When Suniel Shetty told his mother-in-law that he might “beat up” JP Dutta on Border sets

Border not only remains one of Suniel Shetty’s best films but also one of his best performances. But it might come as a major surprise to his fans that the actor was hell-bent on not doing the film and was avoiding the film’s director JP Dutta for a long time. He revealed this in the latest episode of the podcast The Ranveer Show.

Shetty essayed the real life character Bhairon Singh Rathore, a BSF (Border Security Force) officer who played a major role in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, in the movie. The actor revealed on the podcast that he didn’t want to work with Dutta as he had heard about his short temper. “I had heard a lot of stories about JP Dutta, that he gets angry and abuses his actors,” said Shetty.

Dutta didn’t give up even after Shetty’s plain refusal. In fact, the filmmaker approached Shetty’s mother-in-law in order to persuade him to do the film. “When he came to me with Border, I refused to sign it. He made me hear the subject. I respected him but then I said no. He couldn’t understand why I had said no to that character. That struggle went on for 2-3 months and he was hell-bent on me doing that character. He got to (producer) Bharat Shah, who lived in my mother-in-law’s building, and he then went to my mother-in-law. It was her who convinced me to do Border,” revealed Shetty.

Although Shetty signed the film, he feared he might “beat up” Dutta. “I told mom that he is hot-headed and he might say things. I am hot-headed too. I might use my arm for certain things. So, I don’t want to bash up with JP Dutta and beat him up on the set. She told him that and JP said, ‘I only get upset when people don’t give their 100 per cent.’”

But Shetty’s experience was the opposite of what he feared and he was left in awe of Dutta. “After working with him in Border, I realised he is in love with the Indian forces, otherwise he would have been a commercial director. He would have done 100 films because there were 100 producers chasing him. But he only did what he believed in. So it was a life lesson from a man like that. For me, he is my guru today, master craftsman, and phenomenal human being,” he said.

Border also starred Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Akshaye Khanna, Pooja Bhatt, Puneet Issar and Kulbhushan Kharbanda, among others.

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EXCLUSIVE: Rajkumar Santoshi explains why Rishi Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Aamir Khan or Salman Khan behave like newcomers on his sets; admits that clashing Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh with Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan was a MISTAKE

Veteran filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi was not in the best of his health when we met him. But he was more than excited to promote his upcoming directorial venture, Bad Boy, which marks the debut of Mithun Chakraborty’s son Namashi and producer Sajid Qureshi’s daughter, Amrin. The filmmaker apologized for the delay and then sat down to speak exclusively to Bollywood Hungama about the film and a lot more.

How did you get the idea to make the film? Also, how did the title ‘Bad Boy’ originate?
We decided to name the film Bad Boy after hearing the script. I was working on a film called Fateh Singh, starring Sunny Deol. It is produced by my friend Sajid Qureshi. I had gone to London to do the recce. However, this was a time when Sunny entered politics and our film got delayed. This is when Sajid showed me a Telugu film. I can’t recall the name. He asked me, ‘Raj ji, iss film jaisa kuch bana sakte hai kya?’. I saw the film along with our writer, Sanjeev. We realized that we can take inspiration and make a film on it. This is how we wrote the script and the dialogues.

As for the title, I had this habit of saying ‘Bad Boy’ to my pet dog whenever he would do mischief! One day, I realized that it suits this film perfectly. This is how the movie got its title.

You have cast newcomers in Bad Boy. Was there ever a plan to go for established actors?
It’s a story about youngsters. So, you can’t make it with established actors. The characters needed innocence, especially in the comic and funny scenes and this is more effective with newcomers. Sajid bhai told me that Mithun Chakraborty’s son Namashi is very interested to work. I made it clear, ‘I’ll audition him and if required, I’ll even shoot a scene with him. If he’s right, we’ll consider him’. Similarly, someone told me about Amrin and I auditioned her. It was a no-brainer that they’ll bag the film only if they suit the part and not because Namashi is Mithun da’s son or Amrin is the producer’s daughter. Both were obedient and disciplined on the sets.

You have worked with some of the biggest names. And the last time you launched newcomers was for Barsaat (1995), which marked the debuts of Bobby Deol and Twinkle Khanna. How was it to launch newcomers after nearly 25 years? Is it a challenge to work with them or is it easy to work with freshers?
It’s not a challenge. The advantage of working with youngsters is that they can be moulded the way you want. They are always eager to learn. And most importantly, be it Bobby or Twinkle in Barsaat or Namashi and Amrin in Bad Boy, they suited their respective characters. When they do their job well and get praise, you feel proud. Also, thanks to the super-success of Ghayal (1990), even established actors behaved like newcomers on my sets, be it Rishi Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Aamir Khan or Salman Khan. They were all enthusiastic on my sets. I had to mould them and teach them as well about how to emote and perform.

This is the first time you have worked with music director Himesh Reshammiya for your directorial venture…
Yes. I had worked with him before in Insan (2005), which I had produced. He’s a very gifted composer. Instinctively, he can come up with rooted Indian melodies composed with modern arrangements. I am happy with his work.

Bad Boy is having a solo release of sorts, on April 28. Was that a conscious decision, considering your last film Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh (2023) clashed with Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan and got severely affected…
Yes, releasing Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh with Pathaan was a mistake. As for Bad Boy’s release, it has been planned by producer Sajid Qureshi. And yes this is a good release date.

You mentioned at the beginning of the interview that you are working on Fateh Singh. Recently, you also admitted that you’ll be directing Lahore 1947, a film adaptation of Asghar Wajahat’s play, Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya O Jamyai Nai, starring Sunny and Karan Deol. Could you tell us which film will go on the floors first?
I have some 5-6 scripts that are ready. It all depends on the investor, the actors and which one has the potential to work more. We also need to consider the dates of the actors. For nearly 8 years, I was sitting idle. This is when I worked on multiple scripts. Now, I am trying to cover up the lost time. However, Bad Boy took a lot of time due to Covid issues. In between, I also completed Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh. I completed both films in 62-63 days each.

Also Read: Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh: “Being directed by father Rajkumar Santoshi was a surreal moment,” says Tanisha Santoshi

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11 Years Of Vicky Donor: Yami Gautam pens heartfelt note: “Big heartfelt thank you to the audience”

Yami Gautam has proved her mettle as an actor with back-to-back performances in A Thursday, Dasvi, Lost, and Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga. Recently, her Hindi debut film Vicky Donor has completed 11 years and the actress has brought a perfect moment to reminisce on this day.

Taking to her social media, Yami shared a picture of herself which she can be seen enjoying on the beachside. While marking the 11 years of her Hindi debut film ‘Vicky Donor’, she jotted down the caption, “Maahiya vi aa gaya te goggle de pichche chuppi akhiyaan da Noor vi barkaraar. Forever grateful to Shoojit da & Juhi for seeing their ‘Ashima’ in me. Gratitude towards my producers- Ronnie Lahiri, John , Ram, Eros. My very talented co-actors- Ayushmann, Annu ji, Dolly ji, Kamlesh ji, late Jayanta Da, Swaroopa ji. Sweetest Veera & the best team of A.Ds. And a big heartfelt thank you to the audience for giving us the courage to always follow our gut & believe in making path-breaking choices #11yearsofVICKYDONOR.”

 

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Released in 2012, Vicky Donor was Yami’s Hindi debut film in which she played the character of Ashima Roy, the love interest of Vicky played by Ayushmann Khurrana.

On the work front, Yami Gautam will next be seen in Dhoom Dhaam along with Prateek Gandhi, and OMG 2 with Akshay Kumar.

ALSO READ: When Yami Gautam was advised to get a nose job done, “I don’t agree with all those things”

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Keerthy Suresh in bronzed pleated saree is a sure shot showstopper

Sarees are a favourite among ethnic fashionistas because of their simple utility. Even though we adore modern fits, every woman’s wardrobe should include a stunning designer saree, as shown by our celebs. They have provided us with an understanding of ethnic dress in the most glamorous way, whether they are choosing to wear local labels or using haute couture designers as their go-to for opulent parties. If you enjoy keeping a variety of sarees in your collection, follow Keerthy Suresh’s example. The actress owns a sizable collection of sarees, which includes both classic and modern decorated outfits. Keerthy has the nicest ones, and with her most recent selection, she once more provided us a preview of her gorgeous saree collection.

Keerthy Suresh is among the names at the top of our rankings for ethnic clothing fashion. Her tastefully beautiful racial selections have always held a special place in our hearts. For the promotional campaign for the Dasara movie, the actress chose yet another stunning saree ensemble. She wore a bronze saree from the Mimamsaa clothing brand and appeared ethereal. The saree’s natural sheen added a stylish touch while maintaining its timeless grace. Keerthy delights in dressing simply, so she went with a short-sleeved beige blouse with frill accents in the golden colour scheme. Keerthy’s makeup, which included smoky eyes, contoured cheeks, lots of mascara, and bare lips, suited her outfit. She added some gold rings, a bracelet, and ear jewellery as accessories to her outfit.

Meanwhile, Keerthy was last seen in Dasara. Released on 30th March, the Nani starrer opened to excellent reviews. Keerthy Suresh is also playing a pivotal role in Bholaa Shankar, the highly anticipated action thriller which features megastar Chiranjeevi in the titular role.

In Tamil, Keerthy Suresh will be next seen in Maamannan, the upcoming Mari Selvaraj directorial, along with Udhayanidhi Stalin, Fahadh Faasil, and Vadivalu. She is also playing the lead role in KGF makers Hombale Films’ maiden Tamil project, which has been titled Raghu Thatha. The project is helmed by Suman Kumar. Keerthy is teaming up with Jayam Ravi for the first time in Siren, the upcoming sports drama.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Keerthy Suresh

OUTFIT: Mimamsaa

STYLIST: Archa Mehta

JEWELLERY: Abhilasha Pret Jewellery

MAKE-UP: Anigha jain

HAIR: Anigha Jain

 

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Diljit Dosanjh bonding with DJ Diplo over tea is going viral on the internet today!

Diljit Dosanjh recently received a lot of rave reviews, not only from the audiences but also from many industry insiders, who were proud of his successful concert in the USA. Diljit became the first Punjabi musician to perform at the prestigious music festival of Coachella in California. And it seems audiences were not just cheering for the songs but many popular American celebs and viewers were also seen dancing to his tunes at the event. Among them was also famous DJ Diplo, who was not only seen enjoying Dosanjh’s music but also bonded with him during the fest.

Diljit Dosanjh took to Instagram to share a fun video of the duo enjoying ‘tea time’ with each other as the Punjabi actor-singer was seen giving him a taste of ‘mithai’ (Indian sweets). Moreover, the two were also seen dancing and bonding like homies convincing fans that there might be a collaboration happening soon. Diljit posted the video with the caption, “Ley Bai @diplo Hun Apna Bai Ae”. Diplo, too, was quick to drop a comment on it saying, “Mithe laddo, Mithe beats”.

 

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On the other hand, excited fans of Dosanjh shared excitement as they believed it to be a hint of a collaboration in the making. “Diplo (×) Diljit loading,” commented a user. “Ok ok here we go a new song is coming!,” asserted one. Another fan added, “The collab we never knew we needed.” One of them also dropped a comment in the quintessential Punjabi style adding, “Hun ta Collab pakki aa”. “Collab time,” said one of them whereas another one was quite sure about a song on the cards as they added, “truly looking forward for this collab”.

Besides this video, Diljit and DJ Diplo also posted a couple of other videos from the same bonding moment on their Instagram stories.

For the unversed, Diplo had earlier shared a video of him dancing his heart out and dedicated a special post to Diljit Dosanjh’s performance at Coachella, congratulating him for being the first Punjabi musician to perform at the music fest.

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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas share a kiss, enjoy eating ice-cream while strolling in Rome amid Citadel promotions, see video

Following the premiere of Citadel in London, Priyanka Chopra took off to Rome with her popstar husband Nick Jonas, who is currently on tour with Jonas Brothers. The two of them were enjoying a blissful time together strolling on the streets of Rome.

The video sees the two of them walking around the Colosseum. Priyanka Chopra is wearing an olive green co-ord set with a black jacket whereas Nick is donning a white t-shirt and a red shirt with white sneakers. The two of them shared a kiss in the video. It ends with them having some fun while eating ice cream. Sharing the video on Instagram, Nick simply captioned it, ‘Rome’.

 

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Priyanka Chopra is in Rome to promote Citadel and lend support to the Italian version of the series, which has already wrapped. The synopsis reads, “Eight years ago, Citadel fell. The independent global spy agency – tasked to uphold the safety and security of all people – was destroyed by operatives of Manticore, a powerful syndicate manipulating the world from the shadows. With Citadel’s fall, elite agents Mason Kane (Richard Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) had their memories wiped as they narrowly escaped with their lives. They’ve remained hidden ever since, building new lives under new identities, unaware of their pasts. Until one night, when Mason is tracked down by his former Citadel colleague, Bernard Orlick (Stanley Tucci), who desperately needs his help to prevent Manticore from establishing a new world order. Mason seeks out his former partner, Nadia, and the two spies embark on a mission that takes them around the world in an effort to stop Manticore, all while contending with a relationship built on secrets, lies, and a dangerous-yet-undying love.”

Citadel is executive produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO and showrunner David Weil. Alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden, the 6-episode series features Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville in pivotal roles. This spy series, which takes viewers around the world, will premiere exclusively on Prime Video starting April 28 with two episodes and then one episode rolling out weekly through May 26. The global series will stream in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and other international languages.

On the other hand, Priyanka Chopra also has an array of line up including Love Again with Celine Dion and Sam Hueghan. She is starring in Heads Of State with Idris Elba and John Cena and Ending Things with Anthony Mackie. The actress also has the Hindi film Jee Le Zaraa with Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif. The road trip film will be directed by Farhan Akhtar.

ALSO READ: Priyanka Chopra Jonas reveals she has 40 unreleased songs in her laptop from her music career; says, “They will never be heard”

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Bhumi Pednekar’s Mugler black dress with zig-zag detailing is all the inspiration we need for stylish dinner dates

Bhumi Pednekar stands apart from other people in terms of her persona. Her acting prowess and superb sense of style have persuaded us. She has undergone a real style transformation, all thanks to her daring decisions. Her preference for unconventional silhouettes contributes to her leaning towards groundbreaking statements. She has been on our radar for a while because of her daring fashion statements and diversified wardrobe choices. We adore the fact that she is constantly willing to try new things. The star posed in a lovely black dress for her most recent Instagram picture, which appeared to be ideal for the weekend party.

Take a cue from actress Bhumi Pednekar this party season to bring the house down. She is undoubtedly teaching us how to shine as we navigate the season. Bhumi always opts for high shine, but this time she took it up a notch in a breath taking black bodycon dress and added her own unique spin to it. The neckline of the dress included sheer zigzag detailing, which gave it some extra oomph. The outfit is a historic piece from Manfred Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1989 collection, making it a timeless thowback. To contrast this dramatic look, Bhumi’s choice of a sleek bun and makeup, which featured kohl-rimmed eyes, plenty of mascara, shimmering eyelids, well-contoured cheeks, and maroon lip tint, were ideal.  She chose silver zigzag earrings to go with the zigzag neckline of her dress. This is the perfect way to get dressed up for parties this season, isn’t it?

Meanwhile, on the work front, Bhumi recently appeared in the movie Bheed with Rajkummar Rao. Her upcoming filmography is interesting, and it includes Bhakshak with Surya Sharma and Afwaah with Nawazuddin Siddiqui. She is now working on The Lady Killer and Meri Patni Ka Remake alongside Arjun Kapoor.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Bhumi Pednekar

OUTFIT: Mugler

STYLIST: Chandini Whabi

MAKE-UP: Sonic Sarwate

HAIR: Seema

 

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