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Kangana Ranaut Stars In Hollywood Horror Debut ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Kangana Ranaut’s Hollywood Debut Film

Maverick Indian actress Kangana Ranaut, who portrayed former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in her most recent film, Emergency, is now set to make her Hollywood debut, according to a recent report by Variety. The National Film Award-winning actress will reportedly play a leading role in an upcoming horror film titled ‘Blessed Be the Evil’ co-starring Sylvester Stallone’s daughter Scarlet Rose Stallone, who previously starred in her father’s critically acclaimed gangster drama series ‘Tulsa King’. Tyler Posey of Teen Wolf fame will also star in the movie. The film will be directed by Anurag Rudra, who has previously helmed another horror film, ‘New Me’.

Blessed Be the Evil – Plot & Filming Details

The film’s basic plot ostensibly revolves around a Christian couple who are trying to come to terms with a heartbreaking miscarriage...

Preity Zinta Once Shared An Appalling Incident Of Being Molested(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Preity Zinta is not just a bubbly girl-next-door and drop-dead gorgeous actress, she is also known for speaking up on important issues without being unapologetic. She once opened up about the time a man molested her. The Kal Ho Na Ho star also shared how she tackled the situation, and this fearlessness made her brother worry about her well-being. Keep scrolling for the deets.

Her blend of confidence, academic background, a degree in criminal psychology, and a strong sense of independence has garnered both admiration and criticism. Yet, Preity remains widely regarded as someone who refuses to conform to industry norms. She bravely testified in court during the Bharat Shah underworld case in the early 2000s, something very few people in the film industry were willing to do. She has also spoken openly about harassment and unfair...

In Shoojit Sircar’s Piku, Amitabh Bachchan played a very cranky patriarch who is obsessed with his bowel movements. The film, which was released in 2015, also starred Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan.

Speaking on the rotund Bengali bhadralok’s part, Mr Bachchan had said, “I have no known reference, neither was I given one. This is the writer’s and the director’s image of what the character should be. As an actor employed by the production, I follow what is professionally desired of me.”

This is the second film where Deepika Padukone played Mr Bachchan’s daughter. Mr Bachchan remarked, “As co-artists, we do develop or aim to develop the kind of relationship the script demands. In that sense, there is, and I would imagine should be, a so-called ‘bonding’ between us. In our profession, I would expect that whatever we do in the sphere of the film in question is special.

Underrated spy movies on Ott for Mission: Impossible lovers(Photo Credit –YouTube)

The eighth instalment of the Mission: Impossible film series, titled ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ starring Hollywood heartthrob Tom Cruise, is set for its grand theatrical release in the US on 23rd May 2025 and in Indian cinemas on 17th May 2025. Until Mi 8 arrives in theatres, we have collated a list of underrated/underappreciated yet must-watch spy films (in no particular order) that you can watch on various Indian Ott platforms. We hope you’ll enjoy watching these films as much as we enjoyed compiling this list for you.

1. Allied (Release Year – 2016)

Available On – Netflix

Plot: Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the 1940s-set film revolves around the romantic relationship between a Canadian intelligence officer, Max (Brad Pitt), and a French Resistance Fighter, Marianne (Marion Cotillard). After surviving a dangerous mission, they fall in love and marry. But their loyalties...

Director Tigmanshu Dhulia reflects on 21 years Of his crime drama Charas, what it was like working with the late Irrfan Khan and also reveals what is coming next in this special conversation with Subhash K Jha.

Your sophomore film Charas was not as well received as your first film Haasil. Was that a disappointment?

It was twenty-one years ago, my second film Charas got released. Expectations were high. But it did not come close to the kind of admiration my debut film Haasil received.

Was Charas a challenge to make?

I loved making it. Visually it is one of my best works because the canvas was enormous. I think it was ahead of its time. The plot was too thick and twisted many just did not get it. It happens when the filmmaker is trying too hard and feeling superior to his audience. My bad.

This is the first time...

Asha Parekh Once Opened Up About Being Troubled By A Creepy Fan (Photo Credit –YouTube)

Asha Parekh is a celebrated Indian actress who ruled Hindi cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. She has worked with eminent film stars, from Rajesh Khanna to Shammi Kapoor, Jeetendra, and more. Parekh herself created a legacy of her own in the film industry, thus gaining several fans throughout her career. She once encountered a fan who stationed himself in front of her house and even threatened her neighbors, flaunting a knife. Keep scrolling for more.

She was celebrated for her acting prowess, striking beauty, and captivating screen presence, especially during the 1960s and 1970s—an era renowned for its glamorous leading ladies in Indian cinema. Her beauty, grace, and dignity continue to be admired even today, making her an enduring icon of classic Hindi cinema. At the height of her career, she was a...

Sanjeev Kumar Once Revealed Why He Did Older Men Roles Despite Still Being Young ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Sanjeev Kumar was a legendary actor known for his versatility and powerful performances across different genres in Hindi cinema. Unfortunately, the actor passed away too soon, but he readily took roles of older men in the movies while still in his 30s. The actor once explained the reason behind such a choice, and it was quite disturbing, which is connected to his death. Keep scrolling for the deets.

