Actress Payal Ghosh has claimed that filmmaker Anurag Kashyap tried to molest her once, recalling an incident when he got naked in front of her and tried to get intimate with her.
In an interview to Ians, the upcoming Bollywood actress opened up about the incident that she says happened in 2014, adding that it continues to haunt her.
"I was molested by a very famous director. The director told me that girls he works with ‘have a gala time' with him. The circumstances created at that moment were very embarrassing," Payal told Ians.
Asked to name of the director, the actress said: "It was Anurag Kashyap who tried to molest me in 2014."
On why she stayed silent for so many years and was opening up only now, Payal said: "I tried to open up about it several times, but my family and close friends asked me to be silent to...
In an interview to Ians, the upcoming Bollywood actress opened up about the incident that she says happened in 2014, adding that it continues to haunt her.
"I was molested by a very famous director. The director told me that girls he works with ‘have a gala time' with him. The circumstances created at that moment were very embarrassing," Payal told Ians.
Asked to name of the director, the actress said: "It was Anurag Kashyap who tried to molest me in 2014."
On why she stayed silent for so many years and was opening up only now, Payal said: "I tried to open up about it several times, but my family and close friends asked me to be silent to...
- 9/20/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Directed by Sanjay Chhel and starring Paresh Rawal and Rishi Kapoor, the film is nonsensical, horribly dated and serves up stereotypical representations of two communities...
- 9/15/2017
- Film Companion
This week's new releases include Sanjay Chhel's Rishi-Paresh starrer Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi, Farhan Akhtar's Lucknow Central Read More...
- 9/14/2017
- Bollywood Trade
The movie Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi starring Rishi Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Vir Das and Payal Ghosh is all set to tickle your funny bones on the 15th of September. Rishi Kapoor and Paresh Rawal will be seen in a light hearted romantic comedy for the first time in 20 years.
The makers wanted to create an environment as authentic and realistic as possible…we hear that the set of the film was created with an intention of replicating a Gujarati residency complex to get familiar with the vibe and authenticity of a Gujarati complex.
Being born in Gujarat, director Sanjay Chhel played a major role in making the set design and finalising how he wants his set to look. It was difficult to make a set which showed the lifestyle and culture of Gujaratis. The set was specially made in Surat with prior permissions to feel closer and cultural and have...
The makers wanted to create an environment as authentic and realistic as possible…we hear that the set of the film was created with an intention of replicating a Gujarati residency complex to get familiar with the vibe and authenticity of a Gujarati complex.
Being born in Gujarat, director Sanjay Chhel played a major role in making the set design and finalising how he wants his set to look. It was difficult to make a set which showed the lifestyle and culture of Gujaratis. The set was specially made in Surat with prior permissions to feel closer and cultural and have...
- 9/5/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
When an outright entertainer gets together two of Indian Cinema’s greatest acting powerhouses, the film is definitely one to watch out for! Come 15th September, get ready for a hilarious outing at the cinemas as thespians Rishi Kapoor and Paresh Rawal battle each other in Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi! The fun trailer of the entertaining comedy drama is finally out and it promises to deliver as expected and more!
At the grand trailer launch, Rishi Kapoor entered the venue to the beats of Punjabi Dhol while Paresh Rawal made his entry with Gujarati dancers from the other side. Still being in their character, the two leads started having comic banter when they came in each other’s sight. This is the first time that the two actors will be sharing the screen. Also present for the trailer launch were Director Sanjay Chhel, Producers Bharat Patel and Kalapi Nagada along...
At the grand trailer launch, Rishi Kapoor entered the venue to the beats of Punjabi Dhol while Paresh Rawal made his entry with Gujarati dancers from the other side. Still being in their character, the two leads started having comic banter when they came in each other’s sight. This is the first time that the two actors will be sharing the screen. Also present for the trailer launch were Director Sanjay Chhel, Producers Bharat Patel and Kalapi Nagada along...
