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Express Tribune
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Behroopia' writer distances herself from TV drama
Screenwriter Rida Bilal has publicly distanced herself from the TV series Behroopia, stating that the story currently airing no longer reflects her work. In a strongly worded Instagram post on Friday, Rida alleged that her script had been significantly altered without her consent. "When your name is on something that no longer reflects your voice, it's time to speak up," she wrote. "Scenes changed, characters twisted, and intentions lost. The writing you see now? It's not mine." With Faysal Quraishi and Madiha Imam in lead roles, Behroopia centres on Mahnoor, a woman who enters a second marriage only to discover that her new husband harbours a disturbing secret. Framed as a psychological thriller, the series explores themes of deception, betrayal, and societal taboos surrounding divorce and remarriage. In her post, Rida claimed the story has now veered far from her vision. "I have tried to state a lot of things in a dignified manner before, but everyone has their limit and I have finally reached mine," she wrote. "Behroopia no longer reflects my ideas, writing, or the emotion with which it was created for the audiences." Rida further criticised the network and director, writing, "It, however, does reflect the channel's lack of ownership, the director's unfulfilled desires and his knack for writing, which he should practise more often so that the industry can completely go down the drain." This is not the first time a writer in the Pakistani television industry has raised concerns about creative interference. Bee Gul has previously stated similar challenges. Her 2014 series Zid, which centred on a woman resisting forced marriage and societal pressure, was reportedly undermined by producer interference. Gul said the pressure compromised the show's potential and contributed to its critical failure. Rida's post has drawn widespread attention online, with many industry professionals and viewers expressing support. As of Saturday, neither the private channel nor the director of Behroopia issued a public response. Rida is known for her work on dramas such as Khudgarz and Do Bol, and has often been praised for her character-driven narratives and emotionally grounded writing.
Express Tribune
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
‘Behroopia' writer accuses team of distorting script
Screenwriter Rida Bilal has publicly distanced herself from the TV series Behroopia, stating that the story currently airing no longer reflects her work. In a strongly worded Instagram post on Friday, Rida alleged that her script had been significantly altered without her consent. 'When your name is on something that no longer reflects your voice, it's time to speak up,' she wrote. 'Scenes changed, characters twisted, and intentions lost. The writing you see now? It's not mine.' With Faysal Quraishi and Madiha Imam in lead roles, Behroopia centres on Mahnoor, a woman who enters a second marriage only to discover that her new husband harbours a disturbing secret. Framed as a psychological thriller, the series explores themes of deception, betrayal, and societal taboos surrounding divorce and remarriage. In her post, Rida claimed the story has now veered far from her vision. 'I have tried to state a lot of things in a dignified manner before, but everyone has their limit and I have finally reached mine,' she wrote. 'Behroopia no longer reflects my ideas, writing, or the emotion with which it was created for the audiences.' Rida further criticised the network and director, writing, 'It, however, does reflect the channel's lack of ownership, the director's unfulfilled desires and his knack for writing, which he should practise more often so that the industry can completely go down the drain.' This is not the first time a writer in the Pakistani television industry has raised concerns about creative interference. Bee Gul has previously stated similar challenges. Her 2014 series Zid, which centred on a woman resisting forced marriage and societal pressure, was reportedly undermined by producer interference. Gul said the pressure compromised the show's potential and contributed to its critical failure. Rida's post has drawn widespread attention online, with many industry professionals and viewers expressing support. As of Saturday, neither the private channel nor the director of Behroopia issued a public response. Rida is known for her work on dramas such as Khudgarz and Do Bol, and has often been praised for her character-driven narratives and emotionally grounded writing.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Jeetendra talks about being a builder after selling land at whopping Rs 855 crore, says people in movies are emotional but that's not the case in real estate: 'Log chaalaak hai'
Veteran actor Jeetendra , now 83, has found major success in the world of real estate and construction in recent years. In a recent interview, he opened up about his approach to the business and how it's quite different from the typical practices in the industry. The actor known for a variety of movies like 'Parichay', 'Khudgarz', 'Caravan' and many more has ventured into real estate business and is doing quite well. Speaking with the YouTube channel Visionary Studioz, Jeetendra said, 'I am not like a typical builder.' He explained that while most builders sell properties before they're even constructed, he chose a different path. 'Typical builders sell the property before it is made, but I don't like that. So I decided that I will construct the building first, and then I will sell it. I might appear foolish as a normal businessman. ' Having spent five decades in the film industry, Jeetendra shared that he finds a stark difference in the way people operate in both fields. 'I have spent 50 years in the film business and in my time, I don't think I have seen people as nice as them… such nice, kind-hearted people. People in the film business are very emotional but when I started this business, I realised that they have a different system.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like La mejor alarma contra los robos, instalación rápida en un día - 30% descuento Verisure Alarma Ver oferta Undo He added, 'Log chalak hain, sayane hain (People are clever, cunning here),' and admitted that maybe he isn't as sharp in the real estate world. Jeetendra also spoke about the values that bring success in the construction business. 'In the movies, people work with emotions but that doesn't work in real estate. All the successful builders who exist today, they have all done good work and people have appreciated them. And those who are riffraff, those who just run away after completing the construction, make false promises, most of them are behind bars. You are only appreciated for your good work. ' The 'Himmatwala' actor has spoken up about being a builder, just after he made headlines last month as he sold a land parcel in Mumbai's Andheri area for a whopping Rs 855 crore. Reports said the deal involved two adjoining plots totaling about 2.39 acres, with three buildings and around 4.9 lakh sq ft of built-up space.
