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Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Deepak Tijori recalls Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Aamir Khan's support at 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' premiere, takes a swipe at today's Bollywood friendships
Deepak Tijori recalled Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Aamir Khan's heartfelt support at the 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' premiere. As a struggling actor then, their presence and gestures stood out as rare, genuine Bollywood friendship—something Tijori says is missing in today's industry. Deepak Tijori is gearing up to captivate audiences with his new short film, 'Echoes of Us'. Famous for his role as Shekhar in Aamir Khan 's debut movie 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar', he recently opened up in an interview about a touching moment shared by Shah Rukh Khan , Saif Ali Khan , and Aamir Khan during the film's premiere. A Memorable Moment at the Premiere During an interview with Bollywood Bubbles, Deepak reflected on a memorable moment from the 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' premiere when shown a photo featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Rahul, Sudesh Beri, and Aamir Khan. He described the gesture as truly unique and incredibly kind. At the time, Tijori was a struggling actor promoting his film 'Pehla Nasha', and the support from these actors made the premiere special. Each of them came forward and spoke a line in their own style, making the event even more memorable for him. A Bygone Era of Genuine Bollywood Friendships Tijori further highlighted the unparalleled nature of that gesture, stating that such a display of friendship was unusual in Bollywood's history and hasn't been replicated since. He found their presence incredibly sweet, highlighting a bygone era of friendship among industry peers, where actors genuinely supported each other. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Indonesia (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search Ads Search Now Undo He complained that in contemporary times, actors often skip each other's premieres, but back then, despite being in the midst of filming, his colleagues showed up just to support him, a gesture he deeply appreciated. About 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar', often referred to by its acronym JJWS, was a notable coming-of-age sports drama. Directed and co-written by Mansoor Khan. The ensemble cast included prominent names such as Aamir Khan, Ayesha Jhulka, Deepak Tijori, Mamik Singh, Pooja Bedi, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda.
India Today
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Deepak Tijori on losing Baazigar to Shah Rukh Khan: It was all very amicable
In an exclusive chat with India Today, actor-director Deepak Tijori made a candid revelation about once being associated with the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Baazigar,' and how he let it go without any the chat, Deepak was asked if he regretted losing out on any film. "Yes, I had let go of 'Baazigar'," Tijori admitted. "I'm a living example of that. Abbas-Mustan were the ones who were supposed to direct it. I had actually narrated the film to them, but they deferred and went to Shah Rukh," he how it played out, the 'Joh Jeeta Wahi Sikandar' star shared an incident. "Shah (SRK) and I were friends. There was a VHS cassette of 'A Kiss Before Dying' at his place. I asked him about it, and he said, 'Your director came to me, left this tape, and told me not to say yes until you say no.' So he waited on me," he elaborated. Eventually, the directors came back to Deepak to make amends. He recalled, "They apologised and said, 'Please forgive us, we made a mistake. We'll compensate you someday.' And I told them, 'It's okay. Forgotten. Let it be.' It was all very amicable."Reflecting on the era, the actor added, "That's how things worked back then. We had such great relationships. If one of us got a film, the other would step back. There was no animosity between the actors. There were no such grievances that we used to carry. We were like best friends." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taran Adarsh (@taranadarsh)While 'Baazigar' went on to become a major turning point in Shah Rukh Khan's career, the 63-year-old said he holds no regrets. "There were many other big super-hits, but I don't want to say who gave up what. What mattered was the mutual respect and the friendship we shared," he concluded.- Ends
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Maine Pyar Kiya' casting: Deepak Tijori reveals he lost the role to Salman Khan due to the 'Dabangg' actor's cute looks— Read more
Deepak Tijori 's experience of almost being cast in the film 'Maine Pyar Kiya.' He shared how he was one of the final choices for the lead role but lost it to Salman Khan . Tijori explained the reason behind the decision and how he felt about it. Deepak Tijori was almost finalised as the male lead in 'Maine Pyar Kiya' According to the reports of The Indian Express, actor Deepak Tijori recently opened up about how he was almost cast in the lead role of the 1989 film 'Maine Pyar Kiya,' which eventually launched Salman Khan to superstardom. In an interview, Tijori revealed that he was one of the final two contenders for the role of Prem. He had gone through several rounds of auditions and believed he had secured the part. At that point, he felt quite confident that he would be the chosen one. However, things took an unexpected turn. Deepak shared that after being initially told he had been selected, he later received a call informing him that the filmmakers had changed their decision. He was no longer going to be in the film. The role had instead gone to Salman Khan. This news came as a surprise to him, especially since he had been told earlier that he was finalized. Reason behind choosing Salman Khan Explaining the reason behind the change, Tijori said that the film's director, Sooraj Barjatya , had shown both audition clips of his and Salman's to his family. After watching them, they felt that both actors had performed well, but Salman had a certain charm and cuteness that would appeal more to the audience. According to Tijori, the final decision was based on Salman's looks and his boyish appeal. Deepak Tijori accepted the decision Despite losing such a major role, Deepak Tijori didn't hold any bitterness. He accepted the decision with maturity and grace. He said he understood the director's perspective and agreed that Salman had the right appearance for a romantic lead. Tijori also mentioned that he is a practical person by nature, and he didn't take the rejection too personally. He also admired the way things worked out and respected the choice that was made. Tijori's story gives insight into how casting decisions in the film industry can depend on more than just acting ability.
Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Deepak Tijori says Salman Khan was picked for Maine Pyar Kiya because he was ‘cute': ‘Sooraj ji told me women will immediately fall in love…'
Actor Deepak Tijori recently revealed that he was signed to play the role of Prem in Sooraj Barjatya's 1989 film Maine Pyar Kiya. However, Sooraj later went ahead with Salman Khan. Salman and Bhagyashree's Maine Pyar Kiya went on to become a cult classic. Sharing how he was also shortlisted with Salman and almost selected for the role, Deepak told Bollywood Bubble, 'For Main Ne Pyaar Kiya, they had auditioned a lot of people, but two of us were finalized – me and Salman Khan. Then I was told that I was selected. But later, when I was called to say no, I found the reason justified.' Also Read: Deepak Tijori reveals Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar was 75% shot with Milind Soman before being shelved: 'Mansoor Khan was depressed, thinking he…' A post shared by Deepak Tijori (@deepaktijoriteam) 'I have been very practical. I have had a tough life, so I don't get shocked by such things. Sooraj ji very lovingly told me that he scanned both the auditions and showed them to the family, too. However, the women seem to love Salman for his looks, his cuteness. He told me that I had performed very well, but since it was a love story, they went ahead with Salman. And I agreed with him. When he told me that women will immediately fall in love with Salman given his looks, I also accepted. I told him, 'Sir, I am hurt, but at the same time, you are right.' I was mature enough and never felt that he wronged me, I felt it was justified, so I said okay and walked back,' he added. Deepak Tijori also shared how Mansoor Khan had initially rejected him for Joh Jeeta Wohi Sikander, and later he replaced Milind Soman in the film after 75 percent of it had been shot. Deepak was last seen in a short film titled Echoes Of Us, also starring Salman Khan's rumoured girlfriend Iulia Vantur.
India.com
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
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Made for Rs 2 crore, this movie was a hit, but was almost shelved after over half the shoot was completed due to casting conflicts. It went on to earn over Rs 5 crore and became a cult classic, featuring names like Aamir Khan and Deepak Tijori. Before it became the defining teen sports drama of the 90s, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar was dangerously close to being abandoned altogether. With nearly 75% of the film already shot, the makers faced a massive creative dilemma — the lead wasn't working. Director Mansoor Khan reportedly grew increasingly dissatisfied with the casting decision, even though the film was deep into production. At the centre of this storm? Model-turned-actor Milind Soman, who had originally been roped in for the antagonist's role. Actor Deepak Tijori, who would later immortalise the role of Shekhar Malhotra, wasn't always the obvious choice. He had auditioned for the part early on and was rejected. Recalling the moment in a recent interview, Tijori said, 'I auditioned but was rejected despite a good performance. I was disappointed, but I moved on, and Aashiqui became a hit.' Meanwhile, the film's troubles intensified. 'There were whispers of trouble on set,' Tijori shared, 'but I wasn't involved anymore. I was busy finishing Aashiqui and Sadak.' However, destiny had other plans. As the shoot halted and panic set in, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt — a mentor to Tijori — stepped in. Bhatt pushed Tijori to revisit the project. 'He told me to go meet Mansoor Khan, and though I hesitated, I finally agreed,' Tijori said. That meeting not only changed the trajectory of the film but also of Tijori's career. 'Later, Aamir and Mansoor told me the film had been shelved and that Mansoor was in depression. He thought he had wasted his father's money. The film only resumed after I joined the cast.' When Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar was finally released in 1992, it was made on a modest Rs 2 crore budget and raked in over Rs 5 crore — a major success for its time. Today, it stands as a nostalgic cult favourite, a launching pad for many, and proof that sometimes, films do get a second chance — and they win.