- 8/23/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Check out this first look teaser of ‘Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi’, a fun filled family comedy starring Rishi Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Vir Das and Payal Ghosh.
The film has been written and directed by Sanjay Chhel is set to release on 15th September, 2017.
Stay tuned for more!
The film has been written and directed by Sanjay Chhel is set to release on 15th September, 2017.
Stay tuned for more!
- 8/18/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
In the upcoming season of marriages this November Bollywood’s power house Rishi Kapoor and Paresh Rawal will become ‘samdhis’. The Bollywood veterans who have cast their spell in acting and were featured in Damini (1993) are poised to become a family after 23 years.
Now before you guys go crazy in your imaginations, we would like to interrupt your wild dreams and say that it is the funny rom com Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi we are talking about. The duo along with others recently wrapped up the shooting, of this gujarati-punjabi roller coaster ride.
Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi is a quirky, funny cross culture take on a Punjabi boy played by Vir Das and a Gujarati girl played by Payal Ghosh. Rishi Kapoor plays Vir Das father and will be seen at his comic best in the role of a staunch Punjabi while Paresh Rawal will tickle our funny bones by...
Now before you guys go crazy in your imaginations, we would like to interrupt your wild dreams and say that it is the funny rom com Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi we are talking about. The duo along with others recently wrapped up the shooting, of this gujarati-punjabi roller coaster ride.
Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi is a quirky, funny cross culture take on a Punjabi boy played by Vir Das and a Gujarati girl played by Payal Ghosh. Rishi Kapoor plays Vir Das father and will be seen at his comic best in the role of a staunch Punjabi while Paresh Rawal will tickle our funny bones by...
- 7/17/2016
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
After three months of prolonged exercise, producer Siddhartha M Jain of iRock Films and director Sanjay Chhel are finally relieved. Their controversial movie Kill The Rapist has been cleared by the Censor Board. The film would arrive with an ‘A’ certificate with only one minute of footage being chopped off from the final cut.
The movie stars Sunny Hinduja and Anjali Patil, amongst others. The film deals with the perplexity of a young woman who is dealing with a rapist who stalks her and eventually, taking things into her own hands, fights back vigorously. It was but natural to have some explicit scenes and curse words in this hard hitting movie.
Sanjay Chell said “Ideally, I would have wanted my entire footage to remain as there is nothing sleazy about it. It is futile to present sexual violence any differently.” The director said “We have accepted this suggestion and now...
The movie stars Sunny Hinduja and Anjali Patil, amongst others. The film deals with the perplexity of a young woman who is dealing with a rapist who stalks her and eventually, taking things into her own hands, fights back vigorously. It was but natural to have some explicit scenes and curse words in this hard hitting movie.
Sanjay Chell said “Ideally, I would have wanted my entire footage to remain as there is nothing sleazy about it. It is futile to present sexual violence any differently.” The director said “We have accepted this suggestion and now...
- 4/11/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
After three months of prolonged exercise, producer Siddhartha M Jain of iRock Films and director Sanjay Chhel are finally relieved. Their controversial movie Kill The Rapist has been cleared by Censor board. The film would arrive with an 'A' certificate with only one minute of footage being chopped off from the final cutThe movie stars Sunny Hinduja, Anjali Patil amongst others. The film deals with the perplexity of a young woman, who is dealing with a rapist who stalks her, an...
- 4/9/2014
- GlamSham
After a prolonged three month exercise, producer Siddhartha M Jain of iRock Films and director Sanjay Chhel are finally heaving a sigh of relief. Their hard hitting film Kill The Rapist has been cleared by the Censor board. The film would arrive with an 'A' certificate with only one minute of footage being chopped off from the final cut. "When the film was first screened for the Board, they were shocked due to its hard hitting content. Since the film deals with the plight of a young woman and her tryst with a rapist who stalks her, before she finally decides to take him to task, it was but natural for Kill The Rapist to carry explicit, violent and brutal content. Moreover, there were quite a few cuss words interspersed in the narrative as well," informs a source. The signs were there when the film's First Look was out and...
