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Kangana Ranaut, who is all set to essay the role of Indira Gandhi in Emergency, was asked which politician she would like to play next on the big screen
Filmmaker and actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut is currently gearing up for the release of her much-awaited film Emergency. Touted as her first solo directorial, she will be essaying the role of former-Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film. She has been making the headlines for her revelations on her personal and professional life. During an interaction with Aap Ki Adalat, she recently opened up about which politician she would like to play next on the big screen.
While talking about her portrayals of Indian politicians, Kangana expressed that she must have had blessings from all the powerful women of India to get the opportunity to portray their roles on screen. For those who don’t remember, until now the 38-year-old actress has played the roles of Rani Laxmibai, Jayalalithaa, and now Indira Gandhi.
Quoted by the Hindustan Times, “Mujhe lagta hai mujhe inn mahilayo ka aashirwad hai. Aur ye jo hai chati hai ki main ye karoon. Maine hamesha socha ki Rani Laxmibai ki kahani kitno ne banana ki koshish ki. Lekin who chahti thi ki main banau. Main isko lekar thoda romantic ideas rakhti hoon. Jayalalithaa ne chaha ki Kangana kare, mujhe lagta hai ki Indira Gandhi bhi yehi chahti thi ki main unka role play karoon. Mujhe kabhi ichcha nahi thi ki main Indira Gandhi banu. Aisa laga ki mujhe majboor kiya gaya ho yeh role play karne ke liye.”
Upon asking who she wants to play next on the big screen West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee or Bahujan Samaj Party leader Mayawati, the Queen said, “Kalakar ke liye kuch mushkil nahi hai lekin mujhe lagta hai Mayawati ji jo hai.”
Aamir Khan video called Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat after her return to India from Paris 2024 Olympics. The picture from the call has taken the internet by storm by fans demanding Dangal 2.
Pic Courtesy: Aamir Khan All India Fans Club Instagram
Aamir Khan recently video called Vinesh Phogat after her return from the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Indian wrestler registered a historic win in the semifinals last month before her disqualification from the finals due to being overweight in the women’s wrestling 50 kg freestyle. Nevertheless, the countrymen cheered the spirit of the athlete wholeheartedly.
Since Vinesh Phogat arrived in India, she has been receiving a warm welcome with utmost pride and love. Meanwhile, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan also video-called Phogat to extend his warm congratulatory wishes for her magnificent journey in the Olympics.
The picture of them video calling each other has taken the internet by storm, in which we can also see former wrestler Kripa Shankar, who was also a mentor for the Dangal actors. As we can see, Vinesh was visibly elated and overwhelmed with the sweet gesture of the Sitaare Zameen Par actor.
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Soon after the photo went viral, internet users couldn’t keep calm. A section of netizens hoped for Dangal 2, while others lauded Khan for the special gesture. “Champion Hai,” wrote a user, while another fan proclaimed, “Dangal 2 is on its way!” while a third fan called it a “lovable moment.”
In addition to this, several fans dropped a red heart and thumbs-up emoji on the microblogging site, X reacting to the viral picture.
Soon after the photo went viral, internet users couldn’t keep calm. A section of netizens hoped for Dangal 2, while others lauded Khan for the special gesture. “Champion Hai,” wrote a user, while another fan proclaimed, “Dangal 2 is on its way!” while a third fan called it a “lovable moment.”
In addition to this, several fans dropped a red heart and thumbs-up emoji on the microblogging site, X reacting to the viral picture.
The film ‘Emergency’ is a biographical political thriller which delves into the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who imposed a 21-month emergency period from 1975 to 1977.
Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency | File
The release of Kangana Ranaut-starrer ‘Emergency’ has been postponed. The movie, in which Ranaut portrays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, was initially slated for release on September 6.
Taking to Instagram handle, trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared, “#BreakingNews… #Emergency postponed… Won’t release on 6 Sept 2024. #ZeeStudios #KanganaRanaut”
The film, a biographical political thriller, delves into the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who imposed a 21-month emergency period from 1975 to 1977.
Kangana Ranaut-starrer ‘Emergency’ has been embroiled in controversies for some time now. From facing backlash from several Sikh groups to not getting a green signal from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) yet, ‘Emergency’ is clearly having a tough time ahead of its release. However, amid the uproar, the film’s team is quite optimistic.
Kangana Ranaut has revealed earlier that her much-anticipated political drama ‘Emergency’ is still awaiting certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
On Friday, Kangana took to social media and revealed that her much-anticipated political drama ‘Emergency’ is still awaiting certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Despite earlier reports suggesting that ‘Emergency’ had received clearance from the CBFC, Kangana disclosed that the film’s certification is currently on hold.
“There have been rumours circulating that my film Emergency has been certified by the Censor Board. This is not true. While our film did receive clearance from the CBFC, the certification was on hold due to numerous death threats against members of the censor board,” Kangana said.
“There is pressure being put on us to remove certain scenes, such as the assassination of Indira Gandhi, the Punjab riots, and more. Now, I don’t know what else to show. What are we supposed to do–blackout the film during these scenes? This is unbelievable to me, and I am deeply sorry for the current state of thinking in this country,” she added.
Recently, actor and director Divya Khossla reacted to the ongoing controversy of Kangana Ranaut-starrer ‘Emergency’.
‘We, the women of the Telugu film industry, welcome the Hema Committee report and applaud the persistent efforts of the WCC in Kerala, which has laid the path to this moment,’ she said.
South sensation Samantha Ruth Prabhu Credit: Instagram/@samantharuthprabhuoffl
Hyderabad: Praising the efforts of the Women in Cinema Collective in Kerala, actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu has urged the Telangana government to publish the report of a sub-committee on ‘sexual harassment’ in the Telugu film industry which can help frame policies to establish a safe working environment for women.
Taking cue from the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC), The Voice of Women, a support group for women in TFI (Telugu film industry), was created in 2019, she said in an Instagram Story.
“We, the women of the Telugu film industry, welcome the Hema Committee report and applaud the persistent efforts of the WCC in Kerala, which has laid the path to this moment,” she said.
“We hereby urge the Telangana government, to publish the submitted sub-committee report on sexual harassment, which can help frame government and industry policies, to establish a safe working environment for women in the TFI,” Samantha said.
Burning Man tickets sales may have fallen this year, but those rich enough to attend are still arriving in style with their private planes touching down at a temporary airport
With Burning Man underway, some wealthy individuals made their way to Black Rock desert to participate in the festivities.
They arrived in private and chartered planes, touching down at a makeshift airport that sees about 500 takeoffs and landings a day and is a part of the festival’s temporary city. As part of its core initiative, Burning Man strings together a community and home for a fleeting moment in time every year and, apparently, this includes travel depots like an airport.
However, in the end, the city is meant to be eliminated, leaving the land as it was before and seemingly “without a trace” of their inhabitance on it, according to the festival website. This includes the private runway constructed for those wealthy Burners.
In order to ensure the safety of those on the aircrafts and on the ground, volunteers, in part, step into the air traffic control tower and coordinate with the planes and others in the area. Volunteering is a major part of the no-money economy that exists within the bounds of their little city. However, in cases like this, it isn’t always possible and they do call in some professionals who are paid to take lead on the airport.
The city constructed is temporary, including the airport ( Image: Getty Images)
These professionals come with plenty of experience, including controllers who work at events like the AirVenture Oshkosh which, obviously, sees heavy air traffic. A spokesperson for the Burning Man Project told Business Insider: “Burning Man hires a crew of five professional air traffic controllers who are the best in the world.”
Kangana Ranaut reveals her film Emergency hasn’t got CBFC clearance yet and she will fight for it, read to know below!
Kangana Ranaut has recently raised concerns regarding her upcoming film Emergency, alleging that it has yet to receive certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film, slated for release on September 6, 2024, appears to be caught in a bureaucratic limbo, which has prompted Kangana to express her determination to fight for its release, even if it means taking legal action.
In an interview with IANS, Kangana shared her frustrations, stating, “Hopefully, my film got cleared from the censor. And the day we were about to get the certificate, a lot of people did a lot of drama.” She further elaborated that while she was initially confident about receiving the certification, unexpected hurdles have arisen, leaving her without the necessary clearance. Kangana criticized the censor board, claiming it has “become very hesitant” and reiterated her readiness to go to court if needed to protect her film and her rights as an individual. She emphasized the importance of portraying history accurately, despite potential backlash or threats. “We have to show the history… If they are going to suppress the voice of an artiste and my creative liberty… Some people have wielded their guns, and we are not afraid of guns,” she asserted.
The timing of these challenges coincides with growing calls to ban Emergency. In Telangana, the film faces potential prohibition after a delegation from the Telangana Sikh Society, led by former IPS officer Tejdeep Kaur Menon, accused it of portraying the Sikh community as terrorists and anti-nationals. Additionally, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and the Akhal Takht have demanded an immediate ban, claiming the film engages in “character assassination” of Sikhs by crafting a negative narrative against them.
Amitabh Bachchan recently schooled a contestant on his quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 who called unmarried women ‘Bojh’
In a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, Amitabh Bachchan took a firm stand against a contestant’s derogatory remark about unmarried women. The incident occurred when contestant Krishna Selukar, an engineering graduate who lost his job during the coronavirus lockdown, made a comment comparing his unemployment to the perceived burden of an unmarried woman on her family. He said, “Agar mei kahu bina shadi ki ladki gharwalo par bojh hoti hai na sir, ek umar hone ke baad berozgar ladke utna hi bojh hote hai,” which translates to “If I say that an unmarried lady is a burden to her family, then after a certain age, an unemployed man is also a burden.”
Amitabh Bachchan immediately interrupted the contestant, making it clear that such a view is outdated and harmful. He emphasized that women are never a burden, stating, “Ek baat batye aapko. Ladki joh hai bojh kabhi nai ban sakti. Bahut badi shaan hoti hai mahila,” which means, “Let me tell you something. A woman can never be a burden on the family. She is always an honor.” Bachchan’s words resonated with the audience, highlighting his respect for women and his commitment to challenging regressive mindsets.
Amitabh Bachchan has been the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati since its inception in 2000, with the exception of the third season, which was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan. The 16th season of the show premiered earlier this month on Sony TV. During the first episode, Bachchan shared an emotional message with the audience, expressing his deep gratitude for their unwavering support over the years. Reflecting on his journey with KBC, he said, “Today marks the start of a new season. But I’m a little short of words today. And that’s because no word has the capacity to convey the gratitude for your love.” He continued, “I can’t come up with the words to thank you for your prayers which gave a new life to Kaun Banega Crorepati, which illuminated this stage again, and which reunited a family and allowed me to be present among you. I salute this country’s people for the resurrection, rebuilding, and rebirth of KBC.”
Om Raut recently opened up about the controversy surrounding his film Adipurush and even tagged the leading man of the film Prabhas a ‘flop-proof star’
Bollywood director Om Raut was heaped with admiration and praises for directing Ajay Devgn, Kajol, and Saif Ali Khan starrer Tanhaji: The Great Warrior. He gained recognition and left his fans ecstatic when Adipurush was announced. However, the Ramayan adaptation starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan, failed to impress the critics and audience. Now, after almost a year of film’s release, Om has spoken up about the controversy surrounding his film Adipurush and even tagged the leading man of the film Prabhas a ‘flop-proof star’.
In an interaction with Marathi chat show host Amol Parchure, for his podcast Catch Up, Om Raut called out the trolls. Speaking about his minimal media appearance after the film’s release he stated that he was tired of the constant trolling and the toxic environment it created for him. He shedded light on the fact that despite the outrage on social media, Adipurush’s box-office collection was huge.
Talking in Marathi, he said that the film’s criticism and it’s box-office performance are two completely different things. He added, “In the case of ‘Adipurush’, the revenue was huge. The film did Rs 70 crore in India alone on the first day. Our box office still did Rs 400 crore [despite criticism]. So, the numbers are very large. It did so well at the box office.” Raut went on to add that there was a loss of perception when it came to Adipurush. He said, “Had we not lost on the perception, we would have seen exorbitant numbers which we didn’t see.”
Speaking about the leading man of the film, Raut lauded actors like Prabhas and Salman Khan for being ‘flop-proof’ because of their huge fan-following. He explained that because of the image that they have built, their image are never affected by a few flop films. He said, “Actors like Prabhas and Salman Khan are flop-proof stars. They have a big fan following, a certain perception, and a certain image that doesn’t get affected by some flops. They are just beyond.”
Kareena Kapoor responded to MP court notice over her book title ‘Pregnancy Bible’ and clarified she had no intentions of hurting any religious sentiments
Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan has finally addressed the legal notice served to her by the Madhya Pradesh High Court concerning her book, Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy Bible. The notice was issued in May following a petition filed by advocate Christopher Anthony, who called for a ban on the sale of the book, claiming that its title “hurt the religious sentiments” of a community.
In her response on Tuesday, Kareena strongly objected to the petition, clarifying through her legal representatives, Divya Krishna Billaiya and Nikhil Bhatt, that she had no intention of offending any religious beliefs. The actress emphasized that the title of her book was not meant to disrespect any religion or religious text. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has scheduled the next hearing on the matter with Justice GS Ahluwalia on September 10, where the case will continue to be examined.
Kareena’s lawyer, Divya Krishna Billaiya, reiterated that the book, Pregnancy Bible, was not intended to hurt religious sentiments. In her official response, Kareena also reportedly referred to the book as her “third child,” indicating the personal significance it holds for her. The controversy stems from the use of the word “Bible” in the title, which petitioner Christopher Anthony, a social activist from Jabalpur, argued was disrespectful to the Christian community. Anthony stated that the Bible is a sacred text for Christians worldwide, and he found it inappropriate to compare it with Kareena Kapoor Khan’s experiences with pregnancy.
Kangana Ranaut got death threats by a Punjabi influencer ahead the release of her much-awaited movie Emergency for showcasing Sikhs in a bad light
Bollywood filmmaker and actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has been promoting her upcoming film Emergency. After being postponed multiple times, the movie is all set to release on the big screens on September 6, 2024. The movie marks her first solo directorial project and is based on the Indian Emergency which unfolded in 1975 under the leadership of the then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. After a backlash from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), who demanded a band on the film, now a video of a few influencers giving her a death threat for releasing the film has gone viral on social media.
Kangana, who has earlier made headlines for her anti-Sikh and anti-Punjab comments, has been accused of character assassinating Sikhs in the much-awaited film. In the video, that is now doing rounds on social media, Punjabi influencer Viky Thomas Singh is seen threatening her with “dire consequences”. In the video that has resurfaced on X (formerly known as Twitter), he is heard expressing that history cannot be changed.
He goes on to warn the filmmaker if they portray Sikh in a bad light in their film then they should remember how the then-Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi was killed. Quoted by the Free Press Journal, he said, “If they portray Sikhs as terrorists in the film, fir yaad rakhna jiska movie kar rahi hai uska kya scene hua tha. Remember who Satwant Singh and Beant Singh were. Jo hume ungli karte hai, vo ungli hi chatka dete hai hum… Agar hum sar katwa sakte hai toh sar kaat bhi sakte hai.”
What is happening in our nation? People are openly threatening the life of BJP MP and Bollywood actress 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘂𝘁 simply for portraying India’s history. Is it wrong to tell the story of the Iron Lady of India, who is celebrated as one of the country’s strongest… pic.twitter.com/w1QWJhAkG3
Another man goes on to bash her and state that even after the threats if she does release the film, she will get hit by shoes, just like she was slapped. Calling himself a “proud Indian,” he said that his brothers from other religions will also hit her. The man added, “If I spot you anywhere in my country and in my Maharashtra, I’m saying this, not just as a Sikh and a proud Marathi, but all my Hindu, Christian and Muslim brothers will also welcome you with chappals.”
As soon as the video went viral, netizens expressed their shock over the influences openly threatening the life of not only an established actress but also a BJP MP. Resharing the video on her X handle, Kangana asked for help from Maharashtra, Himanchal, and Punjab police officials.
Farhan Akhtar revealed that his mother Honey Irani asked him to go live with his father Javed Akhtar because of his drinking habit
Filmmaker, musician, and actor Farhan Akhtar has made a name for herself in the Hindi entertainment industry. Son of veteran Bollywood lyricist and screen writer Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani, he recently opened up about his personal struggles after the divorce of his parents. Talking to Faye D’Souza for her YouTube channel, he recalled the hardships his mother faced while single-handedly raising him and his sister Zoya Akhtar. He expressed how he felt like a failure when his mother had asked him to live with his father after discovering his drinking habit.
Shedding light on the hardships faced by Irani while raising him and Zoya, he said that his mother took care of them while working so the last thing she needed, at that time, was for one of her kids to be like that. Quoted by the Hindustan Times, Farhan added, “I was drinking and doing a lot of other things like that. At that moment when I saw the effect of that on her, and when it came to a head with her, she was just like, ‘Listen, I have tried my best with you, but, I can’t. Maybe you go and live with your dad for a bit.’ I felt like I failed her as a son. That was the first time I felt horrible in the pit of my stomach like she doesn’t deserve this.”
The Dil Chahta Hai director went on to point out that even if he wasn’t treating his mother badly, he was still adding on to her stress, something that she didn’t need at the time. “That horrible feeling motivated me to go out and start working,” he concluded.
Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic mutually parted ways recently and now a source close to the couple revealed the reason for their divorce
Weeks after Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya announced their separation, it has come to light that the decision stemmed from irreconcilable differences, primarily revolving around Hardik’s personality. According to an insider close to the former couple, Natasa found it increasingly challenging to cope with Hardik’s flamboyant and self-centered behavior. Despite her efforts to adapt and find peace with his nature, the ongoing discomfort eventually led her to decide that parting ways was the best option.
The source shared that Natasa tried to match Hardik’s larger-than-life persona, but it ultimately left her feeling uncomfortable. The stark contrast in their personalities created a gap that she found impossible to bridge, making it a tiring and emotionally draining process. As time passed, it became evident that Hardik’s demeanor wasn’t going to change, which solidified Natasa’s decision to step back. The insider described the separation as a slow and gradual wound that kept hurting Natasa, leading her to the painful realization that they were no longer compatible.
Natasa and Hardik, who tied the knot in May 2020, had renewed their wedding vows in a grand ceremony according to Hindu and Christian rituals in February 2023. However, by July 2024, they announced their separation, releasing a joint statement that emphasized the difficulty of their decision. They expressed that they had given their best effort to make the relationship work but ultimately believed that separating was in their best interest.
This image released by Amazon/MGM Studios shows Naomi Ackie, left, and Channing Tatum in a scene from “Blink Twice.” (Carlos Somonte/Amazon-MGM via AP)
In a sleepy summer weekend at the box office, holdovers reigned supreme as newcomers landed without a splash.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” reclaimed first place at the North American box office in its fifth weekend with $18.3 million. Its cumulative international earnings now sit at over $1.2 billion.
The Walt Disney Co., which owns 20th Century Studios, claimed the top two spots on the charts for the second weekend in a row with “Alien: Romulus” following close behind the foul-mouthed superhero movie. The latest installment in the 45-year-old franchise brought in $16.2 million in its second weekend after a promising opening. Disney’s “Inside Out 2” also remained on the charts, raking in $2.1 million domestically in its 11th weekend. Its global earnings are now over $1.6 billion.
