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Nikkhil Advani admits adding ‘masala and action’ to Dalit girl’s tale in Vedaa was a ‘mistake’, made it ‘impure’ | Bollywood

Nikkhil Advani admits adding ‘masala and action’ to Dalit girl’s tale in Vedaa was a ‘mistake’, made it ‘impure’ | Bollywood

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Feb 15, 2025 12:31 PM IST Vedaa, directed by Nikkhil Advani, starred John Abraham and Sharvari, and was a failure at the box office. Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani took the path less taken with Vedaa, a film that tackled cast issues in rural India. The film, however, was made as an action entertainer, with lots of masala thrown in. Nikkhil admits that doing so was a mistake that compromised the film’s integrity and purity. (Also read: Kanika Dhillon says even superstars can’t guarantee footfalls today in theatres: ‘Nobody knows what’s working’) Nikkhil Advani’s Vedaa starred John Abraham and Shravari in the lead roles. Nikkhil Advani on Vedaa Speaking at the 7th edition of the Indian Screenwriters Conference (ISC) hosted by the Screenwriters Association of India (SWA), Nikkhil reminisced about Vedaa, his 2024 film that starred Sharvari and John Abraham. The film followed the story of a young Dalit girl who challenges caste discrimination. The filmmaker said the movie, headlined by John Abraham and Sharvari, succumbed to the pressure of being “too entertaining” to appeal to a …

Anjana Sukhani Claims She Was ‘Completely Ignored’ During Good Newwz Promotions, Akshay Kumar Helped Her

Anjana Sukhani Claims She Was ‘Completely Ignored’ During Good Newwz Promotions, Akshay Kumar Helped Her

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Last Updated:February 10, 2025, 09:33 IST Anjana Sukhani was disappointed about being sidelined in the 2019 film Good Newwz promotions. She appreciated Akshay Kumar for arranging a press meet after she voiced her concerns. Anjana Sukhani reveals how Akshay Kumar helped her with interviews. Actress Anjana Sukhani had earlier slammed Nikkhil Advani calling him ‘mean and harsh’ and accusing him of not informing her about a kissing scene with Anil Kapoor. They had worked together in the 2007 film Salaam-E-Ishq. And now, Sukhani has unabashedly opened up about being left out of the promotional activities for the 2019 hit film Good Newwz. Despite playing an integral role in the movie, Anjana claims that she was sidelined during the film’s marketing campaign. Good Newwz was led by Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kiara Advani and Diljit Dosanjh. Anjana portrayed the character of Akshay’s on-screen sister in the film. In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Sukhani said, “I understand that the people who are helming the film are the biggest superstars of our country. We have Kareena …

Anjana Sukhani had to do a kissing scene with Anil Kapoor without being informed: ‘Wouldn’t happen with a star kid’ | Bollywood

Anjana Sukhani had to do a kissing scene with Anil Kapoor without being informed: ‘Wouldn’t happen with a star kid’ | Bollywood

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Bollywood actor Anjana Sukhani, who was part of Nikkhil Advani‘s Salaam-E-Ishq, criticized the director for being “mean and harsh” toward her in an interview with Bollywood Hungama. She also recalled being made to perform a kissing scene with Anil Kapoor without any prior information. Anjana Sukhani and Anil Kapoor in Salaam-e-Ishq. (Also Read: Nikkhil Advani on releasing ‘Vedaa’ with ‘Stree 2’: It just gobbled us up) Anajana Sukhani on being made to perform kissing scene in Salaam-E-Ishq Anjana said that she was not informed about the kiss with Anil Kapoor until the very last moment and only learned about it while walking onto the set. She added, “This wouldn’t happen with a star kid, right? I don’t think I was in a position to refuse. I was nervous and overwhelmed. I didn’t even have anybody around me to talk to about it. I was just told that this is what I had to do. I understand that, as an actor, if a script demands something, you have to be open to it. If a scene …

Anjana Sukhani Accuses Nikkhil Advani Of Making Her Kiss Anil Kapoor Without Warning: ‘I Wanted To Cry’

Anjana Sukhani Accuses Nikkhil Advani Of Making Her Kiss Anil Kapoor Without Warning: ‘I Wanted To Cry’

