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The Calculated ‘Strategy’ Shah Rukh Khan Uses to Win Every Room He Enters

The Calculated ‘Strategy’ Shah Rukh Khan Uses to Win Every Room He Enters

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4 min readNew DelhiFeb 20, 2026 06:02 PM IST Shah Rukh Khan is quite popular for having an immensely charming and charismatic nature. The superstar is admired by everyone for his romantic persona, winning hearts of women naturally. In a recent podcast, astrologer and spiritual mentor Jai Madaan invited actor Tisca Chopra and called SRK a great ‘strategist’ for turning his gift of charm into a skill. They duo also opened up about the commendable discipline and concentration levels of Anil Kapoor and Aamir Khan. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO During the candid conversation, Jai asked Tisca about the most inspiring people she has worked with. Taking Aamir as her first name, she replied, “So many people, first is Aamir Khan. When we were shooting for Taare Zameen Par at a particular location, there were a lot of big mosquitoes there. An AD gave him Odomos, to apply on his body. He took the cream and applied it literally everywhere – removed his shoes, around his fingers, near the ears, etc. Even if World War 3 …

Tisca Chopra says ‘Bollywood is afraid’: ‘They keep making the same film with new twist’ | Bollywood News

Tisca Chopra says ‘Bollywood is afraid’: ‘They keep making the same film with new twist’ | Bollywood News

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With Dhurandhar on a box office rampage, the film has become the most talked-about release of the moment. While opinions remain divided over its politics, there seems to be near-unanimous agreement on one front—the film is undeniably well-made. Its success has once again sparked the familiar debate around why certain films rake in crores while others struggle to find an audience. Some have credited its out-of-the-box storytelling, while others have applauded the sheer bravery of its vision. Amid these discussions, actor Tisca Chopra, without directly naming Dhurandhar, weighed in on Bollywood’s growing fear of taking creative risks. Speaking to Bollywood Bubble, Tisca remarked, “The problem is that we are watering the fruits and not the roots, which is writing. The work has become extremely shallow. I am not saying one can’t do commercial or comedy cinema, but it starts from the writing. You need to give time to your writers and freedom to brainstorm ideas. We don’t nourish writers.” She added, “We are very afraid. Nobody wants to take a chance. We keep doing the …

Tisca Chopra jokes her marriage with Saali Mohabbat co-writer Sanjay Chopra was on the brink of divorce every day: ‘Our neighbours thought…’ | Bollywood News

Tisca Chopra jokes her marriage with Saali Mohabbat co-writer Sanjay Chopra was on the brink of divorce every day: ‘Our neighbours thought…’ | Bollywood News

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Tisca Chopra has turned director with Saali Mohabbat, backed by Manish Malhotra’s Stage 5 Productions, and starring Radhika Apte and Divyenndu. The film, streaming on ZEE5, revolves around a homemaker and a plant lover who discovers that her husband is cheating on her sister. But Tisca is no stranger to plants, infidelity on screen, and even storytelling. Remember her short film, Chutney? On this edition of SCREEN Spotlight, Tisca talks about the similarities between Chutney and Saali Mohabbat, casting Anurag Kashyap the actor, why she gave up on her career as a lead actor in the 1990s, avoiding mother roles after the resounding success of Taare Zameen Par, and surprising everyone by playing a sex symbol in Raj Mehta’s films. Saali Mohabbat is your directorial debut feature, but you’ve helmed the 2020 short film Rubaru earlier. Did that experience serve as a training ground for your feature debut? Yes, indeed it was. I made three short films — Chutney (2016), Chhuri (2017), and Rubaru. I acted in and wrote all three. I produced two of …

Radhika Apte says early days on a South Indian film set were ‘traumatic’: ‘I wouldn’t want any woman in that position’ | Bollywood News

Radhika Apte says early days on a South Indian film set were ‘traumatic’: ‘I wouldn’t want any woman in that position’ | Bollywood News

