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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Shilpa Shirodkar recalls being labelled ‘panauti' after her first 2 films were shelved: ‘Whenever I signed a big film…'
Not every actor finds an easy path into the film industry, and Shilpa Shirodkar's early years in Bollywood were marked by setbacks and harsh labels. In an interview with Zoom, the actor, best known for her roles in Kishen Kanhaiya and Hum, spoke candidly about being labelled jinxed after two of her initial projects fell through before they could go on floors. (Also Read: Shilpa Shirodkar reveals looking for work before Bigg Boss 18: But people were not ready to even meet me) Shilpa recalled what was meant to be a dream launch in 1986 with filmmaker Sawan Kumar Tak's Sautan Ki Beti, which never saw the light. 'On the 9th of August, I did my Mahurat at Filmalaya Studios. It was one of the biggest launch pads. Sawan ji was making Sautan Ki Beti, and I was playing the title role. It couldn't have been bigger than that. But two years later, nothing had happened. Sawan ji said, 'I'm not making the film. If you get something from outside, take it,' she shared. Following that, her mother reached out to photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha, who connected her with Boney Kapoor and Surinder Kapoor for a film. She said that Boney's father liked her and promised to cast her opposite Sanjay Kapoor in a film called Jungle. But they dropped that idea and decided to make Prem instead, and she didn't fit the role. That film also slipped out of her hands. Shilpa added that industry insiders began gossiping about her string of missed opportunities, following which a well-wisher approached Mithun Chakraborty. 'He said, 'Dada, this girl's two films have been shelved and now the industry is calling her all sorts of names—please launch her.' They said I was jinxed, a panauti. Whenever I signed a big film, it got shelved. But if you have strong family support, these things don't matter.' Eventually, Shilpa made her acting debut in Ramesh Sippy's Bhrashtachar in 1989, starring alongside Mithun Chakraborty and Rekha, where she portrayed a blind girl. The film earned her recognition, and she soon appeared in hits like Kishen Kanhaiya (1990), Trinetra (1991), and Hum (1991). Her filmography went on to include notable titles such as Khuda Gawah, Aankhen, Pehchaan, Gopi Kishan, Bewafa Sanam, and Mrityudand.
Pink Villa
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
POLL RESULT: Kartik Aaryan in messy or short hair, fans pick their favorite look of the star and we can't agree more
It wouldn't be wrong to say that Kartik Aaryan is hands down one of the busiest actors in Bollywood. He will be sporting a messy look for his musical romantic with Sreeleela while a short hair look for his upcoming rom-com, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. Recently, we hosted a poll to determine the actor's favorite look, and no wonder that the majority of the fans voted for his short hair look. Check out the results A poll was conducted on May 23 after Kartik Aaryan announced shooting for Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. Now that the result of the poll hosted is out, one can clearly see his short hair look has gained the majority number of votes, i.e., 76.67%, whereas his look in messy hair secured only 23.33% of votes. Announcing the commencement of Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri shoot, the actor shared a series of pictures from Europe. In a multi-picture post, he posted an image of the clapboard from the Mahurat shoot. It also included a few images of his trimmed hair lying on the floor. "Ray is Raydyyyy #TuMeriMainTeraMainTeraTuMeri," he wrote in the caption accompanying the post. Notably, the romantic-comedy was announced last year in December by the team on social media. This marks the first ever collaboration between Aaryan and Karan Johar after their fallout on Dostana 2. Directed by Satyaprem Ki Katha fame Sameer Vidwans, the film is backed by Dharma Productions. It is set to release next year on February 13, 2026. Meanwhile, the Naagzilla actor has sported a messy hair look for his upcoming musical romantic alongside Sreeleela. The title of the movie directed by Anurag Basu is yet to be announced, but it is set to release later this year on Diwali. Kartik plays the role of a music sensation in the film.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Dhanush starrer Kalam to be shot in Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi, deets inside
Actor Dhanush is set to play the lead role in the upcoming biopic of the late APJ Abdul Kalam, who was the 11th President of India. The announcement was made at Cannes Film Festival on Thursday, much to the joy of the fans. Now, we have exclusively learnt that the shooting of the film which is yet to go on floors will take place in several locations including Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu, places where Dr Kalam was born and raised. Producer Abhishek Agarwal is "thrilled" to bring the story to audience. He tells us, "Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam ji's remarkable journey began in the culturally rich yet rural town of Rameswaram. His father owned a boat that ferried Hindu pilgrims between Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi — locations that hold deep spiritual and historical significance. It will be truly exciting to see these iconic places come alive on screen." Also Read| Dhanush's production house to seek ₹1 crore in damages from Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan; alleges unprofessionalism He adds, 'We have multiple locations in mind for the shoot to authentically capture each phase of his incredible story. The journey is vast, and so will be the canvas on which we bring it to life.' A post shared by Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) The film, which will be helmed by Om Raut, will only go on floors after the Mahurat shoot, which is expected to take place soon. As for the budget of the film, Abhishek doesn't want to limit the creativity. A post shared by Abhishek Agarwal (@abhishekofficl) "I've never been someone who believes in chasing a film's success through its budget. In fact, The Kashmir Files was a small film that turned into a blockbuster purely because of the audience. A similar story unfolded with Karthikeya 2. While The Kashmir Files created history, Karthikeya 2, despite being made on a modest budget, was embraced as a pan-India film — again, solely because of the audience," he says, adding, "That's why, when it comes to this film, we are not thinking in terms of budget right now. We're committed to doing everything this story demands, without cutting corners. No compromises— that's our promise." The producer shares why Dhanush is the perfect choice for the film: "What can one say about an actor who has already won 4 National Awards and 8 Filmfare Awards? He disappears into every role he takes on, whether playing a young man, an old soul, or even dual characters. He excels effortlessly, again and again. With both Dhanush and Dr. Kalam hailing from Tamil Nadu, it will be thrilling not just for fans, but for all of us, to witness him portraying one of India's most revered figures," Abhishek concludes.
