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‘I was so angry and jealous’: Sonali Kulkarni on when Tabu won National Award for Maachis | Bollywood News

‘I was so angry and jealous’: Sonali Kulkarni on when Tabu won National Award for Maachis | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiJun 26, 2026 08:09 AM IST Back in 1997, Tabu won her maiden National Award for Best Actress for Gulzar’s 1996 period political thriller Maachis. Before that, she was largely known as a mainstream star, having starred in hits like K Raghavendra Rao’s 1991 Telugu action romance Coolie No. 1 and Raj Kanwar’s Jeet (1996). But Maachis emerged as a game-changer for her, also establishing her as a formidable performer. However, Sonali Kulkarni, who was also in the running for the National Award that year for Amol Palekar’s critically acclaimed directorial Daayra (1996), lost out on the honour. She admits now that more than being “hopeful” for the next one, she was “angry and jealous” of the outcome that year. “I was jealous of everyone who were winning awards,” confesses Sonali on the latest edition of Screen Spotlight. “Every year, my films were considered as the best chosen films in the final rounds of the National Awards. And every year after year, I was getting disappointed. And that was the time when I …

Sonali Bendre, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor: How OTT is reimagining ’90s leading ladies | Web-series News

Sonali Bendre, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor: How OTT is reimagining ’90s leading ladies | Web-series News

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John Matthew Matthan’s 1999 cop thriller Sarfarosh was way ahead of its time. The grit and grime in Aamir Khan’s character of Ajay Singh Rathod is in the same zone as the no-nonsense investigators in the best streaming shows today. Its political astuteness is also as apt as the most layered police procedurals on OTT. While watching another such crime thriller, Raakh, on Prime Video India, I couldn’t believe how starkly different roles Sonali Bendre played in both the projects. Of course, it’s a testament to her range as a performer, but also speaks volumes of Bollywood’s tendency in the 1990s to paint its leading ladies in candy-coated colours without exploiting the depth they always had. Rising from the Raakh No wonder that Sonali said she was reduced to “comic relief” in Sarfarosh. While she didn’t completely make a fool of herself with her ceaseless “don’t mind” chatter, the heavy lifting was reserved for Aamir and Naseeruddin Shah. Even Surekha Sikri had more impact in her cameo as the mother of Sultan. It was pretty …

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 …

‘Deeply disturbed’: Karan Johar reviews Raakh, praises Sonali Bendre’s ‘career-defining’ performance

‘Deeply disturbed’: Karan Johar reviews Raakh, praises Sonali Bendre’s ‘career-defining’ performance

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Ali Fazal’s new show Raakh, which is inspired by the infamous 1978 Ranga-Billa case, is an uncomfortable but necessary watch. Recently, filmmaker Karan Johar shared his review of the show and called it a deeply disturbing yet brilliant watch. Karan Johar reviews Raakh. ‘Deeply disturbed’ The filmmaker shared that though he had stepped away from Instagram and was taking a break from social media, he felt compelled to share his thoughts on the show. He wrote, “I was trying to take time off from the gram I thought I was successful till I saw this gut-wrenching series and felt the need to express myself.” Karan, who is a single father to his twins, Yash and Roohi, shared how the show, which is based on the real-life kidnapping and murder of Delhi siblings Geeta and Sanjay Chopra, affected him deeply. The crime had shocked the nation and changed the way many parents thought about child safety. Sharing his thoughts and explaining how it affected him as a parent, Karan wrote, “It’s 1.35 am and I am …

Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre’s investigative thriller Raakh brings back buried truths, to release on this date

Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre’s investigative thriller Raakh brings back buried truths, to release on this date

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Actors Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre‘s investigative thriller Raakh has got a release date. The show will be out on Prime Video on June 12. Aamir Bashir also has a key role in Raakh, which is directed and executive-produced by Prosit Roy. Ali Fazal’s still from his upcoming show, Raakh. About Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre’s Raakh On Friday, Prime Video took to X to unveil the release date of the series by sharing a new poster. The poster featured Ali Fazal in a police uniform, standing over a dead body with a disturbed and confused expression on his face. Alongside the poster, the platform wrote, “Buried truths always find their way back. New series, June 12.” Fans expressed excitement in the comment section. One of the comments read, “This poster is definitely hiding a few secrets.” Another commented, “Guddu bhaiya is back but this time on the opposite side of the scene.” Another wrote, “Finally, some good content is coming.” Another comment read, “Wow what a cast.” The official synopsis of the show reads, …

When & Where To Watch Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre & Aamir Bashir’s Haunting Investigative Thriller

When & Where To Watch Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre & Aamir Bashir’s Haunting Investigative Thriller

