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Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Bollywood Newswrap, June 3: Rajkummar Rao's Maalik teaser out, Cocktail 2 set for August shoot and more
Hey, Bollywood buffs! Love Bollywood news but couldn't keep yourself updated with today's top news? Well, don't worry as we have got you covered. From Rajkummar Rao's Maalik teaser release to Cocktail 2 set for August shoot, a look at today's top news right below! Here top 5 news stories of June 3, 2025: Advertisement 1. Maalik teaser OUT Rajkummar Rao's much-awaited Maalik teaser was released recently. He is seen in a ruthless avatar playing the role of a gangster. The teaser is making waves for all the right reasons. Fans and celebs couldn't contain excitement after the release. Stars like Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar and more took to social media to praise it. 2. Cocktail 2 to go on floors in August Pinkvilla exclusively got the news that Cocktail 2 will go on floors in August this year. A source told us that it will be filmed in India and Europe and the shooting will be completed by January 2026. It stars Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna. 3. Vishal Jethwa on rumors of rift between Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter A video earlier went viral where fans guessed that things aren't good between Homebound co-stars Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter. Now, in a conversation with Zoom, Vishal Jethwa refuted such rumors and said, 'Yeh sab baatein ban jaati hai. Aisa kuchh hai nahi. Maine Ishaan-Janhvi ko kaam karte dekha hai aur wo bahut hi comfortably kaam kar sakte hain.' (I have seen Ishaan and Janhvi working together and they are comfortable with each other). Addressing the viral video where Janhvi Kapoor appeared to ignore Ishaan Khatter's extended hand on stage, Vishal Jethwa clarified what actually happened. The actor explained he was helping Janhvi with the trail of her outfit and wasn't sure how to manage it. He added that when Ishaan offered his hand, Janhvi was likely holding her outfit, which is why she didn't respond, suggesting there was no intentional snub, just a moment of practical distraction. 4. Aamir Khan considers several scripts before sealing deal with Rajkumar Hirani Aamir Khan is all set for the release of Sitaare Zameen Par. He will next be seen in Rajkumar Hirani-directed Dadasaheb Phalke biopic. Now, a source exclusively told Pinkvilla, 'While Raju was working on Dadasaheb Phal ke, Aamir was simultaneously creatively involved to develop multiple scripts – ranging from two Rajkumar Santoshi films: Char Din Ki Zindagi and Andaz Apna Apna 2, to Ujjwal Nikam biopic with Dinesh Vijan, the Anurag Basu directed Kishore Kumar, and a film with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra among others.' The source also talked about PK and shared, 'There's a definite idea for PK 2, which Hirani, Abhijat and Aamir are excited about and they will revisit it after the Dadasaheb Phalke. It's a plot that organically leads itself to a sequel, with Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor, but the boat is far away from sailing. Ranbir too is aware of the idea and is excited to play an alien,' the source concludes. 5. Ananya Panday on changing herself to please her partner In a recent conversation, Ananya Panday shared that when she's truly in love, she tends to ignore warning signs in her partner. She also confessed that she often molds herself to match the person she's dating, whether it's by adopting their movie preferences or mirroring their fashion choices. She attributed this behavior to her tendency to please others and admitted 'it's not good'.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Vishal Jethwa reveals 'mother cleaned houses' for a living; he 'had doubts' about attending Cannes due to poor English
Actor Vishal Jethwa recently marked his Cannes debut with the premiere of his film Homebound at the prestigious film festival. In a candid conversation with Zoom, Vishal reflected on his humble beginnings and revealed that just days before walking the red carpet, he had serious doubts about attending Cannes. (Also Read: Vishal Jethwa takes mom to Cannes Film Festival, shares pics from business class air travel: 'Bachpan se sapna tha') Vishal admitted feeling extremely nervous ahead of his trip to the Cannes Film Festival. He was apprehensive about communicating in English and found the environment unfamiliar and intimidating. Surrounded by experienced professionals, Vishal felt overwhelmed and under pressure. Just a day before leaving for Cannes, the anxiety weighed so heavily on him that he contemplated not attending the event at all. When asked if he could relate to his character in Homebound, Vishal revealed, "I also come from a poor family. I was so confident at Cannes because my sister told me, 'Don't be so stressed,' because in a literal way, I am the son of a domestic help. Main ek kamwali bai jo hoti hain, unka beta hun (I am the son of a woman who worked as a domestic