All posts tagged: convince

EXCLUSIVE: Vivek Oberoi reveals he lived in slums to convince RGV for Company; sheds light on moment when his dad Suresh Oberoi cried

EXCLUSIVE: Vivek Oberoi reveals he lived in slums to convince RGV for Company; sheds light on moment when his dad Suresh Oberoi cried

Published by Parlour News

Vivek Oberoi is in his best phase of his career. While his upcoming movie, Mastiii 4, is about to hit the cinemas this weekend, he has an exciting slate of releases in the coming days. In an exclusive podcast with Pinkvilla, the Krrish 3 actor shed light on various struggles of his life and how he finally turned the tables for himself.  When asked about how he got his first film with Ram Gopal Varma, the actor shared a heartfelt story. Vivek stated that he was struggling for two years. Every day, he used to meet someone, audition, and get rejected, but he kept on trying. When he met Ram Gopal Varma for a gangster role in Company, he was rejected at first glance. Vivek said, “Ramu ji ne milke mujhe bola tum bahut padhe likhe polished chocolate boy type lag rahe ho, and I need someone hardcore as it’s a gangster film.”  (Ramu ji met me and said, you look like a very educated, polished chocolate boy type, and I need someone hardcore as …

Juhi Chawla says Shah Rukh Khan can convince you to do anything: ‘One has to be careful’ | Bollywood News

Juhi Chawla says Shah Rukh Khan can convince you to do anything: ‘One has to be careful’ | Bollywood News

Published by Webster

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan celebrates his 60th birthday today. While it’s a day of celebration for fans, his colleagues from the film industry have also been showering him with love. One of his co-stars, Juhi Chawla, recently revealed that Shah Rukh has a remarkable ability to convince anyone to do anything. She also recalled being surprised to find him cast opposite her in Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman. Talking about working with Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi told HT, “When I first signed Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Vivek Vaswani (the film’s co-producer) told me my hero looks like Aamir Khan. So I was in for a shock when I saw Shah Rukh with hair up to his eyebrows and not the chocolate boy I had imagined. Once I started working with him, I realised he was not like a newcomer at all; he worked relentlessly, doing three shifts a day. During the shoot of Yes Boss, I remember, if a scene was not written up to the mark, Azizji (Aziz Mirza, director) would say, ‘Let Shah Rukh …

Shah Rukh Khan turns 60: SRK can convince you to do anything says Juhi Chawla

Shah Rukh Khan turns 60: SRK can convince you to do anything says Juhi Chawla

Published by Parlour News

Updated on: Nov 01, 2025 10:17 pm IST Juhi Chawla reflects on her memorable films with Shah Rukh Khan as he turns 60. She humorously notes his persuasive charm. Be it Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992) or Bhootnath (2008) Juhi Chawla and Shah Rukh Khan have featured in several memorable films together. As the actor turns 60, Juhi tells us, “When I first signed Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Vivek Vaswani (co-producer) told me my hero looks like Aamir Khan. So I was in for a shock when I saw Shah Rukh with hair upto his eyebrows and not the chocolate boy I had imagined. Once I started working with him I realised he was not like a newcomer at all, he worked relentlessly doing three shifts a day. During the shoot of Yes Boss I remember, if a scene was not written upto the mark Azizji (Mirza, director) would say, ‘Let Shah Rukh come he will make it all work out well.’ Scenes that were a mix of romance and fun worked best for us …

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visit Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan amid test retirement; netizens say ‘Convince him to…’

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visit Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan amid test retirement; netizens say ‘Convince him to…’

Published by Parlour News

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visit Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan amid test retirement; netizens say ‘Convince him to…’ Home News and Gossip Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visit Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan amid test retirement; netizens s… Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have reached Vrindavan to seek blessings from Premanand Ji Maharaj. Several videos and pictures of the two are going viral on the social media. After announcing his retirement from Test Cricket, Virat Kohli visited Vrindavan with his wife Anushka Sharma on Tuesday. The couple visited spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj at Vrindavan Dham to seek his blessings. Both, Virat and Anushka follow spirituality and are frequent followers of Swami Premanand Maharaj. This is not the first time, the couple has visited Premanand Maharaj. Earlier, Anushka and Virat along with their kids Vamika and Akay, visited Vrindavan to seek the blessings of Premanand Ji Maharaj in January this year. Pictures and videos from the visit went viral on social …

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Will Luna Convince Finn to Be a Father Despite Steffy’s Warning?

