What actor and actress in a mega-hit movie were never re-teamed?

 Generally when a romantic film becomes a blockbuster the pair is repeated again and again to encash their popularity. But there is a rare case when a romantic pair was never repeated despite delivering the biggest hits of their career.

Aamir Khan and Karishma Kapoor

Both of them had worked together in Andaz Apna Apna together in 1994 but they were not paired together. So the only film they co starred was Raja Hindustani. A mix of Jab Jab Phool Khile and Pyar Jhukta Nahin this film was a massive blockbuster earning 45 crores nett and was the highest grosser of 1996 and 4th highest grosser of the entire 90s (After HAHK, DDLJ and KKHH). Both the actors won the Best Actor and Best Actress Filmfare Respectively. And despite all this they never worked together again.

After the success of Raja Hindustani Karishma Kapoor became the number 1 actress of the industry and decided to be choosy with her films. Aamir was already known to be a choosy actor. After she won a National award in 1997 she became even more choosy and didn't had any release in 1998. And since 2000 she chose to work in heroine centric films like Fiza, Shakti, Zubeida. And the only other director Shekhar constantly worked with was David Dhawan. Aamir offcourse never fit in the mould of David Dhawan movie.

So we could never saw this very successful pair together again.

Which Indian actor has more than 1,000 films?

Most answers, of course correctly, has mentioned the living legend of Telugu cinema Brahmanandam garu. To the best of my knowledge there is only one other actor - in fact actress - who had achieved this feat many years ago, and is believed to have acted in 1350 films in a career spanning over five decades.

“Aachi” Manorama with the Thespian Sivaji Ganesan in a still from the 1968 Tamil film “Thillana Mohanambal” - she was sometimes referred to as “Female Sivaji” in recognition of her acting prowess and versatility. She had acted with actors of five generations starting from Sivaji Ganesan and MGR to Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth to Ajith,Vikram and Suriya. She has acted along with all the iconic comedians of Tamil like K.A.Thangavelu, Chandra Babu, Nagesh, Thengai Srinivasan, Surulirajan, “Cho” Ramaswamy to Goundamani, Vadivelu and Vivekh. She has the distinction of having been associated with four chief ministers of Tamil Nadu - C.N.Annadurai, M.Karunanidhi, M.G.Ramachandran and Jayalaithaa and one chief minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh - N.T.Rama Rao Garu. Apart from doing comedic and character roles Manorama has also been a singer and sung nearly 300 songs in films.

Considering that the female actors have limited shelf life in the male dominated film industry, Manorama’s longevity and the legendary status she commanded were indeed incomparable.

Manorama (Tamil actress) - Wikipedia

She acted in small roles in a few Vairam Nataka Sabha dramas. One time she went to see a drama of S. S. Rajendran , who was residing at Pudukkotai , in Tamil Nadu , and P.A. Kumar introduced her to Rajendran. She showed her skill in dialogue delivery and was offered a job in the S.S.R. Nataka Mandram company and played in hundreds of stage productions all over the district: The dramas included Manimagudam , Thenpandiveeran and Pudhuvellam . She credits her work in Manimagudam as where she was first recognized as an actress. [ 9 ] She then took part in an unfinished film starring S. S. Rajendran and Devika . She migrated from dramas to the silver screen with the role of a heroine in the 1958 Tamil film Malayitta Mangai : Kannadasan was the one to give her the lead role there. [ 10 ] The first film in which she played as an heroine was Konjum Kumari . [ 11 ] From there moving onto comedy in the 60s. In this period she would be given equally challenging roles alongside the well-known comedian Nagesh in 50 films. When asked in an interview as to how she got into films, she quoted: "It's all because of Kannadasan. It was he who changed my life by casting me in the film Maalayitta Mangai in 1957. It was a comical role, and he trusted me so much and said that I will be able to pull it off. I was very doubtful about it, but he told me, "If you are going to act in films only as a heroine, people here will throw you out of the industry after three or four years, but doing such roles will take you places. And you have the talent, too, to reach higher peaks." That is when I got confidence and continued doing comedy roles." [ 8 ] The first time Manorama stood before the camera was for a Sinhalese film named Sukumali in 1957, in which she played a friend of the main hero. [ 12 ] Her dance master Suryakala recommended her to the director Masthaan to play the role. She has acted predominantly in Tamil films since 1958, but also acted in Telugu , Hindi , Malayalam and Kannada movies as well. Her on-screen pair with Tangavelu was appreciated in the film Vallvanakku Vallavan . Her on-screen pair with Nagesh was very popular in the 60s, then with Cho in the 1970s and 80s and later with Thengai Srinivasan , Vennira Aadai Moorthy, and Surali Rajan in the 70s and 80s. [ 13 ] She had done playback singing for 300 songs, mostly centered on herself, in Tamil films. The first song that she sang was in a film called Magale Un Samathu , composed by G. K. Venkatesh [ 14 ] and she got this opportunity due to the producer P.A. Kumar. She has sung a classical-based song with TM Sounderajan in the film Dharshinam (1970), where she was paired with Cho. Manorama would also perform with L.R. Eswari in a song named Thaatha thaatha pidi kudu . Her career's biggest hit songf was Vaa Vaathiyaare Uttaande composed by music director V. Kumar for the film '' Bommalattam ", which was centered around her and Cho. She also sang for M. S. Viswanathan and A. R. Rahman . Some of her best Tamil f

