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Irrfan Khan, Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi: Abhishek Chaubey reveals how Ishqiya’s initial cast changed | Bollywood

Irrfan Khan, Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi: Abhishek Chaubey reveals how Ishqiya’s initial cast changed | Bollywood

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Dec 31, 2024 12:11 PM IST Abhishek Chaubey’s 2010 directorial debut Ishqiya starred Naseeruddin Shah, Arshad Warsi, and Vidya Balan. It was a critical and commercial success. Abhishek Chaubey’s 2010 directorial debut Ishqiya had quite an interesting cast in Naseeruddin Shah, Arshad Warsi, and Vidya Balan. However, in an interview with Mashable, Abhishek revealed the initial casting was drastically different. (Also Read: Vidya Balan had to work ‘doubly hard’ to match up to Madhuri Dixit’s former co-stars, Aishwarya Rai and Karisma Kapoor) Ishqiya stars Naseeruddin Shah, Vidya Balan, and Arshad Warsi. Why Irrfan, Preity walked out “Initially, Pankaj (Tripathi) ji was supposed to play Khalujan (the role eventually essayed by Naseeruddin Shah) and Irrfan (Khan) was to play Babban (the role later taken up by Arshad Warsi). At various points, Lara Dutta was approached, but Preity Zinta was finalised. She had read an earlier draft, liked it a lot, and was on board. I then left for New York feeling very happy that the story was solid. And while I was there, I received the …

Did you know Kareena Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh never sat on the sets of Udta Punjab? Director Abhishek Chaubey shares surprising reason

Did you know Kareena Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh never sat on the sets of Udta Punjab? Director Abhishek Chaubey shares surprising reason

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Udta Punjab was one of the most talked-about and critically acclaimed films released in 2016. Its director, Abhishek Chaubey, recently recalled his experience working with Kareena Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh during the film’s making. He revealed that Kareena Kapoor never let her stardom between her work as she and her co-star Diljit Dosanjh used to stand and work hard on the film’s set. In a new interview with Mashable India, Abhishek Chaubey recalled working with Kareena Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh while making Udta Punjab and shared interesting anecdotes. He shared that both the stars used to stand up due to their dedication to work during the shoot. Unlike other actors likely to go to their vanity vans or relax on set after their scenes, Kareena and Diljit were actively involved in the film’s making. “These two would just follow me everywhere I went. Kareena is a superstar, yet she would always stand behind me, observing. Diljit was the same. I would ask him to sit, but he never would. Whether we were shooting in villages or …

Did you know Ishqiya was initially supposed to feature THIS actress along with Irrfan Khan and Pankaj Tripathi? Abhishek Chaubey reveals

Did you know Ishqiya was initially supposed to feature THIS actress along with Irrfan Khan and Pankaj Tripathi? Abhishek Chaubey reveals

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Ishqiya was the directorial debut project of filmmaker Abhishek Chaubey. With his first movie, the director cemented his position as one of the most skilled artists in the industry. However, neither the script nor the casting was finalized in the first attempt. During an interview, Chaubey revealed that he had to rework the script in New York after it was rejected by many. He also stated that the dark comedy was initially supposed to feature Preity Zinta along with Irrfan Khan and Pankaj Tripathi. Abhishek Chaubey, in a conversation with Mashable India, spoke about his first film as a director, Ishqiya. The filmmaker shared that the script of the movie had been outright rejected by everyone. However, he didn’t lose hope and went to New York to work on it. Eventually, with the help of Sabrina Dhawan—the writer of films like Monsoon Wedding and Kaminey—he was able to finalize the script. While he was working on the project, Abhishek learned that Preity Zinta, who had read and loved the script, had left the project. He …

Roundtable 2024: Imtiaz Ali, Abhishek Chaubey, Prerna Singh, Monika Shergill, & MORE Get Candid

Roundtable 2024: Imtiaz Ali, Abhishek Chaubey, Prerna Singh, Monika Shergill, & MORE Get Candid

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In this conversation with Atika Farooqui, Chamkila director Imtiaz Ali, creators Abhishek Chaubey (Killer Soup), Sameer Saxena (Maamla Legal Hai), Monika Shergill, VP of Content at Netflix India, and Prerna Singh, CEO of Bhansali Productions, discuss their respective movies and shows, creative processes, and ways to surprise audiences. Monika Shergill talks about building a diverse slate for Netflix. Imtiaz Ali shares how the Persian poet Rumi has influenced his cinema. Abhishek Chaubey discusses making Killer Soup and casting Manoj Bajpayee and Konkona Sensharma. Sameer Saxena, creator of Maamla Legal Hai, talks about bringing satire to OTT and the making of the show. Prerna Singh talks about co-producing Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi and more. Watch the video to know more. bollywood news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/c/SHOWSHAIndiaFollow Showsha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showsha_/Follow Showsha on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/showshaFollow Showsha on X: https://x.com/news18showshaFollow Showsha on Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/6YeotZeyMore entertainment …

