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25 years of Indian Cinema | Small towns returned on screen in 2005 with Bunty Aur Babli; Black changed the conversation | Bollywood News

25 years of Indian Cinema | Small towns returned on screen in 2005 with Bunty Aur Babli; Black changed the conversation | Bollywood News

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The ‘small town’ made a comeback. Swish rom coms set in foreign parts came out from the same studio just to keep the balance: choose your pick, Abhishek and Rani, or Saif and Preity? Loud comedies ruled the roost: 2005 had all this and more. It also had Black, which brought the conversation around disability into the mainstream. Bunty aur Babli gave the small town a YRF-led designer upgrade. You wonder if real-life Kanpur boy Shaad Ali would recognise his own city in his movie, which is about these two small-town youngsters jo jhola utha ke chale to big towns, heading towards bigger things and living their dreams. Story continues below this ad It is also the film that got back the ‘small town’ in Bollywood’s imagination, replacing the grunge and grime of the real thing with cutesiness and underlined quirk. The colorful outfits that Abhishek and Rani’s Bunty and Babli sport, could only have sprung up in Yashraj’s design department, which were of course adopted speedily by the tailors-and-their-patrons of the self-same UP small …

Amitabh Bachchan joked with Shankar Mahadevan saying ‘main tera career bigaad dunga’ during Kajra Re; here’s why

Amitabh Bachchan joked with Shankar Mahadevan saying ‘main tera career bigaad dunga’ during Kajra Re; here’s why

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National Award-winning singer and composer Shankar Mahadevan, known for songs like Maa from Taare Zameen Par, Mitwa and more, recently recalled memories from the making of his iconic track Kajra Re. In a podcast with Humans of Bombay’s All India Mehfil, Shankar shared how Amitabh Bachchan once warned him during the song’s recording process. Shankar Mahadevan recalls memories with Amitabh Bachchan from Kajra Re. Shankar Mahadevan recalls memories with Amitabh Bachchan Shankar Mahadevan recalled memories with the Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna cast and said, “I remember Bachchan sir, he was shooting Rock and Roll, and we went on the set. With my kind of weight, he lifted me because he was so happy with the song. He is just too sweet. He gave me a hug and said, ‘Kya gaana banaya hai (what a song you have made).’” Talking about Kajra Re, he said, “It was another experience. I had dubbed as a rough thing for Amitabh Bachchan to come and dub his voice for Kajra Re because Javed Ali sang for Abhishek, and his …

Hrithik Roshan was first choice for Bunty Aur Babli? Meet actors who REJECTED Bollywood films that turned out to be blockbusters

Hrithik Roshan was first choice for Bunty Aur Babli? Meet actors who REJECTED Bollywood films that turned out to be blockbusters

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Someone’s loss is someone’s gain! Here’s a list of actors like Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan, Vicky Kaushal, and others who rejected films that turned out to be major box office hits. Hrithik Roshan Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji’s movie Bunty Aur Babli that released in the year 2005 was a blockbuster hit. The movie also starred Amitabh Bachchan and had Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in a special song. But did you know that Abhishek Bachchan wasn’t the first choice for the film. In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, director Shaad Ali revealed that Hrithik Roshan was to be the male lead in the film. However, he rejected the role as he wasn’t comfortable to enter small-town space. But he had liked the script and in fact, suggested the climax twist of the film. Shah Rukh Khan Like Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan also once rejected a big film that turned out to be a major hit. Shah Rukh Khan was the first choice for Aamir Khan’s 3 Idiots. On Koffee With Karan, he once said, …

Hrithik Roshan’s secret rule for rejecting Bunty Aur Babli revealed—broken only after Super 30

Hrithik Roshan’s secret rule for rejecting Bunty Aur Babli revealed—broken only after Super 30

