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Ahead of 50th anniversary, Iran pays tribute to Sholay with full-page feature 50 : Bollywood News

With just a month to go before Sholay marks its 50th anniversary, the iconic 1975 Bollywood classic has received an international nod of recognition. An Iranian newspaper recently dedicated a full-page tribute to the film, underlining its cultural impact and enduring popularity in the country. Ahead of 50th anniversary, Iran pays tribute to Sholay with […]

Shanaya Kapoor on her shelved debut Bedhadak, “That was my biggest love and my biggest heartbreak” : Bollywood News

Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor, has officially made her big-screen debut with Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. The romantic drama, which also features Vikrant Massey, released on Friday and has received a fairly positive response for the newcomer. However, many may recall that she was initially slated to debut in Bollywood with Dharma […]

Vidya Balan shares thoughtful message on overcoming rejection: “I must have had great reserves of self-love” : Bollywood News

Celebrated actor Vidya Balan struck a deep emotional chord with students at the 10th edition of India’s International Movement to Unite Nations (I.I.M.U.N.) “Role Model Series,” moderated by Rishabh Shah, founder of I.I.M.U.N held in Bandra. In a heartfelt and candid conversation, she spoke about embracing individuality, overcoming rejection, and the importance of self-love in […]

Triptii Dimri calls Dhadak 2 Siddhant Chaturvedi’s “best performance of his career”: “He has poured his heart and soul into the role” 2 : Bollywood News

Ever since the trailer for Dhadak 2 dropped, Siddhant Chaturvedi has been the centre of attention and rightfully so. His portrayal of Neelesh, a small-town boy caught between love, choices, and consequences, has struck a chord with audiences and critics alike. Triptii Dimri calls Dhadak 2 Siddhant Chaturvedi’s “best performance of his career”: “He has […]

Shekhar Kapur recalls eerie silence before Masoom became a hit: “They called it an ‘Article Film’” : Bollywood News

In an industry driven by box-office numbers and opening weekend hysteria, few filmmakers would dare to recount the crushing silence of an empty theatre on their debut. But Shekhar Kapur is no ordinary filmmaker, and Masoom was no ordinary film. Shekhar Kapur recalls eerie silence before Masoom became a hit: “They called it an ‘Article […]

David Dhawan on 20 years of Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya, “Salman Khan’s comic timing is underrated” 20 : Bollywood News

David Dhawan’s comedy Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya complete 20 years today. The film had an ensemble cast of Salman Khan, Sushmita Sen, Katrina Kaif, Arshad Warsi, Arbaaz Khan and others. Dhawan looked back at the film in an interview with us.

24 Years of Aks: Manoj Bajpayee calls it his “Most imaginative performance” 24 : Bollywood News

Manoj, Aks remains one of your most important early films.Absolutely. Aks was a very, very important film in my career. I signed it in 1999, right after Satya, Shool, and Kaun. Anurag Kashyap told me Rakeysh Mehra wanted to meet me. When I met him and heard the narration till the interval, it was immediately […]

Farah Khan recalls film industry celebrating failure of Tees Maar Khan; says Akshay Kumar starrer is “legendary film” for Gen Z : Bollywood News

Filmmaker Farah Khan has opened up about the unspoken culture of schadenfreude in Bollywood, revealing how her 2010 directorial Tees Maar Khan was met not just with criticism, but actual celebration within the industry upon its failure. The director shared the candid remark during her latest YouTube vlog with celebrity couple Jackky Bhagnani and Rakul […]

Sonakshi Sinha reflects on 15 years in the industry; says, “Bollywood doesn’t have the power to devastate me” 15 : Bollywood News

Many might assume that Sonakshi Sinha agreed to star in her brother Kussh Sinha’s debut directorial, Nikita Roy, mainly because of their relationship. However, when talking to the actor, she clears up this misconception, explaining that it was the film’s twists and turns that attracted her, with her brother directing being an added bonus. She […]

Kiran Kumar says, “Working with Amitabh Bachchan is like working with a virus” as he recalls working in Khuda Gawah : Bollywood News

Veteran actor Kiran Kumar recently opened up about his experience of working with Amitabh Bachchan, reflecting on the megastar’s legendary work ethic, humility, and dedication to his craft. During an interaction on Red FM Podcasts, Kumar, who shared screen space with Bachchan in the 1992 film Khuda Gawah, described the iconic actor as someone whose […]