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India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Madhoo on saying no to film with Big B, quitting Bollywood: Became sad going to sets
Actor Madhoo recently opened up about the reason behind quitting Bollywood and moving to South cinema. She also recalled saying no to a film with Amitabh Bachchan due to creative mentioned that she did not feel like continuing her work in Bollywood in an interview with Lehren Retro and said, "By 1997, I had started feeling discontent.""I thought I was not doing good work, and I wasn't excited about my work anymore. After working with authentic, realistic directors in the South, it felt odd to return to work with directors who would put a board and show that we are somewhere else, and cheat in films. As an artiste, I became sad going to sets. The thing I had once desired most, being on a film set, started to irritate me," she The 'Kannappa' (2025) actor further recalled rejecting how she was replaced by Soundarya after she rejected a movie with Big B. She said, "I call myself destiny's child. What people today refer to as manifestation, I experienced back then."Madhoo further said, "Every time I've strongly felt something, it has come true for me. Just when I realised I didn't want to continue with films, love entered my life. I got married, and I walked away from acting completely.""I was tempted once, I got a big film with Amitabh Bachchan, the one that eventually went to Soundarya. My wedding date was fixed, and I told my secretary I didn't want to do it. He asked me to reconsider, but I was firm," she featured opposite Bachchan in 'Sooryavansham' (1999), in which the latter had a double role. Jayasudha, Rachna Banerjee, Anupam Kher and Kader Khan also played crucial roles in the was recently seen in 'Kannappa'. The action-drama was directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, with Vishnu Manchu playing the lead role. It also had cameos by Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, Prabhas and Kajal Aggarwal. Mohan Babu, R Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Brahmanandam, Brahmaji, Siva Balaji, and Kaushal Manda also played pivotal roles in the Bollywood debut was 'Phool Aur Kaante' (1991), opposite Ajay Devgn.- EndsMust Watch
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Madhoo says she rejected Amitabh Bachchan's film, was not happy with work in Bollywood: ‘After working in South…'
Actor Madhoo rose to fame with several hit films like Phool Aur Kaante and Roja. However, in 1999, the actor married Anand Shah and left the industry. She made her comeback after 12 years and is now quite active in films. In an interview with Lehren Retro, Madhoo opened up about her break from films. Madhoo recalls giving up on Amitabh Bachchan's film for marriage. Madhoo recalled working with all the A-listers in Bollywood and said, 'By 1997, I had started feeling discontent. I thought I was not doing good work, and I wasn't excited about my work anymore. After working with authentic, realistic directors in the South, it felt odd to return to work with directors who would put a board and show that we are somewhere else, and cheat in films. As an artiste, I became sad going to sets. The thing I had once desired most, being on a film set, started to irritate me.' She recalled rejecting a film with Amitabh Bachchan for her marriage and said, 'I call myself destiny's child. What people today refer to as manifestation, I experienced back then. Every time I've strongly felt something, it has come true for me. Just when I realized I didn't want to continue with films, love entered my life. I got married, and I walked away from acting completely. I was tempted once, I got a big film with Amitabh Bachchan, the one that eventually went to Soundarya. My wedding date was fixed, and I told my secretary I didn't want to do it. He asked me to reconsider, but I was firm.' The film, which was released in 1999, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Soundarya, was Sooryavansham. The film starred Big B in a dual role alongside Jayasudha, Rachna Banerjee, Anupam Kher and Kader Khan. It bombed at the box office, but later gained a cult following. Madhoo's recent and upcoming films Madhoo was recently seen in Kannappa. The devotional film, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, stars Vishnu Manchu in the lead role alongside Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Brahmanandam, Brahmaji, Siva Balaji, and Kaushal Manda in key roles. The film also features star-studded cameos by Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, and Prabhas. Madhoo will next be seen in the movie Chinna Chinna Aasai. The romantic drama is written and directed by Varsha Vasudev and is produced by Abhijit Babuji under the Babuji Productions banner. The film also stars actor Indrans, and the release date is yet to be announced.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Madhoo reacts to why she turned down a film with Amitabh Bachchan and moved to South India: 'It felt odd to return to projects that lacked sincerity'
