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India.com
2 days ago
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- India.com
Meet Bollywood's star, whose name was changed by Sunil Dutt, his daughter's kiss in a film..., her name is.. he is…
In this new generation, Bollywood star kids often grab more headlines than the actors themselves. Every year, several of them step into industry, some manage to build a name, while others quietly fade away. Among them is the daughter of famous on-screen villain, who has now become one of the most talked-about newcomers, especially after giving a kissing scene. Let's see who this actor was, whose daughter has also now gained significant momentum in her career. Here we are talking about Bollywood actor Shakti Kapoor, who is known for his versatility in playing both villainous and comic roles. With a career spanning over 700 films, he has delivered some unforgettable performances that include Taqdeerwala, Andaz Apna Apna, Himmatwala, Chaalbaaz, Bol Radha Bol and many other films. The Early Life and Struggle Of Shakti Kapoor Shakti Kapoor was born in Delhi. His father Sikandar Lal Kapoor was a tailor who managed a clothing store in New Delhi's Connaught Place. But his son had larger goals, so he decided to try his hand at movies. However, his father wanted to make him a tailor as it was their family business which he strictly refused. In 1977, he made his Bollywood debut with the film Khel Khilari Ka , starring Dharmendra and Hema Malini . After long struggle and few minor roles in films, Sunil Dutt discovered Shakti Kapoor while filming Rocky to officially launch his son Sanjay Dutt . Shakti Kapoor was cast as villain in the movie. Sunil Dutt changed his name to Shakti Kapoor before this film because he believed his birth name Sunil Kapoor will not do justice to his villain image. Shakti Kapoor rose from early struggles to become one of Indian cinema's most recognizable actors. Even at the age of 72, he is still active in Bollywood. In 1982, Shakti Kapoor tied the knot with Shivangi Kapoor who is an older sister of renowned actresses Padmini and Tejaswini Kolhapure. The duo has two children, a son named Siddhanth Kapoor and daughter, Shraddha Kapoor, who has now become one of the leading actresses from the industry. Shraddha and Her Immense Popularity Shraddha Kapoor made her debut in 2010 with the film Teen Patti , for which she also won the Filmfare Award for Best Debut. However, she received true recognition from the Aditya Roy Kapoor starrer Aashiqui 2 . Shraddha Kapoor appears to be outperforming everyone in terms of popularity. Apart from filmmaking, the actress makes lot of money from brand endorsements as she has 93.7 million Instagram followers which also makes her most followed actresses as she surpassed Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone and many others. One Kissing Scene Shifted Gears For Shraddha Kapoor Pyaar Ka Punchnama fame director, Luv Ranjan's Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar was released in 2023, in which Shraddha Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor featured for the first time. After its release, the film earned a mixed response from masses, but performances of the stars were hailed, especially for Shraddha, as the actress had many kissing scenes and a bikini shot, which became highlighted moment for the actress, which she had never done before. In year 2024, the actress featured in the second installment of 2018 horror-comedy Stree which became a huge blockbuster and mounted over Rs 884.45 crore, including domestic and overseas collection and emerged as highest highest-grossing Indian film before the release of Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa 2 .
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
This star became highest-paid actress, got film offers while sitting at home, revived Rishi Kapoor, Vinod Khanna's career by…, died tragically due to…, she was…
Several actresses in Indian cinema have seen their careers take a dramatic turn after a single standout role. Whether it was a breakthrough debut or a powerful comeback, these performances not only showcased their talent but also changed the trajectory of their careers. However, there was this one actress who stood apart, not just for her unmatched talent, but for how she became a game-changer for two actors of the industry, which revived their sinking careers. The Legendary Actress of Bollywood… Here, we are talking about legendary late actress Sridevi who is considered as one of the most finest in the history of Indian Cinema. The actress, who made her debut with the 1979 romantic-drama Solva Sawan. She turned everyone's heads towards her after featuring with Jeetendra in the action drama Himmatwala, which became a game-changer for the actress. As per reports by Hindustan Times, she charged Rs 1 crore for doing a film, which made her the highest-paid actress of the 90s era. In the upcoming years, she became one of the most respected actors from the country and became part of yet another blockbuster Chaandni. But, did you know an interesting story about this film that became a game-changer for two actors and a director? The Story Behind the Film… The 1989 film was helmed by late director Yash Chopra, who was best known for his dynamic storytelling and experimental approach towards cinema. He tried the same with this film as well. At first, the script was written by Kamna Chandra. As per her writing, Chandni left her husband, having a son, and falling in love with Lalit. The climax would be her kid attending her wedding. However, Chopra disapproved of this and took a section of the writing and made changes, but after the changes, exhibitors of the film felt that it may not work for the masses. When Yash Chopra Visited Sridevi's House Yash Chopra approached Sridevi after seeing her performance in her Tamil film titled Moondram Pirai and asked his close friend Boney Kapoor to arrange a meeting with her, but later decided to meet in person with her. Later, the director visited Sridevi's home in Chennai, narrated the script, and signed her for the film. After its initial release, the film garnered huge heaps of praise for its amazing storytelling and groundbreaking performance, which became a huge reason for its success. The film, which was made under Rs 8 crore, mounted Rs 27 crore and emerged as a blockbuster and the highest-grossing film of that year. The film's success revived the sinking careers of Rishi Kapoor, Vinod Khanna, and Yash Chopra, who were facing rough patches before Chaandni. Rishi Kapoor, who gave many significant flops, became an overnight star, while Vinod Khanna earned lots of praise for shifting his roles from action hero to lover boy. The Tragic End of Sridevi On February 24, 2018, she was discovered dead in her guest room at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with the reason listed as accidental drowning. Media reports suggested that she lost her consciousness and she drowned in the hotel room's bathtub.
