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Shatrughan Sinha has never been tough on Sonakshi: ‘He is soft, a silent supporter’ | Bollywood News

Shatrughan Sinha has never been tough on Sonakshi: ‘He is soft, a silent supporter’ | Bollywood News

In Sonakshi Sinha’s latest film, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s courtroom drama System on Prime Video India, she plays a budding lawyer and the daughter of a top advocate (played by Ashutosh Gowariker), who requires her to win 10 cases in a row as a public prosecutor if she wants to serve as a partner at his reputed law firm. “What is this reverse nepotism?’,” her character asks in the film. But Sonakshi tells SCREEN in an exclusive interview that she’s never had to face “reverse nepotism” in her real life, even though her father Shatrughan Sinha is a veteran actor. He had no direct part to play in launching her, as Sonakshi made a dream debut opposite Salman Khan in Abhinav Kashyap’s 2010 hit Dabangg. ‘My dad has been a silent supporter’ “My father has always given me the freedom to choose my path, right since when I was studying fashion designing. That was the path I’d chosen for myself. Life chose another path for me. That’s a different story,” she says, smiling. “He’s always been …

Pawan Kalyan’s Son Akira Nandan Nabs Court Order to Zap Viral AI Fakes

Pawan Kalyan’s Son Akira Nandan Nabs Court Order to Zap Viral AI Fakes

Akira Nandan hasn’t even stepped onto the silver screen yet, but he has already become immensely popular among moviegoers, largely due to social media buzz. Last year, ahead of the release of They Call Him OG, his father Pawan Kalyan’s biggest film in terms of box-office collections, rumours suggested that Akira would be seen as the younger version of Ojas Gambheera. The speculation was enough to send Pawan Kalyan’s fan base into a frenzy. However, since Akira is taller than his father, director Sujeeth decided against casting him. Nevertheless, the entire episode was proof that the young gun is riding a wave of extraordinary fan following. Injunction to shut down fake AI videos The obsession has reached extreme levels, with fake AI-generated videos of Akira recently going viral online. Disturbed by the misuse of his identity, he approached the Delhi High Court seeking legal protection. On Tuesday, the honourable court granted him an injunction to take down all unauthorised AI-generated content. These videos, created by various content creators looking to capitalise on his growing popularity, …

AI-generated film exploiting likeness of Pawan Kalyan’s son Akira Nandan banned from broadcast by Delhi High Court

AI-generated film exploiting likeness of Pawan Kalyan’s son Akira Nandan banned from broadcast by Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has restrained the circulation and broadcast of an AI-generated film exploiting the name, personality and likeness of Akira Nandan, son of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan. Pawan Kalyan with son Akira Nandan. Justice Tushar Tao Gadela was hearing a suit filed by Akira Nandan alias Akira Desai, claiming that the defendant Sambhawaami Studios LLP created and posted on YouTube a movie of around one hour, allegedly claiming to be the world’s first global AI movie that featured the plaintiff Akira in the lead role without his authorisation or permission, violating his right to privacy and personality rights. “Plaintiff also claims that the AI morphing content portraying fabricated intimate/romantic scenes involving the plaintiff without any authorisation has already had, and has the potential to irreparably damage his name, image, goodwill and reputation resulting from the infringement of the copyright of his personality,” the court said. It is stated that the alleged misuse of AI and deep fake technology also violates his personality rights, moral rights, publicity rights and …

Anurag Kashyap says Vijay Sethupathi ‘helped’ him with Maharaja role because he wanted to get his daughter married: ‘I couldn’t afford it otherwise’ | Bollywood News

Anurag Kashyap says Vijay Sethupathi ‘helped’ him with Maharaja role because he wanted to get his daughter married: ‘I couldn’t afford it otherwise’ | Bollywood News

