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When Sanjay Dutt Said "Marriage Is A Heart Attack" And Why He Falls In Love With Every Woman He Dates
New Delhi: Sanjay Dutt has had a few notable relationships spanning his career in the movies. While the linkups were often making a buzz, he has also had three marriages. Interestingly, Sanjay Dutt shared his take on marriage and relationships back in Koffee with Karan Season 1 (2005), when he had graced the Koffee couch with Sushmita Sen. What's Happening Sanjay Dutt had some notable insights to share on marriage and relationships back when he was a guest on Koffee with Karan Season 1 with Sushmita Sen. When asked about relationships, he had said, "I love to be loved. I love homebody to hold me, cuddle me, treat me like a son, and I just live being loved... I'm more romantic today." "Marriage is a commitment that you have to accept. There were Nargis and Sunil Dutt. Women had to sacrifice a lot at that time. And today I've not seen a happy man, I don't know why," added the Munnabhai actor. As the host, Karan Johar further probed about the institution of marriage, which seemed to be dwindling, Sanjay Dutt answered, "I think both people have to be committed." On being asked if it is difficult to be faithful to one's spouse, the actor said, "It's not difficult to be faithful, but to adjust is very difficult." His co-guest Sushmita Sen then made a hilarious comment on how he would know whom to marry if he was going to be in love with every woman he'd been in a relationship with, Sanjay Dutt said, "I've got a big heart, Sush. I love these heart attacks (marriage)." Sanjay Dutt Marriages Sanjay Dutt has been married thrice. His first marriage was to actress Richa Sharma in 1987, who passed away in 1996 due to brain cancer. In 1998, he married model Rhea Pillai, but they got divorced in 2008. In the same year, he married Maanayata Dutt. They have twins named Shahraan and Iqra, who were born on October 21, 2010, and both of them will turn 15 this year. In A Nutshell Sanjay Dutt once spoke about how two people have to be committed in a marriage. He also added that it's not difficult to stay faithful, but to adjust. These statements were made in 2005, three years before he married Maanayata Dutt.
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4 days ago
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Saiyaara Box Office Collection Day 8: Ahaan Panday And Aneet Padda's Film Nears Rs 200 Crore Mark
New Delhi: Director Mohit Suri's Saiyaara has entered its second week and is on track to cross the Rs 200 crore mark at the domestic box office. What's Happening The film, which marks the debut of actor Ahaan Panday, has seen a remarkable run in theatres. According to early estimates by Sacnilk, Saiyaara earned Rs 17.5 crore nett on its eighth day, bringing its total domestic collection to Rs 190.25 crore. The film has already surpassed Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par (Rs 164.74 crore), Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 (Rs 173 crore), and the multi-starrer comedy Housefull 5 (Rs 183 crore). There was a slight dip in occupancy rates on day 8, with an average of 25.6%. Morning and afternoon shows recorded occupancy of 13.69% and 23.58% respectively, while evening and night shows saw higher numbers at 25.39% and 39.72%. Background Saiyaara has now outperformed the lifetime domestic collections of several high-profile films, including Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (Rs 188 crore), Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (Rs 184 crore), Bajirao Mastani (Rs 184 crore), Raees (Rs 164 crore), and Bang Bang! (Rs 174 crore). YRF and Mohit Suri reportedly adopted a low-profile promotional strategy, choosing to keep debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet away from the media spotlight to build intrigue around the film.
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4 days ago
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When Mihir's Death In Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Had An Unexpected Response: "People Fell At Ekta Kapoor's Feet"
New Delhi: OG lead cast members Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay are reprising their roles of Tulsi Virani and Mihir, and are all set to return in Ekta Kapoor's iconic television reboot series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The creative director of the show, Nivedita Basu, spoke about the craze back then and how Mihir's death unleashed an unexpected response from the audience. What's Happening Nivedita Basu, Creative Director of the show, shared some memorable anecdotes from the 2000 daily soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi recently, as the reboot is all set to air on July 29, 2025. Speaking particularly about Mihir's death scene in the show, she told India Today, "Television was the only medium then. There was no OTT; there were not many films; the whole world used to collectively watch TV. We also didn't have social media, yet its popularity was unmatched. I remember Ekta and me would walk to Siddhivinayak, and people would come and fall onto Ekta's feet, even elders, making her embarrassed. When we were climbing up to our homes, we could hear the title song being played, and you would know that the whole world was watching. So that time and era were very different. I mean, the whole litmus test was out there in the open." Furthermore, she added, "I remember when Mihir died, Ekta had a brilliant strategy. Towards the end of the episode, she put Amar Upadhyay's birthdate and the date he died on the show. People were crying, howling, and thinking about what happened to Amar. I still keep mentioning it in every interview of mine. We had to call him back to the office to tell people that he was alive. Only the character is dead," "I remember TRP was 27 when Mihir came back. That's a lot on television; I think all the channels' cumulative would not get that. Of course, other shows are doing well, but I feel proud that we created history," concluded Nivedita Basu. Furthermore, she added how the show had 32 actors and what a challenge it was to get them together, as most of the time they are committed to other projects. Smriti Irani On Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Delay Smriti Irani, who played the central role in the original, spoke about the project during a conversation with Barkha Dutt and Karan Johar on an episode of We The Women. "If you look at the Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi journey in totality, the most well-kept secret about it was that I had a contract to do it again in 2014, and I walked away from it because I had to serve in the Indian Parliament as a cabinet minister. The set was ready, but there was a phone call from the Prime Minister's office that you have to take an oath," she said. She also spoke about an opportunity she had turned down at the time. "I remember Rishi Kapoor telling me to leave now because to serve your country is a greater service than just doing a movie or doing television," Irani added. In A Nutshell The creative director of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi spoke about how Mihir's death in the show had created a frenzy among fans. She spoke about the chaos that unravelled and Ekta Kapoor's hilarious addition to the scene.
