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Deccan Herald
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Love beyond limits: 5 producers who backed unconventional love stories
Guzaarish by Sanjay Leela Ho Naa Ho by Karan Lunchbox by Guneet Monga .Kedarnath by Pragya Kapoor .Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan by Mansi Bagla
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
Indian Express
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sanjay Leela Bhansali on working with Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai on Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam sets: ‘Love was in the air'
As Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam completes 26 years, the director spoke about his experience of working on the film. In a conversation with the Times of India, he called it a fulfilling experience, and also spoke about Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai's chemistry in the film. Sanjay Leela Bhansali said that they were all like one big family while they shot for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. In the interview, Sanjay shared that there was pressure to show Aishwarya Rai's character end up with Salman Khan instead of Ajay Devgn; however, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam was a film where he chose not to succumb to any pressures and compromise on the story. Bhansali also revealed how Aishwarya perfectly fit the bill to play Nandini. He said that she perfectly matched his vision, and that is a very rare experience for any filmmaker. A post shared by Bhansali Productions (@bhansaliproductions) Also Read: 'Angry Sanjay Leela Bhansali would hurl objects at me if I moved even slightly': Sooraj Pancholi recalls experience as SLB's assistant on Guzaarish Talking about Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai's chemistry both on-screen and off-screen, Bhansali revealed that 'there was love in the air'. He further went on to explain that not just Salman and Aishwarya, but all the cast members were quite affectionate towards each other — Zohra Sehgalji, Helen, Salman, Aishwarya, Vikram Gokhale, and Smita Jayekar were all like one big family. The filmmaker also went on to say that shooting for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam was one of his most fulfilling experiences. A post shared by Bhansali Productions (@bhansaliproductions) As per reports, Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai were dating around the film; however, it was later said that the actress decided to part ways with Salman as their relationship got abusive. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam emerged as one of the landmark films of Hindi cinema and established Sanjay Leela Bhansali as an auteur. During the promotions of Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan, Aishwarya had reflected on how both these character's names were Nandini. 'It's amazing na? Even Nandini in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam was very very memorable. She ruled over people's heart and I'm so so thankful that I got to play Nandini then too. She had remained special to the audience and, of course, to me'.
Pink Villa
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Special bond with Salman Khan to being scolded by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, 7 heartfelt revelations by Sooraj Pancholi
Sooraj Pancholi finally made his acting comeback with the recently released film, Kesari Veer, after a significant gap. Most recently, while speaking exclusively with Pinkvilla's Hindi Rush, the actor opened up about his personal and professional life, while he also reflected on the hardships he faced during his jail term. Here are the top 7 revelations made by him in the interview. 1. Sooraj Pancholi on special bond with Salman Khan Sooraj Pancholi recalled meeting Salman Khan after getting a random call from him. When the superstar asked him what he was doing, he told him about his acting classes. In response to this, the Sikandar star asked him to finish them quickly and offered a meeting with Ek Tha Tiger's director Kabir Khan. "I hope Kabir takes you. I'll make you meet him. So, cross your fingers. If he likes you, he'll take you as an AD. You will learn a lot," he recalled Khan telling him. Interestingly, it was only on the sets of Ek Tha Tiger that the young actor got his debut film offer. During the conversation, Sooraj clarified that the superstar is not his 'call away friend.' 'He is my boss, he is my sir... log bolte hain na hi bolo to gale lag jaate hain, mera attitude nahin hai (If he says hi, people hug him, but that's not my attitude). I know it is his space,' he said. 2. Sanjay Leela Bhansali scolded Sooraj Pancholi on the sets of Guzaarish Sooraj Pancholi was an AD on Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan starrer Guzaarish. He recalled being scolded by director Sanjay Leela Bhansali the most. He shared, "Hrithik sir ki seat pe mujhe hi baithna padta tha unke lighting ke liye mujhe hi baithna padta tha aur unki lighting mein agar aap idhar udhar bhi dekho to mic to nahin... direct file udd ke aati hai wahan se (My job was to sit on Hrithik sir's seat for lighting, and if you look here and there, a file would come flying at you). So, that's his teaching, and I'm glad," he said, further adding how a mother also teaches her son. Watch the full interview here 3. Jackie Shroff's advice to Sooraj Pancholi The Kesari Veer actor mentioned that Jackie Shroff is like a father figure to him. He also talked about the advice he received from him as he shared, "Mera beta picture kar liya na, abhi iska sochne ka nahin, aage badhne ka doosri karne ka fir aage badhne ka, picture ka nahin sochne ka. promotion ho gaya par mind mein doosri picture aage rakhne ka... aage badhte raho kuch bhi kaam aayega lene ka... nahin aayega dhakka marne ka" (My son, now that you are done with the film, don't think about it. Move ahead and do another film. Done with the promotions, keep the second film in the film, and keep doing whatever work you get. Even if you don't, push your boundaries)." 