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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chunky Pandey says actors prepare extensively for their roles these days: ‘Earlier, they didn't really prepare'
Bollywood actor recently spoke about the growth of the and expressed his admiration for today's actors, who prioritise preparing themselves for their roles. Chunky Pandey on Industry's growth In an interview with India Today, Chunky shared his thoughts on how filmmaking has evolved to become more methodical and structured. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'Today, what surprises me the most is that actors do a lot of preparation for movies. That's very surprising – earlier, they didn't really prepare. Now, it's a very good thing. I mean, I've also started preparing for films now,' he said. Chunky Pandey wishes to re release 'Vishwatma' Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Pathaan' enters Rs 200 crore club; mints Rs 52 crore at domestic box office on fourth day The 'Aankhen 'actor highlighted how modern filmmaking has become more scientific and planned. He acknowledged that the process now involves a lot of effort and detailed planning, in contrast to earlier times when everything was more spontaneous and experimental on set. He admitted that he misses those days filled with on-set fun and improvisation. 'This is the golden time of cinema – there are so many options today. There's big-screen cinema, OTT platforms, television, Instagram, YouTube. I think this is the best time to be around. You can be sitting in Kolkata and become a star,' Chunky added. When asked to name an old film he would like to see re-released, Chunky chose his 1992 movie 'Vishwatma'. Chunky Pandey's work front Chunky recently appeared in Detective Sherdil, alongside , Boman Irani, Banita Sandhu, and Diana Penty. Directed by Ravi Chhabriya, the film was released on an OTT platform yesterday (June 20). He is also enjoying the success of his recent comedy-suspense thriller 'Housefull 5', alongside and Abhishek Bachchan.
India Today
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
This is golden time of cinema: Chunky Pandey on changing times in film industry
Veteran actor Chunky Pandey, known for his effortless charm and comic timing, recently opened up about how much the film industry has evolved over the years - especially when it comes to preparation and the science behind filmmaking exclusively with India Today, the 'Aankhen' actor said, 'Yeah, every day is a surprise. Today, what surprises me the most is that actors do a lot of preparation for movies. That's very surprising - earlier, they didn't really prepare. Now, it's a very good thing. I mean, I've also started preparing for films now.'advertisementThe actor, who has seen the industry transition over decades, reflected on how filmmaking has become more meticulous and calculated. 'There's a lot of effort. I wouldn't say just effort, but there's a science behind making movies today,' he explained, adding, 'In our days, too, there was a science - but that science was fun. Everything happened on the sets. We experimented. I do miss that era.' Despite the nostalgia, Chunky remains optimistic and excited about the current cinematic landscape. 'This is the golden time of cinema - there are so many options today. There's big cinema, OTT, television, Instagram, YouTube. I think this is the best time to be around. You can be sitting in Kolkata and become a star.'When asked if there was one film which he would like to re-release for today's audience, he said, 'Vishwatma'(1992). I love that film, it's my favourite of my own films.'advertisementChunky was recently seen in 'Detective Sherdil' which stars Diljit Dosanjh, Boman Irani, Diana Penty among others.
Indian Express
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
David Dhawan was a ‘dummy director', went missing from shoots, fed ‘zeher' in Govinda's mind: Pahlaj Nihalani
Back in the 1990s, David Dhawan made a series of massive hits. These include films like Raja Babu, Aankhen, Hero No 1, Haseena Maan Jayegi, Bol Radha Bol, among many others, and some of these films were produced by Pahlaj Nihalani. In a new interview, Pahlaj claimed that David wouldn't be present at his shoots, and for him, he was a 'dummy director.' Pahlaj implied that he did all the heavy lifting, but David believed that he was the one delivering one hit after another. With Pahlaj, David made Shola Aur Shabnam, Aankhen, Andaz, and some lesser known films like Aag Ka Gola and Aandhiyan. In a chat shared on Vickey Lalwani's YouTube channel, Pahlaj said that David 'poisoned' Govinda's mind against him. 'They thought I had made a lot of money from Aankhen because of them; when in fact, they got famous because of me. I got the story and the screenplay, dialogues were written by Anees Bazmee, I was the one who went for song recordings, I would shoot the songs. David only filmed the scenes. In Aankhen, during the climax shoot of 27 days, David was not there, not even for a single day. He was shooting for something else in Mumbai. During a lot of action scenes, I was the one on the shoot, David wouldn't be there,' he said. When asked why he kept signing David for multiple films if he wasn't delivering what he promised, Pahlaj said, 'For me, he was a dummy director. The film will always be mine because I was the producer,' he declared. Pahlaj then shared that they never fought but their fallout happened because David was apparently badmouthing Pahlaj in front of other actors. ALSO READ | Sitaare Zameen Par Movie Review Live Updates: Early reviews hail 'Aamir Khan's best film', praise chemistry with Genelia; Salman Khan, Juhi Chawla lead support 'He believed that Aankhen and Shola Aur Shabnam worked because of him. And he would say that I paid Anil Kapoor, and not him. All these films – Deewana Mastana, Jodi No 1, Haseena Maan Jayegi… Deewana Mastana was adapted from an English film and I was the one who showed him that film. I also discussed Haseena Maan Jayegi with him… David has always enjoyed copying others' work. He made all these films with other producers,' he said. A huge majority of David's films were remakes of Tamil, Telugu and English films. Pahlaj further claimed that presumably, David wanted to be addressed as 'David ji'. 'I think he wanted people to call him David ji and I would never call him that. It was perhaps this complex… I analysed that he is probably scared of facing me,' he said, and added, 'He never said that call me David Ji… I could see that's how he thought, I am a human after all.' He also added, 'David is the kind of man who will only call when he has an ulterior motive. He doesn't respect relationships, he only thinks about himself. He is only looking out for how to make money.'
India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
‘Apne pair par khud kulhaadi…', This director called Govinda 'foolish' because of…, his name is…
Bollywood actor Govinda is best known for ruling the industry in the 90s, giving back-to-back blockbusters one after another. However, slowly, his stardom began to diminish, which later became a huge concern for his die-hard admirers as they were not able to see their favorite star anymore on the big screen. Recently, filmmaker, producer and former CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani openly talked about Govinda's career. Many Tried To Spoil Govinda… During an interview with Vicky Lalwani, Pahlaj Nihalani, who did iconic films with Govinda such as Aankhen, Ilzaam and Shola Aur Shabnam, talked about Govinda and mentioned that many people tried to spoil his career. There were also his rival stars who wanted him to end his career soon. He said, 'Govinda was an all-rounder individual. He managed his career well, but due to his vulnerability, he easily puts his trust in others, and the environment around him is not positive, which leads him to stray. He associates with pandits (astrologers, fortune tellers) and immerses himself in that context and belief system. However, people often do not take those discussions seriously. Such dialogues and this surrounding atmosphere are harmful to his career in the film industry. He ended his answer by saying, 'Inhi sab wajahon ke kaaran wo barbaad hua aur usne apne pairon par swayam kulhaadi maar li thi.' Pahlaj Nihalani Refers Govinda As Nasamajh Due To… Pahlaj referred to Govinda as 'nasamajh' and used his film Partner as an example to illustrate this point. He stated, 'Govinda is so nasamajh that in Partner, David Dhawan specifically wanted him for that role, but it was suggested that David and Salman assisted Govinda during his career downturn. Yet, Govinda became emotional and is so unaware. They behaved as if they were doing Govinda a favor, but they genuinely only wanted him to portray that character.' Pahlaj Nihalani Accuses David Dhawan Pahlaj further accused David Dhawan of influencing Govinda negatively and stirring animosity between them, revealing that this was the reason their collaboration ended. He said, 'David Dhawan had filled Govinda's mind with poison against me.' Pahlaj explained that David harbored resentment towards him, believing that he made profits from the 1993 film Aankhen, starring Govinda. However, Pahlaj contended that he was the film's producer and the one who conceived the story that turned into a feature film. He also mentioned that Anees Bazmee wrote the movie's dialogues and that David Dhawan was the director, but he claimed David was more like a 'dummy director.'
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Pahlaj Nihalani Calls Govinda ‘Nasamjh' For This Reason
Pahlaj Nihalani shared that despite sharing a close bond with the iconic duo in the 90s, David Dhawan allegedly 'poisoned' Govinda's mind, leading to a rift. Pahlaj Nihalani, who has launched Govinda in Bollywood, has made a series of shocking claims against director David Dhawan and the actor. The filmmaker, producer and former CBFC chief shared that despite sharing a close bond with the iconic duo in the 90s, the director allegedly 'poisoned' Govinda's mind, leading to a rift. The filmmaker didn't hold back on his criticism of Govinda either. In an interview with journalist Vickey Lalwani, he called him 'naive" and attributed his career fall to the people he surrounds himself with. Pahlaj Nihalani said, 'Govinda was an all-rounder. He handled his career very well, but because of his weakness, he trusts people easily, and the atmosphere around him isn't good, that's why he wanders away." 'He keeps the company of pandits and the atmosphere he has around him and what he believes in. But people don't take those conversations seriously. These types of conversations and this aura are damaging for his career in the film industry," Nihalani added. Referencing the 2007 hit Partner, Nihalani accused, 'Govinda is so naive that in Partner, David Dhawan wanted only Govinda to play that character, but it was claimed that David and Salman helped Govinda during his career slump. But Govinda got so emotional, and woh itna nasamajh hai. They acted like they were obliging Govinda, but they actually wanted only him to play that role. Govinda got so emotional… woh itna nasamajh hai," he added. 'David Dhawan had filled Govinda's mind with poison against me," Nihalani stated, adding that this made them cease all professional collaborations. In the same interview, Pahlaj questioned David Dhawan's contribution to their hit film Aankhen (1993). He claimed that David was bitter against him, as he thought he earned money for him in the film, but the truth was that he was mostly absent during the shoot and functioned like a 'dummy director'. 'The story was mine, the screenplay I had written, the dialogues were written by Anees Bazmee, and I would also record the songs and shoot them. David was only there to shoot scenes. In fact, he was even absent for 27 days while shooting the climax. He came to Mumbai to shoot for another film. I did all the leftover work. I shot most of the action sequences. In all our films together, he did this," Nihalani claimed. Despite these accusations, the filmmaker said he held no personal grudge at the time. He said, 'No, I wanted a dummy director. Though he got the director's credit, as a producer, I was a big name, so I didn't care." First Published:
