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Shekhar Kapur says Sridevi was almost in denial of her stardom, calls her director’s best friend: ‘She was a gift’

Shekhar Kapur says Sridevi was almost in denial of her stardom, calls her director’s best friend: ‘She was a gift’

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Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur remembered late actor Sridevi on her 63rd birth anniversary with a throwback picture taken when they worked together for the first time. He directed her in the 1987 science-fiction film Mr India, which is often considered one of the best films in her iconic career. Shekhar Kapur penned a heartfelt note for Sridevi on her birth anniversary. Sridevi, who died in 2018 aged 54, began her career as a child actor and went on to become one of the most celebrated female stars in Indian cinema, working across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films. Shekhar’s note for Sridevi Shekhar wrote a long note in the caption of his Instagram post to remember the actor. He said, “The earliest pic I have of Sridevi and myself. Her face never changed. Her eyes flashed startlingly in this pic from the film ‘Joshilay’ as much as they did later in ‘Mr India’ .. and while the world remembers the Star .. Sridevi .. on her birth yesterday I was remembering Sri Devi as the …

Hrithik Roshan agrees with filmmaker about audience addiction to stardom over cinema: ‘We haven’t grown up’

Hrithik Roshan agrees with filmmaker about audience addiction to stardom over cinema: ‘We haven’t grown up’

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Journalist-turned-filmmaker Pratim D Gupta recently penned a long post on Instagram about how Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi shooting in Kolkata got more attention than Mani Ratnam returning to the city or shooting with cinematographer Avik Mukhopadhyay. Actor Hrithik Roshan commented on his post, seemingly agreeing that the audience is addicted to stardom rather than to love for cinema. Hrithik Roshan stated that in India people still believe a star is whatever is seen on-screen. Filmmaker’s post on cinema and stardom In a long post, Pratim called the way cinema is celebrated in India ‘heartbreaking’. He wrote that Mani returned to Kolkata to shoot a film after Yuva, but the focus remained on Sethupathi and Pallavi. He also called out how nobody seemed to care that Mani was collaborating with Avik, a three-time National Award winner. The cinematographer was shooting a Tamil film for the first time. “Perhaps this is not just a media problem. Perhaps it is a cultural problem. We have created a strange hierarchy where being seen has become more important than …

Toxic trailer review: The ‘ragebait as marketing strategy’ shtick is now stale; Yash’s stardom can’t save this banality

Toxic trailer review: The ‘ragebait as marketing strategy’ shtick is now stale; Yash’s stardom can’t save this banality

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I was reminded of a meme from 3 Idiots immediately after I watched the trailer of Toxic. In the Rajkumar Hirani film, veteran actor Achyut Potdar is puzzled by Aamir Khan’s character’s warped definition in class and he exclaims: Arre kehna kya chahte ho (What do you even want to say). I have the same question to the makers of Toxic, in particular the person who edited this trailer. Keeping things non-linear and cryptic is one thing, but making them incoherent is certainly an odd choice. Toxic trailer features Yash in his bloodiest avatar yet. Toxic trailer: What it shows I am of the school of thought that a trailer need not reveal anything about the film’s plot. It can still be good. But it still has to invite the viewers in, compel them to visit the theatre by offering something new. Here, Toxic trailer fails. It merely borrows and blends elements from Yash’s KGF, Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal, and an abundance of mass action films from around India to create a warped mishmash of sequences …

Yash’s Ravana moves away from ‘stereotypical depiction’ in Ramayana, says Ranbir Kapoor: ‘We needed his stardom, aura’

Yash’s Ravana moves away from ‘stereotypical depiction’ in Ramayana, says Ranbir Kapoor: ‘We needed his stardom, aura’

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The trailer of Ramayana may not have released on Friday, but the film’s stars and makers gave audiences at San Diego Comic Con a glimpse at what they can expect from the epic. The highlight of the panel discussion was the two actors – Yash and Ranbir Kapoor – praising each other’s portrayals of Ravana and Lord Rama respectively. Ranbir emphasised that Yash’s Ravana in the Nitesh Tiwary film is not like the ‘stereotypical depictions’ of the character in the recent past. Yash and Ranbir Kapoor attend the Ramayana press line during 2026 Comic-Con International: San Diego at Hilton Bayfront on July 23, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP) Ranbir Kapoor praises Yash as Ravana Taking the stage in the panel discussion for Ramayana, Ranbir Kapoor opened up about working with Yash in the film. He said, “Lord Rama and Ravana will be appearing together at the end of the film, with maybe a meeting in the middle. …

Raghav Juyal on why Shah Rukh Khan’s journey to stardom inspires him: ‘People have seen it’ | Interview

Raghav Juyal on why Shah Rukh Khan’s journey to stardom inspires him: ‘People have seen it’ | Interview

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Raghav Juyal, actor and dancer, has had a career full of career opportunities that have been unpredictable. He gained fame initially due to his distinct dance skills on DID aka Dance India Dance. Thereafter, he became one of the most liked hosts of TV. But now, he has become an actor who doesn’t shy away from experimenting. After shocking the masses with his performance in Kill, his hilarious character in The Ba**ds of Bollywood, Raghav is now taking things in a different direction and trying his hand at full-fledged comedy. Raghav Juyal says Shah Rukh Khan taught him one thing about stardom. Speaking to Hindustan Times in an interview during the promotions of his upcoming film Bhai Tera Star Hai, the actor talked about his entire journey, lessons he has learned in the last 15 years, his deep-rooted love for his culture and more importantly, why he believes that people connect with stories that are honest, rather than overnight successes. The journey is what creates a star Raghav Juyal believes that people support him because …

From Oracle engineer to cricket stardom: The magical MLC 2026 run of Saurabh Netravalkar

