Thursday, August 13
Sara Ali Khan, anticipating the release of 'Metro...In Dino,' confessed to initially envying Alia Bhatt's National Award win for 'Gangubai Kathiawadi.' Sara admitted she overlooked Alia's struggles and challenges, realizing envy often stems from seeing only success without understanding the effort behind it. She acknowledged the blindness that envy creates by focusing solely on achievements.
Kamal Haasan addresses the controversy surrounding his remarks on the origin of Kannada. His statement sparked protests in Karnataka. He expresses regret over the misinterpretation. The Karnataka High Court questions his linguistic expertise. His production house seeks relief from an unofficial ban on 'Thug Life'. The film is scheduled for release next year.
Deepika Padukone's request for eight-hour workdays while considering the needs of her newborn has sparked a conversation in Bollywood. Pankaj Tripathi supports reasonable hours, citing his own grueling 16-18 hour shifts. Mani Ratnam deems Deepika's demand rightful, emphasizing filmmakers should prioritize it.
Singer-composer Himesh Reshammiya made an unexpected reference to veteran actor Paresh Rawal and the Hera Pheri franchise during his concert in Mumbai on Saturday night, drawing cheers from the crowd and sparking conversation online. While performing on stage, Himesh briefly paused to acknowledge Rawal’s contribution to the first two films in the popular comedy series.
Ranjeet, transitioning to directing, aimed to create 'Kaaranama' with Rekha, Dharmendra, and Jaya Prada. Rekha, however, requested a schedule change to accommodate spending evenings with Amitabh Bachchan. Ranjeet's refusal led to Rekha leaving the film, causing significant disruptions and ultimately a recast with Farah, Kimi Katkar, and Vinod Khanna, impacting the film's success.
Kamal Haasan's film 'Thug Life' faces hurdles in Karnataka. Theatre owners resist screening it due to his comments on the Kannada language. The Karnataka High Court questioned Haasan about his remarks. They suggested an apology to resolve the issue. Kannada groups protested, demanding a ban. Haasan's production house petitioned the court, seeking film's release. The resolution depends on Haasan's response.
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently voiced his concerns about the direction modern Indian cinema is taking. Anurag and filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma came together to share some of their initial days and struggles in the industry. Anurag and Ram did not hold back while reacting to the trend of recent films copying the same theme in an attempt to succeed at the box office.
Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri's 1973 wedding, a seemingly simple affair, faced unexpected drama when a Bengali priest objected to their inter-caste union. Jaya's father revealed the hurried arrangements and addressed caste-related objections and gossip surrounding the marriage. Despite initial hurdles, the couple celebrated over five decades of love, becoming one of Indian cinema's most respected pairs.
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal made a special appearance in Vishnu Manchu’s film Kannappa. Mohanlal did not charge any money for his role. He even paid for his travel to New Zealand. Vishnu Manchu expressed his gratitude to Mohanlal. He acknowledged Mohanlal's respect for his father, Mohn Babu. This act of generosity is rare in the film industry.
Despite delivering memorable performances over the years, actor Adhyayan Suman has also battled personal and professional setbacks. His father, veteran actor Shekhar Suman, had previously revealed the phase during which Adhyayan struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts due to pressures within the industry.
