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Radhika Apte recalls traumatic film debut: “The awful producers didn’t put me up, didn’t pay me”

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Radhika Apte, now celebrated for her versatility over a 20-year career, recently looked back on her very first film and admitted she would rather forget it altogether. In an interview reflecting on her journey, she spoke candidly about how difficult her debut in Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! was, not because of her performance but because of the way she was treated during production. Recalling the early days of her career, Apte didn’t mince words about the people behind the film. “The awful producers didn’t put me up, didn’t pay me. When my mother and I asked them to sign a contract, they said, ‘Arey, even Urmila Matondkar didn’t sign a contract. I don’t know if she signed or not,’ but they treated us horribly,” she said, adding, “Mahesh Manjrekar was a great guy. That’s why I like to forget my film because the production was awful! And I say it out loud.” Apte, who had a supporting role in the film, also spoke about how she got the part. She explained that director Mahesh Manjrekar saw h...
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Photos: Ayan Mukerji, Atlee Kumar, Sakshi Malik and others grace the premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash

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R Madhavan shares meme on being overlooked amid Akshay Khanna frenzy

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In the midst of widespread online fascination with Akshaye Khanna’s standout performance in Dhurandhar, co-star R. Madhavan recently chimed in with a humorous message that gently pokes fun at how public attention has overwhelmingly gravitated toward Khanna’s role. Akshaye Khanna’s portrayal of the fierce antagonist Rehman Dakait in the action thriller has become a hot topic on social platforms, with many fans highlighting his intense presence and memorable scenes. However, Madhavan, who plays an important part in the film as Ajay Sanyal, shared a meme that playfully expresses his feeling of being eclipsed by the acclaim directed toward Khanna. The meme taken from a scene in the Hollywood film Ford v Ferrari shows Madhavan’s character standing off to the side as Khanna’s character enjoys applause from an adoring crowd. In the image, a character tips his hat, while the onscreen text includes the phrases “True cinephile” and “remarkable transformation on screen,” suggesting that Madhav...
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Celina Jaitly pens emotional birthday note for detained brother Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly: “I will not give up on you”

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Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly marked her brother Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly’s birthday with an emotional and deeply personal note, drawing attention once again to his prolonged detention in the UAE. The actor shared the message on December 16, 2025, expressing her anguish over being unable to contact him for more than a year. In her post, Celina addressed her brother as her “baby brother,” recalling their close bond and the many moments they shared as a family. She wrote about missing their long conversations, shared jokes, drives after dinner, and time spent together with family in India and Dubai. The note also reflected on their last conversation on August 26, 2024, a detail she described as particularly painful, as she had not anticipated it would be the last time she would hear his voice. Celina emphasised that she continues to stand by her brother and has not given up hope of bringing him back home. She reiterated her determination to keep fighting for him, stating that she ...
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Ajay Devgn shares note on Project MahaDeva after attending Lionel Messi’s Mumbai event

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Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated G.O.A.T India Tour 2025 reached Mumbai over the weekend, drawing massive crowds to the Wankhede Stadium as fans gathered to witness the global football icon in person. The Mumbai stop marked the third leg of Messi’s India visit, following his appearances in Kolkata and Hyderabad, and was positioned as a celebration of his legacy and India’s growing football culture. Among the notable attendees were Bollywood actors Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff. After the event, Devgn took to Instagram to share a note expressing his support for a grassroots football initiative. “Excited to back Hon. CM Shri @devendra_fadnavis vision with #ProjectMahaDeva, seeing 60 young footballers across Maharashtra get their shot on the global stage, alongside legends like @leomessi, @luissuarez9 & @rodridepaul,” he wrote.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) However, the evening also witnessed...
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Yash Raj Films to release Ikkis overseas; industry heavyweights Aditya Chopra and Dinesh Vijan collaborate for the FOURTH time in 2025

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2025 will end on a patriotic note, thanks to Ikkis . It is based on the inspiring story of Arun Khetrapal and its trailer and casting has caught attention already. On December 3, Yash Raj Films announced that they would be releasing the war drama in international territories. This means that this is the fourth time this year that the distribution wing of the premiere production house would back a film produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films. YRF began distributing its own films since 1991 and since Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), it has also selectively released films made by other banners in India or abroad or both. In 2025, they formed an association for the first time with Maddock. This association began with Chhaava and was followed by Bhool Chuk Maaf and Thamma . A trade source told Bollywood Hungama , “In all these three films, there were challenges, but YRF managed to tide over it, thanks to its reputation and vast experience in distribution overseas. Chhaava clashed with Cap...
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EXCLUSIVE: As a tribute to Dharmendra, Yamla Pagla Deewana expected to re-release in cinemas on January 1, 2026

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Last month, the industry and moviegoers were in mourning as Dharmendra passed away on November 24 at the age of 89. More than a month after he left for the heavenly abode, his much-loved film Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011) is expected to be re-released in cinemas. A source told Bollywood Hungama , “The re-release of Yamla Pagla Deewana will serve as a tribute to the man who was unanimously loved and who left an indelible mark in the world of cinema. The film seems apt for a re-run as it’s not very old, still looks fresh and entertaining and also stars Dharmendra along with his two sons, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol.” The source continued, “Earlier, the plan was to re-release Yamla Pagla Deewana this Friday, December 19. But due to the Dhurandhar wave, NH Studioz, which holds the rights to the film, has decided to change the plan. Yamla Pagla Deewana is now expected to arrive in cinemas on January 1, 2026. A final decision will be taken in a few days from now.” Yamla Pagla Deewana wa...
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