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Dia Mirza recalls working 28 hours nonstop without script as a newcomer in Bollywood: ‘Seedha 5 filmein karne bhej diya’

Dia Mirza recalls working 28 hours nonstop without script as a newcomer in Bollywood: ‘Seedha 5 filmein karne bhej diya’

Last year, Deepika Padukone‘s exit from Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD sparked a debate about fixed working hours for actors in the film industry. However, more than a decade earlier, actors often worked gruelling schedules. Actor Dia Mirza recently recalled how, despite being a debutant, she would work for 27 to 28 hours at a stretch, and that too without receiving a script. Dia Mirza talks about working 28 hours non stop despite being a debutant. Dia Mirza on gruelling work hours in debut film Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently visited Dia’s home, which the actor revealed she had bought at the age of 19. During their conversation, Farah praised Dia’s performances in Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein and Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge. She said Dia appeared remarkably confident and never looked like a newcomer on screen. Dia then said, “People whom you say you launched, when I used to hear stories about the level of love, care and attention you gave them. Unke workshops karwaye, classes lagwaye, tameez seekhayi ki acting kya hoti …

Anupam Kher feels like a ‘newcomer’ as he poses with Dhurandhar Ranveer Singh and Chhaava Vicky Kaushal

Anupam Kher feels like a ‘newcomer’ as he poses with Dhurandhar Ranveer Singh and Chhaava Vicky Kaushal

The celebration of NMACC’s third anniversary was a star-studded affair, with many Bollywood celebrities in attendance. The event took place on 4 April in Mumbai. Anupam Kher shared a picture posing with Vicky Kaushal and Ranveer Singh from the event and joked that he felt like a newcomer between them. He further shared that he is always rooting for them in a sweet note. Anupam Kher feels competitive as he poses with Ranveer Singh and Vicky Kaushal. Anupam Kher shares picture with Vicky Kaushal and Ranveer Singh Anupam Kher took to Instagram and shared a selfie with Ranveer and Vicky from the NMACC third anniversary bash. He was seen resting one hand on Ranveer and the other on Vicky as they smiled for the camera. Along with the picture, he penned a note that read, “EXTRA HOT!! 🔥🔥🔥 One is a #Dhurandhar, the other a #Chhaava… and in between them stands a NEWCOMER of 550 Films! 😄 With #RanveerSingh and #VickyKaushal by my side, I felt like I was surrounded by the POWERHOUSE OF TALENT!” …

‘Every newcomer tried to be him’: When Waheeda Rehman paid tribute to Jeetendra at Screen Awards | Bollywood News

‘Every newcomer tried to be him’: When Waheeda Rehman paid tribute to Jeetendra at Screen Awards | Bollywood News

2 min readMumbaiUpdated: Mar 31, 2026 08:52 PM IST As the curtains are set to rise for the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 on April 5 in Mumbai, it is an apt moment to look back at some of the most memorable highlights from past editions. Among the most anticipated honours of the evening has always been the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award. One such unforgettable moment unfolded in 2005, when Waheeda Rehman presented the honour on stage to the legendary Jeetendra. The atmosphere turned electric as Waheeda Rehman took to the stage and introduced the award, referring to Jeetendra as “an actor who was a great star of his time, who set his own trend, and every newcomer tried to be him, every new girl wanted to work with him.” Her words set the tone for what followed. Jeetendra walked on stage to a standing ovation from the entire film industry. Among those in attendance were his daughter Ekta Kapoor, wife Shobha Kapoor, and stalwarts such as Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, and Shah Rukh Khan, accompanied …

When Rishi Kapoor thanked Sajid Khan for his epic towel dance tribute to Most Promising Newcomer winner Ranbir Kapoor | Bollywood News

When Rishi Kapoor thanked Sajid Khan for his epic towel dance tribute to Most Promising Newcomer winner Ranbir Kapoor | Bollywood News

