MUMBAI: Juhi Chawla and Madhuri Dixit have come a long way in their careers and also in their relationship. The Bollywood actors have been archrivals for the longest time, but now, with the release of their new film Gulaab Gang, they seem to be getting along just fine. In fact, we might just be looking at new BFFs!
This will be the first time ever that two will be sharing screen space. Juhi calls the Dhak Dhak girl “one of the best co-stars” she has had till date.

The movie is loosely based on the fierce Gulabi Gang — a group of Indian women vigilantes based in Uttar Pradesh who work for the welfare and rights of women; they help protect those who are abused and beaten up by their husbands.
Gulaab Gang features Madhuri in the lead role while Juhi is seen in a negative role. “This was the first time we shot scenes together,” Juhi said. “I think she [Madhuri] has been one of the best co-stars I have had so far.”
Juhi made her acting debut in 1986 with Sultanat, while Madhuri started acting with 1984 film Abodh. But both the actors had their first commercial hits in 1988 — Juhi made it big with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, while Madhuri rocked the nation with her Ek Do Teen number in Tezaab.

From then onwards, their success curves only went upwards. Juhi had films such as Darr, Yes Boss, Deewana Mastana, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Bol Radha Bol and Ishq to her name while Madhuri gave blockbusters such as Dil, Saajan, Beta, Ram Lakhan, Dil To Pagal Hai and Devdas.
“There was a time when we were archrivals and that rivalry remained for many years,” Juhi continued. “We used to talk a little but whenever we met at any function or on the sets of any film, we would just say ‘hello’ to each other and move ahead.”

But now, Juhi is ready to put that rivalry aside and is anxiously looking forward to working with Madhuri. “After so many years, we now had an opportunity to work together in a film. The script is very strong also — Madhuri is the hero and I am the villain,” she added.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 3rd, 2013.

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IANS | Posted on Apr 27, 2013 at 03:44pm IST

Kolkata: Lauding actor-director Farhan Akhtar’s initiave Men Against Rape and Discrimination (MARD), actress Juhi Chawla says she feels ‘rattled’ on reading reports of incidents of rape and molestation of children.
“It is his initiative. I am sure he is feeling very strongly about it. That is why he is doing this and its wonderful. I think everyone should take up one cause…you will make a huge difference to the world,” Chawla said here Friday on the sidelines of inauguration of the fertility clinic Genome.
Chawla, who made her debut with the blockbuster ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’ (QSQT) in 1988, says being a mother makes her feel scared for the safety of her loved ones.

\”When you are a mother and you read about some 5-year-old child and 7-year-old girl, it rattles you,\” said Juhi.
“There are times when I don’t open the papers for many days because every time you see some horrific news you are like, ‘Oh my god! I hope this doesn’t happen to any ofmy loved ones’.
“When you are a mother and you read about some 5-year-old child and 7-year-old girl, it rattles you,” said Chawla, a mother to a daughter and son.
Star of hits like ‘Love Love Love’, ‘Tum Mere Ho’, ‘Daulat Ki Jung’, ‘Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke’ and ‘Ishq’, the actress says she would advise Farhan Akhtar to make films “which treat women well.”
“It’s wonderful that he is doing it. I would also say that as a filmmaker, if I would meet him I would say, ‘You start making films which treat the women well as am sure that will also influence people’. So in a way, that also goes along well,” Chawla said.
Juhi and industrialist husband Jai Mehta are the co-owners of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders in partnership with Shah Rukh Khan under their company Red Chillies Entertainment.

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Mumbai: Juhi Chawala claims that dancing-diva Madhuri Dixit is one of the best co-star so far. The two ladies will be seen onscreen for the very first time in Gulaab Gang.

The movie stars Madhuri in the main lead and Juhi in a negative role. It is based on Samapt Pal’s Gulabi Gang from the lands of Uttar Pradesh.

“I enjoyed working in ‘Gulaab Gang’ because I was working with Madhuri in the film. First time we shot the scenes with each other, ” said Juhi. “I think she (Madhuri Dixit) has been one of my best co-stars,” Juhi added.

Juhi made her acting debut in 1986 with Sultanat, while Madhuri started acting with 1984 film Abodh.
But both the actresses had their first commercial hits in 1988 – Juhi made it big with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, while Madhuri rocked the nation with her Ek Do Teen number in Tezaab.