Pink Villa
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Suniel Shetty, Dia Mirza and more shower respect as Mukul Dev's brother Rahul Dev pens gratitude note for all fans and friends
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of death. Mukul Dev, who has worked in several television shows and films, recently passed away at the age of 54. Many Bollywood celebrities and the actor's well-wishers have paid tribute and offered condolences to his family. Mukul's brother Rahul Dev has now penned a gratitude note which was showered with respect by Suniel Shetty, Dia Mirza, and more. On May 25, 2025, Rahul Dev took to Instagram and shared a picture of his late brother Mukul Dev. In the caption, he wrote, 'Sincere thanks to all, for the love and kind wishes showered on Mukul… Grateful…' Have a look at Rahul Dev's post! Suniel Shetty reacted to the post with heart emojis, while Ayushmann Khurrana, Dia Mirza and Esha Deol left folded hands and red heart emojis. Farah Khan wrote, 'Deepest condolences to you and the family Rahul.' Earlier, Rahul Dev shared the official statement about Mukul Dev's passing. It reads, 'Our brother Mukul Dev passed away peacefully at New Delhi last night… He's survived by his daughter Sia Dev. Missed by siblings Rashmi Kaushal and Rahul Dev and nephew Sidhant Dev. The note further shared the details about the cremation. Many Bollywood celebrities mourned the loss of Mukul Dev and expressed their grief on social media. Salman Khan took to Instagram Stories and wrote, 'Miss you, my dear brother Mukul. Rest in peace.' Sushmita Sen, with whom Mukul made his film debut, shared, 'Mukul Dev, Rest in peace you wonderful soul.' Ajay Devgn expressed, 'Still trying to process it... Mukul. It's all too soon and sudden. You had a way of making everything lighter, even on the heaviest days. Om Shanti.' Neil Nitin Mukesh stated, 'Really upset with the sad news of dear Mukul leaving us so soon. A powerhouse performer and a lovely person. My deepest condolences to @RahulDevRising @mugdhagodse267 and the entire family. God be with you all during these tough times. Om Shanti.' Mukul Dev made his Bollywood debut in 1996 with the movie Dastak. His filmography includes Himmatwala, Ittefaq, Yamla Pagla Deewana, Son of Sardaar, R... Rajkumar, Jai Ho, and more.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kangana Ranaut, Sushmita Sen mourn Mukul Dev's demise, Son of Sardaar 2 co-star Vindu reveals ‘he battled loneliness'
Today morning, the nation woke up to heartbreaking news. Film and television actor Mukul Dev had breathed his last, at the age of 54. Sharing the news of his sudden demise, Mukul's actor brother Rahul Dev shared, 'Our brother Mukul Dev passed away peacefully at New Delhi last night... He's survived by his daughter Sia Dev. Missed by siblings Rashmi Kaushal, Rahul Dev and nephew Sidhant Dev. Cremation at 5 pm. Address: Dayanand Mukti Dham, H6QR & GF4, Nizamuddin West, Delhi-110013 (Lodhi crematorium).' Soon after the news surfaced online, Mukul Dev's friends from the industry as well as fans showered social media with condolences and tribute. Mourning his death, actor Kangana Ranaut shared, 'Terribly sad. RIP Mukul ji,' whereas Mukul's first co-star Sushmita Sen wrote, 'Mukul Dev Rest in peace you wonderful soul❤️🙏.' Ajay Devgn, who worked with Mukul in Son of Sardaar (2012) and the upcoming Son of Sardaar 2, shared, 'Still trying to process it... Mukul It's all too soon and sudden. You had a way of making everything lighter, even on the heaviest days. Om Shanti🙏.' Actor Manoj Bajpayee also penned an emotional note, which read, 'It's impossible to put into words what I'm feeling. Mukul was a brother in spirit, an artist whose warmth and passion were unmatched. Gone too soon, too young. Praying for strength and healing for his family and everyone grieving this loss. Miss you meri jaan…until we meet again. Om Shanti 🙏🏼.' A post shared by Manoj Bajpayee (@ Meanwhile, in a chat with ETimes, Mukul's friend and Son of Sardaar co-star Vindu Dara Singh revealed that the late actor was