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News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Aamir Khan Once Dubbed ‘Flop Actor', Today He's Worth $770 Million: ‘Don't Take Him'
Today, Aamir Khan is not only a Bollywood icon but a global star. His net worth is estimated to be around $770 million, placing him among the richest actors in the world. Aamir Khan is one of Bollywood's most successful stars today, but his journey to the top wasn't smooth. In fact, following his breakout debut in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), Aamir delivered seven back-to-back flops, earning him the dreaded label of a 'flop actor" before his major turnaround with the 1990 romantic drama Dil. Interestingly, Dil also starred Madhuri Dixit, who was undergoing a similar rough patch. Despite delivering a hit like Tezaab, Madhuri was also being written off due to several of her films either failing or being shelved midway. Actor Adi Irani, who featured alongside them in Dil, recently reflected on this forgotten phase during a podcast with Filmymantra Media. 'Six-seven films of his flopped in a row after Aamir Khan's first film. He was considered a flop hero… That was the case for Madhuri Dixit as well," he shared. Adi revealed that Dil only happened because director Indra Kumar couldn't get frequent collaborator Anil Kapoor's dates. Indra, who had earlier produced Mohabbat and Kasam with Anil, wanted him for his directorial debut Beta. But due to scheduling issues, Anil advised Indra to take on a smaller project in the meantime and that's how Dil came into being, with Aamir and Madhuri headlining it. 'Anil Kapoor told Indra Kumar, 'Make a small-budget film in the meantime. You'll also get experience being a director too,'" Adi recalled. Aamir Khan himself has often spoken about this phase. At a recent PVR event celebrating his films, he said, 'Back then, actors worked on 30 to 50 films simultaneously… I ended up signing 9-10 films at once. I was not happy. I would go home and cry." He added, 'The media dubbed me a 'one-film wonder.' Rightly so… I could see my career going down the drain. I was stuck in a swamp, unable to get out." But the massive success of Dil resurrected both his and Madhuri's careers. What followed was an era of dominance for Aamir, marked by critically acclaimed and commercially successful films such as Raja Hindustani, Rang De Basanti, Taare Zameen Par, 3 Idiots, PK and Dangal. Today, Aamir Khan is not only a Bollywood icon but a global star. His net worth is estimated to be around $770 million (over Rs 6,000 crore), placing him among the richest actors in the world. From being considered a 'flop hero" to earning that title, Aamir's journey is nothing short of inspiring. First Published: May 30, 2025, 22:05 IST
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Chunky Pandey compared his Bollywood struggles to Amitabh Bachchan's
Chunky Pandey, known for 'Aankhen', faced career challenges in the late 1990s, shifting to character roles. He humorously compared his struggles to Amitabh Bachchan's break, clarifying he chooses not to work on low-quality projects. He also addressed misconceptions about his acting and valued diverse character roles over typical hero parts. Chunky Pandey , who rose to fame with his role in David Dhawan 's 'Aankhen', experienced significant career challenges by the late 1990s. Struggling to secure leading roles, he shifted to character roles. During this difficult time, he humorously compared his situation to Amitabh Bachchan 's, who was on a break from films, saying, 'He wasn't working, I wasn't getting work.' In a later interview, Chunky explained the context behind this remark. Clarifying the Joke Talking to Lehren, Chunky explained that he frequently makes jokes about other actors and decided to make one about himself as well. He expressed his admiration for Amitabh and hoped that the megastar would not take offense, clarifying that the joke was intended to reflect on his own situation rather than target Amitabh. Challenges in Choosing the Right Roles Chunky clarified that his challenge was not a total lack of work offers but the quality of roles available to him. He mentioned that although he receives around two film offers daily, they are not the types of projects he wishes to take on. Many of these are low-budget, C-grade films with unknown producers and directors, often produced under difficult conditions and sometimes left incomplete. Having already worked on several such films, he is determined not to repeat that experience. Choosing Not to Work In summary, Chunky explained that he is not working by choice, which places him in a similar situation to Amitabh Bachchan. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Compra de Banco Guayaquil CFD con sólo $250 y empieza a ganar un segundo sueldo Mercados de Capital Undo Addressing Misconceptions About His Acting Skills During the interview, Pandey confronted the misconception that he lacked acting talent, a criticism he faced early in his career. He pointed out that no one ever labeled him a non-actor, although he admitted to having to do as many as 32 retakes and experiencing some confusion on set. He emphasized that while no one ever said he was bad in their films, many described his performances as average, good, improving, or better. Reflecting on the Limitations of Hero Roles vs. Character Roles Reflecting on his career, Chunky expressed that playing a conventional hero often offers limited scope because such roles typically follow a fixed formula, with the hero always portrayed as good and fighting for justice or family. He believes that character roles, like the ones he played in 'Tezaab' and 'Lootere', provide more variety and creative freedom, allowing an actor to explore different aspects of their craft. 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 .
India.com
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
India's most popular actor used to live in slums, sold pens on street, attempted suicide; now his net worth is Rs 250 crore, name is....
