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Mint
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Sanjay Dutt pays heartfelt tribute to father Sunil Dutt on 20th death anniversary: ‘You didn't just raise me…'
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt shared a heartfelt tribute to his father, legendary actor and politician Sunil Dutt, on the 20th anniversary of his death. Sunil Dutt passed away on 25 May 2005. In a touching Instagram post, Sanjay shared pictures of cherished moments from his childhood and more, and expressed the deep impact his father had on shaping his life. In his emotional caption, the actor reflected on the resilience and courage his father taught him. "You didn't just raise me; you showed me how to stand tall when life gets tough. Love you, Dad, and miss you every day..." wrote Sanjay, expressing his deep gratitude for the lessons Sunil Dutt imparted to him, which have helped him face life's toughest moments with strength and determination. The first image captured a young Sanjay smiling beside his father, while the second one featured an iconic still from their famous movie Munna Bhai MBBS, a film that became synonymous with the father-son duo's on-screen chemistry. Sunil Dutt, who passed away at the age of 75 following a heart attack, was not only known for his iconic roles in Hindi cinema but also for his contributions to public service. He left an indelible mark on Indian cinema and is known for his stellar performances in classics like 'Mother India,' 'Waqt,' 'Padosan,' and 'Sadhna'. His romance with actress Nargis, which began dramatically on the sets of 'Mother India' when he rescued her from a fire, became one of Bollywood's most cherished love stories. The couple married on 11 March 1958, and together they had three children – Sanjay, Priya, and Namrata Dutt. The Dutt family faced significant challenges, especially with Nargis's battle with pancreatic cancer, which claimed her life on 3 May 1981. Despite these hardships, Sunil Dutt remained a pillar of strength, both for his family and his fans. Other than his cinematic achievements, Sunil Dutt made significant contributions to Indian politics. He joined the Congress party in 1984 and served as a Member of Parliament for five consecutive terms, representing the Mumbai North West constituency until his death. Sunil Dutt's final film appearance was in 'Munna Bhai MBBS,' where he shared the screen with Sanjay, creating memorable moments that fans still cherish.
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First Post
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
From claims of drinking his urine to quitting 'Hera Pheri 3'- Paresh Rawal's most shocking controversies
Paresh Rawal has revealed in an interview with The Lallantop how Ajay Devgn's father Veeru Devgan asked him to drink his urine for 15 days when he was injured. read more Paresh Rawal completes 40 years in Indian cinema this year. But he has had his share of controversies despite being a fine talent. Here are the instances when he made headlines for all the wrong reasons: Drinking his urine Paresh Rawal has revealed in an interview with The Lallantop how Ajay Devgn's father Veeru Devgan asked him to drink his urine for 15 days when he was injured. The actor said, 'I did this for 15 days. 15 days later when the doctor took my X-ray, he was shocked. The doctor asked me, 'How did this cementing happen?' He could see a white line forming. I was supposed to be discharged in 2-2.5 months, but I was discharged in 1.5 months. It was like magic.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Rejecting Munna Bhai MBBS Paresh also shared his strained equation with Vidhu Vinod Chopra, which also made him reject Munna Bhai MBBS ' role of Dr Asthana (later played by Boman Irani) due to the producer's arrogance. 'He started ignoring the people he began his career with after achieving success," Paresh shared, adding, 'I was supposed to do Munna Bhai. We were discussing remuneration. In my mind, I wanted ₹15 lakh, and coincidentally, Vidhu offered exactly that. But the way he said, 'I'll give you ₹15 lakh' — with arrogance — irked me. So, out of principle, I demanded ₹50 lakh and refused to back down." Walking out of Hera Pheri 3 Paresh Rawal's sudden exit from Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty starrer Hera Pheri 3 was a huge shocker and disappointment for fans as well as for the fraternity. While there were reports that Akshay Kumar's Cape of Good Films, the producer of Hera Pheri 3, sued the actor for Rs. 25 crores for his unprofessionalism, the latest report says that Rawal has returned Rs 11 lakhs to the producers with 15% interest. ' Paresh Rawal has returned the signing amount of Rs 11 lakhs with 15% p.a. interest and also a little more money for stepping away from the series,' said a source to Bollywood Hungama.
