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Indian Express
20 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Bollywood director was targeted by gangsters, received training from CID, had to quit films and flee the country to protect himself
Director Rajiv Rai, known for his 1997 film Gupt starring Kajol and Bobby Deol, and Mohra starring Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon, faced several threats from gangsters and even an attack at his office when Bollywood was facing a lot of heat from the underworld. He relocated to the UK and has now returned to India. In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, the director recalled the horrific time in the 90s. He also revealed that the police had asked him to not engage with the underworld calls. They also advised Rai to take training from the CID for precautionary purposes. During the conversation, Rajiv shared, 'The problem happened after Gupt. After that one, I gave two films that weren't upto the mark. So, that was also very troubling for me. I got a call on my landline the next day. Nobody asked for money. I didn't say anything, I never came on call, we never talked. I right away called the police and they asked me to not talk.' He added, 'We had recorders in the office, everything was recorded and sent to the police. I must have said hello on the first call, main samajh gaya yeh galat hai. I spoke for four seconds, then I pretended that I am someone else. I feel that the number of calls I used to get at that time, maksad toh paisa hi hoga (they must want money).' Recalling the attempt of attack at his office in 1997, he was relieved that his bodyguards protected him that day. 'Mere upar attack hua, maine kaam chorra tha (I was attacked after I left work). It happened in my office, I don't talk about it much. They came with guns and bullets. Agar mere aage aate toh main abhi hota hi nahi. I was inside, but my bodyguards were there. Vo bhaage toh darr gaye. It's complicated, chaar neeche, chaar upar, inka mission confusion mein hi kharaab hojaata hai (Lack of planning and confusion spoiled their mission). 90% of the time, the police used to tell me that they misfire professionally,' he said. ALSO READ | Chunky Panday lost Tridev as he haggled over Rs 1-2 lakh, recalls director Rajiv Rai: 'He is a kanjoos, keeps one cigarette so no one borrows it' When asked if he fled the country because of the threats, he answered, 'I went because there was a lot of pressure. My father was very unwell, I had to take care of him. I couldn't afford to die. I thought that agar mujhe goli lagg gayi, toh kaun dhyaan rakhega (My father was unwell, who would have taken care of him)? My son wasn't well, he was autistic and I had to educate him. There were so many threats. So, I had multiple reasons. I thought that I should call it a day, God has given me a little bit of money.' Moreover, the director revealed that he went on to make more money after moving away. 'And, when I didn't work for 20 years, I actually made money through my old films. I made more money, jitna maine unn dino mein nahi banaaya jab main kaam karaha tha (I made less money when I was working). Legally fight has to be you come to my office, we don't even have Rs 5K in cash. Rakhte hi nahi the log.' After receiving the threatening calls, the police advised him to undergo training from the Crime Investigation Department. 'I used to keep visiting after every three months to check on my father. I went to several countries, mujhe police ne bola tha kabhi bolna nahi (police advised that I should never reveal this). When this attack happened, I had to take training,' Rajiv shared. 'So, I used to go to CID for training. Jab phone aaye toh mujhe bola gaya ki training lo. They used to teach kaise gaadi badalni hai, always look over your kuch (When I got the threatening call, I was asked to train. They taught me how to change the car, look over my shoulder… a lot). I had a police permission to cut the red lights, because at that time, they can shoot you when your car stops,' he concluded.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Arkade Developers eyes second homes market in Karjat-Neral belt near Mumbai with launches priced at ₹50 lakh to ₹1 crore
Mumbai-based listed developer Arkade Developers is set to enter the second-home market with a large-scale plot and villa project in the Neral-Karjat belt, offering plots from around ₹50 lakh and 3BHK villas priced at approximately ₹1 crore. Arkade Developers is set to enter the second-home market with a large-scale plot and villa project in the Neral-Karjat belt near Mumbai. (Photo for representational purposes only)(Pixabay) The company is actively scouting for land parcels in the range of 80 to 100 acres to bring the project to life. "We are targeting aspirational second-home buyers, and offer premium-yet-affordable options, with plot prices starting at around ₹50 lakh and 3BHK villas priced at approximately ₹1 crore," Amit Jain, CMD, Arkade Developers. "With this venture, we are eyeing a topline of about ₹500 crore, tapping into the growing demand for leisure and lifestyle-oriented housing within a short drive from Mumbai. The topline ballpark may look smaller, but the bottom line margins make it very attractive," Jain said. According to Jain, the ₹50 lakh to ₹1 crore price range product and Neral-Karjat belt are safer and strategic options considering the sales cycle and the overall ecosystem in the second home segment. According to local brokers, the options at ₹50 lakh are very limited. For example, Rustomjee Group is selling plotted development for around ₹50 lakh in Kasara near Mumbai and now Arkade Developers plans to launch in similar price points. However, for a ₹50 lakh budget along with construction, there are few viable options and one of it is buying land in areas like Karjat, Neral, Shahapur, or Murbad from a Grade B developer for around ₹20 lakh, and spending the remaining ₹30 lakh on construction and approvals