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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mahesh Bhatt says Mohit Suri is bright, but he doesn't see an original voice in 'Saiyaara'; lauds Anupam Kher for 'Tanvi The Great': ‘I'm awestruck by his courage'
'Saiyaara' directed by Mohit Suri , starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda released on Friday, July 18. It clashed with Anupam Kher 's directorial, 'Tanvi The Great' at the box office. Interestingly, both Suri and Kher are Mahesh Bhatt 's protégés. Kher made his debut with 'Saaransh' directed by Bhatt. In a recent interview, the 'Arth' director spoke about both of them as directors and largely lauded Kher to have the courage to make a film like 'Tanvi The Great'. 'There's another young filmmaker, who happens to be my nephew, Mohit Suri. He's made a film called Saiyaara, He made Aashiqui 2 (2013) for me. He's a bright, young boy. He has his own style, and he's coming into his own,' Bhatt shared on The Himanshu Mehta Show. However, Bhatt still sees a lack of originality in Hindi cinema. He added, 'But I don't see an original voice in the landscape today. The burden of an instant box office hit, this box office albatross is weighing down everybody. It makes people take plots and stories which titillate and cater to the senses. ' He pointed to a broader societal issue—technology-driven detachment—as part of the problem. 'The dopamine (on smartphones) has been numbing your senses. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Live Comfortably: 60m2 prefabricated bungalow for the elderly in Bajubang Laut Pre Fabricated Homes | Search Ads Search Now Undo Because you want to escape the reality of the world. Our filmmakers and singers of bygone days would throw you into yourself. Now, content is used as a way to escape yourself. Anything that takes you away from yourself is popcorn, like candy floss. I don't see filmmakers with great depth anymore,' he observed. On the other hand, he lauded Anupam Kher and said, 'It's a film which roots for the most vulnerable, an autistic child. And he's put in all his own money,' Bhatt said, calling Tanvi The Great 'entertainment for the soul.' He acknowledged his potential emotional bias and said, 'I'm awestruck by his courage. I'm so proud that what I ripped up in him, which was there in him, 41 years ago in Saaransh, is now coming into full bloom, and on his own. ' 'Saiyaara' has crossed Rs 250 crore now at the domestic box office. Anupam Kher also had congratulated the entire team despite the clash with his own film and he also congratulated himself and actress Shubhangi Dutta for 'Tanvi The Great'.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Raj Kapoor was reduced to dust as he made ‘Mera Naam Joker', says Mahesh Bhatt: ‘The certainty of failure'
Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt , known for delivering some of Hindi cinema's most memorable films like 'Arth', 'Aashiqui' among many more, is also known for his deep, philosophical views. This side of him is evident every time he speaks and also the depth in his movies. In a recent interview, he shared his perspective on the unpredictable nature of the film industry . With over five decades of experience behind him, Bhatt believes that failure is far more certain than success in showbiz. Bhatt used the example of legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor to drive home his point. He recalled how Kapoor went bankrupt after producing Mera Naam Joker in 1970 — a film that is now considered iconic, but had flopped at the box office upon release. Speaking on The Himanshu Mehta Show, he said, 'Raj Kapoor was reduced to dust when he made Mera Naam Joker, but the same Raj Kapoor when he made Bobby, the whole nation came to make him successful because they in a way felt guilty for seeing such a great filmmaker spiral into economic debt,' Bhatt said. 'Those were very trying times for him, and that is the same time I joined films. I have seen him in those vulnerable times. Failure is very difficult to take in our business. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Don't Pay For New Gutters. Get This 3-In-1 System Instead LeafFilter Gutter Protection Call Now Undo ' Bhatt further shared a conversation he once had with the late Yash Chopra about the importance of discussing failure, especially with newcomers. 'I was talking to Yash Chopra about what we need to talk to a junior about — the certainty of failure. If you want to be in this business, you have to be certain that you will fail more often than succeed. Success is a fluke, failure is guaranteed, and yet you have to keep on going.' Earlier veteran actor Raza Murad had also spoken about how Raj Kapoor faced debts post 'Mera Naam Joker'. In an earlier interview with Filmy Charcha, Murad said, 'After Mera Naam Joker, he was in tremendous debt. Things got so bad that distributors refused to buy Bobby without seeing it first. These were the same people who were once desperate to secure the rights to his movies. But after Mera Naam Joker, everything changed. He refused to show them the movie, but he agreed to show them the songs. '
