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News18
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Anu Aggarwal Defends Casting Couch, Says One Must Use Their 'Potential': 'Kya Bura Hai?'
Last Updated: Anu Aggarwal, known for Aashiqui, opened up on casting couch in Bollywood. Anu Aggarwal, known for her breakout role in the cult classic Aashiqui, has offered a candid take on the issue of casting couch in Bollywood. In an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla, the actress, who was a popular name in the 90s, didn't hold back while addressing the subject. While the casting couch remains a highly debated topic within the Hindi film industry — often either denied or reluctantly acknowledged — Anu questioned the general silence around it. 'Why are we pretending?" she asked. The actress reflected on her own experience in the industry, recalling that she maintained close yet professional relationships with all her directors, including Mahesh Bhatt. She clarified, 'There was no 'hanky-panky'," and confirmed she was never subjected to any casting couch situation. However, she didn't shy away from acknowledging the broader scope of the issue either. 'Kahan nahi hai casting couch?" she asked, adding that similar dynamics exist in other professional spaces like banks and corporate offices. She continued, 'Kya baat kar rahe ho aap? Why are we pretending? Everywhere there's casting couch. Since life has started, there's man and woman, and there are two energies, male and female, their union is something that everybody wants. That's what's entire history of Earth." The actress further challenged the moral panic surrounding the issue. 'So, what is 'Yeh bura hai' kya bura hai? So, at the end of the day, if you didn't make it, kya bura hai- when you don't use your potential, that is bura. What's the big deal being made about casting couch?" In the same interview, Anu also shared her thoughts on Aashiqui 2, which starred Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur. She admitted to having watched the film, commenting, 'Nice, nice, matlab you know I didn't want to like to judge it." Released in 1990, Aashiqui became a massive hit and is remembered as one of Bollywood's most iconic romantic musicals. Directed by Mahesh Bhatt and produced by T-Series' Gulshan Kumar along with Vishesh Films, the film starred newcomers Anu Aggarwal and Rahul Roy. While the story was simple, it struck a chord with audiences, largely thanks to its chart-topping soundtrack composed by Nadeem-Shravan. Songs like 'Dheere Dheere Se" and 'Nazar Ke Saamne" turned into instant classics and remain popular to this day. Watch CNN-News18 here. Stay updated with the latest news on Bollywood, Hollywood, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and regional cinema, movie reviews and K-dramas, web series , Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
News18
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Aashiqui Star Anu Aggarwal Says Makers Owe Her 40 Percent Of Fees: ‘Meri Gift Hai Unko'
Last Updated: Anu Aggarwal revealed she only received 60% of her payment for Aashiqui (1990). More than 30 years after her iconic debut in Aashiqui (1990), Anu Aggarwal has opened up about the unfinished business behind the blockbuster, in a chat with Pinkvilla. While the film turned her into a national sensation, the actor revealed that she never received her full payment. Aashiqui was jointly produced by T-Series and Vishesh Films. 'I haven't gotten the full fees for Aashiqui till today. I've only been paid 60% of the full fees. They still owe me the 40%," said Aggarwal. She also mentioned that she never followed up with the producers to recover the remaining payment. 'It's okay, I earned a lot. I earned much more in modelling. I became a brand ambassador," she said. In her interview with Pinkvilla, Anu Aggarwal said she was the first actor to become a brand ambassador, at a time when even male actors hadn't taken on such roles. 