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Sooraj Barjatya says Hum Aapke Hain Koun cannot be made today

Sooraj Barjatya says Hum Aapke Hain Koun cannot be made today

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The treatment of female characters in mainstream Hindi cinema has evolved over the years. From being just supporting roles to leading roles. Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya recently opened up about the same, saying his own stories are a testament of how women have transitioned from being just homemakers in the 90s to being career-oriented working women now. Sooraj Barjatya says Hum Aapke Hain Koun cannot be made today For the unversed, Barjatya’s new show, Sangamarmar, starring Sheen Savita Dass, shows a woman taking over her father’s business after his untimely death. Talking about the story, the filmmaker told Hindustan Times, “Where stories are concerned, agar main aaj bhi sochoon ki ghar pe baithengi ladies (the women will sit at home), that is over. You cannot make a Hum Aapke Hain Koun where everybody lives together, because it’s not possible today. But the values remain the same.” Hum Aapke Hain Koun is Barjatya`s most successful film. Released in 1994, it went on to become India`s highest-grossing film for over a decade. The film narrates the story of …

Sooraj Barjatya says you can no longer make films where ‘women just sit at home’: Hum Aapke Hain Koun doesn’t work today

Sooraj Barjatya says you can no longer make films where ‘women just sit at home’: Hum Aapke Hain Koun doesn’t work today

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A lot has been said and written about the treatment of female characters in mainstream Hindi cinema. From being relegated to supporting roles to leading roles, female protagonists have been portrayed in diverse ways in Bollywood films. But with time, even in family-oriented films, the depiction has evolved. Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya says his own stories are a litmus test, where women have transitioned from being just homemakers in the 90s to being career-oriented working women now. Renuka Shahane with Salman Khan in Hum Aapke Hain Koun, directed by Sooraj Barjatya. Sooraj Barjatya on depiction of women in Indian films Barjatya’s new show, Sangamarmar, stars Sheen Savita Dass as a woman taking over her father’s business after his untimely death. Talking about the story, the filmmaker tells Hindustan Times, “Where stories are concerned, agar main aaj bhi sochoon ki ghar pe baithengi ladies (the women will sit at home), that is over. You cannot make a Hum Aapke Hain Koun where everybody lives together, because it’s not possible today. But the values remain the same.” Hum …

Hum Aapke Hain Koun: When female fans pinched Madhuri Dixit’s cheeks

Hum Aapke Hain Koun: When female fans pinched Madhuri Dixit’s cheeks

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Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit’s Hum Aapke Hain Koun remains one of the most beloved films in Hindi cinema history. Dixit, who played Nisha in the film, captivated many hearts with her vivacious yet pious persona. From her chirpy attitude to her costumes, everything about the film was classic. On the latest episode of Sit With Hitlist, the actress recalls how Sooraj Barjatya gave a narration of 3.5 hours and how fans recognised her as Nisha everywhere she went. Madhuri on Sooraj Barjatya’s narration for Hum Aapke Hain Koun Hum Aapke Hain Koun…! was an adaptation of Rajshri Productions’ own 1982 film Nadiya Ke Paar. While many would consider that the film lacked conflict, it became a rage for its heartwarming narrative. Recalling Sooraj Barjatya’s narration, the Mrs Deshpande actress shares, “He is amazing and such a good narrator. So he was doing every part, playing every person, every character, and all the songs were recorded. I had a narration of around 3.5 hours. And then there was one song which was not recorded, so …

Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit’s Hum Aapke Hain Koun reunion sparks calls for a mature love story: ‘Chemistry is insane’

Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit’s Hum Aapke Hain Koun reunion sparks calls for a mature love story: ‘Chemistry is insane’

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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan recently reunited with his Hum Aapke Hain Koun! co-star Madhuri Dixit on the set of Bigg Boss 19. Their warm interaction during the episode left fans swooning over the pair and renewed demands for them to be cast together in a mature love story. Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit’s reunion at Bigg Boss 19 Weekend Ka Vaar. Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit’s reunion During the latest Weekend Ka Vaar, Madhuri arrived on the show to promote her upcoming series Mrs Deshpande. The two recreated a nostalgic Hum Aapke Hain Koun! moment on stage, sitting on folding chairs just like in the iconic film sequence. Madhuri asked whether he still enjoys hosting the show every week, to which Salman replied that it has now become a habit. When she asked if he ever feels bad because the contestants trouble him so much, he laughed and said that these days nothing really affects him, adding that people say all sorts of things about him and he no longer takes any of it to …

Madhuri recalls `Hum Aapke Hain Koun`, dances to `Mausam Ka Jaadu` this monsoon

Madhuri recalls `Hum Aapke Hain Koun`, dances to `Mausam Ka Jaadu` this monsoon

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Madhuri Dixit took a walk down memory lane, as the arrival of the rainy season stirred fond memories of her iconic film “Hum Aapke Hain Koun.” Taking to Instagram, the actress shared a video of herself enjoying the rainy weather. She also added the iconic track ‘Mausam Ka Jaadu’ from the 1994 romantic classic “Hum Aapke Hain Koun.” Sung by legends Lata Mangeshkar and S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, the song featured Madhuri Dixit and Salman Khan in one of their most memorable on-screen moments. As the first song in the film, it set the tone for the love story that followed between Madhuri and Salman’s characters and went on to become one of the most popular tracks from the film.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Madhuri Dixit (@madhuridixitnene) On Monday, Madhuri shared a delightful video of herself enjoying the monsoon magic in the hills. Holding an umbrella, the actress is seen dancing playfully in the rain, soaking …

Renuka Shahane says Hum Aapke Hain Koun memes keep her ‘alive’: ‘Society doesn’t give attention that talent deserves’ | Web Series