- 4/1/2014
- by Joginder Tuteja
- BollywoodHungama
Now it couldn't have been more innovative than this. For Sanjay Chhel directed upcoming film Kill The Rapist, it would be audience that would decide its climax. Accordingly, the makers would take a call on whether the character of a rapist in the film would be killed or spared. "This would be through online polling that would commence from today and go on till end of January," informs our source, "After watching the promo, a viewer would get an option of choosing an apt finale. Accordingly, the makers would retain the chosen ending for the film which is aiming for release in February-March timeframe." This innovative marketing campaign has been a brainchild of producer Siddhartha M Jain who has earlier produced Ragini Mms. "In the times when power is in the hands of 'aam junta', it was just apt that they decide how to deal with men who are behind such heinous crimes.
- 12/17/2013
- BollywoodHungama
Mumbai, Dec 17: After working together in "London Dreams", actor-comedian Vir Das will share the frame with Rishi Kapoor in Sanjay Chhel's "Khanna Patel".
Vir plays the veteran actor's son in the film, said a statement.
"Khanna Patel" is a comical love story of a Punjabi boy and a Gujarati girl.
"The film is possibly Vir's most commercial outing and he plays a character with a very hardcore Punjabi flavour," said a source close to the project.
Known for his amazing comic timing in films like "Go Goa Gone" and "Delhi Belly", this film also will see Vir Das in a comical role, which goes well with Rishi.
Vir plays the veteran actor's son in the film, said a statement.
"Khanna Patel" is a comical love story of a Punjabi boy and a Gujarati girl.
"The film is possibly Vir's most commercial outing and he plays a character with a very hardcore Punjabi flavour," said a source close to the project.
Known for his amazing comic timing in films like "Go Goa Gone" and "Delhi Belly", this film also will see Vir Das in a comical role, which goes well with Rishi.
- 12/17/2013
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
After Nirbhaya's tragic incident last year, filmmaker Sanjay Chhel announced his film, Kill the Rapist featuring Anjali Patil, as a tribute to the victim. Today marks the completion of a year of the brutal event. And the makers will launch a campaign to seek people's opinion whether they want death sentence as punishment for the rapists or not.
Depending on the support they garner, they'll file a Public Interest Litigation (Pil) and take the campaign forward to fight for justice against such incidents. The campaign will be launched through print, television, radio and Internet.
"The brutal rape of Nirbhaya jolted India and was a wake-up call for my conscience. It disturbed me, angered me and as a vent-out mechanism, I started a group on Fb called Kill The Rapist. This led to more discussions with friends and then Sanjay Chhel narrated a story, which I thought gave me an opportunity,...
Depending on the support they garner, they'll file a Public Interest Litigation (Pil) and take the campaign forward to fight for justice against such incidents. The campaign will be launched through print, television, radio and Internet.
"The brutal rape of Nirbhaya jolted India and was a wake-up call for my conscience. It disturbed me, angered me and as a vent-out mechanism, I started a group on Fb called Kill The Rapist. This led to more discussions with friends and then Sanjay Chhel narrated a story, which I thought gave me an opportunity,...
- 12/16/2013
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Two veteran actors who are making a big screen appearance together after almost two decades - Rishi Kapoor and Paresh Rawal seem to be the highlight of Sanjay Chhel's next directorial. Now we hear that this much ambitious project has been titled Chak De Dandiya. Apparently, the film is said to be love story between a Punjabi boy and Gujarati girl where Rishi Kapoor and Paresh Rawal play their fathers respectively. Also, the movie will revolve a lot around the rivalry between the fathers who hate the sight of each other. The film is produced by Anil Bora and is slated to release early next year.
- 11/20/2013
- BollywoodHungama
Last seen together in Damini, Paresh Rawal and Rishi Kapoor will be sharing the screen space in an untitled film directed by Sanjay Chhel.
