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 Rajesh Khanna stood in line for a public toilet with a dabba; it gave him his last hit; Dimple Kapadia called his state ‘pathetic’ | Bollywood News

 Rajesh Khanna stood in line for a public toilet with a dabba; it gave him his last hit; Dimple Kapadia called his state ‘pathetic’ | Bollywood News

Most of us who live regular lives often read and hear about this idea of stardom, where someone lives a god-like existence. It is made to sound like they walk on clouds and are surrounded by people who fulfil every wish they might have. Not just that, they exist in a world where the rules are different and there, they are loved and revered by everyone who they lay their eyes on. We might not experience it but we witness these stars as they are being put on a pedestal, and sometimes, we also get to witness as they lose their throne, sometimes in a rather tragic fashion. Rajesh Khanna, who is often described as one of the biggest superstars of his era, was the king of his domain when luck was on his side. His Midas touch turned every film into a hit and the craze of every hit film made him an even bigger superstar but, this era, as luxurious as it was for him, ended, and when it did, Kaka, as he …

Simran clarifies her ‘aunty roles’ and ‘dabba roles’ remark: ‘The person spoke to me the next day…’

Simran clarifies her ‘aunty roles’ and ‘dabba roles’ remark: ‘The person spoke to me the next day…’

Apr 26, 2025 01:05 PM IST At a recent award show, Simran said a fellow female actor chided her for doing ‘aunty roles’. The actor said it was better than doing ‘dabba roles’. Actor Simran created quite a furore recently when she narrated an incident about how an industry friend mocked her for doing ‘aunty roles’. In the same comment, she used the phrase ‘dabba roles’, which many took as a jibe against Jyotika, her contemporary who recently appeared on the Netflix show, Dabba Cartel. Simran has now cleared the air on her comments. (Also read: Is Simran feuding with Jyotika? Actor reveals getting mean comments, drops a ‘dabba’ hint) Simran talks about her recent ‘aunty roles’ remark. Simran clarifies her aunty role comment Recently, at the JFW Movie Awards, Simran narrated an incident about how an actor friend in the industry mocked her for doing ‘aunty roles’. She clarifies, “I was feeling really upset then, and I shared my feelings. That’s all. I have been doing aunty roles since the beginning of my career …

Logout actor Babil Khan says he had ‘dabba phone’ till 22 and the reason was dad Irrfan Khan; find more

Logout actor Babil Khan says he had ‘dabba phone’ till 22 and the reason was dad Irrfan Khan; find more

Babil Khan returned to the silver screen with the cyber thriller drama film, Logout. The Zee5 movie delves deep into the horrors of the digital world and how it takes a toll on people’s lives. However, the young star admitted that his parents didn’t want him to grow up in the digital world. Hence, he owned a ‘dabba phone’ till he was 22 years of age. Read on! In an interview with Filmibeat, Irrfan Khan and Sutapa Sikdar’s son, Babil Khan, shared that he didn’t grow up like most people. His parents were very adamant about him not growing up in a digital world. The Qala actor further revealed that he was first raised in a place very close to a forest, and then in Madh Island. He then went to an alternative school where no plastic was allowed, and everything was wooden. Unlike the youth of today who are obsessed with their digital devices and smartphones, he had a very basic phone will he was 22. “I had a dabba phone till I was …

‘It is better to play a mother to a 25-year-old than do dabba roles’: Did Simran take jibe at Jyotika in her viral speech?

‘It is better to play a mother to a 25-year-old than do dabba roles’: Did Simran take jibe at Jyotika in her viral speech?

Actress Simran was once a popular name in the South film industry, with fans swooning over her appearances on the big screen during the early 2000s. So, when she made a cameo appearance in Good Bad Ugly, fans went berserk and loved her screen time. However, at the JFW Movie Award 2025, when she won for her negative role in Andhagan, she revealed how a female co-star shamed her for playing “aunty roles.” Yes, you read that right! Simran mentioned in her speech that she had recently sent a message to the co-actor, expressing surprise at her role. In response, the person replied that at least she wasn’t playing an “aunty role.” Simran found the message insensitive and stated that she did not expect such a response. While acknowledging it was the co-actor’s opinion, the actress felt she deserved a more thoughtful reply. Simran then shared that she believes it is better to take on “aunty roles” than to accept “dabba roles.” She explained that she preferred playing mother characters, like the one she portrayed …

Dabba Cartel’s Shalini Pandey recalls when director entered her van without knocking while she was changing; ‘I absolutely lost my sh*t’

Dabba Cartel’s Shalini Pandey recalls when director entered her van without knocking while she was changing; ‘I absolutely lost my sh*t’

Popular actress Shalini Pandey has been carving a niche with her presence in acclaimed OTT projects like Maharaj and Dabba Cartel, among others. Most recently, she shared a shocking incident from the initial phase of her career when a South filmmaker entered her van while she was changing. During a recent conversation with FilmyGyan, Shalini Pandey emphasized having boundaries as she shared her experience of working with good and horrid men in her life— on screen, off-screen, and within the crew. She reflected on “reality” as she talked about encountering “chauvinistic men” in the industry. The Dabba Cartel actress stated that she was a complete outsider and didn’t have anyone to go back to in such situations. She said as she looks back, she is glad she was like that as she was naïve and had “hard boundaries,” further admitting that she would snap. She explained her point by sharing a shocking incident, recalling, “Very early in my career, I was doing a South film. The director walks into my van. He didn’t knock, and …

Dabba Cartel: Anjali Anand reveals Shibani Dandekar secretly took her audition at 1 am; ‘She just told everybody…’

