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Hindustan Times
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- Entertainment
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Manoj Bajpayee was first choice for Rang De Basanti instead of Aamir Khan? Actor reacts with a tweet
Actor Manoj Bajpayee has quashed rumours of being the original pick for Rang De Basanti instead of Aamir Khan. He set the record straight with wit and a dash of humour. Also read: DYK: Not Aamir Khan, but Manoj Bajpayee was the first choice for cult classic Rang De Basanti Rang De Basanti was released in 2006 and starred Aamir Khan in the lead role. The conversation around Manoj being the first choice instead of Aamir in the film gained momentum after Kamlesh Pandey, one of the screenwriters on the film, made the claim during a chat with Ravya Sarda for her YouTube show. Manoj reacted to the buzz on Thursday through a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. Reposting the link of one such report, Manoj wrote, 'Matlab kuch bhi (whatever) (laughing emoji).' In another tweet, he mentioned, 'And who is the producer who said this? Naam to bata!! SM pe itne khali lota le ke baithe hai (Please share the name. Why are you so idle on social media).' In the interview, Kamlesh said, 'We had been roaming around with the script of the film for 6 years, and no one was ready to make that film. We had signed Manoj for the role that Aamir played finally. We thought we would make a small film; we didn't have a big budget. The moment Aamir heard the script, he told us that he wanted to do the film, and he even got AR Rahman to come on the project. UTV, who had rejected the film twice in the past, immediately said yes to it". Released in 2006, Rang De Basanti revolves around a group of carefree friends, who turn rebellious and take on the government with a drastic measure to make a point against corruption in India. When it comes to his work schedule, Manoj will soon be back with the third season of Family Man. He will be reprising the role of Srikant Tiwari. The makers shared an official update on the new season earlier this week. On Tuesday, Prime Video dropped the official announcement of season 3 with a new Instagram post. Sharing the poster of season 3, the makers mentioned in the caption: 'All eyes on our family men #TheFamilyManOnPrime, New Season, Coming Soon.' The joint post tagged the cast members, including Manoj, Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi and directors Raj & DK. Tamil star Sundeep Kishan, Jugal Hansraj, Shreya Dhanwantary, Darshan Kumar, Dalip Tahil, Seema Biswas, Vipin Kumar Sharma, and Harman Singha were also tagged. Gul Panag, who was seen in season 1, is also set to return to the show. No release date has been announced for The Family Man season 3 so far.
Hindustan Times
19-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
'Itne pe to coffee bhi na mile': Indian man finds Vietnam hotel for ₹160, internet in disbelief
In a post that's making waves on social media, an Indian traveller shared his budget hotel booking in Vietnam, revealing that he managed to secure a room for just ₹159.02, taxes included. The user posted screenshots of the hotel listing and final price on X (formerly Twitter), prompting a wave of disbelief. The booking was made at Leaf Hotel Phu Quoc, and the room in question was a Superior Double or Twin, offering amenities such as free Wi-Fi, parking, 24-hour check-in, luggage storage, and the option of a queen bed or two single beds. According to the listing, the room accommodates up to two adults and measures 18 square metres. The real surprise came in the pricing breakdown. The original price for one night was listed at ₹578.24, but after a 75% discount, the cost dropped to ₹144.56, with taxes and fees of just ₹14.46, bringing the final price to ₹159.02. The platform noted that payment would be made in the local currency, 48,000 Vietnamese Dong, and included all applicable VAT. The post quickly gained traction, with users reacting in amazement at the affordability. Many praised the traveller's luck and timing, while others began sharing their own hacks. A user commented, "Checked myself again and again, Very strange, 159 - 28.62 OTA commission = 130.38 including taxes, which is not possible even to bear Operations cost for room, might be a revenue management mistake or ego issues with other hotels. Time will tell" Another noted, 'It's a pay at the property booking high chance tell will refuse to allow check in for this rate.' ''Itne pe to coffee bhi na mile,' wrote one user. One user noted, 'Too many hotels in Phu quoc Hence race to bottom' Also read: DYK: Pillowcases can accumulate more bacteria than a toilet seat in just a week
