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Time of India
8 hours ago
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- Time of India
Once broke and battling arthritis and depression, this 66-year-old Dubai model went on to star with Shah Rukh Khan and Jessica Alba, and his name is…
There was a time when the 60s were regarded as the age bracket best fit for retirement. However, for Puneed Sud, age is just a number, and it simply can't slow him down. At the age of 66, Puneet Sud has transformed himself into a model-actor who is working alongside some of the biggest names of Bollywood and Hollywood - such as Shah Rukh Khan , Jessica Alba , Zach Efron, and Jeremy Irons . From a corporate employee to a glamworld model According to Gulf News, Puneet came to Dubai decades ago with only $ 2 and a dream to make it big in the city. Initially, he sold door-to-door T-shirts and caps, and then in 1991, he joined a news organization. Later, he co-founded a magazine as well. He hates the word retirement, as, according to him, it is for cars that don't run anymore. However, this determination that she showcases together came to him after he fought his toughest battle with a crippling disease. In 2016, he was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, and Puneet told the news portal that he was on the verge of giving up. 'I had suicidal thoughts. It was dark,' he said. However, the same disease became the catalyst for his reinvention. Puneet recalled a three-second ad shoot that changed his perspective towards life. He shared that he played a very small role in an ad shoot, which he landed because the actor who was supposed to play the grandfather didn't show up. After the shoot, he went home and told his wife, 'Forget the coffee, I'm a star!' Working with the stars Puneet's big break came during COVID. He was seen opposite Jessica Alba and Zac Efron in a Dubai Tourism ad. The actress even told him that he reminded her of her grandfather. 'That broke the ice,' said Puneet. Thereafter, he got a chance to play a cameo in a commercial with Shah Rukh Khan. Though most of his scene was edited out, Puneet recalled his experience with SRK and said, 'The man walked in at 9 pm, fashionably late, but when he enters, time does stop.' And the list doesn't end here.... Puneet got a pivotal role opposite Jeremy Irons in a Hollywood film, and this topped all his previous achievements. 'I auditioned late at night, got the role, and the next thing I knew, I was sitting across from an Academy Award winner. Watching him rehearse was like a masterclass in acting,' said Puneet. This journey was not without rejections; however, he refused to take them as stoping signs. And looking ahead, he is optimistic about further redefining the age norms.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Austin Butler's Dating History Includes Vanessa Hudgens, Kaia Gerber, and More
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE RUNDOWN While Austin Butler has kept his love life relatively private, he has had a number of famous past girlfriends. His most notable long-term relationship was with Vanessa Hudgens, whom he dated for over seven years. Butler is currently publicly single but last dated Kaia Gerber. Austin Butler had been very busy lately, with starring turns in some of the biggest blockbuster hits of recent years, like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Dune, and as Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. The star has also managed to have a personal life, which includes some high-profile romances. Though Butler is often in the spotlight, he's generally pretty close-mouthed about his love life. He may walk the red carpet with his partners, but Butler keeps details of his relationships discreet. Here's what is known about Butler and his complete dating history so far. Vanessa Hudgens Hudgens and Butler met on the set of High School Musical, according to the Daily Mail. At the time, Hudgens was dating Zac Efron, but she and Butler remained friends. They didn't spark dating rumors until 2011, a year after she split from Efron. In September of that year, they were seen leaving her house in Los Angeles. In January 2012, they were photographed kissing at a Lakers game. Soon after, they made their red carpet debut at the premiere of Hudgens' film, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. In December 2013, Butler made his first appearance on Hudgens's Instagram timeline, as part of a group of friends from her church, Hillsong. She wrote in the caption, 'We may be rowdy but man we have fun. Love these people with all my heart. Thanks @hillsong for my new home.' The couple didn't discuss their relationship that much in public, but in August 2015, Hudgens told Entertainment Tonight, 'It's important to put that other person first. If you're constantly looking for ways that you can make them happy, and they're constantly looking for ways that they can make you happy, then you kind of lift each other up as much as possible, and you can't go wrong.' Reports that the couple might be on the outs began appearing in late 2019, after they spent the holidays apart. On Jan. 2, 2020, Hudgens discussed the difficulties of often being long-distance with Butler in an interview with Cosmo UK. 'It's eight years this year–FaceTime, good communication, respect and trust [are what keep us going],' she said. 