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Will Luna Convince Finn to Be a Father Despite Steffy’s Warning?

Published by Parlour News

Thursday’s episode of The Bold and the Beautiful (May 8) delivers devastating news and strained relationships. Hope Logan struggles to process a life-altering bombshell about Liam Spencer’s health, while Luna Nozawa pushes for a connection with her newly discovered father, John “Finn” Finnegan—despite Steffy Forrester’s firm opposition. At Brooke Logan’s home, Steffy drops a heart-shattering truth on Hope: Liam is dying. Naturally, Hope reels in disbelief, insisting there must be some mistake. But Steffy walks her through the tragic series of events—Liam’s sudden collapse, a brain bleed, emergency surgery, and the eventual diagnosis of an inoperable brain tumor. Hope struggles to accept the reality of Liam’s grim prognosis, and Steffy confesses that she too is still in shock. As they share in their grief, the tragedy becomes a rare moment of bonding between the longtime rivals. With Liam’s wishes for peace in mind, Steffy and Hope may begin laying the groundwork for reconciliation. Meanwhile, over at the cliff house, Finn is blindsided when Luna shows up unannounced. Though he’s taken aback and initially urges her to leave, …

How Did Florence Pugh Convince Marvel to Let Her Jump Off World’s Second Tallest Building? Thunderbolts Actress Reveals

How Did Florence Pugh Convince Marvel to Let Her Jump Off World’s Second Tallest Building? Thunderbolts Actress Reveals

Published by Parlour News

Florence Pugh took on an impossible mission and succeeded with flying colors. The actress revealed how she managed to convince Marvel boss Kevin Feige not to use a stunt double for one of the most dangerous action sequences in Thunderbolts. In a recent Fandango interview, the Thunderbolts star disclosed that she lobbied Marvel Studios at length to do a risk-taking sequence herself: a leap from the world’s second tallest building, Kuala Lumpur’s Merdeka 118 in Malaysia. Standing at an impressive height of 2,722 feet, the skyscraper became the subject of a behind-the-scenes struggle between Marvel executives and Pugh, who were originally denied permission to film the stunt due to the actress’s insurance policies. “I got on all the emails. It was in the script, and then slowly as we got closer and closer to shooting, they said they don’t think it’s going to happen because it’s a crazy insurance ordeal and obviously we’re not going to throw [me] off the second tallest building in the world,” Pugh revealed. Pugh plays Yelena Belova within the Marvel Cinematic …

Eva Mendes proud of Ryan Gosling for helping convince Oscars to introduce stunt category | Hollywood

Eva Mendes proud of Ryan Gosling for helping convince Oscars to introduce stunt category | Hollywood

Published by Parlour News

Los Angeles, Actor Eva Mendes gave a shout-out to Ryan Gosling, her partner and “The Place Beyond the Pines” co-star, for playing a key role in getting stunts recognised as a new Oscars award category. Eva Mendes proud of Ryan Gosling for helping convince Oscars to introduce stunt category After many years of impassioned calls for an Oscar recognising action sequences, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Thursday announced it was adding a new category for achievement in stunt design prize starting with the 100th Academy Awards, which will consider films released in 2027. In an Instagram post on Friday, Mendes praised Gosling for highlighting the stunt community during the promotional tour of his film “The Fall Guy” which revolved around a stuntman last year. “My man is the F best! Unfortunately, success is almost only measured by box office. So I’m extra proud of my man for turning his entire Fall Guy press tour into a campaign to get stunts recognized by the Oscars. “And now after Almost 100 years of …

