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Is Dhanush planning on entering politics after Vijay? Fans are convinced after his fiery speech about finding ‘purpose’

Is Dhanush planning on entering politics after Vijay? Fans are convinced after his fiery speech about finding ‘purpose’

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Tamil star Dhanush has worn the hats of actor, director, producer and singer through his career, and fans are now convinced that he might soon switch gears. A fiery speech he delivered at a fan-organised blood donation camp on Sunday soon sparked off something more. Even as Dhanush urged his fans to find a purpose bigger than cinema in their unity, one couldn’t help but wonder what his political plans were. (Also Read: Dhanush breaks silence over criticism for his National Awards for Raayan, Captain Miller: ‘Agree there are better films’) Dhanush has not expressed interest in politics but fans are convinced he might venture into it soon. What did Dhanush say to his fans? On Sunday, Dhanush addressed his fans on stage at the event and urged them to find a purpose bigger than cinema for their unity. “So many people have gathered in one place; this kind of unity has power,” he said, adding, “You need to give that unity a purpose. Not just through audio launches and meet-ups. Join hands to do …

Manoj Bajpayee convinced Ram Gopal Varma to cast Shefali Shah in Satya: ‘He got exhausted’ | Bollywood News

Manoj Bajpayee convinced Ram Gopal Varma to cast Shefali Shah in Satya: ‘He got exhausted’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJul 10, 2026 08:08 AM IST Though Manoj Bajpayee’s career got a new lease of life through his success on streaming platforms, most notably as Shrikant Tiwari in Raj & DK’s spy thriller show The Family Man on Prime Video India, his claim to fame happened almost three decades ago as gangster Bhiku Mhatre in Ram Gopal Varma’s 1998 seminal crime drama Satya. When Manoj Bajpayee met Shefali Shah Manoj had initially auditioned for Paresh Rawal’s role Pinky in Varma’s 1997 adventure comedy Daud. After watching Bajpayee’s audition, followed by his performance as Man Singh in Shekhar Kapur’s 1994 cult action adventure film Bandit Queen, Varma suggested Bajpayee to sit that one out and play a bigger role in his next. On Bajpayee’s insistence, Varma cast him as Pushkar in Daud, only to offer him, as per promise, a prominent role in Satya. But when it came to the casting of Bhiku’s wife Pyaari Mhatre, Varma wasn’t convinced with Bajpayee’s recommendation. “I can take this credit openly. I mentioned Shefali’s name to Ramu,” …

Priyadarshan was convinced a Mohanlal blockbuster would fail, while his sure bets bombed | Malayalam News

Priyadarshan was convinced a Mohanlal blockbuster would fail, while his sure bets bombed | Malayalam News

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3 min readKochiJun 15, 2026 08:43 PM IST There’s no Priyadarshan without Mohanlal, nor is there Mohanlal without Priyadarshan. Arguably the most successful director-actor duo in the history of Malayalam cinema, the two have gifted audiences with several unforgettable movies over the decades. While Priyadarshan and Mohanlal’s camaraderie began in childhood, back when they were students, the two also entered the cinematic domain together. Must Read | Madhoo recalls chilling moment Mohanlal rescued her from an unruly, drunk crowd in Nepal A cinematic brotherhood In fact, it was in the 1978 Malayalam film Thiranottam — which marked Mohanlal’s first time facing a movie camera — that Priyadarshan also began his career as an assistant director to V Ashok Kumar. Unfortunately, the film hit the screens only in 2005 due to reported censorship issues. Later, when Priyadarshan made his debut as an independent director with Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984), Mohanlal played a lead role in it. Priyadarshan, Mohanlal’s record-breaking blockbusters Since then, the two have delivered several notable movies, many of which turned out to be blockbusters …

Have you seen this brilliant new ad featuring Shah Rukh Khan? Fans are convinced King is coming in style

Have you seen this brilliant new ad featuring Shah Rukh Khan? Fans are convinced King is coming in style

