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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rukhsar Rehman reveals she quit films at 17 to marry, faced harsh judgment post-divorce: ‘People used to say things like, she even has a daughter'
Actress Rukhsar Rehman , who is known for her roles in PK, Love Games, and several acclaimed television shows, recently opened up about her personal journey and early exit from the film industry. In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, the actress revealed she left showbiz after just two films to get married, at the young age of 17. Rukhsar , who made her acting debut with films like Yaad Rakhegi Duniya and Inteha Pyar Ki, shared that marriage came early for her due to traditional expectations. 'We used to live in a place where a friend of his owned a hotel. He saw me there and later sent a marriage proposal,' she said. 'My family felt I had reached the right age to get married. Back then, marriages used to happen quite early. Now, when I look back, 17 feels way too young. But even today, in many places, marriages still happen at that age.' 'I met him a couple of times, always in front of family' When asked if her family instantly agreed to the proposal, Rukhsar clarified, 'Not immediately. They took some time to understand who the boy was. Back then, we didn't meet one-on-one. I met him a couple of times but always in the presence of family—either a sister or uncle would be there.' Interestingly, the actress revealed that she fell in love with her husband after getting married. 'He was a very good man. We were married for four years,' she said, adding, 'I'm a firm believer in destiny. Just like in the film Padosan, I believe what is meant to happen will happen.' 'I won't speak ill of those who are no longer here' Rukhsar, who later divorced, refrained from sharing details about the separation. 'Some people involved are no longer here to defend themselves. It wouldn't be right,' she said, choosing to maintain a dignified silence. She also spoke about facing harsh societal judgment post-divorce, particularly when it came to raising her daughter. 'People used to say things like, 'She even has a daughter. Why did she bring her along?' People say anything they want,' she recalled. After doing TV, people meet me with a lot more warmth: Rukhsar Rehman Reflecting on whether she regrets stepping away from acting for marriage, the actress said, 'If I had really overthought things, maybe I'd be sitting with a trilogy of books written by now. But I didn't. My belief in God and destiny has kept me grounded. In simple words, my faith in God has carried me through everything.' On the work front, Rukhsar Rehman is gearing up for the release of Uttar Da Puttar, a social drama co-starring Annu Kapoor and directed by Ravinder Siwach . She also has a cameo in the upcoming film Thanks Maa . Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rishi Kapoor's former co-star Rukhsar Rehman reveals she rejected Shilpa Shetty's role in Baazigar, Manisha Koirala's role in 1942: A Love Story: 'My father decided acting was over'
Rukhsar Rehman, who started acting in 1992, stopped at 17 because of family reasons. She missed roles in big films like Roja and Baazigar. Her father, an IAS officer, decided to move the family, ending her career. Rukhsar regrets missing chances to work with famous directors and actors. She acknowledges her father's strong influence on her life choices. Rukhsar Rehman , who debuted in 1992 as a teen, quit acting at 17 after marriage due to family pressure. She revealed missing out on major roles in Roja, 1942: A Love Story, and Baazigar , including the chance to work with Mani Ratnam , Vidhu Vinod Chopra , and Shah Rukh Khan . Reflecting on Two Phases of Her Career In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Rukhsar Rehman spoke about the two phases of her career, having returned to films in 2005. She admitted feeling disappointed about missed opportunities but chose not to elaborate on her father's decision to stop her from working, saying it wouldn't be fair as he's no longer around. Father's Decision Ended Her Acting Journey Rukhsar Rehman revealed that she was once offered Shilpa Shetty 's role in Baazigar, after being told the male lead (Shah Rukh Khan) would be a big star. However, her father, an IAS officer, had already decided to end her acting career, feeling culturally shocked by the film industry and choosing to move the family back to UP. Regrets but No Resentment Rukhsar said she never felt her world had fallen apart but did regret missing chances like working with Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who made a classic Hindi film. She was offered Manisha Koirala 's role but admired her performance. Though she wanted to ask her late father why she was pulled from acting, she never did. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo An Intimidating Father and Lost Dreams Rukhsar described her father as 'an intimidating man.' Reflecting on Roja, she said, 'My first thought after watching the movie was, 'I could've seen snowfall for the first time.'' She explained that most decisions were made between her father and producers, and that they stayed in a hotel while she was in Mumbai. She admitted her career would have taken a very different path if she had done those films. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Rishi Kapoor's former heroine turned down lead roles in Baazigar, Roja, 1942 A Love Story; bounced back after getting married at 17
