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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Deepak Tijori recalls Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Aamir Khan's support at 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' premiere, takes a swipe at today's Bollywood friendships
Deepak Tijori recalled Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Aamir Khan's heartfelt support at the 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' premiere. As a struggling actor then, their presence and gestures stood out as rare, genuine Bollywood friendship—something Tijori says is missing in today's industry. Deepak Tijori is gearing up to captivate audiences with his new short film, 'Echoes of Us'. Famous for his role as Shekhar in Aamir Khan 's debut movie 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar', he recently opened up in an interview about a touching moment shared by Shah Rukh Khan , Saif Ali Khan , and Aamir Khan during the film's premiere. A Memorable Moment at the Premiere During an interview with Bollywood Bubbles, Deepak reflected on a memorable moment from the 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' premiere when shown a photo featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Rahul, Sudesh Beri, and Aamir Khan. He described the gesture as truly unique and incredibly kind. At the time, Tijori was a struggling actor promoting his film 'Pehla Nasha', and the support from these actors made the premiere special. Each of them came forward and spoke a line in their own style, making the event even more memorable for him. A Bygone Era of Genuine Bollywood Friendships Tijori further highlighted the unparalleled nature of that gesture, stating that such a display of friendship was unusual in Bollywood's history and hasn't been replicated since. He found their presence incredibly sweet, highlighting a bygone era of friendship among industry peers, where actors genuinely supported each other. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Indonesia (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search Ads Search Now Undo He complained that in contemporary times, actors often skip each other's premieres, but back then, despite being in the midst of filming, his colleagues showed up just to support him, a gesture he deeply appreciated. About 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar', often referred to by its acronym JJWS, was a notable coming-of-age sports drama. Directed and co-written by Mansoor Khan. The ensemble cast included prominent names such as Aamir Khan, Ayesha Jhulka, Deepak Tijori, Mamik Singh, Pooja Bedi, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda.
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Business Standard
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Aamir Khan's strength lies behind the camera, in challenging convention
For the past 40 years, Aamir Khan has carved out a career as an actor with his unique, off-beat choices Vishal Menon New Delhi Listen to This Article When he sings Pehla Nasha in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander, you feel the electric rush of first love. When he proclaims: 'Mein apne mulk ko apna ghar samajtha hoon,' in Sarfarosh, it strikes a deep patriotic chord. And when he quietly steps away to concede a painting competition to his dyslexic protégé in Taare Zameen Par, you're left with a lump in your throat. For the past 40 years, Aamir Khan has carved out a career as an actor with his unique, off-beat choices. Known for his impeccable work ethic and the ability to go against the grain, his oeuvre
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mansoor Khan opens up on firing Milind Soman and other actors from 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar': 'Aamir Khan said throw out these people; they were unprofessional'
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' is one of the best movies of Aamir Khan . The film is loved for its plot, cast and also the wonderful music, especially 'Pehla Nasha'. But did you know that there was immense trouble during the making of it. 60-70 percent of the film was re-shot entirely as the original cast was removed and the makers shot with an all-new cast. 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' was directed by Mansoor Khan . It starred Aamir Khan with Ayesha Jhulka , Deepak Tijori , Pooja Bedi among others. Initially, Milind Soman was cast for the part which eventually was played by Deepak. In a recent interview with Screen, Mansoor has opened up on replacing the cast. He said, "I cast a bunch of people, and it was my mistake. It was the wrong cast. I actually feel I should write a book on Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar. That's the one film where everything felt like fate, a true child of destiny. So many amazing things happened. Strangely, everyone who initially came into the project, for one reason or another, I rejected the right ones and picked the wrong ones. ' He added, "We shot for 40–45 days in and around Ooty, Coonoor, then came back to Bombay and shot a lot more, including the songs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo But I could see the film was going nowhere. I won't take names, but those people were absolutely unprofessional. They made life miserable, not just for me, but for the entire crew. The film was turning out really badly, and it also nearly stalled." Due to these reasons, Khan also thought of completely giving up on the project. He said, "I felt like giving up. But the film's story is about getting up and winning. So in a way, life was mirroring art. We stayed quiet. We threw those guys out. They went to the press, said all kinds of nasty things about me and Aamir. But we didn't respond. Our focus was clear, we had a film to make, and a good one. And in the end, the result is in front of you. ' He added, "The person who pulled me out of it was Aamir. He said, 'Throw these guys out. We'll make a good film.' I was in a really dark place then, depressed, on the verge of a breakdown. I used to wake up in the middle of the night crying during the shoot." Mansoor also said that some of these people even came back to him later. "Some of those same people came back to me later, including Milind Soman. They didn't understand filmmaking. They didn't understand humility, or the director's role, or that the film is bigger than any individual, bigger than the actor, the director, or the producer. They came in with strange ideas. But again, the mistake was mine. I shouldn't have cast them. " The director said it was destiny that Milind went and Deepak came in. He also said that he doesn't hold grudges or doesn't dwell in the past. "Why I call it a child of destiny is because Milind went out, and Deepak came in. Deepak had actually tested with Milind. But Milind got the part, based on his looks and physique. I wasn't making casting decisions properly back then." He added, "I don't dwell on it. I just say: Fine. You did what you did. You lost a good film. You lost credibility. You didn't respect me, or the film, and that always comes back around."
