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Not Ajay Devgn's nephew Aaman, this Salman Khan co-star was to debut in 'Azaad,' actor's mother reveals shocking details: 'For the first time in my life, I felt bad'
Produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Pragya Kapoor, this cinematic journey promised an intense tale of love and loyalty. But it failed at the box-office. read more Abhishek Kapoor's Azaad marked the debut of Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani, alongside Ajay Devgn and Diana Penty. Produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Pragya Kapoor, this cinematic journey promised an intense tale of love and loyalty. But it failed at the box-office. Dhoom 3 and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan actor Siddharth Nigam's mother has now revealed shocking details about how her son was supposed to be a part of it. 'I took him along for the meeting. The entire script was narrated, and we waited for a year. I was happy because the film was good, and Siddharth would have had a strong launch in Bollywood. I really loved the script. But suddenly, after two years, Siddharth showed me the poster of Azaad,' she revealed. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD She added, 'He said, 'Mum, this has been released, and these are the people in the film.' Then we saw that the film starred Ajay Devgn's nephew and Rasha. For the first time in my life, I felt bad. When things like this happen, as a mother, it hurts. Then I realised both of them were star kids, and that made all the difference.' Nigam's mother continued, 'There's no one to blame. This is the business industry, so there's no point in asking why they did it — they must have had their own reasons. It's more of a personal realisation and pain. You get your hopes up thinking something might work out. We wait for an entire year, and then we see the teaser. So after watching it, we just thought, 'Oh, okay. Let's move on.'
India.com
22-04-2025
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Kedarnath Producer Pragya Kapoor Champions Conscious Living On World Earth Day
New Delhi: Renowned film producer Pragya Kapoor, known for her work on Kedarnath and Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, continues to advocate for conscious and sustainable living through her environmental initiative, Ek Saath – The Earth Foundation. On the occasion of World Earth Day 2025, Kapoor reflected on the journey and impact of the foundation while calling for collective responsibility in the face of climate change. Speaking on the significance of the day, Kapoor emphasized the urgency of taking action. 'World Earth Day is a stark reminder of what we are leaving behind for our children. Why not leave behind a world that the future generation can make the most out of? The rising heat and melting ice caps are signs that the planet needs us,' she said. She continued, 'Ek Saath Foundation celebrates the love for our Mother Earth by constantly working toward achieving a better tomorrow. We've organized multiple plantation and cleanup drives, recycled tons of waste — all with the sole aim of building a conscious future. The need of the hour is to be responsible, and even little efforts can make a big difference.' Ek Saath – The Earth Foundation has organized a wide range of environmental initiatives, including: Organizing large-scale cleanup and plantation drives , Recycling significant quantities of waste Neutering community dogs to promote animal welfare Installing dustbins and improving sanitation infrastructure Promoting reforestation and environmental education in small towns and the Himalayan foothills One of the foundation's notable initiatives, 'Swachh Kokari Sundar Kokari', aims to transform slum settlements into waste-free communities. Additionally, Project Elephanta is currently in its early stages, targeting the improvement of waste management systems in critical areas. The foundation also plays a pivotal role as an exclusive NGO partner for Carter Beach and Mangrove cleanup efforts, having removed over 60,000 kilograms of marine waste to date. Beyond her environmental activism, Pragya Kapoor continues to make waves in Indian cinema. Her production house is known for supporting unconventional and impactful storytelling, including Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui—India's first zero-waste film—and Kedarnath, among others.
