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Chiranjeevi’s Hook Step From Shankar Vara Prasad Garu Goes Viral

Chiranjeevi’s Hook Step From Shankar Vara Prasad Garu Goes Viral

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The excitement for Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu ahead of the Sankranti festivities is palpable! The high-energy track from Megastar Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film dropped its lyrical video on January 7 and hit over 15 million YouTube views in just one day. Director Anil Ravipudi and his team couldn’t have timed it better! Chiru’s graceful dance moves Just days ahead of the release of Shankar Vara Prasad Garu, the unit has released a hook step of Megastar Chiranjeevi. The clip has instantly gone viral. The video shows Chiru’s graceful dance moves, and by the looks of it, we can say that the video was solely shot for the purpose of the hook step. Composed by Bheems Ceciroleo, sung by Baba Sehgal and choreographed by Aata Sandeep and Jyothi Raj, the song’s catchy hook has sparked recreations by groups on streets and rooftops, with fans praising Chiranjeevi’s timeless swag and grace. Hook step goes viral The hook step is presently ruling the digital space, triggering a massive buzz across social media platforms. The short video shared by …

Akshaye Khanna’s On-Set Improvisation For The Dance In His Dhurandhar’s Entry Scene Has Become A Viral Hook Step: Watch The Video

Akshaye Khanna’s On-Set Improvisation For The Dance In His Dhurandhar’s Entry Scene Has Become A Viral Hook Step: Watch The Video

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Akshaye Khanna’s On-Set Improvisation Credited For Dhurandhar’s Viral Hook Step (Photo Credit – Instagram) Akshaye Khanna’s entry as Rahman Dakait in Balochistan has taken social media by storm, quickly becoming one of Dhurandhar’s most talked-about moments upon its release. The actor is seen entering to the catchy Bahraini track FA9LA, and his dance step has emerged as the film’s unexpected hook, capturing the audience’s attention. In the scene, Rahman joins the dance with an unmistakably mischievous smile, charisma, and a step that was Khanna’s spontaneous on-set improvisation. How Akshaye Khanna Invented His Viral Hook Step From Dhurandhar Movie According to insiders, the choreography for the background dancers was designed and rehearsed by Vijay Ganguly. The original script had Khanna’s character simply walk down, vibe to the music, and eventually settle into his throne—a moment meant to convey Rahman Dakait’s swagger and command. However, when the cameras rolled for the scene, Khanna spontaneously joined the dancers and started mirroring their moves, moving with their energy, and weaving it into Rahman’s unpredictable persona. The result is the …

Prabhas’s Version Of Kolaveri Di Hits Oh-So-Right With The Hook, “Pan India Number 1 Bachelor Main Hoon Ji!”

Prabhas’s Version Of Kolaveri Di Hits Oh-So-Right With The Hook, “Pan India Number 1 Bachelor Main Hoon Ji!”

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The Raja Saab’s Rebel Saab Song Review: Prabhas’s Version Of Kolaveri Di! ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) Prabhas is all set to arrive in the theaters on January 9 with his horror comedy The Raja Saab. The first song from the film, The Rebel Saab, has been dropped, and even the Hindi version of the song is worth seeking your attention! Honestly, when a superstar like Prabhas sheds his Baahubali image and enters the mass entertainer zone, then the music cannot just be a background score! It needs to resonate with the energy of the masses! Like how Allu Arjun did with Saami or how Dhanush took over the masses with Atrangi Re’s Little Little, and now, this song from Prabhas’s upcoming film definitely plunges you into a world of adrenaline with its peppiness and swag! The Rebel Saab Song is a very well calculated move to catch the frenzy – it is foot tapping and a good mix of modernity blended with mythology, with verses hailing Maa, and Durga Maa! There are basic …

Amitabh Bachchan Didn’t Want To Do This Bold Hook Step With Heroine 24 Years Younger! | Bollywood News

