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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
JP Dutta says Refugee was not just a film: I was given the responsibility to launch Amitabh Bachchan's son and Raj Kapoor's granddaughter
One of Bollywood's most renowned filmmakers, JP Dutta, is celebrating a career milestone today, as his movie 'Refugee' has turned 25 years old. Reflecting on the same, JP Dutta in a candid conversation with us expressed, 'Can you believe it! Time just flies. But memories of 'Refugee' are still fresh in my mind. I remember everything. It was not an easy film to shoot.' In all honesty, any of Dutta's films has not been easy to shoot. The filmmaker himself confessed that he has a knack for putting himself 'in gruelling locations, especially in the Rajasthan deserts.' Having said that, JP Dutta added, 'But Refugee was not just a film. It was a responsibility.' He continued, 'I was given the responsibility to launch Amitabh Bachchan 's son and Raj Kapoor's granddaughter. When my friend Daboo(Randhir Kapoor) called to say he was handing over the task of launching his daughter to me, I groaned.' He explained that he was scared, what if something goes wrong? However, nothing of that sort happened, and the filmmaker said, 'That was just luck,' before adding, 'and of course Kareena and Abhishek's talent. It was my good fortune that I was asked to launch two of the most talented newcomers of this millennium. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo You have seen what happens when the best of directors are stuck with dud debutants.' He concluded the conversation by sharing that both Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor are like his kids. 'They are my bachchas. They will always be close to my heart,' the filmmaker said. 'My heart swells with pride to see how far they have come in life. I always knew they were born to be stars. Even back then(in Refugee), Kareena and Abhishek had the passion to excel. I remember how they just surrendered to my vision. And yet they would ask a hundred questions before every shot,' he concluded.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
25 years of Refugee - Abhishek Bachchan reveals he was ‘very nervous': 'First days give a lot of butterflies'
They say time flies, yet some experiences and moments are frozen in time. For an actor, it can be his first film, the first interaction with the camera, the first time a filmmaker gave him the chance to showcase his talent. The first an actor tries something new, it gives him butterflies, and that is exactly what Abhishek Bachchan felt on the sets of his debut movie, Refugee. The film has completed 25 years today, and on this special occasion, he reflected back on the years that went by and took a walk down memory lane. 'Hopefully, there's been a fair share of improvement in these 25 years. As an actor, I definitely feel a lot more comfortable than I was when I first started. As a person, having lived and experienced that much more, obviously, you're better equipped to handle situations,' shared Abhishek Bachchan during his conversation with Hindustan Times. He added that as an actor, one wants to improve with every movie, and he hopes he was able to do the same. Further, in the same conversation, Abhishek Bachchan opened up about his debut film and said, 'It materialised because JP Dutta (director) saab saw me at an award function and then approached me to do his film.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo According to the actor, it was entirely JP Dutta's call, and he can't be thankful enough for the same. He also confessed feeling nervous and utterly terrified, as it was his first film. 'Anytime you do something for the first time, it's terrifying, and it still is actually. First days are always something that gives a lot of butterflies,' he expressed. 'But obviously getting an opportunity to make your debut with Mr. JP Dutta- that there is a thing of great privilege and honor, and I was immensely nervous,' added Abhishek. Today, Abhishek Bachchan is counted among one of the most versatile stars of the industry. From serious dramas to social satires to comedy, he has proved his mettle in every genre.
India.com
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Released 18 years ago, this film starred 10 actors, became fourth biggest blockbuster of Indiafilm is…, lead actors are…
In the 90s, Bollywood was ruled by superstars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgan, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. During that time, all these stars ruled the box office, but in 1997, a movie hit the theaters that became the fourth highest-grossing film of that year and left everyone astonished, which had huge star cast. One Of The Biggest Films From Indian Cinema Here we are talking about, 1997 film war-drama, Border, helmed by JP Dutta. This movie was inspired by the occurrences of the Battle of Longewala (1971). This movie featured 7 male actors and 3 female actresses, among them Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Sunil Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Rakhi Gulzar, Pooja Bhatt, Tabu, Puneet Issar, Sudesh Berry, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. A Dream Project Border was the dream project of JP Dutta. AS per IMDb, he commenced writing the film's script in September 1995 and finished it by April 1996. The majority of the movie was filmed in Bikaner, Rajasthan. As per Wikipedia, the makers invested approximately Rs 12 crore to produce this movie, whereas it grossed a total of Rs 66.70 crore globally. The crowd expressed their affection for this movie and it became huge crowd puller. The movie debuted globally on 13 June 1997, receiving favorable reviews from critics and earning acclaim for its narrative, execution, scope, depiction of the battle, direction, screenplay, performances, and remarkable soundtracks. It launched to impressive box office results, concluding with a domestic net collection of Rs 667 million (Rs 66.70 crore). Box Office India announced it as an All Time Blockbuster. It also emerged as the top-grossing Hindi film of 1997 in India, but on a global scale, it ranked as the second highest-grossing film of the year after Dil To Pagal Hai. Border was the fourth largest grossing Indian movie of the 90s decade. More about Border On 15 August 2017, coinciding with the 70th Indian Independence Day, the Indian Directorate of Film Festivals and Ministry of Defence together organized the Independence Day Film Festival, where the film was shown retrospectively in honor of its enduring classic status and the milestone of 20 years. The makers are now delivering a sequel titled Border 2, featuring Sunny Deol in the main role once more, directed by Kesari fame director Anurag Singh. Reports indicate that this film will be launched next year in 2026.