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6 days ago
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Ravi Kishan Recalls Days Of Extreme Poverty: "12 People Slept On Top Of Each Other"
New Delhi: Ravi Kishan, the superstar of Bhojpuri cinema, made a niche of his own in the Hindi film industry. Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies (2023) put the spotlight back on Ravi Kishan's potential and range, owning a rustic character in its real colour. During his recent appearance on Raj Shamani Podcast, Ravi Kishan looked back at his days of extreme poverty and shared how he overcame those hurdles. What's Happening Ravi Kishan shared that his fans and followers get motivated from stories of his relentless struggles. "I have seen a lot of poverty. I saw so much poverty that I was disgusted by it. I grew up seeing as many as 12 people (his family) eating the same Khichdi that contained only a little bit of rice and so much water. We all slept in a 10×12 room, sometimes even on top of each other. "Even the toilet was situated outside the house. I was extremely poor and was fed up with poverty as well as the taunts. I did not want to hear my father being ridiculed any more," recalled the actor. When asked if things would have been different for him had he belonged to another caste, the superstar asserted his willpower. "Ravi Kishan would have been Ravi Kishan no matter which caste he belonged to. This is because I was blessed by Lord Shiva. And I didn't want to die an anonymous man. Once I decided that I didn't want to die unknown, I was ready to do whatever it took. What's the benefit of you coming to earth if even your neighbour doesn't know that you passed away? You are not here to just make children or buy a bungalow. Recognition is what matters, and money will follow. Name or price? Name! Once you attain a name, everything will come running after you," he shared his philosophy of life. During the same interview, Ravi Kishan said how he keeps himself fit and healthy to take on life's new challenges. "Go to gym every day. If you don't have money to join a gym, go for a run every day on the road. Run for at least 3-5 km. Hit 200 pushups. Soak chana in water overnight, and the next morning, drink the water and eat the soaked chana. Even if you are poor, you get these things for free from the government; make use of them. At least, wake up before sunrise and exercise daily. Watch sunrise every day, and that itself will bring about all the changes," he said. Ravi Kishan's Films Actor-turned-politican Ravi Kishan made his debut with the 1992 film Pitambar with Mithun Chakraborty. In recent times, he was seen in films like Mission Raniganj, Singham Again, Daaku Maharaaj. He will also be seen in Son of Sardaar 2 with Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgn.
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6 days ago
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Saiyaara Box Office Collection Day 6: Ahaan Panday's Film Shoots Past Rs 150 Crore Mark
New Delhi: Ahaan Panday's debut film, Saiyaara, has cemented its position as one of the biggest hits of the year, headlined by two newcomers. On Wednesday, the movie minted Rs 21 crore, taking the total to Rs 153.25 crore. What's Happening Mohit Suri's musical Saiyaara saw a slight drop in its earnings on Wednesday, as per Sacnilk. The film registered higher footfall on Tuesday (July 22) than Monday, with many national chains offering discounted tickets. Saiyaara became one of the top five highest-grossing opening weekends of 2025 as the film earned Rs 83 crore within its first three days. The film crossed the Rs 100 crore mark on its fourth day of release. It's a feat that Salman Khan's Sikandar couldn't achieve this year. There's a buzz about the lead cast Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda as they were not part of any promotional events prior the release of the film. Taran Adarsh in his appreciation post for the film wrote, "Tuesday's numbers are HIGHER than Monday's - and Monday was already HIGHER than Friday. "What makes this feat even more commendable is that these numbers have come during a regular weekend and working weekdays... The discounted ticket pricing initiative on Tuesday certainly helped, but there's no denying that the film is in unstoppable mode." 'SAIYAARA' IS UNSTOPPABLE - UNSHAKEABLE... The DREAM RUN continues... #Saiyaara remains above the ₹ 20 cr mark for the fifth consecutive day – a milestone that even major films often struggle to achieve. Tuesday's numbers are HIGHER than Monday's – and Monday was already HIGHER… — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 23, 2025 About Saiyaara Produced by Yash Raj Films, the film deals with love, loss, and heartbreak in a poignant way. The film stars debutant Ahaan Pandey as Krish Kapoor, a struggling musician, alongside Aneet Padda as Vaani Batra, a young writer diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. In A Nutshell Mohit Suri's musical Saiyaara continues to script history at the box office as there's no sign of slowing down for the film. After five days of its release, the film crossed the Rs 150 crore mark and is eyeing Rs 200 crore next.
