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India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Remember the kid who played 'Angel' in Akshay Kumar's Heyy Babyy? She looks completely unrecognisable after 18 years, netizens say she is...
Remember the kid who played 'Angel' in Akshay Kumar's Heyy Babyy? She looks completely unrecognisable after 18 years, netizens say she is... If you have watched Heyy Babyy , you would definitely remember Juanna Sanghvi, the kid who played the role of 'Angel', and made people fall in love with her innocent smile and adorable face. Released in 2007, Heyy Babyy starred Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan, and Vidya Balan. Well, 'Angel,' who became movie's centre of attraction for her sweet depiction, do you know how she looks now after 18 years? A paparazzo post has got you the answer! Years later, several unreleased pictures of Juanna surfaced online, where she was spotted with her friends and family. In the photos, she can be seen wearing a blue-off shoulder dress, and having a gala time in Mumbai's nightclub. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) As soon as the pictures went viral, netizens felt a drastically different appearance, rendering her unrecognisable. One wrote, 'Wow, she has grown up and looks so cute.', another wrote, 'Is she really Angel from Heyy Baby?', another wrote, 'Her dimples, wow, she looks like Preity Zinta.' According to various reports claiming her birth date as March 22, 2004, Juanna would currently be 21 years old. Regarding her acting career, there has been no specific explanation regarding why she stepped away from acting despite garnering popularity with Heyy Babyy.
Pink Villa
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet actor whose dad was Bollywood's iconic villain, gave more than 20 flops, vanished for years and now...
Having a superstar parent doesn't always ensure a successful film career, a reality that applies to several actors, including Fardeen Khan. Despite appearing in 21 films, Fardeen has only delivered one box-office hit. After a 13-year hiatus, he made a powerful return with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Netflix series Heeramandi. Now, he is set to continue his comeback journey with a role in the upcoming Akshay Kumar starrer Housefull 5. Fardeen Khan, the son of legendary Bollywood actor Feroz Khan, who was once a dominant force in the industry, was introduced to films by his father, who had high hopes for his cinematic journey. Feroz launched Fardeen with Prem Aggan, but unfortunately, the film failed to make an impact and turned out to be a major flop at the box office. Fardeen Khan about family's financial struggles In a conversation with Pinkvilla, Fardeen Khan reflected on his father's journey as a filmmaker, stating that Feroz Khan became a producer with his debut project Apradh, which hit screens in 1972. Fardeen noted that, during that era, producers bore full financial responsibility, often relying on high-interest loans to fund their films, making the process quite daunting. He added that while his family did face difficult times, his upbringing remained grounded, with deliberate efforts to shield him from the industry's glamour and a sense of entitlement. Following a disappointing debut, Fardeen Khan went on to act in more than 20 films, none of which managed to leave a significant impact at the box office. Just as his career seemed to be heading toward decline, he appeared in Heyy Babyy, sharing screen space with Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Vidya Balan, Anupam Kher, and Boman Irani. Although the film was a commercial success, grossing over Rs 83 crore worldwide and earning the tag of a superhit, it did little to revive Fardeen's struggling career. After delivering a string of box office failures with only one notable hit, Fardeen Khan decided to step away from the limelight and took a 14-year hiatus from acting. His last appearance before the break was in the 2010 film Dulha Mil Gaya, where he starred alongside Sushmita Sen. Fardeen Khan on the work front Fardeen Khan is set to make his next big-screen appearance in Housefull 5, joining a star-studded cast that includes Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Bajwa, Nagis Fakhri, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Soundarya Sharma, Chitrangada Singh, and more. In addition to this, he is also collaborating with actor Darshan on an upcoming Kannada pan-India film.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Hero nahi hai aaj ki date mein': Sajid Khan says Bollywood has lost its real heroes, finds true heroism in the South
