Mumbai, April 28 (Ians) Actor Sooraj Pancholi, who was acquitted of suicide abetment charges in the actress Jiah Khan death case on Friday, has finally broken his silence.
The actor, in a statement, spoke about “winning his dignity back”.
“The verdict has taken 10 long painful years and sleepless nights. But today, I have not only won this case but also won my dignity and confidence back. It took a lot of courage to face the world with such heinous allegations,” he said.
The suicide case of Jiah Khan back in 2013 left the nation and the film fraternity stunned.
The death of the actress, who worked in Bollywood movies such as ‘Nishabd’, ‘Ghajini’, and ‘Houseful’, was directly linked to her then-boyfriend Sooraj Pancholi, who is the son of actor pair Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, and hails from an influential family.
He further mentioned: “I hope and pray to God that nobody...
The actor, in a statement, spoke about “winning his dignity back”.
“The verdict has taken 10 long painful years and sleepless nights. But today, I have not only won this case but also won my dignity and confidence back. It took a lot of courage to face the world with such heinous allegations,” he said.
The suicide case of Jiah Khan back in 2013 left the nation and the film fraternity stunned.
The death of the actress, who worked in Bollywood movies such as ‘Nishabd’, ‘Ghajini’, and ‘Houseful’, was directly linked to her then-boyfriend Sooraj Pancholi, who is the son of actor pair Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, and hails from an influential family.
He further mentioned: “I hope and pray to God that nobody...
- 4/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Nishabd actress Jiah Khan’s suicide case has taken another turn. On Thursday, February 9, the Bombay High Court dismissed a petition filed by the late actresses mother Rabia Khan where she challenged the Central Bureau of Investigation’s charge sheet which termed her daughter’s death as the suicide and not homicide, thus making the way forRead More
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- 2/10/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
It all began in 2005 with Sarkar, the superhit film directed by Ram Gopal Varma and starring Amitabh Bachchan in the titular role. The story continued in Sarkar Raj (2008), which once again saw the Mr. Bachchan reprise his role as the mafia boss. The film once again hit big box office numbers. Now Ram Gopal Varma has Sarkar 3 in the works and according to the director this will bring the Angry Bachchan back to the big screen.
To give us more insight into what we can expect from the new film, Ram Gopal Varma has released a note about Sarkar 3.
“Sarkar 3 – Return of the Angry Man
Ever since people first saw Zanjeer, the emotion of Anger has been synonymous with the name Amitabh Bachchan.
Anger against injustice, Anger against suppression and Anger against exploitation were hallmarks of the various characters he played, which collectively made him India’s biggest superstar.
To give us more insight into what we can expect from the new film, Ram Gopal Varma has released a note about Sarkar 3.
“Sarkar 3 – Return of the Angry Man
Ever since people first saw Zanjeer, the emotion of Anger has been synonymous with the name Amitabh Bachchan.
Anger against injustice, Anger against suppression and Anger against exploitation were hallmarks of the various characters he played, which collectively made him India’s biggest superstar.
- 8/22/2016
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
The Jiah Khan death case has temporarily faced a setback after the Bombay high court stayed the trial of Sessions' court on Monday, July 11. Amidst a few developments in the case, we hear that the prosecution has found a new lawyer Dhairyasheel Patil who will now be taking over the case. Dhairyasheel Patil has apparently asked for three weeks to study the case and the bench that includes Justice Nh Patil and Justice Pd Naik has granted the three week extension. Besides this, Jiah's mother Rabia Khan had filed a plea to transfer the case to a new bench but the last bench dismissed the same and maintained that this will be the last adjournment since the Supreme Court has asked to speed up the matter further. On the other hand, Sooraj's lawyer Prashant Patil expressed his frustration over the constant delay as he maintained that his client (Sooraj Pancholi...
- 7/13/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Mumbai, Nov 13: Actor Aditya Pancholi, harried by the sudden allegations against his son in the Jiah Khan case, says Sooraj was at a five star hotel when the actress died.
"We've footage of Sooraj entering the hotel, spending time in there with his friend and leaving the hotel. Therefore the question of Sooraj's guilt just doesn't arise," said Aditya reacting to Jiah's mother Rabiya Khan's allegation that her daughter was murdered by someone very "close" to her.
Jiah, known for her role in "Nishabd", was June 3 found hanging from the ceiling at her Juhu residence. She was 25. At that time the police had reportedly.
"We've footage of Sooraj entering the hotel, spending time in there with his friend and leaving the hotel. Therefore the question of Sooraj's guilt just doesn't arise," said Aditya reacting to Jiah's mother Rabiya Khan's allegation that her daughter was murdered by someone very "close" to her.
Jiah, known for her role in "Nishabd", was June 3 found hanging from the ceiling at her Juhu residence. She was 25. At that time the police had reportedly.
- 11/13/2013
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Oct 21: After barbs, megastar Amitabh Bachchan received praise from filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma (Rgv) who credited Big B for his entry into filmdom.
Big B and Rgv worked together in films like "Sarkar", "Sarkar Raj", "Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag", "Department" and "Nishabd".
But relations between the two soured when Rgv posted some negative comments on Big B's performance in 2011 movie "Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap".
On Sunday Varma tried to patch up by inviting the megastar to the launch of his movie "Satya 2" and Big B obliged him.