Robert Downey Jr. Tried to Convince ‘Resistant’ Russo Brothers to Direct Avengers Doomsday and Secret Wars: ‘We Didn’t Have…’

Robert Downey Jr. Tried to Convince ‘Resistant’ Russo Brothers to Direct Avengers Doomsday and Secret Wars: ‘We Didn’t Have…’

Published by Parlour News

Robert Downey Jr. may or may not have influenced the Russo Brothers into directing the upcoming Avengers movies! The Oscar-winning actor made a fantastic return to the Marvel universe as Doctor Doom after playing Iron Man, aka Tony Stark, for over a decade.  Speaking to Omlete, Joe Russo revealed he and his brother were hesitant to get on board with the project and that Downey was the first to pitch the idea. The actor came close to the deal with the Russo brothers but they still didn’t agree.  “We just didn’t have a story. We didn’t have a way in. We were resistant for a while,” the director revealed. They didn’t agree to direct the movies until close collaborator and screenwriter Stephen McFeely pitched his stories for the Avengers sequels.  When McFeely told them his idea, the Russo brothers were instantly captivated. “We went, ‘That’s the story!’ That story has to be told; it’s a really powerful story!” Joe told the outlet. Now that the Russos have such high hopes for the story to work, …

Shah Rukh Khan Once Managed To Convince Rakesh Roshan To Cast Him Instead Of Salman Khan, Despite Being A Newcomer: “Rakesh’s Jaw Dropped When…”

Shah Rukh Khan Once Managed To Convince Rakesh Roshan To Cast Him Instead Of Salman Khan, Despite Being A Newcomer: “Rakesh’s Jaw Dropped When…”

Published by Webster

When Shah Rukh Khan Left Rakesh Roshan Open-Mouthed With His Slick Talk Convincing Him To Drop The Idea Of Hiring Salman Khan & Cast Him Instead(Photo Credit – Koimoi) Shah Rukh Khan and Rakesh Roshan are two of the most influential personalities in the film industry. They have collaborated in movies including King Uncle, Karan Arjun, and Koyla. SRK started his Bollywood journey in 1992, and during his initial years, the actor managed to convince Roshan to drop Salman Khan from one of his movies and him instead. The actor-turned-filmmaker and father of Hrithik Roshan was stunned by the Pathaan star’s slick talk. Keep scrolling for the deets. SRK is referred to in the media as the Baadshah of Bollywood, King of Romance, and King Khan. He made his Bollywood debut with Deewana in 1992. He gained recognition for his negative roles in Baazigar and Darr. SRK then starred in numerous romantic movies that were box office hits, thus earning the title of ‘King of Romance.’ Shah Rukh Khan and Rakesh Roshan collaborated for the …

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Will Bill Convince Steffy to Back Off Luna?

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Will Bill Convince Steffy to Back Off Luna?

Published by Parlour News

In The Bold and the Beautiful on Monday, March 10, Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) goes head-to-head with Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) over Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada), while Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) takes an unpredictable stance in the ongoing feud between Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) and Daphne Rose (Murielle Hilaire). At the Spencer mansion, Steffy unleashes her fury on Luna, vowing to keep her away from John “Finn” Finnegan (Tanner Novlan) for good. She’s determined to see Luna back behind bars, convinced that house arrest isn’t enough punishment for her crimes. However, Bill isn’t backing down. He firmly defends his decision, arguing that Luna is genuinely remorseful and deserves a chance to change. He reminds Steffy that Luna’s safety was at risk in prison, but Steffy remains unmoved, believing Luna manipulated Bill into setting her free. Meanwhile, at Forrester Creations, Hope expects Carter to support her in sending Daphne back to Paris. However, Carter shocks both women by reconsidering the decision. With the perfume line recently launched, he may argue that Daphne should stay—for both personal and …