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Business Standard
13-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Hrithik and Rakesh Roshan sell 3 Andheri West properties for Rs 6.8 crore
Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan and filmmaker father Rakesh Roshan have sold three residential properties for a cumulative value of Rs 6.75 crore in Mumbai's Andheri West, according to property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards ( on the website of Inspector General of Registration. All the transactions were registered in May 2025. Transaction 1 According to the IGR documents review by Square Yards, the first property is located in Veejays Niwas CHS Limited in Andheri West. The property was sold by Rakesh Roshan and is valued at Rs 3.75 crore. It has a built-up area of 1,025 sq. ft. and includes two car parking spaces. The transaction involved a stamp duty payment of Rs 18.75 lakh and registration charges of Rs 30,000. Transaction 2 The second property is located in Raheja Classique in Andheri West. This property was also sold by Rakesh Roshan and is valued at Rs 2.20 crore. It has a built-up area of 655 sq. ft. The transaction incurred a stamp duty payment of Rs. 13.20 lakh and registration charges of Rs. 30,000. Transaction 3 The third property is also located in Raheja Classique in Andheri West. It was sold by Hrithik Roshan and is valued at Rs 80 lakh. The property has a built-up area of 240 sq. ft. The transaction involved a stamp duty payment of Rs. 4.80 lakh and registration charges of Rs. 30,000. Andheri West is a key real estate market in Mumbai, serving both commercial and residential demand. It offers strong connectivity via road, rail, and metro, and is located near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The locality is strategically positioned close to major business districts including Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), SEEPZ, and Lower Parel. This proximity fuels demand for both commercial and residential properties, as professionals seek homes close to work and businesses benefit from access to key commercial hubs Rakesh Roshan is an Indian filmmaker, actor, and producer. He made his directorial debut with the film Khudgarz (1987) and went on to direct several successful films, including Khoon Bhari Maang (1988), Kishen Kanhaiya (1990), and Karan Arjun (1995). He is best known for directing and producing the Krrish superhero film series starring his son Hrithik Roshan. Hrithik Roshan is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi cinema. He gained widespread recognition with his debut film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000), which was a major commercial success. He has since starred in several notable films including Koi... Mil Gaya (2003), Jodhaa Akbar (2008), and Kaabil (2017). In 2019, he played mathematician Anand Kumar in the biopic Super 30 and appeared in the action thriller War.