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Superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s new Visa India campaign is officially out, but it’s his sharp new look that is breaking the internet. Minutes after the video dropped, fans flooded social media with a wave of theories, with many convinced that the superstar’s sleek appearance is a direct preview of his style in the highly anticipated upcoming movie, King. Shah Rukh Khan in Visa India’s latest campaign. The actor recently teamed up with Visa India as their official brand ambassador for the brand’s fresh Infinitely More campaign. While the luxury advertisement focuses entirely on high-end travel, experiences, and lifestyle perks, viewers immediately zoomed in on King Khan’s ultra-stylish avatar. Beyond his already viral salt-and-pepper look, fans are widely speculating that this sharp, sophisticated style is exactly how he will appear in the upcoming action-thriller. A stylish campaign with hidden surprises Crafted by Leo India, the new ad shifts the spotlight from material wealth to the richness of life experiences, proving that modern luxury is all about making memories. The two-and-a-half-minute cinematic commercial breathes fresh life into …

‘Everyone was doubtful’: Saif Ali Khan says Omkara convinced Bollywood folks ‘who otherwise think I can’t do it’

‘Everyone was doubtful’: Saif Ali Khan says Omkara convinced Bollywood folks ‘who otherwise think I can’t do it’

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As Saif Ali Khan returns to the heartland with his cop drama Kartavya, many viewers and journalists are reminded of his first tryst with the land – Omkara. In Vishal Bhardwaj‘s seminal Shakespearean adaptation, Saif played gangster Langda Tyagi, widely considered his finest performance. In a new interview, the actor said the performance helped him overcome doubts from within the industry and audiences. Saif Ali Khan as Langda Tyagi in Omkara. Saof Ali Khan recalls Vishal Bhardwaj’s Omkara Released in July 2006, Omkara is widely regarded as one of Hindi cinema’s finest Shakespearean adaptations, transplanting the tragedy of Othello to the political badlands of Uttar Pradesh. Ajay Devgn played the titular role, while Saif’s Langda Tyagi was based on the Shakespearean villain Iago. The film also starred Kareena Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi, and Konkona Sen Sharma. Saif credited Vishal Bhardwaj for keeping faith in him to play the role. “Everyone was doubtful, but he was very kind and supportive and helped me with the dialogues. I did a lot of homework. I was on holiday in …

Internet is not convinced of Ansh Gujral’s son returning in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, says he looks quite old

Internet is not convinced of Ansh Gujral’s son returning in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, says he looks quite old

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Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 has been a hit with viewers, grabbing the top spot in the TRP chart week after week. The Smriti Irani-starrer has been delivering quite a few shockers and kept the episodes dramatic so far, but no one anticipated the twist in its latest episode. It was Akashdeep Saigal who returned to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 as Ansh Gujral’s son. Akashdeep Saigal returns to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 as Ansh Gujral’s son What happened in the episode? In the episode, Tulsi, aka Smriti Irani, sees Riyo for the first time, and is speechless. She is too shocked to say anything. Akashdeep Saigal, who played the role of Ansh in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi season 1, is back! He is now seen as Ansh’s son, Riyo. How internet reacted Even as a section of social media praised the twist and the performance of Smriti Irani in the episode, there were many who were not convinced. One user noted, “He is not looking …

How Mammootty convinced Mahesh Narayanan to swap a ‘national-level’ actor for Mohanlal in Patriot | Malayalam News

How Mammootty convinced Mahesh Narayanan to swap a ‘national-level’ actor for Mohanlal in Patriot | Malayalam News

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3 min readHyderabadApr 23, 2026 07:54 PM IST When director Mahesh Narayanan and his team were putting together the cast for Patriot, they hit a wall with one particular character. The film was conceived as a pan-India spy thriller, and the role in question felt like it needed someone with a certain weight, someone audiences across the country would recognise and take seriously. The initial instinct was to look north. Then Mammootty stepped in with a suggestion. “We first thought that since Patriot is a national-level film, we should cast a national-level actor,” Mammootty said, adding,”We looked at character actors up north. I said we don’t have to go too far when we have someone here. We can talk to him and see.” The someone he was hinting at was Mohanlal. What followed was a conversation that brought together two of Malayalam cinema’s biggest names on the same screen for the first time in nearly 17 years. Their last full-fledged collaboration was Twenty:20, which released in 2008. A character Mohanlal could not turn down What …

