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Shehnaaz Gill shares she was being used as a `prop` in Bollywood films

Shehnaaz Gill shares she was being used as a `prop` in Bollywood films

Shehnaaz Gill, a Punjabi actress and singer, rose to prominence after appearing on Bigg Boss 13 in 2019. Following her appearance as a finalist on the Salman Khan-hosted reality show, her acting career in Bollywood took off, with roles in films like Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and Thank You For Coming. This year, Shehnaaz also ventured into film production. Shehnaaz addressed Salman Khan on stage during her latest appearance on Bigg Boss 19 to promote her debut film Ikk Kudi, `Mere upar koi paise nahi laga raha, toh maine khud par laga diye.` In a recent chat with Faridoon Shahryar, she explained why she made the statement. Shehnaaz Gill talks about getting used as a prop in Bollywood Shehnaaz opened up about not receiving good offers in Bollywood, “That statement came from the fact that I am not getting good stories, and I am being used as a prop in films. I am seeing the same kind of stories; there is nothing unique, and they have no great messages. I was getting a …

Shehnaaz Gill Says She Was Being Used As A ‘Prop’ In Bollywood Films: ‘I Am Not Getting Good Stories’ | Bollywood News

Shehnaaz Gill Says She Was Being Used As A ‘Prop’ In Bollywood Films: ‘I Am Not Getting Good Stories’ | Bollywood News

Last Updated:December 04, 2025, 17:00 IST Shehnaaz Gill opened up about her decision to turn producer, saying she wasn’t being offered meaningful roles in Bollywood and wanted to prove herself through Punjabi cinema. Shehnaaz Gill was last seen in Ikk Kudi. (Photo Credit: Instagram) Actress and singer Shehnaaz Gill became a household name after her stint in the Salman Khan-hosted reality show, Bigg Boss 13. After gaining nationwide recognition, she appeared in Bollywood films like Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and Thank You For Coming, but failed to earn the stardom she expected. So, the actress decided to turn producer with the Punjabi film Ikk Kudi and prove her mettle in a lead role. During her recent appearance on Bigg Boss 19, Shehnaaz had told Salman Khan, “Mere upar koi paise nahi laga raha, toh maine khud par laga diye.” Now, in a new conversation with Faridoon Shahryar, she elaborated on what led her to invest in her own project. ‘I Was Being Used as a Prop’ Shehnaaz revealed she wasn’t receiving strong or …

Shehbaz Badesha on dealing with ‘behen ki kamaai ke palnewala’ tag: ‘Shehnaaz ki kamai khaate rahunga’ | Television News

Shehbaz Badesha on dealing with ‘behen ki kamaai ke palnewala’ tag: ‘Shehnaaz ki kamai khaate rahunga’ | Television News

Actress Shehnaaz Gill’s brother Shehbaz Badesha entered Bigg Boss 19 as a wild card contestant. He was the Bigg Boss house’s designated entertainer, and his strong bond with contestants helped keep him safe in the game. Unfortunately, just a week before the finale, Shehbaz was evicted due to low votes. However, he still feels like a winner for having survived in the show for so long. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Shehbaz Badesha talks about his friendship with Amaal Mallik, calls Tanya Mittal a liar, and reveals that even after the show, he will continue to be financially dependent on his sister Shehnaaz. Talking about his Bigg Boss 19 journey, Shehbaz said, “The journey was great. I am not sad at all that I got evicted so close to the grand finale. I have made so many happy memories on the show. After the eviction, I saw so many people get sad for me, which made me feel like a winner. I never expected to get the kind of love I …

100% Jump In Last 24 Hours, But Will Miss Shehnaaz Gill’s #3 Post-COVID Grosser!

100% Jump In Last 24 Hours, But Will Miss Shehnaaz Gill’s #3 Post-COVID Grosser!

