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Farhan Akhtar recalls moment Sridevi slipped and fell because of him on sets of Lamhe: ‘Thought my career was over’

Farhan Akhtar recalls moment Sridevi slipped and fell because of him on sets of Lamhe: ‘Thought my career was over’

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Farhan Akhtar may be one of the most accomplished names in Bollywood today – actor, writer, director, producer – but long before Dil Chahta Hai or Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, he was a nervous 17-year-old learning the ropes on film sets. During a recent conversation on Aap Ki Adalat, the 120 Bahadur actor shared a story that could have ended his career before it ever started – involving the legendary Sridevi. Farhan Akhtar recalls embarrassing moment with Sridevi(AFP) Farhan Akhtar talks about Sridevi The incident happened on the sets of Yash Chopra’s Lamhe, where Farhan was working as an assistant to cinematographer Manmohan Singh. “I was Man Ji’s seventh or eighth assistant,” he recalled. “It was a passionate dance sequence choreographed by Saroj Ji. While Sridevi was rehearsing, Manmohan Singh noticed a stain on the wooden floor and asked someone to clean it. Since I was closest, I ran to wipe it off,” he explained. What happened next left the young Farhan frozen in horror. “I bent down to clean the floor, coordinating with Man …

Farhan Akhtar recalls when Sridevi slipped and fell due to his mistake: ‘Entire set froze, I thought my career was over at 17’ | Bollywood News

Farhan Akhtar recalls when Sridevi slipped and fell due to his mistake: ‘Entire set froze, I thought my career was over at 17’ | Bollywood News

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It was 1991. A 17-year-old Farhan Akhtar had just begun his journey in films, working as an assistant to cinematographer Manmohan Singh on Yash Chopra’s romantic musical Lamhe, starring Sridevi and Anil Kapoor. But one incident on set nearly made him believe his budding career was over — Sridevi accidentally fell during the shoot. Nearly 35 years later, Farhan revisited the moment during his appearance on Aap Ki Adalat with India TV. When asked about the incident, Farhan exclaimed, “Main kaun hota hoon Sridevi ko girane wala! (Who am I to make her fall?)” He then explained what actually happened: “Unfortunately, such an accident did occur. I was Man Ji’s seventh or eighth assistant on Lamhe. It was a typical Yash Chopra setup — a passionate dance sequence choreographed by Saroj Ji (choreographer Saroj Khan). Sridevi had to express her anger and pain through dance after she heard some bad news. The final shot was supposed to be a crane shot. While Sridevi was rehearsing, Manmohan Singh, who was checking the frame, noticed a stain …

Karan Johar turns 53: Awaara, Sholay, Lamhe, Masoom, Lagaan and 5 other favourite movies of the celebrated filmmaker | Bollywood News

Karan Johar turns 53: Awaara, Sholay, Lamhe, Masoom, Lagaan and 5 other favourite movies of the celebrated filmmaker | Bollywood News

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Karan Johar turns 53 today on May 25. The filmmaker has helmed seven movies and produced dozens of them in the 27 years since his 1998 blockbuster directorial debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Let’s take a look at Karan Johar’s 10 favourite films, as shared with Lehren back in 2007. Karan Johar picked Raj Kapoor and Yash Chopra as the two major influences on his filmography. He hailed Awaara as the best screenplay ever written in the history of Hindi cinema, and lauded the romance of Raj Kapoor and Nargis’ characters. Raj Kapoor and Nargis in Awaara. Sholay (1975) Story continues below this ad Johar shared Ramesh Sippy’s 1975 blockbuster potboiler is a textbook more than a film. He said the screenplay by Salim-Javed still seems so fresh that many of the film’s scenes come across as contemporary even today. Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan in a still from Sholay. Kabhi Kabhie (1976) Karan Johar revealed that the nuances in the romance and interpersonal relationships that Yash Chopra attempted in the Amitabh Bachchan and Rakhee-starrer is …

5 movies on Netflix, Prime Video to transport you to the golden era of 90s: Lamhe to Baazigar

5 movies on Netflix, Prime Video to transport you to the golden era of 90s: Lamhe to Baazigar

