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Max, Min and Meowzaki review: Adil Hussain, Mandira Bedi, Nassar make a heartfelt film about 2nd chances a breezy watch

Max, Min and Meowzaki review: Adil Hussain, Mandira Bedi, Nassar make a heartfelt film about 2nd chances a breezy watch

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Max, Min and Meowzaki Cast: Adil Hussain, Mandira Bedi, Nassar, Naifsa Ali, Siddharth Menon, Medha Shankr Director: Padmakumar Narasimhamurthy Rating: ★★★ For a film that opens with an amicable breakup between a young couple, you would hardly expect it to go on to tackle themes like homosexuality, domestic violence and loneliness, all in one go. Yet, Max, Min and Meowzaki pulls it off, and for the most part, it does so fairly well. Max, Min and Meowzaki review: The film is directed by Padmakumar Narasimhamurthy. Max, Min and Meowzaki story Directed by Padmakumar Narsimhamurthy, the story revolves around Mahesh aka Max (Siddharth Menon) and Minara Hussain aka Min (Medha Shankr), who have decided to part ways. Before leaving, Min asks Max to look after their cat, Meowzaki, for a few days, as her new boyfriend, a film director, will keep her occupied with a shoot. Allergic to cats and still grappling with the loss of his mother, Max agrees reluctantly. Meanwhile, his father, businessman Ramesh (Adil Hussain), begins visiting therapist Dhaara (Mandira Bedi) as he …

Suriya, Dhanush, Vijay Sethupathi and Mani Ratnam unite at Saranya Ponvannan’s daughter’s wedding reception, see video | Tamil News

Suriya, Dhanush, Vijay Sethupathi and Mani Ratnam unite at Saranya Ponvannan’s daughter’s wedding reception, see video | Tamil News

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Written by: Entertainment Desk 3 min readHyderabadFeb 9, 2026 04:20 PM IST The wedding reception of Dr Dawn Philip Babu and Chandini, younger daughter of beloved character actors Saranya Ponvannan and Ponvannan, transformed into a glittering reunion of Tamil cinema’s finest on Saturday evening at Manapakkam, Chennai. Besides leading actors and filmmakers, political dignitaries also attended the event. A gathering of Kollywood’s biggest stars The reception witnessed a convergence of Tamil cinema’s biggest names. Leading the pack were top actors Suriya, Dhanush, Vijay Sethupathi, and Karthi, who arrived to bless the newlyweds. The guest list read like a who’s who of Kollywood, with legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam along with his wife Suhasini gracing the occasion alongside veteran actors Prabhu, Vikram Prabhu, Nassar, and Jiiva. The presence of power couples Sarathkumar-Radhika and veteran actor Parthiban added to the evening’s glamour. Acclaimed actress Priyanka Mohan was also spotted among the distinguished guests, making it one of the most talked-about gatherings in recent times. Adding political significance to the celebration, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin arrived with …

Abhishek Bachchan, Nora Fatehi, Inayat Verma’s heartfelt performances impress in this dance drama

Abhishek Bachchan, Nora Fatehi, Inayat Verma’s heartfelt performances impress in this dance drama

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Be Happy starring Abhishek Bachchan, Nora Fatehi and child artist Inayat Verma is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The film is directed by Remo D’Souza and promises to be an emotional dance drama that tells the story of a father and daughter. The trailer gave us glimpses into the film that seem to blend heartfelt family moments with dazzling dance sequences. But does the film deliver to expectations? Check out our review to find out. Also Read – Celebrity MasterChef: Did Gaurav Khanna’s Anupamaa co-star Kedar Ashish Mehrotra confirm his win? What’s Be Happy about?Be Happy tells the story of Shiv (Abhishek Bachchan), a widowed single father, and his spirited young daughter Dhara (Inayat Verma). Set in the scenic town of Ooty, the film explores their shared dream of winning a national dance reality show. Their journey is filled with struggles, triumphs, and unwavering determination, as they find support from their wise grandfather (Nassar) and a vibrant choreographer (Nora Fatehi). Also Read – Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai serial update: Abhira-Armaan’s new look post …

Nora Fatehi talks about working with Abhishek Bachchan in Be Happy, ‘People said, it’s insane…’ [Exclusive]

Nora Fatehi talks about working with Abhishek Bachchan in Be Happy, ‘People said, it’s insane…’ [Exclusive]

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Nora Fatehi is excited about playing the female lead in Remo D’Souza directed Be Happy. The film is set for a direct to OTT release on March 14 on Amazon Prime Video. It stars Abhishek Bachchan in the lead and Nora is happy to be sharing the screen with him. When we met her recently for the latest episode of Spotlight With Smrity, we asked her about her experience of working with Abhishek and Nora first told her the reaction of her friends when they learnt about Be Happy, “People around me told me, wow! Nora, working with Abhishek Bachchan, that is insane.” Also Read – Celebrity MasterChef: THIS family member to show up to support Nikki Tamboli; actress hasn’t celebrated Holi in four years because… Further about working on the film, Nora Fatehi revealed, “Usually when I am shooting for a film, I am so anxious as there is so much going on on the set. Sometimes I am not comfortable, you feel a little bit insecure. But this set, the moment I walked …

Abhishek Bachchan opens up on his experience of working with little co-stars, ‘Today’s kids are…’ [Exclusive]