Madhoo was one of the leading names in Hindi cinema during the early 1990s, but she gradually faded from Bollywood, giving more importance to South Indian films. Her sudden absence from Hindi cinema raised many eyebrows, and some even questioned why she had turned down major films, including those starring . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Madhoo has now finally responded to her decision to step away from Hindi cinema. Madhoo about leaving Bollywood behind Grateful to Juhi Chawla for introducing me to organic farming: Madhoo Shah In a recent interview with Lehren Retro, the Roja actress admitted that by the late 1990s, she had begun to feel increasingly disconnected from the kind of work she was being offered in Bollywood. 'By 1997, I had started feeling discontented. I wasn't excited about my work anymore. After working with authentic, passionate directors in the South, it felt odd to return to projects that lacked that sincerity. I began sulking before going to sets. The thing I had once desired most — being on a film set — started to irritate me,' she shared. Madhoo about getting married to Anand Shah Madhoo met her future husband, businessman Anand Shah, around the time she was considering leaving the film industry. 'Just when I realised I didn't want to continue with films, love entered my life. I got married, and I walked away from acting completely,' she said. She turned down 'Sooryavansham' with Amitabh Bachchan during that period, and the film later featured as the female lead. Her marriage had been fixed at the time, and she asked her manager to drop the project. Madhoo's Kannappa She was last seen in 'Kannappa', directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh. The film starred Manchu, Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, , and Preity Mukhundhan in key roles.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Madhoo was discontent with the kind of work in Bollywood, said no to a film with Amitabh Bachchan: ‘My secretary asked me to reconsider but…'
After 2011, actress Madhoo seemingly disappeared from Bollywood, though gaps between her Hindi films had been noticeable since 1999. While she continued working in South Indian cinema, her absence from Hindi films left many wondering why she chose to step away, especially when she had offers from some of the industry's biggest names, including Amitabh Bachchan. Now, Madhoo has finally opened up about her decision to distance herself from Bollywood and what led her to take that step. In a recent conversation with Lehren Retro, Madhoo candidly shared that her decision to say from Bollywood stemmed from a growing sense of dissatisfaction. 'By 1997, I had started feeling discontent. I wasn't excited about my work anymore. After working with authentic, passionate directors in the South, it felt odd to return to projects that lacked that sincerity. I began sulking before going to sets. The thing I had once desired most — being on a film set — started to irritate me,' she admitted. It was during this emotionally turbulent time that Madhoo met her future husband, Anand Shah. She described the timing as serendipitous. 'I call myself destiny's child. What people today refer to as manifestation, I experienced back then. Every time I've strongly felt something, it has come true for me. Just when I realized I didn't want to continue with films, love entered my life. I got married, and I walked away from acting completely.' Also Read | Aamir Khan says Reena Dutta's family cut ties with her after their secret inter-faith wedding: 'Her father suffered heart attack, ladies started to cry' Interestingly, just before her wedding, Madhoo received an offer to star in a film opposite Amitabh Bachchan (a career-defining moment for any actor). However, she chose not to take it up. 'It was a big film with Mr. Bachchan, the one that eventually went to Soundarya. My wedding date was fixed, and I told my secretary I didn't want to do it. He asked me to reconsider, but I was firm.' The film in question was Sooryavansham, which released in 1999 and starred Amitabh alongside Soundarya. That same year, Madhoo married Anand Shah. The couple has two children and continues to maintain a low profile.
Mint
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘This guy makes the best papad': Denmark woman confuses Amitabh Bachchan as ‘papad maker'; netizens can't keep calm
A Denmark woman hilariously confused Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan with Bhujia makers, Bikaji, and asked if the Internet could help her connect to this 'legendary papad guy' since she was running low on her stock of papads. In a now-viral video, Frederikke, who goes by Bhukkad Bidesi on social media, showed a packet of Bikaji papad featuring the veteran actor. She then pointed to BigB's picture and said, 'This guy makes the best papadum.' She shared that she first tasted papad in Nepal and loves the taste of it. However, she said she was running low on them and hadn't been able to find them in Copenhagen. 'If you know him, let him know how good papadum he makes,' Frederikke said in the viral Instagram reel. In the caption of the viral video, the influencer wrote: 'Who is this man—and why does he make the BEST papadum I've ever had?!' 'I bought this papad back in Nepal and haven't found it anywhere in Copenhagen. I'm running low… if anyone knows where to get this or who this legendary papad guy is, please help.' Netizens were left in splits by her hilarious video and rather than pointing out the obvious, chimed in to joke about different ventures of the actor. A social media user quipped that Amitabh Bachchan is a 'multitasker,' and said, 'He's been a coolie (porter at railway stations ) since 1983.' Frederikke's comment section soon flooded with the veteran actor's 'tremendous work' in growing basmati rice for India Gate, saving lives in India via polio drops, and a lot more. 'He also used to grow basmati rice at India Gate, New Delhi,' a user said. 'He also used to give me polio drops. I am alive today because of him,' joked another user. A netizen said, 'Yeah. He personally hand-rolls each papad in his Mumbai mansion. Real artisanal stuff.' 'Wait till you hear about his PVC Pipes,' quipped a user. A foreigner said, 'That's Amita Bachan, he makes amazing Soan papdi as well (sic).' Referring to his role in the 1999 movie Sooryavansham, a user said, 'He also owns a transport company 'Bhanupratap Bus Service'.' 'He works at a digital payment agency in India,' said another. Some users also shared his wife Jaya Bachchan's GIFs, scolding the influencer for not knowing him, while others claimed, 'He learnt it from his wife. She makes great papadam out of paparazzi.'
