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‘Sanjay Leela Bhansali would appear in my nightmares, strangling me,’ says Heeramandi actor | Bollywood News

‘Sanjay Leela Bhansali would appear in my nightmares, strangling me,’ says Heeramandi actor | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiJun 17, 2026 09:31 PM IST Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known to be a hard taskmaster and the actors who work with him have often shared anecdotes from the set where they have been made to do a single take numerous times, until he approves. Recently, actor Indresh Malik, who has worked with Bhansali in Heeramandi and Gangubai Kathiawadi, shared that his experience with the director was completely different as he was allowed to improvise within the framework of the scene. He also shared that SLB entertained all of his questions and recalled that he once had a nightmare where Bhansali was strangling him. ‘Bhansali is always surrounded by lots of people’ In a chat with Galatta India, Indresh Malik said that he always wished to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali and said that he completely dedicated himself to the process of the director once he was on board. “I said I want to work with you, however you want to. I am a little stern and outspoken, but I am not …

Chhaya Vora on gossip after her Gangubai Kathiawadi scenes were cut: ‘Didn’t affect me’ | Bollywood News

Chhaya Vora on gossip after her Gangubai Kathiawadi scenes were cut: ‘Didn’t affect me’ | Bollywood News

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6 min readMumbaiUpdated: May 17, 2026 08:00 PM IST Veteran actor Chhaya Vora began her career in Gujarati theatre in 1986. After spending nearly eight years working in theatre and television, she stepped away from acting altogether. Following a 13-year hiatus, Chhaya returned to the industry with a successful second innings. From appearing in Mitron to landing a role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi, she steadily rebuilt her career and most recently played a grandmother in Bhoot Bangla. In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Chhaya spoke about her journey and said, “I took a break for 13 years after I got married. When my son turned 12, my friends from the theatre industry asked me to resume work. I wanted to enjoy family life. So, I resumed doing plays, because it was convenient and gave me time too. I also worked on television. I did Zee TV’s first show, Dillagi. In my second innings, I played Jackky Bhangnani’s mother in Mitron, then played Alia Bhatt’s mother in Gangubai Kathiawadi.” Also Read: ‘Should be ashamed’: …

Alia Bhatt vibes to Dhurandhar track in BTS video, silences critics questioning her support for Ranveer Singh. Watch

Alia Bhatt vibes to Dhurandhar track in BTS video, silences critics questioning her support for Ranveer Singh. Watch

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Alia Bhatt has shared a behind-the-scenes video from her latest Esquire magazine shoot in which she is seen vibing to the title track of Dhurandhar, a moment that has drawn attention online amid claims that the actor had not publicly appreciated her Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani co-star Ranveer Singh for Dhurandhar and its success. Alia Bhatt’s lack of acknowledgement of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar’s success has led to questions. Alia Bhatt vibes to the Dhurandhar title track The video opens with Alia singing, “You are not ready for this,” a line from the Dhurandhar title track, as she gets her hair and makeup done. Dressed casually in a black tee and jeans, the actor appears relaxed and playful, clearly enjoying the moment. As the clip progresses, Alia is seen interacting with her team, discussing looks and even filming parts of the shoot herself, giving fans an unfiltered peek into her workday. For the shoot, Alia experimented with a bold transformation, opting for a chic bob haircut, a striking departure from her usual style. She …

Karan Johar HITS back at trolls calling Alia Bhatt ‘nepo kid’; ‘Got to be the most idiotic person…’

Karan Johar HITS back at trolls calling Alia Bhatt ‘nepo kid’; ‘Got to be the most idiotic person…’

