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SS Rajamouli Reviews Ashish Chanchlani’s Ekaki, Says ‘Happy To See Him With His Self-Made Series’ | Web-series News

SS Rajamouli Reviews Ashish Chanchlani’s Ekaki, Says ‘Happy To See Him With His Self-Made Series’ | Web-series News

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Last Updated:December 13, 2025, 09:34 IST Chanchlani called Rajamouli’s reaction to the series his “biggest achievement”. Ekaki premiered on Ashish Chanchlani’s YouTube channel. . (Photo Credit: Instagram) Acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli is all praises for Ashish Chanchlani’s recently released series “Ekaki”, claiming that it looks “promising”. Rajamouli pointed out that he really liked the genre shift in “Ekaki” from horror to sci-fi. The “RRR” maker even recalled his meeting with Chanchlani during the “Varanasi” event in Hyderabad in the post that read, “Met Ashish during the Varanasi event and now I am happy to see him with his own fully written, produced, and self-made series. #Ekaki looks promising… Especially the genre shift from horror to sci-fi. A clever twist. All the best @ashchanchlani !! (sic)” Met Ashish during the Varanasi event and now Iam happy to see him with his own fully written, produced, and self-made series. 👏🏻👏🏻#Ekaki looks promising… Especially the genre shift from horror to sci-fi. A clever twist. All the best @ashchanchlani !! pic.twitter.com/csRTlMAtCD— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) December 12, 2025 Thanking the …

At 22, Indian-Origin Founders Of AI Startup Become World’s Youngest Self-Made Billionaires | India News

At 22, Indian-Origin Founders Of AI Startup Become World’s Youngest Self-Made Billionaires | India News

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Last Updated:November 03, 2025, 22:33 IST The milestone has placed them ahead of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who first entered the Forbes Billionaires List at the age of 23 The new billionaires, Adarsh Hiremath, Surya Midha, and Brendan Foody, each own roughly 22 per cent of Mercor. (Image via X) Three 22-year-old friends, including two Indian-Americans, have become the world’s youngest self-made billionaires after their artificial intelligence (AI) startup, Mercor, secured $350 million in funding. The milestone has placed them ahead of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who first entered the Forbes Billionaires List at the age of 23 in 2008. The new billionaires, Adarsh Hiremath, Surya Midha, and Brendan Foody, each own roughly 22 per cent of Mercor, which is now valued at around $10 billion. Their journey from school friends to tech tycoons has attracted global attention, as they have now broken every previous record for wealth creation at such a young age. Hiremath and Midha, both of Indian origin, were raised in California’s San Jose area and studied at Bellarmine College Preparatory, a …

5 Self-Made Actors Who Made It In Bollywood Without Industry Ties

5 Self-Made Actors Who Made It In Bollywood Without Industry Ties

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Actors Who Made It In Bollywood Without Industry Ties ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) In a film industry often shaped by dynastic privilege, a few actors have carved paths purely through resilience and talent. Without family backing or influential mentors, these five performers broke through the noise with grit and consistent hard work. Their stories serve as testaments to the idea that merit still matters in Bollywood. Manoj Bajpayee Hailing from Bihar, Manoj Bajpayee’s journey began with multiple rejections from the National School of Drama. He eventually made a mark in theatre, leading to a game-changing role in Satya (1998) as Bhiku Mhatre. Known for acclaimed work in Aligarh, The Family Man, and Gangs of Wasseypur, Bajpayee continues to be a powerful force in performance-driven cinema. Rajkummar Rao Inspired by Bajpayee, Rajkummar Rao pursued acting at FTII after completing his education. He started with indie films like Love Sex Aur Dhokha and Ragini MMS, gaining critical acclaim with Kai Po Che!. With a diverse range of roles, he’s now one of the most reliable …

Asia’s richest filmmaker beat Avengers at box office; self-made man richer than Tom Cruise, Shah Rukh, Chopras combined | Hollywood

Asia’s richest filmmaker beat Avengers at box office; self-made man richer than Tom Cruise, Shah Rukh, Chopras combined | Hollywood

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Apr 06, 2025 10:11 AM IST Asia’s richest filmmaker has a net worth of $3.5 billion, and he has produced a film that even beat Marvel and Disney at the box office. The new Forbes Billionaire List 2025 has unveiled the 3000-odd dollar billionaires of the world, including several from the world of media and entertainment. While the list in showbiz is dominated by Hollywood icons and global pop stars, a few Asian names have also been listed, including a maverick filmmaker who began as a journalist and is now Asia’s richest. (Also read: How an $80-million ‘non-Hollywood film’ beat Disney, Pixar to become highest-grossing animated film, minted $1.9 billion) Asia’s richest filmmaker has a net worth of $3.5 billion. Aisa’s richest filmmaker Chinese film producer and media magnate Wang Changtian is the richest filmmaker in all of Asia, according to the Forbes list. The 59-year-old ‘self-made’ billionaire has a net worth of $3.5 billion, higher than any film personality in Asia, including heavyweights like Jackie Chan, Shah Rukh Khan, and even Aditya Chopra and …

Mithun Chakraborty’s son Namashi on dad’s Dadasaheb Phalke honour: ‘He’s a self-made superstar’ | Bollywood

