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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aamir Khan's 'six to seven films flopped in a row' — Here's how he overcame early failures to build a $770 million fortune
Aamir Khan may be seen today as one of Indian cinema's most respected and bankable stars, but his journey to success was not easy. Decades before he was known as Bollywood's 'Mr. Perfectionist', Aamir struggled to survive in the industry and was even called a 'flop actor' early in his career. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, what happened next was a dramatic change, and now his net worth is an incredible $770 million, making him one of the world's richest actors. How a Last-Minute Casting Decision Changed Everything The turning point came with the 1990 romantic drama 'Dil', where Aamir starred opposite Madhuri Dixit. Interestingly, this film happened only because director Indra Kumar could not get dates from his regular actor, Anil Kapoor. As actor Adi Irani once shared in a chat on Filmymantra Media, Anil suggested Indra direct a small film in the meantime, which led to 'Dil'. At that time, Madhuri was also struggling, as several of her films were not doing well or were being stopped halfway. What was meant to be a small project became a huge hit, giving new life to both Aamir's and Madhuri's careers. The media's doubts quickly disappeared as Aamir started to prove himself with a series of successful films. A Legacy Built on Fearless Choices After 'Dil', Aamir Khan's career took off as he chose a mix of big commercial hits and films with important social messages. With landmark films like 'Raja Hindustani', 'Lagaan', 'Rang De Basanti', 'Taare Zameen Par', '3 Idiots', 'PK', and 'Dangal', he showed himself to be an actor who was not afraid to take risks or challenge the usual way of doing things. Today, as reported by News 18, Aamir's estimated fortune is more than $770 million (around Rs. 6,000 crore), making him not just a giant in Indian cinema but also a globally known figure. From being called a failed actor to earning international respect, Aamir Khan's journey is a powerful example of resilience, reinvention, and strong self-belief.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Aamir Khan Once Dubbed ‘Flop Actor', Today He's Worth $770 Million: ‘Don't Take Him'
Today, Aamir Khan is not only a Bollywood icon but a global star. His net worth is estimated to be around $770 million, placing him among the richest actors in the world. Aamir Khan is one of Bollywood's most successful stars today, but his journey to the top wasn't smooth. In fact, following his breakout debut in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), Aamir delivered seven back-to-back flops, earning him the dreaded label of a 'flop actor" before his major turnaround with the 1990 romantic drama Dil. Interestingly, Dil also starred Madhuri Dixit, who was undergoing a similar rough patch. Despite delivering a hit like Tezaab, Madhuri was also being written off due to several of her films either failing or being shelved midway. Actor Adi Irani, who featured alongside them in Dil, recently reflected on this forgotten phase during a podcast with Filmymantra Media. 'Six-seven films of his flopped in a row after Aamir Khan's first film. He was considered a flop hero… That was the case for Madhuri Dixit as well," he shared. Adi revealed that Dil only happened because director Indra Kumar couldn't get frequent collaborator Anil Kapoor's dates. Indra, who had earlier produced Mohabbat and Kasam with Anil, wanted him for his directorial debut Beta. But due to scheduling issues, Anil advised Indra to take on a smaller project in the meantime and that's how Dil came into being, with Aamir and Madhuri headlining it. 'Anil Kapoor told Indra Kumar, 'Make a small-budget film in the meantime. You'll also get experience being a director too,'" Adi recalled. Aamir Khan himself has often spoken about this phase. At a recent PVR event celebrating his films, he said, 'Back then, actors worked on 30 to 50 films simultaneously… I ended up signing 9-10 films at once. I was not happy. I would go home and cry." He added, 'The media dubbed me a 'one-film wonder.' Rightly so… I could see my career going down the drain. I was stuck in a swamp, unable to get out." But the massive success of Dil resurrected both his and Madhuri's careers. What followed was an era of dominance for Aamir, marked by critically acclaimed and commercially successful films such as Raja Hindustani, Rang De Basanti, Taare Zameen Par, 3 Idiots, PK and Dangal. Today, Aamir Khan is not only a Bollywood icon but a global star. His net worth is estimated to be around $770 million (over Rs 6,000 crore), placing him among the richest actors in the world. From being considered a 'flop hero" to earning that title, Aamir's journey is nothing short of inspiring. First Published: May 30, 2025, 22:05 IST
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ranveer Singh worked for 22 hours a day during 'Simmba' so that he could take time off during wedding with Deepika Padukone; apologised even if he was 2minutes late on set
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone tied the knot in November 2018 in Villa del Balbianello in Lake Como, Italy. Their destination wedding was all things dreamy but did you know that Ranveer worked overtime and made sure that his work doesn't suffer when he takes time off during his wedding? Ranveer's co-star from ' Simmba ' which was directed by Rohit Shetty, has now spilled some details about the actor. Popular actor Vijay Patkar who was also a part of the film, shared the Ranveer gave immense respect to all the seniors on the set and never took a day off, except for his birthday, when Deepika had visited Hyderabad to meet him. Vijay said in an interview with Filmymantra Media, "During Simmba, I saw it. I told Ranveer. 'look at your eyes', there were bags under his eyes. He said 'Kya karu? Shaadi kar raha hu. Abhi karna padega. (What do I do? I am getting married. I will have to do this.)' He was getting married so we had a fixed schedule and until then, we had to finish the shoot." He added, "So from 9 am to 6 pm, he would shoot the fight scene in the police station, and it was fully physical. He would leave for the gym at 6 pm, come back on the set at 8:30 pm, and shoot for 'Aankh Maare' from 9 pm until 6 am. This went on for seven days. He would sleep at 7 am for just 2-3 hours. He would say, 'Kya karu? Shaadi hai. Meri hi shaadi hai. Mujhe hi karna padega (What do I do? It's my wedding. I will have to do this)'. Simba's release date was already announced by then." Vijay also shared that Ranveer respected every actor on the set and their time. "Ranveer really respects his seniors on set. He will just sit and quietly listen when a senior is talking to him. He doesn't act like, 'I'm a star'. He is very good listener. That's why he does good work." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Blind husband regains his sight, but doesn't tell his wife and he realizes he's been lied to for years. Novelodge Undo So much so, that the 'Band Baaja Baaraat' actor even apologised even if he was two minutes late. 'I have never seen an actor run towards the set because he was two minutes late. The sun was scorching and he was running and he came and apologised to everyone that he was late," he shared. Ranveer is currently shooting for Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' which also stars Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan and Arjun Rampal. 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 .
