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London [UK], October 3 : The shoot for 'Housefull 5' is underway full swing in the UK.The film is currently being shot on a cruise, and the makers on Wednesday dropped a BTS picture featuring Akshay Kumar, Fardeen Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Dino Morea, Riteish Deshmukh, Shreyas Talpade, Chunky Panday, Johnny Lever and Ranjeet. Actresses Jacqueline Fernandez, Chitrangda Singh, Nargis, Soundarya Sharma and Sonam Bajwa could also be seen posing with the 'Housefull' gang. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Nadiadwala Grandson (@nadiadwalagrandson)Sharing the image on Instagram handle, Nadiadwala Grandson wrote, "The team of #Housefull5 cruising their way to y'all Get ready for the biggest wave full of laughter, madness and entertainment! Coming in cinemas near you on 6th June 2025#SajidNadiadwala's #Housefull5 Directed by @tarun_mansukhani."Helmed by Tarun Mansukhani, 'Housefull 5' will be released in theatres on June 6, 2025. The film is backed by Sajid Nadiadwala.'Housefull 5' marks the first-ever franchise film in Indian Cinema to have five instalments. The first part of 'Housefull' was released in the year 2010 and starred Akshay, Riteish, Lara Dutta, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal and Boman Irani. The film was declared a hit, followed by another hit sequel 'Housefull 2' which was released in 2012 and included a stellar cast of Akshay, Ritiesh, John Abraham, Shreyas Talpade, Jacqueline Fernandez, Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty and Asin.Both parts were helmed by director Sajid Khan.Sajid was replaced in the third instalment of the film by director duo Sajid Samji and Farhad Samji. The film was released in 2016. Director Farhad Samji helmed the fourth part of the franchise which was a reincarnation comedy film.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 24 : Adding to the anticipation of Housefull franchise fans, Actor Johny Lever shared behind-the-scenes pictures from the sets of 'Housefull 5'.Ever since the popular comedy franchise 'Housefull' announced last year that they are returning with an installment, 'Housefull 5', fans have been eagerly waiting for more details. Johny Lever treated fans with a BTS photo on his Instagram featuring himself, Akshay Kumar and Ranjeet.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Johny Lever (@iam_johnylever)Sharing the picture, he wrote, "It's full house or HOUSEFULL?"Earlier this month, makers announced the exciting lineup of leading ladies. The film will feature Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Sonam Bajwa, Chitrangda Singh, and Soundarya Sharma.Earlier in July, Sajid announced that superstar Sanjay Dutt would be joining the ensemble cast of the eagerly awaited 'Housefull 5.' Nadiadwala expressed immense joy at collaborating once again with Dutt, a long-time friend and colleague."Sajid Nadiadwala has been like family from the beginning of my journey. I'm thrilled to be working with him again on Housefull 5 and look forward to many more collaborations in the future," shared Sanjay Dutt, reflecting on his deep bond with the renowned producer.Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, 'Housefull 5', set entirely aboard a cruise ship, is slated to be a landmark installment in the Housefull franchise. This setting marks a first for Hindi cinema franchises, aiming to elevate the comedic and camaraderie-filled essence that the series is celebrated for.The film boasts a star-studded lineup, including Ritesh Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan.Mark your calendar as the film is to release on June 6, 2025, to deliver laughter, love, and timeless entertainment to audiences worldwide.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 6 : Veteran actor Dharmendra met his "yaar purane" Ranjeet and Avtar Gill. He shared a photo from the reunion.Taking to Instagram, Dharmendra treated fans with a glimpse of the trio's reunion.The image captured DharmendraRanjeet and Avtar Gill posing hand-in-hand and flaunting their big smile.Sharing the picture, he wrote, "Goli, ...........Gill .....yaar purane ..... achaanak mill jaateey hain jab ....."As soon as the photo was shared, fans and industry members chimed in the comment section.Avtar Gill wrote, "Love you bhaji & eternally grateful."One of the users wrote, "Those old days were different, meeting friends, travelling.. those were very good days."Dharmendra is known for working in different genres including romance, action, and comedy. He has given several hits including 'Ayee Milan Ki Bela', 'Phool Aur Patthar', 'Aaye Din Bahar Ke', 'Aankhen', 'Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke', 'Anupama', among others.Dharmendra was last seen in Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon's 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya'. He will be next seen in Sriram Raghavan's 'Ikkis'. The film which also features Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda. The film will be released on January 10, 2025.