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India.com
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Did You Know These 7 Hyped-Bollywood Films Were Announced But Never Got Made: Shuddhi To Takht - What Went Wrong!
photoDetails english 2931733 Updated:Jul 15, 2025, 07:00 AM IST 7 Unreleased Bollywood Films 1 / 8 7 Unreleased Bollywood Films: Some of the biggest filmmakers made huge announcements regarding films which could have been game changers over the years. Many were shot, others just announced but never went on floors - today let's take a look at 7 such Bollywood gems which were supposed to release but never saw the light of the day due to many reasons. Let's find out what went wrong, based on several media reports: Time Machine 2 / 8 It was supposed to be have an ensemble-heavy star cast with the likes of Aamir Khan, Raveena Tandon, and Naseeruddin Shah - in a tale about time travel concept. The movie was helmed by Shekhar Kapur who filmed most of the film before abandoning it for bigger projects. Takht 3 / 8 A historical epic drama directed by Karan Johar was announced with a huge ensemble cast. The project was ultimately shelved, with Johar moving on to other projects. Takht included stars like Kareena Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Anil Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles. Shuddhi 4 / 8 Initially announced with Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor, and later with Salman Khan. Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt's names were also floating around. This film was never produced despite multiple casting announcements. Karan Johar was supposed to back this project which battled many re-casting rumours. Shoebite 5 / 8 The film was supposed to feature megastar Amitabh Bachchan in the lead and directed by Shoojit Sircar. However, it faced a legal battle between Percept Picture Company and UTV Motion Pictures, preventing its release despite being completed. Munna Bhai Chale America 6 / 8 After 2 super successful Munna Bhai films in a row, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Rajkumar Hirani were all set to come up with the third one, to complete the trilogy. In fact, they even released a trailer in anticipation back in 2007. This unreleased film was shelved after Sanjay Dutt's legal troubles and the filmmakers' dissatisfaction with the script. Inshallah 7 / 8 Fans were excited when buzz about Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Salman Khan and Alia Bhatt coming together for Inshallah began. However, the film was shelved due to creative differences between the director and the lead actor. Dus 8 / 8 Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt's much-awaited film directed by Mukul S Anand was called Dus. It was on Indian agents who were trying to prevent an Indo-Pak war. However, the untimely death of the director Mukul Anand on the sets left the film as it is. The project was abandoned after Mukul Anand's death, with only the music album being released.
India.com
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet National Award-winning actress, who delivered 10 flops, labelled ‘jinxed' after film with Mohanlal shelved, net worth is Rs 136 crore, still lives in rented house; She is…
Vidya Balan, who came to Bollywood from the world of TV, has made a great identity for herself in a short time. She is always seen as a brilliant and talented actress. Vidya has always accepted challenging roles in films. Her roles have always been strong and tremendous. She has given great films like Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Parineeta, has appeared in over 40 films, and some of her blockbusters include The Dirty Picture, Kahaani, No One Killed Jessica, Paa, Heyy Baby and more. Vidya received a National Film Award for her performance in The Dirty Picture. She was also awarded the prestigious Padma Shri. But there was a time in the actress' career when not one or two but 8 of her films flopped back-to-back. In a recent conversation with Rodrigo Canelas on his YouTube channel, the actress recalled crying herself to sleep every night after being called 'jinxed' during her early years in the industry. Why was Vidya Balan called Jinxed? Mohanlal's Chakram was a dream film for Vidya Balan. She recalled how she went for an advertisement shoot in the South, where they were auditioning for the film, and she was asked to audition. She revealed that her mother said yes because she was a Mohanlal fan. The actress said soon after the audition, the director wanted to meet her, and she went there with her sister and mother. Balan continued, 'I started the film, the shoot went off well and after 15 days, they sent me back to Bombay. We did a scene, and they said schedule wrap and we were supposed to shoot the whole film at once. They said, Mohanlal