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Indian Express
4 days ago
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- Indian Express
‘People ripped off my denim jacket after Musu Musu Haasi', recalls Dino Morea: ‘Bigger stars suddenly contacted me, people were going nuts'
Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi marked many firsts when it released in 1999. The musical romantic drama, directed by late Raj Kaushal, marked the debut of actors Dino Morea, Sanjay Suri and Twinkle Khanna's sister Rinke Khanna. It was also the debut of playback singer Shaan and beginning of the iconic music duo Vishal and Shekhar. While the film couldn't make a mark in its audience mind, the song'Musu Musu Haasi Deu' shot Dino Morea to fame, making him the heartthrob of Bollywood. His fandom was such that when he once went for the promotion of a film, his fans ripped off his denim jacket in excitement. In a recent interview with Just Too Filmy, Dino Morea recalled the time when they launched the film and the kind of craze it created among the audience. He said, 'That release and the kind of adulation we got at that time was phenomenal. I remember going doing a premiere in Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. I didn't expect people to show up the way they showed up.' 'I remember, I walked out of the cinema in Kolkata and people ripped my jacket. It was a denim jacket. People were going nuts. It was more so because of the song Musu Musu Haasi. People loved it. Delhi was insane, Bangalore too because it is my hometown. I was in shock. I understood the reach of cinema.' Dino Morea shared how this love and craze was all organic and real as no PR existed back then. ALSO READ | Deepika Padukone talks about 'shutting out the noise' amid fallout with Sandeep Reddy Vanga: 'Standing by my decision, collaborating with people I know I'll have good time with…' He said, 'At that time, we could talk about being in relationships. We were covered so much for being in a relationship. It was all organic. There was no PR at that time, we didn't do PR, it was pyaar. We didn't call photographers to come and stand and wait and take a picture. None of that happened. It was just organic. It was not set up. That was the beauty of it.' While the song 'Musu Musu Haasi' made Dino Morea the heartthrob of Bollywood, it was his the 2002 film Raaz that helped him make his mark in the industry. He shared, 'Raaz cemented my foothold in the film industry. People would say, 'okay, that's a huge success. It's kind of arrived.' That gave me a lot of confidence. Raaz brought respect to horror films because before that there was nothing good in terms of horror. Raaz was primarily a love story which resonated with people around the world. That movie set me up in the industry. Suddenly the bigger stars started to congratulate me. I could see the difference.' Dino Morea recently featured in the Netflix series The Royals starring Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar, Nora Fatehi and Zeenat Aman, among others.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nawazuddin Siddiqui reveals how doctors warned him after immersing deeply into 'Psycho Raman' character
Over many years, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has earned a reputation for delivering powerful and deeply impactful performances. Celebrated for his incredible range, he has brought to life numerous complicated characters that remain unforgettable to viewers. Despite appearing natural on screen, his performances are the result of intense dedication. Deep Immersion into Roles In an interview with Just Too Filmy, he shared how deeply he immerses himself in his roles, often facing challenging and exhausting experiences to authentically portray his characters. Physical Transformation for ' Talaash ' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Siddiqui recalled how he altered his physicality to portray Tehmur Langda in Aamir Khan's 'Talaash'. The character was fast-moving, had a limp, and expressive eyes, which was a stark contrast to Nawazuddin's usual calm and composed nature. To convincingly play the role, he had to adopt these distinctive traits. Commitment to Realism in ' Gangs of Wasseypur ' He reflected on his notable performance as Faisal in Anurag Kashyap's 'Gangs of Wasseypur', revealing the lengths he went to for realism. He shared that he deliberately applied glycerin to his eyes-not to induce tears, but to make them appear red and convey visible pain. Intense Experience While Filming ' Psycho Raman ' While filming 'Psycho Raman', Nawazuddin became so deeply immersed in his role as a serial killer that the boundaries between acting and reality blurred dramatically. He fainted on set and was hospitalized, yet continued reciting the film's dialogues even while in the hospital bed, unaware of his actions. People around him noticed this behavior and informed him, prompting doctors to warn him to detach from the character and prioritize his health to avoid serious consequences. This intense experience highlighted the physical and mental toll the role took on him. Recent and Upcoming Projects Recently, Nawazuddin appeared in Zee5's 'Costao', where his acting received praise despite the film's mixed critical reception. He is currently preparing for his upcoming film, ' Raat Akeli Hai 2 ', set to release on Netflix. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Neil Nitin Mukesh reveals Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na was offered to him: ‘Was asked to choose between this and Johnny Gaddaar'
