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Indian Express
13 hours ago
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- Indian Express
Distraught Moushumi Chatterjee called husband when asked to wear revealing outfit during shoot: ‘They have taken away all my clothes, I feel naked'
Although she emerged as one of the biggest names in the film industry during the 1970s, appearing in numerous movies alongside major stars, Moushumi Chatterjee never 'compromised her dignity'. Not only did she firmly refuse to do anything on screen that made her uncomfortable, but she also didn't hesitate to confront anyone who attempted to cross her personal boundaries in real life, even if that meant literally slapping them back into place. Recently, the actor recalled an instance when she was pressured to wear revealing clothing for a scene, which shattered one of her personal vows and left her in tears. From the beginning of her career, Moushumi had resolved not to wear short or revealing clothes in films. So when she was suddenly handed such a costume during the shoot of one of her movies, she felt heartbroken and just wanted to run away. The actor revealed that she immediately called her husband and pleaded with him to send her back to their hometown of Kolkata, saying she 'didn't want to work' anymore. The incident took place on the set of director Raj Khosla's Kuchhe Dhaage (1973), in which she starred alongside Vinod Khanna and Kabir Bedi. Moushumi said she only learned about the costume when it was handed to her by designer Mani J Rabadi. Upon receiving a backless blouse with just strings and a short ghagra, she broke down in tears. 'Seeing those clothes, I felt as if I had become naked. I started crying and made a call to my husband that please send me back to Kolkata. I don't want to work here. They have taken away all my clothes. And he came running and made me understand that it was alright, and then I completed the film,' she shared during a chat with Filmfare. Prior to Kuchhe Dhaage, Moushumi Chatterjee had apparently turned down the opportunity to work with ace filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee in Guddi, as the character was required to wear short skirts. 'I didn't do Guddi because the heroine was supposed to wear a short skirt. My father said no because, firstly, this was a Hindi film, and because we didn't know who Hrihsikesh Mukherjee was,' she recalled. The role eventually went to Jaya Bachchan, and it changed the trajectory of her career. Moushumi Chatterjee and Hrishikesh Mukherjee later joined forces in the television serial Talaash (1992).
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
'I can't wear...' Director wanted to destroy THIS actress's career, was hurt by her decision to not..., later she..., her name is...
'I can't wear...' Director wanted to destroy THIS actress's career, was hurt by her decision to not..., later she..., her name is... Moushumi Chatterjee has cemented her place as one of the most admired actresses of Indian cinema. She was one of those rare actresses who actually started working as a leading lady in Hindi movies after she got married. In a recent interview, Moushumi talked about her career struggles, and how she lost out the lead role in Guddi, a film that later went to Jaya Bachchan, and became a milestone in her career. At the age of 15, Moushumi Chatterjee made her acting debut with the Bengali film Balika Badhu, alongside legendary actor, Uttam Kumar. Around the same time, she got married to Jayanta Mukherjee, and had received an offer from director Hrishikesh Mukherjee to work in Guddi (1971) . She turned down the film as her character was supposed to wear a 'short skirt'. In a chat with Filmfare, Moushumi Chatterjee recalled, 'I didn't do Guddi because the heroine was supposed to wear a short skirt. My father said no because firstly, this was a Hindi film, and because we didn't know who Hrishikesh Mukherjee was. He said I did Talaash only because I wanted to make up for what happened on Guddi. He said, I ruined your career.' Hrishikesh was so upset by Moushumi's refusal that he promised to destroy her career even before it began. Years later, while working on the 1990s TV show, Talaash , he confessed that her rejection hurt his ego, and he no longer wanted to cast her as heroine. That's when, the role was offered to Jaya Bhaduri (now Bachchan), and catapulted her to fame. 'He said… 'At that time, I was such an egoist. I thought you said no to Hrishikesh Mukherjee, we will see how you come and make a career in Mumbai.' He said, I did not want you to work on that movie. I don't want this heroine, I want that heroine.' Moushumi revealed. Moushumi shared that she was never comfortable with revealing outfits, and started wearing sarees at the age of 13. In the same interview, she recalled an incident when director Mani J Rabadi asked her to wear a backless blouse and short ghagra for a film. She started crying and told her husband, 'I feel like I am naked.' He then assured her that the dress was okay and not anything unusual for films.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Jaya Bachchan was cast in Guddi because Moushumi Chatterjee hurt Hrishikesh Mukherjee's ego: ‘I didn't want to wear a short skirt'
