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Pakistani actor Dananeer Mobeen calls Devdas ‘overrated’, says it glamorises alcoholism, gets trolled

Pakistani actor Dananeer Mobeen calls Devdas ‘overrated’, says it glamorises alcoholism, gets trolled

Devdas, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit, is considered by many as one of the best films in Bollywood. The 2002 romantic drama grabbed the attention of not only the domestic audience but also overseas viewers, who went gaga over the performances, the sets, the music and the intensity of the romance. However, Pakistani actor Dananeer Mobeen is not of the same opinion, as she called it an ‘overrated film’. Danaber Mobeen had some issues with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas. What Dananeer said In a chat with Mashion, when Dananeer was asked to name a classic film she considers overrated, she picked Devdas. She said, “What is the story? There’s an alcoholic, there’s a woman who has no self-respect, there’s a dad who is a (beep sound), and there is another woman who is forced upon the man… what is happening and why is it a classic? Why is everyone going gaga? I get the sets, the grandeur, outfits, but the story? Why are we glamorising alcoholism?” How internet reacted The clip …

Dhurandhar 2 singer Jasmine Sandlas on battling alcoholism: `I regret it`

Dhurandhar 2 singer Jasmine Sandlas on battling alcoholism: `I regret it`

Jasmine Sandlas is currently basking in the success of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, as her songs have turned into blockbusters. However, her journey navigating fame has not been easy. From battling alcoholism to dealing with unresolved childhood trauma, the singer shared how life’s challenges shaped her. She also credited her family’s unwavering support, particularly her mother, for helping her navigate her darkest moments. Jasmine Sandlas on alcoholism During a conversation on Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, Jasmine opened up about her childhood struggles, due to which she resorted to alcoholism and had a tough time dealing with it. She said, “I struggled a lot. I think growing up, I have gone through certain phases in my life, figuring out things for myself in a journey. That was not comfortable. Life happens. It is a lot for the parents, but also for the children. We need guidance and nourishment… Why are parents so tough on their children?” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. …

‘Drank more than I should have’: Dhurandhar singer Jasmine Sandlas recalls alcoholism battle | Bollywood News

‘Drank more than I should have’: Dhurandhar singer Jasmine Sandlas recalls alcoholism battle | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiApr 20, 2026 09:19 AM IST Singer Jasmine Sandlas has been enjoying the success of her songs in the latest blockbuster Dhurandhar The Revenge. She has sung multiple tracks in the hit music album, composed by Shashwat Sachdev. In a recent interview, Jasmine opened up about her past resentments. She also revealed battling alcoholism at one point . During a conversation on Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, she accepted that she went through a lot during her childhood, and even though she became popular as a singer at that time, some of the problems persisted. “I struggled a lot. I think growing up, I have gone through certain phases in my life, figuring out things for myself in a journey. That was not comfortable. Life happens. It is a lot for the parents, but also for the children,” Jasmine shared. The singer further added, “We need guidance and nourishment… Why are parents so tough on their children? When life really hits you, you do look for support. I do regret some things I did …

Dhurandhar singer Jasmine Sandlas opens up on alcoholism, regrets choices she made: ‘I drank more than I should have’

Dhurandhar singer Jasmine Sandlas opens up on alcoholism, regrets choices she made: ‘I drank more than I should have’

Singer Jasmine Sandlas has been basking in the success of her songs in Dhurandhar The Revenge. She has given her vocals to multiple songs in the music album composed by Shashwat Sachdev, which became a hit. The singer talked about her career, life and singing journey so far in Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, and at one point, candidly opened up about her struggle with alcoholism. (Also read: Jasmine Sandlas says Dhurandhar music composer Shashwat Sachdev worked like a madman: ‘Bohot anxiety tha’) Shararat singer Jasmine Sandlas talked about a difficult phase in her career. (Instagram) What Jasmine said During the chat, Jasmine talked about her issues and admitted that she went through a lot in her childhood and had to figure out many things for herself in those years. She began by saying that even though she made a name as a singer at that time, some of the issues remained. She said, “I struggled a lot. I think growing up, I have gone through certain phases in my life, figuring out things for myself in …

Piyush Mishra opens up about his battle with alcoholism: ‘Made obscene calls to women, forgot them by morning’

Piyush Mishra opens up about his battle with alcoholism: ‘Made obscene calls to women, forgot them by morning’

Actor-writer Piyush Mishra has spoken candidly about his long struggle with alcoholism, describing it as a deeply consuming phase that affected both his personal and professional life. In a recent conversation, he reflected on how addiction gradually takes hold, often without the individual fully recognising its severity. Piyush Mishra candidly discusses his battle with alcoholism, sharing its impact on his personal and professional life in a new podcast. (Instagram) Piyush Mishra opens up about his battle with alcoholism “At one point, you start feeling that drinking alcohol is necessary. Its effect is such that a person wants to drink more. Alcoholism is a deadly disease… there comes a time when, whether you want to or not, you need alcohol, your body craves it. I have felt this myself,” he said, describing the intense physical and psychological dependency that defined that period in a podcast with Shubhankar Mishra. Despite battling addiction, Piyush maintained that he never let alcohol interfere directly with his work. He stayed away from drinking on set, even though he acknowledges that his …

Piyush Mishra opens up about his struggle with alcoholism: ‘I said hurtful things to my mother, made obscene calls to women’ | Bollywood News

