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News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Siddharth Tears Up At 3BHK Trailer Launch, Opens Up About His Parents' Support
Last Updated: Siddharth will next be seen in the Tamil film '3BHK' directed by Sri Ganesh. It also stars R. Sarathkumar, Devayani, Yogi Babu, Meetha Raghunath and others. Actor Siddharth had an emotional moment at the trailer launch of his 40th film, '3BHK', held on June 26 in Hyderabad. Known for his work in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films, Siddharth spoke about his career journey and the unwavering support of his family, during the event. He got emotional as he talked about his parents' support, and expressed how grateful he is to them. Siddharth was seen wiping away his tears in a now-viral video from the trailer launch of 3BHK. Speaking in Tamil, he shared his thoughts on his parents' influence on his life and career. He mentioned that his parents are integral to 3BHK and expressed how proud and relieved his father felt when hearing about his 40th film. 'My parents are a part of 3BHK. I will tell you all what that means. Since the time I began my journey in films, and this is my 40th film as an actor… when I was sharing this with my parents, my father (Suryanarayanan) had pride and relief on his face," he said. Describing 3BHK as an emotionally charged film, Siddharth said, 'Everyone has made me cry in this film; it's an emotional film. I am so glad this is my 40th film. Both my parents trusted me, took care of me, spent their own money for my life." Check out the video below! '3 BHK நடிக்கும்போது, என் மனைவிக்காக நான் வாங்கிய வீடு…" – நடிகர் சித்தார்த் #3BHK | #Sarathkumar | #Devayani | #Siddharth — PTPrime (@pttvprime) June 26, 2025 3BHK centres around Prabhu, a middle-class boy played by Siddharth, who comes home to find his house flooded. Determined to improve his family's situation, he focuses on his education and dreams of a better future. The film, which also stars Sarathkumar, Devayani, Meetha Raghunath, Chaithra J Achar, and Yogi Babu, is set to release on July 4. Siddharth, well-known for his role in Rang De Basanti, started his entertainment career with Boys (2003). A versatile actor, singer, and writer, he quickly gained fame with successful films across various languages. Renowned for his choice of meaningful and socially relevant roles, Siddharth has effectively balanced commercial and critically acclaimed projects. First Published:
NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Manoj Bajpayee Shuts Down Rumours That He Was First Choice For Aamir Khan's Rang De Basanti: " Matlab Kuch Bhi"
Manoj Bajpayee reacted to the viral rumour that he was the first choice for Aamir Khan's role in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Rang De Basanti. Slamming the rumour in a hilarious way, the Family Man actor shared on his X, handle "Matlab kuch bhi (you can say anything)." What's Happening Manoj Bajpayee shared a social media post which read, "Manoj Bajpayee was first choice for Rang De Basanti, not Aamir Khan, says producer after 18 years." Sharing the post, he wrote, "And who is the producer who said this? Naam to bata!! SM pe itne khali lota le ke baithe hai (On social media, people have nothing better things to do)." Sharing the same post, he mentioned in another X post, "Matlab kuch bhi (you can say anything)." The chatter around Manoj Bajpayee being the first choice for the 2006 film started after Kamlesh Pandey(co-writer of the film) said in an interview with Ravya Sarda that Manoj Bajpayee had signed the film before Aamir came on board. "We had been roaming around with the script of the film for 6 years, and no one was ready to make that film. We had signed Manoj for the role that Aamir played finally. We thought we would make a small film; we didn't have a big budget. The moment Aamir heard the script, he told us that he wanted to do the film, and he even got AR Rahman to come on the project. UTV, who had rejected the film twice in the past, immediately said yes to it," he said during the interview. After his interview went viral, several portals put out articles that the Satya star was supposed to play Aamir Khan's role in the film. Matlab kuch bhi 😄 — manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) June 26, 2025 And who is the producer who said this? Naam to bata !! SM pe itne khali lota le ke baithe hai ! 😄😄 — manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) June 26, 2025 About Rang De Basanti The film stars an ensemble cast including Aamir Khan, Siddharth (in his Hindi debut), Atul Kulkarni, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor, British actress Alice Patten (in her Hindi debut), Waheeda Rehman, and Soha Ali Khan. The film is a social and political critique of the government in power (back then). The film achieved a cult status in the following years. In A Nutshell Manoj Bajpayee shut down the rumours that he was the first choice for Aamir Khan's role in Rang De Basanti through his tongue-in-cheek X posts.
