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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sonali Bendre reveals she shot with Aamir Khan for 10 days in real rain for Sarfarosh's 'Jo Haal Dil Ka' song: 'We were rubbing Brandy on our feet because...'
Sonali Bendre reminisces about filming 'Sarfarosh,' highlighting the challenges of shooting 'Jo Haal Dil Ka' in freezing temperatures and real rain. She reveals a fun detail about Aamir Khan's wardrobe, where his shirts subtly matched her outfits throughout the film. The team endured ten days of continuous rain in Panhala, resorting to brandy rubs to combat the intense cold. More than two decades after its release, Sarfarosh remains a cult favourite — not just for its gripping storyline but also for its memorable music and performances. Recently, actress Sonali Bendre took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, recounting what went into filming the soulful track Jo Haal Dil Ka alongside Aamir Khan — including battling freezing temperatures, real rain, and some unexpected hacks to stay warm on set. While reflecting on a photo with Aamir from the sets of Sarfarosh, Sonali recalled, in a chat with Bollywood Bubble, how her wardrobe choices subtly influenced Aamir's looks in the film. She credited designer Ashlee, who along with director John and cinematographer Matthew, carefully planned the visuals. Given the film's intense and serious tone, Sonali considered herself the comic relief, often joking about it during the shoot. As a fun detail, she mentioned that Aamir would wear shirts matching the color of her outfits throughout the film. Sonali Bendre reflected on the memorable colour coordination in one of Sarfarosh's songs, calling it a visually striking sequence with beautiful beats composed by Raju. The team shot the song across the scenic mountains of Panhala, enduring ten days of continuous real rain. The cold was so intense that the cast resorted to rubbing brandy on their feet to stay warm. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Gel Makes Mold Disappear Like Magic CleanLix Learn More Undo By the end of the shoot, Sonali had had enough of rain-drenched sequences and jokingly decided she'd need advance warning in future contracts if a film included a rain song. Sarfarosh is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language action thriller written, produced, and directed by John Matthew Matthan . Inspired by true events related to state-sponsored terrorism in India during the 1990s, the film features Aamir Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, and Sonali Bendre in lead roles. The supporting cast includes Mukesh Rishi, Pradeep Rawat, Akhilendra Mishra, Makrand Deshpande, Shri Vallabh Vyas, Govind Namdev, and Surekha Sikri. The story follows an IPS officer's determined mission to eliminate cross-border terrorism threatening national security. 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
The director of Sarfarosh made a movie about sperm donation starring Himesh Reshammiya and Rajkummar Rao; it never saw the light of day
Himesh Reshammiya recently made a return to acting with the parody film Badass Ravikumar; the movie made over Rs 10 crore during its box office run. It marked the music composer and singer's first lead role in five years. Around a decade ago, Himesh headlined several films; this was at the peak of his career as a music composer and singer. Since then, he has evolved into a kitsch character on social media, with his memorable catchphrases and workout videos. But, back when he was trying to launch himself as a sincere actor, he starred in a film titled A New Love Ishtory, which never saw the light of day. Several reasons were given behind its shelving, including unfinished production, and the release of a similar project was put together by John Abraham and Shoojit Sircar. This project was Ayushmann Khurrana's debut film, Vicky Donor. On the latest episode of The Internet Said So podcast, hosted by comedians Varun Thakur, Aadar Malik, Kautuk Srivastava and Neville Shah, they discussed terrible Bollywood movies. Their discussion veered towards the topic of Himesh, which is when A New Love Ishtory was brought up. The film's narrative revolves around an unemployed stunt performer, who is forced to sell his sperm to make ends meet. Years later, he is introduced to a young girl who happens to be his daughter. He bonds with the child, despite the protests of her wealthy mother who wants her to have nothing to do with him. Also read – 'Makers wanted Shah Rukh Khan, not Aamir Khan in Sarfarosh', reveals director John Matthew Matthan, shares update on Sarfarosh 2 A New Love Ishtory was directed by none other than John Matthew Matthan, best known for the acclaimed Aamir Khan-starrer Sarfarosh. The movie was announced in 2007, but the 2008 recession led to speculation about its budget being