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Mint
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Ibrahim Ali Khan's 'Sarzameen' co-star gets brutally honest about his acting: 'He needs to have some...'
Actor Piloo Vidyarthi has shared her disappointment after learning that a large portion of her role in 'Sarzameen', directed by Kayoze Irani, was removed from the final cut of the film. Speaking to News18, Piloo reflected on the performance of rookie actor Ibrahim Ali Khan, son of actors Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh. While she praised his kind nature, she noted that he still has a long way to go in terms of acting depth. 'Acting depends on your life experiences—how you have lived your life," she reflected. 'He was very nice to me, clicked photos. But I think he needs to have some depth. Star kids are also under a lot of pressure to live up to their parents. And Ibrahim comes from a family of big achievers. They have seen attention since forever. No one is bad," she said. In the same interview, Piloo revealed that nearly 80% of her scenes were left out. 'They didn't retain even 20% of what was shot,' she said. 'I was disappointed, so I'm not promoting the film. Yes, we can talk about it since it has released, but I wasn't used at all.' She also commented on the film's structure and direction. 'The makers have gone wrong somewhere because the director struggled to piece together the narrative,' she said. 'Beech mein main phas gayi hoon, na sar hai na zameen hai,' she added, using a Hindi phrase that means she felt stuck and confused by the end result. Piloo, who had prepared seriously for her part, added that it was upsetting to see her efforts reduced to almost nothing. 'These things happen in our journey, so that's okay. But yes, it's disappointing when you prepare for a role, and it's reduced to nothing.' Sarzameen has faced criticism since its release, and Piloo's comments have now added to the conversation around the film's production choices and performances.
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Ibrahim Ali Khan lacks depth, says Sarzameen co-star: My role was reduced to nothing
Actor Piloo Vidyarthi recently opened up about 20 per cent of her scenes from Kayoze Irani's 'Sarzameen' were removed from the final cut. Apart from speaking about her screen time being edited, she also addressed the criticism about the film while reflecting on actor Ibrahim Ali Khan's in an interview with News 18, spoke about feeling disappointed after her scenes from 'Sarzameen' were trimmed. She said, "Beech mein main phas gayi hoon, na Sar hai na Zameen hai (I'm stuck in the middle, there's neither heads nor tails)."advertisementThe actor added, "The makers have gone wrong somewhere because the director struggled to piece together the narrative." While sharing her reaction after watching the edited version of her character on-screen, Piloo further said, "They didn't retain even 20 per cent of what was shot. I was disappointed, so I'm not promoting the film as well. Yes, we can talk about it since it was released, but I wasn't used at all. These things happen in our journey, so that's okay. But yes, it's disappointing when you prepare for a role, and it's reduced to nothing."Piloo praised Ibrahim as a person but emphasised that he "needs to have some depth.""Acting depends on your life experiences—how you have lived your life. He was very nice to me, clicked photos. But I think he needs to have some depth. Star kids are also under a lot of pressure to live up to their parents. And Ibrahim comes from a family of big achievers. They have seen attention since forever. No one is bad," she added.'Sarzameen' also features Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kajol, Boman Irani, Jitendra Joshi, Mihir Ahuja and others in key roles. The film narrates the story of an Army officer whose son joins the ultras. The action-thriller set in the backdrop of Jammu and Kashmir shows the dilemma of a wife stuck between her husband and son.'Sarzameen' was released on July 25, 2025. It is available for streaming on JioHotstar.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sarzameen actor Piloo Vidyarthi upset over her role cut in the film; feels 'Ibrahim Ali Khan lacks depth'
Piloo Vidyarthi, Sarzameen actress, reveals her role was significantly cut. She filmed extensively but saw little of her work make the final version. Vidyarthi also comments on Ibrahim Ali Khan's acting. She acknowledges the pressure on star kids. Khan was kind, but she felt his performance lacked depth. She chose not to promote the film due to her disappointment. Sarzameen actress Piloo Vidyarthi has opened up about her disappointment over the significant reduction of her role in the film, as well as her candid views on co-star Ibrahim Ali Khan 's performance. While the direct-to-OTT thriller starring Kajol and Prithviraj Sukumaran faced mostly negative reviews, Piloo's revelations shed light on the challenges actors face behind the scenes—especially when their work doesn't make the final cut and when working alongside star kids under intense scrutiny. Screen time was drastically reduced In a recent conversation with News18, Piloo revealed that after taking on a role she believed was as important as Farida Jalal 's in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, she filmed extensively in Manali and Mumbai. She was told during the initial script reading that her character played a key part in a child's emotional journey and was vital to the story. However, it was only after watching the final cut that she realized how much her role had been drastically reduced. Tears, Smiles & Promises — Ibrahim Ali Khan & Sara's Raksha Bandhan Will Melt Your Heart Director struggled with the film's narrative The actress expressed feeling stuck and unsettled by how her role was handled in the film. She believes the makers went wrong, as the director struggled to piece the story together, resulting in less than 20 percent of the filmed scenes being retained. Due to her disappointment, she chose not to promote the movie. Setbacks She also acknowledged that setbacks are part of an actor's journey and accepted the situation, though she found it disappointing to prepare extensively for a role only to see it minimized. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo She also noted that actors, especially those in supporting roles, often don't have the opportunity to challenge such decisions. Piloo on Ibrahim Ali Khan Speaking about Ibrahim Ali Khan, she said he was very kind to her and even took photos together. However, she felt his acting lacked depth. She acknowledged the pressure star kids face to live up to their famous parents—especially someone like Ibrahim, who comes from a family of well-known achievers accustomed to constant attention. She added that no one is truly bad. For context, Ibrahim is the son of actors Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh , and the younger brother of actress Sara Ali Khan .
