<keyword id="15300629" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="superstar-madhuri-dixit-nene" source="Orion">Superstar Madhuri Dixit Nene</keyword> says digital platforms have freed storytellers from the trappings of the box office and have made it possible for actors to take up "bold" subjects like her latest Prime Video release "Maja Ma". In the film, the actor plays Pallavi Patel, a closeted lesbian on a quest to keep her perfect family together while maintaining her individuality. <keyword id="285" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="madhuri" source="Orion">Madhuri</keyword> made her OTT debut with the <keyword id="128682" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="netflix" source="Orion">Netflix</keyword> series "The Fame Game" earlier this year. "Times were different in the 90s. With the advent of OTT, different stories can be told without having to think of the constraints of releasing them in theatres. On OTT the stories can be told the way you want to and you can pick subjects you want to," the actor told PTI in an interview. Makers are now telling stories for a global audience, Madhuri said. "On OTT people watch films and series from all over the world, with different topics and that has made it possible for people here to come out and make a bold film like this," she added. Directed by <keyword id="2648" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="anand" source="Orion">Anand</keyword> Tiwari of "Bandish Bandits" fame, the first Amazon India original movie, also features Gajraj Rao, Ritwik Bhowmik, Rajit Kapur, Simone Singh, Sheeba Chaddha, and Ninad Kamat. Madhuri is known for commercial outings such as "Tezaab", "Dil", "Khalnayak" and "Hum Aapke <keyword id="13210400" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="hain-koun" source="Orion">Hain Koun</keyword>...!" as well as critical successes "Mrityudand", "Prahaar", and "Pukar", "Lajja" and "Dedh Ishqiya". The 55-year-old actor said her star status never influenced her career choices. "In my mind, I never saw myself as a superstar. Even when I was doing films like 'Khalnayak', 'Beta', 'Raja', 'Mrityudand', 'Prahar'... I don't think I looked at myself as an actor belonging to one particular genre. I look at the story that we are going to tell through the movie," she said. The film has received mixed reviews, but both the actor and the director are elated with the response. Anand said he is happy to see all kinds of reactions, but the real success for him is that the film could initiate a conversation around destigmatising homosexuality. "The audience we are addressing is the one that would not sit together and watch this film together. They have had conversations. If the audience agrees with the conversation and thinks this needs to go further or be braver, it is great," he said. Anand said members of the LGBTQIA+ community were involved with the project right from the scripting stage. "Besides, there were people from the community who watched the film prior to the release, to make sure we were doing it sensitively and with the right spirit," he added. As an actor, Madhuri said she made sure to not adhere to the stereotypes and just focus on the character's journey. "She is a mother, a lovely wife, part of the community and an important figure as she helps women to organise Garba. She plays all these roles but what comes out is a small part of her personality. We see these people every day. There was no stereotype or anything that we followed. We followed the story of this woman and her journey," she added. The actor believes stars promoting inclusivity through their films attract more attention to the subject. "I have my own fan base, an audience that looks up to me. When we started making this film, our intention was to make it with a lot of sensitivity and graciousness. If the message reaches more people because of my presence, I will be happy," she added. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/news/soon-you-might-be-able-to-touch-and-feel-the-online-products-through-your-smartphone/articleshow/94961160.cms">Soon you might be able to touch and feel the online products through your smartphone</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/jaypee-and-amrapali-groups-collapse-leaving-buyers-in-the-lurch/articleshow/94961447.cms">Jaypee and Amrapali Groups collapse, leaving buyers in the lurch</a>

