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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
'Hema Malini Zeenat Aman Ban Jaye Toh Kaun Accept Karega': Why Yash Chopra DROPPED Film On Plastic Surgery
Poonam Dhillon shares how Yash Chopra rejected her film idea inspired by The Promise. Actor Poonam Dhillon recently opened up about an old conversation with late filmmaker Yash Chopra that stayed with her for years. While returning from Japan, she was really taken by the plot of Danielle Steel's novel The Promise and believed it had the potential to become a great Hindi film. She approached Yash Chopra with the idea and shared the story with him. 'I told Yashji. I said, 'Yashji, ek bohot achchi kahani maini padhi hai. I think it's a lovely story'. He said, 'I don't read books, you give it to Pam, she'll read it and tell me'. So I said, 'Okay'. Yeah, so Pam ji read it probably again in a day. It was a very fast read. And she gave him the narration of the subject. And I was very excited waiting for his reaction. So I said, Yash ji, you read it, Pam ji told you." But Yash Chopra wasn't convinced. 'He said, 'Yes, yes. But this film, our Hindi audience won't accept it'. I said, 'Why Yash ji, it's such a good story, you know, romantic story, everything'," Poonam said. The director pointed out what he believed was a major issue with the story. 'He said, acha ek baat bata. Hema Malini Zeenat Aman ban jaae, kon accept karega?" she recalled. 'He finished my dream there and then, and the story was over. Yash Chopra toh nahi banane waale the." Though Yash Chopra didn't pursue the idea, the story was eventually made into a film titled Yeh Vaada Raha in 1982, directed by Kapil Kapoor. When Poonam was offered the project, she immediately agreed. But despite her excitement, the film struggled at the box office. Reflecting on the outcome, she admitted that Chopra had a point. 'And sure, it proved right enough. At that time, plastic surgery wasn't something people would accept so easily. And that whole face has changed, and the same person is etc. So, it didn't work well at that time," she said. First Published:
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Who'll accept if Hema Malini becomes Zeenat Aman': Yash Chopra rejected Poonam Dhillon's pitch for Yeh Vaada Raha story
Actor Poonam Dhillon recalled late filmmaker Yash Chopra's reaction when she once pitched him a film idea based on Daniel Steele's The Promise. It was later directed by Kapil Kapoor and was titled Yeh Vaada Raha (1982). Speaking with news agency ANI, Poonam revealed that he rejected the film saying that the Indian audience won't accept Hema Malini becoming Zeenat Aman. As per the plot of the story, the lead female actors changed after a cosmetic surgery. Yash Chopra didn't like Poonam Dhillon's pitch for Yeh Vaada Raha story. Poonam recalled reading the book during her trip to Japan. After returning to India she told Yash Chopra about the plot. "I told Yashji. I said, 'Yashji, ek bohot achchi kahani maini padhi hai (I have read a good story). I think it's a lovely story'. He said, 'I don't read books, you give it to Pam, she'll read it and tell me'. So I said, 'Okay'. Yeah, so Pam ji read it probably again in a day. It was a very fast read. And she gave him the narration of the subject. And I was very excited waiting for his reaction. So I said, Yash ji, you read it, Pam ji told you. He said, 'Yes, yes. But this film, our Hindi audience won't accept it'. I said, 'Why Yash ji, it's such a good story, you know, romantic story, everything'," said Poonam. As per Yash, there was a flaw in the story, which, according to him, renders it unsuitable for the Hindi audience. "He said, acha ek baat bta. Hema Malini Zeenat Aman ban jaae, kon accept karega (Tell me one thing. If Hema Malini becomes Zeenat Aman, who will accept)?' He finished my dream there and then, and the story was over. Yash Chopra toh nhi banane waale the (Chopra was not going to make it)," said Poonam. Poonam later realised Yash Chopra was right about audience's reaction Years later, Poonam was pitched a similar story by the makers of Yeh Vaada Raha, which she immediately accepted. However, after the film's struggling performance at the box office, Poonam recalled Yash's feedback on the story. "And sure, it proved right enough. At that time, plastic surgery wasn't something people would accept so easily. And that whole face has changed, and the same person is etc. So, it didn't work well at that time," she added. About Yeh Vaada Raha Yeh Vaada Raha also starred Rishi Kapoor, Tina, Rakhee and Shammi Kapoor. It was the first Hindi film where the lead female character is portrayed by two actors (Poonam and Tina) through the use of plastic surgery.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Poonam Dhillon on Rishi Kapoor's romantic chemistry with his female co-stars: 'I don't think he was in love with any of his co-stars other than Neetu'