In a candid and animated chat on Bharti TV with comedian Bharti Singh and writer-host Haarsh Limbachiyaa, filmmaker Sajid Khan dropped a truth bomb that's got cinephiles and social media buzzing: Bollywood, he claims, no longer has heroes—just lead actors. With his signature wit and no-filter commentary, the director of hits like Heyy Babyy and Housefull offered a nostalgic yet piercing critique of the evolution—or perhaps dilution—of the Hindi film hero. #Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Clash Live Updates| Pak moving troops to border areas? All that's happening Why India chose to abstain instead of 'No Vote' against IMF billion-dollar funding to Pakistan How Pak's jihadi general Munir became trapped in his own vice 'Heroism is extinct in Bollywood' Sajid didn't mince words when comparing the golden age of cinema to the present. 'Hero nahi hai aaj ki date mein. Leads hain,' he asserted, drawing a clear distinction between the classic 'hero' and today's star. According to him, the term 'hero' in its true cinematic essence has all but disappeared from Bollywood, surviving only in the grand, morally upright, slow-mo-entry world of South Indian cinema. His lament was not about acting skills or popularity, but about ethos. 'The concept of a hero only really remains in the South,' he said. 'That's why their entry is dhamakedaar. They can't take a wrong step on screen because they are heroes—heroes who represent society's hopes, not just its fantasies.' His point struck deeper when he remarked, 'That's why we've never heard the word 'super-lead', only 'superhero.'' 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'Earlier heroes didn't need a good body,' he said. 'The action was in the eyes, not the thighs.' He took a playful yet pointed dig at today's gym-obsessed generation of actors. 'Now it's mandatory to have six-packs,' Sajid quipped, recalling how Salman Khan had once stunned the industry with his chiseled look in Maine Pyaar Kiya . But for all the abs and aesthetic perfection, Sajid argued, what's truly missing is the intensity . 'Ranbir Kapoor's training for Animal was impressive, but even without the body, his eyes carried the role,' he said, making a case for emotional authenticity over physical optics. You Might Also Like: Actress Niharika Singh opens about her #MeToo experience with Sajid Khan, Nawazuddin The Rise of the Southern Superstar Sajid's praise for Southern cinema was as loud as his critique of Bollywood. He pointed out how South Indian heroes still uphold the old-school notion of righteousness and larger-than-life presence. Their roles demand not only charisma but also moral weight—traits that once defined Hindi film icons. 'There's a reason why their films have grand entries and deafening cheers,' he said. 'They're not just actors; they're cultural phenomena.' Sunny Deol's Desi Muscle vs. Designer Bodies In a final reflection on changing physical standards, Sajid offered a surprising nod to Sunny Deol's old-school appeal in Gadar 2 . 'That's a desi body—not sculpted by protein shakes or luxury gyms, but strong, grounded, and real,' he noted. In contrast, he questioned whether Bollywood's current obsession with aesthetics might be overshadowing the raw emotional power that once defined its heroes. Whether you see Sajid Khan's views as a much-needed reality check or a sentimental throwback to an era gone by, one thing's for sure: the lines between 'lead actor' and 'hero' have blurred—and maybe it's time for Bollywood to find its moral muscle again. Because as Sajid aptly put it, 'Anyone can do a film now, but not everyone can be a hero.'
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sajid Khan says Bollywood only has lead actors, not heroes: ‘Hero ke mayne sirf South mein hain'
Filmmaker Sajid Khan, known for making films like Heyy Babyy, Housefull, Himmatwala, Hamshakals and more, recently appeared in a conversation with comedian Bharti Singh and her husband, writer Haarsh Limbachiyaa on their YouTube channel Bharti TV. During the chat, he spoke about how there are no longer 'heroes' in Bollywood—just lead actors. (Also Read: Exclusive| Sajid Khan: I have thought of ending my life many times in the last six years) While discussing the lifestyle of heroes in earlier times, Sajid said they lived a luxurious and fun life. He then explained why there are no real heroes in Bollywood today and said, "Hero nahi hai aaj ki date mein. Leads hain. Hero bhut kum hote hain. Jo pehle heroes the ab leads hain. Ab koi bhi picture kar sakta hai. Because hero ki mayne bhut kum hote hain. Hero ke mayne sirf South mein bacche hain. Tabhi unki entry dhamakedaar hoti hai. Isliye voh film mein kabhi kuch aisa step nahi utha sakte jo galat hoga society ke liye kyunki voh hero hai. That's why we haven't ever heard the word superlead, but superhero. Hero bhut kum bache hain humare pass (There are no heroes in today's time. There are leads. Heroes are very few. The ones who used to be heroes are now just leads. Nowadays, anyone can do a film because the value of a hero has diminished. The concept of a hero only really remains in the South. That's why their entry is so grand. That's also why they can never take a step in a film that would be wrong for society, because they are heroes. That's why we've never heard the term 'super-lead', only 'superhero'. We have very few real heroes left with us)." He further explained that actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Jeetendra and