Javed Akhtar CONFESSES why original choice Amitabh Bachchan wasn’t cast for Mr India: “I didn’t want the tag on me that I broke the Salim-Javed partnership because of some support” : Bollywood News

Javed Akhtar had an interesting conversation with Mayank Shekhar of Mid-Day on various aspects of his life and career. At the very beginning, he opened up on why Mr India (1987) didn’t happen with Amitabh Bachchan, as per the original plan. Javed Akhtar CONFESSES why original choice Amitabh Bachchan wasn’t cast for Mr India: “I […]

Ananya Panday says she wants to “keep getting better and pick roles that challenge” as she completes six years in film industry : Bollywood News

It’s been six years since Student of the Year 2 hit the screens, a film that introduced Bollywood to its newest sweetheart, Ananya Panday. With effortless charm and on-screen ease, she arrived as the Gen-Z girl everyone wanted to know more about. Fast-forward to today, and Ananya has carved a space for herself that’s defined […]

Mrunal Thakur recalls an “impossible” audition that changed everything; says, “The monologue was about Maa for a Marathi channel, I killed it” : Bollywood News

In a candid conversation with Cosmos India, actress Mrunal Thakur opened up about her journey into acting, reflecting on the moment that sparked her career. The actress, who now enjoys widespread recognition in the Indian film industry, revealed that her zeal for acting initially took time to develop. While she always nurtured a passion for […]

Javed Akhtar opens up about his evolution with alcohol; says, “I didn’t even need any company” : Bollywood News

Javed Akhtar has been candid about his struggle with alcohol addiction and its effects on both his personal and professional life. In a recent interview, he reflected on the period when he would drink heavily, even when alone. He also disclosed that at one point, he used to consume “18 bottles of beer in one […]

Lisa Mishra recalls going through multiple rounds of auditions to bag The Royals’ role: “Each one different than the last” : Bollywood News

Singer and actress Lisa Mishra is all set to captivate audiences with her role in the high-society drama series The Royals. While fans are excited to see Lisa in a fresh avatar, the journey to landing the role of ‘Niki’ was anything but easy. Lisa recently opened up about the intense audition process she went […]

Dharmendra reserved 100 rooms in the hospital to keep Hema Malini’s pregnancy a secret 100 : Bollywood News

Dharmendra and Hema Malini have always captivated their fans with their undeniable chemistry, and their love story continues to intrigue many. But did you know that Dharmendra once took remarkable measures to maintain complete privacy during Hema Malini’s first pregnancy? In fact, he reserved 100 rooms in the hospital solely to keep the pregnancy a […]

Prateik Smita Patil reveals being approached by gay men in his early 20s: “When I did Cobalt Blue, people presumed I was bisexual” 20 : Bollywood News

Bollywood actor Prateik Babbar has openly addressed the long-standing rumours surrounding his sexuality. In a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble, the actor spoke candidly about how such speculations no longer affect him.  Prateik explained that he has navigated various personal challenges in the past and has now reached a point of self-acceptance and clarity. Prateik […]

Arjun Kapoor remembers late grandmother Nirmal Kapoor with a heartfelt tribute : Bollywood News

Actor Arjun Kapoor took to social media to pen an emotional note for his late grandmother Nirmal Kapoor, who passed away on May 2 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. She was 90. Nirmal Kapoor, the mother of producer Boney Kapoor, actors Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor, along with Reema Kapoor (Marwah) and grandmother […]