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NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Emraan Hashmi Says Wife Parveen Had "Problems" With His Intimate Scenes In Films: "These Things Keep The Audience Happy"
New Delhi: Emraan Hashmi, best known for his roles in films such as Murder, Zeher, Jannat, Gangster, Aksar and Raaz: The Mystery Continues, earned him a lasting label, the "serial kisser." What's Happening In an earlier interview with Rediff, Emraan Hashmi addressed the label and said, "I've realised that the serial kisser tag has become synonymous with me, and I'm not going to fight it." Sharing a story from his film Tum Mile, Emraan said, "I was watching Tum Mile and we got to the scene in which Soha (Ali Khan) and I are alone together. Now, in a typical Emraan film, I'm supposed to kiss the girl. Here I don't, and I hear the person next to me go, 'Emraan Hashmi, yeh film main bimaar ho gaya tha kya?'" While meant as a joke, the comment highlighted how closely the image had stuck. Emraan added, "It's become like Salman Khan not taking his shirt off in a film, the audience feels cheated." The actor said that he believes that every star has certain expectations tied to them, and in his case, the kiss is simply part of what the audience looks for. He added, "Every actor has these 'things' that are symbolic and have to be done to keep the audience happy. Also it's a great thing. It's much better and more fun than taking off your shirt!" Emraan Hashmi On Family's Reaction Speaking about how his family views his on-screen image, Emraan said, "They understand that it puts food on the table. My wife and my father have problems with me getting intimate every time, but they know that these are the choices I made for longevity's sake. They might not like it, but they understand it."
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Emraan Hashmi's Wife, Dad Had Issues With His Intimate Scenes: 'I Made These Choices For…'
Last Updated: Emraan Hashmi once opened up about the 'serial kisser' tag, fan reactions, and why kissing scenes became his thing. For over a decade, Emraan Hashmi owned a space in Bollywood that few dared to claim. From Murder and Zeher to Jannat, Gangster, Aksar, and Raaz: The Mystery Continues, his films weren't just known for chart-topping music and dark storylines – they also came with a now-iconic stamp: the kiss. Whether fans loved it, trolled it, or leaned into it as part of his identity, the 'serial kisser" tag stuck hard and fast. And Emraan knows it. 'I've realised that the serial kisser tag has become synonymous with me, and I'm not going to fight it," he said in a 2014 interview with Rediff, reflecting on a label that followed him from one role to the next, no matter how much his career evolved. The actor admitted that expectations from his audience have shaped how they react to even the smallest detours from his usual on-screen persona. Sharing a moment from his film Tum Mile, he recalled, 'I was watching Tum Mile and we got to the scene in which Soha (Ali Khan) and I are alone together. Now, in a typical Emraan film, I'm supposed to kiss the girl. Here I don't, and I hear the person next to me go, 'Emraan Hashmi, yeh film main bimaar ho gaya tha kya?'" That fan reaction may have been light-hearted, but for Emraan, it spoke volumes. 'It's become like Salman Khan not taking his shirt off in a film – the audience feels cheated." He's well aware that every actor has a certain 'thing" that fans come looking for. And in his case, the kiss is just part of the package. 'Every actor has these 'things' that are symbolic and have to be done to keep the audience happy. Also it's a great thing. It's much better and more fun than taking off your shirt!" But beyond the 'hot scenes' and sexy thrillers, Emraan has taken hits in other ways – like in Ghanchakkar, which completely subverted his action-hero image. Still, Emraan had no regrets. As for how his family reacts to all the kissing talk? He said, 'They understand that it puts food on the table. My wife and my father have problems with me getting intimate every time, but they know that these are the choices I made for longevity's sake. They might not like it, but they understand it." First Published: July 20, 2025, 08:55 IST 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.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pritam says Anurag Basu narrated 'Gangster' and 'Life in a Metro' together to him
Music composer Pritam , who has brought the charms of Bollywood music with his recent album ' Dino', is going back in time, and tracing the roots of his creative partnership with his frequent collaborator Anurag Basu , the director of ' Dino'. Pritam recently spoke with IANS, and shared that the two connected for the first time almost 27 years ago when both of them were new to the market and were exploring the space of television shows. He told IANS, "First time, I collaborated with Anurag was in 1998. I had a friend who introduced me to Anurag and said that we are making a serial about ghosts. He used to do a lot of serial that time. So, I did the title song on Zee TV. Then, he was making films, he did 'Murder', which was a huge hit. He became a successful director after 'Murder'. And then I did 'Dhoom'. I became a successful music director after 'Dhoom'. So, that's when he connected with me. That's how we did 'Gangster'" Both 'Murder' and 'Dhoom' released in the same year. While the music of 'Murder' was done by Anu Malik, 'Dhoom' was directed by Sanjay Gadhvi . 'Gangster' marked the first cinematic collaboration between Pritam and Anurag. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Pritam further mentioned, "Then we kind of shifted to the same building, staying in the same building. And we got very well connected and like we became friends. We used to regularly meet in that common passage of the building. And so I did 'Gangster' with him". However, it was not 'Gangster' which excited the composer in him, it was their second film 'Life in a Metro'. Incidentally, Anurag narrated both the films to him one after the other. Pritam said, "I remember he narrated 'Gangster' and 'Life in a Metro' together. I got very excited when I heard the narration for 'Life in a Metro' because of the structure of its screenplay, you know that hyperlinked structure". "My diploma film from FTII was also based on the hyperlink structure. I was immediately drawn to 'Life in a Metro', it was a different animal", he added. Is 'Saiyaara' The Next 'Aashiqui'? Public Review Is Divided
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Who is Anita Ayoob? Bollywood actress who was loved madly by Dawood Ibrahim, she came to India from..., where is she now..., what is she doing?
