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.
Veteran actor Sajid Hasan was invited as a guest on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast ‘Excuse Me’.
During the recording, Sajid discussed his relationship with Sahira and Rahat Kazmi on the ground-breaking series ‘Dhoop Kinare’, which was a major turning point in his career.
He also discussed declining parts that would have encouraged an anti-Indian attitude. Speaking about the reasons behind his dislike of actors portraying anti-state roles, he said, “I’m disappointed with Tiger 3, which I’m currently watching, as it contains harmful stereotypes and biased content against Pakistan. I strongly dislike this approach and believe it’s unfair to actors. Even when I was new to the industry and faced pressure to play such roles, I’ve always rejected them. I believe our relationships with people from other countries should be respectful and positive, even if we disagree with their views. Moreover, I urge Pakistanis to appreciate the freedom we have, which was fought for by Quaid E Azam, and recognize the value of living without oppression, as I personally experienced suffocation during my time in India.”
Elections in India are entering the last phase, with polling in Mumbai on Monday. While there was a buzz surrounding celebrities coming out to vote in India’s tinsel town, complaints of celebrities and journalists not being able to vote surfaced. It was overwhelmingly stated that their name was not on the voting list while they have been voting for decades.
Actress Vidya Maladev, famous for her role in Netflix series Mismatched complained about what she said was really “upsetting” as she was not able to vote because she could not find her name in the voting list.
Actress Vidya Malavade shared her experience of voting today.
She could not vote because her name was not in the list. More than 1 lakh people from each constituency faced the same situation. Anything to expect from @ECISVEEP ? pic.twitter.com/92Nf9bf1qr
Famous singer and musician Amit Trivedi also posted a video with the caption, “Voting is our constitutional right. Today I was denied that right and I feel helpless.”
Voting is our constitutional right. Today I was denied that right and I feel helpless
Actress and model Gauhar Khan vented out her frustration of being denied the right to vote in a video where she was seen saying, “Why do we have Adhaar Cards (voting cards) when we are not considered citizens enough.”
Journalist Rana Ayyub, who is also vocal about intolerance in India towards Muslim community, posted an Instagram story stating that she went with her family to vote and their names were missing from the voters list in Nayi Mumbai area despite the fact that they have been voting in this constituency for the last eighteen years. “Never missed a vote since I turned 18. Frustrating to say the least.”
Producer and Entrepreneur Gayatri Pahlajani posted on X, “After having voted in not one but four general elections, my name has been struck off the voting list.”
After having voted in not one but four general elections, my name has been struck off the voting list. @ECISVEEP@SpokespersonECI could you help, please?
— Gayatri Pahlajani (@TheChiefSneeze) May 20, 2024
Reports of low voting turnout in many states have emerged in Indian media.
Muslims not able to find their names in the voting list made rounds on social media during the elections in Gujrat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state.
Haroon Khan posted on May 6 that the names of 575 Muslim fisherman in Gujrat were deleted from the voters list. “Is this beginning of a “Hindu Rashtra” by snatching voting rights from Muslims?”, he posted.
575 Muslim fishermen in Gujarat’s Devbhoomi Dwarka district will not be able to vote as their names were deleted from the voter list.
Is this beginning of a “Hindu Rashtra” by snatching voting rights from Muslims? pic.twitter.com/VgMEZkTxTd
Journalist Radhika Bordia posted a video of a Muslim man from UP who was denied the right to cast a vote as his name wasn’t missing from the voting list.
Have been looking at polling around Chharra in the Hathras Lok Sabha seat in UP. Registered voters, many of them Muslims, have found their names missing at a number of polling stations. Here’s one testimony: pic.twitter.com/xkVShS5xzZ
Videos of both Muslim women complaining about their voting cards being downplayed as fake and them being dragged by the same police to not allow them to vote also emerged.
Actor and model Adnan Shah Tipu appeared in ‘Zarbardast’ show on a recent episode with host Wasi Shah. The host asked, “Tipu, you’ve had a diverse range of experiences from working with BBC to National Geographic, and even delving into Hollywood before coming back to Bollywood. Where did you find the most rewarding payments during your journey?”
“You get paid really well in Hollywood. I got paid more for just two scenes in a Hollywood project than I did for an entire Bollywood film, plus a stay at a 7-star hotel for me and my wife,” Adnan replied.
Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor, listed down the qualities of her ideal life partner. Janhvi Kapoor was questioned by reporters about the characteristics of a man she would pick as her life partner, during the song launch event of her next movie ‘Mr & Mrs Mahi.’
She responded, saying, “Aisa insaan jo ki mere sapno ko apna banade, jo ki mujhe himmat de, badhava de… Khushi de mujhe khushi. Mujhe hasaye (Someone who believes that my dreams are his, who gives me courage, encourages me, and ultimately makes me happy. Someone who grins at me).” Kapoor is now working on her sports drama, ‘Mr & Mrs Mahi,’ which co-stars Rajkummar Rao and is schedule for release on May 31.
Bollywood Actor Taha Shah who played the role of Tajdaar in web series ‘Heeramandi’ recently gave an interview where he talked about being compared to a Pakistani superstar.
