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7 days ago
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How Amitabh Bachchan Was Cast As Jai To Dharmendra's Veeru In Sholay
New Delhi: Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra as the iconic Jai and Veeru from Sholay have a separate fanbase altogether. They have been touted as one of the best all-time examples of everlasting friendship. Recently in conversation with ANI, Dharmendra recalled how he had recommended Amitabh Bachchan to Ramesh Sippy to be cast as Veeru in Sholay. What's Happening Dharmendra revisited some memories of how he was the one behind Amitabh Bachchan essaying the role of Veeru in Ramesh Sippy's Sholay. Dharmendra told ANI, "It has already been mentioned. Yes, I recommended him. Mein toh kehta nahi maine unko (Amitabh Bachchan) role dilaya. Ye mujhe milne aate the Amitabh sahab (He used to come to meet me, Mr Amitabh). He used to sit next to me. Toh mein ne Ramesh Sippy ji ko kaha yeh naya ladka hai uske awaaz se to lagta hai bahut acha kaam karega. Unki jo andar se chahna thi. Jo khud se pyaar karne ki khoobsurati thi woh acchi lagi.. Maine kaha inko lelo (So I told Ramesh Sippy that this is a new boy. Judging by his voice, he will do a great job. I liked the desire he had from within. The beauty of loving oneself. I said take him)." " Yeh film mere khayal se sadiyon ke liye ban gayi hai (this film will be there for centuries)," concluded Dharmendra. About Sholay Retired police chief Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) resides in the village of Ramgarh. He plans to bring an end to the mischievous bandit Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan), and sorts for help from two other criminals Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra), who are relatively less notorious. Dharmendra's upcoming projects Dharmendra was last seen in Teri Baaton Main Aisa Uljha Jiya with Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Dimple Kapadia. He will next be seen in Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis with Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda In A Nutshell Ramesh Sippy's Sholay is a cult hit today, Dharmendra recalls how he played a role in Amitabh Bachchan being cast as Jai in the film.
NDTV
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Cocktail 2: Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon And Rashmika Mandanna's Film To Go On Floors On This Date
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna will star in Cocktail 2. Filming for Cocktail 2 is scheduled to begin in August 2025 and end by January 2026. The sequel will be directed by Homi Adajania and written by Luv Ranjan. New Delhi: The buzz about Cocktail 2 in the making has been going on for a while. Pinkvilla had reported that Maddock's Dinesh Vijan had teamed up with Luv Ranjan who was working on the sequel. Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon were onboarded for the sequel after their onscreen chemistry was much loved in Teri Baaton Main Aisa Uljha Jiya. Now Rashmika Mandanna has joined them to complete the trio in Cocktail 2. Pinkvilla reported that the shooting is set to begin in August 2026. What's Happening Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon are joined by Rashmika Mandanna for Cocktail 2. Pinkvilla report suggests that the film is set to begin shooting in August 2026, and will be shot across India and Europe. The makers plan to wrap up the film by January 2026. Like the first part, Cocktail 2 will also be directed by Homi Adajania, while Luv Ranjan will write the story. The movie is slated to hit the screens in the latter half of 2026. Shahid, Kriti And Rashmika's Schedule On the work front, Shahid Kapoor will wrap up Vishal Bhardwaj's Arjun Ustara, before heading for Cocktail 2. Kriti Sanon is also busy with Aanand L Rai's Tere Ishk Mein, where she will be seen alongside Dhanush. As for Rashmika Mandanna, she will complete shooting for Thama with Ayushmann Khurrana, before joining the other two leads for Cocktail 2. About Cocktail Cocktail 2 will be the sequel to the 2013 film Cocktail which was led by Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty. The plot of the film revolves around three friends, who find comfort in each other in surprising circumstances. However, their relationships get strained when love enters their lives, and a love triangle is formed. In A Nutshell Cocktail 2 will be spearheaded by Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna. The latest report suggests that the sequel is all set to begin filming in August 2025 and wrap up by January 2026. The release is scheduled for the end of 2026.
