Latest news with #War
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I wasn't milky white': How a director's comment about skin colour cost Vaani Kapoor a movie role
Actor Vaani Kapoor has opened up about facing colourism and body shaming during her journey in Bollywood. In an interview with News18 Showsha, she revealed that she was once dropped from a film because a filmmaker felt she wasn't "milky white" enough. Over the years, she has also been criticised for being "too skinny" and told to gain weight. Despite the judgment, Vaani has remained confident in her appearance and focused on her work. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Rejected for Not Being 'Milky White' Constant Comments on Her Body Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Work That Speaks for Itself Actor Vaani Kapoor , who entered Bollywood over a decade ago, recently spoke about the discrimination she faced early in her career. Despite having no film industry connections, she made her debut with Shuddh Desi Romance in 2013 and has since worked in several high-profile films. But her journey, as she revealed was marked by industry bias and judgment—not for her talent, but for her a conversation with News18 Showsha, one of the most revealing moments Kapoor shared was being dropped from a film because of her skin tone. The decision came from a filmmaker who believed she wasn't 'milky white' enough to suit the role. Though the comment didn't come directly to her, she heard about it through others in the than letting the remark affect her self-worth, Vaani decided to set her own standards. She recalled telling herself that if fairness was a criterion, she would rather not be part of such a project. She added that the filmmaker in question was not based in Mumbai and that the incident happened early in her today, Vaani continues to face scrutiny—this time for her body type. She shared that she often hears comments suggesting she is too skinny and should gain weight, reflecting another persistent stereotype in the industry about the ideal female body type. Despite the remarks, she maintains a positive outlook, saying she feels fit and healthy, and doesn't see any reason to change admitted that while some comments might come across as advice or concern, she prefers to stay true to who she is rather than conform to external the years, Vaani Kapoor has steadily built her filmography with roles in movies like Befikre, War, Bell Bottom, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, Khel Khel Mein, and Raid 2. She is now preparing for her digital series debut with Mandala Murders, a Netflix crime thriller set in a mysterious town called show, co-directed by Gopi Puthran and Manan Rawat, follows detectives unraveling a series of ritualistic murders linked to a secret society. Kapoor plays Rea Thomas, a determined investigator. The series also stars Surveen Chawla, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Jameel Khan, and is scheduled to premiere on July 25.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hrithik Roshan reinstalls Instagram just for Vir Das and posts, 'I had to say this…'
Hrithik Roshan is back on Instagram , thanks to actor-comedian Vir Das . The star had deleted his IG app from his mobile phone; however, he reinstalled it just to praise the latter for his latest stand-up comedy special, 'Vir Das: Fool Volume.' From the caption of Hrithik's post, it was clear that he had thoroughly enjoyed Vir's show. Hrithik Roshan hails Vir Das for his stand-up comedy special Calling it the "best" ever, Roshan wrote, "Had to reinstall Instagram cause I had to say this. Vir Das' Fool Volume has got to be the best stand-up show ever." Vir Das reacts to Hrithik Roshan's appreciation Soon, Vir Das reacted to Hrithik's post on Instagram. He reposted the story and captioned it, "Day, month, year, life, made! Thank you, Hrithik, for always shining a light and for always being amazing. Thank you, thank you. @hrithikroshan, I admire you so much!" More about Vir's show and Hrithik Das' comedy special was released on Netflix on July 18, 2025. Reportedly, it has been shot at locations like Mumbai, New York, and London. Earlier, talking about his show, Vir told ANI, "This special is a journey across countries, cultures, and a whole lot of internal chaos." He expressed that for him, comedy has always been more than just punchlines. He went on to share what exactly comedy means to him. He said, "It's about connection. Whether you're in London, New York, or Mumbai, laughter sounds the same." On the work front, Vir was last seen in the OTT series 'Call Me Bae,' starring Ananya Panday as the lead. It was released in 2024. Meanwhile, Hrithik Roshan will next star in Ayan Mukerji's 'War 2,' co-starring Jr NTR and Kiara Advani . The film is a sequel to 2019's 'War,' directed by Siddharth Anand . The first trailer of the film is all set to release on July 25, 2025. The movie is set to release in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil on August 14th in cinemas worldwide. Hrithik Roshan and Triptii Dimri set the stage on fire in a viral dance video The film is a part of the YRF spy universe, which includes films like 'Ek Tha Tiger,' 'Tiger Zinda Hai,' 'War,' 'Pathaan,' and 'Tiger 3.'
News18
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR To Make A Joint Appearance For War 2 Promotions At Vijayawada?