“It is an honour for me if they have compared me to leading actors Fawad Khan and Vicky Kaushal, who are both excellent actors. If they are comparing me with them, what more could a man ask for? If they see Shah Rukh Khan’s romance in my eyes, then it is a success, and Vicky is my brother, we have worked together. I don’t know about their appearances, but I believe that they both perform really well.”
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar on Netflix is gaining a lot of attention for its brilliant production. The series, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, stars Shekhar Suman, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Richa Chadha, Fardeen Khan, Sharmin Segal, and Manisha Koirala.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is starring in the action – packed thriller ‘King,’ alongside his daughter Suhana Khan, the first time the duo will appear on screen together.
The film, directed by Sujoy Ghosh and produced by Gauri Khan and Siddharth Anand, has generated plenty of buzz on social media. Shah Rukh Khan’s appearance in the film is particularly under scrutiny; according to some rumours, he will dress like a ‘Salt and Pepper’ character.
Viral images circulating on social media hint at SRK’s transformation, leaving fans more and more excited. According to a recent report in Pinkvilla, Shah Rukh is set to portray the character of ‘Don’ in King, and the character will have some grey shades. The official announcement is expected in September.
Actress Sharmin Segal has talked about how she handles online harassment and criticism of her work in a podcast interview before the web series’ ‘HeeraMandi’ release earlier this month.
“I feel a lot of pressure, and sometimes it shows in strange ways. But I have a great support system. My sister is my strongest support; she’s also an assistant director on the show. This setup allows me to vent when I need to.”
She continued by saying that she won’t keep putting too much pressure on herself. “I want to prove myself, but I’m also realistic now. I hope everyone loves Alamzeb [her character in Heeramandi], but some people will always have their opinions.” Segal was called the weakest member of the ‘Heeramandi’ ensemble cast, and fans questioned why Sanjay Leela Bhansali gave her such a big role based only on their relationship. The star disabled comments on her most recent Instagram photos in response to the vicious bullying that was going on on social media. For those who don’t know , Segal is the niece of director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who previously worked with him on successful films such as ‘Bajirao Mastani,’ and ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ before making her cinematic debut in ‘Malaal’.
On May 1, Netflix released ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,’ which is about the courtesans who resided in Lahore’s red light district.
The Great Indian Kapil Show programme on Netflix has refuted speculations that the programme was cancelled.
The show started off by relaying rumours on Instagram that The Great Indian Kapil Show was about to be cancelled.
They posted a caption on Instagra, “Kuch toh log kahenge, logo ka kaam hai kehna, Humara kaam toh hai aapko hasate rehna ”
Athletes like Sania Mirza, Saina Nehwal, and Mary Kom, as well as Indian celebrities like Janhvi Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Farah Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Badshah, were shown in the advertisement for the Kapil Sharma-hosted show. However, the unexpected announcement that musician Ed Sheeran will be appearing in future editions of the show as a guest startled viewers.
After rumours circulated that Kapil Sharma had filmed The Great Indian Kapil Show’s final episode, viewers were relieved to hear the good news.
It is important to note that The Great Indian Kapil Show is ending its broadcast, as Archana Puran Singh has already informed.
She said, “We finished shooting season one of TGIKS (The Great Indian Kapil Show). Yesterday, we filmed the last episode of the season. We had a lot of fun and celebrated on the sets. The journey on the show has been amazing so far. It was a delightful experience, and we had some fantastic times on the sets.” The first episode of the show, which featured guest appearances by Ranbir Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, debuted on Netflix on March 30.
As people who like drama and gossip, we were entertained by actor Mishi Khan and singer Abrarul Haq trading blows. But the war of words is now getting to be a bit repetitive. After Abrarul Haq responded to Mishi’s earlier comments about his Bollywood claims, Mishi posted another video on her Instagram, along with a caption making fun of the Bilo singer. She asked why he talked about a project he was offered 12 years ago. She wondered why he brought it up now when it doesn’t matter anymore.
Mishi continued to criticize Abrar for struggling to say her name in his video. She said he seemed like he was reading from a script, and she didn’t feel sorry for what she said before. “Yes, I laughed at you, and I admit that,” she said. “But do you remember when I supported you when you were a teacher? Nobody knew you then! You even appeared on my channel once!”
Expressing her feelings in her caption, Mishi said, “Stay focused and don’t act like you don’t know me. Whoever gave you the script did a bad job. Yes, I made fun of it because I thought it was funny. Just because we’re in the same industry doesn’t mean I have to say yes or agree with everything. I was never overly polite.” Finishing her post, Mishi added, “For me, the Bollywood offer was recent news because I’m not your obsessed fan keeping track of your offers. I hope you remember my name. It’s not Mushy, it’s Mishi.”
For those who don’t know, the singer recently said in an interview that he turned down a chance to act in Bollywood alongside Katrina Kaif because the movie didn’t match his moral beliefs. Mishi then questioned why Abrar didn’t talk about this before. Abrar responded with his own video, questioning the morals of those who see a Bollywood offer as an honor and asked people to focus on his charity work instead. Whether Abrar will respond to Mishi’s second attack with another video is uncertain.