Pink Villa
23-05-2025
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- Pink Villa
POLL: Kartik Aaryan in messy or short hair, which look has your heart? VOTE as he starts Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri shoot
Kartik Aaryan has officially started shooting for his upcoming rom-com, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. He shared the update on his social media with a series of pictures flaunting his new short hair look. On the other hand, the actor will be sporting a messy hair look for his musical romantic with Sreeleela. Here's your chance to vote for the look you liked more of the star. Vote here On May 23, Kartik Aaryan posted a series of pictures on his Instagram handle as he began shooting for Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. In the first image, he is seen looking away from the camera with the clapboard in front of him from the Mahurat shoot. He was seen standing against the backdrop of the countryside, followed by another image that showed a closer look of the clapboard after the first shot. In the third image, the Naagzilla actor shared a picture of his trimmed hair lying on the floor. The post concluded with the star relishing his beverage, flaunting his new look sitting on a chair with the sea behind him. One can also see trimmed hair yet again catching attention in the picture. "Ray is Raydyyyy #TuMeriMainTeraMainTeraTuMeri," the post was captioned. Take a look It was earlier this year, in February that Kartik Aaryan announced his next with Sreeleela, directed by Anurag Basu. The yet-untitled musical romantic features him as a singing sensation, but more than that, it was his rugged hair and heavy beard that caught everyone's attention. He was also singing Tu Meri Zindagi Hai in front of a large audience while playing guitar on stage. Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri is being directed by Sameer Vidwans, with whom Kartik has earlier collaborated on Satyaprem Ki Katha. Backed by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, it is set to release on Feb 13, 2026.
Pink Villa
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
‘There was pin-drop silence': Wamiqa Gabbi recalls her brother's bizarre advice before first meeting with Shah Rukh Khan
Wamiqa Gabbi, who is all set to appear in Dinesh Vijan's upcoming comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf alongside Rajkummar Rao, has been busy promoting the film. In a recent interview, she recalled her first meeting with Shah Rukh Khan and revealed a bizarre suggestion her brother gave her to grab the superstar's attention, he jokingly advised her to slit her wrist which stunned everyone and there was pin-drop silence. Wamiqa Gabbi on her first meeting with Shah Rukh Khan In a recent interview with Mashable India, Wamiqa Gabbi recalled her first meeting with Shah Rukh Khan on the sets of Baby John. She shared that SRK visited the set on the Mahurat day and greeted everyone present. Wamiqa mentioned that she was standing behind two or three people, so Shah Rukh couldn't see her clearly. After that, her brother gave her a bizarre piece of advice, to slit her wrist so that SRK would notice her. When Shah Rukh finally approached and said hello, Wamiqa loudly told him about her brother's unusual suggestion. The entire crew and set fell into stunned silence, including SRK himself. Embarrassed, she then quickly said thank you. Wamiqa Gabbi's work front Meanwhile, on the work front, Bhool Chuk Maaf is all set to hit theatres on May 23, 2025. The trailer, lasting nearly three minutes, provides a glimpse into the journey of Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's characters, Ranjan and Titli. Titli's father sets a strict condition: Ranjan must secure a government job within two months to win his approval for their marriage. Ranjan manages to land the job, leading both families to begin wedding preparations. The couple happily celebrates the Haldi ceremony on the 29th, the day before their big day. However, the 30th never arrives as Ranjan finds himself trapped in a time loop. The ensuing chaos promises an amusing and thrilling experience for viewers. The cast of the movie also includes Sanjay Mishra, Seema Pahwa, Zakir Hussain, Raghubir Yadav, Ishtiyak Khan, and Anubha Fatehpuria. Bhool Chuk Maaf is directed by Karan Sharma and produced by Dinesh Vijan
