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Tigmanshu Dhulia says K Asif biopic also Irrfan Khan’s dream

Tigmanshu Dhulia says K Asif biopic also Irrfan Khan’s dream

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Tigmanshu Dhulia says he originally conceived the idea of a biopic on Mughal-E-Azam director K Asif with the late Irrfan Khan, and though the actor is no longer there, the filmmaker says he is determined to fulfill this dream. Reflecting on their shared dream on Irrfan’s fourth death anniversary on Wednesday, Tigmanshu said he feels like the actor is encouraging him to complete the project from beyond. Irrfan passed away on April 29, 2020, at the age of 54, following his battle with a rare neuroendocrine tumour. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

I hear Irrfan Khan saying, ‘Make this film’: Tigmanshu Dhulia on K Asif biopic

I hear Irrfan Khan saying, ‘Make this film’: Tigmanshu Dhulia on K Asif biopic

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Mumbai, Tigmanshu Dhulia says he originally conceived the idea of a biopic on “Mughal-E-Azam” director K Asif with late Irrfan and though the actor is no longer there, the filmmaker says he is determined to fulfill this dream. I hear Irrfan Khan saying, ‘Make this film’: Tigmanshu Dhulia on K Asif biopic Reflecting on their shared dream on Irrfan’s fourth death anniversary on Wednesday, Tigmanshu said he feels like the actor is encouraging him to complete the project from beyond. Irrfan passed away on April 29, 2020, at the age of 54, following his battle with a rare neuroendocrine tumour. “The film on which I’ve been working for a long time and it all started with my conversation with Irrfan that we will work on this film someday, and we will make this film, it was a biopic on K Asif, the director of ‘Mughal-E-Azam’. “I wanted to do this film with Irrfan and I know that Irrfan isn’t stopping me and is rather saying, ‘Make this film’,” Dhulia said at the special screening of …

Irrfan Khan ‘performed badly’ in some films, says Piyush Mishra; believes Tigmanshu Dhulia served ‘everything on a platter’ to him | Bollywood News

Irrfan Khan ‘performed badly’ in some films, says Piyush Mishra; believes Tigmanshu Dhulia served ‘everything on a platter’ to him | Bollywood News

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2 min readChennaiApr 8, 2026 06:24 PM IST Irrfan Khan’s death in 2020 broke many hearts around the world. While many lamented his passing, some fans pointed out how the actor’s work was fully recognised only after his death. In a recent interaction, Piyush Mishra opened up about this debate. He refused to accept the notion that “there is no other actor like Irrfan” and also stated that he finds some of his performances “average.” Speaking to Shubhankar Mishra on his YouTube channel, Piyush was asked about Annu Kapoor’s statement that actors are often appreciated more after their death. The Gangs of Wasseypur actor disagreed and said, “I don’t think so, when he was alive, at that time also he was appreciated a lot.” When asked about people saying that there is no other actor like Irrfan, he responded, “I don’t believe this. Every period will have its own actors who will keep working. These are wasteful talks. He did very well in some performances – Haasil and Paan Singh Tomar. I developed a complex …

Jaya Bachchan saved ‘humiliated’ Tigmanshu Dhulia when locals in Allahabad threatened to blacken his face, parade him on a donkey: ‘I started crying’ | Bollywood News

Jaya Bachchan saved ‘humiliated’ Tigmanshu Dhulia when locals in Allahabad threatened to blacken his face, parade him on a donkey: ‘I started crying’ | Bollywood News

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Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia recently opened up about the trouble he faced while shooting for his debut film Haasil in his hometown Allahabad (now Prayagraj). The director revealed that the film’s depiction of student politics led to a strong backlash from local political figures, forcing him to seek help from Jaya Bachchan. Released in 2003, Haasil earned critical acclaim for its gritty portrayal of campus politics in Uttar Pradesh. The film also marked Dhulia’s first collaboration with Irrfan Khan, who later worked with him in acclaimed films such as Paan Singh Tomar and Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster. Featuring strong performances by Irrfan Khan, Ashutosh Rana, Jimmy Shergill the film became known for its raw portrayal of student politics in the Hindi heartland. ‘People thought I was showing the university in a bad light’ In a conversation with The Lallantop, Dhulia said that problem began almost immediately after filming the opening scene featuring Ashutosh Rana’s character. He said, “When I was shooting Haasil in Allahabad, the very first scene we shot was Ashutosh Rana’s entry. In the …

