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Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Sanya Malhotra wins Best Actor (Female) – OTT Film for her performance in Mrs. | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Sanya Malhotra wins Best Actor (Female) – OTT Film for her performance in Mrs. | Bollywood News

2 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 5, 2026 09:55 PM IST Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Mumbai witnessed a glittering night on April 5 as the Chetak Screen Awards unfolded in all their grandeur. Sanya Malhotra won the Best Actor (Female) – OTT Film award, taking home the coveted trophy for her performance in the film Mrs. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The competition was tough, with a mix of industry veterans and rising stars vying for the honour. Nominees included Fatima Sana Shaikh for Aap Jaisa Koi, Radhika Apte for Sister Midnight, Saba Azad for Songs of Paradise, Mia Maelzer for Stolen, Farida Jalal for The Great Shamsuddin Family, and Shreya Chaudhry for The Mehta Boys. The trophy was presented by filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, marking a memorable moment of the evening. The star-studded ceremony was hosted by Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, with comedic flair from Zakir Khan and Sunil Grover, while eminent journalist Saurabh Dwivedi, Editor – Hindi at The Indian Express, added his signature touch to the proceedings. About Chetak Screen Awards 206 The Chetak Screen Awards, …

Shreya Ghoshal cheers as Aruna Irani, 79, dances to Kaliyon Ka Chaman on Indian Idol 16; Farida Jalal joins them. Watch

Shreya Ghoshal cheers as Aruna Irani, 79, dances to Kaliyon Ka Chaman on Indian Idol 16; Farida Jalal joins them. Watch

Veteran actors Aruna Irani and Farida Jalal are all set to bring a wave of nostalgia and charm to an upcoming episode of Indian Idol 16. The makers recently dropped a new promo, giving fans a glimpse of the fun-filled episode as the two iconic stars grace the stage as special guests. Aruna Irani and Farida Jalal get warm welcome on Indian Idol 16. Aruna Irani and Farida Jalal to appear as guests on Indian Idol 16 As Aruna Irani and Farida Jalal make their grand entry, the judges can’t contain their excitement. Vishal Dadlani is seen whistling, while Shreya Ghoshal cheers and hoots loudly. Adding to the nostalgia, Aruna Irani is seen grooving to her popular track Kaliyon Ka Chaman, instantly taking everyone down memory lane. In the promo, a voice introduces the actors, saying, “Indian television par dikhengi, bade parde ki do iconic legends (Two legends of the big screen will be seen on Indian television).” Aruna also says, “Mujhe yahan aakar bahut bahut khushi hui, thank you and love you all (I …

‘Aap gaali dengi na?’: What Vishal Bhardwaj asked Farida Jalal before casting her in Shahid Kapoor’s O’ Romeo | Bollywood News

‘Aap gaali dengi na?’: What Vishal Bhardwaj asked Farida Jalal before casting her in Shahid Kapoor’s O’ Romeo | Bollywood News

The recently released teaser of Vishal Bhardwaj’s upcoming film O’Romeo has created a lot of buzz. Veteran actor Farida Jalal’s fans were especially taken by surprise after they saw the actor cursing in the teaser. Now, Farida has opened up about the same, admitting that while she agreed to swear in the film, she had clearly laid out her conditions before saying yes to Vishal Bhardwaj. Speaking to Zoom, Farida shared that after working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Heeramandi, she had wished to collaborate with Bhardwaj, and her wish finally came true when he approached her with a role in O Romeo. “When he came to the house and sat across, I told him, ‘I ticked off one more director from my wish list, as I have been wanting to work with you.’ He said, ‘Farida Ji, sabse pehle ek baat poochni thi (I want to ask you something)’, Maine kahan, haan poochiye? (I asked him what?)’ He asked, ‘Aap gaali dengi na? (Will you cuss in the film?)’” Farida admitted that she was …

Farida Jalal reveals what she told Vishal Bhardwaj about cussing in O Romeo: ‘Maa-behen toh nahin bolungi’

Farida Jalal reveals what she told Vishal Bhardwaj about cussing in O Romeo: ‘Maa-behen toh nahin bolungi’

