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Samay Raina shocks Alia Bhatt with his jab on India’s Got Latent S2: ‘Maine bhi kiya tha Jigra dekh ke regret’

Samay Raina shocks Alia Bhatt with his jab on India’s Got Latent S2: ‘Maine bhi kiya tha Jigra dekh ke regret’

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Comedian Samay Raina has returned with the second season of his hit but controversial show India’s Got Latent. Dropped on June 20, the opening episode features Alpha actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh as special guests, instantly turning the season launch into a major talking point online. The first episode of Season 2 sees Alia and Sharvari stepping into the unpredictable, unfiltered format of the show. India’s got latent season 2: Samay Raina’s Jigra joke on Alia Bhatt steals the spotlight. (Netflix/YouTube) Jigra dig Alia Bhatt did not see it coming Samay Raina opened the episode in his signature witty style as he welcomed Alia Bhatt and Sharvari to the panel for the Season 2 premiere. Expressing his surprise at their presence, he remarked that he couldn’t believe Alia was part of the opening episode lineup. The tone quickly turned playful when Alia Bhatt admitted, “I am kinda regretting it right now.” Samay immediately responded with his trademark sarcasm, saying, “Maine bhi kiya tha Jigra dekh ke regret (I also regretted watching Jigra).” The comment …

Upasana Singh says she was replaced in Maine Pyar Kiya by Bhagyashree because ‘I was taller than Salman Khan’

Upasana Singh says she was replaced in Maine Pyar Kiya by Bhagyashree because ‘I was taller than Salman Khan’

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Before Bhagyashree became the face of Maine Pyar Kiya and won hearts opposite Salman Khan, actor Upasana Singh has claimed that she was apparently set to headline the film. The actor has revealed now shared the reason behind the unexpected turn of events, which made her feel really bad. Bhagyashree made her film debut with Maine Pyar Kiya alongside Salman Khan. Upasana on losing out on Maine Pyar Kiya Upasana recalled giving an audition for Maine Pyar Kiya with the film’s director Sooraj Barjatya in a video for Galatta India, which was posted on YouTube. Looking back, Upasana said, “I was studying in Chandigarh at that time and my aunt used to stay in Chembur. I always used to say that I want to be a heroine. So, whenever I used to come to Mumbai, I used to meet all these directors and producers. So, once I came and met Gupta ji (who handles Sooraj Barjatya’s work). He told me that Rajshri is making a film called Maine Pyar Kiya, and he would make me …

Why Upasana Singh lost Maine Pyaar Kiya to Bhagyashree: ‘I was taller than Salman Khan’ | Bollywood News

Why Upasana Singh lost Maine Pyaar Kiya to Bhagyashree: ‘I was taller than Salman Khan’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew Delhi, Pop/bollywood MusicJun 18, 2026 09:23 PM IST Sooraj Barjatya’s Maine Pyaar Kiya (1989) proved to be a life-changing film for its lead stars, Salman Khan and Bhagyashree. However, not many know that actor Upasana Singh was initially considered for the role of Suman before Bhagyashree was eventually cast. In a recent interview, Upasana recalled losing out on the part and revealed how she later confronted Sooraj Barjatya’s father, Raj Kumar Barjatya, about the decision. During a chat with Galatta India, Upasana Singh recalled her simple audition for Maine Pyaar Kiya with the film’s director Sooraj Barjatya. “I was studying in Chandigarh at that time and my aunt used to stay in Chembur. I always used to say that I want to be a heroine. So, whenever I used to come to Mumbai, I used to meet all these directors and producers,” she said. The actor continued, “So, once I came and met Gupta ji (who handles Sooraj Barjatya’s work). He told me that Rajshri is making a film called Maine Pyaar …

Bhagyashree reveals why she outearned Salman Khan in Maine Pyar Kiya: ‘It’s a simple business’ | Bollywood News

Bhagyashree reveals why she outearned Salman Khan in Maine Pyar Kiya: ‘It’s a simple business’ | Bollywood News

