Releasing in 2018, Siddharth P Malhotra’s second film, the terrific Hichki which, starred Rani Mukerji, who was absolutely brilliant in the drama. In this exclusive and excellent in-depth interview, the director talks to Subhash K Jha about the making of Hichki, working with Yrf and Rani Mukerji, and so much more!
Tell me about the genesis of your Hichki with Rani Mukerji playing a schoolteacher suffering from Tourette Syndrome?
My earlier film We Are Family with Kajol and Kareena was declared average at the box office. For a first-time filmmaker, it’s heartbreaking, and there are various other vulnerable feelings in a film that meant so much to him.
The second film is always more difficult?
That’s right. I listened to much advice as a maker, only to realise if you listen to sundry advice and accept then no blame game can be justified ever. My next film was...
Tell me about the genesis of your Hichki with Rani Mukerji playing a schoolteacher suffering from Tourette Syndrome?
My earlier film We Are Family with Kajol and Kareena was declared average at the box office. For a first-time filmmaker, it’s heartbreaking, and there are various other vulnerable feelings in a film that meant so much to him.
The second film is always more difficult?
That’s right. I listened to much advice as a maker, only to realise if you listen to sundry advice and accept then no blame game can be justified ever. My next film was...
- 3/24/2025
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Sure, Shark Tank is all about business, but the drama is what really steals the show. After all, it’s reality TV at its finest! Over the years, there have been plenty of memorable pitches, but few were as jaw-dropping as Pavlok.
Kevin O’Leary from Shark Tank | Credits: ABC Network
If you need a refresher, here’s a look back at what went down during Pavlok’s wild ride in the tank, and where the company stands today!
One of the most shocking Shark Tank showdowns ever!
Maneesh Sethi walked into the Shark Tank with high hopes, ready to pitch his habit-breaking device, Pavlok. But instead of shocking the sharks with his idea, he found himself on the receiving end of brutal skepticism, and one of the most awkward showdowns in the show’s history.
RelatedShark Tank: Kevin O’Leary and Mark Cuban Would Wish They Had Paid $5 Million...
Kevin O’Leary from Shark Tank | Credits: ABC Network
If you need a refresher, here’s a look back at what went down during Pavlok’s wild ride in the tank, and where the company stands today!
One of the most shocking Shark Tank showdowns ever!
Maneesh Sethi walked into the Shark Tank with high hopes, ready to pitch his habit-breaking device, Pavlok. But instead of shocking the sharks with his idea, he found himself on the receiving end of brutal skepticism, and one of the most awkward showdowns in the show’s history.
RelatedShark Tank: Kevin O’Leary and Mark Cuban Would Wish They Had Paid $5 Million...
- 3/23/2025
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
In the Shark Tank archives, there’s one pitch that pushed Kevin O’Leary over the edge, making him lose his cool in front of the cameras. Typically known for his sharp tongue and ruthless business sense, O’Leary found himself so infuriated during one heated moment that he dropped expletives on live TV.
Kevin O’Leary in Shark Tank | Credits: Sony Pictures Television
The incident was unforgettable, not just because of the foul language but because it was the only time he let his emotions get the best of him.
Kevin O’Leary loses his cool over Pavlok pitch: A Shark Tank moment for the books A still from Shark Tank | Credits: Sony Pictures Television
In the history of Shark Tank, only one pitch made Kevin O’Leary so mad he couldn’t hold back his expletives on live TV. Maneesh Sethi, creator of Pavlok, a device designed to shock users out of bad habits,...
Kevin O’Leary in Shark Tank | Credits: Sony Pictures Television
The incident was unforgettable, not just because of the foul language but because it was the only time he let his emotions get the best of him.
Kevin O’Leary loses his cool over Pavlok pitch: A Shark Tank moment for the books A still from Shark Tank | Credits: Sony Pictures Television
In the history of Shark Tank, only one pitch made Kevin O’Leary so mad he couldn’t hold back his expletives on live TV. Maneesh Sethi, creator of Pavlok, a device designed to shock users out of bad habits,...
- 12/27/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif, whose towel fight sequence at a hammam from ‘Tiger 3’ has caught the eye of many, spoke about how the action sequence with two women has not been shown before on screen in India.
Katrina said: “I love doing envelope-pushing, risky action sequences on screen and the Tiger franchise has always presented me with the opportunity to take things several notches higher when it comes to being a female action heroine!”