'There wasn't even a male actor who was a brand ambassador back then. Only cricket heroes were brand ambassadors then, like Sunil Gavaskar and all. Theek hai yaar. Ye meri gift hai unko (It's okay. This is my gift to them)," she said, about the unpaid fees. Anu Aggarwal shared that in the past, actors who asked for their unpaid fees often faced unfair treatment. She said the film industry was heavily influenced by the underworld at the time.'It was a dirty business. Today, I'm not in it. If I do a film now, I can tell you how dirty it is compared to back then. At that time, it was all under the table. It was ruled by people like Dawood Ibrahim. All the money that came into the industry came from the underworld. So it was a completely different scenario," she went on to add. Released in 1990, Aashiqui became a massive hit and is remembered as one of Bollywood's most iconic romantic musicals. Directed by Mahesh Bhatt and produced by T-Series' Gulshan Kumar along with Vishesh Films, the film starred newcomers Anu Aggarwal and Rahul Roy. While the story was simple, it struck a chord with audiences, largely thanks to its chart-topping soundtrack composed by Nadeem-Shravan. Songs like 'Dheere Dheere Se" and 'Nazar Ke Saamne" turned into instant classics and remain popular to this day. First Published:
NDTV
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Watch: Shanaya Kapoor And Guru Randhawa Get The Internet Grooving To Vibe
Quick Reads Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Shanaya debuts in music video "Vibe" with French Montana and Guru Randhawa. The video was shot in Las Vegas and presented by T-Series' Bhushan Kumar. Her upcoming film "Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan" releases on July 11, 2023. Mumbai: Shanaya Kapoor has made her music video debut with the track Vibe, where she is seen grooving with Moroccan-American rapper French Montana and singer Guru Randhawa. Shot in Las Vegas, Vibe, a high-voltage track, is presented by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series. Shanaya tags it as 'wild in the best way.' She said, ' Vibe is my first-ever music video and getting to do it with Guru Randhawa and French Montana was honestly wild—in the best way! We had so much fun filming in Vegas, the energy was electric, and the vibe (pun intended!) was just perfect.' Shanaya said it feels great to share this side of her with everyone. 'What makes it even more special is seeing how people are connecting with the glimpses of the song. I hope Vibe becomes everyone's summer favourite—I know it's definitely mine! There's so much love and work that went into it, and I'm really proud to be a part of something that feels so global yet rooted in our sound,' she added. Shanaya will next be seen in Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, which is slated to release on July 11. The film also stars Vikrant Massey. Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan is based on Ruskin Bond's cherished short story, The Eyes Have It. It will show Shanaya playing the role of a theatre artist, whereas Massey will be seen as a blind musician. Presented by Zee Studios and Mini Films, and produced by Mansi Bagla and Varun Bagla, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan is directed by Santosh Singh and written by Niranjan Iyenger and Mansi Bagla, with music composed by Vishal Mishra. For the unversed, Shanaya was supposed to make her acting debut with Karan Johar's Bedhadak, opposite Lakshya and Gurfateh Parizada. However, the project was shelved due to the reasons best known to them. Following Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, Shanaya's lineup includes Tu Yaa Main, JC, and the series Student of the Year.
News18
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Arjun Kapoor Gives Shoutout To Shanaya Kapoor's First Global Collaboration
Arjun Kapoor praised Shanaya Kapoor's latest music video collaboration with French Montana and Guru Randhawa. Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay Kapoor and his wife Maheep Kapoor, has already stepped into the world of music with a remarkable global collaboration. She teamed up with Moroccan-American rapper French Montana and Indian singer-songwriter Guru Randhawa in T-Series' latest release, Vibe. Well, as the actress can't stop brimming with happiness, her cousin Arjun Kapoor extended his best wishes. On his Instagram Stories, Arjun Kapoor reposted the teaser video of Shanaya Kapoor's recently released global anthem, Vibe, for T-series alongside a meaningful note. The doting cousin brother wrote atop it, 'Vibes are (fire emoji)," adding, 'My Favourites," while tagging Shanaya and Guru Randhawa. This subtle shoutout from Arjun was enough to reveal his honest opinion about the recently released music video. Coming to Shanaya Kapoor's first global collaboration with rap sensation French Montana and Indian pop singer Guru Randhawa in Vibe, the music video has indeed been grabbing much attention