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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Glad got to play age-appropriate role in romantic films: R Madhavan
Mumbai, Actor R Madhavan on Wednesday said he feels blessed to have had the opportunity to play age-appropriate roles in romantic films whether it was 'Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein' or his upcoming feature, 'Aap Jaisa Koi'. Glad got to play age-appropriate role in romantic films: R Madhavan Starring Madhavan as 42-year-old man Shrirenu Tripathi and Fatima Sana Shaikh as 32-year-old Madhu Bose, the film is a heartwarming drama that celebrates connection, companionship, and the beauty of discovering 'Barabari Wala Pyaar' in the most unexpected circumstances. 'I realised that it doesn't matter which age you fall in love. When you fall in love for the first time you behave like a teenager no matter where in which position you are in, you become like a teenager. Vivek has beautifully captured this tale of first time love,' Madhavan said at the trailer launch event here. Looking back at his love stories of his career be it the ever-popular 'Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein', 'Tanu Weds Manu' or 'Aap Jaisa Koi', Madhavan said few people get the opportunity to play their age in such stories. 'My journey with love stories started with 'Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein', in which I played a young man of that time and the way they express love. Also, my other film, 'Tanu Weds Manu' was an age appropriate love story. "After so many years, I'm doing a romantic story which is age appropriate, and very few people get that opportunity. When I heard the story and I learnt that I'm playing a 40-year-old man, I felt it's good to show their love stories. It was a wonderful journey for me from 'RHTDM' to 'Aap Jaisa Koi',' Madhavan said. 'Aap Jaisa Koi' is directed by Vivek Soni of 'Meenakshi Sundareshwar' fame and is produced by Karan Johar's Dharmatic Entertainment. The film is set to release on Netflix on July 11. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Akshay Kumar's heroine, who has given no hits in 20 years, regrets rejecting 3 blockbusters, one was Aamir Khan's..., her name is...
Meet Akshay Kumar's heroine, who has given no hits in 20 years, regrets rejecting 3 blockbusters, one was Aamir Khan's..., her name is... Chitrangda Singh, recently seen in Housefull 5 is known for her stunning and captivating screen presence. The Desi Boyz actress recently sat down for a chat to discuss her unconventional journey in films, including some career opportunities she regrets missing. During a conversation with Screen, Chitrangda opened up about her nine-year sabbatical. She was reportedly offered some blockbuster movies, that she regrets passing them on. 'I have made those mistakes. I said no to Anurag Basu's Gangster. I refused Tanu Weds Manu. In Mangal Pandey, I said no to the role that Ameesha Patel played.' She said. Chitrangda Singh was also offered Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Chalte Chalte She also recalled that Shah Rukh Khan wanted to cast her in Chalte Chalte (2003). Revealing why she had to miss out on that role, Chitrangda said, 'There was one more that I am forgetting, and then there was Chalte Chalte that starred Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji, which I wasn't around for at all. They had run into some trouble and wanted to desperately cast someone. SRK had told me this.' She further added, 'Saeed Mirza had loved my work, and they were looking for me. Juhi Chawla's brother Bobby was looking for my number. I had worked with SRK on an ad film when he had told me all this.' In a career spanning over 19 years, the actress has starred in movies like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi to her role in movies like Yeh Saali Zindagi, Desi Boyz, and Baazaar, among others. After Housefull 5, Chitrangda is set to mark her first-ever collaboration with superstar Salman Khan. The film, that is yet-to-be-titled, is said to be based on the Galwan Valley clash, drawing inspiration from Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh's book India's Most Fearless 3.
Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Chitrangda Singh opens up on missing ‘Chalte Chalte', ‘Tanu Weds Manu': Was going through my emotional ups and downs
Actor Chitrangda Singh has candidly spoken about the ups and downs in her career, reflecting on the significant films she missed out on during personal sabbaticals. In a recent interview with Indian Express, she revealed that roles in high-profile films such as 'Chalte Chalte', 'Gangster', and 'Tanu Weds Manu' had once been within reach, but life circumstances led her away from them. Reflecting on her time away from the screen, Chitrangda said, 'The first seven years of break were because of my personal life, my commitment to that, and I had a son. I came back, and then I took another two-year break because I was going through a rough patch in my personal life again." She continued, "In between that also I did not have the kind of work that I was looking for coming my way, so I decided to not be around because I was also going through my emotional ups and downs and I didn't want to do stuff that I won't be happy doing. So there was a rollercoaster of life going on. So yes, I did not do as much work as I probably would have wanted to do.' During these phases, she ended up losing out on films that went on to become cult favourites. 'I have made those mistakes. I said no to Anurag Basu's 'Gangster'. I refused 'Tanu Weds Manu'. In 'Mangal Pandey', I said no to the role that Ameesha Patel played. There was one more that I am forgetting, and then there was 'Chalte Chalte' that starred Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji, which I wasn't around for at all," said the 'Housefull 5' actor. "They had run into some trouble and wanted to desperately cast someone. SRK had told me this. Saeed Mirza had loved my work, and they were looking for me. Juhi Chawla's brother Bobby was looking for my number. I had worked with SRK on an ad film when he had told me all this,' said Chitrangda. The actress' revelations offer a glimpse into the many opportunities that pass by actors due to timing and personal battles, reminding us of the fragile balance between career and life in the film industry. On the professional front, she has another commercial film lined up and is set to announce a new project in September 2025.