Indian Express
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
After Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao speak out on tech control and OTT release norms: ‘Now it's statistics and algorithm'
Ace filmmakers like Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, and Kiran Rao have zeroed in on what's wrong with the Hindi film industry today. Kashyap, who recently called out Netlfix CEO and has admitted that he's relocated to the South to work there, also reiterated the issues he's been voicing for months now. On lack of good producers 'I don't think there's a lack of stories, storytellers, filmmakers or courage. What's really lacking is a good producer and producers' love for films. There was a time when producers were proud of films, now it's statistics and algorithm. The moment studios and film companies have started going to the stock market, it's gone down,' said Kashyap. In the interview with The Quint, Anurag Kashyap quoted the example of producers like Rakesh Roshan who used to mortgage their homes to fund their films. He recalled an instance in 1987 when Rakesh and his entire family were nervously sitting inside a car during the premiere of his action drama Khudgarz, fearing that if the film doesn't work, they'd lose their home. 'Whenever people have liked my film, there was a good producer empowering me. And whenever my film didn't work, the same producer was pulling the strings because the money comes from somewhere else. That's suffocating. If the producer is ready to fight, then we can go to court, like we did with Udta Punjab,' added Kashyap. After Pahlaj Nihalani-led Central Board of Film Certification halted the release of Abhishek Chaubey's Udta Punjab in 2016 because of its depiction of the drug menace in Punjab, the producers — Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane-led Phantom Films and Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Motion Pictures — moved Bombay High Court to ensure a smooth release of the film in theatres. 'We need producers who are invested in the story and vision of the film. This is part of the changing landscape. The fact is that most of our entertainment is owned by tech companies, and not run by old-fashioned producers. There's a slight broadening of the gap between creative people and people who have the money,' said Motwane, pointing to tech giants like Netflix, Amazon, and Jio which own streaming services including Amazon Prime Video and Hotstar. 'In the right way, it should be: we know how to make the movies, you know how to run a corporation, we'll always make it work. Sometimes, there's a tendency of coldness in this approach. But in an industry like this, you need warmth, collective energy, and passion,' added Motwane. He lauded Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films for putting his heart and soul into producing all his movies, but maintained 'not every producer or studio is like that.' On escalating marketing costs Kiran Rao pointed out that the entertainment market is so saturated now that it's extremely challenging to reach the audience organically. 'There's so much noise now that the cost of marketing, to getting to your audience, is so high that only big films can afford. Small films, that are great, can just not afford that,' said Rao. That's exactly why her, Vikramaditya Motwane, Anurag Kashyap, and Nikkhil Advani have come on board as executive producers of Karan Tejpal's crime thriller Stolen, starring Abhishek Bannerjee, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. On the theatrical experience 'It takes a lot for someone to find the right show, the right timing, the ticket prices are sometimes prohibitive, and it's not convenient. Films are never playing long enough. By the time you've heard of it, the film's already gone or moved to another neighbourhood,' said Kiran Rao, adding, 'There has been a dearth of great cinema. It's sometimes because of this conundrum that the best films don't get there, the big films do.' Anurag Kashyap insisted the Hindi film industry should learn from its southern counterparts on how to cap ticket prices. But Rao pointed out the unique issue in Bollywood. 'Each of these films from the southern states have an institutional or government support. There are fewer producers who have an understanding. The Hindi film industry is quite gargantuan. We have no state technically because every other film has their own state language. We are na ghar ka na ghat ka (neither here nor there),' argued Rao. Vikramaditya Motwane criticized the moviegoing experience of today. 'I go to theatres because I love the movies, but I hate the movie-watching experience. You're walking into a theatre that's sterile, there's no character. There are 30 minutes of advertising, smoking disclaimers, and then there are 15 minutes of advertisements during the interval, with someone asking you to advertise more. I get so angry when I see that! Then you exit through the bum of the place. It's only the love for the movies which is pushing me to go to a theatre,' confessed the filmmaker. On streaming vs theatres 'We've become used to watching films at home, especially after this eight-week thing has become a standard, which I don't think it should,' said Motwane, referring to the minimum eight-week gap between theatrical release and streaming premiere. He lauded Aamir Khan for trying to stretch that gap further by announcing that his next film, RS Prasanna's coming-of-age movie Sitaare Zameen Par, will only release in cinemas on June 20. Motwane also pointed out that historically, Hollywood filmmaker Christopher Nolan has also benefitted from the same strategy. But both him and Rao claimed that if the trailer is exciting enough, the audience would choose theatres over streaming. 'I've always felt streaming and theatres are absolutely not mutually exclusive. You should be able to release a film in the cinemas and on streaming on the same date,' said Rao. Also Read — Stolen: The rare Hindi movie that isn't afraid to insult its own audience, and you know what, we deserve it 'It's so complex. There are so many moving parts in a film. It's easy to put the blame on only exhibition and distribution. But honestly, we're part of an art form that also needs to be a business. And that's a tricky space to create within. You also need an ecosystem around you where your films can fly,' she added.