Renuka Shahane says Hum Aapke Hain Koun memes keep her ‘alive’: ‘Society doesn’t give attention that talent deserves’ | Web Series

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Renuka Shahane has been in the entertainment industry for close to four decades now. Beginning with Marathi television and graduating to iconic films, the actor has now found her niche in slice-of-life stories. Her upcoming show, Dupahiya, sees her play a village pradhan in a rural comedy of errors. In conversation with HT, Renuka opens up on the show and her journey so far. (Also read: Renuka Shahane faced stereotyping after Hum Aapke Hain Koun: ‘It was very restrictive’) Renuka Shahane talks about her life and career. Renukha Shahane on Dupahiya On the show, the dupahiya (two-wheeler) is a symbol of apsiration for the lower middle-class rural population of India. Ask her about her aspirations growing up and Renuka has a surprising reply, “I was very ambition-less since childhood. I had no dreams of becoming an actor. I was a good student. There was one thing that I wanted and that has come true, which was becoming a mother.” Acting happened accidentally to Renuka after the theatre. In the last decade or so, she has …

THIS actress was asked to leave Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit’s Hum Aapke Hai Koun film set, got typecast because…, is now married to…

THIS actress was asked to leave Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit’s Hum Aapke Hai Koun film set, got typecast because…, is now married to…

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Hum Aapke Hai Koun starring Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Mohnish Behl, Renuka Sahane, Anupam Kher and many others is now a cult classic. The family drama by Sooraj Barjatya had Salman Khan as Prem and Madhuri Dixit as his lady love Nisha. From songs to drama – everything about this film was loved by all. But in a recent interview, an actress associated with the film revealed that she was shooed away from the sets of the film. But why? Also Read – The Romantics: How one suggestion from Aditya Chopra changed the fate of Salman Khan’s Hum Aapke Hain Koun In an interview with entertainment news portal Filmy Shilmy, Renuka Shahane revealed that she was asked to leave the sets of Hum Aapke Hai Koun…! Well, nothing serious but only because she could not stop laughing. Renuka Sahane who played the role of Pooja in the film revealed that she visited the film’s set when funeral scene was being shot. She couldn’t stop laughing while everyone else was emotional shooting the funeral scene. She …

Renuka Shahane faced stereotyping after Hum Aapke Hain Koun: ‘It was very restrictive’ | Bollywood

Renuka Shahane faced stereotyping after Hum Aapke Hain Koun: ‘It was very restrictive’ | Bollywood

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Actor Renuka Shahane made everyone laugh and cry with her role of the ‘perfect girl next door’ Pooja in the 1994 blockbuster Hum Aapke Hain Koun. Now, she has revealed that there was a time when she was stereotyped for the character. Also read: Renuka Shahane talks about divorce from 1st husband, falling for Ashutosh Rana in her 30s Hum Aapke Hain Koun, directed by Sooraj Barjatya, starred Madhuri Dixit and Salman Khan in lead roles. Renuka Shahane looks back During an interview with Filme Shilmy, Renuka said she never felt confined by the role. However, she shared that many casting directors and filmmakers struggled to envision her in roles beyond that. Renuka shares, “People who cast actors could never think I could ever play anything with grey shades or anything which was unkind. So, in that sense, it was very restrictive because, as an actor, I would like to play all sorts of characters. The impact of that role was so big that even the roles that I got on television were pretty much …

Sonakshi Sinha’s husband Zaheer Iqbal recreates Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit’s iconic scene from Hum Aapke Hain Koun but there’s a twist; WATCH

Sonakshi Sinha’s husband Zaheer Iqbal recreates Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit’s iconic scene from Hum Aapke Hain Koun but there’s a twist; WATCH

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Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are the most fun-loving couple. Their humorous and mushy posts not only scream couple goals but also leave the internet swooning over them. Most recently, the couple recreated Hum Aapke Hain Koun’s iconic scene with a hilarious twist. Today, on November 10, Sonakshi Sinha and her husband Zaheer Iqbal made a collaborative post to share a hilarious video on Instagram. The video shows the couple on the tennis court while the actress places the camera and adjusts it to record their game. Zaheer manipulates her to check the angles and as she turns; her husband takes the ball and aims it at her back. The actress was visibly perplexed while Iqbal cracked up at his wife’s reaction. Notably, the gesture is inspired by Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit’s movie Hum Aapke Hain Koun. In the film, Khan hits Dixit with a marigold flower in the Didi Tera Devar Deewana song sequence. “Cue music – didi tera devar deewana,” the post was captioned. Take a look Minutes later, fans reacted to the …

Sharda Sinha, famous singer, who moved many to tears with ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’ song

Sharda Sinha, famous singer, who moved many to tears with ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’ song

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Image Source : X Sharda Sinha Renowned singer and Padma Bhushan recipient Sharda Sinha passed away on Tuesday at Delhi AIIMS after battling with cancer for long time. As per the updates from the AIIMS, Sinha passed away at 9:20 PM due to refractory shock as a result of septicemia. Sharda Sinha, 72, was admitted to  AIIMS Delhi and was under treatment at the hospital’s oncology department since October 25. She was in 2017 diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of cancer that affects the bone marrow and was on a ventilator and died of refractory shock as a result of septicemia.  Her son, in a post, confirmed her death, saying, “Your prayers and love will always be with mother. She has been called by Chhathi Maiya to her side.” Who was Sharda Sinha? A veteran of the music scene since the 1970s, Sharda Sinha has immensely contributed to Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Hindi folk music. Her musical work was recognised with the Padma Bhushan in 2018, and she has also been honoured with a National …