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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Twinkle Khanna could not carry Mela on her shoulders, it needed Karisma Kapoor,' says Suneel Darshan, reveals Aamir Khan added brother's character in the film
'Mela' which starred , and was not only a box office dud but the film is still made fun of, over the years. Infact, Twinkle herself has joked about the fact that she wants to forget the film. In a recent interview, producer who had also written the script of the film has reflected on what went wrong with the film. 'Mela' also led to Suneel's fallout with his brother . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He said durin a chat with Vickey Lalwani, "The original story of Mela was written be me. The title was mine. They went ahead and made the movie. They cast Twinkle Khanna in the movie, which was a miscasting. The movie needed a , and unfortunately, she was not cast in the film. You needed a girl who could carry the movie on her shoulders. I felt that she was not right for the movie.' Suneel explained that the original story he wrote was altered, and Aamir had to take permission from him. The biggest modification, according to Suneel, was the addition of the character played by Faisal, who wasn't in the original version of the script written by him.. 'He added the brother's character. Otherwise, everything else was mine.' Later on, Aamir realised he needed the proper permissions and reached out to Suneel. 'He got through to me, and I had no choice but to agree.' Meanwhile, Twinkle who is known a wellknown writer and quite good at it, had admitted that she was never made for acting. She had said at an event, 'I have not given any hit film. Whatever films I have done should be banned and (no one should watch) it. Most of the time, I pretend I have Alzheimer's and I don't remember my film career and it makes me happy that ways.' Talking about his fallout with brother Dharmesh, Suneel said, "Some things don't work out. People have their own thinking, and approach, and attitude. It's best to accept and move on, instead of… My parents were always hopeful that the brothers would be together, but it was not destined to happen."
Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Twinkle Khanna couldn't carry a movie on her shoulders, she was not right for Mela': Suneel Darshan had ‘no choice' but to give in to Aamir Khan's demands
Twinkle Khanna has often admitted that she wasn't cut out for acting, and that she delivered a poor performance in the few films that she did in the 1990s. Among the most ridiculed of them is Mela, starring Aamir Khan. The movie was designed as a launch vehicle of sorts for Aamir's brother, Faisal. It flopped at the box office, ending Faisal's career, and nudging Twinkle to end hers as well. She married Akshay Kumar shortly afterwards, and turned to writing. She now makes acidic remarks about her career as a Bollywood actor. Suneel Darshan, who produced Mela, hasn't taken kindly to her comments. In an interview with Vickey Lalwani, he said that casting Twinkle in the film was a mistake, and that it required a more seasoned star instead. Mela was directed by Suneel's brother, Dharmesh Darshan. He said, 'The original story of Mela was written be me. The title was mine. They went ahead and made the movie. They cast Twinkle Khanna in the movie, which was a miscasting. The movie needed a Karisma Kapoor, and unfortunately, she was not cast in the film. You needed a girl who could carry the movie on her shoulders. I felt that she was not right for the movie.' Also read – 'Akshay Kumar's wife came to know of a relationship with Priyanka Chopra, it was unethical of him to quit film': Suneel Darshan Suneel said that changes were made to the original story that he'd written, and that Aamir needed to take his permission before enforcing certain changes. The most important change, he said, was introducing the character that was played by Faisal. He wasn't a part of the original story. 'He added the brother's character. Otherwise, everything else was mine. At a later point, Aamir realised that they needed some permissions and consent. He got through to me, and I had no choice but to agree.' In an interview with Bollywood Hungama earlier this year, Dharmesh Darshan was asked if Aishwarya Rai was the first choice for Mela. He said, 'She was. She was also my first choice for the role of Memsaab in Raja Hindustani (1996). My heart was on her. But she urgently had to go for Miss World. I didn't want to take any chances as I wanted an actress who could devote her full time to the film and Bollywood. It was her sheer grace that she didn't hold it in her heart.' Read more – 'It was an ugly turn in her life': Karisma Kapoor became a 'trophy wife' after marriage with late husband Sunjay Kapur, says Suneel Darshan While promoting one of her books, Twinkle had said at an event, 'I have not given any hit film. Whatever films I have done should be banned and (no one should watch) it. Most of the time, I pretend I have Alzheimer's and I don't remember my film career and it makes me happy that ways.' The film Mela had major ripple effects. Not only did it end Twinkle and Faisal's careers, it also caused a rift between Suneel and Dharmesh, which hasn't been repaired to this day. Speaking about their falling out, Suneel admitted that their parents tried to patch things up, but that they have all realised that some things are best left alone. 'Some things don't work out. People have their own thinking, and approach, and attitude. It's best to accept and move on, instead of… My parents were always hopeful that the brothers would be together, but it was not destined to happen,' he said.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Sunny Deol was the darkest phase of my life,' says producer Suneel Darshan as he opens up on feud with the 'Gadar 2' actor