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Chitrangda Singh Regrets Saying No To Tanu Weds Manu, Gangster: 'I Made Those Mistakes'
Last Updated: Chitrangda Singh opens up about rejecting 'Tanu Weds Manu', 'Gangster' and missing Shah Rukh Khan's 'Chalte Chalte'. 'I made those mistakes,' she admits. Chitrangda Singh, who was recently seen in Housefull 5, sat down for a candid conversation with SCREEN where she looked back at her 20-year journey in Bollywood. The actress opened up about her unconventional path in the industry, her nine-year-long sabbatical, missed career-defining roles, and how personal challenges shaped her trajectory. Reflecting on her debut film Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and how the years have flown by, Chitrangda shared, 'It's been a very quick 20 years. When I look back, I feel like I have gotten far more than I expected. I don't think I was a very ambitious person. I didn't think I was going to go places. I was quite happy that I would get married and just have a good time; I never had a vision for myself. I feel that everything has been more than I expected. In 20 years, there have been 9 years of breaks in between. 11 years of working and people have not forgotten me, so I feel grateful." Asked whether a film like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi could be made today, she expressed hope for more meaningful cinema: 'I wish films like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi get made because cinema should not just be for entertainment alone. There are films to entertain, and then there should be films about certain matters which need to go on record as cinema history. I wish we did more films like that." On her long sabbatical, Chitrangda explained the reasons that kept her away from the screen: 'The first seven years of break were because of my personal life, my commitment to that, and I had a son. I came back, and then I took another two-year break because I was going through a rough patch in my personal life again. In between that also I did not have the kind of work that I was looking for coming my way, so I decided to not be around because I was also going through my emotional ups and downs and I didn't want to do stuff that I won't be happy doing. So there was a rollercoaster of life going on. So yes, I did not do as much work as I probably would have wanted to do." The actress also opened up about the major films she missed out on during that time and how those decisions still linger. 'I have made those mistakes. I said no to Anurag Basu's Gangster. I refused Tanu Weds Manu. In Mangal Pandey, I said no to the role that Ameesha Patel played. There was one more that I am forgetting, and then there was Chalte Chalte that starred Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji, which I wasn't around for at all. They had run into some trouble and wanted to desperately cast someone. SRK had told me this. Saeed Mirza had loved my work, and they were looking for me. Juhi Chawla's brother Bobby was looking for my number. I had worked with SRK on an ad film when he had told me all this." Despite the detours, Chitrangda's presence and impact have endured. She continues to believe in the power of authentic storytelling and meaningful roles. On the work front, she confirmed that another commercial film is underway and that she will be announcing a new project this September. First Published: June 22, 2025, 14:17 IST
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Chitrangda Singh missed out on Shah Rukh Khan's Chalte Chalte, refused Tanu Weds Manu, Gangster: ‘I have made those mistakes'
Actress Chitrangda Singh, who was recently seen in Housefull 5, sat down for a conversation with SCREEN, where she reflected on her 20 years in Bollywood. Chitrangda spoke about her nine-year-long sabbatical, the challenges she faced on the personal front, and also confessed to rejecting some big films. Talking about her debut film Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and the 20 years in the industry, Chitrangda said, 'It's been very quick 20 years. When I look back, I feel like I have gotten far more than I expected. I don't think I was a very ambitious person. I didn't think I was going to go places. I was quite happy that I would get married and just have a good time; I never had a vision for myself. I feel that everything has been more than I expected. In 20 years, there have been 9 years of breaks in between. 11 years of working and people have not forgotten me, so I feel grateful.' Also Read: Chitrangda Singh: 'We cannot carry on living in our own bubbles' When asked if films like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi can be made today, the actor said, 'I wish films like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi get made because cinema should not just be for entertainment alone. There are films to entertain, and then there should be films about certain matters which need to go on record as cinema history. I wish we did more films like that.' During the interview, Chitrangda Singh also talked about her sabbatical. The actress shared, 'The first seven years of break were because of my personal life, my commitment to that, and I had a son. I came back, and then I took another two-year break because I was going through a rough patch in my personal life again. In between that also I did not have the kind of work that I was looking for coming my way, so I decided to not be around because I was also going through my emotional ups and downs and I didn't want to do stuff that I won't be happy doing. So there was a rollercoaster of life going on. So yes, I did not do as much work as I probably would have wanted to do.' During this phase, Chitrangda also lost out on some good films, and she does feel bad about it. 'I have made those mistakes. I said no to Anurag Basu's Gangster. I refused Tanu Weds Manu. In Mangal Pandey, I said no to the role that Ameesha Patel played. There was one more that I am forgetting, and then there was Chalte Chalte that starred Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji, which I wasn't around for at all. They had run into some trouble and wanted to desperately cast someone. SRK had told me this. Saeed Mirza had loved my work, and they were looking for me. Juhi Chawla's brother Bobby was looking for my number. I had worked with SRK on an ad film when he had told me all this.' On the work front, Chitrangda Singh has another commercial potboiler in her kitty. She will also be announcing a project in September. Nawaz Kochra is an enthusiastic entertainment journalistic for the last 9 years, he has been a known face and successfully worked with some big publications. At Nawaz majorly covers TV and OTT and also does video interviews. Having the best conversations with celebrities is what Nawaz loves. ... Read More