“This is an incredible turnaround for Disney, who almost fell off the radar, shockingly enough, last year and over the course of the pandemic,” said Paul Dergarabedian, the senior media analyst for Comscore. “They got a couple of billion-dollar films out so far and ‘Moana 2’ is still up on the way. This is a huge comeback year for Disney – no question about it.”
Romantic drama “It Ends With Us,” another repeat chart-topper, landed in third place for the second consecutive weekend with $11.9 million. The Sony movie starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, who also directed, has made $242.6 million to date globally. It cost only $25 million to produce.
The new releases were victim to the crowded movie marketplace, resulting in what Dergarabedian called “box office déjà vu,” with the familiar films dominating and making it harder for the new releases to find their footing. Dergarabedian says the upcoming Labor Day holiday will likely benefit the newer titles as word-of-mouth spreads and more people head to theaters during the long weekend.
“Blink Twice,” directed by Zoë Kravitz and starring her life partner Channing Tatum, saw a modest opening, taking in $7.3 million and claiming fourth place on the charts. The Amazon MGM Studios psychological thriller follows Tatum as tech magnate Slater King, who whisks two women away to his private island. While it may seem like a picture-perfect vacation at first, much more sinister events unfold as the visitors learn the truth about the island and the billionaire. The film’s budget has been reported at $20 million.
Reviews have been mixed, with audiences giving the film a B- CinemaScore, but the film has been deemed Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a 79% score.
Rounding out the top five was “The Forge,” a faith-focused coming-of-age movie about a young man finding his way through Christianity. The film opened with $6.6 million and received an A+ CinemaScore from audiences. It was released by Affirm Films, Sony’s faith-based banner.
Another new release, “The Crow,” was beat out by “Twisters” and “Coraline” in the rankings. “Twisters” entered its sixth week with $6.2 million in domestic earnings and “Coraline,” which was re-released for its 15th anniversary last week, brought in an additional $5.1 million in its second weekend.
Rajkummar Rao’s latest film Stree 2 has garnered more than ₹500 crores worldwide.
Rajkummar Rao is riding high on the success of his latest horror-comedy Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana. The film crossed Rs 386 crores in India and surpassed the Rs 500 crore mark worldwide in just 11 days. Directed by Amar Kaushik, the sequel to the 2018 movie has set the box office on fire.
Talking about the success of Stree 2, Rajkummar Rao, in an exclusive interview with News18, said, “We were sure that the film would get lot of love because of the love that Stree 1 got. There’s a big fan-following for Stree, including me. I am a huge fan of Stree myself. But these numbers are way above our expectations. We are glad and super elated. There’s a lot of gratitude that this is happening with a film like Stree, because it is content-driven film.”
“Versatile” is a term synonymous with Rajkummar Rao. His films and the roles he has played so far have been very different from one another, and time and again, the Omerta actor proves his versatility through the types of films he cherry-picks. “I try and choose different characters. People should not say that Raj only does certain kind of cinema. I want to do everything — comedy, drama, biopics, horror-comedy, action – why not! I don’t want to put myself in a slot. So, that’s a very conscious decision that I challenge myself as an actor with different characters. Also, that’s what keeps me going,” he shared.
Rao has firmly established himself as a Bollywood superstar, but his journey to success was far from easy. When asked about it, he said, “There’s a lot of gratitude. God has been really kind. I have got a lot of love from the audience and they have accepted me for who I am. I have come from nowhere. I come from a very humble beginning. I didn’t grow up with money around me. I am one of their [audience’s] own. A lot of messages I get say that it feels like a personal victory, which is overwhelming.”
Opening up on his early days, Rao shared, “The journey wasn’t easy. It was tough. Starting from my theatre days in Delhi, where, sometimes, I didn’t have enough money to take the state transport. So, I would cycle 70 km up and down. Then, coming to Mumbai after FTII (Film and Television Institute of India) – it is an expensive city. So, just to survive here was a task. I didn’t know anyone, where to start, who to meet. I used to figure my way out.”
Mom-to-be Masaba Gupta had the best time at her baby shower hosted by none other than Sonam Kapoor. Future nani Neena Gupta also gave a speech at the bash.
Inside pics from Masaba Gupta’s cute baby shower are out.
Fashion designer-actor Masaba Gupta and actor Satyadeep Misra are all set to welcome a baby in the coming weeks. The couple announced her pregnancy via an Instagram post in April this year. On Sunday, actor Sonam Kapoor and sister-producer Rhea Kapoor hosted a beautiful baby shower for Masaba at their father, actor Anil Kapoor’s home in Mumbai.
Masaba’s baby shower was all things brown and beige
The guest list included Masaba’s close friends. Mom Neena Gupta and to-be-father Satyadeep were also seen in inside photos shared by the guests on Instagram Stories. The to-be-mommy wore a light brown gown for her baby shower. Most of the guests were also spotted in brown, beige and cream party looks.
There is also a video of Neena giving a speech at the party and joking about the dressing sense of one of Masaba’s friends as well as Satyadeep’s, who was seen laughing all along. Lots of pictures of Masaba posing with Sonam, Rhea and others at the bash were also shared by their friends. The party decor included golden balloons and lots of white flowers and greenery. Resharing one of the party pics with Sonam and Rhea, Masaba wrote for her friends, “Best hosts ever… got too lucky…”
Check out the photos:
Masaba Gupta with Sonam Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor at her intimate baby shower.Trust Neena Gupta to ‘school’ people even at her daughter’s baby shower; but it was all fun.
Pregnancy announcement
Masaba and Satyadeep married in January last year; they reportedly started dating in 2020 after meeting on the sets of her show Masaba Masaba. Back in April, in a joint post with her husband, Masaba had shared three images including one in which the couple can be seen seated on the floor.
Alongside the post, she wrote, “In other news – two little feet are on their way to us! Please send love, blessings and banana chips ( plain salted ONLY)… baby on board… mom and dad.”
Kangana Ranaut said that ‘lovely boy’ Anant Ambani called her. They had a brief conversation as he invited her to his wedding with Radhika Merchant.
Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has revealed the reason why she did not attend the wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, despite being invited by the groom himself. Speaking with Siddharth Kannan on his YouTube channel, Kangana said her brother was getting married on the same day. She also praised Anant.
Kangana on not attending Ambani wedding
Kangana said, “I got a call from Anant Ambani, and he is such a lovely boy. He told me, ‘Come to my wedding’. I said, ‘I have a wedding at my home’. That day was a very auspicious day and my younger brother was getting married. Khair, aese bhi main avoid hi karti hoon zyada filmy shaadiyon mein jaana (Anyway, I avoid attending film industry weddings). But I wish them the best.”
About Ambani wedding festivities, guests
The grand wedding was held on July 12 in Mumbai. The event was attended by a host of celebrities from India and abroad, as well as high-profile guests from various fields. The high-profile wedding ceremony saw the presence of celebrities including Kim and Khloe Kardashian, John Cena, Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, Rajinikanth, Mahesh Babu, Yash, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Vicky Kaushal, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, and Deepika Padukone, among others.
Shubh Aashirvaad followed the event on July 13 with a grand reception on July 14. The Ambani family also hosted a reception for the media and their employees on July 15. The blessing ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Anant is the youngest son of businessman Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika, the daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant.
Here’s How Salman Khan’s Maine Pyar Kiya set evergreen fashion trends, take a look at the Bollywood superstar’s style statement from the everygreen classic
As ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ makes its much-anticipated return to theaters, it’s the perfect time to revisit Salman Khan’s evergreen fashion in Hindi cinema, which resonates with people even today. Released in 1989, ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ was not only the biggest grosser of its year but also the highest-grossing film of the 1980s, achieving the second-highest grossing record of all time after ‘Sholay’. It was instrumental in revitalizing the romantic genre in Bollywood during an era dominated by action-packed films. The film also enjoyed remarkable success in Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions, establishing itself as a Pan India blockbuster.
Despite being from 1989, Salman Khan’s fashion in ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ looks remarkably contemporary. Let’s delve into Salman Khan’s memorable looks from the film and explore how his timeless fashion statements continue to resonate with a new generation of style enthusiasts.
1) The Classic Wedding Look
In one standout look from ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’, Salman Khan’s dons a grey suit that is in line with today’s wedding fashion. The suit, featuring open buttons, is paired with a cheetah-styled vest and a classic white shirt, along with a tie. The stylish sunglasses add a touch of elegance to the already dazzling look.
2) Timeless Leather Jacket
In this still from the film, the actor rocks a classic leather jacket, paired with stylish denim jeans and a red shirt tucked in with a belt. The leather jacket, with its rugged yet refined look, has become a standout trend among men today, proving its enduring appeal.
3) Black and White Bliss
Salman Khan dons a striking black and white suit with a white shirt and a black bow tie. The suit features a patterned coat with a unique V-shaped neckline, offering a sophisticated twist on classic formalwear.
Ayesha Takia stunned everyone with her unrecognisable look and many started trolling her for doing plastic surgery, she has now deleted her Instagram account
Bollywood actress Ayesha Takia has recently become a hot topic of discussion after a photo of her surfaced online, causing quite a stir. The image showed a drastically different Ayesha, who appeared nearly unrecognizable after reportedly undergoing plastic surgery. This drastic change in her appearance led to a wave of online trolling, with many netizens harshly criticizing her “new look.” However, it seems that Ayesha has chosen not to engage with the negativity surrounding her. In a surprising move, she has deleted her Instagram account, leaving many of her followers puzzled.
On Friday morning, fans noticed that Ayesha’s Instagram profile had mysteriously disappeared from the platform. The deletion of her account was sudden and came without any prior announcement or explanation. Many people speculated that Ayesha’s decision to remove her profile was a direct response to the intense scrutiny and criticism she faced online after her latest photo went viral. The backlash began when Ayesha shared a selfie in which she was dressed in a traditional kanjeevaram saree paired with elaborate gold jewelry. However, it wasn’t her attire that caught the attention of her followers but rather her visibly altered appearance, which included noticeable changes from plastic surgery, a lip job, and other cosmetic enhancements.
The comments section of her post quickly filled with shocked reactions, with many fans expressing their dismay and confusion over her decision to undergo such procedures. “Oh god, what has she done to her face?” was a common sentiment among the comments. The overwhelming negativity likely played a role in Ayesha’s decision to withdraw from the social media platform altogether.
Whether Ayesha will choose to create a new, more private profile or eventually return to her original account remains uncertain. Her sudden departure from Instagram has left fans wondering about her next move. Ayesha, who was last seen on the big screen in the 2011 film Mod, has largely stayed out of the public eye in recent years. In a previous post, she had made it clear that she had no intention of returning to the film industry and was content with her life away from the limelight. She had also addressed the criticism about her appearance, calling out the unrealistic expectations people have for her to look the same as she did during her teenage years. “Expecting a girl who’s mostly been seen in her teens to look identical even after 15 years…How unrealistic and ridiculous are these people,” she wrote, highlighting the absurdity of the standards imposed on celebrities.
Boney Kapoor recently slammed Arshad Warsi over his remark about being underpaid for choreographing in Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja. Kapoor clarified that he received payment for working three days.
Picture courtesy: Ultra Movie Parlour/YouTube (L); Arshad Warsi and Boney Kapoor/Instagram (R)
Before making his debut with Tere Mere Sapne in the 90s, Arshad Warsi worked as a choreographer in Boney Kapoor’s production venture, Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja in 1993. After his recent interview with Samdish Bhatia, Arshad has invited wrath from a section of celebrities from Indian cinema. The actor also alleged that he was underpaid for choreographing in the 1993 movie. Now, producer Boney has reacted to Arshad’s claims regarding his remuneration of receiving Rs 25,000 less than the total amount. Boney stated that he wasn’t a star back then.
During the latest interview with Bollywood Hungama, Boney Kapoor shared his thoughts about Arshad Warsi alleging that he was paid less as a choreographer in Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja. The filmmaker stated that he read Arshad’s recent statement and ended up laughing that it took the actor three decades to bring the 1992 incident up.
Talking about Arshad’s remarks for Anil Kapoor and Sridevi-starrer, Boney said, “…1992 mein shoot kiya aur yeh abhi baat kar raha hai iske baare mein (We shot it in 1992 and he is discussing this matter now). At that time, he was not a star.” The producer wondered about how the makers would have paid him a huge amount.
Boney continued that the makers initially believed that it would take four days to complete the choreography but song director Pankaj Parashar finished the track in three days. The producer claimed that Arshad received Rs 75,000 for three-day-long choreography with a per-day payment of Rs 25,000.
Boney Kapoor, who later worked with Arshad in a TV show, recalled that the Golmaal actor never discussed this incident during those times. The producer called himself a “soft target” while suggesting that everyone craves “media attention” these days.
Dalljiet Kaur shares a massive update on the divorce proceedings on estranged husband Nikhil Patel in Kenya Court, read to know below
The tensed relationship between Dalljiet Kaur and Nikhil Patel has been a hot topic in the media for quite some time. The couple, who tied the knot last year in a ceremony that blended Hindu traditions with cultural elements from Nikhil’s background, appears to have gone their separate ways. Dalljiet’s return to India in January marked a significant turning point in their marriage, and since then, she has been vocal about her struggles on social media.
Recently, Dalljiet took to her Instagram to share updates regarding her ongoing divorce proceedings with Nikhil, revealing that the first hearing has already taken place in Nairobi. She expressed frustration over Nikhil’s legal team, who seem focused on denying the validity of their marriage. In her post, she mentioned that when she filed an FIR in India, the police informed her that traditional wedding practices, along with witnesses, would suffice for legal action against Nikhil.
Dalljiet’s comments went beyond just legal matters; she questioned Nikhil’s claims about their marriage. She pointed out that if she was never considered his wife, then why was she invited to social gatherings hosted by prominent Kenyan leaders? This led her to wonder whether she was viewed as a mistress instead. She expressed her indignation at the dishonor being brought upon her by Nikhil and his family, emphasizing that their refusal to acknowledge the marriage was shameful.
Uorfi Javed shared a video of her setting her dress on fire during a promotional activity for her upcoming reality show ‘Follow Kar Lo Yaar’
Actress, fashionista, and internet sensation Uorfi Javed has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry with with her quirky dressing sense. Having become a household name with her ‘best out of waste’ clothes, the social media sensation is all about to give a glimpse of her life in her upcoming reality show ‘Follow Kar Lo Yaar’. Set to stream on Prime Video from August 23, 2024, the nine-episode series promises an unapologetic rollercoaster ride of her real life.
On Wednesday, Uorfi took to her official social media handle to share a video where she is seen setting her dress on fire during a promotional activity for her upcoming reality show ‘Follow Kar Lo Yaar’. In the video, she is seen standing on a dome-like platform in a black dress. As she claps, the platform is set on fire. The flames rise unexpectedly and burn her eyelashes and eyebrows. Calling it a ‘worth it’ stunt, she captioned the post, “Burned my lashes and eyebrows but it was worth it!”
As soon as the video was posted on Instagram, followers of the 26-year-old actress took to the comment section of the post to express their excitement. One wrote, “Woooow Osama full aag laga di aapne best’ ho aap.” Another wrote, “You look amazing my lovely sis.” Other one said, “This girl is on fire. For real.” One commented, “Mumy born and brought up Jwala.” Another wrote, “Kitni Hot ho tum yaar love you what you do for what you love to do but take care my friend @urf7i more power (& water) to you.”
Opening up about her reality show, Uorfi opened up about her big dreams. Quoted by the Free Press Journal, she said, ““People have only seen one side of my story, but my life off social media is even crazier; it’s pure drama! I’ve done reality TV before, but having my own show has been a dream come true, for which I’m grateful to Prime Video. Follow Kar Lo Yaar is raw, real, and 100% me – unfiltered and unapologetic. You think you know Uorfi? Well, get ready to see the real deal. It’s going to be a wild ride, and I can’t wait for you all to join me!”
Kangana Ranaut recently opened up about her dislike toward attending Bollywood parties and the type of shallow conversations the actors indulge in
Actress and filmmaker-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut often speaks out about the practices going on in Bollywood. Having made a name for herself in the Hindi film industry with her versatile performances, she boldly talks about her struggles and her experiences in the entertainment industry, which often contradicts the anecdotes shared by other celebrities. In a recent interview, the Emergency actress opened up about her dislike toward attending Bollywood parties and the type of shallow conversations the actors indulge in.
As she is busy promoting her upcoming film Emergency, Kangana sat down with Raj Shamani, for his podcast, and opened up about her personal and professional experiences. A clip of the interview has now gone viral on Reddit, where she is seen talking about what kinds of conversations take place at Bollywood parties. Giving a jist of the conversations, she expressed that they often talk about where they were shooting, and how they are on a diet, and they also discuss dating rumours reported by the media. She went on to mimic certain actresses, which left the host in splits.
When questioned about her stance on going to such parties, the 37-year-old actress revealed that it is quite traumatic for her. Ranaut went on to express that she gets embarrassed by such kinds of conversations. Quoted by Bollywood Shaadis, she said, “It’s trauma, a Bollywood party for me is like trauma.” The video was posted on the subreddit Bolly Blinds N Gossip with the caption, “Ye to dhoti khol rahi hai.”
Well, it is safe to say that the netizens had a field day because of the now-viral video. Taking to the comment section, one wrote, “Kangana should be the last person to be kholing anyone’s dhoti. Also thanks to many people we all know how fake celebs can be.” Another wrote, “What does she expect at filmy parties, deep philosophical talks. She was fine with these parties earlier, now suddenly she is above all this.” One commented, “As per her the actress should meet on Bollywood parties and discuss what Nietzsche meant when he used the term ” Ubermensch” and how it affected the 20th century fascist movement.”
Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has worked extensively in the Hindi entertainment industry. He rose to fame as the ‘angry young man,’ despite having experienced his fair share of ups and downs in his career and personal life. He recently made the headlines for his exceptional performance as Ashwatthama in Prabhas and Deepika Padukone starrer Kalki 2898 AD. The senior actor has now opened up about why he has been continuously working even at the age of 81, instead of taking a break and resting.
Often known to take to his blog, he recently answered the much-asked question in a long penned note. Beginning his blog, Bachchan Sr. expressed that he doesn’t know how to address the question as he doesn’t have a specific answer. He went on to share that he is often asked why he continues to work on the sets of his projects and added that while he doesn’t have an answer for it, it is simply a fact that he is presented with “another job opportunity.”
Quoted by India.com, the Brahmastra actor said, “They keep asking me on set why I continue to work, and I have no answer for this, except that it’s another job opportunity for me… what else could possibly be the reason? Others have their own assessment of situations and conditions and often like to apply their model as the prime one. Wear my shoes and find out… maybe you are right, and maybe not. You have the liberty to have your conclusions, and I have the liberty to work.”
Bachchan went on to express that his reasons for working continuously might not align with others, but they are given the “right to express,” and that their concern for him is often heard. He added, “You spoke, I heard, I gave my reason for continuing to work… that is me. What reason I have is mine, enclosed, shuttered, and locked. And the ‘impotency of content’ compels you to build your own sandcastles and enjoy their construction. In time, sandcastles fall down.”
Deepika Padukone cradles her cute little baby bumb as the Bollywood diva stepped out for dinner with hubby Ranveer Singh’s family, take a look at the video below
On Tuesday evening, Deepika Padukone stepped out in Mumbai, making a stunning appearance for a family dinner with Ranveer Singh’s parents and sister. As she enters the final trimester of her pregnancy, Deepika effortlessly combined style and comfort, donning an oversized black blazer and matching wide-legged trousers. Her long, wavy hair added to the sophisticated yet relaxed look, capturing everyone’s attention as she gently cradled her baby bump while exiting her car.
