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India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor, who debut film was super flop, dated Deepika Padukone for 2 years, Rakhi Sawant was his..., is now..., name is...
Do you remember Rakhi Sawant's Pardesiyaa music video? Well, the man who portrayed her boss in the video was actor Muzammil Ibrahim. He recently became the centre of social media buzz after years, thanks to his recent interview in which he claimed to have dated Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone. But do you know who this handsome hunk is? And why is name is creating headlines? Let's take a closer took at his career, background, and his past relationship with Deepika Padukone. Who is Muzammil Ibrahim? Muzammil Ibrahim was born on August 25, 1986 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. He garnered spotlight after his win at the Gladrags Manhunt India pageant in 2003. At 17, He became the youngest-ever winner in the contest's history. After this, in 2004, his family moved to Mumbai, which led to the beginning of his acting career. In 2007, he made his Bollywood debut opposite Pooja Bhatt in Dhokha . The film failed to become a success, but Muzammil's performance was noticed. After that, he appeared in films like Horn 'Ok' Pleassss (2009) and Will You Marry Me? (2012). He also featured in the popular espionage-thriller web series Special Ops (2022). He also garnered popularity after starring in music videos like, Pardesiyaa alongside Rakhi Sawant, and Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai by Lucky Ali. Soon, he attained the title of 'Poster boy' because of his chiselled looks and sharp screen presence. Besides his entertainment career, Muzammil is also known for his act of courage. At the age of eight, he received the National Bravery Award for rescuing his schoolmate from drowning. Later, in 2008, he was honoured with the Godfrey Phillips National Bravery Award for saving a tourist in Goa. Recently, in an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Muzammil spoke about his relationship with Deepika Padukone, revealing that he dated her during her initial days in Mumbai. ' We dated for 2 years. It was my first actual relationship. Deepika proposed to me first. We broke up because I left her,' he said. He also said that the two were in contact until Deepika got married to Ranveer Singh in 2018. During the same conversation, he also recalled their sweet auto-rickshaw dates during monsoon in Mumbai.
Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Muzammil Ibrahim says Deepika Padukone asked him out, dated for 2 years before he broke up: ‘Talked before her marriage'
Actor Muzammil Ibrahim made bold claims about his personal life in an interview about Deepika Padukone. He said he was in a relationship with Deepika for two years right after she shifted to Mumbai during her early days. While he said it was Deepika who asked him out, Muzammil was the one to break up. In an interview, Muzammil told Siddharth Kannan, 'We were in a relationship for two years.' He claimed that the two were in touch post break up but stopped talking after Deepika married Ranveer Singh in 2019. Muzammil Ibrahim shared that as he and Deepika did not have much money in those days, they would go out on rickshaw dates in the rain. He said, "We were kids then. We would go on dates in a rickshaw in the rains. That was very cute. I had more money than her because I had started earning better. Then I bought a car and she was very happy about that. These things are very memorable because I have not been on a date in a rickshaw since then, and we were so happy even though we had no money.' He also highlighted that while he was established at that time, Deepika wasn't as popular like she is today. However, she was confident as she was the daughter of star player Prakash Padukone. He said, 'She was very confident because she is Prakash Padukone's daughter so everyone knew about her.' 'I was a star at that time, she was not. She is a superstar now. Everyone knows her, nobody knows me. I am a big fan. I love watching her movies. She is a beautiful woman. She is doing so great but the fact is what it is,' he added. When asked if they still talk to each other, he said that they used to talk till the time she married Ranveer. "Before she got married, we would talk sometimes,' he said. He also mentioned that over time, they grew to be friends who occasionally exchanged congratulations on each other's achievements. Deepika has not yet responded to these revelations. Muzammil Ibrahim rose to fame after winning the Gladrags Manhunt India pageant as Mr India. Later he made his film debut with Pooja Bhatt's film, Dhokha. He also starred in films like Horn 'Ok' Pleassss, Will You Marry Me? and Special Ops, which did not work.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Muzammil Ibrahim spills the beans on dating Deepika Padukone for 2 years: Rickshaw rides in rain to favourite songs
Actor Muzammil Ibrahim revealed in a recent interview that he dated Deepika Padukone for two years. While initially hesitant, he spoke the ins and outs of their relationship with Siddharth Kannan, going into detail about the 'cute' dates they would go on. Here's what he said. (Also Read: Muzammil Ibrahim says he deserved best debut award over Ranbir Kapoor in Saawariya: 'Even Shah Rukh Khan said so') Muzammil was asked about his relationship with Deepika, and he seemed hesitant to speak about it, given that she's married now. However, he clarified the timeline of their relationship, stating that they met when they were both models and she was by his side when he rose to stardom. He said, 'I was the first guy she met in Bombay, and she was my first serious relationship. I was in a bad relationship before that. She was very confident because she's Prakash Padukone's daughter, and articles would be written about her even then. She proposed to me but I broke it off with her later. I was a star at that time, she was a budding model. She's a superstar now, nobody knows me.' Muzammil stated that they remained good friends a few years after they broke up and stayed in touch on the phone, but they haven't talked anymore since her marriage. 