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RTÉ News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Ross Kemp keeping EastEnders door open, owes show 'a great debt'
EastEnders star Ross Kemp has said he owes the BBC soap "a great debt" for giving him a career in television and has refused to rule out a return to the show. After almost 10 years away from Walford, the 60-year-old reprised his role as Grant Mitchell during EastEnders ' 40th anniversary celebrations earlier this year. Kemp's character returned to Albert Square to help his brother Phil with his mental health problems. Grant recently left Walford again for his home in Portugal. Asked on ITV's Loose Women whether he would return to the role again, Kemp said: "You just don't know, do you? You don't know what's in the minds of the people who work on it. "I've also [always] known that without it, I wouldn't have had the career that I've had. I've always owed it a great debt, and it was very good to me, and hopefully I was good to it. And why not keep it that way? "I've always believed that you should leave doors swinging rather than shut them." Kemp, who went on to produce a number of documentaries since first leaving EastEnders in 1999 including Ross Kemp on Gangs, Ross Kemp in Afghanistan, and Ross Kemp: Extreme World, said he enjoyed returning to the soap. He explained: "It was so wonderful to jump into Grant's leather jacket again, which I can still get in. "It's a family; it's an ongoing thing. And I'm talking about the past, and they're really busy doing their own thing. I just parachute in, and I exit generally by the Tube station. "But they've got to be welcoming, because it's like a high-speed train, you've got to jump on it at the right time or you miss it. "So luckily, Steve McFadden (who plays Phil), and Paul Bradley (who plays Nigel Bates), and Letitia (Dean, who plays Sharon Watts) opened the door for me, and it was like going back home, and it was great." Kemp began on the soap in 1990. His previous appearance prior to his 2025 return, in 2016, marked his on-screen mother Barbara Windsor's final episode as Peggy Mitchell. The actor currently hosts the BBC gameshow Bridge of Lies, which challenges contestants to cross a digital bridge by choosing a true statement over a set of wrong ones.
India Today
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Pankaj Tripathi attends nephew's wedding in Bihar. See pics, video
Actor Pankaj Tripathi, known for his versatile performances, has always been vocal about his village roots and the importance of the rural lifestyle in today's fast-paced world. He recently visited his sister's village in Siwan, Bihar. Photos of the 'Mirzapur' star from the wedding festivities of his nephew have now gone was seen sporting his casual traditional look while attending his nephew Himanshu's marriage. The wedding procession reached Bahrauli village in Bihar's Saran district. Pankaj was seen sitting with relatives and other wedding attendees in the pictures. Pankaj Traipathi attended his nephew's wedding at Saran, Bihar. (PC: India Today) Pankaj Tripathi with his nephew Himanshu at his wedding in Saran, Bihar. (Picture Credit: India Today) advertisementIn one of the viral videos, he was posing for local photographers who were recording and clicking him inside his sister's house. Although the low-key wedding initially took place on May 23, 2025, the pictures and videos went viral on May 26, 2025. Pankaj was born in Belsand village of Barauli in the Gopalganj District of Bihar to Pandit Benares Tiwari and Hemwanti Tiwari. He made his acting debut with the Kannada film 'Chigurida Kanasu.' He later played minor roles in movies like 'Run,' 'Apaharan,' 'Omkara,' 'Aakrosh' and 'Agneepath.' However, he gained major recognition with Anurag Kashyap's 'Gangs of Wasseypur' franchise, as well as 'Masaan', 'Newton' and 'Bareilly Ki Barfi.' He was also praised for his performance in 'Sacred Games' and 'Mirzapur' series. Pankaj Tripathi posed with the newlyweds at Saran, Bihar. advertisement Pankaj Tripathi with relatives at his nephew's wedding in Saran, Bihar. Pankaj was last seen in the 2024 supernatural horror-comedy 'Stree 2,' featuring Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti will be next seen in Anurag Basu's ' Dino,' starring Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Konkona Sen Sharma in pivotal roles. The film is co-produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Anurag (Basu) and Taani Basu. It is the final chapter of director Anurag Basu's trilogy comprising 'Life in a Metro' and 'Ludo'.' Dino' is scheduled for release on July 4, 2025.(Inputs by Sunil Tiwari)
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Will Gangs of Wasseypur 3 happen? Here's what Nawazuddin Siddiqui has to say
