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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I am her husband because she is such a great actor': Ashutosh Rana says he is lucky to have married Renuka Shahane, admits he doesn't want to leave a legacy
Ashutosh Rana and Renuka Shahane have never worked together in a film or television show, even though it has been decades since they got married. Ashutosh has expressed his desire to share the screen with her, as he greatly admires her as an actress. He recently responded to the idea of leaving a legacy in the industry. Ashutosh Rana says he admired Renuka Shahane Renuka Shahane shares an unseen picture from her marriage as she celebrates her 19th wedding anniversary with hubby Ashutosh Rana Ashutosh married Renuka in 2001 after dating for three years. In an interview with Hindustan Times, the Raaz actor revealed that he hopes to work with his wife, actress Renuka, and described her as being of a "high level" when it comes to writing, directing, and acting. He also considers her one of the top actors in the country. Ashutosh Rana and Renuka Shahane's wish to do a movie together Ashutosh expressed admiration that goes beyond their personal relationship. 'I am saying this not because I'm her husband, but I'm her husband because she's such a great actor... So I'm a fan first. I consider myself lucky that I got an opportunity to spend my life with such a wonderful and intelligent woman as my partner,' he added. He also hinted at a possible professional collaboration with Renuka in the near future. He is more excited about acting in a film directed by her than simply sharing screen space. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo 'That might turn into a reality very soon, as she is writing a script for me,' he said. Ashutosh Rana about legacy Ashutosh and Renuka are parents to sons Shauryaman and Satyendra. Ashutosh isn't concerned with leaving behind a legacy. 'Ashutosh Rana ki koi legacy nahi hai. Aur Ashutosh Rana koi legacy chodhke nahi jaana chahta. That's because he is a free bird, and birds don't leave behind footprints… They fly high in the sky. So, I am only interested in how high I soar,' he stated. Ashutosh's work front He was recently seen in the films Loveyapa and Chhaava, and is also set to appear in the upcoming action film War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR.
India.com
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This 2-hour-32-minute horror film was released 23 years ago, became superhit, was shot at real haunted place, movie is..., lead actors are...
In 2002, Bollywood had many films ready for release. There was a mix of action and romance, providing plenty of entertainment in theaters like Devdas, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam, Aankhen, Mujhse Dosti Karoge!, Company, and Deewangee. However, one film that year not only entertained viewers but also touched their souls and even made them scream, which came out 23 years ago and turned out to be the biggest example. The Innovation In Horror Genre: Raaz Here we are talking about the horror thriller, 'Raaz,' directed by Vikram Bhatt. Raaz ran for 2 hours and 32 minutes and featured actors like Bipasha Basu, Dino Morea, Malini Sharma, Ashutosh Rana, and Vishwajeet Pradhan in leading roles. The plot follows Sanjana (Bipasha) and Aditya (Dino) as they vacation in Ooty to mend their marriage, where Sanjana discovers Aditya's past. The film's frightening scenes were enough to scare anyone watching. Raaz's Filming Locations And Chilling Events Interestingly, the film frightened not just the audience but also the cast in real life. During filming, unsettling incidents occurred on set that terrified the actors. Raaz was shot at Fernhill Hotel, Pine Forest, and Lawrence School in Ooty. Bipasha Basu once shared in an interview about the eerie events that took place while filming Raaz. According to Hindustan Times, Bipasha Basu had told that once the team heard the sound of furniture sliding, whereas there was no other floor above the hotel. The actress was terrified knowing this. According to Bipasha, 'Once Saroj ji and his troupe had checked in late at night. They were unable to sleep as they heard the sound of furniture being rearranged in the room upstairs. The dancers who were shooting early in the morning tried calling the reception, but the phone was switched off. Desperate to sleep, some went down to complain, but the receptionist hustled them out and pointed upstairs, telling them there was no floor above.' Series Of Bone-Chilling Events Bipasha Basu also said in the same interview that once Dr. Ambedkar's photo slipped. This moment was captured on camera. Not only this, one night, when the shooting was going on in an office in Vashi, she and her assistant heard a girl's voice in the song. More About Raaz In 2002, it was the second-highest-grossing film, marking the most successful project and the first part of the Raaz series. Both lead actors received a Zee Cine Award for Dynamic Duo. The film was nominated for Best Film at the 48th Filmfare Awards. Nadeem-Shravan's music also garnered multiple nominations for Filmfare Awards.
