Showing posts with label Prithviraj Chauhan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Prithviraj Chauhan. Show all posts
Sidharth Malhotra clarifies that he was not a part of Rajat Tokas-starrer-Prithviraj Chauhan
8:32 AM
Vinay MR Mishra (BOMBAY TIMES; July 25, 2024)
Actor Sidharth Malhotra started his career as an actor in 2012 with the hit flick Student Of The Year, however, a few reports including portals online suggest that the actor kickstarted his career as an actor through television. As per a few online reports, Sidharth appeared in 2006, as Jaichand in the historical show Dharti Ka Veer Yodha – Prithviraj Chauhan. Recently, when we got a chance to speak to Sidharth, he addressed the rumours.
“I would like to break that myth. It (started) on a website where anybody can write anywhere. So people don't authenticate things on their website. I've also heard that. My journey started with doing a small print ad in Delhi, then doing fashion shows, then doing auditions for ads. I did a talcum powder ad for the first time. I auditioned for a few more. So, I didn't go in through the television route. Then I became an assistant director (he assisted Karan Johar on the sets of My Name Is Khan). So, I took more of the behind-the-camera route as opposed to TV,” Sidharth clarifies.
As the actor briefly goes down memory lane, he also acknowledges that he brings value to the table. "As a Delhi boy, as an outsider who's come to do the business, there is some value to you, there is an awareness to your brand value. It took me back to those days when I was thinking whether I should come to Mumbai, knowing how my family is disconnected from the movies, is it even possible? But it is surreal,” he admits.
Thus, Sidharth is extremely critical while associating with movies and also brands. “The attempt is always to ask questions to the brand. What is it? Why did they start? What is the intent? Do they believe in quality or are they trying to just create something? For me, the intent and that energy is very important. That's what I've done with all the brands that I've associated with as much as I can. Being an actor, you don't have control over things when you associate with a brand, all you can do is be a great cheerleader and supporter,” he explains.
While he is currently contemplating his next, Sidharth in the meantime, hopes for a sci-fi film. “We should make films of that stature and that look. In the recent years have not really pushed the boundaries of a massive world which is futuristic. There are very few films which have been made that talk about 50 years ahead. It requires a lot of creativity, and a lot of hard work in terms of VFX. It will be cool to have a film which is in 2070,” he concludes.
Akshay Kumar to play Prithviraj Chauhan in Aditya Chopra’s next?
8:15 AM
Nayandeep Rakshit (DNA; June 20, 2018)
Over the last few months, speculations have been rife that Akshay Kumar has signed a movie with Yash Raj Films (YRF). Now, a source has confirmed to After Hrs that the Padma Shri recipient will indeed team up with Aditya Chopra’s production house next year. “Akshay and YRF have been discussing to work together for quite sometime. There were rumours that Shimit Amin is directing a film with him, but that’s not true. It’s another project that will be helmed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi,” says the source.
Akki was the sole choice
Akshay, who will topline the cast, will be seen as Prithviraj Chauhan in the period film. Our source tells us, “It will be mounted on a huge scale. The team will also recreate the 12th century for it. Chandraprakash has been planning to make a movie on Prithviraj Chauhan for the last two-and-a-half years now. Akshay has been his only choice for the role. Aditya loved his storytelling and decided to back the project.”
There were reports that the National Award-winning actor will play Chanakya, but it was a false alarm. Our source adds, “This film will showcase Akshay as a warrior and also narrate the epic love story of Prithviraj and Sanyukta.”
Goes on floors next year
Our khabri informs us, “The project will roll out around mid-next year, after Akshay finishes Hera Pheri 3. Right now, the filmmaker and his team is busy with research and pre-production.” It will mark Akshay’s return to YRF, after a hiatus of 11 years. His last release was Tashan in 2008. Adi has bankrolled two big period ventures consecutively — this one and Ranbir Kapoor’s Shamshera that goes on floors by the end of this year.
The story of Prithviraj Chauhan
The last ruler of the Chahamana (Chauhan) dynasty, Prithviraj succeeded his father, King Someshvara, to the throne after the latter’s demise. Known for his valour and sharp military skills, he was called the warrior king. He is widely remembered for his epic love story with Sanyukta, who was the daughter of his enemy, Kannauj King, Jaichand. He rode off with her on his horse, on the day of her Swayamvar. Their saga is considered one of India’s most popular medieval romances. Later, Afghan ruler Muhammad Ghori raged a war against him and although he emerged victorious in the first Battle of Tarain, he was defeated and captured in the second Battle of Tarain.
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