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‘Ranveer Singh could have approached us’: CINTAA president Poonam Dhillon reacts to Don 3 dispute and FWICE’s ‘ban’

‘Ranveer Singh could have approached us’: CINTAA president Poonam Dhillon reacts to Don 3 dispute and FWICE’s ‘ban’

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On Monday, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh, effectively calling for a shadow ban on the actor in Bollywood over the ongoing Don 3 dispute. Now, Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) president Poonam Dhillon has expressed disappointment over neither party involving the association in the matter. Poonam Dhillon reacts to FWICE’s ‘ban’ on Ranveer Singh. Poonam Dhillon on FWICE’s ‘ban’ on Ranveer Singh over Don 3 dispute In a conversation with Variety India, Poonam said that CINTAA, as an association, would have preferred to be approached by either or both parties if there was an issue. However, since the association was not informed, she admitted she was at a loss for words regarding the situation. She also refused to comment further without having complete information about the dispute. She added, “It’s a very strange situation to be in because it’s one of our members, but neither the artist nor the producer or the Federation informed us or took us into confidence. We could have tried …

Khatron Ke Khiladi 15: Jasmine Bhasin, Mr Faisu, Karan Wahi approached for Rohit Shetty’s show | Television News

Khatron Ke Khiladi 15: Jasmine Bhasin, Mr Faisu, Karan Wahi approached for Rohit Shetty’s show | Television News

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3 min readMumbaiApr 21, 2026 03:54 PM IST Khatron Ke Khiladi 15: Rohit Shetty-hosted stunt-based reality show is returning after a year-long sabbatical. While filming is scheduled to start in the last week of May, a list of potential contestants has been circulating on social media. Now, SCREEN has learned that the show will feature a mix of new contestants and former participants who did not win in their respective seasons. Ex-contestants to participate in Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 According to a source close to the show, four contestants from previous seasons have been approached to participate in the latest season. Nia Sharma, Jasmine Bhasin, Mr Faisu, and Karan Wahi are said to be in talks with Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 makers. The source also revealed that the latest season will feature 14 to 15 contestants. Also Read: Khatron Ke Khiladi 15: Pranali Rathod, Ankit Gupta, Isha Malviya to participate in Rohit Shetty’s show? Here’s what we know As per reports, Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 will air at the end of June or the start of …

‘Ranveer Singh approached Jai Mehta for Pralay’: Hansal Mehta reveals how the zombie epic came together | Bollywood News

‘Ranveer Singh approached Jai Mehta for Pralay’: Hansal Mehta reveals how the zombie epic came together | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 4, 2026 06:30 PM IST Ranveer Singh is set to star in Pralay, a post-apocalyptic zombie survival thriller. Directed by Jai Mehta, the film is backed by Hansal Mehta’s banner True Story Films and co-produced by Ranveer’s own Maa Kasam Films. Hansal has revealed that it was Ranveer who approached Jai after being impressed by his work. Jai, Hansal Mehta’s son, has previously assisted his father on films like Shahid and Aligarh. He later co-directed acclaimed shows such as Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story on SonyLIV and Lootere on JioHotstar. Ranveer Singh reached out to Jai Mehta In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Hansal Mehta revealed that it was Ranveer Singh who initiated contact after seeing Jai Mehta’s work. “Jai had been working on this idea for a long time. When Ranveer saw his work, he reached out to him and then Jai pitched it to him. Once Ranveer said he liked the idea, we invested in developing it, helping Jai create the world he wants to …

The Boys creator Eric Kripke calls judging entire shows by finale unfair: ‘I approached it with terror’ | Exclusive

The Boys creator Eric Kripke calls judging entire shows by finale unfair: ‘I approached it with terror’ | Exclusive

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For close to seven years, The Boys has consistently been one of the best-reviewed and most-praised TV shows worldwide. The violent satire on consumerism, power, and superhero culture took the world by storm with season 1 in 2019 and has not let go of the audience, even now that it is in the home stretch with its fifth and final season. Eric Kripke is the creator and showrunner of The Boys. Eric Kripke on finally doing a series finale Ahead of the grand finale, the show’s creator, Eric Kripke, sat down with Hindustan Times to talk about the bittersweet feeling of the show ending and the ‘terror’ around the reception of the audience. It is not easy to say goodbye to a show that one has built for the better part of a decade. Eric says, “I am proud of the show, and proud we were able to end it on our terms and go out on top. It’s actually the first time I have been able to finish a show. It is the first …

Mrunal Thakur on chasing opportunities as an outsider: ‘Aditya Dhar was the 1st director I approached’

Mrunal Thakur on chasing opportunities as an outsider: ‘Aditya Dhar was the 1st director I approached’

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Mrunal Thakur, who began her acting career nearly 15 years ago, admits that her early years as an outsider in Bollywood were challenging. In a new interview, she revealed that over time, she learned to shed her inhibitions and proactively seek opportunities to grow as an actor. Her upcoming film, Do Deewane Seher Mein, is a result of this approach, as she personally reached out to director Ravi Udyawar. Mrunal Thakur said that she isn’t shy to reach out to directors and pursue her career goals. Mrunal Thakur on chasing roles as an outsider Her upcoming film, Do Deewane Seher Mein, directed by Ravi Udyawar and backed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, came about because she reached out to the director directly. “After watching Mom, I told Ravi sir that I want to work with him. I even made a pitch: ‘Sir, toh hum next kab film kar rahe hai?’ I’ve learned to be very vocal about these things, and I would like to believe I’m here today because I had the courage,” she told News18. …