Post that, both gave many hits. If Juhi boasts of films like Darr, Yes Boss, Deewana Mastana, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Bol Radha Bol and Ishq then Madhuri also gave blockbusters like Dil, Saajan, Beta, Ram Lakhan, Dil To Pagal Hai and Devdas.

Recalling the time of their rivalry, Juhi said: “There was a time when we were arch rivals and that rivalry remained for many years. We used to talk little bit. Whenever we met at any function or on the set of the film….just said ‘hello’ and moved ahead,” the 46-year-old said.

But now, putting all the rivalry aside, Juhi is really looking forward to Gulaab Gang. “After so many years, we both have got an opportunity to work together in a film. Besides, when I accepted that the script is very strong and she (Madhuri) is the hero and I am the villain in the film, it became very easy to work in the film,” Juhi said.

Co-produced by Anubhav Sinha and Abhinay Deo, Gulaab Gang has been directed by debutante Soumik Sen.

Crediting Soumik for breaking the ice between her and Madhuri, Juhi said: “Soumik did one of the best things. He called the whole gang (team) of the film and read out the script. Before the shooting of the film, he called me and Madhuri in his office and said, ‘You people talk about anything, whatever you want to’.” “So, that was an ice-breaker (between me and Madhuri) before going on the set,” Juhi recalled.

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By: Bollywood Mantra Staff on 01st May 2013

Many actors revealed their childhood crush on shows and events and recently we got to know who actor Vivek Oberoi’s childhood crush was. He divulged the name of his childhood crush on the talent hunt show, ‘India’s Best Dramebaaz’ where he is one of the judges. Vivek revealed that he has had a huge crush on Juhi Chawla
after watching ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’. When Juhi came to the show to promote her upcoming movie, he expressed his admiration for the actress.

On meeting Juhi, Vivek could not hold his emotions and opened his heart before her. “I had a huge crush on you after watching Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak;” Vivek told Juhi after watching her shake a leg to the hit song Gazab ka hai din from ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’ which completed 25 years since its release April 29.

Juhi, however, laughed out loud saying: “You mean you had a crush on me when you were 10 years old?”

“I very clearly remember watching the film as a kid, and had a huge crush on Juhi’s character. She became the epitome of the woman I aspired to date. Even back then, her vivacious ways and cute smile were so endearing that I think all the boys in India fell in love with her,” said Vivek, who is a judge on the reality show.

Juhi was on the show to promote her upcoming film ‘Hum Hai Rahi Car Ke’ along with her co-stars, Dev Goel and Adah Sharma. The three of them were full of praises for all the contestants after watching their acting skill.

‘India’s Best Dramebaaz’ judged by Sonali Bendre, Vivek Oberoi and Anurag Basu is aired on Zee TV. The special episode will be aired on Sunday.

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Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is going through a rough patch in life. After a series of recent controversies and below average performance of his films, the superstar seems to be facing some problem at a personal front also.

Recently, there were rumors of his tiff with his close friends Karan Johar and Hrithik Roshan, and now it seems like Juhi Chawla has also removed SRK from her friends list. In a recent interview given to a leading tabloid, Juhi said, SRK didn’t inform her about the replacement of her brother with Venky Mysore as Red Chillies CEO.
Now it seems like Juhi has found her new best friend in her Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak superstar Aamir Khan. Recently, the two were spotted together at the celebration party of Aamir Khan’s 25 years in Bollywood.
The two were captured sharing some good moments. Is it the time to renew old friendship, Juhi?
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This is really dumb considering Juhi and aamir were friends first way before srk.

It was an evening of nostalgia as actor Aamir Khan, 48, hosted a gala to celebrate 25 years of his first film, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (QSQT), on April 29, in Mumbai.
The occasion was marked by a special screening of the 1988 hit, and was attended by director Mansoor Khan, the lead
pair Aamir and Juhi Chawla, the movie’s cast and crew, as well as members of Aamir’s family, including his ex-wife Reena Dutta, son Junaid and daughter Ira.
“I am very happy that the entire cast has met after a long time. We all sat together and remembered all those old moments,” said Aamir.

