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Alisha Chinai makes SHOCKING revelation – She was SHORTLISTED with Juhi Chawla for Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak: “I didn’t go for the final audition…Aamir Khan was QUITE upset”

Alisha Chinai had a conversation with Komal Nahta in which she opened up about the “monumental mistake that she made in life”, that is, turning down an opportunity to act in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) opposite superstar Aamir Khan. Alisha Chinai began by saying, “Apart from being a singer, I also wanted to be an actor. Hence, I dabbled in modelling. I was called for a screen test with Aamir Khan. No one knows this story. He knows, though (laughs). It was for Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak.” She continued, “I went for the audition. He rehearsed the dialogues with me. I went home and told myself, ‘I can’t cry on a cue’. In Indian movies and in Bollywood films, I find acting very contrived. There’s no realism. I didn’t like the whole style and I realized I would be uncomfortable as an actress. I said, ‘You’re a good singer. Forget acting’. Hence, I didn’t go for the final audition.” She revealed, “Only two people had been shortlisted – me and Juhi Chawla (laughs). I think Aamir was quite upse...
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EXCLUSIVE: Gurmmeet Singh reveals The Good The Bad And The Ugly inspired Mirzapur The Movie’s BIG-SCREEN look; BREAKS silence on CBFC cuts: “They were collaborative, viewed it as a piece of pop culture and acknowledged that Mirzapur has its own legacy”

Gurmmeet Singh is truly the man of the moment. He directed Mirzapur The Movie, a rare Indian film based on a web series. The experiment worked big time as Mirzapur The Movie crossed the Rs. 200 crore mark and continues to run in cinemas. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Gurmmeet Singh spoke about the success of the film and a lot more. Mirzapur The Movie has stunned everyone with collections crossing the Rs. 200 crore mark. Before release, what was your prediction about the film’s lifetime numbers? The good thing is that we didn’t focus on the box office numbers at all. Also, since the time we announced the film, we have been constantly working on it at breakneck speed. Our entire focus was to get the film ready in time, so that it could release it on the scheduled date. As a result, we never got the time or chance to discuss the box office or what should be the ideal collection of the film. Moreover, we also got educated as we moved along while making the film. We we...
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EXCLUSIVE: Husne Shabnam on acting in Lust Stories 3 and coaching Alia Bhatt, Shabana Azmi in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: "Alia is a superstar and a sweetheart"; reveals, "Though I was a dialect coach, I still had a vanity van for myself; I was STUNNED"

The recently released Lust Stories 3 has been appreciated, particularly its final segment, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and starring Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth. The scenes featuring Aditi’s character interacting with her students have especially won hearts. One of the actors playing a student is Husne Shabnam, who has carved an interesting space for herself in the industry not just as an actor but also as a dialect coach. Husne worked as a dialect coach on Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023), acted in Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper and served as both an actor and dialect coach on Karisma Kapoor’s web series Brown. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Husne Shabnam opened up about working on Lust Stories 3, her journey as a dialect coach, collaborating with stars like Shabana Azmi and Alia Bhatt, and a lot more. How has been the response to Lust Stories 3? The response has been great. I am getting messages from my Instagram followers and friends, telling me that they lov...
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Kranti Prakash Jha recalls "dream" moment of working with Prakash Jha on Sankalp: "It was like a child receiving a trophy"

Actor Kranti Prakash Jha has opened up about his experience of working with filmmaker Prakash Jha in Sankalp, where he plays the character of Kasturi. For the actor, the collaboration held particular significance as he had grown up watching the filmmaker’s films, including Gangaajal and Aarakshan. Recalling how he landed the role, Kranti said the opportunity to meet Prakash Jha came through Disha Jha, the producer of Sankalp and the filmmaker’s daughter. He described receiving the call as an unexpected moment after years of not getting an opportunity to meet the director. “I really enjoyed working on it. For me, it was like a dream. Every artist from Bihar who comes to Mumbai, for them, working with Prakash Jha sir is like a dream. So I had that dream too. Gangaajal, Aarakshan, all of these films, we must have watched them on video, VCPs and all, during our childhood,” he said. Kranti recalled that Disha Jha eventually contacted him and told him that Prakash Jha wanted to meet him. “I...
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India Ke Top 1%: Anil Kapoor reveals wife Sunita's Queen moment; says she went on honeymoon without him

Anil Kapoor recently opened up about his relationship with wife Sunita Kapoor while discussing travelling alone on the upcoming episode of India Ke Top 1%: The Anil Kapoor Show. A passing reference to Kangana Ranaut’s 2013 film Queen led the actor to share a personal anecdote about Sunita and their honeymoon. During the conversation, Anil was reminded of Sunita when the topic of travelling alone came up. Recalling an incident from their early years together, he said, “Sunita akele gayi thi honeymoon par, main saath mein nahi gaya tha.” The actor then added an affectionate note while referring to his wife as his own Queen. Anil said, “Sunita hi meri Queen hai, aur hamesha rahegi.” Anil and Sunita Kapoor have been married since 1984 and have three children, Sonam Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor and Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor. Over the years, the couple has often spoken about their long-standing relationship and family life. The anecdote comes during an episode of India Ke Top 1%: The Anil Kapoor Show, w...
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EXCLUSIVE: “My relation with Shahid Kapoor has grown further with Farzi Season 2,” shares Bhuvan Arora; actor also reveals status of the new season

Bhuvan Arora’s Waiting Hai recently started streaming to a positive response. He will next be seen soon in the Season 2 of Dupahiya, which will stream on Amazon Prime Video from October 1. His biggest claim to fame was the 2023 web show Farzi, which also starred Shahid Kapoor. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Bhuvan looked at the importance of that project in his career saying, “Farzi has the biggest importance in my filmography. Before that, I had done around 12-15 projects. But I got a lot of love from the audience from Farzi and now with Waiting Hai. Both these shows are very special for me along with the film Amaran. These projects have been very encouraging and motivating for me. But Farzi was the first show that put me onto the limelight. People noticed me on a major scale.” Bhuvan’s on screen chemistry with Shahid Kapoor was one of the highlights of Farzi. Speaking about his off-screen bond with the star, he said, “Our bond has become better in Season 2, on a p...
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Anupam Kher advises Govinda amid rumoured affair: “Don’t allow your personal life or habits to overshadow your entire life”

Govinda has been in the spotlight over reports surrounding his personal life and his reportedly troubled relationship with wife Sunita Ahuja. Amid rumours of an alleged affair with his co-star Komal Rani Swarnkar, the actor recently visited the much-photographed Lalbaugcha Raja pandal with Komal. Sunita had also visited the pandal earlier that day, arriving alone. Amid the ongoing speculation, actor Anupam Kher has now shared his thoughts on Govinda and advised him to ensure that his personal life and habits do not overshadow his professional journey. Anupam Kher advises Govinda In an interview with Faridoon Shahryar, Anupam Kher spoke about his equation with Govinda and praised his abilities as an actor. He said, “I am very fond of Govinda. I think he is one of the finest actors that I have worked with. I have done 10-12 films with him. Improvisation, acting, dance – no one can compete with him. But you should not allow your personal life or your habits to overshadow your entire life...
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