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Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jasjot Bhasin on his acting journey; says ‘My biggest dream is to work with my inspiration Shah Rukh Khan'
Actor Jasjot Bhasin, known for his performances in shows like Special Task Team, Lag Ja Gale, Maitree, and Bekaboo, is steadily carving a space for himself in the industry with grit, passion, and patience. Currently shooting for a vertical drama series and having led eight such stories, Jasjot is also known for his work in films like Liger and The Receptionist. Speaking about his journey so far, Jasjot shares, 'Being an actor every day is challenging. I believe the most important thing in acting is patience. For me, every role is equally important because I give it my 100 percent so that the audience connects and appreciates my work.' A Nagpur native with a Master's degree, Jasjot reflects on his early days and humble beginnings. 'When I was a kid, I used to mimic actors in school and people appreciated it. I've learnt a lot from Shah Rukh Khan — his journey without any godfather is truly inspiring,' he adds. Jasjot also opens up about his personal struggles, sharing, 'I lost my father when I was in the third standard. Since then, my mother has been my strongest support. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 21st Century Skills Start with Confident Communication Planet Spark Learn More Undo She always believed I could make something of myself in Bollywood. My two brothers have also stood by me through everything.' Currently based in Mumbai, Jasjot is focusing more on growth-oriented projects like films and web shows. 'I'm getting TV offers, but I'm choosing to focus on platforms where I can grow creatively. When I take up continuity shows, I miss out on other opportunities due to date clashes — that has happened a lot,' he explains. Looking ahead, Jasjot's dream remains simple yet profound: 'I've played most of the roles I wanted to. Now, my biggest dream is to work with my inspiration — Shah Rukh Khan.' With determination in his heart and a vision to grow, Jasjot Bhasin continues to hustle in Mumbai's entertainment world — one story, one frame at a time.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Actress Neelam Pathania Abrol to join the cast of Kahani Pehle Pyaar Ki; says ‘I'm delighted to be part of this beautiful story'
Actress Neelam Pathania Abrol, known for featuring in shows such as Kaisa Hai Yeh Ristha Anjana, Qurbaan Hua, Lag Ja Gale, Bohot Pyaar Karte Hai, Baavle Utaavle, Do Dooni Pyaar has now joined the Kahani Pehle Pyaar Ki. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The show has and Vrinda Dahal playing the leads. Neelam has joined the show to play Vishal's onscreen mother. Earlier the role was played by actress Poonam. She said, "I'm delighted to be part of this beautiful story. I was originally finalised for the role of Baby Tripathi, Hero's mother. Due to some reasons things didn't work out between me and the makers and later the role was given to someone else.. but now it has come back to me. It was in my destiny. I hope to entertain my audience with my art and hardwork." Talking about her role, she continued, "This is a very strong role as she is known for her unwavering principles, her protectiveness of her family, and her firm but fair approach to discipline, while her methods might be seen as controlling at times, she is ultimately portrayed as a well-intentioned and dedicated mother figure who strives to do what she believes is best for her family. She is not afraid to correct them or hold them accountable for their actions, but she also shows them love and support. " Discussing about replacing another actress she shared, "Replacing an actor can impact audience expectations and interest in that character. But here the show has only telecast around 10 episodes. So it will not bring a huge impact. Our directors and creative team is very helpful. The are helping me to quickly adapt to the established performance style, character nuances, and dynamics. I look forward for the love and appreciation from the viewers. I'm positive!"
New Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Sing and swing with siblings
Of course, transitioning from intimate jams to large audiences had its challenges. 'The only real challenge we faced was moving from a crowd of 50 to 500, and now we're looking at 2,000. As the numbers grow, that personal connection tends to fade a little. But we're putting in our 100 percent to make sure each session still feels personal. Another big challenge is to not fight on stage, that's very important. (laughs) Beyond that, this journey has been magical and inspiring. The love we've received is rare and heartwarming. That's what keeps us going. It feels like one big family, and that's exactly what we're trying to build here,' Raghav admits. They make it a point to keep their sessions substance-free. 'In all our sessions so far, we have always made sure there is no alcohol or food being served. Even at venues like antiSOCIAL, AirLive, Hard Rock Cafe and JW Marriott, alcohol was stopped because this is more of a movement, an initiative, a project rather than just a band playing while people have fun. We want people to realise how crucial music is for healing, how important it is to calm the mind especially in a world where we are glued to screens all the time. These are substance-free jamming sessions where people sit on the floor and just jam, this setting is called baithak,' expresses Raghav. Despite the fame, everything from video edits to social media responses is handled by the two of them. 'We do everything ourselves because that's the only way we feel truly connected to people through social media and our jam sessions. The four mediums we use are Instagram, YouTube, our WhatsApp community and our website. Even with hundreds of DMs pending, we personally respond to each of them. Every video and edit is made by us. It's difficult managing shows and content, but we still do it because the personal touch matters. We've never used paid marketing, it's all organic. We're not here to impose anything. If people feel connected, they'll come. That's what jamming means to us,' says Prachi. Their lives outside music are just as full: Raghav is a CFA holder and Prachi, an fix income trader. 'This is just a passion project for us,' Raghav laughs adding, 'I hope this paper doesn't reach her manager.' They juggle shows around weekends and sick days, and still show up with everything they've got. Looking ahead, they're planning an India tour, international shows in Dubai, Singapore and Malaysia, and a dream of a mega jamming session with over 2,000 people. But through it all, their parents have remained their biggest cheerleaders. 'They've been to every show and still listen like it's the first time,' smiles Prachi. Ask them their favourite songs and the answers come easily. 'Lag Ja Gale,' says Raghav. 'Bade Acche Lagte Hain,' adds Prachi. Just like their music, their bond is simple, honest and deeply felt, no stage, no pretense, just rhythm, love and a lot of heart.
NDTV
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Raj Khosla At 100 - Meet The Man Behind Sadhana's 'Mystery Woman'
There's a Hindi proverb which translates in English to "Behind every successful man, there's a woman". In the case of Raj Khosla and Sadhana, this saying proved to be true, both ways. In his 30-year career, Raj Khosla made a name for himself as a director with star-studded movies such as Dev Anand's CID; Mera Gaon Mera Desh, starring Dharmendra and Asha Parekh; and Dostana with Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha. Advertisement - Scroll to continue But what made him stand apart from his contemporaries was his mystery trilogy -- Woh Kaun Thi? (1964), Mera Saaya (1966), and Anita (1967) - all three with Sadhana in the centre. While women characters in Raj Khosla's films were hardly just an arm candy or a mute spectator, his collaboration with Sadhana in the genre holds special importance. According to Raj Khosla: The Authorized Biography, a book penned by Amborish Roychoudhury in association with the director's daughters Anita Khosla and Uma Khosla Kapur, these three films were "all primarily love stories neatly wrapped in a thrilling exterior. At the heart of the mysteries were a man and a woman (actually two women - Sadhana had double roles in all three films) in love." Raj Khosla: The Authorized Biography Photo Credit: Cover designed by Pia Alizé Hazarika Raj Khosla Kaun The? Born in Punjab in 1925, Raj Khosla was one of the most prominent filmmakers and screenwriters in Hindi film industry between the 1950s to1980s. May 31 (Saturday) marks the birth centenary of the director. He cut his teeth in films as an assistant to master filmmaker Guru Dutt before flying solo. Whether it was experimenting with opening credits, film