Vicky Kaushal, one of Bollywood’s most talented actors, has completed 12 amazing years in the film industry. He posted a photo from his early audition days with the caption, “This day, 12 years apart… nothing is overnight. Ever so grateful for all your love and blessings. ❤ ”
From his early days in films like Masaan and Raman Raghav to his recent hits Sanju, Dunki, and Sardar Udham Singh, Vicky Kaushal has proven his acting chops many times over. His upcoming film Bad Newz stars Tripti Dimri and Ammy Virk. Vicky’s recent dance performance in the song ‘Tauba Tauba’ from the film created buzz on social media. The film will release on July 19, 2024.
Actress Ushna Shah has come to the defense of Sharmin Segal, who faced criticism for her acting in the web series ‘Heeramandi’. Shah posted a tweet on X (formerly Twitter) writing, “Sharmin Segal underplayed Alamzeb but only slightly, which seems to be difficult to digest for an audience used to be a more dramatic style. The character would have been butchered had she over-played it, it would have become generic.”
“She mastered the Urdu dialect better than most Hindi speaking actors & the grain in her voice was spectacular,” Shah added. Looking at British actor Jason Shah’s performance, who played Alastair Cartwright in the series, Ushna wrote, “The real tragedy is Cartwright not having an English accent; he was playing a British coloniser! Forget Received Pronunciation, he didn’t even bother forging a modern Brit accent? Even the English speaking Nawaabs should have had a trans-Atlantic-ish speak, similar to Jinnah, Gandhi, Nehru etc.” She added the hashtags ‘Heeramandi’ and ‘Sharmin Segal’. Sharmin Segal is Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s niece.
The web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, which co-stars Segal alongside Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, and Sanjeeda Sheikh in major roles, as well as Farida Jalal, Fardeen Khan, Shekhar and Adhyayan Suman, and Taha Shah, is available on Netflix.
Junaid Khan’s debut in Netflix’s Maharaj has been widely praised by critics and fans alike. In a recent interview, he discussed auditioning for his father’s film Laal Singh Chaddha.
During an interview with ETimes, Junaid said, “I had actually auditioned for Laal Singh Chaddha, which Papa has talked about publicly, but it didn’t work out. Papa (Aamir Khan) was very keen that I do the film.”
Kareena Kapoor, Naga Chaitanya, and Mona Singh costarred in Aamir Khan’s ‘Laal Singh Chaddha.’ It was directed by Advait Chandan remake of the movie ‘Forrest Gump.’ The movie was a complete flop at the box office.
When questioned about the role Junaid auditioned for, ‘Maharaj’ director Siddharth P Malhotra said, “It was this audition that Adi (Aditya Chopra) and I saw, and what an audition that was… it was outstanding and if that clip can be released at some point in time, it would be great.”
Junaid talked about how he found the story inspiring: “Karsandas Mulji was a real person who in 1862 was talking about those things which even today are happening. It happens in society today. And it happens in every society. And at that time he was fighting about it. When we didn’t have that much knowledge. So I found the character and the story very inspirational. That there is a man who had so much understanding back then.”
Actor Fawad Khan, who captured Bollywood’s heart with his debut in ‘Khoobsurat’ (2014) and ‘Kapoor & Sons’ (2016), is finally making a highly-anticipated return to Indian cinema films after a break of eight years.
As per filmfare sources, Fawad has been cast alongside Vaani Kapoor in an upcoming project. The pre-production is complete while the shoot will start in London.
Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal has officially addressed the rumors that his wife Katrina Kaif is expecting. At the trailer debut event for his next movie Bad Newz, Kaushal was asked about the ‘good news’ by reporters. In response, Kaushal said, “Abhi ke liye aap Bad Newz enjoy kar lo, jo hum la rahe hain (You should enjoy our film Bad Newz for now).”
He also said, “Jab uska [good news] time aayega (when it will be the right time for it), we won’t be shying away from giving that news.”
Pregnancy rumors began circulating on social media last month. A viral video from their casual outing in London showed the ‘Uri’ actor and his wife, Kaif, sparking speculation among netizens. Kaif’s walk and oversized attire led many to believe that the ‘Tiger 3’ actor was expecting their first child, with Kaushal attentively by her side throughout. Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif tied the knot on December 9, 2021, at Fort Barwara in Rajasthan, India.
Bollywood actress and former Miss universe Sushmita Sen recently caught the attention of her fans by updating her Instagram bio with a mysterious message. ‘Second Date of Birth: 27/02/2023.’
The date became important after she survived a serious heart attack in February last year when she was shooting for the first episode of season three of her web show, Arya.
On 02 March 2023, she shared a picture with her father with the caption, “Keep your heart happy & courageous, and it’ll stand by you when you need it the most Shona” (Wise words by my father @sensubir ) I suffered a heart attack a couple of days back. Angioplasty done. stent in place and most importantly, my cardiologist reconfirmed ‘I do have a big heart’ Lots of people to thank for their timely aid & constructive action. will do so in another post! This post is just to keep you (my well wishers & loved ones) informed of the good news. That all is well & I am ready for some life again!!! I love you guys beyond.”
Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan may be the biggest stars in Bollywood but which one of them is the most professional when it comes to work ethics?
Ace actor Nawaz Uddin Siddiqui has a fair idea of what working with the Khans is like. The three Khans have worked together on several films with Nawazuddin Siddiqui. In a recent interview with ‘Let’s Talk’, he discussed the qualities that make them superstars.
“Salman Khan is a fun-loving person, Shah Rukh Khan works very hard, and Aamir Khan is a perfectionist”. I never felt jealous of the three Khans’ success. I aspire to be a good actor and never wanted to be a superstar,” he added. When asked which of the three Khans is the best, ge refused to name a favourite, instead praising each one’s qualities.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui said that “Shah Rukh Khan is a very enthusiastic person who works tirelessly until the task is complete. His incredible hard work taught me humility.” He also said that “Aamir Khan is a perfectionist who has given us exceptional cinema, and his filmmaking is vast and diverse.”
Nawazuddin has worked with Salman Khan in films like ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ and ‘Kick’, with Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Raees’, and with Aamir Khan in ‘Talash’ and ‘Sarfrosh.’
Actress Mehwish Hayat has captivated audiences with her versatility in roles in dramas and films like Dillagi, Punjab Nahi Jaungi, London Nahi Jaunga, Daghabaaz Dil and her Hollywood debut Ms. Marvel. But the star has never appeared in a Bollywood project and now we know why.
She appeared as a guest on Nashpati Prime where she highlighted how fortunate she had been to get offers from Bollywood over her career, but she turned them all down. Mehwish said, “Luckily, I have been blessed to be part of the revival of Pakistani cinema from the beginning. I’ve worked with Nabeel, I’ve worked with Nadeem, and seeing the love people showed for our films, and how great those films were, made me feel I don’t need to go elsewhere to prove myself. I am appreciated in my own country, where actors receive the respect they deserve. However, it’s unfair that due to film promotions, sometimes we don’t even get to watch our films in cinemas for the first time with our team members. So, I prefer to play on my home ground, play well, and enjoy.”
Actor Sajid Hasan, well-known for his candid opinions and versatile roles since his PTV days, recently revealed in an interview with VOA Urdu that he had been receiving Bollywood offers for quite some time.
“I was offered films by Raj Kapoor himself when I first started my career in dramas through Hasina Moin’s plays. But I turned them down, as I didn’t feel comfortable with the romantic genre. I was clear about my choices and didn’t want to compromise on the kind of work I wanted to do. Those films weren’t for me, and I’m glad I stood by my conviction.”
Sajid Hasan has worked in drams and films appearing in popular dramas like ‘Dhuwan’ and ‘Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan’, and in films such as ‘Bol’ and ‘Actor in Law’.
Following his blockbuster success with Bollywood king Shahrukh Khan in ‘Jawan’, South Indian filmmaker Atlee Kumar is now set to collaborate with Salman Khan for his highly-anticipated next film, marking a major crossover in Indian cinema.
Atlee is currently working on the script, and the film will be announced soon under Sun Pictures, Telugu 360 has reported.
Shooting is expected to start next year, as Salman Khan is currently busy with ‘Sikandar’, directed by AR Murugadoss. ‘Sikandar’ is set for an Eid 2025 release and is expected to wrap up by March 2025.
Ranveer Singh will play an important role in the action entertainer. While the official announcement has not yet been made, social media users have already endorsed the two-hero actioner that will be led by a blockbuster machine.
Atlee is waiting for the release of his co-production, ‘Baby John,’ starring Varun Dhawan, which was supposed to come out on May 31 but has been delayed.