on social media. Banked by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series, the high-voltage summer song features the diva acing some of the coolest moves in the video. Dressed in blingy outfits, the debutant actress can also be seen lip-syncing with some of the lines. Moreover, with a few glimpses of the futuristic Vegas Sphere shining bright in the background, it seems that the music video was shot in Las Vegas, with the diva stealing the show with her appearances. She shared the teaser video on Instagram with the caption that read, 'My heart's in this track. My first global collab – Vibe is OUT NOW! #tseries @ #BhushanKumar @gururandhawa @frenchmontana @shanayakapoor02 @gesuz @guy_bergman @adil_choreographer @djshadowdubai @jslsingh." The video instantly grabbed the attention of her close ones and fans alike, who flooded the comment section with their reactions. Mommy Maheep Kapoor wrote, 'Vibbbbbeeeezzzzz," punctuated by a series of dancing man, red hearts and evil eyes emojis. Sanjay Kapoor expressed his honest review and penned, 'Wow," followed by red hearts and evil eyes emojis. Anshula Kapoor said, 'What a vibeeee." BFF Ananya Panday's mom, Bhavana Pandey, posted a fire and a heart emoji. Meanwhile, Bunty Bains, known for his contributions to the Punjabi music industry, reacted with a raised hands emoji. Anjini Dhawan, who made her acting debut in the Bollywood film Binny and Family, dropped a couple of heart-eye emojis in response. One of Shanaya's fans said, 'Woahh, it's absolutely phenomenal since it's from my favorites – @shanayakapoor02." Another commented, 'Killing it @shanayakapoor02." On the professional front, Shanaya Kapoor was initially signed for Karan Johar's Dharma Productions film Bedhadak, which was later shelved for reasons best known to the makers. Now, she is all set to make her much-anticipated Bollywood debut with Santoshi Singh's Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, opposite Vikrant Massey. The film is slated for a theatrical release on July 11. Following this, she will be seen in Tu Yaa Main, which is scheduled to release in February 2026. First Published:
News18
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Rishab Shetty To Play Lord Hanuman In Bhushan Kumar's Next Film; Deets Inside
Last Updated: Rishab Shetty will play Lord Hanuman in 'Jai Hanuman,' presented by T-Series' Bhushan Kumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. It will be directed by Prasanth Varma. While he is currently shooting for Kantara: Chapter 1, Rishab Shetty will soon also be playing Lord Hanuman on the big screen. In a landmark collaboration, T-Series' Bhushan Kumar has announced that he will be presenting the upcoming mythological epic 'Jai Hanuman', which will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers. Rooted deeply in Indian heritage and spiritual tradition, the film is helmed by Director Prasanth Varma and features National Award-winning Actor Rishab Shetty as Lord Hanuman. Talking about the collaboration and the new film, Bhushan Kumar shared, 'With Jai Hanuman, we are stepping further into large-scale, culturally rooted storytelling. Collaborating with Mythri Movie Makers, we are thrilled to introduce a film that is a celebration of Indian cinema and timeless devotion – our long-standing partnership with them and Rishab Shetty's performance makes the journey even more special." Producers of the film, Mythri Movie Makers also issued a statement which read, 'We are incredibly proud to bring Jai Hanuman to audiences everywhere – a film that's close to our hearts. We are happy to have Rishab Shetty onboard for the film and are grateful to Mr. Bhushan Kumar for standing by this vision with such dedication and presenting the film. His support, creativity, and belief in the story helped us shape this film into something truly special for all devotees and fans." Director Prasanth Varma also called Jai Hanuman his 'dream project" and added, 'The film is not just about the undying spirit of devotion and courage that Lord Hanuman embodies but also a reminder that strength guided by faith can move mountains. I am excited to bring this grand vision to life with Rishab Shetty alongside the Producers Mythri Movie Makers and the presenting partner Mr. Bhushan Kumar (T-Series)." All set to go on floors soon, Jai Hanuman, a magnum opus led by Prasanth Varma, will pay tribute to one of the most revered icons in Indian culture. First Published: May 13, 2025, 11:21 IST
