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India.com
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor who once worked with Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, worked as a watchman due to lack of work, he is...
Cinema is a magical trap. Some move towards success in this magic, while some remain trapped in this trap. Everyone can't get fame in Mayanagari. Be it a lead actor or a supporting actor, no one is untouched by this. This is the case of one such actor who worked from the South to Bollywood. But fate brought him to such a point that today he is working as a watchman for 12 hours. Who is Savi Sidhu? This is none other than actor Savi Sidhu who has worked with Akshay Kumar and Ajith. Sidhu worked with Ajith in the film 'Aarambham' and with Akshay Kumar in Patiala House. But today he has no work. He is going through such a situation that he is working as a security guard to make a living Where is Savi Sidhu from? Although Savi Sidhu's hometown is Lucknow. He moved to Chandigarh with the desire to enter the world of modeling. However, he returned to his hometown, Lucknow and studied law. During his studies, he learned his acting skills and finally decided that he would become an actor. This desire brought him to Mumbai. When did Savi Sidhu make his debut? Savi Sidhu made his Bollywood debut in 1995 with Dharmendra-Shatrughan Sinha's film 'Taaqat'. However, this was not his first film. In fact, his first film was shelved even before it could be made. Director Anurag Kashyap was impressed with Savi's acting and he cast him in his film 'Paanch'. But his fate was so bad that this film could never be released. What kind of roles did Savi Sadhu play? Later, he played Commissioner A.S. in the film 'Black Friday' (2007) and Samra and Dilip's elder brother in the film 'Gulaal' (2009). Apart from Anurag Kashyap's films, Savi Sidhu has acted in Akshay Kumar's films like Patiala House (2011), D-Day (2013), Nautanki Chala! Savi Sidhu played the role of a member of a terrorist group in Ajith's Vishnuvardhan directed film 'Aarambham' in 2013. He last worked in a film like 'Maska' (2020). After this he did not get any film. Gradually, along with work, his financial condition also deteriorated.
News18
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
From Ajith's Hit Film To Watchman Job, This Actor Now Struggles With Financial Crisis
His name is Savi Sidhu. Born in Lucknow, he moved to Chandigarh with aspirations of entering the modelling industry. However, he eventually returned to Lucknow to study law. During his studies, he joined the theatre industry to hone his acting skills. Driven by his passion for acting, he later boarded a train to Mumbai. Savi Sidhu debuted as an actor in Bollywood with the film 'Taaqat', released in 1995. His performance impressed director Anurag Kashyap, who offered him a lead role in the film ' Paanch '. Unfortunately, the film was never released. Despite this setback, Anurag Kashyap did not forget Savi Sidhu's talent. Sidhu later played significant roles, such as Commissioner A.S. Samra in ' Black Friday ' (2007) and Dileep's elder brother in ' Gulaal ' (2009). Besides Kashyap's films, Sidhu also appeared in popular movies, including Patiala House (2011), D-Day (2013), and Nautanki Saala!, alongside Akshay Kumar. In Ajith's film ' Arrambam ', released in 2013 and directed by Vishnuvardhan, Sidhu portrayed a member of a terrorist group. He also acted in films like ' Maska ' (2020). Despite sharing the screen with big stars, his roles were often small. Although he gained recognition as an actor, he struggled to establish himself financially. After the film ' Bewakoofiyaan ', Savi Sidhu's opportunities in the film industry began to dwindle. By 2019, he was working as a watchman in a residential building in Lokhandwala. He tearfully explained his plight, revealing that he had lost his wife, parents, and mother-in-law in quick succession, leaving him isolated. Devastated by personal sorrows and financial difficulties, Sidhu took up the watchman job out of necessity. He works to meet his basic needs, but even after working 12 hours a day, his salary is insufficient. Sidhu expressed his regret about his current situation, noting that he, once an actor, now lacks even enough money to buy a bus ticket. He lamented that he couldn't remember the last time he went to a theatre to watch a movie. The dream of achieving success in cinema has reduced him to working as a watchman today.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anurag Kashyap he carried a Hindi dictionary during CBFC screening of 'Satya' when the word 'chu***a' was objected: 'They don't know Hindi, it means murkh or stupid'
Anurag Kashyap 's history with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is almost as old as his filmmaking journey. His debut feature Paanch (2003) was met with resistance from the board, which flagged issues with its violent content, portrayal of drug use, and coarse language. Though the film eventually cleared the censor hurdle, it never made it to theatres, reportedly due to financial troubles. Over the years, the filmmaker continued to clash with the CBFC — notable instances include Black Friday (2004) and Bombay Velvet (2015). In a recent interaction with The Juggernaut, Anurag subtly weighed in on the controversy surrounding Janaki v/s State of Kerala, where the board objected to the film's title and the name of its lead character, claiming both referenced Goddess Sita. He questioned the increasing creative restrictions, saying, 'If, in your writing, your characters can't be named after any of the characters that have been part of mythology… It's very strange. You have to look for it. They can't be named after living characters, too. What is left there? You should call your characters XYZ? 1234? ABC? You can't have surnames, nor characters with greyness or negative shades and blackness in them. They will have to be white. Lots of films are not coming out when they address these issues.' Kashyap expressed concern over how such constraints stunt intellectual growth. 'This handholding does not let you grow. This handholding happens only when you don't want your audience to grow. What is the definition of an adult? An adult is a person who can think for themselves. Yet, you don't want people to think for themselves and make the choice of whether something's good or bad for them. You are making the choice. The [OTT] platforms are making the choice. Everybody's making the choice except the individual concerned,' he remarked, warning that this approach only pushes viewers toward piracy, not away from content. The filmmaker also criticized the notion that cinema must preach moral values to make an impact. He believes its true power lies elsewhere — in honest reflection. 