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Taapsee Pannu recently reacted to being called ‘dusri Jaya Bachchan’ due to her strict boundaries with the paparazzi. She said, “I think that’s a compliment.” The actor shared that she finds these comparisons kind. She feels that a woman with clear boundaries is often seen as intimidating by others.
Vertical acquired U.S. distribution rights to the Serbian sci-fi thriller Sanctuary. The film stars Nina Kiri and follows a warrior on a quest to save humanity. Producer Đorđe Stanković said they “set out to make an ambitious science-fiction film from Serbia that could speak to an international audience without losing identity.”
Ishita Dutta missed the Drishyam The Conclusion trailer launch in Goa due to work commitments. The actress felt sad about missing the event but shared her joy over the positive audience response. She said, “I’m super excited, also sad that I missed it.” Many fans sent her lovely messages today.
Rasika Dugal reflects on ‘Saanson Ki Mala’s’ connection with Beena Tripathi in Mirzapur: The Movie. The qawwali plays during a key sequence, creating a contrast with the events on screen. Dugal said, “It’s lovely when something you’ve been a part of creating takes on a life of its own.”
Mirzapur The Movie collected Rs. 90.95 crores over its opening weekend. Trade experts said, “It’s a case study,” as the film performed well without big stars. The movie surprised many by drawing huge crowds across the country. Experts now predict that at least 10 films will be made based on web series.
Rohit Saraf is looking back at his experience working on The Revolutionaries as the series prepares for its OTT premiere on Amazon Prime Video. The actor plays Sachindranath Sanyal in the Nikkhil Advani directorial. He said, “It has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever worked on.”
The box office is seeing a healthy comeback this year with many films finding audiences. Mirzapur The Movie crossed the Rs 100 crore mark recently. Director Abhishek Pathak said, “If you give the audience a good, entertaining film, they come to watch.” His film Drishyam The Conclusion arrives October 2.
Mirzapur The Movie earned Rs 193.48 crore globally by its sixth day. While the film got Rs 12.55 crore on day six, collections fell compared to the opening days. Many fans now wait to see if the Ali Fazal film crosses the Rs 200 crore mark during the second weekend.
Indian content creator Garima Singh shared why her Schengen visa application got rejected. She said an unreliable itinerary, uncertain purpose of stay, and a name mismatch caused the issue. “Don’t make the mistakes I made!” she warned followers. Singh also advised travelers to avoid sudden income jumps and unclear professional details.
Ranbir Kapoor is preparing for his role as Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. Trainer Shivohaam said, "It's not just about acting like Lord Ram; it's about trying to become the character." The actor used yoga, breathing exercises, and scripture study to shift from his intense Animal persona to calm.
Kareena Kapoor recently called out the herd mentality in Bollywood, where filmmakers often copy successful formulas. She noted, "Animal has worked, so now they are like: 'chalo sab violence kar lete hai'." The actor joined a discussion on how writers deserve more credit, unlike the current trend of chasing hits.
Rhiti Tiwari claimed on Bigg Boss 20 that she gets death and rape threats for being Manoj Tiwari's daughter. She said, "Mujhe death threats aate hai, rape threats aate hai, cause I am his daughter." Rhiti feels people wrongly assume her opinions match her father's, leading to constant online trolling.