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The 2005 film Bunty Aur Babli hit theaters almost 20 years ago. The film has become a cult classic over the years with memorable storyline, dialogues, star-studded cast, soundtrack, and much more. The film starred Abhishek Bachchan in the lead role with Rani Mukerji. However, Abhishek wasn’t the first choice for the film. It was Hrithik Roshan who was the initial pick to play the lead role in Bunty Aur Babli. However, he wasn’t comfortable stepping into the small-town space at that time. Later, he broke his own secret rule and delivered an amazing performance in Super 30. In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Bunty Aur Babli director Shaad Ali opened up about the same and admitted Hrithik Roshan was the first choice for Abhishek Bachchan’s role in the film. He added that his father Rakesh Roshan loved the script and wanted his son to agree to the film. However, the director shared, “Hrithik was not very comfortable going into the small town zone at that time. He did a very good job of it …

Hrithik Roshan was first choice for Abhishek Bachchan’s role in Bunty Aur Babli; here’s why he rejected it | Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan was first choice for Abhishek Bachchan’s role in Bunty Aur Babli; here’s why he rejected it | Bollywood

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It’s been 20 years since the crime-comedy Bunty Aur Babli first hit screens, yet the film remains a fan favourite. With Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji winning hearts through their charismatic performances, the film is fondly remembered for its humour, heart, and heists. In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, director Shaad Ali revealed a surprising behind-the-scenes detail: Hrithik Roshan was originally the first choice for the lead role. (Also Read: Abhishek Bachchan: ‘Every director I met said they didn’t want to take the responsibility of launching me’) Hrithik Roshan rejected Abhishek Bachchan’s role in Bunty Aur Babli. Rakesh Roshan wanted Hrithik Roshan to Bunty Aur Babli Shaad shared that while Rani was always the top pick for Babli, the role of Bunty was initially offered to Hrithik. He recalled, “Yes, we did meet Hrithik as he was our first choice. We sat for a few months with him. Rakesh ji (Rakesh Roshan) liked the script a lot and he was keen that Hrithik should sign the film.” Here’s why Hrithik Roshan rejected Bunty Aur …

Hrithik Roshan was the first choice for Bunty Aur Babli, he ‘wasn’t comfortable’ playing a small town character, reveals director Shaad Ali | Bollywood News

Hrithik Roshan was the first choice for Bunty Aur Babli, he ‘wasn’t comfortable’ playing a small town character, reveals director Shaad Ali | Bollywood News

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Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji-starrer Bunty Aur Babli released in theatres 20 years ago and it continues to be one of the most loved films starring the duo. But, way before Abhishek was signed for the film, director Shaad Ali wanted Hrithik Roshan to star as Bunty but the Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai actor wasn’t too keen to present himself in the role of a con man from a small town. In a recent interview, Shaad shared that Hrithik’s father Rakesh Roshan was very keen for him to do the role. So much so that in the many months of their back and forth, Hrithik suggested the ending of the film to be changed, and Shaad eventually went with Hrithik’s suggestion. In a chat with Bollywood Hungama, Shaad shared that Hrithik “was our first choice.” He added, “We sat for a few months with him. Rakesh ji (Rakesh Roshan) liked the script a lot and he was keen that Hrithik should sign the film. But Hrithik was not very comfortable going into the small town …

Bunty Aur Babli turns 20: Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji’s crime caper is a sharp, spirited portrait of middle-class ambition in post-liberalisation India | Bollywood News

Bunty Aur Babli turns 20: Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji’s crime caper is a sharp, spirited portrait of middle-class ambition in post-liberalisation India | Bollywood News

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It was the early 2000s. Aditya Chopra had seen failure, and not just once; the industry had started to lose faith as well as some within his own family. He was no longer the golden boy, and that silence around him was growing heavier. Hence, he made a decision. Not to retreat, but to move and to try something unexpected. He wanted to make a crime caper, with Abhishek Bachchan in the lead. He handed the reins to a young director, known only for a remake, and gave him a story that set out to change the syntax of commercial storytelling. For Yash Raj Films, this was unfamiliar territory. It had none of the soft-focus charm of their romantic sagas. There was no moral compass pointing north. Not even NRI nostalgia to cushion the fall. At its heart, it was about thieves, beneath the ever-watchful eye of capitalism’s glimmering tower, stealing not for malice, but for meaning. Many might think this is about Dhoom, with its bikes, its pace, its swagger. That’s another story for …

