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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ali Fazal recalls working in Rajkumar Hirani's 3 idiots: The actor says he wishes to work with Salman Khan more than Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan: 'I really love him'
Ali Fazal reminisced about landing his early role in '3 Idiots' through a friend's recommendation to Rajkumar Hirani, highlighting his admiration for producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Among the Bollywood Khans, Ali expressed a strong desire to collaborate with Salman Khan, revealing his fondness for films like 'Veergati' and 'Dabangg', hoping for a future on-screen partnership. Ali Fazal recently took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he opened up about his early break in 3 Idiots and his admiration for Salman Khan . In a candid chat, the actor revealed how his casting in the Rajkumar Hirani-directed blockbuster came about and why, among Bollywood's leading Khans, it's Salman he dreams of working with the most. In conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Ali shared that his involvement in 3 Idiots wasn't driven by Aamir Khan 's presence in the film. Instead, it came about through a personal connection—his friend Mrunmayee Lagoo, who was working with director Rajkumar Hirani at the time, recommended him after recalling his performance in a stage play. Reflecting on his role as Joy Lobo in 3 Idiots, Fazal shared that the real excitement for him was working under producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra , whose film Parinda had left a strong impression on him. He saw the project as a major milestone, and only later realized he was part of a Rajkumar Hirani film—something he found both surprising and exciting. When asked which of Bollywood's Khans he'd like to work with, the atcor expressed a strong desire to collaborate with Salman Khan. While they've met socially, Ali noted that they've never worked together professionally and said he hopes to share screen space with him someday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Belhi Housing Market Shift? Get Your Home's Value Instantly (Check Now) Homes Values Click Here Undo Talking about his favourite Salman Khan films, Ali Fazal shared his love for classics like Veergati, Garv, and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, as well as the blockbuster Dabangg. He admitted he's a die-hard fan who still enjoys catching Salman's films on the first day, first show.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actress once beat every actress in beauty, her life changed after her husband left due to…, lived alone, Salman Khan helped her, she is…
Behind the glamorous world of Bollywood, many stars have also gone through dark times in their lives, which were not easy to overcome. Many artists have faced serious illnesses, some fought and won over them, while some had a deep impact on their careers and lives. One such actress is Pooja Dadwal, who debuted with Salman Khan in the year 1995 in the film 'Veergati'. The film may not have been successful at the box office, but people definitely noticed Pooja's acting. At that time, Pooja was only 18 years old and sharing the screen with a big star like Salman was like a dream come true for her. Pooja Dadwal was a rising star Born on 5 January 1977, Pooja Dadwal dreamt of becoming a successful actress. After debuting with Veergati, she worked in a few more films and shows, including TV shows 'Aashiqui' (1999) and 'Gharana' (2001). However, her career did not reach new heights due to continuous flops and weak scripts. Soon she turned to television, but here too she did not get the success she had imagined. After some time, Pooja distanced herself from the film world and got married and settled in Goa, where she started managing the casino business with her husband. A period of illness and loneliness The biggest turning point in Pooja's life came in 2018, when she was diagnosed with TB (Tuberculosis). As soon as the disease was detected, her husband and in-laws broke off relations with her and she was left alone and helpless in Mumbai. There was no money for treatment, no place to live and no support. When her condition started deteriorating further in 2019, Pooja pleaded for help. She sought help from her old friends and the Bollywood industry through social media and media channels. When no one came forward to help Pooja, once again Salman Khan showed his big heart. Salman Khan helped her with… When people saw Pooja's condition in a viral video, Salman Khan immediately took action. He not only bore the entire cost of her treatment for six months, but also made proper arrangements for her living and treatment. Even though people do not recognize Pooja today, she can be remembered by watching her debut film 'Veergati'. Her struggle, loneliness and then the support of an old friend, all this shows that sometimes the real heroes are not on screen, but behind the screen.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who debuted with Salman Khan, became a star overnight, but one disease ruined her life, now lives in chawl, earns a living by…
Bollywood has numerous actors and actresses who have encountered serious illnesses and still came out of it strongly. From cancer to liver cirrhosis, many celebs have seen highs and lows in their personal and professional life. While some of them fought and won the battle, others succumbed to their health. Today, we will talk about an actress who made her debut with Salman Khan. Her performance was widely loved by the audience. However, when she was at the peak of her career, she discovered a big illness that took away all her hard work. Today, you will not be able to recognise this actress, but when you see her debut film, you will know who we are talking about. We are discussing the actress who worked with Salman Khan in Veergati in 1995. She is none other than Pooja Dadwal. Who is Pooja Dadwal? Born on January 5, 1977, Pooja had a childhood ambition of being in Bollywood. She dreamt of becoming an actress and her dream came true when, at 18, she was offered a role alongside Salman Khan. Though the movie was a huge flop, it did give a little bit of recognition to Pooja. Following her debut, Pooja chose to focus on television. Reports claim that she did not receive good scripts after her flop debut. She then featured in Gharana (2001) and Aashiqui (1999). She decided to get married and settle down after realising that, despite working in television shows and films, her career wasn't progressing. After her wedding, Pooja moved to Goa, where she assisted her husband in running his casino. Pooja Dadwal Was Diagnosed With Tuberculosis In 2018, Pooja was diagnosed with tuberculosis and after this, due to lack of support, she had to live in poverty. As soon as Pooja's husband and her in-laws came to terms with Pooja's disease, they severed their relationship with her and left her all by herself in Mumbai. Was Forced To Live in Chawls In 2019, Pooja once again made headlines when she faced massive financial crunch and faced difficulties paying for the treatment of a terminal illness. The actress urged her colleagues to help in the moment of need, and it was Salman Khan who paid for her treatment entirely for the following six months after her video went viral.
