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News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
5 Superstars Who Lit Up The Screen With Both Karisma Kapoor & Kareena Kapoor
But all that changed with Karisma Kapoor, the eldest daughter of Randhir Kapoor and Babita, who broke this long-standing tradition. Despite opposition from some family members, Babita firmly supported her daughter's decision to enter films. Karisma Kapoor not only stepped into the industry but also rose to become one of the top heroines of the 1990s. (News18 Hindi) Ajay Devgn: Karisma Kapoor and Ajay Devgn shared screen space in multiple films like Jigar, Suhaag, Sangram, and Dhanwaan. Years later, Kareena Kapoor starred with Ajay Devgn in big-budget hits like Singham Returns and Singham Again. (News18 Hindi) 5/9 Akshay Kumar: Karisma Kapoor worked with Akshay Kumar in Jaanwar, while Kareena Kapoor featured with him in Aitraaz, Talaash, and Bewafaa. Their pairings were well received during their respective periods. (News18 Hindi) Salman Khan: Karisma Kapoor and Salman Khan's chemistry in Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge was a hit with audiences. Kareena Kapoor later delivered blockbusters like Bodyguard and Bajrangi Bhaijaan alongside him. (News18 Hindi) Aamir Khan: Karisma Kapoor's Raja Hindustani opposite Aamir Khan is remembered for its emotional depth and iconic kissing scene that reportedly took three days to shoot in Ooty. Kareena Kapoor, on the other hand, collaborated with Aamir Khan in 3 Idiots and Laal Singh Chaddha. (News18 Hindi) By challenging family norms and pursuing acting careers, Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor not only broke barriers but also created lasting legacies, paving the way for future generations of Kapoor women to shine in the film industry. (News18 Hindi)
Pink Villa
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ravi Kishan breaks silence on replacing Sanjay Dutt in Son of Sardaar 2: 'He is cult, no one can...'
Son of Sardaar 2 is gearing up for release very soon. The Ajay Devgn-starrer boasts an ensemble star cast, which also includes Ravi Kishan playing a Bihari Sardaar. In a recent podcast with Raj Shamani, the versatile actor expressed how he got the role and replaced Sanjay Dutt. Ravi Kishan revealed that Sanjay Dutt was originally cast for Son of Sardaar 2. However, he replaced the Khalnayak actor as destiny had other plans. Ravi explained how Sanjay Dutt's visa couldn't get approval from the British government, so Ajay Devgn approached him to fill his shoes. 'Ajay Devgn ka phone aaya mujhe, ek film humne Singham (Singham Returns) ki thi saath mein, wahan unko hamara kaam acha laga, thodi dosti hui set par, phir mai chunaao (election) mein chala gaya, achanak inka phone aaya. He said, 'Yaar Ravi ek problem hai, 40 din milenge kya? Abroad.' I was blank. Main bola 40 din ek saath! To bole haan, wo Sanjay Dutt ka visa Britain government ne reject kar diya. And the role is very powerful,' revealed Ravi Kishan. (I got a call from Ajay Devgn. We had done a film together called Singham (Singham Returns). He liked our work there. We became friends on the set. Then, I got involved in the elections. Suddenly, I got a call from him. He said, 'Yaar Ravi, there is a problem. Will I get 40 days? Abroad.' I was blank. I said 40 days together! So he said yes, the British government rejected Sanjay Dutt's visa. And the role is very powerful.) Ravi Kishan called Sanjay Dutt a 'Cult' Further, he stated that he asked his manager for the dates and finally made time for Ajay Devgn 's film. Ravi Kishan credited destiny for the events and underlined that no one can replace Sanju Baba. He further added, 'Sab destiny ne apna khel racha. Sanju Baba cult hain, no one can replace him but Sanju baba ke saath aisa ho gaya. To main aaya. Ab isko destiny kahein, kismat kahein, kya kahein mujhe nahi maloom.' (Destiny played its part. Sanju Baba is a cult; no one can replace him, but something like this happened with Sanju Baba. So I came. Now should I call it destiny, luck, what should I call it, I don't know.) 'To main Sanju Baba ko to replace nahi kar sakta wo cult hain, unko match bhi nahi kar sakta. Lekin ek Ravi Kishan jo Laapataa Ladies ke baad, Maamla Legal Hai ke baad logon ko pasand aaya. Wo ek Bihari Sardaar ke roop mein, pehli baar aap dekhenge.' Ravi mentioned that a big Sardaar community lives in Bihar, and they are all very excited to know that he is playing Bihari Sardaar in the movie. The actor thanked Ajay Devgn and called him 'Dilwala'. 'I want to thank Ajay Devgn. Log kehte hain na cinema me koi dost nahi banta, ek acha insan ek acha dilwala insan mila hai, jinka naam Ajay Devgn hai,' Ravi concluded. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty spoke about Bollywood's class divide
and are one of the most successful actor-director duos in Hindi cinema. Out of Rohit Shetty's 14 films, 12 starred Ajay. These include all four movies from the comedy series 'Golmaal' and the four films in the cop universe, starting with 'Singham' in 2011 and going up to 'Sooryavanshi' in 2021. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In 2014, before the release of Singham Returns, Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty spoke about the class divide in the Hindi film industry during a promotional interview with Film Companion. They referred to a message Ajay had sent to Rohit back in 2011 on Karan Johar's chat show Koffee With Karan, where he said:"I am so happy that people who abused your kind of movies want to work with you now", the actor and the filmmaker were asked if a class divide exists within Bollywood. The Tanhaji star, Ajay Devgn, said he personally hadn't faced the issue but had heard people call Golmaal 'trash cinema.' He pointed out the irony that those same people later approached Rohit Shetty to direct films for them, realizing that they needed such so-called 'trash cinema' to stay relevant in the industry. Rohit Shetty, who also hosts the popular reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi, said he has no ego or arrogance about his work and believes he's simply making films for his audience. He shared that many people have now come around, saying he's not doing anything wrong or harmful. Referring to the earlier criticism from the elite crowd, Rohit humorously compared himself to Amitabh Bachchan's 'bad guy' character from Deewar (1975), calling the critics Nirupa Roy and the elite Shashi Kapoor. He concluded by saying he's happy being Amitabh—the so-called bad guy—at the end of the day. In November last year, Rohit Shetty's Sooryavanshi revived the Indian box office, earning nearly ₹200 crores after theatres reopened nationwide following a two-year Covid-19 lockdown. Rohit and Ajay have also hinted at the next film in their cop universe, Singham 3, though an official announcement is still awaited. Rohit Shetty
India.com
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who divorced her first husband after 4 years, fell in love with co-star younger than her, married secretly, her name is..., husband is...
