All posts tagged: Mediocre

Vir Das responds to man calling him and Diljit Dosanjh ‘very mediocre artists denigrating India at global events’ | Bollywood

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Actor and stand up comedian Vir Das has replied to a person who said that he and singer Diljit Dosanjh are ‘denigrating India’ at global events. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, the person, Kartikeya Tanna also called Vir and Diljit Dosanjh “very, very mediocre artists” and “useful idiots”. (Also Read | Vir Das invites emerging talent to design outfit for International Emmy Awards: ‘Not going to wear a fancy designer’) Vir Das and Diljit Dosanjh have been holding shows abroad for some time now. What X user said about Vir Das, Diljit Dosanjh The wrote on X, “Have you ever wondered why two very, very mediocre artists – Diljit Dosanjh and Vir Das – have suddenly been propped up to global scale fame? They’re suddenly benefiting from liaisons with top celebrities and getting gigs at top global events. Justin Trudeau went all the way to Diljit’s concert to welcome him as ‘guy from Punjab’ (not India).” He added, “The answer seems obvious – they’re Useful Idiots effectively tasked with denigrating India directly or …

Rohit Sharma: From A Mediocre Test Batter To A Brilliant Opener

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Despite his immense talent and potential, Rohit Sharma‘s ODI numbers were nothing more than ordinary for a third of his career. He had just scored 1978 runs in 81 innings at an average of 30.43 and strike rate of 77.9 with two hundreds and 12 fifties. Nothing to write home about! 23rd January, 2013, India vs England, 4th ODI, Mohali: Rohit Sharma was sent up the order to open the innings for India. He had batted as an opener three times before in 2011 but that was more of a temporary role than a motivated push. Rohit hammered a fine 83 off 93 deliveries and helped India chase down the 258-run target set by England. That innings changed something in Rohit – the ODI batter. He never looked back. India had unearthed a new star at the top the order. Since the start of 2013, Rohit – the ODI opener has amassed 8807 runs in 173 innings at a staggering average of 56.45 and strike rate of 96.29 with 29 hundreds and 44 …

Amazon Prime’s Call Me Bae is a mediocre watch, makes one call for a painkiller instead

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Apologies for bringing in a film as iconic as The Truman Show (1998), revolving around a character played by Jim Carrey. His whole life is a reality show, filmed by cameras. He remains unaware of it. Ananya Panday in a poster of Call Me Bae. Call Me Bae feels similar on the surface, because Bella Choudhary’s (played by Ananya Panday) life seems as fake. Her problems are momentary, she doesn’t have to struggle for anything, heck even the “Mumbai life” we are shown is limited to an alarmingly colourful hostel, and a vada pav vendor. Much like the set of a scripted reality show. The story It’s about Bae, mentored by her mother (Mini Mathur) to marry rich in life, and ditch her dreams. One day, she cheats on her billionaire husband Agastya (played by a dull Vihaan Samat), and her family disowns her. How she comes into her own is the rest of the story. And the makers even bring in the #MeToo movement. Yes, there’s every effort made to appear #woke. Alas, it’s …

Salman Khan’s ‘small, mediocre’ home shocks Twitter as CM Eknath Shinde visits Galaxy Apartment: ‘Opposite of Antilia’ | Bollywood

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Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday visited actor Salman Khan‘s residence in Mumbai’s Bandra and assured him of protection after the recent firing at the actor’s house. Inside videos from Salman and his family’s meeting with the CM at Galaxy Apartment are grabbing attention on social media. Many on X (Formerly Twitter) and Reddit have reacted to the ‘mediocre and simple’ decor at the actor’s home. Also read | Salim Khan calls those who threaten Salman ‘jaahil’ Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde meets Bollywood actor Salman Khan and his father Salim Khan days after two men opened fire outside the latter’s residence at Bandra in Mumbai. (ANI) Inside Salman Khan’s home With a basic glass centre table and grey printed sofas, Salman clearly prefers minimal furnishings and decor over in-your-face opulence – a far cry from what you’d expect from someone with his bank balance. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! Apart from movies, the actor hosts the reality show Bigg Boss. According to sources quoted …

Alia Bhatt was unfairly targeted by Kangana Ranaut: Randeep Hooda on her being called ‘mediocre’ actor after Gully Boy | Bollywood

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Randeep Hooda was recently seen in Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. The actor shared screen space with Alia Bhatt in Imtiaz Ali’s 2014 film Highway. When Alia was called a ‘mediocre’ actor by Kangana Ranaut in 2019, Randeep had tweeted in Alia’s defence. Now, in an interview to Siddharth Kannan, Randeep spoke about why he defended Alia, when she was ‘targeted’ by Kangana. Also read: Alia Bhatt doesn’t regret sending flowers to Kangana Ranaut Randeep Hooda opens up about Kangana Ranaut’s attack on Alia Bhatt over her film Gully boy (2019). Randeep Hooda on Kangana’s attack on Alia When asked why he stood up for Alia Bhatt, Randeep said in Hindi, “While making Highway, I developed a spiritual bond with Alia. I don’t know if it’s the same for her. That’s up to her. I can only speak for myself. I have seen that she has always tries to do new things. I stood up for Alia genuinely because she was unfairly targeted (by Kangana Ranaut).” He then added, “To target your fellow actors or your colleagues …

Gary Oldman says his performance as Sirius Black in Harry Potter was ‘mediocre’ | Hollywood

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Gary Oldman recently critiqued his performance in the Harry Potter franchise. Oldman, who played Harry’s godfather Sirius Black in the movies, believes his portrayal of the character was “mediocre.” The actor’s Apple TV+ series Slow Horses returned for a third season in November.  Gary Oldman recently critiqued his performance in the Harry Potter franchise (Amazon Prime Video) Oldman made the comments on the latest episode of Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast. “I think my work is mediocre in it,” he said, adding that he thinks he could have played the role “differently.” Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here Oldman went on to say that his approach may have been different if he had read the books, written by J.K. Rowling, before acting in the films. “Maybe if I had read the books like Alan, if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently,” Oldman said, referring to the late Alan Rickman, who played …

Dry Day Review: A Tedious And Mediocre Social Satire

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A still from Dry Day.(courtesy: jitendrak1) In a fictional small town where happiness eludes everybody except a handful of drifters who are sloshed to the gills at all times of day and night, a hard-drinking man inadvertently sparks an anti-alcohol campaign that, thanks to the women around him, spins out of his control. Control is indeed conspicuous by its absence in Dry Day, a tedious and mediocre social satire written and directed by Saurabh Shukla. Not only is the film as dry as a dune, it also ends up drowning itself in a mound of inanities. The intent of the film is clear enough. It wants to drive home the perils of alcoholism. No problem there. It is the execution of the idea that does not measure up. Dry Day is a film with a cause let down by its profligacies. Available on Prime Video, Dry Day features Jitendra Kumar, the undisputed poster boy of small-town films and web shows, as the male lead. He plays a politician’s feckless foot soldier, Gannu Kumar, whose pregnant …

Pathaan’s “Faltu Ka Hue & Cry Around Besharam Rang Only Helped A Mediocre Song” Says Sona Mohapatra, Adds “De-Raci-Nation Will Continue”

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Pathaan’s “Faltu Ka Hue & Cry Around Besharam Rang Only Helped A Mediocre Song” Says Sona Mohapatra ( Photo Credit – Instagram; Still from Besharam Rang ) Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan has created a ruckus at the box office that we all have been witnessing. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, the film, which marked SRK’s comeback, is shattering multiple records at the ticket window not only in India but also internationally. Before the release of the film, it was mired in controversy, especially after the release of its first song Besharam Rang featuring co-starring Deepika Padukone. Now calling it a mediocre, Bollywood singer Sona Mohapatra has taken a sly dig at the song. The Ambarsariya singer never shies away from voicing her opinion on anything everything happening across the nation. Amid all the love, and a few days after its release, the actress launched a fresh attack on the song via her Twitter. Recently, Sona Mohapatra took to her micro-blogging website to share a BTS clip of her upcoming music video Rasarkeli Bo. In the video, …

Sona Mohapatra calls Besharam Rang ‘mediocre’ song amid Pathaan success | Bollywood

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Singer Sona Mohapatra took to Twitter on Monday and shared a behind-the-scene video clip from the making of her latest song, Rasarkeli Bo. Along with it, she called Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s controversial song, Besharam Rang ‘mediocre’ and said the debate around the song only ended up helping the song. Besharam Rang was the first released song of Pathaan, which is currently ruling the box office. Also read: Shah Rukh Khan thanks fans outside Mannat with folded hands in first public appearance since Pathaan’s release The Ambarsariya singer tweeted, “The faltu ka hue (useless issue) & cry here around #BesharamRang only helped a mediocre song at best. (clapping hands emoji) Of course the opposite, celebrating music that does showcase our Indic identity, won’t happen in a hurry & the de-raci-‘nation’ will continue.” She attached the music video of Rasarkeli Bo with the post. Directed by Siddharth Anand, Pathaan landed in controversy after releasing its first song. Besharam Rang showcased Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika romancing in Spain. While some expressed their displeasure with …

‘Farzi’ Shahid Kapoor Says “Audiences Are Not Willing To Pay Their Hard-Earned Money For Mediocre Content” While Showering Praises On Kantara

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Shahid Kapoor Praises ‘Kantara’ And Believe Content Is King(Photo Credit –Instagram/Poster From Kantara) The audience’s content preferences have changed in the last three years. This change has been catalysed by the Covid-19 pandemic, which even after three years, refuses to slow down. Actor Shahid Kapoor recently spoke about and revealed content is king now. Today, there is a clear demarcation in the mind of the audience about what they want to watch in theatres, because let’s face it, going to the cinema is not a cakewalk because it involves some effort and then there are the hidden costs of fuel, parking, food and beverage, and not to forget the mind-numbing traffic and pollution. According to Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, who is gearing up for his web-series debut in the crime-thriller series ‘Farzi’, all said and done, good content will always work. Shahid Kapoor furnishes the recent example of the breakout success of last year’s ‘Kantara’.The Kannada film, which has been written and directed by its lead actor Rishab Shetty, has broken new grounds and territories …