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Radhika Apte has completed two decades in the film industry. While she now gains enough say in what she wants to do and doesn’t, she still shudders at the thought of what she was made to go through in her early days. While she distanced herself from Hindi films made by some “big people,” she was subjected to sexism even in the South Indian films she did back in the late 2000s. “I didn’t too many big Hindi films where this happened. There were some offers that came to me, and I went to meet them. When I realized, I said I’m never going to work with them. They’re awful people. Very big people. If I start putting names, you’ll be like, ‘Whaaat?’ But yeah, not working with you guys,” Radhika recalled in an edition of Creator X Creator on SCREEN. “Then I did some South films because I really needed money,” said Radhika, adding, “Some of the films that I did, I had a really difficult time on those sets. I remember there was …

Tisca Chopra almost got divorced while directing her first film Saali Mohabbat. Here’s why

Tisca Chopra almost got divorced while directing her first film Saali Mohabbat. Here’s why

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Actor turned director Tisca Chopra has revealed that she almost faced a divorce while directing her first film, Saali Mohabbat, which features Radhika Apte and Divyendu Sharma. She shared that intense creative differences during the making of the project took a toll on her personal life. Tisca Chopra is married to Sanjay Chopra, who is a former pilot. Tisca gets candid Tisca spoke about the whole experience of directing her first film, Saali Mohabbat, during an interview with Mid-Day India. Looking back, Tisca shared, “Directing is a mother-of-God hard job. It just never ends. You start your day with a volley of questions. What should be the size of the car’s number plate? Should the actor shave his chest or not? If you don’t answer, they’ll think that you don’t know your mind. So, you just have to make a decision, even if it’s wrong. And then you make it the right decision.” During the conversation, Tisca shared that while co-writing the film with her husband, Sanjay Chopra, the process became so intense that their …

Tisca Chopra Recalls ‘Almost Getting Divorced’ With Husband While Writing Saali Mohabbat | Bollywood News

Tisca Chopra Recalls ‘Almost Getting Divorced’ With Husband While Writing Saali Mohabbat | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:December 17, 2025, 02:00 IST Tisca Chopra opens up about nearly divorcing husband Sanjay Chopra over creative clashes while co-writing Saali Mohabbat, her directorial debut on ZEE5. Tisca Chopra became a director with Saali Mohabbat. (Photo Credit: X) Tisca Chopra’s directorial debut, Saali Mohabbat, premiered on ZEE5 on December 12 and has been receiving widespread praise from critics and audiences alike. In a candid interview, Tisca revealed that while co-writing the film with her husband Sanjay Chopra, the couple almost faced divorce due to creative differences. She explained, “His sense of writing is robust, mine is more subtle.” Creative Differences Nearly Led to Divorce Speaking to Mid-Day, Tisca shared the challenges of directing her first film: “Directing is a mother-of-God hard job. It just never ends. You start your day with a volley of questions. What should be the size of the car’s number plate? Should the actor shave his chest or not? If you don’t answer, they’ll think that you don’t know your mind. So, you just have to make a decision, even …

Divyenndu, Radhika Apte and director Tisca Chopra on complicated relationships, love and more [Exclusive]

Divyenndu, Radhika Apte and director Tisca Chopra on complicated relationships, love and more [Exclusive]

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Saali Mohabbat: Divyenndu, Radhika Apte and director Tisca Chopra on complicated relationships, love and more [Exclusive] Home Videos Saali Mohabbat: Divyenndu, Radhika Apte and director Tisca Chopra on complicated relationships, love and more [Exclusive] Tisca Chopra, Divyenndu, and Radhika Apte discuss their film “Saali Mohabbat”, exploring themes of complicated relationships, love, and revenge. The cast shares behind-the-scenes insights and character experiences. By: Video Desk  |  Published: December 14, 2025 12:00 AM IST In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Life, the cast and director of the ZEE 5 movie “Saali Mohabbat” open up about the complexities of modern-day love and relationships. Starring Divyendu, Radhika Apte, the movie has been making waves on ZEE 5 as a crime thriller that explores the intricacies of human emotions. It is a love story told in three different ways. It follows Smita (Radhika Apte), a middle-class woman who gets swept into a murder investigation when two people are murdered in her small town. The film begins with a murder in a sleepy …

