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Sara Ali Khan reunites Sharmila Tagore with ex daughter-in-law Amrita Singh for rare family outing: ‘Legends’

Sara Ali Khan reunites Sharmila Tagore with ex daughter-in-law Amrita Singh for rare family outing: ‘Legends’

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3 min readBengaluruJun 22, 2026 04:27 PM IST Amrita Singh recently reunited with her former mother-in-law, veteran actor Sharmila Tagore. Their reunion was shared by Sara Ali Khan, who posted heartwarming pictures featuring the two celebrated actors together. Amrita was married to Saif Ali Khan; they have two children together, daughter Sara Ali Khan and son Ibrahim Ali Khan. Sara delighted fans by sharing a rare photograph featuring her grandmother, Sharmila Tagore and mother, Amrita Singh together. The picture, which quickly caught attention online, brought together two generations of acclaimed performers from Sara’s family. Calling them the “best actors,” Sara expressed her admiration for both women, celebrating their immense contribution to Indian cinema. Sara Ali Khan gave fans a glimpse into a cherished family moment by sharing photos from a special outing on Instagram. The actor posted a collage featuring two selfies taken inside an auditorium. In one picture, Sara flashed a bright smile as she posed with her grandmother, Sharmila Tagore, while the other captured a warm moment with her mother, Amrita Singh. Sharing …

Father’s Day 2026: From Ranbir to Abhishek, star kids who credit their fathers for success | Bollywood News

Father’s Day 2026: From Ranbir to Abhishek, star kids who credit their fathers for success | Bollywood News

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Father’s Day 2026: Fathers certainly play a vital role in shaping their children’s lives. In Bollywood, where the debate around nepotism refuses to die down, many star fathers have served as guiding forces for their children, offering invaluable career advice, emotional support, and lessons drawn from their own experiences in the industry. This Father’s Day, we take a look at what some star kids have said about their fathers over the years, and how these relationships have influenced both their personal and professional journeys. Ranbir Kapoor has frequently described his late father, Rishi Kapoor, as one of the biggest influences in his life. Though he has admitted that their relationship wasn’t always emotionally expressive, Ranbir says he learned discipline and professionalism from watching his father work tirelessly throughout his career. In an interview with the Free Press Journal, Ranbir said, “Papa was very strict, but he was wonderful. It was because of him I got exposure to the world. He was the one who sent me abroad for further education thus I have received a …

Ranbir Kapoor, Imran Khan rejected Cocktail because of Deepika Padukone’s ‘delicious’ role? Saif Ali Khan reveals

Ranbir Kapoor, Imran Khan rejected Cocktail because of Deepika Padukone’s ‘delicious’ role? Saif Ali Khan reveals

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In 2012, Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty made audiences laugh and cry with their romantic comedy Cocktail. Over the years, Deepika’s character Veronica went on to become one of the most iconic female characters in modern Bollywood. Now, in an interview with Variety India, Saif has revealed that actors including Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan had turned down the film before he eventually came on board. Saif Ali Khan reveals why Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan rejected Cocktail. Why Ranbir Kapoor, Imran Khan rejected Cocktail? Saif recalled that while Diana and Deepika had already been finalised for the project, the makers were struggling to find an actor to play the male lead. According to him, the challenge may have stemmed from the fact that Veronica’s role was the most attractive part in the script. He said, “They had Deepika and Diana, but they couldn’t get a hero to play the part, probably because Veronica’s (played by Deepika) part is so delicious. I remember some names they asked. I think they had asked …

Ranbir Kapoor rejected Cocktail, reveals Saif Ali Khan: ‘Deepika’s part was so delicious’ | Bollywood News

Ranbir Kapoor rejected Cocktail, reveals Saif Ali Khan: ‘Deepika’s part was so delicious’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 20, 2026 11:33 AM IST Cocktail 2, the sequel to Homi Adajania’s 2012 romantic drama Cocktail, just released in theatres. While the film has received largely mixed reviews, many social media users have found themselves revisiting the original, which starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty. Interestingly, Saif recently revealed that he was not the first choice for the film. According to the actor, the makers had initially approached many popular actors, including Ranbir Kapoor. ‘They had asked Ranbir Kapoor’ Recalling the casting process, Saif told Variety India, “They had Deepika and Diana, but they couldn’t get a hero to play the part, probably because Veronica’s (played by Deepika) part is so delicious. I remember some names they asked. I think they had asked Imran Khan and they had asked Ranbir Kapoor. And they had asked a few people, and I said, ‘Okay, cool, I’ll do it.’ And I think they should all be very thankful I did. That’s my story. Yeah, because I had great fun. I love Homi. …

Saif Ali Khan gets emotional as Winchester College honours dad Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi: ‘Family is immensely proud’

Saif Ali Khan gets emotional as Winchester College honours dad Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi: ‘Family is immensely proud’

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Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan headed to the UK recently to honour his father, the late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, fondly known as Tiger Pataudi. A special ceremony was held at Winchester College, of which Saif and Tiger are both alumni, to honour the former cricketer with a commemorative plaque. The actor remarked on how proud the family was of this honour. Saif Ali Khan unveiled a plaque honouring Tiger Pataudi at Winchester College. Tiger Pataudi honoured at Winchester College, Saif Ali Khan attends On June 13, Winchester College held a special ceremony to unveil a commemorative plaque at the college’s cricket pavilion, Hunter Tent, in Tiger’s honour. The ceremony was part of Wykeham Day, the college’s annual summer celebration for pupils, staff, alumni and their families. Tiger’s legacy and his connection to one of Britain’s oldest schools were celebrated there. Saif Ali Khan on Tiger Pataudi’s cricketing journey Saif fondly remembered how his father began his cricketing journey at the institution and said, “As a former pupil of Winchester College myself, it’s a great …

