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Yash says Toxic is "A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups," clarifies film is not meant for children

Yash has opened up about his upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, explaining that the story is designed to explore complex aspects of its characters and is not intended as children's entertainment. The actor spoke about the film during his appearance on Aap Ki Adalat with Rajat Sharma, where he discussed the approach behind his character and the significance of the film's title. According to Yash, Toxic required him to explore different sides of his character rather than present a straightforward portrayal. He said the story needed to be handled authentically, particularly because of the different layers involved. “Wherever that story will land, every layer of this character is important to go there. And for me, that kind of a story has to be told in the most authentic way. It is beyond me as a person,” Yash said. Yash explains the meaning behind Toxic’s tagline The actor also highlighted the film's tagline, A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, which he believes gives a...

Kareena Kapoor Khan wishes Saif Ali Khan on 56th birthday: "My forever ride or die"

Saif Ali Khan celebrates his 56th birthday today, and his wife, actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, took to her social media account to pen a sweet birthday note for him. The actress shared a series of pictures of him, along with a tongue-in-cheek reveal that all the photos were approved by him. "Happy Birthday to my forever ride or die. How boring would life be without you… This Insta post pictures are all approved by him… loves it when I post his pictures," her post read.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) On the work front, Saif Ali Khan will be seen in Haiwaan. Set to release on 11th September, the film is directed by Priyadarshan, marking Saif's first movie with the filmmaker, and also stars Akshay Kumar. Also Read: Priyadarshan reveals his experience of working with Saif Ali Khan on Haiwaan, calls him, “Too committed” from Featured Movie News | Featured Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama via

EXCLUSIVE: 10 BIG differences between Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947 and Jis Lahore Nahin Dekhya (WARNING: Spoilers ahead)

The much-awaited Batwara 1947 was finally released in cinemas yesterday, August 14. The Sunny Deol-starrer is adapted from the acclaimed and long-running play Jis Lahore Nahin Dekhya. While the core plot of the film remains faithful to the play, the makers have introduced several changes and additions to make the narrative more cinematic and elaborate. In this special Bollywood Hungama feature, we take a look at 10 key differences between Batwara 1947 and Jis Lahore Nahin Dekhya. Warning: The following article contains spoilers and reveals important plot points from Batwara 1947. 1. To begin with, Sikandar Mirza (Sunny Deol) and his family migrate to Lahore from Lucknow in Jis Lahore Nahin Dekhya. In Batwara 1947, the family is settled in Meerut before the Partition riots force them to leave their home overnight and flee to Pakistan. 2. In the play, Sikandar, his wife Hamida, son Javed and daughter Tanno manage to escape from Lucknow together and reach Lahore safely. The film adds a m...

Divyenndu talked about his return as Munna Bhaiya in Mirzapur - The Movie: “This one is just for the fans”

Divyenndu is all set to bring back one of the most popular characters from Indian streaming, Munna Bhaiya, in Mirzapur - The Movie. As the much-awaited film gears up for its theatrical release, the actor has opened up about returning to the character and the approach he takes while bringing his roles to life. Over the years, Divyenndu has been associated with several author-backed roles, with Munna Bhaiya emerging as one of his most recognisable performances. Speaking about what goes into creating a character that resonates so strongly with audiences, the actor credits the writers and makers for placing their trust in him. "I'm very lucky that I get a lot of author-backed characters. I'm thankful to the makers and the writers for actually having this kind of belief in me, that I'll be able to pull off these characters. When it comes to my way of making a character and working on it, one thing is always at the core of it: I always try to make them more relatable and hu...

EXCLUSIVE: Kanikka Kapur recalls Aamir Khan’s reaction during Batwara 1947 audition: “Who’s this girl? She’s good, she’s good!”; reveals, “My grandfather still gets nightmares about Partition”

After making a mark in prominent films, web series and TV Shows, Kanikka Kapur is now all set to be seen in Batwara 1947, co-starring Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal and Karan Deol. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the period drama is produced by Aamir Khan. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Kanikka Kapur opened up about her memorable and hilarious first professional interaction with Aamir Khan during her Batwara 1947 audition, her family’s emotional connection with Partition and a lot more. Kanikka Kapur said, “I met Aamir sir during the premiere of Dono (2023). For Batwara 1947, I went through a series of auditions, and my second-last audition took place in his office. He wasn’t present initially. However, just as Raj sir (Rajkumar Santoshi) began my audition, Aamir sir walked in. Now, even when you’re performing a scene, from the corner of your eye, you do come to know ki koi chal ke aaya hai. So, I could see that he had entered and was observing us ...

Umesh Mehra recalls HEARTBREAKING incident that still HAUNTS him: “A youngster saw Dilip Kumar in Qila and told his father, ‘Papa, yeh toh Shah Rukh Khan ki COPY kar raha hai’”

Umesh Mehra had a fascinating conversation with Kiran Juneja on DD Urdu’s chat show Guftgoo about his memorable films and a lot more. During the conversation, he recalled a heartbreaking incident involving a young moviegoer’s comment on Dilip Kumar’s performance in Qila (1998). Umesh Mehra said, “Qila marked Dilip saab’s return to acting after almost a decade. Woh acting toh nahin bhoole the lekin log unko bhool chuke the. We, the people of the industry, knew who Dilip Kumar is. But the public had forgotten him.” He continued, “There’s a miserable incident which happened in front of me. The youngsters had no idea who Dilip Kumar was. I was in a theatre to check the audience reaction and hear what the audience is talking about the film. During the interval, I saw this young kid discussing the film with his father. The kid remarked, ‘Papa, yeh toh Shah Rukh Khan ki copy kar raha hai’!” Umesh Mehra added, “Woh bacche ka comment aaj bhi mere kaano mein bajta hai. Yeh kitne dukh ki baat ha...

Salman Khan recreates ‘Jeene Ke Hain Chaar Din’ hook step, fans can’t stop cheering

Salman Khan is once again grabbing attention on social media, this time for recreating one of his most recognisable dance moves. A video of the actor performing the popular hook step from his song ‘Jeene Ke Hain Chaar Din’ has surfaced online and is quickly making the rounds among fans. In the viral clip, Salman can be seen dancing to the song from Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, performing the signature hook step that became popular after the film’s release. The actor appears to be enjoying the moment as people around him cheer and whistle throughout his performance. His energetic moves and familiar dance style have added to the excitement surrounding the video. For the occasion, Salman is seen dressed casually in a blue T-shirt and denim jeans, which he pairs with a brown jacket. He completes his look with a French-style hat. The video begins with the actor breaking into the iconic hook step, immediately drawing enthusiastic reactions from those present.   View this post on Instagram ...