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India.com
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Rs 50 crore Ramayana that never happened! Hrithik Roshan was set to play Ram, Amitabh Bachchan as..., film was shelved due to...
Did you know, in the year 2008, veteran filmmaker Sanjay Khan sought to bring the Ramayana to the big screen with a Rs 50 crore project titled The Legend of Rama. Known for his mythological TV successes—Jai Hanuman, Jai Mahabharat, and The Sword of Tipu Sultan—Khan had ambitious dreams of a high-velocity, Shakespearean-style epic. Cast that almost was The project aimed to cast Bollywood royalty: Hrithik Roshan as Lord Rama Zayed Khan as Lakshman Amitabh Bachchan as King Dashrath Zayed himself confirmed to Mumbai Mirror, 'Yes, my father is indeed making the Ramayan. … And who but Hrithik could be the perfect choice for the role?' Co-writer Farrukh Dhondy added, 'When you do a Mahabharat, Ramayan or any other scripture, … I'm trying to rationalise the ways of the Gods. Hrithik is the perfect Ram, and Zayed the perfect Laxman.' Despite a ready screenplay blending mythic grandeur with Lord of the Rings-style dynamics, the film never made it to production. Now, another Ramayana is all set to hit screens Fast forward to 2025, and Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana emerges—with its first glimpse already making waves. Ranbir Kapoor as Rama Yash as Ravana Sai Pallavi as Sita Sunny Deol as Hanuman Ravie Dubey as Lakshman Backed by AR Rahman & Hans Zimmer soundtracks and heavy-duty VFX, the teaser is already drawing praise for outshining even Adipurush. The epic is planned across two parts, releasing Diwali 2026 and 2027. The 2008 attempt by Sanjay Khan remains a fascinating 'what-if' in Bollywood history—an ambitious film that never left the station. Today, with an A-list cast, multi‑crore budget, and next-gen visuals, Tiwari's version might finally bring the Ramayana into the cinematic stratosphere. The epic's eternal appeal Whether The Legend of Rama had materialised or not, its spirit lives on. In every attempt—failed or successful—lie echoes of ambition, faith, and the everlasting allure of a story that shaped generations.
Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Hrithik as Ram, Amitabh as Dashrath: Years before Ranbir Kapoor-Yash film, this mega Ramayana was planned, yet shelved
Before Om Raut's Adipurush or Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming Ramayana, there was an ambitious plan to bring the epic to life on the big screen. While Prabhas's portrayal of Lord Rama in Adipurush faced significant criticism and failed at the box office, fans have high expectations from Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's adaptation. However, not many know that even before these films, Ramayana was planned for the big screen with stars like Hrithik Roshan and Amitabh Bachchan. Before Nitesh Tiwari, another filmmaker wanted to make Ramayana with Hrithik Roshan and Amitabh Bachchan. Sanjay Khan wanted to make Ramayana Back in 2008, filmmaker and actor Sanjay Khan envisioned a modern adaptation of the Ramayana, with a reported budget of ₹50 crore. Known for directing successful mythological and historical TV series like Jai Hanuman, Jai Mahabharat, The Sword of Tipu Sultan, and The Great Maratha, Sanjay Khan was deeply passionate about bringing the epic to the silver screen. According to a 2008 report in Mumbai Mirror, the film was titled The Legend of Rama and was to be co-scripted by Sanjay Khan and UK-based author Farrukh Dhondy. The proposed cast included his then son-in-law Hrithik Roshan as Lord Rama, his son Zayed Khan as Lakshman, and Amitabh Bachchan as King Dashrath. Zayed Khan confirmed Sanjay Khan making Ramayana In an interview with Subhash K Jha for Mumbai Mirror in 2008, Zayed Khan confirmed the film, saying, 'Yes, my father is indeed making the Ramayan. It's called The Legend of Rama. He has been planning this film for the last three years and looking for a perfect actor to play Ram. And who but Hrithik could be the perfect choice for the role?' Co-writer Farrukh Dhondy added, 'It's Ramayan in modern format, and the script is ready. This means it will be the Ramayan in The Lord Of The Rings genre. The screenplay has the motion, motivation and movement of a Shakespearean play. When you do a Mahabharat, Ramayan or any other scripture, the danger is it just becomes—'the Gods did this, the Gods did that,' because the Gods can do anything they like. That's why you are taught in writing school never to include Gods in your creativity. I'm trying to rationalise the ways of the Gods. Hrithik is the perfect Ram, and Zayed the perfect Laxman.' Despite the vision and planning, the project was ultimately shelved and never went into production. Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana The makers recently unveiled a striking first glimpse of Ramayana, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana. What caught the audience's attention was not only the character designs but also the high-quality VFX and the powerful background score composed by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer. The teaser has drawn comparisons to Adipurush, with many viewers calling it far superior. Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana also stars Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The film is set to release in two parts—one during Diwali 2026 and the second during Diwali 2027.