Jaane Jaane Na turned out be a dream debut for actor Imran Khan but do you know the film was first offered to Neil Nitin Mukesh? Neil recently revealed in an interview that he was offered the film but with a caveat. (Also read: Neil Nitin Mukesh says many in the industry celebrate when a film doesn't work, admits it has become 'toxic') In conversation with Just Too Filmy, Neil said that producer Jhamu Sugandh offered him both Johnny Gaddaar and Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na on the same day but asked to choose one. 'I loved Jaane Tu… It was a love story, and that was the trend," Neil said. However, the actor wasn't comfortable with people calling him a "chocolate boy" hence he went for a more uncoventional, darker role which led him to choose Sriram Raghavan's Johnny Gaddaar. The New York actor further said, "Jaane Tu… was destined for Imran. It was an honour that I even got to read the film. I will never say that I rejected Jaane Tu… I didn't have the honour of working on that film. If I had the privilege of working on both, I'd eat both of them and give my 100 percent but unfortunately for me, I couldn't work on Jaane Tu." Directed and written by Shriram Raghavan, Johnny Gaddar was a neo-noir crime thriller which marked Neil's debut and earned him rave reviews. Produced by Adlabs the film also starred veteran actor Dharmendra Zakir Hussain, Rimi Sen, Vinay Pathak, Govind Namdeo, Dayanand Shetty and Ashwini Kalsekar. The film was a sleeper hit and received critical acclaim too. Neil will next be seen in Hai Junoon! Dream. Dare. Dominate, an upcoming musical drama television series directed by Abhishek Sharma. Produced under Jio Creative Lab, it also stars Jacqueline Fernandez. The series is scheduled to premiere on 16 May 2025 on JioHotstar.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Neil Nitin Mukesh reveals Imran Khan starrer 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na' was first offered to him: 'Was asked to choose between this and Johnny Gaddaar'
Neil Nitin Mukesh recently revealed that he was also offered Imran Khan starrer ' Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na ', around the same time — and had to pick between the two contrasting scripts for his launch. Choosing Between Romance and a Thriller In conversation with Just Too Filmy, Neil revealed that he was offered Johnny Gaddaar and Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na on the same day by producer Jhamu Sughand. While Jaane Tu... fit the popular trend of romantic college dramas, Neil was hesitant to embrace the 'chocolate boy' image that people often associated with him. Uncomfortable with the label, he leaned toward a more unconventional and intense role, which ultimately led him to choose Johnny Gaddaar for his debut. No Grand Launch, Only Tough Choices The actor also recalled that after meeting producer Jhamu Sughand at a party, he was invited to his office, where he was offered two films—but with a catch. He would have to audition for both and choose only one. At the time, Neil admitted feeling unsure, especially since actors like Ranbir Kapoor and Harman Baweja were set to debut in big-banner films like Saawariya and Love Story 2050. He questioned whether his debut would stand a chance against such high-profile launches. Despite the pressure, Neil auditioned for both roles, but ultimately went with his gut and chose Johnny Gaddaar. 'Jaane Tu… Was Always Imran's Film' He further shared that Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na was always meant to be Imran Khan's film, and he felt privileged just to be considered for it. He clarified that he never rejected the film, but simply wasn't able to take it up due to circumstances. Had he been given the chance to work on both projects, he said he would have given his all to each—but ultimately, he couldn't be part of Jaane Tu. A Star Kid Without a Starry Launch In the same interview, Neil also revealed that despite coming from a celebrated musical lineage—being the son of Nitin Mukesh and grandson of legendary singer Mukesh—he was made aware early on that a grand Bollywood launch wasn't in store for him. At just 13, his father told him clearly that the family's financial priorities lay elsewhere and that he wouldn't be able to invest in launching Neil's film career. The conversation left a young Neil deeply unsettled, marking a turning point in his understanding of the challenges ahead. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na was offered to me first, recalls Neil Nitin Mukesh: ‘I got Johnny Gaddaar and this, was told to choose one'
Neil Nitin Mukesh comes from a film family but unlike many of his peers, he did not get a starry launch in the movies. Instead, Neil made his debut in Sriram Raghavan's Johnny Gaddaar where Neil did not play a traditional hero. In a recent interview, Neil shared that at the time, he was also offered Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, which was a quintessential college romance film, and he was given the option of choosing either one of these movies as his debut vehicle. In a chat with Just Too Filmy, Neil shared that he 'was offered two films on the same day' by producer Jhamu Sughand. 'One was Johnny Gaddaar and the other was Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, which was Imran Khan's debut,' he said. Neil recalled that Jhamu gave him scripts for both these films and asked him to read them both. 'I loved Jaane Tu… It was a love story, and that was the trend,' he said and recalled that at this time, he was often told that he looked like a 'chocolate boy' and Neil did not enjoy this tag. 'This annoyed me and I also thought to myself, 'Is that how I look?' he wondered. Neil Nitin Mukesh said that when he met Jhamu Sughand at a party, he got an invitation to his office. Upon landing there, Jhamu told him that he would be able to take up only one of the two films being offered, and he will have to audition for both. At this time, Neil decided to take a step back as he wondered that actors like Ranbir Kapoor and Harman Baweja were going to get launched with films like Saawariya and Love Story 2050, and he had to wonder if his launch film would hold against these big budget films. Nevertheless, Neil auditioned for both but his 'gut instinct' told him to choose Johnny Gaddaar. ALSO READ | Javed Akhtar bought 4,000 sq ft bungalow on Bandra Bandstand for Rs 5 lakh in 1970s, reveals Sahir Ludhianvi was paid in prime real estate by BR Chopra 'Jaane Tu… was destined for Imran. It was an honour that I even got to read the film,' he said and added, 'I will never say that I rejected Jaane Tu… I didn't have the honour of working on that film. If I had the privilege of working on both, I'd eat both of them and give my 100 percent but unfortunately for me, I couldn't work on Jaane Tu.' In the same chat, Neil shared that even though he is the son of illustrious singer Nitin Mukesh, and the grandson of singer Mukesh, he was told at a very young age that he won't get a starry launch. 'At 13, my father told me that I have a daughter and I have to get her married. I also have a younger son who is ten years younger, I have to get him educated. Don't ever think that I can even put Rs 5 in making a film for you. I was 13 and I panicked. I didn't sleep that night,' he said. Neil Nitin Mukesh has been in the movies since 2007. He was last seen in the Zee5 film Hisaab Barabar, and will next be seen in the web series Hai Junoon.