suffering from loneliness and used to drink a lot. Vindu was quoted saying, 'I don't think he was suffering from any disease but he used to drink a lot and would have gutkha. He had become overweight and he battled loneliness. He has a daughter but she is also, she was not staying with him. He was making his comeback with Son of Sardaar but the sad part is he won't be there to see it. It is very tragic news.' Vindu further revealed that Mukul was hospitalised for over a week in Delhi where he passed away last night. A post shared by Vindu dara Singh (@vindusingh) Mukul began his journey in Bollywood in 1996 with Mahesh Bhatt's Dastak, which also marked Sushmita Sen's acting debut. He went on to make a name in the industry with films such as Himmatwala (1998), Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011) and Son of Sardaar (2012). Mukul was all set to make his comeback with Son of Sardaar 2. The actor isn't amongst us today, but he will continue to live on in memories through his wonderful work. May he rest in peace.
Pink Villa
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Sushmita Sen, Ajay Devgn and other celebs mourn Son of Sardaar actor Mukul Dev's passing; family issues official statement
Actor Mukul Dev 's passing has left the entire industry in shock. He breathed his last on May 23 at the age of 54. His brother Rahul Dev now took to social media and shared an official statement. Several industry friends like Sushmita Sen, Ajay Devgn, Sonu Sood, Manoj Bajapayee and more offered condolences to the late actor. Rahul Dev, actor and brother of Mukul Dev, took to his Instagram story and shared the official statement from the family. It reads, 'Our brother Mukul Dev passed away peacefully at New Delhi last night… He's survived by his daughter Sia Dev. Missed by siblings Rashmi Kaushal, Rahul Dev and nephew Sidhant Dev. Cremation at 5 pm.' The note further had the details of the cremation ground. As soon as the news of Mukul Dev's passing was shared, celebs took to social media to mourn his death and offer condolences. Sushmita Sen took to the Instagram story and shared a pic of the late actor writing 'Mukul Dev, Rest in peace you wonderful soul,' and added a red heart and flooding hands emoticons. Ajay Devgn also took to his social media to mourn the loss of his Son Of Sardaar co-star and wrote, 'Still trying to process it... Mukul. It's all too soon and sudden. You had a way of making everything lighter, even on the heaviest days. Om Shanti.' Meanwhile, Sonu Sood took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, 'RIP Mukul bhai. You were a gem. Will always miss you. Stay strong @RahulDevRising bhai.' Manoj Bajpayee took to X and penned, 'It's impossible to put into words what I'm feeling. Mukul was a brother in spirit, an artist whose warmth and passion were unmatched. Gone too soon, too young. Praying for strength and healing for his family and everyone grieving this loss. Miss you meri jaan…until we meet again, Om Shanti.' Neil Nitin Mukesh wrote, 'Really upset with the sad news of dear Mukul leaving us so soon. A powerhouse performer and a lovely person. My deepest condolences to @RahulDevRising @mugdhagodse267 and the entire family. God be with you all during these tough times. Om Shanti.' Vindu Dara Singh wrote, 'Rest in peace my brother #MukulDev ! The time spent with you will always be cherished and #SonOfSardaar2 will be your swansong where you will spread joy and happiness to the viewers and make them fall down laughing !' Tusshar Kapoor also wrote, 'RIP Mukul, you were a lovely costar to work with and human being too, my deepest condolences to @RahulDevRising and the entire family!' As per a report in IANS, Mukul Dev passed away on the night of May 23, 2025. His friends reached his house the next day as they learned about his demise. The cause of the death is not known yet. The actor made his debut in 1996 film Dastak with Sushmita Sen and then went on to star in several films like Himmatwala, Ittefaq, Yamla Pagla Deewana, Son of Sardaar, R... Rajkumar, Jai Ho, among others.
