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Ahmed Khan on son Azaan’s debut: Either the audience will like him, or he has to keep trying

Ahmed Khan on son Azaan’s debut: Either the audience will like him, or he has to keep trying

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Filmmaker- choreographer Ahmed Khan is all set to launch his son Azaan as a hero after the release of his upcoming directorial Welcome to the Jungle, featuring Akshay Kumar and a star-studded ensemble cast. Ahmed Khan Interestingly, Ahmed and Azaan share the same birthday, which they celebrate tomorrow. “Even if I don’t remember my own birthday, I have to remember it because of Azaan. He is the best gift my wife could have given me,” Ahmed says with a smile. Speaking to us about the launch, he says, “Yes, the film goes on the floors after the release of Welcome to the Jungle. He’s a choreographer’s son, so of course, there will be expectations about how he performs. I give him a good rank 7/10 when it comes to dance, but he’s even better when it comes to action.” He adds, “Haseen ladka hai, he just has to cut through.” Ahmed says the nervousness is less on him and more on Azaan. “I don’t behave like his father, but his director now. I don’t go …

Euphoria Season 3: 5 times Sam Levinson succeeded in rage-baiting the audience with 50-foot Woman, poop, NSFW painting

Euphoria Season 3: 5 times Sam Levinson succeeded in rage-baiting the audience with 50-foot Woman, poop, NSFW painting

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With Season 3, Sam Levinson’s polarised web series Euphoria comes to an end in the same way it began – with heated discourse on social media. The show might have veered off the rails as the cast and characters navigated adulthood, but the creator still managed to rage-bait his audience into watching the entire final season. Right from the first episode, he set the tone for what was to be expected. One might argue he didn’t follow through on the promise, but here are five times he successfully rage-baited the audience. Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney play Nate and Cassie in Euphoria. (HBO Max) Faye swallowing drugs and losing bowel control Right in episode one, we’re told that Rue (Zendaya) and Faye (Chloe Cherry) are now drug mules for Laurie (Martha Kelly). Not only do we get a gross, drawn-out scene of both of them struggling to swallow balloons filled with drugs, but later Zendaya is given a strainer to poop out the drugs while Faye loses bowel control. To make the scene infinitely worse, …

RJ Balaji denies audience feeling ‘divine energy’ during Suriya’s Karuppu screenings is PR stunt: ‘Don’t have budget’

RJ Balaji denies audience feeling ‘divine energy’ during Suriya’s Karuppu screenings is PR stunt: ‘Don’t have budget’

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RJ Balaji’s Suriya and Trisha Krishnan-starrer Karuppu was released in theatres on May 15 to mixed reviews from critics. But the film has performed well at the box office, and videos also show audience members feeling ‘divine energy’ while watching it. Talking to the press, Balaji denied that these videos were a PR stunt. (Also Read: ₹100 crore in Tamil Nadu; grosses ₹200 crore worldwide”>Karuppu becomes 1st film in 9 months to collect over ₹100 crore in Tamil Nadu; grosses ₹200 crore worldwide) Suriya plays the titular role in RJ Balaji’s Karuppu. RJ Balaji denies PR stunt for Karuppu Balaji spoke about Karuppu to the press, and when asked if he’s satisfied with the film’s result, he said, “I am satisfied with what we have said to society. You will understand it only after watching the film. Whoever has watched the film is really enjoying it, Tamil Nadu is enjoying it to the fullest, so I’m very happy. I have made this movie for the people, so we’re happy they’re celebrating the movie.” He also …

Mishra Family Is Back With Naye Kisse But Will Audience Accept This Transition Since ‘Arey, Aapko Nahi Pata Isn’t The Same!

Mishra Family Is Back With Naye Kisse But Will Audience Accept This Transition Since ‘Arey, Aapko Nahi Pata Isn’t The Same!

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Gullak S5 Trailer Review: Mishra Family Isn’t Looking The Same Some shows don’t just entertain you, they become a part of your home. Gullak S5 is back, and it is time for that yearly reunion. The trailer of the show has arrived, and amidst the middle-class musings and the random chaos, something looks off! The family does not look the same anymore! Of course, Vaibhav Raj Gupta’s exit as Annu Mishra and Anant Joshi replacing him are major factors, and I am not sure if the audience will accept this transition! No doubt, Anant Joshi is a great actor, but will he fill the shoes of Annu Mishra? I mean, will – Areeey, aapko nahi pata sound the same, is a doubt I have! Anyway, coming back to the trailer, it is a regular progression and transition! Annu Mishra is struggling to provide for his family and is in love. His brother, Aman Mishra, seems to have cracked a way to find fame online! Jameel Khan and Geetanjali Kulkarni’s Santosh and Shanti Mishra are looking …

Karuppu director RJ Balaji says some audience have felt ‘divine intervention’, Suriya calls for first aid in theatres

Karuppu director RJ Balaji says some audience have felt ‘divine intervention’, Suriya calls for first aid in theatres

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Suriya is basking in the success of his latest release, Karuppu. The Tamil film released in theatres on May 15 has been performing well. The action entertainer has already crossed ₹147 crore worldwide. Fan reactions to shows have also gone viral on social media, with many seen in a trance-like state as they watched scenes from the film featuring a rendition of Karuppusamy. Suriya thanked fans for the response to Karuppu. For the unversed, Karuppusamy means ‘God’ or ‘Lord’. He is a fierce and deeply revered guardian deity (Kaaval Deivam) in Tamil, Malayalam, and Sri Lankan Hindu folk traditions. Worship of Karuppasamy is highly experiential. He is widely worshipped as a protector and the ultimate God of Justice, upholding morality. In Karuppu, there are scenes where Suriya transforms into Karuppusamy. ‘We’re hearing stories from across Tamil Nadu’ Director RJ Balaji took to his X account and wrote, “With Gratitude, and a Gentle Request To every single one of you who has walked into theatres and embraced Karuppu: THANK YOU! The love you’ve shown this film …