Poonam Dhillon fondly recalls working with Rishi Kapoor, praising him as a talented and natural actor. She admired his unique ability to sing sad songs with a smile, a trait inherited from his father, Raj Kapoor. Poonam also clarified that Rishi's on-screen chemistry didn't reflect real-life romances. During the 1980s, Rishi Kapoor and Poonam Dhillon starred together in popular films like 'Zamana', 'Biwi O Biwi', and 'Yeh Vaada Raha'. Recently, Poonam reflected on her time working with Rishi, who shared that his emotional expressions in songs were inspired by his legendary father, Raj Kapoor . Learning from Legendary Actors In an open discussion with ANI, Poonam expressed that her greatest learning came from working with Rishi Kapoor and Kamal Haasan. She described Rishi as 'one of the most talented and natural actors' and shared her admiration, saying she has always considered both him and Kamal Haasan as the two actors she learned the most from due to her extensive work with them, adding that 'both were amazing actors.' Rishi Kapoor's Signature Emotional Expression She also pointed out Rishi's smile and shared, 'I think Rishi Kapoor probably was the only actor who could sing a sad song with a smile. Later when I saw a lot of Raj Kapoor films, I said that Raj uncle also used to do that. Unhappy songs, but he would have a smile on his face, and the tragedy was still there. It wasn't a happy smile, it was a sad smile. Rishi Kapoor had that quality that he could make you absolutely emotional just by a look. And, the way he sang songs, it was most natural. He used to look so endearing while singing.' Clarifying On-Screen Chemistry and Personal Life During the conversation, the host pointed out that Rishi's exceptional chemistry with his female co-stars often led fans to believe he was romantically involved with them. Responding to this, Poonam said, 'He was a great actor. Trust me, I don't think he was in love with any of his co-stars other than Neetu. That shows what a great actor he was.' Recent Work of Poonam Dhillon On the work front, Poonam Dhillon's most recent film appearance was in 'Ek Kori Prem Katha', released last year. The movie also featured notable actors Raj Babbar, Akshay Oberoi, and Khanak Budhiraja.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Who will accept if Hema Malini becomes Zeenat Aman?": Poonam Dhillon reveals Yash Chopra's feedback on 'Yeh Vaada Rha' story
Actress and politician revealed that she once pitched a movie idea to late filmmaker , which he instantly rejected. It was later directed by Kapil Kapoor and was titled 'Yeh Vaada Raha'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Poonam Dhillon was launched in the Bollywood industry by Yash Chopra with the star-studded film 'Trishul' in 1978. Renowned actors of that time, Amitabh Bachchan, Sashi Kapoor and played the lead roles in the movie. In an interview with ANI, Poonam Dhillon recalled the time when she pitched a story for a movie to Yash Chopra, which the director rejected, saying that it wouldn't be "accepted" by the Hindi movie audience. The movie was later made as 'Yeh Vaada Raha' in 1982. Although the film didn't perform well at the box office, it is still considered one of the iconic films of Bollywood. "The audience still feels that the subject of Yeh Wada Raha is iconic. That time it wasn't accepted. Because I remember reading that book. I think I was going to Japan, and I picked that book up at the airport. It was a book by Daniel Steele called The Promise," said Dhillon. 