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Shruti Haasan talks about her career

Shruti Haasan talks about her career

Actor Shruti Haasan has appeared in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu movies. In a recent interview with Filmfare, the actor talked about how her first two films as a star did poorly at the box office, making her unlucky in the early phases of her career. During the chat, Shruti talked about how she was perceived in the industry when she initially started her acting career. According to her, "there is a whole Telugu myth that I am unlucky because my first two films didn't work." They were unaware, however, that the hero in the previous two movies was the same…
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অনুরাগ কাশ্যপের ‘ব্রাহ্মণ’ মন্তব্যে কারণে জন্ম নিয়েছে বিতর্কের

অনুরাগ কাশ্যপের ‘ব্রাহ্মণ’ মন্তব্যে কারণে জন্ম নিয়েছে বিতর্কের

চলচ্চিত্র নির্মাতা অনুরাগ কাশ্যপের আসন্ন ছবি 'ফুলে' নিয়ে ক্রমবর্ধমান বিতর্কের মধ্যে ব্রাহ্মণদের সম্পর্কে বিতর্কিত মন্তব্য করার পর রাজনৈতিক ও সামাজিক ঝড়ের মুখে পড়েছেন তিনি। যদিও পরে কাশ্যপ ক্ষমা চেয়েছেন, তবুও তীব্র প্রতিক্রিয়া থামতে পারেনি, বিভিন্ন দলের নেতারা তার শব্দ চয়নের জন্য তাকে তীব্র নিন্দা করেছেন। সমাজ সংস্কারক জ্যোতিবা এবং সাবিত্রীবাই ফুলের উপর ভিত্তি করে নির্মিত ছবি 'ফুলে' বিলম্বিত করার অভিযোগে সেন্সর বোর্ডের সমালোচনা করলে বিতর্ক শুরু হয়। ব্রাহ্মণদের পক্ষে অনলাইনে করা একটি মন্তব্যের জবাবে, কাশ্যপ অভদ্র ভাষায় উত্তর দেন, যা অনেকেই সমগ্র সম্প্রদায়ের জন্য আপত্তিকর বলে মনে করেন।
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Veteran actress Meenakshi Seshadri graces Ae Dil Tu music launch event

Veteran actress Meenakshi Seshadri graces Ae Dil Tu music launch event

Veteran actress Meenakshi Seshadri made her presence felt at the recent launch of young director and producer Mohit Kapoor’s soulful track Ae Dil Tu. While Mohit has directed and produced the number, it has been sung by Shaan and Palak Muchhal, and features Akshita Sukhija and Isha Singh. Meenakshi looked wonderful in a black and gold salwar-kameez. She had teamed up the look with a stone necklace and matching earrings as well as bracelets. She completed her look with cocktail rings. Host Mohit Kapoor said, “Meenakshi ji gracing my event was a blessing. She values relationships and is a very…
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Fawad Khan’s Bollywood comeback sparks controversy over pay gap with Vaani Kapoor

Fawad Khan’s Bollywood comeback sparks controversy over pay gap with Vaani Kapoor

Pakistani heartthrob Fawad Khan is making waves with his much anticipated Bollywood comeback in “Abir Gulaal”, but not for the right reasons. While excitement initially brewed around his return to Indian cinema after nearly a decade, the film has found itself at the centre of a controversy following the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. According to reports by Siasat, the “Kapoor & Sons” actor, who earns Rs 15-20 lakh per television episode in Pakistan and Rs 2 crore for each film, was paid a whopping Rs 5-10 crore for “Abir Gulaal”. Meanwhile, sources suggest that his co-star, Bollywood…
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‘Jewel Thief’: The Heist Begins fails to shine as a heist thriller

‘Jewel Thief’: The Heist Begins fails to shine as a heist thriller

"Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins," starring Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat, has been released on Netflix and is receiving a mixed to negative response from critics and audiences alike, failing to live up to its promise as a compelling heist thriller.   Many reviews point to a significant lack of substance beneath a stylish veneer. Critics have described the plot as weak, predictable, and illogical, with some even suggesting the premise should have been discarded at the script level. The film is criticized for relying on clichés of the genre without offering any fresh or engaging twists. Several reviewers…
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Firefly: A Visual Feast That Struggles to Deliver Laughs

