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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shruti Seth recalls Farida Jalal's warning on the Fanaa set; 'You'll get scolded badly'
Shruti Seth , best known for her roles in TV shows like Shararat and films like Fanaa and Slumdog Millionaire, recently shared a light-hearted anecdote from her time on the set of Fanaa with Aamir Khan and Kajol. In a conversation with Hindi Rush, the actor recalled a subtle yet memorable moment involving veteran actor Farida Jalal . Shruti revealed that during rehearsals she would occasionally remind Farida Jalal of her lines if needed. Farida with her wit would respond with a playful warning. 'Ek din jab tum kisi bade actor ke samne aise bol dogi, toh bahut maar khaogi.' (One day, if you speak like that in front of a big actor, you will get scolded badly.) The advice may have been tongue-in-cheek, but it spoke volumes about the unspoken hierarchy on a film set. Shruti then recalled that her correction, when Aamir flubbed his lines in rehearsal, was received in a casual, good-humoured way. She reminded him, 'Nahi nahi, ye nahi—ye aapki line hai.' And Aamir simply replied, 'Oh yeah, right!' She added that Aamir and Kajol were both welcoming and professional on set, never making her feel like the junior actor. Everyone rehearsed together, supporting each other, which made the environment collaborative rather than hierarchical. Directed by Kunal Kohli and produced by Yash Raj Films, Fanaa was a commercial success and continues to be remembered for its emotional storyline and powerful performance. Shruti played a supporting role in the film, which she says played an important part in shaping the early days of her acting career. Farida Jalal's light-hearted warning, though brief, left a lasting impression. It wasn't meant as criticism, but came across as a gentle guidance passed down with warmth from one generation to the next. Remember famous VJ of 90s, Shruti Seth, who shot to fame with popular sitcom 'Shararat'? This is what she is doing nowadays
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Rejected By Top Director, This Dwarf Actor Stole The Show With One Role
Lilliput recalled how an assistant to director Basu Chatterjee dismissed his dreams, citing his physical condition and saying people like him had no place in the film industry Actor MM Farooqui, widely recognised as Lilliput, recently shared his remarkable journey to Bollywood in a candid interview with Red FM podcasts. Despite many aspiring actors dreaming of making a name in the industry, Farooqui's path to success was fraught with challenges, particularly due to his height. Known for his roles in films and TV series such as ' Dekh Bhai Dekh ', ' Vikram Vetal ', ' Gutur Gu ', ' Shararat ', ' Shaurya Aur Suhani ', ' Razia Sultan ', and the popular web series ' Mirzapur ', Lilliput's journey was anything but easy. MM Farooqui, popularly known as Lilliput, got his stage name due to his dwarfism. In a recent interview with Red FM podcasts, he recalled living in his hometown, Gaya (Bihar), when a friend encouraged him to pursue acting in Bombay. Lilliput shared that he had done theatre in Gaya and was often regarded as one of the best in the city. So when his friend said, ' Aap Bombay aayiye. Aap Bombay aayiye to chhaa jaayenge (Come to Bombay, when you come you will be a star)," he began to wonder if he could really make it there. 'I came from a very poor family. We didn't even have money to take a rickshaw into the city. How could I dream of going to Bombay?" Lilliput recalled. But just as the thought crossed his mind, a friend who believed he could be the next Mehmood handed him Rs 150 for the journey to Bombay. 'I never thought about where I would live or what I would eat because I had no financial support from my family," he said. While his condition saddened his family, they never abandoned him. His relatives, too, were concerned, but he never let them see his struggles. Life in Mumbai proved to be harsh. Farooqui often went hungry and spent nights sleeping on the streets. Recalling those difficult days, he shared that he had only one set of clothes and could bathe just once a week. 'I used to go to a public toilet, take a bath, wash my clothes there, and then wear them wet. They would dry on my body under the sun." Lilliput also recalled a painful moment when an assistant to veteran director Basu Chatterjee bluntly told him he wouldn't make it in films. 'He reminded me of my shortcomings and said, 'All this doesn't work in cinema,'" Lilliput said. He believes the remark wasn't meant to hurt, but to convey a harsh truth, that people like him rarely get opportunities in the industry. Lilliput's fortunes changed with his role as Dadda Tyagi in the acclaimed series Mirzapur starring Pankaj Tripathi, Divyandu, Ali Fazal and Shweta Tripathi. His performance in the second and third seasons was highly appreciated, overshadowing even established actors like Vijay Verma and Pankaj Tripathi. First Published: 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.