The film is supposedly a complete family entertainer with elements of comedy. The cast has already completed 15 days of its shoot and a major chunk is said to be shot in Mumbai. Also, on the music front, music director Lalit Pandit has already completed the recording of three songs.
Apart from the veteran stars, the movie also stars Vir Das, Divya Seth, Bharati Achrekar and will release in early 2014.
The film is supposedly a complete family entertainer with elements of comedy. The cast has already completed 15 days of its shoot and a major chunk is said to be shot in Mumbai. Also, on the music front, music director Lalit Pandit has already completed the recording of three songs.
Apart from the veteran stars, the movie also stars Vir Das, Divya Seth, Bharati Achrekar and will release in early 2014.
- 9/18/2013
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Controversially titled new feature film shows 'very violent and brutal' demonstration of how a victim decides fate of her attacker
A controversial new Bollywood thriller, to be released in India within months, aims to deter potential rapists through a "very violent and brutal" representation of how a victim who manages to capture her attacker decides his fate.
Titled Kill the Rapist?, the film, dedicated to "women across the world" according to pre-release publicity material, has already provoked debate. A website publicising the "empowering" film says its aim is to make "every rapist shiver with fear before even thinking of rape".
On Saturday a court in Delhi is likely to pass the first sentence in the case of a 23-year-old woman who was raped by six men on a moving bus in Delhi last December. She later died of injuries sustained in the assault. The incident prompted outrage and calls for wholesale reform of the law,...
A controversial new Bollywood thriller, to be released in India within months, aims to deter potential rapists through a "very violent and brutal" representation of how a victim who manages to capture her attacker decides his fate.
Titled Kill the Rapist?, the film, dedicated to "women across the world" according to pre-release publicity material, has already provoked debate. A website publicising the "empowering" film says its aim is to make "every rapist shiver with fear before even thinking of rape".
On Saturday a court in Delhi is likely to pass the first sentence in the case of a 23-year-old woman who was raped by six men on a moving bus in Delhi last December. She later died of injuries sustained in the assault. The incident prompted outrage and calls for wholesale reform of the law,...
- 8/30/2013
- by Jason Burke
- The Guardian - Film News
New Delhi, March 14: Veteran actors Rishi Kapoor and Paresh Rawal are set to share the screen space after almost two decades in Sanjay Chhel's untitled movie.
They were last seen together in Rajkumar Santoshi's "Damini" in 1993.
Both the actors have an important role in the upcoming film, a comedy with a romantic track that revolves around the two actors' kids.
"For the film, I had written both the characters with them in mind. Once they heard the script, both of them readily agreed. The best part is that both are super excited to work with each other," Chhel said in a statement.
The makers are still looking.
They were last seen together in Rajkumar Santoshi's "Damini" in 1993.
Both the actors have an important role in the upcoming film, a comedy with a romantic track that revolves around the two actors' kids.
"For the film, I had written both the characters with them in mind. Once they heard the script, both of them readily agreed. The best part is that both are super excited to work with each other," Chhel said in a statement.
The makers are still looking.
- 3/14/2013
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
Bollywood Movies 2013
Note: Page updated on 12th March 2013!
Major upcoming Bollywood movies list in 2013
Himmatwala – March 29 2013 Nautanki Saala – April 12 2013 Ek Thi Daayan – April 18 2013 Shootout At Wadala – May 1 2013 Zanjeer – May 10 2013 Go Goa Gone – May 10 2013 Aurangzeb – May 17 2013 Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani – May 31 2013 Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 – June 7 2013 Policegiri – June 14 Ghanchakkar – Jun 28 Lootera – July 5 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag – July 12 Once Upon A Time In Mumbai 2 – August 8 (Eid) Chennai Express – August 8 (Eid) Satyagraha – August 23 Madras Cafe – August 30 Ungli – September 6 Bullet Raja – September 6 Besharam – October 2 Mental – October 2 Ragini Mms – October 11 Boss – October 18 Krrish 3 – November 1 (Diwali) Gori Tere Pyaar Mein – November 15 Rambo Rajkumar – November 15 Ram Leela – November 29 Shaadi Ke Side Effects – December 6 Dhoom 3 – December 25
2012 has the unique distinction of being a year when each of the films released on major festivals/holidays/occasions has resulted in a 100 crore winner. ‘Agneepath’ [Republic Day], ‘Housefull 2′ [Ipl kick-start] and ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ [Eid] have been a testimony to that fact and...
