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‘Spat out my paan, it landed on Amitabh Bachchan’s shirt’, recalls ’embarrassed’ Bindu | Bollywood News

‘Spat out my paan, it landed on Amitabh Bachchan’s shirt’, recalls ’embarrassed’ Bindu | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 25, 2026 02:00 PM IST Amitabh Bachchan’s avatar as the Banarasi babu who chews paan with swag was a common sight in many of his films in the 1970s, but the actor once found himself in a situation when a co-actor spat their paan out, and the spit landed on him. In a recent interview, veteran actor Bindu recalled this incident and shared that she was quite embarrassed when her paan landed on Amitabh’s shirt. In a chat with Vickey Lalwani, Bindu recalled that the incident happened while they were shooting for a film in Rishikesh, and the crew had all gathered together to go to Dehradun for dinner. On their drive back, Bindu was enjoying her paan, while Amitabh was sitting in the back seat. “I still remember that I had paan while coming back. And I was sitting in a way that the wind was in my face, and we were all driving with our windows rolled down. I put my head out of the window to spit out …

From ‘Bhuvan Shome’ to playing Bhuvan’s mother: Suhasini Mulay on how she landed a role in ‘Lagaan’

From ‘Bhuvan Shome’ to playing Bhuvan’s mother: Suhasini Mulay on how she landed a role in ‘Lagaan’

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Mumbai, Veteran actor Suhasini Mulay says filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker was so struck by her National Film Award-winning turn in the social drama “Hu Tu Tu” that he set out to find and cast her in “Lagaan”, his 2001 sports drama that would later attain cult status as one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated films. From ‘Bhuvan Shome’ to playing Bhuvan’s mother: Suhasini Mulay on how she landed a role in ‘Lagaan’ In the film, which completes 25 years on June 15, Mulay delivered one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring portrayals of motherhood as Yashodamai, the supportive mother of Aamir Khan’s Bhuvan. Mulay recalled that Gowariker chanced upon a promo of “Hu Tu Tu” on television and was instantly struck by her screen presence. “Who is that woman?” he asked. Gowariker’s mother, who happened to be in the room, immediately recognised Mulay and recalled her debut in Mrinal Sen’s 1969 classic “Bhuvan Shome”. “So, they had to actually track me. The guy who plays Kachra, Aditya Lakhia, I know his mother very well, they got Lakhia …

Lost her father, became family’s breadwinner, and then landed film with Madhuri Dixit: Dharna Durga’s inspiring journey

Lost her father, became family’s breadwinner, and then landed film with Madhuri Dixit: Dharna Durga’s inspiring journey

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“I want to make it as an actor,” content creator and now actor Dharna Durga had told Hindustan Times in a 2023 interview. Three years later, that dream has begun to take shape. Dharna has already starred in two major Bollywood films and has earned praise from both critics and audiences for her performances. Dharna Durga in a still from Maa Behen. While most people know Dharna for her relatable social media videos — from the aunty at a kirtan to the iconic parlour wali didi — her journey from Instagram Reels to the big screen has been anything but easy. Here’s a look at her inspiring journey. How Dharna became a social media queen During her interaction with us, Dharna revealed that she was involved in extracurricular activities during her college days at Delhi University. At the time, she was trying to decide between joining the dance club and the theatre club. However, before she could fully pursue either, the COVID-19 lockdown brought everything to a halt. Suddenly left with a surplus of creativity …

‘Aamir Khan found me very intelligent’: Ameesha Patel reveals how Aishwarya Rai’s exit landed her role in Mangal Pandey

‘Aamir Khan found me very intelligent’: Ameesha Patel reveals how Aishwarya Rai’s exit landed her role in Mangal Pandey

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Bollywood actor Ameesha Patel recently recalled how Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s exit from Mangal Pandey: The Rising led to her landing the role. She also revealed that while she secured a part in Mangal Pandey because Aamir Khan appreciated her intelligence, she lost out on Lagaan as the director felt she looked “too educated” for the role. Ameesha Patel talks about bagging Mangal Pandey after Aishwarya Rai’s exit. Ameesha Patel on replacing Aishwarya Rai in Mangal Pandey The Rising In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Ameesha spoke about replacing Aishwarya in Mangal Pandey and said, “Aamir actually saw my interview on the BBC and found me very intelligent. We had also done an interview together, and while they were setting up the camera, Aamir and I started playing noughts and crosses. It became a bit of an ego battle between us to see who would win more games. There was a healthy competitiveness between us. But Aamir and I had met quite a few times even before that.” She added, “I had given a look test …

How Steven Spielberg’s Film Landed In Christopher Nolan’s Hands

How Steven Spielberg’s Film Landed In Christopher Nolan’s Hands

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Interstellar Was Initially Steven Spielberg’s Film ( Photo Credit – Instagram; Prime Video; Wikimedia ) Interstellar is widely regarded as one of the most acclaimed sci-fi films of recent times, with Christopher Nolan earning praise for its storytelling and visuals. Co-written with Jonathan Nolan, the film especially stands out for its realistic take on space concepts like wormholes. There was a time when Steven Spielberg was attached to the project. He was supposed to direct it until things changed. But before Nolan stepped in, the project was actually in the hands of Steven Spielberg. So what changed? Steven Spielberg Was Originally Attached To Interstellar Speaking to Empire, Steven Spielberg revealed how he was attached to Interstellar, as per The Telegraph. Producer Lynda Obst and theoretical physicist Kip Thorne were working on an idea based on Thorne’s work. Thorne was also working as a scientific consultant on the project. Spielberg said, “I was involved with ‘Interstellar’ for a year, and I became fascinated with it. I spent a lot of time at the [Jet Propulsion Laboratory] …

‘Why just a photo?’: How a Punjab government doctor landed a role in Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 after an on-set emergency | Bollywood News

‘Why just a photo?’: How a Punjab government doctor landed a role in Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 after an on-set emergency | Bollywood News

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What are the odds that showing up to treat a film star’s injury earns you a spot in the movie itself? For a government doctor from a small town in Ludhiana district, those odds turned out into reality. Dr Sunny Ashok, a medical officer posted at the government health facility in Kalakh village under Pakhowal in Punjab, now has a cameo in Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge in a scene featuring Ranveer Singh. The Aditya Dhar film was extensively shot across Punjab, including locations such as a railway track near Ludhiana and Shahnewal Airport. How treating an on set injury led to a cameo in Dhurandhar 2 On July 8, 2025, Dr Ashok was called to the film’s set after actor Arjun Rampal sustained a head injury during a high-intensity chase sequence near the railway track. “There was panic as it seemed Arjun would need scans and hospitalisation. However, the injury was not serious. I checked his reflexes. All were happy that he was okay,” Dr Ashok told Tribune. Just days later, Dr Ashok was called …

Suriya and Karthi praise Ken Karunaas for Youth success: ‘Project has truly landed in the right hands’

Suriya and Karthi praise Ken Karunaas for Youth success: ‘Project has truly landed in the right hands’

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Youth, starring Ken Karunaas in the lead role, was released in theatres on March 19, 2026. Directed by the actor himself, the coming-of-age comedy-drama appears to have struck a chord with audiences, with Suriya and Karthi congratulating him. Suriya and Karthi congratulate Ken Karunaas for Youth success Taking to social media, Ken Karunaas wrote, “Thank you, Suriya sir and Karthi sir… The kid in me will hold this close forever. I will always cherish this moment in my life.” Moreover, the film’s producer, Karuppiah C. Ram, also shared some photos and wrote, “‘The project has truly landed in the right hands as producers.’ Hearing you call Youth a lovely film means a lot to us. Suriya sir, thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to watch the film after a long day of shooting and meeting us at midnight. It means more than I can express.” “Karthi sir, from giving us the first clap at the pooja to now hearing that you enjoyed the film, it feels like a special full-circle …

Anil Kapoor landed a role that was first offered to Kamal Haasan, actor recalls how Raj Kapoor brought it together: ‘Raj saab said I could do this’ | Bollywood News

Anil Kapoor landed a role that was first offered to Kamal Haasan, actor recalls how Raj Kapoor brought it together: ‘Raj saab said I could do this’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiFeb 11, 2026 10:11 PM IST Back in the 1980s, Anil Kapoor was known for his ‘jhakaas’ image, thanks to films like Ram Lakhan and Tezaan, so when the actor decided to change gears and venture into an unconventional relationship drama with K Vishwanath’s Eeshwar, the film industry was surprised. The film was a remake of Vishwanath’s Telugu cult classic Swathi Muthyam. However, Anil wasn’t the first choice for the film. Anil, who recently graced the 12th edition of Expresso by SCREEN, revealed that the film was initially being planned with Kamal Haasan, who had also starred in the original. In a conversation with Saurabh Dwivedi, Editor, Indian Express Hindi, the actor shared that veteran filmmaker Raj Kapoor was first planning the Hindi remake as producer, and Kamal as the lead hero. “Raj saab wanted to make this film with Kamal Haasan. He had come to my house and told me about it. He also said that I could also play such a role, but he was planning to make it with Kamal …

Why mimicking Kantara’s sacred sequence has landed Ranveer Singh in legal trouble

Why mimicking Kantara’s sacred sequence has landed Ranveer Singh in legal trouble

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Explained: Why mimicking Kantara’s sacred sequence has landed Ranveer Singh in legal trouble Actor Ranveer Singh, who has been making headlines for the success of his recent release Dhurandhar, has landed in controversy. Ranveer Singh has been winning massive appreciation following the success of Dhurandhar. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar had hot theatres in December 2025, and has been successful in smashing multiple records by crossing Rs 1,000 crore in just three weeks. It has also emerged as the highest-grossing Hindi film in India. Just when fans thought everything was going perfectly for the actor, he found himself in the middle of yet another controversy. What has Ranveer Singh landed in legal trouble? During the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 28th, Ranveer Singh was slammed for mimicking a sequence that was featured in Kantara Chapter 1. For the unversed, Ranveer had mimicked an iconic Chaundi sequence. It is considered sacred and takes place during the procession dedicated to Goddess Chavundi. It …

‘Needle landed at zero’: Twinkle Khanna reveals why she and Akshay Kumar ‘cancel each other out’ at BMC polls | Bollywood News

‘Needle landed at zero’: Twinkle Khanna reveals why she and Akshay Kumar ‘cancel each other out’ at BMC polls | Bollywood News

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Many Bollywood stars were seen exercising their voting rights at the recent Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Among them was Bollywood couple Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar. In her latest article for The Times of India, Twinkle shared her witty take on the elections and revealed how she and her husband, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who hold different political ideologies, cancel each other’s votes by voting for two different parties. In the article, Twinkle mentioned how she had to force her daughter to go to school on voting day when all other schools were closed due to the elections. She then shared that she waved goodbye to Akshay, who stepped out of the house after casting his vote at sharp 7:15 am in the morning. Twinkle also admitted that she and Akshay had a discussion about how they cancel each other’s votes. She wrote, “We both agreed that it was completely pointless for us to vote because we would cancel each other out.” She added, “the needle swinging left and right until it landed firmly …