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  • Rishi Kapoor predicted son Ranbir’s film will flop

    Rishi Kapoor predicted son Ranbir’s film will flop

     Late Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor, known for his blunt nature, hesitated to share his honest opinions about son Ranbir Kapoor’s film choices. From predicting failures to advising against certain roles, his feedback often came with sharp observations and tough love.   

    Recalling his father’s unfiltered advice, the Animal actor shared an incident that took place at the 55th Film Festival of Indian (IFFI), reveling Rishi Kapoor’s knack for spotting potential hit and misses.

    “Before ‘Barfi’ was released, my father called me after watching the preview and said, ‘Ranbir, you’re good at acting, but stop doing art films.”


    Even during the making of Ranbir’s debut film ‘Saawariya,’ Rishi’s skepticism was clear.   

    On set he bombarded Ranbir with questions like, “Why are there so many windows in the frame? Why not more people? Why is it a night scene and not a morning one?”

    His honest feedback often pushed Ranbir to think critically, though at times the younger Kapoor felt his father’s views were rooted in an outdated perspective.
      

    The Tamasha actor admitted that he used to dismiss his father doubts as “old school”, but later realized how wise Rishi’s critiques were.


     “He told my mom in the car, ‘This movie won’t work.’ Back then, I didn’t understand what he meant, but now it all makes sense,” Ranbir Kapoor shared. 
     


    Ranbir also spoke of his bond with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, whom he calls his Godfather. He credited Bhansali for shaping his knowledge of film and acting.


     
    “I am extremely blessed to have him as my godfather. Everything I know about films, everything I know about acting, it is something I learnt from him,” the Sajnu actor shared. It merits a mention that he worked as an assistant director on Bhansali’s film ‘Black’ before making his debut with Saawariya in 2007.  

    Ranbir commended Bhansali’s steadfast commitment to his art, saying, “He hasn’t changed at all. He is extremely hard-working. All he thinks about is his movies. He just wants to speak about the character, he wants you to create, do something different.” 

    Bhansali’s upcoming film ‘Love and War’ features a star-studded cast that includes Ranbir, Alia and Vicky Kaushal. The film is expected to release by the end of 2025.

    Rishi Kapoor passed away on 30 April, 2020.

  • Do you know which Pakistani actress starred in Bollywood hit Animal?

    Do you know which Pakistani actress starred in Bollywood hit Animal?

    Indian film ‘Animal’ was a weird creature, a film without a script or a story but lots of pointless action and misogyny.

    Many people do not know that a Pakistani actress also acted in the film, directed by Sandeep Reddy, albeit in a small role.

    Geo Digital spoke to UK-based Pakistani actress Shafina Patel Shah, who played actor Bobby Deol’s second wife in Animal.

    She was initially offered the role of Deol’s third wife, which was eventually played by Indian actress Mansi Tuksak.

    When asked how she got the role in the film, she said, “One day I received a message asking me to audition for a role in an Indian film.”

    “Last year I was in Peshawar in Pakistan when I received a message that there is a Bollywood film in which there is a role. Will you do this role?”

    She continued, “I replied to the message that I had no objection and that I would do the role.”

    She further added, “I had also sent the audition tape and I didn’t get any response for a week. One day they replied that you have been finalized for the role.”

    She said, “I had auditioned for the role of Bobby Deol’s character Abrar Haq’s third wife, but I was selected to play the second wife.”

    The Persian song Jamal Jamalo, featured in the film, was also very popular in both India and Pakistan. However, an unusual incident occurred on the set during the filming of the song.

    Shafina narrates: “When we were shooting Jamal Jamalo, there was a scene with Bobby Deol where, on the wedding day, he gouged out the eyes of his informant in front of all the guests. A lot of fake blood was used in the scene. While filming, a girl in the junior cast collapsed and fainted. Thank God she’s fine now, but we were shocked to witness this. Animal was also criticized for its violent scenes.”

