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Kangana Ranaut on not getting films after Fashion: ‘I was working below my intelligence’

Kangana Ranaut on not getting films after Fashion: ‘I was working below my intelligence’

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The success of Fashion did not translate into movies, says actor Kangana Ranaut, recalling a period of struggle where she worked bellow her intelligence to sustain herself in the industry. Kangana Ranaut in a still from Fashion. The actor-BJP MP from Mandi, who will be next seen in Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, has completed 20 years in the industry that began with a hit debut in 2006 with Anurag Basu’s Gangster: A Love Story. She established herself with films like Woh Lamhe, Life in a…Metro, Fashion, before gaining stardom with Queen. She subsequently went on to headline powerful women-oriented movies like Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, Panga, and Emergency, among others. Kangana on struggling phase “Whenever you struggle, you should take that time constructively because life is saying something to you and you have to listen to it. When I didn’t have a job, when I struggled, at that time, I asked myself a lot of questions, like, ‘Why am I not getting a job? Why am I not able to do anything better? This phase …

At 83, Amitabh Bachchan shares that he kept working till 4 am: ‘Each day a learning’

At 83, Amitabh Bachchan shares that he kept working till 4 am: ‘Each day a learning’

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Amitabh Bachchan is widely considered one of the best actors in Indian cinema. The actor is known for his prolific work, having acted in numerous languages and won multiple awards for his body of work. The veteran star, 83, frequently uses his Tumblr account to engage with fans and share his candid thoughts and opinions. In his latest post, Amitabh shared that he has been working for long hours, even stretching past the whole night. Amitabh Bachchan greeting fans and well-wishers outside Jalsa. (Amitabh Bachchan/Tumblr) What Amitabh wrote The actor wrote in a post at 1 pm on Saturday, which read, “Just up .. worked till 4 am .. now ready for work .. keep well all .. be careful of the Sun and the heat .. be hydrated ..” In a separate post, he added, “The one good thing about problems is they will still be problems later ; don’t have to deal with them right away .. Each day a learning .. and the gratitude of some issue that perturbs comes up and …

Karisma Kapoor on working with Helen, dearth of romcoms in Bollywood: I wish more such stories were made today

Karisma Kapoor on working with Helen, dearth of romcoms in Bollywood: I wish more such stories were made today

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Karisma Kapoor is back to lead a project after a long time as she stars as a cop in the web series Brown, and the actor admits that leading a project still gives her a child-like-excitement. “For every actor, whether you are leading a show or have two scenes, you treat it like a child, your baby. There’s more excitement than and nervousness or jitters. We have to try put our best foot forward and then it’s up to the audience,” she says. Karisma Kapoor (Photo: Instagram) While she is enjoying dabbling into the intense drama space that the current era has started to become known for, Karisma Kapoor admits to missing the light-hearted, slice-of-life romcoms that were once the signature of Bollywood in the 90s and early 2000s. She acknowledges that they are being made quite a few and far in between. “That time, the audience used to go into cinema to forget everything that us going on in their daily lives, and just come there and laugh with their families with pure entertainment. …

Tripti Dimri opens up on her experience working in film

Tripti Dimri opens up on her experience working in film

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Triptii Dimri reflected on her experience working on Maa Behen, calling it a special project and a valuable experiment as an actor. Sharing behind-the-scenes moments, she praised director Suresh Triveni, co-star Madhuri Dixit Nene, writer Pooja Tolani and Dharna Durgaa, thanking them for making the journey memorable 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

Adarsh Gourav says working with Peter Dinklage in Alien Earth ‘pushes you creatively’, opens up on returning for S2

Adarsh Gourav says working with Peter Dinklage in Alien Earth ‘pushes you creatively’, opens up on returning for S2

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Actor Adarsh Gourav earned acclaim for his role as Slightly in Ridley Scott’s Alien Earth. The actor will now reprise his role in the upcoming second season of the sci-fi show, and he is soon to fly off for filming. The second season is more star-studded with Peter Dinklage joining the main cast, and Adarsh only has words of praise for the Emmy-winning actor. Adarsh Gourav will work alongside Peter Dinklage in Alien Earth season 2. Adarsh Gourav opens up on returning to Alien: Earth Created by Noah Hawley and executive produced by legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott, Alien: Earth is a spinoff of Scott’s iconic Alien films. The first season saw Adarsh play Slightly, aka Aarush, a ‘hybrid’ of man and machine. “Coming back for Season 2 of Alien: Earth feels incredibly special. Slightly is a character who has stayed with me long after filming ended because of his emotional complexity and unpredictability. Getting the opportunity to explore him further in a world created by Noah Hawley and Ridley Scott is both exciting and deeply …

The Great Grand Superhero Movie Review Quicker: Jackie Shroff’s Bhidu Charm Is Working With The Kids

The Great Grand Superhero Movie Review Quicker: Jackie Shroff’s Bhidu Charm Is Working With The Kids

