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Indian Express
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ram Kapoor ‘will not say a word' about Ekta Kapoor weeks after their face-off, says he owes his career to her: ‘She believed in me when…
Ekta Kapoor is arguably the most well-known individual in the Indian television sphere, with shows like Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, Kumkum Bhagya and Pavitra Rishta under her belt. On the other corner is actor Ram Kapoor, who has been the face of Indian television for more than 20 years. The duo started locking horns earlier this year, when Ekta clapped back at Ram for talking about shooting intimate scenes for Bade Acche Lagte Hain. In a recent interview, Ram weighed in on the entire episode and refused to continue this back and forth with Ekta. In an interview with NDTV, Ram, who has worked with Ekta on shows like Bade Achhe Lagte Hain and Kasamh Se, addressed the entire confrontation between him and Ekta and her comments about him in particular. The actor made it clear that he does not want to add anything else to the conversation and stated that he does not mind Ekta's comments about his career or personal life. 'She can say whatever she wants to, but I will not say a word. Because at the end of the day, she gave me what no one gave me. She believed in me when nobody else did. And for that, I will always be grateful. She has the right to say whatever she wants to about me till the end of my career.' ALSO READ: Ram Kapoor says 'nothing is impossible' as he divides the internet with his toned physique: 'Looking like Karan Johar in…' To give some context, this entire bout started back when Ram made an appearance on Siddharth Kannan's podcast and talked about shooting an intimate scene with co-star Sakshi Tanwar on the sets of Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. Ram admitted that he felt uncomfortable shooting the scene and was also worried about how the audience would react to it. He expressed these feelings to Ekta, but the producer was confident about the scene and decided to go ahead with it. Soon after the comment, Ekta posted a cryptic message about 'unprofessional actors' on social media, and all fans were pretty sure of who she was talking about. Several jabs at Ram's drastic weight loss and clapbacks from Ram's wife, Gautami Kapoor, also followed. To add fuel to the fire, actor Amar Upadhyay also had a problem with Ram's comments about his career. During the same podcast, Ram had shared a story of how he had advised Amar against leaving television and called his move to films the wrong decision. Amar was quick to revert and said that he has enough on his plate when it comes to work and Ram needn't worry about his career. Apart from this interesting episode, Ram will next be seen in the web series Mistry, which will premiere on JioHotstar on June 27. The show is an adaptation of the award-winning US show Monk, and instead of Tony Shalhoub, we will be seeing Ram playing the role of the germaphobe, eccentric and brilliant detective.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ankita Lokhande Reacts To Vicky Jain's Acting Debut With Fauji 2; Here's What She Says
Last Updated: Actress Ankita Lokhande's businessman husband, Vicky Jain made his acting debut earlier this year with Fauji 2. Marking the 100th episode of their patriotic television series 'Fauji 2", the makers launched the emotional album from the show- 'Fauji 2.0". Actress Ankita Lokhande's businessman husband, Vicky Jain made his acting debut with the show. Talking about 'Fauji 2", the 'Pavitra Rishta' actress said, 'To be part of a project that celebrates real heroes, not just reel ones, is deeply humbling. Fauji 2 will always be special to me." Vicky added, 'Being part of Fauji 2.0 gave me the opportunity to contribute to something that truly matters. It's been an emotional and unforgettable journey." His co-star Gauahar Khan went on to share, 'This album isn't just music—it's a living tribute. It keeps the memory of our soldiers alive through every word and frame." Actor Manoj Bajpayee attended the album launch as a chief guest. 'Sandeep is a dear friend of mine for the last 20 years. I've always supported newcomers—some even jokingly call me a casting director because I keep recommending new talent. In an industry where relationships come and go, Sandeep has always stayed true. This project reflects that same sincerity," the 'The Family Man' actor revealed. The album 'Fauji 2.0", consisting of 10 songs, has been crooned by some celebrated singers such as, Sonu Nigam, Rekha Bhardwaj, Kunal Ganjawala, Javed Ali, Pratibha Singh Baghel, Ravi Tripathi, Shahzad Ali, Jazim Sharma, Abdul Shaikh, Zaid Darbar and Pavneet Singh. The 'Bagheera" track from the album also marks the directorial debut of Zaid Darbar. Shedding light on his experience, he stated, 'I always thought of myself as someone who would just feature in videos. But Sandeep sir saw something more—he saw a director in me. I'm grateful for this opportunity to express my vision through Bagheera." Pavneet Singh added, 'I come from an army family, and this project is deeply personal. I've been struggling in the Punjab music and acting scene for six years, waiting for a chance. With Bagheera, I just poured my heart into it. Thank you, Sandeep sir, for believing in me." First Published:
NDTV
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Ankita Lokhande Gets Emotional As She Remembers Sushant Singh Rajput At Fauji 2 Event, Says "He Will Always Be A Legend"
Actor Ankita Lokhande recently attended the 100-episode celebration of the TV show Fauji 2 in Mumbai. The event was also attended by notable stars such as Manoj Bajpayee and Gauahar Khan. On the special occasion, the TV star was asked about completing 16 years in the industry. She made her debut with the 2009 popular show Pavitra Rishta, which also marked the debut of Sushant Singh Rajput as a leading man. Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput, who played the main protagonists Archana and Manav in the popular daily soap, started dating soon after they started working on the Zee TV show. The couple dated for almost six years before parting ways in 2016. What's Happening Ankita Lokhande walked down the memory lane at the Fauji 2 event. "Yes, I have completed 16 years and it has been a beautiful journey with lots of ups and downs. Thank you so much for being there with me throughout my journey," she said. The actor emotionally also remembered her former boyfriend and late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. "Sushant was my first co-star; he is a legend and he always will be," she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Varinder Chawla (@varindertchawla) Sushant Singh Rajput's Fifth Death Anniversary Ankita Lokhande's remarks came just two days after Sushant Singh Rajput's fifth death anniversary. On June 14 (Sunday), the actor shared a throwback picture with Sushant Singh Rajput from the sets of Pavitra Rishta on her Instagram Stories. She set the photograph to Khairiyat, a song from Sushant Singh Rajput's 2019 film Chhichhore. Sushant Singh Rajput died on June 14, 2020, at the age of 34. He was found dead at his Mumbai residence. He began his career with television shows such as Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil and rose to fame with Pavitra Rishta. He later transitioned to films, making his big screen debut with 2013's Kai Po Che!. He is also known for films such as Shuddh Desi Romance, Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, and Sonchiriya. Sushant Singh Rajput's last film Dil Bechara was released on streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar (now JioHotstar), just a little over a month after his death on July 24. In A Nutshell Ankita Lokhande remembered her first co-star and former boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput at a promotional event of the Doordarshan show Fauji 2. She called him a living legend in the videos circulating online. Sushant Singh Rajput died on June 14, 2020.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When a young Sushant Singh Rajput performed as a background dancer with Aishwarya Rai- Throwback video
Back in 2006, late actor was a part of choreographer Shiamak Davar's dance troupe. Before becoming a household name, he took part in several stage shows as a background dancer — one of the most notable being at the closing ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Australia. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Dancing with on global stage As part of the troupe, Sushant performed behind in a dazzling act representing India. The performance was a grand celebration, where Aishwarya took centre stage and extended an invitation to the Commonwealth nations for the 2010 Games in New Delhi. In the now-viral throwback video, Sushant is seen dancing right behind Aishwarya. Towards the end of the act, he is also seen helping lift her, along with a few other dancers. Sushant had often spoken about his journey from being a backup dancer to becoming a leading Bollywood actor. Sushant was also part of the iconic song 'Dhoom Again' from 'Dhoom 2'. While took the spotlight with his powerful dance moves, the 'M.S Dhoni' actor was showing off his move in the background. After years of hard work, Sushant made his TV debut with Pavitra Rishta, where he quickly became a fan favourite. His Bollywood debut came with 'Kai Po Che!' in 2013, which earned him critical acclaim. He went on to star in hit films such as 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', 'Kedarnath', and 'Chhichhore'. His performances were often praised for their sincerity, charm and emotional depth. His final film, 'Dil Bechara', was released after his passing and remains a beloved tribute to his legacy. Sushant Singh Rajput passed away on 14 June 2020, at the age of 34. Sushant Singh rajput's performance at commonwealth game 2006 with Aishwarya rai
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ankita Lokhande calls her first co-star Sushant Singh Rajput a legend: 'Thank you so much for being there with me...'
Actress recently attended an event in the city alongside actors , Vicky Jain, Gauahar Khan, and several other industry figures. During the occasion, the actress was asked about completing 16 years since the launch of 'Pavitra Rishta'. made her acting debut with the Hindi soap opera and shared the screen with the late actor in the show. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ankita Lokhande about working with Sushant Singh Rajput Aishwarya Rai Bachchan visits Siddhivinayak Temple to seek blessings from Bappa with Aaradhya Bachchan on 50th birthday, video goes viral At the recent event, Ankita was asked to share her experience regarding the show and her co-star Sushant. She expressed gratitude to the fans and the audience who had showered immense love on the serial. 'Yes, I have completed 16 years and it has been a beautiful journey with lots of ups and downs. Thank you so much for being there with me throughout my journey. And Sushant was my first co-star; he is a legend and he always will be,' she stated. Many social media users observed that she became teary-eyed while speaking about Sushant. About Ankita and Sushant's career Ankita and Sushant's on-screen pairing in Pavitra Rishta made them household names. They were reportedly in a relationship for seven years and parted ways in 2016. Sushant Singh Rajput's demise on June 14 , 2020 sent shockwaves across the nation. The 34-year-old actor was found dead at his residence in Mumbai. He began his career in television with 'Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil' and made his Bollywood debut with 'Kai Po Che!' in 2013. Meanwhile, Ankita was last seen in 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar', alongside Randeep Hooda.
