Author: Team Cutting Shots

Vyjayanthimala, in a throwback interview, shared how she choreographed her own graceful moves in Bimal Roy’s Madhumati song ‘Ghadi Ghadi Mora Dil Dhadke.’ Cinema often thrives on moments of improvisation. One such moment was born in Bimal Roy’s 1958 classic Madhumati, where the film’s heroine Vyjayanthimala was asked to approach a song not with rehearsed steps, but with her own imagination. In a throwback interview with Rediff in 1993, Vyjayanthimala walked down the memory lane and shared, “Madhumati had several song-and-dance numbers and for one of them, ‘Ghadi Ghadi Mora Dil Dhadke’, instead of employing a choreographer, he just asked me…

The episode today (February 20, 2026) blends hostel secrets, Abhira’s emotional search for Maira, and Armaan’s family clash in a dramatic twist. Kahani Ka Chota Precap Armaan sneaks into the hostel to meet Maira, restless and carrying her favourite pillow, while Abhira comforts Mukti with her beloved blanket. Both girls complain about each other, sparking Abhira’s suspicion when Mukti mentions Maira’s name. To dodge the matron, Abhira hides under Mukti’s blanket and later sneaks near her office to trace Maira. Maira fails to see her face but feels a strange, inexplicable connection with her. Back home, family drama brews as…

Director Umesh Mehra, in a recent interview, talked about how he cast Rekha in his 1996 film Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi. Bollywood in the 1990s was no stranger to larger‑than‑life villains, but nothing prepared audiences for Rekha’s electrifying turn as Madame Maya in Akshay Kumar starrer Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996). But do you know how director Umesh Mehra pulled off this casting coup? The filmmaker spilled the beans on it in a recent interview with Dinesh Raheja for Rediff. He recalled that while he was abroad, the role was initially suggested for Mita Vashisht, a talented FTII graduate. Costume designer Bhanu Athaiya…

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…