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Dev Patel says he was ‘ashamed’ of his Indian heritage in school, tried to correct that with Monkey Man | Hollywood

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Dev Patel‘s directorial debut Monkey Man is inspired by Indian mythology. But the British actor has revealed that he wasn’t always secure of his Indian heritage. On an episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Dev claimed he was once “ashamed” of his roots. (Also Read – Monkey Man box office collection: Dev Patel’s action film breaks even in just 3 days, collects $10.1 million) Dev Patel says he was once ashamed of his Indian heritage Dev’s confession “There was a time when I was ashamed of the Indian part of my heritage. When you’re in school in Greater London, it’s not the coolest. I’m trying what I can to not show that part, going into films like Slumdog Millionaire and doing all these kind of movies. I realised actually that with the first movie I’m going to direct, I’m not going to double down, I’m going to triple down on culture,” said Dev. Dev on influences for Monkey Man “I grew up watching Bollywood and Bruce Lee and Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Carrey and Jackie …

“Guy Who Was Hosting Was Mean”

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Image was shared on Instagram. (courtesy: poojadadlani02) Shah Rukh Khan has recently disclosed that he was offered a role in the Oscar-winning film, Slumdog Millionaire. The actor revealed his reasons for declining the role of the Kaun Banega Crorepati show host in the movie. It must be noted that Shah Rukh Khan was hosting the same show for a television channel during that time frame. During the World Government Summit 2024 in Dubai, SRK said, “Yes, Slumdog [Millionaire] was there, now that you mention it. And I spend a lot of time with Mr. Boyle (Danny Boyle). He’s very sweet. But I was doing Kaun Banega Crorepati on television, successfully at that time. And I just felt in the story that was being told, the guy who was hosting was very mean, in the story that was being told.” Explaining why he said no to the role that ultimately landed with Anil Kapoor, SRK added, “I was cheating and being dishonest as the host (in the movie). So I just found that it’s very strange that I’m being a host (on KBC) and I’m cheating in …

Shah Rukh Khan reveals why he rejected the Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire

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Shah Rukh Khan had rejected a role in the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire starring Dev Patel and Freida Pinto. Recently, the star opened up about why he turned down the offer to star in the film. At an event in Dubai, Shah Rukh Khan revealed that director Danny Boyle offered him the role of the host of Who Wants to Be A Millionaire in the film. This was when SRK was hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati. Shah Rukh Khan shared, “Slumdog was there, now that you mention it. And I spend a lot of time with Mr. Boyle. He’s very sweet. But I was doing Who Wants to be a Millionaire (Kaun Banega Crorepati) on television, successfully at that time. And I just felt in the story that was being told, the guy who was hosting was very mean, in the story that was being told.” The role of the host in Slumdog Millionaire was played by Anil Kapoor.  Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan had a successful past year with three films – Pathan, Jawan and …

Shah Rukh Khan BREAKS Silence on Rejecting Slumdog Millionaire: ‘Told Danny Boyle I Wouldn’t Like…’

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Curated By: Dishya Sharma Last Updated: February 14, 2024, 13:09 IST Shah Rukh Khan on why he rejected Slumdog Millionaire. Shah Rukh Khan confirmed he was offered Slumdog Millionaire when he was hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati. The actor revealed the reason behind rejecting the film. Shah Rukh Khan confirmed he was offered the role of the host in the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire. The actor, at the World Government Summit 2024 in Dubai, opened up about working in Hollywood when he confirmed that Danny Boyle offered him the part. But he rejected the role and it eventually landed in Anil Kapoor’s kitty. Coincidentally, SRK was hosting Who Wants to be a Millionaire aka Kaun Banega Crorepati in India when Danny Boyle offered him the role. Speaking at the event, Shah Rukh said, “Yes, Slumdog was there, now that you mention it. And I spend a lot of time with Mr. Boyle. He’s very sweet. But I was doing Who Wants to be a Millionaire (Kaun Banega Crorepati) on television, successfully at that time. And I …

Here’s Why Anil Kapoor Touched Anthony Hopkins Feet After Slumdog Millionaire Won An International Award

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Anil Kapoor revealed Anthony Hopkins reaction when he had touched his feet. Anil Kapoor recounted a special moment from his past when he got to touch Anthony Hopkins feet. Anil Kapoor played a significant role in Danny Boyle’s Oscar winning film Slumdog Millionaire also featuring Dev Patel and Frieda Pinto. The film was received well and introduced the world to the acting chops of Anil Kapoor. In a recent interview with Indiewire, Anil Kapoor took a trip down the memory lane and recalled his reaction at the time when Slumdog Millionaire bagged SAG Awards. Speaking with the portal, Anil Kapoor revealed that he went and touched the feet of Anthony Hopkins, leaving him puzzled. He shared, “We received Best Ensemble, and your peers all over the world have given you this award, so it is a great moment. I land up on the stage and there is Anthony Hopkins, and so I just went and touched his feet. He said, ‘What are you doing?’ I said that’s how Indians are; I respect you, you’re elder …

AR Rahman Made Jai Ho for Salman Khan’s Yuvvraaj, Subhash Ghai Dropped It: ‘I Felt It Won’t Work For Us’

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Yuvraaj starred Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in the lead. In a recent conversation, Subhash Ghai disclosed that Rahman originally recorded the song for Yuvvraaj but later felt it wouldn’t suit the film. AR Rahman gained global recognition for his Oscar-winning song ‘Jai Ho,’ featured in Danny Boyle’s film Slumdog Millionaire. However, not widely known is that the song was initially composed for Subhash Ghai’s movie Yuvvraaj, starring Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Zayed Khan, and Katrina Kaif, for which AR Rahman also composed the music in 2008. In a recent conversation with ANI, Ghai disclosed that Rahman originally recorded the song for Yuvvraaj but later felt it wouldn’t suit the film. “That Jai Ho song was made for Yuvvraaj. We recorded it but after recording, I felt that it won’t work for us in that situation. Rahman gave the song to that (Slumdog Millionaire) film. It is his composition,” Ghai said. The song was supposedly going to be filmed on Zayed Khan as Ghai previously shared the same with The Times of India. He said …

AR Rahman believes India sends wrong movies for the Oscars | Bollywood

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In 2009, AR Rahman became part of an exclusive club of Indians who had won an Oscar. While costume designer Bhanu Athaiya became the first Indian to win, Rahman, lyricist Gulzar and sound designer Resul Pookutty all joined the club as they nabbed the trophy for their work on Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire. However, the composer was of the opinion that India hasn’t been sending the right kinds of films to the Academy Awards to get noticed. According to him, we should see our films from a Westerner’s perspective. (Also read: AR Rahman says ‘I want Naatu Naatu to win’ ahead of Oscars 2023: ‘I want them to win the Grammy also’) AR Rahman won two Oscars in 2009 for the film Slumdog Millionaire. After his Oscar wins in 2009, Rahman was invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) which hosts the ceremony. The singer-composer is a regular voter and has been watching the films that qualify and get nominated. In an interview conducted in January, Rahman …