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Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I'm well-rested, have more clarity now: Vikrant Massey on returning to films after break
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actor Vikrant Massey is back after a break and says he has more clarity about what he wants to do in life -- both personal and professional -- going forward. The "12th Fail" star had last year announced a hiatus from acting to focus on his family and health. The break, he said, should not be misinterpreted as his retirement. "My break is over. I took it for six months. I've far more clarity in everything, not just in my profession but in my personal life as well. Acting is a very important part of my life, but there are other aspects of my life which are equally important. There's this form of clarity," Massey told PTI in an interview. During his time off, the actor said he spent time with his one-year-old son, Vardaan. He also rewatched all of his films and identified areas where he needs to improve his skills. "I've seen all my films multiple times and have made notes on things that don't work anymore... The idea was to better myself as an actor. Besides the physical and mental burnout, there was stagnancy. "I felt I was stagnant with my performances and was getting repetitive. Hence, I saw all my films, and there were things which I could have done better. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo I'm well-rested, there's a fresh perspective moving forward with the films that I'll be shooting next year." Massey further stressed the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, especially when one has a family. "I can't be shooting for 10 months a year; that's unfair to them (family). The idea is to have that work-life balance, not just read about it or hear other people talk about it, but implement it myself," he said. He is currently busy promoting "Aankhon ki Gustaakhiyan", which marks the acting debut of Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor. Massey recalled the joy he felt seeing himself on screen in his debut film "Lootere" (2013) and the happiness that his success brought to his family. He was widely praised for his performance as Ranveer Singh's friend Devdas in the Vikramaditya Motwane-directed movie. "When I was a kid, I always wanted to be an actor. When I saw myself on television, I was very happy (debut TV show 'Dhoom Machaao Dhoom'). I couldn't believe it initially that this had happened. When I saw my loved ones around me, they were so happy; it gave me a sense of satisfaction." "Aankhon ki Gustaakhiyan" is a musical romance film directed by Santosh Singh and written by Niranjan Iyenger and Mansi Bagla, with music composed by Vishal Mishra. With every film, Massey said, he feels like a "newcomer". "I want people to like my film, to like my work. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it does not. When it does not, you feel rejected, you take the criticism constructively, and you want to better yourself. I'm hoping that the audiences love our film, I hope they love us as well," he added. "Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan" is adapted from Ruskin Bond 's short story, "The Eyes Have It", and the actor said he has been an ardent reader of the acclaimed author's work. Massey, who portrays a visually-impaired character, added that the role challenged and transformed his understanding of those living with blindness. "There is a version in your mind, like I used to sympathise with them. But when I spent time with them, I felt so ashamed of my thoughts, that's not how they want to be treated. "Spending those moments with them, and even after doing the film, it changed the way I see them today. I respect them far more. They are far more capable than I am. I'm glad that through this film, I got the opportunity to see the world with a fresh perspective, and counting my blessings is my takeaway." "Aankhon ki Gustaakhiyan" is presented by Zee Studios and Mini Films and produced by Mansi Bagla and Varun Bagla. The film is slated to be released on July 11 in theatres.
India.com
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who kept her marriage secret, has net worth of Rs 46000000000, romanced Shah Rukh Khan; She is..., last film was…
In the vibrant 90s era, there was an actress who used to light up the screen alongside some of Bollywood's biggest legends. Known for her charm, elegance, and versatile acting, she became a familiar face across genres. But her journey didn't end with films; this actress with sharp business instincts and strategic ventures outside cinema quietly built an empire that now places her among the wealthiest women in the industry. Most Popular Actress of Bollywood Here we are talking about Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla, who is considered one of the most iconic actresses in the industry. Juhi started her career as Miss India in 1984, she quickly rose to fame with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and bagged the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her unforgettable role. Later, she went on to work with top stars like Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Sunny Deol, Govinda and Anil Kapoor in numerous films like Lootere, Aaina, Darr, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Deewana Mastana, Yes Boss, and Ishq. The Life Of Juhi Chawla After Marriage In year 1995, Juhi tied the knot with businessman Jai Mehta, who is Chairman of The Mehta Group, but kept it private for many years. It is said that Juhi decided to keep this private because at that time this was common for everyone working in Bollywood industry. However, news broke in 2001 when Juhi was pregnant with her first child. The duo has two children, Jhanvi Mehta and Arjun Mehta. The Richest Actress Of Indian Cinema According to 2024's Hurun India Rich List, she is ranked among the top ten self-made women in India, having a net worth of Rs 4,600 crore. She is India's second richest actor, trailing only Shah Rukh Khan, who has a net worth of more than Rs 7,000 crore. Meanwhile, in list of actresses Juhi surpassed every actress, including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone and many others. Juhi Chawla on Work Front Juhi made her last appearance in 2023s Netflix film Friday Night Plan. The series featured Babil Khan, Amrith Jayan, Medha Rana and Aadhya Anand. In the same year, she also appeared in YRF Entertainment's debut mini-series The Railway Men: The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984. It was about railway workers who saved many lives amid a deadly gas release at Union Carbide India Limited's Bhopal facility in 1984.
