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Darshan’s son Vineesh safe after Bengaluru road accident, wife says he wasn’t driving | Entertainment News

Darshan’s son Vineesh safe after Bengaluru road accident, wife says he wasn’t driving | Entertainment News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 26, 2026 01:10 PM IST Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa‘s son, Vineesh, has become the subject of online speculation after reports claimed he had met with an accident and was hospitalised following a road mishap in Bengaluru. The rumours gathered pace on social media, prompting Darshan’s wife, Vijayalakshmi Darshan, to issue a detailed clarification, insisting that Vineesh is safe and dismissing the reports as “completely false.” Vijayalakshmi Darshan says Vineesh was not driving In a statement shared on social media, Vijayalakshmi clarified that Vineesh was not behind the wheel when the incident took place. According to her, the family’s driver was driving the vehicle, and the accident was a minor road incident that occurred in Bengaluru’s Rajarajeshwari Nagar. “Dear all, we would like to clarify that the news being circulated by certain media outlets claiming that Vinish met with an accident and has been hospitalised is completely false.” She added, “Vinish is absolutely safe and doing well. He was not driving the vehicle; as is usually the case, our driver was behind …

After Satya, Bal Thackeray was ‘disappointed, baffled’ to learn Manoj Bajpayee wasn’t Marathi | Bollywood News

After Satya, Bal Thackeray was ‘disappointed, baffled’ to learn Manoj Bajpayee wasn’t Marathi | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 20, 2026 12:45 PM IST Satya, directed by Ram Gopal Varma and released in 1998, put Manoj Bajpayee firmly on the map. The film turned him into an overnight sensation, and over the years, it has only grown in stature, with audiences revisiting it for his seminal portrayal of the gangster Bhiku Mhatre. Recently, Manoj revealed that so many people assumed he was Marathi after watching the film that even Bal Thackeray believed it. ‘Bal Thackeray was so disappointed’ “Forget about anyone, Mr Bal Thackeray thought that too,” he said in a chat with Hindustan Times. “He invited me to his place. He gave me so much respect, but he was completely baffled when he came to know that I am not from Maharashtra. And then he asked me to learn Marathi. He was so disappointed, but I had a great meeting with him. He gave me lots of blessings for the future.” In an earlier conversation with PTI, the actor described Satya as a true “game changer” in his career. “I …

Saif Ali Khan calls Agent Vinod a ‘vanity’ project: ‘Wasn’t a tightly made film’ | Bollywood News

Saif Ali Khan calls Agent Vinod a ‘vanity’ project: ‘Wasn’t a tightly made film’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 16, 2026 10:39 AM IST Released more than a decade ago amid considerable hype, Sriram Raghavan’s spy actioner Agent Vinod ultimately failed to live up to expectations. Despite featuring some of the film industry’s most accomplished action choreography and a generous dose of humour woven into its narrative, the film struggled due to a plot that seemed to head in too many directions at once. The box office disappointment was particularly difficult for Saif Ali Khan, who had been deeply invested in the project, both as its lead star and producer. ‘I made the film for myself’ Now, in a conversation with Variety India, Saif reflected on the film’s failure, admitting that Agent Vinod may have been driven partly by vanity. “I think of Agent Vinod as a film that might have been vain. But also, that film opened really well, you know. It’s just that it did not sustain because it probably wasn’t a tightly made film, or it went off track in many ways. Or, as Sriram himself said, he …

Himanshu Jangra says story he told Pranit More wasn’t entirely true

Himanshu Jangra says story he told Pranit More wasn’t entirely true

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Hours after internet personality Pranit More apologised for the viral “Rs 370 biryani” comment made by an audience member during his stand-up comedy show, a video has surfaced online showing Himanshu Jangra, the person who made the objectionable ‘joke’, reacting to the controversy. Stating that he regrets attending the show, Himanshu claimed that what he said at the time wasn’t entirely true and that he had “improvised bits of it.” The video, which appeared on the social media account of his former company, Starvik Design — a design and marketing agency — featured him interacting with the firm’s founder, Vivek Vishwakarma, who had earlier fired him following the controversy. For the unversed, Himanshu worked as a web developer at the Gurgaon-based company. Express Opinion | The Rs 370 biryani joke that wasn’t, and the men who didn’t see the problem Himanshu Jangra on facing intense online trolling When Vivek asked how things were going with him and his family, Himanshu said that the situation has been quite bad for him. Mentioning that he managed to …

Zarin Shihab explains why Mohanlal’s tragic role in Patriot wasn’t a ‘betrayal’ | Malayalam News

Zarin Shihab explains why Mohanlal’s tragic role in Patriot wasn’t a ‘betrayal’ | Malayalam News

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4 min readJun 5, 2026 08:06 AM IST Despite arriving amid significant hype as one of the most anticipated Indian films of 2026, marking the on-screen reunion of Mammootty and Mohanlal in key roles after 17 years since Twenty:20 (2008), director Mahesh Narayanan’s Patriot underperformed at the box office. While many praised the movie for its bold exploration of a serious topic — data privacy and the repercussions of its breach — far too many were disappointed by the lack of commercial elements they had hoped for in a Mammootty-Mohanlal film. Although the makers had emphasised from the beginning of the espionage thriller’s promotions that it wasn’t a star vehicle, these efforts proved futile, and audiences let go of Patriot sooner than expected. The mixed reviews the movie received from the remaining viewers who approached it solely as an espionage thriller also contributed to its unfortunate downfall. Cinema Anatomy | Kammatipaadam might be the unsung brutal history of every big city that ever existed Zarin Shihab on what audiences missed in Patriot While admitting that …