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Six decades of Manorama

We take a brief look at Aachi's illustrious career and numerous co-stars over the decades.

https://www.thehindu.com/specials/in-depth/Six-decades-of-Manorama/article60218882.ece

Which actor is as tough as their on-screen character?

 Donnie Yen, the famous martial arts actor.

According to the China Times, in the late 1990s, Donnie Yen was in a club with the then-actress Joey Meng.

Source : China Times

A gang started harassing her, wanting to take a picture with her. Yen politely asked them to stop, but they didn't, so Yen and Meng left the club.

The gang of eight young men followed them outside, continuing to harass them, and then attacked Donnie Yen. Yen put all eight gang members on their way to the hospital.

After being questioned by the police, it was determined that it was a case of self-defense and no charges were brought against him.

Yen was in his early thirties. As for the attackers, they were between 18 and 25 years old.

Which Indian actor can act well through his eyes?

 I was watching Main Vaapas Aaunga recently and there is a scene where Naseeruddin Shah remembers the poem he had written and suddenly looks at his pillow to tuck out the poem. In that moment his eyes spoke so much. And I realised how Naseeruddin Shah has used his eyes in acting so effectively throughout.

Watch his film Sparsh where he played a visually challenged person without wearing any dark glasses so you can see how well he uses his eye movement to express emotions while being so convincing as a visually impaired person.

See his wife range of emotions in art films like Manthan, Mandi, Aakrosh, Paar and even his commercial films like Sarfarosh. His eyes express a thousand emotions and makes him one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema.

Who is the richest actor among Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan?

 Shahrukh Khan is the richest among three Khan's, followed by Salman Khan and Aamir Khan.

Net Worth of Shahrukh Khan -Rs 12,931 Cr.

Net Worth of Salman Khan -Rs 3,225 Cr.

Net Worth of Aamir Khan- Rs 1,860 Cr.

What actor is the best at playing weirdo roles?

 Ayushman Khurana

Ayushman Khurana has made his career playing either characters who are weird or with whom weird things happen.

Starting from his debut film Vicky Donor (2011) where he played a sp**m donor. He played a bl*nd man who is not actually bl*nd and who witness a m*rder. In Dum Lagai ke Haisha he played a man married to an over sized woman. In Bareilly ki Barfi he plays a man in love who fells for the writer of the book he wrote but published under someone else's name. In Badhai Ho (2018) he played the son of a mother who got pregnant at old age. In Bala, he played a bald man, in Shubh Mangal Savdhan he was suffering from er**tile dysfunction, in Shubh Mangal Zyada Savdhan he played a hom*se*ual. In Chandigarh Kare Aashiqi he played a man who was in love with a woman who was earlier a man!! In Dream Girl he played a man impersonating a woman to earn money. And in Thamma, he played a vampire.

In short, there has been almost next to no films of Ayushman Khurana where he hasnt played a character which is not weird in some or other rway or who is facing some weird issues. He was very successful in such films and therefore Ayushman Khurana small town movies became a genre in itself. However post COVID his films have lost their magic and he is now struggling to make success out of his eccentric movies.

Which Bollywood actor or actress was very successful then, but is leading a miserable life now?

 

• He once used to be the most powerful actor in 1986. After all, he was playing Lord Rama in famed Ramayana- a tv serial by Ramanand Sagar ji. Wherever , Arun Govil went ,people used to mob him like maniacs .
• He was literally worshiped. Any wonder, his fellow actors- Deepika (Sita ji) and Arvind Trivedi (Ravana ji) became successful parliamentarians.
• Paradoxically, Govil continued his acting journey and became part of TV crowd. Now, with flood of religious tele-serials and channels; few recognize him as the original crowd puller !