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj treated fans to an intriguing teaser of his upcoming film, O Romeo. Bollywood actor Farida Jalal, who is also part of the film, took the internet by storm with just one dialogue in the teaser, where she casually uses a cuss word. Reacting to the internet’s uproar, Farida Jalal recalled how she had refused to use “gandi gaaliyan” in the film during her very first conversation with Vishal. Farida Jalal’s still from Vishal Bhardwaj’s O Romeo. Farida Jalal recalls her conversation with Vishal Bharadwaj about cuss words In an interview with Zoom, Farida revealed that Vishal Bhardwaj had long been on her list of favourite directors, and with O Romeo, she has now ticked off another name after previously working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Heeramandi. She recalled that when Vishal visited her home, she told him she had fulfilled another wish by getting the opportunity to work with him. Farida further shared that Vishal then asked her, “Aap gaali dengi na? (You’ll use cuss words, right?)” Sharing her response to Vishal’s …

O Romeo teaser reactions: Farida Jalal’s cussing leaves fans shocked, Shahid Kapoor’s intense look gets thumbs up

O Romeo teaser reactions: Farida Jalal’s cussing leaves fans shocked, Shahid Kapoor’s intense look gets thumbs up

O Romeo, the upcoming film from Vishal Bharadwaj, is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. The makers released the first teaser of the February release, and fans finally got a glimpse into the intense and action-packed world that the director has created. From Shahid Kapoor’s rugged look to Farida Jalal’s unexpected dialogue delivery, to the stacked cast list, fans have flooded social media with reactions on the film. O Romeo teaser reactions: Farida Jalal abusing on screen came as a shock to many viewers. Farida Jalal’s dialogue leaves fans shocked In the teaser, veteran actor Farida has one dialogue, but it seemed to have stolen the entire show. In it, she uninhibitedly abuses on screen. Viewers were shocked to see their favourite actor from Shararat cussing, and reacted to the scene. One said, “Only a director like Vishal Bhardwaj can convince Farida Jalal to cuss in a movie.” Another fan said, “Farida Jalal swearing on camera was not on my 2026 bingo card.” “We got Farida Jalal saying bad words before GTA …

O’Romeo: Shahid Kapoor becomes a Kabir Singh-coded Romeo in Vishal Bhardwaj’s violent tale of unrequited love. Watch | Bollywood News

O’Romeo: Shahid Kapoor becomes a Kabir Singh-coded Romeo in Vishal Bhardwaj’s violent tale of unrequited love. Watch | Bollywood News

Shahid Kapoor has once again teamed up with Vishal Bhardwaj, this time for a gritty and violent take on unrequited love, where he steps into the role of a Romeo in the most literal sense. Titled O’Romeo, the makers unveiled the first look of the film on Saturday morning, offering a glimpse of Shahid as a dreaded gangster, where aggression and instinctive violence seem to define his character. The 1-minute 35-second promo opens with Shahid chilling on what appears to be a yacht, channelling a fierce, almost Kabir Singh-like intensity as he curses, “Who the f**k is messing with me?” The scene quickly escalates, introducing his character surrounded by his gang, laughing while firing guns and slashing at enemies with abandon. Breaking the fourth wall, he challenges viewers directly: “Is there any other warrior left?” Beyond Shahid, Vishal offers glimpses of a solid ensemble cast. Nana Patekar appears with a gun, crooning “Dhak Dhak Karne Laga,” while Vikrant Massey sports long hair and a broken nose, embodying a wide-eyed romantic. Watch The First Look of …

‘It felt like summer holidays at my grandparents’ house’: Kritika Kamra on shooting The Great Shamsuddin Family

‘It felt like summer holidays at my grandparents’ house’: Kritika Kamra on shooting The Great Shamsuddin Family

In a cinematic landscape increasingly dominated by scale, spectacle and speed, The Great Shamsuddin Family arrives like a quiet afternoon at home, unhurried, intimate and deeply familiar. At the centre of this gentle yet powerful narrative is Kritika Kamra as Bani, a character whose silences speak as loudly as her words. Kritika Kamra talks about her recent release, The Great Shamsuddin Family. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Kritika Kamra opens up about the overwhelming audience response, her personal connection with Bani, the warmth of shooting the film like a real family, and why stories written by women inevitably carry a different emotional truth. Kritika Kamra on audience love Talking about the overwhelming love received by the audience for her character in the film, she said. “My inbox is full of messages. Women are writing to me saying, ‘I saw myself in Bani.’ I have these really long messages where people are listing out scenes and moments and telling me, ‘This is exactly how I feel.’ That’s precisely what I felt when I read the …

Mother’s Day 2025 POLL: Which Bollywood onscreen mom mirrors yours? VOTE

Mother’s Day 2025 POLL: Which Bollywood onscreen mom mirrors yours? VOTE

May 11, 2025, marks the special occasion of Mother’s Day. Bollywood movies have shown various mom characters that have relatable traits which could be found in your own mothers. Pinkvilla is conducting a poll to allow fans to choose the onscreen character that mirrors their own mom the most. Check out the options below and vote. Which Bollywood onscreen mom mirrors yours? Pinkvilla is conducting a poll to allow you to choose the onscreen mother that mirrors your own the most. Sridevi in English Vinglish Farida Jalal in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Rani Mukerji in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway Reema Lagoo in Hum Saath – Saath Hain Jaya Bachchan in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 1. Sridevi in English Vinglish  In English Vinglish, Sridevi played the role of Shashi, a homemaker who was mocked by her husband and daughter for not knowing English. However, in an inspiring journey, she learned the language and rediscovered herself. 2. Farida Jalal in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Farida Jalal portrayed Kajol’s mother, Lajwanti, in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. She was …

Farida Jalal Grooves To ‘Koi Shehri Babu’ In Viral Video, Fans Say ‘Cute’ | Watch

Farida Jalal Grooves To ‘Koi Shehri Babu’ In Viral Video, Fans Say ‘Cute’ | Watch

Last Updated:May 07, 2025, 15:02 IST The song is from film Loafer, where Farida originally featured alongside Mumtaz. It is very popular track Farida Jalal dance video goes viral Veteran actress Farida Jalal has proved that age is just a number after a video of her dancing went viral. She captured the hearts of fans with a delightful dance to the classic Bollywood song “Koi Shehri Babu Dil Lehri Babu.” A video of her gracefully moving to the iconic tune has gone viral on social media. Fans are calling her cute. In the video, shared by a fan on X handle, we can see Farida Jalal swaying to the rhythm of the song, reminiscent of her performance in the 1973 film Loafer, where she originally featured alongside Mumtaz. The song, sung by Asha Bhosle and composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal, remains a beloved classic in Hindi cinema. One of the fans wrote, ‘Kitne din baad dikhi the legend actress.” Another wrote, “cutieee she is.” Watch the video here: Veteran actress Farida Jalal recently recalled working with Shah …

Shah Rukh Khan’s THIS on-screen mother on working with him, Mahima Chaudhry reacts to Nadaaniyan criticism and compares it to Animal

Shah Rukh Khan’s THIS on-screen mother on working with him, Mahima Chaudhry reacts to Nadaaniyan criticism and compares it to Animal

Did you miss out on some interesting news updates today? We have listed it in our news wrap. From Shah Rukh Khan to Nora Fatehi, there is an interesting scoop for our readers. Wondering what happened today? Keep reading further… Also Read – Shah Rukh Khan’s family tree: Know about his relatives who stayed away from the spotlight Farida Jalal has worked with Shah Rukh Khan in several movies. In an interview, the veteran actress opened up about working with the superstar. Farida told Galatta, “I had the opportunity of being with him in so many films. He was so full of life. I have never seen this kind of energy in anyone. I have enjoyed every moment of my journey with him. have done so many films with him, played his mother. I really feel that feeling of a mother-son relationship with Shah Rukh. I really feel that and since he didn’t have a mother in his life, I used to always feel that I should give him more and more of all the …