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DYK This Heroine of Rajnikanth and Mohanlal left films due to this reason

DYK This Heroine of Rajnikanth and Mohanlal left films due to this reason

DYK This Heroine of Rajnikanth and Mohanlal left films due to this reason Home News and Gossip This actress made headlines for professional association with Rajnikanth, quit films due to tragic….. A very popular actress, who dominated screens in the 1980s and 1990s, left the entertainment industry for some health reasons. Know who she is and what happened to her. A fine actress of her time, who once worked in over 150 films, left the entertainment industry after she had symptoms of memory loss. From being the heroine of some biggest leading men of his time, including Rajinikanth, to Mohanlal. She was also part of Bollywood films, which had Rishi Kapoor and Jeetendra in the leading roles. The 58-year-old actress became an essential part of the media verse. She does not want to do any major roles but wishes to do films which do not typecast her. Guessed the actress? If not, then here are more hints for you! …

DYK: Deepika Padukone was the first choice for THIS Ranbir Kapoor cult classic?

DYK: Deepika Padukone was the first choice for THIS Ranbir Kapoor cult classic?

May 28, 2025 05:04 PM IST Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor’s on-screen lore, any day beats their off-screen rollercoaster from the past Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor’s personal history aside, the two without a doubt, do make one of the most sought-after on-screen couples. And over the years they’ve done their bit for the audience, leading films Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) and Tamasha (2015), each quite the blockbuster. Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor(Photos: Instagram/deepikapadukone, IMDb) That being said, this duo was the OG vision for a fourth film — an Imtiaz Ali directorial. The film in question is none other than 2011 release Rockstar. On his website blog back in 2019, he had revealed how Deepika was actually his first choice for the film’s female lead. Excerpts read, “She got off the car at the hotel porch and looked at me. I immediately knew that this is the girl I have come to meet. She also immediately knew that I am the director she had come to meet because she …

Hera Pheri 3: DYK Paresh Rawal’s clause would make him wait 2 years to get his full fees? Details inside

Hera Pheri 3: DYK Paresh Rawal’s clause would make him wait 2 years to get his full fees? Details inside

Paresh Rawal has reportedly returned his signing amount of Rs. 11 lakh with 15% interest to Akshay Kumar’s production house for exiting Hera Pheri 3. The fiasco started after the veteran actor confirmed his exit from the comedy-caper. In response to this, as Pinkvilla exclusively informed you that Akshay Kumar’s production house sued the veteran actor for Rs. 25 crore for his ‘unprofessional behavior’.   A recent report published in Bollywood Hungama quoted a source revealing, “Paresh Rawal has returned the signing amount of Rs 11 lakhs with 15% p.a. interest and also a little more money for stepping away from the series.”  The source further explained that the veteran actor’s total fees was locked at Rs. 15 crore. As per the term sheet, he was paid Rs. 11 lakh as the signing amount, and he would have received the rest of the balance amount– Rs. 14.89 crores one month after the release of the film. The source claimed that the veteran actor had reservations about this clause. It has further been pointed out that the principal shoot of the film was …

DYK Karan Tacker’s Special Ops and Khakee: The Bihar Chapter have huge CONNECTION in him bagging Anupam Kher’s Tanvi: The Great?

DYK Karan Tacker’s Special Ops and Khakee: The Bihar Chapter have huge CONNECTION in him bagging Anupam Kher’s Tanvi: The Great?

Veteran actor Anupam Kher is enticing the audience by introducing them to the cast of his second directorial film, Tanvi: The Great. Just a couple of weeks back, the first look of Shubhangi Dutt, the female lead of the film, was also revealed. Most recently, Karan Tacker’s character as Capt. Samar Raina is unveiled on his birthday, where Kher reflected on making the special choice.  On May 11, Anupam Kher took to his Instagram handle and posted the first look of Karan Tacker from the film, Tanvi: The Great. Dressed in an army uniform, the actor will be seen playing the role of Capt. Samar Raina. Needless to say, the star looks promising with passion and a sweet smile on his face. The veteran actor accompanied the post with a long caption while extending his birthday wish to Tacker. He wrote, “ACTORS of TANVI THE GREAT: Happy Birthday Karan! When I watched #NeerajPandey’s ‘Special Ops’ I was deeply impressed by the presence and performance of #KaranTacker. #KhakiTheBiharChapter was equally impressive!” He further continued by stating, “Karan …

DYK Nawazuddin Siddiqui Trained Ranveer Singh For Band Baaja Baaraat?

DYK Nawazuddin Siddiqui Trained Ranveer Singh For Band Baaja Baaraat?

Last Updated:May 08, 2025, 10:08 IST Nawazuddin Siddiqui confirmed that he trained Ranveer Singh for his debut film Band Baaja Baaraat. Nawazuddin Siddiqui denied any credit for Ranveer’s impressive acting skills. (Photo Credits: Instagram) After over a decade of struggle, Nawazuddin Siddiqui carved a niche for himself with powerful performances in some of the most memorable films and series. But beyond captivating audiences with his acting, did you know he once worked as an acting coach? Yes, it’s true—he actually trained Ranveer Singh for his debut film, the critically and commercially successful Band Baaja Baaraat. In an interview with Pinkvilla, Nawazuddin Siddiqui confirmed that he trained Ranveer Singh for his debut film Band Baaja Baaraat, saying, “Kuch waqt ke liye kiya tha (I did for some time).” Reflecting on that time in 2010, Nawazuddin admitted he had no idea that just two years later, he would gain widespread recognition with the game-changing film Gangs of Wasseypur. He recalled his role and said, “Aesa kabhi nahi socha tha. Mein toh ek tarah se workshop lene wala …