Firefly: A Visual Feast That Struggles to Deliver Laughs

The Kannada film Firefly, directed by debutant Vamshi, has garnered attention for its visually stunning presentation but has faced criticism for its weak writing and underwhelming humor. The movie, produced by Niveditha Shivarajkumar, follows the journey of Vicky, a man grappling with grief after a tragic accident that leaves him in a coma and without his family. The story explores his stages of grief and his path to self-discovery. The film has drawn comparisons to the works of Wes Anderson for its whimsical set designs, distinct color palettes, and symmetrical framing. However, critics have noted that while the visuals are…
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Darshan Yewalekar: Redefining Celebrity Hairstyles with Tradition and Innovation

Darshan Yewalekar: Redefining Celebrity Hairstyles with Tradition and Innovation

One has long heard of ‘accidental’ actors in the industry, we met an ‘accidental’ hair stylist—Darshan Yewalekar. He styled stars in films like Padmaavat, Bajirao Mastani and Laal Kaptaan; worked with top stars like Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Vicky Kaushal and Jaideep Ahlawat, and is fondly called ‘Hairdresser-in-Chief’ of Ranveer Singh. And, this small town boy landed in the industry, per chance! A young lad from Bhusawal, Maharashtra, all he wanted to do was to study in a big city. Someone pointed out to his father, “Ye 60 percenter padayi karke kya hi kar lega…send him to do hair styling.”…
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Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning to Release in India on May 17

Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning to Release in India on May 17

Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning, the eighth and final chapter of the iconic action franchise, is set to release in Indian theatres on May 17, 2025, six days ahead of its global debut. This highly anticipated film will be available in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The movie will have its world premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2025, marking another significant appearance for Cruise at the event. He previously showcased Top Gun: Maverick there in 2022. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the film promises an action-packed and emotionally charged finale to…
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সিদ্ধার্থ মালহোত্রার কাছ থেকে স্কুটার চালানো শিখেছিলেন অভিনেত্রী জাহ্নবী কাপুর

সিদ্ধার্থ মালহোত্রার কাছ থেকে স্কুটার চালানো শিখেছিলেন অভিনেত্রী জাহ্নবী কাপুর

জাহ্নবী কাপুর সোশ্যাল মিডিয়ায় একটি পোস্ট শেয়ার করেছেন, যেখানে তাকে সিদ্ধার্থ মালহোত্রার সাথে দেখা যাচ্ছে। জাহ্নবী কাপুর সিদ্ধার্থ মালহোত্রার কাছ থেকে স্কুটি চালানো শিখছেন। এই ছবিগুলির সাথে জাহ্নবী ক্যাপশনে লিখেছেন, 'পরম যখন আমি তাকে যাত্রায় নিয়ে যাই তখন এটি খুব ভালো লাগে।' সিদ্ধার্থের সাথে জাহ্নবীর এই ছবিগুলিতে ম্যাডক ফিল্মস লিখেছেন, 'সুন্দর দম্পতি লক্ষ্য।' উল্লেখ্য, সিদ্ধার্থ মালহোত্রা এবং জাহ্নবী কাপুর শীঘ্রই ম্যাডক ফিল্মসের ব্যানারে নির্মিত 'পরম সুন্দরী' ছবিতে দেখা যাবে। এই ছবিটি প্রযোজনা করছেন দীনেশ বিজন এবং পরিচালনা করছেন তুষার জালোটা। ছবিটি মুক্তি পাবে ২০২৫ সালের ২৫ জুলাই। এই ছবিতে সিদ্ধার্থ মালহোত্রাকে পরম চরিত্রে দেখা যাবে এবং জাহ্নবী কাপুর সুন্দরীর চরিত্রে…
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Demi Moore says ‘aging is actually a huge gift’, told about Oscar loss

Demi Moore says ‘aging is actually a huge gift’, told about Oscar loss

Demi Moore believes things are "very different" today than they were before.Demi Moore is an example for many of how one can grow old gracefully without any pressure and look attractive even at 62.She has been part of a cultural moment where women in their 50s, 60s and 70s are respected and recognized.Moore believes things are "very different" today than they were before. "I think there's a feeling of things being over at a certain point, while the reality is we're evolving, it's not over," she said, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Speaking at the Time100 summit, according to The Hollywood…
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