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Years after Shah Rukh called himself a brand, Shahid says ‘it’s psychotic, not normal’ | Bollywood News

Years after Shah Rukh called himself a brand, Shahid says ‘it’s psychotic, not normal’ | Bollywood News

Shahid Kapoor has been trying to recreate the blockbuster that was his 2019 romantic thriller Kabir Singh, helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, but all his attempts haven’t been able to match up to that level. But the actor is in no rush, as he feels the film industry at large is undergoing a change at the moment. Shahid will next be seen in Homi Adajania’s romantic comedy Cocktail 2, alongside Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, slated to release in cinemas on June 19. “I don’t think we’re in a phase where we have too many fantastic directors and writers. We’re going through a churn, where newer voices are coming. And we’re going through a phase where even some of the best of us don’t know, and that’s very evident,” said Shahid in a new interview. He refused to take any names, but also included himself in “some of the best of us”. “We need to learn now. Hindi cinema needs to learn what it is that they can bring to the table that will make …

Exclusive! Nikita Dutta: When it comes to mangoes, I never worry about the sugar rush

Exclusive! Nikita Dutta: When it comes to mangoes, I never worry about the sugar rush

For actor Nikita Dutta, known for films such as Kabir Singh (2019) and Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins (2025), summer and mangoes are inseparable. Joining HT City for a special summer shoot, the self-confessed mango lover opens up about her favourite varieties why the fruit is a non-negotiable part of her daily routine. Nikita Dutta Pic: Satish Bate Location: Bayleaf cafe, Mumbai One unusual food combination she swears by is “puri with mango”. “The first time I was introduced to puri with mango at a Gujarati friend’s house, I was surprised by the combination, but now I love it,” she says. Elaborating on her love for the fruit, Nikita shares, “Mango is by default my summer essential. Every morning, I start my day with six soaked almonds and one whole mango. So unlike a lot of people who like eating mangoes for dessert, my day starts with a whole giant Alphonso mango. There’s also Kesar and Langda, but it’s the core taste that I love, making it my favourite fruit.” She recalls, “When we …

Kiara Advani recalls struggling to book roles even after success of MS Dhoni

Kiara Advani recalls struggling to book roles even after success of MS Dhoni

Navigating an acting career in the entertainment industry is full of challenges, and the popular idea of overnight fame is often a romanticised myth. Such was the case for Kiara Advani when she embarked on her journey in Bollywood. While many assume her breakthrough began with blockbuster hits like MS Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) or Kabir Singh (2019), her actual debut took place much earlier with the 2014 comedy-thriller Fugly. Kiara Advani shared her struggles in Bollywood. Also Read | Kiara Advani cries while talking about postpartum struggles after welcoming baby girl: ‘It’s such an identity shift’ In a candid conversation on Raj Shamani’s podcast, Kiara reflected on some of the more difficult phases of her career. She admitted that her journey in the film industry has not always been filled with back-to-back opportunities and success. There were periods of uncertainty and slowdown, especially when some of her films failed to perform well at the box office. However, instead of being discouraged, the 34-year-old actor shared that she chose to view every setback and …

Sooraj Barjatya’s Prem and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Kabir Singh are ‘two sides of the same coin’, says director: ‘Itna pyaar to kare koi’ | Bollywood News

Sooraj Barjatya’s Prem and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Kabir Singh are ‘two sides of the same coin’, says director: ‘Itna pyaar to kare koi’ | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiMar 3, 2026 10:19 AM IST Sooraj Barjatya is credited with discovering the ‘Prem’ within Salman Khan at the very beginning of the superstar’s career through blockbuster films like Maine Pyaar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Koun. However, over time, as the depiction of masculinity on screen has changed, so too have the kinds of male protagonists dominating popular imagination. Today, in the age of the alpha male, characters like Kabir Singh or Rannvijay from Animal capture audiences’ attention in ways that are drastically different from the rather gentle, romantic softness of Barjatya’s films. Yet, Barjatya believes that, to him, whether it is his incarnation of Prem or these ‘toxic male characters,’ they are two sides of the same coin. “They are representations of the same men,” he said in a chat with Hindustan Times. Explaining further, he added, “Itna pyaar to kare koi (Someone must love this passionately). If you look at it, whether it is Kabir Singh, Animal, Prem, or the protagonist from Sangamarmar (his next web series), but itna pyaar …

