ABP Summit: From Vidya Balan To Aamir Khan, Celebs Share Their Ideas For A New India

Celebs Share Their Ideas For A New India

Vidya Balan: Actress Vidya Balan revealed in the ABP summit that she has been working with a healer for the past 11 years. She said, “I’m in the best of health for the past three years.”

Kabir Khan: Director Kabir Khan explained the significance of film reviews and said, "I don't read all the reviews. But yes, the ones that I do take seriously, I make sure to read them as well as take the reviewer's feedback by calling them up."

Ramesh Sippy: Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy discussed the ideation of his blockbuster movie, 'Sholay'. He said, “what appealed most was the very direct storytelling and subtlety even in performances for that time certainly."

Karan Johar: Karan Johar acknowledged the importance of regional filmmaking in an interview with journalist Mayank Shekahr. He said, “we have to call it the Indian film industry and not Bollywood.”

Usha Uthup: On the stage of ‘Ideas Of India’, Usha Uthup showcases her autobiography ‘The Queen of Indian Pop.’ The legendary singer revealed that people think that you can’t sing in a mask. She said, “I have been singing with masks as well”.

Papon: Singer Papon sang some of his own songs and one of his favourite ghazals for the audience. He wowed the crowd with "Yeh moh moh ke dhaage" and "Aaj jaane ke zid na karo'' and other favourites.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui: Nawaz is considered as one of the fine actors in the film industry. He revealed that he is one of the highest paid actors in the industry now.

Aamir Khan: Actor Aamir Khan was the last guest of ABP Summit and he talked candidly about his personal life. Aamir disclosed about his divorce with Kiran Rao and said we respect each other.

Taapsee Pannu: The epitome of female-driven roles, Taapsee Pannu expressed that "if an actress does a female-driven film, she'll have to wait for word of mouth for audience at the box-office while there are advanced bookings for male stars."