‘I started crying’: Tigmanshu Dhulia recalls how Jaya Bachchan saved him from angry student mob who threatened him with donkey parade | Bollywood News

‘I started crying’: Tigmanshu Dhulia recalls how Jaya Bachchan saved him from angry student mob who threatened him with donkey parade | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiFeb 19, 2026 08:10 AM IST A great deal of credit has rightly been given to films like Bandit Queen and Satya for transforming the landscape of Hindi cinema. Yet, if there is one film that truly came to define rooted storytelling, it would be Haasil, directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia. The film featured Irrfan Khan in a role that firmly placed him on the map. He portrayed a character who could be described as an anti-hero rather than a conventional antagonist, a performance that is still regarded as one of his most hard-hitting turns on screen. However, Irrfan was not Dhulia’s original choice. In an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, the filmmaker revealed that he had initially approached his longtime friend and then-rising star Manoj Bajpayee for the role. Manoj Bajpayee refused to play a villain “See honestly, I didn’t go to Irrfan initially. Because Satya had already released, so I went to Manoj Bajpayee and he had become a star. Manoj and I were very good friends, we still are. When I narrated …

Bazm-e-Virasat 2025: Jaideep Ahlawat, Anurag Basu, Anubhav Sinha, Indian Ocean headline Prayagraj’s cultural fest

Bazm-e-Virasat 2025: Jaideep Ahlawat, Anurag Basu, Anubhav Sinha, Indian Ocean headline Prayagraj’s cultural fest

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The land of Sangam is set to witness a grand congregation of actors, directors, performing artistes, and more during the three-day Bazm-e-Virasat, beginning Friday. Organised by Bishop Johnson School in Prayagraj, the event’s second edition will feature sessions on film, culture, literature, and sports, alongside musical performances celebrating the city’s rich cultural heritage. Anurag Basu, Jaideep Ahlawat, Anubhav Sinha, Indian Ocean, Mukesh Chhabra and other will participate in Bazm-e-Virasat event in Prayagraj A major highlight will be the film discussion session with filmmakers Leena Yadav, Anurag Basu, Anubhav Sinha, and Tigmanshu Dhulia. The schedule also includes a one-on-one session with actor Jaideep Ahlawat, an ‘Actors Table’ with Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao, Vineet Kumar, and Mukesh Chhabra, and a ‘Stars of our City’ session featuring Aditya Srivastava, Faisal Malik, Deepraj Rana, Shashwat Singh, and Nidhi Singh. Organiser Tigmanshu Dhulia says, “This is our second edition, and our endeavour is to revive the cultural scene for which the city has been famous and to remember the legends it has produced.” A series of cultural performances are scheduled …

Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia on new-age cinema trend: ‘Unnecessary gore, demon-like looks, hyper-musculine anti-heroes’

Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia on new-age cinema trend: ‘Unnecessary gore, demon-like looks, hyper-musculine anti-heroes’

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Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia has major problems with the violence, bloodshed, hyper-musculinity and rough anti-hero looks of actors in most action-packed films today. Calling out heroes wearing demon-like looks in superhit films, he is surprised that they are doing well at the box office. Tigmanshu Dhulia at Koshala Literature Festival held in Lucknow “The problem with today’s films, which are being made in abundance and are being loved by the audience, is with the angry characters! These KGFs, Kantaras and all show too much violence and bloodshed. This maar-kaat started with Baahubali (2015) and is just growing,” says Tigmanshu. He adds, “Bematlab ki maar-kaat rahe hain, khoon baha rahe hain! And, in a series, such films are coming and are being liked by the audience.” Trying to decode their appeal, he says, “Probably, there is an anger in society and people are not able to vent it out, so they are maybe connecting with these films and liking them. I don’t understand the DNA of such films, but personally, I don’t like it at all.” The filmmaker …

