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Did you know Kamal Haasan was first offered THIS role in Shah Rukh Khan starrer Main Hoon Na?
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Did you know Kamal Haasan was first offered THIS role in Shah Rukh Khan starrer Main Hoon Na?

Kamal Haasan’s impeccable filmography needs no introduction. The veteran actor enjoys a massive fan base even today and his films are no less than a classic as hailed by them. But did you know that he was supposed to play the villain in SRK’s film Main Hoon Na? Well, read on to know more.

In an older interview with India Today, filmmaker Farah Khan had revealed having approached senior actor Kamal Haasan for essaying the role of the antagonist in her 2004 film, Main Hoon Na, helmed by Shah Rukh Khan.

However, Kamal Haasan rejected the offer, citing that he was already busy with another project in his hands. She revealed, “I went to Chennai. Kamal Haasan was very nice and he met me and showed me the rushes of the film he was then making. He took me to the office and fed me lunch. Finally, he told me he couldn’t do my film. He told me that he’s making a movie on Silk Route.”

As a result, after Kamal Haasan rejected the offer, Farah Khan went on to offer the role to Suniel Shetty, who finally played the antagonist’s role.

On the work front, the actor was last seen in the Nag Ashwin directorial, Kalki 2898 AD. The actor enacted the role of the antagonist named Yaskin. His performance, like always, has impressed his fans, as they felt that nobody better than him could have pulled off the role like that.

Besides that, one of his other films was Indian 2, which received widespread applause from the fans. The actor nailed it yet again with another of his classic performances. While the film received a few setbacks. Nonetheless, a sequel to the film is under filming.

Well, recent reports suggest that Kamal Haasan has jetted off to LA to get training in artificial intelligence. 

Moving forward, he would also be seen next in the film Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam. The film is estimated to hit theaters sometime this year.

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Yo Yo Honey Singh recalls everything went haywire at Sonakshi Sinha-Zaheer Iqbal’s wedding after he got drunk; ‘Mein waha pagal ho gaya’
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Yo Yo Honey Singh recalls everything went haywire at Sonakshi Sinha-Zaheer Iqbal’s wedding after he got drunk; ‘Mein waha pagal ho gaya’

Disclaimer: The article contains mentions of alcohol.

Singer Yo Yo Honey Singh, a close friend of Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, recently shared his experience attending her wedding. Known for their strong bond, Honey Singh revealed how he broke his 1.5-year sobriety at the event, saying, “Mein waha pagal ho gaya. Party ulti seedhi kar di meine.”

In an interview with Mashable India, Honey Singh opened up about attending Sonakshi Sinha‘s wedding and how things took a wild turn. After breaking his 1.5-year sobriety, he admitted to getting carried away during the celebrations. He added, “Aur mei waha DJ console pe chadh gaya. Mic aa gaya mere pass pata nahi kaha se. ” I ended up climbing onto the DJ console. I don’t even know where the mic came from, but suddenly it was in my hands. At one point, he found himself creating chaos at the party, which even led to him throwing up. His antics completely shifted the atmosphere of the event, turning the party into a memorable one.

The rapper went on to share more about his experience, explaining how he made quite the scene at the party, getting everyone on the dance floor and causing a ruckus. The next day, he reflected on his behavior, wondering if he had gone overboard with his excitement. However, any doubts were put to rest when Sonakshi and her husband sent him a heartfelt voice note. “Sonakshi ka aur uske husband ka mujhe itna pyara voice note aaya ki ‘Yo Yo maza aa gaya humei’. Meine socha inko maza aaya phir thik hai,” he said. (I received a sweet voice note from Sonakshi and her husband saying, ‘Yo Yo, we had a blast!’ So, I figured if they enjoyed it, then it’s all good).

Honey Singh also shared that around 10 years ago, during a tough phase in his life, he had a deep conversation with Sonakshi in Los Angeles about marriage. He recalled how mature and insightful she was as she explained what marriage meant to her. Attending her wedding brought back memories of that conversation, and he expressed how genuinely happy he felt for her on her big day.

On the professional front, Yo Yo Honey Singh, who rose to stardom in the early 2010s with chart-topping tracks like Brown Rang, Angreji Beat, and Lungi Dance, recently released his latest album, Glory. In this project, Singh has expanded his musical horizons, collaborating with artists from Latin America, Western Europe, and Indian folk traditions, bringing a global flair to his signature style.

Disclaimer: If you or your near ones are suffering from alcohol or any substance abuse then several rehabilitation helplines are available for the same.

ALSO READ: Yo Yo Honey Singh admits that his health started getting better after divorce from Shalini Talwar: ‘Meri dawaai kum hui hai’

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“Article 370 Is History, Will Never Come Back”: Amit Shah In J&K
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“Article 370 Is History, Will Never Come Back”: Amit Shah In J&K

Unveiling the manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Home Minister Amit Shah has ruled out the restoration of Article 370, which granted special status to the erstwhile state, and said the provision has now “become history”. 

The restoration of Article 370, which was abrogated in 2019, has been promised in the manifesto released by the National Conference, which is contesting the elections in an alliance with the Congress. The Assembly polls will be the first since 2014 and are also being keenly watched to gauge how the people of Jammu and Kashmir feel about the removal of the provision. Jammu and Kashmir was also bifurcated into two Union Territories, including Ladakh, in 2019 and the government has assured that J&K will be given statehood soon. 

In Jammu and Kashmir on a two-day visit, Mr Shah said the former state has been very important to the BJP since Independence and the party has made efforts since then to keep it connected with India. 

“Till 2014, the shadow of separatism and terrorism hung over Jammu and Kashmir. Various state and non-state actors tried to destabilise it and governments adopted a policy of appeasement. But, whenever the history of India and Jammu and Kashmir is written, the years between 2014 and 2024 will be written in golden letters for J&K,” the minister said in Hindi.

“There was a time when, under the shadow of Article 370, we saw governments bowing down to the demands of separatists and organisations like the Hurriyat. In these 10 years, Article 370 and 35-A (which gave the  J&K legislature the right to define permanent residents and give them special privileges) have become part of the past. They are not part of the Constitution,” he added.

Mr Shah asserted that the removal of Article 370 under PM Narendra Modi on August 5, 2019, spurred development in the state and said he had read the National Conference’s manifesto as well as noted the Congress’ “silent support” for it.

“But I want to make it clear to the country: Article 370 has become history. It can never come back and we will never allow it to come back. Because Article 370 was what led to the youth being handed guns and stones in Kashmir,” he said. 

On the Assembly polls, the minister said that the BJP”s manifesto for Jammu and Kashmir is aimed at a “peaceful, safe, developed and prosperous” J&K. 

Jammu and Kashmir will vote in three phases between September 18 and October 1. Counting will take place on October 8. 

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