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Shammi Kapoor's Ego Led to 'April Fool' Casting Change: Director Reveals 'Junglee' Star Demanded 8x Fee, Biswajeet Replaced Him Opposite Saira Banu

21:01 04/09/2025

Veteran filmmaker Samir Ganguly recently opened up about Shammi Kapoor’s attitude after the blockbuster success of Junglee (1961). He revealed that the actor became “egoistic” and demanded eight times his fee for the next project, which ultimately led to him being replaced by Biswajeet in April Fool opposite Saira Banu.

When spellbound by Dilip Kumar's charm, Saira Banu forgot about meeting Madhubala on Mughal-E-Azam's set: "I just remember looking at Yusuf saab..."

03:01 23/08/2025

Saira Banu's lifelong admiration for Dilip Kumar began at a young age, specifically on the sets of 'Mughal-E-Azam.' She was so captivated by Kumar that she barely noticed his co-star, Madhubala, despite her iconic role as Anarkali. Banu fondly remembers Kumar's respectful demeanor towards her family during that initial encounter, marking the beginning of their enduring love story.