worker). Meri mumma ne logon ke ghar pe jhaadu pochha kiya hai (My mother used to sweep and mop people's homes), she used to sell sanitary pads in a supermarket. My father used to sell coconut water. I have seen all of this. And I could relate all this to it. But not now, now my life has moved beyond that. But privilege is such a big thing — I never knew that." He added, "Also, we tend to think privilege is only a positive word, that it only brings benefits. But that's not true. With privilege comes more responsibility. Like my co-actors, Ishaan and Janhvi, they've had privilege in their lives. We tend to think that the opportunities they've received mean their lives are sorted — but that's not true. They have to work just as hard. Many directors' and producers' kids have come and gone, but not all have succeeded. It's about who the audience accepts. So, just having privilege doesn't guarantee anything. They might get the opportunity, sure. We won't get those same opportunities. We have to deliver extraordinary performances. That's the difference. But this is not a complaint, just a fact." Helmed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the film is backed by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra. The film stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles. Homebound follows the story of two childhood friends from a small village in North India who dream of becoming police officers, hoping the job will bring them the respect they never had. However, as they come closer to their goal, pressure and struggles begin to test their friendship. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, where it received a nine-minute standing ovation.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Homebound actor Vishal Jethwa says mother cleaned people's homes, father sold coconut water: ‘I was so low about going to Cannes, I don't know English'
Actor Vishal Jethwa, who is currently riding high after the premiere of his film Homebound at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, recently opened up in an interview about the emotional turmoil he faced before attending the event. Vishal revealed that he almost skipped the festival due to fear and self-doubt. He said, 'I was really scared… even before I reached there, I was extremely nervous… because I've always had this weakness, how will I talk to people in English? I was completely unfamiliar with the environment, and everyone I was going with was very experienced. I was really scared about how I would present myself in front of everyone. In fact, I was feeling so low before going to Cannes, the pressure was so intense that I thought of backing out.' He continued, 'I wasn't worried about what I might lose. I had made up my mind. But after talking to a few people who counselled me, I automatically gained a lot of confidence. Once I reached there, there was this energy that was driving me. I was wearing my confidence before I wore my attire, and that was the most important thing. That's why, when I got there, I was enjoying myself, I was living the moment… because I had nothing to lose.' Speaking further about how he went from presenting his film at Cannes to now working with leading production houses like Yash Raj Films and Dharma Productions, Vishal opened up about his humble beginnings. 'I come from a very poor family… and I was actually confident there because my sister told me before I left, 'Don't stress so much… because you are the son of a domestic help.' She literally cleaned people's homes, did jhadoo-pocha… she sold sanitary pads in a supermarket. My father sold coconut water and I've seen all this.' He further added, 'Today, of course, my life has moved beyond that. And I don't even realise how big a thing privilege is. Also, we tend to think privilege is only a positive word, that it only brings benefits. But that's not true. With privilege comes more responsibility.' Also Read | Tiger 3 actor Vishal Jethwa confesses he fumbled lines because of Salman Khan's aura; Bhai said, 'Hota hai… Vishal went on to talk about the nepotism debate 'Like my co-actors Ishaan and Janhvi, they've had privilege in their lives. We tend to think that the opportunities they've received mean their lives are sorted — but that's not true. They have to work just as hard. Many directors' and producers' kids have come and gone, but not all have succeeded. It's about who the audience accepts. So just having privilege doesn't guarantee anything. They might get the opportunity — sure. We won't get those same opportunities. We have to deliver extraordinary performances. That's the difference. But this is not a complaint — just a fact. Because when you work hard and move ahead, that's when people want to take photos with you.' He also added a powerful thought on legacy and privilege: 'We feel like their problems are different, but that doesn't mean their problems are lesser. I want to say something about privilege — if I have a son tomorrow, he'll get the Jethwa surname, and that will bring him both benefits and disadvantages. So privilege works like that too.'
