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Amrita Rao calls Farah Khan ‘way ahead of her time’ as Main Hoon Na turns 22

Amrita Rao calls Farah Khan ‘way ahead of her time’ as Main Hoon Na turns 22

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Actress Amrita Rao turned nostalgic as her cult film Main Hoon Na completed 22 years on the 30th of April.  The actress, heaping praise on Main Hoon Na director Farah Khan, called her “way ahead of her time.” Sharing a heartfelt note, Rao reflected on the film’s enduring charm, memorable music and iconic characters, adding that “they don’t make films like these anymore.” She wrote, “MAIN HOON NA Anniversary Today. One more ‘Cult’ film in my Kitty That seems to grow only bigger with time.”           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by AMRITA RAO 🇮🇳 (@amrita_rao_insta) She added, “Farah Khan my Jhansi ki Rani Director all I can say is SHE IS FAAAR`ah Ahead Of Her Time !! Be the costumes, the hairstyles, envisioning the One take song Chale Jaise Hawayen, and all the songs of Main Hoon Na..really they don`t make them any more !! They don`t make them anymore! (sic)” He added, “The humour, the scenes, …

Esha Deol defended slapping Amrita Rao, and why Hema Malini supported her

Esha Deol defended slapping Amrita Rao, and why Hema Malini supported her

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2 min readNew DelhiFeb 20, 2026 04:25 PM IST When Esha Deol started working in the movies in the early 2000s, she was the most anticipated new kid on the block as she came from the legacy of late actor Dharmendra and veteran actor Hema Malini. While some of her initial films failed to make a mark, Esha established herself in the movies with YRF’s Dhoom. At this time, reports of Esha behaving like an entitled person had a strong hold in the industry and it reached a zenith when Esha slapped her co-actor Amrita Rao on the set of the 2006 film Pyare Mohan. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Esha Deol slapped Amrita Rao on set The 2006 film also starred Fardeen Khan and Vivek Oberoi, and was directed by Indra Kumar. Soon after the incident, Esha spoke to The Times of India and admitted that she slapped Esha because she allegedly abused her. Esha claimed that Amrita abused her in front of the director and the cameraperson and she found it to be “totally …

Amrita Rao’s youthful look in new ad has fans saying she hasn’t aged since Vivah: ‘Looks younger than Shraddha Kapoor’

Amrita Rao’s youthful look in new ad has fans saying she hasn’t aged since Vivah: ‘Looks younger than Shraddha Kapoor’

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Bollywood actor Amrita Rao’s ageless beauty has once again taken the internet by storm. The Bollywood actor recently featured alongside Shraddha Kapoor in an advertisement for the latter’s jewellery brand, Palmonas, leaving fans in awe as they compared her youthful glow to her Vivah days from 2006. Fans go gaga over Amrita Rao’s looks in new ad with Shraddha Kapoor. Amrita Rao’s beauty leaves internet stunned On Wednesday, Palmonas unveiled its new mangalsutra collection and roped in Amrita Rao for the promotional campaign. The advertisement opens with Shraddha being asked to sign an agreement appointing Amrita as the brand ambassador for the new collection. However, Shraddha cheekily insists that she could promote it herself. Amrita then reminds her that she isn’t married, prompting a playful exchange between the two. The ad concludes with Amrita confidently showcasing the new collection while teasing Shraddha about looking jealous, eventually forcing Shraddha to sign the agreement. While the fun banter won hearts, it was Amrita Rao’s youthful appearance at 44 that truly stole the spotlight. Social media users couldn’t …

Dharmendra prayer meet: Shah Rukh Khan, Rekha, Sidharth Malhotra and more stars attend

Dharmendra prayer meet: Shah Rukh Khan, Rekha, Sidharth Malhotra and more stars attend

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Legendary actor Dharmendra passed away on 24 November 2025, at the age of 89. In his memory, the Deol family has organised a prayer meet today, November 27, at Mumbai’s Seaside Lawns, Taj Lands End. To honour the legend’s extraordinary life and legacy, Sonu Nigam is reportedly set to perform some of the actor’s timeless songs during the gathering. Celebrities from the film industry, along with close family members, have begun arriving at the venue to pay their final respects. Dharmendra’s prayer meet took place on November 27, 2025, following his passing at the age of 89. Celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan and Rekha attended to honour his memory, with the Deol family organising the event and performances planned to celebrate his legacy. Bobby, Abhay, Siddharth at the prayer meet The entire Deol family has come together for the occasion. Bobby Deol, Karan Deol, and Abhay Deol were among those recently seen at the venue. Beyond the family, Shah Rukh Khan’s family was also seen attending the prayer meet, marking their respect for the late …

Not Amrita Rao, But This Salman Khan’s Co-Star Was The First Choice For Main Hoon Na

Not Amrita Rao, But This Salman Khan’s Co-Star Was The First Choice For Main Hoon Na

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Films frequently undergo last-minute cast changes, which can happen just before or even during production for various reasons such as creative differences, scheduling conflicts, health issues, or off-screen controversies. Among them was director Farah Khan’s debut directorial project, Main Hoon Na. Did you know that Amrita Rao wasn’t the first choice to play Sanjana Bakshi in the film? Yes! Before Amrita, the role was offered to Ayesha Takia, who was initially finalised for the role but backed off just two weeks before the film was to begin shooting. In her recent vlog, Farah visited Amrita Rao’s house, wherein she made the big revelation and said that Ayesha opted out of the film for Imtiaz Ali’s project. She said, “Two weeks before the shoot, the heroine was not there, and the shoot was confirmed. We had initially finalised Ayesha Takia, but she went to work on Imtiaz Ali’s film and stayed on set for two months despite saying it was a 60-day shoot.” Recalling how Amrita came on board, Farah said, “Gauri Khan suggested checking out …

