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Yash Chopra paid Manoj Bajpayee lead actor fee for Veer Zaara despite brutal reality check | Bollywood News

Yash Chopra paid Manoj Bajpayee lead actor fee for Veer Zaara despite brutal reality check | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 17, 2026 06:01 PM IST Those who have seen Yash Chopra’s penultimate directorial, Veer-Zaara, will remember the role played by Manoj Bajpayee. Though his character carried shades of an antagonist, he remains etched in popular memory as the man who stood in the way of Veer and Zaara’s union. Recently, the actor opened up about how he landed the film and revealed that Yash Chopra insisted on paying him the same fee he would typically receive for playing a lead role. ‘I don’t really make films for actors like you’ Speaking on Shekhar Tonite, Manoj Bajpayee recalled receiving a call from Yash Chopra. “Yash ji called me up, and he asked, ‘There’s a cameo role in my film. Would you do it? After watching Pinjar, I felt that you are the only one who could pull off this role.’ Believe me, I didn’t even want to hear the script from him because I wanted to be directed by him. I said, ‘Yash ji, just tell me when I have to come. Just …

Manoj Bajpayee reveals Yash Chopra ‘paid me what I charged as a lead actor’ for cameo in Veer Zaara

Manoj Bajpayee reveals Yash Chopra ‘paid me what I charged as a lead actor’ for cameo in Veer Zaara

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Long before becoming one of the most respected actors in Indian cinema, Manoj Bajpayee made several difficult career choices that shaped his journey. Appearing on Shekhar Suman’s talk show Shekhar Tonite, the actor looked back on the years following Satya, when he turned down lucrative offers that did not align with his creative ambitions. During the candid conversation, Manoj also shared a memorable anecdote about working with legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra in Veer-Zaara and revealed the surprising fee he received for his brief but impactful appearance in the film. Manoj Bajpayee recalls Yash Chopra sending him hefty amount for cameo in Veer Zaara. Manoj Bajpayee talks about working in Veer-Zaara During his conversation with Shekhar, Manoj revealed that after the success of Satya, he turned down several lucrative film offers because most of the roles being offered to him were villainous characters, something he did not want to be typecast in. At the same time, the films that genuinely interested him often came with modest pay cheques. Despite the financial challenges, Manoj said he has …

PM Modi remembers Veer Savarkar, praises his sacrifice and nationalism

PM Modi remembers Veer Savarkar, praises his sacrifice and nationalism

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remembered Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary and said that his courage and patriotism will always inspire people. PM Modi Shares Message on X PM Modi took to the social media platform X and said, “Remembering Veer Savarkar on his Jayanti. His courage and patriotism will always inspire people. His intellect and emphasis on social reform are also noteworthy.” PM Modi Recalls Savarkar’s Sacrifice and Determination PM Modi also shared a video in which he can be heard saying, “Today, on May 28, is the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Veer Savarkar. His sacrifice, courage, and determination continue to inspire us. Savarkar’s personality was full of unique qualities. He was a worshipper of both weapons and scriptures. He was also a powerful poet and social reformer who emphasised harmony and unity.” PM Modi Remembers Visit to Andaman Jail “I cannot forget the day when I visited the jail in Andaman where Veer Savarkar served his Kalapani sentence. Veer Savarkar’s personality was strong and expansive. His fearless and self-respecting nature …

Veer Chotrani falls short of world no.1 Asal

Veer Chotrani falls short of world no.1 Asal

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Veer Chotrani bowed out in the second round of the 2026 PSA Squash World Championships, losing to World No. 1 Mostafa Asal in Giza, Egypt, on Sunday. Veer was India’s last man standing at the tournament, but he couldn’t offer much resistance to the defending champion, conceding a straight-game defeat, 5-11, 2-11, 4-11. The home favourite showed his class and outpowered Veer, who could only score 11 points from the three games and exited in the Round of 32. This will be Veer’s back-to-back second-round exit at the World Championships, following his defeat last year to then world no.1 Ali Farag. Earlier in the competition, Veer had upset his fellow compatriot and the India no.1 Abhay Singh in a marathon hour-long match on Friday. The other two Indians in the fray, Ramit Tandon and Velavan Senthilkumar, have also faced an early exit in the first round on Saturday. This also marked India’s third consecutive second-round exit at this event, with Sourav Ghosal being the last Indian to reach the round of 16 in 2023. The …

Veer Chotrani stuns India No. 1 Abhay Singh

Veer Chotrani stuns India No. 1 Abhay Singh

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India’s Veer Chotrani defeated compatriot Abhay Singh in the men’s Round of 64 at the PSA World Championships in Giza on Friday. Chotrani, ranked World No. 43, beat World No. 22 Abhay 14-12, 8-11, 5-11, 11-7, 11-2 to advance to the Round of 32, while Abhay exited the tournament in the opening round. The opening game set the tone for a tightly fought encounter, with both players exchanging points throughout. The opening game saw multiple game points, but Chotrani managed to take the lead at the crucial moment and won the round 14-12. Abhay responded strongly in the second game. Although it was closely fought, with both players repeatedly drawing level on points. However, towards the end of the round, Chotrani lost momentum, and Abhay took advantage to win the game 11-8 and level the match. The third game saw Abhay completely dominate proceedings. He attacked aggressively, controlled the rallies and raced through the game 11-5 to move one game away from victory. At that stage, momentum appeared firmly in Abhay’s favour. However, Chotrani responded …

When 12 y/o Veer Kapadia’s heroics secured India a historic win

When 12 y/o Veer Kapadia’s heroics secured India a historic win

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In a landmark moment for Indian grassroots football, the Conscient Sports Real Madrid Foundation India U12 team emerged as champions at the Real Madrid Foundation World Challenge 2026. Held at the iconic Ciudad Real Madrid in Valdebebas, the young Indian side delivered a masterclass in tactical discipline and attacking flair, culminating in a historic 3-0 victory over Brazil in the final. The team’s dominance was underscored by a rock-solid defence and their goalkeeper Veer Kapadia, whose performances had everyone gushing. “When the final whistle blew, it took some time for it to sink in, but after that, we realised that we had just beaten Brazil and won the challenge. So, we were all really overjoyed”, explained Veer, recalling the moment that cemented the team’s victory. Photo Credits: Veer Kapadia The tournament, conducted annually during Easter week, is a premier global youth scouting event. The 2026 edition featured over 80 teams and 1,000 young athletes from regions including Europe, the Americas, and South Asia. Adding to the prestige, Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos, acting as the …

Prashant Veer Comes in for Matt Short

Prashant Veer Comes in for Matt Short

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IPL 2026 CSK vs PBKS Playing 11: Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings will square off against Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings in the 7th match of the IPL 2026 on April 03 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. CSK comes in from a defeat in their opener game against Rajasthan Royals, while PBKS comes from a victory against Gujarat Titans. Chennai Super Kings will be aiming for a win at home ground to make a movement in IPL 2026 points table. Both sides has met on 32 occasions in stage of IPL, where both CSK and PBKS has 16 wins each. Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bowl. Speaking on the toss, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer said, ” I’m going to bowl first since it’s their first match on the home ground. I feel the wicket is fresh. It would be a great thing to know how the wicket is going to play. So, based on those, I’ve taken this decision.” (How is the hand?) It’s fresh. (That’s all you’ll give me?) I just …

Veer Pahariya wishes brother Shikhar on birthday with childhood pics

Veer Pahariya wishes brother Shikhar on birthday with childhood pics

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Actor Veer Pahariya took a nostalgic trip down memory lane on the 3rd of April, as he wished his brother Shikhar Pahariya on his birthday, followed by  a series of adorable childhood pictures on his social media account. Sharing the unseen throwback moments, Veer posted a heartwarming picture from their early years that shows the two brothers at a birthday celebration, dressed in bright red dungarees. The post was accompanied by a simple “Happy” sticker. In another picture, the siblings are seen as babies in a close-up frame, and was captioned as ‘birthday.’ One of the standout pictures shared by Veer also featured veteran politician Sushil Kumar Shinde. In the photograph, Sushil Kumar Shinde is seen warmly holding the hands of the two young boys. For the picture, Veer wrote, “To You.’ For the uninitiated, both Veer and Shikhar are grandchildren of Sushil Kumar Shinde. Their mother is the daughter of the former minister. Earlier in the day, actress Khushi Kapoor also shared a picture on her social media account to wish Shikhar on his …

Viral four-year-old Dettol advertisement kid is a big fan of Shah Rukh Khan, learnt acting from watching Veer Zaara | Bollywood News

Viral four-year-old Dettol advertisement kid is a big fan of Shah Rukh Khan, learnt acting from watching Veer Zaara | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiApr 2, 2026 06:32 PM IST In the past few days, social media has been buzzing over a new Dettol advertisement featuring four-year-old Avyaan Sapra from Delhi. The young actor’s emotional performance has drawn widespread admiration, with many saying he outshines even seasoned performers. Fans are now learning that Avyaan’s remarkable acting skills come from an unexpected source: watching films of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Amidst the backdrop of a wedding, the ad shows Avyaan’s character taking a tumble. Undeterred, he quickly brushes it off, assuring everyone around him that he’s fine. However, the real emotional moment comes much later, when he approaches his mother. As she tends to his wound, his brave façade gives way to vulnerability, tears start flowing, yet he still comforts her, almost as if he is the one protecting her. Avyaan’s parents revealed that he has been learning his acting cues by watching Shah Rukh Khan’s films. They shared a behind-the-scenes clip with a caption that read, “All the love for his performance. But the real credit? …

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, Ayush Mhatre, followed by Mukul Choudhary, Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer – ‘T20 babies’ lining up to take the format to the next level

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, Ayush Mhatre, followed by Mukul Choudhary, Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer – ‘T20 babies’ lining up to take the format to the next level

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5 min readUpdated: Mar 27, 2026 07:39 PM IST A week ago during Lucknow Super Giants’ preparatory camp in Chennai as Mukul Choudhary kept sending the ball effortlessly out of the park delivery after delivery, their batting coach Lance Klusener watched it all in astonishment. As the 21-year-old continued his rough treatment of pacers and spinners alike for a good 45 minutes, the former South Africa all-rounder would turn to captain Rishabh Pant and remark, “Kids, these days!” Pant, himself an audacious batsmen irrespective of the format, would point to Choudhary’s hand speed. As the IPL turns 18, new-age T20 players, whom Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming termed ‘T20 babies’, are lining up to take the format to the next level. While par scores have been on an upward curve in recent years – especially after the Impact Player rule came in – last season witnessed the arrival of youngsters Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya and Ayush Mhatre. And padded up waiting for their opportunity this season are Choudhary, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer and …