Ayesha and I have separate lives: Jackie Shroff

July 4, 2012

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Jackie Shroff hasn't delivered a memorable performance on the big screen in years. One now sees more of him in late night teleshopping ads, while contemporaries Sunny Deol and Anil Kapoor continue to make films. Currently, Jaggu Dada is in the news for making a comeback in an action film and also being a part of Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan.

Ask him about it and he laughs, "Bhidu, how many times will they make me come back?" Despite his personal and professional setbacks, he has managed to stay positive. Over coffee and sandwiches, Jackie chats with TOI about his new innings, his son Tiger's big launch and his relationship with wife Ayesha. Read on...

There were reports that Aamir Khan would launch Tiger. What went wrong?

Aamir is my buddy. I had taken Tiger to meet him. Aamir said if I needed help in marketing, selecting scripts, etc, he'd be there for Tiger. He asked my boy what kind of films he would like to do and they spoke. But there was no discussion of them working together. It was my job to make them meet. He loves Tiger and will always give him good advice whenever needed.

Why didn't your mentor Subhash Ghai launch Tiger?

I think Subhashji is busy with his studio and other things. I remember when Tiger was born, he said, 'Yeh mera beta hai, mein isko signing amount de raha hoon, mein isko launch karoonga.' Maybe he didn't want the pressure of creating another Hero? Subhash Ghai launched me in that film and now if he'd cast Tiger, he would've become Hero 2. There should be no comparisons; he should have his own identity. He doesn't look like me; he has a face and physique that is totally different. Thank God he is not a photocopy of me!

Why don't we see Ayesha and you together at events anymore? There are even rumours of a separation...

Our friends are different. We both hang out with different people and have separate lives. Only if there's a family function do we go together. I tell her, 'You've been a doormat for a long time, now go ahead and enjoy yourself.' That's why we've been together for 35 years. We've been friends, and courted for 10 years before marriage. I remember telling her, 'I don't love you, I lust you'. Today, we understand each other on a totally different level. Her trust is unnerving.

How has your friendship with Anil Kapoor fared over the years?

It is a friendship for life. When I look back at the films we did together, they were amazing days. I am really happy for him and the unending zest he has for life. He is more energetic and enthusiastic than many youngsters today. He keeps calling me whenever he does anything new. He's too sweet. When he talks about going international now, I'm absolutely proud of him for opening the doors of Hollywood for desi actors.



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Agencies
March 27,2020

Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday announced that Doordarshan will retelecast iconic show 'Ramayana' from Saturday on public demand.

"Happy to announce that on public demand, we are starting retelecast of 'Ramayana' from tomorrow in DD National. One episode in morning 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., another in the evening 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.," Javdekar tweeted.

Happy to announce that on public demand, we are starting retelecast of 'Ramayana' from tomorrow, Saturday March 28 in DD National, One episode in morning 9 am to 10 am, another in the evening 9 pm to 10 pm.@narendramodi
@PIBIndia@DDNational

— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) March 27, 2020
'Ramayana' is an Indian historical-drama epic television series, which aired during 1987-1988, created, written, and directed by Ramanand Sagar.

The show was a television adaptation of the ancient Indian Hindu epic of the same name, and is primarily based on Valmiki's Ramayan and Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas.

DD National also said that on public demand, amid the 21-day lockdown, it will broadcast Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan from Saturday.

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News Network
June 22,2020

New Delhi, Jun 22: Musician Madonna, who is a mother of six, wished herself on the occasion of Father's Day on Sunday by posting adorable pictures with her kids.

Along with pictures, the 'Crazy For You' singer penned down a beautiful caption, wishing herself and every parent a 'Happy Father's Day' for nurturing and guiding their children in the best way possible.

"Happy Fathers Day to Me and to every parent out there doing their best to Nurture, Guide, Inspire, and Teach! #Lola #Rocco #David #Mercyjames #Estere #Stella," the 61-year-old singer wrote in the caption.

Madonna is the biological mother to two of her six children and has adopted the rest four.

She had adopted her first child Davida Banda back in 2006 and then she adopted a boy in 2009. The last addition to her family were the twins she adopted from Malawi.

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July 24,2020

New Delhi, Jul 24: With more than 50 movies under her credits and being one of the few actors from Bollywood to make a strong imprint in Hollywood, actor Priyanka Chopra started it all by winning Miss India 2000 pageant.

Chopra who is currently celebrating the completion of 20 years in the entertainment industry, on Friday looked back and reacted to the video where she was crowned as Miss India.
The' Fashion' actor shared a video on Instagram, where she is seen watching the throwback video. The 'Dostana' actor recalled winning the title and joked about her sense of style and poses back then.

Sharing the reaction video, she wrote: "Alright guys, we're doing this! I'm watching footage from my Miss India pageant in 2000! This is where it all began... If you've never seen these before, you are in for quite a treat. #20in2020 @feminamissindia."

Throughout the video, the 'Gunday' actor is seen casually commenting on her hairstyle, enacting her own movement on stage, and also recalled her luscious hair, which she now wonders where it all got lost.

However, she took a moment to appreciate the "clever and profound" answer she gave for the question that won her the crown.

While watching the winning moment, the 'Don' star noted how she never expected to win it. She explained that she had a train booked as she was to go back and take her board exams.

Going through the old photographs that run parallel to the video, she says: "These pictures are hard to look at." Pausing at a particular photograph, she laughs and says, "I don't even know how to do that pose."

"Well, this is where everything started. These are the pictures that sent me to Tinseltown," said the actor towards the end of the video.

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