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Amitabh Bachchan regrets not being able to spend time with kids Abhishek, Shweta

Mumbai, Sep 5 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been a part of the Bollywood industry for almost 60 years. But despite all of the success, Amitabh Bachchan does regret not having spent time with his children, Abhishek Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan, during their childhood.

In a recent episode of his quiz reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, Amitabh reminisced about the days when he was busy shooting films, while his wife Jaya Bachchan was raising the children.

While talking to one of the contestants he said “Our environment was very simple. Jaya would take care of the kids, and I would go to work,” said Bachchan. “But there is one thing that I really regret, and that is I couldn’t spend time with my kids when they were little. I used to work from morning to night. When I would leave in the morning for work, they would be sleeping, and when I used to come back home, they would be sleeping. Jaya took care of them completely.”

He added, “Sometimes I wish that I could spend time with Abhishek and Shweta. But then it was decided that I will not work on Sunday, and it will be completely dedicated to my family. We used to make food for the kids and eat with them that day. Even today, we follow the same tradition that on every Sunday, the whole family sits together and has food together.”

For the uninitiated, Amitabh Bachchan has been hosting the reality show “Kaun Banega Crorepati” for 23 years. The show is the official Hindi adaptation of the “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” franchise. Bollywood’s megastar Amitabh Bachchan is 82 years old, and despite his age, he holds immense strength, power and energy and gives his best shot in everything that he does.

Talking about his children, his son Abhishek is a popular Bollywood star and married Miss World and Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai. His daughter Shweta married early to businessman Nikhil Nanda. Jaya Bachchan took a sabbatical from acting while being at the top of her career back in the 70s to take care of the family. –IANS rd/

Shraddha Pasi Jairath on evolution of storytelling: Audiences are ready for deeper, long-format narratives

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Known for her unshakable vision and an instinct for breaking boundaries, filmmaker Shraddha Pasi Jairath has brought to life some noteworthy narratives with “Aarya” (2020), and “Chattis Aur Maina” (2021).

Her latest project, “Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar” is proof that audiences are craving long-format storytelling, forcing major platforms to rethink their content strategies.

Talking about how storytelling has evolved in the recent past, Shraddha Pasi Jairath stated, “Storytelling is evolving, and so should the way we create it. Aarya, Chattis Aur Maina, and Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar have proven that audiences are ready for deeper, long-format narratives, and I’m thrilled to see platforms embracing this shift. For me, filmmaking is about pushing boundaries, challenging conventions, and crafting stories that leave a lasting impact”.

Circling back to “Thukra Ke Mera Pyar”, the series premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on 22 November 2024. Featuring newcomers

Dhaval Thakur and Sanchita Basu, the show talks about two young lovers from different backgrounds and societal standards, whose love story is marred by family feuds rooted in caste and class differences.

Speaking about his character, Dhaval Thakur who plays Kuldeep shared, “Kuldeep’s character is very complex, it has extreme goodness as well as the evil side. The character is challenging emotionally and it took a lot of prep to make it come alive as well as make it relatable for the audience. Thanks to the director and writers who ironed out the complexities of Kuldeep on paper in the most simplistic manner which helped me get a jump start for the prep.”

Additionally, Sanchita Basu revealed that the show evokes multiple emotions including love, betrayal, power, and redemption. She said, “I can confidently say that the story is relatable to everyone and anyone of any age group. This is something that everyone has experienced once in their life but with an interesting twist that will leave you at the edge of your seat. Shanvika is a character who’s tough on the outside but carries so much vulnerability beneath the surface.”

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Saiyami Kher talks about tackling roles that mirror her, those that don’t

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Actress and fitness enthusiast Saiyami Kher shared that playing characters both completely different from her and those that closely resemble her come with their own unique set of challenges.

Asked if she finds it harder to play a character completely different from herself or one that closely resembles her, Saiyami told IANS: “Both come with their own set of challenges. When I play someone like me, it requires deep introspection and a kind of emotional vulnerability that can be intense—there’s no hiding.”

“But stepping into the shoes of someone completely different is equally demanding—it takes empathy, imagination, and the willingness to unlearn. At the end of the day, both are about surrendering your ego and letting the character take over,” added the actress, who made her Telugu debut with “Rey” and her Hindi debut with “Mirzya.”

If her life were a movie, what would the title be?

Pat came the reply from the actress, who was last seen on screen in “Agni”: “‘Saiyami Rakho’. Because life really is about having saiyam—patience, perseverance, and grace under pressure.”

Asked why, she said: “I’ve learned that things may not happen on your timeline, but with consistency and belief, they always find their way. It’s not about rushing to the next thing, but about staying steady through it all.”

Looking forward, Saiyami latest film is “Jaat,” starring Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda.

Directed by Gopichand Malineni, “Jaat” also stars Vineet Kumar Singh, and Regina Cassandra. Actress Urvashi Rautela is doing a dance number in the film.

“Jaat” features the soundtrack composed by Thaman S. and Rishi Punjabi behind the lens as the director of photography. The editing is done by Navin Nooli, while Avinash Kolla’s production design will transport audiences into the heart of the film’s gripping world.

Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and People Media Factory, the film released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on April 10.

–IANS

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