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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mohit Suri approached Amrita Singh for ‘Kalyug' when she was going through divorce with Saif Ali Khan: ‘Who can dominate me?'
Amrita Singh and Saif Ali Khan got divorced in the year 2004 and that was the time when Amrita started getting back to work. It was also the time when Mohit Suri approached her for 'Kalyug' which marked Kunal Kemmu 's debut film in the industry. The film was a hit and the songs are still remembered. In a recent interview, Mohit Suri has opened up on the film and how they approached Amrita. He also revealed that Amrita was just as hungry and dedicated to her work as Kunal Kemmu. He said during a chat with Radio Nasha, 'I remember Kunal Deshmukh and I went to meet Amrita ma'am. She was shooting for Kavyanjali at the time, so we went to the set to meet her. I narrated the story to her, saying I wanted her to play a character who dominated a male-dominated industry, a very strong female character. But while watching her, as I was narrating, I was subconsciouslythinking something. And after finishing the narration, she said, 'Yeah, I'll do it. ' Then Kunal and I left. But on the way back, I told Kunal to immediately turn the car around, saying we made a mistake and needed to go back. We returned, and I told her, 'We made a mistake, ma'am. You be exactly who you are, we want you just like that.' She said, 'Yes, I was thinking the same, that who can dominate me? I am already dominating.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo And I said, 'Yes, yes, we want you exactly as you are.'' Suri revealed that Mahesh Bhatt had recommended Amrita. He said, 'Bhatt sahab suggested her because he had worked with her previously and said she would be really good. At that time, she was just coming out of her marriage, just starting again. You wouldn't believe but she he was as hungry and dedicated to the film as Kunal Kemmu and my sister, who were making their debuts. Because she had seen the success and stardom of a star, that's why she was so good in the film. ' Mohit's latest directorial, 'Saiyaara' has just released in theatres which marks the debut of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Amrita Singh Was Going Through Her Divorce When She Was Offered A Male-Dominating Character In Kalyug
New Delhi: Mohit Suri, who launched newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in his latest film Saiyaara, talked about how he cast Amrita Singh in a scene-stealing role for his second film Kalyug. During a conversation with Radio Nasha, Mohit Suri shared Amrita Singh was going through her divorce when she was approached for the film. What's Happening Mohit Suri shared vivid details of his first encounter with Amrita Singh. She was going through her divorce back then. But as an artist, she had the equal zeal of trying something new, revealed the director. "I remember Kunal Deshmukh and I went to meet Amrita ma'am. She was shooting for Kavyanjali at the time, so we went to the set to meet her. I narrated the story to her, saying I wanted her to play a character who dominated a male-dominated industry, a very strong female character. But while watching her, as I was narrating, I was subconsciously thinking something," recalled Mohit Suri. "And after finishing the narration, she said, 'Yeah, I'll do it.' Then Kunal and I left. But on the way back, I told Kunal to immediately turn the car around, saying we made a mistake and needed to go back. We returned, and I told her, 'We made a mistake, ma'am. You be exactly who you are, we want you just like that.' She said, 'Yes, I was thinking the same, that who can dominate me? I am already dominating.' And I said, 'Yes, yes, we want you exactly as you are,'" said Mohit Suri. Saif Ali Khan-Amrita Singh's Divorce Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh's divorce made as much noise as their wedding. Talking about their disagreements, Saif Ali Khan had told The Telegraph back then, "It isn't nice to be constantly reminded of how worthless you are and to have taunts, jeers, insults, and abuses thrown at your mother and sister all the time. I've gone through all of it." Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh got married in 1991. Their daughter Sara Ali Khan was born on 12 August 1995, and their son Ibrahim Ali Khan Pataudi on 5 March 2001. In A Nutshell
