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3 days ago
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When Kareena Kapoor Made A "Big Mistake" By Letting Go Of Priyanka Chopra's Aitraaz Character, Reveals Producer
New Delhi: Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra's rumoured cat-fight dominated the headlines back in the day. The root of this fight might be traced back to the shooting of the Abbas-Mustan film Aitraaz (2003), featuring Akshay Kumar in the lead. In a recent conversation with Bollywood Bubble, director-producer Suneel Darshan revealed Kareena could have taken the role of Priyanka in the film. What's Happening Suneel Darshan shared that Kareena did a "big mistake" by letting go of a character, which eventually shaped Priyanka's career. "There are times when actors miscalculate. At that time, a negative role was still viewed as something like a vamp. And the fact that Priyanka was cast alongside Amrish Puri as his wife, so it felt more like a Shashikala-type role. You know, like the ones Shashikala or Bindu used to play in older films. But with time, narratives change, and so do perspectives. And I thought to myself, my God, Bebo (Kareena) made such a big mistake," said Suneel Darshan. The producer-director believed that Kareena could have taken Priyanka's part as she was offered the film first. "But Bebo is Bebo. She always wanted to glide through everything easily. She lost out on that role because she chose not to do it. She picked the heroine's part opposite the hero. She could have taken Priyanka's role too, but she didn't," said Suneel Darshan. Praising Priyanka Chopra's courage to take up a grey character, Darshan said, "Priyanka was at a stage where she was on the rise. She was the go-getter. Whatever she wanted, she went after and got it. And that role justified something that wasn't considered normal, it made you believe in it." Kareena-Priyanka's Changing Dynamics Kareena and Priyanka Chopra kept the rumoured catfight alive by taking subtle and not-so-subtle digs at each other over the years. On various seasons of Koffee with Karan, both stars made sharp comments about each other. Interestingly, the two actresses shared a couch on Koffee with Karan in 2019 during its sixth season, where they showed a fresh new bond, laughing at their old comments. In a 2023 interview with Mid-Day, When asked directly if there was ever tension with Priyanka, Kareena responded, "Not at all! Rubbish. I was like, 'What is going on?'" In A Nutshell
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3 days ago
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Amid Saiyaara Success, Ahaan Panday Poses With Fans, Paps In Mumbai
New Delhi: Saiyaara actor Ahaan Panday was spotted in Mumbai last night. Even after the massive success of the film, Ahaan loves to maintain a low profile. Dressed in his casual best, Ahaan tried to hide his face under a mask. What's Happening Ahaan, who went on a break to celebrate Saiyaara's massive success, was spotted in Mumbai last night. Ahaan posed with a fan for a selfie. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manav Manglani (@ As the paparazzi congratulated him, he obliged their requests. Saiyaara marked Ahaan Panday's big debut on screen. The film shot past Rs 300 crore at the domestic box office. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pallav Paliwal (@pallav_paliwal) Ahaan's Reaction To Success Saiyaara director Mohit Suri, in an exclusive conversation with NDTV, shared how the two debutants reacted to the success. Mohit said the actors speak to him almost every day, "Once in the morning, once at night," he smiles. "They keep sending me videos. They're so happy, they're getting recognised. For them, every day is new, and they want to share it with me. They keep asking, 'Why aren't you here?' It's very sweet." In another interview, Mohit Suri also revealed that Ahaan's on screen persona is pretty different from what he is in real life. During a conversation with Komal Nahta, Mohit said, "You haven't seen the videos that he pulled down. The boy is a full 'c*****i TikToker. He's a full, out-there, Gaiety Galaxy boy. But audiences didn't see that side to him because it wasn't required in Saiyaara. Aneet has a comic side to her. She called me and mimicked her mother scolding her for wearing a mask in public the other day. I couldn't stop laughing on video call." In A Nutshell
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4 days ago
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Unseen Pics From Kajol's 51st Birthday Celebrations. Courtesy, Ishita Dutta
New Delhi: Kajol, who is celebrating her 51st birthday today, cut the birthday cake with family friend Vatsal Seth as he shares his birthday with the superstar. Vatsal's wife and actor Ishita Dutta shared fun-filled images on her Instagram and wrote, "Happy Birthday to my favourites..." What's Happening In the first picture, Kajol and Vatsal are seen smiling their heart out as many birthday cakes are placed in front of them. Kajol's son Yug and sister Sharbani Mukherjee are also a part of the celebrations. In the second image, Ishita is seen planting a kiss on Vatsal's cheeks. In other images, Kajol happily poses with the couple. Twinning in red with Ishita, Kajol poses with a glass of tea in one click. The comments section was filled with birthday messages. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ishita Dutta Sheth (@ishidutta) Kajol received a birthday wish from her husband Ajay Devgn as well. Ajay Devgn shared a throwback image of Kajol and a recent picture of her. In the caption, she wrote, "Could say a lot but you would still roll your eyes. birthday favourite." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) Kajol's Career In recent times, Kajol has been balancing her projects on OTT and big screen simultaneously. Kajol was seen in the series The Trial which released on the streaming giant JioHotstar. Kajol will host a talk show with Twinkle Khanna for the streaming giant Amazon Prime. On big screen, Kajol was last seen in the supernatural thriller Maa. She was also an integral part of Dharma Productions' OTT venture, Sarzameen. In A Nutshell Kajol celebrated her birthday with Vatsal Seth in an intimate ceremony. Pictures from the celebrations were shared on Instagram by Ishita Dutta.
