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Imtiaz Ali writes to Deepika Padukone after calling her ‘good girl image’ a facade: ‘You might misunderstand but…’

Imtiaz Ali writes to Deepika Padukone after calling her ‘good girl image’ a facade: ‘You might misunderstand but…’

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Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has had to issue a clarification to actor Deepika Padukone after he called her ‘good girl image’ a facade in a recent interview. Imtiaz, who has directed Deepika in two films, called his remarks ‘wannabe fun’, and addressed Deepika in a long note shared on social media. Imtiaz Ali has directed Deepika Padukone in Love Aaj Kal and Tamasha. Imtiaz Ali clarifies to Deepika On Monday, Imtiaz shared a screengrab of a news article about his remarks on Deepika. “Imtiaz Ali’s remarks on Deepika Padukone spark controversy online,” read the headline of the piece. Alongside, Imtiaz wrote a note addressing Deepika, “My dearest and loveliest @deepikapadukone, you are my pal, my buddy, my safe option for humour, I think you will never misunderstand my wannabe fun remarks because you more than anyone else know how much I love you, admire you, understand you, appreciate you. But I have been told you might misunderstand and be hurt so I am telling you pl don’t. To be mean to you is janam mein to …

China’s badminton star doesn’t want to miss the chance to speak in English but…

China’s badminton star doesn’t want to miss the chance to speak in English but…

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3 min readApr 30, 2026 03:23 PM IST World No 2 Wang Zhi Yi won the All England finally beating An Se-young. But landing at the Uber Cup, she ran into perennial nemesis PV Sindhu. Though she defeated the Indian in 3 tough sets and China won 5-0, it was a wringer of an opening rubber. Reason? Zhiyi has decided to answer as much as she can, in English. Here’s how the media interaction in the mixed zone went. First she spoke of the hassling attack of Sindhu. “The venue is relatively small and the shuttle is faster which was more conducive to Sindhu’s playing style, so the difficulty of my defense increased. In team events, her playing style is very oppressive and has a lot of momentum. So i think today was a very difficult match.” Then Zhiyi spoke of her celebration. Sindhu’s attack had left her so edgy before she pulled out the match, that the pre-rehearsed celebration went off key. “After winning, the celebration interaction with my teammates was a bit off,” …

It Has The Same Humor But…

It Has The Same Humor But…

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3 Idiots sequel Aamir Khan(Photo Credit –YouTube) Rajkumar Hirani is a successful director who has produced numerous blockbuster films. He has a 100% superhit record and has delivered audiences movies like 3 Idiots, which is now considered a cult classic. Even though the movie is a treasure in Indian entertainment, everyone is curious about whether the director has any plans for a sequel. Aamir Khan On 3 Idiots Sequel Aamir Khan, one of the film’s main performers, has confirmed that a sequel is in fact being discussed. In an interview, Aamir Khan said, “At this time, he is working on 3 Idiots sequel. I have heard the narration. It looks good. It has the same humor but with an unusual story. It has the same 3 Idiots characters, but it takes place 10 years after the original film.” Aamir also expressed his desire to reprise his role as Phunsukh Wangdu. He said, “This is one of the films I will be working on soon. I think it’s a beautiful story, and Abhijat and Raju have …

Dhurandhar The Revenge vs Pathaan vs Jawan Overseas Box Office Comparison: Ranveer Singh starrer Third BUT…

Dhurandhar The Revenge vs Pathaan vs Jawan Overseas Box Office Comparison: Ranveer Singh starrer Third BUT…

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Dhurandhar: The Revenge is nearing the end of its theatrical run now. The Ranveer Singh starrer has grossed USD 43.36 million (Rs. 407 crore) thus far and is likely going to close at around USD 44 million. On doing so, it will be the third-highest grossing Bollywood film overseas, excluding China, behind Jawan (USD 48.17 million) and Pathaan (USD 47.66 million). However, when one looks further into the numbers, it is apparent that the film is considerably higher than those two. Dhurandhar: The Revenge didn’t release in the Middle East, which is one of the major overseas markets for the Hindi film industry. It also didn’t release in Bangladesh, but that is a lesser loss. In a like-for-like comparison excluding the Middle East, Bangladesh, and Japan (where Dhurandhar may release later), Pathaan and Jawan fall to USD 33.22 million and USD 28.87 million, respectively, about USD 10-15 million short of Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Alternatively, had Dhurandhar: The Revenge been released in the Middle East, it would have earned an additional USD 10-15 million, possibly more, …

Anurag Kashyap says Ranveer Singh clipped his stomach to feel pain in Lootera: ‘Didn’t do Dhurandhar numbers but…’

Anurag Kashyap says Ranveer Singh clipped his stomach to feel pain in Lootera: ‘Didn’t do Dhurandhar numbers but…’

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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has praised Ranveer Singh for the widespread acclaim he is receiving for his dedication to the craft following Dhurandhar. However, Anurag pointed out that this level of commitment is nothing new for the actor and recalled an incident when he clipped his stomach for a scene in Lootera. At the moment, Ranveer Singh is getting plaudits for his performance in Dhurandhar films. Anurag on Ranveer Anurag, who produced Ranveer’s Lootera, which also featured Sonakshi Sinha, spoke about Ranveer, lauding his dedication to the craft during a conversation with Miss Malini. “We are hearing stories about Dhurandhar and how he and Arjun Rampal injured and hurt each other. So, that’s how far they went for the role, and the film got amazing numbers, right? But Ranveer Singh, in his second film Lootera, when he gets shot in the climax and to feel that right feeling, he took a clip without telling anyone and clipped himself on the stomach,” Anurag said. The director added, “He went so far as an actor to create that, …

