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Huma Qureshi recounts when David Dhawan advised her on body positivity

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Huma Qureshi
  • Huma Qureshi shared a memorable piece of advice from David Dhawan.
  • She reflected on her journey and body positivity in Bollywood.
  • Dhawan gave her valuable advice about ignoring societal pressures.

Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi recently opened up about a memorable piece of advice she received early in her career from filmmaker David Dhawan.

In an interview with Mashable India, the Gangs of Wasseypur actress reflected on her journey and the constant conversations about body positivity in Bollywood, where actresses are often trolled for gaining weight.

Huma shared that shortly after her 2012 debut film hit the screens, she bumped into David Dhawan at a cafe in Mumbai. She was thrilled when the Judwaa director recognized her and initiated a conversation. During their chat, Dhawan offered her some valuable advice about ignoring societal pressures related to body image.

“He said, ‘Beta, you are a very good actor. Tereko bahaut log bolenge weight loss karle, surgery karle, kuch nahi karna,'” Huma recalled, translating to: “A lot of people will ask you to lose weight, get surgery done, don’t do any of it.” Dhawan assured her that since the audience had accepted her in her debut role, she didn’t need to change herself for others.

Huma found the advice uplifting, noting, “And that coming from industry seniors… you just write it down: ‘Yeh bhoolna nahi hai.'”

Huma, a strong advocate for body positivity, also produced the film Double XL in 2022, which dealt with similar issues. She will next appear in Jolly LLB 3 alongside Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi.

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Ameesha Patel Speaks Out on ‘Yeh Hai Jalwa’ Failure with Salman Khan

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Ameesha Patel

Yeh Hai Jalwa was a 2002 romantic comedy film directed by David Dhawan. It starred Salman Khan, Rishi Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, and Shammi Kapoor. Ameesha Patel believes that the film would have done better if it had been released at a different time. Amid the immense triumph of her newly debuted action-packed drama “Gadar 2,” … Read more

Taapsee Pannu recalls her time at the Miss India beauty pageant

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Taapsee Pannu

Taapsee also tried her luck at the Miss India pageant. The actor remembered that there were a lot of partialities. Taapsee earned the title of Miss Fresh Face. Taapsee Pannu spent a few years trying her hand at modeling before she became an actor. She also tried her luck at the Miss India pageant while … Read more

Govinda and David Dhawan top 5 superhit movies

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Govinda

Govinda loves comedy without limits. He has appeared in over 100 Hindi movies. Let’s look at Govinda and David Dhawan’s movies. Govinda turns 59 years old today. Let us have a look at his memorable contributions to the Indian film industry. Govinda loves comedy without limits. Definitely the King of Comedy Films. He has appeared … Read more

Rohit Shetty says, ‘Govinda could have been the biggest superstar’

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Rohit Shetty
  • Rohit Shetty spoke about Govinda and David Dhawan in a new interview.
  • The filmmaker said the actor and director duo gave back-to-back hit films in Bollywood for a decade.
  • Govinda had made his Bollywood debut with the 1986 film Ilzaam

In a recent interview, Rohit Shetty discussed Govinda and David Dhawan. The director claimed that for ten years, the actor-director team produced back-to-back blockbusters in Bollywood. Rohit praised Govinda, saying that if he had received “his due,” the actor would have been “the biggest superstar.” Since making his Bollywood debut in 1986 with the movie Ilzaam, Govinda has appeared in movies like Coolie No. 1 and Raja Babu.

Rohit Shetty has been busy promoting the movie Cirkus, which is coming out soon. During a recent interview, the director was asked to guess which movie made the most money in 1993. He quickly answered, “Aankhen.” David Dhawan was in charge of making the movie, which starred Govinda and Chunky Pandey. Rohit then talked about the movie and other Govinda movies. He praised him for making blockbuster movies over and over again for many years. Rohit also said that Govinda “didn’t get his due” in Bollywood, even though he had a string of hits.

Rohit told Bollywood media”For 10 years, that guy (Govinda) gave blockbusters. He and David Dhawan gave Shola Aur Shabnam, Aankhen, Raja Babu, Jodi No 1, Coolie No 1, and Haseena Maan Jaayegi, that was back-to-back. I think he didn’t get his due otherwise he would have been the biggest superstar. Ab social media hai, ek chalti hai toh sab chilate hai. Back-to-back for ten years both (Govinda and David Dhawan) had given hits.”

