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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'Kangana Ranaut jis thaali mein khaati hai, ussi mein chhed karti hai': Kunickaa slams actor for 'rubbish' on Bollywood
Actor Kunickaa Sadanand, who is best known for her roles in films like Hum Saath Saath Hain, Kohra, King Uncle and more, talked about why industry people don't like Kangana Ranaut. In an interview with Meri Sahelli, she slammed Kangana for spreading negativity. (Also Read: Kunickaa Sadanand reveals how affair with Kumar Sanu began, how he was unhappy in his marriage and wanted to die) When asked why industry people don't like Kangana Ranaut, Kunickaa said, 'Look at her nature. Uske muh se koi meethi baat nikalti hai kya? Jab dekho bakwas (Does anything sweet ever come out of her mouth? It's always nonsense whenever she speaks). She is always negative. Jiss thaali mein khaati hai, ussi thaali mein ched karti hai (She puts holes in the same plate she eats from). The industry lifted her up and made her a heroine. You were an outsider, but you still got a chance, didn't you? Weren't Shah Rukh Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Irrfan Khan outsiders? Sorry to say but Kangana Ranaut jab muh kholti hai toh hugti hai (When she opens her mouth, she talks crap) and I don't like her. Especially because she talks rubbish about people.' She further talked about Kangana trying to be an actor, director and producer herself, cutting roles of other people and said, 'You want to be an actor, director and producer all by yourself, why? Everyone has their work, let them do it. I don't know where she gets the funding for her films, and every film flops. I mean, I really wish her films were successful because I really admire her as an actor. You got funding for Manikarnika, then you hire a director, but later cut their roles because you are insecure.' Kangana Ranaut was last seen in the movie Emergency. In her directorial, Kangana played former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film also starred Anupam Kher, Satish Kaushik, Shreyas Talpade, and others in key roles. While her performance was much appreciated by critics and audiences, the film failed to perform well at the box office. According to Variety, she is now set to make her Hollywood debut with the horror film Blessed Be The Evil, which also stars Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose.
India Today
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Paresh Rawal might be comedy king, but let's discuss when he was villain supreme
Call him a comedy king, a versatile actor, a revelation in Hindi cinema or a fantastic theatre artiste, but Paresh Rawal is more than any label that defines his career or calibre. For a generation, though, he remained a brilliant artiste who brought alive several comedy roles - including the much-hyped, and discussed these days - Baburao Ganpatrao Apte from 'Hera Pheri'. Even though nothing made him more popular and celebrated than his comedy roles - you name a funny Hindi film, and you'll find him there - a fair portion of resume is also dedicated to negative the 1980s and early 1990s, Bollywood featured an array of over-the-top villains - men with loud voices, flashy clothes, and dramatic dialogue. But, Rawal stood out because he played the part as subtly as possible - never screaming at the top of his voice, and always maintaining an intensity in his role. His brand of villainy was subdued, psychological, and, at times, frighteningly real. He didn't just act evil, he brought the evil alive - making the characters look like they actually existed. Again, a huge nod to his acting prowess. His roles in films like 'King Uncle' (1993), 'Sir' (1993), 'Kabzaa' (1988), and 'Baazi' (1995) stand as a testimony to the 'King Uncle', for instance. It was a family film with moral lessons and emotional moments. But, hidden in its sweet story was Tikku – a cruel and greedy orphanage caretaker, played by Rawal. The actor didn't act like the usual loud and over-the-top villain. There was no comedy or any change of heart. Just pure, realistic evil. His character showed us that villains don't always look scary. Sometimes, they wear regular clothes and hold power in everyday places. Tikku was scary because he felt too eerie, too strange and, at the same, every inch possible. Rawal made discomfort feel close to Then came 'Sir' in the same year, where Rawal played Veljibhai Patel, a gangster. He was not the typical kind of gangster we usually see in Hindi cinema. Veljibhai was stuck between a gang war and his daughter's wish to live her own life. No, Veljibhai was an immensely layered character. He exuded both violence and genius skills at acting made Veljibhai feel deep and real, almost like he's speaking to you - sitting right next to you, or sometimes, even by looking into your eyes. As Velji, Rawal did what most actors can't - manage to not make it look artificial or boring. He offered more vulnerability, and also remained careful of not making you feel sorry for him. You understand where Velji came from. You know him better at the end of the film, because Rawal brilliantly emoted the sensitivity and sensibility of the character - a rare trait to spot in negative roles back go back a few years and discuss another Veljibhai of Bollywood. In 'Kabzaa' (1988), one of Rawal's early films as a villain, he played Veljibhai Soda, a ruthless land-grabber. Now, this was a formulaic villain. How Rawal played it made all the difference. Veljibhai represented the corrupt system - working like a machine, quietly and steadily crushing anyone who stood in his way. His traits included everything that made a villain look hungry for power, and, of course, more wealth. Rawal's fuming expressions, greed in his eyes and the simplistic manner of lying to people to encroach upon their land made the character look not just interesting, but also overpowering. You could see the cunning real Velji behind the mask of kindness that he put in front of the people - and you were entertained by that. It was a perfect villain for a perfect commercial Bollywood entertainer, and you always, always knew that Rawal's screen presence guaranteed more there was 'Baazi' (1995), Paresh Rawal played Deputy Chief Minister Chaturvedi, who at first seems like an honest and respectable leader. However later, it's revealed that he is actually Chaubey, the main villain behind all the crime and a planned assassination. Rawal perfectly shows both sides of the character, a good-natured politician on the outside and a dangerous criminal from within. It was a complex character that needed strong acting, and Rawal delivered it acting brilliance sets him apart. We are not the first ones to say it. But, those who have any doubt can always go back to watching the films in which he proved thoroughly entertaining as a villain. The actor, who's 70 today, has got a legacy that's difficult to not only match, but to also keep track of. He could be everyone's favourite Teja (from Andaz Apna Apna), or Gundya (from Chup Chup Ke), but all of his comedy can't take away from the villainy he did over the years in cinema. He represented power and violence, and not just on the surface but deep within our hearts and minds. His characters were warnings, studies, and sometimes, even reflections on what had been happening in didn't need to stand on our heads with guns and swanky cars to prove he meant business. He was just there, existing, playing a baddie who would take the dread into our drawing rooms. He made us feel fear. And that true acting Reel
