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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shah Rukh Khan is 'lonely' at the top; Jackie Shroff highlights the consequences of superstardom
Shah Rukh Khan , the actor who was fondly known as the 'King Khan,' has been ruling the entertainment industry with his unmatched skills and innate charm. However, Jackie Shroff recently recalled how the 59-year-old star used to sit alone during the shoot, adding that he must feel lonely at the top due to superstardom. In an interview with Viveky Lalwani, Jackie Shroff reflected upon his friendship with Shah Rukh Khan, who was his co-star in films like 'Devdas' and 'King Uncle.' He recalled watching Shah Rukh Khan sitting alone during the shoot of the film on the set. While he was respectful and charismatic, King Khan was also aloof. Shah Rukh Khan was sitting alone... 'Akelapan, har actor ko ek lonely feel hona chahiye, mereko bola tha ye kisine. (Loneliness, every actor should experience a kind of loneliness, someone once told me),' Shroff said in the interview, before adding, 'So I saw him sitting out there, on his own. He was playing my younger brother. And he was respectful, focused on his work, and he was charismatic and charming. But aloof. Like I was aloof, he was also aloof. I liked those vibes. ' The 'Ram Lakhan' actor pointed out that before 'Devdas,' they had worked together in other films such as 'One 2 Ka 4.' However, it felt normal on the Bhansali's film set, mentioning that the roles in 'Devdas' were such that it was natural to be sitting alone. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending Local Enterprise Accounting Software [Click Here] Accounting ERP Click Here Undo Once you are at the top... He further quipped that once you reach at the insurmountable level of success, they start to feel lonely. I think if you go to the top of the Everest, you will just have your shadow. Otherwise, it's lonely up there," the 'Hero' actor said, adding that he felt the exact case of King Khan as well.
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Vicky expresses love and respect for his Love & War colleagues, Ranbir and Alia
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-anticipated film 'Love & War' is currently in production and brings together a stellar cast - Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal on the screen for the first time. In an interview now, Kaushal spoke about his experience of working in the film, especially with his 'Chhaava' actor appreciated both Ranbir and Alia, and referred to their warm individual personalities as their winning traits. "They are outstanding, but more than that, what I love about Ranbir and Alia is that they are amazing human beings. I've worked with them on Sanju and Raazi, and this is my second time working with both. That's what makes it fun and easy," Kaushal told Kaushal has previously worked with Ranbir in 'Sanju' and with Alia in 'Raazi', 'Love & War' will be his first project alongside both stars. During the same conversation, the 37-year-old highlighted the challenges of balancing his professional commitments with his personal life, especially while filming 'Love & War'. He shared that his hectic shooting schedule leaves little time for his wife, actor Katrina Kaif."Right now, I'm in that phase where I'm shooting nights, so there's very limited time. You just wake up and go. Now Katrina has started jokingly calling me 'Mr Go' because every time she sees me, I'm heading out,' he said. 'But then there are phases where you consciously plan things out and say, this is our time. You figure it out," he Kapoor Khan, who was also part of the interview, chimed in with a light-hearted comment about her dynamic with Bhansali. "'Love & War' is actually me and Sanjay,' she joked. 'You can tell him that. He'll understand. We have love and war," she and Bhansali share a history of near collaborations. She was initially cast in 'Devdas' but was later replaced by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan due to creative differences. Years later, she was considered for 'Ram-Leela' but opted for 'Gori Tere Pyaar Mein' instead. The role eventually went to Deepika Padukone, and the film went on to become a major Vicky Kaushal was last seen in a blockbuster 'Chhaava'. The film stands as the highest-grossing Hindi film of the year so far.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Vicky Kaushal#Katrina Kaif#Ranbir Kapoor#Alia Bhatt
India.com
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Dilip Kumar's actress, who was kissed by Dharmendra by deceit, refused a film with Raj Kapoor due to…, lived alone for 36 years because…, her name was…
There are so many actors and actresses who quit their career at the peak and pursue a different path. While some get into production, direction, others vanish into thin air only to never return to the world of glitz and glamour. Today, we will discuss about one such actress who became famous, earned a name for herself and eventually vanished when she climbed the ladder of success. She last featured in a film which was released in 1978 and after that, she started living in complete anonymity. This actress was associated with late former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The actress in discussion worked with A-list actors like Dev Anand, Dilip Kumar and more. Once enthralled audience with her enigma, this star in discussion is late actress Suchitra Sen. Suchitra Sen first worked with Dilip Kumar in 'Devdas' in her career. She created history by playing the character of Paro in this film. She played such a woman leader in Gulzar's 'Aandhi' who was associated with Indira Gandhi. Suchitra's pairing with Uttam Kumar became a huge hit. The two were compared to Raj Kapoor and Nargis. The actress worked in many big films. However, do you know that once she turned down a film with Raj Kapoor? Yes, it has also been mentioned in her book that once Raj Kapoor went to her house to offer her a film. But the actress did not like his behavior. It was told that Raj Kapoor sat near her feet and offered her a role by giving her a bouquet of flowers. Suchitra was very upset. She said, 'I do not like beauty in men, I like brains and the way of talking.' Another Bollywood actor who was head over heels with Suchitra was Dharmendra. The actor himself revealed that after watching Suchitra's work in Devdas, he decided that he would work with her. Both of them came together for the film Mamta in 1966. However, Dharmendra kissed Suchitra by deceit which made the actress angry. After quiting Indian films, Suchitra lived alone for 36 years and people believe it was due to spiritual matters. Suchitra Sen passed away at the age of 82 in 2014.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aishwarya Rai's iconic ‘Laal paar sada saree' from ‘Devdas' was created overnight by Neeta Lulla; Here's why
