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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Iulia Vantur shares the advice she received from Salman Khan ahead of her acting debut: 'He would have told me to act less'
Iulia Vantur is debuting as an actor in Deepak Tijori's short film. She values the script and working with Tijori. Salman Khan advised her to act less. Tijori recalls being typecast despite Mahesh Bhatt's help. He missed the role in Maine Pyar Kiya. Sooraj Barjatya chose Salman Khan for the role. Tijori accepted the decision maturely. Iulia Vantur is ready to make her on-screen acting debut with Echoes Of Us, a short film directed by Deepak Tijori . While she's already made a name for herself as a singer in India, this marks a new chapter in her creative journey. In a recent interview, Iulia offered insights into what drew her to the project, shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her working relationship with Tijori, and reflected on the subtle but significant acting advice she received from longtime supporter Salman Khan. During an appearance on Varinder Chawla's YouTube channel, Tijori admitted he wasn't sure if Iulia Vantur would agree to star in Echoes Of Us. Reacting to this, Iulia clarified that she was drawn to the strong script and called it an honour to work with Tijori, adding there was no reason to turn it down. Salman Khan's Advice When the conversation turned to Salman —who has often been linked to Iulia and also supported the film on social media—the host asked if she ever seeks acting advice from him. With a smile, Iulia quipped that Salman would probably just tell her to 'act less,' emphasizing his belief in subtlety over theatrics. Tijori chimed in during the conversation, noting that Salman Khan's approach to acting aligns with what Mahesh Bhatt also instills in his actors—that 'not acting' is often the hardest, yet most powerful, part of the craft. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo He explained that true skill lies in recognizing when a performance is going overboard and reining it in. Deepak Tijori on Craft and Collaboration Reflecting on his career, he admitted that accepting certain roles out of loyalty to friends had an adverse impact on his professional growth. He acknowledged being typecast by the industry and said that despite Mahesh Bhatt's efforts to help him break that image, commercial considerations ultimately won out. Tijori recalled that Mukesh Bhatt had once advised Mahesh against casting him in a lead role, citing it as a business-driven decision—something he understands and does not resent. Missed Opportunities The actor once shared that he was among the final two contenders for the role of Prem in Maine Pyar Kiya, alongside Salman Khan. While his audition was appreciated, director Sooraj Barjatya ultimately chose Salman, believing his screen image would better suit the romantic tone of the film. Although the decision was disappointing, Deepak accepted it with maturity, acknowledging that the choice made sense for the story they wanted to tell. He has maintained that he never held any resentment over the casting and understood the reasoning behind it.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Iulia Vantur Says Salman Khan Told Her ‘To Act Less' As She Makes Her Acting Debut: 'He Said...'
Last Updated: Iulia Vantur reveals Salman Khan's advice on acting—'do less'—as she debuts in Echoes Of Us. She stars in Deepak Tijori's short film about restraint and realism. Iulia Vantur, known to many as a singer and television personality, is now stepping into the world of acting with her debut in Deepak Tijori's short film Echoes Of Us. As the film gears up for release, Iulia and Deepak recently sat down for a candid chat on Varinder Chawla's YouTube channel, where they reflected on the project, industry experiences, and a certain superstar's advice. When asked how she came on board the project, Deepak admitted that he wasn't sure if Iulia would agree to do the film. Iulia, however, dismissed the hesitation with grace. 'I mean, it was a great script, and it was an honour working with you (Deepak); why would I say no?" she replied with a smile. The conversation then shifted to Salman Khan, who has been frequently linked with Iulia and had publicly supported Echoes Of Us on social media. When asked whether she ever seeks acting advice from Salman, Iulia laughed and quipped, 'I think he would tell me to act less. He would tell me to not do much and that less is better." Deepak chimed in, agreeing with Salman's minimalist approach. 'Yes, that is something Bhatt sahab (Mahesh Bhatt) also teaches you. I think Salman also comes from the school of acting. Not acting is the most difficult part of acting. Knowing when you are going overboard is the best part of the skill." During the interview, Deepak also opened up about the more difficult phases of his own career. He spoke about being typecast and how trying to help others in the industry sometimes backfired. 'This is what our industry does; it typecasts you, and I fell in that trap. Bhatt Sahab tried to break that trap for me, but his brother Mukesh told him that 'you cannot make a film with Deepak as the lead.' It was a commercial decision, so I don't think I hold anything against him." Deepak also revisited a major 'what if" moment in his career — when he almost landed the role of Prem in Maine Pyar Kiya. He revealed that it ultimately came down to him and Salman Khan, with Sooraj Barjatya making the final call. 'He told me that I had performed very well, but since it was a love story, they went ahead with Salman. And I agreed with him. When he told me that women will immediately fall in love with Salman given his looks, I also accepted. I told him, 'Sir, I am hurt, but at the same time, you are right.' I was mature enough and never felt that he wronged me, I felt it was justified, so I said okay and walked back," Deepak said in an earlier interview with Bollywood Bubble. As Iulia Vantur embarks on a new journey in front of the camera, she carries with her a grounded perspective, sage advice from Salman, and the backing of a director who sees her potential. Echoes Of Us might just mark the beginning of a compelling new chapter in her career. First Published: July 19, 2025, 18:20 IST 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.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Salman Khan would have told me to act less': Iulia Vantur makes acting debut, shares Salman's philosophy of ‘less is better'
