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India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Madhoo on saying no to film with Big B, quitting Bollywood: Became sad going to sets
Actor Madhoo recently opened up about the reason behind quitting Bollywood and moving to South cinema. She also recalled saying no to a film with Amitabh Bachchan due to creative mentioned that she did not feel like continuing her work in Bollywood in an interview with Lehren Retro and said, "By 1997, I had started feeling discontent.""I thought I was not doing good work, and I wasn't excited about my work anymore. After working with authentic, realistic directors in the South, it felt odd to return to work with directors who would put a board and show that we are somewhere else, and cheat in films. As an artiste, I became sad going to sets. The thing I had once desired most, being on a film set, started to irritate me," she The 'Kannappa' (2025) actor further recalled rejecting how she was replaced by Soundarya after she rejected a movie with Big B. She said, "I call myself destiny's child. What people today refer to as manifestation, I experienced back then."Madhoo further said, "Every time I've strongly felt something, it has come true for me. Just when I realised I didn't want to continue with films, love entered my life. I got married, and I walked away from acting completely.""I was tempted once, I got a big film with Amitabh Bachchan, the one that eventually went to Soundarya. My wedding date was fixed, and I told my secretary I didn't want to do it. He asked me to reconsider, but I was firm," she featured opposite Bachchan in 'Sooryavansham' (1999), in which the latter had a double role. Jayasudha, Rachna Banerjee, Anupam Kher and Kader Khan also played crucial roles in the was recently seen in 'Kannappa'. The action-drama was directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, with Vishnu Manchu playing the lead role. It also had cameos by Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, Prabhas and Kajal Aggarwal. Mohan Babu, R Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Brahmanandam, Brahmaji, Siva Balaji, and Kaushal Manda also played pivotal roles in the Bollywood debut was 'Phool Aur Kaante' (1991), opposite Ajay Devgn.- EndsMust Watch
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Madhoo says she rejected Amitabh Bachchan's film, was not happy with work in Bollywood: ‘After working in South…'
Actor Madhoo rose to fame with several hit films like Phool Aur Kaante and Roja. However, in 1999, the actor married Anand Shah and left the industry. She made her comeback after 12 years and is now quite active in films. In an interview with Lehren Retro, Madhoo opened up about her break from films. Madhoo recalls giving up on Amitabh Bachchan's film for marriage. Madhoo recalled working with all the A-listers in Bollywood and said, 'By 1997, I had started feeling discontent. I thought I was not doing good work, and I wasn't excited about my work anymore. After working with authentic, realistic directors in the South, it felt odd to return to work with directors who would put a board and show that we are somewhere else, and cheat in films. As an artiste, I became sad going to sets. The thing I had once desired most, being on a film set, started to irritate me.' She recalled rejecting a film with Amitabh Bachchan for her marriage and said, 'I call myself destiny's child. What people today refer to as manifestation, I experienced back then. Every time I've strongly felt something, it has come true for me. Just when I realized I didn't want to continue with films, love entered my life. I got married, and I walked away from acting completely. I was tempted once, I got a big film with Amitabh Bachchan, the one that eventually went to Soundarya. My wedding date was fixed, and I told my secretary I didn't want to do it. He asked me to reconsider, but I was firm.' The film, which was released in 1999, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Soundarya, was Sooryavansham. The film starred Big B in a dual role alongside Jayasudha, Rachna Banerjee, Anupam Kher and Kader Khan. It bombed at the box office, but later gained a cult following. Madhoo's recent and upcoming films Madhoo was recently seen in Kannappa. The devotional film, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, stars Vishnu Manchu in the lead role alongside Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Brahmanandam, Brahmaji, Siva Balaji, and Kaushal Manda in key roles. The film also features star-studded cameos by Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, and Prabhas. Madhoo will next be seen in the movie Chinna Chinna Aasai. The romantic drama is written and directed by Varsha Vasudev and is produced by Abhijit Babuji under the Babuji Productions banner. The film also stars actor Indrans, and the release date is yet to be announced.
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Ajay Devgn's co-star, a villain, who quit acting to become maulana, he looks unrecognisable now
Fame, fortune, and the glamour of Bollywood once surrounded Arif Khan—an actor who made his big-screen debut alongside Ajay Devgn in the 1991 superhit Phool Aur Kaante . He played 'Rocky', a memorable antagonist in a film that launched Devgn's stardom and became one of the year's biggest box office successes. But while many in the industry chased the arc lights, Arif chose a very different direction. What made him quit acting? Arif Khan stepped away from the entertainment world after appearing in 14–15 films and several TV serials. In a video shared on Instagram, he opened up and said, 'You must have seen my 1991 film Phool Aur Kaante . It was mine and Ajay Devgn's first film. I was 23 then, full of youth. I worked in many films, earned respect, money, and fame. But later, Allah showed me the path of guidance. My life changed. There was a transformation, and here I am today.' This wasn't a burnout—it was a calling. For Arif, the glitz of stardom was no match for the clarity of purpose he found in faith. Where is Arif Khan now? For those of you who don't know, Arif now lives in Bengaluru, far from the Mumbai film sets he once frequented. He is quite active on social media, as he keeps sharing motivational posts and videos on Instagram. His bio also reveals he's the founder of Pani Kam Chai , a brand or initiative that remains symbolic of his grounded persona. Take a look at his Instagram post View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arif Khan (@arifkhanofficial_) Apart from that, he runs a travel and tourism company, indicating that his entrepreneurial spirit remains active while he left showbiz. Arif's career was a brief but memorable one! Though the actor's film career was quite short, he left a mark with the roles he portrayed, especially his villainous turn in Phool Aur Kaante , which grossed over Rs 11.5 crore worldwide on a modest budget of Rs 2.5 crore. Co-starring Madhoo and Amrish Puri, the movie remains iconic, and so does Arif's unexpected detour from stardom to spirituality.
