Shraddha Kapoor, who is currently shooting for Shree Narayan Singh’s Batti Gul Meter Chalu with Shahid Kapoor and Yami Gautam, is keen to star in filmmaker Luv Ranjan’s next directorial, which features Ajay Devgn and Ranbir Kapoor as male leads.
Reportedly, the Haider (2014) actress recently went to Ajay Devgn’s office and pitched herself for one of the female leads.
As per a well-placed source, “Shraddha went to Ajay Devgn’s office and said that she should be keen to do the film. She was willing to juggle and adjust her dates to be a part of the multi-starrer. At a time when not too many multi-starrers are being made and even if they are with the big men, the bigger actresses’ dates are a problem. Now Shraddha has sorted her problem and presented her date diary to them.”
Well, it will be interesting to see if the makers of the untitled film sign the actress for the film or all her efforts go in vain.
Meanwhile, Shraddha Kapoor has an interesting line-up of films. Apart from Batti Gul Meter Chalu, the popular actress also stars in Prabhas’ Saaho, Stree and Saina.
The celebrated comedian and character actor passed away due to age-related ailments.
Asrani’s career spanned over five decades across Hindi and regional cinema.
He was best known for his collaborations with Kader Khan and director Priyadarshan.
A prolific career in Indian cinema
Veteran actor Asrani, who brought laughter and warmth to Indian screens for more than five decades, has passed away at the age of 84 due to age-related ailments. Known for his impeccable comic timing and memorable supporting roles, Asrani was among the most recognisable faces in Hindi cinema from the 1970s through the 1990s.
He became a household name with his performance as the eccentric jailer in Sholay (1975), and also left a mark with acclaimed roles in Abhimaan, Bawarchi, and Chupke Chupke. Over the years, his versatility allowed him to move seamlessly between comedy, character parts and cameos.
Successful collaborations with Kader Khan
Asrani shared a long and successful professional relationship with actor-writer Kader Khan. The duo appeared together in several hit films including Swarg Se Sundar, Charnon Ki Saugandh, Patal Bhairvi, Himmatwala, Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni, Dulhe Raja, and Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare. Their chemistry and comic exchanges became a staple of mainstream Hindi cinema in the 1980s and 1990s.
Comic brilliance under Priyadarshan’s direction
In the 2000s, Asrani reached a new generation of filmgoers through his collaborations with filmmaker Priyadarshan. He featured in some of the director’s most popular comedies including Hera Pheri, Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar, Hulchul, Garam Masala, Malamaal Weekly, Chup Chup Ke, Bhagam Bhaag, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Dhol, Billu, and De Dana Dan.
A legacy of laughter
With more than 350 films to his credit, Asrani’s contribution to Indian cinema is immense. His distinctive expressions, dialogue delivery, and ability to find humour in everyday situations made him one of Bollywood’s most beloved comic actors.
He is remembered not only for his performances but also for shaping the tone of comedy in Hindi films across generations.
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