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Mumbai, <keyword id="2600924" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="rajveer-deol" source="Orion">Rajveer Deol</keyword>, the younger son of <keyword id="9271" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="sunny-deol" source="Orion">Sunny Deol</keyword>, says his family was not in favour of him joining the movie industry because of its unpredictable nature. Rajveer is making his acting debut with romantic drama "Dono", which also launches veteran actor <keyword id="346" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="poonam-dhillon" source="Orion">Poonam Dhillon</keyword> and producer Ashok Thakeria's daughter Paloma. The film is directed by first-time filmmaker Avnish, who is <keyword id="146044" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sooraj-Barjatya" source="Orion">Sooraj Barjatya</keyword>'s son. "My parents never wanted me to become an actor. They wanted me to study and do something else. It's because this industry is so unpredictable. You are happy for a second and (feel) miserable the next. "In fact, my father got a hit ('Gadar 2') after 22 years. But unfortunately, I fell in love with acting," Rajveer told reporters here at the trailer launch of "Dono", which was attended by his grandfather Dharmendra, uncles Bobby Deol and Abhay Deol and father Sunny Deol. Rajveer said he fell in love with acting because he was surrounded by actors and thought "this is how you got the bread home". "I was always influenced by movies and loved acting. I felt one could just disguise themselves in the characters. So, this is what I wanted to do. My family advised me to work hard. They told me not to be a star and become an actor first as the characters will get more work and that is what I want to do," he added. Rajveer said his father Sunny Deol taught him to "never give up". "What dad has taught me is dedication and determination. He has the strongest back ever, he carries his whole life on his back..." Sunny Deol, who was present at the event, said he has seen "Dono" and as a parent he is full of pride, joy and confidence but he also feels scared. Dhillon said both the newcomers look good on the screen. "I was so happy that they were coming together after Sunny and I did such amazing films together, and people liked us onscreen a lot. They too (Rajveer and Paloma) look good together. I'm happy with the pairing because that's half the battle won when you compliment each other," she said, adding, she wants the two young actors to recreate the look of her and Sunny's 1984 film. Paloma said her parents have always supported her with her decisions. "I'm lucky because my parents have been supportive of anything that I do ever since I was a kid. When I decided to tell them that I'm serious about this profession, I don't think they expected it, but obviously they expressed how difficult this line is, how much goes into this craft and profession. I hope I'm making them proud," Paloma added. Rajveer said he consciously chose to make his debut with a romantic drama as people expected him to follow in his father and grandfather's footsteps and pick up an action film. "You need to have your own individual stamp in this industry, otherwise they expect you to follow your dad or grandfather's traits. I really liked the subject (of 'Dono') when Avnish narrated it to me because it was so different to what people would expect me to choose. "Like, they would expect me to choose to beat 100 people up, scream, and have a big body. I was in love with the craft and I love acting. I notice if I get typecasted in that, then it is not a good idea. It is important to have your own individual stamp in this industry," Rajveer said. Barjatya, the filmmaker behind hits such as "Maine Pyar Kiya", "Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!" and "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo", said he would have been equally happy had his son chosen education or medicine. "They chose films, so, of course, there's another feeling of pride. Their future only depends on hard work because hard work is your bread and butter. I told Avnish that when we receive love from people, it comes in abundance, so we need to be very grateful and full of value," he said. Avnish said he wanted to ensure that the film aligns with his father's legacy. "I had to see the legacy of my father, Sunny sir, Poonam ji, Rajshri brand, so that responsibility was always there in the back of my head. I couldn't take this opportunity lightly. (I wanted to) make a film that they all can be proud of," he said. "Dono" releases theatrically on October 5.

Family didn't want me to become an actor says Sunny Deol's son Rajveer Deol

<img class="gwt-Image" src="/photo/49182685.cms" /> 
 <keyword id="6354583" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Salman-Khan">Salman Khan</keyword> has had a special relationship with <keyword id="40284" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="rajshri">Rajshri</keyword> Films ever since he first tasted success with Maine Pyar Kiya, their first collaboration together, and became a star overnight. Since then, he has appeared in a number of Rajshri films, and his upcoming movie <keyword id="2133234" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Prem-Ratan-Dhan-Payo">Prem Ratan Dhan Payo</keyword> is his fourth film with the production house. The previous ones were: Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, and Hum Saath Saath Hain. 
 In all these movies, like every other movie directed by <keyword id="146044" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sooraj-Barjatya">Sooraj Barjatya</keyword>, the name of the male lead was Prem, and this time, the name has also found its way into the movie title itself. 
 
