Veteran actor Shagufta Ali recently shared her views on Karisma Kapoor and the popular Govinda-Karisma pairing that ruled Hindi cinema through the 1990s. Speaking to Siddharth Kannan on his YouTube channel, Shagufta reflected on working with Karisma and offered her opinion on why the successful on-screen duo eventually stopped appearing together.When asked why Govinda and Karisma no longer collaborated despite delivering several hit films, Shagufta said she believes the partnership may have naturally run its course.”Perhaps they lost interest. Maybe the love and affection between them faded. You can never be sure about a heroine’s mood. And being overly ambitious…
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After days of nationwide protests over the alleged NEET paper leak and demands for education reforms, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from his post.The development has prompted fresh reactions from several members of the film fraternity, many of whom had voiced support for the student-led movement over the past week. Several actors described the resignation as proof that peaceful, democratic protests can bring about change, while others urged the government to focus on long-term reforms in the education system.Take a look below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fatima Sana Shaikh (@fatimasanashaikh) View…
As excitement around Ramayana continues to grow, actor-producer Yash joined the film’s team at Comic-Con, where he spoke about essaying the role of Ravana and why the ancient epic continues to connect with audiences across generations. Yash is also producing the film under his banner, Monster Mind Creations.During a media interaction, the actor said the story’s enduring appeal lies in the contrasting journeys of Lord Rama and Ravana. “The story is shaped by good and evil” Reflecting on the themes of the epic, Yash said, “To tell a story, you need good and bad, good and evil.”Explaining the contrast between…
Director Ruchir Arun’s latest series Musafir Cafe premiered on Netflix on July 24. Starring Vikrant Massey, Vedika Pinto and Mahima Makwana, the series is based on Divya Prakash Dubey’s novel of the same name. Speaking about adapting the book for the screen, Ruchir clarified that the screenplay had largely been developed before he joined the project. However, he said the characters immediately drew him to the story.”By the time I came on board, the first drafts of the screenplay had already been written by our showrunner and writer, Sharanya Rajgopal. What immediately struck me were the names of the characters,…
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is continuing his USA tour with the stage play Naqaab, which recently received a packed response in New York. Following the performance, the actor took to social media to thank audiences for their support.Sharing a photograph from the stage featuring himself, his daughter Shora Siddiqui and the rest of the cast standing before a full auditorium, Nawazuddin wrote, “House packed Everywhere In America. Thank you everybody.”The New York performance marked another successful stop on the ongoing tour, with audiences turning up in large numbers to watch the play. One of the highlights of the production has been…
Lyricist and dialogue writer Manoj Muntashir has expressed regret over his work on Adipurush, describing the 2023 mythological drama as the biggest mistake of his life. The writer also apologised for the controversy surrounding the film and admitted that he now feels ashamed of the dialogues he wrote.Directed by Om Raut, Adipurush starred Prabhas as Lord Rama, Kriti Sanon as Sita, and Saif Ali Khan as Ravana. Despite generating massive anticipation before its release, the film faced widespread criticism over its visual effects, portrayal of mythological characters, and several dialogues that sparked outrage among audiences and religious groups. Manoj Muntashir…
Actor Jyotika has spoken out in support of the ongoing student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. More than a month after the protest began, the actor shared a strongly worded statement on Instagram, expressing solidarity with students and calling for accountability and reforms in the education system.Sharing her views on social media, Jyotika wrote, “Step down Dharmendra Pradhan. Resign.” Jyotika says she stands with students and education reforms In her post, the actor wrote, “Step down Dharmendra Pradhan. Resign. I stand with the students and the future of our…
Actor Salman Khan has once again caught the internet’s attention, this time with a cryptic Instagram post that has left fans wondering if it carries a hidden message. The superstar shared a couple of pictures from a late-night gym session, showing off his toned physique while hinting at an intense workout.In the mirror selfies, Salman can be seen flaunting his chiselled abs with a towel wrapped around his head. While many fans praised the 60-year-old actor’s fitness, it was his caption that quickly became the talking point.”Salman Khan darrrrr Gaya…. Hmmmm Joe darr gaya vo mar gaya,” he wrote, referring…
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has revealed that she has been diagnosed with H1N1 (swine flu), forcing her to miss the student protest held at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on Friday. The actor shared the health update on social media, saying she has been advised to remain in isolation for the next five days.Azmi has been one of the most prominent public figures supporting the student-led protests over the alleged NEET paper leak. Over the past three days, she actively participated in demonstrations at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, where she marched alongside students, joined the “Chalo Sansad” rally and extended support to those…
PVR INOX reported a strong turnaround in the first quarter of FY27, posting a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 56.5 crore, compared to a Rs 54 crore loss during the same period last year. The multiplex operator also recorded a 10.4 percent increase in consolidated revenue, which rose to Rs 1,622.2 crore from Rs 1,469 crore a year ago.The company’s performance comes alongside a robust recovery in the theatrical business, with India’s total box office collections growing 20 percent year-on-year during the quarter. Strong film slate boosts admissions PVR INOX credited the quarter’s performance to a healthy mix of…