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India.com
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
This producer once bowed before Kader Khan, begged and even touched his feet, his reply shocked everyone, he said…
This producer once bowed before Kader Khan, begged and even touched his feet, his reply shocked everyone, he said… Are you also fascinated by the untold stories of Bollywood legends? While films give us iconic characters, it is often the behind-the-scenes memories that reveal the true essence of a star. One such story comes from the life of the late Kader Khan, the actor, writer, and comedian who became a powerhouse of talent in Indian cinema. Recently, his close friend Tikku Talsania recalled a heartwarming and witty incident that perfectly sums up Khan's larger-than-life persona. In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, it's usually the on-screen performance and stories that the audience witnesses. But what happens behind the surface is a lot more than what meets the eye. One such behind-the-scenes story is of a star who reveals his true essence. The actor that we are talking about is the late Kader Khan, the actor, writer, and comedian. Recently, his close friend Tikku Talsania recalled one of his stories, which was both heartwarming and witty, and perfectly sums up Khan's larger-than-life persona. When a producer pleaded in front of Kader Khan In an interview, Talsania shared that Kader Khan's company was always delightful. He revealed that he was naturally gifted, specifically with his quick wit, punch lines and dialogue delivery. Speaking of an incident from the set of Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka, he shared that a desperate producer once fell at Khan's feet, pleading with him to complete his film. The producer begged, 'Please finish my film, sir. The dubbing is still incomplete. If you don't do this, I'll be ruined.' Kader Khan, known for his sharp wit and blunt nature, responded, saying, 'Tu itna kharab insaan hai , footpath bechkar bhi kha jaayega .' ('You are such a determined man that even if you sold the pavement, you would still find a way to survive.') This moment not only stood out to the producer because of Kader Khan's sense of humour, but also because of his ability to inspire confidence even in tough times. As Talsania put it, only Kader Khan had the kind of authority and charm to say such impactful words. Kader Khan's journey was nothing short of remarkabl e. Before he ventured into films, he was a civil engineering professor who also wrote plays and acted in them. During o ne of his play, Dilip Kumar noticed him and introduced him to films. From there, there was no looking back. Kader Khan went on to act in nearly 300 films and wrote dialogues for around 200 more. Some of his iconic works include Coolie, Coolie No. 1, Judwaa, and several unforgettable collaborations with Amitabh Bachchan. Later, his comic timing alongside Akshay Kumar in films like Mujhse Shaadi Karogi further cemented his legacy. Kader Khan has left the world, but his legacy still remains.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tiku Talsania recalls when a producer sat at Kader Khan's feet and said, ‘Main footpath pe aa jaunga'
Veteran actor Kader Khan , remembered for his razor-sharp dialogues and unforgettable screen presence, continues to live in the memories of his co-stars and fans. In a recent interview, actor Tiku Talsania opened up about a touching yet humorous incident from the sets of 'Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka'. His recollection once again highlighted why Kader Khan was considered one of the finest minds in Hindi cinema. A producer's desperate plea In an interview with Friday Talkies, Tiku Talsania shared that during the shoot of the film, a producer once approached Kader Khan with folded hands and literally sat near his feet, begging him to finish his dubbing. 'The producer told him, 'Sir, please complete my film, otherwise main footpath pe aa jaunga (I'll end up on the streets),'' Talsania recalled. For Tiku, the scene was both emotional and awkward. But with Kader Khan's trademark wit, he turned the moment into something unforgettable. Kader Khan's witty reply Instead of being overwhelmed, Kader Khan quickly responded with a punch line that perfectly summed up his sharp humor. He quipped that the producer is so cunning that he would even sell the footpath if needed. This left everyone around stunned and laughing. Tiku added, 'He had a way with words; his lines carried both weight and wit.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo For those who worked with him, this was just another example of how Kader Khan could diffuse tension with his spontaneous brilliance. From professor to film legend Before he became a household name with his films, Kader Khan was a civil engineering professor, teaching applied mathematics and mechanics. His journey to cinema began when acting legend Dilip Kumar spotted him during a stage play. Dilip encouraged him to write and act for films. What followed was an extraordinary career spanning 47 years, during which he wrote dialogues for nearly 200 films and acted in about 300. Kader Khan alive, death rumours a hoax "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Producer sat near Kader Khan's feet, begged him to complete his film, recalls Tiku Talsania: ‘Main footpath pe aa jaunga'
Kader Khan, in 81 years of his life, dedicated about 47 years to cinema. During this time, he wrote dialogues for about 200 films, and was also a renowned actor. In a recent interview, his co-star Tiku Talsania recalled the time when a producer begged Kader Khan to complete his film, but his reply left him speechless. In a conversation with Friday Talkies, the actor recounted an incident from the sets of Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka and said, 'It used to be a lot of fun to sit with (Kader) Khan. He was very good with his punch lines. He was extremely talented.' He added, 'Once, a producer was sitting near his feet and was literally begging him to complete his film. I found this entire situation a little odd, so I thought of going away. I told him, 'You finish your meeting, I will join you in sometime.' He was like, 'No, just be here.' I stayed.' ALSO READ | Raj Kundra offers kidney to Premanand Maharaj, gets trolled: 'Strange world we live in' 'Then I heard the producer say, 'Sir, please complete my film. The dubbing is still incomplete. If you won't complete it, main footpath pe aajaunga (I'll be on the streets).' Khan sahab quickly said, 'Tu itna h***mi hai, footpath bechkar bhi kha jayega. (You are so vicious that you might even end up selling the footpath.)'' He laughed as he said, 'He could speak very impactful lines.' Kader Khan entered the Hindi cinema in his early 30s before which he used to write plays and act in them. He was a professor in civil engineering and would teach applied mathematics and mechanics to students. It was during one of his plays when actor Dilip Kumar spotted him and signed him in his films. Ever since, the actor featured in about 300 films including classics like Coolie, Coolie No 1 and Judwaa, among others.