The evening was a coordinated affair, with Deepika’s chic black ensemble perfectly complementing the outfits of Ranveer’s family, who were also dressed in monochrome. The group’s unified style created a striking visual, with Deepika’s radiant presence at the heart of it all. As the media and fans caught sight of her, they couldn’t help but focus on the loving gesture of her cradling her bump—a moment that quickly spread across social media.
Since announcing her pregnancy in February with a heartfelt Instagram post, Deepika has been in the spotlight, receiving immense love from her fans. However, she has also faced some scrutiny, with netizens speculating over the size of her baby bump. Despite the unnecessary chatter, Deepika has handled the attention with grace and dignity, choosing to focus on her health and well-being.
Ajay Bhupathi took to his official social media handle to slam Arshad Warsi’s comment on Prabhas’ acting in Kalki 2898 AD
Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi gained recognition in the Hindi entertainment industry for his comic timing with his portrayal of Circuit in Sanjay Dutt starrer Munnabhai MBBS. He never shies away from expressing his views on the films made in Bollywood. During a recent interaction, he openly critiqued Kalki 2898 AD and shared that he didn’t like the film. While he heaped praises on Amitabh Bachchan’s portrayal of Ashwatthama, he felt like Prabhas’ character looked like a ‘Joker’ in the film.
Arshad’s view on Prabhas’ character Bhairava left the netizens divided. Director Ajay Bhupathi too joined the bandwagon and harshly reacted to a viral video of the actor calling Prabhas’ character a joker. Taking to his X (formerly known as Twitter) handle, the director slammed him and wrote. “#Prabhas is the man who has given everything & will do anything to take Indian Cinema to the world audience, a Pride of our nation. We can see the jealousy on that film, on him in your eyes just because you’ve faded out & no one gives an eye to you. There’s a limit & a way to express our opinion… Seems like you’re the one that you’ve said about him.”
For those who don’t know, during an interview with Samdish Bhatia for his podcast, the Jolly LLB actor said, “Prabhas, I am really sad. Why was he? He was like a joker. Why? I want to see a Mad Max. I want to see Mel Gibson over there. Tumne usko kya bana dia yaar. Kyu karte ho aisa mujhe nahi samajh mein aata.”
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Prabhas is a Joker in #Kalki2898AD
– Munna Bhai MBBS fame Arshad
So sad to hear this 💔
Not only Him , They are many people saying Amithab is main lead and prabhas is a comedian including some Telugu audience
Oh, Kangana, Kangana, there’s never a dull moment, is there? The fiery queen of Bollywood has once again unleashed her verbal arsenal, this time targeting the industry’s obsession with protein shakes and designer handbags.
Who knew the world of cinema was such a superficial playground? “They just meet, drink, and go, ‘Hey babe, what a bag! Oh my god, I love that bag.’ I would be shocked to find a decent person in Bollywood who can talk beyond branded bags and cars,” exclaimed the actress and Member of Parliament from Mandi.
Well, Queen, we’re not sure if you’re being brutally honest or just stirring the pot. But one thing’s for sure, your quotes are always as juicy as a gossip column! From Reebok to Emami, Myntra to Melange, Kangana has certainly had her fair share of brand endorsements. But with her outspoken nature and tendency to ruffle feathers, it seems even the most daring brands are getting cold feet. Can you blame them? Associating with Kangana is like riding a rollercoaster – you never know when the next loop-de-loop will come. Thus, Kangana, the self-proclaimed Bollywood barometer, has once again dipped her toes into the cesspool of celebrity gossip.
Apparently, B-town is a breeding ground for vacuous, protein-obsessed beings who care more about their Birkin bags than their acting chops. Who knew? From “Fashion” to “Fashion Victim,” Kangana’s journey is as dramatic as a Karan Johar weepie. She’s either BFFs with the Khans or their biggest hater. Make up your mind, girl! It’s like watching a tennis match where the ball keeps changing sides.
What Kangana says about Bollywood and brands is partly true but only for a bare minimum of actors whose rise has been solely within the PR and celebrity circuit. Many may not even know some of the actors appearing in TV commercials, though they charge a bomb. The reason is that there are film stars, TV stars, web stars, and social media stars. In 2021, after Kangana’s controversial tweet about the post-election violence in West Bengal, many Indian fashion designers decided to boycott her. Kangana was often a regular at fashion shows, akin to her character in the film “Fashion,” but three years ago, she lost out on that too when designers like Rimzim Dadu and Anand Bhushan decided not to skirt the issue after being needled.
In an exclusive conversation with Zoom, Neena Gupta, winner of the National Award for Uunchai talked about her life, career, decisions and more. Sooraj Barjatya directorial film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Anupam Kher, and Parineeti Chopra.
Neena Gupta Looks Back At Life Decisions After Winning National Award For Unchai: Settled For Small Parts, Was A Mistake | EXCL (Credits: Instagram)
Neena Gupta was recently announced winner of the National Award for her performance in Sooraj Barjatya’s Uunchai. The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Anupam Kher, and Parineeti Chopra.
In an exclusive conversation with Zoom, Neena talked about her life, career, decisions and more.
How does the National Award make you feel?
I am very very happy. I was very surprised, happily surprised and I am flying high in the clouds saying thank you to God and I am grateful to everyone, and I am patting myself on my back saying, ‘Baby, keep on working hard, you will get appreciation.’
Which according to you are the turning points of your career?
Funnily, the first project, if you can call it a project of mine, which made me a little famous was an ad for Hawkins Pressure Cooker. After that, I think I struggled, struggled, struggled for a long, long time, many, many years and then my serial SAANS happened, which was a game-changing thing for me. And after that, Badhai Ho happened. I think these are the three things that changed my career path, and career growth.
What is your advice to the working girls today?
They don’t need my advice. I’m very proud of the girls today who are balancing their family life and their careers and are successful in both, which is a very amazing thing, a very difficult task to do. Earlier, if the woman heroine got married, she never got work. Now the girls are working, actresses are working. Even after having kids, they work hard on their bodies. They lose weight and they are there. They look after their kids, their in-laws, their families, their parents and still work. So that is a very, very big thing that has happened. It has happened with very few people, but it’s a very major beginning of our times.
Do you feel the institution of marriage is obsolete? Are live-in relationships the solution?
I don’t know because I don’t see any other alternative to the institution of marriage. About live-in relationships, I actually do not know. I have not understood whether it is good or bad for people. The point is that our patience has grown very low because we live in a very complicated world, a very competitive world. And as women are getting more and more educated, getting more and more financially independent, they won’t take any nonsense from anybody. Marriage, I think, is a lot of compromise, and a lot of adjustment to each other, which is becoming more and more difficult every day. So actually, I’m very confused as to what should happen. Should one get married or live in or stay single or adjust to have a longer marriage where they have a companion and children in their old age I feel family is the most important thing in this world. Your work will come and go, your fame will come and go. You can be very successful and famous, but eventually, it’s the family you need as your strength.
Loneliness is the new pandemic?
I think a very important reason for declining mental health, and depression is because one is lonely. So that problem will, I think, mount slowly and people will have to learn how to cope with it and think as to what is important for them. And there is no right or wrong way, there is no easy way. You are single and lonely, that’s a problem. You are married, a bad marriage, that’s a problem. You are divorced, that’s a problem. Problems are everywhere. So it is up to you what is your priority. I have learned because I have been alone for almost more than half of my life and it is very difficult.
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut reveals that she rejected films featuring Akshay Kumarm Ranbir Kapoor and the three Khans as the female roles were limited
Kangana Ranaut recently opened up about her decision to turn down film offers starring some of Bollywood’s biggest names, including Ranbir Kapoor and Akshay Kumar. Known for her strong stance on various issues, Kangana revealed that her choice not to work with these A-lister actors, as well as the Khans—Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan—was a deliberate and conscious one. She explained that this decision was driven by her desire to prove that actresses can carve out successful careers in Bollywood without relying on the industry’s most prominent male stars.
During a candid discussion on a podcast with Raj Shamani, Kangana shared her thoughts on the typical roles offered to women in films led by these top actors. She pointed out that such films often reduce female characters to a handful of scenes and a couple of songs, something she found unappealing. Despite her positive experiences with the Khans, who she noted had always treated her well, the Manikarnika star decided to decline their films because she didn’t want to play a stereotypical role with little substance. She emphasized that her refusal to work with these leading men was a statement of independence and a way to set a precedent for future generations of actresses.
Kangana highlighted her belief that success in Bollywood does not depend on working with the industry’s male powerhouses. She firmly stated that no Khan, Kumar, or Kapoor could make an actress successful; rather, it was possible for a woman to achieve top status in the industry on her own terms. By turning down films with these actors, Kangana aimed to challenge the notion that a heroine’s success is tied to the presence of a male superstar. She wanted to demonstrate that an actress could be successful independently, without needing to conform to the industry’s usual dynamics.
Son of Sardaar 2 producer claims Vijay Raaz demanded for a separate vanity van while the actor finally breaks silence on why he was kicked out of the project because of Ajay Devgn
Actor Vijay Raaz has been removed from the film Son of Sardaar 2, starring Ajay Devgn, due to alleged issues with his behavior and demands on set. The decision to replace the Chandu Champion actor with actor Sanjay Mishra was confirmed by Kumar Mangat Pathak, co-producer of the film. According to Pathak, the removal was prompted by Vijay’s unreasonable demands, including requests for premium suites, a vanity van, and overcharging for his spot boy. Pathak elaborated that while the entire cast and crew were accommodated in standard rooms costing Rs 45,000 per night at one of the best hotels in the UK, Vijay insisted on premium accommodations. Moreover, the spot boy working for Vijay was reportedly paid Rs 20,000 per night, an amount that Pathak noted was excessive even for big actors.
Pathak strongly denied the claim that Vijay Raaz was removed because he failed to greet Ajay Devgn on set. He emphasized that the removal was strictly due to Vijay’s behavior and demands, which were considered inappropriate. Additionally, Pathak revealed that Vijay refused to refund the advance payment he had already received for the film and allegedly behaved rudely, stating that he was approached for the role and did not seek out the work himself.
In response to these allegations, Vijay Raaz shared his side of the story. He claimed that the real reason for his dismissal was that he didn’t greet Ajay Devgn upon arriving on set. According to Vijay, after he arrived at the shoot location and greeted director Vijay Kumar Arora and others, he noticed Ajay Devgn standing about 25 meters away. Since Ajay appeared busy, Vijay chose not to approach him immediately. Shortly thereafter, Pathak reportedly approached Vijay and informed him that he was being removed from the film. Vijay insisted that his failure to greet Ajay was the only possible misconduct on his part and refuted any allegations of inappropriate behavior.
Veteran filmmaker Boney Kapoor has recently dropped a photograph of himself highlighting physical transformation he has undergone. He also called his wife Sridevi his transformation for the same.
Pic Courtesy: Boney Kapoor Instagram
Veteran filmmaker Boney Kapoor has always been a loving husband to Sridevi. He is also quite active on social media, giving a peek into his personal and professional ventures. Recently, Kapoor dropped a photograph with the art of her ‘jaan’ and called her his ‘inspiration’ for his physical transformation.
Renowned veteran producer Boney Kapoor has lately been quite considerate about his health and looks. Testifying to the same, he recently dropped a stunning photograph of himself in a blue t-shirt and matching shades. In the photo, he was seen standing against the backdrop of his wife, Sridevi’s art, and revealed that he has lost 14 kgs and that his hair is getting thicker.
He wrote, “Hair is getting thicker, I am looking better, lost 14 kgs 8more to go my inspiration is my Jaan , her art is behind me , her thoughts are always with me, , she remains with me all the time.”
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Minutes after the post was shared, reacting to the post, Boney’s brother Sanjay Kapoor hyped him up stating, “proud of you” and his son, Arjun Kapoor, hit the like button.
In addition to this, several fans also reacted to the post. A user wrote, “She would be so proud. Pushing you to be your best from the otherside” while another fan commented, “Wow that’s amazing and cool.” Furthermore, several fans dropped red-heart and heart-eye emojis in the comments section.
Notably, in an interview with Connect FM Canada, Boney Kapoor talked about his health routine and revealed that he had lost 14 to 15 kgs in the last six to eight months. He admitted eating healthy food and sleeping properly.
Aparshakti Khurana of Stree 2 opens up about his real-life supernatural scary encounter when he was in Gurugram, read to know below
Stree 2 is hands down one of the most anticipated films of the year, has finally hit theatres, and fans are thrilled. Directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Jio Studios and Dinesh Vijan, this horror-comedy sequel continues to blend laughter with spooky tales, much like its predecessor. The cast, including Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana, made a grand promotional appearance in Delhi, where they shared intriguing details about the film and even some real-life supernatural experiences.
Aparshakti Khurana, who plays Bittu in the film, shared a spine-chilling ghost story from his real life that left everyone in shock. He recalled an unsettling experience he had while driving back from Gurgaon to Delhi around 3-3:30 AM. According to Khurana, he saw something disturbing near the GK1-GK2 flyover. Out of curiosity, he took a U-turn to check again, but when he looked back, whatever he had seen had vanished. Abhishek Banerjee, who portrays Jaana in “Stree 2,” confirmed the eerie vibe of the story by nodding in agreement during the press conference.
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara, Manoj Bajpayee’s Gulmohar dominated the 70th National Film Awards.
The National Award Winners 2024 were announced on Friday, August 16, in which Kantara and KGF 2 emerged as the biggest winners. Kantara won Best Picture and Rishab Shetty bagged the Best Actor award. Yash starrer movie KGF Chapter 2 won Best Kannada film. Gulmohar wins Best Hindi Film National Award. Meanwhile, Nitya Menon and Maansi Paarekh shared the Best Actress award. Sooraj R Barjatya was presented with the Best Director for Uunchai.
On the music front, Pritam won Best Music Director for Brahmastra while AR Rahman took home the Best Background Music awards for his work in Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan 2. PS 2’s Anand Krishnamurthy also bagged Best Sound Design. Arijit Singh won Best Playback Singer Male for Brahmastra. The Ayan Mukerji directorial also won the Best VFX Award.
Best Actor: Rishab Shetty, Kantara
Best Actress – Nithya Menon and Manasi Parekh
Best Director – Sooraj Barjatya
Best Supporting Actress – Neena Gupta
Best Supporting Actor – Pawan Malhotra
Best Debut – Fouja, Pramod Kumar
Best Telugu Film – Kartikeya 2
Best Tamil Film – Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1
Best Punjabi Film – Baaghi Di Dhee
Best Odia Film – Daman
Best Malayalam Film – Soudi Velakka CC.225/2009
Best Marathi Film – Vaalvi
Best Kannada Film – KGF: Chapter 2
Best Hindi Film – Gulmohar
Special Mentions – Manoj Bajpayee in Gulmohar, and Sanjoy Salil Chowdhury for Kalikhan
Best Action Direction – KGF: Chapter 2
Best Choreography – Tiruchitrabalam
Best Lyrics – Fouja
Best Music Director – Pritam (Songs), AR Rahman (Background Score)
Ayushmann Khurrana shared this image. (courtesy: AyushmannKhurrana)
The gruesome murder and rape of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata has sent shockwaves across the country. Bollywood celebrities like Alia Bhatt, Ayushmann Khurrana, Richa Chadha, Navya Naveli Nanda, Zoya Akhtar and others vented their rage against the lack of women safety in the country in poignant words. Ayushmann Khurrana, who is known for his poetic skills, wrote an emotional poem titled Kaash Main Bhi Ladka Hoti (I wish I were a boy) and he shared a video on Instagram in which he can be seen reciting the poem. An excerpt from the poem reads, “Main bhi bina Kundi lagakar soti, Kaash main bhi ladka hoti, Jhalli banke daudti udti, Saari raat doston ke saath phirti, Kaash main bhi ladka hoti…” (I would sleep without locking the door, I wish I were a boy. Carefree, I would run and fly, Roaming with friends all night, I wish I were a boy…)”
The Internet instantly responded to the poem. A user wrote, “Thank you the fraternity appreciates your support so much.” Another user wrote, “In an industry where everyone always stays silent, this is gold!” Another comment read, “Thank you so much for speaking up unlike most of other’s who have decided to keep their mouth shut.” Another comment read, “Heart wrenching!” Take a look:
Twinkle Khanna took to her Instagram handle to express her anger and disappointment after the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in Kolkata.
After Alia Bhatt, Swara Bhasker, Vijay Varma, Parineeti Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, and Kangana Ranaut, former actress and author Twinkle Khanna has reacted to the brutal rape and murder of a young trainee doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Twinkle took to her Instagram handle to share a note which had the background of the Indian flag. In her note, Twinkle wrote, “Fifty years on this planet, in this country, and I am teaching my daughter the same things I was taught as a child.”
“Don’t go alone–to the park, to school, to the beach. Don’t go alone with any man, even if it’s your uncle, cousin, or friend. Don’t go alone in the morning, the evening, and especially not at night”, read her note further.
It then read, “Don’t go alone because it’s not a matter of if, but when. Don’t go alone because you may never come back.”
Twinkle’s strong note was one among many celebrity notes that highlighted the country’s unsafe environment for women and how even after 78 years of Independence, there has been no relief for women. Previously, Preity Zinta, Richa Chadha, and Tisca Chopra, among others raised their concerns and demanded justice for the 31-year-old victim. Many even demanded for stricter rules to put an end to such heinous crimes in the country.
Farhan Akhtar and Excel Entertainments Dil Chahta Hai is a Bollywood classic that make it to the list of ‘100 Best Movies Of The 2000s’
Released in 2001, Excel Entertainment’s debut production Dil Chahta Hai marked a new wave in the modernized era of Bollywood. Farhan Akhtar’s directorial debut created a benchmark in Indian cinema. While the film has achieved cult status, it still holds a place among some of the most beloved movies of all time. Evidence of its enduring appeal is its inclusion in IndieWire’s list of the “100 Best Movies of the 2000s.”
Dil Chahta Hai is ranked No. 70 on this list by IndieWire, a film industry and criticism website that primarily focuses on independent films, though its coverage has expanded to include all aspects of Hollywood and the growing universes of TV and streaming. This is indeed a magnificent achievement for Excel Entertainment and the entire team behind such an amazing film, which continues to make waves.
This actor started his career playing character roles but soon emerged as a promising lead – credit OTT. From having a struggling financial foot initially to making it big, can you guess who he is?
Meet actor who fled from home, did odd roles as he had only Rs 18 and is now Mirzapur star
Growing up in a family where there are always quarrels, it can be tough to find a voice for yourself. And that’s what made this actor leave his home. Known for being one of the finest character artists in Bollywood, this actor is now Bollywood’s heartthrob, and we aren’t even complaining. If you still cannot guess, this actor played a double role in Prime Video’s hit series Mirzapur.
We assume you guessed it right; today, we are talking about the rising star Vijay Varma. Seeing his breakthrough with 2016’s Pink, Vijay starred in several other successful titles, including Middle-Class Abbayi (2017), Gully Boy (2019), and Baaghi 3 (2020). What worked largely in his career’s favor was when the actor signed up to play the Tyagi brothers in the popular show Mirzapur (2020–present).