for a 2BHK independent home. Popular second home destinations Popular locations include Lonavala and Khandala near Pune, Dapoli in the Konkan region, Alibaug in Raigad district, Manor in Palghar, Igatpuri, Kasara Ghat near Nashik, and the Karjat-Neral belt near Mumbai. Developers such as Rustomjee Group, Mahindra Lifespaces, Godrej Properties, Wadhwa Group, House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL), and Arihant Superstructures have introduced such second-home projects over the past two years. Redevelopment spree Arkade Developers has announced eight projects in Mumbai with over ₹5,000 crore of gross development value (GDV). The company was recently in the news for acquiring Filmistan Studio, founded by Kajol's grandfather Sasadhar Mukherjee in 1943, by way of a binding agreement for ₹183 crore. The developer plans to launch a luxury apartment project on the site with a gross development value of ₹3,000 crore. Also Read: Filmistan Studio, founded by Kajol's grandfather, is set for redevelopment into luxury apartments Arkade Developers in June 2025 also announced purchasing a 6.28-acre land parcel in Thane near Mumbai for ₹172 crore. The company plans to develop a mixed-use project with a projected gross development value (GDV) of ₹2,000 crore and having a RERA saleable area of 9.26 lakh sq ft, according to the company statement.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Kayoze Irani on Ibrahim Ali Khan: He will answer his critics with his work
It was again Karan who came to Kayoze with a 50-page story outline for Sarzameen. What drew Kayoze in was the emotionally charged family drama at the heart of the narrative. His first choices for the lead roles were Prithviraj Sukumaran and Kajol, and he was genuinely surprised when both agreed to come on board. 'I am a pessimistic person, so I was thinking, why would a superstar like Prithvi sir work with me? Why would Kajol ma'am come back to Dharma after so many years to work with me? But both of them said yes pretty soon,' says Kayoze. He adds that it was a 'breeze' to shoot with them. 'They never treated me like a first-time director. Even if we had a disagreement, we always spoke about it. I told them how I wanted it, what my vision was, and they followed it completely,' he says. 'I feel like I was given all the respect, sometimes more than I deserved. Both of them made my life so easy on the set that I could just sit back at the monitor and enjoy my film.'
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Ajay Devgn, Kajol's daughter Nysa is classmate of AR Rahman's daughter, studied from THIS prestigious college, its name is..., fees is Rs....
Ajay Devgn, Kajol's daughter Nysa is classmate of AR Rahman's daughter, studied from THIS prestigious college, its name is..., fees is Rs.... Ajay Devgn and Kajol's daughter, Nysa Devgan, has recently graduated from the Gilon Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland. At 22, Nysa earned a degree in Bachelor of Business Administration in International Hospitality. Far away from the glitzy world of Bollywood, Nysa has aimed to focus on her education and carve her path independently. A video from Nysa's graduation video has surfaced on the internet, where her mother Kajol can be cheering for her wholeheartedly. Among the crowd, one voice that cheered the loudest- 'Come on Baby!' Netizens were quick to figure out that it was Kajol enthusiastically supporting her daughter. Congratulations Nysa!!! (In the chaos of 100s I can actually hear Kajol's 'C'mon babyyyy!!' So clearly 😂) — Daughter of SRKajol (@OfSrkajol) July 26, 2025
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First Post
2 days ago
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- First Post
Kajol's sister Tanishaa Mukerji slams claim of makers paying people to cry in theatres during Saiyaara: 'What rubbish is this man...'
Kajol's sister and actress Tanishaa Mukerji has slammed a person who claimed that these reactions were planned by the makers of Saiyaara and paid people money to cry and shout in a podcast titled The Asymmetric Crew featuring the creator, The Barber Shop with Shantanu. read more Saiyaara, featuring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda has turned out to be a monstrous blockbuster at the box office. The musical romantic drama has struck a chord with especially with Gen Z, and since the release, the videos of people crying and shouting inside the theatres have been going viral on social media. Now, Kajol's sister and actress Tanishaa Mukerji has slammed a person who claimed that these reactions were planned by the makers and paid people money to cry and shout in a podcast titled The Asymmetric Crew featuring the creator, The Barber Shop with Shantanu. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Completely disagree. Times are changing and these people are stuck in the past. Love and appreciate the new. And honestly, what rubbish is this man saying? Does he know anything for a fact. He is using the phenomenon of _Saiyaara_ to get views by talking negatively. If people are reacting to a film what is so wrong about that. Just because he cannot relate doesn't mean the younger generation doesn't either. Every generation is different. This is India. We react. Go watch the film see how the audiences are moved. Then talk. This is just Bollywood bashing ! Brands just have to find new ways to connect to their audiences!' Mukerji commented on the reel, replying to his claim. Talking about Saiyaara, the film backed by YRF has crossed the Rs 270 crore mark at the box office and is now marching towards the Rs 300 crore club. Directed by Mohit Suri, the movie is currently the second highest grosser of the year after Chhaava beating biggies like Housefull 5, Raid 2, Sitaare Zameen Par and others. The film will now face a screen crunch with the arrival of Ajay Devgn's Son of Sardaar 2 and Siddhant Chaturvedi-Triptii Dimri's Dhadak 2. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