Ikk Kudi Box Office Collection Day 31 Update! ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Amarjit Singh Saron’s directorial Ikk Kudi has completed a month-long run in theatres. It is now close to concluding its box office run. Shehnaaz Gill starrer is the 6th highest-grossing Punjabi film of 2025. But it will miss out on becoming her 3rd highest post-COVID grosser. Scroll below for the day 31 update! Ikk Kudi Box Office Collection Day 31 According to Sacnilk, Ikk Kudi added 4 lakhs to the kitty on day 31. It witnessed a 100% jump compared to 2 lakhs added on the fifth Saturday. There are new releases in the Punjabi language, including Badaa Karara Pudna and Yamla, among others. The overall box office collection in India comes to 5.19 crores net. Shehnaaz Gill’s production is made on a budget of 5 crores. It has recovered its estimated cost and is a plus affair at the box office. Including taxes, the gross total stands at 6.12 crores. Check out the box office breakdown in India (net collection): …

Bigg Boss 19: Shehbaz Badesha EVICTED ahead of finale, sister Shehnaaz Gill REACTS: ‘You are a…’

Bigg Boss 19: Shehbaz Badesha EVICTED ahead of finale, sister Shehnaaz Gill REACTS: ‘You are a…’

As the grand finale of Bigg Boss 19 nears its end, the weekend ka vaar episode shocked the audience enormously. To everyone’s surprise, it was a double eviction this time. First, Ashnoor Kaur was voted out, and then Shehbaz Badesha. Riteish Deshmukh, who had come with Salman Khan to promote the Marathi version of the show, announced the eviction. During the episode on Sunday, it was revealed that Shehbaz was the least voted for and had to leave. Ritesh inquired from the housemates who they considered the most likely to be evicted. Farhana Bhatt and Tanya Mittal pointed towards Shehbaz, while Gaurav Khanna and Amaal Malik preferred Malati Chahar.   Shehbaz Badesha evicted ahead of finale   Ritesh then made the announcement that Shehbaz had been evicted, which made the atmosphere in the house very emotional, especially Amaal Malik, who looked very unhappy. After being sent out of the show, Salman Khan informed Shehbaz that people would see him now as a person other than merely Shehnaz Gill’s brother. Shehbaz made a statement on this …

Shehbaz Badesha evicted from Bigg Boss 19 just before finale, sister Shehnaaz Gill calls him a ‘winner’: Well-played

Shehbaz Badesha evicted from Bigg Boss 19 just before finale, sister Shehnaaz Gill calls him a ‘winner’: Well-played

With the grand finale approaching, the weekend episode delivered a surprising double eviction. Following Ashnoor Kaur, Shehbaz Badesha was also eliminated from Bigg Boss 19. His eviction was announced by actor Riteish Deshmukh, who appeared alongside host Salman Khan to promote the Marathi edition of the show. On Sunday, it was revealed that Shehbaz Badesha’s exit was a result of receiving the fewest votes. (Instagram) Shehbaz Badesha out of Bigg Boss house On Sunday, it was revealed that Shehbaz’s exit was a result of receiving the fewest votes. The episode opened with host Salman Khan and Riteish gearing up the housemates for yet another surprise. Riteish asked contestants to predict who they believed might leave. Farrhana Bhatt and Tanya Mittal pointed towards Shehbaz, while Gaurav Khanna and Amaal Mallik pointed at Malti Chahar. Following which, Riteish shared that Shehbaz has been evicted. The news left the house emotional, especially Amaal. After the announcement, Salman told him that he would now be recognised as Shehbaz in his own right, rather than just as the brother of …

It’s Officially A Success, Race Of Profits Begins For Shehnaaz Gill Starrer!

It’s Officially A Success, Race Of Profits Begins For Shehnaaz Gill Starrer!

