Aditi Bhatia, who began her acting career as a child star, recently shared some interesting anecdotes about her experiences working with Bollywood’s biggest stars. During a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, the actress looked back at her early days in the industry.
EXCLUSIVE: Aditi Bhatia REVEALS she almost played Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta’s child in Kal Ho Naa Ho: “My role got cut because the story changed…”
Vivek Oberoi: A Fun-Loving Co-star
When asked about her favourite on-screen parent, Aditi surprised everyone by choosing Vivek Oberoi over Sanjay Dutt. Although she played Sanjay Dutt’s daughter in Shootout at Lokhandwala, it was Vivek Oberoi who she enjoyed spending time with.
A Confusing Memory with Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta
Aditi also mentioned working on a film with Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta. However, the actress couldn’t quite remember the movie’s title. “I was in a Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta movie, then later, my role was cut, but I became the daughter in some movie. Was it Kal Ho Naa Ho? I don’t know what movie,” she confessed.
When mentioned that Shah Rukh and Preity’s character didn’t have a child in the film, Aditi explained, “They were going to have it, and then the role got cut. I mean there the story changed or something, but I already shot for it. So Preity was very adorable and she was going through all of my stuff. She is very nice, so I remember her being very obsessed.”
Speaking of Kal Ho Naa Ho, directed by Nikhil Advani, it was released in 2003. The romantic comedy-drama film also features Saif Ali Khan in the lead along with Jaya Bachchan, Sushma Seth, Reema Lagoo, Lillete Dubey, and Delnaaz Irani in supporting roles.
Vedaa trailer launch: Nikkhil Advani says, “If second part of Kal Ho Naa Ho is made today, people will question “6 din ladki in”; speaks on taking John Abraham-starrer a step ahead of D-Day “in terms of action” amid constant request of making Kal Ho Naa Ho sequel
The trailer launch of Vedaa brought together the film’s star cast, including John Abraham, Sharvari, and Abhishek Banerjee, along with director Nikkhil Advani and the production team. During the event, Nikkhil delved into the challenges and risks associated with making the film.
Vedaa trailer launch: Nikkhil Advani says, “If second part of Kal Ho Naa Ho is made today, people will question “6 din ladki in”; speaks on taking John Abraham-starrer a step ahead of D-Day “in terms of action” amid constant request of making Kal Ho Naa Ho sequel
Nikkhil Advani BREAKS SILENCE on Taking 6 Years To Make Vedaa
The director revealed that it took six years to develop Vedaa due to his commitments to other projects like Abhay Pannu’s Rocket Boys and Mumbai Diaries. He shared, “It took me 6 years to develop this film because I was making Abhay Pannu’s Rocket Boys, I was doing Mumbai Diaries myself. I was looking for someone to play Vedaa when Sharvari came to my office and heard it. John and I worked hard on the script. We worked hard on the action. Most people still say that I should make Kal Ho Naa Ho again. So for me to do what I was able to do with D-Day and take it one step further In terms of the action. But most importantly I think we really worked hard on the script.”
Nikkhil Advani Speaks About Taking Risks in Filmmaking
Addressing the inherent risks in filmmaking, Advani acknowledged the challenges of creating a contemporary film that resonates with audiences. He said, “There is always risk. If I make the second part of Kal Ho Naa Ho today, people will be like what is this 6 din ladki in? People will be like what is this? A woman is standing there and two men are discussing that she is yours in one life and she will be mine for the rest of 6 life. So in today’s time, everything is a risk. Everything has to be thought about. You have to keep a lot of things in mind, but having said that, it should not stop you from telling stories you want to tell.”
Written by Aseem Arora, the action entertainer is inspired by true events and is slated for release in cinemas during the occasion of Independence Day, on August 15. It will be clashing with a couple of Bollywood releases which include the horror comedy Stree 2 and the multi-starrer Khel Khel Mein which features names like Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, and Vaani Kapoor.
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Avika Gor reveals getting invited for a luncheon with PM Narendra Modi after attending the India & Vietnam meet
Best known for her role in the television show Balika Vadhu, Avika Gor who has debuted across languages in the Indian film industry, added another feather to her cap. Taking a step further to the international stage, she became the only representative of the entertainment industry to attend the India & Vietnam meet among 52 attendees. Furthermore, she was also invited for a prestigious luncheon with the Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi after the event.
Avika Gor reveals getting invited for a luncheon with PM Narendra Modi after attending the India & Vietnam meetThe event was held in honor of H.E. Mr. Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with only 52 distinguished guests in attendance. Reflecting on her international experiences, Avika shared, “Everyone kept telling me things like how they are proud of me and my work, which is not just important in India but also in other countries. And there were a lot of people who came and approached me and said things like, ‘We are proud of you and we are proud of how you are taking our industry and our country everywhere else.'”
Interestingly, she has been to Vietnam four times in the past for various events and film festivals, showcasing her Telugu films, including one from her own production. At the recent event, the actress also had an opportunity to meet and have a memorable interaction with our Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Avika recounted, “PM of Vietnam, he kind of said things like, ‘We are very proud to see you, and of course, I recognize you and you are important.’ And the reaction from our PM. He was very kind and generous with everybody. It was amazing to be invited by them.”
Avika Gor’s journey from the Indian television screens to global film festivals and international recognitions is a testament to her talent and dedication. The actress was recently seen in the Vikram Bhatt’s horror drama Bloody Ishq which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on July 26.
Stree 2: Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor to make audiences dances to the tunes of ‘Aayi Nai’
Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao are making sure to keep giving reasons to audiences to book their tickets for Stree 2, which is one of the most anticipated films of the year, considering the immense love the prequel received. After leaving the social media on fire with ‘Aaj Ki Raat’, the actor shared a new song from the film, titled ‘Aayi Nai’.
Stree 2: Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor to make audiences dances to the tunes of ‘Aayi Nai’Just like a chartbuster album of the horror comedy of the 2018 film Stree, the sequel to the same too promises to be a blend of romance and peppy dance numbers. After a sexy number featuring Tamannaah Bhatia and a cute-romantic number, the makers treated audiences to another song from the album which is quintessential Bollywood dance number. Unveiling the video on Thursday, August 1 on the social media platform, the makers dropped the video of the song. It sees Rajkummar Rao’s dancing skills take centre stage. The actor is seen dancing his heart out in the Sachin-Jigar’s composition and giving him company is ‘Stree’ Shraddha Kapoor who too matches his fun steps with equal enthusiasm.
Audiences are highly anticipating the release of Stree 2 which is slated for release this month. The film will feature Rajkummar Rao as the sweet and adorable Vicky with Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana reprising the roles of his friends Jana and Bittu along with Pankaj Tripathi as Rudra. The film will once again mark the return of Shraddha Kapoor as the mysterious woman.
Directed by Amar Kaushik, Stree 2 is an integral part of the ambitious Dinesh Vijan supernatural universe, and it will also feature some interesting cameos from actors like Tamannaah Bhatia and Varun Dhawan (as Bhediya). It will hit cinemas worldwide on August 15, along with two other Hindi releases, namely the multi-starrer Khel Khel Mein and John Abraham starrer Vedaa.
