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George Clooney’s James Bond actor choice is Callum Turner: Here’s what Fantastic Beasts star said on 007 casting rumors

George Clooney’s James Bond actor choice is Callum Turner: Here’s what Fantastic Beasts star said on 007 casting rumors

George Clooney has thrown his weight behind Callum Turner as the next James Bond as the search for the next 007 continues. The 36-year-old British actor, best known for the Fantastic Beasts films and Apple TV+’s Masters of the Air has been one of the most talked-about names in the Bond rumor mill for years. George Clooney has backed Callum Turner as the next James Bond. (REUTERS) Amazon MGM, which acquired full creative control over the Bond franchise from longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson officially announced last month that casting for the new 007 was underway, with Dune director Denis Villeneuve set to helm the film which is the first in the franchise since 2021. Veteran producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman are on board and Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is writing the script, according to People. Also Read: Who is Frances Haugen? Meet the Facebook whistleblower behind Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Social Reckoning’ George Clooney makes his pick Clooney, 65, has publicly backed Turner for the iconic spy role. “I hope …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu reveals Sai Pallavi was first choice for Maa Inti Bangaaram | Telugu News

Samantha Ruth Prabhu reveals Sai Pallavi was first choice for Maa Inti Bangaaram | Telugu News

3 min readHyderabadUpdated: Jun 7, 2026 04:57 PM IST Actor-producer Samantha Ruth Prabhu did not go looking for Maa Inti Bangaaram. By her own account, she was not even the first person the film went looking for. During a promotional Instagram Q&A on Saturday evening, a fan asked how she ended up in the project. She answered, “I didn’t choose the film, the film chose me. The idea of Tralala was to focus on female-led content, so the initial idea of the film was we wanted to pitch it to Sai Pallavi. But she is obviously busy and I know she didn’t have the time, so the makers tweaked the story for me.” She ended the message by saying that she hopes more female-centric stories are taken by actresses, and one day, Sai Pallavi as well. Reposting this story, Sai Pallavi replied, “Ma Inti Bangaram was meant to reach you, dear Samantha. Sending you and Nandini Reddy the biggest hugs and best wishes. And yes, soon.” Also Read: Dimple Hayathi, Ashika Ranganath defend Janhvi Kapoor …

RJ Balaji meets Vijay after saying he was the first choice for Suriya’s Karuppu: ‘Unreal’ | Tamil News

RJ Balaji meets Vijay after saying he was the first choice for Suriya’s Karuppu: ‘Unreal’ | Tamil News

3 min readNew DelhiJun 2, 2026 10:25 PM IST Suriya and Trisha Krishnan’s Karuppu has been performing well at the box office, crossing the Rs 300 crore mark worldwide. A few days after the film’s release, director RJ Balaji revealed that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay was originally the first choice for the lead role. However, Vijay announced his retirement from acting to focus on politics. Now, Balaji has shared glimpses from his meeting with Vijay and described the experience as “unreal.” Taking to his X handle, the director dropped a couple of photos with Vijay. Along with the images, he wrote, “With the man who started it all for #Karuppu !!! Wow…! Feels unreal to meet him now as the honourable Chief Minister of Tamil nadu !!! Same love, warmth, kindness and calmness…!!! Thank you for everything dearest Vijay sir.” With the man who started it all for #Karuppu !!! ❤️❤️❤️Wow…! Feels unreal to meet him now as the honourable Chief Minister of Tamil nadu !!!🔥🔥🔥Same love, warmth, kindness and calmness…!!! 🙏🙏🙏Thank …

RJ Balaji meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay after saying he was the original choice for Karuppu: ‘Feels unreal’

RJ Balaji meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay after saying he was the original choice for Karuppu: ‘Feels unreal’

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 very well at the box office, crossing ₹300 crore”> ₹300 crore worldwide. The director had revealed days after the release that Karuppu was initially planned with Vijay in mind but he chose to retire from acting and join politics. On Tuesday, RJ Balaji met Vijay and shared how ‘surreal’ it felt to see him as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu now. RJ Karuppu with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. What Balaji said about meeting Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Taking to his X account, Balaji shared a pair of pictures where he was seen with Vijay. The two of them stood and smiled for the shot. In the caption, Balaji wrote, “With the man who started it all for #Karuppu !!! Wow…! Feels unreal to meet him now as the honourable Chief Minister of Tamil nadu !!! Same love, warmth, kindness and calmness…!!! Thank you for everything dearest Vijay sir.” More details …

‘We had no choice but to call police’: Riva Arora recounts distressing ordeal with delivery agent | Bollywood News

‘We had no choice but to call police’: Riva Arora recounts distressing ordeal with delivery agent | Bollywood News

3 min readHyderabadUpdated: May 7, 2026 10:55 PM IST On the afternoon of April 26, Riva Arora placed a routine order on Blinkit. By 3:30 pm, the delivery had turned into a police complaint. The actor, known for her roles in Uri: The Surgical Strike and Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, recalled that the delivery agent who arrived at her door that day was rude from the moment he showed up. When she responded, things did not improve. Her mother, Nisha Arora, stepped in to calm the situation down, and the agent continued regardless. When her sister Muskan Arora encountered him in the lift as he was leaving, he kept at it. “Disrespectful, inappropriate, and crass language was directed at us without any provocation. It wasn’t just a one-time remark, he continued speaking in that manner repeatedly,” Riva told Hindustan Times . By Riva Arora’s account, the ordeal lasted for 30-40 minutes, beginning at their front door and continuing as he made his way out of the building. The family followed him downstairs and stopped …