'The longest we've been apart was four months. It sucks! You start hating hearing yourself say, 'I miss you.' But if it's your person, you make it work.' In mid-January 2020, Us Weekly reported they'd broken up, with a source saying, 'Vanessa and Austin are officially broken up, and Vanessa has been telling those close to her about their breakup.' Two sources speaking with E! said that the pair 'are split for now,' but claimed they planned to 'see what happens.' The insider continued, 'They have such a history and deep connection [that] they could find their way back to one another. Right now, she felt like he needed to go and be single and see if that's what he really wants.' Butler was shooting Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Presley biopic in Australia at the time, while Hudgens was working in Los Angeles. The second source claimed that 'they're just shooting on two different continents, and it's a matter of distance. There is no bad blood at all, and they have a lot of respect for each other.' However, the two never publicly reconciled, and Hudgens went on to marry baseball player Cole Tucker. In January 2023, Butler did comment on his past relationship with Hudgens after referring to her as his 'friend' when discussing who motivated him to play Elvis. Fans noted the designation, and it sparked some controversy. In a follow-up with the Los Angeles Times, reporter Mark Olsen asked Butler, 'There's something else I hope you can clear up. You've talked about a moment even before you had the role, it was Christmastime, and an Elvis song came on and you were with a friend, and you were singing along.' Butler interjected to say, 'I was with my partner at the time.' After Olsen asked if that partner was Hudgens, Butler replied, 'That's right. We'd been together for so long, and she had this sort of clairvoyant moment and so I really, I owe her a lot for believing in me.' Olivia DeJonge Butler worked with Olivia DeJonge on the set of Elvis, and it was rumored they had a brief fling after they were seen at a movie theater looking cozy in Melbourne, and then again on the beach in November 2020, per the Daily Mail. But they were never seen together after that year. Lily-Rose Depp In August 2021, Butler was photographed kissing Lily-Rose Depp in London, who had herself recently split up with her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet. They were also not seen together again, and Depp went on to date rapper 070 Shake. Kaia Gerber Like with most celebrity romances, Butler's connection with model Kaia Gerber began as a rumor. But in December 2021, a source confirmed with Us Weekly, 'They are low-key dating. It's still very new.' Butler had been seen on December 8 at a Celine fashion show in Los Angeles, where Gerber was walking the runway. Butler was accompanying her parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber. A source told People a few weeks later, 'She seems really happy. All of her friends think he's really cute.' Though they made many public appearances throughout their relationship, the couple did not speak about their love much in public. In February 2024, Gerber told WSJ magazine, 'Honestly, I feel like so few things in my life are private, and that is one of the things that I try to keep as sacred as possible.' In May 2022, Butler was asked about Gerber by GQ and replied, 'I don't think there's anything I want to share about that. But thank you for providing the space.' That same month, they were seen kissing in Cannes after a screening of Elvis. In September 2023, a source told Us Weekly that after almost two years together, they were both feeling good about their relationship. 'They've both been so busy with their careers that the time has flown by,' the source said, adding that 'they spend as much time together as they can. Although Austin and Kaia are both in the public eye, they're really down to earth and have a very secure relationship, so they never let jealousy or anything like that get in the way.' They continued, 'Kaia loves that her family gets along so well with Austin. He's joined them on several vacations, and he's definitely a part of the family.' Butler did tell Entertainment Tonight in February 2024 that he was proud of Gerber's British Vogue cover that month. 'It was legendary,' he said. 'It was amazing. I loved getting to see that. What an exciting cover. I loved it.' Gerber and Butler were last seen together in October 2024, heading from dinner to Gracie Abrams's concert at Radio City Music Hall. But rumors of a breakup started circulating after they failed to make more public appearances. In January 2025, sources told TMZ that they had split 'around the end of 2024.' 'The relationship just simply ran its course after a good three years together,' the insider claimed. Gerber began dating actor Lewis Pullman in early 2025. You Might Also Like The 15 Best Organic And Clean Shampoos For Any And All Hair Types 100 Gifts That Are $50 Or Under (And Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are)
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Blue Moon Trailer: Ethan Hawke & Margaret Qualley Star in Period Drama
Sony Pictures Classics has shared the official Blue Moon trailer for its upcoming biographical period drama. Following its world premiere at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival last February, the movie is now slated to arrive in NY and LA theaters on October 17. This will be followed by its nationwide release on October 24. 'On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi's bar as his former collaborator Richard Rodgers celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical Oklahoma!' reads the movie's official synopsis. 'By the time this night is over, Hart will have confronted both a world that no longer values his talent and the seeming impossibility of love.' Check out the Blue Moon trailer below (watch more trailers): Who is in the Blue Moon trailer? The video introduces its main cast including Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke as he transforms into legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart. The Broadway icon was best known for co-writing multiple famous songs, including 'Blue Moon,' 'The Lady Is a Tramp,' and 'My Funny Valentine.' Beside Hawke, the trailer also features Andrew Scott as Richard Rodgers and Margaret Qualley as Elizabeth Weiland. For his supporting performance, Scott won a Silver Bear award at the Berlin International Film Festival. Blue Moon is directed by Richard Linklater from a screenplay written by Robert Kaplow. Joining Hawke, Scott, and Qualley are Bobby Cannavale as Eddie, Simon Delaney as Oscar Hammerstein II, Cillian Sullivan as Stephen Sondheim, Patrick Kennedy as E. B. White, John Doran as Weegee, and more. It is produced by Linklater, Mike Blizzard, and John Sloss. The creative team also includes director of photography Shane F. Kelly, editor Sandra Adair, and composer Graham Reynolds. The post Blue Moon Trailer: Ethan Hawke & Margaret Qualley Star in Period Drama appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
