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Time of India
6 days ago
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Anurag Kashyap once revealed Nana Patelar REJECTED Ridley Scott film 'Body Of Lies': 'He said he wouldn't play a terrorist on screen'
Veteran actor Nana Patekar declined a Hollywood role in Ridley Scott's 'Body of Lies,' revealed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. Scott offered Patekar the role eventually played by Mark Strong, but Patekar refused, stating he didn't want to portray a terrorist on screen. The 2008 espionage thriller featured Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap once revealed that veteran actor Nana Patekar had declined an offer to star in Body of Lies, a Hollywood thriller directed by Ridley Scott . Despite the international opportunity, Nana chose not to be part of the film. Anurag Kashyap Reveals Nana Patekar's Hollywood Offer In an interview with The Lallantop, Anurag had shared a lesser-known anecdote, revealing that director Ridley Scott had wanted Nana Patekar to play the role eventually portrayed by Mark Strong in Body of Lies. However, Patekar turned down the offer, reportedly saying he didn't want to play a terrorist. Nana Patekar Declines Role as Terrorist in Ridley Scott's Film Kashyap revealed that he had once received an email from acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott, who was keen on casting Nana Patekar for the role eventually played by Mark Strong in Body of Lies. Kashyap approached the veteran actor with the offer, but Nana reportedly declined, stating he wouldn't portray a terrorist on screen. Body of Lies, released in 2008, is directed by Ridley Scott and features a star-studded cast including Leonardo DiCaprio , Russell Crowe , Mark Strong, and Oscar Isaac. The espionage thriller received mixed reviews from critics, holding a 62 percent rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. Nana's Recent Work and Upcoming Projects Meanwhile, Nana Patekar was last seen in Vivek Agnihotri 's The Vaccine War, which also featured Pallavi Joshi in a pivotal role. He has two upcoming projects lined up: the Marathi film Ole Aale and the Hindi movie Laal Batti, the latter marking his debut on the OTT platform. 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 .
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14-05-2025
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Vivek Agnihotri challanges Bollywood to 'boycott' Ranbir Kapoor over Animal criticism: 'They don't have the status & courage to...'
Talking about the post-release reaction of Animal, Sandeep Reddy Vanga had said that he was frustrated over the disparity of how the criticism was handled read more Vivek Agnihotri known for movies like The Kashmir Files, The Vaccine War, Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, The Hate Story and others, has grabbed headlines for his bold and controversial statements. The filmmaker has now taken a dig at Bollywood producers and accused them of hypocrisy and cowardice and claimed that the industry badmouths its lead actors behind closed doors but doesn't have the courage to criticise them publicly. 'Aukaat hi nahi hai inki, himmat hai karne ki, kar ke dikhayein," said Agnihotri speaking to Digital Commentary. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD His response came around the controversial blockbuster Animal featuring Ranbir Kapoor, which has been sparking debate for glorifying misogyny and toxic masculinity. The filmmaker challenged Bollywood insiders to take the name of one of the producers or directors, who hasn't spoken negatively in private about a big star. 'Do they have the courage to say anything in public? They don't. So they deserve to suffer," he said, adding, 'Do phir Rs 150 crore ghatiya kaam ke, sadi hui acting ke." 'My problem is with people who behave like stars without being one," he added. Wishing my dear ⭐️Superstar-Actor friend, my disruptive partner, my creative crusader 😀, and the worlds most EXCEPTIONAL ARTIST Mr. Ranbir kapoor, a fantastic Happy birthday 🤗😘 Ranbir... may your day be as unforgettable as your performances 🌟⚡️🔥💥💫#RanbirKapoorBirthday — Sandeep Reddy Vanga (@imvangasandeep) September 28, 2024 Talking about the post-release reaction of Animal, Sandeep Reddy Vanga had said that he was frustrated over the disparity of how the criticism was handled. 'Everybody said Ranbir was brilliant, but the writer-director was criticised. I understood they want to work with Ranbir," he said on Game Changers. 'It's easy to make a comment about me because I am new for this place." STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Animal also featured Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol, Triptii Dimri and Upendra Limaye among others in prominent roles.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vivek Agnihotri slams Donald Trump's 100% movie tariff, says ‘Indian film leaders must wake up, unite, and fight this threat'
US President Donald Trump's surprise announcement of a 100% tariff on all movies made outside the United States has triggered a wave of concern across the global film industry. In India, director Vivek Agnihotri has spoken out against the move, stating that it could push the country's struggling cinema sector toward complete collapse. Trump calls foreign films a threat to US security In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that the American movie industry is 'dying a very fast death' due to 'a concerted effort by other nations' to lure filmmakers and studios with incentives. He framed the issue as a matter of national security and messaging. 'Hollywood, and many other areas within the USA, are being devastated. This is a concerted effort by other nations and, therefore, a national security threat,' Trump wrote. He then authorised the Department of Commerce and the US Trade Representative to begin the process of instituting a 100% tariff on all foreign-made movies.'We want movies made in America, again!' he added. Agnihotri warns of collapse of Indian cinema Responding quickly on X (formerly Twitter), Indian filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri criticised Trump's proposed policy. 'It is a disastrous move. If this absurdity prevails, India's struggling film industry will collapse entirely, with no one to save it,' he posted. Agnihotri expressed concern that such a policy would severely impact the already ailing Indian film industry, making it harder for Indian cinema to reach international audiences. A call to action for Indian film makers Agnihotri urged Indian film leaders to act immediately instead of indulging in publicity or complacency. 'Indian film leaders must wake up, unite, and fight this threat instead of chasing paparazzi and self-glorification,' he wrote. The filmmaker, known for directing The Kashmir Files and The Vaccine War, called on the Indian film fraternity to treat the situation with urgency and seriousness. ALERT: Trump's 100% Movie Tariff Threatens Indian Cinema: Trump's 100% tariff on movies is a disastrous move. If this absurdity prevails, India's struggling film industry will collapse entirely, with no one to save it. Indian film leaders must wake up, unite, and fight this… Unclear scope of tariff implementation According to Reuters, details of the tariff policy remain unclear. It is still uncertain whether the new tariff would apply to films released on streaming platforms in addition to those shown in theatres. There's also no clarity on whether the tariff would be calculated based on production cost or box office collections. Trump's Hollywood strategy: Celebrities as ambassadors The announcement comes months after Trump appointed actors Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone, and Mel Gibson as special ambassadors to Hollywood. He had said their job would be to bring Hollywood back 'bigger, better and stronger than ever before'.
Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Vivek Agnihotri slams Donald Trump's 100% tariff on movies produced outside US, calls it an ‘absurdity': ‘India's struggling film industry will collapse'
Hours after US President Donald Trump announced a 100 per cent tariff on all movies 'produced in foreign lands', controversial Indian filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has stepped forward criticising the US government's move, claiming that it would destroy the already ailing Indian cinema. While announcing his decision, Trump claimed that the American movie industry was 'dying a very fast death' as a result of the 'concerted effort by other nations'. He also dubbed it a 'national security threat'. Maintaining that Trump's 100 per cent movie tariff threatens Indian cinema, Agnihotri noted that this would wreck the film industry here completely. He wrote on X (formerly Twitter), 'It is a disastrous move. If this absurdity prevails, India's struggling film industry will collapse entirely, with no one to save it.' He further urged the bigwigs of Indian cinema to address the issue immediately and take a stand, rather than wasting time on 'self-glorification' before it's too late. 'Indian film leaders must wake up, unite, and fight this threat instead of chasing paparazzi and self-glorification,' the filmmaker, known for helming controversial movies such as The Kashmir Files (2022) and The Vaccine War (2023), added. Taking to Truth Social on Sunday, Donald Trump wrote: 'The movie industry in America is dying a very fast death. Other countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States. Hollywood, and many other areas within the USA, are being devastated. This is a concerted effort by other nations and, therefore, a national security threat. It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and propaganda! Therefore, I am authorising the Department of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative, to immediately begin the process of instituting a 100% tariff on any and all movies coming into our country that are produced in foreign lands. We want movies made in America, again!' According to news agency Reuters, it remains uncertain whether the tariffs would cover films released on streaming platforms in addition to those shown in theatres, or how the tariffs would be calculated, whether based on production costs or box office earnings. Donald Trump's latest move comes months after he appointed veteran actors Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone and Mel Gibson as special ambassadors to Hollywood. At the time of their appointment, he had written on social media that their duty was to bring Hollywood back 'bigger, better and stronger than ever before'.
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05-05-2025
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Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri voices his opinion on Donald Trump's 100% movie tariff, calls it a, 'Disastrous move'
Agnihotri is known for fearlessly voicing his opinions off camera, and this was once again evident when he issued an alert to Indian film industry leaders read more Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has consistently presented reality to the audience through his films. Whether it is The Tashkent Files, The Kashmir Files, or The Vaccine War, his films have always brought important truths to light, reflecting the filmmaker's courageous approach. Agnihotri is known for fearlessly voicing his opinions off camera, and this was once again evident when he issued an alert to Indian film industry leaders regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a 100% tariff on foreign movies. The filmmaker called it a disastrous move that could lead to the collapse of the Indian film industry. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD ALERT: Trump's 100% Movie Tariff Threatens Indian Cinema: Trump's 100% tariff on movies is a disastrous move. If this absurdity prevails, India's struggling film industry will collapse entirely, with no one to save it. Indian film leaders must wake up, unite, and fight this… — Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) May 5, 2025 As U.S. President Donald Trump took to social media to announce a 100% tariff on any and all movies produced outside the United States, filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri took to his own social media platform, writing: 'ALERT: Trump's 100% Movie Tariff Threatens Indian Cinema: Trump's 100% tariff on movies is a disastrous move. If this absurdity prevails, India's struggling film industry will collapse entirely, with no one to save it. Indian film leaders must wake up, unite, and fight this threat instead of chasing paparazzi and self-glorification.' On the work front, The Delhi Files : The Bengal Chapter will be directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri and Jointly produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi. The film, presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal & I Am Buddha productions. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