On his blog Big B mentioned his visit to the event and even uploaded.
Big B and Rgv worked together in films like "Sarkar", "Sarkar Raj", "Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag", "Department" and "Nishabd".
But relations between the two soured when Rgv posted some negative comments on Big B's performance in 2011 movie "Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap".
On Sunday Varma tried to patch up by inviting the megastar to the launch of his movie "Satya 2" and Big B obliged him.
On his blog Big B mentioned his visit to the event and even uploaded.
- 10/21/2013
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Oct 4: Late actress Jiah Khan's mother Rabiya Khan has filed a fresh petition in the Bombay High Court alleging that her daughter could have been murdered. She has sought a Cbi inquiry into the case.
"Rabiya feels the investigation was not done properly. If you go by the medical opinion and other evidence, it would indicate something is missing as far as suicide is concerned. Jiah Khan's case is apparently a case of murder," Dinesh Tiwari, who is Rabiya's lawyer, told Ians.
Rabiya filed the plea few days ago.
Jiah, known for her role in "Nishabd", was June 3 found hanging from the ceiling at her Juhu residence. She was 25.
A week later, on June 10, her boyfriend Sooraj Pancholi was arrested on charges.
"Rabiya feels the investigation was not done properly. If you go by the medical opinion and other evidence, it would indicate something is missing as far as suicide is concerned. Jiah Khan's case is apparently a case of murder," Dinesh Tiwari, who is Rabiya's lawyer, told Ians.
Rabiya filed the plea few days ago.
Jiah, known for her role in "Nishabd", was June 3 found hanging from the ceiling at her Juhu residence. She was 25.
A week later, on June 10, her boyfriend Sooraj Pancholi was arrested on charges.
- 10/4/2013
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, July 3: Sooraj Pancholi, who was in judicial custody for allegedly abetting actress Jiah Khan's death, has got bail and returned home. His mother Zarina Wahab is relieved and says she is also praying for the "Nishabd" actor.
Sooraj, who was arrested June 10, was granted bail by Bombay High Court Monday. He has been ordered to pay a surety of Rs.50,000, surrender his passport and report to police whenever required for investigations. He returned home Tuesday evening.
"It's a great relief for me as for the past few days we haven't slept peacefully. Today, he is back. I am very happy... I thank everyone whoever has prayed for my son. I am extremely happy that my son is back home," Zarina told reporters Tuesday at her.
Sooraj, who was arrested June 10, was granted bail by Bombay High Court Monday. He has been ordered to pay a surety of Rs.50,000, surrender his passport and report to police whenever required for investigations. He returned home Tuesday evening.
"It's a great relief for me as for the past few days we haven't slept peacefully. Today, he is back. I am very happy... I thank everyone whoever has prayed for my son. I am extremely happy that my son is back home," Zarina told reporters Tuesday at her.
- 7/3/2013
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
Suraj Pancholi who was remanded in custody, filed for bail application, but he will have to spend the next few days in custody as the court today adjourned the hearing of his bail application to 21 June. Suraj, son of actor Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, was taken into police custody for questioning in connection with the suicide of actress Jiah Khan. The 25 year old actress had made her debut in Ram Gopal Verma’s Nishabd against Amitabh Bachchan where she played the role of a teenager in love with her friend’s much older father. Since then, she had made only small appearances, the last being in Housefull in...
- 6/16/2013
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Mumbai, June 16: A Mumbai court deferred the hearing of Sooraj Pancholi's bail plea till June 21. He was held on the charge of abetting suicide of actress Jiah Khan and his actor father Aditya Pancholi says his son is not guilty and that the jail experience will make him stronger.
"Let my son stay in jail a little longer. It will make him tougher and wiser. He has done no wrong. So, this experience can only make him strong," said Aditya while remaining calm.
Actress Nafisa alias Jiah Khan, who debuted in Bollywood with Ram Gopal Varma's "Nishabd", committed suicide at her residence in Mumbai's Juhu area June 3. She was.
"Let my son stay in jail a little longer. It will make him tougher and wiser. He has done no wrong. So, this experience can only make him strong," said Aditya while remaining calm.
Actress Nafisa alias Jiah Khan, who debuted in Bollywood with Ram Gopal Varma's "Nishabd", committed suicide at her residence in Mumbai's Juhu area June 3. She was.
- 6/16/2013
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
The investigation on Jiah Khan’s suicide case is going on in full swing and the latest about it is that police has discovered Jiah Khan’s abortion report from the hospital where the abortion has been carried out. They are not ready to divulge anything at the moment. "There have been no new developments so far. We have received the medical reports from the hospital where the foetus was aborted," said a police officer. That Jiah Khan has undergone abortion was revealed on her six page suicide note which Jiah’s mother Rabiya Khan has handed over to the police. In this letter, the ‘Nishabd’ actress wrote how she is attached to her bo...
- 6/12/2013
- Bollywoodmantra.com
The son of a Bollywood couple has been arrested on suspicion of abetting the suicide of his girlfriend, actress Jiah Khan, police said. Suraj Pancholi was arrested late Monday in Mumbai, Officer D. Deokar said. Deokar confirmed Khan, 25, committed suicide at her home in Mumbai last week. A letter she wrote alleges that Pancholi cheated on her, physically abused her and forced her to have an abortion. Police authenticated the letter was from Khan, and Indian media have published it. Pancholi's parents are actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab. Neither they nor their son has spoken about the allegations. Khan...
