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Actor Raashul Tandon slams industry for casting influencers over actors: ‘Ye log line me lag ke audition dete honge?’

Actor Raashul Tandon slams industry for casting influencers over actors: ‘Ye log line me lag ke audition dete honge?’

The idea of casting social media influencers and content creators in mainstream films and TV shows is nothing new. Since the pandemic, people with high social media following, often with no acting experience, have increasingly found themselves playing supporting roles and doing cameos in big-budget films. After the trend was highlighted again with the brickbats coming journalist Saurabh Dwivedi’s way for his acting debut in Kartavya, actor Raashul Tandon has addressed the trend, calling out production houses and streaming platforms. Saurabh Dwivdei in Kartavya (L) and Anubhav Singh Bassi with Ranbir Kapoor in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. Actor Raashul Tandon speaks on influencers as actors Raashul, who has appeared in films like Pink and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, among others, recently shared a video on his Instagram account, talking about Saurabh Dwivedi’s Kartavya performance and more. “Kal raat maine Netflix pe film dekhi Kartavya and jisne nahi dekhi, I am sure saare memes aapne dekh liye honge. Saurabh Dwivedi ji, jo journalist hain, unhone main antagonist play kiya hai. Abhi kuch time Pehle …

India among top global AI markets but smaller cities lag: OpenAI report

India among top global AI markets but smaller cities lag: OpenAI report

OpenAI has identified India as one of the most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) markets in the world. The country performs strongly in areas like coding, data analysis and complex reasoning, reported IANS. According to the company, India ranks among the top five countries globally in terms of thinking capability usage per person, based on how users engage with advanced features on ChatGPT Plus. India is also emerging as one of the fastest-growing AI developer ecosystems. The report highlighted that usage of the company’s Codex platform saw a four-fold increase in just two weeks after its launch in February 2026. This rapid growth shows the increasing interest and adoption of AI tools among developers and professionals in the country. Usage remains concentrated in major cities Despite the strong growth, AI usage in India is not evenly distributed. It is largely concentrated in a few urban centres. The top 10 cities account for nearly 50 per cent of AI users, even though they represent less than 10 per cent of the population. Cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi …

Sunil Grover hilariously mimics Rohit Sharma as he fumbles lines in ad shoot, fans say ‘Jasprit Bumrah lag raha hain’

Sunil Grover hilariously mimics Rohit Sharma as he fumbles lines in ad shoot, fans say ‘Jasprit Bumrah lag raha hain’

Is anyone surprised that Sunil Grover has nailed yet another mimicry of someone? He has won over fans during his stint at The Great Indian Kapil Show with impeccable mimicry of everyone from Salman Khan to Udit Narayan. This time the actor and comedian transformed into cricketer Rohit Sharma for an ad with Netflix. Sunil nailed the carefree and bindass talking style and mannerisms for which Rohit is known for. (Also read: Sunil Grover’s masterful mimicry of Gulzar is so good that not only Shaan, but all of internet is floored: Real-life AI) Rohit Sharma also had an appearance in the ad shoot, where Sunil Grover impersonated him. Sunil Grover as Rohit Sharma In the new ad, Sunil as Rohit arrives for a Netflix ad shoot, where he is seen wearing the Mumbai Indians jersey. Sunil walked just like Rohit, and even his way of talking and responding was eerily similar to the cricketer. Sunil shoots for pictures even as the advertisement director casts his doubts that he looks somewhat different, maybe AI. Sunil fumbles …

Farah Khan says she is happy to see Rajpal Yadav out of jail: ‘Achha lag raha hai tu bahar ghoom raha hai’

Farah Khan says she is happy to see Rajpal Yadav out of jail: ‘Achha lag raha hai tu bahar ghoom raha hai’

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav grabbed headlines when he was sent to Tihar Jail in connection with a ₹9 crore debt and cheque bounce case in February this year. However, the actor was granted interim bail on February 16, and is now back to completing his work commitments. Recently, Farah Khan visited Rajpal for her cooking vlog and expressed her happiness over the actor being out of jail. Rajpal Yadav features in Farah Khan’s cooking vlog. Farah Khan reacts to Rajpal Yadav being out on bail Farah visited Rajpal’s manager and friend, Saket Swahney’s house, for her cooking vlog. As Rajpal welcomed her inside, Farah hugged him and said, “I am meeting you after so many years.” She added that she had brought some delicious food, kadhi chawal and a potato dish for him, to which Rajpal said he had also prepared something for her and hoped she would like it. Farah then said, “Mereko achha lagg raha hai ki tu bahar ghoom raha hai, sabse zayada vohi acha lag raha hai (I’m happy to see …

Anushka Sharma, Virak Kohli pose, laugh as they get clicked with fans: ‘Lag raha hai shadi me photo khincha rahe hai’

Anushka Sharma, Virak Kohli pose, laugh as they get clicked with fans: ‘Lag raha hai shadi me photo khincha rahe hai’

Anushka Sharma and her husband, Virat Kohli, one of the nation’s beloved power couples, were recently spotted at Mumbai airport, delighting fans with their presence. The duo, known for their charm and camaraderie both on and off screen, appeared cheerful and relaxed as they posed for photos and interacted warmly with supporters. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kholi were spotted at the Mumabi airport intercatin with fans. This public appearance follows their recent spiritual visit to Premanand Ji Maharaj’s Ashram in Vrindavan, where they sought blessings and spent time with devotees. Fans were thrilled to see Anushka and Virat so approachable, with Anushka even cracking a playful joke that made Virat laugh. Moments at the Mumbai airport, a video of which has surfaced on social media and is gaining attention. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli spotted at Mumbai airport On Monday, a video surfaced online showing Anushka and Virat, known as one of India’s most admired power couples, at the airport. Anushka, who wore a white t-shirt, coupled it with a light velvet jacket and black …

Meera Chopra says she didn’t tell ‘supportive’ cousin Priyanka Chopra about Gandhi Talks, calls herself secretive: ‘Nazar lag jaati hai’ | Bollywood News

Meera Chopra says she didn’t tell ‘supportive’ cousin Priyanka Chopra about Gandhi Talks, calls herself secretive: ‘Nazar lag jaati hai’ | Bollywood News

Actor-model Meera Chopra has turned producer with the KP Belekar directorial Gandhi Talks. During a recent promotional interview, Meera reflected on her career as an actor and revealed why she decided to give producing a try. She also talked about her cousin Priyanka Chopra and lauded her for always supporting the family. In a chat with Galatta India, Meera talked about her journey in the industry until now. She pointed out that Bollywood has been a place of “constant struggle” and that she is still trying to make a name for herself. Talking about Priyanka Chopra, Meera Chopra said, “See, I have always said that Priyanka is somebody who stands very strongly with her entire family. She has supported, no matter how big she has become. I honestly feel that Priyanka has outgrown herself. She isn’t just an individual – she’s a movement.” ALSO READ: ‘I didn’t have a normal childhood’: Vishal Jethwa on losing his father young and seeing his mother work as a maid to support family The actor added that Priyanka has …

10 years of Bumrah: From Jet lag to centre stage: The night Jasprit Bumrah announced himself | Cricket News

10 years of Bumrah: From Jet lag to centre stage: The night Jasprit Bumrah announced himself | Cricket News

The Indian Express’s journalist Devendra Pandey recalls the debut of Jasprit Bumrah, 10 years ago. Devendra was reporting on that tour in Australia where Bumrah played the final game of the 5-match ODI series and clinched India’s solo win. It was my first trip to Australia as a young cricket journalist, and I had no sense then that I was about to witness the birth of greatness. That tour also marked the international debut of Jasprit Bumrah, who would go on to become India’s finest fast bowler—and one of the game’s GOATs. This Friday marks ten years since that first appearance. His beginning, like so many remarkable careers, arrived without warning or ceremony, forged instead in chaos. In early January 2016, the BCCI’s senior selection committee decided to take a punt on a young fast bowler from Gujarat for India’s T20 series in Australia. Bumrah was barely known outside IPL circles, where his awkward, almost jarring action for the Mumbai Indians had made him intriguing, if not entirely trusted. Before he could even pack his …

There is a song called ‘Lagan Lag Gayi Re’

There is a song called ‘Lagan Lag Gayi Re’

Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed his maiden ODI ton in the third ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam earlier this year. Jaiswal recalled the conversations he had with Virat Kohli after he scored his ton. The southpaw recalled how Kohli sang a popular Bollywood dance number and started dancing. “There is a song called ‘Lagan Lag Gayi Re’. So Kohli was singing that song to me and dancing. That was a fun conversation. Even before I went to bat, he was telling me things. His sense of humour is great, and he is very funny. But when he is serious, the entire world knows the level of intensity with which he plays. I really enjoy playing with him,” he said on sports journalist Vimal Kumar’s YouTube channel. “When I was going to play U-19 India, Sachin sir had called me home. I spoke a lot to him. I was very nervous when I went to his home for the first time.” Speaking about Rahul Dravid, the coach Jaiswal said, “Rahul sir is an amazing human being and …

Lag Jaa Gale: After Bads of Bollywood, Lakshya begins next actioner with Tiger

Lag Jaa Gale: After Bads of Bollywood, Lakshya begins next actioner with Tiger

Early December, mid-day reported that Dharma Productions’ new hero Lakshya and Janhvi Kapoor’s actioner, tentatively titled Lag Jaa Gale, is set to go on floors (From ‘Ba***ds’ to badla/ Dec 3). Now, sources tell us that the shoot of the Raj Mehta directorial film is in full swing, with the production planned over a three-month schedule.  “Lag Jaa Gale is going to be shot in a start-to-end schedule, from December to March, in Mumbai. The actors have given block dates to Raj, who is keen to wrap up the film by March end,” a source informs. The film also stars Tiger Shroff, who plays Lakshya’s nemesis. The makers aim to ready the film for a theatrical release in the second half of 2026. Karan Johar “It’s going to be an out-and-out actioner with enough drama between the three primary characters to ground the film. The action sequences between Lakshya and Tiger, who both excel in this genre, are being envisioned as the film’s highlights. The theme of revenge forms the core of the film,” says …

Sargun Mehta is not a fan of those who casually make fun of their partners: ‘Bhootni lag rahi hai…’; how public teasing may be a deal breaker | Feelings News

Sargun Mehta is not a fan of those who casually make fun of their partners: ‘Bhootni lag rahi hai…’; how public teasing may be a deal breaker | Feelings News

Sargun Mehta and Ravi Dubey always serve couple goals. While on my occasions, they have shared their mantra for a successful relationship, this time, Sargun taught her fans and followers a valuable lesson in respect. “Apne aas paas bhi, like a lot of places, log badi aasani se apne partner ka mazaak udaate hai…jokes me bhi mazaak udhaa lete hai…ki makeup ke bina aayi hai…bhootni lag rahi hai…they casually say stuff about their partner, about their wives,” Sargun, 37, said. Speaking to Pinkvilla, she added that pulling their leg every time is not acceptable. “Arey, yeh toh aise hi karti hai…isko nahi aata, or bring them down…I feel like apne bande ke baare me aise kaise bol rahe ho? How can you talk about your partner like this? Even if it is a joke. How can you do it sitting with 5 people? So, I think people‘s basic senses are out,” shared the actor. Public teasing in a relationship carries a psychological weight that many couples underestimate, concurred Delnna Rrajesh, psychotherapist and life coach. “In …