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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Farah Khan reveals Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel were her first choices for 'Main Hoon Na', not Zayed Khan and Amrita Rao
Farah Khan revealed that Hrithik Roshan and Amisha Patel were initially cast in 'Main Hoon Na' but replaced by Zayed Khan and Amrita Rao after Hrithik's rise to fame. She wanted fresh faces to balance stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Sushmita Sen. The film became a major hit. Filmmaker Farah Khan recently shared a surprising fact about her 2004 film 'Main Hoon Na'. She revealed that Hrithik Roshan and Amisha Patel were initially cast in roles that were later played by Zayed Khan and Amrita Rao . After Hrithik became very popular, Farah chose new actors to balance the cast alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Sushmita Sen . The movie went on to become a big hit. Media Interaction and Confirmation During a recent meeting with the media, Farah was seen alongside actress Amisha when a paparazzo asked her about a surprising casting fact. The question was, 'Is it true that Amisha Patel and Hrithik Roshan were the original cast of 'Main Hoon Na' instead of Zayed Khan and Amrita Rao?' Farah openly confirmed, 'Yes, they were finalized before Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai got released. Then they became very huge stars, and I wanted fresh new faces for 'Main Hoon Na' opposite Shah Rukh Khan and Sushmita Sen. ' Clarifying Earlier Rumours Farah confirmed the earlier rumours about who was first cast in her hit film 'Main Hoon Na'. The movie, which was her first time directing, starred big names like 'Shah Rukh Khan' and Sushmita Sen, along with Zayed Khan and Amrita Rao. It became very popular because it mixed fun Bollywood entertainment with strong emotional moments. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo Balancing Star Power with Fresh Faces At the time, Hrithik Roshan and Amisha Patel became instant superstars after 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai' release. Yet, when it came time to cast 'Main Hoon Na', Farah opted to bring in relatively unknown actors for the younger roles. The decision aimed to balance the star power on screen. Fans have often wondered how the film would have felt with Hrithik and Amisha in these parts. However, Zayed Khan and Amrita Rao stepped in and earned widespread recognition for their captivating performances, proving the casting was a triumph.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Amrita Rao opened up about her relationship with Deepika Padukone: 'Her cousin and my cousin tied the knot...'
A surprising connection between Deepika Padukone and Amrita Rao emerged in 2019 through a Konkani wedding, uniting their families. This bond, rooted in their shared Chitrapur Saraswat heritage, has blossomed into a warm friendship. The actresses, along with their respective partners, Ranveer Singh and RJ Anmol, have since shared heartwarming moments, solidifying their connection beyond a mere family tie. In a world where Bollywood connections often surprise us, one such lesser-known bond has recently come to light—between Deepika Padukone and Amrita Rao . Though they've walked very different paths in the film industry, the two actresses share more than just talent and grace. A unique family connection, rooted in their shared Konkani heritage, brought them together in 2019 and has since blossomed into a warm friendship that continues to delight fans. For those curious about the origin of this unexpected bond, it dates back to 2019 when Deepika Padukone attended her cousin brother's lavish Konkani wedding in Mumbai. Interestingly, he tied the knot with Amrita Rao's cousin sister. This family connection sparked a new and heartwarming relationship between Deepika and Amrita. The two were seen warmly embracing and even posing for a joyful photo with their husbands, Ranveer Singh and RJ Anmol. At an event, Amrita Rao clarified her connection to Deepika Padukone, explaining that they both belong to the Chitrapur Saraswat community—a small Konkani-speaking group from Karnataka, often mistaken for the Konkan region in Maharashtra. She noted that the community has produced several notable names in the film industry, including Shyam Benegal, Guru Dutt, Isha Koppikar, and Deepika herself. Given how closely knit the community is, many members are interrelated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Asigurările de sănătate NN vin cu premii garantate. Asigurarea de Sănătate NN Înscrie-te acum Undo The recent marriage between Deepika's cousin and Amrita's cousin became a special occasion that brought their families—and the wider community—closer. While Deepika Padukone is married to actor Ranveer Singh, Amrita Rao found her life partner in popular radio jockey Anmol Sood, widely known as RJ Anmol. Deepika and Ranveer are parents to daughter Dua, Amrita and Anmol are parents to son Veer. While Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are often hailed as one of Bollywood's ultimate power couples, Amrita Rao and RJ Anmol are adored for being one of the industry's cutest pairs. The two couples also shared a heartwarming moment as Deepika and Ranveer joined Amrita and Anmol to celebrate the launch of the latter's book, Couple Of Things. Coming together more as close friends than relatives, the four posed for an adorable photo that instantly won over fans and lit up social media.
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India.com
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
7 Top Indian Actors Who Got Slapped In Public, Made Headlines: The Reasons Might Leave You SHOCKED
photoDetails english 2911554 Updated:Jun 06, 2025, 08:00 AM IST 7 Top Indian Actors Who Got Slapped In Public 1 / 8 7 Top Indian Actors Who Got Slapped In Public: Today, let's go back in time and revisit some of most -talked about controversies of our Bollywood A-listers. Check out this compilation of stars involved in slapgate incidents over the years. (Pic Courtesy: Instagram/ YouTube Grabs) Amrita Rao 2 / 8 Amrita Rao was reportedly slapped by Esha Deol on the sets of their film Pyaare Mohan. Esha later confirmed the incident in one of her interviews, explaining she slapped Amrita for her rude behaviour. Salman Khan 3 / 8 Back in 2009, Salman Khan was allegedly slapped by the daughter of a Delhi businessman who gatecrashed his private party, according to ET. Media reports suggested the girl was inebriated and despite commotion at the party due to her action, Salman remained calm and asked his bodyguards to escort her out. Karan Singh Grover 4 / 8 Actor Karan Singh Grover was reportedly slapped by his then-wife, Jennifer Winget, on the sets of their TV show. Reportedly, she had found out about his extra-marital affair and had an outburst. Bipasha Basu Slapped 5 / 8 Remember how early 2000s where all about catfights between the actresses? Well, gossip mills were abuzz in 2001 about a slapgate incident involving Kareena Kapoor and Bipasha Basu on the sets of 'Ajnabee'. Reportedly, Kareena's designer assisted Bipasha without former's consent, leading to a heated argument where Kareena allegedly called Bipasha a 'Kaali billi' and slapped her. Kangana Ranaut 6 / 8 The actress-turned-politician was flying for Delhi to attend a meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) when the alleged incident occurred. It has was reported in 2024 that Kangana, who was travelling for Delhi by flight UK707 was allegedly slapped by the CISF official. After the security check at the Chandigarh airport, while the actress was heading for boarding the flight, the CISF official slapped her. It has been learnt that soon after the incident, Mayank Madhur, who was also travelling with Kangana tried to slap Kaur. ANI reported that the CISF constable (who allegedly slapped Kangana) said that her mother was among the farmers holding a sit-in protest against the farm laws, which now have been repealed. She stated that the farmers are sitting there for Rs 100. Will she go and sit there? My mother was sitting there and protesting when she gave this statement..." she said. The 15-month-long farmers' protest was held against the farm laws (now repealed) including other issues. Ranveer Singh 7 / 8 Ranveer Singh was accidentally slapped by his own bodyguard reportedly at the SIIMA Awards 2022. Yes, it so happened that the guard was trying to control a massive crowd that had gathered to see the superstar on the red carpet and ended-up slapping the actor. Gauahar Khan 8 / 8 Gauahar Khan was slapped by an audience member during the live shoot for the finale of India's Raw Star. The man believed Gauahar was hurting his religious beliefs by wearing a short revealing dress.
