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Akhil Akkineni says he had ‘dark feelings’ due to freak accident after Agent’s failure: ‘Shook me completely’

Akhil Akkineni says he had ‘dark feelings’ due to freak accident after Agent’s failure: ‘Shook me completely’

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Actor Akhil Akkineni has been struggling for a hit since his debut in 2015. He had a 3-year break after Surender Reddy’s Agent tanked at the box office. The actor revealed that the break was due not only to the film’s failure, but also due to a freak accident. He is currently promoting his comeback film Lenin with co-star Bhagyashri Borse. Akhil Akkineni says he had a freak accident after Alpha’s release. Akhil Akkineni reveals he had a freak accident On the Idlebrain YouTube channel, Akhil revealed that he had a freak accident after the release of Agent that needed two surgeries. “I can understand, it is a long break. Half was my fault, half was not in my hands. I had an injury with a 16-month recovery. It took some time. I had two surgeries on my left hand. 3-4 months after the Agent was released, I had an injury. It was a freak accident. I slipped on a wet bathroom floor, and I fell on a glass piece. It cut through my vein, …

Varun Dhawan says Kalank’s failure ‘shook’ him, father David Dhawan was disappointed | Bollywood News

Varun Dhawan says Kalank’s failure ‘shook’ him, father David Dhawan was disappointed | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiMay 24, 2026 01:07 PM IST Actor Varun Dhawan has opened up about how the failure of Kalank deeply affected him after a streak of successful films. During a candid conversation with father David Dhawan, the actor admitted that the setback left him shaken, especially because “it was the hardest we had worked as a team.” Varun Dhawan on Kalank’s failure During a conversation hosted by Radio Nasha, Varun Dhawan spoke to his father David Dhawan about how he navigated both failures and success in his career. The Border 2 actor said, “When I had my first flop, it shook me up very badly. Until then, there was a streak of success.” Varun also recalled how David told him that there is a law of averages in the industry, and added, “I never understood it because I had worked very hard on that film.” Also Read: David Dhawan breaks down talking about son Varun Dhawan: ‘Everybody should have a son like him’ David then reflected on the one film failure that genuinely disappointed …

Vicky Kaushal ‘shook’ by Dhurandhar 2, hails Ranveer Singh, Aditya Dhar: ‘Aap sab Dhurandhar ho’ | Bollywood News

Vicky Kaushal ‘shook’ by Dhurandhar 2, hails Ranveer Singh, Aditya Dhar: ‘Aap sab Dhurandhar ho’ | Bollywood News

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2 min readNew DelhiApr 1, 2026 09:50 AM IST Vicky Kaushal, who first rose to fame with Aditya Dhar’s Uri: The Surgical Strike, has now reviewed the filmmaker’s second directorial, Dhurandhar. Taking to Instagram Stories, the actor shared his thoughts on the film, praising both the director and Ranveer Singh, and calling the entire team “Dhurandhar.” He wrote, “Aditya Dhar! I am so shook, so proud, and in absolute awe of the craft, hard work, and sincerity with which you have made this film. Nothing short of a gold standard. You deserve every bit of this success. Congratulations, bhai.” Vicky Kaushal’s Instagram story. Vicky also lauded Ranveer Singh’s performance, writing, “Ranveer Singh, you inspire me, brother. Your finesse and flair as an actor are unmatched. Honsla Eendhan Badla.” He further appreciated the supporting cast, including R. Madhavan and Rakesh Bedi. “Madhavan sir, you were a joy to watch. Rakesh Bedi sir, tussi kamaal ho — big hug! Mustafa Ahmed, swaad aa gaya!” he added. The actor also gave a shoutout to the film’s editing, music, …

