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News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Saif Ali Khan Nearly Quit Race Over Confusing Script, Say Abbas-Mustan: 'He Didn't Understand...'
Abbas-Mustan reveal Saif Ali Khan almost quit Race and five major stars rejected the film for its complex plot, calling it 'a hammer to the head.' Filmmaking duo Abbas-Mustan, known for their stylish thrillers and unexpected twists, recently opened up about the casting chaos behind their 2008 hit Race. Despite the film's eventual blockbuster status, getting a lead actor on board wasn't easy. In fact, several major Bollywood stars of that era turned it down—because the plot was just too complex. 'Every character in the first Race was grey," the directors shared in a chat with Lucky Bisht on YouTube. 'Five of the biggest stars heard the story and told us they couldn't understand it. One even said it felt like being hit in the head with a hammer. They didn't want to be part of something they couldn't wrap their heads around." Eventually, their producer suggested they try Saif Ali Khan, who at the time was seeking to shed his romantic-hero image. But even Saif wasn't fully convinced. 'He didn't understand the script either, even after reading it four or five times," Abbas-Mustan admitted. 'But he told us he'd do the film if we gave him great songs." However, the twist came off-screen first—Saif even tried to quietly back out. 'He later went behind our back and tried to get out of the film," the directors revealed with a chuckle. Known for keeping their audiences guessing, Abbas-Mustan said they always aim to 'play with the audience's mind." And their efforts were acknowledged by none other than Amitabh Bachchan himself. They recalled a memorable conversation when Bachchan said he had watched Race on a flight: 'I sat stunned for three hours after watching the film. You did a great job." Adding a dash of humour to the behind-the-scenes drama, Saif once shared during an East India Comedy interview how co-star Bipasha Basu had one day casually revealed on set that she had just seen a film called Goodbye Lover—and that it had the exact same plot as Race. When confronted, Abbas-Mustan sheepishly admitted that it was indeed their 'inspiration." Race went on to become a major franchise. Saif returned for Race 2, while Race 3 starred Salman Khan and was directed by Remo D'Souza. A fourth film with Saif reportedly reprising his role is currently in early discussions. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meet the actress who faced 20 flops after a dream debut; fought a legal battle against her own father, but her smile tells a different story
Ameesha Patel instantly became a star with her blockbuster debut 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai' opposite Hrithik Roshan in 2000,. She quickly followed up with the Telugu film Badri and then the historic success 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha' in 2001, cementing her status as a household name. However, after her promising start, her career gradually lost momentum. Between 2002 and 2010, most of her films struggled at the box office. She later took on supporting roles in big films like 'Race 2' and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa', but none could replicate her early triumphs. Over the years, she has appeared in more than 20 films that failed commercially. Ameesha Patel's personal life has seen its share of struggles, something not many are aware of. In 2004, she found herself in a legal battle against her own father, accusing him of mismanaging her finances. As per a report in DNA India, She alleged that he had misused around ₹12 crore of her earnings and took the matter to court. Defending her decision, Ameesha stated, 'Why should I feel ashamed? That money was mine. Even parents have no right to take what belongs to their children. ' She also revealed that her parents had misled her grandmother, who ultimately stood by Ameesha's side throughout the legal fight. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo She is one of Bollywood's most talked-about actresses, has spent over two decades in the industry. Celebrated not just for her acting but also for her ageless beauty, she's experienced her fair share of highs and lows, both professionally and personally. For years, fans assumed she remained single and unmarried. However, in a recent interview, Ameesha surprised everyone by revealing that while she hasn't married officially, her heart is already taken. In a playful confession, she admitted her admiration for Hollywood star Tom Cruise , calling him her dream man. Ameesha even joked that, in her heart and mind, she already considers him her husband — a revelation that left her fans both surprised and entertained. Setbacks are a part of life and everyone has to endure it. What is important is how resilient someone is to come from that. In 2023, Ameesha made a strong comeback with 'Gadar 2' alongside Sunny Deol . After the tremendous success of 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha', the sequel also marked one of the biggest milestones in Ameesha Patel's successful career in Indian cinema.
