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Aparna Sen says she regrets turning down Shyam Benegal for Ankur: ‘We got an actress of Shabana Azmi’s calibre’

Aparna Sen says she regrets turning down Shyam Benegal for Ankur: ‘We got an actress of Shabana Azmi’s calibre’

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Shyam Benegal was a representative voice of the parallel cinema movement that ushered in new aesthetics in the 1970s. His first film, Ankur, received widespread acclaim and marked the acting debut of Shabana Azmi. But did you know that Shabana was not the first choice for the film? Shyam had first offered the film to acclaimed actor Aparna Sen, but she had turned it down. In a new conversation with Straight up with Shree, Aparna revealed why. Aparna Sen shared why she said no to Ankur, which later went to Shabana Azmi. What Aparna said The veteran writer-director shared that her Hindi films were ‘thundering flops’ and she never made those films to become a mainstream heroine. She said, “I was asked and I did it. The money was tempting. I think I needed the money for something or the other and unfortunately the choices that I made were very wrong. The choices in Bengal were very well-made but for Hindi films it was not well made. The films which I didn’t make which I …

Janani Iyer ties knot with Sai Roshan Shyam

Janani Iyer ties knot with Sai Roshan Shyam

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3 min readKochiMar 31, 2026 03:38 PM IST Janani-Sai Roshan Shyam marriage: Renowned South Indian actor Janani (formerly Janani Iyer), primarily known for her appearances in Tamil movies, has tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend, Sai Roshan Shyam, in a traditional Hindu ceremony. The couple announced the news to the world via social media, sharing photos and videos from the occasion. “Officially Mr & Mrs,” Janani wrote on Instagram, along with a series of pictures from the wedding ceremony. While Janani wore a classic red silk saree, complemented by temple jewellery and layered jasmine garlands, Roshan opted for an ivory traditional outfit. The event was attended by the couple’s family members and close friends. Interestingly, they got married on the eve of Janani’s birthday. Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 12 LIVE Updates: Ranveer Singh film set to enter Rs 1,400 cr club; surpasses its Part 1 KGF 2, RRR Soon after photos and videos from their wedding ceremony surfaced on social media, friends and well-wishers began showering the newlyweds with love and affection. …

‘Ayodhya, Vaishno Devi, Khatu Shyam’: Delhi govt plans to introduce bus services to religious sites | Delhi News

‘Ayodhya, Vaishno Devi, Khatu Shyam’: Delhi govt plans to introduce bus services to religious sites | Delhi News

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2 min readNew DelhiMar 17, 2026 11:15 AM IST To facilitate convenient travel for devotees, the Delhi government is planning to introduce new interstate bus services from Delhi to major religious destinations including Ayodhya, Katra (Vaishno Devi) and Khatu Shyam in Rajasthan,Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Monday. The initiative is part of a broader plan to expand interstate connectivity, under which the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) will soon deploy 50 environment-friendly AC 12-metre buses on 17 interstate routes, said the minister. The buses will operate based on benchmark rates prescribed by the Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU), officials said. As part of the ongoing expansion of interstate transport services, DTC has already commenced operations of electric buses on key routes including Delhi–Baraut (Uttar Pradesh), Delhi–Sonipat (Haryana), Delhi–Dharuhera (Haryana), and Delhi–Panipat (Haryana), improving connectivity between Delhi and neighbouring regions, officials said. According to officials, expansion is also planned through several additional interstate routes, including Nanaksar Delhi–Ghaziabad Bus Terminal, Delhi–Rewari, Delhi–Karnal, Delhi–Rohtak, Delhi–Alwar, and Delhi–Jewar, to enhance accessibility for daily commuters and regional …

THROWBACK: Bhagyashree on working with Prabhas in Radhe Shyam: “He didn’t have any airs on set”

THROWBACK: Bhagyashree on working with Prabhas in Radhe Shyam: “He didn’t have any airs on set”

