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Time of India
4 hours ago
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- Time of India
Mohit Suri opens up on directing parts of 'Tumsa Nahin Dekha' before debuting with 'Zeher' - 'Anurag dada was unwell at the time'
With 'Saiyaara' drawing crowds and praise in equal measure, Mohit Suri is riding high. But even as his latest musical-romantic drama heads for blockbuster territory, the filmmaker is looking back — with gratitude, humour, and a few unexpected confessions. In a candid conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Mohit shared a lesser-known detail from his early career: before making his directorial debut with Zeher in 2005, he had already directed significant portions of another film — Tumsa Nahin Dekha. 'I had no formal training" He said, 'Anurag dada (Basu) was unwell at the time, and I had to step in and shoot some parts,' Mohit recalls. 'I had no formal training. That was my schooling — on set. I had assisted on eight Vikram Bhatt films and two of Anurag Basu 's, but this was different. I also got to work in post-production, which was a huge learning experience.' T umsa Nahin Dekha — starring Emraan Hashmi and Dia Mirza — may not have become a landmark film, but for Mohit, it was a defining moment. 'I didn't even intend to direct Zeher,' he admits. 'I had just written the idea and hoped Vishesh Films would produce it. But Bhatt saab and Mukesh ji simply said, 'Go make the film.' I didn't know if I was ready.' Twenty years later, 'Zeher' is remembered fondly — not just for its tight narrative but also for its iconic soundtrack, a hallmark of most Mohit Suri films. Quiet beginnings, bold choices Mohit was in his early 20s when 'Zeher' released. 'Siddharth Anand, Aditya Datt — all of us debuted around that time,' he notes. 'Back then, we started assisting early, we got our hands dirty. Today's generation has a different path, and that's fine. But I think I was lucky to get opportunities so young — even if they came with a push off the deep end.' Shaad Randhawa, a long-time collaborator who also features in 'Saiyaara', had once spoken about those early days in an interview: 'Mohit was just 21 when he stepped in on Tumsa Nahin Dekha. But even then, it was clear he had something special.' On comparisons with Anurag Basu's next With both 'Saiyaara' and Anurag Basu's upcoming film starring Kartik Aaryan in the musical space, Suri addressed comparisons directly. 'I'm very close to Dada… I went and narrated this film to him. He had started his film and I had finished mine by then. He didn't seem worried in the least.' 'There was a Rockstar being made when I was making Aashiqui 2,' he added. 'This is not Interstellar that we would worry about.' Meanwhile, 'Saiyaara' is getting good reviews from the audiences. Ananya Panday Cheers Cousin Ahaan Panday's 'Saiyaara' Debut: 'A Star Is Born'
NDTV
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Reliving The Magic Of Filmistan Studios, One Last Time
New Delhi: As the iconic Goregaon studio makes way for luxury towers, we look back at the legends, films, and memories it gave Indian cinema. Another piece of Bollywood history is making way for real estate. Filmistan Studio in Goregaon, established in 1943 and once a powerhouse of Hindi cinema, has been sold to Arkade Developers for Rs 183 crore. The developer plans to launch a premium residential project on the site in 2026, featuring two 50-storey towers with 3, 4, and 5 BHK homes and penthouses. It has a projected Gross Development Value (GDV) of Rs 3,000 crore. YouTube This marks the third iconic film studio in Mumbai to be sold for redevelopment. Earlier, RK Studios in Chembur and Kamal Amrohi's Kamalistan Studios in Jogeshwari were transformed into multi storey buildings. "This place that we could not enter had an arch with Filmistan Studio ' written on it. It's gone," said film historian Amrit Gangar, standing near what was once the main entrance. A Final Glimpse We tried to enter the studio one last time to step inside the space where Hindi cinema once breathed. But the gate, once crowned by the iconic Filmistan Studio arch, was shut. Now private property, we were turned away. Just as we were about to leave, a man living in a house right next to the compound overheard our conversation. When he learned we were working on a story about the studio's past, he invited us in. Inside his modest home, he led us to a back room his bedroom. From the window, we got an unexpected, uninterrupted view into the heart of Filmistan. The same stages where Tumsa Nahin Dekha and Jagriti were shot, the space where countless wedding processions and funeral scenes were filmed was now eerily still. And there it stood, the abandoned temple set, instantly recognisable from so many Bollywood films. Cracked, dusty, and quiet... but unmistakably there. It was like seeing a piece of Indian film history frozen in time, forgotten but still holding on. Where Stories Were Born Filmistan was founded by Sasadhar Mukherjee, grandfather of actors Kajol and Rani Mukerji along with his brother-in-law Ashok Kumar, Gyan Mukherjee, and Rai Bahadur Chunilal, after a split with Bombay Talkies. "The birth of Filmistan is very fascinating. I believe the Nizam of Hyderabad helped fund the land," said Gangar. The studio went on to produce iconic films like Shaheed, Jagriti, and Tumsa Nahin Dekha, and gave music legends like SD Burman and Madan Mohan their big breaks. Even after it stopped producing films in the late '60s, its 7 shooting floors, temple, jail, and village sets remained active for decades
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Dev Anand and Nasir Hussain got drunk and fought with each other at Sadhna's engagement party,' recalls Aamir Khan: 'They were hitting each other'
Aamir Khan who has been in the industry for over three decades also has a deep know-how about the history of Indian cinema. His father Tahir Hussain was a well-known producer, director and his uncle Nasir Hussain has made movies like 'Caravan', 'Tumsa Nahin Dekha', 'Dil Deke Dekho' among others. Thus, Aamir also has a lot of stories to share most times. In a recent interview, he recalled an incident where his uncle Nasir Hussain and Dev Anand got into a huge fight at Sadhna's engagement party. He said in an interview with Mashable India, "Nasir was very close to Vijay Anand and Nasir was also friends with Dev Anand. So Teesri Manzil was being made with Dev Anand originally. Dev was acting and Nasir was directing Teesri Manzil.' He shared that originally, Dev Anand was supposed to be a part of 'Teesri Manzil'. "Dev Sahab was acting, Nasir Sahab was directing Teesri Manzil. In the same year, he was making a film called Baharon Ke Sapne with Rajesh Khanna, who was a newcomer that time. Vijay Anand was directing that film," he said. At this party, Nasir heard Dev Anand complaining that he gave a small film like 'Baharon Ke Sapne' with a newcomer. But he himself is directing a big film like 'Teesri Manzil'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dermatologist: Just Add 1 Drop Of This Household Item To Any Dark Spot And Wait 3 Minutes Undo So, they got into a fight after getting drunk at this party. 'Nasir saab said there is no such thing as a small or big film. They started fighting and were hitting each other,' Aamir recalled with a laugh and added that he later confirmed this story with Sadhna, who said, 'Haan haan, dono daru peeke jhagda kar rahe the (Yes, they were both drunk and fighting. )' Later, Nasir told Vijay Anand to direct 'Teesri Manzil' while he said he will make 'Baharon Ke Sapne'. Aamir added, "However, Nasir said, 'Dev nahi hoga film mein. He's out." So eventually, Shammi Kapoor came on board for 'Teesri Manzil'.