Iulia Vantur, who has primarily worked as a singer, is now making her debut in the movies with Deepak Tijori's short film Echoes Of Us. In a recent interview, Iulia was asked about her acting experience and she opened up about the acting tips she received from Salman Khan, who has been supportive of her career in India. Deepak and Iulia an appearance on Varinder Chawla's YouTube channel as he shared that he was unsure if Iulia would agree to star in this project. Defending herself, Iulia said, 'I mean, it was a great script, and it was an honour working with you (Deepak); why would I say no?' The interviewer then mentioned that Salman Khan, who has been romantically linked with Iulia many times, also supported the film through social media and asked her if she would ever ask him for acting tips. Iulia quickly retorted, 'I think he would tell me to act less. He would tell me to not do much and that less is better.' ALSO READ: 'Aamir Khan said throw them out': Mansoor Khan recalls firing Milind Soman from Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, says original cast made life 'miserable' Deepak added and said, 'Yes, that is something Bhatt sahab (Mahesh Bhatt) also teaches you. I think Salman also comes from the school of acting. Not acting is the most difficult part of acting. Knowing when you are going overboard is the best part of the skill.' Deepak also talked about how certain roles hurt him in his career, and while he was trying to be a good friend to people in the industry, many of those films proved to be a 'trap'. He said, 'This is what our industry does; it typecasts you, and I fell in that trap. Bhatt Sahab tried to break that trap for me, but his brother Mukesh told him that 'you cannot make a film with Deepak as the lead.' It was a commercial decision, so I don't think I hold anything against him.' Deepak has previously shared that he was in the running for the role of Prem in Maine Pyar Kiya, and that he and Salman were the two finalists zeroed down by Sooraj Barjatya. However, Sooraj chose Salman because the people in his family beleived that his image would work for the generational love story they were trying to make. 'He told me that I had performed very well, but since it was a love story, they went ahead with Salman. And I agreed with him. When he told me that women will immediately fall in love with Salman given his looks, I also accepted. I told him, 'Sir, I am hurt, but at the same time, you are right.' I was mature enough and never felt that he wronged me, I felt it was justified, so I said okay and walked back,' he shared with Bollywood Bubble.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who entered films at 16, wanted to marry Sunil Dutt, had crush on Salman Khan, ruled Bollywood in the '80s; Her name is...
The Bollywood diva, who lit up the screen in the golden era of Bollywood, but her off-screen tale, from surprise crushes to wishful proposals, is what truly stole the show. Not many can say they were discovered by Yash Chopra, but Poonam Dhillon was. At just 16, she made her debut in Trishul (1978) and quickly rose to fame in the '80s. From working with the biggest stars to being constantly in the limelight, Poonam became a household name. At one point, her name was even linked romantically with Chopra, but she dismissed the buzz, calling it 'just a rumour.' If you were younger, I'd marry you… In 1984, Poonam worked with Sunil Dutt in Laila, where he played her father. Behind the scenes, though, she once joked to him, 'If you were younger, I would have married you.' Dutt was not just her co-star; he was also the father of Bollywood's Sanju Baba, Sanjay Dutt. The real wedding and a short-lived marriage Though she fantasised about marrying Sunil Dutt, Poonam eventually tied the knot with producer Ashok Thakeria in 1988. But the marriage ended in 1997, just nine years later. Since then, she has chosen to remain single. Crush on Salman Khan? As fate would have it, Poonam was already married when Salman Khan made his screen debut in Rekha's Biwi Ho Toh Aisi (1988). Despite being three years older, she had a soft spot for the newcomer. She once said, 'He's cute,' and openly admired his charm. Salman later became a breakout star in Maine Pyar Kiya (1989).
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Kunal Kohli Hails Saiyaara, Slams ‘Today's Heroes' Of Bollywood For 'Reducing' Heroine Roles
Kunal Kohli lauds Saiyaara ahead of release, criticises Bollywood heroes for sidelining music and heroines. As Bollywood gears up for the release of Saiyaara, a fresh romantic drama starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, filmmaker Kunal Kohli has taken a sharp dig at the current crop of Bollywood superstars. Lauding the arrival of Saiyaara, Kohli called it a sign of welcome change in the industry, both musically and narratively. Quoting a tweet about debut romantic films creating history, like Bobby (1973), Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) and Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000), Kunal Kohli praised the trend of meaningful cinema led by music and storytelling. In a strongly worded post, he wrote, 'All have had HIT music. Today's heroes have killed music by wanting to reduce the role of heroines and thinking that item songs are hit songs. Tomorrow is a legendary day in Indian cinema. The change has begun. Good films. Good music are back. Albums. Complete albums. Filmmakers not heroes and their managers and entourages have to take calls about cinema and its music. Change is on the cards. Thank you audiences." All have had HIT music. Today's heroes have killed music by wanting to reduce the role of heroines and thinking that item songs are hit songs. Tmrw is a legendary day in indian cinema. The change has begun. Good films. Good music are back. Albums. Complete albums. Filmmakers not… — kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) July 17, 2025 Kohli, known for romantic hits like Hum Tum and Fanaa, didn't hold back as he criticised the growing influence of stars and their entourages over creative decisions, hinting at how music and heroine-centric narratives have suffered in the process. Directed by Mohit Suri and backed by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara is set to release on July 18. The film is being celebrated for its powerful music and promising debut performances. The romantic musical drama follows the journey of a budding artist and his lady love as they navigate fame, love, and heartbreak. Its official synopsis reads: 'Passionate lovers navigate a rollercoaster romance, facing euphoric highs and crushing lows while desperately clinging to their tumultuous bond." The soundtrack has already begun topping charts, with contributions from top composers like Faheem Abdullah, Mithoon, Sachet–Parampara, Vishal Mishra, Arslan Nizami, and Tanishk Bagchi. 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.
