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Steven Spielberg lauds ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’

Steven Spielberg lauds ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’

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Los Angeles, “I just applaud them”, said filmmaker Steven Spielberg as he praised recently released horror films “Obsession” and “Backrooms”, which emerged as box office hits. Steven Spielberg lauds ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ Spielberg, known for his acclaimed projects, which include “Jaws”, “E T the Extra-Terrestrial”, and “Schindler’s List”, said he has seen “Obsession” but has yet to watch “Backrooms”. The filmmaker lauded the response to the films, made with limited budgets. “I’m so happy for them. I think it’s so fantastic,” he told entertainment news outlet Deadline as he attended the screening of his next film, “Disclosure Day”. “I think it’s great that they had basically very little money, especially ‘Obsession had under USD 1 million, and the other film had maybe 10 or nine, and they’re doing so well, and I just applaud them. I haven’t seen ‘Backrooms’; I am going to see it when all this is over. But I have seen ‘Obsession’, and I loved it,” he added. Both films released on May 29. “Obsession” is directed by Curry Barker and features …

Alia Bhatt questions why Indian cinema still caters largely to men at the box office: ‘What happens to the women?’

Alia Bhatt questions why Indian cinema still caters largely to men at the box office: ‘What happens to the women?’

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Actor Alia Bhatt, who has been drawing significant attention for her appearance at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, has questioned the film industry’s continued obsession with catering to male audiences. The actor admitted she often wonders why conversations about cinema are still centred on creating content for men rather than on storytelling that speaks to everyone. After making her debut last year, Alia Bhatt is back at the Cannes Film Festival. For Alia, stories should be “gender-agnostic,” with content taking precedence over targeting a specific audience. Alia on Indian cinema During a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India on the sidelines of the film festival, Alia questioned the focus on a single gender in box-office hits. She pointed to the success of films such as Barbie, Wuthering Heights and The Devil Wears Prada 2 as examples, and questioned why Indian cinema still largely caters to the male audience. “When I look at the landscape, I think we’re in a very fascinating time today… If you take a look at the box office, you’ll see the …

Ameesha Patel takes dig at Bollywood’s ‘fake PR games’, slams younger actresses for buying ‘number 1’ tag

Ameesha Patel takes dig at Bollywood’s ‘fake PR games’, slams younger actresses for buying ‘number 1’ tag

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Actor Ameesha Patel has stirred fresh debate in Bollywood after seemingly taking a swipe at the younger crop of actresses and growing PR culture in the industry. In a series of fiery social media posts, the actor called out what she described as Bollywood’s “fake PR games,” accusing several younger stars of paying to secure the “number one” tag and earn a “superstar” image despite lacking genuine box office success. Ameesha Patel was last seen in Gadar 2. (PTI) Ameesha’s fiery rant Late on Friday, Ameesha took to social media to call out Bollywood’s “fake PR machinery” and criticise the growing PR culture among younger female actors in the film industry. The actor took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and shared a series of posts voicing her views on stardom, box office success, and what she called Bollywood’s “fake PR machinery.” She first addressed the growing influence of YouTubers, writing, “Never feel bad or upset at Certain negative UTUBERS who always wake up with negativity and criticism for all the STARS… We as stars …

Salman Khan QUIT this film, Madhuri Dixit too turned it down, another actress said yes, emerged as…, she is…

Salman Khan QUIT this film, Madhuri Dixit too turned it down, another actress said yes, emerged as…, she is…

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Salman Khan QUIT this film, Madhuri Dixit too turned it down, another actress said yes, emerged as…, she is… Madhuri Dixit, the iconic dhak-dhak girl of Bollywood, once made headlines for her decision to reject a Subhash Ghai movie. The film, which also featured Salman Khan, went on to become a massive hit with a new actress, Mahima Chaudhary, in the lead role. Director Subhash Ghai chose not to cast him because he felt a superstar would not fit the specific needs of the role. Ghai wanted a newcomer for the character of Rajiv, who was intended to be an NRI and look like he had come from a foreign land. Salman Khan was already a big star at the time, and Ghai felt that having three major stars would not work for the script he had in mind. Fate of Mahima Chaudhary According to reports, Madhuri Dixit was initially approached to play the lead role in the film, but she rejected the offer. Salman Khan, who was also part …

When Big Producers Called Akshay Kumar ‘Kachra’: ‘Hera Pheri Was Shelved, Dhadkan Was Put On Hold’ | Bollywood News

When Big Producers Called Akshay Kumar ‘Kachra’: ‘Hera Pheri Was Shelved, Dhadkan Was Put On Hold’ | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:November 30, 2025, 16:27 IST Akshay Kumar, now one of Bollywood’s most bankable stars, once faced a major career slump, struggling through back-to-back flops before making a strong comeback. Akshay Kumar once faced a major career slump. Akshay Kumar is one of the most bankable actors, with some of the biggest hits in his filmography. Things weren’t always the same for Akshay Kumar; there was a time when he was facing a downfall with consecutive flops, producers turning him down, and some even calling him kachra (garbage). Director Suneel Darshan, while speaking to Bollywood Thikana, recalled the time during the Jaanwar shoot and revealed, “During Jaanwar, Akshay had grown very close to me. He had a phase where he was rejected and ridiculed. Big filmmakers of today held on to an opinion at that time that Akshay was kachra or rubbish. He was not looked up to. At that time Dhadkan was put on hold, Hera Pheri had gotten shelved, and I presume none of his films were doing well. So the films were …

Why Dharmendra, Bollywood’s most successful actor with more hits than Amitabh Bachchan, SRK, was never called superstar

Why Dharmendra, Bollywood’s most successful actor with more hits than Amitabh Bachchan, SRK, was never called superstar

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Bollywood icon Dharmendra breathed his last on Monday (24 November). The veteran actor, 89, who had a stellar career spread across six decades, was at home after recovering from a health scare earlier this month. In a career that saw him play everything from action heroes to romantic leads, and even veteran statesmen, Dharmendra tasted more success than any other Bollywood hero. Yet, the tag of superstar eluded him curiously. Dharmendra had 75 hits in his career as a lead actor. Dharmendra’s stellar Bollywood career Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol began his film career with Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere in 1960 at the age of 24. Over the next few years, he appeared in supporting roles in hits like Bandini, Ayee Milan Ki Bela, and Kaajal. Early in his career, Dharmendra did many films with more established heroines, like Nutan in Bandini. But it was the 1965 war film Haqeeqat that turned him into a box office draw. Phool Aur Patthar followed, establishing him as a saleable star. From hereon, until the end of …