IOA President PT Usha accuses Kalyan Chaubey of impersonating the acting CEO

IOA President PT Usha accuses Kalyan Chaubey of impersonating the acting CEO

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The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha has condemned an unauthorized agenda issued by Kalyan Chaubey, Joint Secretary of the IOA. Chaubey, impersonating the Acting CEO, allegedly used official IOA stationery to call for a Special General Meeting (SGM) on October 25, 2024, in violation of the IOA’s constitution. In a strongly worded press release, Usha asserted, “This action is both illegal and in violation of the IOA Constitution. The current and only CEO of the IOA is Mr. Raghuram Iyer, who officially joined the IOA on 15 January 2024.” She explained that despite resistance from certain members of the IOA Executive Council (EC), including withholding Iyer’s salary for the past nine months, Iyer continues to serve as the legitimate CEO, with recognition from both the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), Government of India. PT Usha clarified that she had convened the SGM with proper notice on October 3, 2024, and emphasized, “I have not authorized Mr. Kalyan Chaubey to convene any meeting or promulgate an …

AIFF lodges police complaint after anonymous caller’s threat to Chaubey

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The All-India Football Federation (AIFF) alleged that the federation president Kalyan Chaubey had been threatened by an anonymous caller. Following this the federation lodged a complaint with the Delhi Police. An AIFF official complained about the ‘registration of FIR against unknown miscreants’ at the Dwarka Sector 23 police station on Thursday. As per the complaint, the AIFF office, also located at Dwarka, received a call on September 10 issuing “threats to the life and property of not only Chaubey but also his family.” “Delhi police has received a complaint at Dwarka Sector 23 police station and are conducting an inquiry,” a senior police officer told PTI. Chaubey was elected as the AIFF president in September 2022. The Indian federation has been embroiled in controversies since they sacked former secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran. The federation officials have also been accused of corruption and embezzlement of funds by its former legal head Nilanjan Bhattacharjee. Chaubey was recently seen joining a protest of East Bengal and Mohun Bagan fans outside the Salt Lake Stadium, seeking justice for the …

AIFF Lodges Police Complaint After Anonymous Caller’s Threat To “Life and Property” Of Kalyan Chaubey

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AIFF logo.© X (formerly Twitter) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has lodged a complaint with Delhi police, alleging that it has received an anonymous call issuing threats to life and property of its president Kalyan Chaubey. An AIFF official lodged the complaint for “registration of FIR against unknown miscreants” at the Dwarka Sector 23 police station on Thursday. The complaint said that the AIFF office, also located at Dwarka, received a call on September 10 issuing “threats to the life and property of not only Chaubey but also his family.” “Delhi police has received a complaint at Dwarka Sector 23 police station and are conducting an inquiry,” a senior police officer told PTI. The AIFF has been dogged with controversies in recent times, ranging from the sacking of its former secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran to accusation of corruption against Chaubey by its former legal head. Chaubey, who was elected as AIFF president in September 2022, has denied the charges. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff …

‘India missed the bus by not playing in 1950 World Cup’: Kalyan Chaubey

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Kalyan Chaubey, the president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), on Tuesday, said India ‘missed the bus’ by giving participation in the Asian Games and Olympics more importance than in the FIFA World Cup. Chaubey was referring to India’s languishing FIFA rankings, as the national team is currently at the 121st spot while addressing an audience – comprising of media persons and former footballers – in Kolkata on the felicitation ceremony of the 1974 Asian Youth Championship winning Indian team. Incidentally, the Asian Youth Championship – a title India jointly shared with Iran following a 2-2 draw in Bangkok on April 30, 1974 – remained Indian football’s last international crown. The country has only gone down the hill since, with Igor Stimac-coached side barely making any improvement in terms of performance and rankings. Misplaced priorities To bring India’s poor ranking to perspective, Chaubey pointed to former administrators’ misplaced priorities. “Many people have asked me why India did not take part in the 1950 FIFA World Cup in Brazil; had India played in the World …

Supreme Court issues ‘Show Cause’ notice to Kalyan Chaubey over AIFF and IOA roles

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The Supreme Court has issued a ‘Show Cause’ notice to Kalyan Chaubey, prompting him to justify why he should not be relieved of his roles as the president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and joint secretary of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). This move comes amidst allegations of Chaubey’s alleged defiance of court orders and lack of cooperation in ongoing legal proceedings. The Hon’ble court, after careful consideration of the matter, has expressed dissatisfaction with Chaubey’s conduct, deeming it as a wilful defiance of court orders. Consequently, the court has warned of non-bailable warrants being issued against him if he fails to appear before the High Court as directed. The order was passed in response to a petition alleging Chaubey’s absence and lack of cooperation in an election petition filed by him in the Calcutta High Court. This latest development underscores the gravity of the situation, with the court emphasizing the importance of adherence to legal protocols and cooperation in judicial proceedings. Kalyan Chaubey was elected as the joint-secretary of Indian Olympic Association …

AFC urges AIFF’s sacked legal head to submit evidence of corruption charges against Kalyan Chaubey

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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) asked Nilanjan Bhattacharjee, the recently ousted AIFF legal head, to submit evidence of the corruption charges he levelled against the All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey. Nilanjan, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had accused Chaubey of playing a part in the non-transparent tender processes and also making attempts to “siphon off money from the federation” for personal expenses”. Asian Football Confederation (AFC) asks ousted legal head of the AIFF, Nilanjan Bhattacharjee, to provide evidence for his allegations of corruption against national federation head Kalyan Chaubey. pic.twitter.com/stiZFBT5qS — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 13, 2024 Nilanjan also said that during his tenure, he refused to sign a questionable agreement with airlines Indigo where “a minimum guarantee of Rs seven crore” was to be given for content creation rights against “no incentive to Indian football” The AFC, in response, urged Nilanjan to submit a fully written report by March 18. “Such report should include (without limitation) details of the allegations, any evidence to support such allegations, …