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Mahesh Bhatt praises Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga after box office turnaround: ‘Many had declared it dead on arrival’

Mahesh Bhatt praises Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga after box office turnaround: ‘Many had declared it dead on arrival’

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Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali‘s Main Vaapas Aaunga may have stumbled at the box office after its June 12 release, but the film has since scripted an impressive comeback, powered by glowing word of mouth. Its unexpected turnaround has caught the industry’s attention, with filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt hailing the film’s growing success and saying it is proof that audiences possess a “mysterious intelligence” of their own. Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga was released on June 12. Mahesh Bhatt lauds Imtiaz Ali Mahesh penned a note for Imtiaz in Variety India following the box-office performance of his latest film Main Vaapas Aaunga, saying the film deserves to be celebrated. He mentioned that there are “films that arrive with drums and trumpets, announcing themselves like conquerors”, and there are films that arrive quietly, asserting that Main Vaapas Aaunga belongs to the latter category. The filmmaker added that what moved him about Main Vaapas Aaunga was not just its story, but the thirst that runs beneath it. Mahesh went on to describe that longing as the desire to come home, …

Akshay Kumar’s Rustom derailed Soni Razdan’s Nanawati directorial: ‘Still want to make it’ | Bollywood News

Akshay Kumar’s Rustom derailed Soni Razdan’s Nanawati directorial: ‘Still want to make it’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Jun 28, 2026 05:32 PM IST A decade ago, Soni Razdan was in the process of making her sophomore directorial, Love Affair. While her 2005 directorial debut Nazar was written by her husband and veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, and produced by his brother Mukesh Bhatt’s Vishesh Films, Love Affair was being co-produced by Mahesh’s eldest daughter Pooja Bhatt, from his first marriage with Kiran Bhatt. Pooja was backing the film, along with Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series, under her banner Fish Eye Network Private Limited. However, that film never saw light of the day. What happened to Love Affair? Soni Razdan had even started pre-production of Love Affair in Ooty. Based on the infamous 1959 Nanavati murder case, it starred Ali Fazal as Nanawati, Kalki Koechlin as his wife, and Chandan Roy Sanyal as lawyer Ram Jethmalani, along with Gulshan Devaiah, Hansika Motwani, and Soni herself. “Unfortunately, that happens with films,” a disappointed Soni tells SCREEN in an exlusive interview. “I was three weeks away from shooting, and things went haywire with the budget …

Madhoo opens up about how Pooja Bhatt had embraced nepotism

Madhoo opens up about how Pooja Bhatt had embraced nepotism

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Veteran actress Madhoo recalled how she was impressed by actress Pooja Bhatt in the 90s for wholeheartedly embracing nepotism without being apologetic. During one of her throwback interviews, Pooja had answered the question, “Everybody asks this question that Pooja Bhatt only gives successful movies when Mahesh Bhatt makes movies. When she makes films with other directors, she is unable to deliver a hit, and Mahesh Bhatt is making films only for Pooja.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Not Alia Bhatt’s fault that she is the daughter of industry insiders, says mom Soni Razdan | Bollywood News

Not Alia Bhatt’s fault that she is the daughter of industry insiders, says mom Soni Razdan | Bollywood News

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5 min readMumbaiJun 25, 2026 09:47 AM IST Alia Bhatt is currently one of the most successful actors in the Hindi film industry and she is currently looking forward to her next release, Alpha. While Alia has received a lot of love from her fans over the last decade, in the recent past, she has also been receiving some negativity on social media. Recently, Alia’s mother, Soni Razdan, reacted to the hate her daughter receives on social media and also commented on the trolling that happened during her Cannes 2026 appearance. ‘Alia Bhatt can’t help whose child she is’ In a conversation with Zoom, Soni Razdan said that it is not Alia’s fault that she is the daughter of industry insiders. She also pointed that she herself was an outsider, she never got the kind of success that Alia got, and applauded her talent and hard work. She said, “Alia can’t help whose child she is; it’s not her fault. I was not a product of the industry; I struggled as an actor and human being …

‘Helen, Salim Khan used to go on double dates with Mahesh Bhatt and me’: Soni Razdan | Bollywood News

‘Helen, Salim Khan used to go on double dates with Mahesh Bhatt and me’: Soni Razdan | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 18, 2026 08:14 PM IST Karisma Kapoor and Soni Razdan recently shared screen space in Abhinay Deo’s crime thriller show Brown on ZEE5, where they played daughter and mother. They also had a third scene partner in tow, the aunt, played by Helen. Both Karisma and Soni go a long way back with the legendary actor. While Karisma’s family members have worked closely with Helen, Soni’s connection dates back to the early days of her relationship with Mahesh Bhatt. Soni’s first memory of Helen “I actually met Helen many years ago, when I was dating my husband. We used to go on double dates — Helen and Salim sahab, and Mahesh and me,” Soni Razdan tells SCREEN, giggling. This was back in the mid-1980s, when Soni’s husband and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt collaborated with Helen’s husband and veteran screenwriter Salim Khan on the 1986 crime thriller Naam, starring Sanjay Dutt, Kumar Gaurav, and Amrita Singh. “We used to go to his house very often, and go to Helen’s house once in a while. …

Mahesh Bhatt turns presenter for Naam

Mahesh Bhatt turns presenter for Naam

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Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has shared his thoughts on the upcoming action thriller Naam – To Live is War, starring Veer Pahariya and Varun Sharma in the lead roles. The filmmaker has come on board as the presenter of the project, whose title takes inspiration from his 1986 blockbuster Naam. Speaking about the film’s lead actors, Bhatt praised the younger generation’s understanding of cinema and their ambition to succeed. He expressed confidence in Veer and Varun’s potential, saying, “They are far more cinematically literate than we were. They have the thirst and urgency to create a place for themselves under the sun. If their collective drive can be used and funnelled down then they will have a unique film in their hands.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kangana Ranaut says distance from Bollywood helped her play a nurse: ‘We live in a bubble’ | Bollywood News

Kangana Ranaut says distance from Bollywood helped her play a nurse: ‘We live in a bubble’ | Bollywood News

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Kangana Ranaut has taken a break from her political career to promote her new film, Manoj Tambale’s crime thriller Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata. Based on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, the film will see her play a nurse at Cama Hospital. At the trailer launch in Mumbai on Tuesday, the actor-turned-politician detailed how her political career helped her play the part accurately. “We live in a bubble and are so far away from reality. That’s why when I entered the life of this character, I realized how crucial it was for me to maintain some distance from the film industry,” said Kangana. “As a politician, I got the chance to mingle with a lot of common people in the last couple of years. I may consider myself a great actor, but I’d be so incompetent in this role if I’m not in touch with reality,” she added. Kangana Ranaut entered politics when she successfully contested the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections under a Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket and emerged as the winner from her constituency of …

‘Dad’s message changed my life’

‘Dad’s message changed my life’

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Pooja Bhatt grew up in a home where her father, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, dealt with alcohol addiction for years. She has previously opened up about how her mother Kiran locked him out on the balcony in the middle of the night because he came back home in a drunk state, and she had to do something to teach him a lesson. Pooja, through her childhood, had seen how alcohol can destroy one’s peace and happiness. She had her first sip at 16 but never expected that one day, she would find herself turning into an alcoholic. And this time, it was her father who triggered her sobriety. ‘I drank very heavily’ In a chat with Vickey Lalwani, Pooja shared that her excessive drinking started when her marriage to Manish Makhija was on the verge of breaking down. “I used alcohol as a crutch at that point,” she said and admitted that she “drank very heavily at that time.” She said, “I was at a low ebb of life because when marriages fall apart, and a …

Pooja Bhatt on family separation

Pooja Bhatt on family separation

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4 min readNew DelhiMay 29, 2026 12:00 AM IST When long-term relationships break down and new partners enter the picture, the emotional impact is rarely limited to only two people. In a recent interview with Vickey Lalwani, actor Pooja Bhatt reflected on a personal conversation she once had with Soni Razdan about the circumstances surrounding Mahesh Bhatt’s first marriage. Recalling the discussion, Pooja said, “Soni had a heart-to-heart conversation with me… She said, ‘Pooja, I too feel so guilty, felt very guilty’. I told her with all of my heart, ‘Soni, you could not have broken up a relationship that was together. There is no space for anybody in a relationship that is solid unless there are crevices there or something was lacking so somebody else could come and find that space.’” Pooja also spoke about how her father chose to communicate the change in the family directly to her. She shared, “In fact, I knew about Soni before my mother did. He woke me up and said, ‘I have to let you know that I …

Alia Bhatt is an ‘upgraded version’ of me, reveals Pooja Bhatt; says Raha is ‘born to be an actor’

Alia Bhatt is an ‘upgraded version’ of me, reveals Pooja Bhatt; says Raha is ‘born to be an actor’

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From making a dreamy debut with Student of the Year to becoming one of the most successful actors of her generation with films like Highway, Raazi and Udta Punjab, Alia Bhatt has carved a remarkable journey in Bollywood. Now, her half-sister, Pooja Bhatt, has showered praise on her, calling Alia an “upgraded version” of herself while also saying that Alia’s daughter Raha already seems “born to be an actress”. Pooja Bhatt hails Alia Bhatt and reveals Raha is ‘born to be an actor’. Pooja Bhatt says Alia Bhatt is an ‘upgraded version’ of her Defending her brother Rahul Bhatt’s remarks about her being better than Alia, Pooja explained that she and Alia are very different from each other. While she had her time as a heartthrob in the industry, now it is Alia’s time, and she has her own way of navigating the business that Pooja did not have. She added, “I have had my time. This is her time, and she has certain attributes, and she has a certain way of navigating this business …