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After 2 flops, I would’ve given up direction if Lagaan didn’t work: Ashutosh Gowariker  | Bollywood News

After 2 flops, I would’ve given up direction if Lagaan didn’t work: Ashutosh Gowariker  | Bollywood News

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The year 2001 ushered in not only a new millennium, but also a whole new wave of Hindi cinema. That year offered a diverse range of cinematic offerings, and all of them turned out to be blockbusters at the box office. The first batch of these seminal films arrived on this day, June 15, 25 years ago with the epic clash between Ashutosh Gowariker’s period sports drama Lagaan, starring Aamir Khan, and Anil Sharma’s cross-border action romance Gadar, starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel. However, the clash wasn’t the focus for Ashutosh Gowariker, who invested all his energies and bet all his chances on Lagaan. Starting his career as an actor in shows like Circus (1989) and films like Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994), Gowariker finally made his directorial debut with the 1993 thriller Pehla Nasha, starring Deepak Tijori, Pooja Bhatt, and Raveena Tandon. However, despite cameos by his Holi (1984) co-star Aamir Khan and his Circus co-star Shah Rukh Khan, among others, Pehla Nasha failed at the box office. Gowariker followed it up with …

Tata Trusts says no hearing was granted before Charity Commissioner’s direction to defer board meeting

Tata Trusts says no hearing was granted before Charity Commissioner’s direction to defer board meeting

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Tata Trusts on Friday said it received an email forwarding directions issued by the Charity Commissioner, Maharashtra State, asking the Board of Trustees to defer its meeting scheduled for Saturday.  Tata Trusts releases a statement – “An email was received, forwarding a direction issued by the Charity Commissioner, Maharashtra State, Mumbai, to the Board of Trustees of Tata Trusts to defer the meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for 16 May, 2026. It is reiterated… pic.twitter.com/8SDeOsbiAd — ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2026 Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Ranveer, you’re better than this’: Ramya slams Aditya Dhar’s direction, use of ‘violence and jingoism’ in Dhurandhar 2

‘Ranveer, you’re better than this’: Ramya slams Aditya Dhar’s direction, use of ‘violence and jingoism’ in Dhurandhar 2

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Former Lok Sabha MP and actor Ramya didn’t hold back after watching Aditya Dhar‘s Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) starring Ranveer Singh, in theatres following its March 19 release. Taking to her X (formerly Twitter) on 20 March, she advised viewers to skip the film in cinemas, save their money and time, and wait for its post-theatrical OTT release. Ramya expressed disappointment in Dhurandhar 2, labelling it a snoozefest and urging Ranveer Singh to do better. Ramya slams Dhurandhar’s direction, dialogues Ramya slammed the film’s direction, dialogues, editing, background score, and performances, calling them “consistently subpar.” She suggested it felt as if the makers either ignored the March 19 release deadline or knowingly rushed it: “Haan perfect hai, bhej do” (Yes, it’s perfect, just send it), she wrote. Commenting on Ranveer’s performance, she added, “To everyone saying it’s Ranveer carrying the film, what exactly is he carrying? Because all I could see was his hair. In the first part, his hair had personality, presence, character. In this one, it’s just there. In the way. Of …

Pannun Assasination Plot: ‘Gupta worked at the direction of an Indian government employee to arrange the murder plot’ | India News

Pannun Assasination Plot: ‘Gupta worked at the direction of an Indian government employee to arrange the murder plot’ | India News

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In a statement issued on Friday, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) said that Indian national Nikhil Gupta, charged with the 2023 assassination plot against Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York, has pleaded guilty in a United States court. It further said that Gupta worked at the direction of an Indian government employee to arrange the murder plot. He is set to be sentenced on May 29. “NIKHIL GUPTA, a/k/a “Nick,” an Indian national, pled guilty to all three counts contained in the Second Superseding Indictment, charging him with murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, and conspiracy to commit money laundering, in connection with his efforts to murder a US citizen in New York City,” the statement said, adding “Gupta pled guilty today before US Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn and is scheduled to be sentenced by US District Judge Victor Marrero on May 29, 2026.” The 54-year-old pleaded guilty to murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit money laundering, in his plea before US Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn in ‌Manhattan federal court. …

Farhan Akhtar’s never-ending road of return to direction: Jee Le Zaraa delays, Shah Rukh Khan and Ranveer Singh quitting Don 3 | Bollywood News

Farhan Akhtar’s never-ending road of return to direction: Jee Le Zaraa delays, Shah Rukh Khan and Ranveer Singh quitting Don 3 | Bollywood News

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It’s been 15 years since Farhan Akhtar directed his last film, Don 2, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra, in 2011. Ten years after that, he announced his return to direction in 2021 on the 20-year anniversary of his directorial debut, Dil Chahta Hai (2001). However, it’s been almost five years since, and Farhan doesn’t seem to be returning to the director’s chair anytime soon. Over five years ago, Priyanka Chopra picked up the call and bounced the idea of a female friendship movie with Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif, only for them to learn that Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti had already co-written a woman-led buddy road movie, to be helmed by Farhan. Jee Le Zaraa was about to go on floors as soon as 2022, but here’s all that went wrong in aligning the dates of three of the busiest female actors of Hindi cinema. At the time Jee Le Zaraa was announced, two of Alia’s films had gotten shelved, so her calendar had cleared up. But if her film with Salman …

SSR61: Singeetam Srinivasa Rao returns to direction, Kalki 2898 AD’s Nag Ashwin joins as co-producer

