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NDTV
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Exclusive: " Taare Zameen Par Is Iconic," Tisca Chopra Says "Hell Yeah" To Re-Release
Taare Zameen Par struck a chord with the audience for more reasons than one, back in 2007. One of them was putting Tisca Chopra in the spotlight, the actor who garnered critical acclaim and fame as the deeply caring mother Maya to Ishaan, a child with dyslexia played by Darsheel Safary. The actor won hearts with her portrayal of a frustrated mother who struggles to cope with her son's academic shortcomings. Once Maya finds out that Ishaan has dyslexia is when she is able to put two and two together. The film saw Aamir Khan donning three hats at once. No, we are not talking about his onscreen character Ram Shankar Nikumbh, the optimistic instructor who works with children with developmental disabilities. This is the movie where his offscreen roles of an actor, producer, and debutant director came to the forefront and left the masses impressed. Taare Zameen Par was quite an emotional ride; it was a perfect blend of heartfelt moments and the ones that reduced the viewers to a pool of tears. NDTV caught up with Tisca Chopra, who attended the screening of Sitaare Zameen Par last evening in Mumbai, spoke about the sequel and the film that led to it. It's been 18 years since the release of Taare Zameen Par, and Aamir Khan is back with its spiritual sequel titled Sitaare Zameen Par, which hit the screens today. The plot has changed, but what's remained the same is the emotional core of the film's storytelling. A Wave Of Nostalgia Sitaare Zameen Par is the tale of a frustrated basketball coach played by Aamir Khan, who serves community service by training a group of neurodivergent adults. His negative outlook towards life soon begins to transform when he starts learning from his players and navigating life's hurdles. Tisca Chopra, praised the new film for nuanced performances by the ensemble cast headed by Aamir Khan. The actress reveals, "All of us did catch up a few weeks ago at the Taare Zameen Par fan meet, one can't put such overwhelming feelings to words." On being asked if she felt a tinge of disappointment on not being a part of the sequel, Tisca Chopra had an honest reaction. The stories Taare Zameen Par and Sitaare Zameen Par don't have a direct connection, but the actor says she would have loved to be part of the follow-up had the script allowed it. She says, "I don't think the story of Sitaare allowed for that. And if it had allowed for me to reprise my part from Taare, I would have been in the sequel." A Rewind To Her Taare Zameen Par Audition In an older interview, fresh from the success of Taare Zameen Par, Tisca Chopra had recalled her audition for the film. At the time, she confidently said that even if she had lost out on that role, she knew she had given her best. Recounting the first phone call she received after her audition to NDTV, the actor says, "I got a call that evening to meet Aamir the next day. I was waiting to meet him at the office when he walked in, and he walked out after seeing me. Then he came back in again, 'Oh, you are the mom!' I wasn't dressed in character, and I guess I didn't look the part in person. I thought that he might have changed his mind. But then I got my contract and, you know, the rest is history." While Aamir Khan's fans are accustomed to calling him 'Mr Perfectionist', but as a first-time director with Taare Zameen Par, there were many qualities waiting to be explored. Tisca Chopra fondly remembers how the actor was anything but strict on sets. She says, "Aamir was all for making the actors comfortable. The silence on set when the camera rolled was a treat. It wasn't that common then; it isn't even now. AK is a sure director. When you felt it and gave your all, he called for a cut, but not a second before. I hope he directs another film soon." Why has it taken so long for Tisca Chopra to collaborate with Aamir Khan again? In her interview with NDTV, the 51-year-old actor makes a surprising revelation that she was approached to play the character eventually played by Mona Singh in Laal Singh Chaddha. In the 2023 film, the Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin star essayed the role of Gurpreet Kaur, Laal Singh Chaddha's (Aamir Khan) mother. Tisca Chopra reveals, "I got a call for Laal Singh Chaddha but wasn't able to do it as I was shooting a series in Rajasthan then." Will Sitaare Zameen Par Find Its Audience Like Taare Zameen Par? According to Tisca Chopra, Sitaare Zameen Par is a "worthy successor" of Taare Zameen Par. "It is only fair to compare. One is an emotional whopper, and the other is an uplifting film with basketball as the fulcrum. As for Aamir Khan, and how he has evolved with this project particularly because of how special it is, I have no doubt Sitaare will be followed by many more gems from him," she says. A scene from the film As we round up our conversation about Aamir Khan, Taare Zameen Par and its follow-up Sitaare Zameen Par, we approach the topic of re-releases. The trend of re-releasing blockbusters and cult films from years ago is not a new phenomenon. But, if the last few years are taken into account, re-releases have taken over the theatre circuit by storm. Andaz Apna Apna, one of Aamir Khan's cult films, re-released in cinema halls in April. Taare Zameen Par should be on the list too, shouldn't it? Tisca Chopra exclaims, "Hell yeah! Taare Zameen Par is iconic. If it re-releases, I am sure it will find much love again which actually hasn't stopped in all these years." As the audience visits theatres this weekend to watch Aamir Khan and his new group of students on screen in Sitaare Zameen Par, it's a good time to rewatch Taare Zameen Par. Why wait till it's re-released?
