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Vijay’s dad quit Shah Rukh Khan’s debut, its hero staged a walkout: How SRK got Deewana | Bollywood News

Vijay’s dad quit Shah Rukh Khan’s debut, its hero staged a walkout: How SRK got Deewana | Bollywood News

When Deewana released on June 25, 1992, it introduced Hindi cinema to a young Shah Rukh Khan and changed the course of Bollywood history. The film went on to become the second-highest-grossing Hindi release of the year, launched Shah Rukh as a leading man and gave audiences one of the decade’s most memorable soundtracks. But the road to Deewana was anything but smooth. Details about the film’s journey to the screen were recently shared by YouTube channel Stories By Shekhar, which recounted how a director’s exit, a hero’s walkout and Shah Rukh Khan’s initial reluctance nearly changed the fate of the film. The story began with producer Guddu Dhanoa, who was trying to rebuild his career after suffering heavy losses from his 1989 production Gola Barood. Along with partners Lalit Kapoor and Raju Kothari, Dhanoa was searching for a project that could revive their fortunes. During a visit to Chennai, the trio watched the Tamil film Vasantha Raagam and decided to remake it in Hindi. That remake would eventually become Deewana. Coincidentally, the film was …

Iulia Vantur shares heartfelt post for Salman Khan’s dad Salim Khan, calls him a pillar of her life

Iulia Vantur shares heartfelt post for Salman Khan’s dad Salim Khan, calls him a pillar of her life

Actor and singer Iulia Vantur marked Father’s Day with a heartfelt Instagram post dedicated to two important father figures in her life. She shared photos with her own father and also wished Salman Khan’s father and veteran screenwriter Salim Khan on Father’s Day. Iulia Vantur wished Salim Khan on Father’s Day. Iulia Vantur wishes Salim Khan on Father’s Day Iulia shared several photos with her father. However, fans were particularly excited to see her cherished moments with Salim Khan. In one of the photos, she is seen laughing with Salim, while another shows her hugging him warmly. In the caption, she called Salim Khan one of the pillars of her life. In her carousel post, she also shared a video of herself singing Teri Meri Prem Kahani from Salman Khan’s hit film Bodyguard at the Vatican City and in front of the Pope. She credited her father for instilling a love for music in her. Sharing the post, Iulia wrote, “Happy Father’s day! To My dad who raised me and to the one who watched …

International Yoga Day | Neha Dhupia: My dad does headstands at 80, my kids do them too

International Yoga Day | Neha Dhupia: My dad does headstands at 80, my kids do them too

On International Yoga Day today, actor Neha Dhupia opens up about her long-standing association with yoga, describing it as the foundation of her physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Having first embraced the practice during her Miss India days, Dhupia shares how yoga has remained a constant through every stage of her life, from pregnancy and postpartum recovery to marathon training and motherhood. Neha Dhupia Yoga Day “Yoga is one of the most essential things in my life. If I start my day with yoga, I see how it catapults me emotionally, mentally, and physically into my day. I feel the difference because I’m so used to the goodness it does for my system,” she says. Dhupia is quick to address what she calls one of the biggest misconceptions about yoga: the belief that it is less effective than more intense forms of exercise. “It’s such a big myth that people think yoga is just a slow burn. People feel they need to go to the gym and lift weights for fitness. I’m not taking away …

Saif Ali Khan gets emotional as Winchester College honours dad Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi: ‘Family is immensely proud’

Saif Ali Khan gets emotional as Winchester College honours dad Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi: ‘Family is immensely proud’

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan headed to the UK recently to honour his father, the late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, fondly known as Tiger Pataudi. A special ceremony was held at Winchester College, of which Saif and Tiger are both alumni, to honour the former cricketer with a commemorative plaque. The actor remarked on how proud the family was of this honour. Saif Ali Khan unveiled a plaque honouring Tiger Pataudi at Winchester College. Tiger Pataudi honoured at Winchester College, Saif Ali Khan attends On June 13, Winchester College held a special ceremony to unveil a commemorative plaque at the college’s cricket pavilion, Hunter Tent, in Tiger’s honour. The ceremony was part of Wykeham Day, the college’s annual summer celebration for pupils, staff, alumni and their families. Tiger’s legacy and his connection to one of Britain’s oldest schools were celebrated there. Saif Ali Khan on Tiger Pataudi’s cricketing journey Saif fondly remembered how his father began his cricketing journey at the institution and said, “As a former pupil of Winchester College myself, it’s a great …

Deepika Padukone’s dad Prakash Padukone reviews Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: ‘Bit too much violence’

Deepika Padukone’s dad Prakash Padukone reviews Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: ‘Bit too much violence’

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar didn’t just prove to be a game-changer for the Hindi film industry; the film also altered the trajectory of his career, cementing his position as one of the most bankable stars in the country. Recently, his father-in-law and former badminton player Prakash Padukone reviewed Dhurandhar and admitted that while the film had “too much violence,” he appreciated the performances delivered by the cast. Prakash Padukone has shared his review of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar. ‘Very well-made film’ Speaking about the film, he told The Indian Express, “It’s a great film. It’s a very well-made film with good acting by everybody. We felt there was a little bit too much violence, but the majority of people liked it, so I think that’s more important.” Prakash further spoke about his bond with his son-in-law and how the family goes on a vacation together every year. While many may assume that Prakash and Ranveer have little in common, the former revealed that sports serve as their common language. The actor enjoys discussing football and cricket with …

