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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Punjabi House was shot for three days with a different heroine before Mohini replaced her, reveals Neena Kurup: ‘They felt the first girl didn't have a Punjabi look'
Some movies never fail to tickle our funny bones and liven up our lives no matter what mood we are in. When it comes to Malayalam cinema, Punjabi House (1998) is one such film that remains the audience's most beloved comedy despite the passage of more than a quarter-century since its release. Although the industry has produced scores of comedies both before and after, it won't be an exaggeration to state that only a few works have managed to match Punjabi House, let alone surpass it. With immense rewatch value and humour that remains fresh even today, the film, crafted by screenwriter and director duo Rafi–Mecartin, remains close to Malayalees' hearts. Starring Dileep — accused of masterminding the sexual assault of a fellow actor in 2017 — as the male lead, the film features two heroines, actors Mohini and Jomol. Revolving around a young man, Unni (Dileep), who unintentionally fakes his death to escape lenders from whom he had borrowed a large sum of money, much of Punjabi House is set in the home of a Malayalam-speaking Punjabi family settled in Kerala, where Unni ends up. Pretending to be speech and hearing impaired, he assumes a new identity there to evade the eyes of creditors. Although his marriage was fixed to his cousin Sujatha (Jomol) back in his native village, at the Punjabi House, he falls for Pooja Kaur (Mohini), who is actually speech-impaired in life. And the movie follows their journey. Interestingly, both Mohini and Jomol received widespread acclaim for their performances, and Sujatha and Pooja became a turning point in their respective careers. However, did you know that Mohini wasn't the first choice for the character? In fact, the makers filmed various scenes with the initial heroine for three days before replacing the actor, feeling that her appearance did not resemble that of a Punjabi. This intriguing behind-the-scenes revelation was shared by actor Neena Kurup, who played Karishma Kaur, Pooja's cousin and best friend, in Punjabi House. In conversation with Milestone Makers, she said: 'Actually, Mohini was not the first heroine. Someone else played that role. They did it for about three days. That girl was replaced, saying she didn't have a Punjabi look. After a day's break, Mohini joined us. The decision was changed at the last minute.' Also starring Lal, Thilakan, Harisree Asokan, Cochin Haneefa, Janardhanan, NF Varghese and Indrans in key roles, Punjabi House is one of the most celebrated movies in the world of Malayalam memes, having contributed richly to pop culture, thanks to its one-liners and comedic situations. Besides becoming a blockbuster success, the movie was remade in Telugu as Maa Balaji (1999), Kannada as Punjabi House itself (2002) and in Hindi as Chup Chup Ke (2006). Starring Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Suniel Shetty and Neha Dhupia — reprising the roles originally played by Dileep, Mohini, Lal and Neena, respectively — Chup Chup Ke was helmed by Priyadarshan.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Youth found hanging at GF's house, woman's family missing
Meerut: A 20-year-old man was found hanging at his girlfriend's house in Sambhal's Hayatnagar area on Friday. While the postmortem report confirms suicide, the circumstances surrounding the death have raised suspicions. Police said Saurabh Singh and Mohini, 20, both residents of Ambedkar Basti, had been in a relationship for the past two years and they worked at a local potato processing unit. Their families, however, opposed their relationship. Three days ago, a community meeting was held in which both the families and the couple agreed to end their relationship. However, after the meeting, Saurabh went missing and was later found hanging from a noose at Mohini's house. Meanwhile, Mohini's entire family, including her three brothers — Ram Khiladi, Ramveer, and Kamal —also disappeared. Based on the deceased's father's complaint, a case was registered against the woman's brothers for abetment to suicide under BNS section 108. Speaking to TOI, investigating officer Sanjeev Kumar Som said, "On Friday, Saurabh tried to meet the woman and entered her house, but no one was there. Mohini was sent away to stay at a distant relative's place, and this might have driven the youth to take the extreme step. We have ruled out any foul play. The body did not bear any signs of struggle."
News18
13-07-2025
- General
- News18
Maharashtra Lottery Result Today Live: Winning Numbers For July 13, 2025
Maharashtra State Lottery held Gajlaxmi, Mohini, and Ganeshlaxmi weekly draws on July 13, 2025. Find prize details, draw timings, and steps to check your results. Maharashtra State Lottery Result Today Live: The Maharashtra State Lottery Department held several weekly draws on July 13, 2025, in collaboration with Lottery Sambad. These draws, conducted at various times throughout the day, offered participants multiple chances to win attractive cash prizes. Below are the highlights of each draw and instructions on how to check the results. Maharashtra Gajlaxmi RAVI Weekly Lottery Draw Date: July 13, 2025 Time: 4:45 PM First Prize: Rs 1 Lakh This is one of the most anticipated weekly draws, with thousands of hopeful participants checking results every Sunday. Maharashtra Ganeshlaxmi Vaibhav Weekly Lottery Draw Date: July 13, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM First Prize: Rs 10,000 A well-liked weekend draw, this lottery offers modest yet motivating rewards to regular players. Maharashtra Mohini Weekly Lottery To view any of the results listed above: Maharashtra State Bumper Lotteries Apart from weekly draws, the Maharashtra State Lottery Department also organizes special Bumper Draws throughout the year, featuring much larger prizes. These include: These bumper draws are eagerly awaited and offer a grander scale of winnings for lottery enthusiasts. view comments First Published: July 13, 2025, 09:30 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.
