessive about her. In a recent interview with Filmymantra, Ameesha has talked about her equation with co-stars such as Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Deol. She also revealed she hosted a baby shower for Sanjay and Maanayata. "I threw Sanju a baby shower when Maanayata was pregnant with twins, and we didn't know that it was going to be one girl and one boy. It was very beautiful; everyone, including both of Sanju's sisters, had come for the shower." Ameesha revealed that the Dutts had special gifts for guests when their children were born. She said, "When Shahraan and Iqra were born, it was so beautiful because Maanayata is Muslim and Sanju is Hindu, even though he had a Muslim mother. The gift that they sent us once the children were born was a copy of the Gita and the Quran." Ameesha, who is not married yet, talked about her colleagues' relationship. "I have seen all kinds of relationships around me; I see harmonious ones like Sanju, and then there is someone like Hrithik, who has had a divorce, but they are (Hrithik and Sussanne) co-parenting beautifully, and they are the best of friends now. With Salman, honestly, I don't want to see him get married; he is cool as he is," the actor added. Ameesha was last seen in Gadar 2 (2023), which emerged one of the blockbusters of that year.
