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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Aditya Pancholi spoke about how he fell in love with Kangana Ranaut despite being married to Zarina Wahab; claims he gave her Rs 55 lakh to buy a house
Aditya Pancholi, known for roles in films like 'Dayavaan' and 'Bajirao Mastani,' faced controversy due to his personal life. Despite being married to Zarina Wahab, his relationship with Kangana Ranaut became a focal point. Kangana accused Pancholi of physical abuse, recounting a painful chapter that began when she was 17. Aditya Pancholi comes from a film family that owned Pancholi Arts, once the largest studio in pre-partition Lahore. He began his acting career with the TV show Shahadat in 1985 and rose to fame with Dayavaan in 1988. Over the years, he played key roles in films like Yes Boss, Hameshaa, Baaghi, Race 2, Jai Ho, and Bajirao Mastani. However, his personal life often made more headlines than his film career. A Married Man Linked With Many Actresses The actor is married to former actress Zarina Wahab , and the couple has two children — Sooraj Pancholi and Sana Pancholi. Despite being married, Aditya has often been linked to several Bollywood actresses. Among these, his relationship with Kangana Ranaut drew the most attention. The controversy escalated when Kangana accused him of physical abuse. Living Together & Financial Support When Kangana Ranaut entered the film industry, her relationship with Aditya Pancholi quickly became a hot topic. Despite being married, Aditya reportedly fell in love with Kangana, and the two even began living together. In a 2008 interview with Mumbai Mirror, Aditya claimed he gave her Rs 55 lakh in cash to help her buy a house. Aditya Recalls How It All Began Aditya also spoke about how his relationship with Kangana Ranaut began, describing it as close as that of a husband and wife. He claimed he was building a house for the two of them on Yari Road and that they lived together for three years at a friend's home. Recalling their first meeting, Aditya said he saw her on the road one rainy day when she approached him and introduced herself. He remembered that a mutual friend had once asked him to help her when she arrived in Mumbai. According to him, Kangana kept calling him until he finally agreed to meet. At the time, he said she was a sweet small-town girl, and he eventually fell in love with her. In the same interview, the actor also opened up about a troubling phase in his relationship with Kangana Ranaut. He claimed that during the shooting of Shakalaka Boom Boom, he discovered flirtatious messages sent by her to another actor. Aditya admitted that the messages upset him deeply, especially because she had used similar words with him in the past. He confessed that this led to a violent outburst — the first time he hit her. Despite the fight, he said they eventually made up afterward. Kangana's Painful Account of Abuse Kangana, meanwhile, has openly spoken about the trauma she faced during her relationship with Aditya Pancholi. She has described it as an abusive and painful chapter in her life, which began when she was just 17. Kangana once revealed that Aditya had physically assaulted her so badly that she was left bleeding, and she often tried to escape his control. She also shared that he would stalk her constantly. Hoping for support, Kangana approached Aditya's wife, Zarina Wahab, believing she might help her out of the situation. However, she was disappointed when Zarina not only refused to help but also denied that there was any romantic relationship between Kangana and Aditya. 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 .
