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Anurag Kashyap recalls Boney Kapoor’s offer: ‘Point to any building from Bandra to Juhu, I’ll buy you flat’

Anurag Kashyap recalls Boney Kapoor’s offer: ‘Point to any building from Bandra to Juhu, I’ll buy you flat’

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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, known for his cult classics like Gangs of Wasseypur and Black Friday, has had a long and tumultuous journey in Indian cinema. Few know that his directorial debut, Paanch (2003), was never released in theatres due to censorship issues. Long before his rise as an indie cinema icon, Anurag made his mark as a co-writer on Ram Gopal Varma’s Satya (1998), which became a game-changer for his career. Anurag Kashyap, known for Gangs of Wasseypur, discusses his challenging path in film, particularly his unreleased debut Paanch, which gained cult status. (Getty Images via AFP) Anurag talks about his initial struggle in Mumbai In a conversation with Komal Nahta on Game Changers, Anurag recalled how producer Boney Kapoor, impressed by his work, once made him a grand offer. “Boney Kapoor once told me, ‘Why don’t you make a film? Just point to any building from Bandra to Juhu, and I will buy you a flat there,’” Anurag revealed. Laughing, he added, “I thought if he’s offering me a flat before my film’s release, …

Anurag Kashyap says Boney Kapoor was so eager to sign him he offered to buy him any flat he wanted before Paanch’s release: ‘Point your finger at any building…’ | Bollywood News

Anurag Kashyap says Boney Kapoor was so eager to sign him he offered to buy him any flat he wanted before Paanch’s release: ‘Point your finger at any building…’ | Bollywood News

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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, known for cult classics like Gangs of Wasseypur and Black Friday, never had an easy start in the Hindi film industry. A boy from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, who grew up loving cinema, Anurag arrived in Mumbai in the early 1990s with dreams of making films — but his journey was anything but smooth. Many of the projects he wrote in his early years never materialised — some were shelved, while others were left incomplete after the director passed away. His first major breakthrough came in 1998 when he met Ram Gopal Varma, who was impressed by one of his earlier scripts titled Auto Narayan. Varma roped him in to co-write his now-iconic crime drama Satya (1998) along with actor-writer Saurabh Shukla. Around the same time, Anurag was also working closely with filmmaker Shivam Nair. It was during this period that Anurag came across case files on the Joshi-Abhyankar serial murders that took place in Pune in 1976. The story inspired him to write and direct his debut film, Paanch. However, the film …

Universal’s PG Drama Nears Break-Even Point — Here’s How Much More It Needs To Profit

Universal’s PG Drama Nears Break-Even Point — Here’s How Much More It Needs To Profit

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Gabby’s Dollhouse Worldwide Box Office ( Photo Credit – Netflix ) Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie has turned into one of the most surprising near-success stories of the year. The PG-13 live-action animated musical fantasy film managed to rise despite low promotion from Universal Pictures and a limited target audience. Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie Nears Break-Even The movie, based on the Netflix series Gabby’s Dollhouse, had a production budget of $32 million and has now earned $74.6 million worldwide. Its domestic performance in the US stands at $31.6 million, but the real strength came from international markets, which contributed nearly $43 million, as per Box Office Mojo. This demonstrates that Gabby’s Dollhouse has successfully attracted audiences beyond its niche and performed well in multiple regions. Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie Box Office Summary North America – $31.6m International – $42.9m Worldwide – $74.6m How Much More Does Gabby’s Dollhouse Need to Earn to Profit? The film’s break-even point is around $80 million, and being only about $5 million short is a strong sign of how well it …

Kapkapiii movie review: Horror-comedy signals a saturation point for the genre | Bollywood

Kapkapiii movie review: Horror-comedy signals a saturation point for the genre | Bollywood

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Kapkapiii movie reviewCast: Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar KapoorDirector: Sangeeth SivanStar Rating: ★★ As I exited the theatre after watching Kapkapiii, I had two thoughts: one, the film leaves you with more questions than answers. And two, Bollywood really needs to break up with horror comedies—the situationship is reaching a saturation point. Kapkapiii movie review: Shreyas Talpade (left) in a still from the movie. Directed by the late Sangeeth Sivan, the story revolves around a group of friends—played by Shreyas Talpade, Dinker Sharma, Dherendra Kumar Tiwari, and Sonia Rathee—who begin playing a dangerous game with an ouija board, unknowingly summoning the spirit of Anamika. Word spreads fast, and soon there’s a long queue of people eager to get answers from the spirit—ranging from revelations about someone’s father’s real identity to solving petty domestic mysteries like stolen jewellery. But things soon spiral out of control. How the group handles the chaos that follows forms the rest of the plot. Kapkapiii, a remake of the 2023 Malayalam film Romancham, starts off as harmless fun. We’ve seen enough buddy comedies …

Deepika Padukone Exits Prabhas’ Spirit? Rumors Point To A Fallout With Sandeep Reddy Vanga

Deepika Padukone Exits Prabhas’ Spirit? Rumors Point To A Fallout With Sandeep Reddy Vanga

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Deepika Padukone Walks Out Of Prabhas’ Spirit?(Photo Credit –Facebook/Instagram) Deepika Padukone is no longer a part of Spirit, the upcoming big-budget action film starring Prabhas. The film, directed by Animal fame Sandeep Reddy Vanga, had created huge buzz for pairing Prabhas with Deepika. But it seems all is not well between the actress and the director. Reports suggest a major fallout happened over work commitments and contract terms. Issues Over Working Hours And Payment Terms Sources close to the project revealed that Deepika Padukone had agreed to do the film but had strict conditions. She reportedly wanted to work only six hours a day and asked for extra payment if the shoot went beyond 100 days. Her team even demanded changes in the contract to reflect these conditions. This didn’t sit well with Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who felt it was difficult to run a large-scale film under such restrictions. The director tried to resolve things with the help of the producer, but Deepika’s team stayed firm. Eventually, Sandeep let her go and look for another …

