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David Dhawan breaks down, says everyone should have a son like Varun Dhawan: ‘As an actor toh he is improving’

David Dhawan breaks down, says everyone should have a son like Varun Dhawan: ‘As an actor toh he is improving’

The trailer of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is finally out! At the trailer launch event in Mumbai, the cast and crew of the film, including actors Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde were present. Director David Dhawan was also present at the event, and at point during the press interaction, grew emotional. He praised Varun as a son for being there beside him through thick and thin, recalling his health scare a while back. (Also read: Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai trailer: Varun Dhawan’s desperation to become a father turns him into the worst partner) David Dhawan, left, with his son and actor Varun Dhawan, at an event earlier this year. (PTI Photo)(PTI03_26_2026_000026A) (PTI) What David said As per news agency PTI, David turned emotional while speaking about his son. He said he was proud to be known as Varun’s father and praised the actor for standing by him during difficult times. Addressing the media at the event on Saturday, David Dhawan said, “He has been a great son first, I …

Ram Charan praises Divyenndu’s screen presence at Peddi trailer launch: ‘You’re a gangster’

Ram Charan praises Divyenndu’s screen presence at Peddi trailer launch: ‘You’re a gangster’

Actor Divyenndu is steadily building one of the most exciting line-ups of the year, and the buzz around his upcoming film Peddi continues to grow stronger. After earning praise for his performance in Glory, the actor is now grabbing attention for his intense new avatar as Rambujji in the upcoming pan-India film Peddi. Now, actor Ram Charan himself has added to the excitement with his heartfelt praise for his co-star during the film’s recent trailer launch event. Ram Charan praises Divyenndu’s screen presence at Peddi trailer launch: ‘You’re a gangster’ (YouTube) Ram Charan praises Divyenndu’s unique style Speaking at the event, Ram Charan openly admired Divyenndu’s personality, body language and the way he carries himself on screen. “You’re a gangster. No, sahi gangster hai yeh. His personality is almost like a giant personality. The way he carries every word, every dialogue, the expressions… he has got a swag, he has got his own way. The body language is something that I would like to develop or inculcate.” The moment quickly caught fans’ attention online, with …

Sara Ali Khan bristles as host says he watches paparazzi videos of celebrities taken from behind: ‘Yeh kya bol raha hai’

Sara Ali Khan bristles as host says he watches paparazzi videos of celebrities taken from behind: ‘Yeh kya bol raha hai’

Actor Sara Ali Khan made an appearance at the trailer launch of her upcoming film Pati Patni Aur Woh Do in Mumbai, but the event took an awkward turn. The actor appeared visibly uncomfortable when the host began cracking jokes about knowing every actor “from behind”. Sara Ali Khan’s Pati Patni Aur Woh Do will release on May 15. Sara looked visibly taken aback and uncomfortable, prompting her to react with a puzzled, “Yeh kya bol raha hai? (What is he saying?)” Sara Ali Khan irked On Saturday, Sara stepped out with Ayushmann Khurrana, Rakul Preet Singh, and Wamiqa Gabbi to attend the trailer launch of the film. Several videos from the trailer event have surfaced on social media. In a video from the event, Sara is seen seated alongside Rakul and Ayushmann, with the clip capturing her reaction to the jokes being cracked by the emcee. “Aap log woh wali reel dalte ho na ke kissi celebrity ka backshot dalke ke pehchano kaun… Jhooth nahi keh raha main sab celebrities ko peeche se janta …

Exclusive | Sudhir Pandey reacts to viral video of walking off stage after alleged disrespect by Ginny Weds Sunny 2 team

Exclusive | Sudhir Pandey reacts to viral video of walking off stage after alleged disrespect by Ginny Weds Sunny 2 team

