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Hans India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Amitabh Bachchan bows down in humility as fans have been visiting him every Sunday since 1982
Mumbai: Fans gather in huge numbers outside Amitabh Bachchan's residence every Sunday in the hope of getting a small glimpse of the superstar, and this has been happening for the last 43 years. Humbled by all the love, the 'Paa' actor bowed down to the audience. He even shared a heartfelt post on his official Instagram account, expressing his gratitude. Big B wrote, "At Prateksha since 1982, every Sunday at my doorstep, and after that when Jalsa became my family's residence from 1992-93, people have been coming to meet me and my family every single Sunday. For the last 43 years, there has been no greater example or sign of the love of the people of the country than this, which has always been honored and will always be! I bow down in humility." On Friday, Bachchan expressed his desire to be a part of the sequel to Nag Ashwin's "Kalki 2898 AD". As the mythological drama completed one year of release, Big B took to his X (Previously known as Twitter) handle and showed his happiness for being a part of the science fiction. His latest post also had a major hint about the sequel of "Kalki 2898 AD". 'My honoured privilege to be asked to be a part of it ... one that I admired and respected the blessings of Vijayanti films and the elders that ran and connected with it … ever to be a part of it any day again, IF THEY WERE TO EVER TO ASK," the Tweet read. Made under the direction of Nag Ashwin, the drama enjoys a stellar cast with Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone in crucial roles, along with others. The story of the drama is believed to be inspired by the Hindu scriptures. Set in a dystopian future in the year 2898 AD, "Kalki 2898 AD" talks about the mission to protect lab subject SUM-80's unborn child, who is believed to be Kalki.
NDTV
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
1 Year Of Kalki 2898 AD: "If They Were Ever To Ask..." Amitabh Bachchan Says He Is Open To A Sequel If The Makers Want Him Back
New Delhi: Kalki 2898 AD completed a year yesterday, June 27, 2025. Amitabh Bachchan who essayed the role of Ashwattham, took to his official X account to celebrate the milestone. He also mentioned how privileged he was to be in the first part, and is open to the sequel if the makers would have him. What's Happening Kalki 2898 AD celebrated the 1-year milestone of their film's release yesterday. Amitabh Bachchan was hailed for his performance as Ashwattham in the film. He shared an X post, which read, "My honoured privilege to be asked to be a part of that I admired and respected the blessings of Vijayanti films and the elders that ran and connected with it. Ever to be a part of it any day again, IF THEY WERE TO EVER TO ASK...." my honoured privilege to be asked to be a part of it .. one that I admired and respected the blessings of Vijayanti films and the elders that ran and connected with it .. ever to be a part of it any day again , IF THEY WERE TO EVER TO ASK .. — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 27, 2025 About Kalki 2898 AD Nag Ashwin's Telugu mythological sci-fi film was one of his most ambitious projects yet. Other than Big B, the film also had Deepika Padukone and Prabhas in key roles. Set against the backdrop of a dystopian future, it was the first film in the Kalki Cinematic Universe. Nag Ashwin had shared details of Kalki 2898 AD's sequel that it is set to go on floors in December 2025, at the re-release event of his debut directorial Yevade Subramanyam. Nag Ashwin had also said, "The second part will have more of Prabhas, as it will be majorly centred around the Karna and Ashwatthama characters." The sequel will largely focus on Kamal Haasan's character Supreme Yaskin. In A Nutshell
India.com
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Dharmendra reveals whom he considers the real ‘hero' in Sholay, Not Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Sanjeev Kumar
Dharmendra reveals whom he considers the real 'hero' in Sholay, Not Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Sanjeev Kumar You won't believe whom Dharmendra calls the real hero of Sholay- it's not an actor, director or writer, but... By Onam Gupta Advertisement Dharmendra reveals whom he considers the real 'hero' in Sholay, Not Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Sanjeev Kumar The uncut version of the newly resorted Ramesh Sippy's blockbuster Sholay had its worldwide premiere at the annual Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Italy on June 27. The special screening took place at the large open-air Pizza Maggiore, known for hosting lavish and memorable film events. The restoration, was a join project between Film Heritage Foundation and Sippy Films Pvt. Ltd, commemorating the film's 50th anniversary. According to Dharmendra, who was the real hero in Sholay? Dharmendra who starred in the film, called Sholay 'the 8th Wonder of the World.' He also reminisced some of his favourite scenes, stating, 'the film is being restored and I am sure it will have the same success as it had 50 years ago. Who can forget the dialogues of Salim-Javed and the direction of Ramesh Sippy? So many scenes have gone down in the history of Indian cinema and every character became a star. But the real hero was the coin.' Advertisement === Dharmendra was offered some other roles in Sholay? Many won't know this but Dharmendra was initially offered the roles of Gabbar and Thakur in Sholay, but he declined because, 'I was clear that I wanted to play the role of Veeru as he is so much like me. I had so much fun on the shoot. My favourite scenes were the tanki scene, the scene in the temple, and so many others, but the most powerful scene I feel was the death of Jai, which is still etched in my mind,' the veteran actor shared. Amitabh Bachchan, who also starred in the film, shared his thoughts and said, 'Some things in life remain permanently etched in your mind. Sholay is one such film. Shooting for the film was an unforgettable experience, but at the time, I had no idea that it would be a watershed for Indian cinema.' Advertisement === Originally released in 1975, Sholay became a cult classic in Indian cinema, all thanks to its interesting storyline, powerful dialogues and power-packed action sequences. Helmed by Ramesh Sippy, the film also starred Hema Malini, Jaya Bhaduri, Amjad Khan and Sanjeev Kumar and became an evergreen phenomenon.
