Thursday, July 23
Neeraj Pandey has responded to Naseeruddin Shah's past concerns about 'A Wednesday', specifically regarding the portrayal of terrorists as Muslims. Pandey claims Shah never voiced these issues during filming and might be promoting something now. The director emphasised Shah's initial approval of the script and expressed his willingness to collaborate with the actor again, cherishing their past work together.
Mouni Roy reveals that she faced unexpected career challenges after Brahmastra. Despite expectations, she wasn't included in key casting discussions. Roy focused on projects like Sultan of Delhi and Showtime. She explains that actors are often the last consideration in filmmaking. Roy will appear in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai with Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur.
Uma Devi Khatri, known as Tun Tun, faced immense tragedy early in life. She arrived in Mumbai with dreams. Composer Naushad gave her a chance to sing. Later, Dilip Kumar named her Tun Tun. She became a famous comedian. Her weight became her strength. In her final years, she lived in poverty.
John Abraham's film 'Tehran' is ready for release. During promotions, he discussed India-US trade. He shared concerns about US tariffs affecting everyone. Abraham believes tariffs will impact pharmaceuticals and textiles. He suggests India cautiously observe the situation. He supports India importing oil from Russia. The US imposed tariffs due to India's oil imports from Russia.
Salman Khan's latest ad campaign became a heartwarming family affair, uniting his siblings Arbaaz, Sohail, and Alvira, along with their children. The Khan family sported 'Fantastic Four' T-shirts, celebrating a collaboration between Salman’s brand and Marvel India. Fans showered love on the family bonding, praising their style, unity, and inspiring connection.
Isha Talwar, who is known for her acclaimed work in Mirzapur, Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo, and Article 15, has opened up about an uncomfortable and bizarre audition she faced early in her career. Taking to social media, Isha shared her story as advice to newcomers entering the film industry.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' is generating immense excitement in Kerala, with fans eagerly booking tickets for the August 14, 2025 release. The film, also starring Nagarjuna, Shruthi Haasan, and others, has received an 'A' certificate and is set for early morning screenings in India and overseas. Despite 'War 2' also being anticipated, 'Coolie' is currently dominating the buzz among South Indian audiences.
Abhay Deol, despite his infrequent movie appearances after projects like ‘Dev D’, boasts a net worth of approximately ₹400 crore, significantly surpassing his cousin Bobby Deol. While he earns from acting, charging around ₹3 crore per film, his wealth primarily stems from diverse business ventures.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is creating box office waves even before its release. The film has already earned over Rs 2.5 crore in Kerala within three hours of bookings opening, with 50,000 tickets sold in the first hour. 'Coolie' has also grossed over Rs 12 crore in North America for premiere shows.
Tamannaah Bhatia, who faced criticism for her intimate scenes in the 2023 series Jee Karda, has now spoken at length about the process of filming such sequences. The actress clarified that intimate scenes are far from spontaneous or provocative, they’re entirely choreographed, much like a dance or action sequence. Tamannaah, who maintained a “no-kissing clause” in her contracts for the majority of her career, broke that personal rule for Lust Stories 2.
