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After Satya, Bal Thackeray was ‘disappointed, baffled’ to learn Manoj Bajpayee wasn’t Marathi | Bollywood News

After Satya, Bal Thackeray was ‘disappointed, baffled’ to learn Manoj Bajpayee wasn’t Marathi | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 20, 2026 12:45 PM IST Satya, directed by Ram Gopal Varma and released in 1998, put Manoj Bajpayee firmly on the map. The film turned him into an overnight sensation, and over the years, it has only grown in stature, with audiences revisiting it for his seminal portrayal of the gangster Bhiku Mhatre. Recently, Manoj revealed that so many people assumed he was Marathi after watching the film that even Bal Thackeray believed it. ‘Bal Thackeray was so disappointed’ “Forget about anyone, Mr Bal Thackeray thought that too,” he said in a chat with Hindustan Times. “He invited me to his place. He gave me so much respect, but he was completely baffled when he came to know that I am not from Maharashtra. And then he asked me to learn Marathi. He was so disappointed, but I had a great meeting with him. He gave me lots of blessings for the future.” In an earlier conversation with PTI, the actor described Satya as a true “game changer” in his career. “I …

After Satya, Bal Thackeray was baffled to learn Manoj Bajpayee was not Marathi: ‘He was so disappointed’ | Interview

After Satya, Bal Thackeray was baffled to learn Manoj Bajpayee was not Marathi: ‘He was so disappointed’ | Interview

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In a career that has seen him take on arguably every kind of role, Manoj Bajpayee has become one of the rare ‘acclaimed’ actors to have become a household name in India. As his latest film, Governor, is running in theatres, the National Award winner sits down with Hindustan Times to discuss the role, his journey, and the state of Indian cinema. Manoj Bajpayee played gangster Bhiku Mhatre in Satya. ‘To make an engaging film on an RBI Governor is a huge thing’ Directed by Chinmay D. Mandlekar, Governor stars Manoj Bajpayee as S. Venkitaramanan, the former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. The film recounts Venkitaraman’s role in saving India from the 1990 economic crisis. “It’s a run against time for the protagonist to save the country from the crisis,” says Manoj of the film, describing it as a ‘thriller’ and not a ‘technical film on economy’. The actor says he was surprised by how engaging the script was. “To make a thrilling and engaging film on an RBI Governor and his journey …

‘Blink if you are in danger’: Rahul Roy makes reels with random creator, internet is baffled | Bollywood News

‘Blink if you are in danger’: Rahul Roy makes reels with random creator, internet is baffled | Bollywood News

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Even if you’re a Gen Z, chances are you’ve heard of the 1990s blockbuster Aashiqui and the craze it created across India. The film turned its lead actors Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal into overnight stars, its jacket scene was iconic enough to be recreated in the sequel years later, and its songs can still be heard in tea stalls and small-town lanes to this day. But their stardom was short lived. Unable to replicate the magic of Aashiqui, both Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal gradually faded from the spotlight. In November 2020, Rahul Roy suffered a brain stroke, after which he largely stayed away from films. In the years since, he has kept a low profile, occasionally surfacing on social media with pictures and updates from events he attends. Rahul Roy makes reels with random creator But his latest online avatar has caught people off guard. The actor has recently been spotted making reels with random internet creators, and the internet is not pleased. An Instagram user named Dr. Vanita Ghadhage has uploaded a …

Ikkis director Sriram Raghavan was ‘quite baffled by response’ to Agastya Nanda film: I hope people will watch it on OTT

Ikkis director Sriram Raghavan was ‘quite baffled by response’ to Agastya Nanda film: I hope people will watch it on OTT

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Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan says he was baffled by the response to his war drama Ikkis. Speaking on the sidelines of an event organised by the Screenwriters Association (SWA), he discussed his film and hoped more people would watch it following its OTT debut. Sriram Raghavan spoke about his film Ikkis starring Agastya Nanda. Sriram Raghavan on audience’s response to Ikkis “We were quite baffled, actually, by the response after the film (Ikkis) came out. I hope people will watch the film at the click of the button (on OTT),” Sriram said as quoted by news agency PTI. Drawing inspiration from classic war cinema such as Ballad of a Soldier, Flags of our Fathers, Cranes are Flying, Battle of the Bulge, he said he sought to create a film that prioritises human emotions. Sriram talks about Ikkis plot “If I were completely against the ideology of Ikkis, I would not have made it. But for me, if it was just the story of the boy, it would not have (been) enough, I wouldn’t know how to …

‘We were quite baffled’: Sriram Raghavan on response to Ikkis, says many who objected haven’t seen the film | Bollywood News

‘We were quite baffled’: Sriram Raghavan on response to Ikkis, says many who objected haven’t seen the film | Bollywood News

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Inspired by the life of Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, Ikkis revisits the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 India–Pakistan War. The film, starring Agastya Nanda, Jaideep Ahlawat and Dharmendra, has been widely appreciated for its deeply humane gaze rather than overt displays of chest-thumping nationalism which has become a part of films nowadays. At a recent Vartalaap session hosted by the Screenwriters Association (SWA), director Sriram Raghavan spoke with filmmaker Satyanshu Singh about Ikkis’ journey. The conversation, attended by Charudutt Acharya, Hitesh Kewalya, Anu Singh, and lyricist Raj Shekhar, turned to whether Ikkis had encountered any pushback. Sriram Raghavan on the response to Ikkis Raghavan admitted that the response following the film’s release caught the team off guard. “We were quite baffled, actually, by the response after the film came out,” he said. The filmmaker explained that the script underwent the standard vetting process with the army several years ago, and members of the armed forces were also present during the shoot. When the film was finally shown to …

