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India Today
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Aamir Khan rejected Swades, never watched SRK's film. Here's why
Actor Aamir Khan rejected 'Swades' before it was offered to Shah Rukh Khan. He said he found it boring and still has not watched it. Aamir also shared that he told Ashutosh Gowarikar, the director of the film, that it would not work if he implied a noble message in a boring an interview with Zoom, the actor shared that the director had narrated the story to him when they were making 'Lagaan'. It was titled 'Kaveri Amma' then. That's what he told me,' Aamir said. In the film, Kaveri Amma was the name of Mohan Bhargava's (the protagonist) foster later became one of the most critically-acclaimed films of Shah Rukh Khan, but Aamir is yet to watch it. He said, "It was a three-hour-long narration. When he asked me how I liked it, I said, 'I got bored. It's very important for you to hear this reaction.'" The actor clarified that he told Ashutosh about how he liked the intention of the film, but it didn't seem entertaining for the audience then. "I actually haven't seen the film yet, he'd have corrected it, and people would've liked it then. I did note that the audience really loved Shah Rukh's work in it,' he concluded. 'Swades' was directed and produced by Ashutosh Gowariker and featured Shah Rukh Khan alongside Gayatri Joshi, Kishori Ballal, Daya Shankar Panday, Rajesh Vivek and Lekh Tandon in prominent roles. The film was released on December 17, 2004. It revolved around the story of a man setting up a micro-hydroelectric project in a village to generate rural drama, featuring SRK as a scientist, won two National Film Awards. Shah Rukh Khan also received a Filmfare award in the best actor category. Meanwhile, AR Rahman won the award in the best background score Khan is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Sitaare Zameen Par' on June 20. The film sheds light on neurodivergent children and is a spiritual sequel to the 2007 film 'Taare Zameen Par.'Must Watch IN THIS STORY#Aamir Khan
Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sooraj Pancholi reveals actors pay ₹30 lakh to feature on top podcasts: 'I have received such offer too'
Sooraj Pancholi, who is currently promoting his latest film, Kesari Veer, recently opened up in an interview and revealed that actors pay huge amount of money to be featured on top podcasts. The actor said that he had also received such an offer, but he didn't accept it. (Also read: Sooraj Pancholi recalls terrible time in jail: 'Slept on newspaper, was in the cell where they had put Kasab') In a podcast with Hindi Rush, Sooraj mentioned, 'I have heard that there are a few actors who charge about ₹30 lakh to do a podcast. Is this true? I am just wanting to know because I have come here for free. Pay me at least ₹30,000,' Sooraj said jokingly. However, the podcasters laughed and said that the tables had turned. Sooraj quickly clarified and said, 'Yes, I have heard that too, that the podcasters who have good viewership charge ₹30 lakh to get you on their podcast. I have received such offer too. But it makes sense as they give you viewership. They have put immense hard work to grow their page so I think why not.' The actor made his debut with Athiya Shetty in 2015 with Hero. The actor won the Filmfare award for best newcomer that year. He then acted in Satellite Shankar in 2019 which also starred his father Aditya Pancholi and Megha Akash. He was also seen in seen in Time to Dance, opposite Isabelle Kaif, Katrina Kaif's sister. Sooraj was most recently seen in the historical action film Kesari Veer, directed by Prince Dhiman. The film also stars Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, Barkha Bisht, Aruna Irani, and Akanksha Sharma in key roles. The film released on May 23.
