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Two decades after its release, director Deepa Mehta reflects on the enduring legacy of ‘Water’, her Oscar-nominated masterpiece on the plight of widows in 1930s India. In an exclusive conversation with Variety India, Mehta reveals the “accidental” way John Abraham was cast as the lead, alongside Lisa Ray and Seema Biswas. She also shares the…
Sacred Games star Jatin Sarna calls his ‘Jailer 2’ villain role opposite Rajinikanth a “manifestation 2x.” After ‘Darbar’, a ‘Kaala’ photo inspired him for years. He dismisses SRK rumours, reflects on ‘Sikandar’ flop, and eyes choosier roles despite hurdles. Many actors dream of working with superstar Rajinikanth. For ‘Sacred Games’ star Jatin Sarna, being the…
Priyadarshan’s 2006 hit ‘Malamaal Weekly’, a village comedy about a lost Rs 1cr lottery ticket sparking schemes, stars Paresh Rawal, Riteish Deshmukh, Rajpal Yadav, late Om Puri. After 20 years, Paresh confirms sequel: “Yes it is true. I am doing the film.” Back in 2006, Priyadarshan dropped ‘Malamaal Weekly’, a riotous village tale about a…
Manj Musik (Manjeet Singh Ral), ex-RDB singer, is reportedly in a London hospital after an accident. He was set to perform “Swag Mera Desi” (Bhangra-hip-hop fusion) at Mumbai awards but will skip trips. Earlier, he rocked a wedding baraat with hits like Om Mangalam. Manj Musik, the stage name of Manjeet Singh Ral, the British-Indian…
SZA’s playful Shivratri greeting Can I get a Shiv Shambhu? went viral and found a new echo on stage when Indian artist Kailash Kher performed in Agra. He shared a clip highlighting Mahadev’s influence crossing borders, with fans offering devotion in their own languages, and the moment giving rise to a global Har Har Mahadev…
Filmmaker Sudipto Sen, best known for The Kerala Story, questions the Central Board of Film Certification’s apparent double standards, noting that violent films often clear clearance quickly while genuine real-life narratives face propaganda accusations and bureaucratic hurdles. He also points to the outdated Cinematograph Act and calls for a fairer, more transparent certification process. Read…
Box-office update: The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond debuts amid earlier legal challenges and has already pulled in Rs 5.40 crore by its second day. Helmed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, the movie gained momentum once the Kerala High Court lifted the stay on its release, after petitions questioned its U/A certification. Read on to know…
Saif Ali Khan was supposed to make his debut with ‘Bekhudi’ with Kajol. However, the actor was removed from the film and was replaced in the movie by Kamal Sadanah. Saif had spoken about being removed from his first film. He had said that he was asked by the director to either leave his then…
Amidst rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran, the US and Israel, several passengers were stranded at Dubai airport with flights being cancelled. Viral videos show Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah hit by missile. Actress Sonal Chauhan who is currently in Dubai has now dropped a story seeking help from PM Narendra Modi. On Saturday night, The ‘Jannat’…
Suniel Shetty is a very supportive and protective father and that’s evident every time he talks about his kids Ahan Shetty, Athiya Shetty and son-in-law KL Rahul. Suniel announced during the release of Ahan’s film ‘Border 2’ that he will not watch it, till it crosses Rs 500 crore at the box office. The actor…