slashed and the film being delayed. Producer Bhushan Kumar spoke to Bollywood Hungama at the time, and rubbished these reports. Also mentioning the film Kajraare, which featured Himesh alongside the Pakistani actor Sara Loren, Bhushan Kumar said, 'Both Kajraare and A New Love Ishtory will be as per schedule and there will be no compromise in quality. We are not cutting corners or costs. Quality is the key.' Despite his claims, however, the movie was never completed. Three years after making these comments, Bhushan Kumar and Himesh reportedly had a falling out. Kajraare was given a limited release, and A New Love Ishtory was caught in limbo. A Times of India report from 2011 said that John Matthew Matthan was 'flummoxed' by the uncertainty surrounding his film, after having spent three years on it. The report quoted a source as saying, 'One felt that Bhushan would order a shoot towards October 2010, but Kajraare ke baad samajh aagaya ke New Love Ishtory ka kya hoga.' A person from Mathan's camp was quoted as saying, 'Matthew is just the director of the film. There has been no word from T-Series to complete the film. What can Matthew do?' Bhushan Kumar responded to queries about the film, and said that he had decided to delay its release until after Himesh's Ishq Unplugged is released. Himesh reportedly had a three-film deal with T-Series. As more time passed, the chances of A New Love Ishtory ever being completed became slimmer. In 2012, Matthan spoke to Bangalore Mirror about the latest hurdle. Reportedly, after Himesh and T-Series ironed out their differences, the film Vicky Donor came along. And its similarities to A New Love Ishtory made Bhushan Kumar wonder if he should cut his losses. 'My film was 95% complete, but then John came up with Vicky Donor,' Matthan said, adding that he will 'be back'. Unfortunately, the filmmaker hasn't released a film since 2005. A pirated print of A New Love Ishtory found its way on YouTube. A decade after his last interview, Matthan spoke to Bollywood Hungama about the film, and distanced himself from the version that was put out on YouTube. 'I can't claim that film to be mine. They completed the film without my knowledge or awareness, and I didn't want to get into a fight. I don't even know when they released it. They have no right to put my name on it as it's not my film. I only shot half of the film. I wanted to redo certain things. It was a film on sperm donation, much before Vicky Donor (2012) was released. Sadly, it got delayed and the star and the producer got into a fight.'
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mukesh Rishi says Salman Khan is just misunderstood: 'He's incredibly friendly, we drank together'; recalls working with Amitabh Bachchan
Mukesh Rishi is known for many movies like 'Sarfarosh', 'Sooryavansham', 'Gunda' among others. The actor who has worked with all the top stars in the industry has recently opened up on his experience of working with these actors - from Amitabh Bachchan , Salman Khan and Aamir Khan . Rishi hasshared screen space with Salman in many movies and shared a great bonding with him. He recalled how Salman was so friendly, as opposed to the kind of things people say about him and his mood swings. He said that Salman is misunderstood. Opening up on it, in an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Mukesh said, "Salman was someone I did two or three films with. He's incredibly friendly and always took the initiative to create a fun atmosphere in the evenings. After pack-up, plans would be made to go out, maybe to a restaurant or a pub. That's the kind of bond we shared. Sometimes we'd even exercise together. There was a real sense of camaraderie." He added, "I never experienced any mood swings from him. We never had a moment that felt off. Over time, of course, life changes, and distance grows as people stop meeting, stop attending parties, and stop working together. But I never saw that side of him. In fact, people often misunderstand." When asked if he's every partied with Salman, Rishi said, "Yes, we did drink together." Meanwhile, Rishi has also shared screen space with Bachchan. Talking about him, he said, "I've done three to four films with Amit ji. There was always a respectful working relationship. He wasn't the kind to engage in lengthy conversations, but the rapport was always there. Love and respect can't be forced, they come from the heart." When asked about his experience with Akshay Kumar , he added, "The conversations were limited to what happened on set." However, his revelation about Aamir Khan was quite the opposite of the usual perception about the star. Many think that perhaps Aamir would be in his shell or serious while working on a film, but Rishi said, "Wherever four people are sitting, his chair will find its way there," he laughed. 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 .