India.com
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Bollywood's most iconic villain, acted in over 300 films, had 12 affairs, 5 marriages, yet suffered a painful death, was betrayed by..., name was...
Bollywood's most iconic villain, acted in over 300 films, had 12 affairs, 5 marriages, yet suffered a painful death, was betrayed by..., name was... Mahesh Anand was one of the most popular villains in Bollywood during the 1980s and 1990s. He worked in several major Bollywood films, and collaborated with superstars like Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Sunny Deol, Vinod Khanna, Salman Khan, that made him a towering figure in the entertainment industry. In a career spanning over decades, he starred in over 300 films, becoming a name in action-paced and dramatic films. He made his acting debut in 1984 with Karishmaa. Although his initial roles went unnoticed, but his breakthrough came with the 1988 film Shahenshah, which brought him immense recognition. He continued to work with Amitabh Bachchan and portrayed more antagonist roles in films like Ganga Jamuna Saraswati (1988) and Toofan (1989) Despite his successful film career, his personal life was marked by loneliness and instability. He was married five times, including to Barkha Roy (sister of Reena Roy), former Miss India International, Eric Roy, with whom he had a son, actress Usha Bachani, Madhu Malhotra and a Russian woman named Lana. Moreover, he was allegedly linked to at least a dozen women. Despite attaining stardom, Mahesh's later years were marked by financial hardships. He once publicly shared that he had no funds, even to afford basic necessities. 'My friends and everyone call me a drunkard. I have no family. My stepbrother cheated me out of Rs 6 crore. I have done more than 300 films, but I don't even have money to buy drinking water. I don't have a single friend in this world. It is very sad.' He once shared on Facebook. Mahesh made several attempts to revive his career. In 2019, he made a comeback in a brief role with Rangeela Raja (2019) , alongside Govinda. Tragically, just after 22 days of film's release, he was found dead in his home. He reportedly battled depression and alcoholism, compounded by professional setbacks and loneliness. Despite enjoying immense success and working alongside numerous superstars, Mahesh Anand's life is a sad reminder of how unpredictable the world of glamour can be.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amitabh Bachchan recalls late filmmaker Yash Johar: That beautiful smile has not faded from memory
Some names need no introduction, and Yash Johar is certainly one of them. The late legendary filmmaker touched many lives with his work and left a lasting impression on the industry people as well. Thus, recently, on his death anniversary, when we connected with Amitabh Bachchan to share some beautiful memories of Yash Johar with us, his instant reaction was - 'Gosh, how many years has it been since we lost him?' 'That beautiful smile has not faded from memory. We need that smile more than ever before, now in these troubled times,' he added. Further, spilling the tea on how he and Yash Johar came to know each other, Amitabh shared, 'I am proud to say I was a part of his first independent production, Dostana. I knew him through his wife Hiroo, who is again an exemplary woman. She was part of my circle of friends when we were all young and adventurous.' 'Hiroo is an amazing woman and was a terrific partner to Yashji. They were inseparable. My wife Jaya and I remain close to Hiroo and, of course, her son, whom we all know as Karan Johar ,' he added. After Dostana, Amitabh Bachchan worked with Hiroo Johar's son Karan Johar in 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.' While speaking about it, Big B shared, 'It was amazing to see that boy (KJo) in shorts grow into a filmmaker of such potential. Karan was very nervous initially when he started shooting with Jaya and me. But as the film progressed, he became progressively confident.' However, there was something that troubled not just Amitabh Bachchan but also his wife during the shoot. He said, 'Jaya and I were very upset about the way we were forced to accept money for the film. It's very difficult for us to discuss money with either Adi (Chopra) or Karan. It's like negotiating money with our son Abhishek.' 'To see Karan grow into such a fine human being and such a successful entertainer must be making his father smile from up there,' concluded Amitabh Bachchan.
