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‘Love story with Aadesh Shrivastava was way better than than my original love story’: Vijayta Pandit | Bollywood News

‘Love story with Aadesh Shrivastava was way better than than my original love story’: Vijayta Pandit | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiApr 19, 2026 12:13 PM IST Eleven years after the death of her husband and popular music composer Aadesh Shrivastava, actor Vijayta Pandit maintains her real-life love story was “way better than” her debut film, Rahul Rawail’s 1981 blockbuster romantic film Love Story. Vijatya started her career alongside Kumar Gaurav and also fell in love with him, only for the two to go separate ways due to parental pressure and neither making it big as an actor in Bollywood. “Meri real life ki love story jo Aadesh Shrivastava ke saath hain, I think woh love story meri original love story se bhi bahut achhi hain (I think my real-life love story with Aadesh Srivastava was way better than my original love story),” said Vijayta recently. “There was a lot of love there. We both had a similar family background. We met, just fell in love, and got married. I was very happily married to him,” she added. Vijayta Pandit, sister of actor-singer Suklakshna Pandit, and cousin of popular music composer duo Jatin-Lalit, found …

Irresponsible Saif Ali Khan wouldn’t turn up on set

Irresponsible Saif Ali Khan wouldn’t turn up on set

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When Saif Ali Khan was to make his debut in the movies in the early 1990s, the film industry was quite keen to take him on. However, the actor was fired from his debut film Bekhudi, which also starred Kajol. Saif later made his debut with Parampara, but the baggage of Bekhudi followed him around for a while. The actor has previously said that director Rahul Rawail fired him from the film because of a condition – break up with his girlfriend or do the film. Saif had then said that he chose to leave the film. However, more than three decades later, Rahul has shared his side of the story. He revealed that he fired Saif because the newcomer was ‘irresponsible’ and wouldn’t show up for the shoot. The director also spoke about Kumar Gaurav’s debut film Love Story, which was ghost directed by him, and said that it was actor Rajendra Kumar who ruined his son’s career. Excerpts: Rahul, it’s 45 years of your blockbuster Love Story, why didn’t you take credit as …

This classic 1964 film, where Dharmendra played the villain fo the FIRST time, became a massive blockbuster; The movie name is…

This classic 1964 film, where Dharmendra played the villain fo the FIRST time, became a massive blockbuster; The movie name is…

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This classic 1964 film, where Dharmendra played the villain fo the FIRST time, became a massive blockbuster; The movie name is… Home News and Gossip This classic 1964 film, where Dharmendra played the villain fo the FIRST time, became a massive bloc… A classic Bollywood movie star Dharmendra in rare villainous role, highlighting his versatility as an actor while showing intricate relationships, love, and family dynamics. Dharmendra, an iconic figure in Indian films, has enjoyed an extraordinary career that has lasted more than fifty years. His diverse filmography showcases various genres and roles, mesmerizing audiences with his charm. From romantic protagonists to intense roles, Dharmendra has continually showcased his acting talent, solidifying his position as a Bollywood legend. What movie is this? In the 1986 movie Aayi Milan Ki Bela, Dharmendra embraced a different role that distinguished itself in his career – portraying a villain for the first time. This shift from his usual hero roles highlighted his versatility …

Rajesh Khanna Bought A Rumoured ‘Haunted House’ Hoping For Rajendra Kumar’s Luck | What Happened Next

Rajesh Khanna Bought A Rumoured ‘Haunted House’ Hoping For Rajendra Kumar’s Luck | What Happened Next

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Last Updated:May 15, 2025, 17:18 IST Rajesh Khanna died in 2012. After that, his house Aashirwad was sold for Rs 90 crore to a businessman. Rajesh Khanna’s Aashirwad was bought for Rs 3.75 lakhs. Back in the 1960s, Carter Road in Bandra was a quiet stretch, mostly home to Parsis and Anglo-Indians—not the star-studded spot it is today. Among the houses stood an old, rundown bungalow that everyone believed was haunted. No one wanted to buy it, even at a very low price. But when actor Rajendra Kumar, still new to the film industry, heard about it, he saw a rare chance. Despite having no money, he was eager to own a seaside home and wasn’t scared off by the ghost stories. As told in Seema Sonik Alimchand’s book Jubilee Kumar, the house cost Rs 65,000, but Rajendra Kumar only had Rs 10,000. He wrote a cheque for that amount and gave it to the broker. He said, “I immediately signed a cheque for Rs 10,000 and sent it to the broker. Now I had …

Rumoured to be haunted, Rajesh Khanna’s ‘cursed’ sea-facing bungalow Aashirwad was purchased for just Rs 3.5 lakh; it was sold for Rs 90 crore | Bollywood News