Ikk Kudi Box Office Collection Day 27(Photo Credit –YouTube) Shehnaaz Gill’s romantic-comedy Ikk Kudi has officially gained the success tag. During the first weekend, it looked like Amarjit Singh Saron’s directorial would end up as a losing affair. But with a tremendous word-of-mouth, tables have been turned, and how! Scroll below for the day 27 box office collection! How much has Ikk Kudi earned in India? According to Sacnilk, Ikk Kudi added 4 lakhs to its kitty on day 27. It’s close to concluding a month in theatres, which is an impressive run for a Punjabi film. Compared to the 8 lakhs garnered on the discounted Tuesday, it witnessed a 50% drop yesterday. The overall earnings at the Indian box office conclude at 5.03 crores. It is the sixth highest-grossing Punjabi film of 2025. The next target is to surpass Nikka Zaildar 4 (5.47 crores). It is now to be seen whether Shehnaaz Gill starrer manages to enter the top 5 Punjabi grossers of the year or wraps up its theatrical journey before that. Including …

Shehnaaz Gill Is Only 9 Lakh Away To Hit The Success She Deserves But Will She?

Shehnaaz Gill Is Only 9 Lakh Away To Hit The Success She Deserves But Will She?

Ikk Kudi Box Office Day 25: Will Shehnaaz Gill Taste Success? (Photo Credit –YouTube) Shehnaaz Gill’s Punjabi comedy drama Ikk Kudi has inched another step closer to recovering its entire budget, but the film is still a day or two away from hitting that mark, and it would probably be the last milestone for the film at the box office. In 25 days, the film stands at a net collection of 4.91 crore in India. With an overseas gross collection of 9 crore, it has earned a gross collection of 14.79 crore worldwide. It is currently the fourth-highest-grossing Punjabi film of 2025 globally. Ikk Kudi Box Office Day 25 On the 25th day, the fourth Monday, November 24, Ikk Kudi earned 8 lakh at the box office, which is a drop of almost 38% from the previous day, the fourth Sunday, which earned 13 lakh. It would be interesting to see if the film manages to touch its final milestone! Check out the day-wise breakdown of the Punjabi film at the box office ( India …

With 60% Jump, Shehnaaz Gill’s Film Is Now #6 Punjabi Grosser Of 2025!

With 60% Jump, Shehnaaz Gill’s Film Is Now #6 Punjabi Grosser Of 2025!

Ikk Kudi Box Office Collection Day 23 (Photo Credit – Instagram) Shehnaaz Gill’s romantic comedy Ikk Kudi is inching closer to the success tag with every passing day. It has completed three weeks in theatres, and as one would expect, the pace has now slowed down. Despite all the obstacles, it has emerged as the 6th highest-grossing Punjabi film of 2025. Scroll below for the day 23 update! Ikk Kudi Box Office Collection Day 23 According to Sacnilk, Ikk Kudi earned 8 lakhs on the fourth Saturday. Compared to 5 lakhs earned on the previous day, it has witnessed a favorable 60% jump. It is also facing competition from Badaa Karara Pudna, Happy Khush Ho Gaya, among other releases. The overall collection in India reaches 4.70 crore net in 23 days. Shehnaaz Gill’s debut production is made on an estimated budget of 5 crores. The makers have recovered 94% of the reported investment so far. It is very close to gaining the success status at the Indian box office. Check out the box office breakdown …

Ikk Kudi Box Office Collection: Shehnaaz Gill film rakes Rs. 13 crore worldwide in 20 days

Ikk Kudi Box Office Collection: Shehnaaz Gill film rakes Rs. 13 crore worldwide in 20 days

Punjabi film Ikk Kudi has collected Rs. 13.25 crore worldwide in twenty days of box office run so far. The domestic and overseas split stands at Rs. 5.25 crore and Rs. 8 crore (USD 900K) respectively. In the six days of the third week, the film has grossed around Rs. 1 crore in India. The week-on-week drop from Week 2 is around 55 percent, not bad, but at the level of business the film has, it needed a very minimal drop.  The film showed promise in the second weekend when the collections doubled from the opening weekend in both India and overseas. Although the business was low, the trend was very strong, which, if the film had sustained for a couple of weeks, could have given it a good total, and it might have even turned into a HIT. However, the collections came down to a further lower level on the weekdays, and then the third weekend didn’t see much of a gain.  Even so, Ikk Kudi is still a success, and that in itself …