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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’

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 …

‘Bollywood has fragile glass egos, insecurities’: Randeep Hooda on being termed difficult | Bollywood News

‘Bollywood has fragile glass egos, insecurities’: Randeep Hooda on being termed difficult | Bollywood News

Randeep Hooda, known for performances in films like Highway, Sarbjit, and, Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster, has addressed the long-standing perception of him being “arrogant” or “difficult” in the film industry. In a recent conversation, the actor reacted to the the rumours surrounding his behaviour on film sets, his fallout with filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, and why his blunt personality was often misunderstood in Bollywood. In a conversation with Zoom TV, Randeep explained that much of this image may have been shaped by misunderstandings, his straightforward nature, and the way people from Haryana naturally communicate. The actor also clarified that, barring a rare exception, he never had disrespectful confrontations with directors over creative differences. “I don’t think I have had any disrespectful exchange with a director on any creative thing ever, except once when I was doing an anthology film for the Factory (Ram Gopal Varma’s production house), where me and Ramu also had a fallout. Apart from that, there hasn’t been,” he said. Randeep Hooda on Haryana roots and speaking bluntly The actor admitted, however, …

Rashmika Mandanna has ‘no insecurities’, says her Cocktail 2 co-star Kriti Sanon: ‘She’s just a very genuine person’

Rashmika Mandanna has ‘no insecurities’, says her Cocktail 2 co-star Kriti Sanon: ‘She’s just a very genuine person’

Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film, Cocktail 2, which also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Shahid Kapoor. While Kriti has previously worked with Shahid in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, the film marks her first collaboration with Rashmika. Recently, at The Femina Beauty Awards, Kriti opened up about her experience of working with the Pushpa actor and had only positive things to say about her co-star. Kriti Sanon is all praise for Cocktail 2 co-star Rashmika Mandanna. Kriti Sanon praises Rashmika Mandanna Speaking about Rashmika, Kriti described her as warm and genuine. Sharing her experience from the sets of Cocktail 2, Kriti said, “She’s just a very genuine person, kind, lovely and warm. No insecurity. Just goodness, and I think I’m a vibe person. If I feel the aura and I feel positivity, I get drawn to it. I’ve just had so much fun with her, and she’s just amazing. I love her.” Kriti also addressed comparisons between Cocktail 2 and the original 2012 film, which starred …

Taapsee Pannu says she had insecurities about her beauty when she started her career: ‘Mujhe koi heroine kyun banayega’

Taapsee Pannu says she had insecurities about her beauty when she started her career: ‘Mujhe koi heroine kyun banayega’

Actor Taapsee Pannu has recalled how she experienced self-doubt when she began her career. Speaking with Times Now News, she talked about the “beating” she gave herself to learn a bunch of things in the first few years of her career, adding that it took a toll on her mentally. Taapsee Pannu was last seen in Mudassar Aziz’s Khel Khel Mein. Taapsee Pannu talks about her insecurities at the start of her career Taapsee talked about the insecurities she had about her beauty. “I wish I didn’t feel like I don’t look like the biggest divas around, so mujhe koi heroine kyun banayega (why will someone make me the heroine)? But that’s not the only quality required to be a heroine. I didn’t have basic fashion sense, makeup sense, or even know what my best angle was—nothing,” she said. Taapsee shares what affected her mentally The actor shared that she wishes someone had told her to take things slow, and she would learn everything eventually. “I wish I didn’t take such a beating to learn …

Shanaya Kapoor Talks About Insecurities, Tu Yaa Main and Gives a Shoutout to Aryan Khan’s Show

Shanaya Kapoor Talks About Insecurities, Tu Yaa Main and Gives a Shoutout to Aryan Khan’s Show

Shanaya Kapoor recently hosted her first-ever Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Instagram, giving fans a rare glimpse into her personal and professional life. The actress candidly answered questions about her upcoming films, reflected on the year gone by, and opened up about her insecurities. Shanaya made her film debut this year with Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan and his now preparing for her upcoming films. She will be seen in Tu Yaa Main with Adarsh Gourav and another yet-untitled film with Abhay Verma. When one fan asked her about an update on Tu Yaa Main, she said, “Soon!! We’ve put in a lot of love.. blood.. sweat.. and tears!! And we can’t wait to show u! (sic)” One netizen asked her about her favourite TV series, to which the actress gave a shoutout to his close friend Aryan Khan’s debut show The Ba***ds of Bollywood. She shared, “So many can’t choose but these are some of my favs!” and shared the posters of Mirzapur, Black Warrant, Peaky Blinders and The Ba***ds of Bollywood. Shanaya and her …

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan opens up on doing less films, credits Mani Ratnam for her founding years: ‘Insecurities have never…’

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan opens up on doing less films, credits Mani Ratnam for her founding years: ‘Insecurities have never…’

