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India Today
6 days ago
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Ajay Devgn and Kajol support 8-hour work shifts for new mothers in film industry
Actors Ajay Devgn and Kajol spoke in support of eight-hour work shifts for new mothers. At the trailer launch of their upcoming film 'Maa', the duo came in support of a growing demand in the film was asked if it's fair for new moms to ask for shorter working hours, especially when some people feel it's not practical. Kajol smiled and said, 'I love the fact that we could work less.'advertisementAjay Devgn interrupted and added, "It's not that it's not going well with people. People understand. Most of the honest filmmakers, I would say, will not have a problem with this and, apart from this, being a mother and working for eight hours, usually people have started working eight to nine hours in a shift. So I think it's person to person, that most of the industry does understand.' Watch the video here: This comes at a time when more female actors and working mothers in Bollywood are asking for a better work-life balance. Earlier, it was reported that Deepika Padukone opted out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit' due to issues with her remuneration as well as demand for an eight-hour work film 'Maa', directed by Vishal Furia, tells the powerful story of a mother who turns into the goddess Kali to fight an ancient evil. The movie also stars Indraneil Sengupta, Jitin Gulati, and Kherin Sharma. advertisementThe film is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Subbarayan, with a screenplay by Saiwyn Quadras. Music is by Harsh Upadhyay, Rocky Khanna, and Shiv Malhotra. 'Maa' will be released in theatres on June Ajay Devgn was last seen in Rohit Shetty's action film 'Singham Again', while Kajol last appeared in 'Do Patti' premiering in Watch
India Today
13-05-2025
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Shaheer Sheikh had 'sleepless nights' over family's safety in Jammu, thanks Army
Actor Shaheer Sheikh has expressed his gratitude towards the Indian Armed Forces amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Hailing from Bhaderwah in Jammu, Shaheer shared the emotional toll the conflict has taken on his family, particularly his mother and sister who are in Jammu. They were affected by Pakistan's retaliatory drone and missile strikes targeting military zones in Jammu, Pathankot, and posted a heartfelt note on Instagram that read, "Eternally indebted to our armed forces! My mother & sister are in Jammu... & the attacks gave us all sleepless nights. But to see the precision, swiftness and bravery with which our forces responded is remarkable. I can only imagine what the families of a soldier go through when their 'own' is on the frontline (sic)."He saluted the resilience of soldiers and their families, adding, "Hats off to the soldiers, hats off to their families. This bravery on and outside of the battlefield is what keeps our country & its countrymen safe. My sincere condolences to the people who lost their loved ones in these trying times. Jai Hind (sic)." Terrorists targetted tourists in Pahalgam's Baisaran meadow on April 22, killing 26 and injuring several others. In response, the Indian Armed Forces launched missile strikes early on May 8 on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under 'Operation Sindoor'. The strikes targeted terrorist infrastructure but avoided Pakistani military facilities. The Indian Army described the operation as focused, measured, and Sheikh was last seen in the film 'Do Patti', where he played the lead role opposite Kriti Sanon. Directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi and written by Kanika Dhillon, the thriller also featured Kajol and Tanvi Azmi. The film is streaming on Watch
India Today
12-05-2025
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Ibrahim Ali Khan opens up about his battle with speech and hearing difficulties
Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh's son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, recently shared that he has faced speech difficulties since childhood. Despite years of effort, it remains a challenge he continues to work hard on even faced a lot of criticism following the release of his debut film 'Nadaaniyan;, with fans noting that his voice sounded dubbed. This sparked speculation that the dubbing was done to mask a lisp. advertisementHe addressed the rumours during an interview with GQ. Ibrahim shared that a serious case of jaundice at the time of his birth affected his speech and hearing abilities. He revealed, 'Soon after I was born, I had very bad jaundice and that went straight to my brainstem. I went on to lose quite a bit of my hearing and that impacted my speech.' Sharing that he has dedicated years to improving his speech and continues to make progress, Ibrahim said, 'Speech has always been a challenge for me. I've been working on it with coaches and therapists since I was a kid. It's still not perfect, but I'm putting in the effort every single day.'Ibrahim Ali Khan recently made his acting debut with 'Nadaaniyan,' starring alongside Khushi Kapoor. The film is currently streaming on Watch
India Today
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Squid Game 3 teaser: No dialogue, just dread as final game resumes
Netflix has officially unveiled the teaser for Squid Game Season 3 — the beginning of the end for the global sensation that redefined survival drama. The teaser acts as a haunting reminder that the game isn't over the teaser is anything to go by, this third and final chapter of the Korean juggernaut looks grimmer, more twisted, and even more cinematic. The teaser wastes no time dialling up the tension. A familiar black coffin is wheeled into the arena by pink-suited guards. But this time, the coffin doesn't carry a body. It carries Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), Player 456, who jolts awake inside moment led to a lot of speculation and fan theories. Has Gi-hun been pulled back in after his failed vendetta against the game's mastermind? Is there a new puppeteer in the play? The VIPs are seen entering the games in the last set. Interestingly, there is no dialogue muttered in the 1-minute 24-second-long teaser, but it says enough for you to dread what's going to happen next. New visual cues push the series into even more dramatic terrain. A massive gumball machine dispenses red and blue balls, possibly a new mechanism for random selection or team assignments. It's whimsical, yes — but in Squid Game tradition, whimsy only means danger. Quick cuts of eerie arenas, masked guards, and contestants in turmoil confirm it: the games are back and more unpredictable than just as the teaser seems to climax, one can hear the cry of a baby, possibly of Player 222, Jun-hee [Jo Yu-ri]. It's brief but chilling. Adding to the intrigue, Netflix also released the official main poster and a fresh set of character stills alongside the 3 is expected to be tighter than its predecessors — reportedly just six episodes — signalling a no-frills, high-stakes sprint to the finish line. The teaser's tagline is simple but chilling: 'It's time to play one last time.'Squid Game 3 will premiere on June 27, 2025, on Watch
India Today
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Saif Ali Khan says he apologised to son Taimur for making him watch Adipurush
Actor Saif Ali Khan recently revealed that his 9-year-old son, Taimur, wasn't a fan of 'Adipurush'. In a candid chat with 'Jewel Thief' co-star Jaideep Ahlawat on Netflix India's YouTube channel, the actor confessed that he actually apologised to Taimur for making him sit through 'Adipurush'.This comes after Saif was asked if his children watch his films."I just showed him (Taimur) Adipurush recently. Then, after a while, he started giving me a look. Then I said 'Yeah, sorry'. He said, 'It's okay'. He forgave me."advertisement Based on the epic, Ramayana, Saif Ali Khan played Lankesh in the film. The movie was headlined by Prabhas, who played the role of Ram. Soon after the film was released, it was subjected to criticism on social media for its VFX and the same conversation, Jaideep recalled meeting and interacting with Taimur on the sets of 'Jaane Jaan', where he starred alongside Kareena Kapoor. He shared that Taimur greeted him warmly and was informed that Jaideep was the "main man" of the film. To that, the little one curiously asked, 'Are you the producer too?' Jaideep was taken aback and amused, saying, 'I was like, wowwhere is this coming from?'Meanwhile, 'Jewel Thief' starring Saif, Jaideep, and Nikita Dutta is currently streaming on Watch