'So that they can look at their own horrific ugliness, prejudices, biases, narrow-mindedness, et al. But you can't hold a mirror like that anymore because people don't want to look at it. Cinema and culture have to purify all things. There are viral clips showing big politicians abusing. But they are in denial about these don't exist anymore,' he said. He further alleged that people taking these decisions don't known Hindi. He pointed out that 'chu***a' basically means a stupid person ad nothing more. Hence, he carried a dictionary with him when he wrote his first film 'Satya'. He said, 'The problem is that the censor board is in Maharashtra. People have made a meaning out of it. The meaning of chu***a is 'murkh or stupid'. So, for my first film, I literally had to carry a Hindi shabdkosh (dictionary) with me. Now, they don't even allow you to take your phone inside. They object to muhaavras and don't understand any part of the language and they object to it. I'm a boy from benaras. We speak in Hindi, we write in Hindi.' he said.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anurag Kashyap carried a Hindi dictionary to CBFC screening after issue with the word ‘chu*a' in his first film: ‘There are viral clips showing big politicians abusing'
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has once again voiced his disapproval of the restrictions placed on filmmakers by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). His debut film Paanch (2003) ran into trouble over its portrayal of violence, drug use, and strong language. The movie could not make it to the theatres even after receiving a certificate, reportedly due to financial constraints. Speaks Out on 'Janaki vs State of Kerala' Controversy Anurag Kashyap Exposes T-Series For Underpaying Iconic Film Music The filmmaker has now indirectly responded to the ongoing censorship faced by the Malayalam film Janaki vs State of Kerala. The CBFC objected to the use of the name 'Janaki', citing its association with Goddess Sita. 'If, in your writing, your characters can't be named after any of the characters that have been part of mythology… It's very strange,' he shared in a conversation with The Juggernaut. Kashyap also criticised what he sees as an infantilising approach to content regulation in India. He further questioned why adults are not allowed to make their own viewing choices these days. He believes that such restrictions on content prevent both creators and audiences from evolving. The filmmaker also challenged the belief that cinema's purpose should be to deliver moral messages. In his view, the true role of art is to reflect society back to itself — including its flaws. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo 'So that they can look at their own horrific ugliness, prejudices, biases, narrow-mindedness, et al. There are viral clips showing big politicians abusing. But they are in denial that these don't exist anymore,' he remarked. Anurag Kashyap carried a Hindi dictionary with him Kashyap alleged that language barriers within the CBFC often contribute to misinterpretations. He had to carry a Hindi dictionary with him during the censoring of his first film. 'Now, they don't even allow you to take your phone inside,' he said. He had to defend the use of the word 'chu***a', explaining that it merely means a foolish person in Hindi. He suggested that because the CBFC is headquartered in Maharashtra, where Hindi isn't the native tongue, the term was misunderstood and assigned an exaggerated connotation. 'Even those who get offended don't understand the language,' he added.
Indian Express
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Anurag Kashyap took Hindi dictionary to CBFC screening when they objected on the word ‘chu***a': ‘What is the definition of an adult?'
Anurag Kashyap's run-in with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is as old as his film career itself. In fact, his very first feature film, Paanch (2003), faced the wrath of the board, which raised objections to depictions of violence, drug abuse and the use of bad language. Although the film eventually received the green signal, Paanch never got a theatrical release (due to reported financial issues). Even in the cases of his subsequent movies, such as Black Friday (2004) and Bombay Velvet (2015), Anurag locked horns with the CBFC. Recently, he indirectly addressed the Janaki v/s State of Kerala controversy, in which the board demanded changes to the title and the name of the titular character, Janaki, as they also refer to Goddess Sita. 'If, in your writing, your characters can't be named after any of the characters that have been part of mythology… It's very strange. You have to look for it. They can't be named after living characters, too. What is left there? You should call your characters XYZ? 1234? ABC? You can't have surnames, nor characters with greyness or negative shades and blackness in them. They will have to be white. Lots of films are not coming out when they address these issues,' he pointed out during a chat with The Juggernaut. 'This handholding does not let you grow. This handholding happens only when you don't want your audience to grow. What is the definition of an adult? An adult is a person who can think for themselves. Yet, you don't want people to think for themselves and make the choice of whether something's good or bad for them. You are making the choice. The [OTT] platforms are making the choice. Everybody's making the choice except the individual concerned,' he said, adding that this wouldn't stop people from watching what they wish to, and that the only outcome would be more people turning to piracy. He also pointed out that movies offering moral science lessons and messages urging people to do good don't bring about any actual changes. Anurag stated that cinema — and art in general — should hold a mirror up to society, allowing people to see their own ugliness. 'So that they can look at their own horrific ugliness, prejudices, biases, narrow-mindedness, et al. But you can't hold a mirror like that anymore because people don't want to look at it. Cinema and culture have to purify all things. There are viral clips showing big politicians abusing. But they are in denial about these don't exist anymore,' the renowned filmmaker added. Alleging that most people making such decisions don't know Hindi, Anurag added that even those who get offended don't understand the language. Pointing out that the word 'chu***a' basically means a stupid person and nothing more, he stated that since the CBFC is based in Maharashtra and people there don't know Hindi, they have attributed unnecessary meanings to the word. 'So, for my first film, I literally had to carry a Hindi shabdkosh (dictionary) with me. Now, they don't even allow you to take your phone inside,' he added.
