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Vishal Bhardwaj shared how Aamir Khan’s suggestion shaped Shahid Kapoor-Triptii Dimri’s love story in O’Romeo. When Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri’s O’Romeo released in theatres on February 13, audiences anticipated a gritty Vishal Bhardwaj drama with a dash of romance. What they didn’t expect was to see Aamir Khan’s name flash in the opening credits, and then vanish without a cameo. So why was Bollywood’s Mr. Perfectionist thanked so prominently at the beginning? Well, the film’s director spilled the beans about it in a recent interaction with Bollywood Hungama. Vishal shared that Aamir had asked to hear the script of…

Today’s episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (19th February 2026) served us a platter of mess food and messed-up feelings. Kahani Ka Chhota Recap In the hostel, Maira and Mukti’s nok-jhok escalated from lockers to mess food, with forced apologies adding spice to their cold war. Elsewhere, Kajal nudged Tanya to fix her marriage, and dropped a bombshell by confronting her about secretly taking contraceptive pills. Krish got a fiery lash-out from Armaan for pushing him too hard. Meanwhile, Armaan and Abhira buried themselves in work, refusing to step home, each quietly aching for Maira and Mukti’s absence. Later,…

Neena Gupta opened up about her anger over Subhash Ghai’s bold costume demand during the filming of Khalnayak’s iconic track ‘Choli Ke Peeche’. Neena Gupta, who featured in the iconic dance number ‘Choli Ke Peeche’ alongside Madhuri Dixit, recently revisited a moment from the set that left her both angry and reflective. The incident involved the film’s director Subhash Ghai suggesting that she wear a padded bra for the raunchy song. While speaking with journalist Shubhankar Mishra on his podcast, when the actress revealed, “He told the costume designer this won’t work, change and bring.” On being asked if she…

Gangs Of Wasseypur director Anurag Kashyap recalled a hilarious yet frustrating behind‑the‑scenes moment when an actor failed a simple walking scene during a shoot.  Besides his bold and unconventional storytelling, Anurag Kashyap is also known for speaking with striking candor off screen. In a recent interview, the filmmaker shared a behind‑the‑scenes tale that was as amusing as it was revealing. Ahead of the release of his upcoming film Kennedy, Kashyap, while speaking with Sucharita Tyagi on her YouTube channel, shared how even seasoned directors can sometimes find themselves stuck with actors in the most unexpected ways. During the interaction when…

Priyanka Chopra, in a recent interview, recalled an incident from her early days in Bollywood when she was dropped from a film because another female actor was favored over her. Though Priyanka Chopra today enjoys an illustrious global career, her early days in the film industry were far from easy. She faced setbacks, including being dropped from films despite signing contracts, and endured moments where favoritism overshadowed her talent. Recently while speaking at Harvard Business School, the Quantico star shared a candid memory from her early career where she recalled how, at just 22, she lost a film in an instant,…

Raveena Tandon revealed why she rejected Karan Johar’s debut film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai despite their friendship, explaining her career strategy and choice to return as a solo heroine after Mohra. Rani Mukerji’s portrayal of Tina in Karan Johar’s debut rom-com Kuch Kuch Hota Hai has achieved cult status over the years. But did you know she was not the first choice for the role? Yes, you heard that right. Karan Johar had initially offered the part to Raveena Tandon! In a recent candid interaction with Zoom, the Dulhe Raja actress opened up on turning down Karan Johar’s debut film.…

John Abraham, in a recent interaction, reflected upon his journey as an outsider in the film industry, and the camaraderie he shares with co-stars. John Abraham, who stepped into the film industry with Pooja Bhatt’s directorial Jism, recently opened up on his journey as an outsider, while speaking at the SCREEN Masterclass. Reflecting on his two decades in the business of movies, the Diplomat star recalled the early 2000s, when outsiders were rare, and criticism was constant. “I have probably been criticized the most in this industry, from the time I started. When I came in 2003, there were no…

Samantha, at a recent event, opened up about her bold choice to do ‘Oo Antava,’ revealing it was a personal challenge. Samantha turned heads with her electrifying performance in ‘Oo Antava’, the sizzling item number from Allu Arjun’s Pushpa: The Rise (2021). The actress embodied a boldness that felt both unexpected and magnetic, challenging the industry’s typecasting and her own self-perception Recently, at NDTV World Summit 2025’s session titled ‘Authenticity: The New Fame’, Samantha opened up on why she gave her nod to this chartbuster song. “I did Oo Antava to see if I could. It was a challenge that…

Dinesh Vijan, producer of Thamma, defended the inclusion of three dance songs in the Ayushmann Khurrana–Rashmika Mandanna starrer, adding that they are all part of the narrative. In Maddock Films’ ever-evolving horrorverse, dance numbers have become a signature element. From Nora Fatehi’s electrifying performance in ‘Kamariya’ (Stree) to Tamannaah Bhatia’s sultry moves in ‘Aaj Ki Raat’ (Stree 2), these songs have consistently struck a chord with audiences and become instant crowd-pullers. This time, Aditya Sarpotdar’s upcoming vampire film Thamma, part of this horrorverse, features not one but three dance numbers—’Tum Mere Na Huye’, ‘Dilbar Ki Aankhon Ka’, and ‘Poison Baby’.…

Director Anees Bazmee revealed that Majnu Bhai’s famous painting in Welcome was his last-minute creation. Anees Bazmee’s Welcome (2007) has cemented its place in Indian pop culture as a comedy classic, thanks to its quirky characters and hilarious over-the-top moments. Whether it’s Uday Bhai’s gangster-turned-poet aspirations or Majnu Bhai’s bizarre obsession with painting, the film delivers a riot of laughs. With Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif leading the chaos, it packs in everything from slapstick brilliance to unforgettable one-liners. Who can forget Majnu Bhai’s (Anil Kapoor) iconic donkey on horse painting that has transcended the screen, inspiring endless memes on…