Kumar has won several awards and honors in his career, including two National Film Awards for Dastak and Koshish. His best-known role is Sholay’s Thakur, and the late actor made it unforgettable with his amazing performance. Kumar underwent a bypass surgery after his first heart attack. But in 1985, when he was just 47 years old, the actor suffered another massive heart attack, causing his death.

When A Group Of College Boys Worshipped Disha Patani & Performed A Bizarre Ritual For This Reason( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Disha Patani is undoubtedly an attractive woman who won hearts with her first film, Ms Dhoni: The Untold Story. Even before the term became very relevant in pop culture, she became the national crush. People had her poster up in their rooms, professing their love online and a lot more things, but a group of college boys did something weirder than that. They performed a ritual on a special day to lose their virginity. Keep scrolling for more.

She is known for playing bubbly characters in the movies and is well-versed in action-packed movies. She has been redefining herself with every movie and is a hardworking actress. Disha has worked with multiple renowned actors, including Salman Khan and Prabhas. In addition to acting, she is a fashion influencer who inspires and...

Shah Rukh Khan Hints At Don Twist In The Title Song ( Photo Credit – Instagram; YouTube )

After directing two critically acclaimed films, Dil Chahta Hai and Lakshya, in the early 2000s, well-known Indian filmmaker and actor Farhan Akhtar went behind the camera again for Don, a reboot of the highly popular 1978 action thriller movie of the same name starring Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role. But did you notice that Farhan Akhtar’s Don smartly revealed the film’s twist ending in the superhit title song even before the climactic revelation? Wondering how? Read on to know the interesting details.

Carefully read the lyrics of the title song of Farhan Akhtar’s Don – “Duniya Mein Logon Ne Dil Apne Phir Thaamein, Aaya Hoon Lekar Main Phir Kitne Hungaamein, Zara Dekho Kaun Aa Gaya Hai, Zamane Pe Jo Chha Gaya Hai, Jami Jispe Sab Nigaahein, Khuli Kiski Khaatir Hai Baahein” followed by...

When Naseeruddin Shah Slammed Rrr And Pushpa ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Naseeruddin Shah has not only made a glorious contribution to Indian cinema but is also known for speaking his mind. In a throwback interview, he had grabbed several eyeballs for calling out blockbusters like Rrr and Pushpa. He had slammed the “hypermasculine” content in these movies.

According to Hindustan Times, in a throwback episode of Be A Man Yaar, the A Wednesday actor said that hypermasculine movies are being made because of the growing insecurity of men. He also gave the reference to the Marvel movies while stating the same. Naseeruddin Shah said, “Mardo ki insecurity badh rahi hai isiliye aur bhi zayda zor diya ja raha ha hypermasculinity ko. America me toh Marvel ki duniya chal rahi hai, sab superhero hai.”

Furthermore, he slammed Rrr and Pushpa, recalling how he could not even complete these films. Naseeruddin Shah instead...

When Babil Khan Opened Up About Coping From His Father Irrfan Khan’s Death (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Babil Khan’s now-deleted Instagram video had grabbed several eyeballs, sparking concerns for his mental health. The 26-year-old actor had shared a video wherein he could be seen breaking down and calling Bollywood a horrible industry. He also named some celebrities in the video, which led to fans getting more suspicious. This was not the first time that the actor had battled a tumultuous time.

After his father, and veteran actor Irrfan Khan, passed away on April 29, 2020, Babil Khan had opened up about having a tough time while coping with his father’s death. According to Bollywood Shaadi, Babil had revealed in a throwback interview with Bollywood Bubble on how he went on a spiral one week after his father passed away. The Qala actor recalled locking himself in his room for one and a half months.

Recently, Babil Khan, the son of the late Irrfan Khan, made his way back to Instagram after his family stepped in to clarify that a viral video featuring him had been “widely misinterpreted.” The clip, where Babil voiced his frustrations with the Bollywood industry, ignited quite the discussion among fans and critics.

In the video, Babil was candidly critiquing the industry’s lack of courtesy and mentioned several of his fellow actors, including Siddhant Chaturvedi, Adarsh Gourav, and Ananya Panday. However, his family quickly rallied around him, explaining that the video was taken out of context and that Babil was merely expressing his respect for his colleagues.

“Babil was genuinely recognizing a few of his peers who he feels are making significant strides in the ever-evolving world of Indian cinema,” the statement noted. “His references to artists like Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav, Arjun Kapoor,...

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The book-to-screen adaptation is a tried and true formula that has led to some of the best movies of all time, like "Jurassic Park" and "The Wizard of Oz," which unknowingly paved the way for the success of "Wicked." However, not all adaptations receive the same praise. Movies like "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" and the messy adaptation of "The Dark Tower" have been criticized for glossing over too many details. This proves that not all books, no matter how easy they might seem to adapt were meant for the big screen.