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Taste the flavours of Lahore and Patiala in Delhi at Amninder Sandhu's Kikli
The culinary disposition of Punjab, unlike its geographic landscape, remains undivided. It spells the fusion of hearty, robust and fiery palate coupled with cooking techniques that date back to the Harappan civilisation. Fortunately, you do not have to travel back in time to taste the heritage of Punjabi cuisine. It has a new address — Kikli in New Delhi's Connaught Place. Co-owned by Chef Amninder Sandhu, who is the force behind Bawri (Goa, Mumbai) and Dining Experiences at Tipai (a boutique wildlife escape in Maharashtra), Kikli holds the key to Punjab's lesser-known flavours and dishes that go beyond the usual butter chicken, kulcha, pindi chhole and makki di roti teh sarson da saagh. It offers katlama that sits proud in the lanes of Lahore as Pakistan's well-known street food since 1947 and it digs out the secrets of Patiala's royal kitchen. 'About two years ago, I decided to create a restaurant that is all things Punjab,' says Amninder, talking about the inception of Kikli. Between Mumbai and Delhi, she zeroed in on a heritage site in the capital's Connaught Place and roped in interior designer Ariane Thakore Ginwala to design her new venture as a 'stripped-down version of a haveli'. She wanted the restaurant to house different seating areas, from courtyard and bar to dining section and an open kitchen, which complemented each other and beguiled the curious guest's attention to details. 'It took us nearly nine months to build it,' she says of the venue spanning nearly 8,000 square feet that will be operational from July 28 and can accommodate nearly 130 people. With Kikli, Amninder leverages three things — her Punjabi identity, camaraderie with Sarvesh Kaur (the late granddaughter of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala) and her knowledge of traditional slow-cooking techniques. 'In 2018, when I opened regional Indian restaurant Arth in Mumbai, Sarvesh shared her heirloom recipes with me. These were handwritten notes from her mom. She helped me find my rhythm in cooking and it continues to dictate my culinary choices,' she says. Though Arth was forced to shut during the pandemic because of unforeseen financial setbacks, Amninder says that some of the dishes from its menu are now part of Kikli. One of the 11 sections on the menu, titled The Royals, features Patiala shahi paratha, mewadar keema and kofta alubukhara. The other sections are Salaad, Chaat Pakode Centre, Buns, Meat And Fish Corner, Bade Mazedar, Hara, Rotiya, Pulaaaw, Mithiya Cheezaa and Lassi. Amninder recalls, 'Another interesting thing about Arth was that it was a no-gas restaurant and I cooked everything on open fire. At Kikli, I have installed a hara, on which the dal is cooked overnight.' It was during her visit to a 120-year-old farmhouse in Bathinda, Punjab, where Amninder saw a hara. 'It looks like a hearth, works like a slow cooker and has a smoking chamber. It has two wells where you put paathiya (cow-dung cakes) and coal,' she explains, while adding, 'Kadhai-based dishes at Kikli are made in sarbloh utensils made by third-generation blacksmiths. The chutneys are ground in danda kunda (mortar and pestle).' Kikli's menu champions local ingredients, like ajwain patta, moongre, kaali gaajar, shalgam, chappan kaddu and khapli atta. 'It has papdi chaat where the papdi is made with bajra. Also, in Punjab, coriander seeds, anardana, crushed chilli and amchur is used a lot. For most dishes, I have made my own masala. Also, the vegetables are sourced from Smiling Earth Organic Farms in Selakhari Haryana,' adds Amninder. She likes to assign different periods of history to the borders of Punjab, while describing the origins of some of the dishes on the menu. 'For instance, katlama, a bread, was sent to each other's homes during Baisakhi; on the menu, it is called Kikli katlama. You will find katlama at various places, and if you come to think of it, in the mid-19th Century the Sikh Empire extended from Gilgit and Tibet to Sindh and from Khyber Pass to the Sutlej. So, our culinary heritage is expansive,' she shares. The name Kikli comes from Punjab's folk dance. She says, 'It was suggested by my brother and I think it fits. Even as a dance form, kikli is not for the faint-hearted and is almost like martial art. I feel, the restaurant's co-owner Dhruv Chawala and I are also performing kikli as we run this venture.' A meal for two at Kikli, located at K 11B, Connaught Outer Circle, New Place, K Block, Connaught Place, New Delhi, and open from noon to 1am, is priced upwards of ₹1,500 approx. (without alcohol).
