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NDTV
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Anu Aggarwal Says, "Bollywood Was Ruled By People Like Dawood Ibrahim" During '90s
New Delhi: Aashiqui actor Anu Aggarwal has revealed about Bollywood's unholy nexus with the underworld during the '90s in her recent interview with Pinkvilla. "It was a dirty business. I don't know how dirty it is today," Anu said as she revealed how many films were funded by the underworld at that time. Speaking to Pinkvilla, she said, "At that time, it was all under-the-table deals. It was ruled by people like Dawood Ibrahim. All the money that was coming into the film industry came from the underworld. It was a completely different scenario." During the same conversation, she also revealed that she still hasn't been paid her full remuneration for Aashiqui. "I haven't gotten the full fees for Aashiqui till today. I've only been paid 60% of the full fees. They still owe me the 40%," the actor alleged. A few days ago, Anu Aggarwal hit the headlines as she claimed she drank her urine. In an interaction with Instant Bollywood, Anu Aggarwal said, "Many people don't know this... whether it's ignorance or just a lack of awareness, but drinking urine, which is referred to as Aamroli, is actually a mudra (gesture/practice) in Yoga. I've practiced it myself. I have tried it, and it's a very important practice. But one crucial thing to remember is that you don't drink the entire urine. Only a specific part of it is consumed... That portion is considered amrit (elixir). It's known to help with anti-aging, keeping your skin wrinkle-free... it's truly amazing not just for health, but overall well-being. I've personally experienced its benefits." After Aashiqui, Anu appeared in films like Ghazab Tamasha, King Uncle, Ram Shastra, and more. Her last film was Return of Jewel Thief (1996). In 1999, she met with a serious accident that left her in a coma for 29 days. Following the accident, Anu never returned to acting.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bollywood's Dawood connection: ‘Aashiqui' star Anu Aggarwal reveals 'underworld' secrets of movie industry. 'It was ruled by...'
Anu Aggarwal, who gained nationwide fame with her debut in the 1990 romantic film Aashiqui, has made candid revelations about the shadowy underworld influence in Bollywood during the 1990s. Speaking in a recent interview, she described the film industry of that period as a 'dirty business,' highlighting how much of the financing came from illicit sources. Aggarwal pointed out that during her time in the industry, Bollywood was essentially controlled by underworld figures, including Dawood Ibrahim. In her conversation with Pinkvilla, she recalled that most of the money flowing into films came through under-the-table deals. According to her, 'It was ruled by people like Dawood Ibrahim. All the money that was coming into the film industry came from the underworld. It was a completely different scenario.' The Heavy Burden of Sudden Stardom Anu's rise to fame was swift. Aashiqui's massive success turned her into a household name overnight, but the adoration soon became overwhelming. The constant public attention affected her deeply, leading her to retreat from the spotlight. She spoke about the level of obsession fans had, with some even traveling internationally just to get a glimpse of her residence. She noted, 'For me to walk around alone and live alone at that time… I had fans standing under my building. Luckily, it was an MLA-MP building, so we had police protection. It was madness. People would fly from countries just to see my building, just like how it is for Shah Rukh Khan today. Shah Rukh is my neighbour, and that's what used to happen to me, and I ran away from it.' This period of fame, rather than being a time of celebration, became suffocating. Anu eventually chose to walk away from films, not because of bitterness or disillusionment, but because the intensity of fame was too much to handle. She explained that she had already accomplished her dreams and wanted to pursue personal growth outside of the industry. Aashiqui Success Did Not Bring Full Compensation Despite the commercial triumph of Aashiqui, Anu Aggarwal revealed she was never fully paid for her role in the film. She claimed that she only received 60 percent of the remuneration promised to her and that the remaining amount remains unpaid even decades later. 'I haven't gotten the full fees for Aashiqui till today. I've only been paid 60% of the full fees. They still owe me the 40%,' she said. Following her breakthrough, she acted in other films such as Ghazab Tamasha, King Uncle, and Ram Shastra, among others. However, her rising career came to a sudden halt after a devastating car accident in 1999. The crash left her in a coma for 29 days, and she never returned to acting after recovering. Her final film appearance was in the 1996 thriller Return of Jewel Thief. While the industry's dark associations and the pressures of fame could have been enough to push anyone out, Anu clarified that her decision to leave was personal. She emphasized that she had no regrets and simply wanted to explore a life beyond cinema.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anu Aggarwal exposes Bollywood's 90s underworld ties: 'Ruled by Dawood Ibrahim... It was a dirty business'
