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Peddi movie review: Ram Charan’s film asks pertinent questions about identity; Janhvi Kapoor feels wasted

Peddi movie review: Ram Charan’s film asks pertinent questions about identity; Janhvi Kapoor feels wasted

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Peddi Cast: Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Divyendu, Jagapathi Babu Director: Buchi Babu Sana Rating: ★★★⯪ At just two films old, Buchi Babu Sana is truly his master’s disciple. When Sukumar made Rangasthalam (2018) and the Pushpa (2021, 2024) films, beyond the heroism and the commercial trappings, lay a story of men fighting for dignity in a world that never viewed them as equals. With the Ram Charan-starrer Peddi, Buchi asks the question of what happens to a man who isn’t even given the dignity of any kind of identity in the first place. Peddi movie review: Ram Charan plays the titular role in the Buchi Babu Sana film. Peddi story Peddi (Ram Charan) is known as a aata coolie (player for wages) in Vizianagaram. Every time Vizianagaram competes with Bobbili in cricket, they bid for him because having him on the team is a sure win. For Peddi, it doesn’t matter either way because he hails from a nameless village that has no voting rights, a railway station or any basic amenities. The …

‘Sanjay Dutt was wasted before Dhurandhar,’ says Sanjay Gupta; shares update on Kaante 2 | Bollywood News

‘Sanjay Dutt was wasted before Dhurandhar,’ says Sanjay Gupta; shares update on Kaante 2 | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 14, 2026 02:37 PM IST Sanjay Dutt’s portrayal of SP Chaudhary Aslam in Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster films Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar 2 earned widespread acclaim. With the movies, the actor also finally tasted box office success after a string of failures, including Bhoomi (2017), Kalank (2019), Panipat (2019), and Shamshera (2022), among others. In a recent interview, Kaante director Sanjay Gupta said that the Dutt’s potential had been “wasted” before the Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar. During a conversation with InControversial Podcast, Gupta was asked about Dutt’s current career trajectory. “We are constantly in touch. We have been working on what to do next. My problem is that it has to come organically. If you see from 2007, we made Lokhandwala, and we released Wadala in 2014, but it took those many years for the story. So likewise, now I am seeing Sanju do all this and he is doing a great job, there’s no denying that,” he replied. The filmmaker continued, “But before Dhurandhar, I feel he has also been grossly wasted. The …

Patriot Twitter reviews: Mammootty, Fahadh Faasil film called wasted opportunity; Mohanlal fans disappointed

Patriot Twitter reviews: Mammootty, Fahadh Faasil film called wasted opportunity; Mohanlal fans disappointed

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Patriot Twitter reviews: Mahesh Narayanan’s much-hyped espionage thriller Patriot promised to bring together the ‘Big M’s’ Mammootty and Mohanlal in an exciting film, with Fahadh Faasil and Nayanthara rounding up an able cast. However, unlike Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan, the new Malayalam release seems to be receiving mixed reviews online. What’s more, it has even left Mohanlal fans disappointed. Patriot Twitter reviews: Mohanlal and Mammootty in a still from the spy film. Patriot has a pertinent premise Patriot seemed to impress the internet with the film’s story. One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, “#Patriot is a complete Mahesh Narayanan film that leans heavily into its theme—highlighting a strong and dangerous threat every citizen should be aware of. The narrative stays grounded and focused, never drifting into unnecessary distractions.” Another X user also praised the story despite critiquing the film overall, “#Patriot has a pertinent premise about technology being used to breach privacy. It’s when #MaheshNarayanan forgets he’s an ace editor and turns fanboy that the improbable proceeding meanders and turns messy.Technically Slick but the whole #Mohanlal …

Rajeev Khandelwal lived rent-free in Mumbai when he started his career, bought his first house with 50 percent down payment: ‘Never wasted money on cars’ | Television News

Rajeev Khandelwal lived rent-free in Mumbai when he started his career, bought his first house with 50 percent down payment: ‘Never wasted money on cars’ | Television News

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Rajeev Khandelwal first stepped into the spotlight after he played the lead role in Ektaa Kapoor’s TV show Kahiin To Hoga in 2003. While Rajeev quit the show in a couple of years, the impact of his performance as Sujal Garewal was such that fans continue to identify him with that screen name. In a new interview, Rajeev was asked why he chooses to work in selective projects, despite immense fame. He was also asked if he has amassed a lot of wealth and can afford the luxury of working at his own pace. The actor shared three secrets that led him to this point with Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa. Rajeev said that, firstly, there is “no limit” to one feeling insecure, or trying to make as much money as they can. “Secondly, you just have to understand how much you really want to earn. And thirdly, when you are making money, and you are single, you have to be a bit wise with your money and I was wise with my money back …

My fight a decade ago now feels wasted: Dutee Chand

My fight a decade ago now feels wasted: Dutee Chand

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For Dutee Chand, the last few days have been triggering. The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) blanket ban on transwomen athletes, intersex or athletes with Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) and mandatory gene sex testing has brought back the painful memories of her own fight against the regulations from over a decade ago. Just a teenager then, Dutee had to shell out a hefty amount to set up a legal and medical team to fight her ban for failing a gender test in 2014. The ban was first applied by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) in accordance with the then International Association of Athletics Federation’s (IAAF) guidelines. She was dropped from the Indian contingent for the 2014 Asian and Commonwealth Games. Dutee’s push back and the willingness to fight for her rights led to a landmark judgement in 2015 by the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS), which not only cleared her to compete but also questioned the validity of the regulations and the lack of evidence proving advantage to hyperandrogenic athletes. However, all of …

When Vijay’s wife Sangeetha felt that her romantic gestures were ‘wasted’ on him: ‘Before marriage, she would do a lot’ | Tamil News