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Last Updated:February 09, 2025, 10:10 IST Anjana Sukhani revealed she was blindsided by a kiss scene with Anil Kapoor in Salaam-E-Ishq. She felt pressured as a newcomer and criticised the lack of prior notice. Anjana Sukhani and Anil Kapoor had appeared in Nikkhil Advani’s film Salaam-E-Ishq. Anjana Sukhani has revealed an unexpected on-set experience involving a kiss scene with Bollywood icon Anil Kapoor during the filming of Nikkhil Advani’s multi-starrer film Salaam-E-Ishq. The movie had released on January 25, 2007. In a recent interview, Sukhani labelled Advani as ‘mean’ and ‘harsh’ and accused him for not informing her in advance about the scene. Anjana revealed that she was caught off guard by the sudden demand for the scene involving her to kiss Anil Kapoor. She said that she had no time to mentally prepare. As a newcomer in the industry, she sensed an unspoken assumption that she wouldn’t refuse. Anjana claimed that she felt powerless to object and reluctantly agreed to go ahead with it. She also broke down. In a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, …

When Salman Khan stayed awake whole night for THIS reason while filming Salaam-E-Ishq; director reveals ‘Either sit with me…’

When Salman Khan stayed awake whole night for THIS reason while filming Salaam-E-Ishq; director reveals ‘Either sit with me…’

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Salman Khan’s film Salaam-E-Ishq continues to hold a special place in the hearts of cinema lovers, remaining a classic to this day. Recently, director Nikkhil Advani reflected on the experience of filming. He shared that it was quite a challenge to get Salman to appear for a 5 AM shoot for the song Tenu Leke. Nikkhil recalled asking Salman to arrive early, but the actor insisted “Either sit with me and I will go to sleep straight at 10 am.” In an interview with Mashable India, Nikkhil Advani shared a memory from filming, recalling that they had to keep Salman Khan awake throughout the night because he insisted on not arriving at 5 AM. Khan requested that they either stay with him or let him sleep straight through until 10 AM. Nikkhil explained that he stayed awake with Salman, took him to the shoot, and completed the filming before Salman went to sleep. He mentioned that for him, the priority was always to finish the day quickly. Nikkhil also recalled a moment when Arjun Kapoor, who …

Nikkhil Advani says Salman Khan refused to come to set at 5 am for Salaam-E-Ishq shoot. Here’s how he finished the scene | Bollywood

Nikkhil Advani says Salman Khan refused to come to set at 5 am for Salaam-E-Ishq shoot. Here’s how he finished the scene | Bollywood

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Jan 19, 2025 06:22 AM IST Salman Khan was not okay to come so early in the morning to shoot the song Tenu Leke from the film Salaam-E-Ishq. Here’s how Nikkhil Advani managed the shoot. Nikkhil Advani worked with a huge ensemble cast in Salaam-E-Ishq. The 2007 film starred Salman Khan, Govinda, Anil Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, Priyanka Chopra and Vidya Balan. In an interview with Mashable India, Nikkhil opened up about the process of shooting the song and managing his best with so many actors. The director said that Salman Khan had refused to come for an early morning shoot, so he had to come up with a different technique to manage it. (Also read: Nikkhil Advani admits he bullied Karan Johar in school: ‘Today he can…’) Nikkhil Advani opened up about working with Salman Khan. What Nikkhil said During the interview, Nikkhil said, “We kept Salman awake for the whole night because he said that I can’t come at 5 in the morning. ‘Either sit with me and I will go to sleep straight …

Kal Ho Naa Ho director Nikkhil Advani opens up about his ‘emotional clash’ with Karan Johar; recalls not talking to Govinda and Anil Kapoor for 10 years

Kal Ho Naa Ho director Nikkhil Advani opens up about his ‘emotional clash’ with Karan Johar; recalls not talking to Govinda and Anil Kapoor for 10 years

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Renowned film director Nikkhil Advani is popularly known for directing the 2003-released film, Kal Ho Naa Ho, backed by Karan Johar. During a recent conversation, the filmmaker recalled his fallout with Johar following the film’s success and also opened up about his feud with the likes of Anil Kapoor, Govinda, and John Abraham. During a recent conversation with Digital Commentary, Nikkhil Advani remembered having a fight with Karan Johar after Kal Ho Naa Ho‘s release. He recalled being upset and leaving the production house after there was a lot of “confusion and anger.” He shared some people were saying that he had directed the three biggest hits of Dharma Productions, while a section was arguing that he hadn’t even directed KHNH. Looking back at the clash, he stated they are still close, and they’ve “luckily” put everything behind them. He stated that they both have grown up and can differentiate between films and life. “I was very close to his father. It wasn’t a creative clash; it was more of an emotional clash. ‘How could you …

Nikkhil Advani opens up on Freedom at Midnight reception, Kal Ho Naa Ho re-release, Vedaa box office setback

Nikkhil Advani opens up on Freedom at Midnight reception, Kal Ho Naa Ho re-release, Vedaa box office setback

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Dec 08, 2024 10:40 AM IST Nikkhil says the response to Freedom At Midnight has been gratifying. About KHNH, he says he’s pleasantly surprised that it still remains in people’s hearts. Nikkhil Advani’s year has been an interesting blend of the past and the present. Currently, the director is basking in the reception that his latest project, show Freedom at Midnight has been receiving. Nikkhil Advani’s debut directorial was Kal Ho Naa Ho. “The response to Freedom… has been gratifying. Friends, colleagues and people who otherwise watched it reached out to me. They send me messages like, ‘My grandfather was there at the partition, or my father kept talking about it’,” he shares. Also read: Nikkhil Advani admits he bullied Karan Johar in school: ‘Today he can…’ Coupled with this is the fact that his debut directorial Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), has been re-released in theatres 21 years later. And Advani is “pleasantly surprised”: “What can I say? It’s just incredible. People have been sending me videos of viewers dancing and singing in the …

Did you know it was Hrithik Roshan who narrated Kal Ho Naa Ho’s script to Preity Zinta? Here’s what happened

Did you know it was Hrithik Roshan who narrated Kal Ho Naa Ho’s script to Preity Zinta? Here’s what happened

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Nikkhil Advani is an Indian filmmaker who made his directorial debut with the evergreen movie, Kal Ho Naa Ho. While talking about his first film as a director, he revealed that it was neither the film’s writer Karan Johar nor he who narrated its story to actress Preity Zinta. Apparently, it was Hrithik Roshan who narrated the script to her while they were doing Koi Mil Gaya. While talking to Mirchi Plus, Nikkhil Advani revealed several unknown facts about his movies. This is when he spoke about Kal Ho Naa Ho, which marks his first step into the entertainment industry as a director. One of the interesting facts he spilled was that it wasn’t him or Karan Johar who narrated the rom-com’s story to Preity Zinta. Going back in time, he recalled that time, Preity was doing Koi Mil Gaya with Hrithik Roshan. She was shooting for the film in Calgary, Canada. Hence, it was the Fighter actor who had narrated Kal Ho Naa Ho’s script to her. “We weren’t even there,” he admitted adding …

Akshay Kumar surprised in every scene of Patiala House, says director Nikkhil Advani; Calls him ‘massive hero’

Akshay Kumar surprised in every scene of Patiala House, says director Nikkhil Advani; Calls him ‘massive hero’

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Nikkhil Advani brought Akshay Kumar to play the lead in his 2011 movie Patiala House. The movie showcased the troubled relationship between a father and his son. During an interview, when the director spoke about the film, he also admitted that Akki surprised him in every scene. Calling him a ‘massive hero,’ Nikkhil Advani added that Kumar submits himself to a good director. Late actor Rishi Kapoor and Akshay Kumar played the role of the father-son duo in Nikkhil Advani’s sports-drama film Patiala House. During an interaction with Mirchi Plus, when the host asked the filmmaker to pinpoint the scene in which Action Kumar surprised him, he responded by saying, ‘Har scene (Every scene).’ Advani added that the Khel Khel Mein star is a ‘massive hero.’ Having said that, the film’s story was not about the hero. Talking more about Akshay Kumar’s character, Nikkhil stated that he is a man whose dreams and aspirations have been suppressed and controlled by his father. He further noted that Rishi Ji’s character (Gurtej Singh Kahlon) is a man who …