Shaad Ali reveals Amitabh Bachchan was initially hesitant about ‘Kajra Re’: ‘Yeh gaana shoot hi mat karo, yeh nahi chalega’ | Bollywood News

Shaad Ali reveals Amitabh Bachchan was initially hesitant about ‘Kajra Re’: ‘Yeh gaana shoot hi mat karo, yeh nahi chalega’ | Bollywood News

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Long before “Kajra Re” became a Bollywood juggernaut, lighting up dance floors and wedding playlists alike, it was almost never filmed. The now-iconic track from Bunty Aur Babli, which brought together Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Aishwarya Rai on screen in a rare and electrifying combination, faced serious internal skepticism, particularly from Amitabh himself. In an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, director Shaad Ali revealed that the song, widely considered one of the most memorable item numbers in Hindi cinema, nearly didn’t see the light of day. “I knew when I heard an eight-second riff of it… that this is going to work wonders,” Shaad recalled. “But Yash Raj had given it the last number… ki yeh sabse kam popular hoga (that this will be the least popular one). Amit ji ne kaha tha ki yeh gaana shoot hi mat karo (Amit Ji said don’t even shoot this song).” Shaad, however, remained convinced of its potential. He described how internal doubts loomed even as he brought Amitabh in to listen to the track. “Maine jab unhe …

Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan Enjoy As Rahul Vaidya Sings Kajra Re At A Wedding

Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan Enjoy As Rahul Vaidya Sings Kajra Re At A Wedding

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Last Updated:May 18, 2025, 08:20 IST Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and their daughter Aaradhya Bachchan recently attended a wedding in Mumbai, and their video is going viral! Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Aaradhya attend a wedding in Mumbai Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan never fail to make heads turn every time they step out together, and this time was no different! The couple, along with their daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, recently attended a wedding in Mumbai. A video from the wedding ceremony has surfaced on social media, and it shows the family enjoying and grooving as singer Rahul Vaidya sang the song ‘Kajra Re’ from the 2005 film Bunty Aur Babli. At a recent wedding ceremony, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan were seen fully enjoying themselves as Rahul Vaidya performed Kajra Re to the lively beats of the dhol. A video that has gone viral shows Aishwarya grooving, while Abhishek and Aaradhya clapped along to the beat. While Abhishek looked dapper in an ivory sherwani, Aishwarya donned an ivory full-sleeved anarkali with …

POLL: Which heist movie still holds a special place in your heart? Bunty Aur Babli to Happy New Year; VOTE

POLL: Which heist movie still holds a special place in your heart? Bunty Aur Babli to Happy New Year; VOTE

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There’s barely any film genre that hasn’t been explored by the Hindi film industry. Like others, the audience is always into watching a well-written and performed heist movie that ends up blowing their minds away. From Dhoom to Happy New Year and Bunty Aur Babli, there are ample movies to choose from. Vote for your favorite heist movie and make it win in this trending poll! Which heist movie still holds a special place in your heart? From Dhoom to Bunty Aur Babli and Happy New Year, vote for your favorite Hindi heist movie of all time in this poll. 1. Dhoom Dhoom is one of the most successful franchises that has been entertaining the audience for decades. This 2004 action movie, directed by Sanjay Gadhvi and produced by Aditya Chopra, stars Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Uday Chopra, Esha Deol, and Rimii Sen. After its success, Dhoom 2 with Hrithik Roshan and Dhoom 3 with Aamir Khan in the lead were released. Now, reports have it that Ranbir Kapoor is set to star in Dhoom …