While some books are destined for a cinematic future, others have been deemed unfilmable. Perhaps a plot relies too heavily on mystical beings, sometimes tales are controversial and unsettling, which could turn away moviegoers. It's a label that some filmmakers walk away from, while others...

What Did Babil Khan’s Family Say About His Viral Video? (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Late actor Irrfan Khan’s son, Babil Khan, recently made the news after a vulnerable clip of him calling out Bollywood and mentioning names of fellow stars, such as Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, and Arjun Kapoor, went viral on Reddit.

The video sparked immediate concerns on social media, with fans worrying about the Logout star’s mental health. However, Babil’s family and team issued an official statement shortly after. “Over the past few years, Babil Khan has earned immense love and appreciation for his work, as well as for his openness about his mental health journey,” the statement began.

“Like anyone else, Babil is allowed to have difficult days — and this was one of them. We want to reassure all his well-wishers that he is safe and will be feeling better soon,...

Celebrating the career of the late Irrfan Khan, Subhash K Jha shares what the brilliant actor told him in an earlier interview about how he becomes his characters and reveals what was Irrfan’s most cherished dream role.

Irrfan Khan was was hoping to play Jawaharlal Nehru in Joe Wright’s Indian Summer, is undeterred by the fact that he looks nothing like India’s first prime minister and says he can pull off the role convincingly.

He told me, “I’ll turn myself into the character through my attitude. When I was just out of the Nsd (National School of Drama) I had played Lenin at the age of 21. It made me realise my potential and direction as an actor. Since Lenin, I’ve played other biographical characters. I’m playing another real-life character, Pan Singh Tomar. I’ll be playing the Punjabi poet Pash in Anurag Kashyap’s film.

Top IMDb Rated Irrfan Khan Movies Streaming(Photo Credit –Facebook)

On the occasion of Irrfan Khan’s death anniversary, we remember him fondly and give you the top five highest-rated movies starring the phenomenal actor (as per IMDb ratings) and where to watch them on Ott platforms.

Few actors have left as deep and lasting an impact on cinema as Irrfan Khan. With his effortless performances and expressive eyes, he won hearts across the cinematic world. As we celebrate his remarkable legacy on his death anniversary, here’s a look at five of his highest-rated movies to stream on Ott today. Each film is a testament to Irrfan’s rare ability to make every role unforgettable.

We have collated a list of the brilliant actor’s top five highest-rated movies as per their IMDb scores, and where you can watch these films on streaming platforms. We have considered only those...

“Haider” (2014) stands as Vishal Bhardwaj’s crowning achievement—a film that transcends its identity as a mere Shakespearean adaptation to become a searing political commentary, a visual poem, and a profound meditation on the human condition within a conflict zone. Released in 2014 as the culmination of Bhardwaj’s Shakespearean trilogy following “Maqbool” (Macbeth) and “Omkara” (Othello), “Haider” transplants the Danish tragedy of “Hamlet” to the war-torn valley of Kashmir during the turbulent 1990s.

What sets “Haider” apart from typical adaptations is the way Bhardwaj skillfully interlaces Hamlet’s existential crises with the intricate socio-political landscape of Kashmir. The movie serves as a lens through which audiences study issues of betrayal, vengeance, political repression, and fragmentation of identity amid collective trauma. With haunting imagery, subtle performances, and a bold screenplay, “Haider” poses uncomfortable questions regarding state power, insurgency, disappearances, and the cost of pursuing truth in a world shrouded in deceit.

Hansal Mehta has been a prominent filmmaker for over three decades, and some of his most well-known titles include Shahid, Aligarh, and The Buckingham Murders, among many other incredible films. He is also widely known for Scam 1992, a show that ranked third on the list of the IMDb Top 50 Most Popular Indian Web Series of All Time. Mehta recently curated a list of his all time favourite Indian male actors, listed alphabetically, exclusively on IMDb.

The list includes new actors, established stars, and yesteryear icons like Balraj Sahni, Dilip Kumar, Motilal, Om Puri, Sanjeev Kumar, Satish Kaushik, Shashi Kapoor, and Utpal Dutt.

Of course, the director has already worked with 10 of the actors, including Adarsh Gourav, Gagandev Riar, Manav Kaul, Manoj Bajpayee, Mithun Chakraborty, Nana Patekar, Naseeeruddin Shah, Pratik Gandhi, Rajkummar Rao, and Satish Kaushik.

This truly was a list that encompassed all the film industries in India. Along with the Hindi film actors,...

Netflix is doubling down on adaptations of classic novels, with the streamer officially greenlighting series version of “The Age of Innocence” and “Unaccustomed Earth.”

“The Age of Innocence” was written by Edith Wharton and was originally published in 1920. The limited series at Netflix is described as a “passionate and heart-rending will-they/won’t-they love triangle exploring themes of freedom, duty, identity and love in all its forms. This fresh take is true to Wharton’s novel but will speak to a new generation as we traverse the ballrooms and bedrooms of these young people, asking the question what is love — and what is lust? And should we ultimately be driven by our heads or by our hearts?”

