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India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Rekha was afraid of this actress, was terrified of her, first took her scene, then was thrown out of the film, her name is…
In the 1970s, well-known actress Aruna Irani grabbed everyone's attention by playing supporting roles in many films. Recently, she revealed how her 'good friend' Rekha got her scenes cut and even got her thrown out of a film. Aruna Irani claimed that Rekha did this because she felt she was acting very well and comparisons could tarnish her image. During an interview with Lehren Retro, Aruna recalled the time she worked with Rekha in the film 'Aurat Aurat Aurat'. During this, the veteran actress recalled how Rekha had cut her scenes. She said, 'The film took six years to be made because of the producers. I had a very good role, it was a central character. Anyone would pray for a role like that. Then it had to be cut because of many people. Our Rekha ji, she would not let me give it, saying that Aruna's role is very good.' Rekha threw Aruna Irani out of the film Aruna Irani further told that Rekha had got her removed from another film 'Mangalsutra' because she had acted very well. She said, 'Rekha removed me from a film even though she was my good friend, she still is. But when she removed me from a film named 'Mangalsutra', I asked the producer why did you remove me even after giving me the signing amount?' She said, 'Rekha ji never wanted you in the film. When I asked Rekha why she did this, she said, 'Aruna, if you do the character very well emotionally, then I will start looking like a vamp in the film,' that's why she removed me.' Aruna Irani has worked in more than 500 films Aruna Irani is an experienced Indian actress who has played strong characters in films as well as on the small screen. During a career spanning over 5 decades, Aruna Irani has worked in more than 500 films. Her film graph includes films like Caravan, Bobby, Beta, and Bombay to Goa. She started working in the industry as a child artist. Not only this, Aruna has also produced and directed TV shows. She has been honored with many awards, including the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aruna Irani reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer twice; she secretly battled it and is now fine: 'Meri hi galti thi, I didn't take chemotherapy'
Aruna Irani looks quite fit even as she nears 80 years of age and continues to work till date. The actress known doing over 500 movies and so many TV shows has recently revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer, not once for twice. Irani known for movies like 'Bombay To Goa', 'Caravan' and many others said that she also got diabetes at the age of 60 and there was another health scare where she was told both her kidneys have failed. Talking about battling cancer, Irani said during a chat with Lehren, with Bharati S Pradhan, "Aise hi ek din shooting kar rahi thi, pata nahi mujhe kaise pata laga par maine bola 'Mujhe kuch lag raha hai'' (One day while shooting, I don't know how, but I felt something and said, 'I feel something's not right'). She then consulted a doctor who initially dismissed it as a small lump. But she didn't want to take any risks so, she insisted on removing it right away. The doctors then, suggested her a chemo therapy but she opted out of it as she feared losing her hair and changes in her skin texture. Aruna said, "Then the doctor said you will have to take a pill and I chose that as I was working. How would I shoot if I lose my hair." However, her cancer relapsed again just before Covid, in March 2020. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "Meri hi galti thi, as pehle maine chemotherapy nahi lee thi. This time around I took it," said the actress. Irani said that by 2020, chemo therapy was better and the medical science was more advanced. "Still you lose a bit of your hair but woh jaldi aa bhi jaate hai (You regain your hair soon)." The actress said she's now fine today. She also added there was another healthscare where she was taken to the hospital and the doctors told her that both her kidneys have failed. She didn't undergo any procedure but she is quite fit and fine today.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Aamir Khan recalls creditors yelling at him when father went ‘almost bankrupt': ‘They would say your father hasn't paid us back, very difficult period'
Aamir Khan was born in a film family; his uncle, director Nasir Hussain, was one of the most popular personalities of his generation, and his father, producer Tahir Hussain, was successful in his own right. But when Aamir was growing up, his family went through a tough time as his father had taken a fair amount of loans, which he wasn't able to repay. Aamir recalled in a recent interview that his father was 'almost bankrupt' when he was dealing with all of this. He shared with Zoom, 'My father didn't know how to make money. He was a film producer, and even though his films did well, he wasn't a very good business man. Even if his film did well, he didn't make money.' Tahir had produced films like Caravan and Anamika. Aamir recalled that for about eight years, his family went through rather tough times because of these financial problems. 'Growing up, we saw a very difficult time of 6-8 years. My father was in a lot of financial troubles and he had borrowed a lot of money. Actors were not giving him any dates to shoot so he was stuck. He couldn't finish the film until he got more money, and the people he had borrowed money from, they were asking for their money back. He would tell the creditors, 'I don't have money right now, I will only get it when the film releases, and I will pay it back then. So let me get to a stage where I can release the film',' he recalled. ALSO READ | Bhool Chuk Maaf: Rajkummar Rao has become the poster boy for losers; he plays the same character over and over again Aamir said that during this time, his father was 'almost bankrupt.' He shared that, as kids, if he or any of his siblings ever answered the phone when a creditor called, they would be yelled at. 'We were little then, and if we ever took phone calls, and if there was creditor on the other side, they would yell at us. They would say, 'Tell your father that he has not paid us our money.' So we have heard all of this growing up. That was a very difficult period because the entire family was affected by it,' he said. Aamir said that it was assumed that his family was wealthy because of its film connections, but that wasn't the case. Aamir is currently looking forward to his next release Sitaare Zameen Par.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Dev Anand and Nasir Hussain got drunk and fought with each other at Sadhna's engagement party,' recalls Aamir Khan: 'They were hitting each other'
Aamir Khan who has been in the industry for over three decades also has a deep know-how about the history of Indian cinema. His father Tahir Hussain was a well-known producer, director and his uncle Nasir Hussain has made movies like 'Caravan', 'Tumsa Nahin Dekha', 'Dil Deke Dekho' among others. Thus, Aamir also has a lot of stories to share most times. In a recent interview, he recalled an incident where his uncle Nasir Hussain and Dev Anand got into a huge fight at Sadhna's engagement party. He said in an interview with Mashable India, "Nasir was very close to Vijay Anand and Nasir was also friends with Dev Anand. So Teesri Manzil was being made with Dev Anand originally. Dev was acting and Nasir was directing Teesri Manzil.' He shared that originally, Dev Anand was supposed to be a part of 'Teesri Manzil'. "Dev Sahab was acting, Nasir Sahab was directing Teesri Manzil. In the same year, he was making a film called Baharon Ke Sapne with Rajesh Khanna, who was a newcomer that time. Vijay Anand was directing that film," he said. At this party, Nasir heard Dev Anand complaining that he gave a small film like 'Baharon Ke Sapne' with a newcomer. But he himself is directing a big film like 'Teesri Manzil'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dermatologist: Just Add 1 Drop Of This Household Item To Any Dark Spot And Wait 3 Minutes Undo So, they got into a fight after getting drunk at this party. 'Nasir saab said there is no such thing as a small or big film. They started fighting and were hitting each other,' Aamir recalled with a laugh and added that he later confirmed this story with Sadhna, who said, 'Haan haan, dono daru peeke jhagda kar rahe the (Yes, they were both drunk and fighting. )' Later, Nasir told Vijay Anand to direct 'Teesri Manzil' while he said he will make 'Baharon Ke Sapne'. Aamir added, "However, Nasir said, 'Dev nahi hoga film mein. He's out." So eventually, Shammi Kapoor came on board for 'Teesri Manzil'.
The Wire
05-06-2025
- Politics
- The Wire
‘Numbers Matter, Else CDS Would Have Made Them Public': Sushant Singh
Military analyst Sushant Singh has refuted the Chief of Defence Staff's claim that 'numbers are not important' when it comes to the number of air force planes India lost in Operation Sindoor. Singh said, 'Numbers are important and if numbers were not important General Chauhan would have accepted them. The fact there is so much of kerfuffle in India and so much of anger amongst supporters of Modi … clearly points to the fact that numbers are important. Numbers do matter.' In a 30-minute interview to Karan Thapar for The Wire, Singh, who is a Consulting Editor at Caravan magazine and a lecturer at Yale University, pointed out that of the nine targets India attacked on May 7, military officials have claimed (to t he Hindu) that seven were assigned to the Indian army. This means that only two were left to the Air Force. If, in targeting those two – in what was just a 25-minute operation – up to five air crafts could have possibly been shot down, then it's a matter of concern and cannot be brushed aside, Singh said. Watch the full interview. The Wire is now on WhatsApp. Follow our channel for sharp analysis and opinions on the latest developments.