For those who don’t know, Vijay Varma started his acting career as a theatre artist in Hyderabad before moving to Pune for formal acting training in FTII. Soon after, the charmer moved to Mumbai and got a role in the acclaimed short film Shor, which even won the Best Short Film at New York’s MIAAC festival.
In an old interview with Film Companion, Vijay once revealed that he fled from home due to tensions with his father. The Rangrezz actor shared that he was the youngest in the family and hence ‘spoilt.’ After a certain age, Vijay started to have his own chain of thoughts that didn’t go down well with his father.
Varma added, “He wanted me to join the business, and I wanted to do anything but work with him. So, that’s where the conflict started, and he was also strong about his stand, and I was fighting for my stand. It went on for years until I decided ‘I don’t think this man wants what is good for me’, then I ran away from home.”
In another interview with Galatta Plus, Vijay once shared how his financial crunches made him take up a role even when he didn’t want to. “One time, when I was at my lowest low, I didn’t have any money. I had Rs 18 in my bank account, and there was a call that came,” Vijay shared, adding he was told to play a small reporter for one-day shoot and were paying him Rs 3000.
The Yaara actor accepted that he would have never done it had it not been for his financial difficulties. The actor revealed that even when he was shooting because his heart wasn’t there, he fumbled a lot, which led to him getting fired from the set immediately. “I had finished Monsoon Shootout by that time, so I had played a lead by then, but I went through that experience, and I was crying on my way back; I told myself that I would never take up anything for money,” Varma shared.
SRK is presented with the prestigious Pardo Alla Carriera Award in recognition of his significant contributions to Indian cinema
SRK at the Locarno Film Festival 2024.
Shah Rukh Khan is currently in Locarno, Switzerland. The actor is there to attend this year’s Locarno Film Festival, where he will be honoured with a special award. Ahead of the award ceremony, the official Instagram handle of Locarno Film Festival shared a glimpse of the actor as he checked into Switzerland. The snapshot showcases SRK dressed in a sleek black blazer and matching trousers. He completed his look with a stylish wristwatch and a pendant necklace.
The caption read, “Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) has arrived at the 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival to accept the Pardo alla Carriera Ascona-Locarno Tourism. As soon as he arrived, Pardo sat down with Shah Rukh Khan for a unique photoshoot.”
On Friday, the actor was photographed at the Mumbai airport. ICYDK: SRK will be presented with the prestigious Pardo Alla Carriera Award in recognition of his significant contributions to Indian cinema. According to news agency AFP, the festival’s artistic director, Giona A. Nazzaro, praised the actor, saying, “The wealth and breadth of his contribution to Indian cinema is unprecedented. Khan is a king who has never lost touch with the audience that crowned him. This brave and daring artist has always been willing to challenge himself.”
Ranvir Shorey recently opened up about his old retort to Jaya Bachchan’s statement on the outsider vs nepotism in Bollywood debate
Ever since the untimely demise of Sushant Singh Rajput in 2020, debate around ‘outsider vs nepotism in Bollywood’ has been prevalent. Ranvir Shorey, who recently participated in the Anil Kapoor-hosted controversial reality show Bigg Boss OTT 3, has been vocal about the mistreatment of ‘outsiders’ in Bollywood for quite sometime now. From speaking about it on his official social media handles to sharing his views during recent interviews, his honest answers have been making the headlines.
During an interaction with Siddharth Kannan, Shorey was asked about his comment on Jaya Bachchan’s ‘thaali’ remark in respect to the ongoing ‘outsider vs nepotism in Bollywood’ debate. Well taking about the same, the actor denied making the comment on the veteran actress-turned-politician’s remake. He explaiend how back then the comment was spreading like wild fire and it was his opinion on the matter.
The Chandni Chowk To China actor, quoted by Bollywood Shaadis, said, “I did not say it on Jaya ji’s remark, whatever she said at that time was all over the internet. Everybody was talking about that thaali. So even I also gave my opinion but it was not in reply to her.”
He went on to further add that he must have been very angry to make such a comment back then. While people often compliment him for putting down his thoughts honestly on social media. However, he added that he feels that he should take a step back. Ranvir added, “Today if I have to express the same thing. I would probably not express it so sarcastically. I didn’t have to be so angry about it. Maine ye tab likha hai jab mere andar voh gussa panap raha tha, double treatment that met it out in Bollywood. Uspe I think this expresses my anger.”
Rajpal Yadav had set up ‘Navrang Godavari Entertainment Limited’, a production house, in the name of his parents in 2005 and taken a loan of ₹5 crore.
Actor Rajpal Yadav fails to repay loan
A part of a property belonging to film actor Rajpal Yadav in his native Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh has been sealed by a Mumbai bank over non-repayment of a loan, an official said on Wednesday. Manish Verma, manager of the Shahjahanpur branch of Central Bank of India, said the actor had taken a loan from the Mumbai branch of the bank by mortgaging his property in his native district.
When contacted by PTI, the Mumbai-based actor declined to comment on the matter. Sources close to the actor said Yadav had set up ‘Navrang Godavari Entertainment Limited’, a production house, in the name of his parents in 2005 and taken a loan of ₹5 crore from the Bandra Kurla Complex branch of the Central Bank of India in Mumbai.
At the time of the sealing of property, he owed the bank ₹11 crore, they said. On August 8, a team from the Mumbai bank sealed a part of the house located near the Dak bungalow, they added.
According to locals, the bank officials sealed the building in such a hurry that they failed to even switch off electrical items inside the house. Superintendent of Police Ashok Kumar Meena said he had no information about the sealing as local police’s help was not sought in the matter by the bank.
His theatre guru from early days, Jarif Malik said the award-winning actor hails from Kunda village of Shahjahanpur district and visits the place at least once every year without fail. Yadav got his initial education in Banda town there and after that, he moved to Shahjahanpur for graduation. It is during his stay in Shahjahanpur that he became interested in theatre, Malik said.
Kangana Ranaut said she ‘would love to produce and direct a film with all three Khans’. She has often taken jibes at Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan.
Kangana Ranaut spoke about Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan at Emergency trailer launch event.
At the trailer launch of her upcoming film Emergency – she played the role of the late Indira Gandhi in the film, and also directed it – Kangana Ranaut interreacted with the media. Answering a question, the actor-filmmaker shared her honest take on three of the most famous Khans of Bollywood – Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. Also read: Kangana says she will never work with Shah Rukh Khan. Here’s why
Kangana wants to work with all three Khans
Kangana said, “I would love to produce and direct a film with all three Khans. And I would also love to show the talented side of theirs, wherein they can act, and also look good. And they can also do something, which is very significant to the society. I would like to make a film like that. Because I think they are all very talented.”
“Irfan Khan is one of my favourite Khans’
Kangana then revealed who her favourite Khan in Bollywood is. Kangana, who has often spoken out against Shah Rukh and Aamir Khan, said, “What they are doing is… of course they are adding a lot of revenue to the film industry and we should be eternally grateful to them. Also, they are engaging with a mass of people, who need that kind of engagement. I think there is a very artistic side to all three of them, which has not been explored other than in just a few films. And I would love to explore that with (them) and so many other actors. One actor that I always regret not being able to direct is Irfan Khan saab (sir); he is one of my favourite Khans and I would always miss him.” The actor died of cancer in 2020.
At the trailer launch, Kangana also said she has been ‘boycotted by the industry, adding it is not easy for anyone to stand with her or work with her anymore. She added it was not easy to ‘praise her’.
Her next film, Emergency, also features Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, and the late Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles. Based on the period when emergency was imposed in the country, it stars Kangana as former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, known for his charismatic screen presence and shedding his shirt for both action and romantic roles over his three-decade career, is opening up about his motivation, the occasional lack of it, and what sustains his passion for film.
Addressing what he describes as the “generational change” that has happened in Indian cinema, Khan said that the thrills that audiences get at the movies are now “not an adrenaline rush, but an emotional rush. It has to keep on happening.”
The iconic actor, who has starred in 65 films, recently received a career achievement award at the 77th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland and also delivered a masterclass at the festival. Khan’s breakout roles — the antagonist in “Darr” (1993) and the lead in “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” (1996), which catapulted him to superstardom — were both filmed in Switzerland, so the award marked a “full circle” moment for him.
In an exclusive interview with Variety at Locarno, Khan discusses his recent action films, his approach to selecting roles and his views on the changing landscape of Indian cinema.
What does the Locarno Film Festival honor mean to you?
For me, it’s quite a journey. I started off becoming known as a romantic hero or a lover boy. So for me to come back to Switzerland and receive an award is nice. It’s like a full circle. I’d heard of the festival, it’s very popular and famous, but I’d never thought that I’d be here receiving an award. The idea is to be able to introduce not just my films, but Indian cinema from the north, south, east, west and say, “Here’s the highest filmmaking nation in the world.”
As you mentioned, you’re known as a romantic hero and you’ve done action films in the past, but none like “Pathaan” and “Jawan.” They were among the biggest Indian hits of 2023 and on a much larger scale than anything you have done before. What did you do to reinvent yourself as this massive action hero?
As much as I love it, I’m surprised by the term of being a romantic hero. I’ve never thought of myself as that, to be honest. The other day, I was sitting with [director] Aditya Chopra, who kind of started this process with “DDLJ” [“Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge”]. And he said, “If we count, you’ve done about five or six romantic films, which are considered classic, sweeping romantic films — ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,’ maybe ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,’ ‘Dil To Pagal Hai,’ ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.’” I don’t think “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” is a romantic film. I think I agree with him, but one gets obviously classified as that.
I have a dream. I want to have a room with pictures where — and this is not a narcissistic thing — if I look at my work, every film should feel of a genre that I have grown up watching. I’m not limited to a genre as a viewer. I like to see action films. Strangely, my least favorite is romantic films. I like science-fiction films, dystopian world films, off-beat, human drama films. I love courtroom dramas. I love thrillers. I sometimes like a horror film. I just felt a couple of years when I wasn’t working, that I haven’t done an out-and-out action film. I like Tom Cruise films. “Mission Impossible” — you don’t really have to worry. You will come back satisfied more often than not.
[“Pathaan” director] Siddharth Anand had this title for the last 15-20 years, and I remember him saying that if I ever make a film called “Pathaan,” it has to be with you, sir. Otherwise I won’t make it. So it all came long. I think we signed it in 15 minutes. And “Jawan” was a genre of South Indian films that I haven’t done. So these were two things I think I haven’t touched upon, and I’m sure there are more and I’ll find out as I go along. For me, it’s not a reinvention, it’s the requirement of a role. I didn’t reinvent myself to play a vertically challenged person in “Zero,” I didn’t reinvent myself to play “Fan” as a little psychotic. It’s just adhering to and being honest to the genre of film that I’m in.
I know because the films did so well, people think I’ve reinvented after a sabbatical and come back. To be honest, it wasn’t so seriously thought out. Personally, if you ask me, I love action films. I love “Bad Boys.” I’ve done action before, but to participate in an absolutely in-your-face action film… I got the opportunity. COVID allowed me to build the body. You’re sitting at home working out. So, it all fell into place.
Coming to the period before “Pathaan,” “Jawan” and “Dunki,” some of your films could have done better at the box office and and there was a self-enforced hiatus of a few years.
I try to make it as varied as possible, given the parameters of commercial cinema. Yes, it should have its songs, dances, fights, emotions. But can we say something still new? So, all the films that I do, whether it’s “Jab Harry Met Sejal” or “Zero” or the ones which didn’t do well like “Fan” — I thought it was an interesting film. I love that film. Some of the ones I love the most are the ones which haven’t done well. And I have a reason for it. Cinema is a mass communication medium. It needs to communicate, very simply, to a lot of people. It should not intellectualize. It should not sermonize. I always keep saying it can’t moralize. It should just be simple. Some of these films which didn’t do well were so personal that they were not simple enough, they were so personal they got very shrunk.
The hiatus wasn’t because of the films. I’ve always maintained that the day I don’t feel like getting up in the morning and conquering the shoot, I don’t want to work. It wasn’t the failure of the films, to be honest. I was doing a film in January, and this was in December. Very unprofessional of me. I just woke up and I said, “I don’t want to go and shoot this film.” I called the producer and I said to him that I don’t want to work for a year. He said, “It’s not possible. You don’t sit without working for even a minute. So you don’t like the film, say no, don’t say you’re not working for a year.” And a year and a half later, he did call and he said, “I was really surprised you actually are not working.” So I just didn’t want to work. I just didn’t want to act. I didn’t feel like acting. Because for me, acting is genuinely very, very organic.
How did you keep yourself occupied during that time?
I learned how to cook. I learned Italian cooking. I think it’s great food. So I learned how to make the best pizza in the world. Hopefully, I’ll open a restaurant one day. I’ve got lots of facets now that I can indulge in. I learned how to clean. I started cleaning up the house, my room, starting with my handbag to my trolley bag to my laptop bag to different places in the house. I’m now the best cleaner in the house. I can vacuum, clean, I can mop. I can do everything. I did work out, because nothing else to do during COVID, because my hiatus went into COVID. Actually, the whole world went into hiatus when I decided not to work. So, for me, I didn’t lose many years as far as work is concerned, because nobody was working. And I watched films and spent a lot of time with the kids.
Your daughter Suhana was one of the leads in Netflix’s “The Archies” last year and your son Aryan is making his directorial debut with series “Stardom.” Do you advise your children on their career paths?
I don’t think I’m anyone to advise, because all our circumstances, our situations and things that happen to us as an actor — especially in the Indian film industry — are very unique … It won’t turn out [for them] how it turned out to be for me. So I think everybody’s experience will have to be unique.
I do find myself having less knowledge than my children about the way the world now perceives art or entertainment. I’m very good with the acting part. So, if they ever come to me and say, like my daughter does, “There’s a scene, can I just rehearse with you?” I’m not telling her how to say it, because I think her expression may be more relevant to how people like expressions now. I’m very intrigued by why people do it differently than I would, and that’s the reason I would never give them advice how to do it. My son is making his first series or storytelling directorial debut. He does come and ask me, “Does it work? Can it be shorter?” “No, I like it long.” I feel it’s important to say that. So, we have discussions, but I don’t know if I can put it as advisory. They both need to roll as they feel. And hopefully, if I can work with them, maybe [I’ll give them advice] during work. I learn and teach a lot. That’s what actors are supposed to do, give and take.
You’ve not done a Hollywood film so far. Under what conditions or circumstances would you consider doing one?
I think it’s the world’s greatest and biggest cinema in terms of reach and how people watch it. I don’t think I’m in a position to choose and put conditions, but yes, when an opportunity arises — I hope I can speak English well enough. And, I don’t want to sound uppity, but it should be a role worthy of the status the Indian audience has given me. It should not let down.
I come across as very flippant and happy-go-lucky, but I fully respect and realize the amount of adulation I have, how people adore me. People look up to what I do. People have given me too much respect. People have given me and my family everything that I have, people of India and all around the world, Indians and people from the subcontinent. And there’s a respect that I need to keep when I play a role in any film, whether it’s a Hindi film or a South Indian film or a Marathi film or a French film or a Hollywood film. So I don’t think anybody’s offered me that kind of role, yet. I don’t have an agent there. I’ve not also gone looking for it, to be honest.
Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya announced divorce last month and now the actress talks about getting a new name in recent social media post
Natasa Stankovic, who recently relocated to Serbia following her separation from cricketer Hardik Pandya, has been actively engaging her followers on social media by sharing glimpses of her daily life in her home country. In one of her recent Instagram Stories, Natasa reflected on a profound spiritual journey, emphasizing the transformative power of surrendering to God. She posted a selfie with a thoughtful message: “When you surrender everything to God, that’s when you get a new name. You are not who you were but who God says you are.” This sentiment resonates deeply as she navigates this new chapter in her life.
In addition to her introspective posts, Natasa has shared delightful moments with her son, Agastya, capturing playful scenes like him splashing water on a car. She also showcased her affection for her pet, providing a glimpse into the joyful aspects of her life amidst the changes. However, her social media activity has not been limited to lighthearted moments; she has also addressed more serious themes, sharing posts about cheating and emotional abuse while expressing support for discussions around toxic relationships. This suggests that she is processing her feelings and experiences in a public forum.
Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna tied the knot in 2001.
Akshay Kumar’s upcoming release Khel Khel Mein is reportedly a remake of the 2016 Italian comedy-drama Perfect Strangers. The film revolves around seven friends whose dark secrets and phony lies are exposed when they decide to play a game involving their phones. This leads to the severing of marital bonds and friendships, while also making an important statement about how sometimes your closest confidantes can be masked strangers.
In an exclusive chat with News18 Showsha, Akshay reveals how he would react if his wife, Twinkle Khanna, were to read his personal messages. “I wouldn’t be scared if I had to show my phone to my partner. My phone lies around with my staff members. At home, it’s always lying around, charging. I’ve got nothing to hide,” the Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and OMG 2 star tells us.
However, he quips that it could still make for an interesting game. “This game will be more fun than an outdoor game because outdoor games don’t give you the same kind of adrenaline rush. A phone game requires mental effort. You’ve got to be constantly on your toes, thinking about what to do next if your partner or friends have read your personal messages,” Akshay remarks.
Khel Khel Mein revolves around relationships and explores the stories of three married couples at different stages and circumstances in their lives. Akshay plays the role of a middle-aged man who, despite being the glue among them, is going through a rocky marriage himself. When asked if he would like to offer any tips on marriage, he says, “I don’t want to give any tips to anyone. Everyone should learn through their own experiences in life. But marriage is a beautiful circle of life.”
Akshay Kumar recently opened up about drawing inspiration from the popular cartoon Tom and Jerry for his action sequences
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is currently gearing up for the release of his film multi-starrer film Khel Khel Mein. Co-starring Fardeen Khan, Vaani Kapoor, Taapsee Pannu, Amny Virk, Pragya Jaiswal, and Aditya Seal, the film is all set to release on 15th August. As he is busy promoting the film with his co-stars, he recently made a revelation that left everyone shocked.
During an interview with Pinkvilla, when Fardeen pointed out that Tom and Jerry was one of his favourites when it comes to comedy shows. Kumar went on to find out that as per him Tom and Jerry is a violent show and not a comedy show. He went on to explain that he draws inspiration from the popular cartoon for his action sequences. Quoted by the Free Press Journal, the Sarfira actor said, “Tom and Jerry is not comedy. Tom and Jerry is action, it’s violence.”
As Vaani objected to his views, Akshay added, “I’ll tell you one secret. So many action scenes I have done a lot of times I have taken it from Tom and Jerry. That whole helicopter scene, I have taken it from Tom and Jerry.” The 56-year-old actor added that he has also taken inspiration for his stunts from the National Geographic channel.
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai got married in 2007.
Abhishek Bachchan allegedly reacted to rumours about his and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s marriage. Fans have been speculating that all might not be good between Abhishek and Aishwarya lately. The speculations birthed after Abhishek ‘liked’ a post about divorce and Aishwarya made a solo appearance at a wedding last month. While the couple hasn’t issued a statement, multiple publications claimed Abhishek spoke to an international media outlet about the rumours. Note: News18 couldn’t verify the claims at the time of publishing.
The Times of India claimed Abhishek spoke to Bollywood UK Media and addressed the ongoing rumours. He allegedly flaunted his wedding ring and said he is ‘still married.’ “I don’t have anything to say to you all about that (the rumours). You all have blown the entire thing out of proportion, sadly. I understand why you do it. You have to file some stories. It’s okay, we’re celebrities, we have to take it,” Abhishek is quoted in the report.
