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India.com
4 days ago
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- India.com
Meet Akshay Kumar and Aamir Khan's heroine, who didn't have kids for 22 years, now raises 160 children; one film destroyed her career, was forced to do…, her name is…
There have been many actresses in Hindi cinema who were in the news for their film career as well as their personal lives. One of these actresses was Ayesha Jhulka. Ayesha was one of the popular actresses of the 90s, and as much as she made headlines with her films, she was also in the news for her personal life. She made her acting debut with the Telugu film 'Neti Siddhartha' released in 1990 and entered Bollywood with Salman Khan's 'Kurbaan' in 1991, and her first film itself gave her recognition among Bollywood and fans. Who is Ayesha Jhulka? Still couldn't guess which actress we are talking about? It is none other than Bollywood actress Ayesha Jhulka. From her childhood, Ayesha dreamt of becoming an actress. Her dream of becoming an actress soon became a reality when she first appeared as a child artist, playing the character of Chanda. In this film, she worked with actors like Salman Khan, Sunil Shetty, and Kabir Bedi and proved her acting prowess. When Ayesha Jhulka debuted in Bollywood, many other new actresses had started their careers. But Ayesha won the hearts of the audience with her innocence and acting. What kind of film did Ayesha feature in? Ayesha Jhulka worked in many great films in her career, including 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' with Aamir Khan, 'Khiladi' with Akshay Kumar, and 'Waqt Hamara Hai' with Sunil Shetty, Akshay Kumar, and Mamta Kulkarni. Ayesha Jhulka impressed everyone with her acting in these films. This film ended Ayesha's run in Bollywood But 'Dalaal', released in 1993, ruined her career. Mithun Chakraborty was in the lead role with her in this film, which was successful at the box office, but Ayesha always regretted working in this film. Bold scenes were shot in the film through her body double without informing Ayesha, and she felt betrayed. This film also caused a lot of damage to her career and reputation. Ayesha Jhulka looks after 160 children Ayesha Jhulka married Sameer Vashi in 2003, but even after 22 years of marriage, she has no children. In conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Ayesha Jhulka revealed that the decision not to have children is her own. During this, she said that she never did anything to please others. However, despite not having children, Ayesha is raising 160 children. The actress has adopted two villages in Gujarat, and she bears the expenses of food and education of 160 children here. Ayesha Jhulka's dating controversy Ayesha Jhulka once dated her co-actor Armaan Kohli of 'Kohra' and 'Anam', she was about to marry him, but after his betrayal, she broke up with the actor. Talking about this in an interview, she said, 'I had stopped signing films because I was about to get married, but there are no plans for marriage and I am back here.' Ayesha and Armaan's relationship was the most talked about in the 90s. Armaan cheated on her, which led to their breakup. Ayesha stated in a recent podcast that she does not even want to talk about Armaan anymore.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Deepak Tijori recalls Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Aamir Khan's support at 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' premiere, takes a swipe at today's Bollywood friendships
Deepak Tijori recalled Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Aamir Khan's heartfelt support at the 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' premiere. As a struggling actor then, their presence and gestures stood out as rare, genuine Bollywood friendship—something Tijori says is missing in today's industry. Deepak Tijori is gearing up to captivate audiences with his new short film, 'Echoes of Us'. Famous for his role as Shekhar in Aamir Khan 's debut movie 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar', he recently opened up in an interview about a touching moment shared by Shah Rukh Khan , Saif Ali Khan , and Aamir Khan during the film's premiere. A Memorable Moment at the Premiere During an interview with Bollywood Bubbles, Deepak reflected on a memorable moment from the 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' premiere when shown a photo featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Rahul, Sudesh Beri, and Aamir Khan. He described the gesture as truly unique and incredibly kind. At the time, Tijori was a struggling actor promoting his film 'Pehla Nasha', and the support from these actors made the premiere special. Each of them came forward and spoke a line in their own style, making the event even more memorable for him. A Bygone Era of Genuine Bollywood Friendships Tijori further highlighted the unparalleled nature of that gesture, stating that such a display of friendship was unusual in Bollywood's history and hasn't been replicated since. He found their presence incredibly sweet, highlighting a bygone era of friendship among industry peers, where actors genuinely supported each other. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Indonesia (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search Ads Search Now Undo He complained that in contemporary times, actors often skip each other's premieres, but back then, despite being in the midst of filming, his colleagues showed up just to support him, a gesture he deeply appreciated. About 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar', often referred to by its acronym JJWS, was a notable coming-of-age sports drama. Directed and co-written by Mansoor Khan. The ensemble cast included prominent names such as Aamir Khan, Ayesha Jhulka, Deepak Tijori, Mamik Singh, Pooja Bedi, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I was typecast as a commercial actor during my prime: Deepak Tijori