8 Years After the Video That Shook India, 5 Convicted in Una Dalit Flogging Case Get 5-Year Sentence

8 Years After the Video That Shook India, 5 Convicted in Una Dalit Flogging Case Get 5-Year Sentence

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3 min readAhmedabadUpdated: Mar 17, 2026 04:47 PM IST A Gujarat court on Tuesday sentenced the five men convicted in the 2016 Una flogging case, where four Dalit men were assaulted and paraded by self-styled cow vigilantes, to a maximum of five years’ imprisonment, and a fine of Rs 5,000 each. While Ramesh Jadav, Rakesh Joshi, Nagjibhai Vaniya, Pramodgiri Gausvami, and Balvantgiri Gausvami were convicted by a Sessions Court in Veraval in Gujarat’s Gir-Somnath district on Monday, the quantum of sentence was declared on Tuesday. The court of Additional Sessions Judge Jignesh Pandya convicted the men on charges of voluntarily causing hurt using dangerous weapons, wrongful confinement and intentional insult to provoke breach of peace, and humiliating the members of the Scheduled Caste community, etc., under provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The men were also facing a range of other charges, like attempt to murder, criminal conspiracy, assault or criminal force used against a woman with intent to outrage her modesty, etc., but …

Farah Khan Reveals How Tees Maar Khan Failure Shook Her Confidence: ‘After Om Shanti Om…’ | Bollywood News

Farah Khan Reveals How Tees Maar Khan Failure Shook Her Confidence: ‘After Om Shanti Om…’ | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:March 15, 2026, 20:01 IST Farah Khan opens up about the fallout of Tees Maar Khan, revealing how the criticism after Om Shanti Om success made it the darkest phase of her career. Farah Khan recalls how the backlash after Tees Maar Khan deeply affected her, calling it the darkest phase of her career despite the massive success of Om Shanti Om. Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has delivered some of the most memorable Bollywood blockbusters over the years. After dominating the Hindi film industry as a choreographer for more than a decade, she successfully transitioned into directing with two massive hits — Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om, both starring Shah Rukh Khan. However, the filmmaker later experienced what she describes as the most difficult phase of her career after the release of Tees Maar Khan. Farah Khan Calls ‘Tees Maar Khan’ Her Career’s Darkest Phase Released in 2010, Tees Maar Khan, starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, performed decently at the box office with a domestic collection of around ₹84 crore. …

The over that shook cricket

The over that shook cricket

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3 min readMar 5, 2026 11:22 AM IST The 2007 World Twenty20 had already produced a few surprises, but on the evening of September 19 in Durban, it delivered one of the most unforgettable moments in cricket history. Facing England in a crucial Super Eight clash, Yuvraj Singh produced a stunning display of power-hitting, smashing six consecutive sixes off Stuart Broad in a single over – a feat that instantly entered cricket folklore. The drama began a few minutes earlier. In the 18th over of India’s innings, Yuvraj struck Andrew Flintoff for two boundaries. As he walked down the pitch after taking a single, Flintoff exchanged heated words with him. The banter quickly escalated into a confrontation, forcing the umpire to step in. Yuvraj later recalled that Flintoff repeated his remarks and even spat in his direction, which further angered him. “I was furious,” he said later, adding that the exchange made him want to “hit every ball out of the ground.” England captain Paul Collingwood handed the ball to a young Broad for the …

Vishnu Manchu shares video of missiles over Dubai, says interceptions shook home | Telugu News

Vishnu Manchu shares video of missiles over Dubai, says interceptions shook home | Telugu News

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2 min readMar 1, 2026 01:47 AM IST Telugu actor Vishnu Manchu on Saturday took to his X handle to share a video showing missiles streaking across the night sky over Dubai, revealing that he and his family experienced the tense moments firsthand. In the tweet, Vishnu said the “loud interceptions shook our home” in the city and frightened his young daughter Ayra. Sharing a video, the actor wrote on X, “In Dubai visiting family tonight. Missiles visible in the sky. The loud interceptions shook our home and frightened little Ayra. Praying for peace. No child anywhere should grow up hearing the sound of war above their roof. Grateful to the UAE defense forces for keeping civilians safe. Moments like this remind us how fragile life really is. Praying for strength and Peace. Har Har Mahadev.” In Dubai visiting family tonight. Missiles visible in the sky. The loud interceptions shook our home and frightened little Ayra. Praying for peace. No child anywhere should grow up hearing the sound of war above their roof. Grateful to …

