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News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Gurmeet Choudhary's Mumbai Home Robbed By Staff Member
Last Updated: Gurmeet Choudhary revealed a robbery at his Mumbai home by a new domestic worker. Most stolen items were quickly recovered. Gurmeet Choudhary has revealed that a robbery took place at his residence in Mumbai, involving a newly hired domestic staff member. The actor shared the details in a post on social media, urging fans to remain cautious and thoroughly verify anyone employed for household work. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Gurmeet wrote, 'Alert. Today, a new worker stole some items from our home and ran away. Thankfully, we always verify anyone who comes to work, so we could act quickly. I'm especially grateful I was home, and my babies were safe in their room." He added that most of the stolen items were recovered swiftly due to prompt action and a few timely phone calls. 'Most importantly, everyone is safe. Just a bit of bad luck, but a strong reminder: Stay alert. Always verify anyone who enters your home for work," he said in his post. Take a look: Gurmeet did not disclose specific details about the stolen items or whether a formal police complaint was filed. Gurmeet Choudhary married actress Debina Bonnerjee on February 15, 2011. The couple renewed their vows and tied the knot again on October 4, 2021 in a traditional ceremony. They welcomed their first daughter on April 3, 2022, followed by the birth of their second daughter on November 11, 2022. On the work front, Gurmeet Choudhary was last seen in Season 2 of the Netflix series Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen, which premiered last year. He was also expected to star in Maharana, a web series based on the life of Maharana Pratap. However, there have been no recent updates regarding the project. Gurmeet first rose to fame with his portrayal of Lord Rama in the 2009 television series Ramayan, where he starred opposite Debina Bonnerjee as Sita. The couple also appeared together on the reality show Pati Patni Aur Woh during their engagement. Following Ramayan, Gurmeet gained further popularity as Maan Singh Khurana, a powerful businessman in the hit series Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi, where he starred alongside Drashti Dhami. He later played the lead role of Yash Sindhia in Punar Vivah, opposite Kratika Sengar. First Published: June 04, 2025, 07:22 IST
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ahmed Khan on bagging 'Rangeela' after Saroj Khan-Ram Gopal Varma fallout: ‘I was just the boy swaying to 'Tanha Tanha'
Renowned choreographer and filmmaker Ahmed Khan recently opened up about his early years in the Hindi film industry, reflecting on his journey from being mentored by the legendary Saroj Khan to carving his own path. Speaking to The Indian Express, Ahmed recalled the changing landscape of Bollywood choreography in the 1990s and how it shaped his career. 'I used to keep telling Saroj aunty that the time has come; we need to understand, we need to change,' he said, referring to the shift in musical trends with the rise of hip-hop and fusion influences. Songs like Ole Ole and Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen , which he choreographed, exemplified his contemporary style and helped redefine dance on screen. Although Saroj Khan initially found the emerging musical style unfamiliar, she and Ahmed Khan eventually collaborated on a song in Baazigar that blended her classical finesse with his modern rhythm. Ahmed recalled that after "Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen...", Saroj Khan had hugged him and told him that he had changed things for her. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Readers says this maybe the best Cable TV Communications Undo Ahmed also recounted how he unexpectedly landed the iconic Aamir Khan-Urmila Matondkar starrer ' Rangeela '. Originally, the film's choreography was to be helmed by Saroj Khan, but creative differences with director Ram Gopal Varma led to her stepping away. 'The first song was ' Tanha Tanha ' and I used to sway to it on set,' Ahmed said. 'Ram Gopal Varma saw me and told Saroj ji, 'I want something like this boy's style.' He didn't even know my name at the time.' According to Ahmed, Saroj Khan envisioned a more traditional style for the film, while Ram Gopal Varma was keen on experimenting with a freer, more contemporary visual aesthetic. 'That's where the creative conflict happened,' he explained. 