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Tisca Chopra mourns mother Pammi Arora’s demise, pens emotional note

Tisca Chopra mourns mother Pammi Arora’s demise, pens emotional note

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Actress Tisca Chopra is mourning the demise of her mother Pammi Arora, who passed away on March 7. The actress took to her Instagram on Wednesday and shared an array of pictures featuring herself, her late mother, and her father. She also penned a long note in the caption as she spoke about her mother’s philosophy. Tisca Chopra mourns her mother’s demise Recalling her mom`s two-word philosophy, “Mitti pao,” Tisca shared, “On the 7th of March, we said goodbye to my mother, Pammi Arora. Those who knew her loved her instantly, completely. And the reason was very simple: she was so very light of being. Seriousness never stood much of a chance in her company. If a problem appeared, she had a two-word philosophy ready: `Mitti pao.` Throw some earth over it. Move on. Life was too lively to sit around nursing grievances. Mum had a smile that resembled the moon peeping through clouds. Nothing lingered too long in her mind; it was always jest over judgement. And kindness over everything else.” Tisca Chopra remembered …

Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar is not just a hit but ‘reset button’, says Tisca Chopra: ‘Akshaye Khanna the reinvention king’

Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar is not just a hit but ‘reset button’, says Tisca Chopra: ‘Akshaye Khanna the reinvention king’

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Dhurandhar is the toast of the nation, having shattered box office records ever since it released in theatres on December 5. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy thriller stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role. The film has emerged as the highest grossing film of 2025. Several filmmakers and actors have praised the film, and now Tisca Chopra has joined the bandwagon. The actor has penned a long note to praise the film’s giant impact and said that she is still in the ‘Dhurandhar hangover.’ Akshaye Khanna in a still from the Dhurandhar song Fa9la, which went viral after release. What Tisca said about Dhurandhar Taking to her Instagram account, Tisca shared an AI image of her in Lyari, the place where the film is set. She began in her caption, “Still stuck in Lyari. That is the Dhurandhar hangover .. The film is not just a hit, it is a reset button. From here on: No more ‘projects’. Story, craft, performance, authenticity. Or go home.” She added, “Shout out to: @ranveersingh smouldering .. Akshaye …

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 …

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 …

Tisca Chopra on writing Saali Mohabbat with Sanjay Chopra: `Almost got divorced`

Tisca Chopra on writing Saali Mohabbat with Sanjay Chopra: `Almost got divorced`

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When Saali Mohabbat was shaping up, Tisca Chopra wanted to act in the film as well as direct it. Producer Manish Malhotra, however, urged her to choose only one role. After she committed to directing, she understood why he had advised so.  Tisca Chopra “Directing is a mother-of-God hard job. It just never ends,” laughs Chopra, who turned feature film director with the Zee5 movie. “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.” Radhika Apte plays the prime suspect of a double murder in ‘Saali Mohabbat’  What helped was that Chopra knew the world of the Radhika Apte and Divyenndu-led murder mystery intimately. She had written the howdunnit with her husband Sanjay Chopra, a pilot. Ask her the experience of co-writing with her husband, …

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, …

Tisca Chopra Takes Wild Inspiration From Her ‘Chutney’ World & Puts Radhika Apte In A Thriller That Is Neither Whodunit Nor Why-Do-It!

Tisca Chopra Takes Wild Inspiration From Her ‘Chutney’ World & Puts Radhika Apte In A Thriller That Is Neither Whodunit Nor Why-Do-It!

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Saali Mohabbat Movie Review Rating: Star Cast: Radhika Apte, Divvyendu and others Director: Tisca Chopra Saali Mohabbat Movie Review: Tisca Chopra & Radhika Apte Take A Dark & Wild Ride! What’s Good: Radhika Apte What’s Bad: The Premise Loo Break: Anytime you want! Watch or Not?: Text Language: Hindi Available On: Zee 5 Runtime: 1 hour 48 minutes User Rating: “Tum akalmand ho jo paudhon se pyaar karti hain. Paudhe hi hain jo jagah se nahi hilte. Insaan ki neeyat dekho, sadiyon se paudhon ko nochta khaata hai, lekin paudhe kuch nahi maangte. Paudhon mein bahut Dheeraj hota hai, kyunki unhe pata hai ki ant mein sab unki hi khuraaq banne wala hai,” Radhika Apte gets this heavy dose gyaan from her confidante and mentor in Saali Mohabbat, and if you think this is dark, trust me, the film is more wild! Saali Mohabbat Review: The Same Old Story – Love, Lust & Murder! Saali Mohabbat Movie Review: Script Analysis Starring Radhika Apte in the lead, the film is neither a murder mystery nor a whodunit. Within half …