Exclusive | Nicholas Galitzine admits he wasn’t in ‘He-Man shape’ when cast in Masters of the Universe, overcame ‘doubt’

Exclusive | Nicholas Galitzine admits he wasn’t in ‘He-Man shape’ when cast in Masters of the Universe, overcame ‘doubt’

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Much has been written and said about the physical transformation actor Nicholas Galitzine went through to become He-Man in the upcoming Masters of the Universe film. But despite bulking up and going through pre-shoot training, Nicholas didn’t truly ‘feel like’ the superhero till very late. In a candid chat with Hindustan Times, the actor opens up about his preparation for the role, reactions to audience feedback, and getting tips from the OG He-Man, Dolph Lundgren. Nicholas Galitzine plays He-Man in Masters of the Universe. Talking about when he truly felt like He-Man, Nicholas tells us, “It’s a tricky thing. We were in pre-production training for a really, really long time. You are trying these costumes on throughout pre-production. For most of this time, you don’t feel like the character because you haven’t really transformed yet. It took me a really long time to actually feel like He-Man despite wearing the costume.” Nicholas said he felt his transformation was only complete after he saw reactions from others on set, particularly the makers. “It was the first …

4 heart attacks in 5 years and 8 stents: My patient is now fit; his biggest lesson wasn’t about surgery | Health and Wellness News

4 heart attacks in 5 years and 8 stents: My patient is now fit; his biggest lesson wasn’t about surgery | Health and Wellness News

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When this corporate executive suffered his first heart attack at 50, he assumed the worst was behind him. The attack was relatively mild, with a blocked coronary artery. Doctors moved quickly, opening the narrowed vessel and implanting a stent to restore blood flow. Like many patients, he believed that once the blocked artery was fixed, normal life could resume. Instead, the next five years became an education in the stubborn nature of heart disease. He experienced three new blocks in different arteries and at the end of it all, he had eight or nine stents. But he made aggressive changes in his lifestyle that has kept him intervention-free so far. And that brings to the most fundamental misunderstanding about heart disease itself. You have to keep working towards heart health continuously, not just hope one intervention will work for the rest of your life. More than a plumbing problem For decades, heart disease was often explained as a simple blockage problem: an artery narrows, blood flow is restricted, a heart attack occurs and the blockage …

Madhuri Dixit clarifies she wasn’t pregnant during ‘Dola Re Dola’ shoot: ‘Do the math’ | Bollywood News

Madhuri Dixit clarifies she wasn’t pregnant during ‘Dola Re Dola’ shoot: ‘Do the math’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: May 31, 2026 10:53 AM IST A couple of weeks ago, late legendary choreographer Saroj Khan’s associate Rubina Khan claimed that Madhuri Dixit was “four months pregnant” during the shoot of the iconic dance song “Dola Re Dola” from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2002 blockbuster period epic Devdas. However, in a recent interaction with SCREEN, Madhuri set the record straight, clarifying that she was not expecting at the time. “Arin is born in 2003. So, you do the math,” said Madhuri, laughing. Arin Nene, her elder son, now 23, was born on March 17, 2003. Meanwhile, Devdas released in cinemas on July 12, 2002. Prior to that, it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2002. “I was under the weather because I was travelling a lot. I was going back and forth, shooting here and going back. And all my shoots were night shoots. So, for me, it was very grueling. I was a little under the weather, but nothing like that,” added Madhuri. Madhuri Dixit relocated to Denver in …

‘I wasn’t naked’: Pooja Bhatt on her iconic Demi Moore-inspired body paint magazine cover | Bollywood News

‘I wasn’t naked’: Pooja Bhatt on her iconic Demi Moore-inspired body paint magazine cover | Bollywood News

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5 min readNew DelhiMay 29, 2026 08:01 PM IST Throughout the 1990s, Pooja Bhatt frequently made headlines for her outspoken views and unconventional choices. One of the most talked-about moments of her career came when she posed for a magazine cover wearing body paint, a photograph inspired by Demi Moore’s iconic Vanity Fair cover. While the image generated considerable buzz and criticism at the time, Pooja now says controversy was never the intention behind it. In a conversation with Vickey Lalwani, the actor recalled how the idea came about, the reaction it received and why she believes people misunderstood the image. ‘I thought Demi Moore looked stunning’ According to Pooja, the photoshoot was never conceived as a provocative statement. She recalled instantly liking the idea after being shown Demi Moore’s iconic Vanity Fair cover, describing the image as beautiful and aesthetically appealing. “I received a lot of flak from one section of people and a lot of love from another. But for me, it was never designed to be controversial. Dinesh Raheja, a journalist for …

‘Love Aaj Kal 2 was a useless experiment’: Imtiaz Ali feels Kartik Aaryan-Sara Ali Khan film wasn’t a ‘viable project’

‘Love Aaj Kal 2 was a useless experiment’: Imtiaz Ali feels Kartik Aaryan-Sara Ali Khan film wasn’t a ‘viable project’

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Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has had more hits than misses in his 20-year career in Hindi cinema. One of the biggest misses for him was Love Aaj Kal 2, the spiritual sequel to his own film. The romantic drama, which starred Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan, was a commercial and critical failure. In a recent interview, the filmmaker opened up on the folly and called it a ‘useless experiment’. Imtiaz Ali with Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan on the sets of Love Aaj Kal. Imtiaz Ali disses Love Aaj Kal sequel In an interview with Zoom, Imtiaz spoke about making the film. “In Love Aaj Kal 2, I did that because I already had the story, and I was excited about it. It didn’t work is a different matter. Love Aaj Kal 2 also told me that this is a useless experiment because it’s not even a viable project, if you don’t want to make it. Love Aaj Kal 2 was a story in itself. I could have made a different story,” he said. …