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India.com
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
'Even enemy shouldn't face such death...'; 9 years ago, 'Ramayana's' Vibhishan was found dead on a railway track, CCTV revealed shocking truth
It has been 38 years since Ramanand Sagar's TV serial 'Ramayan', but the audience has not forgotten every character and artist of it even today. They still remember them with great intensity. However, some of its actors are no longer in this world. Here we are telling you about the actor who played the role of Vibhishan, who died a painful death. The secret of his death was revealed from CCTV footage. This role was played by Mukesh Rawal, who was a famous TV and Gujarati actor. pics: YouTube video grab Ravana's brother Vibhishan, Mukesh Rawal, made the character immortal Vibhishan was the brother of Ravana, the king of Lanka, but even during Ravana's rule, he proved to be a great devotee of Rama, and with his help, Lord Rama was able to bring Mother Sita back from Lanka. It was because of Vibhishan that Rama was successful in killing Ravana. And Mukesh Rawal played this character in such a way that people have not forgotten it till date. Mukesh Rawal had won everyone's hearts in the role of Vibhishan. Ramanand Sagar changed the life of Mukesh Rawal Mukesh Rawal was a well-known theatre star and had acted in many plays, but Ramanand Sagar changed his fate. It is said that he saw Mukesh Rawal acting in theatre and then decided to make him Vibhishan. According to reports, Mukesh Rawal wanted to play the role of Meghnad. Seeing this, Ramanand Sagar auditioned him for the role of Vibhishan along with Meghnad. He liked the audition of Vibhishan more and he was selected. A tragic death in 2016; body found on railway track After this, Mukesh Rawal never looked back. Everyone became his fan after seeing him in the role of Vibhishan. But in the year 2016, he died in such a way that everyone shuddered. Even an enemy should not die like him. Mukesh Rawal's body was found on the railway track in Mumbai's Kandivali area in the year 2016. The secret of death was revealed by CCTV Then the police had said that it was not an accident but a case of suicide. A CCTV footage also surfaced in which a person was seen jumping in front of a train on the railway track. It was said that the person seen in the CCTV was Mukesh Rawal. According to the report of 'Dainik Bhaskar', Mukesh Rawal's family had told that he had gone to withdraw money from the bank on the morning of 15 November 2016. From there he was going to go for dubbing of his show. But he neither reached there nor returned home. Then the family had denied the possibility of Mukesh Rawal's suicide.
Deccan Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Vivek Agnihotri slams John Abraham, says 'can't deliver five lines, doesn't deserve to be paid in crores'
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri is one of the names in the entertainment industry who don't mince words and is known for putting out their opinion bluntly in front of the public. Vivek has never shied away from voicing his views and has regularly expressed his opinions. Recently, the filmmaker opened up and shared his thoughts on John Abraham, with whom he worked in the movie Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal (2007).Talking to Dainik Bhaskar, Vivek recalled his memories of working in the sports drama Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal. The filmmaker looked at John Abraham's acting skills, which have shocked the internet. Talking about the film in detail, Vivek criticised John Abraham's acting, alleging that John struggled with even basic dialogue delivery. Amplifying the attack, Vivek said, 'If an actor asks for reduced lines because he can't deliver five sentences in rhythm, then why is he being paid crores?" Making it even worse, Vivek shared about John Abraham's reported breakup with then-girlfriend Bipasha Basu. He said that their breakup affected the movie's atmosphere. According to Vivek, the emotional tension between John and Bipasha cast a shadow over the set, disrupting the creative flow and making it increasingly difficult to also said that since the film revolved around football, the actors were made to learn the sport and get comfortable with it. While Arshad Warsi and Raj Zutshi trained hard and became good at it, on the other hand, John struggled to adapt, creating additional problems for also commented on Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane, the scriptwriters of Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal. As per Vivek Agnihotri, the writing process was filled with confusion over leadership and direction. He felt the team didn't consider him a writer and instead placed their trust in Anurag, who, Vivek said, was distracted by personal issues. Despite all these problems, Vivek said he did everything possible to keep the film on track and complete the Dhan Dhana Dhan GoalDirected by Vivek Agnihotri, Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal was a sports drama produced by UTV Pictures. It starred John Abraham, Bipasha Basu, Arshad Warsi and Boman Irani in key roles. The movie was released on November 23, 2007 and received a cold response from the audience and managed to perform moderately at the box office. According to Sacnilk, the movie collected around Rs 18 crore in gross revenue.
Economic Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
John Abraham doesn't deserve to be paid in crores, says Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri. 'He asked..'
