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8 Years of Naam Shabana: Director Shivam hints at sequel; says, “I’ve asked Neeraj about a sequel or spin-off”

In Naam Shabana, much of the gripping narrative unfolds on crowded streets. Director Shivam Nair crafts scenes with an urgent, anguished energy, making us immediately sense the protagonist’s need to avenge both past and present wrongs. Taapsee Pannu plays this introverted yet determined character with a compelling mix of restraint and transparency. It is a remarkable performance, but then, this is a remarkable film. The two halves of the narrative almost feel like separate movies—equally compelling but constructed under different circumstances. The first half focuses on the heroine’s budding relationship with a persistent admirer (played by Taher Mithaiwala), only to shatter her hopes for love. The second half shifts gears into a gripping spy thriller, with Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran delivering a menacing turn as an international villain. This is where the action sequences explode onto the screen with full force. Reflecting on the experience, director Shivam Nair says, “It w...
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Sunny Deol on mistakes and apologies, "Mistakes happen; saying sorry is important"

Sunny Deol, who is making a comeback in the upcoming action thriller Jaat, directed by Gopichand Malineni, recently appeared on a podcast with Komal Nahta. Speaking about his film, which features the catchphrase ‘Sorry Bol’ in the trailer, Sunny revealed whether the phrase resonates with him in real life or contradicts his personality. When asked whether he prefers people apologising to him or openly admitting his own mistakes, Sunny shared his perspective on the significance of apologising. “Sorry is an emotion; it means realizing you’ve made a mistake and accepting it,” he explained. He admitted that he is self-aware when he makes mistakes. “Whenever I make a mistake, I realize it,” he said. The conversation took a playful turn when the interviewer jokingly asked whether he ever makes mistakes at all. Sunny lightheartedly acknowledged that errors are a natural part of life. “Mistakes happen; that’s how we learn. But realizing them and saying, ‘I’m sorry,’ is very important,” he emp...
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14 years of Game: Director Abhinay Deo on the film's box office failure, "I love what we made but for some reason it didn't catch the audiences' fancy"

Filmmaker Abhinay Deo’s Game completed 14 years yesterday. Starring Abhishek Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Sikandar Kher and Sarah Jan Dias, the movie was a thriller with a lot of twists and turns. On the film’s 14th anniversary, Deo looks back at it in an interview with us. How do you look back on this intriguing thriller? Game has always been a special film for me. It was the second film I shot but it released first. Game was a disaster at box office, while the exactly three months later released Delhi Belly, my actual first film, which ended up being one of the most successful films of that year. So, would you have preferred Delhi Belly to be your first release? It was an amazing experience and a humbling one to taste bitter failure and sweet success for a debutant in a span of three months. However, Game taught me more than Delhi Belly did, as failure always is a better teacher than success is. Game was a watchable thriller. Why do you think it didn’t work? I t...
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Urvashi Rautela raises the heat in ‘Touch Kiya’ from Jaat with Randeep Hooda & Vineet Kumar Singh; watch

The latest dance number from the upcoming action film JAAT is out, featuring Urvashi Rautela alongside Randeep Hooda and Vineet Kumar Singh. Sung by Madhubanti Bagchi and Shahid Mallya, with lyrics by Kumaar and music by Thaman S, the high-energy track adds to the film’s excitement. JAAT, produced by People Media Factory and Mythri Movie Makers, boasts a stellar cast lead by Sunny Deol, including Saiyami Kher and Regina Cassandra. The film is set to deliver a thrilling cinematic experience with breathtaking action sequences choreographed by Anl Arasu, Ram Laxman, and Venkat. The trailer of JAAT has been released, offering a glimpse of Sunny Deol’s character as he takes on his nemesis, Randeep Hooda’s Ranatunga, and his brother, Vineet Kumar Singh’s Somulu. Packed with action and intense combat scenes, the trailer sets the stage for a gripping showdown. The launch event was attended by Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, Vineet Kumar Singh, director Gopichand Malineni, and producers Naveen Yer...
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Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies faces plagiarism claims over similarities to Arabic film Burqa City

Kiran Rao’s widely discussed directorial Laapataa Ladies has been accused of being inspired by the 2019 Arabic film Burqa City. A recently surfaced video from Burqa City on social media has sparked speculation among netizens about the originality of Rao’s Bollywood film. The viral clip shows that the Arabic movie follows a newlywed man searching for his wife after she is mistakenly swapped with another burqa-clad woman. As the video gained traction on social media, netizens reacted with skepticism, questioning whether Kiran Rao had copied the concept from the Arabic film. One user commented, “Nothing that Bollywood produces seems to be an original work of art. They are all brazenly copy pasted from somewhere else, shamelessly billed as original work.” Another added, “Plagiarism in India. Not a new concept.” A third user expressed disappointment, saying, “Abhi kuch nahi ho sakta..I was under the impression that it was original..good that this movie gave one beautiful song ‘Sajni re’ by...
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Janhvi Kapoor becomes the ‘sweet’ new face of Sugar Free

Janhvi Kapoor is adding another feather to her cap! The Bollywood star, known for her dedication to fitness and healthy living, has officially been named the new face of Sugar Free, India’s most popular sugar substitute brand by Zydus Wellness. From her high-energy Pilates sessions to her disciplined approach to nutrition, Janhvi has become an inspiration for fitness enthusiasts across the country. Now, with her new role as Sugar Free’s brand ambassador, she’s taking her commitment to smart, healthy choices to the next level. “I genuinely believe in balance — and I think that’s what Sugar Free is all about,” Janhvi said in a statement. “You don’t have to say no to sweetness, you just have to be smart about it. I’m so excited to take this journey with a brand that fits so naturally into my lifestyle.” Zydus Wellness CEO, Tarun Arora, echoed this sentiment, saying, “As consumer preferences shift toward more balanced lifestyles, Sugar Free continues to evolve and bridge the gap between ...
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Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor criticizes Bollywood’s current state, calls for investment in high-concept films: “It’s 2025 and the films that get green-lit are films that belong in the 1980s”

Actor Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor, son of veteran actor Anil Kapoor, recently voiced his concerns about the state of Bollywood. Reacting to a social media post that declared, ‘Bollywood is finished,’ Harsh Varrdhan stated that the industry must move away from formulaic films and excessive focus on established stars. Instead, he urged producers to invest in low-cost, high-concept films that prioritize innovative storytelling. Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor on the Need for Change in Bollywood Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Harsh Varrdhan responded to a post lamenting the decline of Bollywood and the lack of active big stars. He emphasized that Bollywood’s survival should not be dependent solely on longstanding superstars but should instead focus on fresh, original narratives. “Bollywood isn’t and shouldn’t be only about stars that have been there and done that and formulaic films,” he wrote. “It’s time for producers and financiers to gamble on low-cost, high-concept films for cinemas without the usu...
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