India Today
30-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Given choice to retreat amid Pak shelling, 7 BSF women sent enemy running
This was almost an imitation of JP Dutta's 1997 film Border. Despite facing intense shelling and given the option to withdraw from their border posts, the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel not only defended, but hit back. The bravehearts, in this case, were an all-woman team being led by Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari. For three long days and nights, as an infuriated Pakistan retaliated to India's Operation Sindoor, the seven women stayed put, defended their posts, and made the enemy makes this instance of bravery by the women soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor sector even more noteworthy is the fact that this was their first active combat engagement. Most of the seven BSF personnel had joined the border-guarding force within the last two to three years. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them, and they seized it with Commandant Bhandari, who was leading the team, joined the BSF about three years ago. In doing so, Bhandari became the first woman officer from India to lead a team in a combat role, even as the Indian Army is yet to deploy women in similar Operation Sindoor, the BSF retaliated with full force – striking back at 76 Pakistani border outposts and 42 forward defence locations, and destroying three terrorist launch pads, along with 70 forward Pakistani BHANDARI: SERVICE RUNS IN HER BLOODadvertisementBhandari and her team were given the choice to withdraw by their male seniors. But for Bhandari, whose roots lie deep in a family tradition of service, stepping back was never an option. With a grandfather who was an Army veteran, and both her parents CRPF personnel, Bhandari knew the honour of service."I feel proud to be manning a post along the International Border with my troops. It is approximately 150 metres away from the Pakistani post in the Akhnoor-Pargwal area," Bhandari told news agency PTI. "It was an honour to serve at the forward post and give a befitting reply with all available weapons from my post to enemy posts."During the operation, the women personnel manned critical positions, delivering heavy retaliatory fire on Pakistani locations in adjoining Sialkot."I had three posts falling in my area. I pinned down the people at all three hostile locations. We hit them with every weapon we had. They were forced to flee their posts," Bhandari told operation spanned three days and three nights, ending only after sustained fire from the BSF forced the Pakistani forces to retreat from their forward OTHERS WHO WERE 'HIGH ON JOSH'Of the six women who engaged in direct firing, four had joined the force as recently as 2023, while two brought nearly two decades of experience. Veterans Manjit Kour and Malkit Kour from Punjab led two crucial positions—an observation post and a Swapna Rath and Shampa Basak from West Bengal, Sumi Xess from Jharkhand, and Jyoti Banian from Odisha, the mission was a powerful test of the skills and discipline developed through rigorous Shankari Das, who manned a gun position on a forward post, said, "We have our duties. Just as we are deployed at the border, we carry out our tasks as usual. Our senior commanders briefed us on the situation and warned that firing might take place. We were instructed to respond to fire with fire. So, as soon as the firing started, we responded with fire.""The 'josh' was quite high. Everyone among us gave their best, because everything we did was for the country and its honour," she stakes were high."I had 18 to 19 women border guards with me. To be precise, six women were engaged in direct firing at observation post locations. We are proud of them," said have had to fight for combat roles. But this example of valour by the BSF personnel will have several succeeding stories. For the first time in history, 17 women officer cadets passed out from the National Defence Academy (NDA) on InMust Watch
India Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
I'll expose everyone: Suniel Shetty claims Ahan targeted for saying yes to Border 2
Film 'Border 2' is the much-awaited sequel to JP Dutta's 1997 patriotic blockbuster 'Border'. Directed by Anurag Singh, the film stars Sunny Deol, who was a part of the original. It also marks a significant moment for actor Ahan Shetty. However, Ahan's involvement in this sequel has not come without a recent interview with Zoom, veteran actor Suniel Shetty revealed that his son Ahan faced considerable backlash within the industry for choosing 'Border 2' over other projects. Shetty alleged that Ahan was removed from several films and targeted with false rumours as a result of his this is the film that will keep you alive, it will keep your father alive for decades to come. On 26 January and 15 August, we will always be seen. Ahan let go of many things for this film. A lot of opportunities slipped out of his hands due to egos. He was removed from films and then blamed. Rumours were spread that he comes with expensive bodyguards, and paid articles were published," Suniel said, recalling his advice to Ahan. 'I've never spoken about this before - this is the first time. Stories were made up because Ahan wanted to do 'Border', while others wanted their own films to be made. Everything was manipulated," Suniel actor did not mince words when he warned those he believes are conspiring against Ahan. "If this escalates further, I will hold a press conference and expose everyone. Jinki dhajjiyan udani hai, uda dunga (I will tear down whoever needs to be exposed),' he 2', produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, also stars Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh. The film is slated for release on January 23, 2026,.Meanwhile, Suniel Shetty himself continues to stay active in cinema. His latest historical action drama 'Kesari Veer', co-starring Sooraj Pancholi, Vivek Oberoi, and Akanksha Sharma, recently hit theatres. He will next appear in the ensemble comedy 'Welcome to the Jungle', featuring a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, and Raveena Watch
