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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tinnu Anand recalls his ‘dirty job' offering Rs 5,000 to Amitabh Bachchan for his first film ‘Saat Hindustani'
In Bollywood, only a select few have successfully earned admiration both as actors and directors, and is one of them. He is widely recognized for his diverse acting roles in movies such as 'Ghajini' starring Aamir Khan, 'Ghatak' with Sunny Deol, 'Merry Christmas' featuring Katrina Kaif, and the ensemble film 'Lajja'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Besides acting, Tinnu made a mark behind the camera by directing iconic films like 'Kaalia' and 'Shahenshah'. Family Opposition and Passion for Filmmaking Though Inder Raj Anand was a prominent writer in the film world, he opposed his son Tinnu Anand's desire to join the industry. Driven by his passion for filmmaking and a strong ambition to direct, Tinnu challenged his father's wishes. Distressed by this, Inder Raj Anand decided to enroll him at the Satyajit Ray School, hoping to divert his path. Choosing Satyajit Ray Over Raj Kapoor and Fellini In an interview with Rediff, Tinnu shared the reasons behind his decision to train under Satyajit Ray. He explained that although he had the opportunity to work with Raj Kapoor, who was a family friend and had collaborated with his father on several scripts, he felt that connection was too close for comfort. Another option was the renowned Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini, which appealed to him because it offered a chance to go to Italy. However, Fellini insisted that Tinnu learn Italian first, a commitment of six months that he wasn't willing to make. Consequently, he chose to study with Ray instead. The 'Dirty Job': Offering Rs 5,000 to Amitabh Bachchan During the same conversation, Tinnu shared how he was tasked with the 'dirty job' of offering Amitabh a fee of Rs 5,000 for his role in Khwaja Ahmad Abbas' film 'Saat Hindustani'. He explained that actress Neena Singh had recommended Amitabh for the part, but Abbas insisted that Amitabh cover his own expenses to come to Mumbai for auditions. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This marked the beginning of Amitabh's journey to the city of dreams. Reflecting on the moment, Tinnu recalled, 'I was the one who took him to Abbas Saab's office. In the evening, I was given the dirty job of offering Amitabh Rs 5,000 for the entire film, whether it took one year or five to make." Career Growth and On-Set Challenges Following his role in 'Saat Hindustani', Tinnu acted in several films before making a name for himself as a director with movies such as 'Kaalia' and 'Shahenshah'. During the production of his third collaboration with Bachchan, 'Shanakht', Tinnu faced a tense confrontation with Madhuri Dixit when she declined to perform a daring scene opposite Bachchan. Personal Life On the personal front, Tinnu is married to Shahnaz, who is the daughter of the well-known veteran actor Agha.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet actor who offered Big B Rs 5,000 for Saat Hindustani, fought with Madhuri Dixit over costume, survived on his wife's support and now…
Today in the Meet Actor series, we bring to you a very popular face from the industry. An actor who actually wanted to become a director, trained under Satyajit Ray for the same, but also ended up portraying some of the most iconic roles on the silver screen. From Aamir Khan's Ghajini, Katrina Kaif's Merry Christmas, Sidharth Malhotra's Hasee Toh Phasee, to many more, we have seen this actor shine with his acting skills. He is none other than Tinnu Anand. Tinnu Anand's father, Inder Raj Anand, was a well-known writer in the Bollywood film industry. Despite his being a part of the glamor world, he did not want his son to enter the industry. But, the creative streak in him forced the veteran actor to go to his dad and confront him about his desire to direct a film. Tinnu had revealed that this had upset his father. But when he saw that his son did not want to do anything else, Anand was sent to the Satyajit Ray School. In an interview, the Ghajini actor has revealed how he was offered K Abass' film Saat Hindustani. The heroine of this film, Neena Singh, suggests Amitabh Bachchan 's name for a role in the film. To this, Abbas had said that Big B will have to come to Mumbai for auditions at his own expense, and this is how he landed in the dream city. It was Tinnu who took him to the filmmaker's office and was given the 'dirty job' of offering Big B Rs. 5000 for the entire film. Reportedly, Anand even got in a spat with Madhuri Dixit over her costume, which made the actress walk out of Shanakht. He is married to Shahnaz, daughter of veteran actor Agha. His wife, who is a writer and former editor of Star & Style magazine, financially supported the family when the actor was initially struggling in the industry.
