Thug Life pulled from Karnataka release as Kamal Haasan doesn't apologise, Himesh Reshammiya praises Paresh Rawal amid legal dispute with Hera Pheri 3: Top 5 news
Showbiz is buzzing with drama! DOP Pratik Shah faces misconduct allegations, leading to his removal from the Sourav Ganguly biopic. Sara Ali Khan admits to feeling envious of Alia Bhatt's National Award win. Amidst legal troubles surrounding 'Hera Pheri 3,' Himesh Reshammiya commends Paresh Rawal's talent. Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' faces hurdles in Karnataka.
Popcorn ready? Because today's entertainment headlines are juicier than a plot twist in a daily soap! From Thug Life pulled from Karnataka release as
Kamal Haasan
doesn't apologise, Sara Ali Khan confessing being jealous of Alia Bhatt when she won a National Award to
Himesh Reshammiya
praising
Paresh Rawal
amid his legal dispute with Hera Pheri 3; here are the top 5 stories that lit up the world of showbiz today!
Thug Life pulled from Karnataka release as Kamal Haasan doesn't apologise
The release of Kamal Haasan's film
Thug Life
in Karnataka has been postponed by a week following controversy over his remark that Kannada originated from Tamil.
The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce demanded an apology, threatening to block the film's release.
Haasan has refused to apologize, prompting the delay.
Sara Ali Khan confesses being jealous of Alia Bhatt when she won a National Award
In a candid reflection, actress Sara Ali Khan admitted to feeling envious of Alia Bhatt's National Award win for Gangubai Kathiawadi. She acknowledged that she had "dehumanised" Alia by overlooking the hard work and challenges behind her success.
Sara emphasized that envy often stems from seeing only the achievements without understanding the effort involved.
Javed Akhtar says it's easier to work for others than for his own children
Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar recently shared that working with his children, filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar, is more challenging than collaborating with others. He described Zoya as a "tough taskmaster" and noted that both siblings have distinct filmmaking styles, making the professional dynamic demanding.
Anees Bazmee on Diljit Dosanjh's exit from No Entry 2
Director Anees Bazmee has addressed reports of Diljit Dosanjh's departure from No Entry 2, clarifying that the decision was due to scheduling conflicts rather than creative differences. Bazmee emphasized his focus on the film's progress and praised Dosanjh's talent and honesty, expressing no hard feelings over the casting change.
Himesh Reshammiya praises Paresh Rawal amid his legal dispute with Hera Pheri 3
During his recent concert in Mumbai, singer-composer Himesh Reshammiya paused mid-performance to commend veteran actor Paresh Rawal's contributions to the Hera Pheri franchise. Without directly referencing Rawal's recent exit from Hera Pheri 3, Reshammiya remarked on Rawal's exceptional performances in the first two films. He then transitioned into the song "Jumme Raat" from Phir Hera Pheri, which features Rawal alongside Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty.
This gesture was perceived by many as a subtle show of support for Rawal amid the ongoing legal dispute concerning the third installment of the series.
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During the first sequence, a shootout happens, which turns out to be someone's huge loss, but for Sakthivel, it becomes guilt and hope at the same time. In the upcoming years, someone who became his hope becomes the one who is worthy to hold all the power of Rangaraya Sakthivel, whose name is Amar (played by Silambarasan TR). But there's a catch here. As we say, the bigger the empire, the more vultures will be wandering around, and the same happens here. It later becomes quest and lust to hold the power and become the next Rangaraya Sakthivel of this empire, and to make this possible, the tale of bloodshed, courage, greed, jealousy, and revenge begins. Performances: At the age of 70, Kamal Haasan still showcases why he is known as Andavar (God) in the industry. The action scenes and the screen presence of the actor never fall flat as he completely shines in each scene. 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India Today
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Kamal Haasan fans defy Thug Life ban in Karnataka, travel 42 km to watch film
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