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Actor Raashul Tandon slams industry for casting influencers over actors: ‘Ye log line me lag ke audition dete honge?’

Actor Raashul Tandon slams industry for casting influencers over actors: ‘Ye log line me lag ke audition dete honge?’

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The idea of casting social media influencers and content creators in mainstream films and TV shows is nothing new. Since the pandemic, people with high social media following, often with no acting experience, have increasingly found themselves playing supporting roles and doing cameos in big-budget films. After the trend was highlighted again with the brickbats coming journalist Saurabh Dwivedi’s way for his acting debut in Kartavya, actor Raashul Tandon has addressed the trend, calling out production houses and streaming platforms. Saurabh Dwivdei in Kartavya (L) and Anubhav Singh Bassi with Ranbir Kapoor in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. Actor Raashul Tandon speaks on influencers as actors Raashul, who has appeared in films like Pink and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, among others, recently shared a video on his Instagram account, talking about Saurabh Dwivedi’s Kartavya performance and more. “Kal raat maine Netflix pe film dekhi Kartavya and jisne nahi dekhi, I am sure saare memes aapne dekh liye honge. Saurabh Dwivedi ji, jo journalist hain, unhone main antagonist play kiya hai. Abhi kuch time Pehle …

Jemimah and Shafali recall win against ‘tall’ Australians: ‘Ek chakka maar dete, shoulder apne aap gir jaata hai’

Jemimah and Shafali recall win against ‘tall’ Australians: ‘Ek chakka maar dete, shoulder apne aap gir jaata hai’

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It has been a little more than three weeks that India’s national women’s cricket team lifted the World Cup. The brilliant team led by Harmanpreet Kaur notched its first ever world cup title after beating the mighty Australian team in the semi finals and South Africa in the finals, as the entire country roared in joy. Talking about their remarkable wins against Australia, the cricketer duo stressed that courage is all that matters and there is no substitute for hard work.(Instagram/@primevideoin) Two of the team’s stellar players, Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma recently appeared in ‘Two Much’, a talk show hosted by Bollywood actors Kajol and Twinkle Khanna. Hailing from Mumbai, Jemimah played both, cricket and hockey, when she was a kid. In the episode, she recalled jam-packing the two sports into her schedule along with school, until she was forced to choose one. The state level hockey player chose cricket. Shafali was born in Haryana’s Rohtak. She shared tales of how she disguised herself as a boy, only to make her way to the …

Gadar 2 actor Utkarsh Sharma recalls mistakenly hurting Salman Khan on Veer sets, says, ‘Ek baar toh maine clap dete hue unki naak beech mein daal de…’

Gadar 2 actor Utkarsh Sharma recalls mistakenly hurting Salman Khan on Veer sets, says, ‘Ek baar toh maine clap dete hue unki naak beech mein daal de…’

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Utkarsh Sharma, who gained fame for his role in Gadar 2, is the son of film producer Anil Sharma. Recently, the actor recalled memories from his days working as an assistant on his father’s directorial venture Veer, where he was mesmerized by Salman Khan. The young actor also revealed that he used to give claps for scenes where he once mistakenly hurt the nose of actor Salman Khan, who gracefully handled the situation.  In a new interview with The Lallantop, Utkarsh Sharma recalled that when he had completed his board exams, his father had to travel to London to complete Veer’s production schedule. But, due to a bomb blast mishap in England, the visas for other assistants were canceled, and he decided to accompany his father. He said, “Mujhe kuch nahi pata tha halanki set pe dekha hai par kaam kya hai mujhe nahi aata tha toh uss set pe maine clap dena sikha jo bhi behind the camera cheez hai woh seekhe.” (I didn’t know how things worked on a film set. I mean, …

Internet asks Mukesh Khanna to ‘please stop’ as he teases Shaktimaan’s return: ‘Isse acha Ranveer Singh ko karne dete’

Internet asks Mukesh Khanna to ‘please stop’ as he teases Shaktimaan’s return: ‘Isse acha Ranveer Singh ko karne dete’

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Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna seems hell bent on not letting go of Shaktimaan, the TV superhero character he played in late 90s. On Monday, he announced the return of the show with a teaser–that looked like it was still made in the Y2K– and the interest is not impressed. (Also read: ) Mukesh Khanna is not winning over any new fans with his Shaktimaan return announcement. Khanna took to his Instagram account to share a poster and announce the teaser video that gives a glimpse of Shaktimaan’s comeback. In the video, we see Shaktimaan flying and landing in a school where he sings a song about freedom while looking at pictures of Indian freedom fighters including Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, and Subhash Chandra Bose. “It’s Time For HIM to RETURN. Our First Indian SUPER TEACHER- SUPER HERO. YES ! As Darkness And Evil prevails over Children of Today… Its time for him to return. He returns with a Message . He returns with a Teaching. For today’s generation. Welcome Him. With both hands,” he wrote. …

Rajiv Thakur: Log ghar baith ke reject kar dete hain ‘arre nahi, yeh isse nahi hoga’, don’t even audition