Rumoured to be haunted, Rajesh Khanna’s ‘cursed’ sea-facing bungalow Aashirwad was purchased for just Rs 3.5 lakh; it was sold for Rs 90 crore | Bollywood News

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In the 1960s, Carter Road in Bandra, Mumbai, wasn’t the hotspot that it is now. It housed mostly Parsis and Anglo-Indians. Among the row of houses at the seafront was a bungalow rumoured to be haunted. According to journalist Ali Peter John, the house was in a dilapidated state, and nobody was willing to buy it, even at dirt cheap prices. The existence of the house was brought to the attention of actor Rajendra Kumar, who was then just starting out in Hindi films. Excited by the opportunity to live in a bungalow with a view of the sea, he was determined to purchase it, even though he didn’t have the money to. According to Seema Sonik Alimchand’s book Jubilee Kumar: The Life and Times of a Superstar, the house was put on sale for Rs 65,000. But Rajendra Kumar could only spare Rs 10,000. He said,  “I immediately signed a cheque for Rs 10,000 and sent it to the broker. Now I had to pay fifty-five thousand more, which I didn’t have in my …

Story of Rajesh Khanna’s Aashirwad bungalow: Bollywood’s ‘bhoot bungla’, was labelled cursed, ‘ruined’ 3 superstars | Bollywood

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Oct 02, 2024 09:10 PM IST The Aashirwad bungalow, made famous by Rajesh Khanna, housed two other Bollywood superstars before him. Interestingly, all went bankrupt after living there. When we think of iconic houses of Bollywood stars, places like Shah Rukh Khan‘s Mannat, Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartments, and Amitabh Bachchan’s Jalsa spring to mind. These places are legitimate landmarks in Mumbai, tourist spots almost. However, for years before any of these actors ascended to superstardom, one man reigned over Bollywood – Rajesh Khanna. And his house – the picturesque Aashirwad bungalow – was as much as a landmark as Mannat or Jalsa. But due to its troubled history, Aashirwad had come to be known as a ‘cursed’ bhoot bungla, a tag it could never get rid of. (Also read: Aashirwad is synonymous with Rajesh Khanna: Anita Advani) The Aashirwad bungalow in Mumbai was home to Rajesh Khanna for four decades Why was Aashirwad called cursed? The history of Aashirwad stretches back to before Mumbai (then Bombay) became the hub of the Indian film industry. Situated …

Kumar Gaurav Swore to Marry Vijayta Despite Engagement with Raj Kapoor’s Daughter: ‘Rajendra Was Very…’

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Curated By: Dishya Sharma Last Updated: September 19, 2024, 08:06 IST Kumar Gaurav was allegedly head over heels for Vijayta Pandit despite engagement with Raj Kapoor’s daughter Rima. Kumar Gaurav was once engaged to Rima Kapoor, Raj Kapoor’s daughter. However, the engagement was short lived. Rajendra Kumar’s son Kumar Gaurav was once engaged to Ranbir Kapoor’s aunt, Raj Kapoor’s daughter Rima Kapoor (identified as Rima Jain today). However, the engagement was short-lived. They couple parted ways within a short span of time. Although there were several rumours doing the rounds hinting at the possible reason behind the split, Kumar Gaurav’s Love Story co-star Vijayta Pandit clarified that she wasn’t the reason they separated. In a new interview, Vijayta confirmed that she and Kumar Gaurav fell in love during the making of Love Story. She added that the relationship was not approved by Rajendra Kumar and the father-son duo often clashed over the subject. She also revealed that Rajendra wanted Gaurav to get married into a reputed family and thus got him engaged to Rima. Despite …

This Veteran Actor, Who Once Gave 7 Consecutive Blockbusters, Went Bankrupt Later

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Rajendra Kumar was popularly known as Jubilee Kumar. Rajendra Kumar came to India during the partition with just Rs 50 in his pocket. Fame in the entertainment industry is too fragile and a single mistake can lead to the downfall of an actor. Many actors who became superstars later faded into obscurity. One such actor who made seven consecutive blockbusters later went bankrupt. The actor we are talking about here came to India during the partition with just Rs 50 in his pocket and made a place in the hearts of the audience. However, his fame was short-lived and soon he had to sell his bungalow below the market value after going bankrupt. He is none other than Rajendra Kumar. Rajendra Kumar is considered to be one of the most successful actors in Bollywood. He started his career in 1949 and acted in more than 80 films in a career that spanned over four decades. In the 1960s, when he acted in several commercially successful films, he was popularly known as “Jubilee Kumar”. Rajendra Kumar …