Saturday, August 22
The iconic collaboration between Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai almost materialized in 1987 with the film Deva. Film historian Dilip Thakur, in a conversation with ETimes, shared fascinating insights into the grand beginnings and unfortunate shelving of this much-anticipated project. It was rumoured that the film was shelved because of the clashes of their egos.
Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni are embroiled in a legal and social media feud, with Lively accusing Baldoni of harassment and defamation. Fans speculate on an alleged 'affair' behind the dispute. A viral video of Lively directing an intimate scene with Baldoni has further fueled rumours surrounding their relationship and the ensuing controversy.
Kangana Ranaut's fearless attitude, as highlighted by Rajkummar Rao in an interview, makes her a prominent diva in Bollywood. Known for speaking her mind, she continues to inspire many. They have worked together in films like 'Queen'. Kangana’s upcoming film 'Emergency' explores significant events during India's 1975 emergency period, featuring key historical figures.
Sachin Pilgaonkar is a celebrated actor in Marathi and Hindi cinema, starting his career as a child artist. He recently honored his late father, Sharad Pilgaonkar, with an emotional birthday post on social media. Sachin is also a talented director and producer, known for films like "Navra Maza Navsacha 2."
Bollywood enters 2025 with plans to reclaim audience interest and box office success amidst challenges like high ticket prices and the rise of streaming platforms. Numerous sequels and high-octane films are lined up, with industry experts emphasizing the importance of creative storytelling and budget control. Key releases include 'War 2,' 'Sikandar,' 'Emergency,' and 'Baaghi 4.'
Kumar Vishwas makes comment on Sania Mirza's marriage in an old video which has now gone viral on the internet. But the internet finds his comments disgusting!
Girish Kumar, who debuted in Bollywood with 'Ramaiya Vastavaiya,' transitioned to the business world after his films didn't succeed at the box office. Now, he is the Executive Director of Tips Industries, overseeing a business worth ₹10,000 crore, with a personal net worth of ₹2,164 crore.
Rahman also highlighted that he doesn’t hide anything from his kids as he wants them to be aware of everything that is taking place. He states that whatever money he will leave behind can disappear in a single day if his kids are not smart enough and don't understand the legacy
Payal Kapadia's film All We Imagine As Light made a mark by winning the Grand Prix at Cannes and numerous other awards globally. Despite missing an Oscar entry for India, the film received critical acclaim. Released by Rana Daggubati's company, it stayed true to its original vision, facing no alterations for commercial appeal.
Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif were spotted in the city as they stepped out for dinner. The couple was twinning in black and won the internet as they looked gorgeous together.