'When we dated, we were both kids, we would go on dates on a rickshaw in the rain, that was very cute. When I eventually bought a car, I was making more money than her, she was very happy. Neither of us had much money, but we were very happy. I even made my DJ friend play her favourite song on loop for one and a half hours on her birthday. My mom loved her a lot,' said the actor. He stated that it never made him jealous to see her growth, and with maturity, he is happy to see her do well now. Muzammil commented on how Deepika has a loving husband in Ranveer Singh, and they even have a child together now, Dua, which she always dreamed of. In 2003, Muzammil won the Gladrags Manhunt India pageant as Mr India. This is when he met Deepika. In 2004, he had to move his family to Mumbai from Kashmir due to insurgency. In 2007, he debuted as a lead with Dhokha. In 2009, he starred in Horn 'Ok' Pleassss, and in 2012, he starred in Will You Marry Me?. He recollected being the initial choice for Aditya Roy Kapur's role in the 2013 film Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, which starred Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika. In 2020, he starred in the Hotstar series Special Ops.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Muzammil Ibrahim Says He Had Nightmares Over Pooja Bhatt's Abuse On Set: 'I'd Pray To Allah To Save Me'
Last Updated: Actor Muzammil Ibrahim shares his traumatic experience working with Pooja Bhatt, revealing abuse and its impact on his mental health. Model-actor Muzammil Ibrahim made shocking confessions about his experience filming the 2007 movie Dhoka, claiming that working under director Pooja Bhatt left him emotionally scarred. In a new interview with Siddharth Kannan on his podcast, the actor opened up about the trauma he allegedly endured on set, revealing how it impacted his mental health. Opening up on the traumatic experience, Muzammil said, 'Pooja Bhatt had a temperament which was very difficult and disrespectful towards actors. Mahesh Bhatt used to like me a lot. But Pooja said a lot of things about me. I don't want to go into the details of it. I was very respectful towards her, but she had a very abusive nature. She was extremely abusive." The actor recalled how difficult the experience was for him. 'I went through hell during its shoot. I suffered a lot, and I was very young. I got into depression because of it. I used to have nightmares. Every morning, I would pray to Allah to save me from her." Muzammil also claimed that Mahesh Bhatt was aware of the tension on set but was unable to fully intervene. 'He would ask Pooja to not behave with me like that, but she would do it when he was not around. The crew members and even Mukesh Bhatt told me stories about Pooja's behaviour and temper." Due to the experience, Muzammil said he turned down future offers from the Bhatt camp. 'I was scared to work with the Bhatts again. Mahesh sir was very keen on casting me in Raaz 2. Even Soni Razdan pursued me for doing their films, but I refused all of them." He further shared that after the film's release, Pooja Bhatt allegedly spoke poorly about him in the press. He recalled, 'I was called names in the media and accused of being unprofessional, but I didn't respond. I feared being boycotted." Muzammil Ibrahim is best remembered for the hit remix track Pardesiya alongside Rakhi Sawant and films like Horn 'Ok' Pleassss and Will You Marry Me?. His last appearance was in the web series Special Ops. First Published:
Gulf Weekly
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Beyond the lines
Bahrain-loving caricature artist Amani Ali Badir uses her creative cartoons to capture and immortalise timeless moments, with a fun twist. The 26-year-old South African has been caricaturing her way through ghabgas, comic conventions and private events across the GCC, ever since she flew from her home several months ago. 'I got into caricaturing about three years ago, starting off with sketches of people's pets,' the self-taught artist told GulfWeekly. 'Bahrain has been home to my two sisters for a couple years now. Up until the beginning of this year, I had only seen photos of Bahrain they shared, and on Instagram. So I decided to pack a bag, get on a plane and check it out for myself!' Although a lifelong artist, it has been her live caricaturing that has been feeding Amani's creative soul for the last several years. This, more than anything, is why she believes Artificial Intelligence (AI-generated) art can never replace a live caricature experience. 'For me, caricature art stands out from any and every art - not just AI,' she explained. 'Creating a caricature is an in-the-moment experience and in a few minutes, you get to take an original artwork home! Nothing like it anywhere else. Along with the memory of a sweet moment you had with the artist. It's such a gift.' Amani's journey into caricaturing live was almost accidental, when she was contacted for a unique commission. 'A man wanted to propose to his girlfriend, so he asked me to set up in a flea market so I could pretend to draw while they browsed around,' she reminisced. 'He had to convince her (girlfriend) to do a caricature 'just for fun' and when it was time to show them the final piece, I pulled out the drawing I had previously done, which had 'Will You Marry Me?' written over it. 'I just loved the experience and two years later, after dabbling in candles, T-shirts and other creative mediums, I decided to get into caricature full-time.' Since she flew out to the GCC from Pretoria, South Africa, a couple of months ago, Amani has done much of her caricaturing in Bahrain, with a short trip to Qatar for Geekend last month. Nerdy pop culture conventions like Geekend in Doha and Comfest in Bahrain have been especially fun for Amani, who plans to travel to Kuwait and the UAE for more such events. To keep up with her regular travels, she has kept her artist kit lean, just using Japanese brush marker pens, Faber Castell charcoal pastels and a Monte Marte paper in addition to the mixed media paper on which she draws her creations. Amongst the many skills she has picked up along the way is 'how to balance humour with respect'. 'This is a skill that is learned every day, and with every interaction and connection with my clients,' she added. 'I begin with the most visible part of the face for me - the eyebrows, and from there I go on to develop the face. 'A key part to making people recognisable in a caricature is to focus on the distance of facial features in conjunction to each other. 'The actual features (eyes, nose, mouth) can be played with and are exaggerated to one's style. 'I am so grateful that I get to draw, and have drawn delightful, giving and open people. This makes creating art an honour and something very special.'
