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Indian Express
2 days ago
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- Indian Express
Sridevi was ‘bright, sharp' but had to ‘play dumb' to avoid male actors' unwanted advances, recalls Poonam Dhillon: ‘She would say ask mummy'
Bollywood actor Sridevi's stardom would make even top leading male actors burn with envy. Veteran actor and Sridevi's co-star, Poonam Dhillon, recently shared that despite being at the peak of her career, the late actor sometimes had to 'play dumb' in order to be accepted in the male-dominated film industry. In an interaction with ANI, Poonam Dhillon shared that female actors often had to act naive and ignore lewd jokes made by male stars just to avoid unwanted advances. She said, 'The moment you start backslapping and cracking non-veg jokes with them, they used to think that it's a signal that you are a little more than willing for certain things. Being dumb was very convenient for years.' Poonam admitted that even a superstar like Sridevi had to resort to the same tactic. She shared, 'Sridevi is such a brilliant actor, she cannot be so brilliant if she was dumb. Media would say she is dumb, because she would say, 'Ask mummy, ask mummy.' That was a ploy. She's a very bright and sharp girl. Otherwise how can she be such an amazing actor? I refuse to believe that that woman could perform on screen the way she did if she was dumb. It has to come from some space and it came from her mind.' Poonam also spoke about working with Sridevi and how she admired her even before she became a major name in the Hindi film industry. Poonam recalled acting in the Hindi remakes of Sridevi's South films and said, 'I was a fan because I did 2-3 remix of her South Indian films. I starred in films like Judaai and Karma but she was this most subdued person.' Neeta Lulla, who had worked extensively with Sridevi, had also lauded the actor's understanding of fashion and colours. She shared, 'The thing with Sridevi was that she was very particular about the colour she wore and the whites that she wore. And that was very challenging. She is the one person I have learned a lot from. I learned about styling, colours, which colour will go on an outdoor shoot and which will go during indoor shoot. Also, the kind of fabric that I should be using. She was very evolved in her mindset on every aspect of her character narrative, be it colours, makeup, fabric, anything.' Sridevi passed away at the age of 54 after suffering a cardiac arrest in 2018. She was married to producer Boney Kapoor, and the couple had two daughters — Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress, whose film made history, ran in theatres for 100 days, suddenly left a hit show due to..., name is...
Meet actress, whose film made history, ran in theatres for 100 days, suddenly left a hit show due to..., name is... Bollywood actress Upasana Singh has starred in several Hindi and Punjabi hits. Her acting prowess and captivating screen-presence have stolen the hearts of many. One of her most memorable performances that made a terrific impact was from the 1997 film Judaai. Starring Anil Kapoor, Sridevi and Urmila Matondkar in the lead roles, Upasana portrayed a double role in the film. She played the role of a deaf-mute. she was Paresh Rawal's wife, while at the same time, she was his daughter and played Johnny Lever's love interest. Her dialogue 'abba dabba jabba,' brought her instant fan following. Moreover, the film garnered praise from many. Which film of Upasana Singh ran for 100 days? Upasana stepped into acting as a child artist in 1986 with the film Babul . Later, she appeared in 1988 film Bai Chali Sasariye , a Rajasthani language film. The film ran in theatres for 100 days and created history in Rajasthan cinema. Following that she portrayed numerous supporting roles in films such as Darr, Jawani Zindabad, Loafer, Judaai, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Aitraaz, Old Is Gold, My Friend Ganesha, Golmaal Returns, and Hungama. Singh also captivated audiences with her comic roles, and also appeared in many popular series like Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, Pari Hoon Main, Maayka, Ye Meri Life Hai, Bani – Ishq Da Kalma and Sonpari. Why Upasana Singh left Kapil Sharma's show? Singh later became a household name as 'Bua' in the hit TV show Comedy Nights with Kapil. Her humours style was a massive hit, quickly making her fan-favourite. Despite enjoying immense popularity on the show, Upasana revealed that why she unexpectedly left the show mid-way. Explaining the reason behind her departure from The Kapil Sharma Show, Singh told Siddharth Kannan, 'Kapil Sharma's show ran for two and a half years, but at one point, I felt there was nothing left for me to do, yet I continued working. I didn't leave the show because of any issues; I had already discussed this with Kapil beforehand.' After some 'friction' with the channel, Upasana told that she couldn't join the show back as she was contractually obligated to Colors. 'At that time, Kapil was trying to crack the role of main lead. He also said that let me get out of all his, then I will do it. It was during that time that Kapil and Colors had some friction. My contract was with Colors and I did not have a contract with Kapil's team. So when Kapil moved to Sony, I couldn't because I had a contract with Colors.' Singh added.
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
Poonam Dhillon Says Media Would Write Sridevi Was 'Dumb': 'Sometimes If Non-Veg Jokes...'
