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Manoj Bajpayee's successful career in Bollywood is a surprise to his wife, Shabana Raza, who considers it a miracle given the industry's challenges. Bajpayee, originally from Bihar, overcame initial struggles and rejections before his breakthrough role in 'Satya'. He is now married to Shabana Raza and is awaiting the release of his upcoming film, 'Jugnuma – The Fable'.

Lyricist-turned-filmmaker Sudhakar Sharma recounted his experience of casting Hema Malini in his directorial debut. Despite budget constraints and his inexperience, Hema Malini agreed to star in the film after connecting with the script. She even offered to waive her fees and wear her own clothes to help the production, but the film was unfortunately never completed or released.

Aryan Khan's directorial debut, 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood', is set to premiere on September 18, 2025, following a grand preview hosted by Shah Rukh Khan. Lakshya Lalwani stars as Aasmaan Singh, a larger-than-life superstar, with Mona Singh portraying his mother. Manoj Pahwa plays Aasmaan's father, while Raghav Juyal is cast as his best friend.