- 6/11/2013
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
Superstar Amitabh Bachchan was shell shocked on hearing the news of the suicide of 25 years old Jiah Khan. He worked with Jiah Khan in the movie ‘Nishabd’ which released in the year 2007. A shocked Bachchan tweeted, "What!!! Jiah Khan??? what has happened ? is this correct ? unbelievable !!!," On Wednesday, in an event, talking about Jiah Khan the superstar said, “I am very sad and also worried. It feels strange to talk about it. Sometimes there are situations when someone gets sad and depressed. They come with dreams and when it is not fulfilled, they give up. I want to say that to end your life like this is not good. I a...
- 6/6/2013
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Nafisa (Jiah) Khan's sudden demise has certainly shaken everyone. But Bollywood megastar and her Nishabd co-star Amitabh Bachchan is highly disturbed, upset and frustrated over Jiah's suicide. He advises people not to give up life no matter what happens in life. Amitabh wrote on his blog: "The death of Jiah Khan, a pretty and accomplished artist who did her very first film with me - Nishabd, ended her life at the age of 26, by hanging herself ! From the moment that the news...
- 6/6/2013
- GlamSham
25 years old actress Jiah Khan who created a storm by her sensational and controversial role in Nishabd starring opposite Amitabh Bachchan was found hanging to her apartment room on 3rd June at around 11.30 pm. Jiah was quite disturbed after she was turned down in an audition in Hyderabad for a Tamil movie. The director of the movie sighted her being under weight as the reason for not taking her in Tamil movie. She came back to Mumbai and seemed depressed and sad. Jiah confided in her mom that her career in film industry was going nowhere. Jiah started her acting career with Nishabd in 2007 then appeared in Ghajni in ...
- 6/5/2013
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Mumbai, Jun 5: Actress Jiah Khan's last rites were completed on Wednesday afternoon.
The body of the 25-year-old, who committed suicide on Monday night at her Juhu residence, was buried in the Juhu cemetery in Mumbai.
With moist eyes, family members and close friends buried Jiah at around 2 p.m.
Aamir Khan's wife Kiran Rao, actor Riteish Deshmukh, Aditya Pancholi with his son Sooraj, actor Raza Murad, TV actress Urvashi Dhokalia and others were present.
Jiah made her cinematic debut opposite Amitabh Bachchan in Ram Gopal Verma's film Nishabd in 2007.
She also acted opposite Aamir Khan in Ghajini.
The body of the 25-year-old, who committed suicide on Monday night at her Juhu residence, was buried in the Juhu cemetery in Mumbai.
With moist eyes, family members and close friends buried Jiah at around 2 p.m.
Aamir Khan's wife Kiran Rao, actor Riteish Deshmukh, Aditya Pancholi with his son Sooraj, actor Raza Murad, TV actress Urvashi Dhokalia and others were present.
Jiah made her cinematic debut opposite Amitabh Bachchan in Ram Gopal Verma's film Nishabd in 2007.
She also acted opposite Aamir Khan in Ghajini.
- 6/5/2013
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
The ‘Nishabd’ actress Jiah Khan’s last rites will be held today. Jiah committed suicide on Monday night by hanging herself from the ceiling fan of her room. Failing love affair and unsuccessful career led Jiah to take this drastic step. Her body was taken to Mumbai hospital for postmortem and the postmortem report confirmed that Jiah committed suicide by hanging herself. Her dead body was handed to her family and the actress’s funeral will be held today. Jiah was last starred in Sajid Khan’s Housefull’ in 2010 and for three years she was out of work. She was depressed about not getting any offers and she was scared about ...
- 6/5/2013
- Bollywoodmantra.com
The sudden death of Bollywood starlet Jiah Khan has taken the Indian film community by surprise. Khan wasn't a big name in the industry, but she had worked with some of the biggest and was still young enough to have a lot of potential in front of her. Her suicide has garnered shocked reactions from around the industry. Bollywood celebrities have taken to Twitter to express their grief and surprise over this tragic and senseless loss. You can find lots of those tributes and reactions here at The Guardian.The New York born actress made her starring debut at age 18 in Ram Gopal Varma's Nishabd, a film "inspired" by American Beauty. Khan played the Mena Suvari role, and the inimitable Amitabh Bachchan played the Kevin...
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- 6/4/2013
- Screen Anarchy
The Bollywood community is in mourning. Actress Jian Khan was pronounced dead Monday after her mother discovered the star's body hanging in her room at her Mumbai home, the victim of an apparent suicide. She was 25. Per the BBC, a police post-mortem confirmed that the star killed herself. Her body was discovered at around 10:45 p.m. No suicide note was found, and authorities are reportedly questioning the last person she purportedly spoke with on the phone. The New York–born Khan was raised in London and made her Bollywood debut at the age of 18 in the 2007 film Nishabd. Inspired by Vladimir Nabokov's literary classic Lolita, the film was directed by Ram Gopal Varma, who paid tribute...