Ayesha Takia left Main Hoon Na two weeks before shoot began, panicked Farah Khan cast Amrita Rao on Gauri Khan’s suggestion: ‘Like Sridevi’ | Bollywood News

Ayesha Takia left Main Hoon Na two weeks before shoot began, panicked Farah Khan cast Amrita Rao on Gauri Khan’s suggestion: ‘Like Sridevi’ | Bollywood News

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It was 2004. Farah Khan was all set to make her directorial debut with Main Hoon Na. The cast was locked — Shah Rukh Khan, Zayed Khan, Sushmita Sen, and newcomer Ayesha Takia. The locations in Darjeeling were booked, costumes were finalised, and the team was ready to roll. But just two weeks before the shoot, Farah got a shock that threw her into panic mode, film’s second lead Ayesha Takia backed out. In a recent episode of her YouTube vlog, the filmmaker-choreographer revisited the chaotic days before her debut film went on floors and revealed how Amrita Rao eventually came on board. Farah, accompanied by her longtime cook Dilip, visited Amrita Rao’s home for a nostalgic chat. Main Hoon Na. (Photo: IMDb) As they settled down, Farah asked Dilip, “Have you seen Amrita in Main Hoon Na?” He nodded. Farah quipped, “What role did she play?” Dilip answered confidently, “The girl who was running behind Lucky.” Story continues below this ad Farah burst out laughing. “Did you hear that? Your role was to be …

Ayesha Takia left Main Hoon Na for Imtiaz Ali’s film; Farah Khan replaced her with Amrita Rao: ‘She has Sridevi quality’

Ayesha Takia left Main Hoon Na for Imtiaz Ali’s film; Farah Khan replaced her with Amrita Rao: ‘She has Sridevi quality’

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Bollywood filmmaker Farah Khan made her Bollywood debut as a director with Main Hoon Na. She recently got nostalgic as she visited Amrita Rao’s house for her vlog. During the vlog, Farah revealed that before Amrita, Ayesha Takia had been finalised for the film, but she left it for Imtiaz Ali’s project. Farah Khan reveals that not Amrita Rao, but Ayesha Takia was the first choice for Main Hoon Na. Farah Khan reveals why Ayesha Takia left Main Hoon Na As Farah visited Amrita’s house, she recalled how, just two weeks before starting the shoot of the film, Ayesha Takia, who was first finalised for the role of Sanjana Bakshi, backed out of the project. Farah said, “2 hafta pehle shoot ke, heroine nahi thi aur shoot pakki hogayi thi (The shoot was finalised, but we didn’t have the heroine even 2 weeks before it). We booked St Paul’s Darjeeling, and everyone came there. We first finalised Ayesha Takia but she went to do some Imtiaz Ali film and 60 din ka shoot bolke pure …

When and where to watch it online?

When and where to watch it online?

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Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi bring back the courtroom chaos in Jolly LLB 3: When and where to watch it online? Home News and Gossip Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi bring back the courtroom chaos in Jolly LLB 3: When and where to watch… Jolly LLB 3, starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, has finally hit theatres, marking the return of the beloved legal comedy-drama franchise. Read to find out when and where to watch it on your own screens. Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi’s much-awaited film Jolly LLB 3 recently arrived in theatres. The movie marks the third instalment in the popular Jolly LLB franchise, which began back in 2013 with Arshad Warsi. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, this new movie has the franchise’s signature mix of courtroom drama, mystery and humor that fans have loved. The on-screen chemistry between Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, who play rival lawyers in the film, has been widely applauded. Fans have enjoyed …

THIS movie earned six times more than its budget, had no superstars but…, the lead actors were…

THIS movie earned six times more than its budget, had no superstars but…, the lead actors were…

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THIS movie earned six times more than its budget, had no superstars but…, the lead actors were… Home News and Gossip THIS movie earned six times more than its budget, had no superstars but…, the lead actors were… Many times, movies with no big stars turn out to be successful. They earn more than their budget and we also get some amazing actors through such films. Many movies are made on small budget yet they perform really well. Sometimes, its not about the big stars or huge promotions, it is about the content. A story of the film sometimes touches the hearts of the audience and hence, the film turns out to be a huge hit. This has happened many times with Bollywood movies. Some films have turned out to be a surprise package. Movie that earned six times more than its budget… We are talking about a movie that earned much more than its budget. It was Vivaah …

Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin’s Harshad Arora slams Preetika Rao’s ‘sleeps with every woman’ comment

Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin’s Harshad Arora slams Preetika Rao’s ‘sleeps with every woman’ comment

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Preetika Rao and Harshad Arora impressed everyone with their chemistry in Beintehaa. They had become one of the most loved pairs in the television industry. They played the roles of Aaliyah and Zain in the show. However, recently, Amrita Rao’s sister Preetika made serious allegations against Harshad. She was angry at one of the social media users who shared her video with Harshad from Beintehaa. She called Harshad a ‘womaniser’. Also Read – Amrita Rao’s sister Preetika Rao makes serious allegations against TV star Harshad Arora, says ‘Sleeps with every woman’ Preetika Rao said, “Shame on you! For putting these videos on your page when I have repeatedly requested you not to post my videos with a man who sleeps with every woman he finds in the industry! Pls note: You are doing something AGAINST THE WISH of my soul! The KARMA is yours!!! Face it!” Also Read – Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai star Rohit Purohit, Ayesha Singh, Sai Ketan Rao and other TV stars who ruled with performances despite non-hit shows [View Pics] …