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4 days ago
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Dhanashree Verma Visits Dubai Temple Days After Ex-Husband Yuzvendra Chahal's Podcast On Their Divorce
Choreographer and social media influencer Dhanashree Verma is currently in Dubai, a city where she spent her "core memories". In her latest Instagram post, she shared a series of pictures from her trip to Dubai. Her post came days after her former husband and cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal opened up about the dating rumours surrounding his relationship with RJ Mahvash following their divorce. In the same interview, Yuzvendra Chahal also recalled battling depression and suicidal thoughts after their split. What's Happening On Monday, Dhanashree Verma in an Instagram post expressed her gratitude for "the growth, the roots, and the reconnection" after visiting a temple in Dubai. "Back in Dubai after what feels like a lifetime... Growing up here gave me so many core memories and seeing how much the city has evolved was both surreal and heartwarming," she said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dhanashree Verma (@dhanashree9) "One of the highlights was visiting this beautiful Hindu temple-peaceful, powerful, and a reminder of how far this city has come in embracing culture and community. Grateful for the growth, the roots, and the reconnection," she wrote. What Yuzvendra Chahal Said About Their Divorce In a recent conversation with Raj Shamani on his YouTube channel, Yuzvendra Chahal said he and Dhanashree Verma were facing issues for a couple of years, but chose not to make their problems public. "For a few months, I was depressed. I got anxiety attacks but only my close ones know about that. I used to have suicidal thoughts because my mind had stopped working," he said, adding that his family and friends, including RJ Mahvash, for supporting him. In the interview, the cricketer said he and RJ Mahvash are just friends. "There's nothing. People can think whatever they want to think," he said. In A Nutshell Days after cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal spoke about how his mental health took a hit after his divorce from Dhanashree Verma and addressed dating rumours with RJ Mahvash, his former wife and choreographer paid a visit to a temple on a trip to Dubai.
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4 days ago
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Why Neena Gupta Told Masaba Gupta That Her Father Vivian Richards Is "Not A Family Man"
New Delhi: Neena Gupta has always been vocal about her struggles of being a single mother and raising Masaba Gupta, a successful fashion designer today. West Indies cricket legend Vivian Richards is Masaba Gupta's father, but Neena Gupta was not married to him when she had her first child. The actress recently revealed how Vivian Richards was mostly not involved in Masaba's life when she was growing up, and that she told her daughter that her father "is not a family man". What's Happening Neena Gupta recently opened up to ETimes about Masaba Gupta feeling abandoned because her father, Vivian Richards, was mostly an absent father. The Metro In Dino actress told ETimes, "I told her how her father is not a family man and how he was like this and this. In the beginning, she would feel bad that Vivian was not in touch with her till the age of about 20, but then he got in touch. His problem is also that he is not net savvy, and so, it is very difficult to get in touch with him." She added, "Sometimes, he would call her on her birthday, and sometimes, he would not call for even three years. Sometimes, he would come here and meet and sometimes not. By then, I knew him and how he was. If I told him I needed something, he would go mad finding it to bring it for me, but on his own, he would not bring anything. He is a person who cannot express his emotions." Further, Neena Gupta explained that she never held any grudge or bitterness towards him. Recalling a heartfelt memory from a Jaipur match, the actress shared, "I saw him almost crying, and I liked that about him. He is a very nice guy, down‑to‑earth, disciplined, but you can expect only that much from him. I feel that God gave me my father instead of him." About Vivian Richards And Neena Gupta's Relationship In her memoir Sach Kahun Toh, Nenna Gupta shared how, over time, their relationship changed. This was also because they stayed in different countries. She had mentioned, "Our relationship continued on and off for a few years, and we had some beautiful moments and also some ugly ones. It was long-distance and a very different kind of relationship." Masaba Gupta and Vivian Richards share a warm relationship. In A Nutshell Neena Gupta recently talked about how she had told her daughter, fashion designer Masaba Gupta, that her father, Vivian Richards, was not a family man. The actress further revealed that Masaba would feel bad that her father was not in touch and involved in her life till she was 20, but then he made efforts to be present in her life.
