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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Shatrughan Sinha went to plastic surgeon to fix his ‘kata-pita' face, but Dev Anand stopped him: ‘One day, this will become your signature'
Shatrughan Sinha, today a household name known for his intense performances, booming voice, and iconic dialogue delivery, has acted in more than 150 films across Hindi, Bhojpuri, and Bengali cinema. But before his rise to fame, the journey was anything but smooth. Early in his career, Shatrughan faced repeated rejections, not for lack of talent, but for what many deemed 'unconventional looks.' In fact, he once considered getting plastic surgery to 'fix' his face. In a recent conversation with Curly Tales, he shared the deeply personal story of how close he came to altering his appearance, and how it was legendary actor Dev Anand who stopped him. 'Sapne toh bohot kuch the, par darr lagta tha ki ye kati-phati shakal lekar kaise actor banunga. Log kehte bhi the ki iss kati-pati shakal ka kuch karo… uss time par hota hai. Main toh chala bhi gaya tha, doctor se baat bhi kar li thi ki plastic surgery karwa kar isko theek karo… iska ilaaj karo. Aur unhone bola ki kar bhi denge. Lekin Dev saab ke paas main gaya… woh mujhe bohot maante the… aur unhone kaha ki kabhi mat karna. Tumhari jo personality hai, tum jab kaamyab ho jaoge toh yahi tumhara signature style ho jayega. Unhone kaha ki dekho, mere daanton ke beech mein ek gaddha hai, aur maine aaj tak usse fill up nahi karwaya hai… aur log aaj usse yaad rakhte hain. Toh jo tumko tumhara minus point lagta hai, wohi kal tumhara plus point banega. (I had big dreams, but I was afraid, how would I become an actor with such a scarred face? People would say, 'Do something about this scarred face.' At the time, I agreed. I even went to a doctor and asked for plastic surgery to fix it. The doctor said it could be done. But then I went to Dev saab, he believed in me deeply, and he told me, 'Never do it. Your personality is unique. One day, this will become your signature style.' He told me, 'Look, I have a gap between my teeth, and I've never filled it… now people remember me for that. What you think is a minus today could be your biggest plus tomorrow.) Also Read | Shatrughan Sinha met Poonam Sinha while they were both crying on a train; her family refused their marriage, calling him 'kaliya': 'She is Miss India!' Thankfully, Shatrughan listened to Dev Anand's wise words. Today, the very features he once wanted to change have become part of his lasting screen identity. Beyond their personal bond, Shatrughan and Dev Anand also collaborated professionally. They shared screen space in at least three notable Hindi films in the early 1970s, Prem Pujari (1970), Gambler (1971), and Shareef Budmaash (1973).
India.com
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress, whose career got ruined due to a superstar, was Hema Malini, Zeenat Aman's lucky charm, her name is..., Nargis, Sanjay Dutt were her...
Meet actress, whose career got ruined due to a superstar, was Hema Malini, Zeenat Aman's luck charm, her name is..., Nargis, Sanjay Dutt were her... Zaheeda Hussain, widely known by her screen name Zaheeda, is a retried Hindi film actress, who had a short career in films as following her marriage she bid adieu to the industry. She would definitely come to the mind of cinema enthusiasts whenever they hear the song 'Churi Nahin Ye Mera Dil Hai…'. Even now, fans recall her captivating screen presence and adorable charm. Daughter of Akhtar Hussain, Zaheeda was related to Veteran actress Nargis, as they shared a family connection through Nargis's mother, Jaddanbai. Jaddanbai was married thrice. She first tied the knot with Narottam Das Khatri, who converted to Islam and changed his name to Bachhubhai. Her second marriage was with Irshad Meer Khan, and had two children- a son Akhtar Hussain and a daughter Zahida. Jaddanbai's third marriage was with Mohanchand Uttamchand Tyagi, who was father of Nargis. Consequently, Sanjay Dutt is brother to Zaheeda's daughter, Akhtar Hussain. Coming from a filmy background, Zaheeda tried to carved her own place in the industry. Dev Anand played a pivotal role in launching her filmy career. He offered her first role as a lead actress in Anokhi Raat (1970), followed by another film Prem Pujari , where she shared screen-space with the superstar himself. After two successful films, Zaheeda again had the opportunity to work with Dev Anand in the blockbuster Hare Rama Hare Krishna . However, she turned down the role, as she was offered to play Dev Anand's sister. She was reportedly in love with him, and aspired to play romantic lead alongside him. Later on, Zeenat Aman took on the part, and captivated the audience with her impeccable portrayal in the film. In 1971, the actress was offered lead role in Sushil Majumdar's Lal Patthar. However, due to some inconvenience, she had to let go of that role, and later Hema Malini portrayed the part. Zaheeda's career went downhill after she rejected superhits films that later went on to Hema Malini and Zeenat Aman. After facing a setback in her career, Zaheeda Hussain moved to a different path and married businessman Kesri Nandan Sahay. The couple had two sons- Nilesh Sahay and Brajesh. Following her marriage, Zaheeda quit the film industry, focusing on her marital life and embracing the role of a homemaker.
India.com
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who jeopardised her career because of her co-star, was Zennat Aman's lucky charm, was in one sided love with..., her name is...
Meet the actress who was madly in love with Dev Anand, rejected blockbuster because..., she is... In the golden era of Bollywood, where stars were worshiped as god figures, their charm and allure remain unmatched by today's generation of actors. While some rose to fame with their determination and hard work, others had a legacy that brought them into public attention, and later, with their choices of script, they carved their name into stardom. But there was one actress who, even though belonged to a filmy dynasty, couldn't make it big on the silver screen because of her career-altering choice. The actress we are talking about is none other than Zaheeda Hussain. Having a special connection with the famous Bollywood actress, Nagis, Waheeda's entry into the showbiz world of cinema became easier. However, besides her renowned background, Waheeda's impeccable performance also received praise from the audience. She made her debut in the film Prem Pujari in the year 1970, but it was films like 'Gambler ' and 'Chudi Nahi Hai Yeh Mera Dil Hai ' that turned around her career trajectory and raised her to fame, so much so that she resonates with the fans even today. Starring opposite Dev Anand, their chemistry was widely appreciated, and soon she became a fan favourite. Eventually she became high in demand with offers lined up from filmmakers, but soon in a twist of event, her career took an unexpected turn. After working with Dev Anand, it was believed that she developed strong feelings for him. That one-sided love made her so emotionally attached that she went on to refuse doing all the romantic roles that didn't have Dev Anand as her co-star. But this attachment made her pay a huge amount, she turned down significant opportunities that later turned to be a career-defining moment for another actress. The blockbuster film Hare Rama Hare Krishna , which brought Zeenat Aman to fame was first offered to Zaheeda but because her role demanded her to play Dev Anand's sister on screen, she turned it down. The role then went to Zeenat Aman, whose performance became iconic and turned her into an overnight superstar. While Zaheeda kept working for years to come, she could never get that spark alive again that she had in early days. Her tale shows that sometimes it important to not let your emotions get the best of you.