    Shafina has also worked with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan in an advertisement a few years ago. About the experience, she told Geo Digital, “When I saw King Khan for the first time, my heart started racing. He came up to me and asked, ‘How are you?’ I replied, ‘I’m fine, how are you?’ But the truth is, my heartbeats were abnormally fast.”

    She also shared, “I played the role of an agent of the Indian secret agency RAW in a film with Tiger Shroff, but this film has been shelved for now.”

  • Do you know who is being considered to play Parveen Babi in biopic?

    Do you know who is being considered to play Parveen Babi in biopic?

    Parveen Babi, Bollywood star of the 70s and 80s, is widely considered one of the most gorgeous women to have graced the silversceeen. Her life is, unfortunately, also considered one of the most tragic stories in the industry.

    And now a biopic is being made about her life.

    Triptii Dimri, actress of ‘Bad Newz’, is going to play Parveen Babi in a new biopic about the legendary actress’s life.

    Indian media outlet Filmfare reported that a film on her life is going to be produced soon.

    According Filmfare reports Triptii could play the lead role in the movie. Details of production, director, or other cast members haven’t been declared.

    Perveen Babi had been a respected actress and ruled the cinema world with her stellar performances and glamorous look.

    In the peak of her career, the 70s and 80s, she has done movies like, Deewar, Amar Akbar Anthony, and Khatta Meetha.

    Triptii Dimri is best known for appearing in Animal, Qala, Laila Majnu and recent film Bad Newz.

  • Outrage as landlord amputates donkey’s legs for drinking water in Muzaffargarh

    Outrage as landlord amputates donkey’s legs for drinking water in Muzaffargarh

    A local landlord in Tehsil Jatoi of Muzaffargarh amputated two legs of a donkey that had entered his fields to drink water. The man has been identified as Sajjad Hussain.

    The incident occurred in the Mouza Rampur area of Jatoi Tehsil. Following a complaint by the donkey’s owner, Bashir Ahmed, the police registered a case at the Jatoi police station and promptly arrested Sajjad Hussain. The injured donkey received medical aid from the Livestock Department.

    The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for justice from local communities and animal rights activists.

  • Landlord arrested for injuring donkey with axe in Sargodha

    Landlord arrested for injuring donkey with axe in Sargodha

    A landlord injured a donkey in Sargodha after wielding it with an axe.

    According to the police, the donkey entered the fields of Zemindar Mehboob Nawaz in Tarkhanwala village near Sargodha.

    Upon notification by DPO Dr. Asad Ejaz, Chokki Faruka police took immediate action and arrested the accused.

    Police report that the injured donkey has been transferred to the Livestock Hospital and has been bandaged.

  • Woman found dead swallowed by python in Indonesia

    Woman found dead swallowed by python in Indonesia

    A woman was found dead inside the belly of a snake after it swallowed her whole in central Indonesia, police said Wednesday, the second python killing in the province in a month.

    Siriati, 36, had gone missing after she left her house Tuesday morning to buy medicine for her sick child, police said, prompting relatives to launch a search.

    Her husband Adiansa, 30, found her slippers and pants on the ground about 500 metres (yards) from their house in Siteba village, South Sulawesi province.

    “Shortly after that, he spotted a snake, about 10 metres from the path. The snake was still alive,” local police chief Idul, who like many Indonesians has one name, told AFP.

    Village secretary Iyang told AFP that Adiansa became suspicious after he noticed the python’s “very large” belly. He called the villagers to help cut open its stomach, where they found her body.

    Such incidents are considered extremely rare, but several people have been swallowed by pythons in recent years.

    A woman was found dead last month inside the belly of a reticulated python in another district of South Sulawesi.

    Last year residents in the province killed an eight-metre python, which was found strangling and eating one of the farmers in a village.

    A 54-year-old woman was found dead in 2018 inside a seven-metre python in Southeast Sulawesi’s Muna town.

    And the year before, a farmer in West Sulawesi went missing before being found being swallowed by a four-metre python at a palm oil plantation.