Saali Mohabbat: Radhika Apte anchors Tisca Chopra’s wickedly fun directorial debut

Saali Mohabbat: Radhika Apte anchors Tisca Chopra’s wickedly fun directorial debut

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Actor Tisca Chopra‘s directorial debut, Saali Mohabbat, evokes a feeling of déjà vu, like the aftertaste of a certain dish whose name we can’t recall. But it’s a lingering memory of something strong and uncommon. The answer lies within the context itself, as Saali Mohabbat seems to have grown from the same seed that came in the form of a short film, Chutney, a few years ago. Tisca played the lead role of a woman who knows more than she shows in that sinister little film, a trait that is shared by the protagonist of her feature film here, Smita, played by Radhika Apte. Radhika Apte gives a sharp performance in this murder mystery. But what made the short film so memorable was the way the details were never spoon-fed to the viewer, and the intrigue unfolded along the way without requiring too much effort. Saali Mohabbat loses some of its momentum from the placement of Smita from the beginning, as she begins to tell a story that takes the viewer into a flashback. Tisca, …

Saali Mohabbat review: This Radhika Apte, Divyenndu thriller is watchable; could have benefitted from more thrills

Saali Mohabbat review: This Radhika Apte, Divyenndu thriller is watchable; could have benefitted from more thrills

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Updated on: Dec 12, 2025 03:51 pm IST Radhika Apte delivers a strong performance in Saali Mohabbat, but the film falters towards its climax. Saali MohabbatDirector: Tisca ChopraCast: Radhika Apte, Divyendu Sharma, Anurag KashyapRating: ★★★ As I watched Saali Mohabbat, directed by actor Tisca Chopra, I was instantly reminded of Chutney, the popular short film she starred in a few years back. It almost feels like we’re witnessing the beginnings of a Tisca Chopra cinematic universe. Radhika Apte in a still from Saali Mohabbat. What is the story of Saali Mohabbat? Jokes aside, the plot centres on Smita (Radhika Apte), who narrates the story of a woman hurt by her husband Pankaj (Anshumaan Pushkar). He cheats on her with her cousin Shalini (Sauraseni Maitra), and one day, the adulterous pair is found dead. Investigating the case is a corrupt cop Ratan (Divyenndu). Finding out who murdered them forms the rest of this whodunit. The story tries hard to build suspense from the word go. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned- and Tisca (also …

Interview | ‘Saali Mohabbat is not a whodunnit,’ says actor Sauraseni Maitra

Interview | ‘Saali Mohabbat is not a whodunnit,’ says actor Sauraseni Maitra

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Saali Mohabbat marks the directorial debut of acclaimed actor Tisca Chopra. The film, which is set to premiere on Hindi Zee5 on December 12, stars Radhika Apta and Divyendu Sharma. Actor Sauraseni Maitra plays a crucial role in the film, as her Shalini sort of lends the breadcrumbs in the revenge drama. She plays a young woman who arrives in the city with aspirations of building an independent life and gets caught in the mix. Sauraseni Maitra in a still from Saali Mohabbat, which streams on Zee5 Hindi from December 12. In an exclusive interaction with HT ahead of the film’s release, the actor opened up about her character in the film, as well as working with Tisca and the new producer on the block, Manish Malhotra! Sauraseni opens up on Saali Mohabbat The actor begins by talking about her character shapes the plot. Shalini is Smita’s (Radhika Apte) sister, and her entry into the household sets off an emotional chain reaction. Shalini becomes the unexpected centre of attention between Ratan Pandit (Divyendu Sharma) and …