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Rani Mukerji opened up about her father’s heartbreak over the National Award snub for her 2005 film Black, recalling the moment she realized that even her best work might not be rewarded. Rani Mukerji’s performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial Black (2005), is considered to be one of the most transformative roles of her career. The film follows the journey of a deaf-blind girl, Michelle, and her eccentric teacher, Debraj, who helps her break through isolation and discover language, identity, and dignity. Her emotionally raw performance as Michelle was hailed by the audience and the critics alike, and there was…

Aamir Khan and SS Rajamouli’s cameo in The Ba***ds of Bollywood wasn’t part of the original script. Aryan Khan crafted the scene on the spot in just 20 minutes. Aryan Khan’s directorial debut series, The Ba***ds Of Bollywood has landed with a bang. Through his mainstream storytelling, the star kid attempts to pull back the curtain on Bollywood, exploring themes like nepotism, fame, and industry politics in a way that resonates with audiences craving behind-the-scenes drama. Besides its  satirical lens on the industry’s inner workings, the web series is also in the news for its star-studded cameos. One of them…

Aamir Khan opened up about his experience of working with Salman Khan in Andaz Apna Apna, revealing he found him distracted and felt like an assistant on set.  During the filming of Raj Kumar Santoshi’s cult comedy Andaz Apna Apna, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were far from the close friends they are today. Recently, when both the superstars made an appearance on Kajol-Twinkle Khanna’s latest chat show Two Much, the duo recalled how their equation has evolved over the years. During the course of the conversation, Aamir confessed that he found it difficult to work with Salman while they…

Salman Khan opened up about his first experience with trigeminal neuralgia while filming Partner with Lara Dutta. Bollywood superstar Salman Khan first publicly spoke about his struggle with trigeminal neuralgia in the early 2010s. For those who ain’t aware, it is a rare and excruciating nerve condition often dubbed the ‘suicide disease’ due to its intense facial pain. Recently, when the Sikandar star appeared on Kajol-Twinkle Khanna’s latest chat show Two Much with Aamir Khan, the actor got candid about dealing with this condition. He revealed that he felt the first sting of trigeminal neuralgia when he was filming for…

Priyadarshan revealed that Paresh Rawal was not his first choice for the role of Radheshyam Tiwari in his 2003 film Hungama. Paresh Rawal’s portrayal of Radheshyam Tiwari in Priyadarshan’s Hungama is a pop culture icon in its own right. The actor delivered a masterclass in comic timing in his role of a suspicious, short-tempered husband who is caught in a web of misunderstandings. His iconic dialogues turned the character into a meme-worthy figure on social media. But do you guys know that Paresh Rawal was not the first choice for this role? In a recent interaction with Pinkvilla, Priyadarshan revealed…

Amrita Rao, in a recent podcast, shared her Main Hoon Na co-star Shah Rukh Khan’s advice that still guides her film choices. Amrita Rao and Shah Rukh Khan first shared screen space in Farah Khan’s directorial debut Main Hoon Na (2004). It was during this collaboration that the Bollywood superstar offered her a piece of advice that has guided her film choices for over two decades. Recently, when Amrita appeared on Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, the actress recalled how King Khan was encouraging on the sets of the film. Amrita revealed that even amidst a packed shooting schedule, SRK made a gesture…

Raghav Juyal said that both he and Aryan Khan expected his scene with Emraan Hashmi to click with the audience. The internet can’t get enough of Raghav Juyal’s now-iconic scene from Aryan Khan’s debut OTT series The Ba***ds of Bollywood. In a moment that’s equally heartfelt and hilarious, Raghav, playing Parvez, a die-hard Emraan Hashmi fan, spontaneously belts out ‘Kaho Na Kaho’ the moment Hashmi arrives on set, as an intimacy coach, to train Aasman (Lakshya) and Karishma (Sahher Bambba) for their film in Goa. In an interaction with News18 Showsha, Raghav reacted to this scene going viral on social…

Mahesh Bhatt recalled how Akshay Kumar risked his life for a ‘daring stunt’ in his 1998 film Angaaray. Long before action heroes were backed by green screens and body doubles, you had Akshay Kumar leaping off rooftops, dangling from helicopters, and diving headfirst into danger in his films; all thanks to his martial arts training. He is one of the few stars who insists on doing his own stunts, and often credits fight masters to guide him in the same. Over the years, Akshay’s stunts in movies have inspired the new generation of actors to embrace physical storytelling. Recently, when…

Tinnu Anand shared how Amitabh Bachchan’s bankruptcy led to major chaos on the sets of his 1998 film Major Saab.  When the 1998 film Major Saab went into production, it wasn’t just another Amitabh Bachchan-Ajay Devgn starrer; it was a film caught in the crossfire of financial collapse and creative strain. Behind the scenes, Amitabh Bachchan’s company ABCL which was bankrolling this action drama was crumbling under heavy losses, and director Tinnu Anand found himself navigating strikes, unpaid crew members, and mounting pressure. In a recent interaction with Bollywood Bubble, Tinnu Anand recalled his turmoil from those times and said,…

Ameesha Patel, in a recent podcast, recalled her bold turn in ‘Lazy Lamhe’ song from Saif Ali Khan-Rani Mukerji starrer Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic. When the sultry number ‘Lazy Lamhe’ from Kunal Kohli’s Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic dropped in 2008, it marked a turning point in Ameesha Patel’s on screen. Set against the backdrop of a poolside birthday party, the song features Ameesha Patel seducing Saif Ali Khan’s character, while Rani Mukerji and the children sabotage the celebration by ruining decorations, releasing lobsters, and creating chaos in the background. Recently, when Ameesha made an appearance on Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, the…