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‘I would make an excellent villain’: Charu Shankar on breaking typecasting in mom roles after Animal | Interview

‘I would make an excellent villain’: Charu Shankar on breaking typecasting in mom roles after Animal | Interview

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In 2023, when Charu Shankar played Ranbir Kapoor’s character’s mother in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal, little did she know that more such offers would pour her way. But it’s more than just moms that the actor has been playing on-screen, even if that’s what her recent role in Chand Mera Dil entails. Talking to Hindustan Times, Charu discusses going against typecasting in the film industry, finding her own niche, the kinds of roles she wants to play, and more. Charu Shankar would like to star in a spy or horror film next. (Also Read: Ananya Panday’s on-screen mother Charu Shankar explains that trolled Bharatanatyam scene: ‘Mockery not okay’ | Interview) Playing Ananya Panday’s mother in Chand Mera Dil In Vivek Soni’s recent release Chand Mera Dil, Charu plays Nivedita, Ananya Panday’s character Chandni’s single mother. “Chand Mera Dil had such a good love story and an interesting story arc,” says the actor, explaining why she said yes to the Ananya and Lakshya-starrer. Talking about their roles, she adds, “What begins as a whirlwind romance turns …

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Advance Booking Box Office: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway & Emily Blunt starrer set for an excellent start in India

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Advance Booking Box Office: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway & Emily Blunt starrer set for an excellent start in India

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Hollywood film The Devil Wears Prada 2, starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt in the lead roles, is about to be released this weekend. The much-awaited sequel is witnessing superb advance booking at the Indian box office.  As of 12 PM, April 29, the movie sold around 23,000 tickets in the top two national chains, PVR Inox and Cinepolis, for the paid premieres and opening day. Of this, The Devil Wears Prada 2 registered around Rs. 18,000 admissions in PVR Inox, while 5000 tickets were sold at Cinepolis.  The film has a couple of days left before its release. If it maintains the same momentum in the coming days as well, it will record a solid advance booking. Based on the current trends, the film could open in the same range as last week’s release, Michael, and if the reports come in its favour, it will have a strong run. As of now, the Meryl Streep starrer is looking for Rs. 7 crore opening in India, including paid previews.  It will be interesting to see how the much-awaited …

TV’s Rama Arun Govil has full faith in ‘sanskari bacha’ Ranbir Kapoor’s Lord Rama portrayal in Ramayana: He is excellent

TV’s Rama Arun Govil has full faith in ‘sanskari bacha’ Ranbir Kapoor’s Lord Rama portrayal in Ramayana: He is excellent

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The first look at Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana was unveiled last week. Many praised the actor’s calm demeanour and regal look as the iconic deity, but there were others who weren’t convinced by his take on the role. Now, Ranbir has received support for his portrayal from an actor who is the authority on Lord Rama – Arun Govil. The veteran actor, who played Lord Rama in Ramanand Sagar’s TV show, has shared his two cents on Ranbir. Arun Govil, TV’s original Lord Rama, says he has faith in Ranbir Kapoor. Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is a two-part film starring Ranbir as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. Arun Govil, who became a national icon with his portrayal of Lord Rama over three decades ago, is also in the film, playing King Dashrath this time. Arun Govil on Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama Talking about Ranbir’s portrayal as Lord Rama, the veteran actor told Jagran, “Jahan tak Ranbir ki baat hai, to mera maanna hai ki woh …

Box Office: Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu debuts with excellent USD 1.50 million in North America

Box Office: Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu debuts with excellent USD 1.50 million in North America

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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu opened on a phenomenal note. The Chiranjeevi starrer grossed around USD 1.50 million at the North American box office on its opening day, including the paid premieres. To be precise, the movie fetched USD 1.35 million plus in the US, while Canada contributed around USD 125,000, as per early estimates.  Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the family entertainer marked a solid comeback of Megastar Chiranjeevi at the box office. Based on these trends, had the movie been released a day ago with Saturday premieres, it would have stormed an opening of USD 2.5 million in North America.  On the global front, the movie is expected to open with Rs. 60 crore plus gross, according to early estimates. If it manages to open on the projected figures, it will be the biggest opening for a senior Telugu star in recent times and the biggest opening for Chiranjeevi after Syera Narsimha Reddy.  For the unversed, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu stars Nayanthara as Chiranjeevi’s romantic partner. Besides the two superstars, the movie also …

Haq on OTT: Yami Gautam is brilliant while Emraan Hashmi is excellent, say netizens

Haq on OTT: Yami Gautam is brilliant while Emraan Hashmi is excellent, say netizens

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Roughly two months ago, Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi took the theatres by storm when their film Haq released. Inspired by the landmark Supreme Court judgement of Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum, the film follows the story of a Muslim woman who seeks legal redress after her husband marries his cousin. On release, Haq received glowing reviews by audiences, who praised Yami and Emraan, calling the film one of their best yet. Well, much to our delight, after shaking up the box office, Haq has now arrived on the digital medium. Here’s what netizens have to say about it. Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi in Haq Lauding Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi, a social media user shared, “Just finished watching #Haq on Netflix. A powerful film with a massive script, brilliant and authentic direction, and outstanding performances across the board. Yami delivers one of the strongest roles of her career,every scene stays etched in your mind. Truly one of the finest actresses in Indian cinema today. Emraan Hashmi is excellent as always. …

White House releases Donald Trump’s MRI results: ‘Excellent overall health’

White House releases Donald Trump’s MRI results: ‘Excellent overall health’

