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‘Comedy is more challenging in age of memes and reels,’ feels Akshay Kumar, praises stand-up comics

‘Comedy is more challenging in age of memes and reels,’ feels Akshay Kumar, praises stand-up comics

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Actor Akshay Kumar may be known for his impeccable comic timing, but the Bollywood star says comedy has become more difficult in the digital age, where memes and Instagram Reels are entertaining people on a daily basis. The actor also appreciated stand-up comedians for how they make people laugh. Akshay Kumar attends the promotion of his action-comedy film Welcome to the Jungle in Mumbai on June 23. (Photo by Sujit JAISWAL / AFP) ‘Comedy has become more challenging’ Akshay, who is gearing up for the release of his comedy, Welcome to the Jungle, opened up about how tough comedy is in today’s times. “It has become much more challenging. Today, there are reels, memes and comedy content everywhere. But comedy is like a huge river; it never dries up. There are so many forms of comedy, there’s physical comedy, situational comedy, slapstick comedy, dark humour,” the actor told PTI in an interview. The actor also opened up about how different avenues of comedy have opened up in the last few years in India, including stand-up. …

Have you heard? Ram Charan praises audience support for patriotic and unifying narratives

Have you heard? Ram Charan praises audience support for patriotic and unifying narratives

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Bringing the nation together Telugu star Ram Charan said the success of ‘Peddi’ and the ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise reflects audience’s  support for films that promote national unity. Speaking at a summit in New Delhi on June 23, the actor said such stories resonate because they place “India first”. “‘Dhurandhar’ had everything falling in place in the right way, in the right tempo,” he said. “National integrity is very important in our forthcoming films. It has brought the country together.” Ram added that box-office collections are ultimately driven by audience acceptance, saying, “If people of India are owning it and want this to happen, why not? It’s doing good for our nation.” Box-office snapshot ‘Dhurandhar’, which arrived in cinemas in 2025, reportedly made Rs 1,300+ crore globally, whereas the film’s sequel, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ (released on March 19) grossed R1,800+ crore. ‘Peddi’, which released on June 4, has reportedly earned R331 crore worldwide in 20 days Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective …

From 7K to 136K followers: India’s Got Latent breakout star Sukrut Deo earns praises from Alia Bhatt, Samay Raina

From 7K to 136K followers: India’s Got Latent breakout star Sukrut Deo earns praises from Alia Bhatt, Samay Raina

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It took exactly one performance for Sukrut Deo to go completely viral. The Marathi theater artist walked onto the premiere episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2 with just about 6,000 to 7,000 Instagram followers. Within hours of the broadcast, his social media erupted, pushing his follower count past the 100,000 mark as fans rushed to praise his talent. He has already crossed 136,000 followers and counting. From 7K to 136K followers: How Sukrut Deo became India’s Got Latent season 2’s biggest star. His act has quickly become the defining highlight of the new season, earning public praise from top stars like Alia Bhatt as well as show creator Samay Raina. The premiere also featured Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as special guests, promoting their upcoming action film Alpha. The performance that left everyone speechless Sukrut is a versatile Maharashtra-based performer who works as an actor, poet, comedian, and theatre artist. Having spent close to seven years working in Marathi theatre alongside a few Marathi television appearances, his seasoned stage presence was instantly recognisable. During the …

Karan Johar crowns Alpha a ‘Block a Buster’, praises Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s ‘girl power’

Karan Johar crowns Alpha a ‘Block a Buster’, praises Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s ‘girl power’

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Bollywood director and producer Karan Johar is one of Alia Bhatt’s biggest cheerleaders, and as the makers unveiled the trailer of her upcoming film Alpha on Wednesday, he once again took to social media to show his support for the actor and her new project. Karan Johar cheers for Alia Bhatt’s Alpha. Karan cheers for Alpha Karan shared Alpha’s trailer on his Instagram Story and wrote, ““Get… Set… GO!!!! #ALPHA…This rock and roll actioner screams GIRLPOWER in the best way! @aliaabhatt and @sharvari are on a mission to Block a Buster!” He also praised Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor, who play pivotal roles in the film. He added, “OG energy with @anilskapoor and @iambobbydeol ! Shiv Rawail makes his bada screen debut with a BANG! Pave the way @yrf! You are the mega creator of this mazedaar universe!!!” Previously, when the creators of Alpha unveiled the film’s teaser, Karan was among the first celebrities to reshare it and cheer for Alia. However, in that post, Karan did not tag Sharvari, who plays the second lead …

‘Main Vaapas Aaunga is deeply emotional film’: Pakistani director Umar Nasir Ali praises Imtiaz Ali, Naseeruddin Shah

‘Main Vaapas Aaunga is deeply emotional film’: Pakistani director Umar Nasir Ali praises Imtiaz Ali, Naseeruddin Shah

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Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali is currently earning widespread praise for his latest release, Main Vaapas Aaunga. While the film opened to a modest response at the box office despite strong reviews, positive word of mouth appears to be helping it gain momentum. Beyond winning appreciation from audiences and industry insiders in India, the film has also resonated with Pakistani filmmaker Umar Nasir Ali, who recently expressed his admiration for the project. Pakistani filmmaker reviews Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga. Pakistani filmmaker reviews Main Vaapas Aaunga On Monday, Pakistani filmmaker Umar Nasir Ali took to Instagram and, sharing the poster of Main Vaapas Aaunga, wrote, “Main Vaapas Aaunga is a beautiful and deeply emotional film, one that stays with you long after it ends. As one of our upcoming stories is set against the backdrop of Partition, we were naturally curious to experience Imtiaz Ali’s @imtiazaliofficial interpretation of this chapter of history. As expected, it is unmistakably Imtiaz Ali.” He further praised Naseeruddin Shah’s performance and wrote, “What stood out most was the extraordinary performance by Naseeruddin …