Anil Kapoor reveals he was approached by political parties after success of Nayak: ‘I don’t have it within me’

Anil Kapoor reveals he was approached by political parties after success of Nayak: ‘I don’t have it within me’

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Actor Anil Kapoor‘s 2001 film Nayak, a political drama, became a cult classic. Looking back at the impact of Nayak, Anil revealed that several political parties had reached out to him, but the actor was quick to shut down the idea. Anil Kapoor played journalist-turned-chief minister in Nayak. Anil Kapoor on not entering politics Anil recently spoke to Screen, where he opened up about being approached to enter politics following the release of his film Nayak. His portrayal of a journalist who becomes Chief Minister for a day in the film was so impactful that many political parties reached out to him after watching the film. “There were a few discussions, but I nipped it in the bud. They’re also very sensible. So those who offer it to you won’t do it directly. That offer comes through somebody else. You somewhere get the idea that he’s not inclined to do this job,” said Anil without naming the party. He added, “If I do it, I have to do it very sincerely and genuinely. But I …

Have you heard? Nagarjuna denies reports of being approached for Dhurandhar

Have you heard? Nagarjuna denies reports of being approached for Dhurandhar

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There’s only one Rehman Dakait It’s impossible to imagine anyone other than Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar (2025). While recent rumours suggested that filmmaker Aditya Dhar had first approached Nagarjuna Akkineni for the role, the South superstar has now rubbished them. Nagarjuna told Bollywood Hungama, “I was not offered Akshaye Khanna’s role in Dhurandhar, I wish I was.” The actor heaped praise on the action thriller, before adding, “[It had] incredible direction by Aditya Dhar. I loved his earlier film, Uri [The Surgical Strike, 2019] also.” A big miss Bhumi Pednekkar and Karan Johar Remember the magnum opus, Takht, which Karan Johar had announced in 2019 with Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekkar, and Janhvi Kapoor? In the latest episode of mid-day’s Sit with Hitlist, Bhumi reflected on her disappointment after the period drama did not take off amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “At that time, there was so much happening in my life that I didn’t realise what the film not happening could mean. But it’s a big …

Hrithik Roshan dismisses claims he’s replacing Ranveer Singh in Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3: ‘I was never approached’

Hrithik Roshan dismisses claims he’s replacing Ranveer Singh in Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3: ‘I was never approached’

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The last few days have seen a lot of chatter about Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 and Hrithik Roshan replacing Ranveer Singh in the role. Many were confused, since no one from the film’s team had issued an official statement. Even as Farhan and Ranveer remain mum about the issue, Hrithik breaks his silence and clarifies if he has replaced the Dhurandhar star in the film. Hrithik Roshan asks people not to speculate about him replacing Ranveer Singh in Don 3. Hrithik Roshan denies replacing Ranveer Singh in Don 3 Hrithik released a statement to the press on Friday, as per ANI and PTI, stating that he has ‘never been approached’ for the role in Don 3. His statement reads: “What started off as just a rumour has now taken on an entire life of its own, and it’s important to set the record straight. I would like to categorically clarify that I was never approached for Don 3 at any given time. Requesting media to steer clear of any such unverified reports.” This comes a …

‘Unverified, false’: Hrithik Roshan dismisses Ranveer Singh’s claim that Farhan Akhtar approached him for Don 3 | Bollywood News

‘Unverified, false’: Hrithik Roshan dismisses Ranveer Singh’s claim that Farhan Akhtar approached him for Don 3 | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiFeb 13, 2026 01:22 PM IST The long-awaited Don 3, which had been in the works for nearly three years and was expected to hit the floors in early 2026, has hit a major roadblock. At the last moment, Ranveer Singh reportedly walked out of the film, sparking a public feud between the actor and the director-producer Farhan Akhtar. Amid the controversy, Hrithik Roshan’s name was also dragged into the mix. Ranveer has repeatedly claimed that even after being signed for the lead role, the makers were in talks with Hrithik, questioning Ranveer’s market viability in a pre-Dhurandhar landscape. Ranveer had refused to pay the Rs 40 crore reported cost cited by Farhan’s production house. Now, Hrithik has come forward to set the record straight. Speaking to the media, he said: “What started off as just a rumour has now taken an entire life of its own, and it’s important to set the record straight. I would like to categorically clarify that I was never approached for Don 3, at any given time. …

Exclusive | Atlee not approached to direct Don 3; rumours of him directing Shah Rukh Khan ‘completely untrue’

Exclusive | Atlee not approached to direct Don 3; rumours of him directing Shah Rukh Khan ‘completely untrue’

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After actor Ranveer Singh‘s exit from Don 3, there have been several reports about the film’s casting that would revive the franchise. A report claimed that Shah Rukh Khan is now going to reprise the role, but on one condition. He wants Atlee, who directed him in Jawan, to helm the project. However, sources close to the project have exclusively disclosed that this rumour is not true. Atlee has directed several superhit films like Theri, Mersal and Jawan. Atlee not approached for Don 3 A source close to the project informs, “The rumors around Atlee being brought on Don 3 are completely untrue. Atlee has never been approached for the film and has nothing to do with the franchise.” When Atlee spoke about working with Shah Rukh on Jawan In an interview in 2023 with Hindustan Times, Atlee had shared about his experience of working with Shah Rukh. “I learnt a lot from Khan sir, by being patient, getting everything right, taking the film to the next level. Shah Rukh sir has taught me to …