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Oct 04, 2024 08:15 PM IST Actor Rajiv Thakur talks about not getting meaty roles until IC814: The Kandahar Hijack, how he was stereotyped and more. Rajiv Thakur has finally got the acting breakthrough he desired through IC814: The Kandahar Hijack. He played the role of one of the plane hijackers, a stark departure from the comic image has carved for himself through the years. Rajiv Thakur The wait has been a long one, as he tells us, “I had done theatre in my college days. I keep telling people to audition me. Log ghar baith ke reject kar dete hain ‘arre nahi, yeh isse nahi hoga, yeh role iski image ko suit nahi karega’ I still insist ki audition toh karo, office mein bulake reject karo. I want to tell the casting directors- there are so many good female casting directors as well today- if someone like Mukesh Chhabra (casting director) can imagine me in a role like that in IC814, then why not you all.” Read more: IC-814 The Kandahar Hijack actor Rajiv …

“Sanjay Leela Bhansali Would Appear In My Dreams Aur Mera Gala Daba Dete The,” Heeramandi’s Indresh Malik

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Heeramandi: Sanjay Leela Bhansali & Indresh Malik ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-awaited period drama series ‘Heeramandi’ was released on Netflix on May 1. The series received mixed response from critics and audience alike. It features a fantastic star cast: Manisha Koirala, Fardeen Khan, Shekhar Suman, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Taha Shah Badussha, Adhyayan Suman and Sharmin Segal. Apart from the leads, one actor who impressed the netizens with his performance is Indresh Malik. In Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi, Indresh Malik plays Ustaad. Ustaad is like an informer, who plays from both sides (Manisha Koirala‘s Mallikajaan and Sonakshi Sinha’s Fareedan). On social media, netizens are in awe of Indresh’s performance. One person posted on ‘X’, “One more character who stands out in #Heeramandi is Indresh Malik as Ustaad Jii, he was outstanding.” Another person posted, “#Heeramandi Ustaad Ji #IndreshMalik #Heeramandi. The way he portrays queer characters & his deep understanding in getting into the psyche of the roles he plays…. Commendable. Huge fan of this artist. …

“Gaaliyan Dete Hain”: Rohit Sharma’s Sharp Dressing Room Retort As Shreyas Iyer Calls Him ‘Idol’

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India captain Rohit Sharma was on fire during his appearance on Netflix’s Great Indian Kapil Show, alongside star batter Shreyas Iyer. With his street smart sense of humor, Rohit gave the crowd, even Iyer for that matter, plenty of entertainment. During one of the interactions, the host, Kapil Sharma, asked Iyer to name a player he looked up to as a kid. Iyer revealed that Rohit has been his idol since childhood, and said that he learned his trait watchig the dynamic opener. Iyer clarified that he didn’t pick Rohit because of the camera or because of the Indian captain standing next him. “Joke nahi kar raha hoon ya aise he butter up nahi kar raha hoon, but Rohit bhai chote se idol rahe hai. Kyuki vo bhi Mumbai se hai, mai bhi waha se hoon aur unko dekhte hue mai grow hua hoon,” Iyer said after he was asked to name his idol by the host. While Rohit did acknowledge Iyer’s gesture, he went on to joke that the current crop of players say …

“Har Waqt Camera Le Kar Muh Par Gussa Dete Ho…”

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Nysa Devgan Gets Support From Her Fans After She Faced An Awkward Moment In Front Of Paps ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Nysa Devgan is unarguably one of the most loved and adored star kids. She is always in the news. Ajay Devgn’s dotting daughter is also known for her sartorial fashion choices and never leaves a chance to shell out major fashion goals whenever she steps out. Recently, she attended Bhumi Pednekar’s sister’s birthday party and faced an awkward moment. Nysa, who enjoys a massive fan following on social media recently attended the birthday party of Bhumi Pednekar’s sister Samiksha Pednekar and faced an oops moment in front of the paps who were outside the venue. However, her fans came out in her support, and also schooled paps that they should allow privacy to celebs and their kids. Scroll below to read the details! In the video posted by Instant Bollywood, Ajay Devgn and Kajol’s daughter Nysa Devgan opted for a chic look for the evening. She paired denim with an orange top …

Salim Khan Breaks Silence On His Rift With Amitabh Bachchan After Zanjeer’s Massive Success, Reveals “Yeh Sirf Mere Saath Nahi… Kisiko Kareeb Aane Nahi Dete”

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Salim Khan Breaks Silence On His Rift With Amitabh Bachchan ( Photo Credit – Movie Still; Show Still ) Veteran scriptwriter and Salman Khan’s father Salim Khan recently appeared on son Arbaaz Khan’s show ‘The Invincibles’. On the chat show, Salim Khan opened up about many things including his 2nd marriage with Helen and his first wife Salma Khan’s reaction to it. And we must say all of it has been making headlines ever since the whole chat surfaced on the web. Now here’s another part of the chat show that’s making the headlines for all the interesting reasons and it’s about his rift with Amitabh Bachchan. For the unversed, in 1973, the scriptwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar created an ‘angry young man’ with Zanjeer, which emerged as a turning point in their careers. Not only that the Big B also rose to fame with the Prakash Mehra directorial and became a household name. However later, the film’s massive success even led to a rift between the two screenwriters owing to the megastar’s reserved nature. …