'She said she wanted to do it one way, and he wanted something entirely different.' The disagreement eventually led Saroj Khan to exit the project, citing date issues, and Ahmed was offered the film. Although it was a big opportunity, he was apprehensive. 'Today, people talk about how I got Rangeela , but back then, it wasn't a big deal for Saroj ji—she had films like 'Khalnayak'. For her, if it was gone, it was gone,' he said. 'I was scared. I kept thinking, 'What if it doesn't work? What if Saroj ji doesn't take me back?'' Despite his initial apprehensions, 'Rangeela' became a defining moment in Ahmed Khan's career. He revealed that he was paid ₹25,000 per song—an impressive amount for a choreographer in the 1990s, particularly since Saroj Khan was known to charge ₹20,000. 'It was a big deal back then,' he recalled. The film not only established him as a leading choreographer but also marked a stylistic shift in Bollywood dance, reflecting the evolving tastes of a new generation. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Indian Express
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ahmed Khan recalls Saroj Khan and Ram Gopal Varma had a fallout over Rangeela: ‘He paid me Rs 25,000 when Saroj was given Rs 20,000 for a song'
Ahmed Khan, one of Bollywood's most successful choreographers, began his career under the mentorship of the legendary Saroj Khan. Ahmed looked back on his early days in the industry, including how he urged choreographer Saroj Khan to adapt to the changing rhythm and aesthetic of Hindi cinema in the 1990s. 'I used to keep telling Saroj aunty that the time has come, we need to understand, we need to change,' he said, recalling the shift in musical sensibilities brought about by the advent of hip-hop and fusion beats in mainstream Bollywood. He choreographed hits like 'Ole Ole' and 'Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen', songs that showcased his flair for contemporary dance styles. He shared that while Saroj Khan initially found the sound a bit alien, they eventually collaborated on the Baazigar song, which struck a perfect balance between his modern sensibilities and her classical finesse. 'That time, after Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen, she hugged me and said, 'Ahmed, you have changed things for me,'' he said. The choreographer also shared how his breakthrough project Rangeela came to him unexpectedly. Originally, the film's songs were to be choreographed by Saroj Khan, but she eventually opted out. Ahmed recalled, 'I was with her, and the first song for Rangeela was 'Tanha Tanha', it was Rahman's first Hindi score. Ram Gopal Varma used to see me sway to 'Tanha Tanha', and he asked Saroj ji, 'I want something like this boy's style.' He didn't even know my name.' He went on to describe how Saroj Khan wanted to take a more traditional approach, while director Ram Gopal Varma preferred Ahmed's free-form, contemporary style. 'Toh wahan par inn dono ka yeh ho gaya ki she said I want to do this and he said I want this (So that's where they had a creative difference. She said she wanted to do it one way, and he insisted on another),' Ahmed said. Ahmed added, 'Ram Gopal Varma also understood that this is not going to work, and he was really particular about the choreography because he got AR Rahman and the film was called Rangeela. It was a dancing film, a true-blue musical. So there they had a fallout.' Eventually, Saroj Khan backed out, citing date issues, and the project fell into Ahmed's lap. He also spoke candidly about how nervous he was before accepting the film: 'Aaj hum baat karte hai ki kaise mujhe Rangeela mili… par uss waqt aisa nahi tha. Saroj ji had bigger films like Khalnayak and all. So leaving Rangeela didn't matter much to her… there was no conflict, no contest for… according to her, it was gaya toh gaya. In fact, main khud dara dara ghoomta tha ki main karoon ki nahi… what if it doesn't work… what if Saroj ji doesn't take me back (Today we talk about how I got Rangeela, but at that time, it wasn't like that. Saroj ji had bigger films like Khalnayak, so letting go of Rangeela didn't affect her much. There was no conflict or hard feelings. In fact, I used to walk around scared, wondering whether I should take the film or not. What if it didn't work out? What if Saroj ji didn't take me back)?' Fortunately for Ahmed, Rangeela turned out to be a massive hit, cementing his place in the industry. He also revealed that he was paid ₹25,000 per song for the film. It was an unprecedented amount for a choreographer at the time, even more than what Saroj Khan used to charge.