Fox Sports
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Favorites and Sleepers: Iowa
INDYCAR Honda is a perfect 10-for-10 in 2025, including both oval wins this season at Indianapolis Motor Speedway by NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship leader Alex Palou and at World Wide Technology Raceway by Kyle Kirkwood. But Iowa Speedway has been Chevrolet territory, with nine straight wins. Team Penske has dominated, claiming eight of those, including a 2024 doubleheader sweep by Scott McLaughlin and Will Power, and 2023 weekend sweep by Josef Newgarden. Power and Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward also have finished second in five of the last seven Iowa races, while Penske has also scored 11 NTT P1 Awards in the last 13 races here. However, only one pole-sitter has won at Iowa in the last 21 attempts – Newgarden in 2020. Can Honda break Chevy's grip? Will Penske stay near-perfect in Iowa? The Synk 275 powered by Sukup starts at 5 p.m. ET Saturday, with the Farm to Finish 275 powered by Sukup taking the green flag at 1 p.m. ET Sunday. Both races air on FOX, the FOX Sports app and the INDYCAR Radio Network. Favorites Josef Newgarden (No. 2 Astemo Team Penske Chevrolet) Despite a brutal stretch with finishes 25th, 25th and 27th in his last three starts this season, Newgarden could be the comeback story of the weekend. He has dominated at Iowa in the past with six wins in 16 starts, including a 2023 sweep and 1,847 laps led at the .894-mile short track, including nine of his last 13 starts leading 111 or more laps. He's been especially strong in Race 1, with four straight top fives compared with two top-five finishes in Race 2, both being wins. Scott McLaughlin (No. 3 XPEL (Race 1), Gallagher Insurance (Race 2) Team Penske Chevrolet) McLaughlin, like Newgarden, has suffered bad luck on circle tracks this season. He crashed on the pace lap at Indy and suffered a mechanical DNF at WWTR. Also, he enters with a string of finishes of 30th, 12th, 24th, 12th and 23rd, respectively, in the last five races this season. Still, he won Race 1 at Iowa last year, earning his first oval win, and followed that with a third-place finish in Race 2. He's riding a streak of five straight top-five finishes at Iowa. Pato O'Ward (No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet) O'Ward enters Iowa as a clear contender, boasting four podium finishes in his last six starts at the short oval. He won Race 2 in 2022 and finished runner-up in Race 1 last year. His Race 1 record is especially strong, with finishes of fourth, second, third and second, respectively. Though Race 2 has been more up-and-down (including a win and a 12th), his oval form this season – third in the '500' and runner-up at WWTR – makes him one to watch. Will Power (No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet) Power finally broke through for his first Iowa win last year in his 18th start, capping a strong recent run at the track. He's landed five podiums in his last seven Iowa races, including three runner-up finishes. Power has been dominant in Race 2, with finishes of second, second, second and first since 2020. Race 1 has been less consistent, with results of 21st, third, fifth, and 18th. Still, his Race 2 form makes him a serious threat. Alex Palou (No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Fresh off his Indy 500 win, Palou is building momentum on ovals. He finished second in Iowa's Race 2 last year and has two podiums in his last three Race 2 starts. While Race 1 has been less kind with no top-fives in four tries, Palou has shown strong pace. He crashed while running in the top 10 in Race 1 last year. Can Palou end Chip Ganassi Racing's recent Iowa drought (0-for-18 since 2009)? Sleepers David Malukas (No. 4 Clarience Technologies Chevrolet) Malukas has quietly built a solid oval résumé. Though last year's Iowa outings with Meyer Shank Racing yielded finishes of 26th and 13th, he posted back-to-back eighth-place finishes in Race 2 with Dale Coyne Racing in 2022 and 2023. His Race 1 results of 14th and 12th were less impressive but consistent. Malukas also shined at the Indy 500 with a runner-up finish and showed speed at WWTR, qualifying fourth and leading 67 laps before a late mistake dropped him to 12th. He's a dark horse with upside. Scott Dixon (No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Dixon may be winless in 21 Iowa starts, but don't count him out. The six-time series champion has quietly strung together nine straight top-six finishes at the short oval, including a pair of runner-up results. Despite Iowa being one of only five active tracks he hasn't conquered, Dixon's consistency keeps him in the conversation. He's not a favorite, but he's absolutely a sleeper with the experience and pace to steal a win. Santino Ferrucci (No. 14 Sexton Properties/AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet) Ferrucci showed promise last season with a sixth and 11th place at Iowa, his and AJ Foyt Racing's first races at this oval with a Team Penske technical alliance. Strong top-five finishes in the Indy 500 and at World Wide Technology Raceway this year make him a driver to watch this weekend. Colton Herta (No. 26 Gainbridge Honda) Herta showed strong pace at Iowa last year, leading 86 laps in Race 1, his best showing in four attempts, before finishing 11th. He improved in Race 2 with a solid fifth-place finish, following a seventh the year before. Herta's qualifying has been impressive, too, with six top-six starts in his last eight visits. However, Andretti Global Andretti drivers are 0-for-11 at Iowa since winning seven of the first nine races at the bull ring. But Andretti Global has won two of the last three oval races in the series, with Herta victorious in the 2024 season finale at Nashville Superspeedway and Kirkwood winning last month at WWTR. Marcus Ericsson (No. 28 Delaware Life Honda) Ericsson has been solid at Iowa, never finishing worse than 11th until a 23rd-place result in Race 2 last year. He posted strong runs with a fourth and ninth in 2023 and followed with a ninth-place finish in Race 1 last year. Consistent and competitive, Ericsson remains a contender. recommended Item 1 of 1