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The ’90s was one of the golden eras in which several cult classics were made. Be it Amitabh Bachchan’s, Sridevi’s Lamhe, or Shah Rukh Khan’s Baazigar, some of these films continue to maintain their iconic status. Here are 5 classic entertainers to enjoy on OTT: 1. Agneepath Where to watch: Netflix Release Year: 1990 Regarded as a cult classic, Agneepath is a film that will definitely transport you to the wonderful era of the 90s. The action-crime film, directed by Mukul Anand and produced by Yash Johar, made Amitabh Bachchan’s Vijay Deenanath Chauhan a memorable character. For his portrayal of the crime fighter, Big B received his first National Film Award for Best Actor at the 38th National Film Awards. 2. Gumrah Where to watch: Netflix Release Year: 1993 Featuring Sanjay Dutt, Sridevi, Anupam Kher, and Rahul Roy, Gumrah is an actioner that tells the tale of a woman who is wrongly arrested and sentenced in Hong Kong. However, she returns home with her lover, only to find out that her dad is still alive. …

Meet Sridevi’s co-star whose career got ruined by one dialogue; was once competition to Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, left India due to…,name is…

Meet Sridevi’s co-star whose career got ruined by one dialogue; was once competition to Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, left India due to…,name is…

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Meet Sridevi’s co-star whose career got ruined by one dialogue; was once competition to Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, left India due to…,name is… Home News and Gossip Meet Sridevi’s co-star whose career got ruined by one dialogue; was once competition to Aamir Khan, … Here’s a story of an actor who got to share screen space with legendary stars like Sridevi, Anil Kapoor and others in his debut film. But one dialogue led to his downfall. A movie can break or make an actor’s career. But imagine an actor’s career getting ruined by just one dialogue. Here’s a story of a star who made his debut with a Yash Chopra film. He shared the screen space with some of the biggest names in the industry like Sridevi, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Waheeda Rehman and others. The film was supposed to launch his glorious career in Bollywood. Instead, it led to his downfall. The actor we are talking about …

How an actor’s career was ruined by one line: Once rival to Shah Rukh, Aamir Khan, he changed his name, left India | Bollywood

How an actor’s career was ruined by one line: Once rival to Shah Rukh, Aamir Khan, he changed his name, left India | Bollywood

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To be launched by Yash Chopra in a Hindi film opposite the biggest female star of the time is no mean feat. Most actors would consider this the launch pad for a bright career. For one man, this happened. Deepak Malhotra, a successful model, was cast by Chopra in Lamhe opposite Sridevi. This was meant to be his big break and catapult him to stardom. But as the film released, it all went horribly wrong for the young actor. Deepak Malhotra debuted in a Yash Chopra film opposite Sridevi and then it all went downhill. Who is Deepak Malhotra? Born in Bangalore, Deepak Malhotra began his career as a print and ramp model in the mid-80s. By the end of the decade, he had become the most sought-after male model in Bangalore and his fame and spread to the rest of the country too. As the face of Vimal, he charged ₹1.5 lakh in 1987, becoming the highest-paid model in the country. He began getting offers for films around the same time and Deepak carefully …

Anil Kapoor & Sridevi’s cult classic ‘Lamhe’ to re-release on THIS date

Anil Kapoor & Sridevi’s cult classic ‘Lamhe’ to re-release on THIS date

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Cinema lovers are in for a treat as the iconic romantic drama Lamhe, starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi, is making a grand return to the big screen on March 21, 2025. A film ahead of its time, Lamhe remains one of Bollywood`s most celebrated cinematic gems. Directed by Yash Chopra, the 1991 film explored love, longing, and destiny in a way that was bold and unforgettable. Lamhe to re-release           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by PVR Cinemas (@pvrcinemas_official) At the heart of it was Anil Kapoor`s phenomenal performance, portraying Viren—a man caught between the past and present, navigating an unconventional love story. Sharing the news on social media, Anil Kapoor expressed his excitement, writing, “Timeless then, timeless now! Watch #Lamhe on the big screen from March 21!” When Lamhe first hit theatres in 1991, its bold storytelling sparked conversations, but over the years, it has earned its place as one of Indian cinema`s finest films. With …

Kangana Ranaut recalls ‘hating everything’ about her appearance during Woh Lamhe: Today I’ll give anything to look… | Bollywood

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Actor Kangana Ranaut, who featured in Woh Lamhe, has shared an old clip from the music launch event of the 2006 film. Taking to her social media platforms, she posted the video in which she was seen with the film’s team. The actor was seen in a white dress as she smiled and posed for the camera. She was also seen standing with a serious expression before the event started. (Also Read | Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency gets U/A certificate, no release date finalised yet: Report) Kangana Ranaut has starred in many films since 2006. Kangana shares her 2006 clip, talks about her old self Sharing the video on X (formerly Twitter), Kangana wrote, “This is a video from my second film Woh Lamhe music launch, I was just a teenager and like every young woman I hated everything about my appearance, no young woman thinks she is attractive or beautiful, probably that also makes them more vulnerable, innocent and approachable, even on the stage I look so unsure of myself but today I will give …