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5 min readBengaluruMay 11, 2026 06:25 PM IST Bhagyashree recently revealed why she was paid more than Salman Khan for their 1989 blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya. Speaking about the pay difference, the actor explained that it all depended on “supply and demand” at the time. The film, directed by Sooraj Barjatya, became one of the biggest blockbusters of the late 1980s and turned Salman into an overnight star. However, at that point in time, both actors were newcomers. In an interview with Zoom, Bhagyashree shared that remuneration was decided based on market demand and industry dynamics. “I don’t know whether people are going to like what I am going to say. It depends upon a lot of supply and demand. It is a simple business when we talk about money. A woman might put in hard work, but if the producer or director feels that she is replaceable by someone else who is offering a better price, then they will stick to the price that they are willing to pay to that particular actress. At …

Bhagyashree opens up about why she got paid more than Salman Khan in Maine Pyar Kiya: ‘It’s a business strategy’

Bhagyashree opens up about why she got paid more than Salman Khan in Maine Pyar Kiya: ‘It’s a business strategy’

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Maine Pyar Kiya emerged as the biggest Bollywood blockbuster of 1989, starring Salman Khan and Bhagyashree in the lead roles. Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, the film marked Bhagyashree’s acting debut and became a defining moment in her career. For Salman, it was only his second film after the 1988 release Biwi Ho To Aisi, but the movie catapulted him to stardom and established him as one of Bollywood’s most promising young actors. Bhagyashree and Salman Khan in Maine Pyar Kiya (1989). Also Read | Salman Khan cheers for Anurag Kashyap’s Bandar despite feud with Abhinav Kashyap However, in a surprising contrast to the long-standing gender pay gap in the entertainment industry – where male actors are often paid more than their female counterparts – Maine Pyar Kiya saw an unusual reversal. According to reports, Bhagyashree was paid significantly more than Salman for the film, despite it being her debut project, while Salman already had prior acting experience. Bhagyashree explains why she was paid more than Salman Khan In a recent interview with Zoom, Bhagyashree explained …

Daboo Malik refutes son Amaal Mallik’s claim that he was replaced by Salman Khan in Maine Pyaar Kiya

Daboo Malik refutes son Amaal Mallik’s claim that he was replaced by Salman Khan in Maine Pyaar Kiya

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Music composer and Bigg Boss 19 fame Amaal Mallik recently claimed that his father, composer Daboo Malik, had shot for Maine Pyaar Kiya but was replaced by Salman Khan without his knowledge. Daboo has now responded to his son’s claims, clarifying that he was actually working on a different film. Daboo Malik refutes shooting for Salman Khan’s Maine Pyaar Kiya. Daboo Malik clarifies he never shot for Maine Pyaar Kiya In a recent interview with Buzzzoka Prime, Daboo said, “Sawan Jhoom Utha uss picture ka naam tha jismein main kaam kar raha tha, Maine Pyaar Kiya nahi tha uska naam. Woh jab band ho gayi. Hume 1 saal ki mehanat ke baad pata chala ki woh picture nahi banane waali hai. Main ek din office gaya toh maine ek bahut bada poster dekha Maine Pyaar Kiya ka jismein pehli baar maine naya hero aur heroine dekhi. (The movie I was doing was Sawan Jhoom Utha, and not Maine Pyaar Kiya. That was canned. After working hard for a year, we learned the film was not …

Amaal Malik’s dad was Maine Pyaar Kiya original hero, was replaced by Salman Khan: ‘No one told him’ | Bollywood News

Amaal Malik’s dad was Maine Pyaar Kiya original hero, was replaced by Salman Khan: ‘No one told him’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiApr 20, 2026 02:30 PM IST Music composer Amaal Malik has also been quite open about his family’s financial struggles and his father-music director Daboo Malik’s career setbacks. Even during his stint in Bigg Boss 19, hosted by Salman Khan, Amaal never minced his words while speaking about the Malik family’s desire to succeed independently. In a recent interview, he revealed that his father Daboo had once shot two schedules of Sooraj Barjatya’s Maine Pyaar Kiya (1989), but was replaced by Salman without any information. He also shared how his dad wasn’t able to afford basic necessities for Amaal, when he was an infant. During a conversation with Filmfare, the singer shared, “My dad was lost, when he was around 34-35. I have seen him sitting in a chair – baffled, confused, thinking what to do next. He tried acting – he shot for first two schedules of Maine Pyaar Kiya, as the hero. The first time Sooraj Barjatya’s father asked him to start shooting and learn the process, because the story …