Emma Frost — known for her work on shows like “The Spanish Princess,” “The White Princess,” and “The White Queen” — will write all episodes and serve as executive producer and showrunner. Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping,...

It has been 10 years since, one of the greatest casts, Deepika Padukone. Amitabh Bachchan and Irrfan Khan, went on their road trip in Shoojit Sircar’s Piku… can you believe it? To celebrate this special release-aversary the hit rave reviewed Piku will hit the big screen once again on May 9th.

Earlier in an interview right before the release, Deepika shared with us why she decide to be a part of Piku, “The script. You know it’s not a film that only I identify with. I think every woman is going to identify with that character, with that part. I am with the film because we all are working women, we all multi-task, we all try and balance our lives between our work, our relationships, our families, friends, social obligations, trying to find time for ourselves; there is so much that a woman does. I think a woman always multi-tasks beautifully.

Irrfan Khan Turned Down 2 Hollywood Movies (Photo Credit – Wikipedia/Instagram)

Not many Indian actors get the chance to work with big-shot Hollywood filmmakers in massively mounted movies. On the contrary, late actor Irrfan Khan, known for his nuanced performances across the globe, was not only offered two films helmed by veteran director Ridley Scott, but he also turned down both of them. Scroll down to know the names of these films and why the actor rejected them.

Body of Lies (Release Year – 2008)

The first Ridley Scott movie that Irrfan Khan turned down was the action thriller ‘Body of Lies’. Had Irrfan Khan been in the film, he would have shared screen space with two seasoned Hollywood actors, Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio. As per a report published in Times of India, the ‘Paan Singh Tomar’ actor reportedly turned it down because it simply didn’t work out. The role was eventually essayed by Mark Strong.

In one of the more poignant moments of “Logout,” Zee5’s latest original starring Babil Khan, the protagonist earnestly proclaims that online social media is not a mere distraction for many. It is a world in itself. What “Logout” proceeds to tacitly depict under the garb of a genre film is that the same world is not all sunshine and rainbows, so to speak. It has pitfalls and fate’s cruel hands that act as a twisted leveler. Just like the real, physical world. Directed by Amit Golani and written by Biswapati Sarkar, “Logout” attempts to cram most of the perils of the modern online world. A little too much perhaps; yet it remains an engrossing watch with a commendable leading performance.

Babil Khan plays Pratyush Dua, known as ‘Pratman’ online, a social media influencer who rose to popularity via his “Laila-Majnu” skits, where he plays both characters. With a...

Did you know that when Thank You did not do well, star Irrfan Khan was heartbroken? — In this edition of This Day That Year, Subhash K Jha takes a look back at the Anees Bazmee directed film released in 2011,

Anees Bazmee’s unsuccessful comedy Thank You, released on April 8, 2011, featured Irrfan Khan along with Akshay Kumar and Bobby Deol as guys out to have fun at their wives’ expense.

The film was a huge flop, a rarity in Bazmee’s career. But Irrfan was happy the film gave him a chance to dance alongside Akshay Kumar.

Men, we are told in this thankless comedy, are dogs. They cheat on their wives. And have themselves the time of their lives. And the wives, poor creatures, are so devoted to their spouses they observe the Karva Chauth for their pati-devils even when they have no reason to do so. Such devotion in show motion.

The dark comedy, Blackmail directed by Abhinay Deo and starring Irrfan Khan was a released 7 years ago. The director talks with Subhash K Jha about the comedy, working with actor par excellence Irrfan, and his thoughts on making a sequel.

How do you look back on Blackmail?

Blackmail was and will always be a special film for me. It was my only film with an actor par excellence who no longer is with us …Irrfan. It was my second film in the genre I love the most, after Delhi Belly: Dark Comedy.

Irrfan fell ill during the making?

Towards the end of the making, he had started feeling unwell, and he wasn’t himself when we were shooting the promotional video. Throughout the promotion of the film, he was unavailable, but he was suffering and fighting, perhaps what was the biggest battle of his life .

Did you meet him after he fell ill?...

In this edition of This Day That Year — Subhash K Jha looks back at Irrfan Khan’s 2017 film Blackmail, directed by Abhinay Deo. The director also takes us inside that unique dance sequence. Read On!

Abhinay Deo’s Blackmail is a virgin territory in the comedy genre. It is heady and hedonistic, cocky and compelling in the way the comedies of Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Basu Chatterjee used to be. If only these veterans could see the sexiness that underlines all gender wars. Blackmail is a closeted Hrishikesh Mukherjee comedy with oodles of extra voluptuousness.

In the strikingly shot (by cinematographer Jay Oza) opening, we see Irrfan struggling to stay afloat through his office hours, fighting shy of going home because the spark has gone from his marriage and wife who watches cheesy song sequences on television to while away her time. Actually, it was never there, the spark, I mean.