Abhishek and Aishwarya have been married for 17 years now. The couple shares a daughter, named Aaradhya Bachchan. The couple has been keeping their marriage away from the spotlight in the recent years. Their social media posts about each other have been limited to wishing each other on special days such as birthdays and anniversary. However, Abhishek and Aishwarya do not leave a chance to support each other and the family.
Richa Chadha re-shared a post offering a heartwarming glimpse of her daughter’s tiny hands gently clutching a finger. The sweet image is absolutely adorable.
Picture Courtesy: Richa Chadha Instagram
Actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal are ecstatic as they embark on their journey as new parents to a beautiful baby girl. Recently, Richa took to social media to re-share a touching post that showcases her daughter’s tiny hands delicately gripping a finger. The heartwarming image captures a precious moment, and fans are swooning over it.
Taking to Instagram Stories, Richa Chadha re-shared a monochromatic photo of her newborn daughter’s tiny hands adorably clutching a finger. The image, originally posted by a friend, is captioned, “Oh little baby has my heart.” The picture is incredibly cute and heartwarming, capturing a moment that’s simply irresistible and impossible to look away from.
Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, who recently welcomed their first child, a baby girl, took to social media to share a precious glimpse of their new arrival with their followers. On Instagram, the couple posted a photo showcasing their newborn daughter’s tiny feet. They accompanied the image with a heartfelt note expressing their gratitude to fans and followers.
The message read, “Doing a collab post to announce the biggest collab of our lives!! We’ve been blessed indeed. Our baby girl continues to keep us very very busy. So Thank you all for your love and blessings.”
Vicky Kaushal’s new selfie from his balcony made his fans go gaga online. His wife, actress Katrina Kaif and actor Arjun Kapoor also gave it a thumbs up. Don’t miss out the Dunki actor’s fun caption.
Pic courtesy: Vicky Kaushal on Instagram
Vicky Kaushal recently took the internet by storm when he dropped a new selfie. While the internet was impressed with his macho beard look, his wife Katrina Kaif also gave her approval to it. Donning a black cap and a pair of stunning eyewear, the actor sat on his balcony as he clicked the image. Sharing the photo, he wrote, “Dear me. Bas kar Instagram. Vartamaan nikla jaa raha hai.”
Soon after, the Tiger 3 actress liked her husband’s hot image. Arjun Kapoor also followed suit and clicked the heart button on the post.
The Dunki actor gave everyone a massive shock when he announced his wedding to actress Katrina Kaif. After dating for a while, the celebrity couple got married in 2021 in Rajasthan. Their wedding pictures were so beautiful and raw that even after months of their wedlock, people were obsessed with them.
Since their union, the couple has only spoken positively about each other. They even help each other with their work. During an interview with Bollywood Hungama, the Masaan actor revealed that his wife and his father are the two people in his home to whom he goes for script-related advice.
Katrina has also spoken highly of her husband on multiple occasions in the past. In an earlier exclusive chat with us, the Merry Christmas actress revealed that it’s Vicky who helps her stay calm and composed all the time.
She stated, “So I go home, and I will speak for 45 minutes if I’m worked up about something in an incredible rant and sometimes beech beech mein he might say I didn’t understand because you are speaking so fast, your English is a little accented, and I’ll express everything, and he is with so much sincerity and so much acceptance (listens), you feel like the burden is off your chest, and then we forget about it and that’s how I can come here and be calm and composed.”
Hansika Motwani, who was accused of taking hormonal injections at the age of 16, and her mother once opened up about all the accusations and dismissed the fake claims
Actress Hansika Motwani started her career in the entertainment industry as a child artist. She became a household name after she essayed the role of Karuna in Shaka Laka Boom Boom. She also went on to star in Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta starrer Koi Mil Gaya. As she made her debut as an adult in the film Aap Kaa Surroor (2007), her physical transformation raised many eyebrows. Reports stated that her mother, who is a dermatologist, gave her hormonal injections at the age of 16 so that she would grow u fast and join the entertainment industry.
Reacting the same, during her wedding drama series, Love Shaadi Drama, Hansika dismissed the claims and stated that such rumours are a part and parcel of an actor’s life. Quoted by Bollywood Shaadis, she said, “They wrote such crap when I was 21, you know what I am talking about… If I could have taken it that time, I can take it this time. Crap was written about you too, everyone wrote that I have taken injections to grow up. People said that my mum has given me injections, hormonal injections to grow up as a woman.”
Mona Motwani, in the same episode, also shed light on the matter and called out the fake reports. She explained, “If that is true, then I must be richer than Tata, Birla, some millionaire. If that Hansika’s then I would have said, ‘Maine apni beti ko diya hai, tum bhi aao, aa kar apni haddi baddi karvao. What I am surprised about is that people who write this, unke pass dimaag naam ki cheez nahi hoti hai kya. We are Punjabi people, our daughters shoot up between the age of 12 and 16.”
Hina Khan spoke about the importance of a healthy lifestyle in a recent post and revealed that she faces severe neuropathic pain due to her chemo sessions
Actress Hina Khan is currently undergoing chemotherapy sessions after being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. She has become an inspiration for many as she is often seen taking to her official social media handle to share glimpses of her journey. On Friday evening, she took to Instagram to share a video where she can be seen walking toward her gym, amid heavy rains. Dressed in her gym clothes, she is seen walking while holding her umbrella. As she takes shelter and closes her umbrella, she waves at the camera before walking inside.
Taking to the caption, she asked her followers what their excuse was. The 36-year-old actress started by stating that exercise or any kind of physical activity is vital to maintain a healthy lifestyle. She wrote, “But it’s even more essential and effective when one’s going through a phase of illness. Working out regularly not only helps you feel stronger physically but it also gives sustenance to our Mental Health. And keeping a Healthy Mind is obviously unavoidable.”
Hina added that due to her chemo sessions, she faces severe neuropathic pain which numb her legs and she often falls down because of it. However, her only focus is to get back up and not let the fall define her. She adds, “In the course of my chemo treatment I face severe Neuropathic Pain which makes my legs and feet numb most of the times, sometimes while Working out I loose control of my legs and fall over due to the numbness..But I only focus on Getting Back Up. I won’t let the Fall define me .. I will be defined by the strength I show to get up each time. Each time when it feels like I can’t get up and go do the Work, I push harder. Coz what else have I got other than my strength, my spirit and my Willpower.. So, what’s your excuse?”
Unseen photos from Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya’s wedding have gone viral on social media. Check them out.
PICS: Naga Chaitanya’s mom Lakshmi joins Akkineni family on son’s engagement with Sobhita (PC: Vamsi Shekhar X)
Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya celebrated their engagement on August 8 in a private ceremony held in Hyderabad, surrounded by their close family members. This event marked a major milestone in their relationship, which has captured public attention since they were first rumored to be dating in 2022. Recently, a series of photos from the engagement, featuring both Sobhita and Naga Chaitanya posing with their families, have gone viral, offering a glimpse into the intimate celebration.
These viral photos beautifully capture the joy and warmth of the gathering, with everyone dressed in traditional Indian attire. At the ceremony, women were dressed in elegant sarees while men were in classic kurtas. They posed for the cameras against a backdrop of banana leaves and vibrant floral decorations. The photos offer a mix of formal family portraits and candid moments, highlighting the joyful atmosphere as the two families came together to celebrate the couple’s union.
Among those in attendance were Naga Chaitanya’s brother, Akhil Akkineni, his stepmother Amala, and his mother Lakshmi Daggubati. They joined Sobhita’s parents for photographs, all smiling warmly, reflecting the happiness of the occasion.
John Abraham recently slammed actors for endorsing ‘paan masala’ and stated that he would never ‘sell death’
Actor John Abraham has made a name for himself in the Hindi entertainment industry with his action sequences and comic timings. Currently awaiting the release of his film Vedaa, he follows a disciplined health and fitness regime. He recently spoke up about the same on Ranveer Allahabadia’s podcast The Ranveer Show. The Satyameva Jayate actor went on to slam actors for endorsing ‘paan masala’ and stated that he would never ‘sell death’ during his appearance on the YouTube show.
The 51-year-old actor explained how people often urge their followers to follow a fitness routine, but on the other hand, also endorse paan masala. He expressed that while he isn’t disrespecting his actor friends who do so, he doesn’t want to “sell death” as it’s a matter of principle. Quoted by the Hindustan Times, John went on to say, “Do you know that the yearly turnover for the paan masala industry is ₹45,000 crore? Which means that even the government is supporting it, and that’s why it isn’t illegal. You’re selling death. How can you live with it?”
For those who don’t remember, a few months ago Ajay Devgn, Shah Rukh Khan, and Akshay Kumar were brutally trolled by the netizens for featuring in a paan masala advertisement. While the former two didn’t bat an eye to the trolling, Kumar issued an apology statement stating that he wouldn’t be partaking in such promotions any further.
Sukesh Chandrashekhar wrote a letter to the Chief Minister of Kerala about accepting his Rs 15 crore contribution towards the Chief Minister Distress Relief Fund for the Landslides tragedy in Wayanad, Kerala
Alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar has been making the headlines for writing love letters addressed to Jacqueliene Fernandez, his rumoured girlfriend. Currently, in Delhi’s Mandoli Jail, he leaves no stone unturned to write letters to her on special occasions and express his love for her. He recently penned a letter to the Chief Minister of Kerala about accepting his Rs 15 crore contribution towards the Chief Minister Distress Relief Fund after the landslides tragedy struck in Wayanad, Kerala. He expressed his shock in the letter and stated that the landslide tragedy had “completely shattered my heart.”
Sukesh penned that he shares a deep connection with Kerala as its people have always given him “love, care, and warmth during my period of low.” He revealed that it is his time to show his support and gratitude towards his brothers and sisters of Kerala in their time of need. In a statement released to the press, he added, “I am hereby requesting to accept my contribution of Rs.15 crores towards the relief fund, from my foundation today, addressed in favour of Chief minister’s distress relief fund. Apart from the above-mentioned contribution being done today, I also pledge my support for further contribution to build 300 houses for the affected on an immediate basis.”
The alleged conman stated that the contribution to the funds will be done from his “legitimate business accounts” and that the required legalities for the procedure have been attached along with transfer details. “Hereby requesting you to accept the same, and use the above contribution for the welfare and rehabilitation of the affected, in the landslide tragedy of Wayanad. Kerala is God’s own country, God shall surely make sure that, this phase also shall pass, I pray to God that he gives the strength to all the families of the affected, God is with you,” the statement concluded.
Naga Chaitanya’s father, veteran actor Nagarjuna, will make the announcement about their engagement and share their photos on social media after the ceremony
Actors Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala will reportedly get engaged on Thursday (August 8) in an intimate ceremony at the former’s residence in Hyderabad. If reports are to be believed, they were dating each other since the last couple of years and the actors have finally decided to take their relationship to the next level.
According to a report in Great Andhra, Chaitanya’s father, veteran actor Nagarjuna, will make the announcement about their engagement and share their photos after the ceremony.
Sobhita and Naga have not reacted to the reports of their engagement yet. In fact, they have not even acknowledged their relationship publicly. However, viral pictures and videos of their vacation have a different story to tell.
The couple is often spotted vacationing together, adding fuel to the relationship rumours. In June 2024, a new photo of Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita surfaced online that showed the lovebirds holidaying in Europe. Reportedly, they were in Europe to celebrate the latter’s 32nd birthday, which was on May 31.
In 2023, during their London trip, a photo of Naga Chaitanya posing with chef Surender Mohan at a restaurant went viral, but the highlight of the photo was Sobhita, who was sitting at a table in the background, almost covering her face with her hands.
Naga Chaitanya was married to actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu. They divorced in 2021 after four years of marriage. They had announced their separation with a joint statement, without revealing the reason behind the split.
“To all our well wishers. After much deliberation and thought Chay and I have decided to part ways as husband and wife to pursue our own paths. We are fortunate to have a friendship of over a decade that was the very core of our relationship which we believe will always hold a special bond between us. We request our fans, well wishers and the media to support us during this difficult time and give us the privacy we need to move on. Thanking you for your support,” read the note.
Kriti Kharbanda dropped a video on social media, hinting at the fans about an exciting announcement
Kriti Kharbanda is among one of the most versatile actresses in Indian cinema. Having delivered remarkable performances, she has cemented her position in the industry owing to her work and caliber. Recently, the actress on social media shared a trending one-second video in which she is seen spotting the short hair look.
Kriti Kharbanda took to her social media and shared the video with a caption that says, “What’s cooking! Batao batao!.. I’m having an exceptionally exciting Tuesday! Can’t wait to share with u guys!!!!!.. #tuesdaymotivation #onesecond.”
The video dropped by Kriti Kharbanda left everyone curious to know what surprise the actress has in store to offer. The fans are eagerly anticipating a major announcement from the actress.
Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics in the women’s 10m pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team event to create history for India.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Nita Ambani on Tuesday held a grand felicitation ceremony for shooter Manu Bhaker at the India House inside the Paris Games Village.
Bhaker won two bronze medals in her maiden Summer Games appearance in the women’s 10m pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team event to create history for India.
Manu Bhaker in elite company
The 22-year-old is the first female Indian shooter to win a medal at the Olympics and the first athlete ever from her country to bag two in one edition of the Games post independence.
Bhaker joined an elite list of Indian shooters to have won a medal at the Summer Games.
The ace shooter from Haryana was therefore, honoured by Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani, who gave an emotional speech before presenting Bhaker with a traditional shawl.
#WATCH | Paris, France: IOC member and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani felicitates Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker.
She says, “After the Tokyo games, Manu said that she followed the wisdom of our ancient scripture The Bhagwat Geeta that teaches us ‘Do your… pic.twitter.com/5AKV7LOKmf
Divya Seth Shah took to her official social media handle to share the heartbreaking news of her 23-year-old daughter Mihika Shah’s untimely demise
Actress Divya Seth Shah’s daughter and veteran actress Sushma Seth’s granddaughter Mihika Shah left for her heavenly abode at the age of 23. She breathed her last on August 5, 2024, on Monday in Mumbai. As reported by the Free Press Journal, the youngster had developed a fever and later a seizure, which led to her untimely demise. Taking to her official social media handle, the actress informed her followers about the heartbreaking news.
Mihika’s untimely passing has left the netizens in shock and many have taken to their social media handles to express their condolences. Taking to Facebook, the Dil Dhadakne Do actress posted an announcement of the prayer meeting, which will be held on August 8th in Mumbai, in remembrance of her late daughter.
The note reads, “With profound sorrow, we inform you of the passing of our beloved Mihika Shah, who left for her heavenly abode on August 5th, 2024.” According to the post, the prayer meeting will be held at the Sindh Colony Club House in Mumbai. Her followers immediately took to the comment section of the post to grieve her loss.
It was just last week when the Jab We Met actress took to her official Instagram handle to share a beautiful photo where she was seen posing alongside Mihika and her mother. The photo portrayed the bond the three generations share with each other. She captioned the post, “DNA is the only Reality. Everything else is so much hard work. Thank you to the Mothership.”
Kangana Ranaut hopes that India wins its first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics following Vinesh Phogat’s historic victory.
Vinesh Phogat’s historic victory in the women’s wrestling 50kg category at the Paris 2024 Olympics has garnered widespread acclaim and attention, including a notable reaction from actress-politician Kangana Ranaut. Phogat’s dominant 5-0 win over Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez secured her spot in the final, making her the first Indian woman to reach an Olympic wrestling final.
Kangana Ranaut took to Instagram to react to Phogat’s achievement, writing, “Fingers crossed for India’s first Gold Medal… Vinesh Phogat at one point took part in protests where she raised the slogans of ‘Modi teri Kabr khudegi.’ Yet she was given the opportunity to represent the nation and receive the best training, coaches, and facilities. This is the beauty of democracy and the mark of a great leader.”
Phogat’s journey to the final was nothing short of extraordinary. Her path began with a stunning victory over the world number one and defending champion, Yui Susaki of Japan, in the Round of 16. Susaki, who had been undefeated in international competition since the Tokyo 2020 Games, fell to Phogat in a historic upset. Phogat then progressed by narrowly defeating Ukraine’s Oksana Livach in the quarterfinals.
Sonu Sood has made an appeal amid Bangladesh crisis.
Sonu Sood, known for his activism and philanthropy, often uses his social media to address pressing socio-political matters. Recently, he made a heartfelt plea on Twitter urging Indians to assist those trapped in Bangladesh. This call for action follows Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina’s dramatic escape from the country in a military plane amidst escalating violence.
Sonu tweeted a video featuring an Indian woman voicing her distress and talking about the danger faced by Indians in Bangladesh at the moment. In her heartfelt message, she also expressed her longing to return to India. Sonu captioned it, “We should do our best to bring back all our fellow Indians from Bangladesh, so they get a good life here. This is not just the responsibility of our Government which is doing its best but also all of us. Jai Hind.”
On August 5, Sonam Kapoor voiced her alarm over the increasing death toll in Bangladesh. She shared an Instagram story and wrote, “This is horrible. Let’s all pray for Bangladeshi people.”
Priyanka Chopra had been busy with the shooting for her upcoming American drama film, The Bluff. The movie also stars Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Safia Oakley-Green and Vedanten Naidoo.
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Priyanka Chopra took over the Indian film industry by storm before she flew to make her mark in Hollywood. After she worked from scratch and gave her sweat and blood to the industry, her hard work finally bore fruits. With several Hollywood films, one after the other added to her kitty, she has now become an international sensation who has been making Indians proud in the foreign land.
A day ago, the actress wrapped up shooting for her upcoming American drama film, The Bluff. As the team finally called it ‘pack up’, a party was hosted to celebrate the hard work of all the team members and wish for the movie’s success. Hours ago, The Academy Grand Cayman martial arts school took to its official Instagram handle and dropped a picture of Priyanka Chopra with her co-star, Karl Urban.
Sharing the unseen image from the wrap party, the user penned, “Thank you to the incredible @priyankachopra and the legend himself @karlurban. The experience being part of The Bluff movie has been amazing. Can’t wait for everyone to see this movie #thebluff #priyankachopra #theboys #karlurban.”
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Earlier, the Bajirao Mastani actress took to her social media and dropped a video on her Instagram stories featuring her mother, Madhu Chopra. In the clip that was shot inside the car, on their way to the warp party, the desi mother-daughter duo can be seen listening to the Bollywood song, Aaja Shaam Hone Aayee from the movie Maine Pyar Kiya featuring Salman Khan.
Chopra stated that this is her song when she arrives late to the wrap party. As she jammed with her mother, the actress also penned on the video, “My song for when you’re late to the wrap party or maybe not at all. Anyone relates?”
Dalljiet Kaur had put forward some serious allegations on estranged husband Nikhil Patel of having an extramarital months after they got married and moved to Kenya
Actress Dalljiet Kaur recently made headlines by wishing her estranged husband Nikhil Patel on his birthday as he arrived in Mumbai with his girlfriend, Safeena Nazar. However, new developments have taken a serious turn. Reports indicate that Dalljiet has filed an FIR against Nikhil, accusing him of cruelty and cheating. According to Times Now, the FIR was filed on August 2 at Mumbai’s Agripada Police Station. The charges fall under Section 85 and Section 316 (2) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Section 85 involves a jail term of up to three years for subjecting a woman to cruelty by her husband or in-laws, while Section 316 (2) outlines punishment for cheating. Following the FIR, Dalljiet expressed her gratitude to the Mumbai Police on Instagram.