Moushumi Chatterjee was one of the rare female actors of her time who actually started working in Hindi movies as a leading lady after she got married. Moushumi shared in a recent interview that she got married at 15 to composer Hemant Kumar's son Jayanta, and explained that she was never ambitious about her career. She shared that before she got married, she had received an offer from director Hrishikesh Mukherjee to work in Guddi (1971), which later starred Jaya Bachchan (then Bhaduri), but she refused the offer because the character was required to wear short skirts. Hrishikesh was so upset by her refusal that he vowed to destroy her career even before it began, but for Moushumi, he wasn't even on her radar because she wasn't thinking about a career in films. In a chat with Filmfare, she recalled working with Hrishikesh Mukherjee in the 1990s television series Talaash. The series was being produced by Jayant, so Hrishikesh assumed that Moushumi would make an exception and work on a Sunday, even though she was very strict about spending time with her daughters on holidays. Moushumi refused to budge and that's when Hrishikesh revealed to her that he 'ruined' her career even before it began. 'I didn't do Guddi because the heroine was supposed to wear a short skirt. My father said no because firstly, this was a Hindi film, and because we didn't know who Hrihsikesh Mukherjee was. He said I did Talaash only because I wanted to make up for what happened on Guddi. He said I ruined your career,' she recalled. She remembered Hrishikesh's words saying, 'At that time, I was such an egoist. I thought, 'You said no to Hrishikesh Mukherjee, we will se how you come make a career in Mumbai'. He said, 'I did not want you to work on that movie. I don't want this heroine, I want that heroine.' And that's how he cast Jaya in the role that changed the trajectory of her career. ALSO READ | Karan Johar, Ram Kapoor, Kusha Kapila face Ozempic barbs: Why this appetite for hate when it comes to celebs and their bodies? Moushumi said that she started wearing saree at the age of 13 and wasn't comfortable wearing sort clothes. She also recalled an incident where costume designer Mani J Rabadi gave her a backless blouse and a short ghagra for a film. She started crying and said, 'I feel like I am naked.' Her husband had to tell her that her dress was okay and it wasn't anything out of the ordinary for films.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nawazuddin Siddiqui reveals how doctors warned him after immersing deeply into 'Psycho Raman' character
Over many years, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has earned a reputation for delivering powerful and deeply impactful performances. Celebrated for his incredible range, he has brought to life numerous complicated characters that remain unforgettable to viewers. Despite appearing natural on screen, his performances are the result of intense dedication. Deep Immersion into Roles In an interview with Just Too Filmy, he shared how deeply he immerses himself in his roles, often facing challenging and exhausting experiences to authentically portray his characters. Physical Transformation for ' Talaash ' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Siddiqui recalled how he altered his physicality to portray Tehmur Langda in Aamir Khan's 'Talaash'. The character was fast-moving, had a limp, and expressive eyes, which was a stark contrast to Nawazuddin's usual calm and composed nature. To convincingly play the role, he had to adopt these distinctive traits. Commitment to Realism in ' Gangs of Wasseypur ' He reflected on his notable performance as Faisal in Anurag Kashyap's 'Gangs of Wasseypur', revealing the lengths he went to for realism. He shared that he deliberately applied glycerin to his eyes-not to induce tears, but to make them appear red and convey visible pain. Intense Experience While Filming ' Psycho Raman ' While filming 'Psycho Raman', Nawazuddin became so deeply immersed in his role as a serial killer that the boundaries between acting and reality blurred dramatically. He fainted on set and was hospitalized, yet continued reciting the film's dialogues even while in the hospital bed, unaware of his actions. People around him noticed this behavior and informed him, prompting doctors to warn him to detach from the character and prioritize his health to avoid serious consequences. This intense experience highlighted the physical and mental toll the role took on him. Recent and Upcoming Projects Recently, Nawazuddin appeared in Zee5's 'Costao', where his acting received praise despite the film's mixed critical reception. He is currently preparing for his upcoming film, ' Raat Akeli Hai 2 ', set to release on Netflix. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Nawazuddin Siddiqui began saying Psycho Raman's dialogues while being admitted to hospital after fainting on set: ‘Doctors warned me'
In his remarkable career, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has portrayed a range of iconic roles. While Nawaz makes playing these characters look effortless on screen, a great deal of work goes into making them appear authentic. In a recent interaction, Nawazuddin Siddiqui opened up about his acting process and the lengths he goes to for his roles. While speaking to Just Too Filmy, Nawaz shared that to play the character of Tehmur Langda in Aamir Khan's Talaash, he had to adopt a limp. Explaining how he altered his physicality for the role, he said, 'I changed my physicality to play the character in Talaash. The character in the film is very fast and he has a limp, and when he talks, his eyes get big. I am a clam and cool guy but to play that character I had to bring in these things.' Nawaz gave the example of another of his iconic characters, Faisal from Anurag Kashyap's Gangs of Wasseypur, revealing how he would use glycerin in his eyes and endure the discomfort just to add depth to the role. He said, 'I would put glycerin in my eyes, not to cry but so that my eyes would get red and some pain is visible in them.' However, Nawaz became particularly consumed by his role as a serial killer in Anurag's later film Psycho Raman — so much so that he unconsciously began reciting its dialogues while being admitted to a hospital. He said, 'While shooting for Psycho Raman I got ill and was admitted to hospital. I fainted on the set and was taken to hospital. I was so much into the character at that time that I would say the film's dialogues while I was on the hospital bed, I didn't realise it, I was told by people around me that I was doing this. Doctors warned me to come out of the character and take care of myself otherwise it will be problem.' On the professional front, Nawazuddin was last seen in Zee5's film Costao, which received mixed reviews from critics. However, Nawaz's performance in the film was widely praised. He will next be seen in the Netflix film Raat Akeli Hai 2.
