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When Shakti Kapoor called Shraddha ‘stubborn, eccentric, moody’: ‘Dare not mess with her’ | Bollywood News

When Shakti Kapoor called Shraddha ‘stubborn, eccentric, moody’: ‘Dare not mess with her’ | Bollywood News

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Shraddha Kapoor is among Bollywood’s biggest stars today, but long before Stree 2 cemented her position at the box office, her father Shakti Kapoor had offered a rare glimpse into her life away from the spotlight. In a 2014 interview, after Aashiqui 2 made her a household name, the veteran actor described Shraddha as “stubborn, eccentric and moody”, and recalled how Salman Khan offered her first film when she was just 16. Salman Khan offered Shraddha her first film at 16 During the interview with Filmfare, Shakti revealed that Shraddha’s first brush with Bollywood came much earlier than most people know. According to him, Salman was so impressed after watching her perform in an English play in Boston that he offered her a film when she was just 16. Shraddha Kapoor, however, chose to focus on her education instead. Three years later, she auditioned for Yash Raj Films during a vacation in Mumbai and landed a three-film deal with the banner. However, those films failed to make an impact before Aashiqui 2 transformed her career. …

‘Eccentric’ Feroz Khan ‘banged up’ his brand-new Mercedes for his entry scene in Qurbani, reveals Zayed Khan | Bollywood News

‘Eccentric’ Feroz Khan ‘banged up’ his brand-new Mercedes for his entry scene in Qurbani, reveals Zayed Khan | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiApr 8, 2026 08:21 PM IST It was 1980 when Feroz Khan’s Qurbani hit the screens, and it changed the game forever. The film is still remembered for its iconic songs, the cultural imprint it left, and the directorial voice of Feroz Khan himself. Recently, Zayed Khan opened up about one of the anecdotes from the film and shared how his uncle could be rather “eccentric” when it came to making a film exactly the way he envisioned it. ‘Feroz Khan was eccentric’ In a conversation with Zoom, he said, “Feroz chacha… Fardeen (Feroz’s son) told me this story, he had bought a brand new Mercedes for himself, and, you know, Vinod Khanna had such a great opening entry sequence, Amrish Puri had and this and that. He was wondering, what do I give myself as an entry sequence? It’s my movie. So that scene of him banging the car up was a decision that he just made, and it was not like budgeted in the movie. It was just like, get that …

EXCLUSIVE: Christian Bale couldn’t forget Maggie Gyllenhaal’s fiery, eccentric The Bride script, ‘Really lingered with me’

EXCLUSIVE: Christian Bale couldn’t forget Maggie Gyllenhaal’s fiery, eccentric The Bride script, ‘Really lingered with me’

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The world of Frankenstein is intriguing and challenging the tale this time is none other than Maggie Gyllenhaal, the Academy Award-nominated writer and director of The Lost Daughter. And while the story itself may be one many have tried to champion, this one is being talked about for its bold attempt and a star-studded cast. In the lead are Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale as The Bride herself, Ida, and Frank, respectively. The characters were introduced to the world first in 1818 and have since evolved into these intense existences on the screen, so that their impact is immeasurable.  Christian Bale shares his admiration for Maggie Gyllenhaal and the creators of The Bride In an exclusive note to Pinkvilla, the Oscar winner himself shared his thoughts about being handed the script and how he felt stepping into the shoes of Frank. On his first meeting with the deeply intellectual character, now reimagined via Maggie Gyllenhaal’s world, Christian Bale recalls being ‘totally surprised.’  Adding to that, the actor shares how it has been an experience in …

When Allu Arjun Was Asked To Describe Arya Character & Gave An Eccentric Answer, “If You Happen To Sit Beside Aishwarya & Salman…”

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(Allu Arjun On Arya. Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram) In 2004, Sukumar made his directorial debut with the movie “Arya”, which stars Allu Arjun in the lead role. It has been 20 years since the romantic action comedy was released, but the love for the film only keeps growing. The film made Arjun the big star he is today, and his collaboration with Sukumar has always been a treat. Arya also stars Anuradha Mehta, Siva Balaji, Rajan P Dev, Subbaraju, and several others. The Allu Arjun starrer was loved for its incredible story, amazing performances, and superb music. Devi Sri Prasad, another constant in Arjun and Sukumar’s lives, composed the songs for their Tollywood action thriller franchise, Pushpa. Allu Arjun on Arya Years ago, Allu Arjun opened up about his character Arya and had great things to say about the Pushpa 2 director. When the Ala Vaikunthapurram star was asked to describe his character, he compared it to being asked who a person’s favourite is —Salman Khan or Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. In an interview with the …

Watch: IU Aspires To Live Like A Spore In Eccentric MV For Title Track “Holssi”

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IU is back with new music! On February 16, IU released the music video for “Holssi,” the second of two title tracks from her upcoming mini album “The Winning.” “Holssi” boasts a unique composition with a hip-hop and R&B basis. Set against a robust drum and bass backdrop, IU showcases her vocal versatility, effortlessly transitioning between roles — at times a supple R&B singer, at others a carefree and confident rapper, and occasionally as pure and straightforward as a child singing a nursery rhyme. Under the description for the music video, which features the beloved cartoon character Tweety, IU wrote, “In my first self-produced album that I did in my twenties ‘CHAT-SHIRE,’ I likened my age to a budding flower. Whether it’s a lavish flower or a modest one, back then, I believed I was a flower that would bloom when the time came. Now in my thirties, having realized that there’s no reason for everyone to become or should become a flower, I aspire to live like a single spore, gracefully swaying in the sky. …