India.com
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress, who worked in over 100 films, gave hits with Mohanlal, Mammootty, got divorced, now a monk, name is...
Meet actress, who worked in over 100 films, gave hits with Mohanlal, Mammootty, got divorced, now a monk, name is... Today, we will highlight the story of this sought-after actress in the South industry, who captivated audiences with her impeccable performances and captivating screen presence. However, she now chose to live away from the limelight, and took a different career option for herself. Let's take a look at the personal and professional journey of this 90s actress, who had given over 100 hits, and collaborated with some of the biggest stars. Who is actress Mahalakshmi Sreenivasan? We are talking about none other Mahalakshmi Sreenivasan, better known by her stage name Mohini. Born in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, she initially began her career as a child artist. Later, she made her acting debut with the film Eeramana Rojave in 1991. Written, directed and produced by Keyaa, the film also starred newcomers Shiva, Srividya, and Nassar in key roles. After garnering praise for her debut performance, Mohini carved a splace for herself in the industry as a leading actress. Mohini starred in number of hit films such as Nadodi Pattukkaran, Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam, Pattukottai Periyappa, Ee Puzhayum Kadannu, Mama Bagunnava, and Mama Bagunnava. Moreover, she collaborated with superstars like Mohanlal and Mammootty, as well as earned the title of 90s dream girl. Mahalakshmi Sreenivasan quit films to become a… At the peak of her career, Mohini got married and moved to America. She continue to work in films and have a successful career after marriage. However, after her divorce, she took a break from films. Later, reports came out that she became a Christian preacher in the US. The actress later confirmed this information via an interview. Mohini made her last on-screen appearance in 2011 Malayalam action thriller film Collector. Apart from working in over 100 South Indian language films, she also appeared in a few television shows such as Kadhal Pagadai, and Chinna Chinna Aasai (Butterflies), and many others.
India.com
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actress, who made her debut in 1984, became top heroine due to Sridevi's two mistakes, the mistakes were..., she is...
In the ever-unpredictable world of cinema, choices often shape destinies. A legendary diva, Late Sridevi, known for her timeless charm and remarkable screen presence, once turned down two major projects that later became stepping stones for another rising star. What seemed like a mere decision at the time turned into a cinematic twist that reshaped two careers. While one gracefully stepped back, the other stepped in and what followed was fame, applause, and newfound stardom. The Evergreen Queen Of Bollywood: Madhuri Dixit Here we are talking about actress Madhuri Dixit, who is also known as the 'Dhak-Dhak Girl' of Bollywood. Sridevi and Madhuri, both actresses, have given many big hits in their film careers. In the 80s, Sridevi was ruling Bollywood before Madhuri, but the films that Sridevi rejected fell into Madhuri Dixit's lap. There are not one but many such films that Madhuri got after Sridevi refused. All these films proved to be superhits and on the other hand, the Dhak-Dhak girl got a name and fame in Bollywood. Sridevi Rejected Tezaab and Beta The film 'Tezaab,' released in the year 1988, was first offered to Sridevi. By this time, Sridevi had become the queen of Bollywood. Sridevi rejected this action flick to focus on a bigger project and Madhuri got a place in the film. The song 'Ek Do Teen' from the film is still a hit and Madhuri got the name 'Mohini' from this film. During this time, Madhuri was struggling in Bollywood and she made people crazy with her dance and beauty. After Tezaab, Sridevi also rejected the film Beta, which was released in 1992 and Madhuri got entry in this film. Beta became the highest-grossing film of 1992 and all the songs of the film proved to be chartbusters. Madhuri And Her Shining Era The song 'Dhak-Dhak Karne Laga' from the film 'Beta' is still a hit and after this song, Madhuri got another name after Mohini, 'Dhak-Dhak Girl'. Madhuri had established herself in Bollywood by the end of the 80s and the beginning of the 90s and after this, the actress gave hit after hit in the 90s, which includes blockbusters like Ram Lakhan, Prem Pratigya, Tridev, Dil, Saajan, Khalnayak, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Raja, Prem Granth, Koyla and Dil Toh Pagal Hai. During this period, Sridevi's magic started to fade and only Madhuri Dixit was seen in every second film.