Yash acknowledges Indian audience won’t like him delaying Toxic multiple times: ‘They’ll be upset’ | Regional News

Yash acknowledges Indian audience won’t like him delaying Toxic multiple times: ‘They’ll be upset’ | Regional News

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Last month, KGF star Yash’s production house Monster Mind Creations announced that his upcoming Kannada-English action entertainer, Geethu Mohandas’ Toxic: A Fairytale for Grownups, has been postponed yet again. The film, last scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on June 4, was further pushed as part of the banner realigning their strategy to ensure a wider global rollout. Now, Yash has opened up on the idea behind taking the tough call. He also acknowledged that while his vision for the film is global, his core audience back home don’t appreciate the fact that Toxic is getting postponed again and again over the past few months. “That is really something my fans or people in India will not like. They’ll be upset because culturally once you start shooting the film, there is a timeline in their head,” Yash admitted. However, the actor-producer maintains that he’s trying to market his film in a global way. By this, he means finishing the final product before pitching it to distributors around the globe, as is the practice in Hollywood. …

Ayushmann Khurrana says ‘only family audience’ films for him right now: Maine saare taboo topics khatam kar diye hain

Ayushmann Khurrana says ‘only family audience’ films for him right now: Maine saare taboo topics khatam kar diye hain

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Ayushmann Khurrana’s association with making films on taboo subjects has been a long and strong one. From erectile dysfunction in Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017), to sperm donation in his very first film Vicky Donor (2012), he has tackled a lot of them, and the projects yielded good box-office results, too. Ayushmann Khurrana Now, though, he’s in a very different headspace, one where he wants to focus only on subjects which cater to wider audiences. Speaking on The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, he was asked which taboo subject would he want to take on for an upcoming film. He said, “I think maine saare taboo topics khatam kar diye hain (laughs) I have worked in so many films based on them. It limits the family audience. I did films on taboo subjects before the Covid pandemic. Even after that, I did Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui and Doctor G, which didn’t get as much at the box office as I hoped for.” But that didn’t deter him from continuing with his bold choices. He added, “After OTT …

Alia Bhatt calls out Bollywood’s ‘75% male audience’ argument: ‘What happens to the women?’ | Bollywood News

Alia Bhatt calls out Bollywood’s ‘75% male audience’ argument: ‘What happens to the women?’ | Bollywood News

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Alia Bhatt returned to the Cannes Film Festival on May 12, marking her second appearance at the prestigious celebration of cinema. Ahead of walking the red carpet as global ambassador for L’Oréal Paris, the actor was spotted at the iconic Hôtel Martinez, where she also spoke about the evolving landscape of cinema and the industry’s approach to storytelling. During a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India on the sidelines of the festival, Alia questioned the film industry’s long-standing focus on catering primarily to male audiences. Alia Bhatt questioned the film industry’s long-standing focus on catering primarily to male audiences. The actor said she often finds herself wondering why conversations around cinema continue to revolve around making films for men instead of creating stories that connect with everyone. According to Alia, storytelling should be “gender-agnostic,” where the strength of the content matters more than targeting a particular section of the audience. Alia pointed to the success of films such as Barbie, Wuthering Heights and The Devil Wears Prada 2 as examples while questioning why Indian cinema …

Dhurandhar makers tease surprise for audience later this year; fans hope it’s a behind-the-scenes documentary

Dhurandhar makers tease surprise for audience later this year; fans hope it’s a behind-the-scenes documentary

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As Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge rewrote what’s possible for Bollywood, the audience has been wanting more. Now, Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios, one of the producers of the film, teased a surprise later this year. Meanwhile, fans have been guessing that a behind-the-scenes making documentary will be released soon. Ranveer Singh in a still from Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2. Dhurandhar makers tease surprise Jyoti of Jio Studios spoke to Bollywood Hungama and was asked if she and Aditya are relaxing now that the films have been released. She laughed and stated that the ‘adversity’ in which they made this film brought her, Aditya and lead star Ranveer Singh together. She also said, “We’re not done with Dhurandhar yet. We’ll hopefully have a surprise for the audience later this year. There’s something up our sleeves.” The report states that the details have been kept under wraps, for now, but this confirmation has sparked anticipation among Dhurandhar fans. Fans predict behind-the-scenes documentary For a while, fans have been hoping that Aditya and team would …

Yo Yo Honey Singh denies performing ‘vulgar’ Vol.1 song at 2025 event in front of 50,000 audience to Delhi HC

Yo Yo Honey Singh denies performing ‘vulgar’ Vol.1 song at 2025 event in front of 50,000 audience to Delhi HC

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Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh denied to the Delhi High Court on Thursday that he sang the ‘vulgar’ 2006 song Vol.1. The musician also denied to the court that he performed the song at a 2025 Delhi concert in front of 50,000 audience members. A petition was filed at the HC for the removal of the track from all online platforms. Yo Yo Honey Singh denied to the court that he ever performed Vol. 1 at a 2025 event. Honey Singh denies singing Vol.1 to court Vol.1 is a track allegedly released by Honey and Badshah under the collaboration, Mafia Mundeer, in 2006. He denied ever singing the song to the court as his counsel said, “This is an opportunity for me to make sure that this stigma goes because this is not mine. This is the position we have taken. I am here to assist the court in making sure this content goes off. I have gone public to say that this is not something I have sung.” The court was hearing a petition …