4. Sooraj Pancholi was kept in the same cell as Ajmal Kasab Sooraj opened up about his jail experience and recalled being kept in the same jail where Kasab was kept. He stated that while he was just a 21-year-old boy, he was treated like he had done a bomb blast. 'They put me where they put Kasab. I didn't even have a pillow; I'd sleep on newspapers. I'm not putting up any drama. It was only after four or five years that I understood what I'd been through. It felt like a dream when it was happening. The CBI investigation happened… They kept me in the 'anda cell (solitary confinement)'. It was difficult.' 5. Sooraj Pancholi recalls meeting Sushant Singh Rajput The 34-year-old actor clarified that Sushant Singh Rajput wasn't his 'friend' but an 'industry colleague.' He also recalled their first meeting, recalling, 'Unhone khaali mujhe ek baar unki ek film ki screening ke liye bulaya tha... bas uske baad thodi halki fulki dosti hui thi... hamare beech mein common friends the par kabhi unke saath time spend nahin kar paaye (He invited me once to one of his movie screenings and there on we knew a bit of each other. We had common friends, but never got the chance to spend time with each other).' 6. Sooraj Pancholi wants to have a low-key wedding Sooraj remarked that he would want to have a court marriage or a low-key wedding. "It's going to be me, maybe the girl whom I am going to marry, her small family, my small si shaadi (small wedding), then I'll go for a holiday with her because I don't want to put that money on sangeet, mehendi, and this and that," further exclaiming that he would rather spend that money on a mountain vacation with his wife. 7. Sooraj Pancholi's friends in the industry Sooraj also revealed that he has just a couple of friends in the Hindi film industry, including Tiger Shroff and Krushna Abhishek. "Very, very good friend of mine is Krushna Abhishek. Just warmth, we met each other, one of my biggest supporters. I love him," he said, reflecting on his bond with the actor and comedian. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Indian Express
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Angry Sanjay Leela Bhansali would hurl objects at me if I moved even slightly': Sooraj Pancholi recalls experience as SLB's assistant on Guzaarish
Actor Sooraj Pancholi, who assisted filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the film Guzaarish, recalled the experience. He said that he was the sixth or seventh assistant on the Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai-starrer, and had got the job as a teenager. Sooraj, the son of actors Zarina Wahab and Aditya Pancholi, lives in the same building as Bhansali. But, he said in a new interview, he no longer feels worthy of working with him. 'I'll approach him only for a lead role, and that too when I make a name for himself,' he said. Over the years, several of Bhansali's past collaborators have opened up about his temper. Appearing on the Hindi Rush podcast, he was asked about his experience on the film Guzaarish. 'I would get scolded a lot, perhaps more than anyone else. I was the last AD, so I got a lot of gaalis from him. My job was also to sit on Hrithik sir's seat for lighting, and if you look left or right, a file would come flying at you. Not a mic… I learnt a lot. It's like how a mother is with her son. Agar do padenge nahi toh beta seekhega nahi (If you don't get smacked, you won't learn),' he said. Also read – 'They locked me up in Ajmal Kasab's jail cell': Sooraj Pancholi opens up about incarceration despite protests from his PR He said that he lives on the second floor, while Bhansali lives on the fourth floor of the same building. Asked if he has ever approached the filmmaker for an acting role, he said, 'No. I'll only approach him for work when I feel worthy, when I feel like I've made a name for himself. I'm not going to approach him for a side role, I'll only approach him for a lead role.' He said that he got the job as his assistant after having a chance encounter with Bhansali. Several others have made similar comments about Bhansali in the past. At an event in 2021, Ranbir Kapoor had accused Bhansali of being physically violent with him when they worked together on Black. 'When I assisted Mr (Sanjay Leela) Bhansali (on Black), he used to really treat me as an assistant director. I used to be kneeling down for hours, he used to hit us, he used to abuse us… that only hardens you and prepares you for the world,' he said. He later told Neha Dhupia that he would never work with Bhansali again, but he changed his stance later, and they're now working together on Love & War. In an interview with India Today, Bhansali addressed complaints about his temper, and said, 'If I'm not getting what I want, even if I lose my temper, what is wrong in it? If you're not getting a shot, and if someone is spoiling it, what will you do? People have made stories that I'm angry, that I'm badly behaved…'
