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Anubhav Sinha calls for more films on freedom fighters; says, “We need 1–2 films on Gandhi every year for the next 100 years”

Producer Anubhav Sinha has spoken about the need for filmmakers to continue telling stories about Mahatma Gandhi and other freedom fighters. His upcoming film, directed by Sudhir Mishra and starring Manoj Bajpayee as Gandhi, explores a lesser-known 21-day period around India’s independence. The theatrical project brings together Sinha and Mishra for a story set during a crucial period in India’s history. Manoj Bajpayee plays Mahatma Gandhi, while Saurabh Shukla also features in a key role. The film focuses on the period around independence when Gandhi moved away from the political centre in Delhi and spent time reflecting on his role and journey. Produced by Anubhav Sinha under Benaras Media Works along with Narendra Hirawat and presented by NH Studioz, the film explores a relatively lesser-known chapter from Gandhi’s life. The project also features veteran actor Waheeda Rehman, who is returning to the big screen after eight years. Speaking about the importance of bringing stories abo...
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EXCLUSIVE: Eisha Singh reflects on her Indian Game Show journey: “You have to be spontaneous”

Eisha Singh has been enjoying her stint on Indian Game Show, describing her time on the show as a different experience from her usual work as an actor. The actress says the format has allowed her to step away from scripted performances and explore a more spontaneous and candid side of herself. During her time on the show, Eisha has taken part in various games and challenges while also sharing moments of laughter and camaraderie with her co-participants. According to the actress, the unscripted nature of the format has encouraged her to respond to situations as they unfold and enjoy the experience. Talking about her experience, Eisha said, “Being part of Indian Game Show has been such a fun and refreshing experience for me. It is very different from the kind of environment I am used to as an actor. Here, you have to be spontaneous, you have to react in the moment and most importantly, you have to enjoy yourself. I have genuinely loved being part of this journey.” Eisha also spoke about...
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Swara Bhasker recalls harrowing experience with filmmaker: “He kept asking me for a hug”

Swara Bhasker, who is currently participating in Rise and Fall Season 2 on Amazon Prime Video and MX Player, recently opened up about a disturbing experience she said she faced after being signed as the leading lady of a film. A video of the actress discussing the incident with fellow contestants on the reality show has been circulating on social media. Recalling the experience, Swara spoke about the period following Tanu Weds Manu, which she described as her “big lead film”. According to the actress, she was signed for a project that required a 56-day shooting schedule. She alleged that the filmmaker initially began sending her poetry about her appearance after telling her that directors must love their actors. “This was just after Tanu Weds Manu, my big lead film. It was a film that I was the heroine of, and we had to shoot for 56 days. First, he told me that directors must love their actors. Then he started texting me poetry about my looks. I was polite about it,” she said. Swara t...
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The Ayushmann Khurrana genre is BACK: Udta Teer sees Bollywood’s king of crazy concepts return to his sweet spot

There are actors who become synonymous with action, actors who build their identity around romance, and stars whose names immediately evoke spectacle. And then there is Ayushmann Khurrana, who over the years has almost created a genre of his own: films built around ideas that sound outrageous when reduced to a single sentence, but somehow become warm, funny, relatable mainstream entertainers once he steps into them. That is precisely why Udta Teer feels interesting even before its release. Ayushmann plays a Pakistani spy who loses his memory and finds himself caught in a situation where his identity, loyalties and understanding of who he really is are thrown into complete chaos. On paper, it is a premise that could easily have become a dark espionage thriller or an intense geopolitical drama. Instead, Udta Teer turns the situation into a patriotic comedy-filled caper, combining action, confusion and absurdity. And suddenly, you find yourself thinking: isn't this exactly the kind o...
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Ayushmann Khurrana opens up on his seven-film journey with new directors; says, "The script always comes first"

Ayushmann Khurrana has built his career around stories that explore unconventional subjects and characters. Over the years, the actor has also worked with several emerging filmmakers, giving new directorial voices an opportunity to present their stories. With Udta Teer, Ayushmann is set to complete a seven-film association with first-time or Hindi-debut directors. His collaborations with new filmmakers began with Sharat Katariya in Dum Laga Ke Haisha and continued with R. S. Prasanna in Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Raaj Shaandilyaa in Dream Girl, Hitesh Kewalya in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, Anubhuti Kashyap in Doctor G, and Anirudh Iyer in An Action Hero. His latest collaboration is with Akash A. Kaushik for Udta Teer. While these films have had varied commercial outcomes, the collaborations have reflected Ayushmann’s interest in stories with unconventional premises and filmmakers with distinct creative approaches. Among his collaborations with debut directors, Dum Laga Ke Haisha and Drea...
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EXCLUSIVE: Shefali Shah reveals “wrong communication” led to her exit from Ram Gopal Varma’s Rangeela; says, “I didn’t perceive it the way he was telling me”

Shefali Shah’s journey in Hindi cinema has included several unconventional choices, but one of the earliest came at the beginning of her film career when she walked out of Ram Gopal Varma’s Rangeela after shooting for four days. The actress, who made her Bollywood debut with a minor role in the 1995 film, recently revisited the decision and the circumstances that led to it. During an interview with Bollywood Hungama while promoting her book The Audacity of Being, Shah reflected on how she perceived her role in Rangeela at the time. The film starred Aamir Khan, Urmila Matondkar and Jackie Shroff in the lead, with Shah playing the character of Mala Malhotra. Looking back, Shah said there may have been a communication gap between her and Varma regarding the nature of her role. She recalled understanding some of the filmmaker's comments differently from what he intended. “I realised, I figured that in all jokey things, he said, you are playing a heroine. I am thinking you are playing ...
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Ravi Kishan brings the house down at FICCI Frames 2026; breaks into viral dance; reveals hilarious fan requests during IPL commentary: “Bhaiyya mere gaanv ke upar se bhi ball ko feko na”

Day 2 of FICCI Frames 2026 began on an entertaining note thanks to Ravi Kishan's presence. He spoke about live sports broadcasting and commentary and he was joined by sports journalist and broadcaster Mayanti Langer, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan, JioStar's Chief Technology Officer and OpenAI India's Head of Marketing, Sheeladitya Mohanty. The host Vijay Vikram Singh told Ravi Kishan, “I have been told here by people and also by kids that ‘Ravi sir se dance step seekh lijiyega’.” Ravi smiled and replied, “Why not? By the way, my film had released on Netflix aur uski English dubbing inhone itni shaandaar ki thi. Your voice matched my performance very well. Sabko laga ki meri Angrezi itni Britisher jaisi kaise ho gayi? It was all thanks to him!” During the panel discussion, Ravi Kishan opened up about his energetic Bhojpuri commentary for the Indian Premier League (IPL): “Bhojpuri is considered the cousin sister of Hindi. It is spoken mostly in Bihar and UP and nearly...
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