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The Great Grand Superhero Movie Review Quicker: Jackie Shroff’s Bhidu Charm Is Working (Photo Credit –YouTube) It has been a long time since Bollywood has taken care of kids. While the last generation of kids kept watching Katrina Kaif dance to Chikni Chameli, this generation is growing up watching Tamannaah Bhatia dance to item songs. I mean, there is nothing specifically done for kids. But Jackie Shroff decided to change this, The Great Grand Superhero! A film that boldly attempts to deliver on the superhero genre. The film started on a very cute note—the bond between a young kid and his grandfather. Grandfather, who is afraid of lizards! But his grandson is telling his superhero tales to his friends in school! The film has captivated me with its opening credits and pre-opening scene itself! Starring Jackie Shroff, the film introduces a bunch of kids who look super cute as they share superhero stories. Within the first 45 minutes, I already have three thoughts about The Great Grandsuperhero, which is promising to be entertaining, quirky, and …

‘Forget films, had no offers for TV after working with Amitabh Bachchan’: Abhimanyu Singh | Bollywood News

‘Forget films, had no offers for TV after working with Amitabh Bachchan’: Abhimanyu Singh | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 25, 2026 01:56 PM IST Today he is known as Bukka Reddy from Rakta Charitra, but Abhimanyu Singh started his acting journey with zero Bollywood connections. After spending eight years doing theatre, Manoj Bajpayee recommended the actor to filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra for his next film. That’s how Abhimanyu marked his big screen debut in the 2001 film Aks, opposite veteran superstar Amitabh Bachchan. However, in a recent interview, he opened up about the aftermath of the movie’s failure and how it landed him with zero offers in hand, despite starring with the biggest star of the film industry. During a candid chat with Hindi Rush, he shared, “He (Manoj Bajpayee) came to watch my play, and then recommended my name to Rakeysh Mehra. Then, Rakeysh did my screen test and finalised me for Aks. It was my first film, which flopped badly. This is the truth.” The actor further added, “People feel that Abhimanyu Singh got his first film with Amitabh Bachchan. But the truth was that after the release …

‘Stars interfere with filmmaking process’: David Dhawan says he wanted to ‘get out of the rut of working with stars’

‘Stars interfere with filmmaking process’: David Dhawan says he wanted to ‘get out of the rut of working with stars’

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In the 90s, David Dhawan was one of the most sought-after and successful filmmakers in Hindi cinema. He gave some of the biggest comedy hits in the industry in that decade, carrying it forward to the 2000s as well. But after that came a period of lull, during which many of his films did not perform well at the box office. In a recent conversation, the veteran filmmaker said that the period forced him to opt out of working with stars and bank on newcomers. Salman Khan and David Dhawan pose at an event marking the latter’s cinematic journey, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, late Saturday, May 23, 2026. (PTI Photo) (PTI) David Dhawan on stars After the success of Partner in 2007, David directed Do Knot Disturb and Rascals, both of which were commercially unsuccessful. The director said he faced rejection from actors at this stage in his career. On Saturday, the 74-year-old interacted with his son, actor Varun Dhawan, on the sidelines of the David Dhawan Film Festival. He said he could feel that the …

India, US to continue working together for global good: PM Modi to US secy Rubio

India, US to continue working together for global good: PM Modi to US secy Rubio

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India will continue working with the United States for the global good even as it backs peace efforts and the peaceful resolution of the conflict in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday during talks with US secretary of state Marco Rubio that focused on cooperation in areas ranging from defence to technology and energy security. This is RuThe meeting with Modi was Rubio’s first official engagement in the Indian capitalbio’s first visit to India. (X via AP) Rubio flew into Kolkata early on Saturday to begin a four-day visit to India, during which he will hold talks with his counterpart S Jaishankar on Sunday and participate in a Quad foreign ministers’ meeting on May 26. This is Rubio’s first visit to India and the two sides are looking to the trip to take forward a reset in relations that were hit last year by differences over the trade and tariff policies of the Trump administration. The meeting with Modi was Rubio’s first official engagement in the Indian capital and the PM said …

Exclusive: “Ranveer Singh Is A Great Ball Of Love” – Gitikka Ganju Dhar On Working In Dhurandhar

Exclusive: “Ranveer Singh Is A Great Ball Of Love” – Gitikka Ganju Dhar On Working In Dhurandhar

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Gitikka Ganju Dhar is currently basking in the massive success of her latest releases, Dhurandhar & Dhurandhar: The Revenge, where her portrayal of Shabnam Jamali has captured the audience’s attention. She sat down for an exclusive chat with Filmfare to reflect on her cinematic journey, her experiences working under the direction of Aditya Dhar, and the incredible camaraderie shared with her co-stars. Owning the Box Office Glory With the success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Gitikka shared that she is thoroughly enjoying this phase of her career. Speaking about the overwhelming love coming her way, she said, “To put it very simply, I’m enjoying the success of Dhurandhar and I’m owning it. I feel stronger, happier, blessed and rejuvenated for the next few months ahead at work. The film is a blessing, not just for audiences, but it’s also been a life changing blessing for many people who are a part of Dhurandhar.”   Having commanded the stage at over 3,000 live events in front of global dignitaries over a 30-year career, Gitikka explained that she …