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Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
Did you know Satish Kaushik REJECTED Aamir Khan for Mr India because of THIS reason?
Aamir Khan, before his Bollywood fame, faced rejection from Satish Kaushik for an assistant director role on Mr India. Kaushik admitted that Aamir's arrival in a car, though not his, created an awkward impression, influencing the decision. This incident highlights the industry's unspoken hierarchies and ego dynamics, costing Aamir the opportunity despite his qualifications. Before becoming one of Bollywood's biggest stars, Aamir Khan had his fair share of early rejections — one of which came from none other than veteran actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik . In a lesser-known anecdote, Aamir once revealed how he was turned down for an assistant director's role on Mr. India simply because of a misunderstood first impression — offering a rare, amusing glimpse into the ego dynamics and unspoken hierarchies of the industry. In a candid chat with Humans of Bombay, Aamir recalled the uncertain phase in his life when he was still figuring out his path into the film industry. One thing he was sure of, however, was his desire to work with filmmaker Shekhar Kapur , whose work he deeply admired. At the time, Kapur was directing the cult classic Mr. India. Interestingly, Satish Kaushik, who played the beloved character Calendar in the film, was also serving as the chief assistant director — the very person Aamir had to face for his job interview. The superstar recalled meeting Shekhar Kapur with the hope of working as his assistant director. During the interaction, he also met Satish Kaushik, who was then Kapur's chief AD on Mr. India. Aamir came prepared — he presented detailed paperwork showcasing his skills and understanding of filmmaking. At the time, such preparation was rare in the industry, and both Kapur and Kaushik were reportedly impressed. Aamir noted that even Kaushik, despite his experience, wasn't used to seeing that level of documentation from aspiring assistants. He also shared that despite being confident in his abilities as an assistant director — particularly his knack for managing film sets — he didn't get the job on Mr. India. Later, he discovered the reason. Satish Kaushik, who was leading the AD team, told him candidly that when Aamir showed up for the meeting in a car, while he himself didn't own one, it made him feel awkward. Kaushik admitted that it didn't sit right with him to hire a junior who arrived in more style than he did — subtly hinting at the industry's unspoken hierarchies and ego dynamics. Aamir clarified to Satish Kaushik that the car wasn't his—it just happened to be with him that day because he was running an errand for someone. He recalled being stunned by the irony of the situation. Despite belonging to a film family, Aamir said he was more accustomed to using public transport and had never relied on any privileges. Yet, that one-off appearance in a car ended up costing him the opportunity. Despite coming from a film family, Aamir Khan told Satish Kaushik that he usually travelled by public transport. The car he arrived in that day wasn't his—he was just running an errand. Ironically, that brief impression cost him the assistant director job.
Khaleej Times
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Salman Khan took inspiration from from ex-Indian president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam for 'Tere Naam'
More than two decades, Tere Naam remains one of Salman Khan's most memorable films — not just for its emotional story but also for his iconic hairstyle. Khan has revealed an interesting tidbit about his look for the romantic drama. In the first episode of The Great Indian Kapil Sharma Show (Season 3), the 59-year-old actor shared his hairstyle was inspired by the former President of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. He also mentioned that the actor Rahul Roy had a similar hairstyle before, but for Tere Naam, he imagined a small-town character who would have long hair. "... All the old-school heroes had it too - that's (also) where the inspiration came from." Directed by the late Satish Kaushik, Tere Naam was released in 2003 and starred Salman as Radhe and Bhumika Chawla as Nirjala. It was a remake of the 1999 Tamil film Sethu, starring actor Vikram. Though the film received mixed reviews, it was remembered for Khan's intense performance. The film also marked Bhumika Chawla's Bollywood debut. During the show, Khan also opened up about a recent incident in which a woman managed to sneak into his Mumbai home. The topic came up when Sharma jokingly asked him about fans showing up at his residence with suitcases. "...There were security guards outside. A woman told them she wanted to head up to the fourth floor, and she entered. She rang the doorbell, and our maid opened the door," the actor said. "The maid was shocked because the lady said, 'Salman called me over.' Obviously, the servant saw her and was sure I definitely didn't call her. She was a fan, so she was escorted out."
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Neena Gupta was advised to marry a gay businessman when she was pregnant: 'I laughed them off'
Neena Gupta was unmarried when she was pregnant with Masaba Gupta and she had shared her entire experiences in her biography. The actress was known for being quite honest about her opinions and bold in her choices, way ahead of time. Neena continues to leave many inspired with her wisdom that she shares on social media. The actress had opened up in her biography about the kind of advices that she got when she was pregnant and not married. Operation Sindoor Amid flare-up hours after thaw, officials say things will settle down with time Ceasefire on, but pressure stays: Key decisions by India against Pak that still stand 'Will work with India & Pakistan to seek solution on Kashmir': Trump She said in her biography, ' Sach Kahun Toh ', that her friend Sujoy Mitra advised her to marry a gay businessman. The actress said, 'I laughed them off because I didn't feel right about getting married just to avoid controversy. I knew I would have to answer very difficult questions.' She said further, 'Being a public figure meant that our lives, mine and my child's, would always be up for speculation. But I told myself I would cross that bridge when I come to it. Until then, I would hide behind loose clothes for as long as I could.' Meanwhile, Satish Kaushik was a very good friend of Neena and the actress had revealed that he had offered to marry her. Neena had spoken about it during a musical event which was held by Anupam Kher after Satish Kaushik passed away, just to celebrate him as he would have liked. She had said there, "When I was pregnant, I was very worried because my pregnancy was very messy. It was very controversial, so he came to my house. So, I was very worried and I was crying, I said, 'I didn't know what would happen next'. Satish said, 'Nancy, don't worry. If your child is dark, then I'll tell everyone it's mine'.' Neena was last seen in Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari 2' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Neena Gupta recalled late Satish Kaushik's marriage offer following her 'controversial' pregnancy
Bollywood actor and director Satish Kaushik 's sudden death in 2023 left his fans and friends shocked and saddened. His close friend and co-star Neena Gupta has known him since they were in college together in 1975. In her book 'Sach Kahun Toh: An Autobiography', the actress described her special relationship with Kaushik and recounted how he supported her through difficult moments. Throwback Video of Neena Gupta Goes Viral Now, a throwback video of Neena is going viral in which she recalled a moment from 1989 when she was unmarried and pregnant, and Satish offered to marry her. In the clip, the actress shared, "When I was pregnant, I was very worried because my pregnancy was very messy. It was very controversial, so he came to my house. So, I was very worried and I was crying, I said, 'I didn't know what would happen next'. Satish said, 'Nancy, don't worry. If your child is dark, then I'll tell everyone it's mine'.' Kaushik's Supportive Intentions In an old interview, Kaushik shared that his intention was to support her and ensure she didn't have to face difficult times alone. Masaba Gupta 's Tribute to Satish Kaushik Following Kaushik's passing, designer and actress Masaba posted a nostalgic photo of her mother alongside Kaushik and Kher, leaving it captionless. She later shared a black-and-white image from 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro' featuring Neena, Kaushik, and Kapoor on her Instagram Story, writing, "Rest in peace, Kaushik uncle. You gave mom the greatest gift... Your kindness through all those years - we will miss you." Satish Kaushik's Family Satish Kaushik is survived by his wife Shashi Kaushik and daughter Vanshika Kaushik. The couple was married in the year 1985.