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Amid speculation about the US President’s health. White House has released the results of Donald Trump‘s MRI scan, which the Republican leader underwent in October. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media following a call with military service members, on Thanksgiving, in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., November 27, 2025. REUTERS/Anna Rose Layden/File Photo(REUTERS) Trump had been under growing pressure to disclose his medical test results after several Democrats, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, questioned his mental sharpness and overall health, Politico reported. Trump had also drawn attention earlier this summer due to noticeable swelling in his ankles and bruising on the back of his right hand. Also read: ‘Point of desperation’: Kangana Ranaut’s jibe at Opposition as SIR debate demand disrupts Parliament White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, on Monday, reading a summary provided to her from the physician to the President, said, “This level of detailed assessment is standard for an executive physical at President Trump’s age and confirms that he remains in excellent overall health.” Also read: ‘If …

Train Dreams review: Joel Edgerton is excellent in this gorgeous and poetic drama about life’s many adjustments

Train Dreams review: Joel Edgerton is excellent in this gorgeous and poetic drama about life’s many adjustments

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Train Dreams review Cast: Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, William H Macy Director: Clint Bentley Star rating: ★★★★.5 Where to watch: Netflix Clint Bentley has made one of the year’s best films in Train Dreams, an adaptation of Denis Johnson’s best-selling novella. I was reminded of the visual grandeur of Terrence Malick more than once, yet this is unmistakably original and true to its own medium. A film so sincerely lush and sombre in its depiction of the life of an ordinary worker striving for a better life. But how much can he do better? Train Dreams review: Felicity Jones and Joel Edgerton in a still from the film, which first premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The premise It is the early 20th-century American West. We meet Robert Grainier (played by Joel Edgerton), a logger and railroad worker who minds his own business, working the land and helping to create a new world from scratch. Bentley, working here with co-writer Greg Kwedar, honours the source material by introducing a voiceover that simply observes …

‘Excellent, excellent, excellent’: After Nepomniachtchi’s vague criticism, chess legend Vassily Ivanchuk praises FIDE World Cup organisers | Chess News

‘Excellent, excellent, excellent’: After Nepomniachtchi’s vague criticism, chess legend Vassily Ivanchuk praises FIDE World Cup organisers | Chess News

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Just days after Ian Nepomniachtchi left India in a huff after losing in the second round to Indian grandmaster Diptayan Ghosh, Ukrainian chess legend Vassily Ivanchuk has praised the conditions on offer for players. Just like Nepo, Ivanchuk was also knocked out in the second round from the ongoing FIDE World Cup in Goa. Ivanchuk lost to Sam Shankland, which ended his campaign at what is his ninth FIDE World Cup. Asked at a press conference on Friday how he found the working conditions and the atmosphere in Goa, Ivanchuk said: “Excellent, excellent, excellent. I just want to say thank you to the organisers for the correct atmosphere, and to the arbiters of course. I have no complaints. I can only say thank you to everybody, especially those who supported me.” Ivanchuk went on to add: “My play, it’s my choice, my problem probably. But it has no relation to atmosphere, to organisers.” Story continues below this ad The 56-year-old grandmaster then said that he had lost not due to opening preparation or such things, …

Maaman Tamil Nadu Box Office: Soori starrer emerges HIT with excellent weekday collections

Maaman Tamil Nadu Box Office: Soori starrer emerges HIT with excellent weekday collections

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Tamil movie, Maaman, starring Soori and Aishwarya Lekshmi, is doing well at the box office. The action drama, directed by Prasanth Pandiyaraj, emerged as a successful venture for the makers, courtesy of its excellent box office trends.  Maaman grosses over Rs 12 crore, emerges as a HIT Maaman kickstarted its box office journey with Rs 1.90 crore. The Soori starrer movie further witnessed a superlative trend and collected Rs 2.55 crore on Day 2, followed by Rs 3.85 crore on Day 3. Released on May 16th, the movie wrapped its opening weekend at Rs 8.30 crore gross in Tamil Nadu. The movie recorded a solid hold on its first Monday and clocked better numbers than its opening day. It added around Rs 2.25 crore on Day 4, storming past the Rs 10 crore mark. Continuing its glorious run, Maaman is expected to score over Rs 2.15 crore today on its Day 5. The total cume of Maaman now stands at Rs 12.70 crore gross at the Tamil box office.  It grabbed a Clean Hit verdict with …

Raid 2 Box Office Day 3: 90% Jump In Ticket Sales & Excellent Morning Occupancy

Raid 2 Box Office Day 3: 90% Jump In Ticket Sales & Excellent Morning Occupancy

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Raid 2 Box Office Day 3 Trends – Morning Occupancy & Ticket Sales!(Photo Credit –YouTube) Ajay Devgn starrer Raid 2 shines bright at the box office, courtesy of its strong content. After an excellent hold despite the regular working Friday, the crime thriller is all set to hit a century within the first three days of its big release. Scroll below for day 3 trends in morning occupancy and ticket sales! Surging Morning Occupancy The trends witnessed a visible drop on Friday, as it was a regular working day. But Raj Kumar Gupta‘s directorial has bounced back stronger, with a 69% jump in morning occupancy today. As per Sacnilk, Raid 2 has registered occupancy of around 12.05% during the early shows on day 3. Take a look at the day-wise morning occupancy trends below: Day 1: 21.23% Day 2: 7.13% (-67%) Day 3: 12.05% (+69%) The footfalls will only improve during the evening and night shows. Raid 2 is the first choice of the audience, surpassing Kesari Chapter 2, Jaat, and every available film at …