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14 hours ago
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Kunal Kemmu Reviews Saiyaara, Praises Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda: ‘Both Are A Powerhouse'
Last Updated: Kunal Kemmu wrote that Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are blessed to be launched by the same director, Mohit Suri, who launched him in Kalyug, back in 2005. Mohit Suri's musical romantic film 'Saiyaara', starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has been receiving great reviews. The film, which released on July 18, earned a whopping Rs 20.50 crore on Day 1, making it the highest opening day figure for any film directed by Mohit Suri. Actor-director Kunal Kemmu has now shared his review of Saiyaara, and praised actors Ahaan and Aneet. Impressed by their performances, he wrote that they are blessed to be launched by the same director, Mohit Suri, who launched his career in Kalyug, back in 2005. Kunal Kemmu took to his Instagram stories to share a poster of Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. He wrote, 'Last night I watched two new actors announce their arrival on the big screen and boy are they good. @aneetpadda and @ahaanpandayy you both are a powerhouse and blessed to be moulded in the hands of the same man who launched me back in 2005 with an incredible story and music just as fine as this one @mohitsuri". Kunal also praised the talented artists behind the impressive soundtrack of Saiyaara. 'A big shoutout to the incredible artists who made the music for this one," he wrote. The music album of Saiyaara, consisting of 7 songs, is composed by Mithoon, Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, Arslan Nizami, Vishal Mishra, Sachet-Parampara and The Rish (Rishabh Kant). For the unversed, Kunal Kemmu starred as a child artist in several films including Raja Hindustani, Zakhm, Dushman, etc, before his launch in Mohit Suri's 2005 action thriller film 'Kalyug'. The film also starred Emraan Hashmi, Smilie Suri, Deepal Shaw, Amrita Singh and Ashutosh Rana. About Saiyaara Saiyaara has been receiving good reviews from the audience and critics alike. The film has outperformed the Day 1 collections of Murder 2 (Rs 6.95 crore), Aashiqui 2 (Rs 6.10 crore), and Half Girlfriend (Rs 10.30 crore). It has also eclipsed the collections of Ek Villain (2014), which collected Rs 16 crore on its opening day, by becoming Mohit Suri's biggest opener ever. Ahaan Panday plays Krish Kapoor, an aspiring singer, in Saiyaara, while Aneet Padda plays Vaani Batra, a budding journalist. As their love blossoms, they find themselves up against numerous odds. Set to a soundtrack that's already winning hearts, the film blends romance, ambition, and emotional drama. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
06-07-2025
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- India.com
Meet actor who was once thrown out of a set, beaten by security, went on to become Bollywood's highest-paid villain, his name is...
If we talk about a dangerous villain, then today's generation will probably call a scary face a dreadful and terrifying villain, but people of the 90s know who was that villain of that era whose face and look were very normal but he created such terror with his expressions and style that even after the film was over, the fear did not go away from the mind. However, did you know that he was once thrown off a movie set? 1998 Action Thriller Dushman Here we are talking about actor Ashutosh Rana, who is best known for playing the character of Gokul Pandit in 1998 film 'Dushman,' starring Kajol.' Apart from Kajol, Sanjay Dutt was also there. In this film, Ashutosh Rana played his character of Gokul Pandit in such a way that it would create fear in your hearts and minds. Kajol was in a double role in the film, which revolves around two sisters, Sonia and Naina. When Sonia is murdered in the film, Naina decides to take revenge. His role in film became very popular as he bagged the Best Villain Award for the film. When Ashutosh Rana Was Thrown Out Of Set Due To… When the actor approached Mahesh Bhatt for his new show, 'Swabhimaan', he showed respect by touching the filmmaker's feet, which upset Bhatt. He instructed his security to remove the actor from the set, saying, 'Don't allow such people in.' Nevertheless, Ashutosh tried multiple times to see him again. In their second encounter, Ashutosh explained to Mahesh Bhatt that his parents had taught him to seek blessings from elders by touching their feet. This sincere act moved the filmmaker, and he offered the actor his first significant opportunity. The Highest Paid Villain Of Bollywood Ashutosh Rana has worked in more than 128 films in his career, in which he has mostly done negative portrayals in films like 'Zakhm', 'Sangharsh,' 'Haasil' and many others, which also made him highest paid actor. The actor's estimated net worth is to be around Rs 55 crore. The main sources of earnings for Rana are brand endorsements and films. He owns a house in Gadarwara, MP, which is estimated to be worth Rs 3 crore. He also has some luxury cars, which include brands like the Mitsubishi Pajero, and BMW X1. On Personal front, Ashutosh first met his wife Renuka Shahane at a film preview for Hansal Mehta's movie 'Jayate.' At that time, he was a huge admirer of her work, particularly after her role in 'Hum Aapke Hai Kon.' Eventually, Ashutosh revealed his feelings for her, and they started dating. After three years, he proposed to Renuka, and they got married in 2001.