Amitabh Bachchan Didn’t Want To Do This Bold Hook Step With Heroine 24 Years Younger! | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:November 04, 2025, 08:07 IST Amitabh Bachchan once hesitated to perform a bold hook step with a much younger co-star. But, his wife Jaya Bachchan called it ‘fantastic’! Jaya Bachchan praised her husband Amitabh Bachchan’s performance in the song, ‘Jumma Chumma De De’ in the film ‘Hum’. If you’ve ever watched Amitabh Bachchan’s Hum, chances are you’ve grooved to the legendary Jumma Chumma De De. The song that once had the entire nation dancing almost didn’t happen the way we know it! Believe it or not, Amitabh Bachchan initially found the famous hook step a little too bold, especially since he had to perform it opposite a heroine 24 years younger. But once the cameras rolled, even his wife Jaya Bachchan couldn’t stop praising his performance. Choreographer Chinni Prakash recently revealed the fascinating story behind this unforgettable number. The Making Of An Evergreen Bollywood Hit Jumma Chumma De De remains one of Amitabh Bachchan’s most celebrated songs, carrying a unique significance in his career. In a recent interview, choreographer Chinni Prakash opened up about …

Amitabh Bachchan was worried Jumma Chumma hook step might look vulgar: Here’s how Jaya Bachchan reacted to it

Amitabh Bachchan was worried Jumma Chumma hook step might look vulgar: Here’s how Jaya Bachchan reacted to it

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Amitabh Bachchan’s Jumma Chumma De De from the 1991 blockbuster Hum is an iconic song, but the conceptualization of the now cult classic song was filled with uncertainty. Choreographer Chinni Prakash recently recalled that Big B was not sure about the hookstep and thought it would look vulgar, but his wife, Jaya Bachchan, had a surprisingly opposite reaction. Amitabh Bachchan was worried Jumma Chumma hook step might look vulgar- Jaya Bachchan’s reaction surprised everyone Amitabh Bachchan was worried about Jumma Chumma hookstep During a recent interaction with Friday Talkies, choreographer Chinni Prakash shared some behind-the-scenes secrets from the sets of the hit ’90s song. Prakash revealed that the makers of the song, including Amitabh Bachchan himself, were scared that the hook step of the song might look a little vulgar and could cause some trouble. He said, “I got a call from my assistant at 12 in the night… both of my assistants refused to show the hook step to Amitabh Bachchan and told me to do it. ‘We can’t show him. We are scared,’ …

Amitabh Bachchan was hesitant to do ‘Jumma Chumma’ hook step fearing it might look vulgar; Jaya Bachchan called it ‘superb’, recalls choreographer | Bollywood News

Amitabh Bachchan was hesitant to do ‘Jumma Chumma’ hook step fearing it might look vulgar; Jaya Bachchan called it ‘superb’, recalls choreographer | Bollywood News

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“Jumma Chumma De De” is one of the most iconic songs of megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s career. In a recent interaction, choreographer Chinni Prakash shared behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the shoot, revealing how the makers — including Amitabh himself — were initially worried that the song’s hook step might appear vulgar on screen. Speaking on the YouTube channel Friday Talkies, Chinni recalled, “This song was played to me by Amitabh Bachchan in his vanity van. In those days, there used to be only two vanity vans — one belonged to Amitabh Bachchan and the other to Manmohan Desai. He had one disk and a speaker, and he made me hear the song. Even during those times, 1989–90, he kept high-tech speakers with him.” Chinni Prakash revealed that the film’s director, Mukul Anand, was hesitant about the now-famous hook step, but he insisted on keeping it. “I got a call from my assistant at 12 in the night… both of my assistants refused to show the hook step to Amitabh Bachchan and told me to do it. ‘We …

Vir Das hits back at film stars for looking down at influencers at Cannes Film Festival: ‘Elitism is off the hook’ | Web Series

Vir Das hits back at film stars for looking down at influencers at Cannes Film Festival: ‘Elitism is off the hook’ | Web Series

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Actor-comedian Vir Das isn’t holding back his thoughts on the film industry’s snobbish attitude towards influencers at the Cannes Film Festival. He has slammed them, asking why do they get associated with them to promote movies then. Also read: ‘Please don’t refer to me as a random celebrity’: Kusha Kapila responds to ‘influencer shade’ at Cannes 2025 Vir Das also shared how he works with upcoming designers for his outing at events on the global stage.(Instagram.com/virdas) Vir Das speaks up The actor-comedian took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express his views over the whole debate around the presence of influencers at the Cannes Film Festival. He started the post by sharing how he works with upcoming designers for his outing at events on the global stage, such as the International Emmy Awards. “Look. I work largely with new unknown designers. So I get the appeal and eyeballs that a red carpet brings. I also respect the hustle that it takes to get your ass there. It’s not for me, but I can respect …

The White Lotus Star Sarah Catherine Hook Reacts to Piper Becoming Her ‘Mother’s Daughter’ in the Finale: ‘It’s So Funny’

The White Lotus Star Sarah Catherine Hook Reacts to Piper Becoming Her ‘Mother’s Daughter’ in the Finale: ‘It’s So Funny’

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The White Lotus season 3 ending has left many people trying to cope with each character’s ending. Some were tragic, some were happy. But for Sarah Catherine Hook‘s character, Piper, the end of her storyline went against everything she had been trying to strive towards since episode 1.  Piper Ratliff tricked her parents and brothers into taking a vacation to Thailand in lieu of a college thesis, which turned out to be false. She wanted to check out and stay at a monastery in the country, and once her parents found out, they were against it. Especially her mom, played by Parker Posey, who much to fans’ amusement, showed her disapproval by continuously getting the name wrong of the country they were in.  However, much to everyone’s surprise, and at the same time to no one’s surprise, Piper pulls a classic The White Lotus U-turn on her initial plans, admitting that after staying one night at the monastery, she realized she couldn’t live the life of a monk, being too attached to her comfortable life.  “I was like, ‘She’s …

White Lotus Season 3: Sarah Catherine Hook Reveals There Were No ‘Chemistry Reads’ Instead They Bonded Over ‘Chaotic Group Chat’

White Lotus Season 3: Sarah Catherine Hook Reveals There Were No ‘Chemistry Reads’ Instead They Bonded Over ‘Chaotic Group Chat’

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White Lotus season 3 is turning out to be as chaotic as the last couple of seasons, and nobody expected anything less. Now the cast that portrays these hilariously dysfunctional characters is opening up about how they bonded even before they got to Thailand for the shoot.  In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the cast of White Lotus talks about how they formed a connection with their colleagues they were going to spend months with. Sarah Catherine Hook who plays Piper reveals, “There were no chemistry reads with anyone, so it was like, fingers crossed we all feel like a family.” The 5 actors that form the Ratliff family, formed a family group before going to Thailand. Hook adds, “The Ratliffs had hopped on a group chat before we got to Thailand, and it was just the most chaotic group chat I had ever seen.” Parker Posey turned out to be the most active member of the group, keeping everyone entertained with new updates on her life.  The only daughter of the Ratliff family reveals, “She’d be like, …

Gwyneth Paltrow Claims Nikki Glaser Wanted To Hook Up With Her Ex Ben Affleck: ‘You Wanted To F**k…’

Gwyneth Paltrow Claims Nikki Glaser Wanted To Hook Up With Her Ex Ben Affleck: ‘You Wanted To F**k…’

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Last Updated:March 27, 2025, 02:44 IST Paltrow, who dated Affleck from 1997 to 2000, was surprised by the number of celebrities Glaser had encountered on the app. Gwyneth Paltrow and Nikki Glaser spill the beans on their connections to Ben Affleck. Gwyneth Paltrow didn’t hold back when she exposed comedian Nikki Glaser for wanting to “hook up” with her ex, Ben Affleck, during a recent episode of her Goop Podcast. The duo was discussing Glaser’s experiences on the exclusive dating app Raya when Paltrow dropped the bomb. “When I used to be on Raya and he would come across, [I would give him a] very concentrated check mark ‘yes’ and, like, never [got] it back,” Glaser admitted. Paltrow, who dated Affleck from 1997 to 2000, was surprised by the number of celebrities Glaser had encountered on the app. Glaser also revealed that Andrew Garfield had swiped “nope” on her. “I know for a fact he had to have seen my profile. … I would have matched with him if he was interested,” Glaser said, to …