2020 was especially cruel to our entertainment industry. One by one, we lost Irrfan Khan, Rishi Kapoor, (music composer) Wajid Khan, Basu Chatterjee, Sushant Singh Rajput, Saroj Khan, Jagdeep, S. P Balasubramaniam, Soumitra Chatterjee, and Nishikant Kamat.

Nishikant Kamat’s going; I took it personally. Though I had never met him, we shared a certain bonding. Whenever he called, he would speak in that soft, respectful voice and tell me that I should not mind if he doesn’t respond to my messages immediately as he travelled a lot.

I first reached out to Nishikant after I saw his directorial debut, that exceptional Marathi film Dombivali West in 2005, which was quickly remade into Tamil as Evano Oruvan with Madhavan in the lead. Nishikant quickly became a successful director in Bollywood. But he hardly had any friends in the Mumbai film industry except John Abraham, with whom he did the successful Force and Rocky Handsome.

Subhash K Jha, in a new feature in his Thus Day That Year series revisits Neeraj Pathak’s Irrfan Khan and Sunny Deol thriller, Right Yaaa Wrong.

Right Yaa Wrong was the surprise shocker of 2010. If you’ve forgotten that jump-out-of-the-seat feeling, then it’s time to nudge it to awake again. Debutant director Neeraj Pathak put together a thriller that’s as much a homage to Alfred Hitchcock and Brian da Palma as our own Abbas-Mustan and Right Yaa Wrong still emerges original and strong.

An intricate jigsaw that always stays a step ahead of the audience, Right Yaaa Wrong makes a penetrating comment on how the country’s legal system can be subverted in a clever hand. More importantly, the taut and briskly-paced script suggests that the yin and yang concepts of right and wrong are not only ambivalent but also interchangeable when the context is right.

Sunny Deol,...

If Richard Attenborough is the face of Mahatma Gandhi then thank God, Irrfan has given a face to that unsung hero… a certain Tomar who abandoned sports for banditry. A sure-shot National award for Irrfan Khan as the disgraced athlete who turns into a Bandit King, yes? Who can snatch away Irrfan’s moment of glory? Except maybe politics. Irrfan’s body language as a sprinter, his expressions of anguish and anger at being treated with scant respect by a society he brought international honour to, were so dead-on as to elicit instant comparisons with the best biographical performances of all times. Paan Singh Tomar is right up there with Robert Downey Jr’s Chaplin. Director Tigmanshu Dhulia’s earlier films were discernibly disabled by budgetary constraints. Here, he assembled Tomar’s story with a finesse which flirted with infinity.

Some films are meant to run that extra mile to...

Oscar-winning filmmaker Ron Howard marked his eldest daughter’s birthday with a touching Instagram tribute. To celebrate his daughter, Bryce Dallas Howard’s 44th birthday on March 2, the former Happy Days star posted a throwback picture of himself, his wife Cheryl Howard and a young Bryce celebrating her birthday.

“Happy Birthday, Daughter! You’ve always made your mom and me happy and incredibly proud,” wrote the Apollo 13 director. “But the scope of what you’ve achieved with your family and career and the future you are building exceeds our wildest hopes from back when you were this adorable kid we loved so much,” he concluded in his Instagram post.

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Ron Howard has gone from a great actor to a prestigious director. He had a cameo in a recent episode of Only Murders in the Building.

Subhash K Jha revisits Vishal Bhardwaj’s 7 Khoon Maaf in this cool feature. As a bonus, we hear from star Priyanka Chopra about the making of the dark film that released in 2011.

How do we make sense of a woman who’s an incorrigible potentially-loathsome serial spouse-killer who, when challenged about her weird passion for changing husbands by divine decree rather than the law of the land, turns around and says, “This heart of mine, it’s to blame.” Wicked laughter follows. And dammit, we are amused!

How the flock–and I do mean the flock of fumigated husbands–does one make head or ‘tale’ of such a woman? Well, the first thing a director with a canny sense and sensibility does is sign Priyanka Chopra to play the wretchedly unfulfilled, genetically incomplete woman, a living, throbbing warning against the institution of marriage! Priyanka, not for the first time, proved...

Gunday is a kitschy pseudo-historical depiction of Bangladeshi migrants in Kolkata post the 1971 Bangladeshi war of liberation. Two boys, Bikram and Bala, crawl across the border into Kolkata and become some kind of messianic outlaws. The film glorifies a life of crime to a level of embarrassing exultation until we see the two ‘heroes’(ha ha) constantly on the run from the ‘the law’(as represented by the insanely sane and sensible Irrfan Khan).

But Bikram and Bala, who grow up to be two blobs of brainless brawn played by Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor, are no ordinary criminals on the run. They run in slow-motion, sometimes shirtless, most of the time brainless, their biceps and six-packs glistening in hairless glory. They are the Milkha Singhs of the internet generation, meant to eulogize wanton materialism by flaunting their physicality without inhibition or reservation.

They are the greedy generation from before greed was invented.