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
A waterfall once led to memory loss for Amrish Puri on Ajay Devgn's movie; everyone was confused
Panic On The Set Bond With Ajay Devgn In the world of cinema, behind-the-scenes stories sometimes reveal the unexpected dangers actors face in their dedication to performance. One such alarming incident involved legendary actor Amrish Puri , who reportedly experienced temporary memory loss after filming a demanding scene for an Ajay Devgn movie. The episode occurred during a sequence that required him to stand directly beneath a powerful waterfall—without any protective memory lapse was recently brought to public attention by actor Kajol in an interview with Mashable India. She shared that the incident unfolded on the set of one of Ajay Devgn's films, where Amrish Puri was supposed to shoot under a waterfall. According to Kajol, the intensity of the water's force coupled with the absence of head protection led to Puri becoming disoriented. When he emerged from the waterfall, he could not recognize his surroundings or even recall his identity, reportedly asking, 'Who am I? What am I doing?'The confusion and concern on the set were immediate. Crew members were alarmed by Puri's condition, and filming was halted. The veteran actor remained in a disoriented state for nearly three hours before eventually regaining his memory. Kajol emphasized that while the incident might sound unbelievable in retrospect, it was a very serious situation at the likened the episode to her own experience of brief memory loss during the shooting of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which also stemmed from a fall while filming a cycling scene. In both cases, the actors eventually recovered, but the events highlighted how physically demanding and potentially dangerous film shoots can be—even for seasoned Puri and Ajay Devgn collaborated on several films over the years, including Phool Aur Kaante, Hulchul, Taarzan: The Wonder Car, and Gair. Kajol revealed that through these frequent projects, Puri developed a strong fondness for Devgn. She mentioned in the interview that Puri 'loved Ajay,' pointing to the bond they shared both on and off the Puri, known for his iconic roles in Indian cinema—particularly as a powerful villain—passed away in 2005 at the age of 72. He had been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare form of blood cancer. In the final days of his life, he underwent brain surgery as part of his treatment.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
A waterfall once led to memory loss for Amrish Puri on Ajay Devgn's movie; everyone was confused
Amrish Puri once experienced temporary memory loss while filming a scene under a waterfall for an Ajay Devgn movie. Kajol recently shared that the powerful force of the water and lack of head protection left the veteran actor disoriented, repeatedly asking who he was and what he was doing. The episode caused panic on set and lasted around three hours before he recovered. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Panic On The Set Bond With Ajay Devgn In the world of cinema, behind-the-scenes stories sometimes reveal the unexpected dangers actors face in their dedication to performance. One such alarming incident involved legendary actor Amrish Puri , who reportedly experienced temporary memory loss after filming a demanding scene for an Ajay Devgn movie. The episode occurred during a sequence that required him to stand directly beneath a powerful waterfall—without any protective memory lapse was recently brought to public attention by actor Kajol in an interview with Mashable India. She shared that the incident unfolded on the set of one of Ajay Devgn's films, where Amrish Puri was supposed to shoot under a waterfall. According to Kajol, the intensity of the water's force coupled with the absence of head protection led to Puri becoming disoriented. When he emerged from the waterfall, he could not recognize his surroundings or even recall his identity, reportedly asking, 'Who am I? What am I doing?'The confusion and concern on the set were immediate. Crew members were alarmed by Puri's condition, and filming was halted. The veteran actor remained in a disoriented state for nearly three hours before eventually regaining his memory. Kajol emphasized that while the incident might sound unbelievable in retrospect, it was a very serious situation at the likened the episode to her own experience of brief memory loss during the shooting of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which also stemmed from a fall while filming a cycling scene. In both cases, the actors eventually recovered, but the events highlighted how physically demanding and potentially dangerous film shoots can be—even for seasoned Puri and Ajay Devgn collaborated on several films over the years, including Phool Aur Kaante, Hulchul, Taarzan: The Wonder Car, and Gair. Kajol revealed that through these frequent projects, Puri developed a strong fondness for Devgn. She mentioned in the interview that Puri 'loved Ajay,' pointing to the bond they shared both on and off the Puri, known for his iconic roles in Indian cinema—particularly as a powerful villain—passed away in 2005 at the age of 72. He had been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare form of blood cancer. In the final days of his life, he underwent brain surgery as part of his treatment.
