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India.com
a day ago
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Akshaye Khanna once 'fired' THIS actress because she refused a film with him, later she asked for help from..., her name is...
Akshay Khanna once 'fired' THIS actress because she refused a film with him, later she asked for help from..., her name is... Bollywood actress Vidya Balan is celebrated for her happy-go lucky persona and charming presence. Recently, she recalled a light-hearted incident from her initial days in the film industry. The dynamic performer discussed candidly how she refused a film with Akshaye Khanna, and didn't have the guts to tell him herself. In a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Vidya shared that she turned down the film with Akshaye as she couldn't connect with the script. Instead, to inform Akshaye directly, she asked her manager to pass on the message to the director. However, little did she knew that she would bump into him after that on the sets of Salaam-e-Ishq (2007). Vidya humorously mentioned, 'Akshaye fired me, He was like, 'Why didn't you tell me you didn't want to do the film?' She admitted running for help from her co-star John Abraham and said, 'Please save me!' She added, 'I was so new back then. I didn't want any confrontation.' Though she was scared at first, but Vidya soon realised that Akshaye was just teasing her. She smiled and said, 'Of course, he was only pulling my leg.' Akshaye and Vidya eventually collaborated together in Nikkhil Advani's Salaam-e-Ishq. Released in 2007, the romantic drama is an unofficial adaptation of Love Actually , showcasing six different love stories, played by a star-studded cast including Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Govinda, Juhi Chawla, and others. Meanwhile, on the work front, Vidya Balan was last seen in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 , opposite Kartik Aaryan, Madhuri Dixit and Tripti Dimri. Akshaye Khanna, on the other hand, recently captivated audiences with his cold and calculated performance as Aurangzeb in Chhaava.
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
Vidya Balan Recalls Akshaye Khanna's Reaction After She Rejected Film With Him: ‘Fired Me…'
Last Updated: Vidya Balan opened up on turning down a film opposite Akshaye Khanna, and what happened after she faced him later while shooting for Salaam-E-Ishq. Bollywood actress Vidya Balan recently shared an anecdote from her early acting days, and recalled rejecting a film opposite Akshaye Khanna. She said that she did not connect with the script, and asked her manager to convey the message instead of informing Akshaye directly. Later, Vidya met Akshaye on the sets of the 2007 film 'Salaam-e-Ishq', and revealed his reaction to her rejecting the film opposite him. She jokingly added that she asked her Salaam-e-Ishq co-star John Abraham to 'save' her, and later realized that Akshay was only pulling her leg. At Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Summit, Vidya Balan said, 'There was a film offered to me opposite Akshaye Khanna, and for some reason, I didn't connect with the script. But I didn't pick up the phone and tell him that. I asked my manager to convey it to the director." She further added, 'And then I met Akshaye on the sets of Salaam-E-Ishq. And he fired me. He was like 'why didn't you tell me you didn't want to do the film?' I went up to John and said, 'Can you please save me?' (laughs). Because I was so new, I didn't want any confrontation. I didn't want to hurt anyone or make anyone feel bad, or just feel like I was refusing a film with them. But of course, he was only pulling my leg. I later realized." The actress acknowledged that nobody likes to hear 'no,' especially considering the significant time and effort put into creating a script. In a sincere admission, Balan mentioned that being married to a producer has deepened her understanding of this even more. Speaking about the same, Vidya expressed, 'I'm not a rude person. I say it as it is, but I am aware of how much efforts go into developing a script and I value it." On the work front, Vidya Balan was last seen in Anees Bazmee's horror-comedy film 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' alongside Kartik Aaryan, Madhuri Dixit and Triptii Dimri. The film was was theatrically released on 1 November 2024. First Published: June 06, 2025, 11:05 IST
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vidya Balan reveals how Akshaye Khanna once ‘fired' her. Actress asked John Abraham to 'save' her
Sometimes, even the most seasoned stars have awkward beginnings, and Vidya Balan 's journey is full of charming, funny missteps. In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, the acclaimed actress recalled one such light-hearted incident from her early days, involving co-star Akshaye Khanna and a moment of rookie panic that led her to seek rescue from none other than John Abraham . Vidya shared that she had once turned down a film opposite Akshaye Khanna because she didn't connect with the script, but felt too nervous to decline it herself. Instead, she asked her manager to do it on her behalf. The awkwardness came full circle when the two later met on the sets of Salaam-e-Ishq . 'Akshaye fired me,' Vidya said, for rejecting his script. She admits running to her co-star, John Abraham and said, 'Please save me!' She also added that she was new and didn't want a confrontation. It was only later that she realised that Akshaye was only teasing her. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like I lost my wife, now my son is in danger, please help him! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo When Vidya and Akshaye shared screen space The two eventually worked together in Salaam-e-Ishq, a romantic drama directed by Nikkhil Advani . The 2007 film is an unofficial adaptation of Love Actually, and features six interwoven love stories played out by a star-studded ensemble cast including Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan , Priyanka Chopra, Govinda, Juhi Chawla, and others. Vidya Balan's journey so far From her early days on the sitcom Hum Paanch to making a powerful Hindi film debut with Parineeta, Vidya Balan has built a stellar reputation for choosing strong, meaningful roles. Known for hits like Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Kahaani, and The Dirty Picture, she is celebrated for portraying layered female characters in mainstream cinema. After a brief hiatus, she made a successful comeback with Tumhari Sulu and Mission Mangal. Most recently, she was seen in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 .
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3 days ago
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Vidya Balan recalls Akshaye Khanna's reaction after she rejected film opposite him, here's who she asked for help
Vidya Balan has come a long way. From playing endearing characters to picking up serious roles in films, the actress has proved her finesse and versatility. In a recent interaction with a media portal, she shared a hilarious anecdote from her early days of acting. Vidya recalled rejecting a film that featured her opposite Akshaye Khanna and revealed how the latter reacted to her saying 'no' to the project. Revisiting her journey and years-long career in the industry, the Do Aur Do Pyaar actress mentioned how she never wanted to hurt anyone by saying 'no' to any project. Vidya Balan shared, "There was a film offered to me opposite Akshaye Khanna, and for some reason, I didn't connect with the script. But I didn't pick up the phone and tell him that. I asked my manager to convey it to the director." The 46-year-old went on to share that when she met Akshaye on the sets of Salaam-e-Ishq, he fired her for rejecting the script, after which she ran to John Abraham for help. She asked to save her and opened up about not wanting to indulge in confrontation, hurt anyone's feelings, or make someone feel bad. "But eventually, he was only pulling my leg. I later realized," added Vidya. Furthermore, the Tumhari Sulu actress agreed to the fact that no one wants to hear 'no,' given that so much effort and time are invested into creating a script. Making a heartfelt confession, Balan stated that being married to a producer has made her realize the same even more than before. Spilling beans on the way to becoming honest, Vidya told the portal, "I'm not a rude person. I say it as it is, but I am aware of how much efforts go into developing a script and I value it." For the uninitiated, Vidya Balan was last seen in Bhool Bhulaiyya 3 alongside Madhuri Dixit and Kartik Aaryan. With a glorious career spanning decades, she is known for movies like Kahaani, The Dirty Picture, Ishqiya, and Parineeta.