Juhi, who credits QSQT as the foundation of her career, shared that it would be great to work on a sequel of the classic. “I am emotionally attached to it. If it (the film) is made again, then Aamir and I will act in it again,” says the 45-year-old. Actor Raj Zutshi, who played Aamir’s cousin in the film, says, “I have never watched a glimpse of this film in last 25 years, but when I watched it at the screening organised by Aamir, I
marvelled at the fantastic screenplay. We all want Mansoor to make a sequel to this film and I would definitely love to be a part of it.”

Actor Imran Khan, who played the role of young Aamir in the film, was also at the party. “I did see the film 25 years back, but I don’t remember much as I was very young. My mother told me that during the ending of this film, I cried a lot and had to be taken out of the hall, as Aamir mamu was dying in the scene,” says Imran.

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Published on Monday, 29 April 2013 08:45 Written by Kiran Arora

Aamir and I were like college kids putting together a play – Juhi recalls QSQT Juhi Chawla recalls the golden moments of the making of Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak on the 25th anniversary of the film.

“Mansoor Khan called just the other day to say we’re going to have a reunion of the film’s cast and crew. And I was like, My God! Is it really 25 years of Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (QSQT)? Wow! I feel so young when I say this (laughs). Jokes aside, it is amazing that the film is still so fresh and alive. The songs by Anand-Milind like ‘Ghazab Ka Yeh Din’ and ‘Ae Mere Humsafar’ are hummed to this day. Sadly, Majrooh Sultanpuri who wrote the lovely songs is no more. From the film’s team we also lost our wonderful producer Nasir Hussain Saab who was like a father-figure to all of us. And from the cast Goga Kapoor is gone. But most of us are still around to get together for the screening of QSQT this week that Mansoor Khan (the film’s director) has organized for the film’s cast and crew. It’s so sad, really, that Mansoor made only two other films after QSQT. I never got a chance to work with him again. Mansoor moved out of Mumbai. He lives in Coonoor. You know QSQT was not really my debut film. I had done Sultanat with Sunny Deol before that. But no one remembers me in that film. If you blinked you missed me in that. Even I’ve forgotten my role in that film. But I do remember I felt intimidated by all the stalwarts in Sultanat.

In QSQT, we were all relatively new and therefore most comfortable working together. There was no stress, no stretched nerves and frayed ego. Actually I was senior to Aamir because I had already done a Hindi film, and I was working in South Indian films at the same time. So I behaved like quite the seasoned trouper on location. I remember traveling from the South Indian film to Ooty for QSQT. It was the first time I visited the place. I remember falling in love instantly with Ooty. The greenery, trees, clouds, mists…I’d wake up at 5 am and do makeup to report on location. It was great fun. We all rehearsed together and we knew every line beforehand. I also so young and inexperienced I didn’t know why we were rehearsing like we were going to do a play (laughs). Mansoor was such a perfectionist and yet so easygoing. Mansoor’s sister Nuzhat (Imran Khan’s mom) was handling production, the costumes, etc. In-between shots we’d be laughing chatting and playing games.

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Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla are among those people of Bollywood whose friendship stories have remained quite famous in the industry. The two actors have been friends since their very first film “Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman”.

But of late, it seems that all is not well between Shah Rukh and Juhi. The actress is reportedly miffed with SRK as he did not inform her about replacing Venky Mysore with Bobby Chadha as the CEO of Red Chillies Entertainments Pvt Ltd.

Bobby Chadha, who is Juhi Chawla’s brother, was the CEO of Red Chillies. He has been in a coma since April 2010.

Earlier this year, Shah Rukh announced that Venky Mysore has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Red Chillies who will take full responsibility for all the operations of the production house.

But Juhi recently in an interview with The Times of India said that SRK didn’t inform her about the sudden changes in the production house and it was Venky who called and told her about the development.

“I don’t know if I was informed before or after Venky assumed office, but it was Venky who called me and told me about the development,” she said.

“Yes I felt bad. But not because SRK didn’t inform me. In fact, I told Venky ‘please go ahead and take up your new assignment’. But suddenly I started feeling bad because it struck me that the job, which my brother did so efficiently for the longest time, will now be done by someone else.”

When asked that her bond with Shahrukh isn’t the same as before, she replied “Why would I fall out with anybody? I still treat everyone the same. But yes I don’t reach out to people as often as I used to, be it with Shah Rukh or anyone else. Today, nobody has time for friendships.”

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