She wrote, “Thank you Joint Commissioner of Police, Anil Paraskar, DCP Krishnakant Upadhyay, Senior Inspector Yogendra Pache, and investigating officer Sachin Shelke along with a lady constable, for your prompt response and efficiency. I was very nervous entering a police station, but your kindness and sensitive approach towards my plight was truly very touching. Thank you Agripada police station for letting a woman know that she is safe in this country.”
Dalljiet’s tumultuous relationship with Nikhil began with a grand wedding in Mumbai in March 2023. She moved to Kenya with her son to live with Nikhil. However, within 10 months, their marriage fell apart, leading to a bitter divorce battle. Nikhil disowned Dalljiet, claiming their marriage was not legally recognized in Kenya. Dalljiet accused him of having an extramarital affair with Safeena Nazar and expressed anger over him removing her belongings from their house in Kenya before she could collect them.
Bigg Boss OTT 3 winner Sana Makbul has reacted to Ranvir Shorey’s comment about how there were more deserving contestants than her
Bigg Boss OTT season 3 contestants Sana Makbul and Ranvir Shorey constantly made the headlines for engaging in verbal spats throughout their participation in the show. On Friday evening, the actress was announced as the winner of the show, and the senior actor as the second runner-up. After coming out of the house, post-eviction, Ranvir interacted with media and gave his two cents about his views on Sana winning the show.
He had hinted that there were more deserving contestants in the show, who could have won, however, the makers gave the trophy to someone with more social media following. In a video shared by Viral Bhayani, on Instagram, he is heard saying, “Agar sirf social media following ke basis pe show pe rahenge, toh usse achha yeh hai ke jiski sabse zyada social media following hai usko seedha trophy de do.”
Now, the actress has commented on Shorey’s views. Talking about it in a recent interview, she called him a ‘male chauvinist’ who doesn’t like when women do better than him. She explained how she left all her grudges against him behind. Quoted by Hindustan Times, Sana said, “Strong women are not appreciated and he is one of those male chauvinist kind of a person who doesn’t like it if women do better than him. I don’t want to say anything about him. I have buried it all. I don’t hold any grudge against him. But if he does that, it is his way of dealing with things. When I stepped out from the Bigg Boss house, I let the bygones be bygones. It’s all over for me.”
For those who don’t remember, Sana and Ranvir got into really nasty fights in the show. To the point where it escalated to them insulting each other and using abusive language. Their fights left netizens and their co-contestants feeling uncomfortable.
Amitabh Bachchan shared a post about feeling ‘helpless’ in his new blog post. The actor had returned from the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati and was sharing details about the new season when he opened up about the struggles of the contestants he’s meeting. Big B shared a few behing-the-scenes pictures from the KBC sets and shared that he has been witnessing a few moving stories of the contestants who are seated in the hot seat. He added that despite the struggles, he admired that they always sit on the hotseat with big smiles.
“Some fresh new interesting changes in the GAME and the impact it will have and the learnings .. but above all the ’emotions’ that overcome us all when the outcome of the contestant before us narrates his or her story .. the dire circumstances they exist in and then the volume of their years of distress .. and suddenly they find themselves here on the ‘garam kursi’ and they get taken up by the emotion of the moment ..” he wrote on the blog.
“Its is most moving and one feels so helpless .. to the condition of the lives of these men and women who come in front of the millions that witness their struggles and years and years of strife … BUT .. with that most endearing smile which just melts us .. for the past few days the contestants and their lives that come before us have been most emotional and moving .. and we sit in the wonder of their narratives .. and try to extend helping hands for their needs and to try and overcome their harsh lives ..” Big B added.
“Despite the belittling that the World outside and they that have no consciousness or burn in their own manufactured stew , but deriving some inverse pleasure in filling up their coffers with the impotency of their content work .. these brave men and the gentle little girls, live their lives with courage and forthrightness that the evil pen pencil pushers or stabbers of the squares , derive .. shame on them ..” the superstar said.
Sana Makbul was crowned as the winner of Bigg Boss OTT 3, and videos of the same are currently going viral on social media
Television actress Sana Makbul was crowned as the winner of Anil Kapoor-hoster controversial reality show, Bigg Boss OTT 3. Over the past month and a half, the show has been one of the trending topics on all social media platforms. Some of the highlights of the show were Ranvir Shorey and Sana’s constant fights, and Armaan Malik’s polygamous marriage with Payal and Kritika. With the grand finale hosted on Friday evening, August 2, 2024, the host of the show announced that Sana was the winner.
After Kritika Malik, Sai Ketan Rao, and Ranvir Shorey were eliminated from the show, after reaching the finale, the competition boiled down to Sana and Naezy being in the Top 2. Kapoor after welcoming the two contestants on the stage, declared that according to the live voting, the actress had won the show. She was given the gorgeous trophy and Rs 25 lakhs. She won over the audience as she lifted the trophy with the rapper. It is to be noted that Sana and Naezy shared a friendly relationship in the house.
Talking about the rest of the contestants that reached the finale, Kritika was eliminated from the show in the fifth position. She accepted the decision gracefully and rushed to reunite with her family. On the other hand, Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, who had entered the house to promote their upcoming film Stree 2, announced that Sai came in fourth place. He hugged his girlfriend Shivangi Khedkar, after the decision was announced, and stated that she was his real trophy. As Ranvir was crowned as the second runner-up of the show, Sana apologised to him for all their fights and disagreements, during his exit.
Sana Makbul, you truly deserved this win! Your journey in the Bigg Boss house was inspiring. Congratulations once again! Let’s celebrate this victory together! 🥳 #BiggBossOTT3#BBOTT3#Winner@SANAKHAN_93
Jaya Bachchan made headlines after she was offended when parliament speaker addressed her by full name and now the veteran actress took her full name in front of Rajya Sabha speaker leaving him in splits
Veteran actress-turned-politician Jaya Bachchan has long been a notable figure, even before her marriage to Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan. Her acting career was well-established, but after tying the knot with Amitabh, she chose to scale back on her film projects. She eventually found her calling in politics and has been serving as a member of the Rajya Sabha from the Samajwadi Party since 2004.
Recently, Jaya Bachchan found herself in the midst of a controversy when she was addressed as ‘Jaya Amitabh Bachchan,’ which left her visibly offended. The issue sparked a debate online, especially after it was revealed that she had herself registered as ‘Jaya Amitabh Bachchan’ on her nomination letter. This incident led to a mix of reactions, with some supporting her stance on maintaining her independent identity and others pointing out the inconsistency.
On August 2, 2024, Jaya Bachchan addressed the situation humorously in the Rajya Sabha. She made a light-hearted reference to the controversy by introducing herself as ‘Jaya Amitabh Bachchan,’ which drew laughter from the entire house, including Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. In her statement, she said, “Sir, mai Jaya Amitabh Bachchan aapse puchti hoon ki. Did you get a lunch today?” Her attempt to control her laughter, while delivering the line, added to the amusement of the moment.
Siddharth Anand directed Pathaan, which released in 2023, and marked SRK’s return to theatres after five long years. The film earned over Rs 1000 crore
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan recently had his fans worried after news about his eye treatment surfaced online. While he has not shared an official statement yet, the actor was spotted in Mumbai on Wednesday night as he attended the birthday bash of his Pathaan director, Siddharth Anand.
SRK looked dapper as he made a rare appearance in front of the paps on Wednesday. He was at his casual best in loose denims and a black t-shirt, and he added an edge to his look with a cool matching jacket.
The actor has his eyes covered with thick black shades and he refrained from stopping and posing for the paps, but instead, was seen quickly making an entry in the building.
For those unversed, Siddharth Anand directed Pathaan, which released in 2023, and marked SRK’s return to theatres after five long years. The film shattered all records at the box office and was declared a bumper blockbuster with over Rs 1000 crore box office collection.
Reportedly, SRK is set to feature in the biggest film of the YRF Spy Universe, titled Tiger vs Pathaan, which will see him lock horns with Salman Khan. The film is expected to be helmed by Siddharth Anand.
However, the actor has put his work on the back burner for some time as SRK will reportedly fly to the US soon to finish up his eye treatment. Reports had earlier claimed that the actor was seeking treatment for his eyes in a Mumbai hospital, but the surgery did not go as planned and it damaged his eyes further.
Urfi Javed, renowned for her bold fashion choices and outspoken demeanor, has encountered a recent development as her Instagram account underwent suspension. The actress promptly shared the noteworthy moment by posting a screenshot on her Instagram Story.
Known for making headlines on social media platforms, Urfi Javed has once again stirred attention. However, this time, it’s not due to her fashion choices or outspoken statements but rather concerning her Instagram account.
Urfi Javed took to social media to share a screenshot, alerting her followers about the suspension of her Instagram account. The news rapidly circulated as netizens shared the screenshot, revealing the unexpected turn of events.
Urfi herself shared the screenshot, providing a glimpse into the message conveying the suspension of her account. Despite the suspension, Urfi’s Instagram account remained visible, indicating a swift recovery on her part.
Meta, in the suspension advisory shared by Urfi, cited a violation of community guidelines as the reason for the Instagram suspension.
It’s worth noting that Urfi Javed’s captivating photos and videos frequently go viral on various social media platforms. While some admire her distinctive fashion sense, Urfi is not immune to online trolling.
The actress has faced serious threats in the past, ranging from discussions of harm to explicit comments. Despite encountering such challenges, Urfi remains undeterred and often shuts down detractors with her candid and bold responses.
The Bengaluru Police confirmed that Siddhant Kapoor was among the six people, allegedly found to have consumed drugs
Shakti Kapoor’s son and Shraddha Kapoor’s brother, Siddhanth Kapoor was caught in a massive controversy after he was detained along with four others following a rave party in the Bengaluru hotel. As per the reports, the rave party was being held at a fancy hotel on MG Road on Sunday night when a police team stormed the location.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Bheemashankar S Guled was quoted by PTI saying, “It has been proven that Siddhanth Kapoor, the son of Bollywood actress Shakti Kapoor, used drugs. In the blood test report, he tested positive for narcotics. As a result, he was taken to the Ulsoor police station”
He further added, “We will transfer him to judicial detention.”
The Bengaluru Police confirmed that Siddhant Kapoor was among the six people, allegedly found to have consumed drugs.
Shah Rukh Khan left one and all drooling over his Pathaan look. The actor, who is shooting in Spain for the upcoming film, took to Instagram to treat his fans with the first proper look of his character. Besides netizens and celebs, Suhana Khan and Gauri Khan’s reactions are worth checking out.
Shah Rukh Khan took the internet by storm with his first Pathaan look. In response to Twitter trending “Thoda Ruk Shah Rukh,” SRK dropped the a photo of his chiselled body and penned, “Shah Rukh agar thoda Rukh bhi gaya toh Pathaan ko kaise rokoge.. Apps aur Abs sab bana dalunga….”
While many celebrities and netizens couldn’t keep calm over SRK’s messy man bun and six-pack abs, his daughter Suhana Khan took to Instagram to react to the look. Sharing the same image on her official account, the 21-year-old star kid wrote, “Uhhh my dad is 56…we are not allowed excuses #pathaan”
SRK’s wife Gauri Khan, too, shared the pic and wrote, “Loving the Pathaan vibe.”
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Stars including Varun Dhawan, Ranveer Singh and Armaan Malik dropped fire emojis in the comments section. Many netizens went “speechless” over the look and even wrote, “You decided to kill us.”
Pathaan, which is being directed by Siddharth Anand, also stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. The shooting of the film is taking place in Spain. The first teaser of the movie featured an introduction by John and Deepika about the titular role, played by SRK. Though the Dilwale actor’s look was blurred out, he finally shared a proper first look of his character today.
Yo Yo Honey Singh’s new avatar (Courtesy: yoyohoneysingh)
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Does Yo Yo Honey Singh need an introduction? We think not. The rapper has a different fanbase altogether. And, now, his latest picture has become the talk of the town. As usual, Honey Singh is looking dapper. But that’s not it. Just look at those biceps. And, his shoulder muscles. The picture was clicked before the rapper went for his show in Hyderabad. Fans have flooded the comment space with fire and red heart emojis. Not just fans, Honey Singh’s industry buddies have also given a shout out to the rapper. Maniesh Paul wrote, “Paaji” and added fire emojis to his comment. Singer Juggy D said, “Yes, bro. Looking good.” Jassi Sidhu came up with a fun reply. “Jatta, stop copying my body now.” Talking about the overall look, he wrote, “Looking [fire emojis].” Director Mozez Singh has expressed himself via fire emojis.
Singer Sukh-E and Simar Kaur followed the suit. The picture also got singer Jazzy B’s attention. “No pain, no gain,” he said. DJ Goddess called it “beast mode”.
Ek Villain Returns star Arjun Kapoor penned a heartwrenching note on mother Mona Shourie’s death anniversary. The actor’s mother passed away just before the release of Arjun’s debut film Ishaqzaade in 2012 due to cancer. He shared a throwback childhood pic of him, where the actor is in his mother’s arm and they both are looking up.
Arjun Kapoor pens heartwrenching note on mom’s death anniversary: ‘Without u around I don’t function like a normal kid’
Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor, who recently wrapped up the shooting of Mohit Suri’s Ek Villain Returns, penned a heartwrenching note on mother Mona Shourie’s death anniversary. The actor’s mother passed away just before the release of Arjun’s debut film Ishaqzaade in 2012 due to cancer.
The 2 States star shared a throwback childhood pic of him, where the actor is in his mother’s arm and they both are looking up.
Posting the image, Arjun wrote, “That’s where we will meet again Maa… up there from where you watch over ansh & me… I miss you can’t wait to see u again get held by u one more time hear ur voice one more time see u smile one more time… I’ll see u soon… 10 years since I saw u last… everything in this life is redundant & pointless… the success the failure the good the bad they all remind me of not having u here… life is unfair… it’s been unkind…”
You were well portrayed by Ranveer Singh: NZ cricket legend Richard Hadlee to Kapil Dev after watching 83.
Ranveer Singh’s cricket drama 83, directed by Kabir Khan, recently released on streaming platforms and seems to have breathed fresh life into the film. The film has been well received and the most recent proof came from former New Zealand cricket legend Richard Hadlee. Upon watching the film, Hadlee penned a heartfelt note to Kapil Dev who shared it on social media.
A part of Hadlee’s note read, “I really enjoyed the movie and reliving the 1983 World Cup. It was a very inspirational movie and story that warmed my heart. It gave me a greater insight into you as a person and how you motivated your team through your words and deeds on the field.”
Hadlee further added, “It was great to see you and Jimmy play an active part in the movie. You were well portrayed by Ranveer Singh. Seeing the games acted out with some real film footage and still camera shots embellished the movie and brought life to the story.”
Sharing the note, Kapil thanked Hadlee for his kind words. “Thank you Richard for your kind words. So glad you enjoyed the film. This message from you has truly been special. @kabirkhankk @ranveersingh.”
Ananya Panday & Parineeti Chopra get rid of their heels, wear bathroom slippers with party ensembles (Image: Parineeti Chopra/ Instagram)
Ananya Panday and Parineeti Chopra have added their own twist to their glamourous party ensembles. A few moments back, Parineeti took to her Instagram space and shared an inside picture from Dharma Productions CEO Apoorva Mehta’s star-studded 50th birthday bash which took place last week. In the picture, the Hasee Toh Phasee actress can be seen posing with Ananya in their stylish black dresses. However, it looks like they ditched their heels amidst the bash and opted for comfortable white bathroom slippers.
Sharing the picture on her Instagram feed, Parineeti captioned it, “Let me tell you what REALLY happens… @ananyapanday Please explain (cross emoji) (heels emoji)”. As soon as Parineeti shared the hilarious picture, fans and followers flooded her post with reactions. Ananya Panday too responded to the post as she commented, “My dearest! No explanation can do justice to the behaviour displayed”. To this, Parineeti replied, “@ananyapanday Dearest of all, one has shown their true colours post red carpet appearance”. Celebrity fashion stylist wrote, “you know this is GUTS! Can’t send you ll anywhere @ananyapanday @parineetichopra”. Parineeti replied, “You didn’t give us the whole look.”
Take a look at Parineeti Chopra and Ananya Panday’s picture:
Jubin Nautiyal and Nikita Dutta have been rumoured to be dating.
Rumours did the rounds suggesting singer Jubin Nautiyal and Kabir Singh actress Nikita Dutta are Bollywood’s newest couple. The duo has been spotted together on multiple occasions, leading to rumours that they might be more than just friends. The couple fuelled rumours by sharing ‘engagement pictures’ from the music video of Jubin’s new song Mast Nazron Se. Amid these speculations, Jubin opened up about his relationship with Nikita.
Speaking with Siddharth Kannan, Jubin called Nikita ‘an amazing person’. However, if you were hoping that he would finally confirm that they were indeed a couple, you’re in for a heartbreak. The singer admitted that she is nothing more than just a close friend.
“It is just two friends hanging out, nothing much. Two people can go and have coffee together. I am very fond of her, definitely. She’s an amazing person,” he said. Jubin added that he’s known Nikita for four years now and that he likes spending time with her. “Sahi hai yaar, badhiya ladki hai (It’s good, she is a nice girl). Yeh kehna ki hum relationship mein hain woh galat hoga (It would be wrong to say we are in a relationship). We like spending time with each other. She has such a soft heart, such a kind heart, and I really connect well with her. I think we’re just very good friends,” he said.
THIS weekend’s Oscars are in crisis — with half of the Best Picture films battling Covid scares.
Nominees have dubbed the panic “swab sweat” — as they nervously await two mandatory PCR tests 48 hours ahead of Sunday’s ceremony.
Stars including Lady Gaga, Dame Judi Dench, Will Smith and Benedict Cumberbatch — plus performers Billie Eilish and Beyonce — have been told they will be forced to miss both the prestigious pre-Oscars Governors Ball tomorrow night and the main event 48 hours later should they test positive.
Belfast director and nominee Kenneth Branagh tested positive last weekend and is missing tonight’s Oscar Wilde Awards in LA.
At least four other cast members from other movies, including multi-nominee The Power Of The Dog, have also caught Covid within the past week.
Last night an insider from Hollywood power-brokers United Talent Agency told The Sun: “Everyone is dealing with swab sweat.
“You get your nose swabbed and then you are sweating on whether the email will land showing you are positive. It is a really anxious time for major stars and nominees especially, knowing this may be their only chance of glory.
“All the events are asking for testing to show LA authorities they are following guidelines and adhering to the ongoing union-agreed coronavirus measures around live broadcasts.
“The socialising at events all week is obviously a major part of the celebrations, but there is a fear that anyone could innocently pick up Covid simply by mixing with an infected person.”
There is “significant concern about a widespread infection”, especially after many attendees at the Bafta Awards and parties two weeks ago caught the disease.
Aside from the main ceremony other events across Los Angeles, including private house parties held by A-listers, are demanding that attendees do an antigen test on arrival to keep others safe.
The tight health policy, which is spreading “the fear of missing out on the biggest night of the Hollywood calendar”, comes as LA health authorities and event organisers double down on safety.
Branagh is currently in isolation in LA hoping he can test negative before Sunday’s show to see whether Belfast takes home the prestigious Best Picture gong.
Cases of the BA.2 subvariant, which spreads 80 per cent faster than Omicron, have more than doubled in the US over two weeks, and it is set to become the dominant variant.
