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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Dibakar Banerjee to make English debut with A Terrible Country
The adaptation, set in India, will follow a struggling British-Indian scholar who leaves London for Delhi to take care of his ailing grandmother. As he navigates the complexities of family, conflicting ideologies, and personal desires, the scholar confronts the true price of his idealism in a nation he struggles to comprehend. Banerjee brings a wealth of experience to this new venture. His notable works include Shanghai, starring Emraan Hashmi and Kalki Koechlin; Bombay Talkies, featuring Rani Mukerji, Randeep Hooda, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Amitabh Bachchan; and the Rajkummar Rao-starrer Love Sex Aur Dhokha. He also served as a director on the International Emmy-nominated anthology Lust Stories. Most recently, he directed Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 for Netflix.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Good things come in small packages
Teen Patti Aashiqui 2 . Many of Bollywood's biggest stars began their journeys with humble, often unnoticed roles. Not everyone starts out big on a silver screen and these actors prove that even the smallest beginnings can pave the way for the most celebrated careers. Here's a list of 5 actors who started with small made her Bollywood debut in a small role in the movie Teen Patti, alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Ben Kingsley. She played the role of Aparna, a young college student who gets caught up in her mathematics professor, played by Amitabh Bachchan's gambling scheme. Even though it was a minor role, it showed her potential for the upcoming projects. The film served as a stepping stone for her breakthrough later inIn this movie, Kalki played the role of a supporting character, Leni, also known as Chanda, a bright and carefree teenage girl whose life takes a turn for the worse as an intimate video goes viral in her school. The public humiliation and fallout lead her to the life of a sex worker. Her nuanced performance earned her critical acclaim and opened the doors for more opportunities in Life Ho Toh Aisi! marked the debut film of Radhika Apte. She played the role of the main lead's sister in the movie, who was the heart of her family. Even though the role was short and not the central part of the movie, it marked her potential for future projects. She got her breakout role in psychological thriller, Phobia where she played the role of Mehak Deo, a young woman dealing with severe agoraphobia (fear of open or public spaces), after a traumatic Rao made his debut in Bollywood with Dibakar Banerjee's Love Sex Aur Dhokha. He played the role of Adarsh, a supermarket salesman who manipulates his coworker into being with him and later secretly records her to blackmail her. Albeit a small role, it portrayed his ability to play complex characters and paved the way for his successful career in Bollywood. Today, he is a National-Award winning actor, celebrated for his roles in Newton and Siddiqui played the part of a terrorist informant in this action thriller movie. He was a part of an interrogation scene where ACP Ajay Rathod, played by Aamir Khan, was questioning him about the illegal arms smuggling that is linked to cross-border terrorism. His character provided a small piece of information to the police, contributing to the broader investigation. Although the role was brief, Nawazuddin's nervous and convincing portrayal of the informant added authenticity to the scene. The role marked his debut and is often revisited as a reminder of his humble beginnings.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Still the same boy from 'Aaja Ve': Rajkummar Rao on his journey since Sona Mohapatra's 2006 song
Rajkummar Rao has fond memories of featuring in Sona Mohapatra 's "Aaja Ve" music video when he was a first-year FTII student. And though he has made a name for himself as a versatile star, the actor says he is still the same boy who was thrilled to be in front of the camera for the first time. The song, released in 2006 as part of Mohapatra's album "Sona", saw Rao making an appearance as a strict school master in a vibrant rural setting only to later shake a leg with his students and fellow villagers. "I'm still the same boy who was in that 'Aaja Ve' song... I made him up like a pansy school teacher. He's a school teacher but I thought kuch to alag karte hain," Rao, 40, told PTI in an interview. And it wasn't just him in the video. Vijay Varma and Jaideep Ahlawat, Rao's batchmates from Pune's Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), also appear as a barber and a sadhu, respectively. "(It) has almost all my batchmates. There's Jaideep and Vijay as well. There are a lot of people. The whole class was there because one of our seniors, Deepti, was shooting the video. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo "She said, 'Guys, we are making this video. Do you want to act in it?' All of us got excited because we were just first-year students. We were like. 'Yeah, sure!'" Rao recalled. The actor said it was pure fun to be working with his batchmates. "There were 20 of us in the class and it was just fun, just being with your classmates and shooting," he added. After graduating from FTII, Rao got his break in movies with Dibakar Banerjee's anthology movie "Love Sex Aur Dhokha" in 2010, followed by appearances in movies such as "Ragini MMS", "Shaitan", "Gangs of Wasseypur" and "Talaash". People eventually took note of him with Hansal Mehta's 2012's "Shahid", which also won him a best actor National Award. Since then, the actor has built a storied filmography of critically-acclaimed and commercially-successful titles such as "Aligarh", "Bareilly Ki Barfi", "Trapped", "Newton", "Badhaai Do", and the "Stree" film franchise. Reflecting on his evolution as an artiste, Rao said he has naturally grown as a performer. "I've certainly matured because you also live those many years. There's certain maturity that comes with age and you have those many years of experience with you. As a person, nothing has changed. I'm not counting materialistic things because they don't matter," he said. The actor's next movie is romantic comedy " Bhool Chuk Maaf ", co-starring Wamiqa Gabbi. Set in Varanasi, the film features Rao as Ranjan, a man eagerly awaiting his wedding day with his girlfriend Titli (Gabbi). However, he finds himself stuck in a time loop, waking up every day on the morning of his haldi ceremony. "It's very well written, very funny. Also it's emotional where it has to be. It's a right mix of a good story with a lot of comedy and values," said the actor, adding that his favourite time-loop movie is Hollywood star Bill Murray's 1993 film "Groundhog Day". If he were stuck in a time loop where he could watch a movie on repeat, the actor said he would go for something lighthearted and comedic. "I think 'Jaane Bhi Do Na Yaaro' can be that one film," he added. Asked if he believes that in acting, giving multiple takes for a scene is akin to being stuck in a time loop, Rao said his endeavour is to do something new with every shot. "First of all, we are not someone who gives like 30 retakes. We also haven't worked with those makers who take 30 retakes. It's like two-three retakes sometimes. But then also, my process is that I can do something different in my second or third take, maybe try a new thing altogether. I try not to keep it monotonous. "Also, it's our job to treat it like it's the first take, even on a 30th take. The whole point is that this is happening for the first time, so it doesn't become a loop," he added. In some of his best roles, Rao has played the everyday man to perfection, highlighting their struggles as well as joy with authenticity. "I don't do anything consciously to portray it that way. But I take it with a lot of gratitude. It's a great feeling if people relate to my characters or to me or to my journey. They think that I'm one of their own, which is true. I am certainly one of them," he said, adding that he is also trying to break that image by doing varied kinds of movies. "I keep doing films like 'Srikanth' or 'Maalik'. I'm talking about the last two-three years, where I have played different personalities altogether. It is about a character, which is something that people would not expect in a way, that he would come do something like this. And I like doing that," he said. "Maalik", which will release in theatres in July, is Rao's first action movie. "It's a cool film. It's my foray into the action genre and (has) raw action. I had a lot of fun. I have seen most of the film and I think people will really like it. It's a very new me, people would not imagine me doing all this." "Bhool Chuk Maaf", directed by Karan Sharma and produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films , was set to be released in theatres on Friday. The film will now release directly on streaming service Prime Video on May 16 in light of "recent events and the heightened security drills across the nation", according to the makers. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Still the same boy from ‘Aaja Ve': Rajkummar Rao on his journey since Sona Mohapatra's 2006 song
New Delhi, Rajkummar Rao has fond memories of featuring in Sona Mohapatra's "Aaja Ve" music video when he was a first-year FTII student. And though he has made a name for himself as a versatile star, the actor says he is still the same boy who was thrilled to be in front of the camera for the first time. The song, released in 2006 as part of Mohapatra's album "Sona", saw Rao making an appearance as a strict school master in a vibrant rural setting only to later shake a leg with his students and fellow villagers. "I'm still the same boy who was in that 'Aaja Ve' song... I made him up like a pansy school teacher. He's a school teacher but I thought kuch to alag karte hain," Rao, 40, told PTI in an interview. And it wasn't just him in the video. Vijay Varma and Jaideep Ahlawat, Rao's batchmates from Pune's Film and Television Institute of India , also appear as a barber and a sadhu, respectively. " has almost all my batchmates. There's Jaideep and Vijay as well. There are a lot of people. The whole class was there because one of our seniors, Deepti, was shooting the video. "She said, 'Guys, we are making this video. Do you want to act in it?' All of us got excited because we were just first-year students. We were like. 'Yeah, sure!'" Rao recalled. The actor said it was pure fun to be working with his batchmates. "There were 20 of us in the class and it was just fun, just being with your classmates and shooting," he added. After graduating from FTII, Rao got his break in movies with Dibakar Banerjee's anthology movie "Love Sex Aur Dhokha" in 2010, followed by appearances in movies such as "Ragini MMS", "Shaitan", "Gangs of Wasseypur" and "Talaash". People eventually took note of him with Hansal Mehta's 2012's "Shahid", which also won him a best actor National Award. Since then, the actor has built a storied filmography of critically-acclaimed and commercially-successful titles such as "Aligarh", "Bareilly Ki Barfi", "Trapped", "Newton", "Badhaai Do", and the "Stree" film franchise. Reflecting on his evolution as an artiste, Rao said he has naturally grown as a performer. "I've certainly matured because you also live those many years. There's certain maturity that comes with age and you have those many years of experience with you. As