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Rajkumar Hirani admits Dunki didn’t appeal to masses: ‘Middle class get their visas easily’ | Bollywood News

Rajkumar Hirani admits Dunki didn’t appeal to masses: ‘Middle class get their visas easily’ | Bollywood News

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There is little disagreement that Rajkumar Hirani’s last outing, Dunki, starring Shah Rukh Khan, landed as a relatively middling experience. Released amid significant hype, fuelled by the coming together of two major names in Hindi cinema, the film ultimately fell short of expectations. Its box office performance was also modest when viewed in contrast to Hirani’s earlier successes, as well as Shah Rukh Khan’s own 2023 blockbusters Jawan and Pathaan. ‘Why did we leave our country?’ Now, Hirani has spoken about the making of the film and what, in his view, didn’t quite land with audiences. In a conversation with Sanjay Arora on his YouTube channel, the filmmaker reflected on how different stories connect with different sections of viewers. He said, “Every film will touch different people differently. When you make 3 Idiots, it is about the education system, which touched every household, so it will reach every household. So when I am making a film like Dunki, it is restricted to the people who are into illegal immigration.” He added that even today he …

IPS officer Simala Prasad to play SI in The Narmada Story: Cinema spreads message to masses; must explore hobbies

IPS officer Simala Prasad to play SI in The Narmada Story: Cinema spreads message to masses; must explore hobbies

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IPS officer Simala Prasad says the profession can go hand-in-hand if balanced in the right way. Currently posted as Deputy Inspector General of Police (Women’s Safety), at Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), she recently turned author, has previously done small roles in two films, and will next be playing the lead in a feature film where she plays the character of a sub-inspector. IPS officer Simala Prasad and (right) in the character of sub inspector in film The Narmada Story “Meaningful cinema is the need of the hour. I realised that cinema is an important medium to convey important messages to larger audiences. As an officer, when you do good work, it is limited to your location of posting. Books have a wider scope, but cinema has the power of spreading the message and providing solutions to existing problems,” says the 2011 batch officer who cracked the civil services in her first attempt with AIR 51 rank. SP playing an SI! She has done small roles in Alif (2017) and Nakkash (2019), and in her next film …

Exclusive: “My Father Was a Man of The Masses”- Jaaved Jaaferi Talks About Jagdeep’s Life and Legacy

Exclusive: “My Father Was a Man of The Masses”- Jaaved Jaaferi Talks About Jagdeep’s Life and Legacy

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“Woh manzil kya jo aasani se tay ho, Woh rahi kya jo thak kar baith jaye.” Young Jagdeep often heard his mother, Kaniz Fatema, utter this Urdu couplet. They goaded her on in her fight to exist. Years later, it became the footnote of his life. His reference point, his mantra in hostile times. From an affluent family in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, life flung eight year-old Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri (actor Jagdeep’s original name) and mother Kaniz on the streets of Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai. Selling combs and soaps to survive, even as children his age devoured comics and chocolates, destiny handpicked young Jagdeep for the movies. “When reality slaps you hard on the face, you grow up fast,” says son/actor/anchor Jaaved Jaaferi about his late father, who became a breadwinner at nine. Beginning as a child actor, then hero, Jagdeep later veered towards the comic, given his talent to sell laughter at the box-office. Yet, his ‘core’ remained ‘tragic’, resonating with the personal narratives of most comedians, including Charlie Chaplin, who used comedy to …

Vikram Bhatt says Bollywood films are failing at box office because ‘everyone forgot the masses and went to niche films’ | Bollywood

Vikram Bhatt says Bollywood films are failing at box office because ‘everyone forgot the masses and went to niche films’ | Bollywood

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Apr 20, 2025 09:56 AM IST As Bollywood lately witnessed a lot of film failures, filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has some suggestions for the industry to help it course correct its path. As Bollywood lately witnessed a lot of film failures, filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has some suggestions for the industry to help it course correct its path. Speaking with ANI, Bhatt, who is known for creating films such as Ghulam and Raaz, emphasised the need to cater to the masses. Vikram Bhatt talks about the failure of recent Bollywood films. Vikram Bhatt on what ails Bollywood “Everyone forgot the masses and went to niche films. And during COVID, the audience’s habit of watching films in theatres disappeared. We stopped making massy films. If you see the South industry, it’s flourishing because it always prioritises the mass audience. They still want to see superheroes, want to see Pushpa, want to see Kantara. They still consider the villain a villain, still whistle and clap. Hum toh waisi films banana bhul gaye jise dekhkar audience seeti aur taaliya bajaye,” …

Lady Gaga brings ‘Mayhem’ to the masses at Coachella

Lady Gaga brings ‘Mayhem’ to the masses at Coachella

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By Danielle Broadway Lady Gaga brings ‘Mayhem’ to the masses at Coachella INDIO, California, – American singer Lady Gaga returned to a massive audience for the first time in eight years to headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Friday night, dancing with model skeletons, fighting a dancer dressed as a monster and serving up a surprise encore. “Welcome to my house of mayhem,” the “Poker Face” singer said from the stage. Lady Gaga weaved together songs from her 2025 “Mayhem” album as well as older ones, including “Judas,” “Born This Way,” and “Poker Face.” “I love you,” she said several times during the two-hour concert. In typically flamboyant style, she raced through costume changes, including a red gown, a black leotard, a feathery white dress and metallic armor with a cape. To match her dedication to dressing up, fans also opted for statement pieces to honor the singer. “I love her artistry,” Jay Green from Florida said as he stood alongside a group of friends. “This is the first time I’ve seen …

Good Bad Ugly Trailer Review: Thala Ajith & His ‘So Sweet’ Delivery Is Making The Masses Go Mad

Good Bad Ugly Trailer Review: Thala Ajith & His ‘So Sweet’ Delivery Is Making The Masses Go Mad

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Good Bad Ugly Trailer Review: Will Thala Ajith’s Bomb Explode? (Photo Credit –Facebook) Ajith Kumar has started the year on a disastrous note at the box office, with Vidaamuyarchi tanked at the box office. The film starred Trisha Krishnan, Regina Cassandra, and Arjun Sarja. Now, the superstar is arriving yet again with his next action drama, Good Bad Ugly directed by Adhik Ravichandran. The film trailer has been released and is generating a lot of buzz. The high-energy glimpse into the mass entertainer looks like a treat for Ajith Kumar fans to be honest. It has style, dapper dialogues, and Ajith Kumar’s killer looks. There is also some nostalgia with a lot of references to Ajith Kumar’s past films. The Good Bad Ugly trailer is packaged as a bomb, with Thala Ajith offering a range of looks and intensity. In fact, his young self looks so convincing that one might be mesmerized to even decode if it is VFX or makeup. As soon as he says ‘So Sweet’ fans have gone berserk. So there is …

Uninterrupted storytelling: a lone woman’s toil to take books to the masses through audios

Uninterrupted storytelling: a lone woman’s toil to take books to the masses through audios

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Ramya Vasudevan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Not all heroes wear capes. Not all heroes are known by their faces. Some manifest as disembodied voices. In the wider world, Ramya Vasudevan chooses to be more heard than seen, thanks to an unstinted commitment to producing audio stories in Tamil. Ramya has narrated over 2,060 stories, and made them heard on platforms such as Spotify. Irrespective of their tone and theme, the stories are bundled together under one brand identity, “Under The Tree”. This ‘Tree’ grew from a carelessly tossed seed. Back in 2019, Ramya Whats´Apped a friend her story narration based on a book she had just finished reading. “My friend nudged me to narrate summaries of books, blogs or personalities through audios as she found them quite appealing. She created a WhatsApp group and forwarded one of my audios to it. Soon, it branched out to three more groups [this was at a time when only 256 members could be added to one]. And the pandemic happened, after which the number only grew,” recalls …

Hollywood News Live Today March 13, 2025 : Millie Bobby Brown says jibes on body ‘got to her’, she tried ‘changing herself for masses’: I’m disgusted

Hollywood News Live Today March 13, 2025 : Millie Bobby Brown says jibes on body ‘got to her’, she tried ‘changing herself for masses’: I’m disgusted

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Live Hollywood News Live: Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in the world of Hollywood. From celebrity gossip and exclusive interviews to movie premieres and glamorous red carpet events, we’ve got you covered. Get fresh, insider stories as they unfold, keeping you in the loop with everything you need to know about the entertainment industry. Latest news on March 13, 2025: Latest entertainment news on March 13, 2025: Millie Bobby Brown has talked about criticism about her appearance. (Jonathan Brady/PA) Hollywood News Live: Your front-row seat to the glamour and excitement of Hollywood starts here. Our live blog provides instant updates on celebrity news, major blockbuster releases, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes scoops. Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by Hindustan Times staff.…Read More Follow all the updates here: Mar 13, 2025 7:08 AM IST Hollywood News LIVE: Millie Bobby Brown says jibes on body ‘got to her’, she tried ‘changing herself for masses’: I’m disgusted Stranger Things star, Millie Bobby Brown, 21, previously hit out at what she called …

Millie Bobby Brown says jibes on body ‘got to her’, she tried ‘changing herself for masses’: I’m disgusted | Hollywood

Millie Bobby Brown says jibes on body ‘got to her’, she tried ‘changing herself for masses’: I’m disgusted | Hollywood

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British actress Millie Bobby Brown has said she is “disgusted” by remarks made about her and other women’s appearances. Earlier this month, the Stranger Things star, 21, hit out at what she called “bullying” comments and the media “dissecting my face, my body, my choices” because they think she should be “frozen in time” as a child actor. (Also read: Stranger Things’ Millie Bobby Brown slams ‘disturbing’ articles about her body: Easier to criticise than compliment) Millie Bobby Brown has talked about criticism about her appearance. (Jonathan Brady/PA) Brown told the latest episode of the podcast Call Her Daddy that “the press love to go in on me sometimes with certain things”, pointing to her growing older and her accent changing as she lives in the US. She said: “A thing that I get a lot is like, ‘Oh my God, she looks like 40′. “And I’m like, you did meet me when I was 10, so I understand. Now I’m 21, it’s been 10 years. She grows. My face, like, grew. What do you …

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann dedicates ‘Nishaan-e-Inquilaab’ plaza to masses, says it will inspire youth for selfless service – India TV

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann dedicates ‘Nishaan-e-Inquilaab’ plaza to masses, says it will inspire youth for selfless service – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said that the state-of-the-art ‘Nishaan-e-Inquilaab’ plaza will ever inspire youngsters for selfless service to the nation by perpetuating the life and philosophy of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh.    Addressing the gathering after dedicating the plaza to people which houses 30 feet high bronze statue of an iconic martyr on Airport road, the Chief Minister said that this legendary martyr should not only be remembered only on his martyrdom day (March 23) or birthday (September 28) but he said that the iconic martyr should be remembered every moment.  Plaza constructed at a cost of Rs 5 crore He said that this plaza, constructed at a cost of Rs 5 crore, will ever inspire our younger generations to follow the footsteps of the great martyr and serve the country zealously. Mann expressed hope that this plaza will act as a lighthouse for the visitors coming from within the country and abroad by apprising them about the role of this legendary martyr. The …