  • Cattle burnt alive in Sargodha, suspect arrested

    Cattle burnt alive in Sargodha, suspect arrested

    Six cattle were burnt alive in Sargodha as personal grudges were taken to a brutal extent. Police have arrested the main suspect.

    The incident occurred in the jurisdiction of Bhagtanwala police station in Sargodha, where influential individuals set fire to a poor farmer’s cattle. The suspects managed to escape.

    As a result of the brutality, six cattle valued at hundreds of thousands of rupees were burnt to death, while more than a dozen others were seriously injured.

    Taking note of the incident, IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar directed DPO Sargodha to take strict action against the suspect. Bhagtanwala police registered a case against the man and initiated an investigation.

    On the micro-blogging site X (formerly Twitter), Punjab Police shared photos of the crime scene.

    Reportedly, yesterday, police arrested the main suspect who tried to harm his adversary due to personal enmity. While the main suspect was apprehended, his wife and son have been released on bail prior to arrest.

  • Camel whose leg was amputated by feudal stands up

    Camel whose leg was amputated by feudal stands up

    The female camel who became the center of outrage in the country after her leg was amputated by an irate feudal landlord in Sanghar has been given support to stand up, Jang has reported.

    According to the management of the animal shelter treating the camel, she is still under care. An artificial limb has been provided for her support.

    In June, the female camel was brought from Sanghar to Karachi after a landlord chopped off her leg for trespassing on his land.

    Legal action was initiated following the circulation of videos related to the incident on social media.

    The management of the facility expressed gratitude to the artificial limb manufacturing company for their cooperation with the Department of Livestock and Robotics.

  • Laapataa Ladies beats ‘Animal’ to take Netflix’s top spot

    Laapataa Ladies beats ‘Animal’ to take Netflix’s top spot

    In a surprise upset, Laapataa Ladies has taken the top spot on Netflix, beating out Ranbir Kapoor’s hit movie ‘Animal’ in views, just one month after the film made its streaming premiere on April 26.

    Only one month after ‘Laapataa Ladies’ made its Netflix premiere, the OTT site has reportedly seen a record 13.8 million views of the film. As for Ranbir Kapoor, his hit movie ‘Animal’ has had 13.6 million views so far.

    Animal was released in cinemas on December 1st 2023, and it was released on Netflix on January 26 2024. It is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga.

    Laapataa Ladies is directed by Kiran Rao. Apart from Ravi Kishan, the film features news stars like Sparsh Shrivastava, Pratibha Ranta and Nitanshi Goe.

  • Ranbir Kapoor’s crazy fitness routine, from ‘Animal’ to ‘Ramayana’

    Ranbir Kapoor’s crazy fitness routine, from ‘Animal’ to ‘Ramayana’

    Ranbir Kapoor is stepping up his fitness game, showing dedication to his roles by putting in the hard work physically. His impressive fitness journey, documented by his trainer Shivoham, is making waves.

    In a recent Instagram post, Shivoham gave a peek into Kapoor’s transformation over the past three years. The post showcases him transforming from the muscular look in Animal to his current shredded physique, likely for his role in the upcoming Ramayana.

    The post shared by Shivoham on Wednesday features three images, each representing a significant stage in Kapoor’s physical evolution. The first picture shows Kapoor in his beefed-up look from Animal, portraying a character demanding a strong physical presence.

    The next image shows Kapoor in a regular state, ready to start his transformation journey. Finally, the third image reveals Kapoor’s recent ripped physique, likely matching his upcoming role in Ramayana.

    Shivoham said, “I worked hard for over three years. You can’t achieve anything by taking shortcuts. Having a clear vision of your goal and a well-structured plan is crucial. But without willpower, discipline, consistency, and determination, no amount of planning will lead you to success.”
    Moreover, in an Instagram video, the actor’s fitness coach showed viewers Kapoor’s intense workout routine, set in lush green surroundings.

    The video shows Kapoor doing various exercises like weightlifting, running, and strength training. He also includes swimming, cycling, and hiking in his routine, highlighting his dedication to overall fitness.