Anurag Kashyap is a formidable filmmaker, but lately, he’s been gaining a lot of traction as an actor, especially in South Indian films. While his breakthrough in the South was R Ajay Gnanamuthu’s 2018 Tamil action thriller Imaikka Nodigal, he recently grabbed eyeballs with his villainous role in Nithilan Saminathan’s blockbuster Maharaja. In an event hosted by The Hindu, Kashyap recalled how Maharaja star Vijay Sethupathi convinced him to return to the South as an actor. “After Imaikka Nodigal, I said no to a lot of South films because every other day, a South film would come to me. Again, it started post Kennedy. I was in the post-production of Kennedy. I was constantly meeting Vijay Sethupathi at my neighbour’s,” said Kashyap, referring to his yet-unreleased action thriller Kennedy, starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone. He added, “He (Vijay Sethupathi) said there’s this amazing story, and they’ve been trying to reach you. I said no first. Then he helped me find something in Kennedy. He has a ‘Thank You’ card in Kennedy. Then I couldn’t …

Dragon Ball Daima, Akira Toriyama’s final project, has a post-credits scene: ‘End of an era’

Dragon Ball Daima, Akira Toriyama’s final project, has a post-credits scene: ‘End of an era’

It’s already been a year since the great mangaka Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1, 2024, leaving behind his artistic legacy that continues to live on in the many Dragon Ball franchises we’ve grown up with. Dragon Ball DAIMA was the last-known project the legendary series creator Akira Toriyama worked on before he passed away in March 2024. (X ) However, it truly is the end of an era, as Feb 28 also closed the door on the last-known Dragon Ball project Toriyama worked on before his demise due to acute subdural hematoma. Dragon Ball DAIMA officially concluded its run on Friday, just in time for its legendary creator’s first death anniversary. The Japanese broadcast particularly finished on Fuji TV at midnight, with the clock already turning the page to March 1, 2025. Executive producer Akio Iyoku set the record straight on Toriyama creating the “entire story” of Dragon Ball DAIMA. “He designed nearly all the characters — from those in the tavern to the various monsters appearing throughout the Demon Realm,” he said, …

Entertainment News Today Live Updates on March 2, 2025: Dragon Ball Daima, Akira Toriyama’s final project, has a post-credits scene: ‘End of an era’

Entertainment News Today Live Updates on March 2, 2025: Dragon Ball Daima, Akira Toriyama’s final project, has a post-credits scene: ‘End of an era’

Live Entertainment News Today Live Updates on March 2, 2025: Welcome to the live updates platform for Hindustan Times. Follow the major news updates, headlines and breaking news stories from the world of entertainment right here. See the latest developments in Bollywood, Hollywood and track the big news stories of the day for March 2, 2025. Entertainment News Today Live Updates on March 2, 2025: Dragon Ball Daima, Akira Toriyama’s final project, has a post-credits scene: ‘End of an era’ Entertainment News Today Live Updates on March 2, 2025: Get the latest news updates and breaking news stories from the world of entertainment. Track all the latest developments in Bollywood, Hollywood and more right here. Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by Hindustan Times staff.…Read More Follow all the updates here: Mar 2, 2025 1:14 AM IST Anime News Live Updates: Dragon Ball Daima, Akira Toriyama’s final project, has a post-credits scene: ‘End of an era’ Fans were left teary-eyed after the Dragon Ball DAIMA finale, which coincided with …

Pawan Kalyan takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam with wife Anna and son Akira Nandan; see who joined them at Mahakumbh

Pawan Kalyan takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam with wife Anna and son Akira Nandan; see who joined them at Mahakumbh

As the Mahakumbh festivities continue in Prayagraj, several celebrities are visiting the city for a spiritual journey and to take a holy dip at Triveni Sangam. Recently, actor and deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, made a rare family appearance at Mahakumbh to seek divine blessings. He was accompanied by his son Akira Nandan and wife Anna during the trip. Later, the Ustaad Bhagat Singh actor took to his social media handle, X, to share pictures from Mahakumbh. While the photos with his family were beautiful, what caught netizens’ attention was the presence of director Trivikram Srinivas, who joined them as they took a sacred dip. Meanwhile, the caption on the photos read, “The Deputy Chief Minister @PawanKalyan took a holy dip with his family at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj this afternoon. He was accompanied by his wife Smt. Anna Konidela, son Akira Nandan and renowned director Sri Trivikram Srinivas.” Take a look at the photos below: After the rituals, Pawan Kalyan spoke to the media about his long-time wish to …