Hans India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Kajol on ‘Maa': No other title could have defined our film more aptly
Bollywood star Kajol has stepped into the world of mythological horror with 'Maa', which the actress said that no other title could have more aptly defined the movie. Talking about what comes to her mind thinking of 'Maa', a word that nearly every child learns to say first, Kajol told IANS: 'I think you put it really well. It's the first word that most children learn to say, to feel, and to think—before anything else. You know, the first person a child turns toward is their mother. So it starts from there and just goes deeper and deeper.' For Kajol, Ma means goddess and her mother Tanuja as well. 'To me, both are the same. It was actually a working title for the film, but by the time we finished it, we realized that the word itself had so many layers that no other title could have more aptly defined our film than that one word.' Bollywood has touched the spooky genre only sparingly, with notable moments scattered across decades from the cult-classic era of the Ramsay Brothers, to the breakout hit Raaz in 2002, followed by the psychological thriller Bhoot starring Ajay Devgn. Vikram Bhatt carried the baton with a string of supernatural films, but it's in recent years that the genre has seen a revival with genre-defying projects such as Tumbbad, Pari, and Bulbbul, Shaitaan and Maa. Why is the industry scared to touch the genre? Kajol said: 'Absolutely. And that's exactly why we wanted to try something new like this. I think horror takes a lot of—firstly—VFX. You need a really big budget for VFX.' Kajol mentioned that even though 'Maa' is a horror film, 'there's a lot of emotion involved in it.' 'That's actually the reason I agreed to do the film. I don't think I would have felt the same way about it if it didn't have so much emotion, such a strong emotional base. It's not just a horror film. It's a mythological horror film.' She stressed that the film has the right 'mix of culture, and at the same time, it has the feel of a thriller.' 'I wouldn't have agreed to do this film if it didn't have such an emotional core. It's not just horror. And I think, as an industry, we're all working toward better scripts. We're working on tighter, stronger writing.' She added: 'We all want better scripts—and writing takes time. So it's not that nobody wanted to touch the horror genre, it's more that we've all been waiting for the right script to come along.' The film is slated to release on June 27.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bipasha Basu calls out body-shaming trolls: They do not define me
Actor Bipasha Basu slammed body-shaming trolls, calling them "deeply disturbing reflections of the society towards women". Basu penned a lengthy note in the comment section of the video, which had glimpses of how her appearance has been trolled after she gained post-pregnancy weight. The actor, known for her work in projects such as "Raaz", "Omkara" and "Dhoom 2", said she is a confident woman who isn't bothered by such comments. "Hope the human race does not remain so shallow and so low forever... and they encourage and applaud women for the million roles they play each day . I am a super confident woman with a very evolved loving partner and family. Memes and trolls do not define me ever... nor did they make me who i am," Basu wrote in the caption. The "Humshakals" actor added such remarks can be hurtful to others. " by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Wrocław: ten wysokiej klasy aparat słuchowy zdominuje rynek w 2025 roku GEERS Undo But these are deeply disturbing reflections of the society towards women . Another woman in my place could be deeply affected and scarred with the if we have more strong voices and atleast women understanding and applauding women for who they are then women will rise higher and higher :) We are unstoppable ladies," she said. Basu began dating Karan Singh Grover in 2014, after meeting him on the set of their film "Alone". They tied the knot in April 2016. The duo welcomed their daughter Devi in 2022. Basu most recently appeared in the crime thriller series "Dangerous", which also featured Grover.
The Hindu
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Bipasha Basu calls out body-shaming trolls: They do not define me
Actor Bipasha Basu slammed body-shaming trolls, calling them "deeply disturbing reflections of the society towards women". Bipasha penned a lengthy note in the comment section of the video, which had glimpses of how her appearance has been trolled after she gained post-pregnancy weight. The actor, known for her work in projects such as Raaz, Omkara and Dhoom 2, said she is a confident woman who isn't bothered by such comments. "Hope the human race does not remain so shallow and so low forever… and they encourage and applaud women for the million roles they play each day. I am a super confident woman with a very evolved loving partner and family. Memes and trolls do not define me ever… nor did they make me who I am," Basu wrote in the caption. The Humshakals actor added such remarks can be hurtful to others. "But these are deeply disturbing reflections of the society towards women . Another woman in my place could be deeply affected and scarred with the if we have more strong voices and at least women understanding and applauding women for who they are then women will rise higher and higher :) We are unstoppable ladies," she said. Bipasha began dating Karan Singh Grover in 2014, after meeting him on the set of their film Alone. They tied the knot in April 2016. ALSO READ:I own the horror genre: Bipasha Basu The duo welcomed their daughter Devi in 2022. Bipasha most recently appeared in the crime thriller series Dangerous, which also featured Grover.
