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Akshay Kumar reflects on reinventing himself after a decade of action roles

Akshay Kumar reflects on reinventing himself after a decade of action roles

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4 min readMumbaiJun 23, 2026 08:42 PM IST Akshay Kumar says he initially came to the industry with the sole aim to earn money but feels lucky to have had a career of 35 years where he got the chance to explore, reinvent and transform himself time and again. Akshay said he realised after the first decade in the Hindi film industry that he was stuck in the action star image and needed to break out urgently. And he did that by exploring different genres such as comedy, drama, romance and horror comedy. “Thirty-five years are a long time…. It is a one in a billion or million chance to have 35 years of career. I hope I go further and cross 40. The prayer is that I keep shooting just five minutes before my death. Initially, when I came to the industry, I only wanted to make money,” he told PTI in an interview. The actor added, “But after that decade, when I saw my films, I felt like slapping myself. I had only …

Sonali Bendre says she avoided dark roles after cancer battle: ‘Didn’t want projects that would trigger me’

Sonali Bendre says she avoided dark roles after cancer battle: ‘Didn’t want projects that would trigger me’

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Sonali Bendre has fought and won her battle with cancer after announcing in 2018 that she had been diagnosed with stage four metastatic cancer. The actor beat cancer and later made a comeback to acting with the 2022 web show The Broken News. In a recent interaction, Sonali spoke about how she was only looking for hopeful and lighter roles after her cancer battle, but Raakh changed everything. Sonali Bendre in a still from Raakh. Why Sonali said yes to Raakh? Speaking to News18, Sonali admitted that after her cancer battle, she was looking to take on “hopeful and lighter roles” that would keep her in a positive space. She said, “I really wanted to play hopeful and lighter roles that would’ve kept me happy through it all and I could’ve come back pepped up. I wanted work like that, especially since I had been through a really dark period.” Despite this, she said yes to playing the role of a grieving mother in Raakh, inspired by the infamous 1978 Ranga-Billa case. She admitted that …

Kangana Ranaut reflects on playing ‘neurotic, suicidal’ roles early in her career: ‘I was known as this edgy girl’

Kangana Ranaut reflects on playing ‘neurotic, suicidal’ roles early in her career: ‘I was known as this edgy girl’

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Ever since her debut in the 2006 film Gangster, Kangana Ranaut has played a wide variety of roles in Hindi cinema. Recently, Kangana reflected on her career and spoke about how she was once known for playing edgy, neurotic characters and how her film choices today are markedly different. Kangana Ranaut made her Bollywood debut with Anurag Basu’s romantic-thriller Gangster. ‘I was known as this edgy girl’ Speaking to India Today, she said, “You know, all the films have made such a strong impact and pushed me in different directions. Whether it was those very neurotic characters in Gangster (2006), Woh Lamhe (2006), Life in a… Metro (2007), Fashion (2008) —there was this series of neurotic roles, and I was known as this edgy girl who was temperamental, neurotic, hot, sexy, suicidal, all of that. Then I transformed that image into the comedy, girl-next-door space with Queen (2013), Tanu Weds Manu (2011), Panga (2020), and others.” ‘I’m going into portraying the very basic woman’ As Kangana matured with age and advanced in her career, she …

Hrithik Roshan wants more roles like his Luck by Chance character Zaffar

Hrithik Roshan wants more roles like his Luck by Chance character Zaffar

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Hrithik Roshan has revealed that he would love to play more characters like Zaffar from Luck By Chance. Reflecting on the role, the actor said he was surprised by his own answer and admitted feeling disappointed that filmmakers mostly approach him for “good guy” characters rather than more layered or unconventional roles 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

Hrithik Roshan isn’t getting the roles he wants: ‘Directors want to see me as the good guy’ | Bollywood News

Hrithik Roshan isn’t getting the roles he wants: ‘Directors want to see me as the good guy’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readHyderabadUpdated: Jun 5, 2026 10:03 AM IST Hrithik Roshan is one of the biggest stars that Bollywood has ever seen but the fans of the actor have often complained that he is quite selective about his films as they expect him to appear in more films. On Thursday evening, Hrithik Roshan answered his fans, and implied that he isn’t getting as many good roles. Hrithik posted a selfie from Paris, with the Eiffel Tower lit up behind him, and what he wrote alongside it has got Bollywood talking. “Just got asked what’s the kind of role I’m looking for. And I surprised myself when it came to me. Remember Zaffar from Luck By Chance? That’s the one. I’d jump on something like that. But directors only wanna see me play the good guy. Sad.” Luck By Chance director Zoya Akhtar took to the comments section and wrote, “Let’s get that coffee.” Who was Zaffar Luck By Chance was Zoya Akhtar’s directorial debut, released in 2009. The film, produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, starred …

Hrithik Roshan hints that he is not happy with the roles being offered to him: ‘Directors only wanna see…’

Hrithik Roshan hints that he is not happy with the roles being offered to him: ‘Directors only wanna see…’

