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Rocky Aur Rani actor Anjali Anand says she gets roles for her body type, not talent: ‘Yet to get something which…’

Rocky Aur Rani actor Anjali Anand says she gets roles for her body type, not talent: ‘Yet to get something which…’

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Actor Anjali Anand, best known for her role in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, has said that she often finds herself cast in films and shows because of her body type, long before filmmakers realise that she has more to offer in terms of her acting abilities. Anjali Anand in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Anjali Anand on her early roles Anjali, who is currently starring in the comedy Dhamaal 4, told PTI in an interview that most of her acting opportunities came because of the way she looked. “Every opportunity that I have got has always first cast me for my body, then they have seen that she can do more things (referring to her talent) and then they (makers) have given me a different part. Untag was my first part, and it was given to me because of my body. It was later that I got a better part with Raat Jawan Hai and Dabba Cartel,” she told PTI. Anjali made her debut with the web series Untag before appearing in …

Farhad Samji recalls Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla’s comic legacy, says ‘girls should get chance to show their talent’

Farhad Samji recalls Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla’s comic legacy, says ‘girls should get chance to show their talent’

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Writer and director Farhad Samji has weighed in on the conversation around opportunities for women in comic roles, saying that Bollywood has previously seen actresses deliver memorable comedic performances and that the industry should create more such opportunities today. Reflecting on the legacy of female-led comedy, Samji told ANI, “In the earlier times, actresses like Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi, and Juhi Chawla used do comedy and would do it very well.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Meet Kavita Gupta, the first Indian to be appointed on FIT’s board: How she is opening global doors for Indian talent

Meet Kavita Gupta, the first Indian to be appointed on FIT’s board: How she is opening global doors for Indian talent

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For years, some of the most consequential conversations between India and Hollywood haven’t unfolded on stage, but backstage. As a member of the International Emmy Awards Board and the first Indian on the board of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, Kavita Gupta has quietly built a reputation as one of the entertainment industry’s most influential connectors. Whether championing Vir Das before International Emmy decision-makers, introducing emerging Indian actors to global creators, or bringing together filmmakers, and investors, Kavita has spent years creating opportunities that often begin with a single conversation. Excerpts from a chat with her: Kavita Gupta You often work behind the scenes rather than in front of the spotlight. Can you share a moment where a single introduction or conversation unexpectedly led to a major collaboration or breakthrough? One of the things I am most proud of is being a bridge between industries, cultures and creative communities. There have been many such moments over the years, and they’ve often led to collaborations that created value far beyond what anyone initially imagined. A …

Siddharth P. Malhotra says Akshaye Khanna’s talent deserves more recognition

Siddharth P. Malhotra says Akshaye Khanna’s talent deserves more recognition

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Filmmaker Siddharth P. Malhotra has praised actor Akshaye Khanna for his exceptional talent and strong screen presence. In an exclusive interview with IANS, he described Khanna as immensely gifted, noting that he brings remarkable depth to every role he portrays. Malhotra also expressed hope that the ‘Hungama actor receives more film offers, saying his talent truly deserves to be seen more often on screen. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kunal Kemmu says film business ‘isn’t always decided by talent but by math’: We started making projects, not films

Kunal Kemmu says film business ‘isn’t always decided by talent but by math’: We started making projects, not films

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Actor Kunal Kemmu’s latest work is not on the big screen, but on streaming. And for the first time, he is not acting or directing. Kunal is hosting the new Prime Video reality show, Alliance. Ahead of the show’s release this week, Kunal spoke to HT about its concept and how alliances exist outside reality TV, in real life. Kunal Kemmu talks about alliances and more in Bollywood. On alliances in real life Alliance, as the name suggests, is based on the concept of shifting alliances, where players realise that their friends and allies are not permanent. Kunal says the concept is not much different in reality. “There is a family you are born into, and there is a family you make or choose, like friends who become like family. And sometimes family relationships don’t last. Human existence is based on alliances. Back in the day, if you could not be a hunter or gatherer, you had to make alliances to survive. Alliances are what you need to survive,” he says. On camps in Bollywood …