This week White House chief medical advisor Dr Anthony Fauci said cases were on the rise.
Masks are once again becoming mandatory indoors in many hotels, bars and indoor spaces, and it is thought serving staff at the event on Sunday will be told to wear them.
While the build-up to the biggest night in the film calendar is always manic, panic is palpably on the rise in Hollywood.
There is also mounting tension behind the scenes after Academy bosses decided to shorten the actual televised ceremony in order to boost ratings. With viewing numbers falling off a cliff in recent years, eight categories will now be pre-recorded.
This week Matthew Loeb, president of film crew union the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, called out the bosses over its “detrimental” plan to pre-tape, saying it wasn’t fair on the little-known members nominated.
He added: “Behind-the-scenes workers get little recognition as is.”
On Wednesday Peter Kurland, a four-time Oscar-nominated sound mixer who sits on the Cinema Audio Society’s board, resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences over plans to axe live gongs for categories including Best Sound.
It is the second embarrassing resignation, coming three weeks after Tom Fleischman, an Oscar-winning re-recording mixer, quit.
This year it’s the Best Actress category which is generating the most public interest. Penelope Cruz, Kristen Stewart, Olivia Colman, Jessica Chastain and Nicole Kidman are all battling it out to scoop the coveted gong on the night.
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Have you heard about Aperture 2025?
It may sound like a Roland Emmerich sci-fi movie, but it’s actually more frightening. And much more controversial. It’s the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’s latest initiative to make Hollywood more equitable and diverse—more woke—by changing the rules by which films are eligible for Best Picture nominations. Here’s how it works: Starting in 2024, producers will be required to submit a summation of the race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status of members of their movie’s cast and crew. If a particular movie does not have enough people of color or disabled people or gays or lesbians working on the set—and what is “enough” will be determined by a knotty tangle of byzantine formularies—then that movie will no longer be eligible for an Oscar.
Not surprisingly, the plan is not being universally applauded in Hollywood. Critics say it’s invasive, anticreative, opens the door to privacy issues, and is spectacularly unfair to actors and crew members, who may want to keep their sexual orientation or health profiles to themselves, not to mention to producers and directors who have enough to worry about while shooting a movie than to be saddled with the thankless task of tallying up the identity markers of their creative partners.
“I mean, why aren’t animals in this?” sneers one industry insider. “What if the main character is a horse?”
Unfortunately, Aperture 2025 isn’t the only Academy initiative to recently raise eyebrows in Hollywood. In February, Oscar organizers triggered a civil war in Hollywood over a plan to pretape many of the below-the-line categories—film editing, makeup and hairstyling, original score, production design, the short-film selections—and roll edits of those awards into the live broadcast. Predictably, many Academy members (especially film editors, makeup and hairstylists, and production designers) balked at the change, but at least that one was designed to address an actual existential threat to the ceremony: that it’s become so long and boring that huge swaths of the audience have begun tuning out.
“The Academy was out of touch with the public when it was mostly white, and it remained so when it became somewhat less white.”
Last year, the Oscars drew an all-time low of 9.85 million viewers—less than what an episode of TheBig Bang Theory used to get. Granted, the pandemic and the resulting dearth of theatrical releases contributed to the decline, but the truth is, Oscar ratings began plummeting long before COVID-19. At its height in the 1990s, the ceremony was pulling in as many as 55 million viewers in the United States. Even into the 2000s, it was drawing at least 40 million. But by the 2010s, the numbers started falling into the 30 millions and, by that decade’s end, had dropped further, into the 20 millions. The audience for the last pre-pandemic Oscars, in February 2020, was 23.6 million, less than half of its one-time peak.
There’s no shortage of theories to explain why viewers are turning off to the Oscars: The shrinking of movie actors as cultural icons (as TikTok and Instagram stars become the ascendant media gods); the reluctance of the Academy to update the ceremony, which has remained substantially unchanged since it was first broadcast in 1953; the growing chasm between the esoteric tastes of the Academy’s voting members (who this year nominated Drive My Car, a Japanese drama about a grieving theater director putting on a production of Uncle Vanya in Hiroshima) and the preferences of the wider theatergoing public (who likes Spider-Man).
Whatever the reason, the conclusion is inescapable: The Oscars are tanking. And no matter how well-intentioned Aperture 2025 may be, the initiative isn’t going to fix that problem. On the contrary, at this rate, by 2025, filmmakers with even the most equitable and diverse sets may not give a damn whether their films are eligible for an Oscar or not because hardly anyone will be watching.
FRONT-ROW SEATS Meryl Streep and other luminaries at the 90th Academy Awards ceremony, where she was up for the 2018 Best Actress award for her portrayal of editor Katharine Graham in The Post. (TODD WAWRYCHUK/AMPAS VIA ZUMA WIRE/ZUMAPRESS.COM)
THE ACADEMY—and Hollywood—has faced existential crises before. Back in the 1950s, when the cathode-ray tube first crackled to life, the industry convinced itself that television would eventually murder the movies. The studios concocted all sorts of wacky gimmicks—CinemaScope and Cinerama, 3-D, even Smell-O-Vision—to keep audiences in theaters and stave off cinema’s seemingly inevitable extinction.
According to an order issued by the Metropolitan Court, complainant Ashok Shyamal Pandey has filed an instant complaint against Bollywood actor Salman Khan and his bodyguards. The summons has been issued by Andheri Metropolitan Court with respect to an assault case filed against Khan and his bodyguards under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is not new to controversies. The actor has had several legal woes over the years and it seems that his problem with the law keeps on continuing.
As per latest reports, a summon has been issued against Bollywood actor Salman Khan and his bodyguard today, March 22, by Andheri Metropolitan Court with respect to an assault case filed by a journalist against Khan and his bodyguards.
According to an order issued by the Metropolitan Court, complainant Ashok Shyamal Pandey has filed an instant complaint against Salman Khan and his bodyguards for offences under section 324, 392, 426, 506 (II) r/w 34 of the Indian Penal Code.
As per the order, the complainant has requested for “issuance of directions under section 156 (3) of Cr P C for registration of above offences against accused persons.”
On the day of the incident, dated September 4, 2019, “A dispute took place between complainant and proposed accused person. The investigating officer has quoted that offences under section 504, 506 of Indian Penal Code have been made out against accused persons.”
For the unversed Section 504 of the Indian Penal Code states that whoever intentionally insults, and thereby gives provocation to any person, intending or knowing it to be likely that such provocation will cause him to break the public peace, or to commit any other offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years or with fine, or with both. Meanwhile, Section 506 states, whoever commits the offence of criminal intimidation shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both; If threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, etc.
From Gully Boy actors Ranveer Singh and Siddhant Chaturvedi mourning the death of Dharmesh Parmar aka rapper MC Tod Fod, to Kartik Aaryan being chased by female fans, here’s everything that happened in the world of Bollywood.
The world of Bollywood had quite a few interesting developments today. For starters, Kartik Aaryan who is not unaware of the massive female fan following he warrants, was actually chased by a couple of fans at the Mumbai airport. The girls even gifted him a couple of roses. While that was a perky incident, not everything was happy in tinsel town.
Gully Boy actors Ranveer Singh and Siddhant Chaturvedi mourned the death of Dharmesh Parmar aka rapper MC Tod Fod, who passed away at the age of 24.
Wondering if you missed out on anything? Check out the top Bolly news of March 22.
Bollywood heartthrob Kartik Aaryan is not new to female fan adulations. A video of the Bhool Bhulaiya 2 actor walking outside the Mumbai airport is doing rounds on the internet. In the viral clip, two female fans of Kartik are seen chasing after him. The fans later gifts him roses. However, it is what the paps ask the two fans that steals the show.
When the actor stops and turns around, the fans gift him two red roses and says, “This is for you. Thank you for being so precious.” A pap can be heard saying, “Achhe se ghutne pe baith ke propose karo na (Go on your knees and propose to him).” One of the girls, then says, “Mera birthday hai (today is my birthday),” and offers Kartik the bouquet, which he refuses to take. The girls thank him before leaving.
Here’s how Kapil Dev first reacted to Ranveer Singh starrer cricket drama 83
Kapil Dev had decided he would not see the first cut or the first print of the film and would instead, directly watch it with the entire team. In a new report, Kapil recalled he had received a chance to see the movie when he was with former cricketer Mohinder Amarnath in Saudi Arabia. However, the two were intent on watching it with the team and thus walked out before the movie started.
Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan recently invested an undisclosed amount in pop-culture brand, The Souled Store. A firm believer in originality and “comfort being as important as fashion, she sees the brand as a perfect fit.
Actor Sara Ali Khan has joined pop-culture brand, The Souled Store, as an equity partner. In 2013, three youngsters from Mumbai, Vedang Patel, Rohin Samtaney, and Aditya Sharma, turned their love for Star Wars into an online marketplace for pop culture merchandise.
The brand claims to be India’s largest fan merchandise destination with licences including Disney, Warner Bros, WWE, IPL teams, EPL Teams, and Viacom18.
The startup was bootstrapped for the first five years and received seed funding from RP-SG Ventures in November 2018.
Since then, the company has grown over 4X by focusing on data, customer insights, and feedback, and keeping customer satisfaction on top of everything else.
Sonam Kapoor announces her pregnancy with Anand Ahuja: Can’t wait to welcome you, this fall
Sonam Kapoor, who is quite active on social media, is often seen treating fans with beautiful pics of herself and her loved ones. However, this morning, the Neerja actress took social media by storm as she shared a couple of love-filled pics with Anand Ahuja and announced her pregnancy. Yes! Sonam Kapoor, who took the plunge with Anand in May 2018, is expecting her first child and the couple will be welcoming the baby in the fall this year.
Taking to her Instagram account, Sonam shared pics of herself dressed in a black dress as she was resting on a couch with her head placed in Anand’s lap. She was seen holding her baby bump and was all smiles for the camera. One can’t miss out on the pregnancy glow on her face. On the other hand, Anand, being the doting husband that he is, couldn’t take his eyes off her. In the caption, Sonam expressed her excitement about welcoming her first child. She wrote, “Four hands. To raise you the very best we can. Two hearts. That will beat in unison with yours, every step of the way. One family. Who will shower you with love and support. We can’t wait to welcome you. #everydayphenomenal #comingthisfall2022” along with heart emoticons.
The Kashmir Files has broken records again! The film earned Rs 24.80 crores on day 9, which is the highest single-day collection.
The Kashmir Files is winning hearts and breaking records. The film did not have the biggest stars, a big budget or an expensive promotional campaign, but it still managed to get good numbers at the box office with just word of mouth. Fans, critics and even big celebrities could not stop praising the film and the performances by the cast.
Within a week, the film earned 100 crores at the Box Office. And, earlier today, film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to share the box office figures of day 9 of The Kashmir Files. The film has broken records again. In fact, it has broken its own record. The film has now earned 24.80 crores on the second Saturday, which is the highest than the earlier 8 days. This takes the total box office collection of the film to Rs 141.25 crores.
Check out all that went down this week in Hollywood.
Hollywood was seemingly not on its right foot this past week with the inevitable happenings of Kanye West and his escalated drama online which subsequently led to his suspension from Instagram following his and Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson’s text exchanges were leaked online. The whole farce finally reached its climax this week and as most hope its ending too. Besides a truckload of Kanye West headlines, we too had other happenings that shook Hollywood. Scroll down further to get a quick recap of all that went down in Hollywood in the last week.
Kanye West loses Grammy performance slot
Following his use of racial slurs directed at Trevor Noah after he released a segment concerning the problem of women’s safety through the Kanye West-Kim Kardashian online feud, the rapper was not only suspended from Instagram for 24-hours but also dropped from the list of performers on Grammy 2022 due to his “concerning online behaviour” despite being nominated for 5 categories this year.
Today is World Poetry Day and as we all know poetry is a form of writing in which poets express their thoughts in aesthetic and rhythmic language. And, poetry is one of the best forms to express your thoughts. Our television actors are also really creative so, we have curated a list of the actors who have not only ruled the hearts of their fans with their acting prowess but are also gifted poets.
From Sriti Jha, Shailesh Lodha to Nakuul Mehta, these TV actors are fans’ favourite. They are known for their acting mettle in the industry but their social media is proof that they also play well with the words to make them more aesthetic and rhythmic and are amazing poets.
Here is the list of TV actors who also stunned their fans with their amazing poetic abilities:
1. Sriti Jha
Daily soap Kumkum Bhagya fame Sriti Jha has already stunned her fans with her natural acting prowess. Along with this, her literary creativity is also strong. She often participates in literature and poetry festivals and reads her poems.
2. Shailesh Lodha
Shailesh became a household name with the show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He is playing the character of Taarak Mehta who is a poet. Shailesh is a poet in real life too and his Instagram handle is proof of it.
3. Nakuul Mehta
Daily soap Ishqbaaz fame Nakuul Mehta is a talented actor and along with this, he is a stunning poet too. He often shares his creativity on social media.
With the 94th Academy Awards set for later this month on March 27, it couldn’t be better timing for some of the biggest nominees to hit streaming platforms in March. Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” boasts 10 Oscar nominations, the second most-nominated movie of the year, and it’s finally returning to HBO Max this month to stream after originally debuting on the streamer for 31 days last fall. Steve Spielberg’s seven-time nominee “West Side Story” and Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s four-time Oscar nominee “Drive My Car” are also streaming this month, just in time to boost visibility ahead of the Academy Awards telecast.
Outside of Oscar nominees, new additions to streaming platforms in March include memorable indies from 2021 such as “Mass” and “El Planeta.” Paul Verhoeven’s 2021 festival shocker “Benedetta” is also making its streaming debut on Hulu this month. Love Denis Villeneuve? In addition to “Dune” returning to HBO Max, the director’s “Blade Runner 2049” becomes available on Netflix later this month. Christopher Nolan fans will be able to stream “Dunkirk” on Netflix this month, too.
Check out the full list of the best films new to streaming in March 2022 (and which platforms to stream them on) in the list below.
1.After Yang (March 4 on Showtime Anytime)
Just like the release strategy for “The Humans” last fall, A24 is opening Kogonada’s intimate and heartfelt science-fiction drama “After Yang” in theaters on the same day it premieres on Showtime and becomes available to stream via the network’s Showtime Anytime app. The film stars Colin Farrell as a father figuring out how to mourn the loss of his family’s android in the near-future. From Variety’s review: “This film is precise, with its desaturated palette, meticulous framing and near-mathematical cutting style. And yet, Kogonada’s concerns remain fundamentally human. The movie’s pulse seldom rises above resting, but the director invites audiences to dive as deep as they want to go into the film’s themes, to read subtext into body language, silence and the space between characters.”
2. Drive My Car (March 2 on HBO Max)
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “Drive My Car” is the rare foreign-language drama to break out of the international feature Oscar race and earn additional Oscar nominations for picture, director and original screenplay. From Variety’s review: “Haruki Murakami’s short story ‘Drive My Car’ is a sleek, streamlined slip of a thing that nonetheless, in the author’s signature style, packs an awful lot into its lean sentences. It’s a grief-stricken marriage story enfolded in a corrupted friendship study, related in turn via a separate tale of odd-couple companionship, all told in fewer than 40 pages…Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s deft, wise, whisper-soft adaptation of ‘Drive My Car’ never feels like an overextension of its delicate material. Instead, it pursues a kind of cinematic stillness to match Murakami’s plain, serene prose, and takes things suitably slow.”
3. West Side Story (March 2 on Disney Plus)
Steven Spielberg’s acclaimed “West Side Story” adaptation bombed at the box office with just $38 million in the U.S., which makes its arrival on streaming all the more important. Here’s a chance for many viewers to discover the magic of this exhilarating movie musical for the first time. From Variety’s review: “Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ has a brash effervescence. You can feel the joy he got out of making it, and the kick is infectious. Directing his first musical, Spielberg moves into the big roomy space of a Broadway-meets-Hollywood classic, rearranges the furniture (the film’s screenwriter, Tony Kushner, has spiced up the dialogue and tossed out the most cringe-worthy knickknacks), and gives it all a fresh coat of desaturated, bombed-out-city-block, gritty-as-reality paint. He makes it his own.”
4. Dune (March 10 on HBO Max)
Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” returns to streaming on HBO Max this month after originally debuting on the platform for 31 days on the same date it launched its theatrical release last October. The science-fiction epic earned 10 Academy Award nominations this year, including best picture, making it the second most-nominated movie of the year. From Variety’s review: “Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation has a majestic vastness, and most of it actually makes sense, but it’s an act of world-building that runs out of storytelling steam… ‘Dune,’ a majestically somber and grand-scale sci-fi trance-out, is full of lavish hugger-mugger — clan wars, brute armies, a grotesque autocrat villain, a hero who may be the Messiah — that links it, in spirit and design, to the ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Lord of the Rings’ films, though with a predatory ominousness all its own.”
5. Mogul Mowgli (March 1 on HBO Max)
Riz Ahmed followed his Oscar nomination for “Sound of Metal” with this similarly-themed music drama about a a British-Pakistani rapper who, on the cusp of his first world tour, is struck down by an illness that forces him to face his past, his family and the uncertainty of his legacy. From Variety’s review: “Outside of Ahmed’s seething, spitting, can’t-look-away performance, ‘Mogul Mowgli’ is an atmospheric culture-clash drama that runs on some quite traditional father-son melodramatics…Ahmed’s turn is the substance and subtext here, drawing on his thespian and musical gifts, as well his personal history, to offer an impassioned reflection on the liminal place occupied by many immigrant artists in western culture.”
Kanye West has been barred from performing at the Grammy Awards due to his “concerning online behavior,” a rep for the artist confirms to Variety. Reps for the Recording Academy and CBS, which present the Grammys, did not immediately respond to Variety‘s requests for comment on the claim early Saturday.
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West’s rep cited a report in the Blast posted late Friday claiming that the artist’s team received a phone call Friday night informing him he had been “unfortunately” removed from the lineup of performers for the show due to his “concerning online behavior.” While West, who is up for five 2022 Grammy Awards, was not among the first list of performers announced on Tuesday, he may have been a planned performer. A rep for West sent Variety a link to that story, saying only “This is confirmed”; the rep did not respond to requests for further information, although the Blast report states, “Our sources say Kanye’s team isn’t surprised by the decision.”
Nor should they be. While Academy reps did not respond to requests for comment, there are many reasons why a Kanye West performance on live network television would be a prohibitively risky proposition. Based on his social media posts and activity in the past few months alone, he might use the stage to continue his online harassment of Pete Davidson, his estranged wife Kim Kardashian’s new boyfriend; he could attempt to lobby public sentiment for custody of his children; he could make some statement in support of accused sex offender Marilyn Manson or unrepentant homophobe DaBaby, both of whom he has featured at his recent concerts or listening events; he could make more misguided statements about slavery or revive his stumping for former President Trump. Conversely, he could use the platform to do something that isn’t self-serving, self-referential or sheer trolling, like when he unexpectedly said “George Bush doesn’t care about Black people” during a televised Hurricane Katrina fundraiser in 2005.
Kim Kardashian, who reportedly told a court that Kanye West’s social media postings caused her “emotional distress,” seems unconcerned about her ex’s 24-hour Instagram ban. West, 44, was momentarily shut off of his Instagram account earlier this week and was unable to post, comment, or send messages for 24 hours, according to TMZ.