14 hours ago
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- Yahoo
‘The Lost Bus' trailer drops: Everything to know about Apple's thriller starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera
Academy Award nominee Paul Greengrass brings the gripping tale of one of America's deadliest wildfires to life in The Lost Bus. The Apple Original Films thriller, starring Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey and Emmy winner America Ferrera, will have its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival before arriving in select theaters on Sept. 19 and streaming on Apple TV+ starting Oct. 3. More from Gold Derby Best Drama Series Emmys 2025 nominees: All 48 episode submissions Lead and Supporting and Guest Acting Emmy trifecta: Kathy Bates and Uzo Aduba could be next to join exclusive club What's it about? Inspired by real events, The Lost Bus is a white-knuckle ride through one of America's deadliest wildfires, as a wayward school bus driver (McConaughey) and a dedicated school teacher (Ferrera) battle to save 22 children from the terrifying inferno. Who's in the cast? In addition to McConaughey and Ferrera, Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson, and Spencer Watson also star in the film. Watch the trailer Who directed it? The Lost Bus is directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Paul Greengrass, whose acclaimed credits include Bloody Sunday (2002), The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), and News of the World (2020). Greengrass received a Best Director Oscar nomination in 2007 his work on United 93. Who's behind the scenes? Written by Greengrass and Brad Inglesby, who also serve as producers, The Lost Bus is produced by Gregory Goodman, Jason Blum for Blumhouse Productions, and Jamie Lee Curtis for Comet Pictures. The film is executive produced by Amy Lord and Lizzie Johnson, author of Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire. Pal Ulvik Rokseth served as the cinematographer for the film, with an original score composed by nine-time Oscar nominee James Newton Howard. Where was it filmed? Principal photography began on April 1, 2024, in Ruidoso, N.M. When will it be released? The Lost Bus will be released in select theaters on Sept. 19, followed by its streaming debut on Apple TV+ on Oct. 3. Best of Gold Derby Everything to know about 'The Batman 2': Returning cast, script finalized Tom Cruise movies: 17 greatest films ranked worst to best 'It was wonderful to be on that ride': Christian Slater talks his beloved roles, from cult classics ('Heathers,' 'True Romance') to TV hits ('Mr. Robot,' 'Dexter: Original Sin') Click here to read the full article. Solve the daily Crossword
The Guardian
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The starvation of Gaza is shameful. Crippling sanctions on Israel are needed
We, Israelis dedicated to a peaceful future for our country and our Palestinian neighbours, write this with grave shame, in rage and in agony. Our country is starving the people of Gaza to death and contemplating the forced removal of millions of Palestinians from the Strip. The international community must impose crippling sanctions on Israel until it ends this brutal campaign and implements a permanent ceasefire. Yuval Abraham Journalist; Academy Award recipient (2025)Ra'anan Alexandrowicz Documentary film-maker; Sundance world cinema jury prize recipient (2012)Udi Aloni Film-maker; Tribeca film festival best international narrative feature recipient (2016)Liran Atzmor Documentary film-maker; Peabody Award recipient (2014)Prof Tali Bitan University of HaifaMichael Ben-Yair Former attorney general of Israel; former acting supreme court judgeNir Bergman Screenwriter and film director; Ophir award recipient (2020)Avraham Burg Former speaker of the Knesset; former head of the Jewish AgencyPeter Cole Poet and translator; MacArthur FellowGuy Davidi Documentary film-maker; International Emmy Award recipient (2013)Ari Folman Screenwriter and film director; Golden Globe recipient (2009)Shira Geffen Actor and screenwriter; Camera d'Or recipient (2007)Prof Emeritus Amiram Goldblum Hebrew University of JerusalemProf Oded Goldreich Weizmann Institute of Science; Israel prize recipient (2021)Tamar Gozansky Former Knesset memberProf Uri Hadar Tel Aviv UniversityProf Moty Heiblum Wolf prize in physics recipient (2025)Adina Hoffman Writer; Windham Campbell prize recipient (2013)Eran Kolirin Screenwriter and film director; Ophir Award recipient (2021)Nadav Lapid Screenwriter and film director; Golden Bear recipient (2019)Alex Levac Israel prize recipient (2005)Hagai Levi Television writer and director; Golden Globe recipient (2015)Samuel Maoz Film director; Golden Lion recipient (2009)Dr Adi Moreno Tel Aviv-Yafo Academic CollegeProf Michal Na'aman Painter; Israel prize recipient (2014)Ohad Naharin Choreographer; Israel prize recipient (2005)Daniella Nowitz Cinematographer; Academy Award recipient (2023)Prof Adi Ophir Tel Aviv UniversityInbal Pinto Choreographer and dancer; Israeli ministry of culture award recipient (2011)Aharon Shabtai Poet and translator; Israeli prime minister's prize recipient (1993)Eyal Weizman Architect; director of Forensic Architecture
