Every hero I have worked with, became a star, says Juhi Chawla

Actress Juhi Chawla, whose radiant smile and charm captivated audiences throughout the 90s, graced Kolkata on Tuesday evening for the eighth edition of the Times Business Awards. Juhi charmed the gathering with a heartfelt speech. During her address, she not only expressed her deep affection for Kolkata but also highlighted her enduring connection to the City of Joy, notably through her work in the Bengali film Amar Prem, which she starred in with Prosenjit Chatterjee.


Juhi’s star-maker magic
Adding a delightful and humorous twist to the evening, Juhi Chawla playfully hinted at her own secret superpower of turning co-stars into superstars. “Whichever hero works with me becomes a star – be it Shah Rukh, Aamir, or even Prosenjit,” she said with a knowing smile. With a twinkle in her eye, she added, “While they rightfully get appreciated, people should also praise me for their stardom.”


Qayamat se Qayamat Tak had just released when we were shooting in Kolkata for Amar Prem. Juhi had then risen to become a star that she is today
– Prosenjit Chatterjee


I remember working on Amar Prem, very early in my career, with Prosenjit Chatterjee
– Juhi Chawla


When the anchor conducted a poll on Juhi Chawla’s most favourite movies, the actress was surprised to see many likes for her movie Yes Boss and said, “When the movie had released, it had done well but it wasn’t a big hit. Little did I know that so many years down the line, people will appreciate it so much.”