Rakesh Bedi refused Aditya Dhar film; daughter convinced him: ‘Getting a Range Rover now’ | Bollywood News

Rakesh Bedi refused Aditya Dhar film; daughter convinced him: ‘Getting a Range Rover now’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiApr 20, 2026 05:49 PM IST The success of Dhurandhar is being seen not just as a comeback for Ranveer Singh, but also as a major moment for its supporting cast, including veteran actor Rakesh Bedi. His character, Jamaal Jameeli, has become an internet favourite. But interestingly, Rakesh had initially been reluctant to work with Aditya Dhar. His association with Aditya dates back to 2019, when the filmmaker first approached him for a small yet impactful role in URI: The Surgical Strike. However, Rakesh wasn’t keen. ‘I refused to work with Aditya Dhar’ Speaking to Farah Khan, he shared, “I had refused URI because it had just one scene in Serbia.” Pointing to his daughter Ritika, he added, “But she insisted—‘Dad, he’s a new director and very promising. Please do the film.’” Rakesh’s wife supported the sentiment, saying, “Her argument was that if veterans refuse to work with new directors, it won’t be fair.” Ritika chimed in, “It becomes a cycle—then nobody gets a chance.” Rakesh continued, “That’s when I agreed. Later, …

When Deepika Padukone Was Convinced Ranveer Singh Is Not A Star Material! Here’s Her First Reaction To Band Baaja Baaraat

When Deepika Padukone Was Convinced Ranveer Singh Is Not A Star Material! Here’s Her First Reaction To Band Baaja Baaraat

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When Deepika Padukone Was Convinced Ranveer Singh Is Not A Star Material! ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are among the biggest and most influential couples in Bollywood. There are multiple times when we gushed over their PDA and wished to have a partner like them. There have been a couple of goals for us for years. But before everything, there was a time when Deepika doubted Ranveer’s potential. She was once unsure that Ranveer would become a star, and it was right after his debut movie Band Baaja Baaraat. Keep scrolling for the deets. According to reports, Deepika and Ranveer fell for each other while filming Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. In 2018, they tied the knot and have been happily married ever since. Apart from being a power couple, they are also proud parents of a baby girl, Dua. Individually, they are both huge stars in the Indian film industry. With Dhurandhar 1 & 2, Ranveer is the biggest talking point among movie lovers now. When …

Aditya Dhar was unsure about keeping Shararat in Dhurandhar; here’s how choreographer Vijay Ganguly convinced him

Aditya Dhar was unsure about keeping Shararat in Dhurandhar; here’s how choreographer Vijay Ganguly convinced him

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While Dhurandhar received widespread praise for its direction, storyline, action and performances, its soundtrack also struck a chord with audiences. One of the film’s biggest chartbusters, Shararat, nearly did not make it into the final cut. Filmmaker Aditya Dhar recently revealed that he was initially unsure about including the track, until choreographer Vijay Ganguly convinced him otherwise. Shararat features Ayesha Khan and Krystle D’Souza. Aditya Dhar praises Vijay Ganguly On Saturday, Aditya took to Instagram and shared pictures with Vijay from the sets of Dhurandhar. Praising him as a “choreographer par excellence”, he wrote, “With Vijay, it always begins with instinct. He doesn’t just hear music, he feels it, and then translates that feeling into something you can see. What surprised me most about Dhurandhar was how much he thinks like a director. It made my job easier in ways I didn’t expect. Maybe it’s years of experience or maybe it’s in his DNA, being the great Anil Ganguly’s son, but there’s a storyteller in him that goes beyond choreography.” Recalling how the song Shararat …