Kabir Singh, Animal and Prem are ‘sides of the same coin’, feels Sooraj Barjatya: ‘Koi itna pyaar to kare’ | Interview

Kabir Singh, Animal and Prem are ‘sides of the same coin’, feels Sooraj Barjatya: ‘Koi itna pyaar to kare’ | Interview

It is the era of alpha males on screen, many Indian film viewers have noted. What began with Kabir Singh has only been emboldened of late by hypermasculine, aggressive men, even in love stories. This has led many with rose-tinted glasses to hark back to a time when romantic leads in Hindi films were sensitive, and the protagonists of Sooraj Barjatya films – from Vivaah to Hum Aapke Hain Koun – are among those cited as examples of ‘ideal’ men. But the filmmaker himself feels that his Prem (the name he used for all his protagonists) is not much different from Kabir Singh. Ranbir Kapoor in Animal, Salman Khan in Hum Aapke Hain Koun, and Shahid Kapoor in Kabir Singh depicted various shades of love. Sooraj Barjatya on gentle romantic leads Barjatya recently saw the release of his new show, Sangamarmar, on JioHotstar. The romantic drama stars Sourabh Raaj Jain and Sheen Savita Das as a couple whose love grows over 25 years despite them not being married. Ahead of the release of the show, …

Sandeep Reddy Vanga wanted Kabir Singh in Animal, reveals Shahid Kapoor: ‘Jab Animal bhi ban rahi thi…’

Sandeep Reddy Vanga wanted Kabir Singh in Animal, reveals Shahid Kapoor: ‘Jab Animal bhi ban rahi thi…’

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor is currently busy gearing up for his next release, O’Romeo. Also starring Triptii Dimri, the Vishal Bhardwaj film features both the lead stars in never-seen-before avatars. But when the trailer first released, many netizens were reminded of Shahid’s intense performance in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s 2019 film Kabir Singh, co-starring Kiara Advani. Some also compared it to Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal (2023), which was also directed by Vanga. Well, in a recent interview, Shahid revealed that Vanga had planned a scene starring him as Kabir Singh in Animal. Ranbir Kapoor in Animal and Shahid Kapoor in Kabir Singh In a recent chat with Dainik Bhaskar, while promoting his film O’Romeo, Shahid Kapoor was asked about fan speculation regarding a Kabir Singh and Animal crossover. Talking about the same, Shahid shared, “Jab Animal bhi ban rahi thi, actually Sandeep had come to meet me. He wanted one scene of Kabir to be there in that, but woh ho nahi paaya. Toh unke man mein ye thought tha. But wo ho nahi paaya. Kuch dates …

O’Romeo Trailer: Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri and Nana Patekar get mixed reviews; ‘Kabir Singh if he was illiterate’

O’Romeo Trailer: Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri and Nana Patekar get mixed reviews; ‘Kabir Singh if he was illiterate’

When it was announced that Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri are coming together for the first time ever in a Vishal Bhardwaj film, fans were quite excited to witness this fresh jodi onscreen. Excitement became tenfold when makers dropped the teaser of their film O’Romeo earlier this month. Shahid left netizens in awe as a badass gangster whereas Nana Patekar’s glimpse won hearts. The highlight was Farida Jalal! But sadly the trailer of O’Romeo, which released today, failed to have as deep an impact as the teaser. Here’s what the internet has to say. Triptii Dimri and Shahid Kapoor in O’Romeo O’Romeo follows the story of Haseen Ustara, portrayed by Shahid Kapoor and reportedly based on the life of gangster Hussain Ustara. Shahid is seen as a hitman, a contract killer, who falls in love with Afsha, played by Triptii Dimri. The film also stars Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Vikrant Massey, Tamannaah Bhatia and Disha Patani. The trailer gives us a good glimpse of the high-octane action that we will witness in theatres. But a …

Shahid Kapoor on kids Misha and Zain growing up under spotlight: ‘Want them to stay as close to normalcy’ | Interview

Shahid Kapoor on kids Misha and Zain growing up under spotlight: ‘Want them to stay as close to normalcy’ | Interview

Actor Shahid Kapoor has made a conscious effort to keep his children, daughter Misha and son Zain, away from the glare of the spotlight. While the actor knows it’s only a matter of time before they become aware of their father’s stardom, Shahid admits his priority is to raise them with a strong sense of normalcy. Shahid Kapoor will next be seen in Vishal Bhardwaj’s upcoming film O Romeo. Shahid Kapoor on his kids Shahid shares two children with entrepreneur Mira Rajput. The actor, who is the son of Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem, is trying to raise his children away from the trappings of celebrity life. In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Shahid revealed whether he has spoken to his children to help them understand his stardom and the realities that come with it. “I want them to stay as close to normalcy as they can… But beyond the point, it is what it is. As they grow older, they will become more aware, but we don’t do anything to bring it up. If …

Dhurandhar star Ranveer Singh rejected Kabir Singh for ‘being too dark’; Sandeep Reddy Vanga approached him before Shahid Kapoor | Bollywood News

Dhurandhar star Ranveer Singh rejected Kabir Singh for ‘being too dark’; Sandeep Reddy Vanga approached him before Shahid Kapoor | Bollywood News

Ranveer Singh appears to have finally struck gold at the box office. After a stretch of films that failed to meet commercial expectations, his latest actioner Dhurandhar has emerged as a major success. The film has not only become the highest-grossing release of 2025 so far, but has also surpassed the lifetime collections of movies like Stree 2, Chhaava, Pathaan, and Pushpa 2. With its current momentum, Dhurandhar is now eyeing the record set by Shah Rukh Khan’s vigilante actioner Jawan. The success of Dhurandhar has significantly reshaped the narrative around Ranveer Singh’s career. It places him back among the frontrunners of the next generation of Hindi film superstars, alongside his immediate contemporary and frequent point of comparison, Ranbir Kapoor. Ranbir’s last release, Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, also posted massive box-office numbers, further intensifying the long-running comparison between the two actors. The Ranveer–Ranbir debate has been ongoing for over a decade. For much of the 2010s, Ranveer often appeared to be ahead, delivering several box-office hits while Ranbir struggled to maintain consistency. However, …

Not Shahid Kapoor, but Dhurandhar star Ranveer Singh was the first choice for Kabir Singh; netizens say ‘thank god…’

Not Shahid Kapoor, but Dhurandhar star Ranveer Singh was the first choice for Kabir Singh; netizens say ‘thank god…’

Two years after winning hearts with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023), Ranveer Singh made a mind-blowing comeback to the silver screen with Dhurandhar. He dropped jaws with his unbelievable transformation, leaving a lasting impact through his never-seen-before avatar as an undercover agent. Well, with the craze of Dhurandhar rising each day, Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s old interview calling Ranveer the first choice for Kabir Singh (2019) has resurfaced online, garnering shocking reactions from netizens. In this interview, the director revealed that after Ranveer rejected the film for being ‘too dark’, Kabir Singh went to Shahid Kapoor. Shahid Kapoor aka Kabir Singh and Dhurandhar’s Ranveer Singh A few years ago in an interview with iDream Media, Sandeep Reddy Vanga opened up about his Bollywood directorial debut film Kabir Singh, which was a remake of his Telugu film Arjun Reddy (2017). The filmmaker shared, “I was continuously getting calls from Mumbai to do the remake. First, it was pitched to Ranveer Singh. I wanted to do it with him. But finally, he decided he will not …