Actor Rukhsar Rehman, who made her debut as a teenager in 1992, quit the film business after getting married at the age of 17. Because her family had decided that she would no longer take on more work, she had to turn down offers to star in movies that went on to become classics. In an interview, Rukhsar said that she missed out on the opportunity to work with Mani Ratnam in Roja, with Vidhu Vinod Chopra in 1942: A Love Story, and opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the film Baazigar. In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Rukhsar reflected on the two innings of her career – she rejoined the film industry in 2005 – and admitted that she was particularly disappointed about losing out on a few opportunities. She also declined to shed more light on why her father didn't allow her to continue working after marriage, and said that since he isn't around to offer his side of the story, it would be unfair to speak on his behalf. Also read – Uri actor was married off at 19, fled her marital home, started career again and went on to star with Amitabh Bachchan, SRK She said, 'I was sitting with my father, and we were told that there is a film with a young actor who is going to surely be very big, and that we shouldn't think twice before signing on. I was offered Shilpa Shetty's role in Baazigar. But my father had decided that acting was over, and we were moving back to our home town in UP. He came from a different world; he was an IAS officer… The film industry gave him a culture shock. It had nothing to do with my safety; he just couldn't handle it.' She said that while she never felt like her world had crumbled, but she certainly regretted certain missed opportunities, such as working with Vidhu Vinod Chopra in a movie that went on to become a classic of Hindi cinema. 'I was offered Manisha Koirala's role, but she did a fabulous job. It's an amazing film,' Rukhsar said. She said that she never voiced her dissatisfaction to her father, who passed away a decade ago. She admitted that she wanted to ask him why she was pulled out of the business, but she never got around to it. 'He was an intimidating man,' she said. Asked about Roja, she said, 'My first thought after watching the movie was, 'I could've seen snowfall for the first time'.' Rukhsar said that most of these discussions were conducted between the producers and her dad, and that they lived in a hotel during the entire time that she was in Mumbai. She admitted that her career would be in a different place had she done all these movies.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Not Rupali Ganguly, this Aamir Khan, Salman Khan co-star was first choice for Anupamaa
Television show Anupamaa has garnered a huge fan following over the years and remains one of the top-rated shows. The show is led by actor Rupali Ganguly. However, did you know that before her, the role was offered to another popular actor? In an interview with Aaj Tak's Saas Bahu Aur Betiyaan, actor Rukhsar Rehman—known for her roles in PK and URI: The Surgical Strike—revealed that she was initially approached for the show. (Also Read: Angry Rupali Ganguly lashes out at Fawad Khan for his views on Operation Sindoor: 'You working in India was shameful') When asked if she had been offered the lead role in Anupamaa, Rukhsar confirmed and said, 'Mujhe phone aaya tha Rajan Shahi ke office se' (Yes, I got a call from Rajan Shahi's office for the show), 'but I was doing OTT at that time and had a few things going on in life. So, I said not now, I would be able to do it after a few days. But no one ever knows in advance if a show will become so successful. But yes, I mean it's all destiny. Maybe something better is waiting for me.' Anupamaa is a television drama series that premiered on Star Plus in 2020. The show has consistently topped the TRP charts for years, despite several changes in both cast and storyline. Produced by Rajan Shahi and Deepa Shahi under the banner of Director's Kut Productions, it is a remake of Star Jalsha's Bengali series Sreemoyee. Rupali Ganguly plays the titular role, with Adrija Roy and Shivam Khajuria also part of the current cast. Several stars, including Sudhanshu Pandey, Madalsa Sharma and Gaurav Khanna, have exited the show following narrative leaps. Rukhsar is a popular actor who has captivated audiences across both film and television. She made her acting debut in 1992 with the lead role in Deepak Anand's Yaad Rakhegi Duniya, opposite Aditya Pancholi. However, after her second film, she stepped away from the industry to get married. She returned to the big screen in 2005 with Ram Gopal Varma's Sarkar and went on to feature in films such as D – Underworld, Salman Khan's God Tussi Great Ho, The Stoneman Murders, and more. A post shared by Rukhsar Rehman (@rukhsarrehman) Simultaneously, she worked in television shows like Kuch Toh Log Kahenge, Tumhari Paakhi, and Dream Girl, among others, which made her a household name. In addition to appearing in blockbusters like URI: The Surgical Strike and PK, Rukhsar has also featured in web series such as The Gone Game and The Night Manager. She has a daughter from her first marriage, Aisha Rehman, who is also an actor.
NDTV
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Uri Actor Rukhsar Rehman Debuted At 17, Fled With 8-Month Old Daughter To Survive At 19
New Delhi: Rukhsar Rehman, who was a regular in serials and made a few cameos in films like PK, Sarkar, and God Tussi Great Ho, recently opened up about the challenges she faced in her personal life while trying to make a place in the industry. Rukhsar revealed she was married off forcibly by her parents. She fled with her infant daughter to survive when she was only 19. In an interaction with Humans of Bombay, Rukhsar Rehman said she made her debut in Deepak Anand's Yaad Rakhegi Duniya (1992) when she was 17. The actor also featured with Rishi Kapoor in the film Inteha Pyar Ki. However, her parents didn't approve of her career and made her quit acting forcibly to get her married. At 19, Rukshar became a mother of a baby girl, Aisha. "With Aisha, I found my new purpose. Life looked perfect from the outside. I was trying to be a good wife. But over time, the cracks began to show. And the marriage fell apart," she said. One day, Rukhsar mustered the courage to take a step forward for herself - she fled with her 8-month old daughter on her lap. "One night, I packed what little I could and left. My daughter was just 8 months old, asleep, unaware our life was about to change. I kept asking myself, 'Am I doing the right thing?' But I knew I had tried everything. When my father opened the door, he didn't ask questions - just said, 'You'll be okay," she recalled. To make ends meet, she then opened a garment boutique in her hometown Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. But the actor inside her always wanted to make a comeback. Rukhsar made cameos in films like D, Sarkar, PK, Uri, 83. Years later, Rukhsar also married filmmaker Faruk Kabir, but they filed for divorce after 13 years. "It hurt, but Aisha was by my side. I believe she raised me too. There was a time I thought my story was over. But I loved acting too much to let it go. When you're meant to do something, you find your way back - when you're ready," she concluded.