Note: Page updated on 12th March 2013!
Major upcoming Bollywood movies list in 2013
Himmatwala – March 29 2013 Nautanki Saala – April 12 2013 Ek Thi Daayan – April 18 2013 Shootout At Wadala – May 1 2013 Zanjeer – May 10 2013 Go Goa Gone – May 10 2013 Aurangzeb – May 17 2013 Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani – May 31 2013 Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 – June 7 2013 Policegiri – June 14 Ghanchakkar – Jun 28 Lootera – July 5 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag – July 12 Once Upon A Time In Mumbai 2 – August 8 (Eid) Chennai Express – August 8 (Eid) Satyagraha – August 23 Madras Cafe – August 30 Ungli – September 6 Bullet Raja – September 6 Besharam – October 2 Mental – October 2 Ragini Mms – October 11 Boss – October 18 Krrish 3 – November 1 (Diwali) Gori Tere Pyaar Mein – November 15 Rambo Rajkumar – November 15 Ram Leela – November 29 Shaadi Ke Side Effects – December 6 Dhoom 3 – December 25
2012 has the unique distinction of being a year when each of the films released on major festivals/holidays/occasions has resulted in a 100 crore winner. ‘Agneepath’ [Republic Day], ‘Housefull 2′ [Ipl kick-start] and ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ [Eid] have been a testimony to that fact and...
- 3/12/2013
- by Indicine Team
- indicine
.Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji.; Music Director: Pritam Chakraborty; Lyricists: Sanjay Chhel, Neelesh Misra, Kumaar, Sayeed Quadri; Singers: Mohit Chauhan, Sonu Niigaam, Shefali Alvaris, Kunal Ganjawala, Antara Mitra and Naresh Iyer; Rating: ***Pritam Chakraborty.s compositions in .Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji. album is perfect for the season of love. This is Madhur Bhandarkar.s first comedy and the music of the film will be lovers. delight.</p><p>The film offers eight tracks.</p><p>Hummable, likeable and sweet number .Abhi kuch dino se. marks a good beginning for the album. It has been crooned by Mohit Chauhan and his voice is apt for the love song that creates a lively mood for the listeners.</p><p>Next is .Tere bin., which has all the qualities to be a chartbuster. The high point of the song is that it is sung by Sonu Niigaam, who is the master of the genre. The free flowing melody is interspersed with English lyrics.
- 12/28/2010
- Filmicafe
Yes, folks. They are coming back. After the successful 2007 film Partner, the Salman Khan-Govinda-David Dhawan trio are all set to tickle your funny bone again with its sequel Partner 2. Written by Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam director-writer, Sanjay Chhel, the film was initially slated for a release this year but was delayed for varying reasons. While Sohail Khan, producer of the both parts maintained "After Main Aurr Mrs Khanna, I have plans to launch Partner 2" back in October last year, the film did not go as planned.
Sequels are becoming more frequent, with 2008 seeing sequels to Sarkar and Golmaal as Sarkar Raj and Golmaal Returns. Partner was one of the biggest hits from Sohail Khan Productions in 2007 and a sequel was expected to start late 2009, releasing Diwali this year, but it struggled to get past conception and for more than one reason. On one side was David shifting...
