Friday, July 24
Despite facing commercial challenges with 'Tanvi The Great' overshadowed by 'Saiyaara's' box office success, Anupam Kher emphasizes the film's emotional value over financial gains. He highlights the importance of movies that deeply resonate with audiences, sharing an anecdote about a viewer's heartfelt reaction, and defends his film's worth beyond monetary measures.
Rakesh Roshan, after recovering from angioplasty, delighted fans by performing the "Aavan Jaavan" hook step from Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani's "War 2." Hrithik shared the video, praising his father's grace and energy. Rakesh humorously captioned his post, crediting the song's contagious joy for inspiring his dance, while Hrithik encourages fans to participate in a hook step contest.
Mohit Suri's 'Saiyaara' starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda is a hit. The film has grossed over ₹300 crore domestically. Globally, it has crossed ₹500 crore. Screenwriter Sankalp Sadanah revealed the challenges of finalizing the climax. An assistant used ChatGPT for ideas. The AI suggested a tragic ending. Ultimately, Sankalp found inspiration while stuck in traffic.
Ahaan Panday's debut film ‘Saiyaara’ has become a global box office hit, crossing Rs 500 crore. Ahaan expressed his gratitude to fans and paid tribute to his grandmother, who inspired him. He promised to work harder and continue making his inner child happy, while his mother, Deanne Panday, shared a heartwarming message of support.
Advance sales in the USA reveal a surprising trend. Rajinikanth's Coolie is dominating War 2. Coolie's Tamil version is performing exceptionally well. Jr. NTR's presence boosts War 2's Telugu version. War 2's Hindi version is underperforming. Coolie has already crossed $1.15 million. The disparity in ticket sales is significant. Regional fervor triumphs over national hype.
Asha Bhosle has lent her voice to some of the most iconic songs in Hindi cinema, from the sultry Piya Tu Ab To Aaja to the rebellious Dum Maaro Dum and the dreamy Yeh Hai Reshmi Zulfon Ka Andhera. But in a recent interview, the legendary playback singer revealed that many of her bold tracks didn’t just raise eyebrows, they were outright banned on Indian radio.
Jane Etta Pitt, Brad Pitt’s mother, passed away at 84. Her niece Sydney shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute with joyful photos, recalling Jane’s kindness, love, and special traditions with grandkids. A retired school counselor, she lived in Springfield with Brad’s father William and siblings Doug and Julie.
Shabana Azmi recounted her experiences with Rajesh Khanna in 1980s commercial cinema, highlighting chaotic shoots and incomplete scripts, contrasting sharply with the structured parallel cinema. She recalled a challenging trek for the song "Chalo, Bulaawa Aaya Hai" from Avtaar, enduring harsh conditions with the entire crew, including Khanna, showcasing their resilience.
Veteran actress Tanuja, at 81, captivated the Maharashtra State Film Awards by whistling at Kajol's request, earning praise from Anupam Kher for her youthful spirit. Kajol, honored with the Raj Kapoor Award on her birthday, acknowledged the significance of following in her mother's footsteps. She was recently seen in 'Sarzameen' and will be co-hosting 'Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle'.
Rani Mukerji received the National Award for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. Director Ashima Chibber discussed a powerful scene involving breast pumping. Rani's courage to portray the scene was commendable. Chibber admired Shah Rukh Khan's National Award win for Jawan. She called Khan a director’s dream. Both Rani Mukerji and Shah Rukh Khan won awards in the same year.