When Salim Khan Recalled Split With Javed Akhtar: ‘I Got Up, Shook Hands…’ | Bollywood News

When Salim Khan Recalled Split With Javed Akhtar: ‘I Got Up, Shook Hands…’ | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:February 20, 2026, 03:02 IST Salim Khan recalls the day Javed Akhtar said he wanted to separate, revealing how the legendary Salim-Javed duo ended their iconic Bollywood run. Iconic Writer Duo Salim-Javed Began Charging Much Higher Fees After Sholay Success. The creative partnership of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar remains one of the most celebrated collaborations in Hindi cinema. Together, the legendary duo — popularly known as Salim-Javed — reshaped Bollywood storytelling and delivered a string of blockbusters that continue to define generations. Yet, at the peak of their success, the two writers decided to part ways — a move that stunned the industry. The Day Javed Akhtar Asked To Separate In a throwback interview, Salim Khan once recalled the exact moment Javed Akhtar informed him of his decision to pursue a separate path. The conversation, he said, was calm but unexpected. Khan said on Doordarshan, “One day, I was working in the evening. He (Javed) told me that ‘I wanted to separate’. So I really felt that I didn’t listen properly. He said, …

Pakistani viewer says Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar felt nostalgic, not anti-Pakistan: ‘I’m shook by director’s deep study’

Pakistani viewer says Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar felt nostalgic, not anti-Pakistan: ‘I’m shook by director’s deep study’

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After a record-breaking run at the box office, Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster Dhurandhar released on Netflix on January 30. While the film was banned in Gulf countries and Pakistan, Pakistani viewers finally watched it on Netflix, where it emerged as the #1 film in the country. Now, a Pakistani Reddit user born in Karachi has heaped praise on the film, revealing how it made him nostalgic and did not feel ‘anti-Pakistan’ at all. Pakistani viewer impressed by Aditya Dhar’s deep research in Dhurandhar. Pakistani viewer reviews Dhurandhar after watching it on Netflix On Tuesday, a Reddit user shared some screenshots from Dhurandhar and penned a note praising Aditya Dhar for his research. He revealed that he loved the film and wrote, “Saw the film as a Pakistani born in Karachi and now im pissed i missed it in cinemas (i live overseas now). Anyway im so pleasantly surprised by how accurate the Urdu and karachi vibe is, i was born and raised in Karachi and this movie made me so nostalgic actually. There are so many …

‘Your downfall happened because you shook hands with Karan Johar’: Anurag Kashyap says people tell him he ‘sold out’

‘Your downfall happened because you shook hands with Karan Johar’: Anurag Kashyap says people tell him he ‘sold out’

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Published on: Jan 03, 2026 04:49 pm IST Anurag Kashyap directed Karan Johar in the 2015 film, Bombay Velvet, which starred Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma. Bombay Velvet was one of the most ambitious films in Anurag Kashyap‘s career. It had a big budget, a big name in the lead, and a vast canvas. Yet, it bombed at the box office. Director Anurag says that people still tell him his ‘downfall’ began after that film, and it was because he decided to collaborate with Karan Johar. The filmmaker-turned-actor played the film’s antagonist. Anurag Kashyap directed Karan Johar in Bombay Velvet. Anurag Kashyap on collaborating with Karan Johar In a recent interview with Screen, Anurag reflected on Bombay Velvet and his collaboration with Karan. “People saw me and Karan as rivals, as two different ends of a spectrum. Him doing that film was also kind of disappointing for many people. A lot of those who used to follow my work felt that I had sold out, that I was making a film with a star and …