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi man arrested after brandishing pistol at bus driver in Sonepat
Sonepat police on Monday arrested a Delhi-based man after a video showing him driving rashly in a Toyota Fortuner and waving a pistol in the air went viral on social media. The incident occurred after a Haryana roadways bus driver honked to overtake the SUV. The incident happened on Monday morning as a Haryana roadways bus was travelling from Jind to Delhi. (HT File) The incident happened on Monday morning as a Haryana roadways bus was travelling from Jind to Delhi. According to Rahul Jain, general manager of the Jind depot, the incident unfolded near the Gohana area of Sonepat. Bus driver Siya Ram honked to overtake the Fortuner, prompting Sanjay Khan, a resident of Delhi, to lean out of the SUV's window and brandish a pistol. 'At a short distance, the bus driver avoided overtaking the Fortuner but did so eventually. When the bus halted at Muhana bus stand, the Fortuner driver attempted to run over passengers who were getting off the bus. He also tried to hit a motorcyclist,' said Jain. He added that about 2km ahead, the Fortuner lost control, hit a divider, and overturned. 'We alerted the police after the bus driver and conductor informed us about the incident,' he said. A Sonepat police spokesperson confirmed that the accused has been identified as Sanjay Khan and was booked under Section 110 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Reacting to the incident, Jannayak Janata Party student wing president Digvijay Chautala criticised the state government for the worsening law and order situation. He targeted chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, who also serves as the home minister. 'Incidents of ransom, murder, dacoity, and crimes against women are becoming routine. The chief minister's promise to improve law and order has failed,' Chautala said.
News18
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Zayed Khan Reveals Family's Darkest Days: ‘Sold Cars, Took Autos'
Last Updated: Zayed Khan recently opened up about his family's difficult period following a fire accident on his father Sanjay Khan's set during the Tipu Sultan shoot. Zayed Khan, the charming actor who stole hearts in Main Hoon Na, has been relatively low-key in recent years. However, the actor has now opened up about his journey, sharing the highs and lows of his career and personal life. Born to director Sanjay Khan, Zayed recalled the tough times his family endured, including a particularly challenging period after his father suffered a fire accident while filming Tipu Sultan. Despite being the son of a well-known filmmaker, Zayed Khan revealed the harsh realities of his family's past struggles, sharing a painful memory from his past about a fire accident on his father, Sanjay Khan's, film set. The fire badly injured Sanjay and caused huge emotional and financial problems for the family. Zayed spoke openly about this difficult time, admitting it was a huge challenge for them to get through. In an interview with Siddharth Kanan, he recalled, 'My dad had a fire accident at that time, during Tipu Sultan. There was a lot of distress at home, and the way I saw my mother and sisters during that period really hurt me deeply. The family was extremely financially burdened at that time. A lot of people had passed away in that fire, and there was no insurance at the time." 'I saw a lot of pain in my mother and sisters and how they took up the mantle to support my father, like take autos, sell cars and get into taxis — yes. Our house was mortgaged, and many other things," he added. The 44-year-old actor went on to say, 'You truly see who your friends are during times like that. We got better cars again once we came out of the situation." Zayed Khan further shared that during tough times, he even suggested joining a boarding school to ease the financial burden on his family, knowing his mother was already caring for many. But the moment that stood out was when he proudly handed over his first paycheck from his debut film to his mother, feeling an overwhelming sense of pride and accomplishment. First Published:
India.com
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor whose entire face got burnt in a fire, his skin started peeling off, underwent 74 surgeries, doctors gave up on him, still doesn't look in the mirror, he is…
During the shooting of films, some accidents happen that people remember for a lifetime. Today we are going to tell you about a famous Bollywood actor whose face was burned in an accident. During this accident, many people lost their lives, and the actor's skin started dripping. This accident happened 36 years ago, and it happened on the set of the TV series 'Tipu Sultan'. A Bollywood actor was directing this show, a huge fire broke out on its set, 54 crew members and including the director himself, were burnt in the fire. This actor's face was almost burned The fire on the set was so severe that this actor had to undergo 74 surgeries after the tragic incident. The actor whom we are talking about is none other than Sanjay Khan. Remembering this terrible accident, Sanjay Khan's son and actor Zayed Khan spoke openly about it in a recent interview. Talking to Siddharth Kannan, Zayed Khan said that when this incident happened, we had to face a lot of difficulties at home. I saw my mother and sister in such a condition, which was very painful. I was just thinking about how I can help them. Then I said should I go to boarding school? Because at that time, they would take care of so many people at once. Zayed Khan also said in that condition, he saw Sanjay Khan for the first time in the hospital. The actor said – I was 11 years old at that time. So after a month, they took me to the hospital. I was restless to see him. At that time, there were two beds in the ICU for the people who had been burned in this terrible fire. I passed by the first bed towards the front. I thought he would be in the second bed. But his voice came from behind. I looked back and said that he cannot be my father. When I went near him, he was burned to a great extent. It seemed as if his skin was melting and dripping on the bedsheet. His skin was splattered on the bedsheet. To date, he is not able to see his face in the mirror. He held my hand and said – Zayed, are you scared? At that time, I had nothing to say. The doctors were saying that he would not survive. I was wondering how this could happen. Two years later, he underwent 74 surgeries and completed Tipu Sultan. After that, he took me to Bangalore, where he had bought a piece of land.
