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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…

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…