Meet actress who divorced her first husband after 4 years, fell in love with co-star younger than her, married secretly, her name is..., husband is... In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, where often the picture-perfect part makes it to the spotlight, it's often the harsh truth behind the curtain that never meets the eyes. It's usually the personal traumas, turbulent bonds, and ugly interpersonal relationships that are shown with the portrayal of everything good and over the top, until one day the reality comes out. Behind the camera lights and red carpet appearances are stories of emotional rollercoasters and shocking twits, where love can both fall apart and find its way back in the most unexpected places. One such story is of a celebrated actress, Ashwini Kalsekar, who has made her strong presence both on television and in films. Although Aswini was popularly known for her role as a supporting actor and a negative role, she has also made her mark in the film industry with her role in films like Golmaal, All the Best, Singham Returns, and Khakee, mostly starring alongside Ajay Devgn. However, she rose to fame with her role as Maham Anga in the serial Jodha Akbar and went on to portray strong characters in shows like Kasamh Se and Jijaji Chhat Per Hain. Besides her great professional success, her personal life was far from smooth. She first got married in 1998 to a fellow TV actor, Nitish Pandey, but soon that relationship turned sour, and they started having rifts. After 4 years in 2002, the couple parted ways. After the separation, she focused on her career and spent considerable time working on herself. During filming a particular project, she met one of the younger co-stars, Murali Sharma, who was three years her junior. Their initial interactions were cordial, but eventually, they became good friends. With time, their connection grew deeper, and they fell in love with each other. Soon, they got married in a simple wedding in 2009. Later, in an interview, she revealed that she and her husband both shared she and her husband have been each other's critics, always helping each other grow. From her journey of enduring heartbreak to finding love again, her tale is one of resilience, strength, and unscripted turns.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 beats Singham Returns to become his 7th biggest hit
Ajay Devgn 's latest action-drama Raid 2 continues its steady run at the box office, and with its 18-day total now standing at Rs 143.38 crore (all languages), the film has officially surpassed the lifetime collection of Singham Returns . The Rohit Shetty-directed cop drama whihc also featured Kareena Kapoor Khan had closed its theatrical run at Rs 140.6 crore, a record it held since 2014. Raid 2 has now become Ajay Devgn's seventh highest-grossing film of all time. The film opened strong with Rs 19.25 crore on its first day and maintained a healthy weekend collection, crossing Rs 95.75 crore in its opening week. Despite a noticeable drop in weekday numbers, Raid 2 managed to hold on in its second weekend, adding another Rs 40.6 crore in Week 2. While the collections dipped during the third week, the film still pulled in Rs 3 crore on its third Friday and Rs 4 crore on its third Saturday, pushing it past the Singham Returns benchmark. Now, Raid 2 is just under Rs 5 crore away from overtaking Shaitaan, which currently holds the sixth spot in Ajay Devgn's box office rankings with a lifetime total of Rs 148 crore. Considering the current pace and the absence of major Hindi new releases, trade experts believe Raid 2 stands a good chance of bridging this gap over the coming weekdays and its fourth weekend and going about Rs 150 crore the release of Tim Cruise's Mission Impossible: THe FInal Reckoning and Final Destination: Bloodlines can have a major impact in the days to come as both films have opened to massive collections. This success story further consolidates Ajay Devgn's position as one of Bollywood's most bankable stars in the action-thriller space. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta , Raid 2 is the sequel to the 2018 hit Raid and sees Devgn reprising his role as IRS officer Amay Patnaik, the film also starred Ritiesh Deshmukh and Vaani Kapoor in leading roles. As the film inches towards the Rs 150 crore mark, all eyes are on whether it can climb one more notch up the star's personal box office leaderboard. For now, Raid 2 has proven that even amidst evolving box office trends, Ajay Devgn's appeal with audiences remains rock solid. 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 .