Fans of the gritty, cult classic Gangs of Wasseypur have been anxiously awaiting to know if a third part is in the works or not. Nawazuddin Siddiqui, the actor who played Faisal Khan has now spoken out and made it clear that Gangs of Wasseypur 3 will not happen despite a number of circulating rumors .In fact he said that Anurag Kashyap won't make it and he won't act in it either. Will Gangs of Wasseypur 3 happen? In an interview with Mid-day, he said, 'Anurag won't make it. Neither will I act in it. I get such offers so much." He continued by saying he often gets similar offers, with some even proposing to make a movie based entirely on his character, Faizal Khan. He added, 'People even tell me, 'Lets take your character of Faizal Khan from Gangs and make a film on him,'" Additionally, regarding the rumours of a possible third installment of Gangs of Wasseypur, Anurag Kashyap said he has no plans to create a Wasseypur universe in a different interview with The Lallantop. All you need to know about Gangs of Wasseypur Gangs of Wasseypur is a 2012 epic crime film in Hindi that was written and directed by Anurag Kashyap and Zeishan Quadri. It follows the power struggles, politics, and retaliation among three crime families across three generations, from 1941 to 2009, with a focus on the coal mafia in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Since no Indian theater would offer to show a film longer than five hours, it was divided into two parts for that market. Originally, both parts were shot as a single film totaling 321 minutes, and it was presented at the 2012 Cannes Directors' Fortnight.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
There will NOT be a ‘Gangs Of Wasseypur 3'! 'Anurag Kashyap won't make..neither will I act in it,' says Nawazuddin Siddiqui
'Gangs Of Wasseypur' is not just a movie but an emotion for many. The franchise has two parts, and the audience despite the re-runs on OTT, can't get enough of this 's drama. Therefore, there has always been a lot of buzz around the third installment of the movie. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Last month, when a picture featuring the OG 'Gangs Of Wasseypur' actors , Jaideep Ahlawat, and Manoj Bajpayee surfaced, it added fuel to the speculations. However, unfortunately, for the cinephiles and devoted lovers of the franchise, Nawazuddin Siddhiqui aka 'Faizal Khan' has set the record straight by saying there isn't going to be ' Gangs Of Wasseypur 3 .' In a recent interaction with Mid-Day, Nawazuddin, who is known for both his vertile career graph, mentioned that neither Anurag Kashyap is planning on the threequel, nor will he be a part of it. 'Anurag won't make it. Neither will I act in it. I get such offers so much," he said. 'People even tell me, 'let's take your character of Faizal Khan from Gangs and make a film on him,'" added Nawazuddin. Anurag Kashayap on 'Gangs of Wassepur 3' Earlier, Anurag Kashyap in an interview with The Lallantop, also confessed that he is not interested in creating a Wasseypur universe. According to the filmmakers, in a world where everyone is running after making a universe of their franchise, he comes from a different school of thought. He is more keen on making different movies and telling different stories. 'Gangs Of Wasseypur' Directed by Anurag Kashyap, it was released in two parts in 2012. It was a multistarrer whose actors and characters are loved even after decade. The audience finds it hard to forget Manoj Bajpayee as Sardar Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat as Shahid Khan, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Faizal Khan. Not to forget the praiseworthy performances given by Richa Chadha, Pankaj Tripathi, Huma Qureshi and more, which made sure that the movie gets its mention among the cult classics of Bollywood.
News18
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Nawazuddin Siddiqui Says Anurag Kashyap Won't Make Gangs Of Wasseypur 3: ‘Neither Will I Act In It'
Nawazuddin Siddiqui was recently asked about the possibility of a third part of Gangs Of Wasseypur. Here's what he said! Last month, a photo of Gangs Of Wasseypur actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Jaideep Ahlawat and Manoj Bajpayee went viral on social media, and it sparked speculations about whether the makers might be returning with a third instalment of the franchise. While there have been several rumours about the same, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has now set the record straight. The actor, who played the iconic role of Faizal Khan in the film, has revealed that Gangs Of Wasseypur 3 is not happening. He said that neither will filmmaker Anurag Kashyap make it, nor will he act in it. In a recent interview with Mid-Day, Nawazuddin Siddiqui was asked about the rumours surrounding director Anurag Kashyap receiving offers to make Gangs Of Wasseypur 3. He said, 'Anurag won't make it. Neither will I act in it. I get such offers so much." He also said that he frequently receives many such offers, with people suggesting making a film solely centred around his character Faizal Khan. 'People even tell me, 'Lets take your character of Faizal Khan from Gangs and make a film on him,'" said Nawazuddin. Earlier, in an interview with The Lallantop, Anurag Kashyap was asked about the possibility of Gangs Of Wasseypur 3, but the filmmaker said that he is not interested in creating a Wasseypur universe. He said that 'businessmen' have a different way of thinking, and that everything is being turned into a universe these days. However, he explained that he isn't chasing that, and instead wants to make many different films and tell various different stories. Gangs Of Wasseypur, directed by Anurag Kashyap, was released in two parts in 2012. The film features Manoj Bajpayee as Sardar Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat as Shahid Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Faizal Khan. The cast also includes Richa Chadha, Pankaj Tripathi, Huma Qureshi and Tigmanshu Dhulia. The film went o to achieve a cult status, and has a massive fan following. First Published:
