Irrfan Khan made his film debut with a small role in Mira Nair's 'Salaam Bombay!' in 1988. In his career spanning over 30 years, Irrfan gave several memorable performances and earned a name for himself in Indian cinema and also international cinema. The actor passed away in 2020 after battling neuroendocrine cancer for two years. He left behind him a legacy that will be looked upon by generations of artistes to follow. Today, on his death anniversary, we look at the international titles through which Irrfan Khan left a mark with his performance. Slumdog Millionaire (2008) Irrfan Khan played the role of a police inspector in the Oscar-winning film. The 2008 British drama film was directed by Danny Boyle and was one of the most successful films of the year. Talking about the actor, Boyle had said, "He has an instinctive way of finding the 'moral centre' of any character, so that in Slumdog, we believe the policeman might actually conclude that Jamal is innocent." Boyle compared him to an athlete who can execute the same move perfectly over and over. "It's beautiful to watch". Where to watch: HBO Max and Hulu New York, I Love You (2008) This is a 2008 American romantic comedy-drama anthology film consisting of eleven short films made by 11 different directors. The film stars an ensemble cast, among them Bradley Cooper, Shia LaBeouf, Natalie Portman, Anton Yelchin, Hayden Christensen, Orlando Bloom, Irrfan Khan, Rachel Bilson, Chris Cooper, Andy García, Christina Ricci, John Hurt, Cloris Leachman, Robin Wright, Julie Christie, Maggie Q, Ethan Hawke, James Caan, Shu Qi, and Eli Wallach.Irrfan Khan played the Gujarati diamond merchant Mansukhbhai in the Mira Nair-directed segment opposite Natalie Portman. Also Read: Irrfan Khan Death Anniversary: Here are 11 unknown facts about the late actor The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) In what can be termed as his first superhero film, Irrfan played the role of Dr. Rajit Ratha in this Marvel film headlined by Andrew Garfield. Khan said he was offered the role after appearing in the TV drama series 'In Treatment'. He played the role of an executive at Oscorp. Where to Watch: Netflix In Treatment (Season 3, 2010) This is an American drama television series for HBO based on the Israeli series 'BeTipul'. The series is about a psychotherapist, Dr. Paul Weston, and his weekly sessions with patients, as well as those with his own therapist at the end of the week. Irrfan featured in season 3 of the show as Sunil, a widower in his 50s. His character moves to the USA from Kolkata after his wife's death to live with his son and daughter-in-law. Sunil talks to Dr. Paul even though seeking psycotherapy is looked down in his culture. Where to watch: Hotstar Life of Pi (2012) Irrfan Khan plays the role of the adult 'Pi' in the critically acclaimed film 'Life of Pi' directed by Ang Lee. The actor gives one of his best and intense performance in this 2012 inspirational drama. His dialogues and his performance is still remembered by the audience even a decade after the release of the film. Where to watch: For rent on Youtube Jurrasic World (2015) Irrfan Khan appeared in this popular film in the role of the owner of Jurrasic World, Simon Masrani. Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video Also Read: Irrfan Khan Death Anniversary 2023: Stylist Isha Bhansali shares memories of the late actor Apart from the above, the actor has also starred in international titles like 'The Namesake', 'The Warrior', 'Inferno', 'A Mighty Heart', and 'Puzzle'.
28 April,2024 03:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIrrfan Khan Death Anniversary 2024: He was one of the most acclaimed and sought-after actors in the Indian film industry who left a stellar mark with his powerful performances even in Hollywood. Best known for films like 'Maqbool', 'Paan Singh Tomar', 'The Lunchbox', 'Piku' among several others, Irrfan was a gem of an actor who used to keep the audiences hooked to the silver screen with his superlative acting skills. While the legendary star, Irrfan, is no longer with us, let's take a look at 11 lesser-known facts about him as we remember the 'King of Acting' on his death anniversary. Fact 1 We all know that the late Irrfan Khan has been an actor beyond compare and will always be considered as a testimony to superlative acting skills. But, did you know that, more than acting, Irrfan Khan always had dreamt of becoming a cricketer, as per reports. Fact 2 Bollywood actors changing their original names to adopt a screen name is pretty common. Irrfan Khan’s full name is Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan, which he had shortened it to ‘Irrfan Khan’. Fact 3 While we all know that Irrfan Khan belonged to Bollywood and vice versa, did you know that Irrfan Khan’s native is a village named Tonk in Jaipur. Fact 4 Films like Mira Nair’s 'Salaam Bombay' and others made Irrfan Khan one of the fine-crafted pillars of Bollywood. Speaking of 'Salaam Bombay', did you know that, while he was offered the role in the film ‘Salaam Bombay', he was studying in his third year at NSD (National School of Drama). Not the one to say no to challenging roles, Irrfan Khan agreed to do the role. The rest, as they say, is ‘his-story’. There is also one more interesting trivia about the film. It's being said that, even though Mira Nair had signed him for the role in the film, his role was eventually cut short because of his tall height! The irony of the situation is that, despite all this, Irrfan Khan ‘stood tall’ in the film! Fact 5 We all know about the extremely prestigious TFCA (Toronto Film Critics Association Award). What many may not know is that, the late Irrfan Khan’s widely acclaimed film 'Lunch Box' is the only Indian movie till date to have got a TFCA award! Fact 6 Who will ever say no to a Christopher Nolan film... not even in the wildest of dreams! Well, if the reports are to be believed, then, Irrfan Khan had turned down a film that was offered to him by Nolan! And the reason for the refusal will make you fall in love with Irrfan Khan over and over again. Its being said that, even though he was keen to do the Hollywood sci-fi film ‘Interstellar’, he had to turn it down because of his prior commitment to ‘The Lunchbox’ and ‘D-Day’ and that him saying yes to the film would have wanted him to stay in foreign land for four months! Doesn’t that make you go ‘awwwww’ about Irrfan Khan! Fact 7 You will be surprised to know that Irrfan Khan had landed in Mumbai after having done the training of air conditioning. And his job as an AC technician also got him to visit the house of the superstar (late) Rajesh Khanna to get his air conditioner repaired. Fact 8 Not many know that the Hollywood actress Natalie Portman and Irrfan Khan had once been casted together in Mira Nair’s film ‘Kosher Vegetarian’. The film was about a love story between a Gujarati man and a Jewish girl. Fact 9 Even though he did not ‘look’ that tall, the fact is that, the height of Irrfan Khan was 6 feet 1 inch! Fact 10 During an Oscar awards ceremony, Hollywood’s much-acclaimed actress Julia Roberts had once come up to him and complimented him for his acting in ‘The Namesake’. Fact 11 Did you know that the late Irrfan Khan’s father ran a tyre business?
28 April,2024 03:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentEvery year, April 29 is celebrated as International Dance Day. It marks the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), creator of modern ballet. This day aims to celebrate dance, revel in the universality of this art form across all political, cultural, and ethnic barriers, and bring people together with a common language - dance. Some call it artistic expression while others view it as a stress-buster. 'Dance' can be defined as body movements in sync and a celebration of physicality. Bollywood, which is the epitome of larger-than-life performances has used dance as a means of storytelling. While actors execute iconic numbers breathing life into still, it is the choreographers who have worked hard behind the scenes to make it happen. Here’s a list of some legendary dance masters who have and continue to rule showbiz. Saroj Khan Saroj Khan joined the industry at the age of three. She became a dancer when she was 10 years old and by 12, she was an assistant choreographer. In her career spanning five decades, Saroj Khan choreographed around 3500 songs. Some of her evergreen tracks are 'Ek Do Teen', 'Choli Ke Peechey Kya Hai', 'Hawa Hawai', 'Dhak Dhak Karne Laga', among others. The three-time National Award-winning choreographer, who was known for her collaboration with Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi, also worked with several millennial actors. Saroj Khan, who was fondly addressed as 'Masterji' by celebrities, passed away in 2020 at the age of 71 after suffering a cardiac arrest. Her last work was with her frequent collaborator and actor Madhuri Dixit in the multi-starrer 'Kalank'. Remo D’Souza While Remo has choreographed several songs in films, it was his television stint as a judge on the reality show 'Dance India Dance' that got him fame. From choreography, he ventured into direction and made his debut with the comedy film 'F.A.L.T.U'. He then got his skill sets as a dance master to the forefront and directed the film ABCD: Any Body Can Dance which featured Prabhu Deva. This was followed by ABCD 2 with Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, and 'Street Dancer 3D'. He also directed 'Race 3' starring Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Jacqueline Fernandez, Daisy Shah, Saqib Saleem and Freddy Daruwala. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disney+ Hotstar (@disneyplushotstar) Vaibhavi Merchant Vaibhavi Merchant, who is known for her energetic choreography started her career solo by setting the dance for 'Dhol Baaje' for the film 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' which won her a National Film Award. Over the years she has been the brains behind songs like Kajra Re, Crazy kiya re, Ainvayi Ainvayi, and Besharam Rang among others. Farah Khan Farah Khan has choreographed over a hundred songs in Bollywood and is the winner of a National Film Award. She bagged her first job when Saroj Khan walked out of the film Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992). Farah is responsible for the iconic song 'Pehla Nasha'. She ventured into direction with films like 'Main Hoon Na', 'Om Shanti Om', and 'Happy New Year'. Some of her best dance numbers include 'Chaiyya Chaiyya', 'Ek Pal Ka Jeena', and 'Munni Badnaam Hui' among others. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Farah Khan Kunder (@farahkhankunder) Terence Lewis Terence, who has judged reality shows like 'Dance India Dance' and 'Nach Baliye' and also choreographed in films like 'Lagaan', 'Jhankaar Beats', and 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela', among others once revealed that he left a government job to pursue dance as a career. He said, "I had never learned to dance; I used to dance instinctually. However, I followed my path and started taking fitness classes, earned money through it, and went to America to learn dance as I wanted to be a 'padha likha dancer'. So, I learned and came back and since then, my life has changed." (With inputs from Agencies)
28 April,2024 02:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAfter delivering an amazing performance in ‘Crew’, Trupti Khamkar is all set to wow the audience with one of the most anticipated movies, ‘Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba’. Starring Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey in lead roles, the movie also stars Trupti in a pivotal role. As the release date of the film approaches, Trupti, in an exclusive chat with mid-day.com, talked about her excitement and also shared her happiness for Vikrant Massey’s baby boy and Taapsee Pannu's marriage. The actress started the conversation by sharing her excitement for the ‘Hasseen Dillruba’ sequel. Trupti said, “I am very excited because I think I shot for Haseena Dilruba before I shot for 'Crew'. Trupti has played a cop in several series and movies. While talking about it, she said, “In 2022, I did a short film called 'Knock on a Burger,' which went to Sundance. I was playing a cop there. After 'Knock on a Burger,' I got 'Hasseen Dillruba,' in which I was playing a cop again. And then, as soon as 'Hasseen Dillruba' was on its way, I got another cop role in ‘Crew’. So this cop role excitement is bringing me joy.” Both her co-stars Vikrant and Taapsee have embraced new chapters in their lives. While Vikrant became the father of a baby boy named Vardaan, Taapsee got married to her longtime beau Mathias Boe. Wishing them all the happiness in life, Trupti said, “I'm so so so happy. Vikrant is a very good friend of mine, so I'm so happy that he has a beautiful wife and a lovely baby now, Vardaan.” Trupti further gave her best wishes to Taapsee and said, “For Taapsee, I would say, ‘Behen, bohot bohot badhaiyan’. And I'm very very happy for her because I know, that girl has really worked her way up. And it's so beautiful to see somebody happy. Finding somebody or a partner that you can live your life with is a great thing to do. So I'm very happy for both of them.” ‘Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba’ is a sequel to ‘Hasseen Dillruba,’ which premiered exclusively on the OTT platform Netflix in July 2021 and gathered positive reviews from the audience. It starred Vikrant, Taapsee, and Harshvardhan Rane in the lead roles.
28 April,2024 01:49 PM IST | Mumbai | Shachi ChaturvediBollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor, who is currently filming for Nitesh Tiwari’s magnum opus ‘Ramayana’ was spotted at an event in Surat. The actor exuded style and elegance as he made an appearance in a black ethnic ensemble. However, as Ranbir exited the event, he averted a mishap. In a video shared by a paparazzo, Ranbir can be seen tripping on the stars averting a fall that could have been injurious. The actor caught hold of himself, proceeded like nothing happened, and continued smiling at the shutterbugs. But that wasn't all, just as the 'Ramayana' actor was leaving the stage, a paparazzo hurled abuse at another photographer, leaving Ranbir Kapoor shocked! Paparazzi hurling abuse at Surat event, take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) Watch the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) On Saturday, Ranbir's pictures dressed up as Lord Ram surfaced on social media. The actor, alongside Sai Pallavi as Sita was seen donning a traditional ensemble designed by Rimple and Harpreet. Harpreet told IANS: "We are absolutely elated and honoured to be entrusted with the monumental task of designing costumes for the upcoming historical movie, 'Ramayana'." Rimple added, "This opportunity feels like a true blessing, as the Ramayana holds unparalleled significance in our country's cultural heritage." The duo has previously showcased their talent by creating stunning costumes for films like 'Padmaavat', 'Housefull 4', and the upcoming series 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Hapreet called it "a huge responsibility" as "Ramayana not only embodies the essence of timeless values and virtues but also serves as a guiding light for generations." "We are deeply committed to bringing forth the richness and intricacy of this epic tale through our designs, paying homage to its profound impact on our collective consciousness," Rimple added. Additionally, Lara Dutta portrays Kaikeyi, and Arun Govil depicts Raja Dashrath. The project has been billed as a trilogy. Meanwhile, on the work front, Ranbir was last seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Animal', receiving wholesome praise for his performance as Ranvijay Singh. He will play Aziz in the sequel to Animal, called 'Animal Park', which is yet to go on floors. Ranbir and his actor-wife Alia will also share screen space in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’. The two have previously worked with the movie maverick in ‘Saawariya’ and ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ respectively. (With inputs from Agencies)
28 April,2024 01:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood has been a place of diversity when it comes to its dancing. The music is the life of movies, and dance is the heart of the songs. As we celebrate International Dance Day, here are a few movie songs that cherish different dance forms. Jab We Met- Bhangra - 'Nagada Nagada' Jab We Met is one of the most loved movies of all time. The Imtiaz Ali directorial went on to become a classic, while the movie's song has a separate fan base altogether. One of the songs that instantly became everyone’s favourite was 'Nagada Nagada' - the Punjabi track quickly got picked by the audience who loved it for Geet aka Kareena Kapoor and Aditya aka Shahid Kapoor's Bhangra moves. Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela - Garba - 'Nagade Sang Dhol' Garba is one of the most popular dance forms in the country. This form has been appreciated in Bollywood through several songs, one of the most popular being 'Nagade Sang Dhol' from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ramleela. This song shows Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, the members of two rival Gujarati families, dancing their hearts out to the Garba beats. Padmaavat - Ghoomar - 'Ghoomar' Ghoomar is a well-known dance form, widely recognized in Rajasthan. The folk dance is about taking multiple rounds in one go. This dance form was used by Sanjay Leela Bhansali in his historical drama Padmaavat. Deepika Padukone, who portrays the role of Rani Padmavati in the film, dances to the Ghoomar song royally and grandly. Devdas- Classical - ‘Dola Re Dola' Classical is yet another widely recognized dance form in Bollywood songs. There have been several songs from 'Inhi Logon Ne' to 'Maar Dala,' which have an essence of classical dancing. 'Dola Re Dola' is yet another example of the use of classical dancing in a Bollywood song. The choreography of the song was something different as it was a mix of Indian classical dance forms. The form of dance that Saroj Khan explored with 'Dola Re Dola' is called Nautwary. It included steps of Kathak and Bharatanatyam. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani- Freestyle - 'Ghagra' Freestyle is usually used in every other song in the industry. This dance form basically has no such rules and is a mix of all. One of the best examples of Freestyle is 'Ghagra' from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. The song has Ranbir Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit showing their sizzling chemistry and energetic dance moves. With a touch of traditional and modern steps, 'Ghagra' fits perfectly into a Freestyle dance.
28 April,2024 01:32 PM IST | MumbaiIn a significant development, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Mumbai Crime Branch has detained actor Sahil Khan in connection with the Mahadev betting app case. Khan was apprehended on Saturday from Chhattisgarh, where he had reportedly been evading authorities for nearly 40 hours. His attempts to secure a pre-arrest bail failed as the Bombay High Court rejected his plea. Khan had fled Mumbai, constantly changing his location to evade authorities. The actor stands accused of running a betting site and promoting illegal betting activities. His name surfaced during the investigation of the Mehadev betting app case by the Matunga Police in Mumbai. The saga began in December 2023 when the SIT of the Mumbai cyber cell issued a summons to Sahil Khan and three others, directing them to appear before the authorities for questioning. However, Khan failed to comply with the summons, prompting intensified efforts by law enforcement agencies to locate and apprehend him. The alleged size of the scam is estimated to be around Rs 15,000 crore, as per the first information report (FIR) filed in the case. Notably, one of the chief accused, Ravi Uppal, was detained in Dubai last year by local authorities based on a red corner notice issued by Interpol at the behest of the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Sahil Khan, known for his roles in films like 'Style' and 'Excuse Me', has transitioned into the fitness industry in recent years, working as a fitness expert and founder of Divine Nutrition, a company specializing in fitness supplements such as whey protein, creatine, and muscle gainers. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
28 April,2024 12:55 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIBollywood superstar Aamir Khan, whose 2016 film 'Dangal' remains one of the highest-grossing movies at the box office, recalled how he understood the power of Namaste while shooting for it in Punjab. The actor who appeared as one of the guests on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ hosted by Kapil Sharma shared an interesting anecdote while filming the Nitesh Tiwari directorial. ‘Dangal’ was based on India's first female wrestlers Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari and their father Mahaveer Singh Phogat. Besides Aamir, it also featured Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra. During the show, which streams on Netflix, Aamir shared, "This is a story which is very close to me. We shot for 'Rang de Basanti' in Punjab, and I really loved it there. The people, the Punjabi culture... people are so full of love. So, when we went for the shoot of 'Dangal,' it was a small village we were shooting in. We shot for more than two months in that location and that house." He further said, "You won't believe it, but when I used to reach there at around 5 or 6 in the morning, as my car entered, people would stand outside their homes just to welcome me with folded hands and 'Sat Sri Akaal.' They used to just wait and welcome me. They never disturbed me, never stopped my car, nothing. After my pack-up, when I would return, they would again be standing outside their homes and would greet me 'Good Night.'" Aamir asserted that being a Muslim he was not used to saying Namaste. "I belong to a Muslim family, I am not used to folding my hands in 'Namaste.' I'm used to raising my hand (gestures adaab, commonly used by Muslims to greet) and bowing my head. After spending those two and a half months in Punjab, I understood the power of 'Namaste.' It's such a wonderful emotion," the actor concluded. Meanwhile, on the film front, as a producer, Aamir is coming up with 'Lahore 1947', which stars Sunny Deol in the lead role. It is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol, and Ali Fazal are also part of the film. He also has ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ with Darsheel Safary.
