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Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda’s co-star Shaad Randhawa reveals their mindset before debut Saiyaara: ‘Koi ghabrahat nahi thi…’

Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda’s co-star Shaad Randhawa reveals their mindset before debut Saiyaara: ‘Koi ghabrahat nahi thi…’

Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara took audiences on an emotional rollercoaster with a story that had everyone on the edge of their seats and, by the end, in tears. While its moving plot and Mohit’s direction set the tone, it was the performances by newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda that truly struck a chord. Now, actor Shaad Randhawa — who played Prince in the film — has opened up about the behind-the-scenes emotions, revealing what it was like to be part of a film that became a cultural moment. Shaad Randhawa; Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda In a chat with Bollywood Bubble, Shaad, who has featured in every Mohit movie, reflected on how Saiyaara’s success caught even the cast by surprise. “Dekhiye, jab hum koi film banata hai, we always want people to love the film and appreciate the film. Sabki ummeed yahi hoti hai. But luckily, ye hua iss saal, jiss saal Saiyaara ke saath hua, jiska obviously main toh bahut hi chhota hissa tha,” he said. He recalled Mohit telling him, “‘Bhai, it’s just …

Hrithik Roshan was the first choice for Bunty Aur Babli, he ‘wasn’t comfortable’ playing a small town character, reveals director Shaad Ali | Bollywood News

Hrithik Roshan was the first choice for Bunty Aur Babli, he ‘wasn’t comfortable’ playing a small town character, reveals director Shaad Ali | Bollywood News

Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji-starrer Bunty Aur Babli released in theatres 20 years ago and it continues to be one of the most loved films starring the duo. But, way before Abhishek was signed for the film, director Shaad Ali wanted Hrithik Roshan to star as Bunty but the Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai actor wasn’t too keen to present himself in the role of a con man from a small town. In a recent interview, Shaad shared that Hrithik’s father Rakesh Roshan was very keen for him to do the role. So much so that in the many months of their back and forth, Hrithik suggested the ending of the film to be changed, and Shaad eventually went with Hrithik’s suggestion. In a chat with Bollywood Hungama, Shaad shared that Hrithik “was our first choice.” He added, “We sat for a few months with him. Rakesh ji (Rakesh Roshan) liked the script a lot and he was keen that Hrithik should sign the film. But Hrithik was not very comfortable going into the small town …

Shaad Ali reveals Amitabh Bachchan was initially hesitant about ‘Kajra Re’: ‘Yeh gaana shoot hi mat karo, yeh nahi chalega’ | Bollywood News

Shaad Ali reveals Amitabh Bachchan was initially hesitant about ‘Kajra Re’: ‘Yeh gaana shoot hi mat karo, yeh nahi chalega’ | Bollywood News

Long before “Kajra Re” became a Bollywood juggernaut, lighting up dance floors and wedding playlists alike, it was almost never filmed. The now-iconic track from Bunty Aur Babli, which brought together Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Aishwarya Rai on screen in a rare and electrifying combination, faced serious internal skepticism, particularly from Amitabh himself. In an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, director Shaad Ali revealed that the song, widely considered one of the most memorable item numbers in Hindi cinema, nearly didn’t see the light of day. “I knew when I heard an eight-second riff of it… that this is going to work wonders,” Shaad recalled. “But Yash Raj had given it the last number… ki yeh sabse kam popular hoga (that this will be the least popular one). Amit ji ne kaha tha ki yeh gaana shoot hi mat karo (Amit Ji said don’t even shoot this song).” Shaad, however, remained convinced of its potential. He described how internal doubts loomed even as he brought Amitabh in to listen to the track. “Maine jab unhe …