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 : Late actor Amjad Khan's dialogue 'Kitne aadmi the?' from 'Sholay' still echoes in everyone's mind. His portrayal of Gabbar Singh in Ramesh Sippy's directorial gave Hindi cinema one of the most iconic villains. However, he was not the original choice for the role.Actors Danny Denzongpa and Ranjeet were also approached by the makers to essay the role of Gabbar in 'Sholay', which starred veteran actors Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra as protagonists.In a recent interview with ANI, Ranjeet took a stroll down memory lane and revealed that he rejected 'Sholay' to honour his friendship with Danny."When they (makers) came to me, they told me that Danny would not come now. In fact, I had no idea about the role as well. I clearly told them, 'Danny is a good friend of mine...Either you get me no objection letter from him or at least let him talk to me. if he agrees, then I will do the film.' But I knew why he was not coming and I refused to be a part of the film," Ranjeet recalled."This role was destined for Amjad Khan...Ho sakta hai main Gabbar karta toh shayd audience ko nahin acha lagta," Ranjeet quipped.Ranjeet and Danny share a great friendship to date. He often shares pictures and videos with him on social media.Take a look at this post by RanjeetIn a video posted by Ranjeet on his Instagram handle in 2022, Ranjeet was heard advising his kids and the younger generation.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ranjeet (@ranjeetthegoli)The video, presumably from a get-together, captures Ranjeet, Danny and Akbar Khan at their candid best. Danny asked Ranjeet what he'd like to tell the new kids. Ranjeet replied, "I'm your friend. You know your life and what you want from it. You've brought up in a way that you can take your own decisions."This left both Danny and Akbar teasing Ranjeet for being so wise.Ranjeet and Danny ruled the big screen with their villainous acts back then.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 : Veteran actor Ranjeet, known for his iconic villainous characters in Indian cinema, revealed that despite his on-screen persona, he is a teetotaler and a vegetarian.In an exclusive conversation with ANI, Ranjeet said, "Till today, I don't even smoke... I don't know the taste of non-veg.. and I'm not a priest, but I can cook."When asked about the characters where he was often seen with alcohol and meat in hand, the 'Reshma and Shera' actor jokingly said, "What bone, what skeleton? It used to be a full goat leg, and all that kind of stuff, but that also created a big problem later."The 82-year-old veteran actor also shared the challenges he faced while shooting scenes, which included real meat. He recalled instances where the strong smell of mutton lingered on his body, even after bathing and using cologne."... I got tired of it. Even after bathing at night and spraying cologne, my body would still smell like mutton. Now, with the goat in front of the den and Bindu ji and Helen ji dancing, I had to endure the odour. Despite the air conditioning running, the air was still stinking, as the mutton kept burning all day long." Ranjeet shared."One day, I approached the art director with my dilemma. I expressed, 'I have a significant problem. You've created such a realistic set... Can't you replicate chicken or goat instead?' The art director complied and made it with Plaster of Paris. I instructed my producer not to include a real goat anymore due to the high cost, and advised them not to order it from tomorrow," he added.Despite acknowledging the industry's challenges, Ranjeet remains steadfast in his craft. Whether in leading roles or cameos, he adds depth to every project, garnering admiration from peers and fans. His five-decade journey attests to his unwavering dedication.From menacing villains to nuanced characters, his versatility defines Hindi cinema. Classics like 'Sharmeelee,' 'Namak Haraam,' and 'Laawaris' showcase his talent. His commanding presence and unique voice captivate generations, cementing his legacy.He was also seen in supporting roles in 'Housefull 4' (2019) and 'Welcome Back' (2015).

