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Faissal Khan: I never asked for help from Aamir to build my career

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Actor-director Faissal Khan, who is the brother of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, says despite all the struggles he has had in his life all these years, he never asked for help from his famous brother because he wanted to chart his own journey.

Now, after staying away from the limelight for almost a decade, Faissal is coming out with a feature film titled ‘Faactory’ as actor and director.

Asked if he asked for help from his brother Aamir to restore his career in Bollywood and Faissal told IANS: “No, I did not ask help to build my career from Aamir. I wanted to do things by myself because whatever it is, my success, my failure is mine. He is my brother, he wishes well for me but I had to go through a dark phase, that is part of my journey. That is my life.

“Isn’t it funny that when someone struggles to make something of his own and does not get as much success as other siblings, they are asked why don’t you ask for support and help? But if he takes support and achieves success, it is called nepotism? Yes, I had a hard life but now I really want to get back in acting and directing films. I need the opportunity to grow and I am emotionally and physically ready to make my path.”

Faissal started his career as a junior actor and appeared in the films ‘Pyar Ka Mausam’, ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’ and also worked as an assistant director with his father and uncle. Later though he acted in films like ‘Madhosh’, ‘Mela’, ‘Border Hindustan Ka’ among others but he could not achieve as much success as his brother.

However, now that he is releasing his directorial debut ‘Faactory’ that also features – Roaleey Ryan, Raj Kumar Kanojia, and Ribbhu Mehra, among others, Faissal said there is a reason why he and his producer opted for a theatrical release as opposed to the OTT platform.

“We are told it is a small film and there is no popular face attached to our film. So then my producer decided to opt for a theatrical release. It was not nice to realise that on one hand we are talking about supporting small films and on the other hand, films get rejected this way. I think everyone deserves a chance,” said Faissal.

The film ‘Faactory’ releases in theatres on September 3.

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Ayan Mukerji’s father Deb Mukherjee passes away

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Mumbai, March 14: Ayan Mukerji’s father and veteran actor Deb Mukherjee has passed away at the age of 83 on Friday.

Confirming the news, his spokesperson revealed that he died in the morning due to age-related health issues. A prominent member of the renowned Samarth-Mukherjee family, Deb was the father of filmmaker Ayan Mukerji and the father-in-law of director Ashutosh Gowariker.

Deb Mukherjee’s funeral will be held at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Juhu on March 14. The funeral is likely to be attended by members of his extended family, including Kajol and Ajay Devgn, Rani Mukerji, Tanuja, Tanissha, and Aditya Chopra. Friends of Ayan Mukerji, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Hrithik Roshan, Sidharth Malhotra, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh are also expected to attend the funeral.

Deb Mukherjee, born in Kanpur in 1941, hails from a renowned and accomplished film family. His mother, Satidevi, was the only sister of legendary figures Ashok Kumar, Anup Kumar, and Kishore Kumar.

His siblings included the actor Joy Mukherjee and filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee, who was married to Bollywood actress Tanuja. His nieces are famous actresses Kajol and Rani Mukerji. Deb Mukherjee was married twice. His daughter Sunita, from his first marriage, is married to filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, while his son Ayan is from his second marriage.

For the unversed, Deb Mukherjee started his career in the 1960s with small roles in films such as “Tu Hi Meri Zindagi” and “Abhinetri.” As his career progressed, Deb transitioned to supporting roles in movies like “Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander” and “King Uncle.” His final appearance on screen was a cameo in Vishal Bhardwaj’s “Kaminey” in 2009.

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Despite a rib injury, Salman did not stop shooting for Sikandar’s song ‘Bam Bam Bhole’

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Mumbai: Salman Khan’s hard work and dedication towards work is amazing. His passion for his work is unmatched. Salman never lets pain come in the way and is always ready to give a strong performance.

Recently, despite a rib injury, Salman completed the shooting of his upcoming film ‘Sikander’s’ tremendous song ‘Bam Bam Bhole’. A fan shared a video in which Salman was seen in pain holding his injured rib. Despite this, Salman remains active, participating in events and also meeting fans and the media.

‘Bam Bam Bhole’ is a song based on a Holi scene, which was shot on a large set with many dancers and actors. The song required tremendous energy and perfection. Despite the pain of his injury, Salman decided to continue shooting so that there is no hindrance in this shooting being done on a large scale. By not cancelling the shoot, Salman proved how professional and dedicated he is towards his work and team.

The dance moves in the song were not easy, and due to the injury, every move was a test for Salman. But Salman gave a brilliant performance despite the pain due to his courage, natural charm and commitment to the project.

Moments like these prove why Salman is still one of the most loved stars of Bollywood-he goes above and beyond for his fans. Salman is returning to the big screen this Eid with the film Sikandar, which also stars Rashmika Mandanna. The film is directed by A.R. Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.

Sajid Nadiadwala’s Salman Khan starrer ‘Sikander”s new poster rocks Holi!*

Amidst the colours and happiness of Holi, Sajid Nadiadwala’s ‘Sikander’ has created a new blast. The new poster of this Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna starrer film is making a splash on social media as soon as it is released. This new glimpse full of action and thrill has further increased the excitement of the fans.

The tremendous poster of the most awaited blockbuster ‘Sikander’ has been released, in which Salman Khan’s dangerous and intense avatar is seen. In the poster, Salman Khan is standing on top of a burning car, his raw power and strong presence amidst smoke and fire all around has created a stir among the fans. This new look has taken the excitement about the film to a new level.

Salman Khan’s level of popularity is different. The tremendous charm of his fan following is seen in every corner and every section of the country. His stardom is not measured by the box office collections but by the immense love of his fans. The fans’ craze for Salman is unmatched, which is rarely seen for any other star.

The action-packed teaser of Sikandar and its explosive songs ‘Zohra Jabeen’ and ‘Bam Bam Bhole’ have already created a tremendous craze among the fans. Now the new poster of the film has increased this excitement even more. Salman Khan’s intense look and powerful style have taken the expectations of the audience to new heights.

Directed by A.R. Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Sikandar promises to give a tremendous cinematic experience. The pairing of Rashmika Mandanna with Salman Khan is making this film even more special. The audience will get to see many surprising moments in this film which is going to be released on Eid.

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Ajay Devgn wishes ‘bro’ Rohit Shetty: To the man who makes madness look like magic

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Mumbai, March 14: On his 51st birthday on Friday, actor Ajay Devgn wished his “bro” Rohit Shetty with a hilarious post and said that the filmmaker makes “madness look like magic” onscreen.

Ajay is a frequent collaborator with Rohit, and their partnership has resulted in some of Bollywood’s biggest hits, such as Zameen, the Golmaal franchise, All the Best: Fun Begins, The Singham franchise, and Bol Bachchan, to name a few.

The actor took to Instagram, where he hilariously shared a video of a toy car crashing into a toy truck—something Rohit is famous for. The filmmaker is known for his high-octane action sequences, which include blasting cars, dramatic car chases, slow-motion explosions, and flying SUVs.

Ajay also shared a picture of the two personalities posing for a picture together and captioned it: “Tere hisse ke bhi aaj maine hi udaa diye… To the man who makes madness look like magic Happy birthday, bro! @itsrohitshetty.”

The duo’s latest collaboration was “Singham 3.” Based on an original story ideated by Kshitij Patwardhan, the film stars Ajay Devgn in the title role, alongside Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff.

“Singham 3” is the fifth installment of Shetty’s Cop Universe franchise. The film was shot in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kashmir, and Sri Lanka.

On the acting front, Ajay will next be seen in the second installment of “Son of Sardaar” alongside Mrunal Thakur and Sanjay Dutt. Son of Sardaar was first released in 2012. It featured Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha, and Juhi Chawla.

The 2012 film was based on S. S. Rajamouli’s 2010 Telugu film Maryada Ramanna.

He also has “De De Pyaar De 2. Directed by Anshul Sharma, “De De Pyaar De 2” also stars R. Madhavan. The first installment of the franchise, “De De Pyaar De,” was released in May 2019.

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