Last Updated: According to 123 Telugu, Telugu distributor Naga Vamsi is planning to host a massive promotional event in Vijayawada. Fans have been eagerly waiting for the War 2 trailer ever since the makers released teaser. Today, the trailer date was announced, and it is coming on July 25. Amid this, a report is coming in that Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR are likely to make a joint promotional appearance in Vijayawada for the promotions. It is worth mentioning that War 2 will be clashing with Rajinikanth's Coolie at the box office. According to 123 Telugu, Telugu distributor Naga Vamsi is planning to host a massive promotional event in Vijayawada. It is rumoured that Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR will make a joint appearance. However, nothing is officially confirmed yet, sources suggest this could very well happen. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 is the sequel to the 2019 hit War and is part of the YRF Spy Universe, which also includes Pathaan and Tiger 3. Hrithik Roshan will return as Kabir, a secret agent, while Jr NTR, who is making his Bollywood debut, is expected to play the villain. The film also stars Kiara Advani in a key role. The teaser, which released earlier, gave fans a taste of the action, and the full trailer is said to include intense fight scenes and emotional moments. There's also talk of a dance-off between the two stars, though nothing has been confirmed yet. Interestingly, Hrithik and Jr NTR will not promote the film together. They are expected to handle promotions separately. War 2 is not just a big release on its own. It also sets the stage for another film in the spy universe titled Alpha, which stars Alia Bhatt. While some reports suggest Alia might appear briefly in War 2, there has been no official word on it. Taking to his Instagram handle, Ayan Mukerji recently shared the poster featuring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani. 'The biggest showdown of the year loading… #30DaysToWar2 #War2 only in theatres from 14th August. Releasing in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil," read the caption. On July 15, Kiara Advani welcomed her first baby girl with Sidharth Malhotra. War 2 will be her first film after pregnancy. Backed by Aditya Chopra's Yash Raj Films, the movie is the sixth instalment of the YRF Spy Universe and will be hitting the big screens on August 14. With just a month left for its release, the makers are now all set to unveil the film's official trailer. First Published: July 22, 2025, 16:32 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Vaani Kapoor reveals she lost a film as she wasn't ‘milky white'; recalls body shaming for being ‘skinny': ‘People like women with fuller bodies'
No matter how you look, there will always be someone ready to judge you, especially if you're a celebrity. And among celebrities too, women often have it worse, as is unfortunately the norm. Actor Vaani Kapoor, too, is no stranger to body shaming, and she recently recalled an incident from the beginning of her career when she lost a project because the director felt she wasn't fair-skinned enough. Shockingly, his words were that she 'wasn't milky white', highlighting the industry's blatant colourist tendencies. Opening up about show business' obsession with fair skin, Vaani shared how she was dropped from the film simply because she didn't fit that mould. 'I haven't been told directly, but information reaches via other people. A filmmaker had once said that I wasn't fair enough to land a role. He said that I wasn't 'milky white'. I told myself that it is what it is. If that's a requirement, I don't want to be a part of his projects. The feelings are completely mutual there. He can find his 'milky white beauty' or his 'fair and lovely' woman. I know that I can find a better filmmaker for myself. This happened ages ago. And that filmmaker wasn't from Mumbai,' she shared during a chat with News18. An outsider with no prior connections to the film industry, Vaani Kapoor made her acting debut in the Sushant Singh Rajput and Parineeti Chopra-starrer Shuddh Desi Romance (2013). Although she made a strong impression with her very first film, Vaani continued to face body shaming in the years that followed. 'What I hear a lot sometimes is that I'm too skinny and that I should put on some weight because people like women with 'fuller bodies'. But I like me! I don't want to change anything about myself. I'm fit and healthy. I usually don't get bothered by these things. Sometimes, you don't know if such comments are coming from a place of concern or like a gold advice. But I think I'm pretty okay and I like who I am,' she added. After appearing in movies like Aaha Kalyanam (2014), Befikre (2016), War (2019), Bell Bottom (2021), Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui (2021), Khel Khel Mein (2024) and Raid 2 (2025), she is now gearing up for her streaming series debut with the Netflix thriller Mandala Murders, which begins streaming on July 25.
News18
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Hrithik Roshan, Jr Ntr And Kiara Advani's War 2 Trailer To Release On THIS Date
Last Updated: Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 is the sequel to the 2019 hit War and is part of the YRF Spy Universe, which also includes Pathaan and Tiger 3. The highly awaited trailer of War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, is all set to drop soon. Makers have shared the poster along with the date announcement. It is releasing on July 25. In no time, it went viral, and fans just can't keep calm. The teaser was released earlier,r and it was loved by everyone. YRF took to its Instagram handle and shared the poster along with an announcement note. 'ANNOUNCEMENT: #WAR2 trailer out on July 25th. #War2 is set to release in Hindi, Telugu & Tamil on August 14th in cinemas worldwide!" As soon as the date was revealed, fans reacted. One of the fans wrote, 'Major Kabir Dhaliwal vs The Lethal Force Agen Vikram.' Another wrote, 'Can't wait." Take a look here: Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 is the sequel to the 2019 hit War and is part of the YRF Spy Universe, which also includes Pathaan and Tiger 3. Hrithik Roshan will return as Kabir, a secret agent, while Jr NTR, who is making his Bollywood debut, is expected to play the villain. The film also stars Kiara Advani in a key role. The teaser, which released earlier, gave fans a taste of the action, and the full trailer is said to include intense fight scenes and emotional moments. There's also talk of a dance-off between the two stars, though nothing has been confirmed yet. Interestingly, Hrithik and Jr NTR will not promote the film together. They are expected to handle promotions separately. War 2 is not just a big release on its own. It also sets the stage for another film in the spy universe titled Alpha, which stars Alia Bhatt. While some reports suggest Alia might appear briefly in War 2, there has been no official word on it. Taking to his Instagram handle, Ayan Mukerji recently shared the poster featuring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani. 'The biggest showdown of the year loading… #30DaysToWar2 #War2 only in theatres from 14th August. Releasing in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil," read the caption. On July 15, Kiara Advani welcomed her first baby girl with Sidharth Malhotra. War 2 will be her first film after pregnancy. Backed by Aditya Chopra's Yash Raj Films, the movie is the sixth instalment of the YRF Spy Universe and will be hitting the big screens on August 14. With just a month left for its release, the makers are now all set to unveil the film's official trailer. First Published: July 22, 2025, 12:25 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