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Prabhas is a mega star of Telugu cinema who enjoys the love of millions of fans. In the past 24 years, he has become a prominent personality, known for his craft and mannerisms. Among the many actors who spoke highly of Prabhas was veteran actress Bhagyashree, who was impressed by the way he conducted himself on the sets of their 2022 movie, Radhe Shyam. Read on to know what she said! Bhagyashree lauds Prabhas’ humble nature Back in 2022, Prabhas worked with senior actress Bhagyashree in the movie Radhe Shyam. Since the Maine Pyar Kiya actress was returning to Telugu cinema after a significant amount of time, she was sceptical of Prabhas’s behaviour towards her. While talking to TFPC, the actress revealed that her first scene, after a very long time in Telugu cinema, was with Prabhas. So, when she walked on set, she thought the pan India would maintain distance from her. She was nervous, assuming that the Saaho actor wouldn’t want to rehearse if she forgot her line in Telugu. But when Prabhas approached …

Is The Raja Saab Prabhas’ biggest flop? Here’s how the box office bomb compares to Adipurush, Radhe Shyam, Saaho

Is The Raja Saab Prabhas’ biggest flop? Here’s how the box office bomb compares to Adipurush, Radhe Shyam, Saaho

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The year 2026 started with Prabhas bringing out a return to his vintage avatar in The Raja Saab. The horror comedy was being touted as the first pan-India film of the year and potentially the year’s first blockbuster. After a huge opening, courtesy Prabhas’ star power, the film fizzled out due to extremely bad word of mouth. And now, less than two weeks later, it stands on the precipice of being one of the biggest box office bombs in Indian cinema history. The Raja Saab, Prabhas’ foray into horror comedy, is projected to lose around ₹160-170 crore at the box office. The Raja Saab’s box office debacle The Raja Saab released on January 9 amid much fanfare, securing 35000 screens globally. The wide release it secured across India was largely due to Prabhas’ pan-India appeal. This enabled the film to earn ₹100 crore gross worldwide on the opening day alone. But that proved to be a false dawn, as the Maruthi directorial crash-landed on the second day itself. Day after day, The Raja Saab lost …

Has Prabhas’ film selection gone WRONG? The Raja Saab, Adipurush, Radhe Shyam prove he is…

Has Prabhas’ film selection gone WRONG? The Raja Saab, Adipurush, Radhe Shyam prove he is…

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Prabhas’ recent releases Going by the massive adulation that Prabhas enjoys – especially after Baahubali hit theatres – it is clear that fans have always had sky-high expectations. But have Prabhas’ recent releases managed to click with the viewers in the way they should have? Prabhas’ choice of movies aren’t… Not really! The Raja Saab too proves that he is caught in the loop of big-budget films that don’t leave a big impact. After Baahubali, Prabhas failed to capture the audience the way he should have ideally done. But why? Radhe Shyam drastically failed to… Prabhas and Pooja Hegde-starrer Radhe Shyam failed to impress the audience. The film has received a mixed reaction on X (formerly Twitter). While some fans were shocked after watching the movie, others called it ‘unbearable.’ The movie collected ₹ 104.38 crore at the box office. Adipurush was a terrible attempt to… ADIPURUSH is a terrible effort to adapt an epic tale that fails miserably on several fronts. The movie received a lot of negative reviews, including Prabhas. The film was …

Hera Pheri 3 to be shelved? Suniel Shetty hints post Akshay-Paresh fight

Hera Pheri 3 to be shelved? Suniel Shetty hints post Akshay-Paresh fight

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As tensions between Akshay Kumar and Paresh Raval increase, fans have speculated that Hera Pheri 3 might be shelved. Read to know if it’s true or not! Akshay Kumar Sues Paresh Rawal After Akshay Kumar’s Cape of Good Hope Films sent a legal notice to legendary Bollywood actor Paresh Raval for abruptly exiting the shoot of Hera Pheri 3, fans have started speculating whether the project is being shelved or not. Suniel Shetty Requests For Peace Suniel Shetty has come at the forefront of all this drama and has created even more confusion for the fans. Suniel Shetty asked his co-actors to maintain their friendship even if the movie doesn’t go through and doesn’t want his old time friends to fight. Suniel Shetty Requests In a recent interview Suniel Shetty said “Even if Hera Pheri doesn’t happen, I do not want those two friends to be bitter about each other. I don’t want them to fall out. Our industry constantly goes through so much. We are all the time battling to prove ourselves. I don’t …

