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Have you heard? Shahid Kapoor to begin shooting Adal Badal in October

Have you heard? Shahid Kapoor to begin shooting Adal Badal in October

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Loving and laughing Shahid Kapoor is reportedly set to begin filming director Amit Ravindranath Sharma’s next theatrical, ‘Adal Badal’, soon. We have learnt that the film is produced by Sunir Kheterpal with Amazon MGM and is scheduled to kick off in October. Reports also suggest that Shahid will star opposite Janhvi Kapoor, who also had a cameo in Shahid’s ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The duo is excited to start shooting. The film is based on the concept of soul swapping and is touted to be a mad-cap entertainer.” Shahid is currently shooting the second season of Raj-DK’s web show ‘Farzi’. Who is Amit Sharma? Amit Ravindranath Sharma is an Indian film and ad-film director, best known for directing critically acclaimed Bollywood movies like the dramedy ‘Badhaai Ho’ (2018) and the sports biographical film ‘Maidaan’ (2024) 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 …

Randeep Hooda rejected Salman Khan’s advice to do ‘same kind of roles’: ‘It’s boring’ | Bollywood News

Randeep Hooda rejected Salman Khan’s advice to do ‘same kind of roles’: ‘It’s boring’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readKochiUpdated: Jun 29, 2026 10:20 PM IST Despite being an outsider with no prior connection to the film industry, actor Randeep Hooda bluntly rejected the career advice that Salman Khan, one of the biggest stars Bollywood has ever seen, gave him. Although his father also offered him similar advice, Randeep stated that following it would have eventually affected his love for acting, even if it brought him more success. Why Randeep Hooda refused Salman Khan’s recipe for stardom “His (Salman Khan’s) main advice was not to take on roles where I did not look heroic. It’s good advice… My father also says the same thing. Then, he said, ‘You should look the same and do the same kind of roles, which will help earn an image and become a star.’ I did not follow that advice because I’ve always felt that repeatedly playing the same thing is boring. And that’s something I never wanted to do,” the actor shared during a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India. Must Read | Salman Khan to …

Randeep Hooda reacts to being called ‘rude and difficult’ on sets: ‘Industry’s full of fragile glass egos, insecurities’

Randeep Hooda reacts to being called ‘rude and difficult’ on sets: ‘Industry’s full of fragile glass egos, insecurities’

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Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda, who is best known for films like Sarbjit, Highway, Jism 2 and more, recently talked about the perception of him being “rude” or “difficult” in the film industry. In an interview with Zoom, he shared why his blunt personality was often misunderstood in Bollywood. Randeep Hooda talks about Bollywood misunderstanding his blunt nature. Randeep Hooda on being labelled rude and difficult Randeep said that most of these assumptions stemmed from misunderstandings and the direct way people from Haryana usually communicate. He clarified that he has never had disrespectful exchanges with filmmakers, except for his fallout with Ram Gopal Varma. Talking about how rumours spread on film sets, the actor said, “I did not realise that the mouthpiece of the chatter that goes on in movies comes from assistant directors. So when you’re getting ready and something is not right, maybe the look isn’t right or you’re not getting something correct before going to the set, and there’s an assistant director knocking every minute saying, ‘Sir, ready?’ after you’ve already told them …

Exclusive | Randeep Hooda’s OTT series Inspector Avinash to be made into a film, confirms director Neerraj Pathak

Exclusive | Randeep Hooda’s OTT series Inspector Avinash to be made into a film, confirms director Neerraj Pathak

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After the successful OTT series Mirzapur being made into a feature film for the theatrical experience, there has been buzz for more hit Indian shows getting a big-screen go-ahead. Inspector Avinash director Neerraj Pathak and actor Randeep Hooda in the role of the encounter specialist HT City has exclusively learnt that the Randeep Hooda-starrer Inspector Avinash, which had its second season release this month, will take the show to cinema halls. Series writer-director Neerraj Pathak confirms, “Yes, we have decided to make it into a film. We are overwhelmed and humbled with the response and demand for the third season. But now, we think that taking this to the cinema for a big-screen experience to the audience will be the next step, as real-life cop Avinash Mishra ki kahani bhi badi hai aur humara (on-screen) hero (Randeep) bhi bahut bada hai!” They have already started working on the script. “Avinashji has been part of several Special Task Force (STF) and Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) operations. There are several major operations and stories that can be …

Randeep Hooda turned down Aurangzeb role in Chhaava: ‘Too much Hindu-Muslim narrative’ | Bollywood News

Randeep Hooda turned down Aurangzeb role in Chhaava: ‘Too much Hindu-Muslim narrative’ | Bollywood News

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2 min readNew DelhiMay 25, 2026 06:07 PM IST When Chhaava released in 2025, it not only emerged as one of the highest-grossing films of the year but also earned widespread praise for Akshaye Khanna’s powerful portrayal of Aurangzeb. However, before Akshaye came on board, the role was reportedly offered to Randeep Hooda. At the time, Randeep was already dealing with controversies surrounding his film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar and decided against taking up another politically sensitive project. Explaining his decision, the actor said he “didn’t want to get into the whole Hindu-Muslim thing.” Recently, Randeep opened up about why he turned down Chhaava. “I love Laxman as a director and as a person. He had first approached me for Aurangzeb in Chhaava. At that time, I was extremely underweight and had my head shaved because I had just wrapped shooting for Savarkar and was busy with post-production. I was also dealing with an IP court case. There was already so much Hindu-Muslim narrative surrounding everything that I just didn’t want to go down that road …

Randeep Hooda reveals why he refused Aurangzeb’s role in Chhaava: ‘So much Hindu-Muslim…’