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked on the red carpet last night at the Red Sea Film Festival 2025. She also engaged in a brief conversation with Hollywood actress, Dakota Johnson. But the highlight was her opening day session at the film festival. In an insightful conversation, the Ponniyin Selvan: I actress talked about how she doesn’t get insecure about doing less films and prioritizing her family. Talking about how motherhood defines her life as much as her career, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan said, “I’m so busy taking care of Aaradhya, being with Abhishek, that I don’t get insecure if I don’t sign a film. Insecurities have never been a driving force for me.” She further explained, “I don’t get insecure. I think that’s a very, very, very real aspect of who I am. Insecurities have never been a driving force, which a lot of the voices around can try and get in your head and can sometimes propel choices. That is something that has never been me. That’s a clarity also.”  Aishwarya recalled what Mani Ratnam had told …

Farhan Akhtar admits Jee Le Zaraa delays were ‘stressful’, triggered his insecurities: Felt people will doubt my skills

Farhan Akhtar admits Jee Le Zaraa delays were ‘stressful’, triggered his insecurities: Felt people will doubt my skills

Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar announced the film Jee Le Zaraa with Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra in the lead in 2021. However, the film has still not gone on the floors due to date issues. Now, in an interview with Samdish on his YouTube channel, Farhan spoke about how stressful the period became for him as the film kept getting delayed, eventually triggering his insecurities. Farhan Akhtar on how Jee Le Zaraa’s delays impacted him. Farhan Akhtar says Jee Le Zaraa delays were stressful for him Farhan revealed that he rejected acting roles and other opportunities that came his way in order to focus on Jee Le Zaraa, but the shooting schedule kept getting pushed. He said, “So my film Toofan was released in 2021, and right after that, I was set to direct a film called Jee Le Zara. It just kept getting delayed, and for those two years, I kept saying no to all other opportunities that came my way. I did that because when you have to direct, you can …

Nawazuddin Siddiqui on inheriting insecurities and anger from father, says he never wanted to be like him: ‘He failed a lot in his life’ | Bollywood News

Nawazuddin Siddiqui on inheriting insecurities and anger from father, says he never wanted to be like him: ‘He failed a lot in his life’ | Bollywood News

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has always been quite candid about his struggles while growing up, his NSD days and his relationship with his father. During a recent interview, Nawaz shared some more stories from his childhood and how his father’s certain habits and idiosyncracies shaped him as an individual. The actor made an appearance on Raj Shamani’s podcast to talk about his career and personal life. While talking about his school days, Nawaz segued into talking about his father and said that he never realised that there was something wrong in their relationship until he moved to the big cities. He said, “I realised after coming to the city that fathers can also love their children. Because where I came from, that is not the kind of relationship I had with my father. We used to talk a lot, but I think I took him for granted a lot of the time. This is something I realised much later in life after he passed away.” ALSO READ: Studio backing Gangs of Wasseypur wanted to replace Nawazuddin …

Is Selena Gomez’s Song Younger & Hotter Than Me About Her Relationship Insecurities? Find Out

Is Selena Gomez’s Song Younger & Hotter Than Me About Her Relationship Insecurities? Find Out

What is Selena Gomez’s song Younger & Hotter Than Me about? ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Selena Gomez worked on the album, I Said I Love You First, with her fiance, Benny Blanco, who is a music producer and has been in the industry for years and years. One of the songs on her album is titled Younger and Hotter Than Me and it sheds light on the singer’s insecurities, about not feeling as young and hot as someone else, and worrying about a partner losing interest in her. She recently spoke about it and revealed how it was based on those feelings. Is Selena Gomez’s Song Younger & Hotter Than Me About Her Relationship Insecurities? During an interview with Sirius XM’s show TikTok Radio IRL, Selena spoke about the song and how Benny thought it would be a reference to all of her insecurities and the issues she has faced. She stated, “He thought it would be sweet since Younger and Hotter is a reflection of my, you know, my past or insecurities. …

Shania Twain opens up on ‘abusive situations’ that made her ‘hate being a woman’

Shania Twain opens up on ‘abusive situations’ that made her ‘hate being a woman’

Shania Twain is opening up on dealing with body image issues after being in “abusive situations” during her younger days. In an interview with Us Weekly published Wednesday, the 59-year-old country singer got candid about how she “hated” being a woman while growing up. Shania Twain is opening up on dealing with body image issues as a teenager, reveals she wanted to be a ‘bodybuilder’ after being ‘touched inappropriately’ (Getty) Shania Twain opens up on dealing with body image issues as a teenager “I was always insecure about my body,” the No One Needs to Know singer confessed. She revealed that “throughout my youth [I was] touched inappropriately so many times.” Twain explained that it made her feel uncomfortable in her own body. The five-time Grammy winner shared, “I was in abusive situations where you hate being a woman.” “I hated being a girl,” she added. The trauma of it all left her wanting to become strong enough to fend off those who would try and harass her. Twain revealed that when her mother asked …