Pakistani director heaps praises on Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga: ‘Deeply emotional’ | Bollywood News

Pakistani director heaps praises on Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga: ‘Deeply emotional’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 16, 2026 03:40 PM IST Imtiaz Ali’s latest directorial Main Vaapas Aaunga is a period romance that serves as both a memorial and redemption of Partition. It’s triggered an emotional response among many, particularly those whose ancestors migrated to India from Pakistan during the tragedy. Even viewers from across the border are now responding to the Partition messaging in the film, including Pakistani filmmakers. Pakistani filmmaker lauds Main Vaapas Aaunga Renowned feature and ad film director Umar Nasir Ali, who produces movies under his banner Num Films, took to his Instagram handle on Monday to share a note on Main Vaapas Aaunga, heaping praises on the Imtiaz Ali directorial. “Main Vaapas Aaunga is a beautiful and deeply emotional film, one that stays with you long after it ends,” wrote the director in the caption. Revealing that his upcoming directorial, tentatively titled Chor Aaye Hum, “echoes a similar sentiment of memory, belonging, and return” around Partition, he was naturally curious to explore Imtiaz’s interpretation of the incident. “As expected, it’s unmistakably Imtiaz Ali,” …

‘Deeply disturbed’: Karan Johar reviews Raakh, praises Sonali Bendre’s ‘career-defining’ performance

‘Deeply disturbed’: Karan Johar reviews Raakh, praises Sonali Bendre’s ‘career-defining’ performance

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Ali Fazal’s new show Raakh, which is inspired by the infamous 1978 Ranga-Billa case, is an uncomfortable but necessary watch. Recently, filmmaker Karan Johar shared his review of the show and called it a deeply disturbing yet brilliant watch. Karan Johar reviews Raakh. ‘Deeply disturbed’ The filmmaker shared that though he had stepped away from Instagram and was taking a break from social media, he felt compelled to share his thoughts on the show. He wrote, “I was trying to take time off from the gram I thought I was successful till I saw this gut-wrenching series and felt the need to express myself.” Karan, who is a single father to his twins, Yash and Roohi, shared how the show, which is based on the real-life kidnapping and murder of Delhi siblings Geeta and Sanjay Chopra, affected him deeply. The crime had shocked the nation and changed the way many parents thought about child safety. Sharing his thoughts and explaining how it affected him as a parent, Karan wrote, “It’s 1.35 am and I am …

Pawan Kalyan praises Aditya Dhar’s film, recalls time in Kashmir: ‘Saw those tremors’ | Telugu News

Pawan Kalyan praises Aditya Dhar’s film, recalls time in Kashmir: ‘Saw those tremors’ | Telugu News

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3 min readHyderabadJun 10, 2026 08:47 PM IST Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan revealed on Wednesday that a Netflix horror film set in Kashmir brought back memories of his visits to Srinagar in the late 1980s, where he said he witnessed the early signs of unrest that would eventually force hundreds of thousands of Kashmiri Pandits out of the Valley. Speaking to ANI, Pawan Kalyan praised the 2025 Hindi spy thriller Dhurandhar before turning to Baramulla, a supernatural horror film released on Netflix in November 2025. “I like horror films because they engage me. They don’t let me think. They arrest my mind. Otherwise, my mind goes haywire. When I don’t get sleep, I watch a horror film and suddenly my mind calms down,” he said. But Baramulla turned out to be more than a late-night watch. “What he conveyed in that film was entirely different. I felt what a great narrative approach,” Pawan Kalyan said. The 2025 film starred Manav Kaul, and was directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale. The film was co-produced …

Have you heard? Esha Deol praises brother Bobby; No additional shoots for Toxic

Have you heard? Esha Deol praises brother Bobby; No additional shoots for Toxic

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Sister knows best The world’s praise is nice, but a sister’s approval hits differently. Esha Deol recently took to social media to shower praise on her “bhaiya” Bobby Deol after watching his latest outing, Bandar. Sharing a picture from a special screening, Esha wrote, “You are in the best form ever! Undoubtedly the finest actor today. Enduring, vulnerable. Way to go, Bhaiya (sic).” Though they belong to different branches of the Deol family, Esha and Bobby have always worn their affection for each other on their sleeves. Too ‘Toxic’ to trust? Kiara Advani and Yash in ‘Toxic’ Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Neetu Kapoor praises Ranbir-Alia parenting style

Neetu Kapoor praises Ranbir-Alia parenting style

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 6, 2026 12:00 AM IST Neetu Kapoor recently got candid about being a doting grandmother to actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s daughter Raha and hailed their hands-on approach despite their busy schedules. “Raha listens to Alia, and she is a great mother, but Ranbir is like a friend to her. What a father. Hats off. Both are amazing,” Neetu said on Soha Akli Khan’s YouTube podcast. She added, “He does all the fun and masti with her, but she is very scared of her mother because Alia is a disciplinarian.” Neetu, 67, further lauded Alia’s parenting, emphasising her dedication to teaching Raha valuable lessons, including limiting screen time. “Both are so busy. They have so much to do, but the way they take care of the child…they both are outstanding.” DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to.  Neetu’s daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni shared, “Raha adores her (Neetu Kapoor). She goes like dida, dida all day.” What makes this conversation important is …