Sunday, July 26
Sharmila Tagore fondly recalled her on and off-screen camaraderie with Shashi Kapoor, particularly an incident during the 'Suhana Safar' shoot where she nearly ran him over with a car. She recounted Kapoor's humorous reaction, mentioning his wife Jennifer.
Ragini Khanna feels appearing on 'Koffee With Karan' with Govinda would be awkward. She cites their formal relationship as a reason. She acknowledges the episode would be entertaining. Ragini also addressed assumptions about her career due to Govinda's fame. She highlighted industry double standards. 'Koffee With Karan' is a popular celebrity talk show.
Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's 'War 2' is reportedly longer than Rajinikanth's 'Coolie,' clocking in at approximately 182 minutes, surpassing even 'Tiger Zinda Hai' in runtime within the YRF spy universe. This has sparked mixed reactions among fans, with some concerned about the length and others anticipating more entertainment. Both films are slated for an August 14, 2025, release.
Samir Anjaan defended his songs like "Sarkai Lo Khatiya," blaming trends on "Choli Ke Peeche" and censor board approval. He denied writing vulgar content, citing traditional roots and visual portrayals. Aamir Khan apologized for objectifying lyrics like "Khambe Jaisi Khadi," acknowledging Hindi cinema's gender portrayal issues.
Anwar Ali, producer of 'Khud-daar,' recounts the challenges faced during the film's making, including Parveen Babi's therapy and Amitabh Bachchan's 'Coolie' accident. Released while Bachchan was hospitalized, 'Khud-daar' overcame numerous hurdles. Ali recalls Bachchan's first question upon his hospital visit was about the film's success, to which Ali happily reported it as a superhit.
Vijay Deverakonda, promoting his upcoming spy action film 'Kingdom' in Chennai, showered praise on music composer Anirudh Ravichander. Vijay playfully expressed his desire to "kidnap" Anirudh, emphasizing the composer's significant influence in the South film industry. He believes Anirudh's endorsement of 'Kingdom' holds immense weight, even more than his own promotions.
Ajay Devgn's 'Son of Sardaar 2' faces challenges securing showtimes before its release, clashing with 'Dhadak 2' and the ongoing success of 'Saiyaara' and 'Mahavatar Narsimha'. Distributors are seeking 60% of show timings, but exhibitors are hesitant, offering only around 35%. 'Dhadak 2' adopts a strategic release on fewer screens, intensifying the competition for Devgn's film.
Ahaan Panday faced initial setbacks as his YRF launch was cancelled. He persevered, and his debut film Saiyaara is now a hit. Directed by Mohit Suri, the movie stars Ahaan and Aneet Padda. Saiyaara has earned over ₹200 crore in nine days. The film's success highlights the actors' performances and emotional story. It is steadily moving towards ₹300 crore.
Salman Khan's bodyguard, Shera, has become a celebrity in his own right, boasting a substantial net worth and unwavering loyalty to the star. Their bond began in 1997 when Sohail Khan hired Shera, who had previously guarded Keanu Reeves, to protect Salman.
‘Saiyaara’, starring Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday, continues its box office domination, surpassing collections of films like ‘Sikandar’ and ‘Housefull 5’. Despite facing competition from ‘Mahavtar Narsimha’, the film earned ₹9.25 crore on its second Monday and showed slight growth on Tuesday. With a total collection of ₹270 crore