India.com
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet India's Richest Actress With Rs 4600,000, 00,00 Net Worth, Had NO Film Release In Last 2 Years But Has More Wealth Than Aishwarya Rai & Deepika Padukone; Her Name Is...
3 / 7 After winning the 1984 Miss India beauty pageant, Juhi Chawla made her acting debut with a brief appearance in Sultanat (1986). But it was her debut as a lead actress in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) opposite Aamir Khan, which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Later, she went on to star in movies like Lootere, Aaina, Darr, and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke. She also did Deewana Mastana, Yes Boss, and Ishq - becoming the top actress in the 90s. After her marriage, Juhi continued to work and has been a part of movies like National Award-winning Punjabi film Des Hoyaa Pardes (2004), Jhankaar Beats, 3 Deewarein (both 2003), 7½ Phere and My Brother Nikhil (both 2005), and Bas Ek Pal (2006) among others.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Chunky Pandey compared his Bollywood struggles to Amitabh Bachchan's
Chunky Pandey, known for 'Aankhen', faced career challenges in the late 1990s, shifting to character roles. He humorously compared his struggles to Amitabh Bachchan's break, clarifying he chooses not to work on low-quality projects. He also addressed misconceptions about his acting and valued diverse character roles over typical hero parts. Chunky Pandey , who rose to fame with his role in David Dhawan 's 'Aankhen', experienced significant career challenges by the late 1990s. Struggling to secure leading roles, he shifted to character roles. During this difficult time, he humorously compared his situation to Amitabh Bachchan 's, who was on a break from films, saying, 'He wasn't working, I wasn't getting work.' In a later interview, Chunky explained the context behind this remark. Clarifying the Joke Talking to Lehren, Chunky explained that he frequently makes jokes about other actors and decided to make one about himself as well. He expressed his admiration for Amitabh and hoped that the megastar would not take offense, clarifying that the joke was intended to reflect on his own situation rather than target Amitabh. Challenges in Choosing the Right Roles Chunky clarified that his challenge was not a total lack of work offers but the quality of roles available to him. He mentioned that although he receives around two film offers daily, they are not the types of projects he wishes to take on. Many of these are low-budget, C-grade films with unknown producers and directors, often produced under difficult conditions and sometimes left incomplete. Having already worked on several such films, he is determined not to repeat that experience. Choosing Not to Work In summary, Chunky explained that he is not working by choice, which places him in a similar situation to Amitabh Bachchan. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Compra de Banco Guayaquil CFD con sólo $250 y empieza a ganar un segundo sueldo Mercados de Capital Undo Addressing Misconceptions About His Acting Skills During the interview, Pandey confronted the misconception that he lacked acting talent, a criticism he faced early in his career. He pointed out that no one ever labeled him a non-actor, although he admitted to having to do as many as 32 retakes and experiencing some confusion on set. He emphasized that while no one ever said he was bad in their films, many described his performances as average, good, improving, or better. Reflecting on the Limitations of Hero Roles vs. Character Roles Reflecting on his career, Chunky expressed that playing a conventional hero often offers limited scope because such roles typically follow a fixed formula, with the hero always portrayed as good and fighting for justice or family. He believes that character roles, like the ones he played in 'Tezaab' and 'Lootere', provide more variety and creative freedom, allowing an actor to explore different aspects of their craft. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
