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Aamir Khan: 'Lost confidence in Amol Gupte during Taare Zameen Par, was hurt by the way he treated me; Deepika Padukone & Alia Bhatt rejected Thugs of Hindostan because…'
The actor went on to narrate the story of how Gupte came to him with the script, and how Khan himself took over the directorial responsibilities after he was unhappy with the rushes he saw read more Aamir Khan made his directorial debut with the 2007 drama Taare Zameen Par, whose creative director was Amol Gupte. In an interview with The Lallantop recently, when the actor was asked who the real director of the movie was, Khan said it was indeed him. The actor went on to narrate the story of how Gupte came to him with the script, and how Khan himself took over the directorial responsibilities after he was unhappy with the rushes he saw that were filmed by Gupte. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Aamir Khan revealed, 'After the shooting started, my production head kept calling me again and again. He was saying, Sir, please see the rough cut once. I saw the rushes of the film after he told me again and again. They were not good at all. Like that scene when Ishaan comes crying on the terrace. Then he sees a kite. He gets distracted.' He added, 'There were 16 takes of this shot. How can he stop after seeing the mark? That very evening Amol and his wife Deepa came to my house. I asked him how did you like the rushes of the film. Amol said- Golden. Very good. My heart sank after hearing this. If he had said that they were not good. And you fired me, then I would have definitely given him another chance. But after hearing this I said- Amol, I have lost confidence in you as a director.' 'I will not produce it. I will not act either. Amol said that you make this film. I will step aside. You are the right person for this film. It was his decision not to direct Tare Zameen Par. I had given the subject back to him,' Khan further revealed. On being hurt by Amol Gupte He broke my heart. The way he and Deepa (Gupte's wife) treated me and the way I treated them, my heart broke. I forgave Deepa and Amol. But I could not forget. In the last meeting with Deepa, I told her that we will never meet again after today. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Thugs of Hindostan's failure Aamir Khan also revealed Deepika Padukone & Alia Bhatt rejected Thugs of Hindostan. The role then was played by Fatima Sana Shaikh. The actor revealed Amitabh Bachchan was supposed to die in the original script but the makers changed the idea.
India Gazette
07-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Germany has come out very strongly in endorsing India's position on fight against terrorism: Ambassador Ajit Gupte
Berlin [Germany], June 7 (ANI): India's Ambassador to Germany, Ajit Gupte, expressed strong optimism regarding the visit of an all-party delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, calling it a significant step in strengthening ties between the two countries. Speaking to ANI, Ambassador Gupte highlighted the support for India from the highest echelons of German society and the depth of the bilateral partnership. 'It has been a privilege for us to receive the delegation led by Ravi Shankar Prasad. We have had a number of meetings today. He met, in the morning, the Vice President of the Bundestag, Omid Nouripour. Then he met a group of MPs, including Armin Laschet, the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, and Ralph Brinkhaus, who has been the Chairman of the India-Germany Parliamentary Friendship Group. Later, we had a meeting with the Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul,' Gupte said. 'In all these meetings, senior representatives reiterated their support for India's fight against terrorism, and they expressed solidarity. Foreign Minister has earlier said that India has the right to defend itself against terrorist attacks and in fact, Mr Nouripour went on to say that no country has suffered as much from terrorism as India has...' he added. Gupte noted that the delegation also held a luncheon interaction with several German MPs representing diverse political ideologies. 'Germany has come out very strongly in terms of endorsing India's position on the fight against terrorism, and we are deeply grateful for the solidarity that has been shown by German political leaders across the political mainstream because we met representatives and MPs from different political parties,' he said. Highlighting the strength of the Indo-German partnership, Gupte said, 'Germany and India are democracies, we share common values. Germany is our valued and trusted partner. Our trade and investment relationship with Germany is very strong, and it should be noted that India-Germany bilateral trade has exceeded 50 billion US Dollars, and this is more than 25% of India's trade with the EU.' He also noted that 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, established in 2000. 'We have a regular format of consultations at the highest level, inter-governmental consultations and there are many mechanisms in place. We are seeking to develop the multi-faceted strategic partnership and explore new areas of cooperation and very shortly after the new government was sworn, headed by Chancellor MeRz, our EAM paid a visit to Germany from 22nd to 24th of May. It was a very successful visit,' he said. Later speaking at the interaction event with the diaspora, he said, 'Yesterday, we had very constructive meetings with the German leadership, including the Foreign Minister, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs leaders across the political spectrum in Germany expressed solidarity with us.' There is a desire in India to strengthen its relations with Germany, with whom we share a strategic partnership. This year, we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of this strategic partnership. In the last 8 years, the Indian diaspora has more than tripled in Europe, the Indian diaspora in Germany is the second largest after the UK...' he added. The delegation, led by Ravi Shankar Prasad, includes BJP MPs Daggubati Purandeswari, MJ Akbar, Gulam Ali Khatana, and Samik Bhattacharya; Congress MP Amar Singh, Priyanka Chaturvedi from Shiv Sena (UBT), AIADMK MP M Thambidurai and former diplomat Pankaj Saran. The delegation arrived in Germany after concluding their visit to Belgium. Earlier, Ravi Shankar Prasad said they raised strong concerns about terrorism during their visit to Brussels and generals of Pakistan 'run that country with the help of a military terrorist coalition', which is a 'threat' to democracy and humanity. This diplomatic effort forms part of India's global outreach following Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 in response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam by Pakistan-sponsored militants that claimed 26 lives and injured several others. Subsequently, the Indian Armed Forces carried out targeted strikes against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of over 100 terrorists linked to groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. (ANI)