a person, nothing has changed. I'm not counting materialistic things because they don't matter," he said. The actor's next movie is romantic comedy "Bhool Chuk Maaf", co-starring Wamiqa Gabbi. Set in Varanasi, the film features Rao as Ranjan, a man eagerly awaiting his wedding day with his girlfriend Titli . However, he finds himself stuck in a time loop, waking up every day on the morning of his haldi ceremony. "It's very well written, very funny. Also it's emotional where it has to be. It's a right mix of a good story with a lot of comedy and values," said the actor, adding that his favourite time-loop movie is Hollywood star Bill Murray's 1993 film "Groundhog Day". If he were stuck in a time loop where he could watch a movie on repeat, the actor said he would go for something lighthearted and comedic. "I think 'Jaane Bhi Do Na Yaaro' can be that one film," he added. Asked if he believes that in acting, giving multiple takes for a scene is akin to being stuck in a time loop, Rao said his endeavour is to do something new with every shot. "First of all, we are not someone who gives like 30 retakes. We also haven't worked with those makers who take 30 retakes. It's like two-three retakes sometimes. But then also, my process is that I can do something different in my second or third take, maybe try a new thing altogether. I try not to keep it monotonous. "Also, it's our job to treat it like it's the first take, even on a 30th take. The whole point is that this is happening for the first time, so it doesn't become a loop," he added. In some of his best roles, Rao has played the everyday man to perfection, highlighting their struggles as well as joy with authenticity. "I don't do anything consciously to portray it that way. But I take it with a lot of gratitude. It's a great feeling if people relate to my characters or to me or to my journey. They think that I'm one of their own, which is true. I am certainly one of them," he said, adding that he is also trying to break that image by doing varied kinds of movies. "I keep doing films like 'Srikanth' or 'Maalik'. I'm talking about the last two-three years, where I have played different personalities altogether. It is about a character, which is something that people would not expect in a way, that he would come do something like this. And I like doing that," he said. "Maalik", which will release in theatres in July, is Rao's first action movie. "It's a cool film. It's my foray into the action genre and raw action. I had a lot of fun. I have seen most of the film and I think people will really like it. It's a very new me, people would not imagine me doing all this." "Bhool Chuk Maaf", directed by Karan Sharma and produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films, was set to be released in theatres on Friday. The film will now release directly on streaming service Prime Video on May 16 in light of "recent events and the heightened security drills across the nation", according to the makers.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Rajkummar Rao admitted using fillers but denied plastic surgery rumours
Rajkummar Rao is one of the most talented actors of his generation. He has won hearts with his powerful acting skills that always leave a mark. He began his film journey with Love Sex Aur Dhokha in 2010. But it was films like ' Kai Po Che ', 'Shahid', 'Queen', and ' Citylights ' that truly made people notice his talent. In his personal life, Rajkummar is married to actress Patralekhaa Paul. Rajkummar Rao reacts to plastic surgery rumours The photos of Rajkummar Rao from a public event went viral, sparking conversations about his changed facial appearance. Many believed the actor had undergone plastic surgery due to how different he looked. Rajkummar clears the air In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, Rajkummar addressed the rumours. He denied having any surgery and explained that the viral images were simply the result of poor editing. He assured fans that there was no truth to the speculations. 'I have not done any plastic surgery guys. It is just a bad photo. That is just a touch-up photo. I wish I had such clean and flawless skin because it looks like that. I was not wearing any makeup. But I must say it looks weird even for me. It was just a bad moment caught on camera. I have not done any plastic surgery.' Opens up about using fillers in the past Continuing the conversation, Rao shared that he had opted for fillers about eight years ago. He revealed that it was done under the advice of his dermatologist to slightly enhance his chin area. Boosted his confidence and career Rajkummar admitted that the decision helped him feel more confident about his appearance. He also mentioned that after the procedure, he started receiving better film offers, which gave a positive push to his career. 'Having said that, about eight years ago, I did some filler work on my chin because I wanted to look confident. My dermatologist suggested it and I did. Do I feel confident after that? Yes. Have I done better films after that. It has changed the perception.' Actor's on cosmetic treatment The 'Stree' spoke about how he views cosmetic treatments in the acting industry. He said that since acting is a visual medium, there's nothing wrong if someone chooses to enhance their features to feel more confident. Not in favour of plastic surgery While he supports confidence-boosting treatments, Rajkummar clarified that he is not in favour of plastic surgery. He explained that he finds it too costly and time-consuming for himself. 'Acting is a visual media. I am not against it. If somebody wants to boost their confidence and the science is available, then why not. But no to plastic surgery. It is too expensive and time-consuming, the actor added. "
