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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Faruk Kabir shares he didn't take Mukesh Rishi's look test before casting him for 'Salakaar'
Director Faruk Kabir , whose recently released streaming series ' Salakaar ' has shared that he did not do the look test of actor Mukesh Rishi before casting him as the antagonist. 'Salakaar' is a period spy drama-thriller and alternates between two timelines, the 1970s and 2025. It follows the story of an Indian spy, who is tailing the nuclear weapon development in India's arch-nemesis, Pakistan. Mukesh Rishi essays the role of Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq , the Pakistani dictator who escalated his country's atomic bomb project. Faruk spoke with IANS and said that he was more than confident about casting Mukesh Rishi for the role of Zia, and how he would fit the part. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3BHK -Kalyani LivingTree, KIADB, Pay 10%, 0 EMI for 1 Year* Kalyani Developers Learn More Undo by Taboola by Taboola Talking about the same, Faruk told IANS, "I would like to say two things about Mukesh Sir's casting. We didn't do Mukesh sir's look test because I was very sure it's going to be him, who will play Zia. I had decided. We didn't do anything before we finalised him. We did the look test after the confirmation and the paperwork." "And the second thing, we even asked for a mojadi for Mukesh sir. The mojadi was such that whenever he would walk, it would make a chirping sound. And he would feel it while walking, and the whole set would feel it," he added. Zia-ul-Haq is the bedrock of most of India's problems. He was the second Pakistani dictator after General Ayub Khan. He gave a definitive form to Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's plan of "Bleed India by a thousand cuts", a thousand-year war declared against India for Pakistan's own interest. Later, Zia got Zulfikar Ali Bhutto framed in a case and got the death penalty approved for him through hand-picked judges. His political actions are largely responsible for the current-day geopolitical tensions in Southeast Asia. He instituted industrialisation and deregulation, which significantly improved Pakistan's economy. In 1979, following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Zia adopted an anti-Soviet stance and aided the Afghan mujahideen. He bolstered ties with China and the United States.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda spark dating rumours; 'Saiyaara' couple spotted TOGETHER on day out
'Saiyaara' stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda were finally seen making a rare appearance together in Mumbai after the phenomenal box office success of their debut film. A video going viral on social media shows the young stars leaving a showroom at a Mumbai mall. Both were seen wearing face masks, possibly trying to keep things low-key. Ahaan looked cool in a black jacket and light blue jeans, while Aneet stunned a sky-blue shirt with denim, keeping it casual and stylish. A Sweet Moment Goes Viral What really grabbed fans' attention was a heartwarming moment between the two stars. As they exited the store, Ahaan gently extended his arm towards Aneet, as if inviting her to hold it. The actress, however, looking a bit shy and aware of the cameras, politely turned down the gesture. The adorable exchange has quickly gone viral, sparking romance buzz. Several users also gushed to comment on the video, saying, 'He wanted to hold her hand!" while another added, 'They're definitely dating." 'Saiyaara' continues its success at the box office Directed by Mohit Suri , Saiyaara has touched hearts worldwide. The film has earned over Rs 300 crore at the Indian box office, with global collections crossing Rs 500 crore. Along with Ahaan and Aneet, the film also features a strong ensemble cast, including Alam Khan , Sid Makkar, Shaan Groverr, Rajesh Kumar, and Varun Badola . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3BHK -Kalyani LivingTree, KIADB, Pay 10%, 0 EMI for 1 Year* Kalyani Developers Learn More Undo Mohit Suri reflects on a moment during filming In a recent interview with NDTV, director Mohit Suri spoke about the moment he realised 'Saiyaara' was going to be something special. He recalled a moving piano scene and said, 'We were shooting the piano scene, when she says something and he just kisses her forehead and he's leaving… I walked out and told our creative producer Sumana, 'I am making a very good film.'" 'Saiyaara' breaks lifetime records of 'War' and 'Dunki' by crossing ₹500 cr worldwide in 18 days.