4 min readBengaluruMar 23, 2026 04:31 PM IST Ahead of the Chetak Screen Awards 2026, set to take place on April 5 in Mumbai, we look back at some of the most memorable moments from past editions of the awards. One such highlight came during the 2008 edition of the Screen Awards, when host Sajid Khan delivered one of the evening’s most memorable and humorous moments with his take on Ranbir Kapoor’s famous “towel dance.” At the 14th Star Screen Awards, the Most Promising Newcomer awards went to Ranbir Kapoor for Saawariya and Deepika Padukone for Om Shanti Om. Celebrating the moment in a light-hearted way, Sajid Khan recreated the iconic towel step from the Saawariya song “Jab Se Tere Naina”. His exaggerated moves and comedic timing turned the performance into a laugh-out-loud segment, leaving the audience — including Ranbir’s parents Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor — in splits. READ ALL CHETAK SCREEN AWARDS STORIES HERE When Deepika Padukone was first announced as the Most Promising Debut (Female) for her role opposite Shah Rukh Khan …

Meet Ishika, Potterhead, Cristiano Ronaldo fan and India’s teenage newcomer from boxing hotbed Bhiwani

Meet Ishika, Potterhead, Cristiano Ronaldo fan and India’s teenage newcomer from boxing hotbed Bhiwani

5 min readNew DelhiMar 12, 2026 11:25 PM IST Bhiwani in Haryana is synonymous with boxing, but in the current Indian women’s team, a youngster from the region is starting to make her mark in hockey. Ishika, 18, is one of the newcomers in head coach Sjoerd Marijne’s squad at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad and scored on her senior debut against Uruguay on Sunday. On his return to the helm, the Dutchman has a serious rebuilding job ahead of him as India’s fortunes have plunged internationally over the past year, and the 18-year-old forward is one of the youngsters he has turned to. Ishika’s journey began when her family was in Shahabad, that famous Haryana hockey nursery that has produced many a superstar for the Indian team. “My father used to coach there. When I was young, I went with my father and watched seniors play. After that, my father got transferred to Bhiwani, and I started taking it seriously when I was in Class VI,” Ishika tells The Indian Express. …

Heer Ranjha: Rohit Saraf to lead Imtiaz Ali`s romantic drama with a newcomer

Heer Ranjha: Rohit Saraf to lead Imtiaz Ali`s romantic drama with a newcomer

Imtiaz Ali has redefined romance in Indian cinema with classics like Jab We Met, Tamasha, and Rockstar, among other movies. He even backed Triptii Dimri and Avinash Tiwary’s Laila Majnu, which eventually attained cult status upon re-release. He is all set to expand the romantic universe with Heer Ranjha, which will be directed by Sajid Ali. While the filming will begin soon, reports of the lead actor have surfaced. Rohit Saraf in Heer Ranjha As per a report in Variety India, “Rohit Saraf is locked to play Ranjha. The 29-year-old actor, who has impressed audiences with performances in projects such as Ishq Vishk Rebound, Mismatched, and Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, has landed what is expected to be his most intense and challenging leading role to date. Saraf will essay the role of Ranjha, while a newcomer is set to be launched as Heer. Sources say the actress has already been finalized, though her identity is being kept under wraps for now.” Heer Ranjha first look out On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, the makers …

Govinda thanks newcomer Komal for staying quiet after wife Sunita Ahuja alleged affair between them: ‘I’m saved because of her’ | Bollywood News

Govinda thanks newcomer Komal for staying quiet after wife Sunita Ahuja alleged affair between them: ‘I’m saved because of her’ | Bollywood News