The 80s and 90s were more full of real drama than reel drama in Bollywood. This was the time when the film industry was dominated by dark shadows instead of cinema. In that era, Bollywood used to run at the behest of the underworld, and the stars were under the command of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. Not only were films made as per his wish, but the fate of many heroines was also in his hands. One of those names was Anita Ayoob. She came to India from Pakistan to work in films, was launched by Dev Anand under his banner, but after the first film itself, Dawood Ibrahim's eyes fell on her, and the actress' name got linked with him. This shadow not only ended the actress's career but also destroyed her world. Now, where is the actress, and what is she doing? Let us tell you. Anita Ayoob's journey from Karachi to Mumbai Anita Ayoob was born in Karachi, Pakistan. Smart, beautiful, and confident in studies, Anita did her masters in English literature and then came to India to fulfill her dream of acting. She took acting training from Roshan Taneja Acting School in Mumbai. Anita, who started her career with modeling, got lucky when she met Hindi cinema legend Dev Anand. Dev Anand was looking for a new actress at that time, and an advertisement of Anita impressed him. He cast Anita in his film 'Pyar Ka Tarana', this film was released in 1993. Although the film flopped at the box office initially, it slowly started making its place among the audience. After this, Anita did another film, 'Gangster' in the year 1995, which was successful as per expectations. When Dawood Ibrahim was madly in love with Anita Ayoob But this ladder of film success could not last long. During this time, Anita's name started getting associated with underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. It is said that Dawood had become a mad lover of Anita. Both were seen together many times and the discussion of their relationship spread from the corridors of the industry to the headlines of the media. This relationship put such a shadow on Anita's career that she could never shine again in the film sky. In 1995, a film producer, Javed Siddiqui, refused to take Anita in his film. Soon after this, Javed was shot dead and the needle of suspicion turned directly towards Dawood Ibrahim's henchmen. Questions were raised on Anita too and she too was kept under suspicion by the police. Although nothing was proved against Anit, but this incident weaved such a web of controversies around Anita that it became impossible to get out of it. What was Anita Ayoob accused of? While the rumours of Anita and Dawood's relationship were rife, a Pakistani fashion magazine made a shocking claim. It was written that many people in Bollywood suspected Anita of being a Pakistani spy. After this, the industry sidelined her. Without any official announcement, Anita Ayoob's name was included in the list of obscurities. With her career ruined and controversies constantly increasing, Anita left India and returned to Pakistan. After this, she married Indian Gujarati businessman Saumil Patel and then settled in New York, America. From this marriage, she had a son, whose name is Shezar. Where is Anita Ayoob living now? However, later this relationship also broke. Later, Anita married a Pakistani businessman, Subak Majeed. Anita Ayoob, who was once called the new sensation of Bollywood, is far away from the limelight today. No interview, no statement, no social media presence, she is living a completely normal life. Her visits to India have completely stopped. A rumour, a relationship, and a phase left the story of her career incomplete and the career of Anita, who was counted among the most beautiful beauties of Bollywood, was ruined in a jiffy.
India.com
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Shiney Ahuja who was jailed for 7 years looks unrecognisable at 50, left India, now stays in...
Shiney Ahuja was one of the most prominent names in Bollywood. He rose to fame with performances in films such as Gangster (2006), Life in a… Metro (2007), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), and Woh Lamhe (2006). Despite achieving significant success in the early 2000s, his life took a devastating turn when he landed himself in a legal controversy that not just not ended his thriving career but also led him to take exit from the limelight. How did Shiney Ahuja's rising career came to an end? In 2009, Shiney's career came crashing down when he was hit with shocking allegations of raping his 19-year-old domestic help. He was sentenced to seven years of imprisonment by Mumbai court in 2011. Despite Shiney's constant claims of innocence and the victim's recanted statement, Shiney's career got deeply impacted and never recovered. No filmmaker was willing to work with him after the scandal, and his reputation was tarnished beyond repair. Shiney largely disappeared from the public eye, with reports suggesting that he moved to the Philippines. Reportedly, his recent photos circulated on reddit, and the actor looked unrecognisable due to his transformed physique. In the photo, Shiney was dressed in a black-hued t-shirt with matching pants. He kept his hair unkempt and was seen smiling while giving a thumbs-up. Shiney Ahuja is now running a garment business? As soon as the pictures were circulated on Reddit, netizens revealed that Shiney permanently shifted to Philippines. One user wrote, 'This was in 2021. He has permanently moved to the Philippines.' A second user commented, 'Yeah someone had mentioned here in 2022 that he had moved to the Philippines and was doing some garment business, it is absurd that there is a page asking justice for him.' Shiney Ahuja's last on-screen appearance was in 2015 release Welcome Back. During the promotions, director Anees Bazmee claimed that the actor was not in India when the promotions began.