Economic Times
01-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
India has opportunity to become net exporter of sustainable aviation fuel: Boeing executive
India has the opportunity to become a net exporter of sustainable aviation fuel as efforts continue to decarbonise aviation globally, a top Boeing executive said on Thursday and highlighted the ample availability of feedstock, including agricultural waste, for producing the fuel. Aviation accounts for around 2-3 per cent of the global carbon emissions, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) can help in reducing these emissions. At industry body CII's Annual Business Summit 2025 in the national capital, Boeing India and South Asia President Salil Gupte also said that 2,500 civil aircraft will be coming into India over the next 20 years. India is one of the world's fastest growing civil aviation markets and Indian airlines have placed orders for more than 1,000 aeroplanes over the past few years. While mentioning that the country will have a newer and younger aircraft fleet in the coming years that will also help in decarbonisation, Gupte also said it can be looked at how India can play a role in industrialisation of biofuels for aviation. The barrier for SAF is not going to be aeroplane technology or engineering technology but the supply factor and how the fuel can be made more economical, he noted. Currently, SAF costs 2.5 to 3.5 times more than Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). If the world is to reach the net zero goal for aviation by 2050, it needs to have 185 million tonnes of SAF per year. India's feedstock, whether it is used cooking oil, agricultural waste or the like, will be able to make 8-10 million tonnes of SAF per year. "This means that India can actually provide over 5 per cent of the world's SAF requirements... India can be an exporter of SAF. This creates an opportunity. This means India can help decarbonise the civil aviation industry," Gupte said and added that turning agricultural waste into SAF will be a tremendous opportunity. Boeing, a leading aircraft maker, has a significant presence in India.
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Business Standard
29-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
India can become net exporter of sustainable aviation fuel: Boeing exec
India has the potential to emerge as a net exporter of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) amid global efforts to reduce carbon emissions from the aviation sector, according to a senior Boeing executive. Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2025 in New Delhi, Salil Gupte, President of Boeing India and South Asia, pointed to the abundant availability of feedstock, such as agricultural residue, which can be leveraged for SAF production. With aviation contributing roughly 2–3 per cent of global carbon emissions, SAF is viewed as a critical solution for cutting these emissions. Gupte noted that India is poised to add 2,500 new civil aircraft over the next two decades, reinforcing its position as one of the fastest-growing aviation markets. Indian carriers have already ordered more than 1,000 aircraft in recent years. Gupte observed that India's modernising aircraft fleet would aid decarbonisation efforts and suggested the country could take a leading role in scaling up biofuel production for aviation. The main challenge, he said, would not lie in aircraft or engineering technology, but in ensuring adequate and cost-effective supply of SAF, which currently costs 2.5 to 3.5 times more than traditional Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). To meet the global net-zero aviation target by 2050, annual production must reach 185 million tonnes of SAF. India, with its wide range of feedstock — including used cooking oil and farm waste — has the capacity to produce 8–10 million tonnes annually, Gupte said. "This means that India can actually provide over 5 per cent of the world's SAF requirements... India can be an exporter of SAF. This creates an opportunity. This means India can help decarbonise the civil aviation industry," Gupte said, adding that turning agricultural waste into SAF will be a tremendous opportunity. Boeing, a leading global aerospace manufacturer, continues to maintain a strong operational presence in India.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India has opportunity to become net exporter of sustainable aviation fuel: Boeing executive
India has the opportunity to become a net exporter of sustainable aviation fuel as efforts continue to decarbonise aviation globally, a top Boeing executive said on Thursday and highlighted the ample availability of feedstock, including agricultural waste, for producing the fuel. Aviation accounts for around 2-3 per cent of the global carbon emissions, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) can help in reducing these emissions. At industry body CII's Annual Business Summit 2025 in the national capital, Boeing India and South Asia President Salil Gupte also said that 2,500 civil aircraft will be coming into India over the next 20 years. India is one of the world's fastest growing civil aviation markets and Indian airlines have placed orders for more than 1,000 aeroplanes over the past few years. While mentioning that the country will have a newer and younger aircraft fleet in the coming years that will also help in decarbonisation, Gupte also said it can be looked at how India can play a role in industrialisation of biofuels for aviation . The barrier for SAF is not going to be aeroplane technology or engineering technology but the supply factor and how the fuel can be made more economical, he noted. Currently, SAF costs 2.5 to 3.5 times more than Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). If the world is to reach the net zero goal for aviation by 2050, it needs to have 185 million tonnes of SAF per year. India's feedstock, whether it is used cooking oil, agricultural waste or the like, will be able to make 8-10 million tonnes of SAF per year. "This means that India can actually provide over 5 per cent of the world's SAF requirements... India can be an exporter of SAF. This creates an opportunity. This means India can help decarbonise the civil aviation industry ," Gupte said and added that turning agricultural waste into SAF will be a tremendous opportunity. Boeing, a leading aircraft maker, has a significant presence in India.
