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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mimoh Chakraborty reveals parents Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali's reaction to failure of his debut film Jimmy: 'I didn't step out of the house for a year...'
Mimoh Chakraborty reflects on the harsh criticism following his debut film Jimmy, detailing his initial anger and isolation. He emphasizes the crucial support from his family, which helped him cope and rebuild his career. Chakraborty also shares how landing a role in Haunted 3D became a turning point, despite industry skepticism, and highlights his resilience in the face of setbacks. Mimoh Chakraborty is no stranger to the harsh spotlight that comes with a film debut—especially when it doesn't go as planned. In a candid appearance on SCREEN's Dear Me, the actor reflected on the painful aftermath of his debut film Jimmy, which was met with sharp criticism. From feeling isolated and angry to finding healing through his family's unwavering support, Mimoh shared how the experience became a turning point in his life and career. Anger, backlash, and learning to cope Reflecting on the failure of Jimmy, Mimoh Chakraborty shared that hitting rock bottom helped him grow. He said the experience taught him resilience and the importance of earning success rather than expecting it. According to Mimoh, the setback helped him stop taking things personally or for granted and pushed him to rebuild with greater understanding and humility. Mimoh Chakraborty recalled the intense criticism he faced after the release of Jimmy, admitting he was initially filled with anger and disbelief. He had expected a mixed response at worst but was caught off guard by the harsh backlash. At the time, he struggled to understand the negativity, feeling the film wasn't as bad as it was made out to be. However, with time and perspective, Mimoh shared that he has moved on and no longer takes the criticism to heart—he can now read old reviews without being affected. Media scrutiny and the power of kindness Mimoh Chakraborty reflected on how overwhelming the media scrutiny was after Jimmy released, saying the constant criticism in newspapers and on television deeply affected him. At the time, he struggled to cope and felt a lot of anger. However, he shared that the experience taught him an important lesson—that kindness is the better response, especially in an environment where negativity spreads easily and quickly. How parents stood by him Mimoh Chakraborty opened up about how his family stood by him during the difficult phase following the failure of his debut film Jimmy. He shared that his parents, Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali , offered unwavering support—not as industry veterans, but as caring parents. His siblings, too, created a positive and protective atmosphere at home, never making him feel like a disappointment. Mimoh revealed he didn't leave the house for nearly a year, choosing instead to retreat from the limelight and focus on self-healing. At just 25, he was grappling with intense self-criticism, and it was his family who gave him the space and strength to process the setback. Haunted 3D Mimoh Chakraborty recalled that after the failure of Jimmy, landing a role in Vikram Bhatt 's Haunted 3D came as a breakthrough—though not without challenges. After spending a year away from the spotlight, he created a fresh portfolio and approached several filmmakers. To his surprise, many received him warmly. However, he shared that Vikram Bhatt was advised by several people not to cast him, as a negative perception had already formed in the industry. Mimoh reflected on how, at the time, he didn't fully grasp the industry's commercial dynamics, admitting, 'If I'm not seen as a sellable actor, why would anyone want to work with me? Mimoh Chakraborty also revealed that he was replaced from several projects—even after reaching the set—but drew strength from remembering his father Mithun Chakraborty's own struggles in the industry. On the work front, Mimoh was last seen in Khakee: The Bengal Chapter. He will next appear in Haunted 2, slated for release in September this year.