Sequels are becoming more frequent, with 2008 seeing sequels to Sarkar and Golmaal as Sarkar Raj and Golmaal Returns. Partner was one of the biggest hits from Sohail Khan Productions in 2007 and a sequel was expected to start late 2009, releasing Diwali this year, but it struggled to get past conception and for more than one reason. On one side was David shifting...
- 9/29/2010
- Bollyspice
It was two years back that a film titled Fantastic was announced. With Sanjay Chhel (Khoobsoorat, Maan Gaye Mughal-e-azam) as the director and Percept Pictures as the production house, the film was pitched as a romantic comedy. The cast comprised of actors like Paresh Rawal, Konkona Sen Sharma, Neha Dhupia, Rahul Khanna, and Javed Jaffrey.Shooting of the film was supposed to begin in 2008 itself and release in 2009. However, this was before the release of Maan Gaye Mughal-e-azam. Once the Rahul Bose-Mallika Sherawat film bombed at the box office, there was no further news on Fantastic. As things stand today, there is no movement on the film. Also, Neha is no more associated with the film. "No, I am definitely not there in Fantastic", confirms Neha.Meanwhile, what happens to another film of hers - Pappu Can't Dance Saala. This film that reunites her with Raat Gayi Baat Gayi...
- 6/12/2010
- Filmicafe
It was two years back that a film titled Fantastic was announced. With Sanjay Chhel (Khoobsoorat, Maan Gaye Mughal-e-azam) as the director and Percept Pictures as the production house, the film was pitched as a romantic comedy. The cast comprised of actors like Paresh Rawal, Konkona Sen Sharma, Neha Dhupia, Rahul Khanna, and Javed Jaffrey. Shooting of the film was supposed to begin in 2008 itself and release in 2009. However, this was before the release of Maan Gaye Mughal-e-azam...
- 6/12/2010
- GlamSham
We are here to witness an incredible casting revolution of sorts. The latest reports doing the rounds suggest that Tabu replaces reigning sex bomb Mallika Sherawat, who was roped in to romance Sanju Baba in Rohit Shetty's comic caper All The Best. Isn't it a splendid coincidence that some time back Madame M had stepped in Tabu's shoes (rather mojris) for Sanjay Chhel's Maan Gaye Mughal-e-azam. With the spoof on the historic saga Mughla-e-Azam, apparently the producers were unw...
- 6/2/2009
- GlamSham
What seemed like a dream team till now might soon be for real. Movie buffs all over thought that catching hold of the three biggest Khans of Bollywood- Aamir, Shah Rukh and Salman in a single glimpse on silver screen was impossible, but the way writer-and-director Sanjay Chhel is headed, this may soon be happening!
According to reports, Chhel is making a flick on the lives of people associated with the Hindi film industry and the project will be a comic take on the relationships people share within the industry.
Titled ‘Fantastic’, the film is all set to feature the three Khans together like never before. Inside sources suggest that Sanjay, who is in great terms with all the three superstars has already requested the trio to feature in his flick and is currently awaiting their response.
If all goes well, it will be a coup of sorts as the...
According to reports, Chhel is making a flick on the lives of people associated with the Hindi film industry and the project will be a comic take on the relationships people share within the industry.
Titled ‘Fantastic’, the film is all set to feature the three Khans together like never before. Inside sources suggest that Sanjay, who is in great terms with all the three superstars has already requested the trio to feature in his flick and is currently awaiting their response.
If all goes well, it will be a coup of sorts as the...
- 5/21/2009
- by mihirkula
- India.com
Fantastic director Sanjay Chhel is hoping to pull off a casting coup by getting Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan to share the screen for the first time. Chhel will approach the actors to make cameos in the movie, which focuses on the Bollywood film industry. The director told DNA India: "I will approach them to play themselves. I am looking at other actors too. I do have to show the stars and people really associated with Bollywood (more)...
- 5/21/2009
- by By Sanjay Odedra
- Digital Spy
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