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6 days ago
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Shraddha Kapoor Applauds Brother Siddhant Kapoor's Intense Role In Mandala Murders
Last Updated: Shraddha Kapoor praised her brother Siddhant's performance in "Mandala Murders" on Instagram. The series also stars Vaani Kapoor and Vaibhav Raj Gupta. Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor has cheered for her brother Siddhant Kapoor's performance in the latest series 'Mandala Murders" and said 'my bhaiya packing a punch." Shraddha took to Instagram stories, where she shared a still featuring her brother Siddhant from the Netflix series. For the caption, she wrote: 'My bhaiya packing a punch (sic)." The show also stars Vaani Kapoor, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, and Surveen Chawla. It tells the story of ritualistic murders that shake a small town. A detective and an ex-cop must investigate a mystery with deep ties to their pasts. Set in the fictional town of Charandaspur, the show unravels a gripping tale of two detectives on the hunt for answers behind a string of ritualistic killings. The murders appear to be linked to an ancient secret society that has operated in the shadows for centuries. Mandala Murders, co-directed by Gopi Puthran and Manan Rawat, started streaming on Netflix from July 25. Talking about Shraddha, the actress will reportedly be joining hands with 'Tumbbad' maker Rahi Anil Barve for her next. Going by the reports, she has signed a multi-film contract with producer Ektaa Kapoor, who will also back the untitled drama. In addition to this, details regarding Shraddha's other untitled drama with Ektaa were also doing rounds on social media. This yet-to-be-titled movie is expected to mark the reunion of the beloved 'Aashiqui 2' pair of Shraddha and Aditya Roy Kapoor. However, an official confirmation is still awaited. Furthermore, it is being reported that Shraddha is in talks for the forthcoming installment of the popular 'Dhoom' franchise. The reports also suggest that she will be seen sharing the screen with her 'Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar' co-star Ranbir Kapoor in her next. Again, no official announcement has been made till now. She was last seen on screen in the 2024 film 'Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank," a comedy horror film directed by Amar Kaushik. It is the fourth instalment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe and serves as the sequel to the movie Stree, which released in 2018. The film also stars Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Saiyaara Mania Peaks As Fan Attends Screening With IV Drip; Netizens Say 'Next Level Dedication'
A dedicated fan of Saiyaara watched the film with an IV drip still attached, showing just how deep the love runs for Mohit Suri's emotional romance. Mohit Suri's Saiyaara isn't just a box office success—it's turning into a full-blown cultural phenomenon. With its searing portrayal of love and heartbreak, the debut film of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda has struck such a nerve with Gen Z audiences that fans are taking their devotion to extreme, and at times bizarre, levels. A video that has now gone viral on Reddit shows a young man in a theatre—eyes glassy, hand hooked up to an IV drip—watching Saiyaara with full emotional investment. His friends capture the scene as he wipes away a tear during a poignant moment in the film. In another video on the same man's Instagram, he's seen walking down a dimly lit road, the IV still dangling from his arm as the haunting title track of Saiyaara plays in the background. Based on the details shared, the fan appears to be from Satara, Maharashtra. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Iamfaisal (@iamfaisal04) While the man's dedication might have been born out of genuine fandom, netizens had mixed reactions—ranging from amused to exasperated. 'Bhai bimar h tu Allah ko yaad kar, Saiyaara se kaam na chale," one user wrote, urging him to prioritize his health. Another chimed in, 'Itni dedication? Hospital se uth kar film dekhne aa gaya?" A Redditor went a step further with social commentary: 'Iss generation ke liye pani save karna is not worth it." As dramatic as it may seem, this isn't an isolated case. Several videos have surfaced of young fans screaming, crying, even fainting during screenings of Saiyaara. Some theatres have reported a frenzy not seen since the peak of the Dhoom or Aashiqui 2 era. But it's not just the public reaction that's making waves. The film itself has shattered records. According to an official statement from Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara raked in ₹21.25 crore on its opening day at the domestic box office. 'It's the biggest opening day ever for a debutant-led film, the career-best opening for director Mohit Suri, and the highest Day 1 numbers for a romantic drama," the statement read. What's more surprising is how this success came about—with zero traditional promotions. 'No interviews, no city visits, no reels, no influencer content, no visibility. Just the power of strong content marketed to the entire nation," the production house proudly declared. Featuring Ahaan Panday, who makes his much-awaited Bollywood debut, and Aneet Padda, known for her work in Big Girls Don't Cry and Salaam Venky, Saiyaara taps into raw, old-school romantic storytelling—a signature of Mohit Suri's earlier hits like Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain. And judging by the hysteria around it, it looks like the film has found its mark. First Published: July 20, 2025, 21:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Amitabh Bachchan asks Abhishek Bachchan to ‘fight till the very end'; praises him for never comparing himself to others: ‘One should never give up'