Indian Express
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Mimoh Chakraborty opens up about dealing with Jimmy's failure, recalls how parents Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali reacted: ‘I was very angry, didn't step out of the house for a year'
Actor Mimoh Chakraborty recently sat down for a heartwarming chat on SCREEN's Dear Me. During the conversation, he opened up about the poor reception of his debut film Jimmy, recalling how the criticism initially made him angry. Mimoh also shared how his father, Mithun Chakraborty, and mother, Yogeeta Bali, reacted to the negativity he faced. The actor revealed that the setback with Jimmy ultimately changed his perspective and approach. Talking about the failure of Jimmy, Mimoh said, 'Once you come crashing down and hit rock bottom, the only way is up. I am very thankful for all those failures in my life. After Jimmy, I had to understand the actual way of coming up again. If you get everything so easily, you won't value it. Of course, it's a setback, but those shouldn't make you disappear. Jimmy taught me never to take anything personally or for granted.' Also Read: Mimoh Chakraborty recalls playing games with Shah Rukh Khan during Kuch Kuch Hota Hai shoot, talks about bond with Salman Khan: 'I am very fortunate…' Mimoh Chakraborty spoke about the criticism that came his way after Jimmy. He said, 'It was a lot of anger. I did not expect it to be that bad. I was practically telling myself that the majority might like me or find me okay, but it turned out to be something that was completely unplanned for. The backlash I got, I just wondered why it was happening, because in my head, the film wasn't that bad. Today, when I look back at it, none of it affects me. If you now make me read an article of someone criticizing Jimmy, I will read it as if nothing happened.' 'Back then, all of that wasn't cool for me. It was all in the paper and the news everywhere. I was very angry. But I think you have to deal with everyone with kindness; hate is very free to roam around, it spreads like wildfire,' Mimoh added. A post shared by Mahaakshay Chakraborty (@mimohchakraborty) Talking about how his family supported him, Mimoh Chakraborty shared, 'My parents gave me immense support during that time. Forget about being an actor, I am their child first. Whatever I am today is because of my parents. My siblings were my best friends, and they kept a very good, positive, and protective environment at home. Not once did I feel that they were feeling bad for me or were upset with me. They supported me even more. I didn't step out of the house for a year, and they gave me my space. After Jimmy, I just moved away from the limelight; I didn't want to be seen. I wanted to change the way I looked at myself. Back then, it was all self-criticism; I was blaming myself. Mom, dad, and my siblings gave me the time to heal. I was just 25 and I took my time. Everybody goes through this, but we don't talk about it.' Don't Miss: When Mimoh revealed father Mithun Chakraborty didn't help with his film debut: 'He didn't make me feel like a star kid' Mimoh also recalled that after Jimmy's failure, when he landed a role in Vikram Bhatt's Haunted 3D, many people advised the director to reconsider his decision. 'After that 1 year, I made a portfolio and went to every director and producer, they were all very nice. I was thinking that not everybody would give me work, but I bagged Haunted. That time Vikram Bhatt was told not to sign me and he was making a mistake. A perception was formed in the industry. If I am not a sellable actor, why would anyone want to work with me? Back then, I didn't understand that.' Mimoh Chakraborty further shared how many times he was replaced from projects after reaching the set; however, remembering his father's struggles kept him going. On the work front, Mimoh was last seen in Khakee: The Bengal Chapter. He will next be seen in Haunted 2, which is slated to release in September this year.
Indian Express
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Anita Hassanandani says she would also opt for limited work hours like Deepika Padukone: ‘Every parent wants to work lesser'
Actor Anita Hassanandani is all set to participate in Zee TV's reality show Choriyaan Chali Gaon. On the show, Anita, along with 10 other contestants, will be staying in a village for two and a half months, taking part in rural activities. During a conversation on SCREEN's Dear Me, Anita shared that saying yes to the show was a difficult decision as a mother, as she would deeply miss her son Aarav. She also expressed a wish to work shorter hours, similar to Deepika Padukone's recent request to the makers of Spirit. Talking about challenges that modern parenting comes with, Anita said, 'As parents, we are overprotecting our children. This generation does so much that sometimes I fear that we don't end up with the kids having phobias. I have been wanting to do work hours like Deepika Padukone. Every parent wants to work less so that they can spend more time with their child and watch every phase of them growing up. So, definitely I would look for fewer working hours, having a few days off in the week. Initially, I didn't want to work. Nobody asked me to do it, but I just wanted to be with Aarav every second of my life.' Also Read: Anita Hassanandani says she was 'completely awestruck' by Aishwarya Rai during Taal shoot: 'She was gorgeous to another level' Commenting on the concept of shelf life, especially for a female actor, Anita said, 'If you are a good actor, there is no shelf life. You can play different characters. But actresses do have a pretty short shelf life. For male actors like Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, there is no end to it. On TV, getting back after a break is a problem. The industry is already assuming things after you become a mother. So even before you can say you don't want to work, they assume that you will be busy and you won't take up work. People think that work has taken a backseat and you wouldn't want to get back.' Pointing out that age also plays a crucial role, Anita said you need to be in a position like Alia Bhatt if you want to bounce back smoothly. 'If you are in a position like an Alia Bhatt who delivered a child and in three months she was working on Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, it's different. On TV, it's not so instant, you have to slog and come back out there. You have to be fit again, and also be ready.' Nawaz Kochra is an enthusiastic entertainment journalistic for the last 9 years, he has been a known face and successfully worked with some big publications. At Nawaz majorly covers TV and OTT and also does video interviews. Having the best conversations with celebrities is what Nawaz loves. ... Read More
