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24 Years of Ek Rishtaa: Amitabh Bachchan Reflects on friendship, filmmaking, and Raakhee; says, “We were a family on and off screen”

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Suneel Darshan was completely bowled over by your professionalism and expertise during the shooting of Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love . The feeling is mutual. I think Suneel is extremely focused and organized. Long before Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love went on the floors, he knew exactly what he wanted to do on screen—down to the music and the songs. That, I think, is the forte of this millennial generation. Filmmakers in the past were also organized in their own way, but they carried it all in their heads. Today’s directors put it down on paper, and there’s a whole battery of assistants to take care of the nitty-gritty. That explains why Ek Rishtaa was completed in such an amazingly short time. Suneel is one director who wouldn’t let you off the hook until he’s completely satisfied with your performance. What was it like working with Raakheedi in Ek Rishtaa after so many years? Well, you know we’ve done 13 films together. The last ones before Ek Rishtaa were Bemisal and Shakti —b...
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BMC issues notice to Mithun Chakraborty over alleged illegal construction in Malad

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has sent a show cause notice to actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty for allegedly building an illegal structure in Malad’s Madh area. The notice says that a ground-floor structure was built on a plot in Erangle village without the required permission from the authorities. The BMC has asked Mithun Chakraborty to explain the changes made to the property. If he fails to give a proper explanation, the structure could be demolished. The BMC has also warned of possible legal action. This action is part of a larger crackdown on unauthorised constructions in the Madh area. So far, the BMC has identified 101 illegal structures in the locality. These include bungalows built using fake documents. The civic body plans to demolish all illegal constructions by the end of May. According to civic officials, during a recent inspection near the Hira Devi Mandir in Erangle village, they found two one-plus-mezzanine-storey buildings, one ground-floor st...
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17 Years of Jannat: Mahesh Bhatt on love, loss & Emraan Hashmi’s magic; says, “It was never just a movie”

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Bhatt Saab, it’s been seventeen years since Jannat released? Seventeen years. It feels like yesterday—and yet, a lifetime has passed. On May 16, 2008, Jannat walked into our lives—not with fanfare, but with that quiet confidence some stories carry when they know they’ve touched something true. Now, as I look back, what comes to me is not the success, not the applause—but a moment. A face. Whose face? I was in Gurgaon, at a friend’s home, when his wife—a middle-class woman draped in ordinariness but lit from within—was serving me hot chapatis. With a quiet intensity in her eyes, she said, “ Jannat is about the war inside every man. Between the hunger to grab everything in the shop window—and the strength to walk away.” She didn’t speak of Arjun and Zoya as characters, but as mirrors. She had seen the film not just with her eyes, but with her life. That just about sums up Jannat ? Zoya, she said, was the true hero. Because when the man she loved broke under the weight of his own...
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Kajal Aggarwal joins cast of Ramayana as Ravana’s wife Mandodari opposite Yash: Report

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Recent reports reveal that Kajal Aggarwal may have officially joined the cast of Ramayana , the much-anticipated mythological epic directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The actress is said to be seen portraying the role of Mandodari, the noble and wise queen who is the first wife of Ravana — a role essayed by Kannada superstar Yash in the film. If this holds true, this will be the first time Kajal and Yash will be seen sharing screen space. A source confirmed Kajal’s casting to ETimes, stating, “Kajal just did her look test last week, and will be playing the character of Mandodari opposite Yash. She has started shooting for the bit recently. The makers are currently shooting Ravana’s Lanka bits.” Mandodari, a lesser-explored but significant figure in the Ramayana , is often portrayed as a deeply intelligent and virtuous woman. According to the original epic, she is known for her wisdom, devotion, and moral compass, which stands in contrast to Ravana’s eventual downfall. Her presence in the nar...
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Ananya Panday on toxic beauty norms: “People said i had chicken legs, no ‘t**s’, no a** – you can never win”

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Ananya Panday is no stranger to scrutiny, but the actress is now speaking out with honesty and introspection about the toll of unrealistic beauty standards and how they impact young women — including herself. In a heartfelt conversation with popular YouTuber Lilly Singh, Ananya recalled the early days of her career when she was just 18 or 19 and how the criticism she faced was deeply personal. “I was really skinny, you know, and everyone used to kind of make fun about that. They were like, oh, you have chicken legs, and you look like a matchstick, and you don’t have t**s, and you don’t have an a**,” she said. “So that was what it was first.” Even as her body changed and she grew in the public eye, the commentary didn’t stop. “They were like, oh, there’s no way she’s got her b*** done, or she’s got this done. So you can never win. People will constantly have something to say and criticize that,” she added, noting how such commentary disproportionately targets women. “That’s something...
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Nitanshi Goel makes dreamy Cannes debut in two show-stopping looks inspired by Bollywood Icons and Indian Craftsmanship

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Nitanshi Goel, the breakout star of Laapataa Ladies , made a powerful debut at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, representing young Indian cinema with a compelling blend of nostalgia, heritage, and haute couture. Her two standout looks at the festival were a visual celebration of both Bollywood’s golden era and India’s timeless craftsmanship. For her first appearance at the Indian Pavilion, Nitanshi paid homage to the legendary actresses of Indian cinema—Madhubala, Rekha, Sridevi, Vaijayanti Mala, Hema Malini, Waheeda Rehman, and Nutan—through a truly unique hair accessory – a strand of pearls threaded with tiny photo frames, designed by Be Abhika, which turned her hair into a walking gallery of Indian cinema’s most iconic women, making it one of the most talked-about details of the day. Complementing the tribute, Nitanshi wore an ethereal pre-draped ivory saree featuring a flowing trail and subtle design elements. Delicate bow embroidery, 3D floral accents, and ancient paisley motifs ...
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Jacqueline Fernandez serves power and poise in two striking looks at Cannes 2025

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Jacqueline Fernandez made an impactful return to the French Riviera as she graced Cannes 2025 in two sharply contrasting yet equally captivating looks, celebrating her association with the Red Sea Film Foundation’s Women in Cinema initiative. Readers would be aware that the 78th edition of Cannes Film Festival kicked off at the French Riviera this week with Jacqueline being one of the first Indian celebs to have arrived in style! For her Day 1 appearance, the actor chose a striking pant suit ensemble that balanced structured tailoring with sultry glamour. Styled with a bejeweled corset that caught the light with every movement, Jacqueline radiated confidence. Her choice to forgo a necklace kept the neckline clean, allowing her pearl earrings and luminous makeup to shine through. Steel-toned heels—so mirror-like one could see their own reflection—added an edgy punctuation to the look. Keeping her hair simple as it cascaded down her shoulders, she nailed the “less is more” mantra. Shar...
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