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Business Standard
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Akshay Kumar sues Paresh Rawal for ₹25 crore over Hera Pheri 3 exit
The much-awaited 'Hera Pheri 3' has once again landed in controversy — this time over a legal battle between its lead stars. According to a report in Hindustan Times, Akshay Kumar has filed a ₹25 crore lawsuit against co-star Paresh Rawal for walking out of the film after signing a legal contract. Akshay, who also owns the rights to the Hera Pheri franchise, is pursuing legal action through his production house, Cape of Good Films. This marks the first time in his 35-year-long career that the Bollywood actor has taken legal steps against a fellow actor. What triggered the lawsuit? Filming for Hera Pheri 3 reportedly began in April this year, with Paresh Rawal, , and Suniel Shetty on set. But soon after, Paresh exited the project—after the production had already incurred costs. The report states that Akshay is suing Paresh for 'unprofessional conduct' and claims that his abrupt exit has caused financial and logistical setbacks for the film. The actor-producer's legal team is emphasising the binding nature of the contract that Paresh allegedly violated. Paresh Rawal's side of the story 'I wish to put it on record that my decision to step away from Hera Pheri 3 was not due to creative differences,' he wrote. However, the exact reason for his departure remains unclear. The report also cites sources claiming that Paresh 'did not feel like being a part of the film' anymore. A pattern of exits? This isn't the first time Paresh Rawal has walked away from a project after committing. In the past, he exited Billu Barber, also directed by Priyadarshan, and opted out of Oh My God 2 in 2023, reportedly over script issues. In an earlier TV interview, Paresh had expressed disillusionment with the creative direction of sequels like Hera Pheri. 'You cook up the same thing when you make sequels after sequels, not like Lage Raho Munna Bhai was to Munna Bhai MBBS where you take characters in a different direction,' he said. He also said, 'Everybody wants to encash on sequels but do something different with the character that has ₹500 crore worth goodwill. Why not fly with it? But there's mental bankruptcy or mental lethargy. I'm doing the sequel because I don't want the film to get stuck but there is no happiness.' What's next for Hera Pheri 3? With legal drama now adding to the delays, the future of Hera Pheri 3 hangs in the balance. While fans continue to hope for a reunion of the beloved trio, this off-screen rift might mark a turning point for the franchise.
News18
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
The Bhootnii Review: Sanjay Dutt And Mouni Roy Struggle To Lift A Loud, Middling Film
Last Updated: The Bhootnii Movie Review: Feel free to give this film a miss and if you miss Sanjay Dutt, you better go watch Munna Bhai MBBS and Lage Raho Munna Bhai for the umpteenth time. The Bhootnii is currently running in theatres. The Bhootnii Movie Review: This is the age of horror-comedies and may god spare us from this wave! This week's brand-new (that's debatable) horror-comedy is The Bhootnii and it makes you wonder if succumbing to the formula is enough. What about the screenplay? And what about the treatment? Is brand 'horror-comedy' enough to entice a crowd into a theatre? It's a big, fat NO. The Bhootnii – though based on a decent plotline – is bereft of both horror and comedy and is too ambitious for its own good. What's left is a middling screenplay that tries too hard to keep the film afloat. It revolves around The Virgin Tree. Delhi University alumni must be familiar with it. For those who aren't, every year, the students of Hindu College used to perform the Damdami Mai puja (worship of The Virgin Tree) on campus, hoping to find love. One of the key highlights of the event included praying to a Bollywood actor and actress. This one time, the chosen celebrity was Sunny Leone. But coming back to The Bhootnii – that was previously titled The Virgin Tree – is set in a college called St Vincent College of Art and Culture. On every Valentine's Day, the students offer garlands, photographs and notes to a tree on the campus with the anticipation that they too will soon have a blossoming love life and a happening sex life. But little do they know that a