Lessons from ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’

Lessons from ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’

In today’s world, many of us believe that the surest path to financial security lies in a stable 9-to-5 job. But what if there’s more to wealth creation than just clocking in and out? Robert Kiyosaki, author of the now-classic Rich Dad, Poor Dad, is the one who invited the world first to see money — and life — through a different lens. Published more than two decades ago and still evolving, Kiyosaki’s book draws a sharp contrast between the financial mindsets of his two father figures: his real father, a respected educator, and his friend’s father, a savvy entrepreneur. Their differing philosophies taught Kiyosaki lessons that would eventually shape the views of millions of readers on money, success, and risk. Here are seven lessons from the book you need to remember: Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Individual financial situations vary, and readers are advised to consult a qualified financial planner, advisor, or mental health professional before making financial decisions. Cash flow over paychecks: …

Madhavan says wife Sarita’s decision to move to Dubai for son Vedaant: ‘I am 6/10 as a dad’ | Bollywood News

Madhavan says wife Sarita’s decision to move to Dubai for son Vedaant: ‘I am 6/10 as a dad’ | Bollywood News

4 min readNew DelhiJun 12, 2026 06:38 PM IST Unlike other star kids, actor R Madhavan and his wife Sarita Birje’s son Vedaant Madhavan decided to choose the swimming for his career path. He is almost 20 now, and is a national-level freestyle swimmer, who has won several medals for India. In fact, Madhavan and his family had relocated to Dubai during Covid-19 pandemic, to support Vedaant’s swimming career and training. In an interview from last year, the actor had rated himself 6 on 10 as a parent. He also opened up about his desire to keep Vedaant away from the ‘passing phase’ of recognition. During a conversation with The Hindu, he recalled his wife’s decision to move to Dubai and said, “It was an essential decision taken at the right minute because Vedaant was going through his growth spurt as a teenager. Not having a pool to swim would have been the end of his international swimming career. So, Sarita and I were very hassled because all the pools in Bombay, even India, were …

Daniel Radcliffe says his son doesn’t know who Harry Potter is: ‘For as long as I can just be his dad’

Daniel Radcliffe says his son doesn’t know who Harry Potter is: ‘For as long as I can just be his dad’

Most of us grew up watching a young Daniel Radcliffe perform magic on screen in the Harry Potter film series. While the world knows him as the boy wizard who became a global phenomenon, his own three-year-old son remains blissfully unaware that his father played one of the most iconic characters in modern pop culture. In a recent interview, Daniel opened up about fatherhood and shared why he is happy that his son still doesn’t know anything about Harry Potter. Daniel Radcliffe played Harry Potter for a decade. Daniel’s son doesn’t know about Harry Potter Speaking to The New York Times, Daniel said, “Does my son know who Harry Potter is? No, not yet. Somebody gave me a DVD to sign recently, and so it was sitting on our kitchen table for a couple of days. And at one point, he was next to it, and I was just like, ‘Who’s that?’ I’d see if he’d recognize me on the cover and he didn’t, which was great. For as long as I can just be …

Deepika Padukone started mental health foundation after friend’s death, says dad Prakash | Bollywood News

Deepika Padukone started mental health foundation after friend’s death, says dad Prakash | Bollywood News

It was in 2015, alongside her mother, that Deepika Padukone broke the silence and stigma around depression, sharing for the first time on television her battle with the illness. Since then, she has not only spoken repeatedly about mental health awareness but also established her foundation, The Live Love Laugh Foundation, aimed at empowering people in the country to speak up about their mental health and accept it without guilt or shame. Recently, her father and ace badminton player Prakash Padukone, speaking on The Something Bigger Show with Rodrigo Canelas, opened up about his and his wife’s decision to support Deepika when she chose to share her experience publicly. “We had no objection at all to her going public if it was helping others, because she was in a position where she could help people. I think she realised that, so she came out and spoke about it. Then, a few months later, one of her friends passed away, and that was when she decided that something should be done so that more and more …

Farah Khan says Ayan Mukerji’s father made us poor: ‘My dad made his first big colour film’ | Bollywood News

Farah Khan says Ayan Mukerji’s father made us poor: ‘My dad made his first big colour film’ | Bollywood News

4 min readNew DelhiMay 29, 2026 06:17 PM IST Farah Khan is regarded as one of Bollywood’s most successful choreographers and filmmakers today, but her childhood was marked by immense struggle after her father lost everything backing a film that bombed at the box office. During a recent visit to actress Tanisha Mukerji’s home — cousin of filmmaker Ayan Mukerji — Farah recalled how actor Deb Mukherjee unknowingly became linked to one of the toughest phases of her life. Speaking candidly, Farah joked, “Because Debu is Ayan’s father, I always tell Ayan Mukerji that it’s because of your dad that we became poor.” A stunned Tanisha responded, “What?” Farah then explained: “My dad made his first big colour film (Aisa Bhi Hota Hai) in which Deb Mukherji was the hero. The movie bombed on Friday, and by Monday we had become poor because, in those days, producers invested everything they had,” she shared. Tanisha Mukerji admitted that financial instability was common in film families back then. “We also went through those stages. Whenever my dad’s …