Pahlaj Nihalani

Pahlaj Nihalani accuses Anurag Kashyap of leaking his own films for money; takes dig at Prasoon Joshi: 'He doesn't even come to office'

September 11, 2025 4:38 pm

Former chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Pahlaj Nihalani revisited his row with Anurag Kashyap during Udta Punjab release.

'Govinda was stabbed in the back after Salman Khan's Partner,' claims Pahlaj Nihalani: 'If someone's film flops, people throw parties'

September 04, 2025 7:44 pm

In a recent interview, producer Pahlaj Nihalani opened up about Govinda's film industry struggles. He also claimed that people around him wanted to destroy his career.

Govinda felt insecure when star kid Rohan Kapoor arrived in car while he travelled in auto, recalls Pahlaj Nihalani: 'We were never friends'

August 31, 2025 7:15 pm

Pahlaj Nihalani shared that Govinda developed a complex about his Love 86 co-star Rohan Kapoor, who was the son of legendary playback singer Mahendra Kapoor.

'Vivek Oberoi is anyway not getting work; if he likes vulgarity, he should keep it to his personal life': Pahlaj Nihalani

August 27, 2025 11:11 am

Former CBFC chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani also recalls the Udta Punjab controversy, claiming that Anurag Kashyap of Phantom Films turned it into a controversy to amplify the buzz for his film.

Madhuri Dixit refused to be cast opposite newcomer Govinda, was replaced by Neelam, reveals Pahlaj Nihalani: 'Her films kept shutting down after that'

August 27, 2025 9:26 am

Madhuri Dixit struggled for a solid five to 10 years before she broke through as a superstar with Sooraj Barjatya's Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! in 1994. Producer Pahlaj Nihalani recalls her struggle and the reasons behind it.

'There was no one with Divya Bharti': Pahlaj Nihalani recalls the actor's death at 19 after falling from balcony

August 27, 2025 1:23 pm

Pahlaj Nihalani recalls the death of Divya Bharti at the age of 19 after she fell from her building. The filmmaker recalls how Divya's death impacted the industry.

'Ekta Kapoor ruined Indian culture with her TV shows,' says Pahlaj Nihalani: 'Erotic films were rare, now sex is everywhere'

July 04, 2025 9:00 am

Pahlaj Nihalani has blamed Ekta Kapoor for 'ruining Indian culture' via her televisions shows.

Pahlaj Nihalani says ‘actors want diet food in the morning, drugs at night’; recalls Akshay Kumar forcing Kareena Kapoor’s casting

July 05, 2025 9:47 am

Pahlaj Nihalani shared his thoughts on the rising entourage costs of actors and recalled the time when Akshay Kumar interfered in the casting of the 2003 film Talaash.

'Insecure' Govinda was cast in Shola Aur Shabnam, Aankhein as he 'didn't have work', reveals Pahlaj Nihalani

July 01, 2025 8:14 pm

In a recent interview, filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani opened up about casting Govinda in his films and the actor's changing attitude after achieving success.

'Sunita Ahuja and Govinda have always lived in separate houses, but even if he has 10 affairs...': Pahlaj Nihalani hails their 'amar prem'

August 23, 2025 9:44 am

Film producer Pahlaj Nihalani, who worked on several projects with Govinda in the past, had a falling out with the actor some years ago. In a new interview, he addressed the rumours of his split from wife Sunita Ahuja.

Ravi Shankar Prasad Reacts To The Udta Punjab Row & Nihalani's 'Modi's Chamcha' Comment

June 09, 2016 1:49 pm