All posts tagged: supporting roles

Deool Band 2 director reacts to backlash over Shah Rukh Khan’s support: ‘Give credit to those who deserve it’

Deool Band 2 director reacts to backlash over Shah Rukh Khan’s support: ‘Give credit to those who deserve it’

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A few days ago, it was revealed that superstar Shah Rukh Khan‘s generosity helped Deool Band 2 director Pravin Tarde overcome budget issues during the post-production of the film. The Marathi film emerged as a success at the box office, crossing ₹80 crore worldwide. After Pravin revealed how Shah Rukh stepped in to help the project at a crucial stage, there were some mixed reactions. Marathi film Deool Band 2 director Pravin Tarde has spoken out on Shah Rukh Khan’s support. What the director said Taking to his Instagram account, the director has now broken his silence on the chatter around the film and Shah Rukh’s association. He said, “I’ve been travelling across Maharashtra all this while, yet nobody seemed to notice me. But the moment I mentioned the name of a Bollywood star, everyone’s pens started moving at once. Some people had already tried hard to stop the film, but they couldn’t. So now, why are they fighting it through indirect means? This film has come this far without the backing of any so-called …

Difference between being famous online and being an actor: ‘Pink’ actor on influencers in films

Difference between being famous online and being an actor: ‘Pink’ actor on influencers in films

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New Delhi, Actor Raashul Tandon, known for playing supporting roles in films such as “Pink”, “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Kahaani” and “Heropanti”, says production houses and streamers casting influencers to bank on their social media following should understand that there is a difference between being famous online and emoting on the screen. Difference between being famous online and being an actor: ‘Pink’ actor on influencers in films Tandon posted a video on his Instagram page where he discussed the growing trend influencers getting cast in prominent projects, such as Netflix’s recent release “Kartavya”. “Last night, I saw a film on Netflix, ‘Kartavya’ and whoever has not seen it, I am sure they have seen all the memes. Saurabh Dwivedi ji, who is a journalist, he has played the main antagonist. Some time ago there was a film called ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar” and famous comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi was there in the film. And similarly, Ajay sir’s film ‘Runway 34’ had Ajey Nagar. All three are great in their respective fields. No comparisons,” Tandon said. …

Dhurandhar actor Udaybir Sandhu: I had doubts because I didn’t have many scenes, not much of a screen time

Dhurandhar actor Udaybir Sandhu: I had doubts because I didn’t have many scenes, not much of a screen time

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The success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge has brought unexpected attention to many of its performances, one being that of actor Udaybir Sandhu, who played the role of Pinda, Jaskirat aka Ranveer Singh’s character’s closest friend from childhood in the film. What began as a relatively small role on paper became relatively big for him, owing to its emotional impact and viral recall value. He tells us, “I had not anticipated the kind of response the character has received initially. Like any other actor, I was concerned about my screen timing, seeing that I didn’t have a lot of scenes.” Dhurandhar actor Udaybir Sandhu: I had doubts because I didn’t have many scenes, not much of a screen time It was only after a conversation with director Aditya Dhar that his perspective shifted. “He told me, ‘You don’t have many scenes, but whatever you have will be impactful.’ Sometimes you just have to believe in the director’s vision. I gave my best, and the rest is history seeing the outcome now.” That outcome he talks about …