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Ramayana: From Sunny Deol’s INCOMPLETE reveal to the DELETED wolf sequence, 7 missed opportunities that could have made a BIG difference

Ramayana has finally arrived in cinemas, and the response has been largely positive. The film has been appreciated for its grand scale, spectacular visuals, emotional moments, performances and ambitious presentation. The positive word of mouth is also reflected in its box office collections, with audiences turning up in large numbers to witness the mythological epic on the big screen. However, while Ramayana has several strengths, there are certain creative and strategic decisions that could have been handled better. These seven aspects, had they been approached differently, might have enhanced the film's impact and made an already grand cinematic experience even more memorable. 1. A trailer that revealed too much At 4 minutes and 10 seconds, the theatrical trailer of Ramayana was unusually long for a Hindi film. While it successfully established the film's scale and grandeur, it also ended up revealing several crucial moments. From Raavan attacking Lord Indra's mighty el...

Alia Bhatt shares wholesome Diwali moments with Ranbir Kapoor and daughter Raha; see post

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor celebrated Diwali with their family at their new home, Krishna Raj Bungalow, sharing glimpses of their festivities on social media. While the celebrations featured traditional rituals and family moments, their daughter Raha Kapoor emerged as the highlight of Alia's latest Instagram photo dump. On Sunday, Alia took to Instagram to share a series of pictures from the family's Diwali celebrations. The photographs offered a glimpse into their festivities, with Raha stealing attention through her affectionate moments with her parents. In one of the pictures, Alia was seen performing the Diwali puja in a green lehenga choli, while Ranbir and Raha were dressed in traditional white outfits. Ranbir's mother, Neetu Kapoor, also joined the celebrations in a green ensemble. One of the photographs captured Raha planting kisses on both her parents' cheeks, making for a family moment. Another picture showed the little one holding out her hand as a pandit ...

Kareena Kapoor Khan shares heartwarming Diwali pictures with parents Randhir and Babita Kapoor; Taimur's moment with nana wins hearts

Kareena Kapoor Khan offered a glimpse into her Diwali celebrations with her family through a series of pictures shared on Instagram on November 8. The actor's festive post featured her parents, Randhir Kapoor and Babita Kapoor, sister Karisma Kapoor and her children, capturing several candid moments from their family get-together. Along with the pictures, Kareena shared an emotional message about the importance of parents and family bonds. The Jaane Jaan actor accompanied the photographs with a heartfelt caption in Hindi: “जीना यहाँ, मरना यहाँ, माँ और पापा के सिवाय, जाना कहाँ ♥️🌈🙏🏻” She further wrote, “Happy Diwali people… It’s always all about loving your parents… always ♥️” The caption, which highlights her affection for her parents, set the tone for the family photographs. One of the pictures features Randhir and Babita seated together on a sofa, while Kareena and Karisma sit on the floor beside them. Randhir opted for a white traditional outfit, while Babita wore a bright p...

Baby Vihaan steals the show! Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif share first family picture with son

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal gave fans a special Diwali surprise this year by sharing the first clear picture of their son, Vihaan Kaushal, with his face visible. The actors, who have largely kept their son away from the public eye since his birth, offered a glimpse of their family celebrations through a joint Instagram post on November 8, a day after Vihaan turned one. In the photograph, Vihaan is seen smiling and waving at the camera while posing with his parents. The little one looks adorable in a white kurta-pyjama paired with a yellow embroidered jacket. Katrina and Vicky also opted for coordinated festive outfits. Katrina wore a bright yellow traditional ensemble featuring intricate silver-toned embroidery, while Vicky chose an ivory kurta-pyjama with a heavily embroidered waistcoat. The family wore custom outfits by designer Anamika Khanna, styled by Priyanka Kapadia. Sharing the photograph, the couple wrote, “Our brightest Diwali yet… ❤️✨ Wishing everyone love, light and hap...

Ranbir Kapoor clarifies “last decade as an actor” remark; plans directorial debut in 2-3 years

Ranbir Kapoor has spoken about his plans to move behind the camera, revealing that he hopes to make his directorial debut within the next two to three years. In a recent interview with BBC Asian Network alongside his Ramayana co-star Sai Pallavi, the actor also suggested that the coming decade could be his last playing the kind of demanding lead roles he currently takes on. Discussing his packed schedule and aspirations as a filmmaker, Ranbir said, “I guess, it’s my last decade as an actor; will I get to play these parts? I do want to kind of pivot towards direction.” His remark appeared to take Sai Pallavi by surprise, prompting her to respond, “Ohhh...” and seek clarification. Ranbir then explained that he was referring to the kind of roles he currently gets to play, rather than announcing an immediate retirement from acting. “What I mean is where I can get to play these parts,” he clarified, referring to films such as Ramayana. BREAKING: Superstar #RanbirKapoor ANNOUNCES that he wi...

Bigg Boss 20: Kaashvi Hiranandani hints at a breakup with Scout OP? Here’s what we know!

Kaashvi Hiranandani has made a series of cryptic remarks about her relationship with gaming influencer and Bigg Boss 20 contestant ScoutOP, aka Tanmay Singh, during a recent livestream. Her comments come amid the controversy surrounding ScoutOP's closeness with singer Love Gill inside the reality show house, which has drawn criticism from viewers and prompted a confrontation during Weekend Ka Vaar. During the livestream, Kaashvi made a seemingly pointed remark about the duration of her relationship with ScoutOP. "5 saal hi toh the, auron ne toh...if you know, you know," she said, before laughing. She then addressed ScoutOP's fans and encouraged them to watch the show for entertainment rather than get involved in the discussions surrounding the contestants. "Aap log show ke jaisa dekho, enjoy karo, be entertained," she added. Kaashvi also asked his genuine supporters not to give the controversy unnecessary attention, suggesting that reacting to the discussio...

EXCLUSIVE: Divya Dutta on redevelopment in Mumbai amid Last Man In Tower Zee 5 premiere, “We have to take a step forward but…”; also recalls Manoj Bajpayee cooking in between shots

Filmmaker Ben Rekhi’s Last Man In Tower received high critical acclaim after it was released earlier this year. Based on author Aravind Adiga’s novel of the same name, the film is about one man, played by Manoj Bajpayee, standing against the redevelopment of his housing society in Mumbai. The film also had a remarkable performance by Divya Dutta in a complex and layered role as Mrs. Puri. Last Man In Tower has started streaming on Zee 5 from today November 6 onwards. Happy that the film will now reach more audience, Dutta got talking about the film and her experience in an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama. Sharing why the film is special for her, Divya Dutta said, “My role was written beautifully. There was also some magic of improvisations that happened on the sets, which was very neatly done. My role has received a lot of love. I didn’t know this kind of relatability would come with my role. Whoever has seen the film, it’s been a beautiful watch as a film for them. The confusio...