Last Updated: Poonam and Sridevi shared screen space in films like Sone Pe Suhaaga and Judaai. Poonam's movies Red Rose and Nishana were Hindi remakes of Sridevi's earlier Tamil and Telugu hits. Veteran actress Poonam Dhillon recently opened up about the challenges faced by actresses in the early days of Indian cinema, revealing how many, including the late Sridevi, were often misunderstood for deliberately playing 'dumb" on film sets. In a conversation with ANI, Poonam shared that she herself often played the 'dumb blonde" during her early years in the industry. 'Oh, I've done that for years. I was this dumb blonde. I didn't understand anything anybody was saying for years and years," she recalled with a laugh. Elaborating on the reason behind this behaviour, Poonam said it was often a protective mechanism. 'Sometimes if non-veg jokes were being cracked on the set, you didn't sit and guffaw with them. You just pretended you didn't understand what they've said. So that, you know, that little distance is maintained," she explained. 'Because the moment you start backslapping and cracking non-veg jokes with the heroes, they, in our times, used to think that it's a signal that you are a little more than willing for certain things. So being dumb was very convenient for years." She also defended Sridevi, who was often labelled as 'dumb" by the media despite her legendary acting skills. 'Sridevi is such a brilliant actor. She cannot be so brilliant if she were dumb," said Poonam. 'The media would write, 'oh she's dumb. She'll say ask mummy, ask mummy.' I say that's a ploy. She's a very bright and sharp girl. Otherwise, how can she be such an amazing actor? I refuse to believe it." Poonam and Sridevi shared screen space in films like Sone Pe Suhaaga and Judaai. Additionally, Poonam's movies Red Rose and Nishana were Hindi remakes of Sridevi's earlier Tamil and Telugu hits. Reflecting on their time together, Poonam noted, 'I've always been an admirer of her work. I have worked with her in a couple of films. But she was a subdued person." Sridevi, widely regarded as India's first female superstar, passed away on February 24, 2018, in Dubai, leaving behind an unmatched legacy. First Published:
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Poonam Dhillon says Sridevi was not dumb as media portrayed her: 'But she was a subdued person'
Actress Poonam Dhillon recently addressed the long-standing perception of late superstar Sridevi . She shared that many people often portrayed the 'Nagina' actress as dumb in the media, but Poonam spoke about the much more intelligent side of her. Poonam Dhillon about media portraying Sridevi as dumb In an interview with ANI, Poonam spoke about the way Sridevi was often misrepresented in the media. 'Sridevi is such a brilliant actor. She couldn't be so brilliant if she were dumb. The media would write, 'Oh she's dumb. She'll say, 'ask mummy, ask mummy.' I say that's a ploy. She's a very bright and sharp girl. Otherwise, how can she be such an amazing actor? I refuse to believe it,' she said. Now, Jail DGP raises questions on Sridevi's death Poonam Dhillon's experience working with Sridevi She also spoke about the days they worked together in films such as 'Sone Pe Suhaaga' and 'Judaai'. 'I've always been an admirer of her work. I have worked with her on a couple of films. But she was a subdued person,' she added. Dhillon also shared her own experiences navigating the film industry, admitting that she too projected a naïve image for self-preservation. She explained that this behaviour helped her maintain boundaries on sets, especially when someone made inappropriate jokes. She used to simply pretend she didn't understand the joke and moved on. The actress also shared that if anyone started laughing at such jokes on sets, the heroes of that time used to take it as a silent willingness to do certain things in their favour. She believes that behaving like a dumb person was more convenient for years. Poonam Dhillon's work front On the work front, Poonam Dhillon was last seen in 'Plan A Plan B', starring Riteish Deshmukh and Tamannaah Bhatia. She also featured in the OTT series 'Dil Bekaraar'.
India Today
2 days ago
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- India Today
Poonam Dhillon defends Sridevi: She was brilliant, not dumb as media claimed
Veteran actor Poonam Dhillon on Monday stated that the late actor Sridevi was not as 'dumb' as she was often portrayed in the media. Dhillon called her a bright and sharp woman and said she refuses to believe an interview with ANI, the 63-year-old said, "Sridevi is such a brilliant actor. She couldn't be so brilliant if she were dumb. The media would write, 'Oh she's dumb. She'll say, 'ask mummy, ask mummy.' I say that's a ploy. She's a very bright and sharp girl. Otherwise, how can she be such an amazing actor? I refuse to believe it."advertisementShe also praised her work and added, "I've always been an admirer of her work. I have worked with her on a couple of films. But she was a subdued person." The duo shared the screen space in films like 'Sone Pe Suhaaga' and 'Judaai'. Dhillon shared that even she acted dumb for years. She said, "Oh, I've done that for years. I was this dumb blonde. I didn't understand anything anybody was saying for years and years. It was for two reasons. Sometimes, if non-veg jokes were being cracked on the set, you didn't sit and guffaw with them. You just pretended you didn't understand only what they've said. So, you know, that little distance is maintained."The veteran actor added, "The moment you start backslapping and cracking non-veg jokes with the heroes, they, in our times, used to think that it's a signal that you are a little more than willing for certain things. So being dumb was very convenient for years."On the work front, Poonam Dhillon was last seen in Riteish Deshmukh and Tamannaah Bhatia-starrer 'Plan A Plan B'. She was also a part of JioHotstar show 'Dil Bekaraar'.- EndsMust Watch
