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Randeep Hooda spoke Bollywood has ‘no room for experimentation, only discrimination culture’: ‘Ek Stree Chal Gayi Toh Ab Sab Horror Comedy Hi Banayenge’

Randeep Hooda spoke Bollywood has ‘no room for experimentation, only discrimination culture’: ‘Ek Stree Chal Gayi Toh Ab Sab Horror Comedy Hi Banayenge’

During Expresso, actor-filmmaker Randeep Hooda lamented that Bollywood films have become 'formulaic', saying that 'there is no filmmaking now, but a lot of films are being executed.'Bollywood is currently going through a drought, with many films being re-released, which are attracting more number of audiences in theatres than new releases. Actor Randeep Hooda and filmmaker Hansal Mehta discussed the ongoing crisis in Hindi cinema at the sixth edition of The Indian Express' series Expresso in New Delhi.When asked why re-releases are doing better at the box office, Hansal was quick to reply, "It is the trend of social media. One…
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Salman Khan told parents ‘Hindu-Muslim’ wasn’t the main hurdle in Salim Khan-Salma Khan marriage, reveals ‘big concern’

Salman Khan told parents ‘Hindu-Muslim’ wasn’t the main hurdle in Salim Khan-Salma Khan marriage, reveals ‘big concern’

Actor Salman Khan is busy promoting his upcoming film Sikander.During a recent press meet, the actor spoke about his parents, Salim Khan and Salma Khan's marriage. Salman opened up about the challenges his parents faced in their marriage. Salman revealed that the main issue was not their different religious backgrounds but his father's profession as a screenwriter. Salim Khan married actress Helen. Salma Khan's original name was Sushila Charak. But she changed her name to Salma after marrying Salim Khan. According to Hindustan Times, Salman revealed that the objection from his maternal uncle's side was never about Salim Khan's religion…
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Shabana Azmi said there was no mutual settlement between Javed Akhtar and Kangana Ranaut in defamation case: ‘The victory is theirs’

Shabana Azmi said there was no mutual settlement between Javed Akhtar and Kangana Ranaut in defamation case: ‘The victory is theirs’

Shabana Azmi has shared her thoughts on the settlement between Javed Akhtar and Kangana Ranaut in the defamation case. Almost a month after Javed Akhtar and Kangana Ranaut settled their defamation case, his wife Shabana Azmi has shared her thoughts on the matter. Javed had filed a case against Kangana in 2020 and the two parties had settled in February this year. However, Shabana has criticised the media coverage and criticised it for presenting it as a "mutual settlement". Bollywood Hungama quoted Shabana as clarifying that Javed Akhtar never sought monetary compensation from Kangana but only a written apology. She…
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George Clooney said he’s done with on-screen romance: ‘I’m not competing with 25-year-old leading men…’

George Clooney said he’s done with on-screen romance: ‘I’m not competing with 25-year-old leading men…’

George Clooney is done with on-screen romance. After Ticket to Paradise, the Hollywood icon says he's moving on, making his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck. George Clooney is officially closing the chapter on on-screen romance. After delivering a decent global box office hit alongside Julia Roberts in 2022's Ticket to Paradise, the 63-year-old Hollywood icon says it was his last romantic film, and he has no plans to return to the genre. "It's not my job anymore," Clooney admitted while promoting his latest project, the Broadway adaptation of Good Night, and Good Luck. During his 60 Minutes…
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Emraan Hashmi says son Ayaan is a chess champion and plays in international competitions: ‘He is way ahead, I have no chance’

Emraan Hashmi says son Ayaan is a chess champion and plays in international competitions: ‘He is way ahead, I have no chance’

On his birthday, actor Emraan Hashmi opened up about his chess champion son Ayaan, who is playing in international competitions. He also spoke on the claims levelled against him by Pakistani actor Javed Sheikh.Emraan Hashmi is shooting for a project in Lucknow, which is still a secret, but the actor flew back to Mumbai on a late-night flight on Sunday to celebrate his birthday with his family, friends and fans who flock to his home to wish him on his special day.“I am coming home for a day, I will take a 4 am flight on Tuesday and come back…
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Abhay Deol spoke Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol kept a distance from him during childhood: ‘I was the trouble maker’