sir had some date problems so we'll take a pause and come back next month. The director and Mohanlal were having problems and so we were not shooting for most of the days, so I thought this is how it's supposed to be. So I came back to Bombay happy.' When she reached Mumbai, she got offers from 8-9 South filmmakers and she said yes to them. She added, 'I was thinking to myself, I was a star. Little did I know that this Mohanlal movie Chakram got shelved. After it was shelved, I lost each of those 8, 9 films I was offered. They thought the actor and director had delivered 8 hits together, and they were doing their 9th film. So they said maybe it is the energy of this girl, and she is jinxed. It was a crazy time. It was a frustrating period. My parents began to pray that just one film would work out for her. They could see the kind of rejection and frustration I was facing. I would go to bed crying, but I didn't lose hope.' It was movies like Parineeta, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Guru, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Paa, The Dirty Picture, and Kahaani, that helped her build her career in Bollywood. Some of her films that flopped big time were Kahaani 2, Begum Jaan and Tumhari Sulu, Shakuntala Devi and Sherni. Why does Vidya Balan live in a rented home? Talking about her personal life, Vidya Balan got married to the CEO of UTV Motion Pictures, Siddharth Roy Kapur on December 2012 in a private ceremony. In one of her interviews, the actress revealed that she stills live in a rented apartment in Mumbai after her marriage. Vidya has a net worth of Rs 136 crore. She shared that 15 years ago, she was searching for a home with her mother to reduce the long commute from Chembur to her workplace in Bandra or Juhu. During this search, she found a suitable house, but it was beyond her budget. Her mother encouraged her to manage the EMI payments, leading Vidya to purchase the house. Upon entering, she felt an instant connection as if it was her own. She also mentioned that even after her marriage, Vidya is still in process of looking for a new home.
News18
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sonam Kapoor Celebrates 15 Years Of I Hate Luv Storys With A Jab Mila Tu Moment
Last Updated: Sonam Kapoor marked 15 years of I Hate Luv Storys with a heartfelt post and film snippets on social media. Sonam Kapoor took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as her beloved romantic comedy I Hate Luv Storys completed 15 years after its theatrical release. Marking the occasion, the actress shared a heartfelt post on her social media, featuring snippets from the film that charmed audiences back in 2010. Released on July 2, 2010, I Hate Luv Storys marked Sonam's third Bollywood movie. In the film, she portrayed Simran, a dreamy, romance-loving woman who crosses paths with the cynical and witty Jay, played by Imran Khan. The duo's contrasting personalities and evolving relationship formed the crux of this modern romantic tale, set against the vibrant backdrops of Mumbai and Queenstown, New Zealand. The song showed a montage of the best moments of Sonam from the film, with the song Jab Mila Tu by Vishal Dadlani in the background. Directed and written by Punit Malhotra in his directorial debut, the film was produced by two major banners—Dharma Productions (Hiroo Yash Johar and Karan Johar) and UTV Motion Pictures (Ronnie Screwvala)—bringing them together for the first time in a collaborative project. The film's breezy storyline, youthful vibe and fresh pairing of Sonam and Imran struck a chord with the younger generation. The soundtrack, composed by Vishal–Shekhar, became an instant hit, with chart-topping numbers like Bin Tere and Bahara. The lyrics were penned by Anvita Dutt Guptan, Kumaar and Vishal Dadlani. The film also earned four nominations at the 56th Filmfare Awards, including Best Music Director (Vishal–Shekhar), Best Lyricist (Vishal Dadlani for Bin Tere), Best Male Playback Singer (Shafqat Amanat Ali) and Best Female Playback Singer (Shreya Ghoshal for Bahara). Sonam Kapoor has taken time away from the silver screen, especially after embracing motherhood. She welcomed her son Vayu on August 20, 2022 and was last seen in the 2023 thriller Blind, directed by Shome Makhija. Meanwhile, Imran Khan, who has been away from acting for nearly a decade, is finally making a much-awaited comeback. Known for his memorable roles in romantic comedies like Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and Break Ke Baad, the actor is all set to return to the screen opposite Bhumi Pednekar in an upcoming rom-com. The film will be helmed by Danish Aslam, who previously directed Break Ke Baad, reuniting him with Imran after 15 years. First Published:
News18
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sonam Kapoor Looks Back At I Hate Luv Storys As The Rom-Com Turns 15