Rahul Roy slams fake videos, says he is not an abandoned person on the road: ‘My decisions are my choice’

Rahul Roy slams fake videos, says he is not an abandoned person on the road: ‘My decisions are my choice’

Aashiqui star Rahul Roy recently found himself at the centre of social media chatter after appearing in a series of reels with a relatively unknown content creator, leaving many concerned and curious. He has now addressed haters with a detailed statement on Instagram, stating that he is not “abandoned” and is being cared for by his family. Rahul Roy shared a picture with sister Priyanka Roy and brother-in-law Romeer Sen. What Rahul said to his ‘haters’ Rahul shared pics with sister Priyanka Roy and brother-in-law Romeer Sen, and wrote, “Thank you to all of you who showered me with love and support. This message is for all my haters, trollers and fake video makers. I’m safe and I’m well taken care by my sister @harimaapriyanka and brother-in-law @romeersen, I live at my sister’s place. We have a lovely house in Madh, And i’m deeply loved by her which makes me the luckiest brother in the world, my twin brother lives in Canada.” He added, “Unfortunately due to work pressure of rohit I haven’t met rohit …

‘I had no choice’: Mumtaz on marrying a Hindu businessman, quitting acting at peak of her career | Bollywood News

‘I had no choice’: Mumtaz on marrying a Hindu businessman, quitting acting at peak of her career | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiApr 23, 2026 01:49 PM IST Mumtaz, who began her career as a child artist in 1952, faced a long and difficult journey before establishing herself as a leading lady. Early in her career, she was often typecast in B-grade films, but her breakthrough came when she was cast opposite Dilip Kumar in the 1967 hit Ram Aur Shyam. The film marked a turning point, and she soon became one of the most sought-after actresses of her time. However, her peak years in the industry were relatively short-lived. In 1968, Mumtaz was reportedly proposed to by Shammi Kapoor, who wanted her to give up acting after marriage. At the height of her rising career, she chose work over love. But six years later, in 1974, she made a different decision. She stepped away from films to marry Gujarati businessman Mayur Madhvani, and settle down in London. Her marriage attracted attention for being interfaith, but for Mumtaz and her family, it was never an issue. Speaking to Vickey Lalwani, she said, “I didn’t …

Interview | Earth Day 2026| Rasika Dugal feels saving earth is no longer a choice but a responsibility

Interview | Earth Day 2026| Rasika Dugal feels saving earth is no longer a choice but a responsibility

Actor Rasika Dugal strongly advocates sustainable fashion, creating impactful movement against battling air pollution which is consuming us everyday. On Earth Day, the actor vehemently shares her thoughts on why saving Mother Earth is not a choice for anyone. Rasika Dugal also speaks about the role of films in spreading impactful message in society. “I think in order to address a problem, it first has to be acknowledged—both at the policy-making level and by civil society.” Adding, the 41 year old actor says, “This isn’t as daunting as it might seem. It can begin with something as simple as looking a little deeper into that reel you just scrolled past or the headline you just read…This, I believe, is no longer a choice…but a responsibility.” Also Read | Rasika Dugal says she would never star in misogynistic films like Animal; internet asks ‘was Mirzapur empowerment?’ While respecting the nature and earth hold significance in every way, the need of the hour is to focus on air pollution with alarmingly increasing AQIs. “I think pollution has …

‘I converted to Islam by choice’: Chahatt Khanna slams conversion rumours and opens up about the toll of two divorces | Television News

‘I converted to Islam by choice’: Chahatt Khanna slams conversion rumours and opens up about the toll of two divorces | Television News

Actor Chahatt Khanna, known for her role in Bade Acche Lagte Hai, has opened up about her decision to convert to Islam before her marriage and the misconceptions that followed. In a recent interview, the actress addressed the controversy around her conversion, clarified that it was her personal choice, and spoke about her beliefs. Chahatt converted to Islam before her marriage to Farhan Mirza and later returned to Hinduism. In a conversation with Subhojit Ghosh, Khanna clarified that her statements are often taken out of context, leading to misleading narratives. “My words are always misinterpreted. Even now, if I say something, one sentence will be picked and published somewhere in a different context.” ‘I converted to Islam by my own choice’ Addressing speculation around her conversion during her marriage to Farhan Mirza, the actress firmly stated that the decision was entirely hers. “I am a very secular person. I celebrate Eid just as well as I celebrate Diwali, whether it was during my marriage or otherwise. Yes, I had converted to Islam by my own …

Tu Yaa Main: Bejoy Nambiar’s creature feature is that rare Hindi film that reminds women that motherhood is a choice | Opinion-entertainment News

Tu Yaa Main: Bejoy Nambiar’s creature feature is that rare Hindi film that reminds women that motherhood is a choice | Opinion-entertainment News

India has a population of over 140 crore people, and unlike the US, it is also a country that gives its women the right of choice. While having a child might be the dream of many, there are those who want to stay child free. But Hindi films are yet to get the memo about the growing number of women in the country who don’t see motherhood as the obvious next step, but as a punishment. Bollywood has been deifying mothers for decades, and has married itself to the thought that ‘maa’ is the centre of everyone’s universe. So when they have to deal with a woman who gets pregnant in a film, they immediately take off their shoes and fold their hands, because they have been taught ‘maa = bhagwan’. Hindi cinema, which boasts about being one of the most successful film industries in the world, is yet to make a film that gives the liberty of choice to a pregnant female character, and allows her to make her own decisions without any burden …