Sunday, August 09
Seventeen years after his first film, director Tarun Mansukhani has once again made a mark with the success of Housefull 5. In a recent interview, Mansukhani reminisced about filming the popular dance number 'Desi Girl,' which he considers a pivotal moment in Priyanka Chopra’s career. He recalled an early prediction he made about her future success.
Raveena Tandon's daughter, Rasha Thadani, has garnered attention following her debut in Azaad. Addressing comparisons to established star kids like Janhvi Kapoor and Suhana Khan, Rasha humbly acknowledged their greater experience and expressed a desire to learn from them. Fans eagerly anticipate her next project, fueled by a recent hint at a collaboration with Abhay Verma.
Aamir Khan shared his views on son Junaid's Bollywood career after 'Maharaj' and 'Loveyapa'. He praised Junaid's talent and sincerity, while also noting his weaknesses: interview skills and dancing. Aamir believes Junaid's resilience will lead to success. Junaid will next star in 'Ek Din'. Aamir is also returning to the screen with 'Sitaare Zameen Par'.
Arbaaz Khan’s wife, Sshura Khan, was spotted in the city wearing a cool, casual outfit amid the growing buzz about her expecting her first child. Although neither of them has addressed the rumours, their recent visit to the hospital has stirred the internet, and Arbaaz was seen taking immense care of her during their last public outing together.
Karan Johar has surprisingly named Ranbir Kapoor as having Bollywood's best PR strategy. Johar highlighted Kapoor's absence from social media and minimal spotlight exposure as key to his enduring superstardom. Unlike stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt, Kapoor maintains no public online presence. Kapoor's upcoming projects include Nitesh Tiwari’s 'Ramayana' and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Love & War'.
Govinda, a celebrated star of the 90s known for his iconic performances, isn't actively working in films, much to his wife Sunita Ahuja's dismay. Sunita revealed that many individuals were jealous of Govinda's success and attempted to sabotage his career by denying him opportunities.
Tinnu Anand, famed for both acting (Ghajini, Lajja) and directing (Kaalia, Shahenshah), faced family opposition to his film career. He trained under Satyajit Ray after declining opportunities with Raj Kapoor and Fellini. Tinnu famously offered Amitabh Bachchan Rs 5,000 for his debut film, Saat Hindustani. He later clashed with Madhuri Dixit on the set of Shanakht. Tinnu is married to Shahnaz, daughter of actor Agha.
Preity Zinta's IPL journey saw her team lose the final after 18 years, mirroring her past Bollywood experiences. A notable rivalry with Kareena Kapoor stemmed from Zinta landing the lead role in ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho,’ initially offered to Kapoor. Zinta expressed resentment over Kapoor's coldness, while Kapoor later acknowledged regret over losing the role and praised Zinta's performance.
Sara Ali Khan and Ananya Panday's 'Koffee With Karan' episode revealed some interesting anecdotes. Ananya playfully accused Sara of once threatening her over a boy. Sara clarified her perspective on friendships and expectations. Ananya also shared a story about Sara using her celebrity status to get them access to Mumbai's Chowpatty at 3 AM. Sara is now preparing for 'Metro...
The teaser of Akhanda 2: Thandavam brings back Nandamuri Balakrishna in a fierce, mass-loaded avatar under Boyapati Sreenu’s high-octane direction. Set against a spiritual backdrop, the teaser promises intense action, powerful dialogues, and SS Thaman’s electrifying score. Beginning with scenes from the sacred Maha Kumbh Mela, the sequel amps up the scale of the original. Slated for release on September 25, the film is poised for a box office showdown with Pawan Kalyan’s OG, setting the stage for one of the biggest Telugu cinema clashes of the year.