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Paresh Rawal quitting 'Hera Pheri 3' takes us back to the time when Deepika Padukone walked out of 'Race 2' and producer Ramesh Taurani sued her: 'Unethical, unprofessional behaviour'
Paresh Rawal announced his exit from 'Hera Pheri 3' which left the film in trouble. This came as a huge shock to Akshay Kumar , Suniel Shetty and director Priyadarshan. Akshay's production house has bought the rights of the film, thus, a lawsuit was filed against Paresh for his sudden exit after taking a signing amount of Rs 11 lakh and agreeing to be a part of the film. While this matter is still subjudice, Rawal's legal team has said in response to allegations made by the legal team of Akshay's production house, "They did not deliver the story, screenplay and also a draft of a long form agreement which was fundamental to the engagement of our client." This whole dispute takes us back to the time when Deepika Padukone had walked out of 'Race 2' after signing the contract and left the film after shooting for six days. Producer Ramesh Taurani had filed a lawsuit against the actress. Taurani had said that time in 2012, that Deepika's behaviour was 'unethical, unprofessional and unacceptable' He had also filed a lawsuit against the star as she left his film after signing the contract and after the shoot began. He had also stated that this is also unfair to the other actors in the film. He had said in an interview with Mumbai Mirror in 2012, "On that day, people kept calling me asking whether Deepika was out of Race 2. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo I was clueless. I called her and asked her. She simply said that she would come to my office by 5 pm with her new manager to work out everything. At around 3 pm, she called to say that she wouldn't be able to keep the appointment. However, her manager would be present on her behalf. Finally, when the manager arrived, he simply told me that Deepika wouldn't be able to do our film. And that's because she is doing a major Hollywood project. Now imagine!" Taurani had said, "I have been a part of the Hindi cinema industry for 25 years. I have made several blockbusters. I have worked with famous actresses like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Vidya Balan and Kareena Kapoor. But I have never faced a situation like this before.' In an interview with The Times of India, the producer said further, 'I had no choice but to file a complaint against her in the AMPTPP and CINTAA. I am deeply saddened by this unprofessional behaviour.' A close friend of Deepika had shared a statement with Mumbai Mirror and reacted to Taurani saying, "Constant delays are the reason Deepika can't do Race 2. When the first delay happened, she adjusted her dates and shot for two days. But then again, she was informed that the dates were being changed. She would have liked to do the film but she couldn't accommodate the new set of dates. She has conveyed her apologies to Ramesh Taurani. She had liked the script but unfortunately is not able to juggle her dates any longer.' Eventually, while Taurani filed a complaint against the actress, she had no choice but to be a part of 'Race 2'. However, recently, when ETimes got in touch with Taurani to get a comment on this 'Hera Pheri 3' dispute, reminding him of this issue with Deepika, he refused to get into the past. He shared that all's well that ends well and now he shares a good rapport with the actress. They have nothing against each other. He just commented on 'Hera Pheri 3' dispute and told us, "All I want to say is that, mainly when the artist signs the agreement, takes the signing amount and commits his dates and everything, I think he shouldn't go back off, that's not is not ethical. Whatever the reason may be, but it shouldn't be done." 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 .
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
City's new road and rail infra needs to iron out creases
MUMBAI: Prolonged birthing pangs involving dug-up roads, utility line disruptions and the erasure of old landmarks have finally yielded fruit. A shiny new web of transport infrastructure has gifted Mumbaikars several fast and convenient options to travel to work and get home. If only a few creases were ironed out, these road and rail networks would find greater utility and acceptance among commuters. Mumbai Mirror conducted an audit of Mumbai's modern transport initiatives, and found that the massive investment is yet to be justified given partial usage and low occupancy. 