DYK that the late Pope Francis was also an actor? Movies based on his life and times

DYK that the late Pope Francis was also an actor? Movies based on his life and times

The late Pope Francis’ papacy will always stand labelled as easily one of the most progressive chapters of Vatican history. A great lover of the art of cinema, Pope Francis believed that the medium had the power to “reawaken wonder”. During a 2023 address to members of Fondazione Ente dello Spettacolo, an Italian film foundation aimed at promoting Christian values in entertainment, the Pope had said: “Dear friends, the world troubled by war and so many evils needs signs, works that inspire wonder and that reveal the wondrousness of God who never ceases to love his creatures and to be amazed by their beauty…In an increasingly artificial world, where man has surrounded himself with the works of his own hands, the great risk is to lose a sense of wonder. I share this reflection with you, entrusting you with the task to reawaken wonder”. Jonathan Pryce as Pope Francis in The Two Popes; Pope Francis himself; Ralph Fiennes in Conclave As a matter of fact, the Pope was such a believer in the power of …

DYK Alia Bhatt isn’t Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘first wife’? Actor spills the beans!

DYK Alia Bhatt isn’t Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘first wife’? Actor spills the beans!

Mar 21, 2025 01:50 PM IST Was Ranbir Kapoor really married before he met Alia Bhatt? Before you have a heart attack, let us put you at ease! Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt(Photo: Instagram/aliaabhatt) Ranbir Kapoor is known for his witty and sarcastic sense of humour, which he just refuses to let go of, even though it has led him into several foot-in-mouth moments and frenzied criticism from fans. But this one, seems to be a little bit on the lighter side, and good on RK for taking what could have been a rather intense experience, in his stride, as part and parcel of being one of the biggest stars of the country. So…did you know, that Alia Bhatt isn’t Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘first wife’?! In a chat with Mashable India, conversation took a fun turn for the actor when he started recounting a crazy fan experience from several years back which he remembers to date, simply for how peculiar it was. He shared, “I wouldn’t say craziest, as it is used in a negative way, …

DYK Salim-Javed Collaborated On Baghban? Ravi Chopra’s Wife Reveals Their Secret Contribution

DYK Salim-Javed Collaborated On Baghban? Ravi Chopra’s Wife Reveals Their Secret Contribution

Last Updated:February 27, 2025, 17:18 IST Renu revealed that Javed Akhtar wrote the film’s climax while Salim Khan penned the dialogues for Salman Khan. Baghban was released in 2003. (Photo Credit: X) Ravi Chopra’s Baghban, a star-studded family drama featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Salman Khan, and Mahima Chaudhry, was a box-office hit. The audience was moved to tears by its dialogues and the sensitive plot. Recently, in an interview, Renu Chopra, the wife of Ravi Chopra, revealed how the celebrated screenwriter duo, Salim- Javed, known for films such as Don and Deewar, were involved in the project. Renu stated that Javed Akhtar wrote the film’s climax and Salim Khan penned the dialogues for Salman Khan. In a conversation with Pinkvilla, Renu Chopra mentioned that Javed Akhtar wrote an entire 11-page speech for the climax, but on one condition, he did not want any credit for it. “He had never even seen the film,” Renu shared. While Javed Akhtar did not want credit back then, Renu believes she must acknowledge him now. She noted, “He …

DYK Karan Johar Asked Student Of The Year Crew To Treat Sidharth, Alia, Varun Dhawan As ‘Megastars’?

DYK Karan Johar Asked Student Of The Year Crew To Treat Sidharth, Alia, Varun Dhawan As ‘Megastars’?

Last Updated:February 20, 2025, 09:50 IST Karan Johar recently appeared on the Game Changers podcast with Komal Nahta and revealed why he decided to treat them so and whether it affected his work. Student Of The Year was released in 2012. (Photo Credits: Instagram) Filmmaker Karan Johar launched Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan back in 2012 in the popular film Student of the Year. The three made a noteworthy performance in their debuts and are now some of the most popular actors. Although the trio were newcomers, Karan decided to treat them as “megastars” on their first project. The filmmaker recently appeared on the Game Changers podcast with Komal Nahta and revealed why he decided to treat them so and whether it affected his work. During the podcast, Karan Johar was asked how he met Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan and why he never treated them as debutantes. The filmmaker shared, “I won’t lie. For me, it was just that I told my team – Siddharth and Varun, these two were …

DYK? Sanjay Dutt’s fan transferred property worth Rs 72 crore to the actor

DYK? Sanjay Dutt’s fan transferred property worth Rs 72 crore to the actor

Sanjay Dutt has a huge fan and he often gets huge gifts but this time a fan did something for him that left everyone surprised. It`s nothing new that celebrities have crazy fans, and they often do something grand for them—be it tattooing their name or buying them extravagant gifts. But this time, it was not just a grand gift worth thousands or lakhs; instead, a fan had done something that left the internet shocked. One of Sanjay`s fans had left property worth crores under his name. Yes, it’s not a film—it has happened in real life. Fan gifted her entire property to Sanjay Dutt In 2018, a fan named Nisha Patil stunned everyone with her grand gesture when she willed her Rs 72 crore property under Sanjay Dutt’s name and sent several letters to the bank asking them to transfer all her assets to him. This news came as a total surprise for Dutt, who later declined to claim any of her property. Nisha, who named her entire property under Dutt’s name, had battled a …