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Concerns Over John Abraham's Performance Personal Issues Spilled Onto the Set Creative Vision Overshadowed by Celebrity Influence Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Commercial Outcome and Future Plans ( Originally published on Jun 21, 2025 ) Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri , who is often known for his bold viewpoints and politically intense narratives, has once again touched upon the turbulent creative journey of his 2007 sports drama Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal . In a recent conversation with Dainik Bhaskar, he spoke frankly about the disputes that occurred during the making of the film—particularly the disagreements with screenwriter Anurag Kashyap and the disappointments surrounding lead actor John Abraham 's performance. Agnihotri's remarks pull back the curtain on how hierarchical pressures and celebrity-driven decisions can derail the original vision of a director did not hold back when discussing John Abraham, the lead actor of the film. According to Agnihotri, the actor—who later starred in films like Ek Villain Returns—struggled with his dialogues. He alleged that John requested his lines be shortened, which suggested to the director a lack of preparedness or ability to deliver extended dialogues fluently. Agnihotri seemed particularly disturbed by the idea of high remuneration for actors who, in his view, were unwilling to meet basic acting expectations.'If an actor asks for reduced lines because he can't deliver five sentences in rhythm, then why is he being paid crores?" he told the to the strain, Agnihotri recalled a tense emotional environment during the shoot, as John Abraham was reportedly undergoing a breakup with then-girlfriend Bipasha Basu . The director explained that the emotional fallout between the couple had a ripple effect on the film's atmosphere, making it even more difficult for him to maintain focus and steer the team lamented that the original promise of Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal was undermined by various artistic sacrifices. While the movie featured a catchy soundtrack and carried the potential for success, it ended up being bogged down by off-screen drama, egotistical demands, and insufficient dedication from key players. He remarked that when energy is redirected from script integrity and cinematic storytelling toward accommodating inflated egos and managing underperformance, the soul of a film inevitably the film was released in 2007, it received mixed reactions and failed to make a lasting mark at the box office. According to Sacnilk, it collected around Rs 18 crore in gross revenue. The underwhelming performance reinforced Agnihotri's sense of lost potential. Presently, he is preparing for the release of The Bengal Files, a film that follows his controversial yet commercially triumphant The Kashmir Files, continuing his pattern of provocative Abraham's most recent appearance was in the political drama The Diplomat, a film directed by Shivam Nair and penned by Ritesh Shah. The story delves into the complex world of diplomatic missions, unraveling the emotional and moral dilemmas faced by diplomats navigating the strained relations between India and Pakistan. Despite its intense subject and star power, the film failed to make an impact at the box office. With a production budget of ₹50 crore, it managed to collect only ₹53 crore, rendering it a commercial disappointment. Abraham is now gearing up for his upcoming projects — Tehran and Tariq — both of which are expected to showcase him in equally gripping roles.
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First Post
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
'The Kashmir Files' director Vivek Agnihotri takes a dig at his 'Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal' actor John Abraham: 'You can't say five lines of dialogues...
Agnihotri revealed, 'There were many problems during that time. In the middle of it all, Bipasha Basu and John Abraham broke up during the making of the film.' read more 'The Kashmir Files' director Vivek Agnihotri is now gearing up for the third film in the FILES series. The next one is The Bengal Files which was earlier called The Delhi Files. In an interview with Dainik Bhaskar, the director took a dig at John Abraham and recalled the time when they worked together in his 2007 sports drama Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal. Agnihotri revealed, 'There were many problems during that time. In the middle of it all, Bipasha Basu and John Abraham broke up during the making of the film. When you're in love, you have to deal with one set of issues, and after a breakup, a whole new set of problems arises.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD He added, 'So, it became very difficult for me to manage everything. Even though I was the director of the film, the entire system was functioning based on the intelligence of a very mediocre actor.' On casting John Abraham 'Everyone was like, 'Let's take John, he is a footballer. That's how he became a part of the film. But you tell me, if it's a film about football, what should an actor do? We called a premium league coach to train the cast. Arshad Warsi put his soul into preparing, but in all of John's scenes, we had to shoot his face and feet separately.' 'And Arshad had given his all for that film. He questioned me on things, he didn't tell me, 'reduce my dialogues' Why? Because you can't say them at once? You can't say five lines of dialogues in rhythm at once. This is your problem. Then why should these actor be given so much money?'
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
John Abraham doesn't deserve to be paid in crores, says Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri. 'He asked..'
Concerns Over John Abraham's Performance Personal Issues Spilled Onto the Set Creative Vision Overshadowed by Celebrity Influence Commercial Outcome and Future Plans Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri , who is often known for his bold viewpoints and politically intense narratives, has once again touched upon the turbulent creative journey of his 2007 sports drama Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal . In a recent conversation with Dainik Bhaskar, he spoke frankly about the disputes that occurred during the making of the film—particularly the disagreements with screenwriter Anurag Kashyap and the disappointments surrounding lead actor John Abraham 's performance. Agnihotri's remarks pull back the curtain on how hierarchical pressures and celebrity-driven decisions can derail the original vision of a director did not hold back when discussing John Abraham, the lead actor of the film. According to Agnihotri, the actor—who later starred in films like Ek Villain Returns—struggled with his dialogues. He alleged that John requested his lines be shortened, which suggested to the director a lack of preparedness or ability to deliver extended dialogues fluently. Agnihotri seemed particularly disturbed by the idea of high remuneration for actors who, in his view, were unwilling to meet basic acting expectations.'If an actor asks for reduced lines because he can't deliver five sentences in rhythm, then why is he being paid crores?" he told the to the strain, Agnihotri recalled a tense emotional environment during the shoot, as John Abraham was reportedly undergoing a breakup with then-girlfriend Bipasha Basu . The director explained that the emotional fallout between the couple had a ripple effect on the film's atmosphere, making it even more difficult for him to maintain focus and steer the team lamented that the original promise of Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal was undermined by various artistic sacrifices. While the movie featured a catchy soundtrack and carried the potential for success, it ended up being bogged down by off-screen drama, egotistical demands, and insufficient dedication from key players. He remarked that when energy is redirected from script integrity and cinematic storytelling toward accommodating inflated egos and managing underperformance, the soul of a film inevitably the film was released in 2007, it received mixed reactions and failed to make a lasting mark at the box office. According to Sacnilk, it collected around Rs 18 crore in gross revenue. The underwhelming performance reinforced Agnihotri's sense of lost potential. Presently, he is preparing for the release of The Bengal Files, a film that follows his controversial yet commercially triumphant The Kashmir Files, continuing his pattern of provocative cinema.