The trailer of the movie was launched today, and it looks like this is the most expensive film Barjatya’s have made till date. 
 
Talking of the trailer, it takes us to what looks like a rajwara, where the royal family still lives in a haveli and wears traditional clothes with embellishments and headgears. Prem is probably the eldest of the family, <keyword id="3795" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Neil-Nitin-Mukesh">Neil Nitin Mukesh</keyword> plays his younger brother and a debutant girl plays their sister. <keyword id="710" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sonam-Kapoor">Sonam Kapoor</keyword>, who plays Salman’s love interest, can be seen dancing to the title track, and we also catch glimpses of Swara Bhaskar, Anupam Kher, Deepak Dobriyal and Armaan Kohli. 
 
The cinematography of the movie definitely makes it look grand and the music reminds you of the 90’s, but we can’t guess anything about the plot of the story with the first trailer. Neil’s character looks like it would turn negative, and it’s a safe bet to say that there would be a lot of tears and melodrama in the second half of the movie, as has been the case with almost all the Rajshri movies till date. 
 
Here’s the trailer, the movie releases this Diwali. 
 
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Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Trailer Out, Promises Rajshri Level Of Family Drama

<img class="gwt-Image" src="/photo/48098043.cms" /> <keyword id="6354583" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Salman-Khan">Salman Khan</keyword>, the eldest child of screenwriter Salim Khan and his first wife Salma, was born to be in <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword>. Even Salim Khan wanted to be an actor but resorted to writing after he failed to make it big in acting. 
 
Blessed with boyish looks that were a fad in the early 90’s, Salman Khan entered the industry as a humble beginner, in the 1988 movie Biwi Ho To Aisi. However, it was only in his next movie, Maine Pyaar Kiya that he swept girls (and women) off their feet and became the quintessential good boy of Bollywood. 
 
Continuing his acting spree all through the 1990s with hits like Saajan, Andaz Apna Apna, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Karan Arjun, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Hum Saath-Saath Hain, and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, he ruled the hearts and the box office for years at a stretch. This was the time that Salman came to be known as one of the most stylish and good looking actors of Indian cinema. His good physique and a bare-bodied scene in every movie became his identity, along with the lover boy image that he always carried. 
 
Come the 2000s and Salman continued with the same, lover boy image, but with some wrong choices like Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye, Yeh Hai Jalwa, and Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge, he suffered some setbacks. In his personal life as well, he went through a much-publicized breakup and some pending court cases, which further slowed down Salman’s pace. 
 
There came a time when Salman’s career took a backseat and he struggled for a hit which could bring him back to the mainstream. Any which way, Bollywood in itself was not going through a good period at that time, but things changed when Salman, in his long locks and leather jackets, turned into the bad boy Radhe in the 2003 movie Tere Naam. The movie was a massive hit and brought Salman back in the limelight, but only for a small period of time. 
 
There was a series of flops like Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?, Lucky: No Time for Love, Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa, Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar, Saawan... The Love Season, Jaan-E-Mann, Hello and Heroes, but despite these continued flops, Salman remained one of the most sought after stars in Bollywood, because of the unending loyalty his fans had for him. He always had fans, but for his bankability, producers needed hit films, and with a line of films like Dabangg, Ready, Bodyguard, Ek Tha Tiger, Dabangg 2, and Kick, Salman Khan has broken the record of the maximum super hits, and has became the most bankable star of Bollywood. 
 
Bajrangi Bhaijaan releases tomorrow, but has already made a huge buzz in the industry. It is surely going to be a massive opener, given the strategic timing of its release, just after the holy month of Ramadan, the golden time that Salman is enjoying, and as we said above, the unending loyalty his fans have for him. 
 
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