What does Nawazuddin Siddiqui think about comparisons with Irrfan Khan? (Photo Credit – Wikipedia)

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is a name that resonates with brilliance in Indian cinema. His journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the finest actors of his generation is nothing short of inspiring.

Time and again, the praiseworthy words have been equated with Nawazuddin and late Irrfan Khan, another magnificent film actor. However, Nawazuddin would always say his difference. He has said it one time too many, “Mein aapne jaise kaam karne ko aya hu, mein kissi ke jaisa kaam karne ko nahi aya hu. Of course, woh great actor hein, lekin mujhe apni pehchan banani hai.” One can see clearly in the quote his effort to distinguish himself from the line of artists whom he admires.

One can sense the truth of his heart by the exact style, he acts all his characters with. Taking into consideration the Haddi actor,...

From Vishal Bhardwaj’s Shakespearean trilogy Maqbool (based on Hamlet), Omkara (Othello) and Haider (Hamlet), Maqbool is the rawest, most honest and untarnished adaptation.

Maqbool transports us to a threshold of pain and redemption hitherto unknown to Hindi cinema. Because this is Shakespeare’s Macbeth trans-located to Mumbai’s underworld, and because Bhardwaj has selected a dream cast to portray his nightmarish world of crime and retribution, Maqbool takes its emotional content beyond any other film from the genre.

The writing on the wall is so clear, coherent, and redemptive that even Shakespeare would smile indulgently at the artistic liberties Bhardwaj has taken with the original text. Maqbool opens a whole new universe of passion- play, unexplored in the original text. Bhardwaj reveals the politics of lust and passion with a sure-handedness seldom witnessed in Hindi cinema.

Hence, the King from Shakespeare becomes a doddering, paunchy underworld kingpin, Abbaji (Pankaj Kapoor...

Sania Mirza Bollywood Biopic Rumors (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sania Mirza is considered one of India’s greatest sportspersons. The former tennis star has had an inspiring life, and her achievements and records have popularized the sport in the country. That is why there have been speculations about Sania Mirza getting a biopic made about her life.

The sports star has finally addressed these speculations, revealing if any Bollywood filmmaker has approached her for a biographical film. Sania said there are talks about her biopic, but she has not been offered it yet.

Sania Mirza Says She Hasn’t Been Offered a Biopic

Sania Mirza opened up about her potential Bollywood biopic in an interview with Hindustan Times. The 38-year-old said there has been chatter about her biographical film, but nobody has approached her for it yet.

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Simar Bhatia Bollywood Debut News (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Another star kid will be gracing the silver screen soon as Akshay Kumar’s niece, Simar Bhatia, is all set to debut in Bollywood. The newcomer will be seen in director Sriram Raghavan’s war drama Ikkis opposite Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda.

A newspaper recently confirmed Simar’s casting in the film, after which Akshay welcomed her to the film industry with a heartwarming Instagram post. Here is all you need to know about Simar Bhatia.

Simar Bhatia is the daughter of Akshay Kumar’s sister

Simar Bhatia is Akshay Kumar’s sister, Alka Bhatia’s daughter, with her first husband, Vaibhav Kapoor. She was born in 1997. From her social media, Simar seems to have studied in the US. Her parents got divorced in 2012, and her mother later married real estate businessman Surendra Hiranandani.

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Irrfan Khan liked Airlift so much and had to opt himself out of the movie for this reason. Read on to learn more about this incident. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Irrfan Khan was one of the finest actors the Indian film industry has ever witnessed. From Hindi films like The Lunchbox and Hindi Medium to Hollywood projects like Life of Pi and The Amazing Spider-Man, Khan proved himself in every corner of the world.

With such great skills, he was offered many roles throughout his career, some of which he had to turn down due to some reason or another. One such film is the blockbuster Airlift.

The 2016 film Airlift, directed by Raja Krishna Menon, is celebrated as one of Akshay Kumar’s career milestones. However, the late actor Irrfan Khan was initially considered for the lead role. On Irrfan’s birth anniversary, producer Nikkhil Advani shared an intriguing anecdote about...

The Amazing Spider-Man's franchise star claims he isn't caught up in the web of rumors surrounding a potential lead role in one of Martin Scorsese's next projects. Acclaimed actor Andrew Garfield addresses claims he's set to portray Jesus Christ in the Academy Award-winning director's upcoming film, A Life of Jesus.

During an interview with GQ, Garfield addressed his future in acting and whether his reported role in A Life of Jesus is a part of it. Despite suggestions that Scorsese eyed him to play the Son of God, Garfield denied his involvement in the movie, claiming, “There was a rumor. It’s not true to my knowledge.” Garfield added that while Scorsese's projects intrigue him, he doesn't want to be on the sidelines waiting for opportunities, always wanting to stay busy. “I like working as well,” he said. “You can’t just keep waiting for Scorsese to call,...

In the past few years, the international market has expanded immensely for Bollywood films. While the North American and UAE territories have always been there, the growth of films in China has been a complete game changer. Here, we’ll be taking a look at the top 10 highest-grossing Bollywood films at the overseas box office!