Sonam Kapoor marked 15 years of I Hate Luv Storys with a heartfelt post and film snippets on social media. Sonam Kapoor took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as her beloved romantic comedy I Hate Luv Storys completed 15 years after its theatrical release. Marking the occasion, the actress shared a heartfelt post on her social media, featuring snippets from the film that charmed audiences back in 2010. Released on July 2, 2010, I Hate Luv Storys marked Sonam's third Bollywood movie. In the film, she portrayed Simran, a dreamy, romance-loving woman who crosses paths with the cynical and witty Jay, played by Imran Khan. The duo's contrasting personalities and evolving relationship formed the crux of this modern romantic tale, set against the vibrant backdrops of Mumbai and Queenstown, New Zealand. Directed and written by Punit Malhotra in his directorial debut, the film was produced by two major banners—Dharma Productions (Hiroo Yash Johar and Karan Johar) and UTV Motion Pictures (Ronnie Screwvala)—bringing them together for the first time in a collaborative project. The film's breezy storyline, youthful vibe and fresh pairing of Sonam and Imran struck a chord with the younger generation. The soundtrack, composed by Vishal–Shekhar, became an instant hit, with chart-topping numbers like Bin Tere and Bahara. The lyrics were penned by Anvita Dutt Guptan, Kumaar and Vishal Dadlani. The film also earned four nominations at the 56th Filmfare Awards, including Best Music Director (Vishal–Shekhar), Best Lyricist (Vishal Dadlani for Bin Tere), Best Male Playback Singer (Shafqat Amanat Ali) and Best Female Playback Singer (Shreya Ghoshal for Bahara). Sonam Kapoor has taken time away from the silver screen, especially after embracing motherhood. She welcomed her son Vayu on August 20, 2022 and was last seen in the 2023 thriller Blind, directed by Shome Makhija. Meanwhile, Imran Khan, who has been away from acting for nearly a decade, is finally making a much-awaited comeback. Known for his memorable roles in romantic comedies like Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and Break Ke Baad, the actor is all set to return to the screen opposite Bhumi Pednekar in an upcoming rom-com. The film will be helmed by Danish Aslam, who previously directed Break Ke Baad, reuniting him with Imran after 15 years. First Published:
Hans India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Fatima Sana Shaikh says she's feeling like ‘papa ki pari'
Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh, who is all pepped up for the release of her upcoming film 'Metro…In Dino', jovially said that she is feeling like 'papa ki pari'. She took to Instagram, where she shared a picture posing gracefully in an ivory hued saree with delicate floral embroidery in shades of red and green. To complete her look, the actress styled her to one side in soft curls, with a stack of chunky silver bangles on one wrist. 'Papa ki Pari waali feeling aa rahi hai,' Fatima wrote as the caption. Fatima, who is paired opposite Ali Fazal, currently awaits the release of his upcoming film 'Metro…In Dino', directed by Anurag Basu. The film delves into the complex and modern relationships, the upcoming film promises an exploration of love, heartbreak, and human connection. The film will be in cinemas on July 4. The film stars Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta. She will also be seen alongside Pavail Gulatie in 'Teen Kawwe,' a web series. Produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur under the banner of UTV Motion Pictures, the project will also feature Sidhant Gupta in a significant role. The show marks the first on-screen pairing of the trio. Touted to be a laughter ride, 'Teen Kawwe' is likely to be a slice-of-life drama with a perfect mixture of humour, emotions, and realism. Not much has been revealed about the show, except for the primary cast. Fatima was last seen on screen with the biographical drama, 'Sam Bahadur,' which was based on the life of India's first field marshal, Sam Manekshaw. In other news, on June 23, the actress shared that she tried learning how to surf in five days during her holiday in Sri Lanka and said 'thoda thoda seekh liya.' She shared a string of videos and pictures from her surfing lessons. She posted a photograph, where she was seen posing with her surfboard. A video also showed her surfing in the sea. '5 din main surfing seekhne ko koshish ki. Aur thoda thoda seekh liya. Made an impromtu plan with my cutie @adithisagarr and just went for it. second last slide main video proof hai Also, if you ever want to learn surfing in Sri Lanka.. chandu is your guy! He is the best teacher. I have never ever surfed in my life but he got me on the board. He's your man,' Fatima wrote as the caption.
