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Ali Fazal reacts as fans get tattoos inspired by Mirzapur: The Movie character Guddu Pandit: “Guddu belongs to the audience as much as he belongs to me now”

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The popularity of Guddu Pandit, played by Ali Fazal in the Mirzapur franchise, continues to grow as fans find new ways to show their connection with the character. With Mirzapur: The Movie currently running in theatres, the character’s fandom has extended beyond social media posts and fan edits, with some admirers now getting tattoos inspired by Guddu Bhaiya. Over the years, Guddu Pandit has influenced fan-created content, hairstyles, fashion choices, videos and edits. The latest expression of fandom has seen fans getting tattoos inspired by Ali Fazal’s character, reflecting the impact Guddu has had on the audience. Ali Fazal, who has played Guddu Pandit across the franchise, said he feels touched by the continued response to the character, particularly after Guddu made the transition from the streaming series to the big screen. Talking about the response, Ali Fazal says, “Honestly, I am extremely touched and overwhelmed by the love Guddu Bhaiya continues to receive. To see how t...

Orry talks about the struggles behind his glamorous image after Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 exit: “Nobody sees beyond that – the chaos, the struggle, the hustle, the hard work, the grit”

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Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, has been eliminated from Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 15 . Following his exit from the stunt-based reality show, Orry took to Instagram to reflect on his experience and open up about the struggles that often remain hidden behind his glamorous public image. Known for his appearances at parties and his pictures with Bollywood celebrities, Orry said that social media often presents only the most polished version of a person’s life. Sharing several glimpses from his time on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 , he wrote, “We are educated to put only the shiniest, most pretty, perfectly curated moments on our feed. Everyone knows me as the boy who is always at a party, always with celebrities, always extremely opulently glamorous and ‘has everything easy’, an image of the dream life drowning in immense happiness and privilege, never a worry in sight.” He went on to explain that there is more to his life than what people see online. “Nobody sees beyond that ...

Sharat Saxena shares standing MRI pictures ahead of lumbar spine surgery

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Veteran actor Sharat Saxena, known for his memorable villainous and supporting roles in Hindi cinema, has shared pictures from an MRI session ahead of his upcoming surgery. The actor, who was recently seen in Ajay Devgn-starrer Son of Sardaar 2 , posted four pictures from the MRI room on social media, prompting fans and well-wishers to express concern and wish him a speedy recovery. Saxena shared the pictures shortly before undergoing surgery. The photographs show the actor undergoing an MRI while standing, with visible discomfort on his face. Sharat Saxena undergoes MRI while standing Sharing the pictures, Sharat Saxena revealed that the MRI was conducted ahead of his lumbar spine surgery. He wrote in the caption, “Standing mri before lumbar spine surgery at Bombay Hospital.” Following his post, several fans and well-wishers took to the comments section to wish the veteran actor well and pray for his recovery. Saxena also responded to the messages and thanked everyone for their s...

Trade predicts Mirzapur The Movie can EASILY enter Rs. 200 crore club: “Rs. 10 cr+ Monday after a HUGE holiday weekend is a remarkable achievement”

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Mirzapur The Movie has rocked the box office and opened more than expectations. After collecting Rs. 24.47 crores on day 1, it went on to collect Rs. 31.30 crores and Rs. 35.18 crores on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Hence, it had a weekend of Rs. 90.95 crores. The film held very well on Monday, collecting Rs. 10 crores plus. In other words, it crossed the Rs. 100 crore mark in just 4 days. When asked whether Mirzapur The Movie can enter the Rs. 200 crore club, trade veteran Taran Adarsh said, “It can but all it depends on how Haiwaan performs and opens.” Trade analyst Atul Mohan agreed that Rs. 200 crores lifetime is possible. Distributor and exhibitor Raj Bansal predicted, “The way it’s going, it can easily enter the Rs. 200 crore club. There’s not much opposition ahead. There’s Haiwaan , but it’s meant for a different audience.” Girish Johar, producer and film business analyst, remarked, “It’s too early. Also, we should celebrate the success. The very fact that the film ...

Preity Zinta BREAKS SILENCE on Batwara 1947’s box office performance: “You can’t control what happens”

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After several years away from the silver screen, Preity Zinta returned to acting with Rajkumar Santoshi’s Batwara 1947 . The period drama, which also stars Sunny Deol, was released theatrically on August 14, 2026, during the Independence Day weekend. However, despite its ensemble cast and the significance of its subject, the film received decent-to-mixed reviews and did not make a significant impact at the box office. Speaking exclusively to Mid-Day, Preity opened up about the film’s performance and whether its box office underperformance affected her. The actor maintained that she remains proud of the project and believes an actor can only control the effort they put into a film, rather than its eventual reception. She said, “First of all, I am very proud of the film, and it’s a very overwhelming experience. And as an actor, I am always managing expectations. Once I am working, I put in my 100 per cent. As I said earlier, I believe in karam (deed). You do your karam and ...

Rajesh Sharma DENIES insect bite during Fauzi shoot; says, “Nothing happened on Prabhas’s film set”

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Actor Rajesh Sharma has clarified reports surrounding his hospitalisation earlier this year, denying that his health condition was linked to the shoot of Prabhas-starrer Fauzi in Hyderabad. The actor said that nothing happened to him on the film’s set and explained that a long-standing skin problem on his right leg eventually led to an infection that became severe after he returned to Kolkata. Sharma was admitted to a hospital in Kolkata in July following reports of a serious leg infection and high fever. Around the time, director Sudipa Chatterjee, who is a close friend of the actor, had shared a post claiming that Sharma may have been bitten by a suspected poisonous insect or spider while shooting for Fauzi in Hyderabad. The post was later deleted. Speaking to NDTV, Sharma clarified that the reports about an incident on the Fauzi set were incorrect. He also said that his treatment has now been completed and that he is currently recovering. “It’s false news. Nothing ...

Nora Fatehi sued for Rs 3 crores by aviation company over alleged “toy” and “Lego airplane” comments: Report

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Actress Nora Fatehi has reportedly landed in a legal dispute after aviation company Dunes Aviation filed a Rs 3 crores civil defamation suit against her at a Gandhinagar court over comments she allegedly made about one of its chartered aircraft on social media. According to a PTI report, Dunes Aviation has accused Nora of making “derogatory and reckless” remarks after she shared videos from inside the company’s aircraft during a Mumbai-Jaipur flight in December last year. The company has alleged that the actress referred to the aircraft as a “miniature”, a “toy” and a “Lego airplane” in the videos posted on her Instagram account. The matter is reportedly scheduled to come up before senior civil judge R Agarwal on September 25. Dunes Aviation claims social media posts affected business In its suit, Dunes Aviation has reportedly claimed that Nora’s remarks reached a substantial audience because of her social media following, which the company puts at more than 4.6 crores followers. ...