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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aamir Khan opens up about Shah Rukh Khan and 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge': 'Main Usse Thodi Compete Kar Raha Hu?'
During the 1990s, , , and all gained immense popularity simultaneously. It was inevitable that they would be compared to each other and viewed as rivals. However, Aamir's perspective on this rivalry during their career peaks was unique and focused more on individual growth than competition. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Healthy Competition Among the Khans Talking to Raj Shamani on his podcast, Aamir discussed his role as a member of the iconic Bollywood trio. He explained that while there was competition among them, it was always healthy and never took on a negative tone. Khan expressed that it is only natural for actors to desire success and appreciation from their fans. He remarked, 'Har koi ye chahta hai ki sabse zyada wo successful ho, sabse zyada log uske kaam ko pasand kare, aur ye acchi baatein hoti hai," highlighting that seeking recognition and love is a positive and common aspiration among performers. Competition Rooted in Self-Improvement, Not Jealousy He clarified that jealousy or rivalry has never fueled his ambition. He said, 'Main negative kaam kar hi nahi sakta. Meri taraf se competition hamesha healthy raha hai. Mujhe dusron ke kaam se inspiration milti hai, unki success se kabhi pareshaan nahi hota. Mera competition khud se hota hai," emphasizing that his competition is always with himself and that he draws inspiration from others' achievements without feeling threatened. Admiration for Shah Rukh Khan's Landmark Film DDLJ Aamir reflected on his experience of watching 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', a film that became a cultural landmark and elevated Shah Rukh Khan to legendary status. He admitted, 'Mujhe ye nahi tha ki main DDLJ jaisi badi romantic film karu kyuki mujhe wo film achi lagti hai. SRK ne bahut kamaal ka kaam kiya hai. Bahut achi lagti hai mujhe, mujhe bhi dekh ke mazaa aata hai. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now To main usse thodi compete kar raha hu," highlighting that his feelings stemmed from respect and enjoyment rather than rivalry. Desire for a Khan Trio Collaboration Meanwhile, Aamir recently expressed his desire to collaborate with fellow Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh and Salman on a film. He mentioned that they are currently on the lookout for the perfect script. Speaking at a fan event just before turning 60, Aamir noted that audiences are equally excited about the idea of the three Khans sharing the big screen. Past Collaborations Among the Khans Although Aamir Khan and Salman Khan famously starred together in the 1994 cult classic 'Andaz Apna Apna', Aamir has yet to act alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Meanwhile, Salman and Shah Rukh have shared the screen in several popular films, including 'Karan Arjun', 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam', and 'Pathaan'.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Aamir Khan admits competing with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan in 90s: ‘Unke success se mujhe…'
It will be difficult for any cinema lover to pick the best amongst the 3 Khans, Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir. But belonging to the same generation and having started their careers almost at the same time, was there ever a sense of competition amongst them? Sitare Zameen Par actor spills beans on the 'healthy competition' between them during the 90s and went on to praise Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Raj Shamani, in his podcast, asked Aamir Khan about him competing with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. The Laal Singh Chadha actor admitted that at one point, they used to compete. 'Har koi ye chahta hai ki sabse zyada wo successful ho, sabse zyada log uske kaam ko pasand kare, aur ye acchi baatein hoti hai.' (Everyone wants they be very successful, and people should love their films the most, and this is a good thing.) The actor further added that he never believes in negativity, and he can never do negative things. He confessed that the competition from his side has always been healthy. The PK star explained that he always gets inspired by others' work, and he never gets upset with their success. His competition has always been with himself. Talking about competition further, Aamir Khan spoke about Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. 'Mujhe ye nahi tha ki main DDLJ jaisi badi romantic film karu kyuki mujhe wo film achi lagti hai. SRK ne bahut kamaal ka kaam kiya hai. Bahut achi lagti hai mujhe, mujhe bhi dekh ke mazaa aata hai. To main usse thodi compete kar raha hu,' he exclaimed. (I did not have in mind to do a romantic film like DDLJ because I like that film and I enjoy watching it. So, I am not competing.)