When Vijay’s wife Sangeetha felt that her romantic gestures were ‘wasted’ on him: ‘Before marriage, she would do a lot’ | Tamil News

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4 min readNew DelhiFeb 28, 2026 03:04 PM IST Actor Vijay has once again become the centre of attention after reports of his separation from his wife, Sangeetha, surfaced online. The couple, who got married in the UK in 1998, have reportedly filed for divorce before the District Court in Chengalpattu. While such rumours had made headlines in the past, their love story once seemed straight out of a fairytale – especially the way Vijay had once spoken about it. When Vijay invited Sangeetha home In an interview with Excuse Me, Vijay recalled how they first met. “We met on the sets of Love Today. I had come to meet my fans, and that’s when I met Sangeetha and her parents. They spoke very well. Just like me, she is reserved. I later invited her to my house, and my father liked her. When he said he wanted to talk to me, I got anxious. But he asked about Sangeetha, and I said she’s a nice girl, why are you asking? Then he asked if …

Hasleen Kaur backs Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift demand, says ‘time is wasted on sets’: Need to respect time

Hasleen Kaur backs Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift demand, says ‘time is wasted on sets’: Need to respect time

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Published on: Dec 19, 2025 06:07 am IST Hasleen Kaur also shared details on “extra fees” for more working hours beyond the stipulated time. She also stressed the need for work-life balance. Actor Hasleen Kaur, who was recently seen in Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, has backed Deepika Padukone‘s 8-hour shift demand. Speaking with Bollywood Hungama, Hasleen said that “a lot of time is wasted on the sets” and if that can be avoided, “we should be able to finish the work of the day earlier than expected instead of working for 12 or 14 hours.” Deepika’s exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit and Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD sparked conversations earlier this year about fixed working hours for actors in the film industry. Hasleen Kaur spoke about Deepika Padukone and her demand for 8-hour shift. Hasleen Kaur backs Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift demand Hasleen also shared details on “extra fees” for more working hours beyond the stipulated time. She said, “I think we all need to respect each other’s time. I agree that …

Diljit Dosanjh refuses to leave the KBC hot seat, blames Amitabh Bachchan for wasted lifeline: ‘I haven’t lost, give me my money’ | Bollywood News

Diljit Dosanjh refuses to leave the KBC hot seat, blames Amitabh Bachchan for wasted lifeline: ‘I haven’t lost, give me my money’ | Bollywood News

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Diljit Dosanjh brought his trademark humor and humility to the hot seat on Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), where he won Rs 50 lakh. As the game reached its final moments, Diljit was just two questions away from the coveted Rs 7 crore prize when the familiar hooter signalled the end of the episode. Amitabh Bachchan informed him that time had run out, to which Diljit playfully protested, “I didn’t lose, give me my money. I still have a lifeline left. And two questions are left, you can still ask them and I’ll answer them all.” Before this light-hearted exchange, Diljit faced a tense moment while attempting the Rs 50 lakh question. The question was: “Which famous musician composed the original distinctive tune that plays at the beginning of Doordarshan broadcasts?” The options were: A. Ustad Bismillah Khan, B. Pandit Ravi Shankar, C. Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and D. Dr. L. Subramaniam.  Unsure between Pandit Ravi Shankar and Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Diljit initially hesitated to use a lifeline. “I was averse to using lifeline,” he admitted candidly. …

Aaryan movie review: Vishnu Vishal is wasted in a forgettable crime procedural | Movie-review News

Aaryan movie review: Vishnu Vishal is wasted in a forgettable crime procedural | Movie-review News

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Aaryan movie review: A serial killer who comes back from the dead to go on a killing spree isn’t a new idea in crime fiction. There are countless paperbacks and airport thrillers that could lay claim to this familiar logline. But Aaryan uses this well-worn premise to craft a “whydunnit,” and that’s about it. Beyond its slick treatment, there isn’t much depth. Essentially an inversion of Ratsasan, to which it has already been unfavourably compared, given the presence of its leading man Vishnu Vishal, Aaryan offers just enough variation in execution to stand apart superficially. Still, it’s not the kind of thriller that sustains engagement through the genre’s usual pleasures of layered revelations or breadcrumb trails leading to a killer. This is the kind of film where the intrigue of the premise and the gradual backfilling of the murderer’s details and modus operandi are meant to substitute for the genuine thrill of uncovering the killer yourself. The film begins promisingly, with a disruption during a live TV program hosted by Nayana (a painfully underused Shraddha …

‘Wasted half my life waiting for Shatrughan Sinha’: When Poonam Dhillon revealed who the tardiest Bollywood star was | Bollywood News

‘Wasted half my life waiting for Shatrughan Sinha’: When Poonam Dhillon revealed who the tardiest Bollywood star was | Bollywood News

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Shatrughan Sinha’s tardiness has been well-documented by his co-stars. In fact, the actor has himself admitted that he was purposefully late to work, because he felt that it would add to his aura. In an old appearance on Kapil Sharma’s comedy show, his frequent co-star Poonam Dhillon identified him as one of Bollywood’s worst offenders on this front. Asked to name the tardiest hero that she has worked with, she said, “There were two top heroes; Govinda and Shatrughan Sinha. I’ve worked often with them both. With Shatru ji, I did five or six films. I think I’ve wasted half my life waiting for him. He would show up at 4 pm for a 9 am shift.” In a recent interview, Chunky Panday recalled that Shatrughan Sinha advised him never to be on time to work. “Shatru ji told me something very nice, which I follow to date. He said, ‘Son, whatever you do, never arrive on time anywhere. If you are punctual, no one will value you. Even if you happen to be early …