Hindustan Times
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Farah Khan recalls having no set for Katrina Kaif's Sheila Ki Jawani, calls it ‘cheapest song of my life'
Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has choreographed hit tracks like Pehla Nasha, Chaiyya Chaiyya, Ruk Ja O Dil Deewane, and more. In her recent vlog, Farah revealed that Katrina Kaif's Sheila Ki Jawani from Tees Maar Khan was her 'cheapest' song, as she didn't have any set for it. (Also Read: Farah Khan hints at her cook Dilip's exorbitant salary after he demands a hike: 'If I tell you how much he earns…') Farah visited actor Manasi Parekh's house. While talking about her upcoming film Shubhchintak, Manasi shared that a Gujarati film is made on a small budget of ₹5 crore. Farah was shocked to learn this. She then shared, 'When someone tells me that they made their song on a huge budget, it doesn't impress me. I believe that the lesser the budget you have, the better you think. The cheapest song of my life is Sheila Ki Jawani.' Farah's statement surprised actors Manasi and Swapnil. She added, 'We didn't have any set for it. All we had were these 10 dancers. We finished shooting the entire song in just three and a half shifts. It is the cheapest song I have done and the biggest hit of my career. One of the top three-four hits.' The actors then showed a glimpse of their movie to Farah, and she couldn't stop gushing about how different Mansi looked in it. She added, 'It doesn't look like a film made with ₹5 crore.' Sheila Ki Jawani is a popular song from the 2010 Bollywood film Tees Maar Khan, directed by Farah Khan. Sung by Sunidhi Chauhan and Vishal Dadlani, and composed by the music duo Vishal–Shekhar, the song features Katrina Kaif in a glamorous avatar. The song became an instant chartbuster. Meanwhile, Farah was most recently seen as a host on the reality cooking television show Celebrity MasterChef. Judged by chefs Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar, the show featured Abhijeet Sawant, Tejasswi Prakash, Archana Gautam, Nikki Tamboli, Gaurav Khanna, and Faisal Shaikh, among others, as participants competing for the title. Gaurav won the show along with a ₹20 lakh cash prize
Hans India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Farah Khan reveals SRK's reaction on shooting with her cook
Mumbai: Farah Khan has revealed the hilarious reaction that superstar Shah Rukh Khan had after shooting for an ad with the filmmaker-choreographer's cook Dilip. This time for her YouTube vlog, Farah along with her cook Dilip visited Kabir Khan and Mini Mathur's home, where the two guests cooked the special kulle ki chaat and Hydarbadi kebabs. Talking to Mini and Kabir about Dilip becoming a star, Farah said: 'He has shot an ad with Shah Rukh. Then he (Dilip) called me, saying that, 'you come and teach me'. So, Shah Rukh is telling me 'mera time dekh kya chal raha hai, main tere cook ke saath shoot kar raha hun. ("Just look at my fate right now — I'm shooting with your cook!)'' 'I said 'mera time dekh tere ko chorke, usko direct kar rahi hun. (Look at my fate — I am directing him instead of you!)'' Talking about what the delicacies Minis will be serving, she said: 'Because we have a multicultural household we will do a little Mathur and a little Khan. 'When Kabir came to my house for the first time that chaat was made. Now it is made when his films touch 100 crores,' Mini quipped. On April 30, Farah and Pooja Bedi recently took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, sharing a hilarious behind-the-scenes story about filming the iconic 'Pehla Nasha' scene from the 1992 classic Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, where the former actress famously posed atop a car. Pooja along with her actress daughter Alaya F joined Farah for her YouTube show, where they made blueberry protein pancakes. Farah has choreographed more than a hundred songs in over 80 films, winning the National Film Award for Best Choreography. In addition, she has worked on Tamil films and in international projects, such as Monsoon Wedding, Bombay Dreams, Vanity Fair and Marigold: An Adventure in India and the Chinese films Perhaps Love and Kung Fu Yoga earning Tony Award and Golden Horse Award nominations. She has directed movies such as Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti Om and Happy New Year.