The popularity of Bollywood films in overseas is ever-increasing. Earlier, hitting the 50 crore or 75 crore milestone was considered to be a huge success but later, entering the 100 crore club became quite common. Apart from the Indian diaspora, even the audience originating from other countries is now pouring their love into Bollywood films. As a result, we have seen Bollywood films hitting 300, 400 and 500 crore clubs.

Check out the top 10 highest-grossing Bollywood films in overseas (collection mentioned below is in gross):

As we can see, Aamir Khan’s Dangal is ruling at the top with an unbelievable collection in its kitty,...

Shoojit Sircar On Irrfan Khan’s Mental Struggle (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar shared a special bond with late actor Irrfan Khan. The two collaborated on the 2015 hit Piku apart from being close friends. Shoojit admired Irrfan’s act so much that he wrote the script of his film I Want to Talk while keeping the actor in mind.

The actor sadly passed away in April 2020 after a battle with neuroendocrine cancer. Shoojit has now opened up about the last days of Irrfan, revealing that he was constantly in touch with him, but the actor lost a mental battle to the illness.

Shoojit Sircar Reveals Irrfan Khan Lost Mental Battle to Cancer Before His Death

Shoojit Sircar recently had an interaction with ETimes where he talked about the inspiration behind his film I Want to Talk. The filmmaker was asked how he would react if he faced a health...

Newly launched production banner Bridge7 has acquired the film sequel and TV rights to the Academy Award-winning best picture winner Slumdog Millionaire.

The new Los Angeles-based venture is run by producer Swati Shetty and veteran CAA agent Grant Kessman, and the rights were acquired from U.K.-based Celador, which produced and financed the 2008 box office hit in association with the U.K.’s Film4.

Slumdog Millionaire, directed by Danny Boyle, starred Dev Patel in his breakout role and Freida Pinto, and earned eight Oscars, including best director and best picture. The film revolved around the adventures of Jamal (Patel) and his older brother, Salim, poor kids from Mumbai who later team up with a beautiful young girl named Latika, played by Pinto.

The death of their mother in a religious riot and their general struggle to survive as kids and young adults are intercut with Jamal’s present-day appearances...

Why Did Abhishek Bachchan Calls Actors “Well-Paid, Pampered Puppets?” ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Abhishek Bachchan is a prominent name in Indian cinema, and much of this is due to his versatility and grounded personality. The son of legendary actors Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, he carved a niche in the tinsel town with movies like Guru, Yuva, and Dhoom. As the son of a great star, Abhishek has always had to prove his own merit.

His recent film, I Want To Talk, directed by Shoojit Sircar, has been earning praise from the critics for his compelling portrayal of a terminally ill man grappling with existential questions. While the movie is going great within itself with all its content and storytelling, Bachchan has hit the news in reality for his recent comments on actors.

Abhishek Bachchan Believes Actors Should Not Think Of Themselves As Stars

Following his latest release, I Want To Talk,...

Who was the first choice for the leading role in I Want To Talk ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Abhishek Bachchan has been caught in the crosshairs of a torpedo of rumors as he handles the speculations of a divorce with his wife, Aishwarya Rai, and focuses on his upcoming film I Want to Talk, directed by Piku director Shoojit Sircar. Abhishek seems focused on his career and has almost reinvented himself as an actor intent on doing content-driven films.

In the promos that have come out so far, Abhishek has gotten deep into the character’s skin and transformed significantly into the role of a man who does not have very long to live. Shoojit Sircar recently spoke to Cyrus Broacha for his podcast, revealing that Abhishek was surprisingly not the first choice for the role.

Irrfan Khan was the first choice for I Want to Talk

Shoojit disclosed that when he wrote the film,...

Aamir Khan says his next, Sitaare Zameen Par, is better than the classic (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Aamir Khan is a star who maintains an air of mystery around him and never shares too many details about his upcoming projects. After the release of his previous film, Laal Singh Chaddha, the actor has gone through a lengthy period of introspection, which failed to impress the critics and audience alike. The project was very close to him, and he spent a lengthy period making the film. When it failed, he contemplated retirement as an actor, only to be convinced by his children that he would not do so. His next film is Sitaare Zameen Par, a spiritual sequel to his 2007 film Taare Zameen Par.

Sitaare Zameen Par is a film that has humor, unlike its predecessor

Taare Zameen Par was a tearjerker in the truest sense, and people who have seen the...

Aamir Khan on what went wrong with Lal Singh Chaddha ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Aamir Khan remade the Hollywood blockbuster Forrest Gump in Hindi. The film is called Lal Singh Chaddha. Kareena Kapoor Khan played the female lead, and Naag Chaitanya Akkineni was also in a particular role. However, the film failed at the box office, and Aamir decoded the reason behind its failure in a recent interview.

“When a film goes wrong, you try and understand what went wrong. When I sat down and thought about it, I felt like Forrest Gump, as a piece of writing, does not necessarily fall into the rules. The film does not follow the mainstream writing rules. The premise is the question which gives answers for you,” The iconic actor said.