(Image Credits: Pinterest) The glamorous world of Bollywood is filled with grand sets, starry songs, and bold dialogues that often leave an impression on the audience. However, some songs, films, and stories stay with us because of the grandeur and creativity that flow from the creation of the range of costumes. There is one director in this glamorous chaos who has understood the game of costumes and has stood out from the crowd with his stunning sets and even more iconic range of costumes that have remained with the fans decades after the film's release. Whether it's the tragic decadence of 'Devdas' or the haunting 90s charm of 'Guzaarish', Sanjay Leela Bhansali's costume designs remain one of Indian cinema's most unforgettable visual legacies. (Image Credits: Pinterest) Allowing the character to unveil itself with his layered fashion richness, we all fell in love at first sight of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Paro in his 'Devdas'. The grandeur of the era and the emotional weight of each character's arc were felt by the audience. And, as this great tragedy unwrapped itself on the screen, the main ending climax left us all ruined. Did you know Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's wedding sari had real gold thread work with Swarovski crystal? Here is how much it costed! Amidst all the emotional chaos, no one can forget the iconic 'Laal paar sada saree' worn by Aishwarya in the final scene of the film. Traditionally worn in the Bengali culture, this white saree with a red border featured an extravagant pallu, which created an unforgettable moment on screen. However, do you know that this dramatic saree was created by fashion designer Neeta Lulla overnight at the sudden request of Sanjay Leela Bhansali? (Image Credits: Pinterest) In a recent interview, Neeta Lulla looked back at the experience of working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on 'Devdas' and recalled the unexpected work pressure, which paid off well in the end. She revealed that the director asked for a sudden change in the outfit just hours before the final cut. Thus, she had to quickly source out a 13-metre-long saree overnight, which was made possible by her team and her fabric vendor, who opened the shop till 11 PM for her. This single moment is proof of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's visionary prowess, which made the scene look emotional, grand, curious, and a complete roller coaster ride for the audience. In the film's climax, Paro, aka Aishwarya Rai, runs through the corridors of her house to see her lover Dev Babu, aka Shah Rukh Khan, one last time. During this emotional scene, her pallu catches fire, which creates a powerful visual, and it went up to win five National Awards, including for Best Costume. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
India Today
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Aishwarya Rai's iconic Devdas saree created overnight, says designer Neeta Lulla
One of the most iconic moments from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Devdas' is Aishwarya Rai's emotional climax scene. Her striking saree look made it even more unforgettable. However, the entire look was created overnight by designer Neeta Lulla. She revealed that director Sanjay Leela Bhansali asked for a change in the outfit just hours before the shoot. Lulla had to quickly source and prepare a 13-metre-long a recent interview with News18, Neeta Lulla looked back at the experience of working on 'Devdas' and the unexpected pressure to deliver a new look in record time. 'I had only overnight to create that look. The whole film featured sarees that were 12–14 metres long. I had cut up two or three sarees to create the entire ensemble. For the final scene, Sanjay felt he needed a cotton (Durga) Puja saree. We had the saree, and everything was ready. The night before the shoot at Filmistan, we were in Aishwarya's van, looking at the outfit around 7 pm after pack-up.'But the plan changed at the last minute. 'At that moment, Sanjay said his idea was to have the saree's pallu catch fire and felt it wouldn't be long enough. Hearing this, I said, 'Can I leave?' He was confused. I left the set and started making calls, trying to figure out a solution,' she With quick thinking and help from her team, Neeta pulled off the impossible. 'I called one of my fabric vendors and got him to open his shop at 11 pm. In the meantime, I had asked my team of embroiderers to start working on borders and everything. By 8.30 am the next day, we had two 13-metre sarees ready on set.'Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Devdas' is still considered one of his finest works. The 2002 film starred Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, and Madhuri Dixit in the lead roles, and was based on the 1917 novel by Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay. It told the tragic love story of Devdas Mukherjee, who spirals into despair after being forbidden to marry his childhood love, the film's climax, Paro runs through the haveli to see Devdas one last time before he dies. During this emotional scene, her saree pallu catches fire, creating a powerful visual in the film. 'Devdas' was a big hit and won five National Reel IN THIS STORY#Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
