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Hans India
12 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Vrindavan corridor necessary to handle huge crowd, will benefit all: Hema Malini
Mathura: Veteran actress and three-time Mathura MP Hema Malini on Tuesday appealed to the Vrindavan's Goswamis to let the corridor development work kick off, as in the current state, the temple does not have enough space to accommodate the number of devotees reaching there. In an exclusive interaction with IANS, Hema Malini said the Rs 500 crore Banke Bihari temple corridor in Vrindavan should come up, as "it's now or never". Allaying fears of the shopkeepers, property owners, and people on rent who fear huge losses during the corridor redevelopment, Hema Malini said that the Yogi Adityanath government has already promised that those losing their property and even those who do not have papers will get compensation, and those losing their shops will get a new shop in the developed corridor. She pointed out that if it is not built, the situation will worsen beyond imagination. On the Goswamis opposing the project, she said: "They should understand. They should have made some proper arrangements to manage the crowd. Around 5,000 people are being let into a place that can accommodate 50 people. There are so many tragedies happening. It's not a way to visit a temple. It seems like approaching a battlefield." Due to the huge crowd, many people return as they are unable to have darshan of the deity, she further said. Hema Malini gave assurance that if any problem arises, she will look into it. Appealing to the goswamis to let that work for the corridor begin, she said: "Abhi nahi, toh kabhi nahi (If it is not be done now, it will never happen). Besides, she also pointed out that the Vrindavan bypass project, estimated to cost crores of rupees, has been passed, and soon its work will begin. Using that bypass, devotees would not have to enter the main city, thus solving the concerns of locals, who face difficulties and cannot come out of their homes due to a sea of devotees. The Goswamis are opposing the Vrindavan corridor and threatening to relocate the Banke Bihari deity to another location. They allege that the government wants to turn the place of faith into a picnic spot. On May 15, the Supreme Court allowed the Uttar Pradesh government to go ahead with the Vrindavan corridor project.
India.com
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Dharmendra was the first choice of Amitabh Bachchan's blockbuster film, was the most expensive film of 1980s, film is.., its lead actress was...
Dharmendra was the first choice of Amitabh Bachchan's blockbuster film, was the most expensive film of 1980s, film is.., its lead actress was... In the unpredictable world of showbiz, how a film turns out at the box office nobody can ever predict. From the storyline, direction, to production, many paramount factors can contribute to making or breaking a film at the box office. But besides all the factors, the most important element of a film is its cast. A single casting can change the entire trajectory of a film. One such story is of an iconic film that came out in 1980, but it not only captivated the audience with its strong storyline, but also the cast shuffle that changed its fate. Originally, the director of the film selected someone else for the lead role; however, in a turn of events, the film eventually went to someone whose fate was destined for it. The film we are talking about is none other than the superhit film Shaan. Released in 1980, this Ramesh Sippy film was considered one of the most expensive films of that era with its multi-starrer cast. The film captivated the hearts of millions with its strong storyline and grand production. It featured top names of Bollywood like Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Sunil Dutt, Ravi Babi and Bindiya Goswami. However, what many don't know is that Amitabh Bachchan and Bindiya Goswani were not the first choice of filmmakers. In fact, Dharmendra was chosen for the role of Vijay and Hema Malini was chosen for the role of Renu. Being the top stars of that era, Dharmendra and Hema both had a massive fan following at that time. However, it was reported that due to some differences with Ramesh Sippy, Dharmendra and Hema Malini rejected the offer. Eventually the film went to the Shahenshah of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, making it a career-defining moment for him, he was first supposed to play the role of Ravi but after Dharmendra's exit, it was Vijay's role that went to him and later Shashi Kapoor played Ravi's role and Binditya Goswani replaced Hema Malini for the role of Bindu Even today, the film continues to resonate with the audience. From its blockbuster song 'Pyaar Karne Wale' to its action-packed plot, the film is still hailed by the Indian audience. Made on the whopping budget of Rs. 4,35 crores, it collected almost times its budget, Rs 12.5 crores. This story also shows how one star's rejection becomes a career-defining moment for the other star.