Metro
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Hotel Dusk director reveals new Switch 2 exclusive 'designed for adult women'
Arc System Works has announced a bunch of new games, as the lead developer behind Guilty Gear gets frank about the gaming landscape. Developer Arc System Works is primarily known for fighting games like Guilty Gear Strive, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and Granblue Fantasy Versus, but the studio has dabbled in other genres over its history. In a special showcase this week, the studio announced several new projects beyond its usual fighting game remit – with no mention of its upcoming partnership with Sony on Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The first surprise was a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive entitled Dear Me, I Was. It's directed by Maho Taguchi, who described the game as being a 'textless adventure game', which she says is 'designed for adult women'. Taisuke Kanasaki serves as the game's art director and he's best known for directing the Hotel Dusk games on the Nintendo DS. Dear Me, I Was has a similar visual style and uses rotoscoping to create its hand-drawn watercolour visuals, whereby live-action footage is traced over and embellished. A synopsis reads: 'In this story, you will relive the life of a certain woman. Experience joy, sorrow, and growth through her oridinary and humble life. Witness the story she weaves in a life interconnected with others.' As shown in the trailer, it seems drawing will be a key gameplay mechanictoo. Dear Me, I Was is slated to launch in summer 2025 on Nintendo Switch 2. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. The other big surprise was a new action game called Damon And Baby, which was described as being part of a 'new pillar' for Arc System Works, to help them diversify outside of fighting games. Based on the trailer, Damon And Baby looks somewhere between a top-down Zelda game and an old school role-player, with a vibrant anime art style. No release date or platforms were announced. Speaking in the showcase about the project, Guilty Gear creator and Arc System Works chief creative officer, Daisuke Ishiwatari explained how Damon And Baby represents a new ethos for the studio, as it becomes more difficult for gaming companies to create new IP. 'The game market is tough now,' Ishiwatari said. 'To overcome that Arc System Works has launched a new project. It's an action game project… Let me explain. Arc System Works is a fighting game company. I'm sure most of you recognise us as so. 'However, to achieve a new brand, where we are known for quality mid-range action games, we decided to establish a new pillar outside of fighting games. 'You might be wondering why I specifically use the term mid-range. There are many reasons, but one is that even creators themselves can enjoy striving for their dreams. In recent years, with AAA blockbusters and excellent indie titles gaining popularity, it has become extremely risky for companies to create new series. 'This has led to dwindling opportunities for young creators to have their own projects. We feel the need to focus our efforts towards the future a decade from now, such as to build stable development schemes and to accumulate technology and know-how.' He goes onto describe how Guilty Gear, like Damon And Baby, had humble origins, adding: 'Our flagship title Guilty Gear has now become a million selling copy work – but its very first instalment was a small-scale project. From there, over many long years, we built a foundation that could guarantee a certain level of quality in the fighting games genre. 'Similarly we hope to take a step with this project that will eventually lead to bigger dreams. And precisely because they are mid-range titles, this will create many opportunities to produce many titles and cultivate many creators, and we hope that will become one of the future values of Arc System Works.' It's a surprisingly honest overview of the current gaming climate, especially considering he was saying this during a promotional showcase – and an approach many Western developers would be wise to take inspiration from. Elsewhere in the presentation, several titles published by Arc System Works were also revealed. These included a new Bubble Bobble game, entitled Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeons, where the main gimmick appears to be procedurally-generated stages where the 'structure, platforms, and enemy placements change for a fresh experience every time'. Visually, it looks like a bit of a downgrade compared to the last game in the series, Bubble Bobble 4 Friends, with a mobile-ish aesthetic. Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeons is developed by Taito and published by Arc System Works everywhere outside of Japan, and is set to be released across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam in winter 2025. More Trending Another new game published by Arc System Works is role-player Demon's Night Fever, developed by Drecom and SuperNiche. The latter was founded by former Nippon Ichi Software president Sohei Niikawa, who helped create the Disgaea series. Demon's Night Fever is slated to launch in 2026 and, during the presentation, Niikawa described the game's 'very, very long' genre as: 'Enemies? Allies? Kill kill kill! The more you die, the stronger you become! Raising Speedrunning Simulation RPG.' He added: 'I know you feel it's nonsense, and I feel the same when saying it myself. But that's how outrageous this game is, so we hope you look forward to it!' Other games shown at the event include previously announced titles Double Dragon Revive, Absolum from the creators behind Streets Of Rage 4, and HunterxHunter NenxImpact, a fighting game based on the popular manga. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Rematch review – Rocket League without the cars MORE: Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 leak reveals new modes and screenshots via Xbox app MORE: Resident Evil Requiem gameplay footage – watch the new trailer here
Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sooraj Pancholi reflects on legal ordeal, says couldn't make eye-contact with family: ‘I never got to live my 20s'
Actor Sooraj Pancholi is currently basking in the praise for his performance in Kesari Veer. While he returns to the big screen as a more confident individual than when he began his journey, Sooraj has also weathered serious allegations in connection with the Jiah Khan suicide case. The prolonged legal battle cost him several crucial years, but the young actor says he takes pride in having stood up for himself. In a recent conversation with SCREEN on Dear Me, Sooraj shared that while the ordeal brought his family closer, it also robbed him of the chance to fully experience his 20s. Talking about his present equation with his family, Sooraj said, 'My equation with my family is better than ever now because there was a point in our lives where we couldn't make eye contact with each other and speak because there was so much pain each one of us was going through. Now we can look at each other and smile at the past. When something like that happens to a family, we, of course, get close. We were not that close before the incident, but after that, it brought us very close.' Sooraj Pancholi also reflected on his once-strained relationship with his father, Aditya Pancholi. 'I was not close to my dad at one point in time, for known reasons. But after that, I understood him. He has been rock solid purely as a father for my sister and me. He was there for us, and something I learned from him was that no matter what, he was there for his children.' Also Read: Sooraj Pancholi on Salman Khan's fondness for him: 'He did so much for me when I had no scope of any happiness' A post shared by SCREEN (@ieentertainment) In June 2013, Sooraj Pancholi was arrested on the basis of a six-page note written by the actor. In the note, Jiah wrote about the 'trauma and abuse' suffered at the hands of her 'lover' (not mentioned by name in the letter). After Jiah's death, her mother and other relatives accused Sooraj of 'not respecting Jiah' and 'using foul language, hitting her'. These accusations were dismissed by Sooraj and his father, actor Aditya Pancholi. Sooraj Pancholi was charged under section 306 (abetment of suicide) of the Indian Penal Code. The trial in the case began in 2019, and ended in 2023 with a special CBI court clearing the actor of abetting the suicide of Jiah Khan due to lack of evidence. Sharing how much the incident changed him on a personal level, Sooraj shared, 'After everything that happened, I have not changed much. I was a person of few words back then, and I am the same now. I was emotional then as well as now. Not much has changed, I am the same person. I am very naughty off camera. People who know me know my sense of humor. Now, I am expecting good scripts and work coming my way. I don't want to go in that bubble of being a part of a big project; that is not my aim. I keep saying, I want to follow Ajay Devgn's career graph. I think he is not in the rat race, but doing his own thing, and I want to do something like what he has done for his career.' When asked if he has been majorly misunderstood by people, Sooraj agreed and said, 'I agree 1000 percent. The media talking about it without any kind of knowledge of the truth added to it. I am very calm in life now; what has to happen will happen. Not everything is in your control, I just want to do my best as an actor, brother, boyfriend, and friend. I want to give it my all. The rest is up to God and destiny.' 'Even during the low phase, I was always positive because I had people around me who were a good support system. Ups and downs are a part of a person's life, not every day can be a happy day. The trolling, the news, the bashing, being pointed at, not getting work, being pushed on the side, seeing other people go much ahead of you, everything gets to you. You have to be strong for yourself, there is no way out,' the actor added. Sooraj Pancholi further discussed how he lost out on his 20s majorly due to the allegations. He said, 'Career is a different thing. All my 20s went into suffering. I never got to live those years. Career would pick up at one point in life, that's not something I am worried about. I am very confident that I would do well, no matter which industry I am a part of. But I lost a lot of personal time to spend some happy years with my family, to go out, or even think with an open mind, and not keep wondering what people would think of me or being judged. Yes, I did lose out on work. I was getting offered films, but then not the ones I wanted to do. Perception is everything.' Don't miss: Sooraj Pancholi reflects on facing a humiliating media trial, says Salman Khan asked him only once: 'Sooraj, have you done something wrong?' A post shared by SCREEN (@ieentertainment) On a parting note, Sooraj said, 'I am very proud because I stood up for myself and still chose a path in a field that will keep bashing you, but I will prove everyone wrong, I know I will. I am very proud that I didn't run away from it and fought for it; I took care of myself and overcame it with faith and hope.' Nawaz Kochra is an enthusiastic entertainment journalistic for the last 9 years, he has been a known face and successfully worked with some big publications. At Nawaz majorly covers TV and OTT and also does video interviews. Having the best conversations with celebrities is what Nawaz loves. ... Read More