“The story moves episodically. It is not streamlined in that sense. And your main plot gets over, and the film continues for 15-20 minutes afterward.

Will Salman Khan have a cameo in Baby John? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Fans of Salman Khan have a reason to be excited as they may see a glimpse of their favorite star in theatres in 2024 in the Varun Dhawan starrer Baby John. Salman Khan was last seen in Tiger 3 in 2023, and his fans have been waiting to see him on the big screen. He did appear for a blink-and-miss cameo in. Singham Again but his fans were left wanting more as the cameo failed to live up to the hype. Baby John will be released in theatres on Christmas and will see Varun in a never-seen-before mass-action avatar. The film is being presented by Atlee, who is riding high on the success of his previous movie, Jawan, and is directed by Kalees.

Varun Dhawan confirms Salman Khan’s cameo in Baby John.

Varun Dhawan recently did a #varunsays session...

Shahid Kapoor Leases Luxurious Mumbai Apartment (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Shahid Kapoor is in the best phase of his career right now with the success of films like Kabir Singh and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya on the big screen and his web series Farzi on Prime Video. He is riding a wave of significant momentum and enjoying the success he deserves after a lengthy period of hard work in Bollywood, where he has carved a niche for himself by performing unconventional roles and showing his versatility.

From being a romantic hero in films like Jab We Met to intense roles in Kabir Singh and Jersey to highly unconventional and deeply layered characters like Kaminey and Haider, he has received plaudits for his performance as an actor par excellence. In May 2024, the star invested in a luxurious Rs. 58.6 crore property in Oberoi Realty’s elite development along with his wife,...

Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh in No Entry 2 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Arjun Kapoor is riding a wave of momentum after the massive success of Singham Again, where his portrayal of the antagonist impresses everyone and brings him back into the conversation of modern-day mainstream actors. He is now looking forward to his upcoming projects, including the 2005 comedy film No Entry sequel. The film starred Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Salman Khan, Bipasha Basu, Lara Dutta, and Celina Jaitley in lead roles and entertained audiences with slapstick humor. The film has stood the test of time, too, as it has excellent re-watch value, and over the last two years, it has become a cult film.

Aneez Bazmee to direct No Entry 2 after the success of Bhool Bhulaiya 3

While speaking to Pinkvilla, Arjun Kapoor shared exciting details about No Entry 2. “I think Anees Bazmee is the right person to speak about it,...

Amitabh Bachchan’s letter to Nimrat Kaur goes viral ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

For the past few months, social media has been rife with rumors about Abhishek Bachchan’s alleged affair with Nimrat Kaur. Speculations suggest that the actors’ closeness led to Abhishek’s separation from Aishwarya Rai. Amid the reports, a handwritten note sent by Amitabh Bachchan to Nimrat Kaur has gone viral online. Big B sent the letter to the actress two years ago, appreciating her performance in Dasvi, where she worked opposite Abhishek.

Amitabh Bachchan’s Appreciation Letter for Nimrat Kaur

Nimrat had posted a picture of the letter herself on social media in 2022, following the release of Dasvi. In the note, Mr. Bachchan praised her for her exceptional acting in the movie. “We have hardly any interactions or meetings,” the megastar wrote.

“The last was a compliment I gave at an event at Yrf – for the Cadbury Ad.

Aamir Khan confirms film collaboration with Lokesh Kanagaraj and Mythri Movie Makers. ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia; Instagram )

Bollywood’s top actor, Aamir Khan, is set to join forces with acclaimed director Lokesh Kanagaraj. The prominent production house Mythri Movie Makers will produce the film. Following the underwhelming performance of Laal Singh Chaddha, Aamir Khan wants to return to success. Even the fans are waiting for him to blockbuster.

The film starring Aamir Khan, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Mythri Movie Makers has been confirmed. They had multiple discussions. Anirudh Ravichander is likely to compose music for the film. However, the film’s production timeline is still a topic of anticipation.

Sources from the production team have shared that Lokesh Kanagaraj will embark on this film after completing his current projects. The director currently has Coolie, starring Rajinikanth, after this, he will do Kaithi 2, featuring Karthi and cameos from various heroes of the...

Behind-the-scenes facts about Titanic—from secret movie titles to unexpected casting choices for Jack and Rose ( Photo Credit – Prime Video )

It’s been 20 years since Titanic made us cry oceans of tears and gave us the ultimate love story. Jack and Rose—Leo and Kate—became the iconic duo of a generation. But with Titanic 2 now on the horizon, we’re diving back into some mind-blowing facts about the Og movie. Whether you’re all about that door debate or still living for Leo’s underwater somersaults, these juicy tidbits are ones you have to know. So grab your lifejacket because we’re going back to the ship!

1. The Movie Was Called Planet Ice During Production

You heard that right—Titanic wasn’t always the legendary name we know today. As his sneaky genius, James Cameron used a decoy title—Planet Ice—while filming to throw off anyone sniffing around for details.