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03 Jun

Sonali Bendre says her role in Shah Rukh Khan’s Duplicate was reduced to a secondary character: ‘I should have got equal screen space’

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Sonali Bendre recently revealed that she felt cheated by the way her role in Duplicate was changed, saying it "became a secondary character." When Shah Rukh Khan's Duplicate released, there was a lot of buzz for the actor's double role. Juhi Chawla and Sonali Bendre were roped in for the lead female roles. The film grossed double its budget, i.e. Rs 10 crore and became one of the highest-grossing films of 1998. However, Sonali recently revealed that she felt cheated by the way her role in Duplicate was changed, saying it "became a secondary character." In an interview with Bollywood…

31 May

Samay Raina says ‘parents are failing’ if young kids are watching his content: ‘If 8-year-olds are watching me then parents should be responsible’

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In a new podcast recorded in January, Samay Raina can be heard saying that his parents never let him watch TV when he was young. Samay Raina faced severe criticism when an episode of his YouTube show India's Got Latent went viral for the wrong reasons. The controversy led to Samay Raina removing all the episodes of his show from his YouTube channel. He also assured that he will cooperate with the authorities regarding the investigation. Now, it seems like Samay has put the past behind him as he has announced new shows internationally. Now, in a new podcast recorded…

30 May

Surveen Chawla told a director tried to kiss her moments after discussing her husband and marriage: ‘We were in his cabin…’

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Surveen Chawla revealed in a new interview that a director tried to kiss her even though he knew she was newly married. Many people from the film industry have spoken about unpleasant experiences of casting couch. In a new interview, actress Surveen Chawla spoke about an incident where a director tried to kiss her even though he knew she was newly married. In an exclusive interview with Haute Couture, Surveen opened up about the incident but admitted that she has had similar experiences many times. She said, "I will tell you a story about Veera Desai Road in Mumbai. After…

29 May

Sooraj Pancholi said actors pay Rs 30 lakh to appear on podcasts with top people: ‘I also got offers’

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After the Covid-19 pandemic, podcasts have become a must-have tool for marketing and promotion. With over 520 million listeners, celebrities have turned to podcasts to stay in the news. In 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic gripped the world, it shut down film productions globally. All major morning and late-night shows struggled with production, with some even starting to broadcast shows like Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show from the comfort of their homes. News channels were talking about the development of the new virus all over the world, but stars and celebrities were still desperate for attention. It was around this time…

28 May

Moushumi Chatterjee told she feels ‘pity’ for Amitabh Bachchan, called him a victim of his image: ‘He always keeps performing because that’s all he knows’

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Moushumi Chatterjee said Amitabh Bachchan never let success get to his head, while Rajesh Khanna was affected by it a lot. However, she believes Big B was also a victim of his image as he had to save his 'big image'. Whenever stardom and star power are discussed, there is always a mention of actor Rajesh Khanna. There are many iconic stories telling the kind of things his fans did for him. Some wrote him letters with blood, some married his photo. People would even fight for the dust under the wheels of his car. Women would smear it on…

27 May

Unni Mukundan said Vipin Kumar wants to tarnish his reputation: ‘No false rumours can destroy friendship with Tovino Thomas’

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Unni Mukundan shared that he was friends with Vipin Kumar for a long time but he was just a PRO who used to help promote his films. Hours after Unni Mukundan's former manager Vipin Kumar accused him of physical harassment, the Malayalam actor has reacted to his claims and called them baseless. In his complaint against Unni, Vipin shared that the actor physically harassed him in the premises of his apartment complex and used abusive language. Vipin also claimed that the Marco actor is frustrated due to lack of good projects. Now, in an interview with Manorama Online, Unni Mukundan…

26 May

Alia Bhatt says the ‘old me’ is gone after daughter Rhea Kapoor’s birth: ‘I keep wondering who is this new person, who am I?’

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Alia Bhatt recently made her Cannes debut. The actress spoke about her transformation after the birth of daughter Rhea. Alia Bhatt, who made her acting debut in 2012, made her Cannes debut after almost 12 years in the film industry. The actress was in the news for her three stunning looks at the Cannes International Film Festival, especially when she wore a custom Gucci gown that was more or less designed like an Indian lehenga. While the actress was in the French Riviera performing her brand ambassador duties for Gucci and L’Oreal Paris, her heart was in India where her…

24 May

Tusshar Kapoor says there were attempts to derail his career because of his filmy background: ‘You don’t deserve to look like heroes’

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It is difficult for star kids to escape the ever-evolving debate around nepotism. While they enjoy certain privileges, they are also subject to intense scrutiny, especially in today's hyper-critical environment. Actor and veteran star Jeetendra's son Tusshar Kapoor, who made his acting debut in 2001 with Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai, recently reflected on how things were different back then - but not entirely free of judgement. In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Tusshar admitted that when he entered the industry, the nepotism conversation was not so prevalent. However, he admitted that there was a concerted effort by a section of…

23 May

Janhvi Kapoor said she ‘jumped on someone’ and ‘started screaming’ when she found out that Homebound was going to the Cannes Film Festival

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Janhvi Kapoor is at the 78th Cannes Film Festival for the world premiere and screening of her upcoming film Homebound. Just a few days ago, the actress attended the festival's red carpet along with the rest of the film's cast. In an interview with Hollywood Reporter India, Janhvi has now elaborated on how she reacted when she found out about the film's official selection at Cannes. During the conversation, Janhvi said that she did not want to put the burden on herself that the film might go to Cannes. She said that she herself is grateful to be a part…

22 May

Karan Johar told Aditya Chopra called him ‘annoying, shameless’: ‘You’re on magazine covers, you’re on hoardings, I can’t deal with it’

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Filmmakers Aditya Chopra and Karan Johar share one of the most talked-about friendships in the Hindi film industry. Karan has often credited Aditya as a key influence and inspiration in his journey in Bollywood. Their relationship, which dates back to their early days as aspiring filmmakers, has stood the test of time despite their very different personalities and public personas. Aditya Chopra stays very far from the media - he avoids interviews, shuns public events and maintains an almost mythical level of privacy. In contrast, Karan Johar is one of the most visible and outspoken individuals in the industry. He…