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EXCLUSIVE: Karan Anshuman says “Glory is the OPPOSITE of Dangal”; BREAKS silence on Season 2 plans; hails Pulkit Samrat: “Most stars don’t have time to prep hard; wanted someone who would be there 24×7”

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Karan Anshuman is one of the directors of Glory , the Netflix series that has been receiving widespread acclaim. Starring Pulkit Samrat, Divyenndu, Suvinder Vicky and others, the show stands out for blending the world of boxing with an intriguing whodunit. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama , Karan Anshuman spoke about the response to the show, its casting, the writing process and a lot more. How has the feedback for Glory been? It’s been tremendous. On OTT, you don’t have numbers coming out the way you have with theatrical releases. So, it’s always tricky to gauge. But this is the most effusive response I have ever received. Who from the film industry shared their feedback? All my well-wishers in the industry, whether it’s Rana Daggubati, Ali Fazal, Sudhir Mishra, etc. have excitedly told me how much they have liked it. How did you get the idea of infusing a murder mystery element into a sports backdrop? Often, filmmakers or writers read about or learn of a real-li...

Photos: Gaurav Kapoor, Kritika Kamra, Ritesh Sidhwani and Nandita Mahtani snapped in Bandra

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Photos: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rakul Preet Singh, Wamiqa Gabbi and others snapped promoting Pati Patni Aur Woh Do

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Mother’s Day 2026 EXCLUSIVE: Taha Shah Badussha recalls strict childhood rules set by his mom; says, “She was right”

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Ahead of Mother’s Day, Taha Shah Badussha reflected on the life lessons and discipline he received from his mother while growing up. The actor shared how many of her strict rules once felt frustrating during childhood, but over the years, he has come to understand the care and wisdom behind them. Speaking about the habits and routines his mother insisted on, Taha admitted that there were several things he disliked as a child. One rule in particular stood out for him. “As a child, many of the things my mother said used to bother me, but the one thing I disliked the most was her strict rule of being home by 10 PM and her advice to wake up by 7 AM,” he shared. The actor also recalled how his mother never allowed him to stay overnight at friends’ houses, something that often irritated him while growing up. “Apart from that, I would often get irritated by the fact that she never allowed me to stay overnight at a friend’s house. She believed that no matter where you spend your day, you ...

EXCLUSIVE: PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate 45th anniversary celebrations of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Art of Living in Bengaluru; Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, Kartik Aaryan and others expected to attend

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The Art of Living Foundation will mark 45 years of its global humanitarian and spiritual work with a grand celebration at its International Centre in Bengaluru, scheduled from May 10 to May 26, 2026. The occasion also coincides with the 70th birthday of its founder, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address on May 10 and inaugurate the newly built Dhyan Mandir, a dedicated meditation hall on the Bengaluru campus. He will also launch year-long nationwide service initiatives focused on mental well-being, rural development, nature conservation, and social transformation. As per industry sources, Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, Kartik Aaryan, producers Sajid Nadiadwala and Mahaveer Jain, and several other prominent names are expected to attend the celebrations, though on different dates. Founded in 1981, The Art of Living operates in 182 countries and it is said that its programs have touched over a billion lives through Sudarshan Kriya, educa...

Ameesha Patel takes cryptic dig at “fake PR machinery” in series of explosive tweets; claims actresses without solo blockbusters are calling themselves stars

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Ameesha Patel has sparked a fresh debate on stardom, PR culture, and box office credibility in the film industry after posting a series of cryptic tweets on X. Though the actress did not mention anyone directly, her remarks came shortly after The Hollywood Reporter India, in partnership with Ormax Media, released a list of the “10 stars under 50 ruling Indian cinema in 2026.” Interestingly, the list featured only two actresses, Deepika Padukone and Shraddha Kapoor. In one of her tweets, Ameesha wrote, “Never feel bad or upset at certain negative YouTubers who always wake up with negativity and criticism for all the stars. We as stars should feel happy for them rather than getting affected. After all, by speaking ill about us all, their kitchen running.” The actress further spoke about the difference between actors and “superstars,” claiming that the title should only belong to those who have delivered historic box office successes. “Call ur self a super star only if u have achieved ...

BREAKING: Dhurandhar The Revenge’s ‘Raw and Undekha’ version to drop internationally on Netflix on May 14; to be three minutes longer than the theatrical version

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Dhurandhar The Revenge completed 50 glorious days today, May 8. The film has continued to do well in cinemas since day 1, and in a week’s time, it will finally drop on OTT. Bollywood Hungama has learned that Dhurandhar The Revenge will release on Netflix in international territories from May 14. Interestingly, the viewers will get to catch a longer version online. Today, the overseas audiences learned that the Netflix app displays the information that Dhurandhar The Revenge will drop internationally on May 14. Interestingly, the title displayed on the streaming platform is ‘Dhurandhar The Revenge (Raw and Undekha)’ . And that’s not all. The run time shown on the app is 3 hours and 52 mins. The theatrical version’s duration is 3 hours, 49 minutes and 6 seconds. Hence, the OTT version is longer by 3 minutes. Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi and others. It is produced by Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios and Aditya Dhar an...