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sarzameen actor says co-star Ibrahim Ali Khan ‘lacks depth', film's team cut '20%' of what she shot: ‘Na Sar, na Zameen'
Piloo Vidyarthi, who featured in Sarzameen, has revealed that '20 per cent' of what she shot was edited out of the film. Speaking with News18, Piloo called it "disappointing" that an actor prepares for a role, and it's reduced to nothing." Talking about her role in the film, she said "beech mein main phas gayi hoon, na Sar hain na Zameen hain (I'm stuck in the middle, there's neither heads nor tails)." Ibrahim Ali Khan stars as Harman in Sarzameen. Piloo Vidyarthi is disappointed that her role was cut in Sarzameen In the film, Piloo played a nanny-like figure. After the narration and look test, Piloo shot for the film in Manali and Mumbai. After watching the film, she said that "the makers have gone wrong somewhere because the director struggled to piece together the narrative." Talking about her role, Piloo said she was disappointed. 'They didn't retain even 20 per cent of what was shot. I was disappointed, so I'm not promoting the film as well. Yes, we can talk about it since it was released, but I wasn't used at all. These things happen in our journey, so that's okay. But yes, it's disappointing when you prepare for a role and it's reduced to nothing." Piloo isn't a fan of Ibrahim Ali Khan's acting She also talked about the acting skills of Ibrahim Ali Khan in Sarzameen. Though Piloo praised Ibrahim as a person, she said that he "needs to have some depth". 'Acting depends on your life experiences—how you have lived your life. He was very nice to me, clicked photos. But I think he needs to have some depth. Star kids are also under a lot of pressure to live up to their parents. And Ibrahim comes from a family of big achievers. They have seen attention since forever. No one is bad," she said. About Sarzameen In Sarzameen, Ibrahim essayed the role of Harman, son of Prithviraj Sukumaran (Vijay Menon) and Kajol (Mehr). Directed by Kayoze Irani, Sarzameen is currently streaming on Disney Hotstar. In the film, Vijay Menon is a man torn between a father's love and a soldier's duty. Meher fights against all odds to keep her family intact. Harman is a vulnerable young man caught at a crossroads.
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03-08-2025
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Actor Ashish Vidyarthi's ex-wife Piloo on keeping his surname after divorce: 'If you marry again...'
In an interview with News18 Showsha, Piloo spoke about still using her former husband's surname and revealed, 'The Indian system is complicated.' read more Veteran actor Ashish Vidyarthi took the internet by storm after photos of his second marriage went viral. Vidyarthi, at 60, found love for a second time in Assamese fashion entrepreneur, Rupali Barua. The event took place in an intimate ceremony back in 2023 in Kolkata. Earlier, he was married to Rajoshi aka Piloo Vidyarthi. In the pictures, the actor could be seen dressed as a groom in an off-white outfit. Complementing him, Rupali opted for a white and golden traditional saree completed with gold jewellery. In the hours following the publication of the couple's pictures online, several social media users flooded the comment section with congratulations. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In an interview with News18 Showsha, Piloo spoke about still using her former husband's surname and revealed, 'The Indian system is complicated. There are so many things you need to consider before altering your name or surname. I am still struggling to change my address on my Aadhar card. If you marry again, the surname change becomes easier. I don't find a powerful reason to change it.' She added, 'Neither Ashish has a problem with it nor I. Actually, what do I have to prove my changing my surname? It has worked for me. Rupali is now writing Barua. I write Vidyarthi and she never has any issue with it. She is also a very simple person.' 'Yes, I have. I don't feel a lack of anything. I don't miss any luxury. But sure, there are small things, like not having a partner. I'm open to love if at all, but not remarriage at this point in time,' she continued. Ashish Vidyarthi's previous marriage Earlier, Ashish was married to Rajoshi Barua, daughter of veteran actress Shakuntala Barua. After pictures of actor's second marriage flooded the internet, the gaze shifted to his first wife, Rajoshi. Reports suggest, the actress has been sharing cryptic stories on Instagram.