Khushi Kapoor opens up on why she doesn’t let negative feedback affect her: ‘I don’t think there’s any point’

Khushi Kapoor opens up on why she doesn’t let negative feedback affect her: ‘I don’t think there’s any point’

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Khushi Kapoor stepped into the spotlight with her debut in The Archies, followed by Loveyapa and then Nadaaniyan. Despite having three films under her belt, the young actress unfortunately faced criticism for all her roles. Yet, like every artist, Khushi has had to face the glare of public judgment. While her performances have drawn mixed to negative reviews, she seems to understand the importance of filtering constructive feedback, adding, “I don’t think there’s any point.”  In a conversation with The Times of India, Khushi Kapoor shared her views on handling criticism. She stated that it’s usually easy to gauge someone’s intent, whether through what they write or say. Emphasizing the value of constructive feedback, she added that if a comment doesn’t offer anything helpful, there’s no real benefit in paying attention to it. Reflecting on her journey so far, Kapoor, who made her debut with The Archies, said that she feels positive about her progress. She expressed that the real reward lies in the work itself, and she finds joy in learning, evolving, and taking …

Khushi Kapoor says she has found her ‘voice’ after three films; reacts to hate Nadaaniyaan received: ‘I don’t think there’s any point listening to it’ | Bollywood News

Khushi Kapoor says she has found her ‘voice’ after three films; reacts to hate Nadaaniyaan received: ‘I don’t think there’s any point listening to it’ | Bollywood News

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Sridevi and Boney Kapoor’s daughter Khushi Kapoor is three films old in the Hindi film industry. Since the beginning of her career, Khushi has been subjected to trolling, with many targeting her for coming from a film family. Her performances have also received mixed and negative reviews. In a recent interaction, Khushi spoke about facing public scrutiny but also admitted that it’s important for actors to take constructive criticism for their growth. Speaking to The Times of India, Khushi shared that she instantly gets a sense of the motive and tone behind every piece of criticism she receives. She shared that she only takes the feedback to heart if she knows it will help her in her career. She told ETimes, “I think it’s important to take constructive criticism. And if something’s not really helping you, I don’t think there’s any point listening to it.” Khushi Kapoor also explained that having acted in three films has given her a bit of confidence in airing her views. She shared that she always had a love for …

Khushi Kapoor feels ‘there’s no point listening’ to harsh criticism ‘if it is not helping you’ | Bollywood

Khushi Kapoor feels ‘there’s no point listening’ to harsh criticism ‘if it is not helping you’ | Bollywood

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May 20, 2025 02:26 PM IST Actor Khushi Kapoor reflects on her journey through film criticism, stating that each role has contributed to her development. Actor Khushi Kapoor is not new to criticism. Her debut film, The Archies, didn’t get rave reviews, and her latest Nadaaniyan was not particularly liked by the audiences as well. However, the actor in a recent interview said that every film has been an opportunity for her to evolve and to give a voice of her own. Khushi Kapoor talks about how she tackles criticism In an interview with The Time Of India, the Loveyapa actor confessed that she has always been in love with movies and after three films she has become much more comfortable in finding a footing for herself. ‘I have more of a voice after three films’ “The love (for acting) has always been there from the beginning as I’ve grown up around movie sets. The comfort definitely grows and you become surer of the choices you’re making. I feel I have more of a voice …

Madras high court stays NEET-UG result after Chennai students point to exam centre power cut | Latest News India

Madras high court stays NEET-UG result after Chennai students point to exam centre power cut | Latest News India

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The Madras High Court has granted an interim stay restraining authorities from releasing NEET-UG-2025 results after hearing the plea of several students who were affected due to power cut at an examination centre in Chennai. According to an affidavit of 13 students, there were no backup facilities such as generators or inverters.(HT Archive) Justice V Lakshminarayanan, hearing the plea, granted an interim stay on Friday and adjourned the matter to June 2 for further hearing. The crux of the submission of the students was that due to storm and heavy rainfall, there had been a power outage at PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya CRPF-Avadi, Chennai, which was their examination centre, from approximately 3.00 PM to 4.15 PM on the date of the exam, i.e. May 4, 2025. According to an affidavit of 13 students, there were no backup facilities such as generators or inverters. “We were forced to write the examination under poor lighting conditions, and rainwater entered the examination hall, causing further disruption as we were asked to move from the assigned seats,” they submitted. …

Napoli’s First Match Point As Scudetto Race Reaches Climax

Napoli’s First Match Point As Scudetto Race Reaches Climax

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Napoli will have their first opportunity to win their fourth Serie A title on Sunday night when the league leaders travel to Parma with a slender lead over Inter Milan heading into the penultimate weekend of the season. Antonio Conte’s team are just one point ahead of reigning champions Inter after being held by Genoa last weekend, but a win over Parma could seal a second Scudetto in three seasons. Conte said after last weekend’s draw that Napoli had “lost their bonus” by shaving off just one of the seven points — now six — they needed to get to guarantee the title. “We have to go and win the other two matches, that’s all there is to it,” said Conte. Napoli take on Parma while Inter host Champions League chasing Lazio at the San Siro, where fans will be buoyant after watching their team reach the Champions League final and cut the gap at the top of Serie A. Anything but a win over Lazio could well hand Napoli the title as …