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14 Feb

Pankaj Tripathi says about Bollywood’s disconnect with audiences: ‘There’s no magic in cinema anymore…’

Priyanka RoyEntertainment, News

In Expresso, Pankaj Tripathi spoke on a range of topics including his childhood, his journey from a small town in Bihar to cinema and the reason behind Hindi cinema's disconnect with audiences.National Award-winning actor Pankaj Tripathi attended the fifth edition of Expresso in Mumbai on Thursday. The consummate storyteller spoke on a range of topics including his childhood, his journey from a small town in Bihar to cinema and the reason behind Hindi cinema's disconnect with audiences."If we don't take our stories to the people, why will people connect with our films," the actor asked.Pankaj said cinema in the 90s…

13 Feb

Boman Irani told he wanted to cast Irrfan Khan in The Mehta Boys: ‘He was a sensitive person and a fine actor’

Priyanka RoyEntertainment, News

Boman Irani spoke about the challenges of playing multiple roles in the film—writing, directing, producing and acting. The actor-filmmaker also revealed that he once envisioned casting Irrfan Khan as Shiv Mehta in The Mehta Boys.Actor Boman Irani makes his directorial debut with The Mehta Boys, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. In a conversation with Screen, Boman discussed the challenges of playing multiple roles in the film—writing, directing, producing and acting. The actor-filmmaker also revealed that he once envisioned casting Irrfan Khan as Shiv Mehta in The Mehta Boys.Talking about writing, directing and acting in the film, Boman…

12 Feb

Marco actor Unni Mukundan said Malayalam cinema has a ‘cumbersome’ reputation: ‘I want us to make films like KGF or Baahubali’

Priyanka RoyEntertainment, News

Riding to a career high after the success of his bloody action thriller Marco, Unni Mukundan explains why the film stands out in Malayalam cinema, but he wants it to no longer be an exception.Last Christmas, actor Unni Mukundan and director Haneef Adeni filled cinema halls with joy by making the bloody and gory action thriller Marco. It was so full of inventive action and non-stop bloodshed that a film called Rifle Club, which was a bloody action film about men armed with guns killing each other, paled in comparison to the bloody scenes shown in Marco.The film broke the…

11 Feb

Anubhav Sinha said ‘People in Bollywood wanted Shah Rukh Khan to fall during ‘Ra One’: ‘I betrayed the film’

Priyanka RoyEntertainment, News

In a recent interview, director Anubhav Sinha elaborated on the making of Shah Rukh Khan's much-anticipated 'Ra One' and the reasons behind its downfall.In 2011, Shah Rukh Khan could do no wrong. He was trying his hand at interesting genres, finding success in almost every film, and cementing his legacy as the biggest Indian superstar globally.This was the time when he was coming up with his most ambitious project to date. It was also his most expensive film to date. The director of this film was Anubhav Sinha, who had already done five films at that time, and despite all…

10 Feb

Madhur Bhandarkar told he approached several actors before casting Konkona Sen Sharma in Page 3: ‘It was very difficult for me to make this film’

Priyanka RoyEntertainment, News

Madhura Bhandarkar's critically acclaimed 2005 film Page 3 depicts the glamorous but hollow world of high society, media and entertainment in Mumbai.Madhura Bhandarkar's Page 3 recently completed 20 years of its release. The critically acclaimed 2005 film depicts the glamorous but hollow world of high society, media and entertainment in Mumbai.Starring Konkona Sen Sharma as a journalist, Page 3 opened the eyes of many. In a recent video on his YouTube channel, Bhandarkar reflected on the film's casting process and the audience's reception.In the video, the filmmaker revealed that Page 3 faced scepticism from the very beginning. “When I announced…

08 Feb

Naga Chaitanya said he was ‘treated like a criminal’ after divorce from Samantha: ‘I come from a broken home…’

Priyanka RoyEntertainment, News

In a recent interview during the promotional rounds of Thaandel, Naga Chaitanya addressed his separation from Samantha, and revealed how the separation led to a lot of negativity affecting him over the years.It's not easy being a celebrity in today's times, when every move is either scrutinised or squashed. In such times, when a celebrity goes through a setback, things get even worse.Never-ending speculations are made, and their subsequent social media posts are flooded with overwhelming negativity, with many people taking sides or fuelling the rumours. When Naga Chaitanya and Samantha announced their mutual consent separation in 2021 after nearly…

07 Feb

Vicky Kaushal open up about he recites Welcome’s ‘Control Uday’ dialogue to Katrina Kaif at home: ‘Main to kahi baar unko bhi bol deta hun…’

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Actor Vicky Kaushal recently revealed his favourite movies with his wife Katrina Kaif. He also spoke about their adorable, funny moments as spouse.During a conversation with Pinkvilla, Vicky, who tied the knot with Katrina in 2021, was asked by a fan about his favourite movies of the Merry Christmas actor. The actor revealed that he loved Singh Is King and Welcome. "I think it was one of the most brilliant, entertaining movies," he said.Elaborating on his favourite film Welcome, Vicky shared that he still loves the film and he sometimes uses Nana Patekar's iconic dialogue "Control Uday" at home. “Main…

06 Feb

Anurag Kashyap express he left daughter Aaliya’s wedding midway because he was ‘too sad’, cried for 10 days after that

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Anurag Kashyap said he was emotionally drained at daughter Aaliya's wedding.Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's daughter Aaliya got married in December. The wedding celebrations were too emotional for him, and in a recent interview, the director said that he was ready to leave the ceremony because he was too sad.Anurag also shared that he cried for 10 days after Aaliya's wedding and compared the emotions he felt to what he felt at the time of Aaliya's birth. Aaliya is the only child of Anurag's first wife, film editor Aarti Bajaj.In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, he said, "I felt the…

05 Feb

Khushi Kapoor spoke her self-esteem took a hit after she was mocked for her looks: ‘I was called certain names’

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In Screen Live, Khushi Kapoor revealed how she was judged for her looks as a child and how it affected her self-esteem.About a week ago, Khushi Kapoor openly admitted to undergoing cosmetic procedures and stressed that actors should be transparent about such choices instead of giving people false expectations. During Screen Live held in New Delhi today, Khushi revealed how she was judged for her looks as a child and how it affected her self-esteem.She also stressed on the importance of honesty when it comes to enhancing her beauty and said that people should do what feels right to them.Addressing…

21 Jan

Pushpa 2 OTT Release Update: Allu Arjun-starrer gets bigger and better for digital debut

Priyanka RoyEntertainment, News

Allu Arjun fans! The wait is finally about to end. Allu Arjun's stellar hit Pushpa 2: The Rule is all set to arrive on Netflix. After breaking box-office records since its release on December 5, 2024 and raking in a whopping Rs 1,800 crore worldwide, this cinematic masterpiece is now set to hit your screens. Mark your calendars as Netflix is bringing Pushpa 2 to its platform after the mandatory 56-day theatrical run ends on January 29, 2025. Though the exact date hasn't been confirmed yet, it is expected to arrive in early February. And here's the best part: the…