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Vishal Bhardwaj recalled how he got Tabu onboard for Haider, after she turned down the film twice. Vishal Bhardwaj’s 2014 film Haider clocked ten years on October 2. An adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet, the political crime thriller starred Shahid Kapoor, Tabu, Shraddha Kapoor, late Irrfan Khan and Kay Kay Menon in pivotal roles. Upon its release, the film had garnered critical acclaim for the superlative performances in it; speaking of which who can forget Tabu leaving a solid impact as Ghazala! But do you guys know that the ‘Andhadhun’ actress had rejected this film twice before giving her nod? In…

Alia Bhatt said that no amount of promotions can save a bad film from tanking at the box office, and also emphasised on the importance of integrity when it comes to media visibility. When we talk about films, it’s not just restricted to acting and the technical aspects of filmmaking. Once the final edit of the film is ready for release, there is an equal importance given to media appearances, promotional tours, and advertising campaigns to make sure that the audience is aware of what’s in store for them. Besides that PR also plays an important role in creating a…

Triptii Dimri opened up on the challenges she faced when she took up on Sajid Ali’s Laila Majnu. Triptii Dimri caught everyone’s attention with Sajid Ali’s Laila Majnu (2018) in which she was paired opposite Avinash Tiwary. The film, upon its release, met with a lukewarm response, but over the years grew upon the audience. So much so, that recently when it re-released in theatres, it ran houseful shows. In a recent interaction with The Hollywood Reporter India, Triptii reflected upon her journey, and shared how she was nervous during her debut film. The actress shared, “I just wanted to…

Mukesh Khanna recalled facing criticism for playing father to Feroz Khan, who was a decade older than him, in Yalgaar. Feroz Khan’s action crime thriller, Yalgaar (1992) had received mixed reviews upon its release, and did average business at the box office. While the film received a lukewarm response, one of the songs, ‘Ho Jaata Hai Kaise Pyaar’ became a superhit. Also, Feroz Khan faced criticism for casting Mukesh Khanna in the role of his father. The ‘Shaktimaan’ actor was ten years younger than him. In his latest chat with Bollywood Thikana, Mukesh Khanna recalled how he was mocked by the…

Mahima Chaudhry recalled how she landed her cameo in Salman Khan-Bhumika Chawla starrer Tere Naam. Salman Khan left a lasting impression with his performance as Radhe Mohan in Satish Kaushik’s tragedy romantic drama, Tere Naam (2003). A remake of Vikram’s Tamil film, Sethu, the film marked the Hindi film debut of actress Bhumika Chawla. The songs of Tere Naam were a huge hit with the masses. Speaking about the blockbuster music album of this Salman Khan film, Mahima Chaudhry shared screen space with the Bollywood star in one of the songs, ‘O Jaana’. In a recent chat with Bollywood Bubble, the…

Ananya Panday, who is currently awaiting the release of CTRL, opened up on suffering from imposter syndrome. Beneath all the glitz and glamour,actors have their own share of struggles while navigating their way in the industry. After Farhan Akhtar, Vidya Balan, and Sanya Malhotra, Ananya Panday is the latest celebrity to open up about her struggle with imposter syndrome. For the unversed, Imposter Syndrome (IS) is a behavioral health phenomenon described as self-doubt of intellect, skills, or accomplishments among individuals. In an interview with News18 Showsha, Ananya shared, “My imposter syndrome comes from something as simple as when someone says my name. During interviews and stuff, I…

Vasan Bala, in a new interview, shared about his reaction when producer Karan Johar sent the script of Jigra to Alia Bhatt. Vasan Bala of ‘Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota Hai’ fame is teaming up with Alia Bhatt for the first time for his upcoming emotional thriller, Jigra. The film marks the second feature of Vedang Raina  who made his acting debut with Zoya Akhtar’s Netflix film, The Archies. In a recent interview with Tried & Tested Productions, Vasan revealed that he never planned for Alia Bhatt to be his leading lady when he discussed the film with producer Karan…

Mahima Chaudhry recalled how she requested her ‘Dil Kya Kare’ co-star Ajay Devgn and director Prakash Jha to keep the news of her accident a secret as she feared that it would affect her career. Mahima Chaudhry made an impressive debut with Subhash Ghai’s Pardes (1997) in which she was paired opposite Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The actress had a bright future ahead when two years later, she met with a life-threatening accident when she was filming for Prakash Jha’s Dil Kya Kare, co-starring Ajay Devgn and Kajol. The actress was on her way to shoot when a truck, carrying…

Alia Bhatt opened up on how SS Rajamouli’s advice came in handy for her when she was filming for Jigra. Alia Bhatt is currently busy with the promotions of her upcoming film, Jigra which promises to showcase her in a never-seen-before avatar. The trailer of this Vasan Bala directorial already gave us a small glimpse of Alia pulling off some intense action sequences. Recently in a chat with Tried And Refused Productions, the ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ actress said that her decision to embrace action-packed role like this stems from a desire to challenge traditional gender roles in cinema. ALSO READ: Jigra:…

Triptii Dimri shared her experience of working with Vicky Kaushal and Rajkummar Rao in a recent interview. Triptii Dimri was lauded for her performances in films like Laila Majnu, Bulbbul and Qala. But it was her supporting role in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal (2023) which skyrocketed her popularity. She followed this with Bad Newz and her upcoming film, Vicky Video Ka Woh Wala Video. In a recent interview with Hollywood Reporter India, when Triptii was asked if she felt the whiplash for taking up popularist entertainers like Bad Newz and Vicky Video Ka Woh Wala Video, the actress shared that she…