Mithun Chakraborty were heroes, even when they occasionally played negative or offbeat characters. He called them true crowd-pullers. When Bharti mentioned how today's actors focus on gym workouts for a good physique, Sajid said, "Earlier heroes didn't need a good body. Vinod Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan didn't have a good physique, but the anger was in their eyes—the action was in the eyes, not in the thighs. Salman Khan brought the craze of bodybuilding to Bollywood. People were shocked to see his six-pack abs in Maine Pyaar Kiya's first poster. But he didn't become a hero because of the six-pack abs. Now it has become common. Now it's mandatory to have six-packs. Intensity should be in the eyes." He went on to give examples of actors like Ranbir Kapoor, who trained extensively to build a certain physique for Animal. However, he added that even if Ranbir hadn't done so, the film would still have been a hit because the anger needed for the role was in his eyes. He also cited Sunny Deol's physique in Gadar 2 as a 'desi body'—not gym-sculpted, but still powerful and convincing in action scenes. Sajid is a popular filmmaker and the brother of filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan. He made his directorial debut with the 2006 film Darna Zaroori Hai, which featured Amitabh Bachchan, Suniel Shetty, Anil Kapoor and others. He then delivered three back-to-back hits with Heyy Babyy (2007), his first full-length film, Housefull and Housefull 2. However, his next two films—Himmatwala and Hamshakals—performed poorly at the box office. Since then, he has been away from direction. He was last seen as a participant in Salman Khan's reality show Bigg Boss 16.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Virat Kohli's statement after liking Avneet Kaur's picture sparks hilarious meme fest on social media; Netizens say, 'Situation between Anushka Sharma…'
Virat Kohli has found himself in the middle of a hilarious internet storm after fans noticed he had liked a picture of actress Avneet Kaur on Instagram . What followed was a pure hilarious meme fest on social media. How it all began: The mysterious 'like' It all kicked off when social media users spotted that Kohli's verified Instagram handle had liked a photo of Avneet Kaur posted by one of her fan pages. The post showed Avneet striking a pose in a green crop top and a printed wrap skirt. Nothing unusual—until people started tagging actress Anushka Sharma (Kohli's wife) in the comments. The timing made it all the more juicy, as the whole drama unfolded just a day after Kohli had shared a sweet and heartfelt birthday post for Anushka, who celebrated her birthday on Thursday. Things escalated quickly. Fans went wild, some started dragging Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg into it, and others just laughed at the absurdity of it all. The 'like' vanished soon after, but the screenshots, and the jokes had already taken over social media. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Co-Founder of Google Brain, Andrew Ng, Is Reported To Have Read Every... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Kohli clears the air: Blame the algorithm ! To shut down the growing noise, Kohli posted a clarification on his Instagram Stories. He wrote, 'I'd like to clarify that while clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it. I request that no unnecessary assumptions be made. Thank you for your understanding.' Now, whether you believe it or not, the phrase 'registered an interaction' became an instant internet classic. It's safe to say the internet will never let that one go. X goes wild: Memes on Kohli's statement As expected, X users grabbed the opportunity and ran with it—straight into meme territory. One user wrote, 'Kids: my account got hacked. Men: my PR agent accidentally liked a post. Legend: the algorithm mistakenly registered an interaction.' Some even compared Kohli's explanation to a corporate training manual on how to dodge questions and said its a corporate lingo, 'Normal people: Galti se picture like hogai. Kohli's Insta admin: While clearing the feed, the algorithm mistakenly registered an Interaction. This is why corporate lingo is important.' One guy, who clearly wasn't buying it, wrote, 'As a software engineer for 4 years, this is a completely senseless post!! An app like Instagram would never register an interaction mistakenly. Yeah, I mean, that's Instagram, not someone's computer science final project, lol.' Others were just having fun imagining Kohli in awkward situations. A hilarious meme showed Kohli looking unbortherd, captioned, 'Virat Kohli after liking another woman's picture' And this gem featuring a scene from the film 'Heyy Babyy' captured what everyone was thinking,'Situation between Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli right now after Avneet Kaur's insta post like' It didn't stop there, here are some more funny reactions from the netizens: EXCLUSIVE: Nani Reveals Massive Body Transformation For 'Paradise' | How He Got Chiranjeevi On Board