West’s most recent abusive social media behaviour was a racist insult for Trevor Noah.
“Kim found the suspension to be fair, but her reaction wasn’t very dramatic. She didn’t make a big deal out of it and joked that she needed a break for a day. All of Kanye’s posts have been exhausting for her though,” a source tells PEOPLE of the mother of four, who was declared legally single on March 1. The source further added, “It’s very impressive how calm and collected she is able to stay. She is very happy with [boyfriend] Pete [Davidson]. Her kids are doing great.” However, Kardashian filed for divorce from West in February, after almost seven years of marriage. North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 4, and Psalm are their four children.
Meanwhile, West’s most recent abusive social media behaviour was a racist insult placed on Daily Show presenter Trevor Noah’s Instagram page. West took aim at the comedian, 38, who has commented extensively on the Donda artist’s divorce from Kardashian, as well as how the rapper has handled her throughout their divorce. Noah then brought up some more recent instances that he regarded as troubling, such as West’s music video for “Eazy,” in which Davidson, 28, was buried alive in claymation.
Katrina Kaif celebrated Holi with her in-laws, hubby Vicky Kaushal and Sunny Kaushal. The actress posted lovely photos of the family dressed in white and smeared with gulaal.
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal are among the most adorable couples in the tinsel town. The duo rarely makes appearances but when they do they send the internet into a tizzy. Ever since their fairytale wedding, the couple has been sharing glimpses of all the time they are spending in each other’s company.
After Katrina visited Vicky at his shoot location in Madhya Pradesh earlier this year to celebrate their first Lohri together, the duo now spent time with their family for Holi. Katrina took to Instagram and posted two lovely pictures with her in-laws, Sham Kaushal and Veena Kaushal, Vicky and his brither Sunny Kaushal. The family was dressed up in white outfits and were smeared with gulaal all over.
Katrina wished her fans Happy Holi and was seen receiving love from her mother-in-law Veena Kaushal. The Tiger 3 actress also sported a bindi with her casual outfit. Vicky took the family selfies as they all posed on the balcony of the Kaushal residence.
Director Vivek Agnihotri, who has been in the news for his latest directorial The Kashmir Files, has been given ‘Y’ category security cover by the Central government. Read on to know details…
‘The Kashmir Files’ director Vivek Agnihotri gets ‘Y’ category security
The Central government has accorded ‘Y’ category security cover to ‘The Kashmir Files‘ director Vivek Agnihotri with CRPF cover pan India, government sources said on Friday.
The film, which focuses on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley in the 1990s, has been mired in controversy since its release on March 11 with the BJP and Opposition parties having conflicting views on it.
At a BJP Parliamentary Party meeting on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his support for the recently released film ‘The Kashmir Files’ against attempts, he claimed were being made to discredit it. Bringing out the truth in the right manner, said the PM is always in favour of the nation. ‘Kashmir Files’, directed by filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri revolves around the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in the year 1990.
On the other hand, Opposition parties are criticizing the film for showing “half-truth”.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav took a jibe at leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party for backing the film ‘The Kashmir Files’ and said that that if the movie ‘The Kashmir Files’ can be made on Kashmir, then ‘Lakhimpur Files’ can also be made.
Bachchhan Paandey is a film that should ideally have been an email that lands straight in our spam folder. That would have spared us the torture of sitting through some seriously deranged stuff.
There is a film within a film here. Kriti Sanon plays Myra who wants to direct her own movie. Fuelled by insults heaped on her by her film’s director and producer along with encouragement from her father to “go for it”, she decides to wait no more.
Some quick rounds of discussions lead her to the menacing one-eyed gangster Bachchhan Paandey of Baagwa. Too scared to approach him directly she camps with her friend Vishu (Arshad Warsi). They spy, snoop, sneak a peek and poke to get some information on the man who has a glass eye, kills like a maniac and has a crazy appetite for gore.
Could this “film within a film” idea actually be a spoof on how some filmmakers go about their business in Bollywood? Could be, but yours truly is so exhausted sitting through this mind-numbing utterly nonsensical affair that it’s tough to decipher any method to the madness.
We witness some random killings, people falling dead all around, fountains of blood oozing out and a gang rivalry of sorts where every adversary of Bachchhan Paandey is eventually decimated. Why would Akshay Kumar who lately has very consciously curated an image of a good citizen on screen play such a repulsive outlaw? Further, to do it in a film that adds no value at all? Obnoxious circumstances keeps piling up one after another.
“Mujhe bhai nahi godfather bolte hain” (They call me The Godfather, not brother) bellows Bachchhan Paandey. Songs with lines “Maarunga toh maa ki kasam marr jaayega. Fire hoon main… jal jaayega,“ (If I hit you, I swear on my mother, you’ll die. I’m fire, you’ll burn to ashes).
Abhimanyu Singh, Sanjay Mishra, Prateik Babbar as his sometimes comic, sometimes dreaded sidekicks try keeping busy while we rake our brains to understand the point of it all.
Bachchhan Paandey becomes yet another film that shows complete disregard for Arshad Warsi’s talent and brilliant comic timing. He has been given little to do previously and still every time he says his lines the film is imbued with charm.
Kriti Sanon wasn’t given a breathing character. She was provided with instructions and to her credit she follows through and looks radiant. An added bonus.
To explain Paandey’s proclivity to gore and violence we have a whole flashback thread complete with a Jacquline Fernandez giggling, rope walking and walking on stilts! Apparently, that’s what tourists do. Sigh! “Kya ye oonth hain“ (Is this a camel?) she asks pointing at camels to which Bachchhan Paandey replies “gadhe hain” (They’re donkeys). We nod. We all are.
Akshay sleepwalks through the film as if he has already given up on it. Pankaj Tripathi makes a joke of himself really by even agreeing for this. We don’t laugh with him, we don’t laugh at him, we are simply pained to see him put himself through this. Playing a Gujarati, it’s the first time we see such an inauthentic performance from Tripathi.
Overall Bachchhan Paandey is neither funny nor intriguing. He always looks like a character that can exist nowhere but in the futile imagination of some makers who think audiences like to pay money to dumb themselves down.
Arshad Warsi calls Circuit from Munna Bhai MBBS a ‘stupid’ role, reveals the reason he agreed to do it
Whenever we talk of Arshad Warsi’s film career, the one film and the one role that always comes to everyone’s minds instantly is that of Circuit. The actor played a sidekick to Sanjay Dutt in the Munna Bhai series and we have to admit that Arsha d and his role went on to become quite popular. In fact, even today Arshad is remembered for Circuit as much as Sanjay Dutt is remembered for playing Munna. But, in a recent interview, the Bachchhan Paandey actor opened up about playing this iconic role.
In an interview with Indian Express Arshad Warsi emphasized how important it is for him to know who is the lead actor of the film. He revealed that the only reason he said yes to Munna Bhai was Sanjay Dutt. He said that even Rajkumar Hirani knew that it is a stupid role and it was nothing on paper. In fact, the actor went on to reveal that even Makarand Deshpande had said no to Circuit. Arshad said that he listens to any script purely as an audience member and it should be something that the audience would love to watch, irrespective of any genre.
KANYE West has been “BANNED” from Instagram for at least 24 hours.
This comes after a marathon of violent threats towards his ex, Kim Kardashian, her new beau Pete Davidson and other stars.
A spokesperson for Meta told TMZ that Kanye’s recent posts “violated Instagram’s policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying.”
The outlet was told his account has been suspended for 24 hours.
The 44-year-old won’t be able to post, comment, or send direct messages.
The spokesperson for the parent company of Instagram (Meta is also known as Facebook) continued that they’ll “take additional steps if further violations happen.”
Earlier on March 16, the musician took to Instagram to share a fan comment and a message of concern for Kim, 41.
The father-of-four posted a screenshot of a follower’s comment reading: “The way Skete used Kim’s marital status to address Kanye was a sneak diss to her & she didn’t even catch it.”
Kanye captioned his post, seemingly slamming the comedian’s past drug use: “Im really concerned that SKETE will get my kids mom hooked on drugs He’s in rehab every 2 months.”
The fan comment referred to a leaked harsh text exchange between Pete and Kanye earlier this week.
The latest chapter in their months-long personal war began with the Saturday Night Live star apparently reaching out to the rapper.
“Yo it’s Skeet,” Pete texted, referencing the nickname Kanye gave him. “Can you please take a second to calm down?
Samantha Ruth Prabhu took to Instagram and slammed trolls for judging her over her recent outfit that she wore to an event. The diva penned a powerful note about women being judged based on their colour, race and the clothes they wear.
Women in the entertainment industry are often subjected to trolls and hate messages, that sometimes, has nothing to do with their professional choices. In fact, they often fall prey to judgements and opinions about their looks, their fashion sense or even about something they did in their personal lives. Samantha Ruth Prabhu, too, recently opened up about being “judged” for her an outfit she wore to an event a few days ago.
The Telugu beauty, who is one of the most successful stars in India, opened up about the experience on Instagram and shared with her fans that women shouldn’t be given a stamp of approval based on their “hemlines and necklines.”
Samantha recently wore a gorgeous bottle green satin gown with a dramatic train that had a plunging neckline to Film Critics Choice Awards 2022 held in Mumbai.
Ranveer Singh is one of the most loved actors of Bollywood. He has been winning hearts with his performance and his crazy energy. The actor is recently made headlines as the announcement of his upcoming film Jayeshbhai Jordaar surfaced on the internet. Currently, the ace actor is in the United Kingdom to watch the grand premier league football. Just on Monday, he shared some priceless pictures on Instagram of his exciting day at the stadium with his gorgeous friend, the world-renowned model Bella Hadid. Now, during an Instagram Q and A session, he revealed the best qualities of Bella and how he felt when he first met her.
Today, Ranveer uploaded a story inviting his fans to ask him questions since he was on a long drive. One of his fans asked, “What do you like the most about Bella Hadid and how did you feel meeting her?” Ranveer sweetly replied, “She is very warm and polite. The best thing about her is how grounded and simple she is. It was great to meet her. @bellahadid.”
Meanwhile, Ranveer has been having a gala time in the UK. His post on Monday was all about his exciting day at the stadium. In the pictures, we could see his excitement and happiness clear as a day. He also shared a sweet picture with the beautiful Bella Hadid, both smiling bright for the camera. Along with the picture, Ranveer wrote, “Full power! Great to see the Gunners firing at the magnificent Emirates Stadium #coyg #gunners Along with my beautiful friend, cheering loud & proud, reppin’ the red & white..the very gracious @bellahadid @arsenal @lcfc @premierleague @plforindia #ARSLEI.”
Meanwhile, ahead of her 29th birthday, Alia Bhatt & her sister Shaheen headed for a fun holiday in Maldives on Monday.
(Photo: Instagram)
Alia Bhatt who is currently basking in the success of ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ turns a year older today (Tuesday, March 15,2022) and the actress got a special midnight wish from her boyfriend’s mom and veteran actress Neetu Kapoor.
Just as the clock struck 12 on Alia’s birthday eve, Neetu Kapoor, took to social media to wish the birthday girl with a special post.
Taking to Instagram Story, Ranbir’s mother Neetu Kapoor shared an adorable picture with Alia. “Happy birthday to the most beautiful inside out,” she wrote alongside the image.
She also posted a happy selfie of them together, followed by a serene picture of a beach.
Alia also posted Shaheen’s pool picture on her Instagram Story with a sticker that read, “today’s view.”
It is unclear if Alia’s beau Ranbir will be joining her on her birthday by flying out there.
This year’s Oscar nominations are the result of a record number of votes, according to the Academy—and that makes sense, since the number of voting members expanded to more than 9,400, the most ever. They cast their ballots in a year that began in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, showed signs of loosening up as theaters reopened and big movies like Dune, No Time to Die and Spider-Man: No Way Home opened theatrically, and then grew more restrictive as the Omicron variant sent infection rates rocketing up. Choosing among 276 films in the main categories and hundreds more documentaries, international films and shorts, the voters came up with a slate to reflect another weird year. This special guide will take you through all 23 Oscar categories and introduce you to every nominee—even the ones that need no introduction.
One of Netflix’s most popular series, Squid Game was nominated for three awards, including Best Drama Series, Best Foreign Language Series, and Best Actor in a Drama Series for Lee Jung Jae at the 27th Critics Choice Awards. The iconic trio from the series even attended the show as presenters. It is safe to say that all eyes were on them.
Actors Lee Jung Jae, Jung Ho Yeon, and Park Hae Soo from the Netflix blockbuster series Squid Game attended the Critics Choice Awards at The Century Plaza Hotel on March 13. At the awards ceremony, a crowd of fans greeted the three, as well as director Hwang Dong Hyuk, with loud cheers as photographers snapped them.
One of Netflix’s most popular series, Squid Game was nominated for three awards, including Best Drama Series, Best Foreign Language Series, and Best Actor in a Drama Series for Lee Jung Jae. The iconic trio from the series event attended the show as presenters.
It is safe to say that all eyes were on them. After all, they had earlier made history by being the the first Korean recipients of their respective categories at the SAG Awards, where Lee Jung Jae bagged the title of Outstanding Male Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Gihun in Squid Game, and Jung Ho Yeon won a teary Outstanding Female Actor in a Drama Series.
Anupam Kher has broken silence about The Kapil Sharma Show controversy about The Kashmir Files promotions. The actor spoke openly about the same and cleared some air.
Vivek Agnihotri’s film The Kashmir Files starring legendary actor Anupam Kher and Pallavi Joshi roaring everywhere. The film narrates the sensitive issue about the exodus and killings of Kashmiri Hindus from the state in the 1990s. The film has received a humongous response from critics and fans, especially touching the heart of every Kashmiri Pundit in the country.
Before the release of the film, it heaped controversy when the filmmaker Vivek openly said that they were not invited or allowed to promote the film on The Kapil Sharma Show. Vivek had taken to his Twitter account and expressed disappointment about the same. His tweet read, ” They refused to call us on there because we don’t have commercial star #FACT”. And bow the angry fans are demanding to boycott the show.”
However, in an exclusive chat with Times Now, Anupam Kher has reacted to the controversy and shed some light on the matter, The actor said that he was called on the show but he chose not to go as he thought it won’t be appropriate to promote a film surrounding such a delicate topic at a comedy show, ” I had received an invite to come on the show. I have visited there many times in the past. Ye film bari serious hai, I do not want to be a part of the show. But I have to say, Kapil does not have any malice towards us or towards the film.”
From his reaction to The Kashmir Files to his divorce with Kiran Rao and kids Ira Khan and Junaid Khan, Aamir Khan stunned everyone with his heartfelt revelations. Take a look.
Aamir Khan’s biggest confessions
Aamir Khan has turned 57 today and he chose the occasion to make some of the biggest confessions of his life that his fans were looking for answers for many days now. From his reaction to The Kashmir Files to his divorce with Kiran Rao and kids Ira Khan and Junaid Khan, Aamir stunned everyone with his heartfelt revelations. Take a look.
Aamir reveals the reason behind his divorce with Kiran Rao
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao announced their divorce in July last year. Revealing the reason behind their separation, Aamir told News18, Somewhere I didn’t shoulder my responsibilities. I would start with my parents, my siblings, my first wife – Reena ji, Kiran ji, Reena’s parents, Kiran’s parents, my children, all these people I am talking about are my close ones. When I was 18, when I joined the film industry, I got so absorbed, I wanted to learn so much, I wanted to do so much that I somewhere — today I realise — people who were close to me, I couldn’t give them time the way I wanted to. I have given all my time to my work and I made that relationship very strong. I thought my family was with me anyway. I just wanted to win the hearts of the audience at the time. And, I got completely lost, so much so that I forgot my family was waiting for me.
Aamir on Ira Khan’s mental health
Back in 2020, Ira Khan had opened up about suffering from depression. Talking about it, Aamir told News18, She has faced many challenges in her life and I am happy to see that she is fighting it very strongly and showing courage. And I have seen a big improvement in her as well. However, I won’t comment much on her struggles because only she has the right to speak about them. But what makes me happy is that despite having her own problems, she is ready to help others.
Is it time for Dil Toh Pagal Hai 2? Well, you won’t be able to stop thinking about the iconic 1997 release as Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor have united for a gorgeous photograph. Whether you were Team Nisha or Team Pooja, Karisma and Madhuri’s latest photo will warm your heart in equal measure!
Madhuri Dixit, Karisma kapoor, Dil Toh Pagal Hai
It was in 1997 when late legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra’s Dil Toh Pagal Hai hit the screens. The film starred Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar in key roles. Whether you were Team Nisha (played by Karisma) or Team Pooja (played by Madhuri), it goes without saying that both the actresses delivered performances that were just too impressive to miss. Years later, Madhuri and Karisma reunited and the result is an internet-breaking photograph.
Karisma, who is an ardent social media user, took to Instagram to treat fans to a frame-worthy click featuring Madhuri. “Look who I bumped into at the studio my all time fav MDji ???? #memoriesandmagic,” she captioned her post.
The photo, which is sure to make you nostalgic, has Madhuri and Karisma looking absolutely flawless. Almost like the duo hasn’t aged a day!
Interestingly enough, their outfit choices will also remind you of their characters’ looks from the film. While Madhuri opted for ethnic wear and looked absolutely ravishing in a mint green saree, Karisma glammed up in a patterned pantsuit. If you jog your memory a bit, you’d recall how Nisha always wore quirky athleisure in the film while Pooja’s picks were on the traditional side.
Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty and Darshan Kumar starrer The Kashmir Files has been garnering praises from the cine-goers. Apart from fans, Akshay Kumar and Kangana Ranaut has lauded the Vivek Agnihotri directorial.
Akshay Kumar lauds Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty’s The Kashmir Files; know what he has to say
Director Vivek Agnihotri’s The Kashmir Files, which released last Friday, opened to rave reviews across the country. Despite a low-key promotion, limited screens and clash with Prabhas and Pooja Hegde’s Radhe Shyam, the film opened well at the ticket windows.
In fact, the film registered the highest ever growth on its second day of 139.44 per cent and currently stands with a grand total of Rs 12.05 crore. While fans have called it one of the best movies of 2022, Kangana also praised the drama on social media.
Anupam Kher, who is overwhelmed with the response to the film, expressed his gratitude towards the audience on Twitter. His Hindi tweet’s English translation reads, “People’s love, Kashmiri Hindus’ tears, @vivekagnihotri patience/courage, #TheKashmirFiles whole team’s hard work and above all Baba Bholenath’s blessings. Truth had to win at some point or the other! Right after 32 years! #OmNamahShivaya #MassiveHit.”
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao separated in 2021 after being married for 15 years.
Aamir Khan has refuted rumours that he and Kiran Rao parted ways because he was allegedly dating someone else. Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao, who were together for 15 years, announced their divorce on July 3, 2021.
In a tell-all interview with News18 India’s Kishore Ajwani, Aamir spoke candidly about his highly-publicised divorce from Kiran last year. While talking about her split from Kiran, Aamir recalled that several years ago, she had told him that he was simply not interested in his family.
“She would tell me that even when we discuss something as a family, I’m always lost somewhere. She said I’m a different kind of person. She very sweetly said, ‘I don’t want you to change because if you change then you wouldn’t be the same person who I fell in love with.’ I’m in love with your brain and your personality. So, I would never want that you change. But today when I reflect on what Kiran told me seven years ago, I would say that I have seen a lot of changes in me in the past 6-7 months,” Aamir said.