Written by: Ancela Jamindar , who was in Ahmedabad recently for the muhurat of Get Set Go, is excited about doing a Gujarati film after a long time. The Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar actor shares, 'I did a Gujarati film (Hun Tu Ne Ramtudi) more than two decades ago. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I have been watching Gujarati films and fortunately, things have changed for the better and interesting concepts are being explored. I was offered a couple of other films prior to Get Set Go, but I felt I should explore this one. Ahmedabad has changed a lot over the years, but I have always enjoyed coming here. The city has a rich culture, with the right blend of modernity, and I love the people. Whenever I am here, I never miss eating dal dhokli, which is among my favourite dishes.' 'After almost 20 years, I am reinventing myself' Talking about how he was stereotyped as an actor, he says, 'I always wanted to do contemporary films which were out of the box, but I was typecast as a commercial actor during my prime. I grew up watching actors like Naseer sahab (Naseeruddin Shah) and Om Puri sahab, and I had a theatre background. Once, I met Govind Nihalani and asked if I could work in his films. He told me that I could never work with him as I was recognised as a highly commercial actor. This had such a big impact on me that I never approached any makers of art films, as I didn't know how to change this perception.' He adds, 'Now, after almost 20 years, I am reinventing myself with a new look in Veena Bakshi's Ittarr. I always wanted to do such films, the kind that Irrfan did. Once, I even met Irrfan to discuss a film on these lines, but unfortunately, it was too late. Now, I am getting opportunities to experiment. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I want to do roles which suit my age and have depth. I would love to do a sequel of Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar with Aamir (Khan). It should be a continuation of the story. May be, we can play headmasters of rival schools. With Shah Rukh Khan in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa 'After the slump, I'm now ready with interesting films' Recently, he was nominated for the Best Actor award at the Independent Short Awards, Los Angeles, for his short film Echoes of Us. He shares, 'I wrote and acted in it as I wanted to explore something beyond stereotypical roles like playing a father or other supporting roles. I wrote this movie in English as I did not want to limit it to regional languages, as it then gets considered in the foreign language category at international film festivals, thus limiting the scope. This movie received laurels at film festivals, and I was excited to be nominated for the Best Actor award.' While he has also directed and produced films, he says, 'My passion has always been acting. But I took a step back intentionally as I was swayed into the wrong kinds of roles. I put myself in a bracket where producers did not bank on me. Once, when Bhatt sahab (Mahesh Bhatt) tried to offer me a lead role, producers said that I can't be a hero. I idolised Sanjeev Kumar and dreamt of the kind of roles he played in films like Trishul and Sholay. After the slump, I'm now ready with interesting films. I hope directors offer me more character roles suitable for my age. I don't want to play just a father.' Asked about his thoughts on the OTT boom, he shares, 'OTT is a haven for hidden talents and artistes who never got recognition. There are many stories that can't be told on the big screen due to time limits, and OTT doesn't have this constraint. It has its pros and cons. Audiences now know that even if they don't watch a film in theatres, they can watch it on OTT after a month.' 'I fully support Deepika Padukone 's demand for an eight-hour workday' Recently, Deepak had supported Deepika Padukone's decision to opt out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's next film due to a disagreement over working hours. He says, 'I fully support her demand for an eight-hour workday because she wanted to spend time with her child. She has worked in 12-hour shifts in the past. It (working hours) should be one's individual decision and she shouldn't suffer because she is a mother. While there are factors like budget, time, and availability constraints, I feel these things can be managed. Earlier, actresses had to give up acting after marriage or having kids, but the industry has evolved, and we need to be more progressive.'
