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Iconic film 'Devdas' had a tumultuous production, as revealed by costume designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. Despite director Sanjay Leela Bhansali granting creative freedom, the producer's mid-film arrest plunged the designers into severe financial struggles, delaying payments. Nevertheless, they completed breathtaking costumes, including for 'Dola Re,' which ultimately earned national recognition despite the behind-the-scenes nightmare.

Rajat Bedi, who recently grabbed headlines for his cameo in Aryan Khan’s directorial debut The Ba***ds of Bollywood, fondly revisited his early days in the industry. He shared how his bond with Shah Rukh Khan began on the sets of Zamana Deewana (1995) and how destiny took him towards modelling while SRK pursued acting. He also recalled his celebration with Aishwarya Rai and Sushmita Sen.

During the 'Enthiran' ('Robot') film launch in 2010, Rajinikanth humorously recounted a Bangalore fan's disbelief about him starring opposite Aishwarya Rai. The fan, upon learning Rajinikanth was the hero, expressed shock and questioned Aishwarya's choice, leaving Amitabh Bachchan in stitches. Rajinikanth concluded by thanking Aishwarya for her collaboration in the blockbuster film, which also starred Danny Denzongpa.

Ad filmmaker Prahlad Kakkar recently revealed Aishwarya Rai's emotional state following her 2002 breakup with Salman Khan. Kakkar disclosed that Aishwarya felt betrayed by the film industry's perceived bias towards Salman. According to Kakkar, Aishwarya was more affected by the industry's abandonment than the breakup itself, as she felt the truth was on her side.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan makes it a point to attend the GSB Ganpati celebrations in Mumbai every year, and this time was no different. Amid Ganesh Chaturthi 2025, the actress visited the Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) Ganeshotsav with her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, and several photos and videos from their darshan quickly went viral on social media.

Vidya Balan's debut film 'Parineeta' recently marked 20 years, but Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was initially considered for the lead role. Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra wanted a bigger star, but Vidya secured the part after 75 auditions. Music composer Shantanu Moitra recalls Vidya's perseverance, revealing she almost gave up before finally landing the role at a Bryan Adams concert.

Rajiv Menon’s 2000 romantic drama Kandukondain Kandukondain, starring Mammootty, Aishwarya Rai, Tabu, Ajith Kumar, and Abbas, remains one of the most celebrated Tamil films of its time. While the AR Rahman soundtrack became an instant classic, the film also won acclaim for its layered performances. Recently, director Rajiv Menon opened up about the casting of Mammootty as Major Bala, one of the film’s most memorable characters.

Amitabh Bachchan's iconic 'Kajra Re' performance almost didn't happen, with the superstar initially unconvinced about the song's potential. Composer Shankar Mahadevan revealed that Bachchan was meant to sing his parts but insisted on using Shankar's version. Despite initial doubts from Yash Raj Films, director Shaad Ali persisted, leading to the song's massive success.

Aishwarya Rai, despite her success, faced a setback when she was unexpectedly dropped from several films with Shah Rukh Khan, including 'Chalte Chalte' and 'Veer-Zaara'. This sudden removal left her hurt and confused, as she had no clear explanation for the decision. The experience made her aware of the industry's unpredictable nature, but she persevered and continued her successful career.