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Vishal Jethwa reflects on his Cannes experience with Homebound, his bond with Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor
Vishal Jethwa had one of the biggest moments of his career recently as he got to walk the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival as his film Homebound, co-starring Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, premiered there. Calling it a 'surreal' feeling, Vishal Jethwa admits that he was nervous and scared before going to the French Riviera. 'I was worried about how I would present myself. Sab log wahan itni achi english bolenge, main kahin left out na feel karun. I had a lot of nervous excitement. But once I got there, I don't know what magic happened, I felt so confident. Apart from my clothes, I was wearing my confidence. For those five minutes on the red carpet, I was living my dream,' he says. Vishal's outfit at the red carpet also came in limelight and the actor insists it added a layer of confidence. 'Mere wo outfit pehente hi logon ka nazariya badal gaya. With Mardaani 2, I made my acting debut, but with this, I made my fashion debut. The golden shoulders felt like they were my wings, and I was flying,' he says. The film received a good reception at the screening, including a nine-minute standing ovation, and Vishal gets emotional remembering that. 'Everyone was crying, and they were happy tears. I touched Neeraj (Ghaywan, director) sir's feet and hugged Karan (Johar) sir for giving me this opportunity. We were crying because an ovation like that has to be earned. Aap use khareed nahin sakte,' he says, adding, 'There were foreigners who were hugging each other and crying after watching the film. They came, shook my hand and even said thank you to me. I felt very proud of it.' Even before the premiere, Homebound had a big achievement as renowned American filmmaker Martin Scorsese came onboard as an Executive Producer on it. But Vishal shares, 'I don't watch many Hollywood films, and the ones I have, many of them were his. So, when his name first came up, I asked who he is. But when people told me about his films, I realised the magnanimity of it. Just to know that a top global director knows my name is more than an award for me,' he gushes. The actor was accompanied by his mother in Cannes, and he shares why it was a necessity for him: 'People are supporting me now, but it was my mum who was always with me. They know me as the actor Vishal Jethwa, but it was my mum who held my hand and took me to auditions. So, she deserves to live my success with me the most. My dream is to walk the red carpet of Cannes with my mum, and I still have that.' Vishal also asserts that the Cannes experience strengthen his bond with Janhvi and Ishaan. 'During filming, we were in character. But here, we got to know each other personally. Janhvi and I had such drastically different family and financial backgrounds growing up, but we share a comfortable zone where we can talk about anything to each other. Even Ishaan and I dance together and have a lot of fun. I feel glad that I got to make my Cannes debut with them,' he says.
India Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Homebound actor Vishal Jethwa feels like a 'misfit' in 'new world' of Bollywood
Actor Vishal Jethwa, who is set to star in Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound', opened up about feeling like a misfit in today's evolving Bollywood landscape. Speaking during an interview at the ongoing 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Jethwa candidly shared that he often feels he doesn't truly belong in the to The Hollywood Reporter India, the 30-year-old actor discussed his career and how he never had the privilege of choice. He said, "Everyone believes that I started my journey from 2019. (But) I started as a background dancer and did television for 10 years. After that, people in Bollywood got to know that I made a debut."advertisementHe added, "But this world is very new to me. Sometimes, I actually feel that I don't belong to Bollywood. Apart from being an actor, if you see my value system and my lifestyle, I feel I am a misfit." Vishal Jethwa, who is best known for his role in 'Mardaani 2', talked about his journey in the industry and said that it has been "full of ups and downs".He explained, "I didn't have the privilege of taking a break without work. Right after I did 'Mardaani 2', there was a lockdown. I had to sit at home for a long time. I couldn't choose anything. Tab tak, I didn't have the privilege of choosing and selecting things. This phase was full of ups and downs."Vishal Jethwa's upcoming film 'Homebound' also stars Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles. The film was presented at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, where it bagged a thunderous nine-minute standing ovation. The emotional response left the cast and crew overwhelmed and revolves around two childhood friends from a small village in North India who dream of becoming police officers to gain respect and dignity. But as they get closer to their goal, their friendship is tested by pressure and by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, the film has the legendary Martin Scorsese as its executive producer.
