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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Audiences destroyed theatres after watching Agneepath; Amitabh Bachchan had to solve the issue overnight: Abhishek Bachchan recalls
Amitabh Bachchan took a long hiatus from the movies in the 1980s after he started his journey in politics. However, his stint in politics was terminated midway, but he discovered that the film industry had evolved tremendously, and wasn't ready to take big bets on him. It was during this phase that Bachchan appeared in Mukul Anand's film Agneepath, where he played the role of a man who chooses the path of crime to avenge his family's honour. While playing Vijay Deenanath Chauhan, Amitabh tried something new; he decided to dub his character in a distinct voice, but the audience wasn't having it. In a new interview, his son, Abhishek Bachchan, recalled that Amitabh had to redub the entire film in one night after the release, because the audience outright rejected his experiment. In a chat with India Today, Abhishek said, 'I remember sitting with my father watching him re-dub Agneepath in one night.' Abhishek said that 'when the film released, they started getting reports that people were breaking the sound systems at the theatres because they said, 'What happened to Amitabh Bachchan's voice?' They thought the speakers were off.' Amitabh is known for his baritone, and so, it was probably difficult for them to accept a new voice. In fact, the early reviews of the film, including that of trade analyst Komal Nahta, also criticised Bachchan's voice. ALSO READ | Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar: You're all very mean to Arjun Kapoor; all he needs is a great director to guide him Abhishek recalled that Yash Johar, who was the producer of the film, figured that they had to do something about it, and thus, they decided to re-dub the entire film. 'I remember Friday night, he went into the dubbing studio and I sat with him and I fell asleep, I was very young. He spent the entire night re-dubbing the entire film in his normal voice. And Saturday, 8 am, he walked out of there. Mukul Anand took those cans for mixing and by Saturday night, they were sending those prints everywhere with the new voice,' he recalled. Despite these efforts, Agneepath didn't work at the box office but it fetched Amitabh his first National Film Award for Best Actor. Later, he won the same award for Black, Paa and Piku. He holds the most Best Actor award wins by a male actor.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sonakshi Sinha backs Deepika Padukone for leaving Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit: ‘She did it for a fair reason'
After Ajay Devgn and Kajol, actor Sonakshi Sinha has voiced her support for Deepika Padukone's eight-hour shift demand. In a recent interview, Sonakshi said she fully supports the idea. The eight-hour shift became an active debate after the Piku actor allegedly walked out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit after he refused to agree to her terms. Speaking to India Today, Sonakshi supported Deepika's decision to walk away from Spirit. She said, 'I don't even know if it is true or not. But if it is, it's a very fair reason.' The actor added, 'I have worked with actors who don't work beyond eight hours. So, I don't see why it should be any different for female actors as well.' While she backed Deepika Padukone, Sonakshi Sinha also admitted that different projects have different needs. 'It also depends on the requirements of the project and all. You can schedule it in a way where you accommodate those hours. There are a lot of other things to shoot with other people, which you can finish off in the same time. I think it's very achievable.' ALSO READ | Farah Khan's cook Dilip hugs her as she gets kitchen renovated, installs AC in it: 'Tu mujhe thanks bol'. See inside pics Taking her own example, Sonkashi shared that she has been in the industry for over 15 years and in these years she has come across actors who have both worked more and less than her. She added, 'But you do need time for yourself beyond shoot as well. If I am doing a film where I am required to be extremely fit, I need those two hours to go to the gym. Well, if you put me on set for 12 to 14 hours, I won't be able to do it.' Deepika Padukone reportedly exited Spirit after director Sandeep Reddy Vanga declined her requests for an eight-hour workday, a share in the film's profits, and not having to deliver her dialogues in Telugu. She was later replaced by Animal actress Triptii Dimri.