Abhay Deol spoke Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol kept a distance from him during childhood: ‘I was the trouble maker’

Abhay Deol opened up about his childhood and growing up in a joint family with cousins ​​Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol.Abhay Deol is a member of Bollywood’s iconic Deol family, in which his uncle Dharmendra and cousins ​​Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol were stars of their time.On Screen’s Suvir Saran Show, the Socha Na Tha actor opened up about his childhood, growing up in a joint family with Sunny and Bobby, and how his family made conscious efforts to keep him away from the limelight.Talking about his upbringing, Abhay said, “They tried to keep us away from glamour and limelight.…
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John Abraham said streamers ‘rejected, threw out’ The Diplomat: ‘I’m proud to prove OTT wrong’

John Abraham said streamers ‘rejected, threw out’ The Diplomat: ‘I’m proud to prove OTT wrong’

John Abraham said OTT platforms rejected The Diplomat, which delayed the film's theatrical release.John Abraham-starrer The Diplomat has been in theatres for a week now and has managed to hold its own despite facing tough competition from Vicky Kaushal-starrer Chawa, which has been ruling the box office for over a month now.In a new interview, John was asked about the buzz in the industry about The Diplomat, after the film was rejected by several OTT platforms, which delayed its theatrical release. The actor-producer admitted that since no OTT platform was willing to buy the film, the studio behind the film…
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Abhishek Bachchan told ‘I want to talk to you’ Aishwarya Rai’s call stresses him out: ‘You know you’re in trouble’

Abhishek Bachchan told ‘I want to talk to you’ Aishwarya Rai’s call stresses him out: ‘You know you’re in trouble’

Bollywood actors Abhishek Bachchan and Arjun Kapoor had a fun conversation at an awards show recently.Abhishek Bachchan received the Best Actor award at the Shoshaa Reel Awards 2025 for his performance in the film I Want To Talk. However, what caught people’s attention more than the award was the fun conversation between the Be Happy actor and Arjun Kapoor at the awards ceremony.After receiving the honour at the event, Abhishek Bachchan thanked I Want To Talk director Shoojit Sircar, his co-stars and crew.He said, "This is my first Best Actor award. I want to thank the esteemed jury - it…
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Esha Deol said about being a single parent after divorce from Bharat Takhtani: ‘Don’t let the kids suffer, be a unit’

Esha Deol said about being a single parent after divorce from Bharat Takhtani: ‘Don’t let the kids suffer, be a unit’

Esha Deol opened up about the challenges of co-parenting as she is now a single parent. Esha and her ex-husband Bharat Takhtani got divorced in 2024.Hema Malini and Dharmendra’s daughter Esha Deol announced her divorce from Bharat Takhtani in 2024 and now, in a recent interview, Esha has opened up about the challenges of single parenting and how she is coping with co-parenting with Bharat.Esha shared that though single parenthood can be “overwhelming” at times, she has ensured that her daughters are always her priority. She added that the relationship between parents may change but that change should not cause…
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Prithviraj Sukumaran said Rajinikanth is the first person to watch Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan trailer: ‘I will always cherish what you said…’

Prithviraj Sukumaran said Rajinikanth is the first person to watch Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan trailer: ‘I will always cherish what you said…’

Prithviraj recently met Rajinikanth and showed him the trailer of his upcoming film L2: Empuraan.Actor-filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran has often spoken about how he received a call from superstar Rajinikanth after the release of his 2007 film Mozhi.In fact, two decades after that phone call, after turning director with Mohanlal's Lucifer (2019), Prithviraj got the opportunity to narrate a script to Rajinikanth and direct him in a Tamil film. However, the project did not materialise due to several reasons, including Prithviraj's belief that they were not ready with the right kind of script for Rajinikanth.Nevertheless, Prithviraj recently met Rajinikanth and showed…
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