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Not Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra or Aishwarya Rai, this heroine was the most expensive actress, beat three Khans, left Bollywood at the peak of career, she is…
Deepika Padukone has left director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film 'Spirit'. After this, a lot of uproar was seen. The biggest issue was of 'gender pay'. According to many reports, Deepika left the film because the production refused to give her ₹ 20 crores as per her demand, while the male lead of the film Prabhas, is charging more than Rs 100 crores. Well, the issue of the gender pay gap has been raised many times in cinema. This has been happening since ancient times, not today. But now actresses openly express their views on this. But in the 90s, there was one heroine who proved to be an exception in this case. She had left even the superstars behind. This name is of Sridevi, who is considered to be one of India's first pan-India stars. There used to be a competition to cast her in their films. There used to be a lot of issues with dates. In such a situation, she was also the highest-paid star. Sridevi holds the record of being the first female actor to charge ₹1 crore for a film. She earned this amount for 'Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja' released in 1993. It was one of the most expensive Indian films of that time. The first actress who asked for such a high amount Sridevi's fees were not only a burden on actresses but also on actors. At that time, only Chiranjeevi was charging more than her for a film. Then, soon Sridevi increased her fees. By the mid-90s, when Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan joined the Rs 1 crore club, Sridevi was charging more than them. This record is a big thing in itself. Big stars were helpless in front of Sridevi The three Khans entered Bollywood during 1992-97. Stars like Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir Khan, Sunny Deol, and Sanjay Dutt came and slowly started dominating the industry. Even then, they were charging between Rs 50-75 lakhs at that time. It was not until the end of the 90s, when Sridevi retired from films. It was only when Sridevi took a break from films that the three Khans crossed the Rs 1 crore mark. Meaning Sridevi was way ahead of them. When Sridevi took a break, she was just 33 years old. Sridevi was as beautiful as she was talented. She was a top star not only in Bollywood but also in Tamil and Telugu films. Sridevi was at the peak of her stardom in the mid-90s. But everyone was surprised when she announced a break from films in 1996. Why did Sridevi retire at 33? What happened was that Sridevi was pregnant. Janhvi Kapoor was in her womb. In such a situation, she wanted to take a break from her career and take time for her family. The 1997 release 'Judai' was her last film for almost 15 years. She was only 33 years old when she retired. Then she remained busy raising her daughters, Khushi and Janhvi, for many years. Sridevi made a comeback with the TV show 'Malini Iyer' in 2004-05. But she made her lead role on the big screen in 'English Vinglish' in 2012. Then she was also seen working in 'Puli' (2015) and 'Mom' (2017). Sridevi died in 2018 at the age of 54.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
When a ‘heroine' was India's highest-paid actor, out-earned Shah Rukh, Salman Khan, Rajinikanth; but quit films at 33
Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit started a conversation about gender pay parity in Indian cinema, among other things. Reports claimed that the actor left after the production refused to pay her ₹20 crore for the film, as she had asked. The male lead, Prabhas, is charging over ₹100 crore. There are conflicting opinions on the gender pay gap in cinema, with some calling it a fair reflection of market value while others labelling it sexist. Yet, there have been times in Bollywood when female stars did rule the roost. In the 90s, Sridevi, often considered one of India's first pan-India stars, became the first female actor to charge ₹1 crore per film. The actor reportedly charged the amount for the 1993 release Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja, one of the most expensive Indian films made at that time. At the time, only Chiranjeevi was charging more for a single film. But Sridevi soon increased her fees, and by the mid-90s, when Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan joined the 1-crore club, Sridevi was charging more than even them. The three Khans - Shah Rukh, Salman, and Aamir - were the top stars of the industry, alongside Sunny Deol and Sanjay Dutt from 1992-97. Yet, they charged somewhere between ₹50-75 lakh back then. It wasn't until the late 90s, by which time Sridevi had quit films, that the Khans breached the ₹1 crore mark. Sridevi's combination of versatility and star power was unlike anything seen before for female stars in Indian cinema. She was the top star in not just Hindi cinema but Tamil and Telugu films as well. Alongside Madhuri Dixit and Jaya Prada, she was one of the few female stars who could headline films, as she did in Chandni, Gumraah, Army, and Laadla. This allowed her to consistently get roles that were meatier than many of her juniors and contemporaries, and charge more than her male co-stars. Sridevi was at the peak of her stardom in the mid-90s, headlined hits in various languages. So, it did come as a shock when she announced she would quit films in 1996. The reason was that the actor was pregnant with her first child. Her 1997 release, Judaai, was her last film for almost 15 years. She was just 33 at the time. Sridevi devoted the next few years to raising her two daughters, Janhvi and Khushi. The actor made a brief comeback on television with the show Malini Iyer in 2004-05, but her full-fledged big-screen comeback took place in 2012 with English Vinglish. She then acted in Puli (2015) and Mom (2017) before her untimely death in 2018 at the age of 54.
Mint
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Khan sir's marriage: Viral teacher shares wife's ‘photo', reveals name; social media still not convinced
Viral teacher and YouTuber Khan Sir recently told his students that he is now married. In an emotional message, he said, 'I told you all first because I exist because of you.' His fans were shocked but happy, as he had not shared anything earlier. Khan Sir said the wedding date was already fixed, but during that time, tensions between India and Pakistan grew. Because of this, the wedding was done in a simple way. He added, 'My younger brothers and mother got the wedding done. I could not say no to my mother.' Even though the marriage was quiet, a big reception is planned in Patna on June 2. Digital invitations have already been sent. The reception will be held at Panache Banquets, Saguna more, Danapur, Patna (Bihar). Khan sir also announced something special for his students. He declared a wedding feast only for them on June 6. His students demanded that he should show a photo of his wife. Without any gestation, Khan sir turned to his smartboard and drew a sketch of a girl with curly hair. His hilarious reaction amused his students. Khan sir's hilarious reaction when students asked for his wife's photo 'She looks exactly like this, same to same. Do you think I don't draw well?' he said. Khan sir also revealed the name of his newlywed wife, AS Khan. 'Khan sir will never change. He roasted his wife also,' wrote one user. 'We'll congratulate you only after seeing Madam ji. Right now, we're not fully convinced whether you're actually married or not,' wrote another. 'That girl must be so fortunate to have married a great man like Khan Sir,' commented another. One user reacted, 'I just can't believe that Khan Sir got married. Now only after watching the wedding video will I be convinced. If this rumour is true, Sir ji, then very very congratulations!' Though very popular, Khan Sir's full name remains unknown. Many say it's Faisal Khan, but he hasn't confirmed it. Even his wedding card simply says 'Khan Sir'. While Khan is a common Muslim surname, it's also used by Hindus in some communities. Religious identity among Khans often varies across South Asia. Khan sir has refused to discuss his religion in the past. However, his reception invite—which is making the rounds online—reveals that he follows Islam.