SSR61: Singeetam Srinivasa Rao returns to direction, Kalki 2898 AD’s Nag Ashwin joins as co-producer

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Veteran filmmaker Singeetam Srinivasa Rao is all set to return to the director’s chair with a film tentatively titled SSR61. The upcoming project will mark his next directorial venture after the 2013 Telugu film Welcome Obama. Singeetam Srinivasa Rao to helm his 61st directorial film In an official announcement, the makers confirmed that Singeetam Srinivasa Rao will be directing his 61st film. Marking his return to filmmaking after over a decade, the project has been tentatively titled SSR61. The makers also shared a video featuring several renowned filmmakers, including SS Rajamouli and Mani Ratnam, expressing their admiration for Rao. Sharing the update, the team wrote, “A visionary. A master. A genius ahead of time. The legendary director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao garu returns with his most ambitious project yet. #SSR61 – Title announcement soon.” Watch the post here: While further details about the film have not yet been revealed, it is expected that Kalki 2898 AD director Nag Ashwin will serve as the co-producer. Additionally, music composer Devi Sri Prasad is likely to handle the film’s musical compositions. …

Amid rumours of Arijit Singh stepping into film direction, Anurag Basu says the singer wanted to assist him on Barfi: ‘Not at all surprised’ | Bollywood News

Amid rumours of Arijit Singh stepping into film direction, Anurag Basu says the singer wanted to assist him on Barfi: ‘Not at all surprised’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJan 29, 2026 06:29 PM IST It’s hard to imagine Arijit Singh without the music maestro Pritam. The duo has consistently delivered chartbusters, and without a doubt, their finest collaboration came when they worked together on an Anurag Basu film. Now, with Arijit announcing his retirement from playback singing, fans are bound to deeply miss this musical trio, which has always created magic for the ears. Since the announcement, social media has been abuzz with speculation about what Arijit’s next move might be. Netizens on Reddit and other platforms are contemplating whether the singer might step into film direction. However, there has been no confirmation from Arijit himself. But Anurag, in a recent chat with BBC Hindi, noted that the singer has always been inclined to explore life behind the camera. “The world was in shock after learning about Arijit Singh’s decision, but I was not at all surprised or shocked. I have known him for a long time and feel he is very talented and wishes to do more apart from singing,” …

Farah Khan CONFIRMS Return To Direction After Years, Says It Will Star Shah Rukh Khan | Bollywood News

Farah Khan CONFIRMS Return To Direction After Years, Says It Will Star Shah Rukh Khan | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:January 20, 2026, 07:44 IST Farah Khan confirms her director comeback and hints at starting a new film by year-end, with Shah Rukh Khan name-dropping fans excited. Farah Khan breaks silence on director comeback, hints at new film with Shah Rukh Khan. After years of questions, jokes, and fan petitions, Farah Khan director comeback is no longer just internet chatter. The filmmaker has finally said it herself. A new film is coming, and she has even hinted at when it will happen. The update did not come from a press conference or a studio announcement. It came casually, during a home visit that quickly turned into big Bollywood news. Farah, who has stayed away from direction while ruling YouTube with her unfiltered vlogs, dropped the clearest signal yet that she is ready to return to the director’s chair. For fans who grew up on her brand of loud, colourful, star-driven Hindi cinema, this moment feels long overdue. A casual chat that turned into a big reveal Farah shared the update while visiting actor Nakuul …

Manoj Tiwari addresses his viral roadshow moment on The Great Indian Kapil Show: ‘The driver started taking me in the opposite direction’ | Television News

Manoj Tiwari addresses his viral roadshow moment on The Great Indian Kapil Show: ‘The driver started taking me in the opposite direction’ | Television News

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Actor, singer and politician Manoj Tiwari has been campaigning for over 12 years now. A former Delhi BJP president, he’s been a Member of Parliament from the North East Delhi constituency since 2014. For those who’ve followed his career and campaigns closely, they wouldn’t forget the viral moment in which a confused Tiwari was seen asking his driver to head in the opposite direction during a road show. When Tiwari appeared as a guest on the latest episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix, host Kapil Sharma showed everyone that video clip and asked the politician in jest, “Did you sit in the opposition’s car or what?” Tiwari clarified, “This is a political game. It was the last day of my election campaign. I wanted to end the road show. He (the driver) started driving away in the opposite direction.” Manoj Tiwari recalled that after finishing his road show, he had to meet a member of opposition to discuss something important. But thanks to the driver and his sense of direction, the conclusion …

I had nothing to lose: Kunal Kemmu on stepping into direction and finding success

I had nothing to lose: Kunal Kemmu on stepping into direction and finding success

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New Delhi, Actor Kunal Kemmu says everyone in the film industry carries a filmmaker within, a voice that often stays hidden out of fear, and when he finally got the chance to direct, he refused to let fear hold him back. I had nothing to lose: Kunal Kemmu on stepping into direction and finding success And the risk paid off, as his directorial debut, the 2024 comedy “Madgaon Express”, turned out to be a surprise hit at the box office. “I just had stories to tell, and ‘Madgaon Express’ was one of them. When I pitched that film, and everybody who read it thought that I should direct it, I was pleasantly surprised by that. “And I think somewhere deep within, everybody who’s in the film has a filmmaker somewhere who’s just scared to come out. And I just felt that, being in this industry, opportunities don’t come your way every now and then,” Kemmu told PTI in an interview. The 42-year-old actor, who has already started working on his next directorial, said he wanted …