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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Saiyaara' actor Rajesh Kumar recalls an old interaction with Dimple Kapadia, criticises the hierarchy system in Bollywood: ‘Enough about me'
Mohit Suri 's 'Saiyaara' has been the talk of the town ever since it released on Friday. The film has been getting those huge numbers at the box office and proven to be a sleeper hit. It stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in lead roles. It also stars Rajesh Kumar who is largely known for playing Rosesh in the television series 'Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai'. In a recent interview as the actor opened up on 'Saiyyara', he revealed some things about Bollywood that he does not like – for instance, hierarchy system. In a recent chat with Galatta Media, Rajesh opened up about his journey and shared his thoughts on the long-standing 'hierarchy system' in Bollywood—something he believes needs to change. 'The hierarchy system has always existed in Bollywood, and I felt it while working. In terms of how an actor gets treated according to their star value, that metric only takes into account the amount of money they are bringing in or how much people like them. I feel that the system is now changing and evolving with the new generation,' he said. He explained how this unwritten structure sometimes becomes very obvious, especially when lead actors don't engage properly with their co-stars. He said, 'I used to feel this system really bear on me, even a few years back. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo One might be respected as an actor, but even sitting on the same couch becomes difficult. I want to meet the person who decides who is the big actor and who is the smaller one. I mean, some actors will just go and rehearse with the writer and will tell you that changes at the last moment, and I don't think that is right. ' Rajesh believes that actors should connect and talk beyond just the scenes they are filming. He shared how he made that effort with newcomer Aneet Padda, who plays his daughter in Saiyaara. They spent time talking and building an emotional bond that helped them on screen. While he praised the younger generation for being more open and collaborative, he also remembered a special moment from the past with veteran actress Dimple Kapadia . 'I will tell you one incident involving Dimple Kapadia ji, and I think it was a beautiful moment for me. We were shooting in Jaisalmer, and we were all sitting around her talking about her work. After a few minutes she stops us and says, 'Enough about me; can I know something about you guys?' That is when you have a real conversation, because just sitting around appreciating someone is different, and an actual human conversation is totally different. That is something missing from our industry, and we don't understand how someone else's story can help us in our own journey.'
News18
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Khushi Kapoor's Dino-Wish For Arjun Kapoor Has The Internet Going Rawr!
Last Updated: Arjun Kapoor celebrates his 40th birthday with heartfelt wishes from family and fans. Sister Khushi Kapoor shared a picture on Instagram. Arjun will next star in No Entry 2. Arjun Kapoor is celebrating his 40th birthday today, June 26. Wishes have been pouring in from all corners from his friends, family and fans. Among them, his sister Khushi Kapoor also extended heartfelt greetings to her brother. Taking to Instagram, the actress shared an unseen picture with Arjun and her sister Janhvi Kapoor and wrote in the caption, 'Happy bday (dinosaur emoticon)." In the snapshot, the Kapoor trio is looking all dressed up in glamorous outfits. The Birthday boy looked dapper in a black suit paired with a white shirt, while the Nadaaniyaan actress wore a strapless dress with pink and white stripes. Janvhi, on the other hand, looked pretty in a sleeveless deep maroon velvet dress. Arjun shares a deep bond with both his stepsisters. Janhvi and Khushi are the daughters of film producer Boney Kapoor and the late Sridevi. On the other hand, Arjun and his sister, Anshula, are Boney's kids from his first marriage to the late Mona Shourie. In an earlier chat with Galatta Media, Singham Again actor Arjun Kapoor opened up about his bond with Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor. Reflecting on their relationship, he said, 'I am better off for having Janhvi and Khushi in my life. I love them a lot. I care for them a lot and I am so glad that they are doing well. I'm happy to say they are very well-brought-up kids." On the professional front, Arjun was last seen in the romantic comedy Mere Husband Ki Biwi, which hit theatres in February this year. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the film also starred Rakul Preet Singh, Bhumi Pednekar, and comedian Harsh Gujral. However, the film failed to leave a mark at the box office. Next up, Arjun will appear in the much-awaited comedy-drama No Entry 2, alongside Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh. Directed by Anees Bazmee, the movie is a sequel to the 2005 hit No Entry, which starred Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, and Bipasha Basu. Khushi, on the other hand, was last seen in the romantic drama film Nadaaniyaan opposite actor Ibrahim Ali Khan, son of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh. Directed by Shauna Gautam and produced by Karan Johar, the film was released on Netflix. She is yet to announce her next project. First Published:
Indian Express
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor also have hearts, they are not supposed to feel anything?': Karan Johar says Nadaaniyaan got so much hate as ‘I produced it'
Director Karan Johar and Dharma Productions have certainly had a roller-coaster of a year. Consisting of everything from big Netflix releases and debuts, which came hand in hand with a whole lot of scrutiny. Nadaaniyan has been put on the guillotine a number of times, along with its stars Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor, with the former facing the wrath of Bollywood right on his debut. According to Karan, the movie and everyone involved were victims of a biased community, who refuse to acknowledge anything good that Dharma is doing. While making an appearance on Galatta Media's YouTube channel, Karan talked about this bias extensively and even called out film intellectuals for not praising the Dharma-backed Homebound making it to the Cannes International Film Festival. 'People will gush over All We Imagine As Light, and I also love that film, but none of these people will write anything about a Dharma film getting selected for Homebound. Cinema intellectuals will talk about everyone, but the moment it's a Dharma film, there is radio silence.' ALSO READ: Karan Johar on allegations of destroying careers, asks why he isn't given credit for launching outsiders after Ibrahim Ali Khan-Nadaaniyan debacle He continued his criticism and talked about how Dharma has produced content across the genre spectrum and how people don't talk about it. 'This bothers me, and I am going to say it as it is. People are judging me because you don't like a certain aspect of my personality. Nobody will talk about the fact that we have addressed important issues and sensitive themes in our cinema. One Nadaaniyan, and people will attack me; the same person will make 5 different videos criticising me, and I feel like there are people taking joy in just hating the film and saying certain stuff about me.' Just like many other in the industry, the director then extended his sympathies to Ibrahim, Khushi and Nadaaniyan's director Shauna Gautam and said that they received unnecessary flack just because of their association with him. Karan argued that there have been movies like The Kissing Booth (2018), which 'wasn't any great piece of art', but it still did huge numbers, and people criticised it once and then moved on. He said, 'Hating on Nadaaniyan became a trend for everyone. People are loving nepo bashing, and more than anything I felt bad about Ibrahim, Khushi and Shauna, and apparently I am not even supposed to feel or say that. It's like just because they come from privilege, they aren't supposed to feel anything. They also have fragile hearts and emotions, and people keep hating on them because I produced this movie. I attract this kind of negativity, and I don't think I am going to stop doing what I am doing,' added Karan. After facing a mountain of backlash for Nadaaniyan, Dharma and Karan finally got some good news when Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, was selected for the Cannes festival this year. Apart from Dharma, the great director Martin Scorsese is also on board as a producer.