Suniel Shetty Says Hera Pheri 3 Cannot Happen Without Paresh Rawal

Suniel Shetty Says Hera Pheri 3 Cannot Happen Without Paresh Rawal

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Suniel Shetty has opened up on Paresh Rawal‘s exit from Hera Pheri 3. When asked whether the movie is happening, as the character Baburao may not be there, the actor noted that it “cannot happen without Paresh Rawal.” During an interview with ANI, Shetty said, “It cannot happen. 100 percent cannot happen without Paresh Rawal. It can have a 1 percent chance without me and Akshay, but 100% can’t happen without Paresh ji.” Shetty noted that the dynamic Raju and Shyam works when Baburao is also present. He added that Baburao brought them as tenants together. The trio’s chemistry only works when all three of them are together. In another interview, the actor shared that he heard about Baburao’s exit from his children, Athiya and Ahan. For those unaware, Paresh Rawal has suddenly exited Hera Pheri 3. Confirming the same in a social media update, he said, “I wish to put it on record that my decision to step away from Hera Pheri 3 was not due to creative differences. I reiterate that there are …

This actress made her debut in Bangladeshi film industry with Aashiqui, did several BO hits, worked with Shyam Benegal as…, is now detained because…

This actress made her debut in Bangladeshi film industry with Aashiqui, did several BO hits, worked with Shyam Benegal as…, is now detained because…

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This Bangladeshi actress known for her role in a Shyam Benegal directed movie on Shiekh Mujibur Rahamn was arrested at the Dhaka airport. Read on to know who she is. This actress is famous for role as Sheikh Hasina (former Prime Minister of Bangladesh) in a Shyam Benegal directed film on Sheikh Mujibur Rehman. She was recently arrested on the charges of murder in Bangladesh. A Dream Debut She made her debut in the Bangladeshi film industry in 2015 with Aashiqi wherein she starred opposite Indian actor Ankush Hazra. The film had become a commercially hit film due to its romance drama combo. Shocking Arrest Bangladeshi Actress Nusraat Faria on Sunday evening was detained over her alleged involvement in an attempted murder. It is reportedly linked to the anti-government protests in Bangladesh. Arrested In Dhaka The actress was arrested at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport immigration checkpoint. She was on her way to Thailand. An arrest warrant for her was issued in the past. Gained Popularity For Her Films Popularly known for her roles in …

Suniel Shetty REACTS to Paresh Rawal’s exit from the third instalment; ‘Shyam can’t exist without Babu Bhaiya’

Suniel Shetty REACTS to Paresh Rawal’s exit from the third instalment; ‘Shyam can’t exist without Babu Bhaiya’

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Phir Hera Pheri 3: Suniel Shetty REACTS to Paresh Rawal’s exit from the third instalment; ‘Shyam can’t exist without Babu Bhaiya’ Home News and Gossip Phir Hera Pheri 3: Suniel Shetty REACTS to Paresh Rawal’s exit from the third instalment; ‘Shyam can… Amid reports of Paresh Rawal quitting Hera Pheri 3, Suniel Shetty said that the film will not work without Babu Bhai and Raju. Actor Suniel Shetty who is gearing up for the release of Kesari Veer with Sooraj Pancholi spoke about the much-awaited comedy film – Hera Pheri 3. In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Suniel spoke about being a secure actor and doing multi-starrer films. He also said that Hera Pheri is incomplete without Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal. Suniel Shetty On Hera Pheri Suniel spoke about being a part of multi-starrers, the actor said, “I guess it’s always the role, it’s the character. What’s exciting about being a part of a multi-star cast film. The …