Producer Suneel Darshan who has made films like 'Jaanwar', 'Mela', 'Andaaz', among others has been in the business for many years. While he has formed some great associations, he's also had some strained relationships. For instance, Suneel had a fall out with actors like Akshay Kumar and Sunny Deol and even his brother, director Dharmesh Darshan . In a recent interview though, Suneel has spoken fondly about Akshay and said he is a good person, however, he called Sunny the darkest phase of his life. The producer opened up on his equation with these stars and said during a chat with Vickey Lalwani, "Akshay Kumar isn't a bad guy at all, actually. He has been much maligned. You cannot deny that he has his qualities. Sunny Deol is the darkest chapter in my life and career, but there is God above. There will be divine justice.' Sunny was originally cast to star in the film Jaanwar, a role that later went to Akshay Kumar, who was then still finding his footing in the industry, due to the fallout between Suneel and Sunny. Although Suneel collaborated with Akshay Kumar on seven films, their partnership too ended abruptly. He elaborated on the difficulties, saying, 'These are powerful people, and they care a damn. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indonesia: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search Ads Search Now Undo But there will be divine justice some day, I am sure. It's something too bitter to even put in words.' Suneel recounted his initial belief in Sunny's potential during their first collaboration, Inteqaam. He added, 'At that point, he was not a big star. He had a potential stardom to him. We had a relationship before that as well. We distributed a lot of his movies. We had a significant contribution in the project which was to be his launch. I believed in him. I believed that cinema needed people of his kind.' However, he admitted that even then he felt 'a bit confused.' The confusion deepened during their second film together, Lootere, and the third, Ajay, turned out to be a 'nightmarish experience.' Suneel described it as a costly ordeal: 'It was like indulging a little child, and getting him to complete your work.' Despite not wanting to work with Sunny a fourth time, Suneel found himself trapped: 'Honestly, I didn't want to do a fourth film with him, but I got stuck with him. And he used emotions, and fake relationships were mentioned, and he got me into a project that he was making for himself. '
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Ganga water quality remained within safe limits after Maha Kumbh 2025: Centre
The water quality of the Ganga river remained within the permissible limits for primary bathing standards both during and after the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, the Jal Shakti ministry said on Thursday. An aerial view of devotees taking a holy dip at Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh.(File) The monitoring conducted at eight key locations by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), including Shringverpur Ghat, Sangam, and Deeha Ghat, showed that parameters like pH, Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), and Faecal Coliform (FC) were well within the acceptable limits throughout religious festivities, the Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on Thursday. The data was collected between January 12 and February 20, 2025, covering the Amrit Snan days and adjoining periods. The CPCB increased its monitoring from five to eight locations midway through the period to ensure broader coverage. According to the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the positive results reflect the effectiveness of the sanitation and wastewater management systems implemented during the Mela. The sanitation plan developed by the Prayagraj Mela Authority included temporary drainage systems spanning 250 km, the use of bioremediation ponds, and the installation of temporary sewage and faecal sludge treatment plants. After the event, these systems were dismantled and stored for future use, while disinfection measures ensured hygienic site closure, Choudhary said. The ministry also stated that under the Namami Gange Programme, 502 projects have been sanctioned with 323 completed, 150 under implementation, and 29 in the tendering stage. The Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), which conducted a third-party appraisal, found that the programme has made substantial progress in reducing pollution, improving river flow, and engaging local communities, the MoS said.
News18
a day ago
- General
- News18
Ganga water quality remained within safe limits after Maha Kumbh 2025: Centre
New Delhi, Jul 24 (PTI) The water quality of the Ganga river remained within the permissible limits for primary bathing standards both during and after the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, the Jal Shakti ministry said on Thursday. The monitoring conducted at eight key locations by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), including Shringverpur Ghat, Sangam, and Deeha Ghat, showed that parameters like pH, Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), and Faecal Coliform (FC) were well within the acceptable limits throughout religious festivities, the Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on Thursday. The data was collected between January 12 and February 20, 2025, covering the Amrit Snan days and adjoining periods. The CPCB increased its monitoring from five to eight locations midway through the period to ensure broader coverage. According to the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the positive results reflect the effectiveness of the sanitation and wastewater management systems implemented during the Mela. The sanitation plan developed by the Prayagraj Mela Authority included temporary drainage systems spanning 250 km, the use of bioremediation ponds, and the installation of temporary sewage and faecal sludge treatment plants. After the event, these systems were dismantled and stored for future use, while disinfection measures ensured hygienic site closure, Choudhary said. The ministry also stated that under the Namami Gange Programme, 502 projects have been sanctioned with 323 completed, 150 under implementation, and 29 in the tendering stage. The Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), which conducted a third-party appraisal, found that the programme has made substantial progress in reducing pollution, improving river flow, and engaging local communities, the MoS said. PTI UZM MPL MPL (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 19:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
