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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
When Special Ops' Karan Tacker ‘Lived In A Godown With My Family'
Last Updated: With consistent effort, taking on diverse roles, and striving for honest performances, Karan Tacker has carved a niche for himself in the entertainment industry. Television heartthrob Karan Tacker is riding high on success after his films, Tanvi: The Great and Special Ops season 2, received rave reviews from audiences and critics. He has been impressing audiences with his versatile acting skills, and fans couldn't move their eyes off the actor. While he is enjoying this high point in his career, do you know his journey to becoming the celebrated actor he is today wasn't without its obstacles? With consistent effort, taking on diverse roles, and striving for honest performances, he has carved a niche for himself in the entertainment industry. Now, he has revealed how he ventured into acting. Sitting down for an interview with an entertainment news portal, the Khakee actor talked about the tough times he and his family faced when they had to leave their home and live in a godown for a year and a half. He also recalled how a customer at his retail outlet suggested he should venture into acting, and once he earned fame with television shows, there was no looking back. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, he recalled, 'I started a business with my father. My father was already into the distribution of Indian garments. And I started this outlet of retail, Indian and Western clothes with Dad. We had two stores actually just right here in Lokhandwala, and we had one in Juhu. The world hit a recession, you know; there was a big city bank crash that happened. We went bankrupt, we sold our homes, we sold everything that we had, and for a little bit I shifted with my family into our godown because that's the only space that we had to live in." He went on to reveal what made him pursue acting. 'I think we were there for about a year and a half, and we put ourselves together. My dad got a job, my sister got a job, and I got a job at the same time I had started, like there's an auditioning process for flying within airlines, right? You've got to get these pictures done and all that, so I did a bit of that. Fortunately, because I had, like, a retail outlet, people used to come to my store for sourcing garments, so one of them said, 'Why don't you try acting?' That's how it happened," he said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RK (@rohitkhilnani) Now let's talk about his professional front. Karan Tacker has recently earned widespread recognition for his filmsTanvi: The Great and Special Ops season 2. Both of his projects were released on the same day and have been garnering immense love from the audiences. Tanvi: The Great, directed by Anupam Kher, is an emotional drama where he portrays the role of a father and Captain Samar Raina, an army officer. Backed by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under the banners of Kher Studios and Excel Entertainment, the film brings together an ensemble cast including debutante Shubhangi Dutt, Pallavi Joshi, Boman Irani, Jackie Shroff, Arvind Swami, Nasser and Game of Thrones actor Iain Glenn in significant roles. Special Ops season 2, on the other hand, explores the intricate world of cyber terrorism. The movie will show how Artificial Intelligence (AI), if not used appropriately, might be devastating. The gripping action-espionage thriller franchise features a star-studded cast including Himmat Singh (Kay Kay Menon), Farooq Ali (Karan Tacker), Juhi Kashyap (Saiyami Kher), Ruhani Khan (Meher Vij), Avinash (Muzammil Ibrahim), Balakrishna 'Bala' Reddy (Vipul Gupta) and Abbas Sheikh (Vinay Pathak). First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
'Akshay Kumar Is A Shrewd Rascal': Amitabh Bachchan On Working With Hera Pheri 3 Star
Akshay Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan have done quite a few popular films together over the years. They first came together in Ek Rishtaa in 2001, where they played father and son. After that, they worked in Aankhen (2002), a thriller about a bank robbery, and then in the police drama Khakee (2004). In Waqt (2005), they again played father and son, this time in an emotional family story. They were also seen in Family (2006), which was more action-packed. Fans have always liked seeing the two stars together on screen. On the work front, Amitabh Bachchan is busy shooting for the 17th season of his hit quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati. Akshay Kumar has several films lined up. He will next be seen in Priyadarshan's Bhooth Bangla, co-starring Wamiqa Gabbi and Paresh Rawal. Additionally, Hera Pheri 3 with Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal is finally proceeding after much controversy.
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Avinash Tiwary opens up on the delayed success of his work: It is something I have not been able to understand
Avinash Tiwary recently wrapped up the shoot of Ginny Weds Sunny 2, which marks his first solo commercial film that will come in theatres after Laila Majnu in 2018. While in the past two years, he has tasted success with shows like Bambai Meri Jaan, Khakee and Kaala, and films like Madgaon Express (2024) and Sikandar Ka Muqaddar (2024), the actor still feels something is lacking. Avinash Tiwary(Photo: Instagram) 'Sab kuch hote hote kuch bhi fatt kyun nahin raha hai, I am not understanding. Most of my works, they've almost been loved by everyone who have seen it, but why only few have seen, it is something I have not been able to understand. It feels like every work that I do, it doesn't get its due at that point and then it happens later. Apne yahaan jab tak Mumbai mein aawaz nahi hoti, logon ko pata hi nahi chalta ki kuch hua hai,' Avinash Tiwary says. Ask him if having more OTT projects in recent times pushed him to choose a theatrical with Ginny Weds Sunny 2 so as to get away from the 'OTT actor' tag and he agrees. 'The OTT actor tag only happened because there was COVID but I was looking at doing theatricals. And last year, I was doing a couple of films, which kind of didn't take off and that's when I realised I need to take control of things to create a distinction that I'm not just only on one platform,' he says. The actor reveals, 'I was supposed to do a big Excel film which didn't take off last year, but theatre is going to be a larger part of my filmography. If I want to have any relevance in this country as an actor, I need to be in the theatre. I have two films which came in theatres and both worked last year, be it Madgaon Express or Laila Majnu. It happened in the present scenario where in theatres, people don't know what's going to work. Thus, I need to go and build on it. I look at this phase of my career as a building phase.' But he has equal commitment and respect for the web space too: 'I have always looked at OTT as an opportunity to reach out to the audiences around the world. But theatre is the way to ensure that I have connectivity and relatability with the people in India,' he ends.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Prosenjit Chatterjee says he, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Ajay Devgn are all ‘producer-friendly' actors: 'We have seen the hard times...'