Black, White & Gray – Love Kills OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Tigmanshu Dhulia, Mayur More’s crime docu-drama online

Black, White & Gray – Love Kills OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Tigmanshu Dhulia, Mayur More’s crime docu-drama online

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SonyLIV is gearing up to drop a chilling crime docu-drama that dares to blur the lines between love, obsession, and cold-blooded murder. Black, White & Gray – Love Kills is a compelling tale set in the murky middle of truth and deceit, where what begins as affection soon turns fatal. With a powerful cast led by Tigmanshu Dhulia and Mayur More, the show promises to deliver a riveting watch. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming release. When and Where to Watch Black, White & Gray – Love Kills The much-awaited series Black, White & Gray – Love Kills is all set to premiere on SonyLIV on May 2, 2025. Viewers can stream the show exclusively on the platform from the comfort of their homes. With its real-case inspired storytelling and intense performances, the series is expected to make a strong impact on fans of true crime and investigative dramas. Official Trailer and Plot of Black, White & Gray – Love Kills The official trailer for Black, White & Gray – Love Kills …

Tigmanshu Dhulia Reveals Why Sanam Teri Kasam Worked & New Films Are Box Office Disasters, “Jab Tak Hindustan Mein Sanima,” Write Netizens!

Tigmanshu Dhulia Reveals Why Sanam Teri Kasam Worked & New Films Are Box Office Disasters, “Jab Tak Hindustan Mein Sanima,” Write Netizens!

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After Aamir Khan Blames OTT, Tigmanshu Dhulia Reveals New Films Are Box Office Disasters! (Photo Credit – Wikipedia/Prime Video/Instagram) Recently, Aamir Khan, in an interaction with the media, blamed OTT platforms for the failure of films at the box office. Now, filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia has discussed another reason for the failure of Hindi films and the success of South Indian films at the box office! In an interview, the filmmaker blamed one basic reason for audiences not turning in the theaters to watch the film – the ever-high ticket prices in the multiplexes. Pointing out how this is a real-estate business model, Dhulia discussed the difference in ticket rates between the North and South. Discussing the issue in a podcast ANI, Tigmanshu Dhulia said, “Aapko ticket thodi bech rahe hain picture ka, aapko parking ka ticket bech rahe hain, popcorn bech rahe hain, samosa bech rahe hain, kya kya tacos bech rahe hain, saath mein ticket bhi bech rahe hain. Aapko bus bade se TV pe picture dikha rahe hain, samosa bhi mehenga khila rahe …

Did you know Shah Rukh Khan was served ‘ghatiya si chai’ by director Tigmanshu Dhulia? Filmmaker recalls what actually happened

Did you know Shah Rukh Khan was served ‘ghatiya si chai’ by director Tigmanshu Dhulia? Filmmaker recalls what actually happened

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Trigger Warning: This article mentions someone’s death. Tigmanshu Dhulia is today named among the ace directors who gave the industry films like Paan Singh Tomar and Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster. But like many artists, he also had a humble beginning. The filmmaker started by assisting Shekhar Kapur during his initial days in the industry. While recalling the good old days, he admitted serving ‘ghatiya si chai’ to Shah Rukh Khan. During his recent conversation with ANI, Tigmanshu Dhulia went down memory lane and recalled the time when Shekhar Kapur was making a film titled Maut Se Jo Darte Nahi with Shah Rukh Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, and Suniel Shetty. When they started writing the script of the film, SRK came to meet Kapur at his flat where Dhulia served him tea. Recalling what actually happened, the Haasil director stated that Mr. India director Shekhar Kapur requested him to make tea for them in a microwave. Back in 1994, Tigmanshu didn’t even know how to use the kitchen appliance. “Pehli bar maine microwave dekha hota kya hai. Phir …