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Shana Naidu takes on Rana Naidu: Sunil Grover crashes the party in Netflix's wild promo video co-starring Rana Daggubati

In an unexpected move, Netflix dropped a teaser featuring Rana Daggubati and Sunil Grover together - marking a collision of two contrasting on-screen worlds. Known for its dark and intense tone, Rana Naidu now finds itself gate-crashed by the signature comic energy of Sunil Grover, resulting in a promotional crossover that has left fans both amused and intrigued. The video showcases a mix of intensity and humour, with Rana’s brooding character navigating punchlines instead of punches. While not part of the main cast, Grover’s presence is designed to stir interest ahead of the show’s Season 2 release on June 13. Speaking about the crossover promo, Sunil Grover, who is a part of The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix, said, “Rana Daggubati and I in the same frame? Even I didn’t see that coming. Rana Naidu is this intense, gritty world full of power moves, family drama, and action, and then I walked in with my own brand of chaos. The moment Netflix pitched it, I knew it would be madness ...
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20 Years of Bunty Aur Babli EXCLUSIVE: “Hrithik Roshan was the original choice; he gave the idea for the ending; Rakesh Roshan was very keen that Hrithik should do the role” – Shaad Ali

The con comedy Bunty Aur Babli (2005) was released 20 years ago, on May 27. The film is memorable for its concept, funny and dramatic scenes, solid casting and of course, the memorable soundtrack. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, its director Shaad Ali spoke about how the film was conceptualized, the original casting and a lot more. The filmmaker is a very early riser and had an interaction with this writer at 8 in the morning in his plush office. Over a cup of coffee, both went down memory lane and hence, it was a morning to cherish. One of the first things that strikes when we watch this film is that you have been credited as Shaad Ali Sahgal… That’s how I was credited in Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007) as well. My nana and nani (Lakshmi Sahgal and Prem Sahgal) brought me up. Hence, I had the parents’ vibe with them as much as I have with my own. Therefore, I added ‘Sehgal’ to my name in the film’s credits. Bunty Aur Babli was your immediate...
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RJ Mahvash on her personal relatability to her character in Amazon MX Player’s Pyar, Paisa, Profit, “I learned that being too nice can sometimes lead to people taking you for granted”

Amazon MX Player, Amazon's free video streaming service, continues to carve its niche in the OTT landscape with a bold and eclectic content slate. The streaming service recently released the corporate drama Pyar, Paisa, Profit, which has already begun sparking conversations. Based on Durjoy Dutta's best-selling novel, ‘Now That You're Rich, Let's Fall in Love’, the 20-episode corporate drama explores ambition, relationships, and the high-stakes grind of the venture capital world. Directed by Prashant Singh, the show follows four young professionals—Abhijeet, Saurabh, Shruti, and Garima as they juggle cutthroat careers and messy personal lives in Mumbai. Boasting a talented ensemble cast, featuring Mihir Ahuja, RJ Mahvash, Pratik Yadav, Shivangi Khedkar, Nitish Sharma, and Naman Upadhyaya in pivotal roles, Pyar, Paisa, Profit balances youthful energy with raw emotional depth, delivering characters you’ll root for, judge, and ultimately relate to. RJ Mahvash, who essays...
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Neeraj Ghaywan on the response to Homebound at Cannes, "Some people came up to me, hugged me and broke down"

Neeraj Ghaywan is back with a feature film in the form of Homebound, 10 years after his remarkable debut with Masaan. The film is a moving drama starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor. The film was recently premiered at the Cannes Film Festival where it received an overwhelming response. Neeraj spoke about the film and its making in an interview with us. Ten years since your brilliant directorial debut in Masaan. What took you so long to return with a feature film? I've been trying to answer this question for a long time, but I’ve never quite found a fully formed response, perhaps because I was still grappling with impostor syndrome after Masaan. After the film, I received many scripts and interest from studios, but I often stood in my own way. I was searching for something where my identity and my work could merge—something that truly challenges me and resonates deeply with my values and my search for meaning in an increasingly disoriented world. I still don’t h...
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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli visit Ram Mandir and Hanuman Garhi in Ayodhya; videos and pics go viral

Power couple cricketer Virat Kohli and actress-producer Anushka Sharma recently embarked on a spiritual journey to Ayodhya, visiting the sacred Ram Mandir and Hanuman Garhi temples amid tight security. Several photos and videos of the couple offering prayers at the shrines have surfaced online, capturing their quiet reverence and spiritual involvement. The couple, fondly known as ‘Virushka’, was seen participating in religious rituals, receiving blessings, and accepting mementos from temple authorities. One heartwarming moment that caught fans’ attention was a photo of the couple smiling as they received a framed image of Shri Hanuman Garhi during their visit.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bollywood Hungama???? (@realbollywoodhungama) Sanjay Das Ji Maharaj, the successor of Mahant Gyan Das of Hanuman Garhi and the national president of the Sankat Mochan Sena, spoke about the celebrity couple’s visit and praised their deep-rooted spiritual beliefs. He sa...
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Sunil Dutt 20th Death Anniversary: Waheeda Rehman recalls, “All of us heroines felt very special in his presence”

Legendary actor and prominent politician Sunil Dutt passed away on May 25, 2005. Today marks his 20th death anniversary. Along with a quality performer, Dutt was also known as a kind-hearted human being. “A true gentleman” is how the legendary Waheeda Rehman described Sunil Dutt. “He was kind considerate and very supportive as a co-star. Dutt Saab ke baare mein jo tareef karen woh kam hai. All of us heroines felt very special in his presence. A wonderful friend, a devoted husband and a terrific co-star. What more can any woman want?” Speaking about the movies she did with Dutt, the veteran actress recalled, “The films I did with Dutt Saab didn’t become big hits. But I cherished every moment of Reshma Aur Shera which he directed. I even got the National Award for Reshma Aur Shera. Lekin National Award unhe milni chahiye. Every frame in Reshma Aur Shera was Dutt Saab’s vision.” From Nalini Jaywant in Railway Platform in 1955 to Rohini Hattan...
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Tusshar Kapoor opens up about early career struggles and facing negativity; says, “Bahut neecha giraane ki koshish, bahut negativity thi”

Nepotism has been a hot topic in Bollywood in recent years, but not too long ago, actors from film families didn’t face as much criticism from the audience. Still, even veteran actors admit that some media scrutiny existed two decades ago. In an honest conversation with Hindustan Times, Tusshar Kapoor reflected on his debut year in the industry and the challenges he faced from those trying to ‘bring him down’. Tusshar, son of Jeetendra, made his acting debut with Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai in 2001. He acknowledged that the conversation around nepotism wasn’t as widespread when he started, but it was already emerging. “It had started in my time, too. Especially if you were from a film background, then the glass is always half empty for a certain section of the media. You have to be very thick-skinned. Bahut neecha giraane ki koshish, bahut negativity thi.” Tusshar explained that a certain segment of the media was always looking to criticize star kids no matter what they did. He said, “If yo...
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