Farhan Akhtar pens heartfelt note on daughter Akira’s birthday: ‘I got your back’ | Bollywood

Farhan Akhtar pens heartfelt note on daughter Akira’s birthday: ‘I got your back’ | Bollywood

Actor Farhan Akhtar celebrated his daughter Akira’s 18th birthday on Thursday with a heartfelt post on Instagram. Also read: Farhan Akhtar reveals daughters Shakhya and Akira are into music: ‘I am very happy because…’ Farhan took to Instagram to wish his daughter Akira.(Instagram) Farhan Akhtar’s birthday wish In a sweet gesture, Farhan shared a mirror selfie of himself with Akira, showcasing the special father-daughter bond. The picture shows Akira happily taking a selfie while Farhan stands behind her, posing for the camera. Along with the photo, Farhan penned a touching message, “Happy birthday @akiraakhtar .. you go ahead and be your incredible self .. I got your back. Love you.” As soon as the post was uploaded, fans flooded the comment section with well wishes. Farhan’s sister, renowned filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, left a heart and hug emoji. More wishes come in Veteran actor Shabana Azmi also commented, wishing Akira a happy 18th birthday, while Dia Mirza showered the post with a series of heart emoticons. Filmmaker Farah Khan joined in by writing, “Happy birthday, my …

EXCLUSIVE: Ram Charan’s BIG revelation on cousin Akira Nandan’s debut; does it have a special connection with Game Changer?

EXCLUSIVE: Ram Charan’s BIG revelation on cousin Akira Nandan’s debut; does it have a special connection with Game Changer?

Pawan Kalyan’s recent appearance at the pre-release event for nephew Ram Charan’s upcoming film Game Changer grabbed a lot of attention. Fans celebrated the two superstars coming on stage together for some candid moments.  For the unversed, the Shankar directorial would mark RC’s solo release in theaters after a gap of almost four years. Amidst the promotion of the film, Ram Charan graced the show Unstoppable With NBK Season 4, where he was asked about the most quizzed question on the internet. He was questioned about when and where his cousin Akira Nandan would make his film debut. For those unaware, Akira is the son of Pawan Kalyan and his ex-wife, Renu Desai. The couple is also blessed with a daughter, Aadya. Addressing this pressing question, Ram Charan teased that his cousin Akira Nandan could even make a first appearance in his upcoming movie Game Changer, leaving all jaws dropped with excitement and anticipation. Well, the special episode of Unstoppable with NBK Season 4 featuring Ram Charan, in fact, included a bunch of quite a …

Cannes Film Festival poster mirrors scene from Akira Kurosawa’s Rhapsody in August

One of the unique highlights of the Cannes Film Festival is its poster, which each year tells a story and serves as a signature of the 12-day event in the fascinating south of France, sun kissed and washed by the genteel waves of the Mediterranean Sea. This year’s poster is poetic and hypnotic, picturing a scene from Rhapsody in August, one of the cinematic gems of the Japanese master, Akira Kurosawa. (Also read: In a first, Cannes Film Festival to award Honorary Palme d’Or to a group, Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli) The poster for Cannes Film Festival 2024. The new poster Kurosawa’s movie played Out of Competition at Cannes 1991, and the poster visualises a grandmother, a victim of the Nagasaki atomic bombing on August 9 1945, conveying to her grandchildren her faith in love and integrity during war. The auteur’s other films – Sanshiro Sugata, Rashomon and Seven Samurai among others — portray the significance of being together to seek harmony and joy. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, …