India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Not Aamir Khan, but this actor was the first choice for Rang De Basanti, his name is…
'Rang De Basanti' became a pivotal film for everyone involved, including Aamir Khan, who had already created many wonders in his career. He played the memorable character DJ/Chandrashekhar Azad, who, with his friends, decided to stand up against the corrupt and unjust system in the country. However, did you know that Aamir Khan, who made that role so special, was not the first choice for this film? Manoj Bajpayee Was Initially Chosen For Rang De Basanti In a conversation with Ravya Sarda on her YouTube show, famous screenwriter Kamlesh Pandey shared several stories from behind the scenes and the film's development. He revealed that Manoj Bajpayee was originally set to play DJ. He stated, 'We had been trying to get the film's script produced for six years, but no one was interested. We had signed Manoj for the role that Aamir eventually took. Our original idea was to create a small film due to our limited budget. Once Aamir heard the script, he showed interest in the project and even brought AR Rahman on board. UTV, which had turned down the film twice before, quickly agreed to proceed.' Pandey also noted that many in the film industry were not taking the script seriously and were unclear about the story. 'Producers thought this was a remake of Sholay from Basanti's viewpoint. They would ridicule it and ask who would play Basanti, to which I would respond, rather seriously, that we were thinking of casting Esha Deol. They took it at face value, and I wasn't sure whether to laugh or be upset at their reactions. More About Rang De Basanti Released in 2006, 'Rang De Basanti' tells the story of a group of carefree friends who become rebellious and confront government with bold action to protest against corruption in India after their friends tragic demise. In addition to Aamir Khan, the film stars Siddharth, R. Madhavan, Atul Kulkarni, Soha Ali Khan, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor, Waheeda Rehman, and British actress Alice Patten, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.
Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘Kuch Bhi!': Manoj Bajpayee breaks silence on claims that he was offered Aamir Khan's role in Rang De Basanti
'Family Man' actor Manoj Bajpayee has reacted to reports claiming that he was once offered Aamir Khan's role in Bollywood's iconic 2006 movie Rang de Basanti. A media report claimed that the makers of the film waited six years for him to respond before giving away the fan-favourite DJ's role to Aamir. Manoj rejected the claims of being offered Rang de Basanti in place of Aamir Khan. 'Matlab kuch bhi,' he tweeted alongside an emoji. 'Manoj Bajpayee was the first choice for Rang de Basanti, not Aamir Khan,' a Times of India report claimed, citing screenwriter Kamlesh Pandey. Kamlesh reportedly made these claims on Ravya Sarda's YouTube show. 'The film got delayed by 6 years as Manoj didn't respond,' the report further said, claiming that it was originally planned as a small-budget film and faced multiple rejections. Rang De Basanti featured a stellar ensemble cast including Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Soha Ali Khan, R Madhavan, Kunal Kapoor, and Sharman Joshi. Alice Patten, Anupam Kher, Waheeda Rehman, Kirron Kher, and Atul Kulkarni also appeared in the movie directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Manoj Bajpayee will soon make his OTT comeback as Srikant Tiwari in The Family Man 3. In a recently unveiled poster for the show, Manoj can be seen at the centre, surrounded by masked men, hinting at another high-stakes mission for the undercover intelligence officer. The actor plays a middle-class man balancing family life while secretly working for the Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (TASC), a fictional branch of India's National Investigation Agency. The release date for this highly anticipated season of Amazon Prime Video's hit web series is yet to be announced. However, in an earlier interview, the actor told OTTplay that Family Man 3 will air in November this year.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Manoj Bajpayee humorously denies being first choice for 'Rang De Basanti' role: 'Matlab Kuch Bhi'
Manoj Bajpayee humorously denied rumors of being the first choice for Aamir Khan's role in Rang De Basanti, responding with 'Matlab kuch bhi.' The rumors stemmed from screenwriter Kamlesh Pandey's interview. Meanwhile, Bajpayee is gearing up for his return as Srikant Tiwari in 'The Family Man Season 3'. Manoj Bajpayee addressed the widespread rumour about him being the first choice for Aamir Khan 's role in 'Rang De Basanti' with sharp wit and humor, putting the speculation to rest in his own unmistakable style. Origin of the Rumours The rumours began circulating after screenwriter Kamlesh Pandey , who co-wrote 'Rang De Basanti', revealed in an interview with Ravya Sarda that Manoj Bajpayee was originally signed for the role that Aamir Khan eventually played. Kamlesh explained that they had been trying to get the film made for six years without success, initially planning it as a small-budget project with Manoj attached. He said, 'We had been roaming around with the script of the film for 6 years, and no one was ready to make that film. We had signed Manoj for the role that Aamir played finally. We thought we would make a small film; we didn't have a big budget. The moment Aamir heard the script, he told us that he wanted to do the film, and he even got AR Rahman to come on the project. UTV, who had rejected the film twice in the past, immediately said yes to it." Manoj Bajpayee's Response to the Speculation The statement quickly fueled numerous reports claiming Manoj Bajpayee almost stepped into the role that Aamir Khan ultimately made famous. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Worst Home Items That People Own, Ranked CleverClassic Undo However, Manoj promptly dismissed these rumours, putting an end to that version of the story. On Thursday, Bajpayee took to X (formerly Twitter) to share one of the reports, commenting wryly, 'Matlab kuch bhi ." He didn't stop there—he followed up with another post questioning, 'And who is the producer who said this? Naam to bata!! SM pe itne khali lota le ke baithe hai." Through these candid remarks, Bajpayee not only rejected the rumours but also humorously called out the rapid spread of false information on social media. Legacy of 'Rang De Basanti' Released in 2006, 'Rang De Basanti' emerged as a landmark film of its era, weaving together the passions of youth, a strong sense of patriotism, and sharp social critique into a powerful story. Aamir Khan's portrayal of DJ stands out as one of his most memorable and acclaimed roles. What's Next for Manoj Bajpayee? Meanwhile, Manoj Bajpayee is set to reprise his iconic role as Srikant Tiwari in the eagerly awaited third season of 'The Family Man'.