- 6/4/2013
- E! Online
Bollywood actress Jiah Khan was found dead in her Mumbai apartment late Monday. She was 25. A police official, speaking on condition of anonymity, is quoted in the U.K. Guardian as saying that the actress's mother, Razia Khan, found her daughter's body hanging in the residence. The Times of India reports that Khan may have killed herself over a failed relationship with an actor. The Times reported that she lived with her mother and sister, and they were not at home when she apparently took her life. Her mother also said that at an audition over the weekend Khan had...
- 6/4/2013
- by Stephen M. Silverman
- PEOPLE.com
Mumbai, June 4: Bollywood actress Jiah Khan, who reportedly committed suicide Monday night, had allegedly made her last call to Aditya Pancholi's son Suraj. He will be questioned by police. The two were said to be close to each other.
"Preliminary medical reports suggest that she died of hanging and that it may be a case of suicide. The last outgoing call from her mobile was to Suraj," Vishwas Nangre Patil, the additional commissioner of police, said.
The actress started her career with Ram Gopal Verma's "Nishabd" and has been a part of films like "Ghajini" and "Housefull".
Ians...
"Preliminary medical reports suggest that she died of hanging and that it may be a case of suicide. The last outgoing call from her mobile was to Suraj," Vishwas Nangre Patil, the additional commissioner of police, said.
The actress started her career with Ram Gopal Verma's "Nishabd" and has been a part of films like "Ghajini" and "Housefull".
Ians...
- 6/4/2013
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
Bollywood actress Jiah Khan is dead at the age of 25, according to multiple media reports. Her body was discovered hanging in her Mumbai home, according to a report by the Guardian. No suicide note was found, but police suspect the actress took her own life. Khan last appeared in the 2010 comedy "Houseful." Born Nafisa Khan, the British Indian actress with striking looks and an arresting presence made her debut in 2007's "Nishabd," a romantic drama that was heavily influenced by the book "Lolita" and the Oscar-winning film "American Beauty." She also appeared...
- 6/4/2013
- by Brent Lang
- The Wrap
So sad. 25-year-old Bollywood actress Jiah Khan was found dead in her apartment on June 3.
Jiah Khan’s body was found in her Mumbai home on June 3. She was found hanged in her apartment by her mother, according to a police official, speaking on the condition of anonymity.
Jiah Khan Dead — Bollywood Actress Dies At 25
Jiah, whose real name was Nafisa Khan, was born in New York and grew up in London before moving to Mumbai. She made her Bollywood debut in 2007 with Ram Gopal Varma’s Nishabd, playing the 18-year-old female lead opposite Amitabh Bachchan.
“Never ever seen a debutant actress with more spunk and more spirit than Jiah when I was directing her in Nishabd,” filmmaker Ram wrote on Twitter after Jiah’s death.
“I don’t know the reason what led to this but Jiah was very depressed about her career and scared for her future,” he continued in another tweet.
Jiah Khan’s body was found in her Mumbai home on June 3. She was found hanged in her apartment by her mother, according to a police official, speaking on the condition of anonymity.
Jiah Khan Dead — Bollywood Actress Dies At 25
Jiah, whose real name was Nafisa Khan, was born in New York and grew up in London before moving to Mumbai. She made her Bollywood debut in 2007 with Ram Gopal Varma’s Nishabd, playing the 18-year-old female lead opposite Amitabh Bachchan.
“Never ever seen a debutant actress with more spunk and more spirit than Jiah when I was directing her in Nishabd,” filmmaker Ram wrote on Twitter after Jiah’s death.
“I don’t know the reason what led to this but Jiah was very depressed about her career and scared for her future,” he continued in another tweet.
- 6/4/2013
- by Christopher Rogers
- HollywoodLife
Bollywood and its actors have always entertained us. Few have been entertaining us decade after decade while few have left us after playing a short yet impactful stint in the Bollywood. Their sad demises have left us sad and shocked. We would discuss 5 such actors whose innings of life were short. Here they are Jiah Khan Jiah Khan was a British-Indian actress whose original name was Nafisa Khan. Born on 20th February, 1988, she made her debut with hindi film Nishabd starring opposite Amitabh Bachchan and created a stir in Bollywood because of her controversial role. She again appeared in Ghajni with Aamir Khan in 2008 and ...
- 6/4/2013
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Body of 25-year-old found in her flat in Mumbai's Juhu neighbourhood
Bollywood actor Jiah Khan has been found dead at her home in Mumbai.
A police official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the body of the 25-year-old was found hanged in her apartment by her mother in Mumbai's Juhu neighbourhood late on Monday.
Khan, whose real name was Nafisa Khan, was born in New York and grew up in London before moving to Mumbai.
She made her Bollywood debut in 2007 with Ram Gopal Varma's Nishabd, playing the 18-year-old female lead opposite one of India's leading actors, Amitabh Bachchan, in a film loosely based on Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita.
"Never ever seen a debutant actress with more spunk and more spirit than Jiah when I was directing her in Nishabd," film-maker Varma wrote on Twitter.
"I don't know the reason what led to this but Jiah was very depressed...
Bollywood actor Jiah Khan has been found dead at her home in Mumbai.
A police official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the body of the 25-year-old was found hanged in her apartment by her mother in Mumbai's Juhu neighbourhood late on Monday.
Khan, whose real name was Nafisa Khan, was born in New York and grew up in London before moving to Mumbai.