Dabba Cartel: Anjali Anand reveals Shibani Dandekar secretly took her audition at 1 am; ‘She just told everybody…’

After receiving praise for her performance in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani, Anjali Anand is now winning over audiences with her role as Shahida in Dabba Cartel, where she plays one of the show’s five lead characters. Interestingly, she recently revealed that she was brought on board just four days before filming began. Shibani Dandekar, impressed by Anjali’s work in RARKPK, decided to replace the originally cast actress and secretly took her audition at 1 AM. Shibani reportedly told everyone to trust her decision. In a conversation with SCREEN, Anjali Anand shared an interesting story about how she landed her role in Dabba Cartel. She revealed that she was cast just four days before filming began, despite the fact that the entire cast had already been finalized. According to Anjali, Shibani Dandekar watched her performance in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani and realized she had made an error in her initial casting decision. Shibani was convinced that Anjali was the perfect fit for the role of Shahida, but initially, her suggestion was met with …

Celeb watchlist | Here’s why Bhuvan Arora recommends Dabba Cartel on OTT

Celeb watchlist | Here’s why Bhuvan Arora recommends Dabba Cartel on OTT

Mar 22, 2025 04:52 PM IST Actor Bhuvan Arora shares his binge-watch pick Shaban Azmi-led ensemble Dabba Cartel on OTT and explains why he recommends it In our weekly series, Bhuvan Arora reveals what has got him hooked to Shabana Azmi-led ensemble Dabba Cartel and why he recommends it to all. Bhuvan Arora recommends Dabba Cartel What I’m Watching: I am currently completely immersed in the experience of Dabba Cartel on Netflix. It has kept me quite intrigued. Why I’m hooked: The show has kept me on the edge of my seat. Every episode leaves you wanting for more. It offers a perfect balance of masala and meaning, and that’s what you want as an audience from a show. Favourite Character: I am quite in awe of both Gajraj Rao sir and Shabana Azmi ma’am’s characters. Because of them have this ‘don’t mess with me’ kind of attitude, and it does keep you hooked to whatever they are doing or are going to do in the show. Why I recommend it: I would recommend this …

Dabba Cartel’s Shabana Azmi shares her views on feminism and gender equality; ‘A woman doesn’t have the option…’

Dabba Cartel’s Shabana Azmi shares her views on feminism and gender equality; ‘A woman doesn’t have the option…’

Veteran Bollywood actress Shabana Azmi recently joined other celebrated actors in the female-led crime drama series, Dabba Cartel. In the show co-created by Shibani Dandekar Akhtar and directed by Hitesh Bhatia, Azmi is seen playing Sheila who is part of the group of women operating a drug cartel. During a recent interview, the actress opened up about feminism and gender equality and stated that a woman doesn’t have the option to view the world from anything other than a feminine lens. Read on! During a recent conversation with ANI, Shabana Azmi opened up about her recently-released web series, Dabba Cartel. While talking about her impactful role, the senior actress also spoke about feminism and gender equality. Sharing her two cents on the matter, Azmi expressed, “A woman doesn’t have the option to view the world from anything other than a feminine lens. That’s something both men and women need to understand.” When asked why she chose this role, the senior star stated that at this stage in her career, she doesn’t have a checklist but only …

Dabba Cartel: Shibani Dandekar reveals where she got idea for Shabana Azmi-led show; ‘I was watching a lot of…’

Dabba Cartel: Shibani Dandekar reveals where she got idea for Shabana Azmi-led show; ‘I was watching a lot of…’

Dabba Cartel, starring Shabana Azmi, has garnered a positive response from both fans and critics. Shibani Dandekar, the show’s writer, recently spoke about the inspiration behind it. In an interview, she revealed, “I was watching a lot of crime dramas at that time, and I found it exciting to represent women in the world of crime drama.” In a recent interview with Firstpost, Shibani Dandekar spoke about the inspiration behind Dabba Cartel and the research that went into its creation. She shared that she wanted to develop a fresh and unique story and was heavily influenced by the crime dramas she had been watching at the time. She found the idea of representing women in the crime genre particularly intriguing. Given India’s vast diversity, she decided to focus on a specific setting—Thane and a housing society—believing it to be an ideal backdrop featuring middle-class women. Shibani emphasized that the women in the series are not criminals by nature; they do not enter the drug business intentionally but are instead forced into an unexpected situation and …

Did you know Shabana Azmi was mistaken for daughter-in-law Shibani Dandekar at Dabba Cartel’s event? Know full story

Did you know Shabana Azmi was mistaken for daughter-in-law Shibani Dandekar at Dabba Cartel’s event? Know full story

Legendary actress Shabana Azmi is currently enjoying the release of her recently released show, Dabba Cartel. She has been making quite interesting revelations during promotional interviews and most recently, she candidly shared how a female crew member at the trailer launch of the series didn’t recognize her and asked her if she was daughter-in-law Shibani Dandekar. During a recent conversation on the episode of Khane Mein Kya Hai, Shabana Azmi recalled an anecdote from the trailer launch of Dabba Cartel. She shared, “A 20-year-old girl, and she’s looking (into the guest list). ‘Who are you?’ (she said, pointing at Shabana), so all of them (other cast members) just fainted. I said, with a straight face, ‘Shabana Azmi.’ ‘You’re not Shibani Dandekar?’ (the girl asked).” The veteran actress didn’t take offense or mind her ignorance, noting she was “sweet” and “so into” her job. However, Azmi’s Dabba Cartel co-star Anjali Anand was taken aback by the fact that the girl couldn’t even recognize the producers of the show— Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, who’s also a …