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NDTV
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
When Shah Rukh Khan Made Priyanka Chopra Jonas Cry On The Sets Of Ra One
New Delhi: Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas first collaborated in the 2006 release Don. They got back together for Don 2 in 2011. Other than that, Priyanka had a number of special appearances in some SRK films such as Om Shanti Om, and Billu. In an old interview, she had once spoken about how Sanjay Dutt and Shah Rukh Khan had played a prank on her on the sets of which left her in tears. What's Happening On Priyanka Chopra's birthday today, an old interview of her's has resurfaced where she spoke about an incident from the sets of Ra. One where she had to shoot a song and an action sequence with Sanjay Dutt and Shah Rukh Khan. Priyanka who had shot an episode for Live My Life for UTV Stars, said, "I had just landed from America. It was a complicated costume and I hadn't even done the fittings. So, I headed to the sets where Manish Malhotra (designer) checked the measurements and sent the costume for alteration." "Meanwhile, I checked with Anubhav (director Sinha) and Shah Rukh if everything was fine. They seemed cool and continued with the shoot. By the time I was ready, I was three hours late. I profusely apologised to them, but they asked me to apologise to Sanju sir instead. I didn't want to go because I'm scared of him, but they pushed me to do it," elaborated the actress. Priyanka then revealed that she broke down when Sanjay Dutt rudely responded to her, and that is when the Munnabhai actor called Shah Rukh Khan. Giggling as she recalled, the Heads of State actress added, "Shah Rukh, meanwhile, went and hid behind someone to watch from a distance. Eventually, we completed the shoot as per schedule and let me make it clear again, no one is upset!" Plot The film revolved around Shekhar (Shah Rukh Khan), a game developer, who is gearing up to launch his next big thing. However, his robot goes rogue which brings in a twist in the story and Shekhar ends up dying. Now it is only his virtual self who can level up the game. In A Nutshell In an old interview, Priyanka Chopra Jonas spoke about a prank that SRK and Sanjay Dutt played on her when she had a scene to shoot for She concluded by saying that no one was upset.
The Print
01-07-2025
- The Print
UP STF nabs two criminals wanted in Gangster Act case
Noida, Jul 1 (PTI) The Noida unit of Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force has arrested two wanted criminals Badaun district on Tuesday, officials said. The accused, Rinku Rathi and Billu alias Balveer Singh, were each carrying a bounty of Rs 50,000 on their heads, they said.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive- Veer Hanuman fame Aan Tiwari is delighted to star in Neena Gupta starrer Panchayat 4; says ' As an actor, I'm always up to explore new opportunities'
Actor Aan Tiwari, who currently portrays the young Hanuman and beautifully brings to life the emotional turmoil and spiritual battles shaping his destiny in the television mythological epic, Veer Hanuman, is delighted to explore the OTT platform. The child actor said, "I'm happy to feature and play the role of Billu in the fourth season of the web series Panchayat, starring Jitendra Kumar and Neena Gupta . It was an amazing experience to work with them, and I'm overwhelmed with the feedback I'm receiving from my audience." He continued, "I'm blessed to have my mother, Mrs. Priya Tiwari, who is constantly helping me with my shoots for both the projects and also helping me in managing my studies. As an actor, I'm always up to explore new opportunities, be it on Television, a Bollywood movie or a web series." Talking ahead about the series. Aan states, "It was an opportunity to work with an amazing cast. It was a way to educate myself in terms of acting from talented individuals like Neena ma'am, Jitendra sir, Raghubir Yadav sir, Faisal Malik sir, Chandan Roy sir, Pankaj Jha sir, Durgesh Kumar sir, among many others. I enjoyed acting under directors like Deepak Kumar Mishra, sir, and Akshat Vijaywargiya, sir. I'm also thankful to our writer Chandan Kumar sir, who brought Billu into our lives with his creativity." Aan is best known for his roles in television series like "Baal Shiv" and "Keh Doon Tumhein." He is the younger brother of television actress Saachi Tiwari, who is currently playing the lead role of Leela in the TV show, Prem Leela.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
