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Manoj Bajpayee convinced Ram Gopal Varma to cast Shefali Shah in Satya: ‘He got exhausted’ | Bollywood News

Manoj Bajpayee convinced Ram Gopal Varma to cast Shefali Shah in Satya: ‘He got exhausted’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJul 10, 2026 08:08 AM IST Though Manoj Bajpayee’s career got a new lease of life through his success on streaming platforms, most notably as Shrikant Tiwari in Raj & DK’s spy thriller show The Family Man on Prime Video India, his claim to fame happened almost three decades ago as gangster Bhiku Mhatre in Ram Gopal Varma’s 1998 seminal crime drama Satya. When Manoj Bajpayee met Shefali Shah Manoj had initially auditioned for Paresh Rawal’s role Pinky in Varma’s 1997 adventure comedy Daud. After watching Bajpayee’s audition, followed by his performance as Man Singh in Shekhar Kapur’s 1994 cult action adventure film Bandit Queen, Varma suggested Bajpayee to sit that one out and play a bigger role in his next. On Bajpayee’s insistence, Varma cast him as Pushkar in Daud, only to offer him, as per promise, a prominent role in Satya. But when it came to the casting of Bhiku’s wife Pyaari Mhatre, Varma wasn’t convinced with Bajpayee’s recommendation. “I can take this credit openly. I mentioned Shefali’s name to Ramu,” …

Harsh Chhaya admits to going on multiple dates after separation from Shefali Shah

Harsh Chhaya admits to going on multiple dates after separation from Shefali Shah

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Actors Harsh Chhaya and Shefali Shah were married for six years before they parted ways. The two had worked together on Zee TV’s popular show Hasratein. They tied the knot in 1994 and eventually separated in 2000. Recalling the difficult phase, the actor admitted he shouted, regretted things, and even went on multiple dates to emotionally heal and move on from the separation. Harsh Chhaya on separation from Shefali Now, in a recent conversation with Lallantop, Harsh once again opened up about his divorce from Shefali. He said, “It is a very personal, case-to-case kind of thing. Our case was very clear. I could see that the relationship was hitting a dead end. When I was told, ‘I cannot stay with you anymore,’ 8-9 months before that, I knew this was coming. I was prepared. For me, even though I know what is happening, at that moment I don’t let it affect me mentally, so I focus on work, on myself, because I left Delhi and came to Mumbai for this. Personally, how one deals …

Harsh Chhaya admits going on multiple rebound dates months after split with Shefali Shah: ‘Not a big deal’

Harsh Chhaya admits going on multiple rebound dates months after split with Shefali Shah: ‘Not a big deal’

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Actors Harsh Chhaya and Shefali Shah were married for six years before they parted ways and decided to start new lives with other people. While they have largely refrained from speaking about their divorce, Harsh recently shared how he sensed the relationship was coming to an end 8-9 months in advance and mentally prepared for it. Harsh Chhaya opens up on split with Shefali Shah. ‘Could see the relationship hit dead end’ Speaking to E-Times, Harsh said, “It is a very personal case-to-case kind of thing, our case was very clear, I could see that the relationship was hitting a dead end. When I was told, ‘I cannot stay with you anymore’; 8-9 months before that, I knew this was coming. I was prepared. For me, even though I know what is happening, at that moment I don’t let it affect me mentally, so I focus on work, on myself, because I left Delhi and came to Mumbai for this. Personally, how one deals with it depends on them. I fortunately come from a space …

Harsh Chhaya opens up on divorce with Shefali Shah: ‘I regretted, shouted… went on rebound dates’ | Bollywood News

Harsh Chhaya opens up on divorce with Shefali Shah: ‘I regretted, shouted… went on rebound dates’ | Bollywood News

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Actress Shefali Shah has been married to director Vipul Shah for over two decades now. But before Vipul, the actress was married to actor Harsh Chhaya. The two worked together in Zee TV’s show Hasratein. They got married in 1994 and parted ways in 2000. While both Harsh and Shefali have referred to their separation as a difficult phase in their lives, recently, during a conversation with Lallantop, Harsh Chhaya opened up about his divorce from Shefali once again. The actor discussed his views on separation and how to deal with it when he revealed going on several rebound dates after parting ways with Shefali. Harsh Chhaya on his divorce with Shefali Shah In a recent interview, actor Harsh Chhaya shared his views on divorce and said how the term is seen as taboo, leading to many staying stuck in a marriage for years. Sharing his views on divorce, Harsh also added how one can deal with separation and said, “It is a very personal case-to-case kind of thing, our case was very clear, I …

Shefali Shah on raising two sons amid alpha male debate: Our daughters will be safe if our sons are raised right

Shefali Shah on raising two sons amid alpha male debate: Our daughters will be safe if our sons are raised right

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Shefali Shah shared her candid opinions about motherhood and parenting. The actor was in conversation with Lily Singh in her podcast, when she was asked about raising two sons, when so much debate about ‘alpha male’ is around in society. The actor spoke unapologetically about how she has tried to instill values in her sons and would hope that her sons turn out decent when they are older. (Also read: ‘Don’t have kids, just have dogs’: Shefali Shah shares an advice on marriage and children for young women) Shefali Shah has two sons: Aryaman Shah and Maurya Shah, from her marriage to director Vipul Amrutlal Shah. What Shefali said The actor has two sons: Aryaman Shah and Maurya Shah, from her marriage to director Vipul Amrutlal Shah. When Lilly asked about the constant noise on the ‘alpha male’ and ‘traditional wife’ narrative, the actor said, “Our daughters will be safe if our sons are raised right. I figured this one line which I told them, which I think works for everyone. You treat others the …