Are Tovino Thomas and Dulquer Salmaan at odds after Lokah? Minnal Murali actor says, ‘He has been nothing but…’

Are Tovino Thomas and Dulquer Salmaan at odds after Lokah? Minnal Murali actor says, ‘He has been nothing but…’

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Tovino Thomas is currently promoting his next release, Pallichattambi, which is slated to hit theatres on April 10, 2026. Ahead of the film’s release, the actor was asked why Dulquer Salmaan didn’t speak about him during the success of Lokah. Here’s how the Minnal Murali actor reacted. Did Tovino Thomas and Dulquer Salmaan split after Lokah’s success? Speaking at the event, Tovino Thomas said, “Should I call him now and ask? We’ve known each other from the beginning. I worked as an assistant director on one of his films, and later even acted as a villain opposite him. From then until now, he has been nothing but the sweetest to me.” The actor added, “If I show him this recording, we’ll listen to it and laugh out loud. I’ll even show you our WhatsApp chats. These rumours are so easy to create from the outside, I’m not even kidding. You can see the chats for yourself. When Lokah 2 releases, we’ll all come together. Then you can ask this question and ask them to talk …

Dhurandhar The Revenge sells 1.25 lakh tickets at national chains, 2nd highest ever for Bollywood BUT…

Dhurandhar The Revenge sells 1.25 lakh tickets at national chains, 2nd highest ever for Bollywood BUT…

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Dhurandhar: The Revenge sold 125K tickets at the two national chains in its first 24 hours of sales. Technically, it’s not the first 24 hours of sales for the film, because it has been on sale for previews for a week now, but it was the first 24 hours on sale for the opening day. Dhurandhar: The Revenge ranks as the second-highest seller in these chains, just behind Jawan (150K). Notably, the film has sold 290K tickets for previews in these chains so far. Out of those 290K, surely at least 100K would have booked the film for its opening day in 24 hours, if not 200K or maybe even all of them. We would never know for sure, but what is sure that it would have blown off the record of Jawan.  Typically, ticket sales slow down after the first big day of advance. Dhurandhar: The Revenge will also slow down, but perhaps to a lesser degree than the others. The film has already been on sale for a week now, which would have …

Bhumi Pednekar Wants To Work With Aditya Dhar After Dhurandhar: ‘Don’t Enjoy Masculine Films But…’ | Bollywood News

Bhumi Pednekar Wants To Work With Aditya Dhar After Dhurandhar: ‘Don’t Enjoy Masculine Films But…’ | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 05:03 IST Bhumi Pednekar says she wants to collaborate with Aditya Dhar after watching Dhurandhar and reveals she’s a huge Ranveer Singh fan. Bhumi Pednekar will be next seen in Adhoore Hum Adhoore Tum. (Photo Credit: X) Actor Bhumi Pednekar has revealed that watching Dhurandhar left such a strong impression on her that she now hopes to collaborate with its director Aditya Dhar and star Ranveer Singh in the future. The spy action thriller emerged as one of the biggest films of 2025, and its sequel, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, is already building massive anticipation ahead of its release this year. Bhumi recently opened up about the film during an appearance on The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra on Hindustan Times, admitting that it made her eager to work with the team behind it. Bhumi hopes to collaborate with Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh When asked which filmmaker and actor remain on her bucket list, Bhumi said she has several dream collaborators but admitted Dhar and Ranveer are now among them. …

Anubhav Sinha feels small-budget films have best chance to make profits: ‘I love Hirani and Rohit Shetty films, but…’

Anubhav Sinha feels small-budget films have best chance to make profits: ‘I love Hirani and Rohit Shetty films, but…’

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Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha has spoken up about the perception that small- and mid-budget films are no longer commercially viable in Indian cinema. The director, whose courtroom drama Assi is running in theatres, said that mid-budget films have the best chance of being profitable in India right now. Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha spoke about small films’ profitability. Anubhav Sinha on small-budget films In 2022, after the release of his thriller Anek, Anubhav had argued that small and mid-size films should have a limited theatrical release, followed by a short OTT release window. However, in a recent interview with Mid-Day, the filmmaker said he had changed his mind. “I’m saying the exact opposite today. The future is this size (of films). Mid-size, medium budget, and high-concept films have the highest chance of a good ROI (return on investment),” the director clarified. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a general consensus that it is harder to bring audiences to theatres, and most argue that only big films featuring superstars can do so. However, the success of several mid-budget films …

‘Went In With Hope But…’ Gorakhpur Cataract Camp Turns Catastrophic As 9 Lose Eyes, 9 Left Blind | India News

‘Went In With Hope But…’ Gorakhpur Cataract Camp Turns Catastrophic As 9 Lose Eyes, 9 Left Blind | India News

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Last Updated:February 21, 2026, 15:14 IST What was meant to be a routine procedure left nine people blind in one eye & nine others without an eye altogether as a severe bacterial infection spread within 24 hours of surgery The hospital in Gorakhpur where the surgeries were performed. (News18) “We went there to restore her vision, not lose her eye,” says Ram Milan, son of 65-year-old Shankaravati, one of 18 patients whose lives were upended after a cataract surgery camp in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur ended in medical disaster. What was meant to be a routine procedure for 30 patients on February 1 has left nine people blind in one eye and nine others without an eye altogether after a severe bacterial infection spread within 24 hours of surgery. The surgeries were conducted at New Rajesh Hi-Tech Hospital in Sikriganj under the government’s Ayushman Bharat scheme. According to hospital records, patients were kept under observation for three to four hours post-surgery before being discharged. By the next day, however, panic began to spread. “Her eye was …