Abhishek Bachchan opens up on his experience of working with little co-stars, ‘Today’s kids are…’ [Exclusive]

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Abhishek Bachchan has become the poster boy of the perfect papa in Bollywood. Not just for his bond with daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, that fans and media have always been in a frenzy about. But also, for his role as an onscreen father. In the recent past he has worked with a few little co-stars be it in the Amazon Prime web series Breathe, Ludo, or the latest direct to OTT release, I Want To Talk. And now, he is back playing a father in an adorable father-daughter story, Be Happy. The film is directed by Remo D’Souza and releases on Prime Video on March 14 and it unites Abhishek with his little co-star from Ludo, Inayat Verma. Since AB has been working with a lot of kids, we couldn’t help but wonder how it is to work with these young stars in front of the camera. So when we met Abhishek Bachchan, Nora Fatehi and Remo D’Souza for the latest episode of Spotlight with Smrity, we asked AB about the most challenging and most interesting …

Nassar says son called for Vijay instead of his parents after waking from a 14-day coma: ‘He did not say amma or appa’

Nassar says son called for Vijay instead of his parents after waking from a 14-day coma: ‘He did not say amma or appa’

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Dec 29, 2024 05:52 PM IST In a recent interview, actor Nassar recounted how Vijay inadvertently helped his son during tying times. Here’s what he said. Actor Nassar got candid in a recent interview while talking about why actor Vijay was an important part of his life. Talking to Madan Gowri, the actor recollected how his son woke up from a 14-day coma and called out for Vijay instead of them. (Also Read: Tamil DC fans draw parallels between Krypto’s shot from Superman teaser and this scene from Vijay’s Leo) Vijay even met Nassar’s son once he found out about the incident. ‘Vijay plays an important role in our lives’ Nassar spoke in the interview about how his son Noorul Hassan Faizal likes Vijay a lot. He stated that he is a ‘massive fan’ of Vijay and that he even met the actor and shared his fondness for him. The actor then stated that his son was once in a coma for 14 days for unspecified reasons. “He was unconscious for 14 days, in a …

Nassar on son’s recuperation from life-altering accident: ‘We played Vijay’s songs and films to help him regain memory’ | Tamil News

Nassar on son’s recuperation from life-altering accident: ‘We played Vijay’s songs and films to help him regain memory’ | Tamil News

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If one tries really hard, then almost every miracle can be deconstructed to understand the machinations behind it. However, not everyone wants to break that bubble because it is the belief and hope in miracles that make many go through the rigmaroles of life. One such incident in veteran actor Nassar’s life involved his son Faisal, a life-threatening accident, and the son’s love for his matinee idol, Vijay.  In a recent interview on OMG podcast, Nassar opened up about the 2014 accident of his son Faisal. “He was unconscious for over 14 days, was in a coma, and we even took him to Singapore for treatment. When he regained consciousness for the first time, he didn’t say ‘Amma’ or ‘Appa’. The first word he said was ‘Vijay’,” said an emotional Nassar, who shared that his son was an ardent fan of Vijay. “I even used to tease him for dressing up like Vijay, walking and even dancing like Vijay. He used to brush it off saying it was just a reflection of his age.”  ALSO …

Nadigar Sangam suggests banning offenders for 5 years from Tamil film industry; promise to provide legal help to victims

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Sep 06, 2024 02:26 PM IST Nassar and Vishal-led Nadigar Sangam passed a resolution on Wednesday after a meeting by its Gender Sensitisation and Internal Committee. The Artistes Association of Kollywood, Nadigar Sangam, convened on Wednesday to pass a resolution on women’s safety in the Tamil film industry. After the release of the Justice K Hema Committee report on the exploitation in the Malayalam film industry, the association took stock following a meeting of its Gender Sensitisation and Internal Committee meeting. (Also Read: The GOAT director Venkat Prabhu says it’s time Tamil film industry addressed abuse allegations: ‘Ensure punishment’) Nassar and Vishal are the president and general secretary of Nadigar Sangam, Nadigar Sangam takes charge Actor Nassar is the president of Nadigar Sangam, with Vishal as the general secretary and Karthi, Ponbannan and Karunas as the committee members. According to Firstpost, a resolution was passed that all victims of sexual harassment in the Tamil film industry would be provided legal aid. It was also decided that when a woman comes forward with a complaint regarding …

Dhanush donates ₹1 cr to Karthi and Nassar for new Nadigar Sangam building

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Actor Dhanush has made a significant individual contribution to the construction of the new building of Nadigar Sangam, aka South India Artistes’ Association, in Chennai. His generous donation of ₹1 crore aligns him with other actors who have also contributed. (Also Read: Vijay and Kamal Haasan donate ₹1 crore each to Nadigar Sangam’s building) Nassar and Karthi gave Dhanush flowers and thanked him for his contribution. Dhanush donates ₹1 crore Industry tracker Ramesh Bala took to X (formerly Twitter) to share news about Dhanush’s contribution. He shared a picture which shows him receiving flowers from actor Nassar and posing for a click with Karthi. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Sharing the news, Ramesh wrote, “South Indian Artistes’ Association member – Actor Dhanush donated a sum of rupees 1,00,00,000/- (1Crore) from his personal fund towards the construction of New Nadigar Sangam Building. He presented the cheque to SIAA President Thiru. Nassar, Treasurer Thiru. Karthi, and Vice-president Thiru.Poochi S Murugan. South Indian …