28 April,2024 12:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVeteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher recently visited the 300-year-old Camp Hanuman Temple in Ahmedabad. Anupam shared a video on Instagram, showing him inside the temple offering prayers and capturing glimpses of the temple and its divine idol. "Kal Ahmedabad main 300 saal poorane Camp Hanuman Mandir main Hanuman ji ke darshan kiye. Yahan pooja karke maan ko bahut sukhat anubhooti hui. Shakti bhi mili. (Yesterday, I visited the 300-year-old Camp Hanuman Mandir in Ahmedabad. I felt at peace and gained strength after offering my prayers here),” he wrote in the caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) "Aapke aur apke parivaar ke liye bhi prarthana ki. Jai Hanuman. Bajrangbali ki jai. Pavansut Hanuman ki Jai. (I also prayed for you and your family).” The Shree Camp Hanuman Temple is renowned as one of the largest Hanuman temples in the country. Meanwhile, Anupam is currently occupied with the shooting of his upcoming directorial venture titled 'Tanvi The Great'. This project marks his comeback to the director’s chair after nearly two decades. Anupam's debut film as a director was 'Om Jai Jagdish', featuring Anil Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, and Fardeen Khan. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
28 April,2024 10:44 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Sonu Sood encountered a massive hurdle to fulfill his work as a philanthropist after his account on WhatsApp was blocked. Sharing a screenshot of his account, Sonu took to his Instagram stories and wrote, "Still my account doesn't work. Time to wake up guys. It's been more than 36 hours. Message me directly on my account ASAP. Hundreds of needy people must be trying to reach for help. Kindly do your bit.” The actor, whose philanthropic acts during the pandemic touched the lives of migrants, earlier revealed that there was also a flipside to his humanitarian efforts - instances of scamsters using his name to con people. Sood, who has stepped into the role of a director for the upcoming movie 'Fateh', has called it a tribute to the youths who have been a victim of cybercrime on various levels. Based on real-life incidents, the film aims to entertain while also shedding light on cyber threats in the digital age and how they can be averted with simple security measures. Sonu has dedicated significant efforts to the project, venturing into unique shooting locations and collaborating with the esteemed Hollywood stunt coordinator, Lee Whittaker. The film, which also stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Vijay Raaz, is about a former gangster hired to guard a young woman. Recently, the makers unveiled the teaser of the film. The 'Fateh' teaser starts with the statement, 'Never underestimate a nobody.' It then cuts to a voiceover in which Sonu Sood is heard conversing with another individual, correcting that he killed 50 people on March 19, not 40. "You'll never find those ten bodies," he said and also added, "Bhagvaan unki atma ko shanti de" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonu Sood (@sonu_sood) "The idea for 'Fateh' came into my mind when I was helping people and came to know that many people were being fooled and cheated in my name. They were given false loans, promises to meet me or to get any sort of help from my team during a pandemic," Sood said in an interview with ANI. 'Fateh' is all set to hit the big screens this year. (With inputs from Agencies)
28 April,2024 10:17 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Mrunal Thakur, who has proved her acting mettle over the years, revealed that she had to drop several projects since her parents disapproved of her doing kissing scenes. In an interview with iDiva, Mrunal said, “As much as I wanted to do a film, I had to drop because there was a kissing scene involved. As an actor, you need to be ready because sometimes that’s the demand (of the scene). If you are not comfortable, you can tell, you can talk about it but I kept missing on films because of that." She also asserted being uncomfortable doing intimate scenes. “I would just get scared, I’d just say no to a film, but how long could I say no? There was a point I had to sit down with my parents and tell them ‘Papa, I cannot miss a part because sometimes it’s there, it’s not my choice’.” said Mrunal. From a TV sensation to a Bollywood diva, Mrunal Thakur has seen unprecedented growth in a decade of her acting career. The actress is best known for her TV show – ‘Kumkum Bhagya’ – as well as her acting chops in films such as ‘Super 30’, ‘Batla House’, ‘Ghost Stories’, ‘Jersey’, and ‘Sita Ramam’, which has developed a massive fan following across the globe. Meanwhile, Mrunal was recently seen in 'The Family Star' which also starred actor Vijay Deverakonda in the lead role. Directed by Parasuram Petla, 'Family Star' marked the first collaboration between Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur. Produced by Dil Raju, this multilingual release (Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi) was released in theatres on April 5, 2024. Talking about doing a rom-com for the first time, she told IANS, "I had never thought this film would be received like this. I have never done a rom-com before. So this is my first and people are loving it. They love the songs. I really enjoyed doing comedy. All my previous roles were serious and hectic. Working on this film was really like a breeze for me.” Mrunal Thakur will next be seen in the film titled 'Pooja Meri Jaan' helmed by Navjot Gulati and Vipasha Arvind with Huma Qureshi and Vijay Raaz in key roles.
28 April,2024 09:47 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