Bengali cinema's Prosenjit Chatterjee, known as Bumba Da, is entering Hindi television as a producer, drawing on his extensive experience. He emphasizes the importance of actors understanding production challenges, like Shah Rukh Khan, to ensure project success. Prosenjit remains dedicated to acting, viewing it as his primary passion and continuing to work with newcomers driven by creativity. Bengali cinema icon Prosenjit Chatterjee , fondly known as Bumba Da, is bringing his decades of experience to Hindi television as a first-time producer. In an insightful chat with SCREEN, he opened up about balancing creativity and commerce, why he considers himself a 'producer-friendly' actor like Shah Rukh Khan , Salman Khan , and Ajay Devgn , and how a nickname given by fans became his lifelong identity. Prosenjit shared how the endearing nickname 'Bumba Da' has followed him far beyond West Bengal—even on sets in Mumbai. He revealed that during projects like Jubilee and Khakee, co-stars including Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkummar Rao naturally took to calling him Bumba Da. Even West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee addresses him as Bumba in official meetings. For Prosenjit, it's not just a nickname—it's a generational bond with his audience. 'I never changed my name,' he reflected, 'my fans and well-wishers made me Bumba Da, and that's a true blessing.' The actor further reflected on how his four-decade-long acting career has shaped his understanding of the producer's role. He pointed out that when he, along with contemporaries like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Ajay Devgn, began their careers, the film economy was vastly different. Prosenjit emphasized the importance of actors being in tune with the challenges producers face. He said that understanding both the creative and financial sides of production is key to being a 'producer-friendly' actor—someone who ensures a project's success so producers feel confident backing future films. He also shared how years of experience have made him deeply attuned to the production side of filmmaking. Known in Kolkata for being a meticulous planner, he revealed that he can break down a script and offer a shooting plan within 24 hours. Having seen tough times early in his career, he believes in working efficiently without waste. Recalling a proud moment, he spoke about producing a cult show for Star Jalsha directed by the legendary Rituparno Ghosh—something few could have pulled off. For Prosenjit, every project must offer creative satisfaction above all else. On a parting note, Prosenjit reaffirmed that acting remains his true calling. While he has ventured into production, he sees himself first and foremost as an actor—something he hopes to continue until his last breath. A passionate student of cinema, he shared that he often works with newcomers, both as an actor and producer, driven by creativity rather than commerce. He admitted that he only feels a sense of purpose once he signs a film—a habit and mindset he has no intention of changing.
Indian Express
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Prosenjit Chatterjee calls himself, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn ‘producer-friendly actors': ‘We have seen the hard times'
Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee, fondly called Bumba Da by many, has taken on the producer's role for a Hindi show. His maiden production on Star Plus is called Kabhi Kabhi Neem Neem Kabhi Shehad Shehad. In a recent conversation with SCREEN, Prosenjit shared how his experience as an actor has deepened his understanding of a producer's role. He also expressed gratitude for being fondly called 'Bumba Da,' calling it a blessing. Talking about how West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee also refers to him as 'Bumba Da,' Prosenjit shared, 'You see the best part is not just in West Bengal, on all the sets when I was doing Jubilee and Khakee, after a certain time, everybody calls me Bumba Da. Even in Mumbai, Manoj, Rajkummar, they all call me Bumba Da. In West Bengal, nobody calls me Prosenjit, even our honorable Chief Minister, Mamta Banerjee, in official meetings also addresses me as Bumba. That's a blessing for me, I didn't change my name, my audience and fans over three generations made me Bumba Da, and I don't mind.' Also Read: Prosenjit Chatterjee believes Neeraj Pandey's Khakee: The Bengal Chapter will get Bengali cinema global exposure: 'Been fighting for this industry for 35-40 years' During the interview, Prosenjit Chatterjee also talked about how his experience as an actor helped him better understand the nuances of production. Prosenjit said, 'I have been doing this for the last 40 years, so I understand the role of a producer better. When we started our careers, whether in Bangla or Hindi, the economy was not the same. Not just me, but even Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn – when they started entire economy was very different, and as an actor, you need to understand the psyche of the producer. You need to understand the good and bad of the production; otherwise, you are not a producer-friendly actor. We always thought that the producer has to benefit; they should get money, only then will they come to produce the other two films.' 'That is the way we have grown. I completely understand production, and people in Kolkata say that I am the finest planner for shoots. If I hear a script, within 24 hours, I give them a breakdown on what they should do. We have seen the hard times, so we don't waste. I had produced a show for Star Jalsa, and it was directed by Rituporno Ghosh. Nobody else could bring a Rituporno Ghosh to direct a TV show. To date, it's a cult show that happened in Bengal. So, I always try to do something that I like creatively,' he added. On a parting note, Prosenjit Chatterjee said, 'I always say, I am not a producer. I want to remain an actor, I am born to act, and I want to do so till my last breath. As a student of cinema, I have been doing lots of shows and films, mostly with newcomers. That's the way I want to produce. When I act, I try to do so for other producers. It's my psychology that till I don't sign a film, I cannot value myself. That's a habit I don't want to change.' Nawaz Kochra is an enthusiastic entertainment journalistic for the last 9 years, he has been a known face and successfully worked with some big publications. At Nawaz majorly covers TV and OTT and also does video interviews. Having the best conversations with celebrities is what Nawaz loves. ... Read More
