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‘Kids look up to him’: Why Magnus Carlsen’s table-slamming outbursts are casting a shadow over chess | Chess News

Magnus Carlsen’s slams table after losing to Arjun Erigaisi in Doha. (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Magnus Carlsen‘s brilliance over the board is unquestioned, but his repeated emotional outbursts are increasingly sparking debate over the image they project — especially to the next generation of chess players. The latest flashpoint came during the World Rapid and Blitz…

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Ranveer Singh, Ayushmann Khurrana faced casting couch,’ says veteran journalist: ‘If a director openly comes out, many actors would fear working with him’ |

Casting couch is one of the things which is often spoken about in the industry. However, not just female actors but male actors have also been subjected to it sometimes, during the initial years of their career. In a recent interview, veteran journalist Simi Chandoke addressed some of the industry’s more uncomfortable truths. During a…

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‘Dhurandhar’: Casting director Mukesh Chhabra says Rakesh Bedi had tears in his eyes after the film’s success; recalls him saying, ‘Been working for 49 years’ |

In a touching moment, veteran actor Rakesh Bedi expressed his deep joy as ‘Dhurandhar’ soared at the box office, making waves across the industry. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra captured Bedi’s emotional response, noting how the celebrated actor felt like he had finally reached star status after 49 years in the field. The performances of each…

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Don 3 casting buzz: Farhan Akhtar in talks with Rajat Bedi after Vikrant Massey’s exit |

Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 is currently going through a phase of internal recalibration. After the exits of Kiara Advani and Vikrant Massey, the makers are reassessing key roles in the film as they work toward stabilising the long-awaited third instalment of the iconic franchise.Sources now indicate that Farhan Akhtar has initiated conversations with Rajat Bedi…

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‘No, Jaideep is not replacing Akshaye’: Amid rumors of Akshaye Khanna’s exit from ‘Drishyam 3’, Abhishek Pathak clarifies about Jaideep Ahlawat casting in ‘new role’ | Hindi Movie News

Akshaye Khanna’s unexpected withdrawal from ‘Drishyam 3’ has surprised many in the cinematic community. Clarifying the situation, director Abhishek Pathak explained that Jaideep Ahlawat would take on a fresh role rather than fill Khanna’s shoes. The public remains fascinated by Akshaye Khanna‘s unexpected departure from ‘Drishyam 3’ which has become the main topic of discussion…

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From Deepika Padukone to Akshaye Khanna: Bollywood’s biggest casting controversies of 2025 |

Bollywood’s 2025 was a year of internal drama, with casting controversies overshadowing box office hits. Deepika Padukone’s exits from ‘Spirit’ and ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ sparked gender parity debates. Paresh Rawal’s brief departure from ‘Hera Pheri 3’ and Akshaye Khanna’s exit from ‘Drishyam 3’ highlighted franchise turbulence. Ranveer Singh and Saif Ali Khan also faced project…

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‘Akshaye Khanna is not one of those actors who ghosts you, he is a man of his word,’ says casting director Mukesh Chhabra as he opens up on having the actor on board for ‘Dhurandhar’ |

Ever since Aditya Dhar‘s ‘Dhurandhar’ has released in theatres, the internet is buzzing with it. The film is trending and so are all the actors but it is Akshaye Khanna who has taken away the maximum limelight with his villainous act. He played the role of Rehman Dakait. While the film is also ringing the…

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Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun’s 20-year age difference will be justified in ‘Dhurandhar’ part 2, it was required by the script, reveals casting director Mukesh Chhabra | Hindi Movie News

Aditya Dhar’s directorial ‘Dhurandhar’, which released on December 5, has been earning praise for its powerful performances. The film is doing exceptionally well at the box office and has already crossed Rs 350 crore at the domestic box office. However, much before the film hit theatres, social media was abuzz with discussions around the nearly…

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