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Karan Johar HITS back at trolls calling Alia Bhatt ‘nepo kid’; ‘Got to be the most idiotic person…’ Home News and Gossip Karan Johar HITS back at trolls for calling Alia Bhatt ‘nepo kid’; ‘You’ve got to be the most idio… Alia Bhatt has often been at the centre of nepotism debate. Karan Johar, in his latest interview, gave a befitting reply to all the trolls targeting the diva. For a long time now, Karan Johar has been on the receiving end of trolls for nepotism in Bollywood. Ever since Kangana Ranaut called him the ‘flagbearer’ of nepotism, he has received constant backlash. However, over the past few years, Karan has been subtly yet sassily hitting back at trolls. In a recent interview, Karan Johar came out in support of Alia Bhatt and slammed all those who call the actress ‘nepo kid’. In an interview with Galatta Plus, Karan Johar called the trolls ‘idiotic’ for terming Alia Bhatt as …

POLL RESULT: Fans have finally decided which Alia Bhatt movie on Netflix is their favorite and it’s neither Dear Zindagi nor Udta Punjab

POLL RESULT: Fans have finally decided which Alia Bhatt movie on Netflix is their favorite and it’s neither Dear Zindagi nor Udta Punjab

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When Alia Bhatt stepped into the industry with Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year, a lot was said about her, especially because she came from a privileged film family. But over the years, the actress proved that there’s more to her than just her influential family name. On Netflix, there are several movies of her that prove her acting prowess. Hence, we asked fans to pick their favorite in a poll. Well, the results are here and not what most of you expected them to be. Check it out! Among the five options given to the voters, Sanjay Leela Bhansali helmed Gangubai Kathiawadi won the poll. Nearly 44% of people vote for the biographical drama as their favorite film on Netflix. To refresh your memory, the 2022 movie showcases the life and struggles of a Gangubai, a young courtesan, who takes over Mumbai’s Kamathipura and fights for the rights of her own. Taking the second spot in the poll is the slice-of-life movie, Dear Zindagi. The film got 25% of votes. The coming-of-age comedy drama …

Chum Darang reveals the shocking reason behind turning down Manoj Bajpayee’s The Family Man 3

Chum Darang reveals the shocking reason behind turning down Manoj Bajpayee’s The Family Man 3

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Chum Darang, a contestant on Bigg Boss 18, recently made an interesting revelation about her professional life. During her recent appearance on a podcast with Small Talk with Koko, Chum revealed that she was initially finalised for a role in the popular The Family Man 3, which features Manoj Bajpayee as the protagonist, but she couldn’t take up the show. Also Read – Priyanka Chopra’s film Anuja earns Oscar nomination, Hina Khan returns to gym after major surgery; Priyanka, Parineeti Chopra in a movie? Reason? Chum was a participant in Bigg Boss 18, and hence, had no choice but to turn down the offer to be a part of the series. While talking about her decision on the podcast, Chum said, “Yes, I was in Family Man 3 but I left it for Bigg Boss. I actually felt I won’t be able to survive inside Bigg Boss for too long. I know it takes a lot to survive inside and the journey is not going to be easy.” Also Read – Khatron Ke Khiladi 15: …

Alia Bhatt Celebrates Three Years Of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi With Artworks Of Her Character

Alia Bhatt Celebrates Three Years Of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi With Artworks Of Her Character

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Last Updated:February 26, 2025, 07:57 IST Alia Bhatt marked three years of Gangubai Kathiawadi on Instagram. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film is based on S. Hussain Zaidi’s book. Gangubai Kathiawadi released in 2022. Who can forget Alia Bhatt’s powerful performance as Gangubai Kathiawadi? It has been three years since the Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial reached the cinema halls on February 25, 2022. Celebrating the milestone, Alia Bhatt took to her Instagram stories and dropped a couple of sketches of her iconic character from “Gangubai Kathiawadi”, along with the caption, “#3YearsOfGangubaiKathiawadi”. Gangubai Kathiawadi is a cinematic adaptation of the book Mafia Queens of Mumbai by S. Hussain Zaidi which tells the story of Gangubai Kathiawadi, a simple girl from Kathiawad who is forced into prostitution and later rises to become a madam and an influential figure in Bombay’s red-light area. The film also stars Shantanu Maheshwari, Vijay Raaz, Indira Tiwari, Seema Pahwa, Jim Sarbh, and Ajay Devgn in significant roles, along with others. “Gangubai Kathiawadi” received various accolades, including Alia Bhatt bagging the ‘Best …

Gangubai Kathiawadi on OTT: Here’s where you can watch Alia Bhatt’s National Award-winning movie on its 3rd anniversary

Gangubai Kathiawadi on OTT: Here’s where you can watch Alia Bhatt’s National Award-winning movie on its 3rd anniversary

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Gangubai Kathiawadi is one of the most acclaimed movies of recent times. Starring Alia Bhatt in the lead role, the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial was a recipient of multiple National Film Awards. Today, February 25, 2025, marks the 3rd anniversary of its theatrical release. On this special occasion, take the opportunity to enjoy the biographical crime drama on OTT. Read on to know where you can watch it digitally. Where to Watch Gangubai Kathiawadi The 2022 film Gangubai Kathiawadi is available to watch on the streaming platform Netflix. The audience can enjoy the engaging story from the comfort of their homes. If you missed out on this Alia Bhatt starrer in theaters upon its release or wish to rewatch it, there’s no better day than its anniversary. Plot of Gangubai Kathiawadi Gangubai Kathiawadi is the story of a woman who is sold into a br*thel at a very young age. The story showcases her rise to power and the many challenges she faces in her path. The makers posted a special clip of important scenes …

Love and War’s Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal celebrate not just 1 but 3 milestones on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s birthday: INSIDE PICS

Love and War’s Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal celebrate not just 1 but 3 milestones on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s birthday: INSIDE PICS

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Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal have been shooting their highly anticipated movie Love & War. The trio took a break for their director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s birthday. They celebrated not just one but three milestones, marking Alia starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi’s third anniversary and the recent success of Vicky’s Chhaava. The actress shared some inside pictures from the party. Today, February 25, 2025, Alia Bhatt took to Instagram and posted a couple of pictures from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s birthday party that happened last night. In the first photo, SLB was seen sitting in between Vicky and Ranbir at a restaurant. Alia stood behind the men with her arms around them. All of them sported sweet smiles for the camera. A cake saying, “Happy Birthday Sanjay!” was kept in front of them. The second photograph showed Vicky cutting a different cake as they celebrated the success of Chhaava. In the caption, Alia wished SLB and also celebrated 3 years of her film Gangubai Kathiawadi, saying, “A quick break from night shoots to celebrate our director. …

Elvish Yadav Summoned By NCW Over Alleged Racist Remarks Against Bigg Boss 18 Contestant Chum Darang

Elvish Yadav Summoned By NCW Over Alleged Racist Remarks Against Bigg Boss 18 Contestant Chum Darang

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Last Updated:February 13, 2025, 19:35 IST The NCW summoned YouTuber Elvish Yadav for alleged racist remarks against actress Chum Darang, mocking her name and ethnicity. Darang condemned his harmful comments. Elvish Yadav had made ‘racist’ comments on Bigg Boss 18’s Chum Darang. File Image/Instagram The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken cognizance of the alleged racist remarks made by YouTuber and influencer Elvish Yadav against actress and Bigg Boss 18 fame Chum Darang. The NCW has issued summons to Yadav, asking him to appear on February 17. The controversy erupted when Elvish Yadav, during his podcast, made derogatory comments about Chum Darang. He mocked her name and ethnicity, leaving everyone angry and shocked. Elvish also disparaged her association with the film Gangubai Kathiawadi, making inappropriate jokes about her. “Karan Veer ko pakka COVID tha kyunki Chum kisko pasand aati hai bhai, itna taste kiska kharab hota hai! Aur Chum ke toh naam mein hi ashleelta hai… Naam Chum aur kaam Gangubai Kathiawadi mein kiya hai,” Elvish had said. These comments were met with outrage …