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Actor Hrithik Roshan seems to be ready to shake up his on-screen image. The actor has hinted that he is keen to step away from the “good guy” roles he has long been associated with and explore darker characters. Hrithik admitted that directors tend to approach him only for positive roles, a perception he finds somewhat disappointing. Hrithik Roshan made his Bollywood debut as a lead actor with Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai alongside Ameesha Patel. Hrithik Roshan drops a hint On Thursday, Hrithik took to Instagram to share a photo of himself and accompanied it with a caption that offered a glimpse into what was on his mind. In the photograph, which captures a nighttime moment on a Paris street, with the illuminated Eiffel Tower standing tall in the background, Hrithik is seen posing for a selfie. He is seen wearing a black cap, dark jacket and a scarf. Sharing the image, Hrithik wrote, “Just got asked what’s the kind of role I’m looking for. And I surprised myself when it came to me. Remember …

Madhuri Dixit feels comedy is often tougher than intense roles: ‘You can carry intensity through the day’ | Exclusive

Madhuri Dixit feels comedy is often tougher than intense roles: ‘You can carry intensity through the day’ | Exclusive

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The upcoming Netflix film Maa Behen brings Madhuri Dixit back to comedy after a long gap. The actor, who has done her fair share of work across every genre over a career spanning four decades, talks to Hindustan Times about the Suresh Triveni directorial, the delight of getting new material at this stage of her career, and the challenges of comedy. Madhuri Dixit in a still from her upcoming film Maa Behen. On Maa Behen and getting fresh roles When the trailer for Maa Behen was released last month in Mumbai, Ravi Kishan, who has a supporting role in the film, said, “This is an avatar Madhuri has never been seen in.” Ask her about the joy of getting new and different roles so deep in her career, and the actor has a succinct response. “It feels amazing! You immediately say yes.” Madhuri says one of the reasons Maa Behen spoke to her was the narration given to her by director Suresh Triveni. “As a director, he is very dangerous,” she says with a laugh, …

‘I would make an excellent villain’: Charu Shankar on breaking typecasting in mom roles after Animal | Interview

‘I would make an excellent villain’: Charu Shankar on breaking typecasting in mom roles after Animal | Interview

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In 2023, when Charu Shankar played Ranbir Kapoor’s character’s mother in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal, little did she know that more such offers would pour her way. But it’s more than just moms that the actor has been playing on-screen, even if that’s what her recent role in Chand Mera Dil entails. Talking to Hindustan Times, Charu discusses going against typecasting in the film industry, finding her own niche, the kinds of roles she wants to play, and more. Charu Shankar would like to star in a spy or horror film next. (Also Read: Ananya Panday’s on-screen mother Charu Shankar explains that trolled Bharatanatyam scene: ‘Mockery not okay’ | Interview) Playing Ananya Panday’s mother in Chand Mera Dil In Vivek Soni’s recent release Chand Mera Dil, Charu plays Nivedita, Ananya Panday’s character Chandni’s single mother. “Chand Mera Dil had such a good love story and an interesting story arc,” says the actor, explaining why she said yes to the Ananya and Lakshya-starrer. Talking about their roles, she adds, “What begins as a whirlwind romance turns …

‘You won’t even get character roles’: Sushmita Sen’s manager quit when she became a mom at 24 | Bollywood News

‘You won’t even get character roles’: Sushmita Sen’s manager quit when she became a mom at 24 | Bollywood News

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5 min readMumbaiMay 28, 2026 09:50 AM IST Sushmita Sen adopted her elder daughter Renee Sen just four years after making her Hindi film debut with Mahesh Bhatt’s 1996 psychological thriller Dastak. At the time, she’d just delivered a hit in David Dhawan’s comedy Biwi No 1 opposite Salman Khan in 1999, and at 24, she decided to be a single mother. In a new interview, Sushmita shared that after she decided to adopt, her manager left her as he said that she wasn’t serious about her career. ‘Can’t represent someone who’s a mother at 24’ “My manager ran away. He said, ‘You’re not serious about your career, and I can’t represent someone who’s a mother at 24. Character roles bhi nahi milenge aapko (You wouldn’t even get character roles),’” Sushmita recalled in a chat with NDTV. “He ran away, and I was like, good riddance to bad rubbish. I was quite okay with it. And you won’t believe it – after I became a mother, I gave my biggest hits,” she added. She could subsequently …

Sushmita Sen says her manager ‘ran away’ after she adopted daughter Renee: ‘Character roles bhi nahi milenge’

Sushmita Sen says her manager ‘ran away’ after she adopted daughter Renee: ‘Character roles bhi nahi milenge’

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Actor Sushmita Sen became a single mother at the age of 24 when she adopted her elder daughter, Renee Sen, in 2000. However, her decision faced significant resistance within the industry. She recalled that her manager even chose to stop representing her, warning that she would no longer get even character roles after becoming a mother. Sushmita Sen adopted her elder daughter, Renee Sen, in 2000. Sushmita Sen reveals During an interview with NDTV, Sushmita reflected on the resistance she faced from the industry after deciding to adopt a child. Looking back at an incident, Sushmita said, “My manager ran away. He said, ‘You’re not serious about your career, and I can’t represent someone who’s a mother at 24. Character roles bhi nahi milenge aapko (You won’t even get character roles).’ He ran away, and I was like, good riddance to bad rubbish. I was quite okay with it. And you won’t believe it – after I became a mother, I gave my biggest hits.” The actor added that most of the resistance came from …