Author: Team Cutting Shots

Ajay Devgn shared an unforgettable memory from the premiere of his debut film Phool Aur Kaante in a throwback interview. Ajay Devgn made one of the most unforgettable debuts opposite Madhoo in Bollywood with Kuku Kohli’s Phool Aur Kaante (1991). Back then, tracks like ‘Tumse Milne Ko Dil Karta Hai’, ‘Dheere Dheere Pyar Ko Badhana Hai’, ‘Maine Pyaar Tumhi Se Kiya Hai’ echoed through college corridors, wedding playlists, and every cassette deck. Decades may have passed, but his arrival on screen, balanced atop two moving motorcycles, is still etched in everyone’s minds. In a throwback interview with Lehren Retro, the…

Jeethu Joseph revealed that Drishyam 3 went through five drafts before being finalized, after his daughter gave a thumbs-down to the first version. Ever since Mohanlal confirmed the third installment of Drishyam, fans across languages and regions are eagerly waiting to see on George Kutty’s story unfolds next on screen. Meanwhile, the film’s director Jeethu Joseph, in a recent chat with Bharadwaj Ranjan, revealed that the scripting for Drishyam 3 is ‘fully done’ after five drafts. The filmmaker shared that during his Europe trip in April, he used the travel time to work on the screenplay for Drishyam 3. He mentioned…

Samantha opened up about her early career insecurities and shared how she eventually overcame them during a recent event. From her battle with myositis, a rare autoimmune condition, to the emotional toll of her divorce from Naga Chaitanya, Samantha has never shied away from talking about the lows of her life. Recently, when the actress graced the All India Management Association’s National Convention, she opened up on how her definition of success has evolved over the years- from chasing back-to-back releases and brand endorsements to embracing stillness, gratitude, and self-care. Samantha admitted that for years, she believed that success meant…

Sonakshi Sinha got candid about her debut film Dabangg in which she was paired opposite Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Sonakshi Sinha entered the film industry in 2010 with Dabangg, playing Rajjo, soft-spoken yet strong-willed village belle opposite Salman Khan. Helmed by Abhinav Kashyap, the film not only marked her debut but also cemented her place in pop culture with the popular dialogue- “Thappad se darr nahi lagta sahab, pyaar se lagta hai.” Despite hailing from a film industry, Sonakshi, who was pursuing a degree in fashion, wasn’t inclined to acting. Therefore, the actress admitted that she was taken aback when Salman…

Kajol, in a new interview, recalled how she struggled with her first slap scene in her debut film Bekhudi. At just 16, Kajol made her cinematic debut in Rahul Rawail’s 1992 film Bekhudi, opposite Kamal Sadanah. The rebellious love story centers on Radhika (Kajol) and Rohit (Kamal) who conceal their romance fearing her family’s disapproval, until a tragic twist threatens to tear them apart. In one of the scenes in the film, Kajol’s character Radhika was supposed to slap her lover. Recently, in a chat with Brut India, the actress recalled how she simply couldn’t bring herself to raise her…

Abhinav Kashyap shared that Arbaaz Khan wasn’t keen about Malaika Arora doing ‘Munni Badnam Hui’ song for Dabangg. He also mentioned that Salman Khan had differences with her over her outfits. Abhinav Kashyap’s directorial debut Dabangg (2010) continues to live rent-free in our minds; thanks to Salman Khan’s swagger-packed turn as the fearless, flamboyant Chulbul Pandey, the whistle-worthy masaledaar dialogues, and Malaika Arora’s electrifying performance in the chartbuster track ‘Munni Badnaam Hui.’ Ahead of the film’s 15th anniversary, Abhinav, in a chat with SCREEN, made some ‘dabangg’ revelations about this sizzling dance song. The filmmaker shared that Arbaaz, who produced…

Siddharth Anand called his 2007 film Ta Ra Rum Pum ‘special’, and said that he is glad that the Saif Ali Khan-Rani Mukerji starrer has aged well. Long before Siddharth Anand became synonymous with high-octane action flicks like Bang Bang!, War, Pathaan, and Fighter, his directorial journey began in a softer lane with romantic comedies and dramas. Among these early outings is his 2007 film Ta Ra Rum Pum, starring Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji. Recently on his completion of 20 years in the Hindi film industry, Siddharth, in a chat with Pinkvilla, walked down the memory lane and…

Ahaan Panday opened up on filming one of the poignant moments from his blockbuster hit Saiyaara. Mohit Suri’s romantic drama Saiyaara, featuring debutant Ahaan Panday alongside Aneet Padda, took everyone by surprise with its blockbuster run at the box office. The film earned praise from the audience and the critics alike for the lead pair’s emotionally grounded performances and evocative music. Among the film’s most heart-wrenching scenes, the piano sequence stands out where Vaani (Aneet Padda), battling early-onset Alzheimer’s, tries to express her deep love for Krish (Ahaan Panday), but heartbreakingly addresses him as Mahesh, her former fiancé. Instead of correcting…

Sumeet Raghvan has this to say when asked whether the third season of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai is on the cards. Deven Bhojani’s Sarabhai vs Sarabhai remains one of the most popular Hindi sitcoms, fondly remembered for its quirky characters and sharp humour. From Maya Sarabhai’s (Ratna Pathak Shah) elite snobbery, to Monisha’s (Rupali Ganguly) unapologetically middle-class ways, and Rosesh Sarabhai’s (Rajesh Kumar) love for absurd poetry, the show has, over the years, become a pop-culture staple on social media. In 2015, the show briefly returned with ten new episodes (Season 2). The attempt was welcomed by fans with great excitement,…

Mohammed Rafi’s son Shahid recalled Shammi Kapoor and music director O.P. Nayyar having creative differences over the song ‘Tarif Karoon Kya Uski’, and how his late father stepped in to resolve the tension. It won’t be wrong to say that Shammi Kapoor’s face and Mohammed Rafi’s vocals were a match made in heaven! The actor-singer duo teamed up on several blockbuster songs which continues to resonate with listeners even today. One of their most memorable collaborations is Shakti Samanta’s Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) with music by OP Nayyar. During the making of this blockbuster hit, the leading man Shammi Kapoor…