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Mithun Chakraborty‘s son Namashi is on cloud nine after the news of his father being named as the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the government’s highest recognition in the field of cinema. In several interviews, he has admitted that the whole family is proud of Mithun. Also read: Mithun Chakraborty on Dadasaheb Phalke honour: ‘Never imagined a boy from footpath…’ On Monday, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, made the announcement on X (formerly known as Twitter). On Monday, I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Mithun will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the National Film Awards ceremony. Family over the moon Talking to IndiaToday.in, Namashi shared, “Feeling extremely proud and honoured. My father is a self-made superstar and a great citizen. His life journey is an inspiration for millions. We are all feeling elated about this magnificent honour.” In another interview with NDTV, he revealed that he is in Los Angeles at the moment, and can’t wait to meet his father.  “We should always remember that my father is a self-made …

Mallika Sherawat calls US VP Kamala Harris `self-made`

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Mallika Sherawat recently gained attention on social media due to a throwback video where she was criticized by a journalist for labeling India as ‘regressive.’ The actor has now commented on the influence of US Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, referring to an older post of hers. In that earlier post, she predicted that Kamala could become the future US President. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Mallika once again expressed her admiration for Kamala. Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat praises US VP Kamala Harris She praised Kamala for being a self-made leader, unlike many women politicians in India who come from dynastic or royal backgrounds. Mallika shared that she had attended a small fundraiser in Beverly Hills for Kamala when she was campaigning for California attorney general, and mentioned that, “I was feeling like a fish out of water. It was my first time in LA, and she really put me at ease. I remember her saying that getting out of your comfort zone is good to build character, and it’ll make you a …

Mallika Sherawat praises ‘self-made’ Kamala Harris: ‘Women politicians are rare in India’ | Bollywood

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Mallika Sherawat recently support on social media thanks to a throwback video in which a journalist attacked her for calling India ‘regressive’. The actor has now spoken about the impact of US Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, in reference to another old post of hers. In an old post, she had predicted that Kamala could become the future US President. Now, in an interview with Vanity Fair, Mallika praised Kamala again. (Also read: Mallika Sherawat’s old ‘Kamala Harris could be US President’ tweet resurfaces, fans say ‘she was spot on’) Mallika Sherawat reacted to her old Kamala Harris tweet and said women politicians are rare in India. Mallika Sherawat on lesser women politicians in India She lauded her for being a self-made leader, in contrast to women politicians from ‘dynastic or royal families’ in India. Mallika recalled attending an intimate Beverly Hills fundraiser for Kamala who was then running for California attorney general and stated that, “I was feeling like a fish out of water. It was my first time in LA, and she really …

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Gurucharan Singh was approached for Bigg Boss; called himself ‘self-made actor’

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Gurucharan Singh, known for his role as Roshan Sodhi in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (TMKOC), went missing a week ago. An FIR has been filed, and multiple teams have been formed to find the 50-year-old actor, but still, there have been no leads about him. (Also Read | Missing Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actor Gurucharan Singh was soon to get married, faced financial crunch: Report) Gurucharan Singh was reported missing on Friday. Did you know that the actor who rose to fame with the comedy serial was once approached for the reality show Bigg Boss? When he was part of TMKOC, made his film debut with a Punjabi movie. The actor had also once spoken about being a “self-made actor”. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! Gurucharan was approached for Bigg Boss In an interview with ETimes TV in 2021, Gurucharan had shared that he was in talks for season 15 of Bigg Boss. He had also said that he was approached for Bigg Boss …

Amitabh Bachchan Shares “Self-Made” AI Images To Celebrate 55-Year Journey In Cinema. Daugther Shweta Reacts

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Image shared by Amitabh Bachchan. (courtesy: AmitabhBachchan) New Delhi: Indian cinema icon Amitabh Bachchan has completed 55 years in the industry. The megastar began his illustrious career in 1969. He made his Bollywood debut with Saat Hindustani, directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. To mark the special day, Amitabh Bachchan shared an AI-generated image featuring a camera lens covering one of his eyes and various camera equipment adorning his head. As soon as the actor posted the picture, numerous celebrities showered love in the comments section. His daughter, Shweta Bachchan, wrote, “Love it.” Mouni Roy, who shared the screen space with Big B in Brahmastra, has expressed her admiration with rising hands and black heart emojis. Actor Kunal Kapoor joined in with a black heart and fire emoji. Actress Ila Arun complimented, “Wow sir, looking great.” Director and writer Siddharth P. Malhotra said, “Love you sir, and you are the one person even AI will never be able to match up to, no matter how hard they try, the style, panache, and elegance that only you bring to …

Amitabh Bachchan Drops ‘Self-Made’ AI Photos of Himself To Celebrate 55 Years In Bollywood

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Images shared by Amitabh. Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has completed 55 years in ‘the wondrous world’ of Hindi cinema. Hindi Cinema’s megastar Amitabh Bachchan has clocked 55 years in the industry. Since his debut in 1969, the legendary actor has been enchanting audiences with his cinema and magnetic aura. Amitabh Bachchan is not just a star, he’s a versatile artist- a television personality, a soulful playback singer, and a former politician. Amitabh took to social media to mark this special day, with a little help from artificial intelligence or AI. Taking to the microblogging site X, formerly known as Twitter, Amitabh wrote, “T 4924 – 55 years in the wondrous world of Cinema .. and AI, gives me its interpretation ❤️…a presentation by Ef B… self-made.” Amitabh also shared bizarre AI-generated images featuring a camera lens as his eye and film reels sprouting from his head. Check out his post here: T 4924 – 55 years in the wondrous world of Cinema .. and AI , gives me its interpretation ❤️ ..a presentation by Ef …