She made her Bollywood debut in 2007 with Ram Gopal Varma's Nishabd, playing the 18-year-old female lead opposite one of India's leading actors, Amitabh Bachchan, in a film loosely based on Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita.
"Never ever seen a debutant actress with more spunk and more spirit than Jiah when I was directing her in Nishabd," film-maker Varma wrote on Twitter.
"I don't know the reason what led to this but Jiah was very depressed...
- 6/4/2013
- The Guardian - Film News
Jiah Khan, best remembered for her film Nishabd opposite Amitabh Bachchan, committed suicide at her Juhu residence on Monday night. Reports suggest that the 25 year old actress hung herself, due to depression. Born and raised in London, Jiah, also known as Nafisa, shifted to India to pursue a career in acting. She also starred in Aamir Khan's Ghajini and Akshay Kumar's Housefull. According to police reports, Jiah ended her life around 11 pm; however she did not leave a suicide note.
- 6/4/2013
- BollywoodHungama
Early today morning, the film industry woke up to the rude shock of Jiah Khan's suicide. Now we hear that the police have questioned Suraj Panscholi, son of actor couple Aditya Panscholi and Zarina Wahab, in connection with the actress's death. According to police reports, the last call made from Jiah's phone was to the Panscholi lad around 10:40 Pm, before ending her life. Jiah who made her debut opposite Amitabh Bachchan in Nishabd, was apparently unhappy about her acting career, while her last on screen appearance was in a supporting role in the multi-starrer Housefull in 2010.
- 6/4/2013
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Mumbai, June 4: Ram Gopal Varma, who gave Britain-born actress Nafisa alias Jiah Khan a Bollywood launchpad with 2007 film "Nishabd", is "shocked and chocked" over the news of her death. He says she was depressed about her career, and scared about her future as she had no work the past three years.
"The last time I met her, Jiah told me that everyone around her makes her feel like a failure," Varma posted on his Twitter page, after hearing the news that the 25-year-old had committed suicide at her Juhu home here around midnight.
"Inspite of being highly appreciated in 'Nishabd' and being a part of hugely successful 'Ghajini'.
"The last time I met her, Jiah told me that everyone around her makes her feel like a failure," Varma posted on his Twitter page, after hearing the news that the 25-year-old had committed suicide at her Juhu home here around midnight.
"Inspite of being highly appreciated in 'Nishabd' and being a part of hugely successful 'Ghajini'.
- 6/4/2013
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, June 4: Masaba Gupta is in a state of grief after the sudden demise of Nafisa alias Jiah Khan as the young designer had plans to design for the late actress soon.
"God bless you. We will meet in another life until then stay blessed. Spoke to Jiah two months back and I promised I would dress her soon. I don't know what it was that was more important than her life. Rip," tweeted Masaba who was also creative head of brand Satya Paul.
Jiah, who debuted in Bollywood opposite Amitabh Bachchan in "Nishabd", committed suicide at her residence in Mumbai's Juhu area, police said Tuesday. She was 25.
The Britain-born actress.
"God bless you. We will meet in another life until then stay blessed. Spoke to Jiah two months back and I promised I would dress her soon. I don't know what it was that was more important than her life. Rip," tweeted Masaba who was also creative head of brand Satya Paul.
Jiah, who debuted in Bollywood opposite Amitabh Bachchan in "Nishabd", committed suicide at her residence in Mumbai's Juhu area, police said Tuesday. She was 25.
The Britain-born actress.
- 6/4/2013
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, June 4: The "full of life" Nafisa alias Jiah Khan was "too young to go", tweeted the "Nishabd" actress' Bollywood colleagues, wondering what led the 25-year-old to take the extreme step of committing suicide.
The Britain-born actress was found hanging at her flat in Sagar Sangeet Building in the posh Juhu area of northwest Mumbai around midnight. Having made her Hindi film debut in 2007 opposite Amitabh Bachchan in the controversial "Nishabd", she went on to feature in films like "Ghajini" and "Housefull".
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan called the news "unbelievable",...
The Britain-born actress was found hanging at her flat in Sagar Sangeet Building in the posh Juhu area of northwest Mumbai around midnight. Having made her Hindi film debut in 2007 opposite Amitabh Bachchan in the controversial "Nishabd", she went on to feature in films like "Ghajini" and "Housefull".
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan called the news "unbelievable",...
- 6/4/2013
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
Bollywood actress Jiah Khan, who made a striking debut opposite superstar Amitabh Bachchan in Ramgopal Varma's Nishabd, is believed to have committed suicide by hanging herself with a piece of cloth, at her Indian apartment at Sagar Tarang in Juhu, Mumbai. The 25-year-old actress who was brought up in England, had also starred opposite Aamir Khan in Ghajini and Akshay Kumar in Housefull. While her body has been shifted for postmortem at Cooper Hospital in Juhu, the Mumbai...
- 6/4/2013
- GlamSham
The ‘Nishabd’ actress Jiah Khan hangs herself from the ceiling fan of her room late last night. The 25-year-old actress was learnt to be depressed due to personal issues for quite sometime. Police was interrogating the watchman, maid and neighbor of the actress but nothing has been clear till now. Jiah’s mother discovered her dead body in the morning. Her body was taken to postmortem at Cooper Hospital in Juhu. The incident took place around 11pm at her Juhu residence on Monday night "She had been depressed for some time due to personal issues, but was keen on returning to acting soon. She was also meeting filmmakers regardin...