spirit resides in that tree. Things go awry when a bunch of students die in unusual and inexplicable ways. The protagonist, Shantanu, too faces the wrath of the spirit when he breaks down before the tree and reprimands it for not listening to his prayers as his love interest takes off on a motorbike with another boy. And when this spirit comes to power, several students start hallucinating and get seizures. As all of this upsets the apple cart, the faculty and the management decide to call for a meeting. Unable to find answers, they reach out to an old student, Krishna Tripathi, who calls himself Baba and is now a 'para-physicist'. It's rather interesting how Baba is introduced in the film. He's seen fighting piśāca-like creatures in what looks like a shoddy VFX-heavy film shot against a green screen. His lackey, in fact, cautions him that this is no Naagin shoot. Interestingly, he uses guns to shoot down spirits. He also wears an energy detector on his wrist. So, this spirit named Mohabbat – who never found true love and suffered due to a betrayal – falls in love with Shantanu. And his closeness to his female friend, Ananya, makes her jealous. That's when her evil side comes to the core. She starts controlling Ananya. One day, she decides to tell Shantanu the truth about who she really is and when he's unwilling to believe her, she takes the form of a supernatural entity with green eyes and veins. Baba comes to the rescue and tries to send her back to the underworld. At 2 hours 10 minutes, The Bhootnii appears too long-drawn. A lot of time is wasted through the first half and when it's time for the interval, you'll realise that no real plot progression has happened. The makers resort to oodles of physical comedy, which, in all honesty, is jarring, to say the least. Shantanu has two best friends (played by Nick and Aasif Khan) and while they try to make do with the material available to them, a poorly written script doesn't help them soar. Instead, who soars (literally) are Mohabbat and Shantanu much like those piśāca-like creatures. We don't encourage drinking but there's an interesting game that you can play while watching The Bhootnii. Every time the words 'mohabbat' and 'rooh' are uttered, you take a sip from your fancy Stanley Cups (let's face it, no one will let you carry glasses inside a theatre). We can assure you that the spirit will eventually let you to enjoy this tale of a spirit. On a different note, the writer packs the screenplay with many 'jokes' – some of which are references to Ranbir Kapoor's Animal and one of which is borrowed from Munna Bhai's 'agle din apne mohalle mein Hema aayi'. And speaking of Ranbir, there's a flashback sequence in The Bhootnii where we see a young Sanjay Dutt. It will definitely make you think that the makers should have rather considered superimposing Ranbir as a young Sanjay from Sanju. Much like bad jokes, The Bhootnii is filled with aerial shots, which do nothing to elevate the drama. As for St Vincent College of Art and Culture, it's a unique place because students never study there. They spend their time looking at and thinking about The Virgin Tree and whiling their time away at the college café adorned with neon lights. The saddest part is that the funny dialogues don't evoke any laughter and the ones that aren't meant to be funny make you crack up. It's also packaged with a bunch of forgettable songs that don't render anything to the narrative. As for the performances, Nick in his debut acting outing, decides to fully play to the gallery. His histrionics are difficult to watch. Who makes up for him is Aasif. Even in a loud and noisy horror-comedy, he manages to leave a mark. His comic timing is relatively mellowed and he genuinely evokes a few laughs. This is an actor worth looking out for! Sunny Singh as Shantanu appears to be someone who isn't completely convinced with the script but still decides to go with it. There are moments when he's extremely loud and at other places, he's disinterested. His chemistry with Palak Tiwari's Ananya fails to strike a chord either. There's a scene when they have an altercation as a prelude to their confessions of love for each other. It's painful to watch. As for Palak, this script is hardly a parameter to her understand her talent. However, she needs to be given a benefit of doubt for being as confused as Sunny and not completely getting a grasp