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Kartik Aaryan, Varun Dhawan, others attend David Dhawan Bash

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David Dhawan

David Dhawan turns one year old today. Director celebrated his birthday with a bash attended by several stars. Anupam Kher, Kartik Aaryan, Arjun Kapoor, Shakti Kapoor and others were present. Social media was filled with wishes. It was an extraordinary day at the Dhawan family as the senior most Dhawan, David Dhawan turned a year … Read more

Govinda shares hate messages for Karan Johar saying Karan is “jealous and dangerous

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Govinda

Govinda talked badly about Karan Johar and said that he was like David Dhawan. Govinda has always been very clear about his clashes with David Dhawan. Karan Johar was putting out Varun Dhawan’s movie. Govinda has always been very clear about his clashes with David Dhawan, a director with whom he has worked on many … Read more

Varun Dhawan is in discussions with Anees Bazmee for a comedy

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Varun Dhawan
  • Varun Dhawan is in talks with Anees Bazmee for a straight-up comedy.
  • The filmmaker’s next project will be a sequel to the 2005 blockbuster No Entry.
  • Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 director Anees Bazmee is looking forward to working with Varun Dhawan.

Varun Dhawan has appeared in a number of comedies and romantic comedies throughout the years, including Main Tera Hero, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Judwaa 2, and Coolie No. 1, to mention a few. And the actor appears to be returning to that realm very soon. We have exclusively learned that Varun Dhawan is in talks with popular filmmaker Anees Bazmee for a straight-up comedy.

According to a source, Varun and Anees have been discussing a possible collaboration for quite some time now, and things are now getting ahead. “They recently met and discussed the idea of teaming up on a comic caper. They will be doing the film once their current commitments are wrapped up,” stated a person close to the initiative, adding that despite not having worked up earlier, Varun and Anees enjoy a strong bond.

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“Anees Bhai has written over 15 films for David Dhawan and is now all excited to make his maiden collaboration with Varun a special venture. Having acted in David Dhawan comedies, this would be a new world of humour for Varun, and even he is looking forward to the film. If all goes as planned, the comic caper will go on floors by next year end,” added the source. Anees has several ideas that will suit Varun’s personality and will begin developing them soon. The filmmaker’s next project will be a sequel to the 2005 blockbuster No Entry, starring Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Fardeen Khan.

“The Varun Dhawan starrer will be his next after No Entry 2,” informed the source. We reached out to Anees Bazmee for his comment on the development. The director confirmed that he is looking forward to working with Varun, but didn’t delve into much details. He exclusively told Pinkvilla,  “Yes, definitely I want to make a film with Varun. I have written so many films for his father, David Saab and have known Varun since he was a 6 year old kid. We had even spent a lot of time on the sets of Aankhen back in the early 90s. He is a fantastic actor with good comic timing.”

The director, who is flying high after the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, went on to say, “We met recently and spoke about the idea of collaborating. Right now, I am on the lookout for the right story for our collaboration. We share an emotional bond, and hence, our first film together needs to have a fantastic script. You will know it at the right time.”

Finally, when can we expect to hear more about this? “Very soon,” he says. Anees is well known for his comedic roles in films such as No Entry, Welcome, Singh Is King, Ready, Welcome Back, and, most recently, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. Aside from directing, he has written for several David Dhawan successes from the 1990s. And his life will undoubtedly come full circle as he prepares to direct Jr. Dhawan aka Varun.

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Ali Abbas Zafar has officially started the shooting of his new film

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Ali Abbas Zafar has officially started the pre-production of his new film

Director of the film ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ says pre-production work has started. The film stars Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff in lead characters. The film is a sequel to David Dhawan’s 1998 hit film “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.” On Sunday, director Ali Abbas Zafar said that pre-production work on his upcoming film ‘Bade Miyan … Read more

Varun Dhawan’s brother Rohit Dhavan has been blessed with a baby boy

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Rohit Dhawan, the director of films such as Desi Boyz and Dishoom, is celebrating yet another joyous occasion. As he becomes a father for the second time. Rohit and Jaanvi recently welcomed their second child, a son! Varun Dhawan and his entire family were overjoyed to welcome the new family member. Read more: Varun Dhawan … Read more

Varun Dhawan wishes dad David Dhawan with a video on his 70th birthday

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Varun Dhawan wishes dad David Dhawan

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan wished his father and veteran director David Dhawan on his 70th birthday by posting a video that documents the filmmaker’s work so far.

Took to Instagram, the Judwaa 2 starlet uploaded the video dedicated to ‘Bollywood’s number one comic director’.

The video includes David’s superhit films through back clips such as Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Partner, Main Tera Hero, Judwaa 2, and more.

“HAPPY 70th BIRTHDAY DAD. FTI Gold medalist. Director of 45 motion pictures. Editor of 33 films. The king of comedy #fanlove,” Varun wrote alongside the video.

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Govinda Reveals How Bollywood Mistreated Him During His Difficult Time

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Govinda

Bollywood actor Govinda, who was a member of the Indian Parliament from 2004 to 2009, has been trying hard to come back into the film industry after he incurred financial losses in the past years. According to the details, the Partner actor has approached his old friend David Dhawan’s secretary to cast him in the … Read more

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