Randeep Hooda reveals why he refused Aurangzeb’s role in Chhaava: ‘So much Hindu-Muslim…’

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Akshaye Khanna reached a new level of stardom after his performance in Dhurandhar went viral, but before the Ranveer Singh-starrer, it was his menacing performance as Aurangzeb in Chhaava that received resounding praise. While Akshaye was widely appreciated in Chhaava, he wasn’t the first choice for the role. In a recent interaction, Randeep Hooda revealed that he was initially approached to play Aurangzeb. However, due to professional and personal conflicts at the time, he had to let go of the role. Randeep Hooda was approached to play Aurangzeb’s role in Chhaava. Randeep on why he left Chhaava Speaking to Zoom, Randeep shared that since he had undergone a dramatic physical transformation for his film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, he felt he would not be able to convincingly portray Aurangzeb. Around the same time, he was also dealing with an IP court case involving the film, which further influenced his decision to avoid taking up another politically sensitive role. “I was going through an IP court case and I had so much Hindu-Muslim thing going on in …

Randeep Hooda on how fatherhood has changed him: ‘I want to live longer for her’ | Bollywood News

Randeep Hooda on how fatherhood has changed him: ‘I want to live longer for her’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiUpdated: May 20, 2026 09:14 AM IST Actor Randeep Hooda got married to Lin Laishram in 2023, and the couple welcomed their first daughter in March this year. While Randeep is still settling into fatherhood, the feeling has surely changed him as a person. In a recent interview with SCREEN, Randeep spoke about how he has changed ever since his daughter Nyomica was born. During the promotions of his latest web series, Inspector Avinash, Randeep shared how being a father comes with its share of fierceness and tenderness. Randeep Hooda on fatherhood Randeep Hooda’s daughter Nyomica was born on 10th March 2026. The actor had shared a picture of his father holding his daughter and wrote, “Today, as I become a father, my appreciation for you has only grown deeper, Papa. And most importantly, Lin, thank you for making me a father and for bringing our little girl into this world. A little girl and a lifetime of love.” Also Read: Randeep Hooda on fame, isolation, and mental health: ‘I’ve mastered the art …

Muskan Verma on losing control during that emotional cremation scene in Inspector Avinash: Randeep Hooda sir inspired me

Muskan Verma on losing control during that emotional cremation scene in Inspector Avinash: Randeep Hooda sir inspired me

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Roorkee-born actor Muskan Verma, who plays Randeep Hooda’s team member’s daughter and his ‘sister’ in Inspector Avinash, says her on-screen brother’s commitment inspired her to give a “masterclass performance in one of the toughest scenes” in the show. Actor Muskan Verma with Randeep Hooda and (inset) Urvashi Rautela during an emotionally charged scene in OTT series Inspector Avinash (Photo: Instagram) She tells HT City, “During the shoot I noticed how Randeep sir used to remain in character even when he was not shooting. Off camera too, he would speak and behave like Avinash. It was truly a masterclass to watch such dedication. I took a cue from it and it helped me in a very emotional scene in the shot.” Muskan plays STF team member constable Laxmikant’s daughter (played by actor B Shantanu). Talking of her on-screen father’s cremation scene, she says, “Everyone was in tears and I got so involved in it that I literally lost control. The scene when I take the lead for the cremation fire ceremony is very powerful, where I …

Inspector Avinash Season 2 review: Randeep Hooda packs a powerful punch in messy, cliché but gripping emotional thriller

Inspector Avinash Season 2 review: Randeep Hooda packs a powerful punch in messy, cliché but gripping emotional thriller

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Inspector Avinash Season 2Director: Neerraj PathakCast: Randeep Hooda, Urvashi Rautela, Amit Sial, Abhimanyu Singh, Shalin Bhanot, Rajniesh Duggal, and Freddy DarwalaRating: 3 stars A good cop drama is not just about guns, gangsters and encounter sequences. It needs tension that keeps viewers invested, emotional depth that makes the characters feel real and a gripping narrative that balances action with strong storytelling. Inspector Avinash Season 2 attempts to tick all those boxes with political conspiracies, dangerous criminals and personal turmoil at the centre of its story. While the series succeeds in delivering intensity and entertainment in parts, it struggles to rise above the familiar tropes that have long dominated the cop-thriller genre. Inspector Avinash Season 2 review: Randeep Hooda leads the thrilling cop-drama. Plot of Inspector Avinash Season 2 In the second season of the series, Inspector Avinash returns with bigger stakes, more emotional baggage and an even darker battle between crime and law. Led by Avinash Mishra (Randeep Hooda), the 10-episode series follows the officer as he takes on a dangerous weapons cartel headed by …

Randeep Hooda says modern films have ‘boring’ action without emotion: ‘Have seen people yawning in cinemas’ | Exclusive

Randeep Hooda says modern films have ‘boring’ action without emotion: ‘Have seen people yawning in cinemas’ | Exclusive

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From fighting Salman Khan in a Bollywood-style fight sequence to going toe-to-toe with Chris Hemsworth in a brutal fistfight, Randeep Hooda has brought to the screen various kinds of cinematic action sequences. But the actor feels that of late, action in Indian films has become ‘boring’ as it is not always backed by solid emotion. In a chat with Hindustan Times, the actor breaks down what makes action engaging and why he favours gritty action over massy over-the-top style. Randeep Hooda opens up on action sequences in Indian films. On action becoming boring Randeep is set to appear as supercop Avinash Mishra in the second season of Inspector Avinash. The show requires him to perform many action scenes. Talking about the genre, he tells us, “I find action very boring unless it is driven by emotion. A lot of action has become spectacle rather than a situation. Most people are yawning through in the cinemas for that. I have seen it. But as soon as you put emotion behind it, and if you make the …