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Jaya Bachchan, in the new docuseries Angry Young Men, shares her insights on the making of the 1973 cult classic Zanjeer, a film that marked a significant turning point in Hindi cinema by introducing the era of the ‘Angry Young Man.’ The film, which catapulted Amitabh Bachchan to stardom, centered around his character, Inspector Vijay Khanna. Jaya played Mala, a role she initially hesitated to accept. Male-centric film with an irresistible co-star In the docuseries, Jaya candidly revealed, “I didn’t want to do Zanjeer. I basically never wanted to be a part of a male-centric cinema. It was a male-centric…

The Telugu film industry recently witnessed a clash of opinions as actor Sudheer Babu stepped forward to defend his colleague Prabhas, following derogatory remarks made by actor Arshad Warsi. In a recent interview, Arshad expressed his disappointment with Prabhas’s performance in the sci-fi film Kalki 2898 AD, describing the actor as looking like a “joker” in the movie. This comment quickly triggered a backlash from fans and industry peers alike. Sudheer babu commented   During a podcast interview with Samdish Bhatia, Arshad Warsi openly criticized Prabhas’s portrayal in the film, stating, “Prabhas, I am really sad, why was he… he was…

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has addressed questions about his decision to keep working despite his long and illustrious career. In a candid note posted on his blog on Sunday, Amitabh shared his thoughts on the topic, stating that he has no specific answer other than the fact that it’s another job opportunity for him. He also questioned why anyone should have a problem with that. Amitabh Bachchan Addresses questions  Amitabh wrote, “People on set keep asking why I continue to work, and my only answer is that it’s simply another job opportunity. What other reason could there be? Others have…

Indo-Canadian Punjabi singer AP Dhillon has voiced his outrage and disappointment over the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. Moved by the incident, Dhillon has channeled his anguish into a song, questioning why society still requires marches to demand safety and peace for women. Is it a curse to be born a girl? On Friday, Dhillon took to Instagram Stories to share his feelings, writing, “Woke up today wanting to let my thoughts out the only way I know how…”. He followed this with a video of himself performing a song about the incident. In the…

Gurucharan Singh, known for his role as Roshan Sodhi in the popular television series “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah” (TMKOC), has expressed his desire to return to the show. According to a report by News18, Singh recently approached the show’s producer, Asit Modi, with a request to remove his replacement, Balwinder Singh Suri. Request to Rejoin the Show Sources reveal that Gurucharan Singh met Asit Modi in Mumbai, where he urged the producer to terminate Balwinder Singh Suri’s contract and reinstate him as Roshan Sodhi. However, Modi reportedly refused Singh’s request, stating there was no valid reason to replace Balwinder,…

Saif Ali Khan, a prominent figure in the Indian film industry, is often spotted traveling between his Mumbai home and his ancestral residence, Pataudi Palace in Haryana. As the son of the late cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, famously known as Tiger Pataudi, and veteran actor Sharmila Tagore, Saif embraces his royal lineage while carving his niche in Bollywood. In a 2013 interview with Rediff, Saif discussed how his ‘angrez’ (Westernised) image impacted his early career and his connection to his Eastern roots. The perception of him being ‘angrez’ was a barrier Saif acknowledged that his Western upbringing initially posed…

Los Angeles officially takes the torch as Mayor Karen Bass accepts the Olympic flag during the Paris closing ceremony on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Paris Olympics closing ceremony  At the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony, Tom Cruise captivated the audience with a jaw-dropping appearance. The 62-year-old action star lived up to his reputation by executing a daring stunt of his iconic “Mission: Impossible” films. Cruise made a dramatic entrance into the Stade de France, Paris’s largest stadium, suspended high above the ground on a wire. Los Angeles’ Olympic Legacy: A Historic Third Hosting in 2028   Los Angeles secured the 2028…

“Gadar 2,” the Hindi film that premiered in theatres on August 11, 2023, is a sequel to the 2001 blockbuster “Gadar: Ek Prem Katha,” directed by Anil Sharma.”Gadar 2″ emerged as one of the biggest hits of 2023, achieving massive blockbuster status. Starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, the film continues the story of Tara Singh, Sakeena, and their son, exploring their lives in India many years after the original film’s events. Following the film’s successful release, Sunny Deol expressed his gratitude to the audience by penning a heartfelt note, thanking them for making the movie a blockbuster. Sunny Deol’s…

Hina Khan is widely recognized for her role in the popular Hindi TV series Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. She also secured the runner–up position in reality shows, such as Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 and Big Boss 11. In June, Hina shared an update about her health through an Instagram post. She wrote, “Hello Everyone, I want to clarify a recent rumor and share some important news with all the Hinaholics and those who care about me. I have been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. Despite this challenging diagnosis, I want to assure everyone that I am…

Antim Panghal, born in 2004, is a wrestler from Haryana, India. She became the first Indian to win the U-20 World Wrestling Championship and secured a silver medal at the 2023 Asian Wrestling Championship. Disciplinary beach Wrestler Antim Panghal and her support staff were sent back to India by the Indian Olympic Association following a disciplinary breach. Antim had given her Olympic Village accreditation to her sister, an incident reported by French authorities, which led to her return. Before this, Antim had been defeated by Turkey’s Zeynep Yetgil in the women’s 53 kg freestyle round of 16. The statement issued…