editing techniques, staying true to genre without compromising on the emotional quotient, or his handling of musical sequences, the filmmaker was a cinematic visionary. He trained in Indian classical music and came to Bombay, erstwhile Mumbai, looking for work as a singer: he was part of the All India Radio's music staff. Sadhana As 'The Hero' And Fashion Icon In Raj Khosla's Films Before embarking on the suspense trilogy, Raj Khosla and Sadhana first collaborated on 1962's Ek Musafir Ek Hasina. The Hindi cinema of the 1960s and 1970s was dominated by the hero, especially in musical romance films. So to take a female actor and make her the driving force of the story, along with internalised acting and all the song-and-dance (Remember Lag Ja Gale from Woh Kaun Thi? and Jhumka Gira Re from Mera Saaya?), in genres such as mystery and suspense thriller, was almost avant-garde. (1966) Raj Khosla and Sadhana during the shoot of song 'Jhumka Gira Re', for film 'Mera Saaya'. — Film History Pics (@FilmHistoryPic) February 20, 2018 Sadhana's status as a fashion icon -- the first Hindi film female actor to have a hairstyle famously named after her -- was also a bonus for Raj Khosla's films. Whether it was the floral saree and pearl jewellery in the haunting Lag Ja Gale or an embroidered powder blue saree against the backdrop of a palace in Udaipur in the love ballad Nainon Mein Badra Chhaye (Mera Saaya), the Raj Khosla and Sadhana duo was a winning sartorial combination too. Raj Khosla, Sadhana And Mystery According to the book, filmmaker and historian Karan Bali highlighted how the late filmmaker worked with his cinematographer KH Kapadia to get just the right low-key lighting to add to "Sadhana's mystery" in Woh Kaun Thi?, also starring Manoj Kumar. "... It adds to the confusion that Manoj Kumar is going through, and the way he Khosla makes Sadhana walk so that her face is always within light..." Raj engaged in an intense conversation with Sadhana, one of his closest friends in the industry. Photo Credit: Personal collection of Raj Khosla's family The book, recently published by Hachette India, also states that Mera Saaya had "a better ending" than Woh Kaun Thi? "While the latter had a series of mysteries and red herrings built into the script, in the end it all boiled down to one explanation: that the heroine had a humshakal, a twin (Bollywood's favourite buzzword till well into the 1990s). However, in Mera Saaya, we already know that there's someone who looks like the heroine. Yet, till the denouement occurs, even seasoned thriller buffs are left scratching their head and wondering what really could have happened. If keeping the audience guessing till the end is a Hitchcockian trait, Raj Khosla was the finest Hitchcockian director India had seen." Raj Khosla and Sadhana collaborated on four films - Ek Musafir Ek Hasina and the mystery woman trilogy. Why we never got another film remains a mystery.
India.com
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This Lata Mangeshkar song was rejected by director, actor; later, director picked up his shoe to hit… today, it is one of Bollywood's most iconic songs; It is…
Lata Mangeshkar, the nightingale of India's songs, remain timeless. Her melodious voice has spanned generations, transcending language barriers. Her influence on the industry is unparalleled. She has sung over 30,000 songs in over 36 languages. There is one song released in 1964 that has a history. The iconic song was rejected by the director and the lead actor of the movie, and later became a cult classic. We are talking about the song 'Lag Ja Gale' from the movie 'Woh Kaun Thi'. Director Raj Khosla initially didn't like 'Lag Ja Gale' and it took composer Madan Mohan to first convince the film's star Manoj Kumar who then convinced Khosla. Manoj Kumar has been quoted in Raj Khosla: The Authorised Biography , saying, 'One day I got a call from Madan Mohan. He said, 'Raj Khosla has lost his mind. He's rejecting a beautiful song. Please come and handle it.' At that point, Manoj Kumar hadn't even heard the track and was initially hesitant to intervene. But after listening to it, he decided to step in. He spoke to producer NN sippy, who agreed with Mohan and they decided to talk to Khosla. On Manoj Kumar's repeated requests, Raj Khosla agreed to listen to it again, but in the end, he called the song bad. However, after listening to it on repeat, the filmmaker was 'surprised'. His opinion changed and admitted that it was one of the best tunes he had ever heard. He picked up his shoe in frustration to beat himself. He also called himself a fool. Lag Ja Gale became one of Lata Mangeshkar's all-time favourite tracks. With over 315 million views on YouTube, its popularity has continued to grow over time.