'The Promise' story impressed Dhillon to the extent that she couldn't stop herself from pitching it to Yash Chopra. "So when I came back, I told Yashji. I said, Yashji, ek bohot achchi kahmaini padhi hai (I have read a good story). I think it's a lovely story. He said, I don't read books, you give it to Pam, she'll read it and tell me. So I said, okay. Yeah, so Pam ji read it probably again in a day. It was a very fast read. And she gave him the narration of the subject. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now And I was very excited waiting for his reaction. So I said, Yash ji, you read it, Pam ji told you. He said, Yes, yes. But this film, our Hindi audience won't accept it. I said, Why Yash ji, it's such a good story, you know, romantic story, everything," said Poonam Dhillon. The plot of the book centred on the concept of plastic surgery and featured the lead roles of two actresses. Yash Chopra was unsure of how to portray it on the big screen. Yash Chopra identified a significant flaw in the story, which, according to him, renders it unsuitable for the Hindi audience. "He said, acha ek baat bta. Hema Malini Zeenat Aman ban jaae, kon accept karega (Tell me one thing. If Hema Malini becomes Zeenat Aman, who will accept?). He finished my dream there and then, and the story was over. Yash Chopra toh nhi banane waale the. (Chopra was not going to make it)," said Dhillon. Unexpectedly, years later, Dhillon was pitched a similar story by the makers of 'Yeh Vaada Raha', which was immediately accepted by the actress. "After five-seven years later, when the subject was offered to me, when they were narrating it to me, I said, this is 'The Promise'. He said, yeah, it's based on that. I said, you know, I've always loved that subject, and I wanted it to be made," said Dhillon. After the film's struggling performance at the Box office, Dhillon recalled Yash Chopra's feedback on the story. "And sure, it proved right enough. At that time, plastic surgery wasn't something people would accept so easily. And that whole face has changed, and the same person is etc. So, it didn't work well at that time," added Dhillon. On the work front, Dhillon is best known for her 1979 film 'Noorie'. She also worked in 'Red Rose', 'Dard' 'Romance' , 'Sohni Mahiwal', 'Teri Meherbaniyan', 'Samundar', 'Karma', 'Naam' and 'Maalamaal'. Poonam made a special appearance in 'Judaai'.She also made a mark on TV and was seen as a contestant on Season 3 of 'Bigg Boss' aired in 2009. The veteran actor played the lead role in the serial 'Ekk Nayi Pehchaan'.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Poonam Dhillon recalls working with Rishi Kapoor, says she learnt a lot from him: ‘He could sing sad songs with a smile'
Late actor Rishi Kapoor and Poonam Dhillon gave several hit films in the 1980s, including Zamana, Biwi O Biwi, and Yeh Vaada Raha. In a recent interview with ANI, Poonam recalled her memories of working with Rishi. The actor also spoke about how his expressions in emotional songs reflected his father Raj Kapoor's style. During the candid conversation, Poonam said that she has learnt the most from Rishi Kapoor and Kamal Haasan. 'He was one of the most talented and natural actors. I was and am a big fan of his. I used to always say that him and Kamal Haasan are the two actors I have learnt most from because I did a lot of films with both of them. Both were amazing actors.' The actor also pointed out Rishi's beautiful smile and shared, 'I think Rishi Kapoor probably was the only actor who could sing a sad song with a smile. Later when I saw a lot of Raj Kapoor films, I said that Raj uncle also used to do that. Unhappy songs, but he would have a smile on his face, and the tragedy was still there.' ALSO READ | Poonam Dhillon on nepotism and her daughter Paloma making her debut with Dono: 'She got this role on her own merit' She added, 'It wasn't a happy smile, it was a sad smile. Rishi Kapoor had that quality that he could make you absolutely emotional just by a look. And, the way he sang songs, it was most natural. He used to look so endearing while singing.' The host mentioned how Rishi Kapoor's on-point chemistry with actresses made fans assume that he was in love with all his female co-stars. To this, Poonam replied, 'He was a great actor. Trust me, I don't think he was in love with any of his co-stars other than Neetu. That shows what a great actor he was.' On the work front, Poonam Dhillon was last seen in Ek Kori Prem Katha, last year. The film also starred Raj Babbar, Akshay Oberoi, and Khanak Budhiraja.