From Oracle engineer to cricket stardom: The magical MLC 2026 run of Saurabh Netravalkar

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For most cricketers, balancing an elite sporting career with a demanding corporate job would seem impossible. For Saurabh Netravalkar, however, it has become a defining part of his identity. Saurabh Netravalkar has picked up 10 wickets in seven matches so far in this year’s MLC season. (Washington Freedom/X) By day, he is a software engineer at Oracle, helping develop search technology for vector databases. By night, and increasingly under the spotlight, he remains one of the most dependable fast bowlers in American cricket. Netrawalkar’s recent three-wicket haul The 34-year-old left-arm seamer has once again proven why he continues to be a significant element of Washington Freedom’s bowling attack in Major League Cricket 2026. His latest standout display came against the Los Angeles Knight Riders, where he claimed a brilliant three-wicket haul to help Washington tighten their grip on the contest. The left-arm pacer made an immediate impact with an early breakthrough using the new ball before adding two more wickets during his second spell at the death. Control defines his success His disciplined spell again …

‘I never got a big hit’: Jaaved Jaaferi on Bollywood stardom; how groupism, PR defines it | Bollywood News

‘I never got a big hit’: Jaaved Jaaferi on Bollywood stardom; how groupism, PR defines it | Bollywood News

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Actor Jaaved Jaaferi returns as the man-child and baby of the pack, Manav, in Indra Kumar’s buddy comedy Dhamaal 4, slated to release in cinemas this Friday on July 10. The actor first stepped into those shoes — and the turtleneck T-shirt, denim suspenders, and the newsboy cap — almost two decades ago in Dhamaal (2007). In this exclusive interview with SCREEN, the actor looks back at his career, from villainy to comedy, and how he still manages to look the same as Manav 19 years later. There’s nothing that’s changed in Manav. The whole point is that it shouldn’t. It’s the character that makes the film. Yes, there’s a journey, but Dhamaal is all about its characters. Throughout the franchise, the two characters that have remained constant across the four films are Arshad Warsi and me, Adi-Manav. Everybody else has changed. Ajay Devgn came in the third part, Total Dhamaal (2019). Riteish Deshmukh shifted character from a detective to a Bihari conman. Ashish Chaudhary left after the second one, Double Dhamaal (2011). How do …

The Salman Khan Blockbuster That Balanced Stardom With Storytelling

The Salman Khan Blockbuster That Balanced Stardom With Storytelling

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10 Years of Sultan( Photo Credit – Facebook) Salman Khan’s Sultan, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, was released in 2016 and celebrates its 10th anniversary today. Packed with an outstanding story, powerful performances, and chartbuster songs, the film was truly a one-of-a-kind sports drama that received tremendous love from audiences across the country. More importantly, Sultan struck the perfect balance between stardom and substance. How Sultan Became A Box Office Blockbuster? Sultan was among the many films that perfectly showcased Salman Khan’s unmatched stardom and the magic of his star power. The film also saw Anushka Sharma as Aarfa Ali Khan, Sultan’s wife, and she was indeed outstanding. The film offered a perfect blend of action and commercial entertainment, giving it massive box office appeal. Backed by Salman Khan’s immense popularity, Sultan enjoyed a phenomenal run at the box office. The superstar’s wrestling sequences were truly one of a kind and completely captivated the masses. Riding on its tremendous appeal, the film went on to collect over ₹600 crore worldwide. Why Sultan Remains A Cult …

Karan Johar slams Alpha critics, calls Alia Bhatt’s stardom ‘undebatable’ | Bollywood News

Karan Johar slams Alpha critics, calls Alia Bhatt’s stardom ‘undebatable’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jul 4, 2026 05:46 PM IST Amid the criticism surrounding Alpha, filmmaker Karan Johar has come out in support of the film, praising Yash Raj Films, producer Aditya Chopra and his “godchild” Alia Bhatt for what he called her “undebatable” screen presence. With Alpha opening to over Rs 16 crore worldwide, Karan took to his Instagram Stories to congratulate the team and slam the negativity surrounding the film. His note read, “When footfalls are a challenge, ALPHA takes a solid start! It emphasises many things… the audience is way above online negativity and they are the true warriors… the stardom and theatrical pull and unquestionable talent of Alia Bhatt and the impact of a big-screen spectacle is undebatable. YRF has continued to build franchises and create theatrical tentpole experiences that deserve our applause, not toxicity! So please relax and celebrate that cinemas are breathing! Go watch ALPHA and stop doom-scrolling.” Karan Johar Instagram Stories According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Alpha collected an estimated Rs 9.25 crore net in India on its …

Karan Johar backs Alia Bhatt’s Alpha amid intense trolling, praises her stardom and theatrical pull: ‘Please relax’

Karan Johar backs Alia Bhatt’s Alpha amid intense trolling, praises her stardom and theatrical pull: ‘Please relax’

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Alpha has been making headlines ever since it hit cinemas on July 3, and Karan Johar has now shared his thoughts on the film. The spy thriller, which is part of the growing YRF Spy Universe, stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in the lead roles. The film has received a mixed response from audiences and critics alike. While many have appreciated its action sequences and performances, others have raised concerns about its storytelling. Amid this ongoing conversation, Karan Johar has stepped in with his take, strongly supporting the film and its lead star. Alpha: Karan Johar hails Alia Bhatt’s unquestionable talent and solid start at box office. Karan Johar reviews Alpha Sharing his thoughts on Instagram Stories, Karan Johar called Alpha a “solid start” at a time when theatres are still struggling to pull in audiences. He pointed out, “When footfalls are a challenge ALPHA takes a solid start! It emphasises many things…the audience is way above online negativity and they are the true warriors…” He also praised Alia Bhatt’s performance, highlighting her “stardom and …