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tisca Chopra shares she had a blast shooting 'Ankur Arora Murder Case' as the film turns 12
It has been more than a decade since actress Tisca Chopra was seen as a doting mother Nandita Arora who wanted nothing more than for her son to get better in the movie "Ankur Arora Murder Case". It has been more than a decade since actress Tisca Chopra was seen as a doting mother Nandita Arora who wanted nothing more than for her son to get better in the movie "Ankur Arora Murder Case". Commemorating 12 years of the film's release, Tisca took to her official Instagram handle and penned a note recalling her time on the set. She wrote, "It's been 12 years to Ankur Arora Murder Case. . What a blast we had at shoot @kaykaymenon02 @arjun__mathur @paoli_dam @vishakhasingh555 @chaudhari_manish #harshchhaya @sachiink and of course our director @suhailtatari enjoying the fab food from @kaykaymenon02 film was brilliantly cast by @kunalmshahcasting." Tisca further revealed that as she was working on the movie, around the same time she was also blessed with her baby girl Tara, making the film extremely special to her. "AAMC will always remain very close to my heart. We got Tara around the same time, and that made the role even more personal - the fear, the helplessness, the love... it all felt very real.. I still remember at a screening of the film, @azmishabana18 just held my hand. She didn't say a word. And in that silent moment, I knew that we had a very real film..," she added. Made under the direction of Suhail Tatari, "Ankur Arora Murder Case" shares the real-life story of a little boy who dies on the operation table due to medical negligence. It talks about a highly reputed doctor whose small mistake ends up costing the life of a little kid. Will the doctor be able to hide his mistake or will the grieving mother get justice? Accompanying Tisca, the core cast of the drama further includes Arjun Mathur , Kay Kay Menon , Paoli Dam , Harsh Chhaya, Vishakha Singh, Sachin Khurana, Manish Choudhary, Kanchan Awasthi, Vishesh Tiwari, and Khushboo Kamal, along with others. Produced and written by Vikram Bhatt , "Ankur Arora Murder Case" reached the theatres on 14 June 2013.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How Tisca Chopra got lucky posing on Jackie Shroff's car
Actress Tisca Chopra , who is known for 'Taare Zameen Par', has shared a throwback picture of herself. The actress considers the picture quite lucky, and feels that it brought her a lot of good luck. In the picture, she can be seen leaning against the car of actor Jackie Shroff . She also penned a long note in the caption, as she wrote, "This popped up on my phone, an image that got me a ton of work as a model, I thought it my lucky image. One of my first shoots in Bombay, t'was Bombay then. I believe that is @apnabhidu ka car I am leaning against, where his car was in for repairs in an old garage in Bandra, @jayeshshethofficial shot this and many more of me, when he bought a new camera". "I got some new photos and he got to test the camera, so it worked out great .. Sepia was the color du jour, and so are my memories", she added. Earlier, the actress had shared a picture from her modelling days. The photograph was from her portfolio shoot and the actress is seen flaunting voluminous curly hair, posing outdoors. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo She is wearing a stylish white crop top with ruffled sleeves and a plunging neckline, paired with high-waisted black jeans secured with a black belt. She completed her look with black boots and carried a small black backpack in one hand. "When my waist line was the same as my age..#throwback #thursday #actor #model #debutante #portfolio", she wrote as the caption. Meanwhile, on the work front, she was last seen in the film 'Murder Mubarak'. The film also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Karisma Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Vijay Varma, Dimple Kapadia, Sanjay Kapoor, Suhail Nayyar and Tara Alisha Berry. The story follows a murder investigation, where a non-traditional police officer turns a spotlight on an array of suspects. Stay updated with the latest Best Hindi Movies , Best Tamil Movies , Best Telugu Movies , Best english Movies , Best Malayalam Movies
