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Janhvi Kapoor praises Telugu film industry’s work culture amid 8-hour workday debate: ‘Respect for everyone’

Janhvi Kapoor praises Telugu film industry’s work culture amid 8-hour workday debate: ‘Respect for everyone’

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As anticipation grows around Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor’s upcoming film Peddi, the actor has shared her thoughts on the work culture she experienced in the Telugu film industry. During a recent appearance on The Newshour on Times Now, Janhvi reflected on the differences between film sets in Mumbai and the South, revealing that the structured and disciplined approach of Telugu productions particularly stood out to her. The actor, who will be seen in her second Telugu outing after Jr. NTR starrer Devara: Part 1, praised the industry’s emphasis on maintaining healthy work schedules and ensuring that everyone on set is treated with equal consideration. Janhvi Kapoor plays Achiyyamma in the Telugu sports drama Peddi. Respect for working hours stood out Speaking about her experience working in Telugu cinema, Janhvi said one of the biggest differences she noticed was how seriously schedules are followed on set. She said, “What I really appreciate about specifically the Telugu film industry is their respect for everyone’s working hours. Not just the actors but also the technicians and the …

Randeep Hooda reacts to being called ‘rude and difficult’ on sets: ‘Industry’s full of fragile glass egos, insecurities’

Randeep Hooda reacts to being called ‘rude and difficult’ on sets: ‘Industry’s full of fragile glass egos, insecurities’

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Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda, who is best known for films like Sarbjit, Highway, Jism 2 and more, recently talked about the perception of him being “rude” or “difficult” in the film industry. In an interview with Zoom, he shared why his blunt personality was often misunderstood in Bollywood. Randeep Hooda talks about Bollywood misunderstanding his blunt nature. Randeep Hooda on being labelled rude and difficult Randeep said that most of these assumptions stemmed from misunderstandings and the direct way people from Haryana usually communicate. He clarified that he has never had disrespectful exchanges with filmmakers, except for his fallout with Ram Gopal Varma. Talking about how rumours spread on film sets, the actor said, “I did not realise that the mouthpiece of the chatter that goes on in movies comes from assistant directors. So when you’re getting ready and something is not right, maybe the look isn’t right or you’re not getting something correct before going to the set, and there’s an assistant director knocking every minute saying, ‘Sir, ready?’ after you’ve already told them …

Nawazuddin Siddiqui on industry’s racist bias

Nawazuddin Siddiqui on industry’s racist bias

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3 min readNew DelhiApr 27, 2026 01:35 PM IST Despite his noteworthy versatility in roles, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has often opened up about facing racism in Bollywood. In fact, the actor, who has been a part of the film industry for over 20 years, had even revealed getting rejected from projects because of his complexion. In a recent interview, he got candid about staying confident amid the beauty standards and discrimination in Bollywood. Nawazuddin also mentioned that he has never found anyone more beautiful than the late actress, Smita Patil. The actor’s comments reflects how inherent colorism has been in Bollywood, with lighter skin often equated with a higher social status. Despite the parallel cinema movement bringing about a change in the 70s and 80s where actors like Smita Patil and Shabana Azmi emerged as the icons, the leads in mainstream cinema have largely remained fair-skinned with a few exceptions such as Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin. During a conversation with Zoom, the actor admitted experiencing racism and elaborated how the industry has still embraced him. He …

‘Became a hero at 19, got banned at 23’: Shane Nigam on struggles with film industry’s politics | Malayalam News

‘Became a hero at 19, got banned at 23’: Shane Nigam on struggles with film industry’s politics | Malayalam News

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4 min readKochiApr 21, 2026 02:35 PM IST At this point, it’s almost impossible to say for sure what Shane Nigam’s name has made headlines for the most — the handful of impressive performances he has delivered or the controversies he has been embroiled in. Despite being one of the most talented actors of his generation in Malayalam cinema, Shane has unfortunately found himself mired in several controversies over the past few years, which have tarnished his reputation. In fact, there was a time when his name cropped up in the news every so often, not for the best reasons. Nonetheless, Shane has been living under the radar for quite some time now, avoiding unnecessary attention and focusing on his work, career, and personal life. Now, as he gears up for the release of his procedural drama Dridam, co-presented by Jeethu Joseph and helmed by his longtime associate, Martin Joseph, Shane has more clarity about his past, present, and future than ever before. Don’t Miss | No 20 Madras Mail: When Mohanlal and Mammootty made …

Saiyaara, Haiwaan writer Rohan Shankar decodes Hindi film industry’s revival after lull: ‘No Bollywood vs South anymore’

Saiyaara, Haiwaan writer Rohan Shankar decodes Hindi film industry’s revival after lull: ‘No Bollywood vs South anymore’

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Since the success of KGF, RRR, and Pushpa, there has been talk of Bollywood losing its mojo, while films from the South seem to know what audiences want. It had resulted in everything from passionate debates to proclamations about the Hindi film industry only making films for ‘Bandra and Juhu’. And then came along films like Chhaava, Saiyaara and Dhurandhar to bust these notions and remind everyone of what Bollywood was capable of. Rohan Shankar wrote the dialogues for Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda-starrer Saiyaara. Writer Rohan Shankar, who just so happened to write the dialogues for Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara and recently worked with Priyadarshan on the screenplay and dialogues of Bhooth Bangla and Haiwaan, chimes in on the Bollywood vs South discourse with Hindustan Times. (Also Read: Is Bhooth Bangla anything like Bhool Bhulaiyaa? Did Akshay Kumar improvise on set? Writer Rohan Shankar reveals) Rohan Shankar envisions a bright future Rohan says the conversation has shifted in 2026, and explaining the current scenario, he says, “I don’t think it’s about Bollywood vs South anymore. …

‘They just look at you as someone who makes buffoonery’: Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan slam the industry’s attitude toward comedy | Bollywood News

‘They just look at you as someone who makes buffoonery’: Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan slam the industry’s attitude toward comedy | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiApr 16, 2026 09:13 PM IST Actor Akshay Kumar has dabbled across various genres, including comedy. Now, he returns to the space with Priyadarshan’s horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla. While the two are collaborating after many years, both have expressed concern over the lack of respect for the comedy genre. In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Akshay and Priyadarshan opened up about how the industry views actors and directors associated with the genre. ‘When you make a comedy film, you are not considered a good director’: Priyadarshan Discussing how comedy as a genre holds very little value in the industry, Priyadarshan shared, “It’s very difficult to make people laugh; that is where an actor’s real potential comes out.” Akshay Kumar chimed in, “Here, actors who do comedy don’t get anything.” Priyadarshan continued, “I had complained about this. When you make a comedy film, you are not considered a good director. They just look at you as someone who makes buffoonery. This is the kind of attitude people have in the film fraternity. But the moment …

`Dhurandhar Monday ko baith jayegi`: Kunal Kohli on industry`s lack of support

`Dhurandhar Monday ko baith jayegi`: Kunal Kohli on industry`s lack of support

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Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar`s Dhurandhar saga has become the country`s first franchise to earn Rs 3,000 crore worldwide. The first part, Dhurandhar, which released in December 2025, grossed Rs 1,300 crore, while its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, went on to mint Rs 1,700 crore after it released in theatres in March 2026 and is still going strong. However, filmmaker Kunal Kohli recently made shocking revelations about how the industry reacted to the film, claiming that “the biggest directors” in Bollywood wanted the film to flop at the box office. Kunal Kohli on the industry`s lack of support for Dhurandhar Talking to Indian Express Screen, Kunal said, “Even when the industry doesn’t support a film, the film still works. Nobody supported Dhurandhar. The biggest directors I spoke to on the phone, they said, `Monday ko baith jayegi.` Monday ko aur chal gayi.” The Fanaa director shared that the industry did not even expect Sunny Deol`s Border 2 to succeed. He added, “Nobody supported Border 2. People said second week mei thoda baith gayi. It’s done …

I am film industry’s last Mughal’: How Asha Bhosle defied norms to cap off her 80-year journey as an artiste | Bollywood News

I am film industry’s last Mughal’: How Asha Bhosle defied norms to cap off her 80-year journey as an artiste | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 12, 2026 10:56 PM IST When music icon Asha Bhosle turned 90, she had a grand celebration, with a Broadway-style live show at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena where she not only performed her popular songs but also shook a leg. “I like doing extraordinary things. Music has been my life. It has given me so much. I decided to do a spectacular concert on my 90th birthday. I doubt if anyone in the world has achieved this feat,” said the legend, who remained defiant of age and expectation, in an exclusive interview to The Indian Express in 2023. While announcing this special show at a press meet, the incomparable singer had said: “Main iss film industry ki aakhri Mughal hoon (I am the last Mughal of the film industry)” – a reference to both her longevity and her creative association with generations of musicians and filmmakers. “I was around 10 when I started my singing career in 1943. Over the decades, I have worked with the industry’s best and come to know …

Dhurandhar 2: Ram Gopal Varma questions industry`s silence on film`s success

Dhurandhar 2: Ram Gopal Varma questions industry`s silence on film`s success

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As Aditya Dhar`s Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues to rule at the box office, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has questioned the film industry’s silence over the box-office triumph of the drama.  RGV questions silence from industry Calling out the entire film fraternity, the Satya maker wrote on his X (previously known as Twitter) handle, “Now that AdityaDharFilms has EXPLODED a ATOMIC BOMB right under the film industry, what is shocking is the loud silence from the rest of the film industry . (sic)” “I don’t know whether this is because the Dhurandhar 2`s devastating explosion has hurled everyone else in the film industry so far into OUTER SPACE that their applause cannot reach here due to the long distances , OR whether they’re huddled in denial, whispering to each other , “It’s just propaganda… it will go away soon ,” so that they can crawl back and resume making their same old repetitive films. OR are they just paralysed by the film’s sheer brilliance , realising that whatever they’ve been making or planning to make …

Ram Gopal Varma slams film industry’s ‘loud silence’ over Dhurandhar 2 success, warns colleagues: Study it or get buried

Ram Gopal Varma slams film industry’s ‘loud silence’ over Dhurandhar 2 success, warns colleagues: Study it or get buried

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Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge has been enjoying a dream box-office run since the day of its release. The film has so far surpassed the lifetime collection of RRR, collecting over ₹1,200 crore worldwide. Amid the film’s phenomenal success, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who has been one of its most vocal cheerleaders, questioned the film industry’s silence over Dhurandhar 2’s box-office triumph. Ram Gopal Varma talks about industry’s silence over Dhurandhar 2’s box office success. Ram Gopal Varma slams the industry’s silence over Dhurandhar The Revenge’s success On Sunday, Ram Gopal Varma took to X and penned a strongly worded note, calling out members of the industry for not publicly celebrating the film’s success. He wrote, “Now that @AdityaDharFilms has EXPLODED a ATOMIC BOMB right under the film industry, what is shocking is the loud silence from the rest of the film industry.” The filmmaker further added, “I don’t know whether this is because the #Dhurandhar2’s devastating explosion has hurled everyone else in the film industry so far into OUTER SPACE that their applause …