
Bollywood's Next Gen: 4 Star Kids Set To Debut In 2025
Joining the fray is Chunky Panday's nephew, Ahaan Panday, who is also making his Bollywood debut with Saiyaara (2025).

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Hans India
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- Hans India
MyVoice: Views of our readers 3rd July 2025
Pattabhiram will be an inspiration In the demise of Dr BV Pattabhiram, the renowned magician, hypnotist and psychologist, the country has lost a great role model and inspiration to the youth. Dr Pattabhiram endeavoured to excel in his field while also improving his skills regularly. He always worked towards eliminating blind faiths in society. He helped many people come out of several traumas, inferiority complexes and successfully tackled umpteen conflicts in countless families. His writings on self-motivation and self-development are hugely popular. Satish Reddy Kanaganti, Tipparthy, Nalgonda *** An inspiration to youngsters It was sad to hear about the passing away of the multifaceted Dr BV Pattabhiram in Hyderabad on Monday. His life and contributions to the society serve as an inspiration to the present generation, considering that he scaled great heights, despite several shortcomings and health issues. Author of around 100 books, he enjoyed a massive popularity among readers, especially for his writings on mind relaxation, self-confidence, overcoming fears, taboos and other psychosomatic disorders. For one whose first magic school made it to the Limca Book of Records, it was not surprising that Pattabhiram's workshops on hypnosis drew huge crowds and appreciation not only in India but also in the United States, Germany, Thailand and Gulf nations. A humanist to the core, he rose to the occasion by organising fundraising charity shows for Godavari flood victims. A greatly humble soul he was. Pratapa Reddy Yaramala, Tiruvuru (AP) The timeless aura of actors The editorial 'Southern cinema still sizzles with age-old glamour' (THI July 2) has referred to certain heroes, who enjoyed stardom even after becoming senior citizens, and were not competing with the younger generation. It is a great thing. Earlier, legendary actors like N.T. Rama Rao (NTR) and A. Nageswara Rao (ANR) played lead roles against young heroines, who were half their age. In those years, a young actor like Gummadi portrayed the role of father and grandfather with aplomb. ANR used to say that age pertained to the body, while the mind helps regain youthful exuberance. In addition to senior actors referred to in the edit, we had Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor, who shone well past their 60s. Moviegoers maintain that the current crop of actors cannot enjoy the longevity that the older generation did. N Ramalakshmi , Secunderabad Gender disparity in tinsel town While reading the edit 'Southern cinema still sizzles....' (THI, July 20, one notices that all the names mentioned in the editorial are all male stars but makes no mention of females, who were their contemporaries, in the popularity stakes. While the male stars can happily perform hero's roles, a slightly aged heroine like Trish Krishnan must justify herself when cast as the heroine. It is only recently that dubbed movies from south India are finding a pan Indian audience. Even in Bollywood there are hardly any roles written for females to be cast in lead roles once they age slightly. Fortunately, OTT platforms are providing a platform for the older but gifted females. Times are changing and there is greater acceptability for the 50 plus females. Hopefully, roles will be written with a particular actor in mind! Anthony Henriques, Mumbai


Time of India
6 hours ago
- Time of India
Parineeti Chopra turns cheerleader for Priyanka Chopra at Heads of State premiere: 'She lives a chaotic life but never forgets family'
Parineeti Chopra turned into a cheerleader for her cousin Priyanka Chopra Jonas at the London premiere of 'Heads of State.' The 'Ishaqzaade' actress lit up the red carpet with her jolly nature and admiration as she was celebrating Priyanka's versatility and steady commitment to family even among the global popularity. 'No pressure, just excitement.' S peaking to Bollywood Hungama, Parineeti shared her joy at attending the premiere by saying, 'I have been in London for the past two months so I haven't been around. But I am very excited. The pressure is not there because it's not my film. It's my sister's film so I can just enjoy. No pressure on me today but I am excited.' Her words reflected both pride and relief, as she embraced the moment purely as a supportive sibling. 'Action is her thing.' When asked about Priyanka's strengths as an actor, Parineeti didn't hold back and said, 'Which genre does she not nail? Name the genre she doesn't nail. I think action is her thing. We've seen her from the days of Don to Quantico to Mary Kom. She's done the best stuff. But it's going to be so exciting to see yet another Hollywood release from her.' Her praise highlighted Priyanka's evolution from Bollywood powerhouse to global action star. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo 'She never forgets family.' Perhaps the most touching moment came when Parineeti was asked to share something lesser known about Priyanka; she quoted, 'Many people know it, but if there's anybody who doesn't know... she lives this crazy, chaotic and glamorous life but she never forgets family and she never ever leaves family behind. I've been here, she wasn't even in town and she messaged me saying, 'Are you there? We need to see each other.'' This glimpse into their bond revealed the emotional connection behind Priyanka's fast-paced lifestyle and her family. The action-comedy movie 'Heads of State,' which stars John Cena, Idris Elba, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, has officially landed on OTT. The movie is directed by Ilya Naishuller, which blends political satire, buddy comedy, and high-octane espionage into one wild ride.


Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
Shanaya Kapoor on dealing with online trolling and harsh criticism: 'I look for negative articles and comments'
Shanaya Kapoor is set to debut in Bollywood with 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan', embracing public scrutiny with confidence. She actively seeks feedback, filtering harsh criticism positively to improve her craft. The film, featuring Vikrant Massey, is directed by Santosh Singh and releases on July 11, marking a key milestone in her career. Shanaya Kapoor is gearing up for her first film, 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan', stepping into Bollywood with both excitement and the challenge of public scrutiny. Being the daughter of Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor , she's conditioned to the spotlight but chooses to face online criticism head-on, showing strength and confidence early on. Proactive Approach to Feedback During her conversation with SCREEN, Shanaya expressed her unique approach to feedback, stating, 'I'm someone who looks for negative articles and comments. I owe it to the audience to know what they are saying.' Handling Harsh Criticism with Positivity While many celebrities tend to avoid online trolling and harsh criticism, Shanaya takes a different stance. She openly acknowledges that some of the feedback she receives can be 'very brutal,' particularly regarding her appearance. She shared that sometimes it can be very brutal, about how she dresses, how she looks and how her body is. Those she keeps aside and filters out. It has happened over time. She has had a journey before this, and through that, she has learned what to keep aside and what to take back. She takes it in a positive way. It's feedback on her craft to work on and get better. Positive Reception for the Trailer The recently unveiled trailer of 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan' has been met with enthusiasm from audiences. This romantic drama introduces Shanaya Kapoor to Bollywood, featuring Vikrant Massey in the role of a visually impaired man. The film, directed by Santosh Singh and penned by Mansi Bagla, is produced under the banners of Zee Studios and Mini Films. Upcoming Release and Milestone Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor and reality star Maheep Kapoor, is ready to step into Bollywood with her debut film. This heartfelt romantic drama is set to release in cinemas on July 11, marking an important milestone in her acting career.