- 6/4/2013
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Bollywood actress Jiah Khan committed suicide at her Juhu residence late last night. She was 25. The actress has reportedly hanged herself. The body was taken to Mumbai hospital for postmortem. Her maid, neighbor and watchman were taken into custody for interrogation. Police said that Jiah was found dead in her room by her mother. No suicide note was found. Police interrogated who was the last person to visit Jiah. Jiah Khan, real name Nafisa Khan made her acting debut in Ram Gopal Varma's 'Nishabd' where she played a teenager fall in love with her best friend’s father played by Amitabh Bachchan. The film drew controversy for the provoca...
- 6/4/2013
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Jiah Khan, an English-Indian actress best known for her debut performance in the controversial Bollywood film, "Nishabd," has died in an apparent suicide at the age of 25.
Although born in New York City and raised mostly in England, the young actress had recently moved to the Indian city of Mumbai with her mother. Those close to her apparently noted issues with depression, but the suicide was unexpected. Authorities in India discovered the body at about 11pm local time. There was no suicide note, but Khan seems to have died by hanging.
The Times of India quoted a source as saying "She had been depressed for some time due to personal issues, but was keen on returning to acting soon. She was also meeting filmmakers regarding projects."
Known both by her stage name of Jiah Khan and her birth name of Nafisa Khan, the actress had her debut performance in the Hindi-language film,...
Although born in New York City and raised mostly in England, the young actress had recently moved to the Indian city of Mumbai with her mother. Those close to her apparently noted issues with depression, but the suicide was unexpected. Authorities in India discovered the body at about 11pm local time. There was no suicide note, but Khan seems to have died by hanging.
The Times of India quoted a source as saying "She had been depressed for some time due to personal issues, but was keen on returning to acting soon. She was also meeting filmmakers regarding projects."
Known both by her stage name of Jiah Khan and her birth name of Nafisa Khan, the actress had her debut performance in the Hindi-language film,...
- 6/4/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Bollywood actress Jiah Khan was found dead in her Juhu apartment on Monday night in an apparent suicide, according to the Times of India. TV reports indicate that the 25-year-old star hanged herself, though a suicide note has not yet been found.
Originally known as Nafisa Khan, the American-born actress was raised in London before her bold entry into film, starring opposite the legendary Amitabh Bachchan in the controversial movie "Nishabd," loosely based on Nabokov's "Lolita." She was also praised for her starring roles in "Ghajini," alongside Aamir Khan and "Housefull," with Akshay Kumar.
Though she described herself in her Twitter bio as an "actor...poet...singer..musician..and dreamer... life through my rose coloured glasses," sources close to her suggest that "she had been depressed for some time due to personal issues, but was keen on returning to acting soon."...
Originally known as Nafisa Khan, the American-born actress was raised in London before her bold entry into film, starring opposite the legendary Amitabh Bachchan in the controversial movie "Nishabd," loosely based on Nabokov's "Lolita." She was also praised for her starring roles in "Ghajini," alongside Aamir Khan and "Housefull," with Akshay Kumar.
Though she described herself in her Twitter bio as an "actor...poet...singer..musician..and dreamer... life through my rose coloured glasses," sources close to her suggest that "she had been depressed for some time due to personal issues, but was keen on returning to acting soon."...
- 6/4/2013
- by Yasmine Hafiz
- Huffington Post
Bollywood actress Jiah Khan, who made a striking debut opposite superstar Amitabh Bachchan in Ramgopal Varma’s Nishabd, is believed to have committed suicide by hanging herself with a piece of cloth, at her Indian apartment at Sagar Tarang in Juhu, Mumbai.
The 25-year-old actress who was brought up in England, had also starred opposite Aamir Khan in Ghajini and Akshay Kumar in Housefull.
While her body has been shifted for postmortem at Cooper Hospital in Juhu, the Mumbai Police is investigating reasons that would have led to her demise. They are learnt to have searched her residence and recorded statements of her housemaid, building security guard and her neighbours.
Jiah Khan’s death follows the same pattern of supermodels and actresses Nafisa Joseph and Viveka Babajee who committed suicide in the same gruesome fashion by hanging themselves.
Although in the latter’s case, Bollywood’s high-profile publicist Dale Bhagwagar...
The 25-year-old actress who was brought up in England, had also starred opposite Aamir Khan in Ghajini and Akshay Kumar in Housefull.
While her body has been shifted for postmortem at Cooper Hospital in Juhu, the Mumbai Police is investigating reasons that would have led to her demise. They are learnt to have searched her residence and recorded statements of her housemaid, building security guard and her neighbours.
Jiah Khan’s death follows the same pattern of supermodels and actresses Nafisa Joseph and Viveka Babajee who committed suicide in the same gruesome fashion by hanging themselves.
Although in the latter’s case, Bollywood’s high-profile publicist Dale Bhagwagar...
- 6/4/2013
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Bollywood actress Jiah Khan turned 25 today and the Nishabd girl reports said she will cook her big day treat for family herself.The actress planned to spend the special day with her family and friends. She also planned to cook the birthday treat herself."Bday time tmrw...excited! Mum and I will cook a meal for family and friends! #simplecomforts." the excited actress wrote on her micro blogging site She was born as Nafisa Khan and is the daughter of Indian-American, Ali...