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Shruti Seth Reveals She Corrected Aamir Khan's Dialogues In Fanaa
Shruti Seth opened up about her experience working in Fanaa with co-stars Aamir Khan and Kajol. Shruti Seth, best known for her iconic role in the TV series Shararat, has also left a mark on the big screen with films like Fanaa, Ta Ra Rum Pum, and Slumdog Millionaire. In a recent conversation with Hindi Rush, the actress looked back on her time filming the 2006 blockbuster Fanaa, sharing fond memories from the set. Shruti spoke warmly of her experience, especially working alongside stars Aamir Khan and Kajol. She praised both actors for their humility, saying they never made her feel like a junior on set. Shruti Seth expressed her gratitude to director Kunal Kohli for casting her in the film, saying, 'I would like to give credit to Kunal Kohli for seeing me as Fatty. I think the scene is as good as all the actors. All of us have to make a scene and lift it together, and for that, I will give credit to Aamir." Aamir Khan and Kajol's Down-To-Earth Attitude Recounting her experience of sharing screen space with Aamir Khan and Kajol, Shruti was all praise for the lead stars' grounded nature. 'For me, to share screen space with Aamir and Kajol, I was like, 'Wow, mujhe do aise top-notch actors ke sath kaam karne ka mauka mil raha hai.' But unhone kabhi aisa mehsoos nahi karvaya ki mai Aamir hoon ya Kajol hoon (I was like, Wow, I'm getting the opportunity to work with such top-notch actors. But they never made me feel like I'm Aamir or I'm Kajol," she said, highlighting how humble both actors were on set. Shruti also shared how the cast worked together as a team and rehearsed together to perfect their scenes. 'As real actors, you're always invested in making sure your scene shines. I think ye baat unhe pata thi. We all made sure we rehearsed together. That is the magnanimity of a good actor. I feel I was lucky to get such a fabulous setup," she noted. When Shruti Corrected Aamir Khan's Line In another amusing memory from the set, Shruti recalled a moment when she corrected Aamir Khan during rehearsals. To her surprise, the perfectionist graciously accepted it. She recalled, 'Mai Farida ji (Farida Jalal) ko unki lines yaad dilati thi toh vo mujhe kehti thi, 'Ek din jab tum kisi bade actor ke samne aise bol dogi toh bahaut maar khaogi. And I remember Mai Ek Scene rehearse kar rahi thi, toh usme maine Aamir ko keh diya, Nahi, nahi, ye nahi, aapki ye line hai, toh Aamir said, Oh yeah, right! (I used to remind Farida ji [Farida Jalal] of her lines, and she would say, One day, when you say something like this in front of a big actor, you'll get scolded badly. I remember I was rehearsing a scene and told Aamir, 'No, no, not this one; this is your line. And Aamir said, Oh yeah, right.)" Shruti Seth Reveals Aamir 'Was So Chilled-Out' The actress wrapped up the interview by praising Aamir's calm and chilled-out attitude. She said, 'Aamir was such a chilled-out actor, and it was so nice to be on set with him." Shruti Seth's Role In Fanaa Directed by Kunal Kohli, Fanaa featured Shruti Seth as Fatima Ali, a bubbly and supportive friend who brought lightness to the emotional thriller. While Aamir Khan and Kajol's intense love story formed the film's core, characters like Fatty added warmth and humour. The film also featured Rishi Kapoor, Kirron Kher, Tabu and Sharat Saxena in key roles. First Published: 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
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shruti Seth reveals she corrected Aamir Khan's dialogues in ‘Fanaa'; recalls Farida Jalal's warning: ‘Aise bol dogi toh bahut maar khaogi'
Shruti Seth , known for her roles in popular TV shows like 'Shararat' and Bollywood films like 'Raajneeti', 'Ta Ra Rum Pum', etc recently opened up about her experience working on the film 'Fanaa'. She looked back on her time on set, especially her scenes with Aamir Khan and Kajol . Shruti shared how grateful she felt to be cast in the film and how she was never made to feel like a junior among the stars. In an interview with Hindi Rush She said, "I would like to give credit to Kunal Kohli for seeing me as Fatty (Fatima Ali). I think the scene is as good as all the actors. All of us have to make a scene and lift it together and for that I will give credit to Aamir (Khan).' Sharing screen with Aamir and Kajol She further explained, 'For me, to share screen space with Aamir and Kajol, I was like 'wow' mujhe do aise top notch actors ke sath kaam karne