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Saahil Chadha recalls being replaced from Darr after Yash Chopra took over the film, says Aditya Chopra offered him Shah Rukh Khan’s part
As soon as Saahil got the offer, he rushed to the video store and watched Cape Fear. “Late at night, I called Adi and I said that I’m doing the film. He sent Naresh the next day and he narrated the film, and I immediately said yes,” he recalled. Since Lamhe was on the verge of release, they decided that the paperwork will only be done after the film releases. But, Lamhe flopped at the box office and that affected Saahil’s fate as well.
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Saahil recalled that he was travelling at the time and once he came back, he met Yash Chopra for Darr. “I asked, ‘Uncle, meri picture? He said ‘Kaunsi picture?’. I said ‘Darr’. Unhone kaha ‘main khud dara hua hun, main kya daar banaunga? (I asked ‘Uncle, my film? He said ‘Which film?’. I said ‘Darr’. He said ‘I am scared, how will I make Darr?’).”
When Saahil met Aditya, he learnt that Yash Chopra had taken over the film and he was now going to direct it. They had already made plans to cast Shah Rukh Khan in the film as he was becoming a star. “Deewana had already released by then, and they were hearing good things about Baazigar as well,” he recalled.
Darr turned out to be a game changer for Shah Rukh Khan and along with Baazigar, the film made him the next big star of Bollywood.
Sahil Chadha's tribute to filmmaker Ravindra Peepat: He was a guru to me - Exclusive
Ravindra Peepat was not only a gifted director but also a gifted writer. Among the notable films that bear the Peepat stamp is 'Waaris', a gripping drama featuring stellar performances by Smita Patil, Amrita Singh, and Raj Babbar. He also directed 'Lava', a film that brought Dimple Kapadia, Raj Babbar, and Asha Parekh together, and was equally lauded for his work on movies like 'Aao Pyaar Karen', 'Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi', and 'Kaash Aap Hamare Hote', among others.
But Peepat's talents extended beyond the director's chair. He demonstrated his knack for screenwriting in films like 'Beewi O Beewi,' featuring Randhir Kapoor and Poonam Dhillon. Not limiting himself to Hindi cinema, he ventured into Punjabi cinema, creating a significant impact with 'Punjab Bolda.' In 2012, he directed the Punjabi film 'Pata Nahi Rabb Kehdeyan Rangan Ch Raazi,' starring Neeru Bajwa, further showcasing his versatility in storytelling.
Sahil Chadha, who has had a career on the silver screen as both an actor and producer, fondly reminisces about his association with Ravindra Peepat. The duo joined forces for 'Laal Dupatta Malmal Ka', and their professional relationship evolved into a deep and affectionate bond. In Sahil's words, "He was a Guru to me. He was a guide who made such a beautiful film 'Laal Dup
Saahil Chadha to star in cross-over film, Utopia
Actor Saahil Chadha, who is currently seen playing the role of King Nomad in The Adventures of Hatim on Life OK, recently finished shooting an upcoming cross-over film titled Utopia. It was helmed by Iranian director Haasan Nazer who has worked on several short festival films like Black Day, Here Iran, among others.
“Utopia is a docu-drama, which is the story of three people who are living in different parts of the world, that includes Afghanistan, Scotland and India. As the title suggests, people in this film are trying to find their perfect world. My character Rajnysh is a sweet but integral part of the story’s flow. Since childhood, he had considered a man who lived in his neighbourhood and who later becomes his father-in-law, as a role model. The story revolves around the family’s struggle for living in the world of their dreams,” stated Chadha, who added that he has already shot for the film in Jaipur and the crew is currently filming the portions in Afghanistan. Although the film is targetted at a niche audience and will be dominantly screened during film festivals, Chadha mentioned that he is trying to convince the producers, Tripswitch Productions and World Film Production, to ensure that the film gets at least a limited screen release in India.
City Lights to release on May 1
After the critically-acclaimed Shahid, the team of director Hansal Mehta and actor Rajkummar Rao’s second venture together, City Lights is set to release on May 1. The film is an official remake of the international award winning film Metro Manila and is based on the life of a farmer in Rajasthan who comes to Mumbai with his wife and daughter in hope of a better life. Produced by Fox Star Studios and Vishesh Films, the film also stars debutante Patralekha.
IPL will tour UAE, with finale in India
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