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As Ashutosh Gowariker-Shah Rukh Khan’s Swades clocks twenty years today, here’s a little trivia about the iconic train sequence from the film. Ashutosh Gowariker’s critically acclaimed film Swades is considered to be one of Shah Rukh Khan’s stellar works where the Bollywood superstar won hearts sans any ‘quintessential’ hero trappings. While the film consists of many memorable scenes, there is one particular sequence which also leaves you teary-eyed. Yes, we are talking about that iconic train scene where Shah Rukh Khan’s character Mohan Bhargav finally gets what it means to be in his homeland after he sees a poor boy selling…

Bobby Deol shared his experience of working with his actor-father Dharmendra in the 1977 film Dharam Veer. Before Bobby Deol made his acting debut as a leading man in Barsaat (1995) opposite Twinkle Khanna, the actor appeared as a child artiste in Manmohan Desai’s 1977 film Dharam Veer which featured Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Zeenat Aman and Neetu Kapoor in leading roles. Bobby played the role of younger Dharmendra in this film. Recently in a chat with SCREEN, the Animal actor got candid about how he bagged this part. “I was 5-6 years old and always dreamed of becoming an actor. My…

Priyanka Chopra, while speaking at Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) 2024, opened up on her experience of working in Shah Rukh Khan’s Don. Priyanka Chopra packed a punch as Roma in Farhan Akhtar’s 2006 action thriller Don headlined by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The actress was seen performing some kickass action sequences in this film, and Don 2 which was the second film in this franchise. Recently, Priyanka graced the Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) 2024 in Saudi Arabia where at an event, the actress reflected upon her career and opened up on doing action scenes in…

Kartik Aaryan has this to say when asked whether Bollywood doesn’t accept outsiders easily. Riding high on the blockbuster success of his horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Kartik Aaryan recently attended the Times Network India Economic Conclave in New Delhi. At the finale event on Day 1, the actor opened up on his journey and struggles in the film industry. During the course of the conversation with Navika Kumar, Kartik was asked whether Bollywood doesn’t accept outsiders easily. The ‘Chandu Champion’ actor said, “As far as my experience is concerned and whatever I have achieved till now, there is one…

Polaki Vijay, the choreographer of  ‘Pushpa Pushpa’ song in Pushpa 2, shared how he came up with the viral ‘chai’ step for the film’s leading man Allu Arjun. Allu Arjun’s latest release Pushpa 2-The Rule is unstoppable at the box office. Worldwide, the Sukumar directorial has already crossed Rs 1000 Crore mark and has emerged as the highest grossing film in the Telugu star’s career. Prior the film’s release, when the makers dropped the popular ‘Pushpa Pushpa’ song featuring Allu Arjun, fans went crazy over the actor’s dance moves especially the part where he is seen holding a tea glass.…

Pankaj Parashar who directed Mere Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin recalled how Sridevi was ‘annoyed’ when her co-star Akshay Kumar took 36 takes for a scene. Akshay Kumar has established himself as one of the biggest superstars in Bollywood with his illustrious career spanning over three decades. But when he was a newbie in the industry, the actor too went through his share of struggles while facing the camera. Speaking about his leading ladies in films, Akshay worked with late actress Sridevi in only one film- Pankaj Parashar’s Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin. When the film went on floors in 1994,…

Nayanthara shared why she took up Shah Rukh Khan-Atlee’s Jawan in a new interview. Tamil filmmaker Atlee forayed into Bollywood with Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan last year which turned out to be a big blockbuster at the box office. The film also created a lot of buzz for marking popular south actress Nayanthara’s debut in Hindi cinema. The actress essayed the role of a Force One officer and King Khan’s romantic interest in the film. Recently in a chat with The Hollywood Reporter India, Nayanthara opened up on why she gave her nod to this action thriller. The ‘Raja…

Kareena Kapoor Khan opened up on how she is proud of doing a film like Laal Singh Chaddha despite its dismal performance at the box office. Aamir Khan-Kareena Kapoor Khan starrer Laal Singh Chaddha was one of the most anticipated movies of 2022. Unfortunately, the film helmed by Advait Chandan, upon its theatrical release, failed to meet the expectations of the audience and delivered an underwhelming performance at the box office. Recently when Kareena Kapoor Khan made an appearance at the round table discussion hosted by The Hollywood Reporter India, the actress recalled how her co-star Aamir Khan was ‘shattered’…

Varun Dhawan, in a recent interview, talked about whether he would pick up a film like Animal if it comes his way. Sandeep Reddy’s 2023 film Animal headlined by Ranbir Kapoor turned out to be one of the biggest blockbusters of that year. While the Bollywood actor received praise for his performance, the film also drew criticism from a section of audience for its perceived misogyny and violence. Recently in an interview with GQ India, Varun Dhawan was asked if he would do a film like Animal if offered. In response, the actor said, “I don’t know man. I’m not the…

Rajkummar Rao shared an update on Stree 3 in a recent interview. Rajkummar Rao is riding high on the success of his last theatrical release Stree 2 which hit the big screens in August this year. The sequel to the 2018 horror comedy Stree smashed records at the box office and emerged as the highest grossing Hindi film of 2024. Now, fans are eagerly awaiting for the third film in this highly popular franchise. In a recent interaction with News18 Showsha, the film’s leading man Rajkummar Rao spilled the beans on Stree 3. Speaking about how the makers want to…