What are some interesting facts about Bollywood actor Mac Mohan?

 He is the man responsible for one of the most unfair decisions in the National Films Awards in 2001.

Macmohan whose real name is Mohan Mackinjany, is the maternal uncle of actress Raveena Tandon. After his film career was almost over, Macmohan became close the ruling BJP in late 90’s. Raveena Tandon had campaigned for the BJP candidates during the local elections in 2000. BJP appointed Vaijayanti Mala Bali who was a member of BJP as the head of jury for 2000 National films wards that were announced in 2001. Macmohan actively rallied for his niece Raveena Tandon to win the National award for Daman, a film which was critically panned and commercially a disaster. Macmohan was part of the jury even though article 21A of the regulation says that the actors nominated for the awards should not be a relative of the Jury members.

When the jury watched the film they rejected it in the first round. But due to the influence of Macmohan and the work of Raveena for the party, she was given the National award above Tabu for Astitva and Karishma Kapoor for Fiza and Zubeida.

Who has acted with all three Khans: Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan in their career?

(Amitabh Bachchan has acted with three Khans)

Several actors have acted with these three actors

Amitabh Bachchan : This veteran Indian actor has acted with all three Khans.

He acted with Shahrukh Khan in Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gam , Mohabattein .

He acted with Aamir Khan in Thugs of Hindustan.

He acted with Salman Khan in Baghbaan, Babul

(Madhuri Dixit acted with Shahrukh, Salman , Aamir Khan)

Madhuri Dixit : This seasoned actress acted with Shahrukh Khan in Dil Toh Pagal Hai.

She acted with Salman Khan in Hum Aapke Hai Kaun , Saajan.

She acted with Aamir Khan in Dil

(Anupam Kher with SRK and Aamir Khan)

Anupam Kher : This renowned actor acted with Aamir Khan in Dil Hai Ki Maanta Nahi, Rang De Basanti.

He acted with Salman Khan in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

He acted with Shahrukh Khan in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaynege

Fact : Actors like Boman Irani , Johnny Lever , Rani Mukherjee and Kajol have also acted with this trio.

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Which Bollywood actor signed 30 films before his first film was released?

 Suniel Shetty made his Bollywood debut with the film Balwaan. However the first film which he signed was Sajid Nadiadwala's Waqt Hamara Hai with Akshay Kumar.

There were reports that Suniel was on a signing spree after he signed Waqt Hamara Hai.

The next film which he signed was Balwaan which was followed by Hum Hai Bemiasal, Anth, Dilwale, GopiKishan, Surakshaa, Raghuveer, Vishwasghat, etc. Producers mainly signed him for action films and Suniel was comfortable even if he was not the solo hero in the film.

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Why does Bollywood actor Aamir Khan repeatedly go for love jihad marriages (followed by divorce) instead of marrying fellow Muslim women?

 The Badmabhushan awardee Amirkhan has a large following, and a great actor and producer of films, especially in India and China and has been described by News week as the most bankable movie star in the world".He has been regularly listed among The 500 most influential Muslims of the world.He also created and hosted the television talk show Satyameva Jayathey. His work as a social reformer earned him an appearance on the Time 100 list of most influential people in the world in 2013.

Here is an example of social reform:

Having seen his contribution to the film Industry and his his fellow Muslim communities now let me answer the questions on his married life especially Love Jihad, Aamir Khan married Reena Dutta, a Hindu, who had a small part in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, on 18 April 1986. They have two children: a son named Junaid and a daughter, Ira. Dutta was involved briefly in his career when she worked as a producer for Lagaan. In December 2002, he filed for divorce and Dutta took custody of both children.

On 28 December 2005, he married Kiran Rao another Hindu who had been an assistant director to Gowariker on the set of Lagan. On 5 December 2011, they announced the birth of their son, Azad Khan,through a surrogate mother. In July 2021, the couple announced their separation and stated that though they would raise their son Azad together but it finally fell on Kiran Rao( naturally).

In March 2015, he stated that he quit non-vegetarian food and adopted a vegan lifestyle after being inspired by her. ( Now he has began liking NV food)

On 13 March 2025, Khan has publicly introduced Gauri Spratt ( another Hindu) as his girlfriend at his 60th birthday party, confirming their 18-month relationship.

He can go up to 4 as is religiously permitted as per Hadith.

