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Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Did You Know Akshay Kumar-led Housefull 5 shoot on cruise faced objection from captain over THIS major issue? Director Tarun Mansukhani reveals
Akshay Kumar -led Housefull 5 has been grabbing headlines after the retailer of the film was released recently. The film has also received a censor certificate from CBFC after 11 seconds of trimming as per a report in Bollywood Hungama. Now, director Tarun Mansukhani opened up about the shoot on a cruise, facing an objection from the caption to stop filming because of the storm. In an interview with Mid-day, Housefull 5 director Tarun Mansukhani opened up on the challenges they faced during filming with 19 stars on a cruise for 40 days. He shared that the very first thing he did was to memorize its layout to avoid delays, and maintaining balance during shots added to the difficulty. The filmmaker also added that the constantly shifting weather conditions further complicated the process, with the team even facing a severe storm during last year's shoot. He said, 'I remember during the storm, people couldn't stand, and cameras were about to fly off. On the second day of the storm, the captain told me I had to stop filming due to safety concerns.' Tarun also opened up on taking a long hiatus after his last film Drive in 2019. He shared that it took more than a year to just finalize the script of Housefull 5. He also shared that as he is the new entry to the franchise, new ideas and stories came to him 'naturally'. The Housefull 5 director further shared that Sajid Nadiadwala has helped him being 'rooted' in this franchise. Calling it the first film to reach the fifth part, he added the major fan following the iconic franchise has. Tarun Mansukhani also opened up on giving every actor perfect screen time and shared that he only approached the 'big' stars after he liked the character while scripting. He admitted that getting star cast on board for a few scenes didn't seem correct and roped them for prominent roles. The filmmaker further talked about Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff's fun antics during the shoot, something he hadn't ever seen before. Calling them a 'riot', he added that he was surprised witnessing their energy on the sets. Meanwhile, Housefull 5 stars Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Nana Patekar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Jackie Shroff, Chitrangada Singh, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey, Nikitin Dheer, Johnny Lever, Dino Morea, Shreyas Talpade and Fardeen Khan in pivotal roles. The much-awaited film will be released in theaters on June 6, 2025.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
POLL: Harbhajan Singh, Guru Dutt or Sharath Kamal, whose biopic do you want Vicky Kaushal to star in? VOTE
Vicky Kaushal has quickly become a favorite choice for biopics, thanks to his powerful performances. Now, the question is — which iconic personality should he bring to life next? Is it the cricket legend Harbhajan Singh, the table tennis maestro Sharath Kamal, or the legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt? Cast your vote below and let us know whose biopic you want to see him star in! Harbhajan Singh, Guru Dutt, or Sharath Kamal, whose biopic do you want Vicky Kaushal to star in? Vicky Kaushal has emerged as one of the top choices for biopics. Go vote and let us know whose story you'd like to see him bring to life. Harbhajan Singh Guru Dutt Sharath Kamal 1. Harbhajan Singh In an interview with Zoom, Harbhajan Singh expressed confidence in Vicky Kaushal's abilities, praising him as a brilliant actor. He mentioned that Vicky, being Punjabi and from the same Doaba region as himself, shares a similar accent, which he found impressive. He also complimented Vicky's looks, humorously adding that with makeup, Vicky could easily resemble him. Harbhajan firmly believed that Vicky was capable of portraying him effectively. Additionally, former actress Geeta also supported Vicky Kaushal as the ideal choice for Harbhajan Singh's biopic. She agreed with Harbhajan's views, highlighting Vicky as one of the finest actors today, noting his Punjabi background, tall stature, and distinctive appearance. Geeta expressed her conviction that Vicky would do a fantastic job playing Harbhajan in the biopic. 2. Guru Dutt Mid-day recently reported that Vicky Kaushal is in discussions to portray the legendary filmmaker and actor Guru Dutt in an upcoming biopic. Vicky is considered the frontrunner to take on the role of the iconic personality, celebrated for classics such as Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. Sources say the makers are looking for an actor who can authentically capture the artist's brilliance and poignant emotions. 3. Sharath Kamal As reported by Free Press Journal, Sharath Kamal stated that before any film adaptation of his life is made, he plans to pen down a book detailing his experiences. He believes that writing provides a clearer perspective and helps form a comprehensive narrative. Sharath further mentioned that once the book is finished, a movie could potentially be made, though he expressed some skepticism about whether his sport has enough popularity to draw attention from filmmakers. Regarding casting choices, he humorously remarked that his main criterion would be for the actor to be tall, hinting with a smile that Vicky Kaushal might be an ideal candidate.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vicky Kaushal in talks to play Guru Dutt in biopic? Here's what we know