India.com
06-07-2025
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- India.com
This actor played role of Bollywood's scariest villain till date in this 1998 film, actress played double role, has IMDb rating of 6.8, movie is…, his name is…
If we talk about a dangerous villain, then today's generation will probably call a scary face a dreadful and terrifying villain, but people of the 90s know who was that villain of that era whose face and look were very normal but he created such terror with his expressions and style that even after the film was over, the fear did not go away from the mind. 1998 Action Thriller Dushman Here we are talking about actor Ashutosh Rana, who played the character of Gokul Pandit in 1998 film 'Dushman,' starring Kajol.' Apart from Kajol, Sanjay Dutt was also there. In this film, Ashutosh Rana played his character of Gokul Pandit in such a way that it would create fear in your hearts and minds. Ashutosh Rana brought such life to the character of Gokul with his acting and performance that he became one of the most dreaded villains of Bollywood. Even today, on hearing the name of Gokul Pandit, that devilish face flashes before the eyes. Kajol Played Double Role Kajol was in a double role in the film, which revolves around two sisters, Sonia and Naina. When Sonia is murdered in the film, Naina decides to take revenge. Sanjay Dutt, who played the character of blind veteran, helps Kajol in this film and both of them fight against Gokul Pandit. Later, Naina sets a trap for Gokul and attempts to kill him, but Gokul restrains her and tries to assault her like he did with her sister. Suraj comes to her house and confronts Gokul, but he gets stabbed in the process. Naina eventually breaks free and shoots Gokul fatally. More About Dushman At 44th Filmfare Awards, 'Dushman' took home the Best Villain award (Rana) and was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress (Tanvi Azmi). Additionally, Kajol was nominated for Best Actress for her role in the ceremony, but she won the award for her performance in 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.' The film has an IMDb rating of 6.8, which is currently available for viewing on Prime Video.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kajol refused to play a rape victim in 'Dushman', Pooja Bhatt promised her to use body double: 'As an actor, you feel all those things'
One of the best movies of Kajol 's career remains 'Dushman'. The film directed by Tanuja Chandra saw her in a double role. The story revolved around two sisters and how one of them is brutally raped and killed by Ashutosh Rana. The film starred Sanjay Dutt opposite Kajol. When the actress was offered this role, she loved the script but didn't want to do the rape scene as she didn't want to feel those emotions. She was then convinced by Pooja Bhatt who produced the movie and directed Tanuja Chandra. Since both the producer and director were females who would handle the film sensitively, that made the actress comfortable in taking up the role. Kajol recalled in a chat with Lallantop, "It was a very difficult role. It was a subject matter. I had refused the film. Pooja Bhatt had approached me for the film because she was producing it, she wanted me to do the film. But I was like, 'I love the script. I love the idea, but I don't want to portray any kind of molestation or rape on screen. Not because of anything else but as an actor when you are acting in that emotion, you feel all those things. As an actor, I don't need to do that. I can show my acting prowess in other things." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo She further added, "Then Tanuja and Pooja made me understand. They said, 'Don't worry about it. We are women, we understand, and we will figure this out, and we will shoot with a body double and we will do this and that, and we will not do anything that you are uncomfortable with at any point, so yes, that's how Dushman came to be.'' The film got a lot of critical acclaim and the music is still remembered through the years.
News18
06-07-2025
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Kajol Was Hesitant To Play Rape Victim In Dushman Until Pooja Bhatt Stepped In: 'I Refused Because...'
Kajol says she initially refused Dushman due to rape scenes. Pooja Bhatt assured her a body double would be used and nothing uncomfortable would be filmed. Even after 25 years, Dushman continues to linger in the minds of viewers, largely due to Ashutosh Rana's terrifying portrayal of the sadistic killer Gokul Pandit. The 1998 psychological thriller, directed by Tanuja Chandra and produced by Pooja Bhatt, was a bold film that tackled themes of trauma, justice, and inner strength. At its emotional core was Kajol, who played dual roles—twin sisters whose lives are shattered by a brutal crime. In a recent interview with The Lallantop, Kajol opened up about the emotional turmoil and hesitation she experienced before accepting the role. She revealed that she initially refused the project, despite being deeply moved by the story. 'It was a very difficult role. It was a subject matter. I had refused the film. Pooja Bhatt had approached me for the film because she was producing it, she wanted me to do the film. But I was like, 'I love the script. I love the idea, but I don't want to portray any kind of molestation or rape on screen. Not because of anything else but as an actor when you are acting in that emotion, you feel all those things. As an actor, I don't need to do that. I can show my acting prowess in other things," she recalled. Kajol's apprehension was rooted not just in the graphic nature of the scenes, but the emotional toll such performances can take on an actor. However, what eventually convinced her was the unwavering support and empathy shown by the film's female-led creative team. 'Then Tanuja and Pooja made me understand. They said, 'Don't worry about it. We are women, we understand, and we will figure this out, and we will shoot with a body double and we will do this and that, and we will not do anything that you are uncomfortable with at any point,' so yes, that's how Dushman came to be," she said. In the film, Kajol's performance is a powerful embodiment of vulnerability and strength. One sister is brutally raped and murdered by the psychotic Gokul Pandit, while the other—devastated and haunted—embarks on a path of revenge. Her transformation is aided by a blind ex-army officer, played by Sanjay Dutt, who trains her to confront her sister's killer and reclaim her power. Though released in the same year as Kajol's mega-blockbuster Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dushman carved a very different space for itself in Indian cinema. Where one celebrated youthful romance, the other dove deep into psychological trauma and female resilience. Dushman didn't cater to mainstream tastes, but its bold narrative, taut direction, and unflinching performances earned it a cult status over time. First Published:
