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RAKEYSH OMPRAKASH MEHRA NEWS
Manoj Bajpayee was signed to do Aamir Khan's role in Rang De Basanti; producers thought it was a 'Sholay remake', wanted to cast Esha Deol as Basanti: screenwriter reveals details
June 18, 2025 4:32 pm
Kamlesh Pandey who was one of the screenwriters for Rang De Basanti recently revealed that Manoj Bajpayee was initially supposed to play Aamir Khan's iconic character of DJ.
Aamir Khan turns 60: Co-stars and directors reflect on Aamir's lasting impact on the film industry
March 14, 2025 2:40 pm
On actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan's 60th birthday, his co-stars and directors open up about their experience of working with him and the impact he has had on the film industry.
Abhishek Bachchan was to play a Pak terrorist 'with hate for India' in debut film, but Amitabh Bachchan thought script was 'bakwas'
August 07, 2024 12:45 pm
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra recalled that in a fit of grief after the film in which Abhishek Bachchan was to debut was cancelled, he set fire to all his research material, the script, and photos of the look test.
How Delhi 6's box office debacle paved the way for Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's National Award win
February 20, 2024 2:44 pm
After the failure of Delhi 6, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra descended into deep alcoholism. However, after six months of struggling, he emerged from the darkness and made the decision to alter the film's ending.
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra deconstructs Bhaag Milkha Bhaag's climax, how Milkha Singh had tears in eyes while recounting story
August 13, 2023 7:59 am
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra deconstructs the climax of the film where he took creative liberty to find the crux of his film.
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra reveals Milkha Singh took just a rupee for the rights of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag: 'He was getting Rs 2 crore from producers, but...'
August 06, 2023 11:49 am
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, a film that narrates the life story of India's celebrated athlete Milkha Singh was released a decade ago. The film's director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra revealed that Singh didn't charge him money for the rights of his film.
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra recalls how he shot Bhaag Milkha Bhaag in Pakistan without permission: 'He gave us 10 minutes'
August 05, 2023 5:40 pm
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra recalled shooting at the Ferozepur border, and requesting a Pakistani official to let them cross over to the other side in order to get an important shot.
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra shares how he battled alcoholism after Delhi 6: 'First I was angry, then came denial...'
July 26, 2023 7:48 pm
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's 2009 satirical drama Delhi 6 didn't do well at the box office upon its release and its failure had a deep impact on the filmmaker.
Divya Dutta's hands were 'totally burned' after she touched hot coals in a Bhaag Milkha Bhaag scene, but she didn't call cut: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
July 26, 2023 1:55 pm
Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of his film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. In a new interview, he narrated an anecdote about Divya Dutta's commitment to the movie.
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra to hold special screening of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag as film completes 10 years
July 24, 2023 8:27 pm
Milkha Singh was one of India's most renowned athletes and a former national champion in the 400 meters race. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, helmed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, recently completed 10 years.
RAKEYSH OMPRAKASH MEHRA PHOTOS
Celeb spotting: Taapsee Pannu, Ranbir Kapoor, Malaika Arora and others
February 11, 2019 8:39 am
Ranbir Kapoor, Taapsee Pannu, Malaika Arora, Taimur Ali Khan, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and a few others were clicked by our photographer today.
Rishi Kapoor, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra come out in support of their hill
April 13, 2015 12:29 pm
Bollywood celebrities including Rishi Kapoor, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Neelam Kothari and Prem Chopra among others came out to protest against hawkers in Pali Hill area of suburban Bandra on Sunday (April 12) in Mumbai.
Dad Anil Kapoor, sister Rhea and Ranveer watch Sonam, Fawad’s ‘Khoobsurat’
September 19, 2014 10:51 am
Actor Anil Kapoor attended a special screening of his daughter Sonam’s newly released ‘Khoobsurat’. Also seen were Ranveer Singh, Mandira Bedi and Sonam’s sister Rhea.
RAKEYSH OMPRAKASH MEHRA VIDEOS
My work speaks about love for India, says 'misunderstood' Aamir
January 26, 2016 3:27 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): Recently in an event, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan said that his 'controversial' remark on intolerance was totally misunderstood and, therefore, it is quite natural for people to react in such a way.He also blamed media for spreading misguided statement that he and Kiran want to leave the country because it is intolerant, whereas he has never said anything like that.To support his statement, Aamir asked people to take a look on the kind of work he has done in his career.The actor also insisted that for him it was impossible to pass any such statement about a country for he belongs to the family of great freedom fighter Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad.Adding to the comment of Aamir Khan, director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra said that the word 'intolerance' has become a fashion.Aamir and Rakeysh were seen celebrating the 10-year journey of their 2006 film, 'Rang De Basanti.' To mark the occasion, the entire cast of the film, Aamir , Sharman Joshi, Atul Kulkarni, Siddharth and Waheeda Rehman along with Rakeysh and producer Ronnie Screwvala, launched a book which includes the screenplay, lyrics, story board and anecdotes from the film along with some exclusive interviews of AR Rahman, Aamir and Prasoon Joshi.
'Rang De Basanti' completes a decade, star-cast reunite to celebrate
January 26, 2016 2:56 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): Directed by Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra, youth iconic film 'Rang De Basanti' has completed 10 years of its release. To mark the occasion, the cast of the film, Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, Atul Kulkarni, Siddharth and Waheeda Rehman along with Rakeysh and producer Ronnie Screwvala, launched a book which includes screenplay, lyrics, story board and anecdotes from the film along with some exclusive interviews of A R Rahman, Aamir and Prasoon Joshi. The cast also spoke about some memories related to the shoot of the film and how special the movie has remained for each one of them. Giving an example of an incident, Siddharth expressed how unhappy he was that his role in the film influenced youngsters to smoke. As the film completed 10 years of its release, the star cast, including Aamir, Sharman and Siddharth danced to the tune of popular 'Pathshala' song along with choreographer Ganesh Acharya. The film, which speaks about the contemporary showcase of the Indian history, over the period of 10 years, has become a cult in history of Indian cinema.
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