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Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, born Gnanathesigan on June 3, 1943, fought for his music rights. After composing over 8,000 songs, he saw little money. He said, "Audio companies were holding rights." Ilaiyaraaja took music labels to court in September 2014, winning a restraint order in March 2015.
Akshay Kumar poked fun at Krushna Abhishek and Govinda's feud on The Kapil Sharma Show. He said, "Mama se panga asli liya hua hai." The actor's joke left Krushna and Sara Ali Khan laughing. Krushna shared the promo, saying he always enjoys Akshay's company.
Akshay Kumar said Atrangi Re "will work only because of Sara Ali Khan and Dhanush." He got a special appearance in the film, which he found an "extraordinary story." Kumar liked Rai's raw, reality-based cinema. He believes Khan and Dhanush are the main leads and have performed well.
Akshay Kumar praised Sara Ali Khan's performance in Atrangi Re, saying, "She has done such a fantastic job." He felt she was well-prepared, unlike actors from his generation. Akshay was "taken aback" by her brilliant acting, noting the film "belongs to her, then to Dhanush." Atrangi Re releases December 24.
Kapil Sharma shared uncensored footage where Vicky Kaushal reacted to rumours about meeting Katrina Kaif. When Kapil read a headline about Vicky sneaking to meet Katrina, Vicky laughed and said, "Now you're playing, so keep playing." The actor joked about wearing a mask and hoodie, comparing it to preparing for a surgical strike.
Akshay Kumar wants to work with Taimur's kids. He said, "Main Taimur ke bachche ke sath bhi kaam karna chahta hoon." Akshay, promoting Atrangi Re with Sara Ali Khan and Aanand L Rai on The Kapil Sharma Show, joked about his many appearances. The film releases December 24.
Jennifer Winget is reportedly planning to marry boyfriend William Ishmael. Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt's film 'Alpha' teaser is expected on June 10. Ram Charan's security handled a fan incident, and Guns N' Roses will perform in Bengaluru and Guwahati in November 2026. No Entry 2 is still in the works.
Idris Elba said rumours of him playing James Bond were never true. He feels "some markets just don't go for that," explaining that Bond is a global character. Elba believes the spy should remain pure escapism, not "woke." Many fans hoped for a Black Bond after Daniel Craig's comments.
Kajal Aggarwal, who plays Mandodari in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, said the film is "something India has never witnessed before." She described the project, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Yash as Ravana, as technically superior and emotionally rooted. The two-part epic is reportedly one of India's most expensive films.
Mammootty's debut film, Devalokam, got shelved, but MT Vasudevan Nair saved his career. Nair penned Vilkkanundu Swapnangal (1980), Mammootty's first credited role. Mammootty said, "I began craving it and struggling, trying and dreaming." He has since starred in over 400 films.
Actor Mahir Pandhi revealed why Karan Johar's film Takht was shelved. He said, "Takht was not a normal film." The project, with a budget over Rs 200 crore, faced issues with aligning many actors' dates after COVID. Pandhi also noted that the audience has changed, requiring a script rewrite.
Jaya Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor spoke out against objectifying actresses in films. Jaya said, "Nobody ever dared to cross the line with me." Kareena believes sensuality isn't about revealing clothes. This comes amid backlash for the film Peddi, released June 4, 2026, over its portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor's character.
Idris Elba said rumours of him as the next James Bond "was never legit." He feels audiences won't go for a Black male in the role. The search for Daniel Craig's replacement has started, with many names like Jacob Elordi and Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the mix.