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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did you know Deepak Tijori shot one scene whole day with Shah Rukh Khan in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa due to THIS reason?
Deepak Tijori recently shared insights into the making of the cult classic, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, revealing the intense effort behind a pivotal scene with Shah Rukh Khan. Director Kundan Shah's preference for long, uncut takes led to a grueling day of shooting, demanding multiple retakes to capture the nuanced emotions. While Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa remains one of Bollywood's most beloved cult classics, not many know the effort that went into crafting its heartfelt moments. In a recent reflection, Deepak Tijori revealed the behind-the-scenes story of one of the film's most intense scenes—an emotionally layered exchange between his and Shah Rukh Khan 's characters. A Throwback to a Gruelling Shoot When shown a throwback picture with SRK from the film, Deepak reflected on what turned out to be one of the most intense shooting days of the film, in an interview with Bollywood Bubble. Contrary to how it may appear, the scene wasn't about him giving advice—it was a pivotal emotional exchange, where Shah Rukh's character tries to convince his that Aana isn't the right girl for him. The scene took an entire day to shoot, largely because director Kundan Shah , known for his preference for long, uncut takes, kept pushing for retakes until every nuance felt just right. Kundan Shah's One-Shot Obsession The actor further recalled a particularly grueling day on the sets of Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, where he and Shah Rukh Khan spent an entire day filming just one emotionally intense scene. The moment required his character to transition from dismissive disbelief to reluctant acceptance that Aana wasn't the right girl for him. Director Kundan Shah, known for avoiding quick cuts and preferring long, continuous takes, insisted on multiple retakes to get the emotions just right. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like $30K Goes a Long Way in This Clementi Condo squarerooms Read More Undo Both actors were left completely drained by the end, making it one of the most demanding and memorable days of the shoot. Cult Classic Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa is a 1994 Hindi-language romantic comedy directed by Kundan Shah. Featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Suchitra Krishnamurthy, and Deepak Tijori, the film became a cult classic and is often counted among Shah Rukh Khan's finest performances. Over the years, its heartfelt storytelling and relatable characters have earned it a dedicated fanbase. Shah Rukh Khan later acquired the rights to the film under his production house, Red Chillies Entertainment.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Will there be Special Ops season 3? Here's what we know about Kay Kay Menon's show on JioHotstar
Will there be Special Ops season 3? Kay Kay Menon's Special Ops has emerged as one of India's most popular spy thrillers, especially following the intense developments in Season 2 on JioHotstar. Packed with suspense, cyber intrigue, and layered characters, the series has left fans anticipating a possible third season. Here's everything we know so far about whether the show will return. Will there be Special Ops season 3? While promoting Special Ops Season 2, director Neeraj Pandey confirmed in an interview with Filmibeat that a third season is being considered. Although JioHotstar has yet to officially greenlight the project, Pandey expressed optimism about raising the stakes in the upcoming chapter. He emphasized that the entire team has poured their full effort into the show and hopes viewers will enjoy the result. All you need to know about Special Ops Special Ops is a Hindi-language action-packed espionage thriller series. It is the brainchild of Neeraj Pandey, who not only created and directed the series but also produced it through his digital-focused banner, Friday Storytellers a part of his main production company. Shivam Nair contributed as the co-director. The show centers around Himmat Singh, played by Kay Kay Menon, a seasoned officer from India's intelligence agency, RAW (Research and Analysis Wing). Believing that one individual is behind several terror attacks in India, Himmat forms a secret team of five agents spread across the globe. Together, they work covertly to track down and capture the mastermind. With its gripping storyline, international settings, and realistic take on intelligence operations, Special Ops has captivated audiences and received widespread acclaim. Who all star in Special Ops season 2? Kay Kay Menon returns as Himmat Singh in Special Ops 2, alongside familiar faces like Karan Tacker, Vinay Pathak, Muzammil Ibrahim, Saiyami Kher, Gautami Kapoor, and Meher Vij. This season also welcomes new additions to the cast, with Prakash Raj joining the narrative and Tahir Raj Bhasin stepping in as the central antagonist. The cast is further bolstered by strong performances from Dilip Tahil, Parmeet Sethi, Kali Prasad Mukherjee, Arif Zakaria, Kamakshi Bhat, Shikha Talsania, and Vikkas Manaktala.