Anu Aggarwal , who rose to fame with the 1990 romantic hit Aashiqui , has spoken candidly about the murky ties between Bollywood and the underworld during the 1990s. Reflecting on that era, she described the film business back then as "dirty," noting that many movies were financed by the underworld. While she admitted she's unsure about the industry's current state, her remarks offer a stark reminder of the shadowy influences that once loomed over Hindi cinema. 'All Money Came from the Underworld' In a conversation with Pinkvilla, Anu Aggarwal shed more light on how deeply the underworld was intertwined with the Hindi film industry in the '90s. She revealed that most film financing during that period was done through off-the-record deals, with figures like Dawood Ibrahim reportedly pulling the strings behind the scenes. According to her, nearly all the money flowing into Bollywood at the time had links to the underworld, painting a picture of an industry that operated under an entirely different set of rules. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Swing Trading: Get Free Access to Mr. Hemant's Elite Strategy! TradeWise Learn More Undo Sudden Fame and Overwhelming Attention Anu Aggarwal became a national sensation overnight with her debut in Aashiqui, gaining a massive fan following almost instantly. But the intense fame came with a price. The constant attention and lack of personal space eventually became overwhelming, pushing her to step away from the limelight altogether. Recalling that time, Anu said her safety was often at risk — fans would camp outside her building, some even flying in from other countries just to catch a glimpse of her home. Fortunately, she lived in an MLA-MP building that had police security, but the frenzy was still too much. Drawing a parallel, she compared the attention to what Shah Rukh Khan receives today — noting that he was her neighbour at the time — and admitted it all became so intense that she ultimately chose to walk away from the industry. Unpaid Dues and a Career Cut Short Anu Aggarwal also made a surprising revelation about her debut film Aashiqui—despite the movie's blockbuster success, she claims she was never fully compensated for her work. During the same conversation, the actor alleged that she only received 60 percent of her agreed-upon fee and that the remaining 40 percent is still unpaid to this day. After the massive success of Aashiqui, Anu Aggarwal went on to appear in films like Ghazab Tamasha, King Uncle, Ram Shastra, and others. However, her promising career came to an abrupt halt after a tragic car accident in 1999. The accident left her in a coma for 29 days, and she never returned to acting after her recovery. Her last film appearance was in the 1996 thriller Return of Jewel Thief. 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
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Anu Aggarwal says Bollywood was ‘ruled by people like Dawood Ibrahim' in the 90s, calls it a ‘dirty business'
Anu Aggarwal, best known for her role in the 1990 film Aashiqui, recently opened up about the Hindi film industry's connection with the underworld during the '90s. 'It was a dirty business. I don't know how dirty it is today,' Anu said in a recent interaction, as she revealed how many films were funded by the underworld at that time. Speaking to Pinkvilla, she said, 'At that time, it was all under-the-table deals. It was ruled by people like Dawood Ibrahim. All the money that was coming into the film industry came from the underworld. It was a completely different scenario.' Anu became an overnight sensation after her debut in Aashiqui and had amassed a massive fan following, which, however, put her safety at risk. She revealed that the intense adoration also led her to eventually run away from the film industry. Speaking about the same, she shared, 'For me to walk around alone and live alone at that time… I had fans standing under my building. Luckily, it was an MLA-MP building, so we had police protection. It was madness. People would fly from countries just to see my building, just like how it is for Shah Rukh Khan today. Shah Rukh is my neighbour and that's what used to happen to me, and I ran away from it.' During the same conversation, she also revealed that she still hasn't been paid her full remuneration for Aashiqui. 'I haven't gotten the full fees for Aashiqui till today. I've only been paid 60% of the full fees. They still owe me the 40%,' the actor alleged. After Aashiqui, Anu appeared in films like Ghazab Tamasha, King Uncle, Ram Shastra, and more. Her last film was 1996's Return of Jewel Thief. In 1999, she met with a serious accident that left her in a coma for 29 days. Following the accident, Anu never returned to acting.