Hyderabad gets FIFA-AIFF academy for boys and girls football talent

Hyderabad gets FIFA-AIFF academy for boys and girls football talent

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In a significant initiative in Indian football’s talent development ecosystem, the FIFA-AIFF Telangana Academy for boys and girls was launched. Located at the Gachibowli Stadium Complex, the Academy will provide year-round high-performance training, with residential facilities, education, medical care, nutrition, and mental wellness to the young talent of Indian football. The Academy was inaugurated by Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla in the presence of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday. “The girls” programme is the first such project in India.  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

School of Eminence student is Ludhiana topper in talent search exam

School of Eminence student is Ludhiana topper in talent search exam

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A total of 39 students from government schools across the district cleared the Punjab State Talent Search Examination (PSTSE), with results declared on Tuesday. The examination was conducted in January, and the achievement brought pride to several government schools in the district. A total of 39 students from government schools across the district cleared the talent search exam. (HT File) Vishweshan, a student of the School of Eminence, Sector 32, emerged as the district topper by securing 134 marks. He missed the state’s top position by just two marks, as the state topper from Amritsar scored 136 marks. The second position in Ludhiana has been secured by Manjot Kaur of Government High School, Bullepur, who scored 129 marks. The school recorded an impressive performance, with six students qualifying the examination this year. Last year, 10 students from the same school had cleared the prestigious test. School head Raj Kumar said the school have consistently produced successful candidates in the scholarship examination. He explained that students studying in Class X from across Punjab appear for the …

If you say Ronaldo has no talent or Messi hasn’t worked, you never trained a day in your life

If you say Ronaldo has no talent or Messi hasn’t worked, you never trained a day in your life

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4 min readUpdated: Jun 6, 2026 04:32 PM IST Kylian Mbappe, who scored a hat-trick in the 2022 World Cup final against Argentina, one of the greatest individual performances in the tournament’s history, has revealed he has never watched the match back and has no intention of doing so. “If I watch it, it can wake demons,” Mbappe said in an interview with Sorare, a fantasy football platform. “We lost. You have to move on.” The France captain said it was probably the best World Cup final ever played. “In terms of entertainment, in terms of the occasion, the scenario, I don’t think there has been anything better. It ended on penalties, which is the most brutal thing possible for a supporter or a player. It was going to be historic either way, whether Leo finally won his World Cup or we did the back-to-back.” The goal he says he has rewatched most in his career, though, is a relatively obscure one: a toe-poke against Lyon in the Coupe de France early in his career. …

Gopichand on doubles talent Hariharan

Gopichand on doubles talent Hariharan

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India’s Malaysian doubles coach Tan Kim Her has a talent for Kintsugi – the age-old Japanese art of patching precious things back, with powdered gold. After Satwik-Chirag, he is now beginning to make things click for India’s second best doubles pairing of MR Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan. Having paired them together with yet another inspiring call at the Hyderabad Gopichand academy, Tan is now in charge of yet another potentially massive talent in Hariharan. “Hari is very explosive and strong from the back court, and combines well with Arjun’s experience,” national head coach Pullela Gopichand says. “Not only does he have the power and gamesense, he has the quality to back it up on court. He has a lot of energy from the back of the court and is fearless,” he adds. Are we looking at the next big thing in doubles? “He is world-class,” Gopichand simply states. Reaching their first ever quarterfinals of the Super 1000 Indonesia Open, Arjun-Hari scored a gutsy 16-21, 21-15, 21-19 win over Malaysian World No 23 Aaron Tai and …

Will the real France, full of attacking talent, step up on big stage

Will the real France, full of attacking talent, step up on big stage

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Frightfully abundant in attacking talent during a period that has the makings of a dynasty but is peppered with the inability to win a slew of major trophies, France could have been the Brazil of 1958-70. The South American giants carved out a legacy falling only once, to the Italians, in a 12-year cycle of dominance built by an assembly line of domestic talent lining up behind the mercurial Pele. As France head coach Didier Deschamps’ prepares for his swansong, his charges have to show they know how to get the job done. Kylian Mbappe is now 27 and France’s leading man. Captain, central striker, bereft of any defensive responsibilities, the Frenchman is where he would like to be. The last visual of him from a World Cup was one of singularity: three goals in 120+ minutes of football, followed by one of three in the penalty shootout in the 2022 final against Argentina. Mbappe joined Geoff Hurst as scorers of hat-tricks in a final, but came out on the wrong end of the result. …