A well-known actor and comedian in Bollywood industry, from a Telugu Christian family, had a struggling childhood. He could not study in school after the seventh grade because of financial problems in his family. He took odd jobs such as selling pens on the Pune streets and by mimicking some famous Hindi film stars of that time. He even danced to the songs of Hindi film stars. We are talking about Johnny Lever. He revealed that his father struggled with alcoholism. While growing up, it was a difficult environment for him and his siblings. Johnny faced many hardships, including financial struggles that forced him to take on responsibilities from a young age. He even tried to commit suicide at the age of 13. In an interview with Beer Biceps, Lever revealed, 'At the age of 13, I went to a railway track to commit suicide. I was fed up with my father. So I went on the track and the train was coming. Suddenly, the faces of my three younger sisters appeared in front of my eyes, saying, 'What will happen to us?' and I immediately moved away from the track.' Johnny Lever shaped his sense of humour through real-life experiences. He often credited his struggles for the person he has become today. Lever has worked in over 300 films and given several hits like Baazigar, Tezaab, Khiladi, Karan Arjun, Raja Hindustani, Aunty No 1, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Nayak, Aankiyon Se Goli Maare, Coolie No. 1 and more. At present, Johnny Lever is India's top comedian. He lives a luxurious life, owns a 3-BHK house in Mumbai and has a net worth of Rs 250 crore.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did you know Anil Kapoor FORCED Javed Akhtar to write male version of 'Ek Do Teen' after Madhuri Dixit's hit version?
once revealed on The that Tezaab originally featured only 's iconic song 'Ek Do Teen,' but he persuaded to write a male version for him, which was later added to the film. On The Kapil Sharma Show, Anil recalled his reaction after first hearing 'Ek Do Teen' from Tezaab. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Impressed by how catchy and powerful the track was, he immediately felt it would be a superhit and told composer Laxmikant that he wanted to perform a version of it too. The actor revealed that after being impressed by 'Ek Do Teen,' he insisted on having a male version added to Tezaab. Although composer Laxmikant initially resisted, saying it was meant to be a female solo, Anil pushed for it and convinced lyricist Javed Akhtar to write new lyrics. He praised Javed's talent and persuaded him to make it work, even though the song wasn't originally in the script. Anil proudly shared that he got the male version included through sheer determination. Anil appeared on The Kapil Sharma Show Season 2 to promote his film Thar, joined by co-stars Mukti Mohan, , and director Raj Singh Chaudhary. The team engaged in lighthearted banter and shared entertaining behind-the-scenes stories, leaving the audience and host Kapil Sharma in splits with their candid and humorous anecdotes. In an ETimes interview, film critic Dilip Thakur revealed that the male version of 'Ek Do Teen,' sung by Amit Kumar and featuring Anil Kapoor, was shot at 's residence, Mannat. The house was shown as Anupam Kher's home in the film. Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit's Tezaab was a blockbuster hit. Directed by N Chandra, the film also featured Chunky Panday and Annu Kapoor in pivotal roles.
Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
When Anil Kapoor revealed he forced Javed Akhtar to write ‘Ek Do Teen' for him in Tezaab after listening to Madhuri Dixit's ‘superhit' version: ‘He is a huge artiste, he can do anything'
The iconic song 'Ek Do Teen' from Tezaab, featuring Madhuri Dixit, became a nationwide sensation in 1988 and remains memorable to this day. Choreographed by the late Saroj Khan, the track also had a lesser-known male version featuring Anil Kapoor. During an appearance on the second season of The Kapil Sharma Show, Anil revealed that Tezaab originally had 'Ek Do Teen' featuring only Madhuri. However, he convinced lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar to include a male version of the song in the film. Talking about his first reaction to the Tezaab song 'Ek Do Teen' on The Kapil Sharma Show, Anil said, 'I heard the song and realised that it's a great song, I knew it would be a superhit. I told Laxmi (Laxmikant–Pyarelal, music composer) ji, 'Yaar, yeh gaana toh main bhi gaaunga (I also want to sing this song).'' Anil Kapoor also shared that he then forced Javed Akhtar to write the male version of 'Ek Do Teen'. 'He (Laxmikant) said that it's a female song, how will a male sing it? I said I don't care, Javed sahab ko phone karo (call Javed Akhtar). I told him, 'Yeh gaana main bhi gaaunga, you have to write it.' Even he kept thinking how will this be possible. I told him that he is such a huge artiste, a brilliant writer, he can do anything. So, vo gaana script mein tha nahi, maine zabardasti daala tha,' the actor added. ALSO READ | Madhuri Dixit felt alone during 'tough' early years of marriage, husband Dr Nene would be away for days: 'When I was sick, you weren't there…' Anil Kapoor appeared on The Kapil Sharma Show season 2 to promote his film Thar. He was accompanied by his team – Mukti Mohan, Satish Kaushik, and director Raj Singh Chaudhary on the show. They shared several candid and funny anecdotes with the host Kapil and the audience. In an interview with ETimes earlier, film critic and expert Dilip Thakur had revealed an interesting anecdote about the location of Anil Kapoor's version of 'Ek Do Teen'. He had said that the song's male version was sung by Amit Kumar and it featured Anil Kapoor. The track was shot at Shah Rukh Khan's residence Mannat. Thakur shared that Mannat was shown as Anupam Kher's house in the movie. Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit's Tezaab was a blockbuster hit. Directed by N. Chandra, the film also featured Chunky Panday and Annu Kapoor in pivotal roles.