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ileana D'Cruz announces birth of second son Keanu Rafe Dolan; Priyanka Chopra congratulates her
Congratulations are in order for Ileana D'Cruz and her husband Michael Dolan, who welcomed their second child. The Bollywood actress on Saturday, took to her Instagram handle to announce the arrival of her baby, a son, whom she named Keanu Rafe Dolan. She announced the little one's arrival with a gorgeous Instagram post that read, "Introducing Keanu Rafe Dolan. Born on June 19, 2025." "Our hearts are so full," She captioned the post. The news comes just weeks after she hinted at her second pregnancy in a social media post. She teased her pregnancy by sharing a picture of herself with a baby bump but didn't reveal any details about the same. Baby Keanu's arrival comes nearly 2 years after Ileana and Michael welcomed their first child, Koa Phoenix Dolan, in August 2023. The couple, who married in May 2023, shared the happy news with a heartfelt post. Celebrities and fans alike rushed to Instagram to congratulate the couple. Among those sending her best wishes was Priyanka Chopra , who left a touching comment, 'Congratulations beautiful' Fans also flooded the comments section with notes of love as they congratulated the couple. Meanwhile, some others expressed their shock over the announcement, admitting that they weren't aware of her second pregnancy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025년 새로운 재테크 찾고있다면 '코인재테크' 시작해라 오토크립토 더 알아보기 Undo "She was pregnant?" a fan asked. Unlike her first pregnancy, where she often posted photos of her baby bump, Ileana kept much of her second pregnancy a secret, only sharing glimpses of her bump in May. 'Bump buddies,' she captioned the photo, teasing the upcoming arrival of her baby. Ileana was last seen in the romantic drama 'Do Aur Do Pyaar'. While she has not yet announced her next project, she recently mentioned that she was offered a role in 'Race 2', but chose to pass it on to actress Vaani Kapoor, due to scheduling issues. "The makers of Raid 2 did offer the movie to me, but unfortunately, we couldn't work out the schedule, given that I had just had my baby and my priorities are very different at the moment," she said in an 'ask me anything' session on Instagram.
India.com
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress whose debut film was superhit, was in love with a married director, got thrown out of her house, career got ruined after…, still single at 50, name is…
Meet actress whose debut film was superhit, was in love with a married director, got thrown out of her house, career got ruined after..., still single at 50, name is... In the film world, the story of relationships being formed and broken has always been going on. Sometimes the wounds of heartbreak are so deep that people are unable to come out of it for years. The same situation was seen with the beautiful Bollywood actress Amisha Patel. Let us tell you that the actress is celebrating her 50th birthday on Monday, June 9. On this occasion, let us try to know about a chapter of her personal life, which very few people know about. In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, it is often the dazzling part of a celebrity's life that takes the center stage. However, what happens behind the scenes when the curtain falls is a lot more than what meets the eye. We often hear stories of successful actors having a turbulent interpersonal relationship, complex dynamics, and struggles. One such story is of an actress who captivated the hearts of millions as soon as she entered the industry, and Today she is also celebrating her 50th birthday. The actress we are talking about is none other than Ameesha Patel. Ameesha made her debut with the film 'Kaho Na Pyaar Hai' in the year 2000. The film was appreciated both critically and commercially and became a massive hit. She was featured opposite Hritik Roshan. Amisha's beauty, innocence, and strong screen presence quickly caught the audience's notice, and soon she became a fan favourite. Ameesha did many other films like Humraaz, Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai, and more, but another film that rose her to fame was Gadar. However, it is believed that Amisha's career saw a major drop after her relationship controversy with Vikram Bhatt. As per the reports, Ameesha Patel got involved with Director Vikram Bhatt, who was already married. With the uncertainty and instability of Vikram's marital status, their relationship couldn't last for long, and eventually, they parted ways. She went through a rough patch and delivered many flop films. Ameesha Patel's career declined, and she started to take up supporting roles in films like 'Race 2' and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa', among others. In her career so far, Ameesha Patel has worked in over 20 flop films It is believed that Ameesha Patel was head over heels in love with Vikram Bhatt, so much so that she had put everything on stake. She even jeopardized her career and family relationships for him. In an interview, Amisha openly said, 'I believe in speaking my heart out, which I think is the biggest shortcoming in me. I accepted two relationships in front of the world and both of them affected my career. After this, I stayed away from men for 12-13 years.' She even confessed that when her mother discovered her relationship, her mother beat her with slippers; she was thrown out of the house. Although she never took anyone's name but all indications were on Vikram Bhatt Ameesha is now happily unmarried and recently made her comeback with Gadar sequel- Gadar 2, where she once again proved that she might have been away from the limelight, but the light within her still remains. Her tale is a reminder of how one wrong relationship can put so many other things at stake.