Pink Villa
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
'If Deepika Padukone wanted the movie so bad...': Kannappa's Madhoo reacts to actress' exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit
Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit, starring Prabhas, is making headlines even before its production. The movie came under controversy when Deepika Padukone walked out, reportedly due to her demands related to work-life balance and paycheck. Deepika's sudden exit from Spirit sparked a debate in the film industry, with several celebrities sharing their views. Lately, Phool Aur Kaante actress Madhoo Shah has lent her support to the Piku actress. Madhoo backs Deepika Padukone: 'I applaud today's women who question' In a recent chat with News18 Showsha, actress Madhoo talked about Deepika Padukone 's decision to leave Sandeep Reddy Vanga's movie. The actress mentioned that everything in life is negotiable, and it was her personal decision. "I applaud today's women who question, because it makes it easy for the people who are following them. It is not about having conflicts and constantly fighting. Everything in life is negotiation, and one must know their worth," said Madhoo. Soon to be seen in Kannappa, the actress highlighted that Deepika is a new mother, and if she wanted it deliberately, she would have adjusted. Madhoo expressed, "Deepika is a new mother; she needs time, and she asked for it. The person on the other side didn't accept, so that didn't work out. If Deepika wanted the movie so bad, and was willing to make other arrangements, she would have accepted it—but she did not, and that's her personal choice." Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit Reportedly, Padukone had demanded 6 to 8 hours of work per day. She had also asked for a higher salary and a share of the profits. The demands didn't sit well with Sandeep Reddy Vanga, resulting in the Tamasha actress's exit from the project. Vanga later announced that Triptii Dimri would play the female lead opposite Prabhas in the movie. The upcoming cop action drama is currently in the pre-production stage and will be released in 2026. On the other hand, Deepika Padukone signed the Atlee- Allu Arjun movie, which is planned on a budget of around Rs 700 crore. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Pink Villa
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Genelia D'Souza's statement amid Deepika Padukone's 8-hour shift controversy: 'I do work for 10 hours and there are days when...'
Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's cold war has been the talk of the town. The fallout happened after the actress stepped away from Vanga's Spirit. The reason for this was her demand for an 8-hour shift, which didn't fit well with the director, and as a result, she left the movie. Her demand sparked debate among the filmmakers and actors in the film fraternity. Now, Genelia D'Souza has shared her thoughts on balancing personal and professional life while being a mother to two children. In a recent conversation with Zoom, Genelia D'Souza shared how she manages her personal life and mentioned that she makes adjustments when the directors extend working hours. The actress said, "It is tough, but it is not impossible. I do work for 10 hours a day, and there are days when the director asks to extend it to 11 or 12 hours. I think it's fair, but we just need time to make those adjustments. When you have a day or two where you have to overdo, it's also an understanding and a process that needs to be done." Genelia D'Souza's comment about making adjustments to long working hours has been in headlines amid the fallout between Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The reason for their feud is that the Piku actress demanded an 8-hour shooting schedule for Spirit and a fee of Rs 40 crore. Deepika was also asked to learn the Telugu language. This demand sparked a debate about work-life balance in the entertainment industry. After Deepika stepped away, Triptii Dimri was roped in to play Deepika's role in Spirit. Speaking about Genelia's upcoming projects, the actress is set to appear in Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit's upcoming sports comedy-drama, Sitaare Zameen Par. The film will introduce 10 new actors to the industry, including Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. Directed by RS Prasanna, the film is set to release exclusively in theatres on June 20.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Deepika Padukone had no idea about JNU politics': Vivek Agnihotri recalls her 2020 visit, says her PR misled her
Back in 2020, just days before the release of her film 'Chhapaak', Deepika Padukone made a surprise visit to the Jawaharlal Nehru University ( JNU ) in Delhi. She stood in silence to support students who were protesting after a violent attack by goons on campus. Although she didn't speak at the protest, the 'Piku' actress' quiet presence created buzz across the country. Many praised her bold move, while others blamed her for mixing politics with film promotions. This silent political gesture became a major talking point and, according to many, affected the film's box office numbers. 'Deepika had no idea about JNU politics' In a new interview with Shubhankar Mishra, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri spoke about the incident. He said Deepika probably didn't understand the political nature of her actions and was wrongly advised by her PR team. 'I can guarantee that Deepika had no idea about JNU politics when she went there,' he said. According to him, no political act goes without backlash, and the whole plan might have been a misjudgement. When asked if he was calling Deepika 'dumb', he quickly clarified, 'It's not about being dumb. Her PR must've told her that this is a good opportunity to promote her film, because the university is associated with politics, and the film is also political. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo If she had known, she wouldn't have come.' 'You play with fire, you get burned' Agnihotri also said that the ' Padmaavat ' actress is still dealing with the backlash from that one moment. 'You play with fire, you get burned,' he added. Despite his criticism, he also described the 'Om Shanti Om' actress as smart and intelligent. 'I don't know her personally, so I don't know what ideology she aligns with. I do know that she is a very smart and intelligent woman. Had she known that this is a politically sensitive place and that it might impact her career, she would've definitely not gone.' 'Her PR thought it was an event' Agnihotri went on to say that during film promotions, actors are pulled in many directions. He believes Deepika was simply following advice that didn't turn out well. 'During film promotions, there are too many voices telling stars what to do and who to speak to. Her PR was mistaken; they thought it was an event. But it wasn't an event. Bigger fish than her have been fried for getting involved in politics,' he said. Deepika Padukone launches badminton school to celebrate father's legacy on his 70th birthday