India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet daughter of actor Raj Kiran, who is missing for over 31 years now, as beautiful as any Bollywood actress, her name is...
In the world of Bollywood, where legacies often take unexpected turns, a familiar name is once again creating buzz, this time not because of past fame, but a new face who's making waves online. A young woman, connected to a once-popular actor who mysteriously disappeared from the limelight decades ago, is now catching attention with her striking photos. Fans believe she could be the next big thing on screen, even though she's yet to debut. Who is this girl? The girl making headlines is none other than Rishika Mahtani, daughter of veteran actor Raj Kiran, who was once a known face in films like 'Karz' and 'Arth,' suddenly vanished from Bollywood over 31 years ago. His disappearance remained one of the most talked-about mysteries in the industry, with occasional reports suggesting he was in an asylum in the US. Actor Rishi Kapoor had once claimed to have located him during a trip to Atlanta, where Raj Kiran was reportedly under treatment. What does Rishika Mahtani do? While Raj Kiran has stayed away from public view, his daughter Rishika is slowly gaining recognition through social media. Her pictures are going viral for her stunning looks, charming presence, and natural confidence. Many fans are commenting that she has the perfect blend of talent and beauty to become a successful actress, even drawing comparisons to top heroines. Despite being away from the film world, Rishika seems to have inherited her father's screen appeal and also an established path for herself as a business tycoon. Rishika Mahtani is the proud owner of a jewelry brand called RishFine. She is married to Ravi Shah, who, as per his Instagram profile, resides in Chicago. Is Rishika Mahtani on her way to her debut film? As for now, there has been no official announcement of a Bollywood debut yet, fans are already rooting for her to enter the industry. While Raj Kiran remains absent from the scene, his daughter's sudden spotlight has revived public interest in his legacy. For now, Rishika continues to shine on social media, leaving many curious to know if she will soon carry forward her father's incomplete journey in the film industry.
India.com
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actor once challenged Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor, worked in many superhit films, disappeared mysteriously, never found again, his name was...
Born into a Sindhi family, Raj Kiran Mahtani debuted with B.R. Ishara's Kaagaz Ki Nao in 1975. Over the next two decades, he lit up the screen in over 100 films, including Karz, Basera, Arth, Raj Tilak, and Ek Naya Rishta. By 1980, he had already acted in eight films in one year, earning industry respect and audience love alike. Known for both emotional depth and complex, grey-shaded roles, Raj was a powerful on-screen presence through the '70s and '80s. His stardom was as good as those of Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor and other stars of that time. When did the storm begin? Though he had a successful run, the '90s weren't kind. The work dried up. Typecast into side roles and battling dissatisfaction, Raj became visibly frustrated. 'If I can't do something remarkable in films, I'll leave it altogether,' he told Sunday Magazine — words that would turn prophetic. Did depression drive him away? Multiple reports suggest Raj Kiran struggled deeply with mental health issues. The fading spotlight and stagnating career weighed heavily. Eventually, he stopped showing up — both on screen and in life. His sudden disappearance has remained one of Bollywood's most tragic unsolved tales. What did his family say? For years, his family kept his whereabouts private. His daughter once said, 'He was a private man.' But curiosity never faded — fans and colleagues kept asking: Where is Raj Kiran? Rumours flared when actor Rishi Kapoor claimed he went looking for Raj in New York. Allegedly, he was told Raj was in a mental institution. Rishi wanted to meet him, but his brothers reportedly refused. Actress Deepti Naval also shared a heartfelt post about her efforts to find him, confirming the industry hadn't forgotten.