1) Mumbai Coastal Road Project: Full Completion Awaited Over a year since the Coastal Road was first opened to traffic, commuting from South Mumbai to Bandra has become remarkably seamless. What once seemed unthinkable--a 10-minute drive from Marine Drive to Bandra--is now a daily reality, thanks to this signal-free corridor built on reclaimed land. The pearly smooth road, however, will maximise its value once the entire necklace is strung. The Coastal Road still awaits full completion. Key infrastructure elements such as parking facilities, a planned vehicular underpass near the Worli stretch, and the much-anticipated open public spaces across 70 hectares of reclaimed land remain unfinished. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Currently, the Coastal Road sees a daily traffic volume of about 48,000 vehicles--24,375 heading southbound and 23,832 northbound. This is a substantial jump from the 18,000-20,000 vehicles recorded shortly after its partial opening in March 2024. The surge is largely due to the Jan 2025 opening of the southbound connector to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, which has significantly boosted connectivity and encouraged more motorists to shift to the new route. The road was originally designed to handle approximately 1,30,000 vehicles per day across its fully operational 29.2km, eight-lane expanse till the western suburbs. Current usage stands at roughly 37% of this projected capacity as the entire length of road going till the suburbs isn't yet complete. Marine Drive resident Mahendra Hemdev says the road has made travel comfortable and predictable. "It's reassuring to know you can get from Marine Drive to Bandra in just 10 minutes. But my main concern is speeding. The cameras don't seem adequate, and that's something authorities need to address urgently," he says. Tushar Prabhoo , a resident of Navroji Gamadia Road off Pedder Road, shared similar sentiments. "Traffic near St Stephen's Church is definitely an issue once you exit the Breach Candy interchange, though Pedder Road itself is mostly clear now. Getting to Bandra is a breeze, but reaching the airport remains a challenge due to congestion and ongoing infrastructure work beyond that point," he said. Construction began around Nov 2018 and was to be completed in Nov 2023. However, the Covid-induced lockdown and a design change owing to resistance from Worli fisherfolk pushed the deadline of the final leg. The entire project is yet to see completion. The total project cost is Rs 13,983.8 crore which includes construction cost of Rs 9,383.7 crore and other administrative charges. (Coastal Road box) a) Restricted timings -- The 24x7 opening of the coastal road is still awaited -- It is open daily from 7am till midnight b) How many motorists have used it: 5m vehicles from the opening day of March 12, 2024, till Dec 31, 2024, says BMC c) Beautification of medians -- Tata Sons and affiliates are beautifying dividers along the road over an area of approximately 4.35km (4.8 hectares) from Priyadarshini Park to Worli. It will be funded through their corporate social responsibility (CSR) fund 2) MTHL Sees Low Traffic Despite Being a Major Connector, High Toll to Blame The much-awaited Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), touted as a game-changer for inter-city travel between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, is seeing a trickle of vehicles despite being a key infrastructure milestone. Official data reveals that actual usage of the sea bridge falls far short of projections, largely due to the steep toll charges. When it was opened to the public earlier this year, authorities estimated a daily traffic of nearly 70,000 vehicles. However, current figures hover between 23,000 and 26,000 vehicles per day--barely a third of the expected volume. Experts attribute the underwhelming numbers to the high toll fees--Rs 250 for a one-way trip by car, Rs 375 for a return journey, and even higher for commercial vehicles. While the bridge reduces travel time from Sewri to Chirle to under 20 minutes, many commuters, especially daily travellers, find the toll unaffordable. Prabhadevi resident Amey Samant said, "Unless the toll is rationalised or bundled into a more economical monthly pass, many will stick to traditional routes despite the traffic." The 21.8km sea bridge offers seamless travel with no signals or speed breakers, making it one of the most efficient corridors in the region. But efficiency alone isn't enough to draw in users if affordability remains a roadblock. A senior MMRDA official, while acknowledging the shortfall, said, "We are studying travel patterns and feedback. Traffic volumes may rise once the upcoming Navi Mumbai Airport is operational. Also, the construction of the Sewri-Worli connector will boost traffic on this link as those staying in Bandra-Khar-Santacruz belt will use this corridor instead of going via Vashi." For now, the Rs 18,000-crore project remains underutilised--a stark reminder that connectivity without affordability limits public acceptance. 