on the tonality of the script. It's Mouni, however, who, in a way, shoulders the show. Once again, she plays a supernatural entity (no, not Naagin) and though this is home ground for her, she deserves a story and a script that helps her push the envelope. She manages to hold your attention (for good or for bad, but attention is attention) even when you feel your hope slipping away from the film. Her Mohabbat is no Junoon from Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva, but she truly is convincing. But what's truly sad is that the film doesn't do justice to Sanjay. This is a man with an impeccable comic timing but even he's dealt with a deck of poorly written one-liners. For an actor of his stature, who we rarely get to watch on the big screen, he deserves bigger and better. However, his signature swag is still very much a part of The Bhootnii. His towering presence makes him the perfect fit for Baba, who can go against the natural order and crush any spirit to dust – sometimes with a gun and sometimes with love. We wish there was a little more backstory when it comes to Sanjay's Baba. What becomes a redemption of sorts is the last sequence where the climax unfolds. It bears the right kind of energy, treatment and texture, and adds a lot of gravitas to both Baba and Mohabbat. All in all, The Bhootnii is a reminder to filmmakers to stop underestimating the audience. For a horror-comedy to lack both is unforgivable. Even the jump scares are made to look diluted, thanks to the juddering noise and tonality of the film. Feel free to give this film a miss and if you miss Sanjay Dutt, you better go watch Munna Bhai MBBS and Lage Raho Munna Bhai for the umpteenth time. First Published:
India.com
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actor rejected Munna Bhai MBBS due to Vidhu Vinod Chopra's arrogance, demanded Rs 50 lakh for his role, the producer then…, the role later went to…
This actor rejected Munna Bhai MBBS due to Vidhu Vinod Chopra's arrogance, demanded Rs 50 lakh for his role, the producer then..., the role later went to... Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani's PK is regarded as one of Bollywood's most acclaimed films. The satirical drama starred Aamir as an alien and explored the complexities of religion, caste, and social norms in India. Interestingly, a few years before PK hit the screens, Umesh Shukla's OMG, starring Paresh Rawal and Akshay Kumar, explored striking similar themes. The film was an adaptation of the popular Gujarati play Kanji Virudh Kanji. Paresh Rawal recently shared an intriguing detail that Rajkumar Hirani and his co-writer Abhijiat Joshi were regular attendees of the play around the time PK was being conceptualised. 'It was around the time PK was happening. Saumya Joshi, the brilliant Gujarati writer, would often be accompanied by his brother Abhijat and Raju Hirani. They attended almost every show,' shared Paresh. He stated that the team used to update the play with fresh dialogues and changes, prompting the PK writers to stay updated, 'Any new dialogue, they would come and check. Both are very good people, despite staying with Vidhu Vinod Chopra for so long.' Paresh Rawal on his disagreements with Munna Bhai MBBS's producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra Paresh didn't hesitate when discussing about his strained equation with Vidhu Vinod Chopra. 'He started ignoring the people he began his career with after achieving success.' Paresh said. The actor also revealed that he was almost cast as Dr. Asthana, the role later portrayed by Boman Irani in Munna Bhai MBBS. 'I was supposed to do Munna Bhai. We were discussing remuneration. In my mind, I wanted ₹15 lakh, and coincidentally, Vidhu offered exactly that. But the way he said, 'I'll give you ₹15 lakh' — with arrogance — irked me. So, out of principle, I demanded ₹50 lakh and refused to back down,' he revealed. Paresh added, 'It was never about the money — it was about the approach. Artistes are built differently. If you place a hand on my shoulder and ask nicely, I would do a film even for ₹1. But if you throw attitude, I won't work even for crores.' Interestingly, Paresh later portrayed the similar role in Shankar Dada MBBS , the Telugu remake starring Chiranjeevi. Also, despite the past disaggrement, he went on to collaborate with Vidhu Vinod Chopra again in Sanju, directed by Rajkumar Hirani.
