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- India.com
Meet actor who won Mr. India, made blockbuster debut, but his career was ruined after..., Priyanka Chopra refused to work with him due to..., he is...
Before 1920 gave him a chilling debut and a brief moment in the spotlight, Rajneish Duggall's Bollywood story almost began with a much glossier script — the 2005 romantic thriller Yakeen . Signed, prepped, and nearly ready for his big break opposite Priyanka Chopra, Rajneish's debut was derailed before the cameras could roll — and all because of a star's refusal. Did Priyanka Chopra ruin his career? In a candid interview with Siddharth Kannan in May 2024, Rajneish shared the lesser-known saga behind his Bollywood detour and said, 'I was the first choice for Yakeen, I was signed for the film. In fact, I was working on it. When I met director Girish Dhamija, he asked me, 'When can you move to Mumbai?' I was already planning to move to Mumbai. So, I got training from Girish ji himself; he is an alumnus of the National School of Drama and a dialect coach. They signed a three-film deal with me. I had a double role in the film with Priyanka as the lead. They put me in a penthouse at Juhu 10th Road. They gave me a car and a driver. One call and a person would bring food to my flat. I was going to classes and fully preparing. I prepared for two to two and a half months. I left brand endorsements of Siyaram, Vimal, and other companies to concentrate on the film.' But then came the twist. He added, 'Suddenly, the producer, Sujit Kumar Singh, called me to his office at night. He told me that Priyanka has become a big star in the period since they had signed me and they had paid her for the bulk deal, now she is saying, 'I will not work with a newcomer.' My first reaction was that change the girl because I only saw them putting money on me. I didn't understand the movie business at that time. They said Priyanka wanted that, but I feel it could have been the managers or the people around her. I don't blame her, but she was aware that I was doing the film. She could have said, 'No, he will do it'.' Eventually, Yakeen went ahead with Arjun Rampal and Priyanka Chopra, while Rajneish made his debut three years later in the Vikram Bhatt horror film 1920 . The film was a surprise hit, but unfortunately, it would remain his only major box office success. String of flop films In the years that followed, he appeared in a slew of underwhelming films ( Be Careful , Spark , Wajah Tum Ho , Laal Rang , among others) — none of which lived up to the promise of his debut. Over time, the model-turned-actor quietly racked up a list of over 15 flops. Now, Rajneish is eyeing a second act on OTT, with appearances in Inspector Avinash , Video Cam Scam , and Postcards . Will digital stardom succeed where Bollywood stumbled? The camera's rolling once again — only this time, no one's saying cut … yet.
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2 days ago
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- Pink Villa
Meet actor who engaged in rift with Shah Rukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor, allegedly dated superstar's wife, has kids with girlfriend out of wedlock
In today's Meet the Actor, we are talking about the star who kicked off his journey in front of the camera with confidence and style. Apart from making his admirers go gaga over his looks, he has proven his finesse by taking up diverse roles. Undoubtedly, he has carved a niche for himself, but it is his onscreen presence that grabbed headlines and his personal life too. So, can you guess this actor who reportedly had a fallout with Shah Rukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor? He is none other than Arjun Rampal! Born on November 26, 1972, Arjun Rampal began working as a model and then transitioned into acting after a renowned fashion designer discovered him at a party in Delhi. He marked his acting debut with Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat in 2001. Unfortunately, the film couldn't do wonders at the box office. Later, Arjun went on to feature in the movie titled Deewaanapan opposite Dia Mirza. Further, the 52-year-old was featured in films such as Dil Ka Rishta, Asambhav, Yakeen, Ek Ajnabee, and Darna Zaroori Hai. Arjun Rampal's alleged enmity with Shah Rukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor In 2006, Arjun was seen in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna and then arrived his breakthrough project, Don. The Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra starrer earned him huge recognition and major success. However, a dramatic incident unfolded when reports of his possible fallout with Shah Rukh Khan surfaced during their stint on Rampal was upset over cuts made to his role in the film. Besides this, his alleged enmity with Ranbir Kapoor also grabbed eyeballs. According to the reports, Arjun was angry over how Ranbir was portrayed as a lead actor in Roy although he had a cameo appearance. Another controversy erupted after Arjun Rampal's name showed up during Hrithik Roshan and Susssanne Khan's divorce, with reports suggesting his involvement with her. He was allegedly dating her, however, neither of them confirmed the same. Talking about his personal life, the actor was married to Mehr Jesia but got separated after 20 years of marriage. They have two daughters, Mahikaa and Myra. The actor is currently in a relationship with Gabriella Demetriades, with whom he has two children. Currently, both Arjun and his girlfriend are in no rush to marry!
