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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
32 Years After Their Rift, Two Legends Shared The Screen And Delivered A 1991 Blockbuster
Saudagar was Manisha Koirala's debut, instantly establishing her as a leading lady in Hindi cinema. The film went on to become the third highest-grossing movie of the year, with its songs and dialogues achieving iconic status. (News18 Hindi) However, behind the grandeur was a cold war dating back to 1959, when during the filming of Paigam, Raj Kumar reportedly slapped Dilip Kumar in a scene so forcefully that it left a lasting grudge. Industry lore suggests Dilip Kumar had vowed never to work with him again. (News18 Hindi) Yet destiny intervened. More than three decades later, they found themselves on the same set. Dewan recalls moments of quiet hostility, during the filming of the song Imli Ka Boota, crew members struggled to position the two actors together. (News18 Hindi) On one occasion, Dilip Kumar was preparing for an emotional death scene while Raj Kumar, who had no scenes that day, sat just eight feet away with his back turned, refusing to look up. There were lighter, if still telling, moments. (News18 Hindi) During a shoot at a hill station, crowds gathered around Dilip Kumar for photographs, while Raj Kumar placed a chair in the icy waters near a waterfall. When director Ghai asked why, Raj Kumar quipped, "No one will come here to get a photo clicked." (News18 Hindi) Even co-stars weren't spared. Amrish Puri, who played the antagonist, endured Raj Kumar's exacting demands. In a tug-of-war scene, Raj Kumar insisted on multiple retakes despite the shot being fine. In a fight sequence, he delivered a punch so hard that Puri felt the impact for real. (News18 Hindi) 8/8
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jackie Shroff and Manisha Koirala celebrate 34 years of ‘Saudagar' with nostalgic tributes
Jackie Shroff and Manisha Koirala featured together in the film 'Saudagar'. As the film completed 34 years since its release, the duo took to their social media handles to celebrate the occasion. Here's what they posted. Jackie Shroff and Manisha Koirala celebrate 34 years of 'Saudagar' Jackie Shroff took to his Instagram story to share a clip from the film. The video featured glimpses of different scenes from the movie, including the songs 'Imli Ka Boota' and 'Ilu Ilu' and the best dialogues. Jackie captioned the post, "34 years of Saudagar." Soon, Manisha Koirala also reposted the video on her Instagram story. More about the film Directed by Subhash Ghai , the film starred two legends of the Hindi cinema, Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar , in lead roles. It also featured Amrish Puri, Anupam Kher, Mukesh Khanna, Dalip Tahil, Gulshan Grover , Dina Pathak and Vivek Mushran. For the unversed, Manisha and Vivek had marked their debut with this film. Released on August 9, 1991, the film was a huge success at the box office. Jackie Shroff's projects The actor was last seen in 'Tanvi The Great' and 'Housefull 5', which were released in theatres this year. Apart from that, he will reportedly next feature in Shah Rukh Khan's 'King'. The film also stars SRK's daughter, Suhana Khan. Siddharth Anand is helming this ambitious project and is reportedly scheduled to hit the cinemas next year. Manisha Koirala projects Manisha was last featured in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web show 'Heeramandi'. The actress received a lot of appreciation for her performance in the series. As per the reports, she is yet to announce her next project. However, some reports suggest season two of the show is in the works.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Raaj Kumar ignored warnings and threw gulaal in Dilip Kumar's eyes during a heated moment: 'There was no way Dilip saab was coming back to the set again...'
Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar may have shared a strong bond on screen in Saudagar, but behind the scenes, their decades-long rivalry made filming tense. Actor Prashant Narayanan , then an assistant art director, revealed that the Holi song "Imli Ka Boota" was especially challenging due to rising friction between the two legends. A Dangerous Turn During the Holi Song Shoot In conversation with Siddharth Kanan, Prashant reevaled that during the shoot of the Holi song in Saudagar, Raaj Kumar was repeatedly reminded by the team not to throw gulaal directly at Dilip Kumar's face, as the latter was wearing contact lenses. Despite multiple warnings—including one from director Subhash Ghai—Raaj Kumar seemed unfazed. He paused the shoot, stepped away, and casually lit a cigarette, as recalled by Prashant Narayanan, who stood between the two actors holding a tray of colours. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The Moment That Escalated Everything The tense atmosphere on the set only grew worse after the shoot resumed. Despite clear instructions, Raaj Kumar suddenly grabbed a handful of gulaal from the colour tray and hurled it straight at Dilip Kumar's face. The senior actor, visibly hurt and shocked, rubbed his eyes and walked off the set. As chaos unfolded, Subhash Ghai ordered the lights to be turned off, while Raaj Kumar boldly declared pack-up, fully aware that Dilip Kumar wouldn't return to finish the scene. Long-Standing Rivalry Behind the Scene Adding further context, Prashant explained that tensions between Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar were always simmering beneath the surface. Being caught between two legendary actors who shared a long-standing rivalry made the experience intense and surreal for everyone on set. The Origin of the Rift: A Slap from the Past The well-known rivalry between Raaj Kumar and Dilip Kumar began during the shoot of the 1959 film Paigham, when Raaj Kumar accidentally slapped Dilip too hard in a scene. This created a serious rift, and Dilip chose to avoid working with his peers after that. Still, despite their differences, both actors gave memorable performances in Saudagar, which turned out to be a big hit. Subhash Ghai's Clever 'Ego Massage' Strategy In a recent interview with News18, Subhash Ghai shared how he managed to bring Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar together despite their long-standing feud. He used what he called an "ego massage" trick—telling each actor that the other had been praising him. This helped create a positive vibe when they met on set, making it easier to get the work done. Best Hindi Movies | Best Tamil Movies | Best Telugu Movies | Best english Movies | Best Malayalam Movies |