4 min readChennaiFeb 10, 2026 12:06 PM IST After Sunita Ahuja levelled allegations against her husband Govinda of having an extra-marital affair and even named a newcomer actress, Komal, with whom she alleged the actor was involved, the Hero No. 1 star has now addressed the claims. Govinda also thanked the newcomer for staying silent on the matter and said she had “saved” him. He further responded to Sunita’s allegation that he did not help his son Yashvardhan Ahuja make connections in the film industry. ‘Family perceived me as unsuccessful’ Speaking to ANI, Govinda said, “When I quit politics, I thought that the competition and jealousy might trouble my family, specially my kids. This is why I left politics for the sake of my family. I even ask Sajid Nadiadwala to help Yash and he even gave his cabin to him to help him learn how films are made. Also, I wasn’t asked about this much at home, and there was a environment ready at my home in which it was perceived that I am …

‘Ranveer Singh was a newcomer at the time, so we made him sit in the boot of my Hummer, Shah Rukh Khan drove’: Mika recalls epic party | Bollywood News

‘Ranveer Singh was a newcomer at the time, so we made him sit in the boot of my Hummer, Shah Rukh Khan drove’: Mika recalls epic party | Bollywood News

Singer Mika Singh shares a strong bond with Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan. He often tells the story of gifting a ring worth Rs 50 lakh to the actor, and when they made Ranveer Singh sit in the boot of a car as they went to a party. The singer recently shared details about these incidents and also clarified his statement about the Jawan star not keeping his promise of gifting him a bike. In a recent conversation with Shubhankar Mishra on his YouTube channel, Mika Singh recalled the time when they made then-newcomer Ranveer Singh sit in the trunk of his Hummer. He said, “It was Hrithik Roshan’s birthday. He invited all of us for a birthday party. The entire industry was present at the party. It was 6 in the morning so we left. Hrithik had then bought a new Rolls Royce. As there were too many people, we decided to go to Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat as he has a huge house that could accommodate all of us.” He added, “So the …

Shah Rukh Khan Once Managed To Convince Rakesh Roshan To Cast Him Instead Of Salman Khan, Despite Being A Newcomer: “Rakesh’s Jaw Dropped When…”

Shah Rukh Khan Once Managed To Convince Rakesh Roshan To Cast Him Instead Of Salman Khan, Despite Being A Newcomer: “Rakesh’s Jaw Dropped When…”

When Shah Rukh Khan Left Rakesh Roshan Open-Mouthed With His Slick Talk Convincing Him To Drop The Idea Of Hiring Salman Khan & Cast Him Instead(Photo Credit – Koimoi) Shah Rukh Khan and Rakesh Roshan are two of the most influential personalities in the film industry. They have collaborated in movies including King Uncle, Karan Arjun, and Koyla. SRK started his Bollywood journey in 1992, and during his initial years, the actor managed to convince Roshan to drop Salman Khan from one of his movies and him instead. The actor-turned-filmmaker and father of Hrithik Roshan was stunned by the Pathaan star’s slick talk. Keep scrolling for the deets. SRK is referred to in the media as the Baadshah of Bollywood, King of Romance, and King Khan. He made his Bollywood debut with Deewana in 1992. He gained recognition for his negative roles in Baazigar and Darr. SRK then starred in numerous romantic movies that were box office hits, thus earning the title of ‘King of Romance.’ Shah Rukh Khan and Rakesh Roshan collaborated for the …

An unforgettable week makes England newcomer Dan Burn believe anything is possible | Football News

An unforgettable week makes England newcomer Dan Burn believe anything is possible | Football News

It must feel like anything is possible for Dan Burn right now. A day after ending Newcastle’s 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy, the defender met with new England coach Thomas Tuchel after receiving his first call-up for the national team. Now he has his sights set on the 2026 World Cup. Story continues below this ad “I would say (last) Monday it definitely wasn’t on my radar, but now I think that’s got to be the ultimate aim,” Burn told a news conference on Tuesday. No wonder he opted against getting fully involved in Newcastle’s celebrations following the English League Cup final triumph against Liverpool on Sunday. Burn, who scored the opening goal in the 2-1 win at Wembley, was due to report to England’s training base in Burton the following morning. “It was strange. As soon as I left the stadium my focus completely switched to this. I had my family here and the kids and we ended up getting on the bus about 12 o’clock back to the hotel. It was …