ka mauka mil raha hai. But unhone kabhi aisa mehsoos nahi karvaya ki mai Aamir hoon ya Kajol hoon." (I was like 'wow', I'm getting the opportunity to work with such top-notch actors .But they never made me feel like 'I'm Aamir' or 'I'm Kajol'.) No starry attitude on set Shruti went on to explain how down-to-earth both Aamir and Kajol were on the sets of 'Fanaa'. She admired how invested they were in making the scene work and said that everyone rehearsed together like a team. She said, "I think as real actors, you are always invested in making sure your scene shines. I think ye baat unhe pata thi toh. We all made sure we rehearsed together. I think that is the magnality of a good actor." The actress also mentioned how lucky she felt to be part of such a professional and passionate group of people, "I feel I was lucky to get such a fabulous setup." When Shruti corrected Aamir's line In a fun and light-hearted moment from the set, Shruti recalled how she once corrected Aamir Khan's dialogue during rehearsals, and he didn't mind at all! She shared the full story, "Mai Farida ji ( Farida Jalal ) ko unki lines yaad dilati thi toh vo mughe kehti thi 'ek din jab tum kisi bade actor ke samne aise bol dogi toh bahaut maar khaogi.' And I remember mai ek scene rehearse kar rahi thi toh usme maine Aamir ko keh diya 'nahi nahi ye nahi aapki ye line hai' toh Aamir said 'oh yeah right!'" (I used to remind Farida ji [Farida Jalal] of her lines and she would say, 'One day, when you say something like this in front of a big actor, you'll get scolded badly.' And I remember, during a rehearsal, I told Aamir, 'No, no, not this one, this is your line.' And Aamir said, 'Oh yeah, right!') Aamir's cool and calm vibe Shruti ended her story by praising Aamir Khan's chilled-out attitude and the comfort she felt while working with him. "But Aamir was such a chilled-out actor and it was so nice to be on set with him." About 'Fanaa' and Shruti's part 'Fanaa', directed by Kunal Kohli, featured Aamir Khan and Kajol in the lead roles. Shruti Seth played Fatima Ali, one of the supporting characters in the film. The movie also starred Rishi Kapoor , Kirron Kher , Tabu and Sharat Saxena. While Aamir and Kajol's story took centre stage, characters like Fatty added warmth and humour to the emotional thriller.
India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who once worked with Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Kajol, did not hesitate doing bold scenes with…, got intimate with hero, left acting, now works as…, her name is…
There are a bunch of actors who start their journey from the TV industry and often make their way to movies. Sometimes movies suit these actors, but other times they quit acting altogether. Today, we will discuss an actress who started her journey from TV and gained massive recognition. Later, she ventured into movies. During her time in the industry, she worked in the famous serial Shararat – Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat. Yes, the guess is right! We are talking about none other than Shruti Seth. Actress Who Did Bold Scenes Shruti Seth's debut in the entertainment industry was in the Bollywood film Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II. However, her major breakthrough came when she featured in the series Shararat. Over the years, she has also been part of hit films such as Fanaa, Slumdog Millionaire, and more. While the majority of the time we have seen Shruti in roles of the girl next door, she once shocked everyone by doing some bold scenes. Media reports claim that the actress did not hesitate to do any of the scenes. During an interview with HindiRush, Shruti said that during the shoot of Rajneeti, she had to do some intimate scenes with Arjun Rampal. The actress said, 'I did a bold scene in Rajneeti. This is a character that I had never thought of.' She added, 'The role was offered to me by the film's associate director Alankrita Shrivastava. Prakash Jha wanted an actress for this role who does not look exactly like the character demands.' 'When Alankrita Shrivastava offered me the role, I said yes. She told me that she thought I could do this role. I gave a bold scene in the film.' Following the film's success, Shruti said that everyone looked at her with 'wow' and she received massive appreciation. After a successful career in the film industry, she left acting and now as per her Instagram, the actress is now a certified emotional intelligence coach, therapy practitioner, mental health advocate, and trained meditation teacher.