AFP
6 days ago
- Politics
- AFP
Baseless posts about India embassy attack misuse old photos
"Shocking news from Kabul: Attack on the Indian Embassy; several officials martyred while serving the nation," reads a Hindi-language X post shared July 7, 2025. "This shameful act violates international diplomatic principles," adds the caption to two pictures that each depict a damaged building. Image Screenshot of the false X post taken July 7, 2025, with a red X added by AFP Similar claims also surfaced on Facebook on the anniversary of the 2008 attack on India's embassy in Afghanistan that killed here). But there have been no official reports of an assault targeting the Indian diplomatic headquarters in Kabul. A combination of reverse image and keyword searches on Google found the first photo on the archives of The Associated Press (AP) news agency (archived link) "Afghan security forces watch a house burn at the site of a clash between insurgents and security forces at the Indian Consulate in Herat, Afghanistan, Friday, May 23, 2014," reads part of its caption. Image Screenshot comparison of the false post (L) and the photo from AP The picture was also published in a report from Indian media NDTV about the incident (archived link). The second same image was published in a Reuters report with a caption that says, "Afghan officials inspect outside the German embassy after a blast in Kabul, Afghanistan May 31, 2017" (archived link). The report said a bomb hidden in a sewage tanker exploded in the centre of Kabul, killing at least 80 people and damaging embassy buildings. Image Screenshot comparison of the false post (L) and the photo from Reuters Al Jazeera featured the image in a report about the blast (archived link). Other false posts include a third picture also from AP depicting former Indian diplomats inspecting the embassy in Kabul following a car bomb attack in October 2009 (archived here and here) Image Screenshot comparison of the false post (L) and the photo from AP
AFP
7 days ago
- Politics
- AFP
Video of flag vendor beating in Bangladesh falsely shared as incident in India
The 12-second clip of a uniformed man hitting another man carrying a bundle of flags was shared on Facebook on June 15, with the Hindi-language caption praising an Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldier for the "treatment given to a Bangladeshi flag seller in West Bengal". "There should be restrictive action against traitors who live in India and hoist the flags of enemy nations Pakistan, Bangladesh and Palestine. Action should also be taken against those who make and sell these flags," adds the caption. Show Hide Content warning Show Image Screenshot of the false Facebook post taken July 15, 2025, with a red X mark added by AFP Hide The clip surfaced on Facebook and X as India deported hundreds of people to Bangladesh without trial, officials on both sides said, drawing condemnation from activists and lawyers who call the recent expulsions illegal and based on ethnic profiling (archived link). New Delhi says the people deported are undocumented migrants. However, the move has triggered fear among India's estimated 200 million Muslims, especially among speakers of Bengali, a widely spoken language in both eastern India and Bangladesh. Bangladesh, largely encircled by land by India, has seen relations with New Delhi turn icy since a mass uprising in 2024 toppled Dhaka's government that was led by Sheikh Hasina, an Indian ally. However, the clip was filmed in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka, not India. A reverse image search on Google using keyframes from clip found it used in a news report published on the verified YouTube channel of Bangladeshi news portal Dhaka Post on June 12, 2025 (archived link). The Bengali-language report is titled, "Army gifts 100,000 Bangladeshi Taka (US$824) to a flag seller injured in baton charge". Image Screenshot comparison of the clip shared in false posts (L) and the video shared by Dhaka Post The report states the Bangladeshi army compensated the flag seller after he was hit by a soldier who was attempting to control crowds during a football match between Bangladesh and Singapore on June 10. The same video was also used by Bangladeshi media outlet News1 TV in its report about the flag seller's compensation, while another local outlet Jugantor reported the beating took place as soldiers tried to push back crowds -- some without tickets -- who tried to rush the gates of the stadium (archived links here and ). The army described it as an "unintentional and isolated incident", the reports added.
AFP
17-07-2025
- Politics
- AFP
Posts accusing Rahul Gandhi of 'insulting Hindu festival' use misleadingly edited speech
"Rahul Gandhi, standing on the soil of Odisha, called the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath a 'drama'!" reads part of the Hindi-language caption of a Facebook video shared on July 11, 2025. The video shows Gandhi standing at a podium and saying: "When the Jagannath Yatra takes place in Odisha, the chariot of the Jagannath Yatra comes out, hundreds of thousands of people watch it and follow it and then a drama takes place." It was shared after a deadly stampede marred the annual Rath Yatra festival honouring the Hindu deity Lord Jagannath, which was held in eastern Odisha state (archived link). At least three people were killed and around 50 others injured in the early hours of June 29, with the Times of India reporting that eyewitnesses blamed the chaos on poor planning and arrangements for VIPs (archived link). Image Screenshot of the false Facebook post captured on July 16, 2025, with a red X added by AFP The clip was also shared in similar Facebook, Threads and X posts targeting the opposition Congress party's leader. "The Supreme Court should take cognisance of the insult of the Hindu faith and Lord Jagannath by this heretic and strict action should be taken against this heretic," read a comment on one of the posts. Another said: "When will action be taken against this corrupt stupid man? How long will he keep roaming around the country and keep talking nonsense, keep playing with the sentiments of Hindu believers?" The video, however, has been misleadingly edited. Clipped video A reverse image search on Google using keyframes from the misleadingly edited video led to a longer version published on the verified YouTube channel of News 18 Odia on July 11 (archived link). Its description states that Gandhi was speaking at Congress' "Save the Constitution" rally in Odisha's Bhubaneswar city, part of a national campaign to bolster support for the opposition party. Image Screenshot comparison of the falsely shared clip (left) and the News 18 Odia video (right) The segment used in the false posts can be seen at the video's 32-second mark. The falsely shared clip omits Gandhi explaining what he meant by "drama". "When the Jagannath Yatra takes place in Odisha, the chariot of the Jagannath Yatra comes out, hundreds of thousands of people watch it and follow it and then a drama takes place -- the chariots are stopped specifically for Adani and his family," he says, referring to Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. The Adani Group chairman took part in the Rath Yatra with his family on June 28 (archived link). The pulling of giant chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings from the Lion's Gate of the Shree Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away -- a key ritual in the Rath Yatra -- had been delayed by a day, according to India's The Telegraph newspaper (archived link). The newspaper said the opposition Congress party accused the Odisha state government, run by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), of deliberately delaying the ritual so the Adani family could take part. In response, Odisha law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan accused the opposition of trying to "politicise the issue". Gandhi goes on to say in his speech: "This alone reveals the true nature of the Odisha government. This is not the Odisha government and it is also not the government of poor people. "It doesn't serve the people of Odisha, but rather a handful of billionaires like Adani. Their aim is to seize your land, your forests, and your future." His remarks were also reported by The Indian Express, The Print, PTI and Times of India (archived here, here, here and here). AFP has debunked other false posts targeting the opposition leader here.
