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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Shefali Shah REFUSED to play Akshay Kumar's mother again and named Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt as stars of the current generation
Shefali Shah has carved a distinct place for herself in Bollywood through her choice of meaningful roles and powerful performances. The actress once spoke candidly about her experiences in the film industry, touching upon the hierarchy on sets, the challenges she faced in her career, and her views on who she considers true stars in Bollywood. A unique journey in Bollywood In a past interview with the Indian Express, the 'Dil Dhadakne Do' star reflected on her long journey in the entertainment world. Despite being recognised as one of the finest actresses in the country, she revealed that opportunities were not always forthcoming. 'I have been working for 25-30 years, but I have started really working in the last four years. My career has been more about waiting than working,' Shefali shared. She described her path as one filled with more waiting than work, highlighting the struggles many actors face despite their talent and accolades. Experiences on film sets: Respect and hierarchy The 'Monsoon Wedding' actress also opened up about her experiences working with various directors and actors. She praised many directors for treating actors as collaborators rather than mere performers. 'I have worked with incredible people who respect the craft,' she said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo However, she admitted to having encountered only one actor and one director who were extremely offensive during her career. One of the most talked-about moments in the interview was Shefali's firm declaration that she will never play Akshay Kumar 's mother again. With a laugh, she said, 'I will never ever play mother to Akshay Kumar again.' Who are the real stars? When asked about her opinion on who qualifies as a star in Bollywood, Shefali Shah named a few legendary and contemporary actors. 'I think Shah Rukh Khan is a star and he is always going to be a star. So is Mr Bachchan ( Amitabh Bachchan ). So was Dilip Kumar Sahab,' she said, showing her respect for the icons of Indian cinema. Regarding the current generation, she mentioned, 'Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt are stars.' However, she was clear about her own position in the industry, stating, 'I am not a star and I don't want to be a star.' Recent work Shefali Shah's recent work includes the film 'Three Of Us,' where she starred alongside Jaideep Ahlawat . In this movie, she portrayed Shailaja Desai, a woman suffering from dementia, delivering a sensitive and nuanced performance that was widely appreciated. Alia Bhatt spotted at Mumbai airport Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
The Hindu
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
The parts I play are main characters: Shefali Shah
Growing up, Shefali Shah thought the most she could aspire to be was an air hostess. Today, with over 25 films under her belt (from Monsoon Wedding to Gandhi, My Father and Three of Us), and some hard-hitting TV shows — let's not forget the 2023 International Emmy award nomination for best actress for Delhi Crime — Shah says she is 'happiest on set'. The versatile actor was in Chennai last weekend for Ignition, a platform created by philanthropic organisation Shiv Nadar Foundation to explore history, education, and society. In her conversation with journalist and host Shoma Chaudhury, Shah frankly discussed how she started her career with theatre, why she will never play Akshay Kumar's mother again, and how the 'parts that she plays are main characters'. With the much-awaited Delhi Crime season 3 in the offing, The Hindu caught up with her to discuss films and understand how she finds silence in her characters. Edited excerpts: If you could revisit a character, which one would it be? Delhi Crime is the strongest one. In a film, to tell the entire story, you only have three hours. But in a series, you have eight episodes to build a whole person. There are challenges with it, but it is more exciting. Vartika is terrific. She is a no-nonsense person, and has a lot of empathy. Everyone thought that Nirbhaya was a personal case for her, which it was. But she takes every case personally, and that's why she's hell-bent on solving it. She is [also] very smart to understand her team's strength and work accordingly. I think she is very nuanced, and I had the time to create her. Most actors work towards finding a character's voice, but what does it take to find a character's silence? I genuinely feel that we have the luxury of a camera that can catch the smallest nuance. If you can say something in two words, don't use four sentences. If you can say something in silence, there is nothing that speaks louder than that. It's all caught [on camera]. I feel that there is a lot of power there. What kind of projects have followed 'Three of Us'? There is a lot of women-centric stuff happening. Often, when one thing takes off, everyone comes to you with similar projects. I shot for Delhi Crime's season three last year. I also shot for the film Hisaab, directed by Vipul Shah. It's a heist, and pretty funny. I take up something if I am completely blown away or affected deeply. A lot of times, I just end up saying no. Shefali's viewing list I watch a lot. I am inclined towards thrillers and human drama, but I am okay with anything that leaves an impact. Let's begin with some series: Adolescence, Chernobyl, When They See Us, Fleabag, and Gaslight. There is an old film too on my list, Steel Magnolias — as all the women characters are fantastic. Films such as Bahubali, Kantara, and Mani Ratnam's works have blown my mind; works of Vidya Balan such as Tumhari Sulu or Dirty Picture. Even [Sanjay Leela Bhasali's] Gangubai. There is so much amazing work happening. Which films, according to you, have best portrayed flawed women? Everyone is flawed in their own way. Vartika is not perfect; she has her own flaws. Shamshunissa [a character from Darling] is terribly flawed, but very unapologetic about it. And rightfully so. Dirty Picture, Disclaimer [a miniseries starring Cate Blanchett], and even Lipstick Under My Burkha [have flawed women]. According to society, they are completely messed up. But even otherwise, they have their own flaws. That is the beauty of humans. It's the rugged edge that makes them so interesting.
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First Post
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
'Jaat' actor Randeep Hooda: 'Lost 18 kilos in just 28 days, refused Aamir Khan's Rang De Basanti because...'
Hooda has been a part of the Hindi film industry for nearly 25 years. His repertoire boasts off impressive films like Monsoon Wedding, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, Jannat 2, Bombay Talkies, Highway, Sultan, Sarbjit read more Randeep Hooda, the actor who was last seen in Jaat, recently spoke about his shocking physical transformations in films like Sarbjit, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. He revealed he lost 18 kilos in just 28 days. The actor said, 'There's nothing better than fasting. It not only boosts energy levels but also prevents the laziness often felt after eating. He suggested fasting for 1-2 days to feel more active and rejuvenated.' On rejecting Rang De Basanti STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Speaking to Shubhankar Mishra, Randeep said, 'If I would have done Rang De Basanti, I would have come in a different league. I gave the audition and I liked it. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra would come me, sometimes driving drunk, and he would ask me 'kar le kar le picture karle..'' He added, 'I asked him to drive safely. I wanted to do that film but during that time, Ram Gopal Varma told me, 'I am thinking of cast you in lead role in D and you will go and stand behind Aamir in the poster.' Meri Jaat akad nikal aai (My Jaat arrogance came up) and I said, 'I won't stand behind Aamir.' That happened and I left Rock On also for similar reasons. Randeep Hooda has been a part of the Hindi film industry for nearly 25 years. His repertoire boasts off impressive films like Monsoon Wedding, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, Jannat 2, Bombay Talkies, Highway, Sultan, Sarbjit, and most recently, his directorial debut Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. He was last seen in Jaat that's going great guns at the box-office and the actor is being hailed for his searing performance.
