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‘I was shivering’: Ameesha Patel recalls working with Amrish Puri in Gadar, shooting a confrontation scene opposite him

‘I was shivering’: Ameesha Patel recalls working with Amrish Puri in Gadar, shooting a confrontation scene opposite him

Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel’s Gadar: Ek Prem Katha recently completed 25 years since its release. Ameesha Patel, who played the lead role in the film, recently shared her memories of shooting the movie and recalled how nervous she was while filming an emotional scene with late veteran actor Amrish Puri. Ameesha Patel and Amrish Puri in a still from Gadar. ‘I was shivering’ Speaking to India Today, Ameesha said, “Oh, I miss Amrish ji tremendously. The scary part wasn’t because of him — he was a doll to work with. He was extremely witty, humorous, and had such an edgy sense of humour, something you would never guess from the kind of Mogambo and Ashraf Ali roles he had done.” Ameesha was just one film old in the industry when she began shooting for Gadar. When she first arrived on the film’s set, her opening scene was far from easy. She was immediately asked to shoot the emotionally charged post-interval confrontation scene opposite Amrish Puri, who played the role of her father in the …

Ameesha Patel was told not to do Gadar opposite much older Sunny Deol, says ‘audience not accepting films’ with age gap

Ameesha Patel was told not to do Gadar opposite much older Sunny Deol, says ‘audience not accepting films’ with age gap

Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel-starrer Gadar: Ek Prem Katha recently turned 25. In a recent interaction, Ameesha spoke about the significance of the film and also opened up about how she raised questions about the age gap between her and Sunny Deol. Ameesha was 26 when she shot for Gadar, while Sunny Deol was 43. Ameesha Patel and Sunny Deol in a still from Gadar. ‘Advised not to do film opposite Sunny Deol’ Speaking to India Today, Ameesha, who was a newcomer at the time, admitted that she had concerns about whether the casting in Gadar was age-appropriate. She shared that many people advised her against starring opposite an older Sunny Deol in the film. “I was given a lot of advice not to do the film because, on paper, it didn’t tick any of the boxes. Sunny was a superstar, but much older than me. People questioned how I could be paired opposite someone so much older,” she said. Ameesha shared that she needed the story to be convincing in order to justify the …

CM, Bhupendra Patel Governor dine at farmer’s home, underline importance of water conservation & tree plantation | Ahmedabad News

CM, Bhupendra Patel Governor dine at farmer’s home, underline importance of water conservation & tree plantation | Ahmedabad News

2 min readSuratJun 19, 2026 01:47 AM IST SETTING ASIDE protocol, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Governor Acharya Devvrat had dinner on Thursday evening sitting on the floor of a thatched house, belonging to Jitendrabhai Chunilal Desai, a farmer residing in Panikhadak village of Navsari district. CM Patel and Governor Devvrat, who are on a two-day visit to the south Gujarat district, were accompanied by senior district officials. Inside the small residence, nestled amid lush green fields and winding roads, the duo enjoyed desi nagli-chokha roti, khichdi, curry and mixed vegetables served by members of the Desai family. District Collector Manish Gurwani, District Development Officer Kartik Jiwani, district police chief Rahul Patel and others were also present. CM Patel urged people to use resources wisely, considering the current situation. He said PM Modi has linked the environment protection campaign with sensitivity and called upon every citizen of the state to plant and grow a tree in the name of his mother. A total of 1,600 trees of 28 species including Neem, Peepal, Banyan, Bili, Cashew, …

How former Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel reviewed granddaughter Sanskruti Jayana’s Krishnavataram

How former Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel reviewed granddaughter Sanskruti Jayana’s Krishnavataram

Sanskruti Jayana, granddaughter of former Gujarat Chief Minister and Governor of Uttar Pradesh Anandiben Patel, made a sparkling acting debut as Satyabhama with Hardik Gajjar’s film Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart. Over a month after release, the devotional film which serves as the first film in a planned trilogy, continues to receive rave reviews online. But it was Sanskruti’s grandmother’s reaction that was the most wholesome of them all. Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel reviews her granddaughter’s acting debut Sharing how the UP Governor was initially speechless after watching the climax, Sanskruti explains, “So first, she was taken aback because she did not expect this out of me. I had been living Satyabhama for the last two years, they knew all the hard work and effort that went behind this film. She was overwhelmed for my journey.” But now, the Iron Lady of Gujarat sees Sanskruti as Satyabhama. “She is not a person of too many words, but she still tells me ‘I cannot not think of Satyabhama now when I see you. When I look …

Ameesha Patel recalls fans warning Bobby Deol: ‘She’s Sunny Deol’s girl’

Ameesha Patel recalls fans warning Bobby Deol: ‘She’s Sunny Deol’s girl’

Ameesha Patel recalled a funny incident from the sets of Humraaz involving Bobby Deol. During a climax scene in Jaipur, fans watching from a distance shouted at Bobby to leave Ameesha alone, reminding him that she was Tara Singh’s girl from Gadar, leaving everyone amused 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

‘No Dhurandhars or Pushpas have managed to get footfalls both Gadars got’: Ameesha Patel | Bollywood News

‘No Dhurandhars or Pushpas have managed to get footfalls both Gadars got’: Ameesha Patel | Bollywood News

