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

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

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…
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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?’

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?’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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Zeena Wahab told she has no problem with husband Aditya Pancholi’s affairs: ‘Many men have affairs and have their own families, I have no problem’

Zeena Wahab told she has no problem with husband Aditya Pancholi’s affairs: ‘Many men have affairs and have their own families, I have no problem’

Zeena Wahab got married just 15 days after the industry thought the 'good-looking and young' Aditya Pancholi would leave her in a week.Zeena Wahab often talks about her inter-religious marriage with actor Aditya Pancholi, who is five years younger. The actors, who met on the sets of a film, decided to marry each other just 15 days after their meeting.In a recent interview, the actress recalled how this instant and quick marriage started. It all started when the good-looking Aditya Pancholi could not hold back his flirting during a film shoot, the day the producer started packing his stuff.Speaking to…
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‘Angry’ Nawazuddin Siddiqui said there are ‘no friendships’ between ‘insecure’ actors in Bollywood, deserving actors only get supporting roles: ‘We cast unreliable actors’

‘Angry’ Nawazuddin Siddiqui said there are ‘no friendships’ between ‘insecure’ actors in Bollywood, deserving actors only get supporting roles: ‘We cast unreliable actors’

In an interview with Screen on his birthday today, actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui opened up about fake friendships and relationships in the film industry.Nawazuddin Siddiqui always speaks his mind – whether he is talking about being an outsider in the film industry or how Bollywood works even for those who have got a little bit of popularity and work.In a recent interview for Screen’s Creators x Creators segment, birthday boy Nawazuddin opened up about his relationships in the industry, fake friendships and the casting of untrained actors in films while good actors only get ‘character or supporting’ roles.Nawazuddin emphasised that there…
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‘Shah Rukh Khan was always a star,’ said his classmate Rahul Dev: ‘He was part of every sports team, drama club…’

‘Shah Rukh Khan was always a star,’ said his classmate Rahul Dev: ‘He was part of every sports team, drama club…’

In an exclusive interview with Screen, actor Rahul Dev opens up about his classmate, superstar Shah Rukh Khan.Before becoming a superstar, Shah Rukh Khan was a typical Delhi boy who studied at St Columba’s School in the capital. He was a senior to actor Rahul Dev, who in an exclusive interview with Screen opened up about his memories with Shah Rukh and his teenage years.“We would meet sometimes for cricket practice or during St Columba’s matches,” the actor recalled.When asked how Shah Rukh Khan was in school, Rahul Dev revealed that the actor was brilliant at everything. “He was always…
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Urfi Javed said walking the Cannes red carpet is ‘no achievement’ in emotional post after visa rejection: ‘It’s not based on merit’

Urfi Javed said walking the Cannes red carpet is ‘no achievement’ in emotional post after visa rejection: ‘It’s not based on merit’

In her latest Instagram story, fashion influencer Urfi Javed gave a reality check about walking the Cannes red carpet.Fashion influencer-content creator Urfi Javed recently revealed that she had the opportunity to attend the Cannes Film Festival this year but couldn’t as her visa was rejected.Now, she has posted another note on social media, stating that walking the Cannes red carpet is ‘no achievement’ unless one’s film is premiering. Urfi also pointed out that brands usually sponsor influencers or celebrities and people even buy tickets for the prestigious film festival in France.On Friday, Oorfi wrote on her story on her Instagram…
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Bombay Velvet completes 10 years: Anurag Kashyap told Pahlaj Nihalani removed all kissing and intimate scenes between Ranbir Kapoor-Anushka Sharma, producer insisted on making a milder version to recover crores

Bombay Velvet completes 10 years: Anurag Kashyap told Pahlaj Nihalani removed all kissing and intimate scenes between Ranbir Kapoor-Anushka Sharma, producer insisted on making a milder version to recover crores

While Bombay Velvet became a case study on what not to do with a big-budget film, director Anurag Kashyap attributed the mediocrity of his 'most censored film' to the burden of a huge budget and the pressure to recover costs.Ranbir Kapoor had called his 2015 film Bombay Velvet 'a legendary disaster'. Made on a budget of Rs 115 crore and recovering less than half of its cost, the film's box office journey went down in history as a bitter lesson for producers and filmmakers. But what was the reason for the film's failure? After all, the film had a stellar…
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