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
If not for Dharmendra, Hema Malini would have married this man, he became a bigger star than He-Man, one condition ended their dream of wedding, his name is…
Dharmendra and Hema Malini's affair has always been a hot topic of discussion in the film industry. While Dharmendra was already married when he tied the knot with the Dream Girl actress, not many people know that there was an actor with whom Hema Malini was extremely close to getting married! Yes, that's correct! But if you are thinking that this actor is Jeetendra, then let us tell you, no. Scroll down to read more about it. The actor whom we are discussing is someone who worked in more than 100 movies in the industry. Some of these films have established this actor as a leading actor in the film industry of his time. Let us give you a hint about this actor. Remember Sholay's Thakur whose hands were chopped off by Gabbar? Does that ring a bell? Yes, this actor is none other than Sanjeev Kumar. Sanjeev Kumar started his career with the film Hum Hindustani, wherein he was given only 2 minutes of screen time. Despite such little screen time, Sanjeev made a mark for himself in the industry. However, his fate had something else in store for him! Though the actor made a mark, he passed away at the age of 47. Sanjeev Kumar and Hema Malini worked together in the film Seeta Aur Geeta. The song Hawa Ke Saath Saath from this film became a huge hit. While shooting for the film, an accident happened and both the actors got worried for each other and gradually developed feelings. Authors Hanif Javeri and Sumant Batra have mentioned this in their book that every time Hema met Sanjeev's mother, she kept a dupatta on her head. However, there was a rift in their relationship and they could not unite. Actually, Sanjeev Kumar wanted a wife who would stay at home and help his mother with daily chores. However, Hema was focused on her career and didn't want to leave acting. Due to this, the distance between the two increased. After separating from Hema, Sanjeev Kumar never married. Whereas Hema Malini married Dharmendra and continued her film journey.
India.com
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Dharmendra and Hema Malini rejected this most expensive film, Amitabh Bachchan got the role, Hema Malini was replaced by...
In Bollywood industry, there have been many big projects that became huge successes for directors and actors, which helped them in reshaping their careers. Some honourable mentions can be 'Zanjeer', 'Pratibandh', Mother India', 'Sholay' and the greatest of all time, 'Mughal-E-Azam'. But, did you know that there was this one film that became a huge multi-starrer project which was rejected by Superstar Dharmendra and Hema Malini that turned out to be their huge loss, but for someone it became a monstrous opportunity. The Big-Budget Project Here, we are talking about the 1980 action-thriller film 'Shaan', which has now become cult-classic for everyone. The 3-hour 2-minute revenge drama helmed by Ramesh Sippy is still considered one of the finest films from Bollywood, which was also one of the biggest-budgeted films from that era. However, there was a slight turn. For this multi-star movie, director Ramesh Sippy had selected Dharmendra to play Vijay and Hema Malini to play Renu. At the time, both were considered superstars, and the audience loved their combination. However, Dharmendra and Hema Malini withdrew from this movie because of various undisclosed disputes with Ramesh. The Onboarding Of Amitabh Bachchan and …. Interestingly, when the He-Man of Bollywood stepped away from the film, director Ramesh Sippy chose Amitabh Bachchan to step into the role of Vijay. However, during the initial stage, Sippy considered Amitabh for the character of Ravi, which later turned into Vijay for him. Meanwhile, the character of Renu in the film, which was given to Hema earlier, went to actress Bindiya Goswami, who was at that time known for her resemblance to dream girl herself and for her relationship with actor Vinod Mehra. The film became huge success on box office and made Bindiya a known face from industry but things took a huge turn for her as she decided to take a hiatus from acting after getting divorce from her failed marriage with the actor and later eloped with film-maker JP Dutta as their families were not ready for their relationship.
India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Dharmendra converted to Islam to marry Hema Malini without divorcing Prakash Kaur, the truth will leave you surprised
In Bollywood cinema, there are many actors who go to great lengths for their partners. From changing names to changing religions, several celebs have made sure they do everything in the name of love! Today, we will talk about an actor who allegedly changed his religion to marry another woman from the industry despite already being married. This actor already had four kids, but he couldn't stop himself from falling in love with another person! This actor is none other than the He-Man of Bollywood, Dharmendra—a young Punjabi lad who fell head over heels in love with Hema Malini! Dharmendra started his career in Bollywood in 1960 with the film Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere. However, his major breakthrough came five years later with the film Phool Aur Patthar. The movie established Dharmendra as an actor in the industry, and after this, he never looked back. Before entering the movie industry, Dharmendra, then hardly a 19-year-old boy, was already married to Prakash Kaur. The couple was blessed with two sons from this marriage—Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. After his hit in 1965, Dharmendra went on to do several films, and in 1970, he met Hema Malini officially when they worked together in Tum Haseen Main Jawaan. That same year marked the beginning of their love story. After witnessing many ups and downs, the two finally got married, and this is when the rumours of Dharmendra changing his religion to Islam started circulating among people. Rumours claimed that after falling in love, Dharmendra and Hema secretly had a nikaah ceremony and that the actor converted to Islam. Almost four decades later, in 2004, Dharmendra put a full stop to these rumours that lingered in the industry. He told Outlook in 2004, 'This allegation is totally incorrect. I am not the kind of man who will change his religion to suit his interests.' Dharmendra's first wife was madly in love with the actor and decided not to divorce him despite knowing about Dharmendra's love for Hema Malini. A year ago, Dharmendra and his first wife Prakash Kaur reunited to celebrate the wedding of their grandson, Karan Deol—Sunny Deol's son—with Drisha Acharya, the great-granddaughter of late filmmaker Bimal Roy.