“I have lived the life of a super spy vicariously through Zoya and I love the fact that she is one hell of a fighter! She can take anyone and just like Tiger, she can also be the last person standing! That’s new and exciting for me and for the audience because they can see a woman who can fight as good as a man.”
She shared that she is aware that the towel...
Katrina said: “I love doing envelope-pushing, risky action sequences on screen and the Tiger franchise has always presented me with the opportunity to take things several notches higher when it comes to being a female action heroine!”
“I have lived the life of a super spy vicariously through Zoya and I love the fact that she is one hell of a fighter! She can take anyone and just like Tiger, she can also be the last person standing! That’s new and exciting for me and for the audience because they can see a woman who can fight as good as a man.”
She shared that she is aware that the towel...
- 11/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif, whose towel fight sequence at a hammam from ‘Tiger 3’ has caught the eye of many, spoke about how the action sequence with two women has not been shown before on screen in India.
Katrina said: “I love doing envelope-pushing, risky action sequences on screen and the Tiger franchise has always presented me with the opportunity to take things several notches higher when it comes to being a female action heroine!”
“I have lived the life of a super spy vicariously through Zoya and I love the fact that she is one hell of a fighter! She can take anyone and just like Tiger, she can also be the last person standing! That’s new and exciting for me and for the audience because they can see a woman who can fight as good as a man.”
She shared that she is aware that the towel...
Katrina said: “I love doing envelope-pushing, risky action sequences on screen and the Tiger franchise has always presented me with the opportunity to take things several notches higher when it comes to being a female action heroine!”
“I have lived the life of a super spy vicariously through Zoya and I love the fact that she is one hell of a fighter! She can take anyone and just like Tiger, she can also be the last person standing! That’s new and exciting for me and for the audience because they can see a woman who can fight as good as a man.”
She shared that she is aware that the towel...
- 11/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Filmmaker Maneesh Sharma, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif-starrer ‘Tiger 3’, has shared that the audience has not even witnessed even one per cent of what is in store for them in the film and its narrative.
The teaser and the trailer of ‘Tiger 3’ adrenaline pumping action extravaganza in theatres this festive season. The film has Salman and Katrina reprising their iconic roles of super spies Tiger & Zoya.
Talking about the teaser and trailer of the film, Maneesh said: “We built the teaser and the trailer of Tiger 3 to show how Tiger’s story moves forward but you haven’t even seen 1 per cent of what we have in store – we’re saving the best for the big screen.”
He further revealed: “Around 50-60 per cent of the film are action sequences of great scale and we wanted...
The teaser and the trailer of ‘Tiger 3’ adrenaline pumping action extravaganza in theatres this festive season. The film has Salman and Katrina reprising their iconic roles of super spies Tiger & Zoya.
Talking about the teaser and trailer of the film, Maneesh said: “We built the teaser and the trailer of Tiger 3 to show how Tiger’s story moves forward but you haven’t even seen 1 per cent of what we have in store – we’re saving the best for the big screen.”
He further revealed: “Around 50-60 per cent of the film are action sequences of great scale and we wanted...
- 10/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Filmmaker Maneesh Sharma, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif-starrer ‘Tiger 3’, has shared that the audience has not even witnessed even one per cent of what is in store for them in the film and its narrative.
The teaser and the trailer of ‘Tiger 3’ adrenaline pumping action extravaganza in theatres this festive season. The film has Salman and Katrina reprising their iconic roles of super spies Tiger & Zoya.
Talking about the teaser and trailer of the film, Maneesh said: “We built the teaser and the trailer of Tiger 3 to show how Tiger’s story moves forward but you haven’t even seen 1 per cent of what we have in store – we’re saving the best for the big screen.”
He further revealed: “Around 50-60 per cent of the film are action sequences of great scale and we wanted...
The teaser and the trailer of ‘Tiger 3’ adrenaline pumping action extravaganza in theatres this festive season. The film has Salman and Katrina reprising their iconic roles of super spies Tiger & Zoya.
Talking about the teaser and trailer of the film, Maneesh said: “We built the teaser and the trailer of Tiger 3 to show how Tiger’s story moves forward but you haven’t even seen 1 per cent of what we have in store – we’re saving the best for the big screen.”
He further revealed: “Around 50-60 per cent of the film are action sequences of great scale and we wanted...
- 10/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Get ready! The hugely anticipated trailer for the Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer Tiger 3 is set to release on October 16th!
Aditya Chopra is building the Yrf Spy Universe brick by brick and Tiger 3, directed by Maneesh Sharma, is the next big one. Tiger aka Salman Khan is the Og super-spy of the Yrf Spy Universe and this time his story is different instead of hero, he is considered the villain and must clear his name.
