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Actor Yash has come out in strong support of co-star Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Rama in Ramayana, asserting that the actor has approached the role with sincerity and dedication. The two actors, along with director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra, appeared together at a panel discussion held at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday to speak about the upcoming mythological epic. Yash defends Ranbir’s casting Speaking at the Ramayana panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Yash said, according to The Telegraph, “Nobody in this world can come and say, ‘I have the virtue to play Lord Rama’. The fact that he (Ranbir) said the same says it all. He is a fabulous actor. It’s not easy to play Lord Rama and the way he has really worked, huge respect to him.” When the film’s first teaser was released earlier this year, there were some questions about whether the 43-year-old actor suited the character’s younger years despite widespread praise for his regal look. Responding to the criticism, Yash sa...

R Madhavan has voiced his support for the nationwide student protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party, demanding accountability over the alleged NEET paper leak and other examination-related irregularities. His statement came shortly after a photograph from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) gained widespread attention online. The image showed the door outside the FTII chairman's office covered with a "Gayab" meme alongside a poster reading "NEET for Sale," as students questioned the chairman's silence over the ongoing protests. Reacting to the issue, Madhavan expressed concern over the disappointment and frustration being experienced by students and parents across the country. Sharing his thoughts on social media, he wrote, “As someone who has always believed in the limitless potential of India's youth, I share the concern and disappointment felt by so many students and parents today.” The actor emphasized that public trust in the educa...

Ahead of the release of Jana Nayagan, Bobby Deol had opened up about sharing screen space with Tamil superstar and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, describing him as remarkably grounded despite the scale of his fame. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Deol also reflected on the nature of stardom in the South and how it differs from Bollywood. Shot mostly indoors due to Vijay’s stardom Deol revealed that much of Jana Nayagan was filmed on studio lots rather than public locations, owing to the frenzy that surrounds Vijay. “It’s a fact. No work will happen if you take him on the street. He’s that big,” he said. Despite limited interaction with his co-star, Deol found him strikingly unassuming. He called Vijay “a very simple man. Very quiet, very much to himself,” adding that language barriers on set were smoothed over with the director’s help. On stardom in the South versus Bollywood Having previously headlined the Telugu film Daaku Maharaaj, Deol is familiar with Southe...

It was a normal Thursday for most Mumbaikars. But in certain pockets of the city, celebrations were in full swing from as early as 5:30 am, as July 23 marked the release of Jana Nayagan, the final film of Thalapathy Vijay, who is now the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. There were apprehensions over whether the film would make the desired impact, especially since it had been leaked a few months ago. However, the frenzy surrounding the superstar and his swansong during the early-morning screenings made it clear that the leak had not affected the film one bit. This writer watched the film at MovieMax Sion in Mumbai at 6:00 am. After the iconic Aurora Theatre downed its shutters, MovieMax Sion, followed by Miraj Wadala and theatres in Chembur, emerged as one of the city’s strongest-performing centres for Tamil films. MovieMax Sion particularly stands out for its proximity to neighbourhoods with sizeable Tamil population. Hence, watching a Tamil film there on the day of its release, especial...

Director Amit Rai, his son and child actor Maahi Rai, actors Pankaj Tripathi, Pavan Malhotra, Shreedhar Dubey and Vijay Mishra, along with the dogs Oscar and Bruno, attended the trailer launch of Ohh My Dog at a multiplex in Mumbai. Amit Rai’s last film, OMG 2 (2023), also starring Pankaj Tripathi, along with Akshay Kumar, was a surprise super-hit, collecting Rs. 150 crores at the box office. Amit Rai was asked about it and also about Ohh My Dog’s clash with Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Amit Rai said, “I am not the right person to answer this question. I have made a film with full integrity, honesty and full loyalty. Moreover, I feel that this is one of those films which family audience would love to see. I want families to be together in the theatre, bhale woh 4 ki family ho ya 40 ki family ho! And if many such families come in hordes, then the box office collection will speak for itself.” Pankaj Tripathi made it clear at the event that he has limited screen time in Ohh My Dog but stil...

Vishesh Films and Sony Music India have released ‘Yeh Awarapan’, the latest track from Awarapan 2, on all streaming platforms. The song is sung by Arijit Singh, composed by Amaal Malik and written by Rashmi-Virag. The release follows ‘Ve Junoon’, the film’s previous song, which crossed 30 million views on YouTube and reached the number two spot on YouTube Trending. ‘Ve Junoon’ also featured on Spotify India’s Top 100 chart. ‘Yeh Awarapan’ features Emraan Hashmi and is set within the film’s storyline centred on his character, Shivam Pandit. The track continues the themes of love, longing and redemption associated with the Awarapan franchise. Arijit Singh’s first Hindi film song was for a Vishesh Films production, and the release marks a continued association between the singer and the banner. Awarapan 2 is a sequel to the 2007 film Awarapan, also produced by Vishesh Films. The sequel’s soundtrack is being released in stages across streaming platforms, following the same musical identit...