THROWBACK: When Malayalam star Jagadish praised Shah Rukh Khan: He oozes an energy that's unmatchable
Malayalam cinema's veteran actor Jagadish once shared a heartfelt memory from his brief yet memorable stint in Bollywood, during the filming of the 2009 movie 'Billu'. Directed by Priyadarshan , the film was the official Hindi remake of the Malayalam hit Kadha Parayumbol, and starred Irrfan Khan in the lead, with Shah Rukh Khan playing a superstar and Lara Dutta as the female lead. Jagadish portrayed 'Modern' Madan in the film and had earluer recounted his experience on the sets, particularly his admiration for Shah Rukh Khan. 'He Oozes an Energy That's Unmatchable' Appearing on a television program hosted by Sreekandan Nair, Jagadish recalled the unique aura Shah Rukh Khan brought to the set. 'I must say about Shah Rukh Khan. When he comes to the set, he oozes an energy which is unmatchable,' the actor remarked. He noted how SRK's presence uplifted the atmosphere around him, inspiring not just the cast but also the crew with his electrifying enthusiasm. Calm, Humble, and Always Respectful Jagadish fondly remembered SRK's respectful behaviour, especially towards veterans like the late Om Puri . 'While talking to others, he keeps a calm and humble attitude, taking blessings from Om Puri saab,' he said. Billu – A Star-Studded Retelling Billu brought together a rich mix of talent from both Bollywood and regional cinema. While Irrfan Khan played the title role of a humble barber, Shah Rukh Khan played Sahir Khan, a Bollywood superstar. The film also featured cameos by Kareena Kapoor , Priyanka Chopra , and Deepika Padukone . Directed by Priyadarshan, unfortunately 'Billu' failed to recreate the charm of 'Kadha Parayumbol'. The original film had Mammootty and Sreenivasan in the lead. We spotted #srk at Kolkata airport last night
Mint
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Hera Pheri 3: Akshay Kumar sends legal notice to Paresh Rawal, seeks ₹25 crore; ‘Playing with fans' emotions'
Akshay Kumar has sent a legal notice to Paresh Rawal, demanding ₹ 25 crore in damages. Through his company Cape of Good Films, Akshay claims that Paresh behaved unprofessionally by quitting Hera Pheri 3 after signing a contract and starting the shoot. Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal had started filming under director Priyadarshan in April. Akshay now owns the rights to the film, buying it from Sajid Nadiadwala. Paresh confirmed his exit recently, saying he simply didn't feel like doing the film. While there were reports that Babubhai left the project due to creative differences, he dismissed such issues. 'I wish to put it on record that my decision to step away from Hera Pheri 3 was not due to creative differences. I REITERATE THAT THERE ARE NO CREATIVE DISAGREEMENT WITH THE FILM MAKER . I hold immense love, respect, and faith in Mr. Priyadarshan the film director,' he wrote on Twitter (now X). His departure has, however, upset fans of the popular comedy franchise. Meanwhile, the actor has been accused of unprofessional behaviour. As per sources, Paresh Rawal was being paid thrice his usual remuneration for Hera Pheri 3. Paresh is known for suddenly quitting films. In 2023, he refused to do Oh My God 2 as he didn't like the script. Earlier, in 2009, he walked out of Shah Rukh Khan's Billu after agreeing to it. The film also starred Irrfan. 'Paresh displayed a blatant disregard for professional integrity or commercial morality. If he wanted to not do the film, he should have said so before signing the legal contract, accepting the signing amount and making the producer spend so much money on the shoot,' an insider told HT. 'It is high time Bollywood actors realise that like Hollywood, producers here too will no longer give in to the whims of an actor walking in and out of a film as he pleases,' as per the source.