Ameesha Patel and Sunny Deol’s Gadar: Ek Prem Katha celebrates its silver jubilee today. 25 years after its release, the film remains one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring blockbusters. However, before its release, many within the industry were sceptical about its prospects, but, defying all expectations, the Anil Sharma directorial went on to rewrite box-office history. On the occasion of the film’s 25th anniversary, SCREEN spoke to Ameesha Patel about her journey with Gadar. Looking back, the actor recalled being warned against playing a mother so early in her career and reflected on how perceptions changed after the film’s success. She also opened up about Gadar 3. Ameesha Patel on signing Gadar: Ek Prem Katha Ameesha Patel made her big screen debut with Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai. And then came her second film, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, a film she took to challenge the actor in her. Talking about signing up for the film, Ameesha shared, “I was shooting for Kaho Na Pyaar Hai when I agreed to do Gadar. When I was called in …

Exclusive | 25 years of Gadar: I questioned my casting opposite Sunny Deol, Says Ameesha Patel

Exclusive | 25 years of Gadar: I questioned my casting opposite Sunny Deol, Says Ameesha Patel

As Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001) completes 25 years today, actor Ameesha Patel reflects on the film’s lasting impact and the journey that led her to play Sakina. The actor reveals that she was initially unsure about being cast opposite Sunny Deol because of their age difference. “The first question I asked was, ‘Do you not think I’m very young for the film?’ The hero paired opposite me was way senior to me romantically,” she recalls, adding, “Once they explained the story, I understood the contrast between Tara Singh’s ruggedness and Sakina’s refinement.” Exclusive | 25 years of Gadar: I questioned my casting opposite Sunny Deol, Says Ameesha Patel Recalling how she landed the role of Sakina, Ameesha shares that the competition was intense, with nearly 500 contenders auditioning for the part. After being selected, she immersed herself in research, working on Urdu diction, body language and the cultural nuances of the era. “We visited mosques, observed prayers, read about the British Raj and studied the period. Anil Sharma ji helped me understand Sakina deeply,” …

Ameesha Patel claims Gadar still holds India’s biggest footfall record: ‘No. 1 brand’ | Bollywood News

Ameesha Patel claims Gadar still holds India’s biggest footfall record: ‘No. 1 brand’ | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiJun 14, 2026 03:47 PM IST While everyone is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Lagaan, another iconic film that released alongside it is also marking the milestone. Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, starring Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel and Amrish Puri, hit theatres on June 15, 2001, and went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema history. Now, ahead of the film completing 25 years, Ameesha Patel has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to proudly claim that Gadar continues to hold the record for the highest footfalls among Indian films. Sharing her thoughts, the actress wrote, “GADAR is completing 25 years on June 15th. Very proud to feel that till date it’s the No. 1 film with the highest footfalls compared to any other film in Indian history. The Gadar brand, in total, has had 8.5 crore footfalls, beating the amazing Dhurandhar, which had 7.5 crore footfalls in total.” In another post, Ameesha Patel expressed gratitude to fans for keeping the franchise alive over the years. “Very blessed to have …

Ameesha Patel claims Gadar franchise has more footfalls than Dhurandhar duology

Ameesha Patel claims Gadar franchise has more footfalls than Dhurandhar duology

Ameesha Patel and Sunny Deol’s Gadar 2 wreaked havoc upon its release in 2022. The film won hearts for its love story set against the backdrop of India and Pakistan. Recently, Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar explored the Partition theme and was praised by audiences. Now, Ameesha Patel has reflected on the success of the Gadar franchise and claimed it had more footfalls than Dhurandhar 1 and 2. Ameesha Patel compares Gadar and Dhurandhar success In a conversation with NDTV, the actor recalled, “I got the biggest Pakistani fanbase due to Gadar. I had women calling my secretary. Somehow getting the numbers, elderly women called and said, ‘Kya Ameesha ji, Pakistan ko apne rula diya, Sakina ne rula diya’ (Ameesha, you made Pakistan cry. Sakina made Pakistan cry.) Then parents called and said, ‘Humne apni beti ka naam Sakina rakh diya hai’ (Parents called and said they had named their daughter Sakina). They loved Gadar.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. …

Ameesha Patel claims Gadar 1 and 2 beat Dhurandhar in theatre footfalls: ‘I am part of the cinematic history’

Ameesha Patel claims Gadar 1 and 2 beat Dhurandhar in theatre footfalls: ‘I am part of the cinematic history’

Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel starrer Gadar: Ek Prem Katha is approaching its 25th anniversary on June 15. Recently, Ameesha, who famously portrayed Sakina alongside Sunny Deol’s Tara Singh, recently shared her gratitude for the overwhelming love and adulation she has received ever since the movie first hit theaters. Gadar 1 and 2 has more footfalls than Dhurandhar 1 and 2, claims Ameesha Patel ahead of film’s 25th anniversary. Pakistani audiences embraced Sakina with open arms One of the most surprising outcomes of Gadar’s success, according to Ameesha, was the affection she received from Pakistan. In a conversation with NDTV, the actor recalled the response and said, “I got the biggest Pakistani fanbase due to Gadar. I had women calling my secretary. Somehow getting the numbers, elderly women called and said, ‘Kya Ameesha ji, Pakistan ko apne rula diya, Sakina ne rula diya’ (Ameesha you made Pakistan cry. Sakina made Pakistan cry.) Then parents calling and saying ‘humne apne beti ka naam Sakina rakh diya hai’ (Parents called and said they have named their daughter …