- 2/20/2013
- GlamSham
The ‘Nishabd’ actress Jiah Khan is out of work but she is not out of the limelight. The actress time to time hit the headlines not for her films and work but for her love affairs. It is rumored that Jiah Khan is dating actor Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab’s son, Suraj. The couple developed liking for one another few months back and since then they are going strong. It is said that both liked each other very much and very often spend time together. They are very serious about their relationship and wished to take their relationship to the next level. A common friend of Jiah and Suraj confirms their relationship, "They are totally sm...
- 10/31/2012
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Nobody is perfect; this goes out to the film makers as well. Casting directors throughout the ages have made major blunders when choosing their main lead. Take the recent movie Robot for example. With due respect to the Tamil superstar Rajnikant, Aishwarya Rai did not seem his better half from any angle in the movie. In Bollywood too there have been many couples who could not attract the audience with their on screen chemistry. Few of those disasters have been listed below. Amitach Bacchan and Jiah Khan in Nishabd: The father of all disastrous couples on screen. Amitabh Bacchan could not bring out the dirty daddy in him even as he watched ...
- 6/25/2012
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Whether for good or for bad, more often than not Ram Gopal Varma has been known for putting Big B in a slot like never before. Case in point being films which are as extreme as a Sarkar or an Aag or a Nishabd. Now that Department is up for release, can one expect the legendary actor to steal the show all over again, despite the presence of Sanjay Dutt?Says Ramu in a diplomatic tone, "Well, that's hard for me to say because at the end of the day my job as a filmmaker is to tel...
- 5/17/2012
- GlamSham
Missing from Bollywood action for nearly ten years, filmmaker Shashilal Nair who last made the rather dubious Ek Chotisi Love Story in 2002 before he left the country is taken aback by recent reports in the press that one of his best-known films Angaar is being bought for remake rights. Now settled in London for nearly a decade, Nair was tracked down from his self imposed hiding to state that he has no plans of selling Angaar or any of his films for a remake. Says Nair, "I happen to be the film's co-producer and I've no knowledge of any such plans of transaction. A software company Endemol was keen to remake Angaar and was chasing my office in Mumbai. But I am not too kicked by the idea of handing over the remake rights to anyone who asks for it." Nair, who is currently studying 5-dimensional filmmaking in London, says...
- 10/20/2011
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Missing from Bollywood action for nearly ten years, filmmaker Shashilal Nair who last made the rather dubious Ek Chotisi Love Story in 2002 before he left the country is taken aback by recent reports in the press that one of his best-known films Angaar is being bought for remake rights. Now settled in London for nearly a decade, Nair was tracked down from his self imposed hiding to state that he has no plans of selling Angaar or any of his films for a remake. Says Nair, "I happen to be the film's co-producer and I've no knowledge of any such plans of transaction. A software company Endemol was keen to remake Angaar and was chasing my office in Mumbai. But I am not too kicked by the idea of handing over the remake rights to anyone who asks for it." Nair, who is currently studying 5-dimensional filmmaking in London, says...
- 10/20/2011
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Jiah Khan made a bold debut in Bollywood with Ram Gopal Varma’s Nishabd opposite Amitabh Bachchan. She was then chosen to play an important role in Ghajini, which went on to become the biggest blockbuster of all times. The young actress was last seen in Sajid Khan’s Housefull opposite Akshay Kumar. Jiah, who has worked with Aamir Khan came out to support him at the World Premiere of his latest production Delhi Belly in London.
When questioned what the 23-year-old star has been doing recently, she said: “Well, you should know as you follow me on Twitter. You know what I am doing constantly. (Smiles) I am working on a project, a feature film which is based on saving the tigers. It is a cause that is close to my heart, as I work with PETA quite a bit.”
Jiah has been working with PETA for some time...
When questioned what the 23-year-old star has been doing recently, she said: “Well, you should know as you follow me on Twitter. You know what I am doing constantly. (Smiles) I am working on a project, a feature film which is based on saving the tigers. It is a cause that is close to my heart, as I work with PETA quite a bit.”
Jiah has been working with PETA for some time...
- 7/13/2011
- by Sunny Malik
- Bollyspice
New Delhi, July 9: After several Bollywood actors, now actress Jiah Khan wants perfect six pack abs.
'Just finished a killer workout! I wanna have a six pac! Yes I know! (sic)' Jiah posted on her Twitter page.
Known for her unconventional looks, the 23-year-old actress was seen in films like 'Nishabd', 'Ghajini' and 'Housefull'.
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'Just finished a killer workout! I wanna have a six pac! Yes I know! (sic)' Jiah posted on her Twitter page.
Known for her unconventional looks, the 23-year-old actress was seen in films like 'Nishabd', 'Ghajini' and 'Housefull'.
Ians...
- 7/9/2011
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
Amitabh Bachchan, who has tried his hand at playback singing in a number of his own films, rues that melody is missing from Bollywood music these days. "What a difference a melody makes... the age of melody in song has long gone by... today we have sound, and beat and accompaniment but the melody is missing. I speak of the scenario that I work in - the Indian Film Industry!" wrote Big B on his blog. The 68-year-old megastar, who has sung in films like ''Silsila'', Lawaris'', ''Baghban'' and ''Nishabd'', has once again gone behind the mike for his upcoming film ''Bbuddah''. "Shekhar, of Vishal and Shekhar, have composed something that caused each one that heard it, the goose phenomena. And now that it is done comes the improbable part. They want me to sing it!," Bachchan added. The actor recorded the song today,...