It is only to see the both the side of the coin.

Which Bollywood actor deserved a better fate?

(Madhubala on main cover of Life)

Some renowned actresses had a tragic end.

Beautiful : Madhubala was a renowned beauty of her times.

Her beauty, innocence and talent turned her into a renowned actress.

But, she was also afflicted with a serious cardiac problem.

Before her intensive treatment in London; She got married to singer -actor Kishore Kumar.

Well, Madhubala (36) gradually became weak and left her fans heart broken in 1969..

(Meena Kumari in Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam)

Superb : Meena Kumar was a superb actress.

She could enact any role with her acting prowess.

But, personal troubles turned her into alcoholic.

She gradually got afflicted with liver cirrhosis.

It also impacted financial condition of this successful actress.

Alas, Meena Kumari (38) lost her battle with life in 1972.

(Parveen Babi in different movies)

Diva : Parveen Babi was known as beauty with brains.

She had an aura of a super star. She was a fashion model before debuting in movies.

Well, she became successful and popular.

But, personal struggles impacted former royal scion.

She gradually lost her mental balance and became a recluse.

Parveen Babi (50) was found dead after days by neighbors in her apartment in 2005.

Fact : Fate ended life saga of these really beautiful and talented actresses.

Prayer : Rest in peace ! Om Shanti !

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If a film actor passes away during the production of a film, how are those films completed so that they can be released on time?

 There are multiple ways makers navigate such process depending upon the role of the actor, the progress of shooting and the financial aspect of the making.

In case of a minor character, makers generally used a body double or long shots to shoot without anyone letting know that the actor has been changed. The great Satyajit Ray did in his iconic film Pather Panchali (1955) where one of the minor characters playing a shopkeeper passed away so the makers used a man with same height and measurements and shot the remaining sequence using over the shoulder shots of the new actor. Interestingly in the same film the dog used for a sequence passed away before the sequence could be finished so they had to find an identical dog for the sequence.

Body double was also used to shoot some minor song sequences in the film Rang (1993) after Divya Bharti passed Away.

In case a major character of the film pass away they have to be replaced by a new actor and a lot of reshooting is done. For example Divya Bharti had signed more than a dozen films including Laadla (1994), Mohra (1994), Kartavya (1995) etc. In such cases she was replaced by Sridevi, Raveena Tandon, Juhi Chawla etc in these movies.

In rare cases, the makers tweak the story of the film to justify the absence of the actor. In the film Professor ki padosan (1994), which got shelved due to the untimely demise of Sanjeev Kumar and was revived years later, the makers added a track where Sanjeev Kumar is shown drinking a magic potion which made him invisible for the rest of the film and used dubbing artists to dub his voice for the rest of the film. This obviously changed the whole narrative of the film and the film failed badly. In another film of Sanjeev Kumar Hirasat (1987), Sanjeev Kumar was replaced by Shatrughan Sinha but his song was not removed from the film. Instead they show Shatrughan Sinha watching a movie in the theatre and they show the same clips and songs which was originally picturised on Sanjeev Kumar!!

In rare cases the actors are changed in between the film and the same role is played by more than one actor. A few years ago, Sharmaji Namkeen (2021) had Rishi Kapoor in the lead role who shot for significant portions of the film but agter his demise the rest of the film was shot with Paresh Rawal. The makers promoted the film as a tribute to Rishi Kapoor and didn't reshoot the whole film.

Who's the most talented Indian male actor? (Not necessarily from Bollywood)

 I'm quite surprised that none mentioned Actor Vikram.

He can do any role offered to him. The diligence and dedication he offers for his roles is mind-blowing.

He won The National award for best actor for his portrayal of gravedigger with mental disorders in the Tamil film Pithamagan. Further he won 7 Filmfare awards and 1 Tamilnadu state award.

Vikram in Tamil film Pithamagan.

Vikram as blind Kasi in Tamil film kasi.

Vikram in his career’s breakthrough film Sethu.

Vikram as mentally challenged dad, Krishna in Tamil film Deivathirumagal.

Vikram as Remo, Anniyan, Ambi characters in the film Anniyan ( Aparachitudu in Telugu and Aparachit in Hindi) in which he suffers from multipersonality disorder.

Vikram portraying a body builder, a super model and a hunchback in the film “I”.

Vikram portraying as a RAW agent named Akhilan vinod and feminized villain named love in Tamil film Irumugan.

It's his 27th year in his film career. He is just 50 years old and still going strong.