‘Don’t have kids, just have dogs’: Shefali Shah shares an advice on marriage and children for young women

‘Don’t have kids, just have dogs’: Shefali Shah shares an advice on marriage and children for young women

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Actor Shefali Shah recently shared her unfiltered views on marriage, relationships and having children during a candid conversation. Speaking about the pressures surrounding marriage and parenthood, the actor advised young people not to rush into major life decisions before truly understanding themselves. She also joked that instead of having children, people should “have dogs”, adding that dogs offer the purest form of unconditional love. Shefali Shah gives advice on marriage and kids to young girls. Shefali Shah says have dogs instead of kids In a chat with Lilly Singh, Shefali spoke openly about relationships and advised young girls not to get married too early in life. She said, “Don’t do it when you are a child, for god’s sake. You don’t even know if you like your elbow or your a**. So calm down. You’ve got to meet people and get to know them before you make that ultimate choice. I keep saying this, if you don’t believe in the institution of marriage, trust me, it’s a lot of work, please don’t do it. It’s …

Shefali Shah says ‘dance like nobody is watching’ as she grooves to Sapne Mein Milti Hai, fans love her free spirit

Shefali Shah says ‘dance like nobody is watching’ as she grooves to Sapne Mein Milti Hai, fans love her free spirit

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Shefali Shah marked International Dance Day on Wednesday by sharing a free, candid video of herself dancing to the iconic track Sapne Mein Milti Hai from her film Satya. The dimly lit video, likely shot at a small event, saw the actor dance her heart out, with social media users praising her free spirit. Shefali Shah shared an unfiltered side of hers for International Dance Day. Shefali Shah shares dance video On Wednesday, Shefali shared the video on Instagram with the caption: “You guys must have heard the saying, “Dance like nobody is watching”… I take it very seriously.” In the video, Shefali can be seen dancing with the fullness of her heart and basking in unfiltered joy. Fans instantly reacted to the post, with many praising her energy levels. One of them wrote, “You own this song!!” Another praised the actor for putting an unfiltered image on social media. Actor JD Majethia also commented on the post, “Who will know that saying better than me.” All about the song and Satya Sapne Mein Milti …

Shefali Shah calls Ranveer Singh one of the finest actors, pens heartfelt note amid Dhurandhar 2 success: ‘Pure heart’

Shefali Shah calls Ranveer Singh one of the finest actors, pens heartfelt note amid Dhurandhar 2 success: ‘Pure heart’

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Ranveer Singh is basking in the success of his performance in Dhurandhar The Revenge. The spy thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar, stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role, playing Hamza Ali Mazari and Jaskirat Singh Rangi. The sequel delves deeper into his character’s backstory and how he became an Indian spy in Pakistan. Several actors and viewers have hailed Ranveer’s performance as his career-best. Shefali Shah, who played Ranveer’s mother in Dil Dhadakne Do, penned a long note to praise his talent, energy, and versatility. Shefali Shah penned a heartfelt note to appreciate Ranveer Singh’s talent. What Shefali said about Ranveer Sharing a clip from an awards function, where Ranveer was seen lifting her on stage after she received an award, Shefali wrote, “The first time I met @ranveersingh was exactly like this. I was at the dance rehearsal of Galla Gudiyan in a studio in Bombay, all the actors were pouring in while I stood at the side, trying to be invisible, giving awkward smiles and greeting all. And suddenly, from behind, I get …

Move over Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan — it’s Rani Mukerji, Shefali Shah, Kajol taking over Bollywood’s cop universe | Bollywood News

Move over Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan — it’s Rani Mukerji, Shefali Shah, Kajol taking over Bollywood’s cop universe | Bollywood News

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For decades, we have seen Bollywood actors depend heavily on characters such as a cop, a spy, or an Army officer to resurrect a dying career, and when thrill and gravity-defying action sequences are added to this mix, it makes for a perfect potboiler. One of the earliest and most iconic examples of this is Amitabh Bachchan, whose career was revived with Zanjeer in 1975. The film transformed Big B’s career from that of a “failed newcomer” to the phenomenon of the ‘Angry Young Man’. Even superstars who came after him, including Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, followed the same formula. When Salman faced a series of commercial failures between 2006 and 2008, he decided to return to the screen as the morally ambiguous cop Chulbul Pandey. He was not virtuous like Big B’s Vijay Khanna, but he had his own ways of holding up the law. Similarly, when Shah Rukh Khan saw back-to-back flops with Jab Harry Met Sejal and Zero, he went on a five-year-long hiatus, only to return as a spy …

‘This can kill me, can’t do this anymore’: Shefali Shah says she would rather have lived alone than staying with ex-husband | Bollywood News

‘This can kill me, can’t do this anymore’: Shefali Shah says she would rather have lived alone than staying with ex-husband | Bollywood News

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In 1996, Zee TV aired the popular show Hasratein, which starred Shefali Shah alongside her ex-husband Harsh Chhaya. The couple married in 1994 but decided to call it quits a few years later, a phase both have described as particularly turbulent in their lives. Now, Shefali has opened up about that difficult period in a conversation with Zoom, speaking about how hard it was for her to stay in the marriage and how she eventually carved her own path towards independence. Reflecting on that time, she said, “Nobody told me that you are enough. You don’t need a husband, a friend, a brother, a sister to be complete. You are enough. So if you have great relationships, fantastic. But if you don’t, that’s not going to determine your value. Nobody told me that. And obviously, you go through things and you realise it yourself. It comes to a point where it’s make or break for you. That is when the realisation dawns. It may be happening every day, but then there’s that one moment when …