Saif Ali Khan reflects on Agent Vinod’s failure, calls it a ‘cool film’: ‘We made some mistakes’

Saif Ali Khan reflects on Agent Vinod’s failure, calls it a ‘cool film’: ‘We made some mistakes’

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After Agent Vinod co-star Lalit Parimoo claimed that excessive interference from lead actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan contributed to the project’s failure, Saif has now opened up about the film. In a recent interaction, the actor described Agent Vinod as being “ahead of its time” while also calling it a “vanity project.” Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor in a still from Sriram Raghavan’s Agent Vinod. ‘We made some mistakes’ Speaking to Variety India, Saif said that filmmaker Sriram Raghavan packed too many ideas into the film, which ultimately prevented it from being a tightly structured project. He said, “I think of Agent Vinod as a film that might have been vain. But also, that film opened really well, you know. It’s just that it did not sustain because it probably wasn’t a tightly made film, or it went off track in many ways. Or, as Sriram himself said, he put too many toppings on the pizza.” The actor, however, praised the film’s core concept and ambition. “But the idea wasn’t bad, …

Saif Ali Khan calls Agent Vinod a ‘vanity’ project: ‘Wasn’t a tightly made film’ | Bollywood News

Saif Ali Khan calls Agent Vinod a ‘vanity’ project: ‘Wasn’t a tightly made film’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 16, 2026 10:39 AM IST Released more than a decade ago amid considerable hype, Sriram Raghavan’s spy actioner Agent Vinod ultimately failed to live up to expectations. Despite featuring some of the film industry’s most accomplished action choreography and a generous dose of humour woven into its narrative, the film struggled due to a plot that seemed to head in too many directions at once. The box office disappointment was particularly difficult for Saif Ali Khan, who had been deeply invested in the project, both as its lead star and producer. ‘I made the film for myself’ Now, in a conversation with Variety India, Saif reflected on the film’s failure, admitting that Agent Vinod may have been driven partly by vanity. “I think of Agent Vinod as a film that might have been vain. But also, that film opened really well, you know. It’s just that it did not sustain because it probably wasn’t a tightly made film, or it went off track in many ways. Or, as Sriram himself said, he …

Kamal Haasan’s 15-year dream turned into a Rs 300 cr disaster despite a GOAT at the helm | Tamil News

Kamal Haasan’s 15-year dream turned into a Rs 300 cr disaster despite a GOAT at the helm | Tamil News

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Just as much as the movies he created and gifted Indian cinema, Kamal Haasan’s unrealised projects are also quite famous, if not more so. Besides being regarded as one of the finest actors of all time in the country, Kamal is often hailed as a visionary filmmaker, renowned for his inventiveness and innovation. Hence, whenever he announces a new project, the hype is understandably high. However, his artistic biography lists several projects he mulled over or even announced but couldn’t complete or set in motion, shelving them forever despite lofty ambitions. Among Kamal Haasan’s many unrealised movies was one whose core idea he kept in his mind for a long time. Although he tried to launch the project several times over the years, all his efforts went in vain, and he eventually handed over the core idea behind the story to a dear filmmaker friend, who ultimately brought it to life. However, its fate was disastrous. Don’t Miss | How Rajinikanth turned Kamal Haasan’s rejection into a Rs 982 cr franchise The evolution of Thalaivan …

Saif Ali Khan says Farhan Akhtar was ‘born to direct’; recalls Dil Chahta Hai’s 105-day shoot: ‘There was no tension’

Saif Ali Khan says Farhan Akhtar was ‘born to direct’; recalls Dil Chahta Hai’s 105-day shoot: ‘There was no tension’

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Dil Chahta Hai will complete 25 years in August 2026. Directed by Farhan Akhtar in his directorial debut, the film starred Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna, and continues to be regarded as one of Hindi cinema’s most loved coming-of-age films. Even after all these years, it remains a favourite among audiences. For Saif Ali Khan, who played the lovable Sameer, the memories of making the film are still as fresh as ever. Dil Chahta Hai released in theatres on August 10, 2001. It felt more like a holiday than work Saif Ali Khan recently looked back at the making of Dil Chahta Hai, describing the shoot as an absolute blast. Speaking to Variety India, the actor shared that filming the movie was an incredible amount of fun, mostly because the young cast and crew were shooting on location in Goa. He fondly recalled how they practically lived out the holiday vibe of the film, shooting on the beaches by day and partying just as hard by night, even making it a point …

‘What she is doing is wrong’: Imtiaz Ali on the Love Aaj Kal warning over Deepika Padukone | Bollywood News

‘What she is doing is wrong’: Imtiaz Ali on the Love Aaj Kal warning over Deepika Padukone | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 9, 2026 03:43 PM IST Deepika Padukone’s first collaboration with Imtiaz Ali was the 2009 film Love Aaj Kal and since it was a follow-up to the director’s much-celebrated film Jab We Met, there were a bunch of expectations from the movie. However, upon the film’s release, it did not match up to the success of his previous movie, but it did showcase a female character who wasn’t a shining example of morality. In a recent interview, Imtiaz discussed the flaws of Deepika’s character, Meera, and said that he was told that she would come across negatively if she leaves her husband just a day after getting married. In the film, Deepika and Saif Ali Khan’s characters break up, following which, she marries Rahul Khanna’s character. Hours before their wedding, Saif’s character confesses his love for her, but she decides to go ahead with the wedding anyway. A day after the wedding, she leaves her husband. When asked about the decision to do so in the movie, Imtiaz told Galatta Plus, …