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 : Veteran actor Ranjeet has revealed that Parveen Babi was first chosen to be cast alongside Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan in the 1981 film 'Silsila' but she was later replaced by Jaya Bachchan.In an interview with ANI, Ranjeet opened up about his bond with Parveen Babi and said she was upset after she was not cast in the famous film. Parveen Babi passed away in January 2005. "She (Parveen Babi) was my dear friend... she was all alone. She was a beautiful lady. Always smiling and we used to call her 'fawada' because of her teeth....Once she was very upset and she was crying. I asked her 'Kya hua Parveen'. We were in Kashmir and I don't mind quoting because it's a fact. A film was made, 'Silsila' and Parveen Babi was the original heroine but she was asked to leave. And because of a gimmick controversy, they cast Rekha and Jaya Bhaduri in the film otherwise it was Parveen and Rekha."The 'Prem Pratigyaa' actor also talked about his friendly bond with the late actor Sanjeev Kumar, and said that they used to meet every evening. "He used to live in Pali Hill...every person has a spending threshold, I want this thing but can't afford it, still, I would take it even if have to take the loan... he was not like that. He didn't want to...his father died, his brother died, so many people died, you know. Wo to destiny hoti hai," Ranjeet said.He also said that the film industry has lost many iconic actors who shaped the Hindi cinema. "Many actors have gone. Shashi Kapoor, I used to work with all these guys. Dutt sahib, Raaj Kumar, Rajesh Khanna. Every day we were together. Char-panch hero hote the, char-panch villain hote the (there were four-five heroes and four-five villians)".Gopal Bedi, popularly known by his screen name Ranjeet, carved a niche for himself in the film industry and became one of the most popular villains of all time.Born in September 1941, Ranjeet has been part of several films and TV shows. His memorable movies include 'Raampur Ka Lakshman', 'Victoria No. 203', 'Dharam-Veer' and 'Amar Akbar Anthony'.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 : Veteran Bollywood actor Ranjeet has expressed his concern over the increasing trend of "vulgarity and inappropriate" content in films and web series on OTT platforms.In a recent interview with ANI, Ranjeet revealed that, despite being in the entertainment industry, he has watched only a handful of web series during the COVID-19 pandemic."And during COVID times, will you believe me if I say I have only seen two to three web series? Two were English historical and one Indian. I didn't watch other projects," he remarked.The 'Laawaris' actor went on to critique the prevalent use of explicit language and scenes in movies, stating that it often leads to discomfort in front of family members and staff."Nowadays, there is vulgarity and inappropriate language used in the movies that make you embarrassed in front of your staff and family members," he expressed.He also expressed dismay at the prevalence of molestation scenes and item numbers sandwiched between shots in contemporary films."What is all happening in the ads as well in this country, they are showing gambling in the ads. I am ashamed," he said.The 82-year-old veteran star contrasted this with the item numbers of the bygone era, particularly the 80s, where veteran actors like Waheeda Rehman, Helen, and Bindu performed with grace and artistry."Earlier during the 80s, there were item numbers in which Waheeda Rehman ji, Helen ji, and Bindu ji used to perform and they had grace in what they did. They were all trained in whatever they did and it was an art. Their dresses were also not revealing," he recalled nostalgically.Despite acknowledging the industry's challenges, Ranjeet remains steadfast in his craft. Whether in leading roles or cameos, he adds depth to every project, garnering admiration from peers and fans. His five-decade journey attests to his unwavering dedication.From menacing villains to nuanced characters, his versatility defines Hindi cinema. Classics like 'Sharmeelee,' 'Namak Haraam,' and 'Laawaris' showcase his talent. His commanding presence and unique voice captivate generations, cementing his legacy.Recently, he portrayed supporting roles in 'Housefull 4' (2019) and 'Welcome Back' (2015), further solidifying his status as a Bollywood stalwart.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 : Gopal Bedi, popularly known by his screen name Ranjeet, carved a niche for himself in the film industry and became one of the most popular villains of all time.However, he has often been misunderstood by people due to his on-screen baddie image. One such incident that came to light was when Madhuri Dixit refused to do a scene with him in 'Prem Pratigya'.In the film, Madhuri played poor man's daughter and Ranjeet was supposed to molest her.Speaking to ANI, Ranjeet recalled, "She (Madhuri) started crying and refused to do the scene. I was unaware of the situation... some art director had told me. There was a Bengali art director. Our director was Bapu, he was from South. I used to have fun on the sets, like when I would tell my co-stars, 'darling thoda udhar muh karo mai change kar leta hu'. I was not even used to going to the makeup room. Very normal and all that. I was accepted like that; otherwise, they would say I'm fake."He stated, "...I used to share a good bond with the fight masters and technicians. I was very cool with them, everybody. Not a status lover... Then, what happened, there was a handcart. Madhuri's father in the movie was poor and used to pull a handcart. The molestation scene was on the handcart. I was waiting for her but nobody told me what was happening. Ultimately, she agreed. Veeru Devgan was the fight master. He said that we will keep rolling the camera: 'beech mein camera cut nahi hona chahiye'."Ranjeet shared that he never made his co-actors uncomfortable.He said, "And all my heroines were very fond of me. And because I never used any force, I used to take my face behind their hair. I used to encourage them by encouraging them to pull my hair, scratch my face with their nails and all that. I used to give commentary to them. And not using my force and all that.""Molestation is a part of our job. The villain is not bad. With every heroine, it was compulsory," Ranjeet added.Ranjeet has worked in over 500 films in his filmy journey. Some of his notable performances include appearances in films such as 'Sharmeelee', 'Bandhe Haath', and 'Namak Halal'. He continues to leave his mark, as evidenced by his roles in 'Behen Hogi Teri', 'Housefull 2', and 'Housefull 4'.

Katrina Kaif, who is celebrating the success of 'Tiger 3' and is all ready for her next project, 'Merry Christmas', wished her fans a 'Happy New Year.' She told ANI, "Wishing all my fans a very Happy New Year."Famous devotional singer Anup Jalota also wished everyone well for the coming year.He said, "Aap sabko navvarash ki bahut bahut shubhkamnaye."Actor Ranjeet added, "Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year."The well-known director Subhash Ghai known for his most notable works including 'Kalicharan', 'Vishwanath', 'Karz', 'Hero', 'Vidhaata', 'Meri Jung', 'Karma', 'Ram Lakhan', among others said, "To all my countrymen, wishing you a very Happy New Year."Film director Rahul Rawail, actor Pratik Gandhi, and Pankaj Tripathi also shared their special wishes.Director-producer Prakash Jha said, "Best wishes for the New Year to all our countrymen and all our loved ones. May the new year bring new energy and new messages into your life."Actor Celina Jaitly took to X and wrote, "Peace !! Peace !!! Peace !!!! I want to make a new year prayer not a resolution... Leave the hatred behind, see and judge the reality with your own eyes. Embrace kindness, empathy and love... Stop the war and save the children. YOUR VOICE MATTERS !!! .... Have a lovely year ahead!!"Pooja Bhatt expressed her gratitude before finally saying goodbye to 2023, taking to X she wrote, "Gratitude.. for each leaf.. for each breath.. #Thankyou2023."Preity Zinta took to X, and shared a beautiful selfie as she bid adieu to 2023. The actor wrote, "Goodbye 2023 #ting."Ajay Devgn took to Instagram to share a wonderful post from his exotic holiday with wife Kajol and children Nysa and Yug. He wrote in the caption, "Digging through the gallery and finding these gems.. Cheers to traditions, loved ones, and the warmth that always fills our hearts during the holidays!! Wishing you all the same magic this new year."Vir Das also wished fans Happy New Year with a song, "Next Year. Let's all be cool..Happy New Year Everyone!" he wrote in the caption.The stylish actor Anil Kapoor posted a video special with special moments from 2023. He wrote in the caption, "A Wrap On 2023!"Alia Bhatt took to Instagram to share a complete clip of her honours, accomplishments, and most fashionable excursions of the year. In the video, she is seen creating a heart with her hands and standing in a saree from the Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani promos.Following that, one can watch videos of Alia, as well as, a peek at her honours and achievements in various locations.

Ranjeet graced the red carpet of the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa and talked about OTT and villain roles in his various films.Ranjeet told ANI, "Now, these days, there is a lot of vulgarity, dirty dialogues in the movies or OTT. I was a cruel villain, not a vulgar. So, I get due respect in every work of life, in any part of society."He added, "I am very proud of it and they loved it. That's my profession and I have to justify it what I am doing. I have no Godfather. I have enjoyed the Film industry and it is a great line."Ranjeet also told ANI that the villain roles he did in films doesn't affect his personal life. He said, "Never, because my kids knew that this was my job because of the media. They knew that his father was doing a great job. Luckily, my wife takes care of them because I used to shoot 7 or 8 films in one day."Ranjeet is best known for his villain roles in over 200 Hindi films.He has also played a positive character in the TV series 'Aisa Des Hai Mera'.