‘Kya aapne Rishi sir se pyar kiya hai?’: When Kapil Sharma’s musical tribute moved the Screen Awards audience | Bollywood News

‘Kya aapne Rishi sir se pyar kiya hai?’: When Kapil Sharma’s musical tribute moved the Screen Awards audience | Bollywood News

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3 min readBengaluruMar 29, 2026 02:56 PM IST Ahead of the Chetak Screen Awards 2026, set to take place on April 5 in Mumbai, we look back at some of the most memorable moments from past editions of the awards. One such highlight came during Screen Awards 2016, when the Lifetime Achievement Award, was bestowed upon late actor Rishi Kapoor. Rishi was honored for his enduring contribution to Hindi cinema and lasting impact on the audience over the years. While announcing the awards, the hosts for that year’s SCREEN Awards, Karan Johar and Kapil Sharma, made the moment even more special. Apart from comedy, Kapil, who is known for his singing talents, sang some of Rishi Kapoor’s hit tracks like “Main Shayar To Nahin”, “Chehra Hai Ya Chand Khila Hai”, and “Darde Dil Darde Jigar” as he walked towards Rishi to bring him on the stage. Kapil also asked, “Kya aapne Rishi sir se pyar kiya hain? Maine bhi kiya hai!” Watch Rishi Kapoor winning the Lifetime Achievement Award at Screen Awards 2016: Kapil Sharma …

Anil Kapoor jokes about not being cast in Dhamaal 4: ‘Kya hua, Ajay Devgn ne mana kiya kya?’

Anil Kapoor jokes about not being cast in Dhamaal 4: ‘Kya hua, Ajay Devgn ne mana kiya kya?’

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During the promotions of his upcoming film Subedaar, Anil Kapoor addressed his absence from Dhamaal 4, the fourth instalment of the popular comedy franchise. While talking about camaraderie with directors, Anil used the occasion to jokingly comment on not being part of the new film, which brings back the original star cast, Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Sanjay Mishra, and Jaaved Jaafery. Anil Kapoor, during Subedar promotions, humorously noted his absence from Dhamaal 4, which brings back familiar faces like Ajay Devgn and Arshad Warsi. Anil Kapoor talked about his camaraderie with Indra Kumar At the event, Anil spoke about his long-standing relationships with filmmakers, highlighting that he has maintained friendships with all directors he has worked with over the years, including veterans like N. Chandra, Subhash Ghai, and Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Anil even demonstrated his signature banter with directors, showing how casual discussions about potential projects often play out. Joking about his exclusion from Dhamaal 4, Anil mimicked his conversation with director Indra Kumar, “Aye Indu! Kya ho gaya hai? Teri Dhamaal 4. …

‘Jo uchit samjha woh kiya… scared of truth’: Rahul takes jibe at Modi | India News

‘Jo uchit samjha woh kiya… scared of truth’: Rahul takes jibe at Modi | India News

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4 min readNew DelhiFeb 6, 2026 04:45 AM IST As Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at the Congress on Thursday in Rajya Sabha, saying “try as hard as you can, you won’t be able to dig Modi’s grave”, a day after he had to skip his address in Lok Sabha since the House was adjourned amid a Congress protest, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi targeted the PM with a reference to unpublished memoirs of former Army chief M M Naravane, saying, “Jo uchit samjha woh kiya (did what he deemed fit)”. “Bas, sawaalon se itni ghabrahat? Modi ji, sachai se aisa darey, jhooth ki sharan le li. Khair, jo uchit samjha woh kiya, (So nervous about facing questions? Modi ji, scared of truth, took refuge in falsehoods. Anyway, did what he deemed fit),” Gandhi said on X after the PM concluded his 97-minute address. Gandhi also alleged he wasn’t allowed to speak in the House as LoP, and raise issues regarding national security and India-China relations. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on X described the …