“Yuzvendra Chahal Not A Better Bowler Than Vipraj Nigam?” Ex-India Star Baffled By PBKS’ Strategy

“Yuzvendra Chahal Not A Better Bowler Than Vipraj Nigam?” Ex-India Star Baffled By PBKS’ Strategy

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PBKS during their IPL 2025 match vs Chennai Super Kings in Mullanpur.© BCCI Former India players Wasim Jaffer and Piyush Chawla questioned Punjab Kings’ move of bringing Yuzvendra Chahal too late into the attack during the side’s IPL 2025 match vs Chennai Super Kings at Mullanpur on Tuesday. CSK were chasing a target of 220 in the game and Chahal was surprisingly introduced in the 17th over. The leg-spinner, who is the highest wicket-taker in the history of IPL with the tally of 206, got only one over during the entire CSK innings. Chahal was kept off the attack as it seemed PBKS didn’t want to use the leg-spinner against the left-handed batters of CSK. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra, two left-handed batters, started the innings for the five-time champions. Ruturaj Gaikwad, a right-handed batter, came after Rachin’s departure, but his innings could last for just one off three balls. Gaikwad’s wicket saw Shivam Dube, another left-handed batter, coming to the crease. Dube got out in the 16th over and only after that …

‘Reverse Bank of India’: Fake currency with ‘for movie shooting only’ leaves police baffled in Karnataka | Bengaluru

‘Reverse Bank of India’: Fake currency with ‘for movie shooting only’ leaves police baffled in Karnataka | Bengaluru

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Apr 09, 2025 12:11 PM IST The counterfeit notes bore the label “Reverse Bank of India”, a spoof on the official “Reserve Bank of India.” Police in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district were left puzzled after seizing a stash of fake ₹500 currency notes marked “for movie shooting purpose only” from a rented house in Dandeli. The case was solved on March 19 (Wednesday), a week after the crime happened, according to police. (Representational image) The counterfeit notes bore the label “Reverse Bank of India”, a spoof on the official “Reserve Bank of India,” news agency PTI reported. According to the report, the discovery was made on Tuesday following a tip-off. Acting on the information, police raided a house in Gandhinagar locality of Dandeli and recovered the fake notes along with a money-counting machine. (Also Read: Bengaluru: Drunk man walks into unlocked houses in Indiranagar, robs and threatens woman in broad daylight) The tenant, identified as Arshad Khan, originally from Goa, had been living in the house rented from Noorjan Jhunjuwadkar. Jhunjuwadkar alerted authorities after noticing …

BTS’ V Opens Up About His Nighttime Routine From What He Eats To What He Uses To Sleep, Leaving Fans Baffled

BTS’ V Opens Up About His Nighttime Routine From What He Eats To What He Uses To Sleep, Leaving Fans Baffled

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BTS’ V talks about his nighttime routine and more ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) V or Kim Tae-Hyung is a South Korean singer and songwriter who debuted with the boyband BTS in 2016. Ever since his debut, he gained massive popularity over the years because of his unique voice range, dancing skills, and, well, his good looks. His fans have always been very intrigued to know more about him and his lifestyle. Now, the singer has opened up about one of the most private moments of his nighttime routine, and we cannot stop gushing about it. Scroll ahead to find out what he does before going to bed and falling asleep. V revealed that before he goes to bed, he always follows the same routine, which includes brushing his teeth, drinking a cold glass of water, and eating a gummy. It is then followed by rubbing some aroma oil below his nose to add some sweet smell before he can hug his pillow to slip into the sleeping world. The BTS member further mentioned …

Selena Gomez Gets THIS Unique Valentine’s Day Gift From Fiancé Benny Blanco, Leaves Fans Baffled

Selena Gomez Gets THIS Unique Valentine’s Day Gift From Fiancé Benny Blanco, Leaves Fans Baffled

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Valentine’s Day brings out the best in each person who is deeply in love with their partner. The same can be said about Benny Blanco, who had an intriguing surprise planned for his fiancée, Selena Gomez.  The music producer recently took to social media and not only surprised the Only Murders in the Building actress but also the ones watching his footage.  On Friday, February 14, the music producer shared a special food-related surprise for Gomez. In this footage, one could notice that the I Can’t Get Enough producer had set up a trail of tortilla chips that led to Selena Gomez’s bathroom. Another pile of the same food item later revealed words that read, “I heart you.” Later, as Benny Blanco panned his camera over the white porcelain bathtub, the viewers noticed that the whole bathtub was filled with queso dip. While this had already made everyone interested in the planned surprise, people also noticed that the music producer of the song Under the Street Mix had set up another bowl of chips that …

Sanjay Manjrekar Baffled By Virat Kohli’s Constant Dismissals On Outside Off Stump Deliveries

Sanjay Manjrekar Baffled By Virat Kohli’s Constant Dismissals On Outside Off Stump Deliveries

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File photo of Virat Kohli.© AFP Cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels it’s high time for India stalwart Virat Kohli to get some runs and overcome his “weakness” of edging it away on outside off stump deliveries. Australian pacers have exploited Virat by tempting him to drive the outside off-stump delivery throughout the four Tests of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite all his batting technique prowess, Virat’s six dismissals in the series have followed the same pattern, going after the outside off-stump deliveries. Apart from his century in Perth, Virat’s struggle to maintain his discipline has been the root cause behind his bleak outings with the bat. “It’s time that he not only got runs but got out in a different fashion to show that he’s overcome that problem. I’ve never seen somebody with the kind of performance and impact that Virat Kohli had on Test cricket have this kind of weakness,” Manjrekar said on ESPNcricinfo. “I don’t think any other top-class batter has had this. There may have been a patch where somebody has …