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Amitabh Bachchan would pick always-late Govinda in own car for BMCM shoot: ‘That's why Bachchan ji is still working'
Bollywood actor Vijay Patkar, known for his roles in films like Simmba, Singham, Golmaal, Dhamaal and more, recently shared how Govinda once made Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth wait for days for a shot during the filming of Hum. In an interview with Filmymantra Media, the actor recalled how Amitabh used to pick Govinda up from his house for the Bade Miyan Chote Miyan shoot. (Also Read: Amitabh Bachchan calls Rajinikanth 'same simple, down-to-earth dynamic star', posts unseen pic from Vettaiyan sets) Vijay recalled another actor, Deepak Shirke, telling him about how Govinda made Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth wait for days for a single shot, and added, 'During Hum, Mukul Anand wanted a sunrise shot, and at that time there was no VFX. If you needed to shoot a sunrise scene, it had to be done at sunrise. But the shot couldn't be taken for three days because Govinda wasn't coming to set. Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, and other actors were waiting for him. On the fourth day, he came to the set and the shot was finally taken. But both the stars had no complaints.' He also recalled how Amitabh used to come to Govinda's bungalow to pick him up for the Bade Miyan Chote Miyan shoot, and said, 'He used to go in his car and honk for him to come along to the shoot. He would bring him to set in his car. That's why Bachchan ji is still working. If you want to throw tantrums, first reach that level. A producer pays you to work, not for your tantrums.' Vijay further admitted that 'producers lost money because of Govinda.' However, he praised Govinda's acting skills and stated that his habit of arriving late to sets was one of the reasons his career eventually declined. Hum is a 1991 action-crime film starring Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Govinda, Kimi Katkar, Deepa Sahi, Shilpa Shirodkar, Danny Denzongpa, Anupam Kher and Kader Khan. Directed by Mukul S. Anand, the film's plot was inspired by the American movie Target. Govinda has been away from films for a while now. His last theatrical release was Rangeela Raja in 2019. The film was panned by critics and audiences alike and failed miserably at the box office. He has since stayed away from the big screen. Vijay made his Bollywood debut in the film Tezaab, which also starred Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit in lead roles. He went on to feature in several hit and blockbuster films and is now best known for his comic roles in movies like Apna Sapna Money Money, Golmaal 3, Tees Maar Khan, Daddy Cool, All the Best: Fun Begins, Simmba and Singham, among others.
Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Boney Kapoor remembers late mother Nirmal Kapoor with an emotional note; Sonam Kapoor, Anil Kapoor attend tehrvi: ‘No one will ever love you like she did'
Nirmal Kapoor, mother of Anil Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, and Sanjay Kapoor, passed away on May 2. On Wednesday, the Kapoor family came together to observe the tehrvi (13th day rituals) in remembrance of the family's matriarch. Along with Kapoor family members like Anil, Sanjay, and Sonam Kapoor, Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi were also spotted at Nirmal Kapoor's residence in Mumbai. A post shared by Vishal Mohan Jaiswal (@ A post shared by Vishal Mohan Jaiswal (@ Filmymantra Media (@filmymantramedia) 分享的帖子 Sanjay Kapoor was spotted seeing off celebrity fashion designer Manish Malhotra in a clip. Arjun Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, and Maheep Kapoor were also present for the solemn occasion. A post shared by Voompla (@voompla) After attending his mother Nirmal Kapoor's tehrvi, Boney Kapoor penned an emotional note on Instagram. Sharing his thoughts on the loss of his mother, he wrote, 'Today is Kriya 13th day since . . . . . . As we mourn our beloved mother, recounting a few lines of rememberence. When lose your mother, that's when everything changes. You don't just lose a parent. You lose your biggest comfort. The one who stayed strong so you could be soft. The one who made the hard things feel bearable. The one who always put you before herself. You realize the silence is louder. The house feels colder. And no one calls just to check if you ate.' A post shared by (@ Expressing how deeply he misses his mother's presence, he added, 'You miss her voice, her scent. The way she knew something was wrong just by hearing your hello. You remember the things she used to do that you took for granted. The small sacrifices. The daily routines. The way she made everything feel safe. You replay her advice in your head like a broken record. You wish you hugged her longer. Told her thank you more. Told her I love you every chance you got. Because now you know. No one will ever love you like she did. No one will ever fill that space. And all you can do is make her proud. By becoming everything, she knew you could be. Most of this text was aptly expressed what mothers are for their children emotionally by Vin Diesel.' Earlier, Anil Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, and Sonam Kapoor had shared heartfelt tributes on social media, remembering Nirmal Kapoor as the 'glue that kept the family close.'