Indian Express
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Salman Khan would have told me to act less': Iulia Vantur makes acting debut, shares Salman's philosophy of ‘less is better'
Iulia Vantur, who has primarily worked as a singer, is now making her debut in the movies with Deepak Tijori's short film Echoes Of Us. In a recent interview, Iulia was asked about her acting experience and she opened up about the acting tips she received from Salman Khan, who has been supportive of her career in India. Deepak and Iulia an appearance on Varinder Chawla's YouTube channel as he shared that he was unsure if Iulia would agree to star in this project. Defending herself, Iulia said, 'I mean, it was a great script, and it was an honour working with you (Deepak); why would I say no?' The interviewer then mentioned that Salman Khan, who has been romantically linked with Iulia many times, also supported the film through social media and asked her if she would ever ask him for acting tips. Iulia quickly retorted, 'I think he would tell me to act less. He would tell me to not do much and that less is better.' ALSO READ: 'Aamir Khan said throw them out': Mansoor Khan recalls firing Milind Soman from Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, says original cast made life 'miserable' Deepak added and said, 'Yes, that is something Bhatt sahab (Mahesh Bhatt) also teaches you. I think Salman also comes from the school of acting. Not acting is the most difficult part of acting. Knowing when you are going overboard is the best part of the skill.' Deepak also talked about how certain roles hurt him in his career, and while he was trying to be a good friend to people in the industry, many of those films proved to be a 'trap'. He said, 'This is what our industry does; it typecasts you, and I fell in that trap. Bhatt Sahab tried to break that trap for me, but his brother Mukesh told him that 'you cannot make a film with Deepak as the lead.' It was a commercial decision, so I don't think I hold anything against him.' Deepak has previously shared that he was in the running for the role of Prem in Maine Pyar Kiya, and that he and Salman were the two finalists zeroed down by Sooraj Barjatya. However, Sooraj chose Salman because the people in his family beleived that his image would work for the generational love story they were trying to make. 'He told me that I had performed very well, but since it was a love story, they went ahead with Salman. And I agreed with him. When he told me that women will immediately fall in love with Salman given his looks, I also accepted. I told him, 'Sir, I am hurt, but at the same time, you are right.' I was mature enough and never felt that he wronged me, I felt it was justified, so I said okay and walked back,' he shared with Bollywood Bubble.
Indian Express
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Shah Rukh Khan waited for me to say no to Baazigar before he could say yes,' recalls Deepak Tijori: ‘I had narrated the story to Abbas-Mustan, but they went to SRK'
Deepak Tijori, best remembered for his 'best friend' roles in films like Aashiqui (1990) and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992), recently opened up about a major missed opportunity in his career–one that eventually helped catapult Shah Rukh Khan to superstardom. In a recent interview, Tijori revealed that he was involved in the early stages of Baazigar, the psychological thriller that went on to become a blockbuster. However, the project slipped through his hands and went to Shah Rukh. 'I had actually narrated the story of Baazigar to Abbas-Mustan,' Tijori told India Today. 'They were supposed to direct it. But later, they went to Shah Rukh.' The actor shared that he found out about this development in an unexpected way–through a VHS cassette lying at SRK's place. Also Read | Mohanlal gracefully embraces his feminine energy in jewellery ad, fan says 'Those hand moments done so beautifully'. Watch 'Shah and I were friends. One day, I saw this VHS tape of A Kiss Before Dying at his place,' Tijori recalled. 'I asked him about it and he said, 'Your director came to me, left this tape, and told me not to say yes until you say no.' So he (SRK) waited for me.' Eventually, Baazigar released Shah Rukh in the lead, and the rest is history. Yet, Deepak Tijori holds no grudges. He shared that Abbas-Mustan later apologized to him. 'They said, 'Please forgive us, we made a mistake. We'll compensate you someday.' And I told them, 'It's okay, let it be.' It was all very amicable.' Also Read | Saiyaara box office collection day 1 early report: Mohit Suri's romantic drama surpasses opening day collection of Murder 2, Aashiqui 2 Tijori also reflected on how relationships in the industry were warmer and more respectful back then. 'If one of us got a film, the other would step back. There was no animosity. We were all like best friends.'