India.com
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Madhuri Dixit once refused to agree THIS director's demand, got fired from the film, later Amitabh Bachchan told director to not…, he then…, the film was…
Madhuri Dixit once refused to agree THIS director's demand, got fired from the film, later Amitabh Bachchan told director to not..., he then..., the film was... In a career spanning over four decades, Madhuri Dixit remained one of the most celebrated Bollywood actresses. With remarkable performances in films like Dil, Khal Nayak, Koyla, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Devdas, Dil To Pagal Hai, she carved a special place in audiences hearts. Apart from acting chops, she is also admired for her terrific dancing skills. From songs like Ek do teen to Didi tera dewar deewana , she stole many hearts with her spectacular moves. Despite being one of the highest-paid actresses of her time, Madhuri's journey to stardom wasn't any easy one. In 90s, she faced an unpleasant incident that occurred on the sets of Shanakht . She almost lost out a role for refusing to shoot a scene in bra. Actor and filmmaker Tinnu Anand became angry when he heard her saying no and felt that she could have expressed her discomfort before signing the film and not on the day of shoot. In a conversation with Radio Nasha, Tinnu Anand revealed, 'I narrated the entire sequence to Madhuri and I told her that you have to remove your blouse and for the first time, we should see you in your bra. And I am not going to hide anything behind a haystack or anything. Because you are offering yourself to help a man who is trying to help you. So it is a very important situation and I want to shoot it on the first day. She said okay.' 'I said you can design your bra, whatever you want. You don't have to wear a bra bra but you can design your own bra, I don't mind. But it has to be a bra because you are opening your blouse, offering yourself,' Anand added. On the day of shoot, Madhuri backed out, leaving Tinnu furious. When asked what happened, she stated, ' I don't want to do this particular scene.' I said, 'I'm sorry, you have to do this scene.' She said, 'No, I don't want to.' I said, 'Okay, pack up, say good bye to the film. I'll cancel my shoot.' Amitabh Bachchan, who was playing lead role in the film, intervened to play the role of a peacemaker as Madhuri was asked to pack her bags and leave. In Tinnu's words, Big B said, 'Let it be, why are you arguing with her? If she has an objection ' I said, 'If she had to object, she should have done it earlier, before signing the film. Later, Madhuri came on board and her secretary requested Tinnu to reconsider, as she agreed to do the sequence.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Madhuri Dixit was fired when she refused to do THIS bold scene on camera in a film co-starring Amitabh Bachchan
Madhuri Dixit who was one of the reigning actresses of the 90s is still fondly called the 'Dhak Dhak' girl as she won a million hearts with her dance, songs and acting. She also broke a million hearts when she got married to Dr Sriram Nene and left movies for many years. The actress is now back in India where she stays with her husband and also started working again. She's done a lot of movies and some even had her in some bold scenes but the actress was once fired from a film when she refused to do this scene. This film was directed by Tinnu Anand and starred Amitabh Bachchan opposite Madhuri. It was titled Shanakht. In an interview with Radio Nasha, Tinu had revealed, "I had narrated the entire sequence to Madhuri and I told her that you have to remove your blouse and for the first time, we should see you in your bra. And I am not going to hide anything behind a haystack or anything. Because you are offering yourself to help a man who is trying to help you. So, it is a very important situation and I want to shoot it on the first day. She said okay.' However, just before the shot, Madhuri felt uncomfortable and refused to do the scene. She didn't get out of the dressing room for 45minutes. She later refused him the last minute which irked him. The director was of the opinion that if she wanted to refuse to do the scene, she would have said no before signing the film. " She didn't get out of the dressing room for 45 minutes, and when Tinnu went to check on her, she told him she didn't want to do the scene. Irked with Madhuri for backing out at the last moment, Tinnu forced her, but she was adamant. As a result, a miffed Tinnu fired her from the film and asked her to leave the set. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Amitabh Bachchan who then arrived on the set, also tried to convince her but she was uncomfortable. The director started looking for Madhuri's replacement for the film. Much later though, Madhuri agreed to do the film. But the film was eventually shelved due to issues with the producer.
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Tinnu Anand's message threatening to harm stray dogs draws flak, actor defends himself: I'm 80 years old…'
Actor-director Tinnu Anand is embroiled in controversy after a message he sent threatening to harm stray dogs in his residential society in Mumbai was shared online, sparking widespread outrage. In the message, he threatened to hit stray dogs with a 'hockey stick'. A police complaint has been filed against him. Also read: Ram Charan recreates pose with his Madame Tussauds wax statue; his pet dog Rhyme looks adorably bamboozled. Watch In the WhatsApp message, which has now surfaced on social media and is catching everyone's attention, he allegedly threatened to attack stray dogs near his residence with a hockey stick. He went on to warn animal lovers to take the dogs home or deal with the consequences. Tinnu's message sparked widespread outrage among animal rights activists, locals, and social media users, who heavily criticised his tone. Aanchal Chaddha, a resident of the same society, took action by filing a complaint at the Versova Police Station, prompting the police to intervene in the matter. The message read, 'Have come back after a horrifying shoot to be greeted by terrifying dogs barking and not knowing who to bite next… Challenge taken. Have a hockey stick to face them… am warning all dog lovers hereon… take them home OR then face my wrath… my society is given advance notice'. The message triggered massive backlash from social media users. Actor Shweta Gulati also commented on the post, writing, "Had such massive respect for this man, which is lost today. What a fool. Let's pray he gets beaten soon'. Karishma Tanna shared, 'To all those animal haters n supporting this veteran actor. It's heartbreaking and shameful to see people supporting violence against innocent dogs — and even worse, threatening to harm them. This isn't just inhuman, it's a complete failure of empathy. Animals can't speak, but we can — and we must. If you find joy in hurting or hating those who only know love and loyalty, it says more about your darkness than theirs'. According to The Free Press Journal, Mumbai Police officer and senior animal rights activist Sudhir Kudalkar said that the police have asked the actor to issue an apology letter. The Dabangg actor reacted to the hate coming his way while talking to The Free Press Journal. He said, 'This is absolutely what I meant because my daughter has broken her wrist and she's been treated since the last one month and it cost me ₹90,000 for her being operated twice now. Her pet dog was attacked by 3 stray dogs in our society and in trying to save her dog she fell and broke her wrist. I want to talk to these dog lovers. If they doubt these dogs so much they feed them, they look after them, then why not put a leash on them? Ask the convenience store near the society- his delivery man has been attacked twice and now they have stopped delivering because they don't want to be attacked by the dogs". Tinnu added, 'I'm 80 years old and if any dog attacks me, I have every right to defend myself. That is what I meant. That is what these people should have understood anyway. Everyone's got diuretic fingers, you know, moving towards the mobiles, typing away messages, which is fine with me because I'm ignoring it completely because I know what I have written. This is not the first case where dogs have attacked. There's so many cases when these incidents have happened. It's not to attack dogs, it's just to defend myself and I have every right to'.
