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EXCLUSIVE: Sayani Gupta reveals her Glory role was special because of Bhupen Hazarika connection; reacts to fake Jab Harry Met Sejal cameo claim: “Did you see me in the film? Was I playing a tree?”

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Sayani Gupta may be selective about the projects she takes on, but whenever she signs a film or show, it instantly becomes something to watch out for. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama , the talented and vivacious actress opened up about her experience of working on the upcoming web series Glory and much more. The trailer launch of Glory was exciting as it featured a live boxing match featuring Pulkit Samrat and real-life boxer Neeraj Goyat. When did you learn that such an exciting plan was in place for the trailer event? I learned about it a few days ago. We learn very late. Humein toh bas attendance deni padti hai (laughs)! On a serious note, they were very sweet. I got a call from the Netflix team and they explained their plan. It sounded cool. And the way they pulled it off was insane. It was such a well-put-together show. It was fun as well as scary because the punches were real. They both got hit. Pulkit got a few punches on his jaw and he had to get physio...
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Shraddha Kapoor joins Aamir Khan in Rahul Mody’s Ashneer Grover biopic: Report

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Actor Shraddha Kapoor is reportedly set to play Madhuri Jain Grover in the upcoming biopic on BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover, which is expected to feature Aamir Khan in the lead role. Filmmaker Rahul Mody is developing the film. According to a report by Mid-Day, Kapoor has been associated with the project since its early stages. A source told the publication that it had been decided early in development that she would play the female lead and had closely followed the screenplay’s evolution over time. The film is reportedly based on Grover’s journey as an entrepreneur and the controversies surrounding his exit from BharatPe in 2022, when allegations surfaced that he and members of his family had misused company funds. Madhuri Jain Grover had served as the company’s Head of Controls before her termination the same year. Mody has been working on the screenplay for nearly three years. The filmmaker previously contributed as a writer to Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018). He is also rum...
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32 years of Anjaam EXCLUSIVE: “Wrote Madhuri Dixit’s dialogues keeping Amitabh Bachchan in mind,” reveals Rumy Jafry, also says the actress deserved an award for this film instead of Hum Aapke Hain Koun…! that year

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Filmmaker Rahul Rawail’s Madhuri Dixit Nene, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepak Tijori starrer Anjaam completed 32 years today. The film was about the extreme heights a wealthy businessman (Khan) goes to win the girl (Dixit) he is obsessed with. On the film’s anniversary, veteran writer and filmmaker Rumy Jafry, who wrote its dialogues, shared some interesting memories attached to the movie in an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama . Amitabh Bachchan connection in Madhuri Dixit’s dialogues Anjaam saw Madhuri play an air hostess Shivani Chopra who is accused of a crime she didn’t commit. She later fights back to avenge the wrong done to her. Jafry said that he used an interesting strategy to write dialogues for Madhuri’s character. “For the part in the second half where she goes onto the revenge mode, I used to close my eyes and imagine Amitabh Bachchan in that scene. Then I used to write the line and change the gender,” he said. “Madhuri Dixit deserved an award for this film instead of ...
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“Majha mulga aahe hi”: Boman Irani lauds Riteish Deshmukh’s vision at Raja Shivaji trailer launch; calls it “spectacle”

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Actor Boman Irani shared his admiration for Riteish Deshmukh and his vision for the upcoming historical drama Raja Shivaji at the film’s trailer launch event held in Mumbai on April 20. Speaking at the star-studded gathering, Irani recalled how he came on board the film in an unexpected manner. He joked, “I didn’t even say yes to this film, I wasn’t even asked! I was just told, ‘What are you doing on the 30th? I’ll send you the address.’” He also shared a moment from his first day on set, revealing that Riteish Deshmukh had given him a rather unusual instruction regarding his appearance. Irani said with a laugh, “He said if I wore makeup, I’d look too young. He wanted me to look like an actual old man for my role as a Baba.” Alongside the humour, Irani expressed warmth for the actor-director and spoke about their bond. He said, “Majha mulga aahe hi. I love him like my own son… though he speaks to me as if I’m his!”   View this post on Instagram ...
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Sooraj Barjatya & Mahaveer Jain to unveil title and release date of Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari starrer

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In what is being described as one of Hindi cinema’s most eagerly awaited announcements of the year, veteran filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya and Mahaveer Jain are set to reveal the title and release date of his upcoming film today a project that has been shrouded in deliberate, masterful secrecy for months. The film, produced jointly by Rajshri Productions the house that Barjatya built into a byword for wholesome Indian storytelling and Mahaveer Jain, is understood to be a sweeping family entertainer, a genre the director has elevated and made entirely his own across a career spanning three decades. At the heart of this highly anticipated project is a headline-grabbing pairing, National Award-winning actor Ayushmann Khurrana alongside the fast-rising Sharvari, whose star trajectory has made her one of the most sought-after talents in contemporary Bollywood. Their combination has already ignited fervent speculation among fans and trade observers alike. Perhaps equally thrilling for music l...
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Karan Johar calls Matka King “the perfect binge” as he praises Vijay Varma’s latest show

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Filmmaker Karan Johar has shared his appreciation for Vijay Varma’s latest web series Matka King, calling it an engaging watch soon after its streaming debut on Prime Video. Taking to Instagram, he wrote, “What a show!!!! The perfect BINGE!!!! Congratulations to the entire team of #matkaking..you can’t miss it.” Matka King began streaming on Prime Video on April 17 and has since been drawing attention across platforms. The series is directed by Nagraj Manjule, known for his acclaimed films Fandry, Sairat, and Jhund. It is created and written by Abhay Koranne. Alongside Vijay Varma, the series features an ensemble cast including Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Jadhav, Bhupendra Jadawat, and Gulshan Grover. The extended cast includes Vineet Kumar Singh, Bharat Jadhav, Girish Kulkarni, Jamie Lever, Kishor Kadam, Cyrus Sahukar, Arpita Sethia, Sambhaji Tangade, Ishtiyak Khan, and Simran Ashwini. The show is currently trending across streaming charts, with Vijay Varma also ackno...
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Kritika Kamra, Vijay Varma discuss on-set equation as Matka King streams

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As Matka King continues to find its audience on streaming, its lead performances by Vijay Varma and Kritika Kamra have become part of the ongoing conversation around the show. In a recent interview, Kritika spoke about Vijay’s approach to acting, noting that he tends to focus more on the requirements of a scene than on individual prominence. “Vijay is a really sharp actor, and someone who plays for the scene and not himself. I think this comes from his training, curiosity and giving nature,” she said. She added that this made the process of working together relatively uncomplicated, as both actors could respond to the material without overplanning their performances. Vijay, meanwhile, shared his experience of working with Kritika during the show’s promotional interactions. He pointed out that she often introduced small changes in her performance across takes, which meant that scenes rarely played out in exactly the same way. According to him, this required constant attention and ad...
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