The internet loves a moment, especially when it can turn it into a controversy. A recent viral video did just that, sparking speculation that veteran actor Sudhir Pandey had walked off stage at the trailer launch of Ginny Weds Sunny 2 (GWS 2) Reason? He was allegedly being ignored by the team, according to the narrative on social media. However, when HT City reaches out to him, he says the truth is far from it. Sudhir Pandey’s video of walking off the stage at Ginny Weds Sunny 2’s tailer launch went viral “There was nothing like being disrespected. I was launching the trailer with the team, I wanted to be there. I went to the stage with everyone, and was sitting in the front row before that. Whoever has shot this video may not have noticed that. When the announcement was made, I went up with everyone,” he tells us. What viewers didn’t know, he explains, was the time pressure he was under that day. “The problem was I was in great urgency, because my …

Dhurandhar 2 will run in theatres for 3-4 months, claims Dacoit star Adivi Sesh: ‘It’s like IPL’

Dhurandhar 2 will run in theatres for 3-4 months, claims Dacoit star Adivi Sesh: ‘It’s like IPL’

Adivi Sesh’s upcoming film Dacoit was initially set to release in theatres on March 19. The makers then announced that Dacoit has been rescheduled to allow for a more favourable release for each film. It avoided a clash with Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar The Revenge. The film is now set to release in theatres next week. At the trailer launch event for the film, Adivi has finally spoken about the postponement and commented on the ‘phenomenon’ that is Dhurandhar 2. Adivi Sesh has responded if he thinks Dhurandhar 2 will impact his film Dacoit. What did Adivi Sesh say about Dhurandhar 2 At the trailer launch, Adivi was asked about the change in release date of the film. He said, “We were going to release it on March 19 and for the South version the occasion of Ugadi, which is the Telugu new year is good, but we were not getting proper showcasing because of my friend, Aditya Dhar‘s phenomenal Dhurandhar.” He went on to respond to a question about whether Dhurandhar’s unstoppable box office run …

Dhurandhar actor Rakesh Bedi REVEALS how Sara Arjun reacted when she met him during…: ‘Tum pehle khud…’ Exclusive

Dhurandhar actor Rakesh Bedi REVEALS how Sara Arjun reacted when she met him during…: ‘Tum pehle khud…’ Exclusive

Dhurandhar actor Rakesh Bedi REVEALS how Sara Arjun reacted when she met him during…: ‘Tum pehle khud…’ Exclusive Home News and Gossip Dhurandhar actor Rakesh Bedi REVEALS how Sara Arjun reacted when she met him during…: ‘Tum pehle k… Ranveer Singh’s film Dhurandhar is currently making headlines. Recently, a controversy erupted regarding actors Rakesh Bedi and Sara Arjun. Meanwhile, Rakesh Bedi has given his review of Sara Arjun’s performance. By: Gurnoor Sahni  |  Published: December 22, 2025 12:53 PM IST Ranveer Singh’s movie Dhurandhar is currently getting a lot of fame and success at the box office. From the plot of the film to the performances of the actors, appreciation has been consistently flowing in. Nonetheless, in the midst of this achievement, a controversy came up, placing seasoned actor Rakesh Bedi in the limelight. A clip from a promotional event for the movie has become viral on social media, resulting in backlash. At the same time, Rakesh Bedi …

Dhurandhar actor Rakesh Bedi defends publicly KISSING 20-year-old Sara Arjun during…

Dhurandhar actor Rakesh Bedi defends publicly KISSING 20-year-old Sara Arjun during…

‘People are just…’: Dhurandhar actor Rakesh Bedi defends publicly KISSING 20-year-old Sara Arjun during… Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi has broken his silence on the viral “kissing controversy,” labeling the internet’s accusations of misconduct as ‘stupid’ and ‘foolish.’ By: Gurnoor Sahni  |  Published: December 19, 2025 12:39 PM IST While Dhurandhar has been garnering attention with its rave reviews and strong box office results, conversely, one of the film’s actors has been enduring significant backlash for over a month. The actor involved is Rakesh Bedi, who is being praised for his performance in the film but has been criticized for kissing his on-screen daughter during the trailer launch event. The actor has ultimately addressed the kissing controversy and stated that details have been misinterpreted. Rakesh Bedi reacts to Sara Arjun and the controversy In November, at the trailer launch of Dhurandhar, Rakesh Bedi was observed greeting Sara Arjun with an embrace and a kiss on the shoulder. The actor was quickly accused by the internet of misconduct, leading to a …

Rana Daggubati gives the first review of Kaantha, hails Dulquer Salmaan’s performance: ‘After this film, I am his fan’

Rana Daggubati gives the first review of Kaantha, hails Dulquer Salmaan’s performance: ‘After this film, I am his fan’

Updated on: Nov 06, 2025 07:30 pm IST Kaantha is co-presented by Dulquer Salman’s Wayfarer Films and Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media. It will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. Expectations are high for Kaantha, the upcoming Tamil film starring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role. The trailer of the period film was released on Thursday, and fans are intrigued to see what the actor has in store. Meanwhile, the cast members were present for the trailer launch event, where they spoke about the film at length. Actor and producer Rana Daggubati hailed Dulquer and said that he became a fan after watching his performance in Kaantha. Kaantha stars Dulquer Salmaan in the lead, while Rana Daggubati also plays a pivotal part. What Rana said Talking to the press on stage, Rana said: “Nadippu Chakravarthy Dulquer Salmaan, you’ll hear this chant all over Tamil Nadu after Kaantha releases. I think if someone writes a period story for India, they come to Dulquer first and if his dates are not available then they will go …

‘Shirt kab nikaal deta hai…’

‘Shirt kab nikaal deta hai…’

Jackie Shroff calls out Akshay Kumar for being the biggest prankster on the movie set of Housefull 5. Read on to know what he said. The cast of the upcoming film Housefull 5 recently assembled at the trailer launch event in Mumbai. This was where actor Jackie Shroff pulled the plug on Akshay Kumar’s antics on set and shared some humorous incidents. Biggest Prankster On Set While interacting with the media, Jackie Shroff called Akshay Kumar the biggest prankster. He said nobody can be pitted against Akshay Kumar. Akshya’s Allegations It all started when someone asked Akshay Kumar if he had played any pranks on set. To this, the veteran actor replied that all the pranks were actually played by Jackie Shroff. Jackie Shroff’s Reaction This prompted an immediate reaction from his co-star, Jackie Shroff, who said, “Yeh sabse bada prankster hai. Itne bade bade joker hai, sabse bada jisne abhi bola hai woh safed suit mein hai.” (He’s the biggest prankster of all. All of them are big jokers, but the biggest one is …

Veera Dheera Sooran: Chiyaan Vikram took home nearly half of the film’s budget as fees?

Veera Dheera Sooran: Chiyaan Vikram took home nearly half of the film’s budget as fees?

Chiyaan Vikram is back on screen, delivering yet another spectacle with Veera Dheera Sooran. His last release, Thangalaan, was a massive hit, leaving fans eagerly anticipating his next project. Now, as the S.U. Arun Kumar directorial inches closer to success, reports about Vikram’s remuneration have become the talk of the town. According to Koimoi, Vikram has reportedly secured a hefty paycheck of Rs. 30 crore for the film—an amount that accounts for more than half of the movie’s total budget. However, a report by TOI clarifies that while Vikram has indeed charged Rs. 30 crore for the film, this amount is for both parts of Veera Dheera Sooran. Moreover, the total budget for the entire franchise is reportedly around Rs. 100–110 crore, meaning Vikram’s fee accounts for less than half of the overall budget. Nonetheless, these reports remain unconfirmed, as neither the makers nor Vikram have officially addressed the matter. As for Veera Dheera Sooran, the sequel is set to release first, even before the prequel has gone into production. The film, which hit theaters …