Amitabh Bachchan has been all praises for his son Abhishek Bachchan as he completed 25 years in the film industry this year. Recently, Big B took to Tumblr and advised Abhishek to never give up and to keep fighting. Amitabh wrote, 'The essence of life is NEVER GIVE UP .. fight till the very end .. you may win you may lose .. BUT AT LEAST YOU FOUGHT. The 'pluckiest' .. loser has more respect than the 'so called winner ' .. for the pluckiest loser always shall be remembered by – 'he fought and almost WON'. That has a greater sense of success than the more monetary guideline of commercial success .. 25 years !! that is no mean feat .. comparisons with others is a weakness .. the results speak more than any other 'ness.'' Amitabh Bachchan also praised Abhishek Bachchan for not comparing himself to others and said he admires this quality in his son. He wrote, 'You Abhishek have ever and ALWAYS compared yourself with yourself .. not many can do that .. And each day I learn more and more and more .. They tell me you have done enough sit back and relax ..NO .. sitting back is a defeat of life – you are giving up .. and one should NEVER GIVE UP.' Abhishek Bachchan began his career in films alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan in JP Dutta's 2000 film Refugee. In an earlier interaction, the actor had admitted that many filmmakers refused to launch him at that time, as they didn't want to take the responsibility of launching superstar Amitabh Bachchan's son. Speaking to Nayandeep Rakshit, he had said, 'I didn't understand then but I understood when I signed Refugee. They were like, 'We don't want the responsibility of launching Amitabh Bachchan's son.' I didn't get that, but when I started working and I started seeing firsthand what my father meant to the film industry — fellow actors, directors — I said, you know, I get it. He's such an immense figure that people have so much love and respect for, and I think that's amazing. I can understand why people said, 'Don't put that on us.'' Over the years, Abhishek Bachchan has starred in fan-favourite films like Yuva, Dhoom, Bunty Aur Babli, Bluffmaster, Manmarziyaan, Delhi-6, and others. However, his career-defining role was in Mani Ratnam's 2007 film Guru. Recently, Abhishek's films like I Want to Talk, Ghoomer, Be Happy, and Kaalidhar Laapata have seen him portray father figures. He also starred in the multi-starrer Housefull 5. The actor will next be seen in Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film King.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pritam says Anurag Basu narrated 'Gangster' and 'Life in a Metro' together to him
Music composer Pritam , who has brought the charms of Bollywood music with his recent album ' Dino', is going back in time, and tracing the roots of his creative partnership with his frequent collaborator Anurag Basu , the director of ' Dino'. Pritam recently spoke with IANS, and shared that the two connected for the first time almost 27 years ago when both of them were new to the market and were exploring the space of television shows. He told IANS, "First time, I collaborated with Anurag was in 1998. I had a friend who introduced me to Anurag and said that we are making a serial about ghosts. He used to do a lot of serial that time. So, I did the title song on Zee TV. Then, he was making films, he did 'Murder', which was a huge hit. He became a successful director after 'Murder'. And then I did 'Dhoom'. I became a successful music director after 'Dhoom'. So, that's when he connected with me. That's how we did 'Gangster'" Both 'Murder' and 'Dhoom' released in the same year. While the music of 'Murder' was done by Anu Malik, 'Dhoom' was directed by Sanjay Gadhvi . 'Gangster' marked the first cinematic collaboration between Pritam and Anurag. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Pritam further mentioned, "Then we kind of shifted to the same building, staying in the same building. And we got very well connected and like we became friends. We used to regularly meet in that common passage of the building. And so I did 'Gangster' with him". However, it was not 'Gangster' which excited the composer in him, it was their second film 'Life in a Metro'. Incidentally, Anurag narrated both the films to him one after the other. Pritam said, "I remember he narrated 'Gangster' and 'Life in a Metro' together. I got very excited when I heard the narration for 'Life in a Metro' because of the structure of its screenplay, you know that hyperlinked structure". "My diploma film from FTII was also based on the hyperlink structure. I was immediately drawn to 'Life in a Metro', it was a different animal", he added. Is 'Saiyaara' The Next 'Aashiqui'? Public Review Is Divided
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Abhishek Bachchan reveals how he's not gotten cynical despite failures: ‘It's difficult as people derive pleasure by rubbing it in your face but I'm not a bitter person'
Abhishek Bachchan who made his debut in the year 2000 with 'Refugee' hasn't seen an easy journey. He had a rocky start as his first few films didn't do well at the box office. His first hit was 'Dhoom'. Over the years, the actor has continued to battle criticism and failures, but just as one meets him today, he's always positive. His way of looking at things has never been negative. In a recent chat with ETimes, when asked how he's managed to not get cynical, the actor said, 'Of course, you get cynical. It's very difficult not to when on a weekly basis you're failing publicly and it's being rubbed in your face and people are deriving great pleasure by rubbing it in your face. So you get cynical, but you have to try your best to not remain cynical or be bitter about it. I'm not the kind of person who gets bitter. I'm always the kind of person who looks at the brighter side of life. I do think that life served me well most times and sometimes, it doesn't serve me well and that's all right.' Further when asked about how he's managed to maintain that childlike quality in him, he said, 'I don't know how I've been able to maintain that childlike quality and I don't even want to know. Because the minute I'll figure it out, I'll just lose it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo So, I don't want to. But this is just me. There's nothing grandiose about trying to maintain it. It's about being genuine, right? I'm not somebody who can put on a facade and maintain it. If I fight with somebody and I'm sulking with somebody, I'll sulk for like an hour and then I'm done. That's just the personality I am.' The actor was recently seen in 'Kaalidhar Laapata' for which he's getting a lot of appreciation as it began streaming on Zee5 from July 4 onwards.