NDTV
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Shah Rukh Khan's Vintage Pictures From 35 Years Ago Is A Nostalgic Trip Down The Memory Lane
New Delhi: Shah Rukh Khan, who began his journey with the television series Fauji in 1988, was yet to discover the stardom he was destined for. The actor soon set off on an upward journey with his film Deewana in 1992, followed by Chamatkar and King Uncle. Yesterday, his friend and veteran actor Amar Talwar took to Instagram to share some gems from their bygone days. The Instagram carousel features a slew of black-and-white of Shah Rukh with his friends travelling from Delhi to Kolkata. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monika Lang (@monikalang02) The pictures are a reminder of Shah Rukh's early theatre days and his gang who were with him before he became one of the biggest superstars in the world. Talwar captioned the post, "More from that train ride 35 years to and Dipika and Shah Rukh and Sanjoy and Deepak and Rituraj and Benny and Mohit, and I behind the camera, and where the hell was Barry." The nostalgic pictures show a different side of Shah Rukh. He looks carefree and in a playful mood, as he poses with his friends. The pictures give ample proof of their camaraderie. Fans were ecstatic as they flooded the comments section with, "Thank you so much for these precious pictures, sir", while someone else wrote, "Omg how young he is, thank you for sharing sir." Another fan commented, "From here to the TOP. What a journey it must have been." Amar Talwar worked with Shah Rukh Khan in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham in 2000. On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan is soon going to start shooting for King, which stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Abhay Varma, and Arshad Warsi in key roles.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Amitabh Bachchan once apologised to Aashiqui actress Anu Agarwal on set
Why was Amitabh Bachchan late? Anu Agarwal's work When Aashiqui hit theatres in 1990, it didn't just break box office records—it created a cultural storm. Directed by Mahesh Bhatt , the film not only redefined romantic musicals in Bollywood but also catapulted its debutant stars to instant fame. But even before the film's release, one mysterious poster had already turned heads across Mumbai—and quite literally, brought the city to a halt, including superstar Amitabh Bachchan Anu Aggarwal , the former model-turned-actor who starred in Aashiqui, recently reflected on the unusual buzz around the film's marketing. In an interview with Pinkvilla , she shared that even before audiences saw her on screen, Anu's close-up was plastered across Mumbai on giant hoardings. One particular campaign featured her face with a bold tagline: 'This face can stop a crowd.' And apparently, it did. The frenzy around these posters caused such intense curiosity and distraction that they disrupted traffic across the city. It even made the famously punctual Amitabh Bachchan late for a a magazine cover shoot with the legendary actor, Anu recalled how she arrived on time, but Amitabh arrived 20 minutes late, an unusual delay for the superstar. The reason? He had been caught in the traffic jams caused by hoardings featuring Anu's iconic image. It was a surreal moment of validation for the young actor, who had already gained massive recognition from her modelling career and was on the verge of cinematic stardom at that went on to become a cult classic, known not only for its evergreen music but also for redefining how new faces could dominate the screen and even the streets. She later starred in films like King Uncle, Khal-Naaikaa and Janam Kundli. She was last seen in the film Return of Jewel Thief.
NDTV
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Anu Aggarwal Says, "Bollywood Was Ruled By People Like Dawood Ibrahim" During '90s
New Delhi: Aashiqui actor Anu Aggarwal has revealed about Bollywood's unholy nexus with the underworld during the '90s in her recent interview with Pinkvilla. "It was a dirty business. I don't know how dirty it is today," Anu said as she revealed how many films were funded by the underworld at that time. Speaking to Pinkvilla, she said, "At that time, it was all under-the-table deals. It was ruled by people like Dawood Ibrahim. All the money that was coming into the film industry came from the underworld. It was a completely different scenario." During the same conversation, she also revealed that she still hasn't been paid her full remuneration for Aashiqui. "I haven't gotten the full fees for Aashiqui till today. I've only been paid 60% of the full fees. They still owe me the 40%," the actor alleged. A few days ago, Anu Aggarwal hit the headlines as she claimed she drank her urine. In an interaction with Instant Bollywood, Anu Aggarwal said, "Many people don't know this... whether it's ignorance or just a lack of awareness, but drinking urine, which is referred to as Aamroli, is actually a mudra (gesture/practice) in Yoga. I've practiced it myself. I have tried it, and it's a very important practice. But one crucial thing to remember is that you don't drink the entire urine. Only a specific part of it is consumed... That portion is considered amrit (elixir). It's known to help with anti-aging, keeping your skin wrinkle-free... it's truly amazing not just for health, but overall well-being. I've personally experienced its benefits." After Aashiqui, Anu appeared in films like Ghazab Tamasha, King Uncle, Ram Shastra, and more. Her last film was Return of Jewel Thief (1996). In 1999, she met with a serious accident that left her in a coma for 29 days. Following the accident, Anu never returned to acting.