Piyush Mishra opens up about his struggle with alcoholism: ‘I said hurtful things to my mother, made obscene calls to women’ | Bollywood News

Actor-writer Piyush Mishra has opened up about his long and difficult relationship with alcoholism, sharing deeply personal experiences from a phase that impacted both his personal and professional life. Mishra spoke about the nature of addiction, calling it a “deadly disease” that often goes unrecognised, even by those suffering from it. Speaking on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast, Piyush spoke about his struggle with alcoholism. He said, “At one point, you start feeling that drinking alcohol is necessary. Its effect is such that a person wants to drink more. Alcoholism is a deadly disease, and even an alcoholic doesn’t realise that they are one. Even medical science has no cure for alcoholism. There comes a time when, whether you want to or not, you need alcohol, your body craves it. I have felt this myself.” Piyush Mishra says he ‘never acted after drinking’ Piyush Mishra shared that although he struggled with alcoholism, he never consumed alcohol while working. “I have never acted after drinking, nor have I ever gone to a set drunk. It did affect my …

KCBC criticises Kerala govt over rise in liquor outlets, inaction on drugs| India News

KCBC criticises Kerala govt over rise in liquor outlets, inaction on drugs| India News

Kochi, The Kerala Catholic Bishops Conference , a key body of the Catholic Church in the state, on Sunday criticised the state government over the rising number of liquor outlets and alleged inaction against alcoholism and drug abuse. KCBC criticises Kerala govt over rise in liquor outlets, inaction on drugs The KCBC Temperance Commission issued a circular which was read out in Catholic churches across the state. In the circular, Bishop Ambrose Puthenveettil, Chairman of the Commission, said that anti-liquor and anti-drug activities are being carried out across 32 dioceses of the Catholic Church in Kerala. “While the Church and social organisations raise their voices against alcohol and drugs, the authorities often fail to take effective action to control or prevent them. Instead, liquor outlets continue to expand,” the circular said. KCBC said that despite earlier promises to reduce alcohol availability, the number of liquor outlets has increased significantly. “Today, the state has thousands of bars, beverage outlets and toddy shops,” it said. The commission said that at the same time, dangerous narcotic drugs such …

Piyush Mishra opens up on battle with alcoholism: ‘Not keeping check on it is the biggest regret of my life’ | Interview

Piyush Mishra opens up on battle with alcoholism: ‘Not keeping check on it is the biggest regret of my life’ | Interview

Singer-actor-writer Piyush Mishra battled alcoholism for nearly two decades, a struggle that began in the 1980s. Around 2005, he reached a turning point and chose to seek help with an aim to reclaim control over his life and career. Looking back, the multifaceted actor admits that letting alcohol take over his life remains his biggest regret. Piyush Mishra began his career in theatre and later made his film debut with Mani Ratnam’s Dil Se.. in 1998.(Instagram) On his biggest regret In an interview with Hindustan Times, Piyush took a walk down memory lane, revisiting the darker chapters of his life, from his prolonged struggle with alcohol to infidelity. Ask him about the biggest regret of his life and Piyush takes no time to mention “alcohol”. “The biggest regret is about alcohol. Had I not drowned my life in alcohol and had more control over it in the initial stage itself, I would have achieved bigger things in my life… Intoxication kills creativity. And that (alcoholism) was a big mistake of my life and continues to …

How a phone call from Sai Pallavi inspired alcoholic music composer Suresh Bobbili to go sober: ‘It was hell’

How a phone call from Sai Pallavi inspired alcoholic music composer Suresh Bobbili to go sober: ‘It was hell’

Updated on: Dec 03, 2025 03:58 pm IST In a recent interview, music composer-singer Suresh Bobbili spoke candidly about how an interaction with Sai Pallavi changed his life.  Music composer Suresh Bobbili may be known for his work in films and web series like Virata Parvam, Needi Naadi Oke Katha, and 90s today, but what many don’t know is that there was a time when he struggled with alcoholism. In an interview with Gulte, he got candid about battling the disease and revealed how a phone call from Sai Pallavi pushed him to go sober. Suresh Bobbili had composed music for Sai Pallavi’s film Virata Parvam. How a call from Sai Pallavi changed Suresh Bobbili’s life Venu Udugula’s 2022 film Virata Parvam, starring Rana Daggubati and Sai, saw Suresh being ousted from the project before he was brought on board again. The composer reveals that this was done on Sai’s insistence. He said, “Sai Pallavi garu believed in me a lot. She insisted that my score is good and that they should use it.” Once …

Meet starkid, who battled alcoholism, used to fall.., daughter of…, her brother is superstar; She is…

Meet starkid, who battled alcoholism, used to fall.., daughter of…, her brother is superstar; She is…

Meet starkid, who battled alcoholism, used to fall.., daughter of…, her brother is superstar; She is… Home News and Gossip Meet starkid, who battled alcoholism, used to fall.., daughter of…, her brother is superstar; She … There are many stories from Bollywood that do not paint a very beautiful picture of the industry. Here’s a story of a star kid who battled alcoholism. But managed to get her life back on track. Bollywood is considered to be a hip and happening industry. It is always buzzing with film events, parties, awards shows and more. The stars are always surrounded by paparazzi and are in the limelight making it look all-so glamorous. But there have been times when the people from the industry have spoken about the dark side of Bollywood. Not every star kid’s life is as entertaining, fun and smooth. Here’s a story of a star kid who battled some severe deceases including alcoholism. But she managed to …