- 5/16/2011
- Filmicafe
Jiah Khan is planning to change her name back to the original one, Nafisa. The British-born Indian actress recently revealed her plans and tweeted,Thinking of changing my name back to my original name Nafisa.what do you guys think? Needs some more opinions.The 23-year-old, who made her Bollywood debut with megastar Amitabh Bachchan in Nishabd in 2007 and has done films like Housefull and Ghajini, was recently in news for her secret marrge to a much older man.
- 5/16/2011
- Filmicafe
London, May 15: Actress Jiah Khan is planning to change her name back to the original one, Nafisa.
The British-born Indian actress took to microblogging site Twitter to reveal her plans and wrote: ‘Thinking of changing my name back to my original name Nafisa…what do you guys think? Needs some more opinions.’
The 23-year-old made her Bollywood debut with megastar Amitabh Bachchan in ‘Nishabd’ in 2007 and has done films like ‘Housefull’ and ‘Ghajini’.
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The British-born Indian actress took to microblogging site Twitter to reveal her plans and wrote: ‘Thinking of changing my name back to my original name Nafisa…what do you guys think? Needs some more opinions.’
The 23-year-old made her Bollywood debut with megastar Amitabh Bachchan in ‘Nishabd’ in 2007 and has done films like ‘Housefull’ and ‘Ghajini’.
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- 5/15/2011
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, May 11: After 20 whole years the Ab Tak Chhappan star is coming back to direct a movie which is a love story. The movie’s story is about a 50 year old man romancing a woman almost half of his age. The story of the movie resembles the story of ‘Nishabd’ starring Amitabh Bachchan and Jiah Khan in which Amitabh Bachchan who was a 60 year old man was romancing a beautiful,.
- 5/11/2011
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has reportedly walked out of Ram Gopal Varma?s Department after son Abhishek Bachchan was dropped from the cast
Ram Gopal Varma had allegedly revealed the ending of Dum Maaro Dum (2011) before its release through an SMS and also made digs at Abhishek Bachchan. This resulted in a fall out between the two and saw Rana Daggubati replace Junior Bachchan in Department. Amitabh Bachchan didn?t take this lightly and walked out of the film. A source reported ?Amitabh is not interested in working with a filmmaker who has meted out such shoddy treatment to his son?.
Ram Gopal Varma
“It all started last month when Abhishek told Ramu that he wasn’t too keen on working in the film. The director couldn’t take a ‘No’ gracefully. He started sending out uncharitable remarks on Dum Maro Dum from his cellphone,” revealed a source.
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has reportedly walked out of Ram Gopal Varma?s Department after son Abhishek Bachchan was dropped from the cast
Ram Gopal Varma had allegedly revealed the ending of Dum Maaro Dum (2011) before its release through an SMS and also made digs at Abhishek Bachchan. This resulted in a fall out between the two and saw Rana Daggubati replace Junior Bachchan in Department. Amitabh Bachchan didn?t take this lightly and walked out of the film. A source reported ?Amitabh is not interested in working with a filmmaker who has meted out such shoddy treatment to his son?.
Ram Gopal Varma
“It all started last month when Abhishek told Ramu that he wasn’t too keen on working in the film. The director couldn’t take a ‘No’ gracefully. He started sending out uncharitable remarks on Dum Maro Dum from his cellphone,” revealed a source.
- 4/26/2011
- Chakpak
Jiah Khan
Nishabd girl Jiah Khan has been in and out of rumors for her relationships and now marriage
23-year-old Jiah Khan has rubbished all rumors of her marriage first to an old man and now to a foreigner. The British born, Indian actress who debuted in the controversial film Nishabd (2007) and even liplocked with the legendary Amitabh Bachchan entered Bollywood with much hype and news. Her sex appeal added to her sultry looks which made her a vulnerable target for linkups and similar gossip. A few days back, Jiah Khan was allegedly married to a foreigner whose identity was not revealed. Recently, the media was ablaze with rumors of Jiah tying the knot with a man who was almost a decade older than her.
Jiah Khan and Amitabh Bachchan in Nishabd
However, Jiah seems to take these rumors sportingly as she jokingly reported, “As far as these stories are concerned they are laughable.
Nishabd girl Jiah Khan has been in and out of rumors for her relationships and now marriage
23-year-old Jiah Khan has rubbished all rumors of her marriage first to an old man and now to a foreigner. The British born, Indian actress who debuted in the controversial film Nishabd (2007) and even liplocked with the legendary Amitabh Bachchan entered Bollywood with much hype and news. Her sex appeal added to her sultry looks which made her a vulnerable target for linkups and similar gossip. A few days back, Jiah Khan was allegedly married to a foreigner whose identity was not revealed. Recently, the media was ablaze with rumors of Jiah tying the knot with a man who was almost a decade older than her.
Jiah Khan and Amitabh Bachchan in Nishabd
However, Jiah seems to take these rumors sportingly as she jokingly reported, “As far as these stories are concerned they are laughable.
- 4/25/2011
- Chakpak
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