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Ali Fazal Raakh Release Date Update ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Prime Video today announced the worldwide premiere date for its upcoming Prime Original series Raakh. Directed and executive produced by Prosit Roy and created, written, and co-directed by Anusha Nandakumar and Sandeep Saket, the series is produced by Endemol Shine India in association with BhaDiPa. Raakh Plot Raakh is an investigative drama that unfolds as a visceral study of the criminal mind and the darkness that lingers beneath the surface of everyday life. When two teenagers vanish without a trace, a close-knit family is shattered, and an entire city is left on edge. A relentless investigating officer launches a nationwide manhunt to uncover the truth—but the deeper he goes, the more the case pulls him into a world of violence and human depravity. Raakh Cast, Crew & Release Date Raakh stars Sonali Bendre, Ali Fazal, and Aamir Bashir in lead roles. Directed and executive produced by Prosit Roy, the series is created, written, and co-directed by Anusha Nandakumar and Sandeep Saket, with dialogues …

‘Heroine ko naachna nahi aata’: Saroj Khan refused to teach Sonali Bendre, stormed off the set | Bollywood News

‘Heroine ko naachna nahi aata’: Saroj Khan refused to teach Sonali Bendre, stormed off the set | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiMay 13, 2026 12:29 PM IST Sonali Bendre may have looked completely at ease on screen, but the actor says dance numbers were the one part of filmmaking she dreaded the most. Despite starring in several memorable Bollywood songs through the ’90s and early 2000s, Sonali revealed that performing in them often left her anxious because she had never been formally trained as a dancer. Recalling those early years, she also shared how legendary choreographer Saroj Khan once refused to teach her during the making of English Babu Desi Mem. In a conversation with Variety India, Sonali Bendre admitted that song sequences were the most stressful part of filmmaking for her. “The nightmare situation in movies was the song. I can’t tell you what a nightmare that was. I’m not a trained dancer,” she said. The actor explained that she was more comfortable when songs naturally blended into the story, but choreography itself would leave her overwhelmed. “Most of my songs are more like stories rather than part of the narrative. And …

Sonali Kulkarni stranded for 5 hours in Mumbai traffic, calls situation ‘scary’ | Bollywood News

Sonali Kulkarni stranded for 5 hours in Mumbai traffic, calls situation ‘scary’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiApr 30, 2026 08:06 PM IST Actor Sonali Kulkarni was stranded in traffic for nearly five hours on Mumbai’s Mankhurd bridge on Wednesday night while travelling to Pune. The jam, caused by severe congestion on roads leading to Navi Mumbai, left several commuters stuck for hours. Sharing her experience on social media, the Dil Chahta Hai actress shared glimpses of the situation and called the entire situation scary. Sonali also went on to share that even the traffic control team could not confirm when the roads would be cleared, as long queues of vehicles remained at a standstill. What Sonali said Talking about the ordeal, Sonali Kulkarni said in the video, “Hi, I am here on Mankhurd bridge. It’s been exactly five hours since we have been stuck here. I am going towards Pune. You can see the traffic behind me and ahead of me. We called the traffic control team; they are saying to have patience. The jam is really bad and they are not sure when it will get resolved. We …

Sonali Kulkarni gets stuck for 5 hours in traffic jam while travelling to Pune: ‘Traffic team told me to have patience’

Sonali Kulkarni gets stuck for 5 hours in traffic jam while travelling to Pune: ‘Traffic team told me to have patience’

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It was a night of chaos and concern for actor Sonali Kulkarni, who found herself caught in a terrifying traffic nightmare on Wednesday while travelling from Mumbai to Pune. She was stranded at a standstill for over five hours, with the actor describing the experience as an “extremely scary” situation. Sonali Kulkarni took to social media to share her ordeal, raising alarm over the conditions and the sheer unpredictability of the situation. Sonali Kulkarni shares traffic woes Sonali took to social media to share her ordeal, raising alarm over the conditions and the sheer unpredictability of the situation. She posted a video on Instagram to talk about the ordeal, and show how she was stuck in the traffic. The actor also shared that when she reached out to the traffic control team for assistance, she was simply asked to remain patient. In the video, Sonali said, “Hi, I am here on Mankhurd bridge. It’s been exactly five hours that we are stuck here. I am going towards Pune. You can see the traffic behind me …

Tanvi Kolte reacts to Sonali Raut’s claims of ‘unhygienic living conditions’ in Bigg Boss Marathi 6 house: ‘We were kept very nicely’ | Television News

Tanvi Kolte reacts to Sonali Raut’s claims of ‘unhygienic living conditions’ in Bigg Boss Marathi 6 house: ‘We were kept very nicely’ | Television News

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TV actress Tanvi Kolte won Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6 on Sunday. She defeated actor Raqesh Bapat and took home the trophy, Rs 15 lakh cash prize, an electric scooter, and a diamond jewellery voucher worth Rs 10 lakh. Following her win, Tanvi spoke to SCREEN about her journey and how the victory could shape her career. She also addressed claims made by Sonali Raut about the Bigg Boss Marathi 6 house. Talking about being the second woman to win Bigg Boss Marathi, Tanvi said, “The journey was very good. When I joined the season, I never imagined I would be able to win the show. However, I would manifest  it every morning. I never thought my dream would come true so soon.” Also Read – Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6 grand finale: Highlights Tanvi Kolte on facing Raqesh Bapat in Bigg Boss Marathi 6 grand finale Tanvi Kolte and Raqesh Bapat were the top two finalists of Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6. Tanvi revealed that there was a moment when she felt she didn’t …