3) New Metro Rail Lines Struggle with Low Ridership Despite High Investment Despite adding several new Metro Rail corridors over the past year, Mumbai's ambitious urban transit network is operating at a fraction of its carrying capacity. Ridership on most new Metro lines remains as low as 20% to 30%, with authorities struggling to attract daily commuters. Lines like Metro 2A (Dahisar-DN Nagar) and Metro 7 (Dahisar East-Gundavali) were expected to ease congestion on Western Express Highway and Link Road. But ground reports show that rail coaches are often sparsely occupied, even during peak hours. Transport planners and commuters point to two major deterrents: Poor last-mile connectivity and relatively high ticket prices. "Many Metro stations are far from residential hubs or business districts. Autos and buses don't offer seamless connectivity," said Andheri resident Shraddha Jain, who reverted to taking her car after a week's trial. However, Borivali resident Rajesh Shah said, 'The 2A corridor line has a fair crowd size compared to Metro 7." By contrast, Metro Line 1 (Ghatkopar-Versova), which integrates well with the suburban railway network and has better feeder connectivity, continues to witness overcrowding. Ironically, this high-performing line still operates with 4-coach rakes despite repeated passenger demands for 6-coach upgrades. An MMRDA official said, "The line will definitely witness good crowds after Phase I of Line 9 (Dahisar-Kashigaon) becomes operational by the end of this year. Many from Mira-Bhayander belt will switch to Metro as it will offer direct connection to western suburbs on both, east and west side of the Western Railway tracks." The longest underground Metro 3, which as of now operates between Aarey JVLR and Acharya Atre Chowk in Worli, has a ridership of 50,000 but it is still way below the expected number of 5 lakh. However, a senior MMRCL official said "travel patterns take time to change and it will definitely attract a significant crowd when the full line is opened till Cuffe Parade in Aug." Dadar resident Ajit Shenoy said, "The authorities need to focus not just on constructing lines but ensuring that people can access them easily. The Metro network should work as a web, not in isolation." Unless these connectivity gaps are bridged and fares rationalised, the city's Metro dream risks remaining a white elephant. 4) Monorail : A Good Idea That Never Took Off Conceived as a sleek solution to Mumbai's east-west connectivity woes, the Monorail today stands as a cautionary tale in urban planning. Despite covering densely populated areas like Chembur , Wadala, and Jacob Circle, the 19.5-km corridor has failed to draw consistent ridership. Launched with much fanfare in 2014, the Monorail was expected to carry 1.5 to 2 lakh passengers daily. A decade later, it struggles to cross even 15,000 a day. Frequent breakdowns, long wait times, limited rakes and poor integration with other modes of transport are some of the key reasons behind the failure. The route passes through heavily populated zones, yet there are few feeder services or pedestrian-friendly pathways to attract commuters. Chembur resident Nandita Jadhav said, "It was built without proper planning for interchange hubs or seamless integration with the local train or Metro systems. It's like a disconnected ribbon running through the city." Operational reliability remains another concern. Commuters have often faced delays, cancellations and even safety hazards. At one point, the Monorail service was suspended for months following a fire incident. Even though the fare is relatively low (Rs 10-40), the lack of frequency and speed fails to justify the cost for daily office-goers. For many, a bus or shared auto is still more reliable. Sources within MMRDA admit the Monorail hasn't met expectations but maintain that efforts are being made to improve services. A senior MMRDA official said, 'The line is expected to gain more ridership after the Metro 2B (Mandale to Chembur) becomes operational. This connectivity will be crucial to those who want to travel to the island city." MMRDA sources said they will also deploy additional rakes only after Metro 2B and Metro 4 lines become operational. But as things stand, the Monorail—built at a cost of Rs 3,000 crore—remains a glossy, underperforming showpiece of a system that could have been so much more. The Monorail, often referred to as the "White Elephant", is hoping to recover from losses amounting to Rs 500 crore. Monorail's Phase I (Chembur to Wadala) became operational in Feb 2014, and the entire 20km stretch up to Jacob Circle was opened to commuters in March 2019. Currently, the Monorail operates 142 services at a frequency of 15 minutes.
India.com
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Rishi Kapoor went into deep depression after this movie flopped at box-office, was admitted to hospital, movie was..., it earned just Rs...
Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who delivered numerous superhits at the box office and garnered several awards, was also a talented producer and director who contributed immensely to the film industry. He is still remembered for his powerful performances and iconic Hindi films like Bobby, Agneepath, Mera Naam Joker, and Amar Akbar Anthony , to name a few. Rishi's legacy in Bollywood lives on, even after his passing. On that note, today we will tell you about one of his cult films that turned out to be a mega flop. Rishi Kapoor was unable to cope with the film's failure and was deeply shocked. As a result, his condition worsened, and he had to be admitted to the hospital. We are talking about Karz, Subhash Ghai's reincarnation drama that has gained iconic status over the years. However, at the time of its release, it was a colossal failure. Its failure took a toll on Kapoor, who was hospitalised due to depression. Rishi Kapoor in Karz In an old interview with Mumbai Mirror, Subhash Ghai said, 'We opened with 20% collections. On Sunday, I learnt that Rishi had been admitted to the hospital for depression. He had worked hard on every scene and was so proud of the film, requesting several preview shows for his friends before its release. The no-show came as a shock and I had to get Raj saab (his father Raj Kapoor) to reassure him that we'd made a good film irrespective of its commercial failure'. Over the years, Karz was loved by many and became one of Rishi Kapoor's most memorable films. Made in a production budget of Rs 1.5 crore, the film earned around Rs 3.9 crore at the box office. Though he and Subhash Ghai did not work together again until Kaanchi in 2014, they remained close over the years. Despite having a great director in Subhash Ghai, legendary music composers Laxmikant-Pyarelal, lyrics by Anand Bakshi, a producer like Akhtar Farooqui, and a stellar cast including Rishi Kapoor, Simi Garewal, Tina Munim, and Pran, Karz still failed at the box office. Some of the popular songs from the movie are Dard-E-Dil, Om Shanti Om, Ek Haseena Thi, Tu Kitne Baras Kim to name a few.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Time of India
Mumbai builder gets stop-work notice as residents flag shrinking Walkeshwar Road
Amid growing concerns among Malabar Hill residents over reduction in level and width of Walkeshwar Road —which Mumbai Mirror had first highlighted on Dec 15, 2024— BMC 's D ward has issued a stop-work notice to a developer undertaking construction at a site along the same stretch. The April 26 notice served to architect Preeti Kashyap Barai and developer Dilip Chunilal Chandan pointed out unauthorised erection of building/execution of work at a plot on the road. 'As per a letter received from assistant engineer (building proposal) dated April 25, 2025, the commencement certificate is not endorsed as per last amended plans and you are hereby directed not to start any work of proposed residential building on property bearing CS 156 of Malabar Hill division at Walkeshwar Road in D Ward till further orders from building proposal department city-I regarding the issue of reduction of RL (road length) of Walkeshwar Road,' it said. The ward office asked the developer and the architect to submit permission granted by the competent authority in favour of erection of the building or execution of the work in 24 hours, and warned that if construction begins without the requisite permission, it will it pull down and all materials, machinery, equipment, devices or articles used for the work will be removed. It said police were being asked to ensure compliance. Mumbai Mirror tried to reach out to the developer but there was no response. The architect, Barai, refused to comment. A ward official said the building proposal department was looking into the matter. Architect Jashwant Mehta, who has lived in the area for years and first flagged the reduction in the proposed width of Walkeshwar Road, said, 'Unless BMC revokes the resolution under which the prescribed road line was reduced—as per Section 297(1)(b) of MMC Act—and does so through the provisions of Sections 520B and 520C in larger public interest, the stop-work notice may not be legally sustainable in HC.' He said the real issue is the long-pending road widening. 'Our goal is to see Walkeshwar Road—from Bandstand to Teen Batti—widened to its originally prescribed width of 27.5m. For 55 years, the municipal corporation made no effort, and the stretch continues to vary between just 13m and 16m.' Pointing out that there are barely any functional footpaths along the stretch, Mehta, who is also a civil engineer, said, 'We held three meetings, including two at Raj Bhavan andMantralaya, and followed up with a barrage of letters and documentation as our real aim is to ensure that the road is made available to the full width.' Officials from the building proposal department said the stop-work order is still in place as senior officials are assessing residents' complaints on reduction of road width. 'Till the matter is properly investigated, the stop work stays in place,' said an official.
