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New Indian Express
4 days ago
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- New Indian Express
'I want to be someone who has a voice,' says actor Neha Dhupia in Bengaluru
You may know her from 2000s comedies like Chup Chupke or Singh is Kinng, from her time as a model representing India in the Miss Universe pageant, or perhaps more recently, playing Vidya Balan's boss in 2017 hit Tumhari Sulu or an unabashedly sexy librarian in Lust Stories. Add to that her much-loved stints as a gang leader on several seasons of Roadies and her podcast-cum-YouTube show No Filter Neha, it's no stretch to call Neha Dhupia a beloved household name. Visiting the city as the showstopper for Max Kids Festival, she reflected on this gradual shift in focus from model-actor to reality TV star and popular host, saying, 'It's not a transition; in 2025, any number of mediums that you can explore – whether it's a podcast, television, fiction or non-fiction, whether it's playing characters in films – you should. After being in the business for over two decades now, I have to put myself in a box and at the same time, be out of the box. I want to be someone who has a voice and exercises it when necessary.' This confident and outspoken demeanour is evident than ever in Dhupia's return to Roadies for its Roadies Double Cross season after three years. 'My biggest victory has been coming back to the show and get ting the amount of love that I makes me want to keep coming back,' she says, adding, 'I'm always fighting for what I want to try and at no point do I want to hurt or harm anybody. The intention is always to encourage people.'
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22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Vipul Amrutlal Shah's 'Waqt' Turns 20! When Amitabh Bachchan & Akshay Kumar Were Ready to Wave Off Their Fees for the film
Waqt: The Race Against Time is a one of its kind movie that marked Vipul Amrutlal Shah's journey as a producer read more Vipul Amrutlal Shah is a visionary filmmaker known for bringing powerful and meaningful stories to the screen. From heartwarming dramas to action-packed thrillers, his films strike a perfect balance between entertainment and emotion. With a knack for storytelling and a strong connection to the audience, Vipul Amrutlal Shah's filmography has become the ultimate benchmark in terms of tapping into different genres. One such gem from his filmography is Waqt: The Race Against Time which is celebrating 20 glorious years of its release. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD On the film's 20th anniversary, here's a warm hearted anecdote shared by the director himself. Talking about onboarding the two megastars Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar for his film, Vipul Amrutlal Shah said, 'While we were making Aankhen, I had discussed about a play which was written and directed by Aatish Kapadia, with Amit sir (Bachchan) and Akshay (Kumar). They both loved the story and we decided to make this film'. Waqt: The Race Against Time marked the second collaboration of the talented director with the likes of Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar. Their first collaboration 'Aankhen' was received very well by the critics and the audiences. The trust Vipul Shah had instilled in the megastars by delivering such a brilliant film made both the megastars very keen on collaborating again. Talking about the graciousness and support the director received from the both the stars when he told them that he was turning a producer, Vipul Shah revealed, 'When I informed Amitji and Akshay about me turning producer with this film, both of them were willing to waive off their fees but me and my partner Mr Manmohan Shetty did not agree to it and paid them their remuneration but the fact that such big superstars stood by me and were even willing to waive off their fees, was a very touching and heartwarming gesture'. True artists always recognise greatness. The fact that both the actors, within a split second decided to waive off their fees speaks volumes of the trust they had in Vipul's direction and the bond they share. Both the actors did eventually get their remuneration but the fact that they were ready to waive their fees shows the amount of support Vipul Amrutlal Shah had from his comrades. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Waqt: The Race Against Time is a one of its kind movie that marked Vipul Amrutlal Shah's journey as a producer. The visionary director went on to produce superhits like Singh is Kinng, Holiday: A Soldier Never Off Duty, and many more. The Visionary director is now gearing up to blow the audiences all over again with his next, Hisaab, a heist thriller which has already excited his audiences ever since it has been announced.