Pink Villa
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Is Salman Khan moody or unpredictable on sets? Co-star Mukesh Rishi weighs in: ‘Over time, life changes…'
Seasoned actor Mukesh Rishi, renowned for his performances in films like Ghayal, Gardish, and Sarfarosh, recently reflected on his time working alongside some of Bollywood's biggest names. He recently shared warm recollections of collaborating with Salman Khan while also setting the record straight about widespread assumptions regarding the actor's demeanor. He said, "Over time, life changes, and people stop meeting, but Khan is often misunderstood." In a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, veteran actor Mukesh Rishi spoke fondly about working with Salman Khan, mentioning that they had collaborated on two or three films. He described Salman as a warm and friendly person who often took the lead in creating a light-hearted and enjoyable environment after shoots. Reflecting on their time filming Bandhan in Bangalore, Rishi shared that post-pack-up plans would frequently include outings to restaurants or pubs. He also noted that they sometimes worked out together, highlighting the strong camaraderie they developed during their time on set. Addressing long-standing rumours about Khan being moody or unpredictable on set, Mukesh Rishi clarified that he never witnessed such behaviour during their time working together. He said there was never a moment that felt uncomfortable or off between them. While he acknowledged that, with time, life changes and people naturally drift apart, meeting less frequently, attending fewer gatherings, and no longer working together, he emphasized that any perception of Salman's moodiness was likely a misunderstanding. When asked if he had ever partied with Salman Khan, Mukesh Rishi responded with a laugh, confirming that they had indeed shared drinks together. The veteran actor also reflected on his experiences with other major Bollywood figures. Speaking about Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi mentioned that they had worked together on three to four films. He described their dynamic as one built on mutual respect, noting that while Bachchan wasn't particularly chatty on set, a strong professional rapport existed. He added that genuine affection and respect are never forced, they come naturally. Rishi characterized his relationship with Akshay Kumar as more reserved and strictly professional, saying their interactions were mostly confined to discussions about on-set happenings. On the other hand, he recalled Aamir Khan as someone with a more outgoing personality, joking that wherever a group was gathered, Aamir would somehow end up joining in.
News18
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Salman Khan Is 'Misunderstood', Says Mukesh Rishi: 'We Drank And Worked Out Together'
Last Updated: Mukesh Rishi recalls Salman Khan as a friendly co-star who partied and exercised with him, dismisses rumours of him being moody. Veteran actor Mukesh Rishi, best known for his roles in films like Ghayal, Gardish and Sarfarosh, has opened up about his experiences working with top Bollywood stars. In a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, the actor fondly recalled his fond memories of working with Salman Khan, dismissing common misconceptions about the superstar's personality. 'Salman was someone I did two or three films with. He's incredibly friendly and always took the initiative to create a fun atmosphere in the evenings," he said. Speaking about their time filming Bandhan in Bangalore, Rishi added, 'After pack-up, plans would be made to go out, maybe to a restaurant or a pub. That's the kind of bond we shared. Sometimes we'd even exercise together. There was a real sense of camaraderie." Addressing longstanding rumours that Salman is moody and unpredictable on set, Rishi set the record straight. 'I never experienced any mood swings from him. We never had a moment that felt off. Over time, of course, life changes, and distance grows as people stop meeting, stop attending parties, and stop working together. But I never saw that side of him. In fact, people often misunderstand," he shared. When asked whether he ever partied with Salman, the actor chuckled and admitted, 'Yes, we did drink together." The actor also spoke about his interactions with other Bollywood stalwarts. Recalling his time with Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi said, 'I've done three to four films with Amit ji. There was always a respectful working relationship. He wasn't the kind to engage in lengthy conversations, but the rapport was always there. Love and respect can't be forced, they come from the heart." Mukesh Rishi described his relationship with Akshay Kumar as more formal and work-focused. 'The conversations were limited to what happened on set," he noted. He also spoke about Aamir Khan's sociable nature. 'Wherever four people are sitting, his chair will find its way there," he joked. First Published:
