All posts tagged: Mirrors

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai first look: Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hedge and Mrunal Thakur’s film mirrors Govinda’s Sandwich

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai first look: Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hedge and Mrunal Thakur’s film mirrors Govinda’s Sandwich

Published by Webster

The much-awaited first look of Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur’s upcoming movie, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, was finally released on April 14. The video shows Varun in dual roles romancing Pooja and Mrunal, and it has reminded fans of Govinda‘s romantic comedy Sandwich. Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai first look: Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur lead the rom-com. Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai first look On Tuesday, Varun Dhawan took to Instagram to drop the first look of his upcoming movie. The video begins with two babies sitting together and talking to each other about their parents, only to realise their fathers have the same name, Jass (Varun Dhawan). The first look then shows Varun romancing both Mrunal and Pooja at the same time. The video ends with the babies calling it a ‘double trouble love story’. Sharing the first look, Varun wrote, “#HaiJawaniTohIshqHonaHai a David Dhawan entertainer. First look out now! #redflag in cinemas on 22nd May 2026.” The first look reminded fans of Govinda’s Sandwich, …

Gajraj Rao’s new ad that mirrors real-life incidents moves the internet to tears: ‘Din ban gaya ye dekh ke’

Gajraj Rao’s new ad that mirrors real-life incidents moves the internet to tears: ‘Din ban gaya ye dekh ke’

Published by Webster

Actor Gajraj Rao features in a new advertisement titled Band Baaja Bitiya for Goel TMT, which has moved people to tears. The advert mirrors real-life incidents in which fathers brought home their divorced daughters with a band in tow. Reactions to the ad range from people in tears to wishing more parents were this understanding. Gajraj Rao stands up for his daughter who’s facing domestic abuse in a beautiful new advertisement. Gajaj Rao’s moving new advert The advertisement shows Gajraj in two timelines – one, when he’s heading somewhere with a wedding band in tow, and another when he receives a heartbreaking call. “Phir se? (Again?)” he asks, as his daughter informs him of her domestic abuse. Even as everybody from his wife to his son and relatives tells him his daughter must learn to ‘adjust’ and ‘accept her fate’, the father cannot seem to accept her suffering. When the two timelines merge, we see that Gajraj had taken the band to his daughter’s marital home to bring her back. He tells her husband and …

Karnataka DGP Row Mirrors The Jharkhand Police Scandal; Here’s What Happened In The 2005 Case | India News

Karnataka DGP Row Mirrors The Jharkhand Police Scandal; Here’s What Happened In The 2005 Case | India News

Published by Webster

Last Updated:January 21, 2026, 16:23 IST PS Natarajan, Jharkhand Police IG, was suspended after a 2005 sting exposed misconduct during a sexual abuse probe. He was acquitted in 2017. The roots of the case lay in a complaint filed months earlier by a tribal woman, Sushma Badaik, who had accused DIG Parvez Hayat of sexual exploitation. (Representational Image) The controversy dates back to 2005, when a televised sting operation showed a senior police officer in a compromising situation with a woman. The visuals, broadcast widely by news channels at the time, triggered a nationwide outcry and raised uncomfortable questions about ethics and accountability within the police force. The officer at the centre of the storm was PS Natarajan, then Inspector General of Jharkhand Police. What made the episode particularly disturbing was that Natarajan was not an ordinary officer. He had been entrusted with investigating allegations of sexual abuse levelled against another senior official, then DIG Parvez Hayat, by a tribal woman from Jharkhand’s Palamu district. As the footage aired, concerns went beyond individual misconduct. The …

Mirrors No 3 review: Strangers become family in Christian Petzold’s masterful drama

Mirrors No 3 review: Strangers become family in Christian Petzold’s masterful drama

Published by Parlour News

Writer-director Christian Petzold‘s fourth collaboration with actor Paula Beer is another enriching tale of the many ways in which human beings co-exist and continue to transform each other’s lives. It is a film of small wonders, one where the frame stays still and carefully considers the suggestions without overstepping it. It is again the trust in Beer’s presence which holds the film together. Mirrors No 3 review: A still from Christian Petzold’s film. The premise Mirrors No 3 begins with Laura (Paula Beer) standing on the road, looking over the bridge. What’s troubling her? There’s something she doesn’t want to share, and Petzold lets her be without demanding any answers. She’s here but somehow absent-minded, unable to hide her disconnect. But tragedy awaits her. Linda’s boyfriend dies in a car accident, but she miraculously emerges unscathed. It is an older woman by the road who helps Linda get up and takes her home. Her name is Betty (Barbara Auer). Soon, we will learn that Betty lives alone while her husband (Matthias Brandt) and son (Enno …

De De Pyaar De vs De De Pyaar De 2 1st Weekend Box Office Comparison: Ajay Devgn’s sequel mirrors the first film’s arc

De De Pyaar De vs De De Pyaar De 2 1st Weekend Box Office Comparison: Ajay Devgn’s sequel mirrors the first film’s arc

Published by Parlour News

De De Pyaar De 2 wrapped its opening weekend at Rs. 33 crore net in India, after taking an opening of Rs. 8.25 crore, followed by Rs. 11.75 crore and Rs. 13 crore on Saturday and Sunday. In contrast, the original film released in 2019 recorded its first weekend of Rs. 35.75 crore, including paid previews of Rs. 1.20 crore, followed by a similar trend of Rs. 8.15 crore, Rs. 12.25 crore and Rs. 14.10 crore on Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3, respectively.  Both movies have recorded a similar kind of run so far, equalling their debut weekends. However, De De Pyaar De 2 should have performed better being a sequel and considering a significant inflation over the last 6 years. However, box office health has also changed drastically. What was working in the pre-pandemic times isn’t finding many takers in today’s markets!  Given how the sequel performs on weekdays, it will give an idea whether the movie can match the lifetime figure of the first part or not. Though that won’t make …

How Shah Rukh Khan entering his action hero era at 60 mirrors his idol Amitabh Bachchan’s transition

How Shah Rukh Khan entering his action hero era at 60 mirrors his idol Amitabh Bachchan’s transition

Published by Webster

Shah Rukh Khan has turned 60. For those who grew up on his youthful charm, cheek dimples, and personification of romance, it is a hard pill to swallow. There were signs. The first hint of greys a decade back, the gradual folds of his skin deepening, and some ageing in his eyes over the years. Yet, 60 suddenly seems old. The biggest romantic star in the history of Indian cinema is ‘officially’ too old to be a romantic hero. 60 signifies that. Perhaps, SRK himself recognised this earlier than all of us did. Pathaan and Jawan may have solidified his action hero turn, but Shah Rukh had been itching to let go of the ‘King of Romance’ tag for a decade prior to that. Shah Rukh Khan at 60 seems to be following in the footsteps of his idol, Amitabh Bachchan. But eventually, he arrived exactly as his idol, Amitabh Bachchan – the other great Bollywood superstar of the era – had let go of his Angry Young Man tag, also at 60. I need …

Mother’s Day 2025 POLL: Which Bollywood onscreen mom mirrors yours? VOTE

Mother’s Day 2025 POLL: Which Bollywood onscreen mom mirrors yours? VOTE

Published by Parlour News

May 11, 2025, marks the special occasion of Mother’s Day. Bollywood movies have shown various mom characters that have relatable traits which could be found in your own mothers. Pinkvilla is conducting a poll to allow fans to choose the onscreen character that mirrors their own mom the most. Check out the options below and vote. Which Bollywood onscreen mom mirrors yours? Pinkvilla is conducting a poll to allow you to choose the onscreen mother that mirrors your own the most. Sridevi in English Vinglish Farida Jalal in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Rani Mukerji in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway Reema Lagoo in Hum Saath – Saath Hain Jaya Bachchan in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 1. Sridevi in English Vinglish  In English Vinglish, Sridevi played the role of Shashi, a homemaker who was mocked by her husband and daughter for not knowing English. However, in an inspiring journey, she learned the language and rediscovered herself. 2. Farida Jalal in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Farida Jalal portrayed Kajol’s mother, Lajwanti, in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. She was …

Marco actor Unni Mukundan REACTS to Shine Tom Chacko’s drug case, says movies should not be blamed; ‘Cinema mirrors what’s…’

Marco actor Unni Mukundan REACTS to Shine Tom Chacko’s drug case, says movies should not be blamed; ‘Cinema mirrors what’s…’

Published by Parlour News

Trigger Warning: This article contains references to drug addiction. Marco actor Unni Mukundan recently reacted to the arrest of actor Shine Tom Chacko in connection with drug use and criminal activities. In an interaction with OnManorama, the actor made it clear that cinema alone can’t be held responsible for such incidents. In his words, the actor said, “It is not right to say that drug abuse and crime rates are increasing under the influence of cinema. Cinema mirrors what’s happening in society; it doesn’t encourage drug use. It cannot influence society in that way.” The actor added that it should be investigated how such contraband substances are making their way into Kerala, especially in schools. Referring to the criticisms his film Marco received—alleging the promotion of violence and substance use—he defended the film for its cinematic integrity. The actor said, “It is unfortunate that, in a country with educated people, awareness still needs to be created against drug abuse. The problem is not the movie Marco. Isn’t it just a movie? The film points out …

Surpasses Lily Collins Starrer Mirror Mirror’s M+ Domestic Haul

Surpasses Lily Collins Starrer Mirror Mirror’s $65M+ Domestic Haul

Published by Webster

Snow White North America Box Office: Beats Mirror Mirror(Photo Credit –Facebook/Prime Video) Snow White might not be doing well at the box office, but it has achieved an interesting feat. It has prevented itself from being the lowest-grossing Snow White film, as it surpassed the collection of Lily Collins and Julia Roberts’s starrer Mirror Mirror at the box office in North America. Scroll below for the deets. In the 2012 movie, Collins was the titular character. It was a fantasy comedy based on the classic Disney fairy tale. Julia played Queen Clementianna, and the supporting cast included Armie Hammer, Nathan Lane, Mare Winningham, Michael Lerner, and Sean Bean. The story follows the classic tale of the beautiful princess with skin as white as the snow who, with the help of the seven dwarfs and the prince, reclaims her throne from her wicked stepmother. 2012’s Mirror Mirror was a modest hit that received mixed reviews. The movie collected $64.93 million at the box office in North America. Snow White has surpassed the domestic haul of that …

Marcus Rutherford on playing Perrin in ‘The Wheel of Time’: It’s a journey that mirrors my own | Hollywood

Marcus Rutherford on playing Perrin in ‘The Wheel of Time’: It’s a journey that mirrors my own | Hollywood

Published by Parlour News

New Delhi, Actor Marcus Rutherford, who plays Perrin Aybara in Prime Video’s fantasy series “The Wheel of Time”, says it is a luxury to explore a character’s arc over multiple seasons. Marcus Rutherford on playing Perrin in ‘The Wheel of Time’: It’s a journey that mirrors my own Headlined by Oscar nominee Rosamund Pike, “The Wheel of Time” is based on Robert Jordan’s bestselling fantasy book series and follows a world where magic exists but can only be wielded by certain individuals. It revolves around Moiraine Damodred , a member of the Aes Sedai, who embarks on a journey with five young villagers—one of whom is prophesied to be the Dragon Reborn, a figure destined to either save or destroy the world. The show recently returned with its third season on Prime Video. “I think to get the opportunity to do and play with a character with that source material, but to get that time to explore a character who has an arc that might span over three seasons, I think that’s a real luxury …