Vicky Kaushal is one of Bollywood's finest actors today. He has won many hearts with his strong and powerful acting. After playing the brave Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in 'Chhatrapati Sambhaji', fans are curious to know what exciting role he will take on next. Vicky Kaushal in Guru Dutt Biopic? According to a recent report by Mid-day, Vicky is in talks to play the legendary filmmaker and actor Guru Dutt in a new biopic. Guru Dutt is famous for his classic films such as 'Pyaasa', 'Kaagaz Ke Phool', and 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam'. These movies are still loved by many and have made a lasting impact on Indian cinema . The company that owns the rights to Guru Dutt's films is planning to turn some of his best movies into web series. Along with this, the group is also thinking about making a biopic on the life of Guru Dutt. Rajat Agrawal, COO of the company, spoke about the project. He said, 'While biopics are always challenging because they need to emulate an individual's greatness and achievements, we would be happy to collaborate with producers and a modern-day director, who is a fanatic of Guru Dutt, and see where the project goes." He also mentioned that he has started talks with two well-known directors who want to recreate Guru Dutt's movies as web series and also make a film about his life. 'Once we have something definite, we can talk about it in detail. We are in touch with his family members,' he added. Could Vicky Kaushal be the right choice? When asked if there is an actor in mind for the role, Agrawal said, 'Naming one actor would be difficult as there is a plethora of talent, but I feel Vicky Kaushal can bring Guru Duttji's emotional depth.' This shows that Vicky Kaushal is seen as a strong candidate to capture the emotional and artistic spirit of Guru Dutt on screen. What's next for Vicky Kaushal? If this biopic happens, it will be a big step in Kaushal's career. Playing Guru Dutt means portraying a man whose life was full of great success but also personal struggles. It will be a challenging and exciting role for the actor. Besides this, Vicky is also set to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali 's much-awaited film 'Love & War', alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt . Vicky Kaushal Turns 37, Celebs React Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Diljit Dosanjh To Start Shooting For Border 2 From June? Here's What We Know
Last Updated: And most likely the shooting will be completed in August. Makers are eyeing 2026 Republic Day release. Sunny Deol is currently busy with the shoot of Border 2. The film, directed by Anurag Singh, is a sequel to the iconic 1997 movie Border and features a star-studded cast including Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty. Pinkvilla has exclusively reported that Diljit will be starting the shoot of his part from June. And most likely, the shooting will be completed in August. Makers are eyeing a 2026 Republic Day release. Well, an official confirmation is still awaited. The entertainment portal quoted a source saying, 'Diljit Dosanjh plays a very interesting part in Border, bringing in the heart to the tale of the 1971 war between India and Pakistan. He begins his journey on Border 2 from June 10, and will be shooting for the sequences with Sunny Deol in the first leg." The source further informs that the actor will shoot with Varun Dhawan in the second leg of his stint, starting from July. 'Diljit has powerful moments with Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan, as also Ahan Shetty. There's also a strong backstory to his role," the source adds. Anurag Singh is looking to call it a wrap on Border 2 by August 10. 'While Sunny Deol is looking to finish shooting for large-chunk of his role in June end, Diljit Dosanjh and Varun Dhawan will wrap up their part in the month of August 2025," the source concludes. Earlier, Mid-day has reported that Varun would play Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, who received the Param Vir Chakra for his bravery and was promoted to Colonel after the 1971 Indo-Pak war in 1976. The source further mentioned 'Apart from holding look sessions with designer Sheetal Sharma, Varun met Indian officers, celebrated Army Day with them and [in conversations] tried to gain a deeper understanding of their lives," said a source, adding that the cast and crew prepped for a year before going on floors. 'Varun's scenes will begin with his departure from Sisana village in Haryana, joining the army, to his journey in the Indo-Pak war." Border 2 was announced in June last year. Sunny Deol is all set to reprise his iconic character from JP Dutta's 1997 blockbuster war film Border, in this highly anticipated sequel. The cast also includes Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty. The film, directed by Anurag Singh, is backed by a powerhouse production team comprising Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta. Border 2 is set to release in the theatres on January 23, 2026. First Published:
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First Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Did Paresh Rawal quit 'Hera Pheri 3' due to copyright issues? Priyadarshan says 'Akshay Kumar bought the entire rights for Rs 10 crore from...'
The director revealed, 'This is not just for Hera Pheri 3 but the entire franchise. I know this as I have seen the paperwork for it.' read more The official announcement of Hera Pheri 3 cheered all cinegoers as they were excited to see the iconic characters of Raju (Akshay Kumar), Shyam (Suniel Shetty) and Baburao (Paresh Rawal) on the big screen. However, the sudden exit of the latter shocked and disappointed everyone. Now, filmmaker Priyadarshan, who was supposed to direct Hera Pheri 3 , revealed that Akshay Kumar had tears in his eyes when he came to know about Paresh Rawal's exit. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The copyright issue In an interview with Mid-day, the director also revealed, 'Akshay bought the entire rights of the Hera Pheri franchise for Rs 10 crore from Firoz Nadiadwala, who had produced the first two [parts]. This is not just for Hera Pheri 3 but the entire franchise. I know this as I have seen the paperwork for it.' Priyadarshan added, 'In the absence of these and also since Mr Nadiadwala, the producer of the original films, issued notice to our client and raised issues on the making of the film, our client chose to exit and returned the money with interest by terminating the Term sheet.' What Akshay Kumar said about Paresh Rawal's exit 'Firstly, I'd like to tell you that using such kind of word for my co-star, foolish, is something I'd not appreciate. That's not right. I have been working with him for the last 32 years. We are very good friends. He's a great actor. I really admire him. I don't think this is a place where I am going to talk about it because… it's a very serious matter. It is a matter which is going to be handled by the courts. Hence, I don't think I am going to speak about it here,' said the actor at Housefull 5's trailer launch.