Maneesh says, “This time, it’s not only about saving India, but about standing up for himself and his family. And for a man, for Tiger, that is the core of who you are – an area where each one (even Tiger!) feels vulnerable. And he will do it with a vengeance. India’s No 1 agent is India’s Enemy No 1 this time and I think people will have fun watching this...
Aditya Chopra is building the Yrf Spy Universe brick by brick and Tiger 3, directed by Maneesh Sharma, is the next big one. Tiger aka Salman Khan is the Og super-spy of the Yrf Spy Universe and this time his story is different instead of hero, he is considered the villain and must clear his name.
Maneesh says, “This time, it’s not only about saving India, but about standing up for himself and his family. And for a man, for Tiger, that is the core of who you are – an area where each one (even Tiger!) feels vulnerable. And he will do it with a vengeance. India’s No 1 agent is India’s Enemy No 1 this time and I think people will have fun watching this...
- 10/4/2023
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Yash Raj Films released Tiger Ka Message this week much to the delight of fans. A video that is a precursor to the trailer of Tiger 3, and it was an instant blockbuster on the internet!
Director Maneesh Sharma is thrilled about the success of this video that marks the start of the promotional campaign for the film. He says, “Over the last decade Tiger had become perhaps the most iconic character in Bollywood. And getting the opportunity to take over the reins, to take his story forward came with an inexplicable excitement.”
Maneesh adds, “I want to portray Tiger like I’ve seen him as a movie buff – larger than life, towering over you with his star power. I am excited that I get to add a deeper layer to his journey.”
One of India’s biggest superstars to have ever graced the silver screen, Salman Khan is back...
Director Maneesh Sharma is thrilled about the success of this video that marks the start of the promotional campaign for the film. He says, “Over the last decade Tiger had become perhaps the most iconic character in Bollywood. And getting the opportunity to take over the reins, to take his story forward came with an inexplicable excitement.”
Maneesh adds, “I want to portray Tiger like I’ve seen him as a movie buff – larger than life, towering over you with his star power. I am excited that I get to add a deeper layer to his journey.”
One of India’s biggest superstars to have ever graced the silver screen, Salman Khan is back...
- 9/30/2023
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Director Maneesh Sharma says he wanted to portray superstar Salman Khan’s character of Tiger like he has seen him as a movie buff larger than life. The director said:“Over the last decade Tiger has become perhaps the most iconic character in Bollywood. And getting the opportunity to take over the reins, to take his story forward came with an inexplicable excitement.”
Maneesh added: “I want to portray Tiger like I’ve seen him as a movie buff – larger than life, towering over you with his star power. I am excited that I get to add a deeper layer to his journey.”
In Tiger Ka Message, it was revealed that Salman, who plays Tiger is in peril after being framed as Enemy Number 1 of India.
Maneesh said: “This time, it’s not only about saving India, but about standing up for himself and his family. And for a man,...
Maneesh added: “I want to portray Tiger like I’ve seen him as a movie buff – larger than life, towering over you with his star power. I am excited that I get to add a deeper layer to his journey.”
In Tiger Ka Message, it was revealed that Salman, who plays Tiger is in peril after being framed as Enemy Number 1 of India.
Maneesh said: “This time, it’s not only about saving India, but about standing up for himself and his family. And for a man,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Director Maneesh Sharma says he wanted to portray superstar Salman Khan’s character of Tiger like he has seen him as a movie buff larger than life. The director said:“Over the last decade Tiger has become perhaps the most iconic character in Bollywood. And getting the opportunity to take over the reins, to take his story forward came with an inexplicable excitement.”
Maneesh added: “I want to portray Tiger like I’ve seen him as a movie buff – larger than life, towering over you with his star power. I am excited that I get to add a deeper layer to his journey.”
In Tiger Ka Message, it was revealed that Salman, who plays Tiger is in peril after being framed as Enemy Number 1 of India.
Maneesh said: “This time, it’s not only about saving India, but about standing up for himself and his family. And for a man,...
Maneesh added: “I want to portray Tiger like I’ve seen him as a movie buff – larger than life, towering over you with his star power. I am excited that I get to add a deeper layer to his journey.”
In Tiger Ka Message, it was revealed that Salman, who plays Tiger is in peril after being framed as Enemy Number 1 of India.
Maneesh said: “This time, it’s not only about saving India, but about standing up for himself and his family. And for a man,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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