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4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
'Mera Dil Baith Gaya Tha': Aamir Khan Says He Knew Thugs Of Hindostan Would Flop
Last Updated: Aamir Khan discussed Thugs of Hindostan's failure, revealing he predicted it and wasn't disappointed. The film starred Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, and Fatima Sana Shaikh. Aamir Khan's Thugs of Hindostan (2018) boasted of an ensemble star cast, however, the YRF-backed film went on to become a box office disaster. The superstar addressed whether the film's terrible performance disappointed him. He mentioned that he wasn't affected by it since he predicted that the film wouldn't do well. Aamir Khan spoke about Thugs of Hindostan's failure at Raj Shamani's podcast. He said, 'Mujhe bhi Thugs of Hindostan pasand nahi thi. Aaj main khulke bol sakta hoon — Aditya Chopra (producer) se maine bohot koshish ki unko… Jab film release ho rahi thi, main khud hi khush nahi tha. Kiran Rao (ex-wife) ko pata hai, jab meri film release aati hai, main do mahine tak so nahi pata, mera mind overtime chalta hai (I didn't like Thugs of Hindostan either. Today, I can openly say it — I really tried to convince Aditya Chopra (the producer)… When the film was about to release, I myself wasn't happy. Kiran Rao (my ex-wife) knows that whenever I have a film releasing, I can't sleep for two months — my mind goes into overdrive)." Aamir mentioned that in the months before a film's release, he typically struggles with sleep as his mind is constantly occupied with thoughts about the project. However, during the release of Thugs of Hindostan, he was surprisingly calm and slept peacefully. He said, 'Kiran (Rao) ne mujhe bola, 'Release nazdeek aa rahi hai, aur tum itminaan se so rahe ho? Chakkar kya hai?' Maine usse kaha, 'Kiran [Rao], mujhe pata hai yeh film nahi chalne wali.' Mere andar na excitement hai, na anticipation ki log film dekhenge. Mera dil baith gaya hai ki log yeh film dekhenge. Main khud hi film se khush nahi hoon. Lekin jab producer aur director khush hain, toh main kya kar sakta hoon? (Kiran said to me, 'The release is around the corner, and you're sleeping so peacefully? What's going on?' I told her, 'Kiran, I know this film isn't going to work.' I have neither excitement nor anticipation about people watching it. My heart sinks at the thought of people seeing this film. I'm not happy with it myself. But when the producer and director are satisfied, what can I do?)." He further stated that he expressed his feelings about the film very strongly to producer Aditya Chopra. 'But I don't blame them. It's a creative work. Aap apne instincts se hi toh jaa sakte ho. Maine kahaan tha ye film paani bhi nahi maangegi," he said. The superstar also mentioned that while he wasn't affected by the failure of Thugs of Hindostan, he was heartbroken when Laal Singh Chaddha flopped. Thugs of Hindostan also starred Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Fatima Sana Shaikh in pivotal roles. The film barely managed to recover its reported Rs 310 crore budget, with a worldwide gross of Rs 335 crore. First Published:
News18
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Hrithik Roshan REACTS To 'Overwhelming' Love Pouring In For War 2 Teaser
Last Updated: Hrithik Roshan is thrilled with the response to the War 2 teaser, where he reprises his role as super-spy Kabir. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 releases on August 14. Hrithik Roshan is thrilled to see the response coming in for the recently-released teaser of his blockbuster franchise, War 2. Pitted against Jr NTR, the Bollywood superstar reprises his role as super-spy Kabir in the YRF-backed film. From his swagger, intensity, look, brilliant acting, and ease, everything about the film has left the cinephiles talking. Hrithik reacted to fans praising him War 2 teaser. He said, 'War is a really special franchise for me. So, seeing the appreciation that War 2's teaser is getting, and seeing how people are pouring their love for NTR, for Kiara, for Ayan, for me, and the entire team makes me really happy. It is not easy making films of this scale, and we have given our everything to make War 2 an action spectacle for people to have a jaw-dropping theatrical experience like never before." He added, 'I have always been a huge fan of the action genre since I was a kid, and I really have fun whenever I do films like War. So, for me, I had the best time reliving Kabir – a character that has given me overwhelming love from all quarters for years now." Watch the teaser of War 2 here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yash Raj Films (@yrf) YRF Spy Universe's War 2 stands as one of the most highly anticipated Indian films of 2025, and the overwhelming response to its teaser has only cemented its reputation as a larger-than-life theatrical spectacle. Hrithik said, 'I'm delighted and humbled with the love that War 2 is getting right from the start of our campaign. I promise you that we have made a film that is spectacular, and I can't wait to see the reaction of people when they see War 2 on the big screen." War 2 is produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Ayan Mukerji. The film also stars Kiara Advani as the female lead. War 2 is set to release on August 14, 2026, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. First Published: May 21, 2025, 18:09 IST
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ananya Panday shells out major 'maasi' goals as she feeds nephew River in adorable video; fan says 'Can't decide who's cuter'
's Instagram game is always on point — and her latest post is total maasi goals! The actress, who loves keeping it real with her fans, just dropped the most heart-melting video featuring her adorable nephew, River. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the clip, Ananya is seen feeding the little munchkin, and honestly, it's the cutest thing on the internet right now. With that candid charm and a whole lot of love, Ananya proves that she's not just a glam queen but also the sweetest maasi ever — and we're totally obsessed! Watch the video here: On May 20, Ananya Panday shared an adorable Instagram story featuring her . In the sweet clip, she tries to feed him juice from a baby sipper, but the little one amusingly ends up chewing on the sipper's teat instead—making the feeding moment even more endearing and showing the playful struggle of being a loving 'maasi.' Ananya couldn't help but laugh at her nephew's playful antics, yet she lovingly carried on with her 'maasi' duties. She also shared a sweet picture of River happily sipping his juice, captioning it with pure adoration: "Can I bite him," followed by a flurry of crying emojis. Fans flooded the comments with red-heart and heart-eye emojis, clearly smitten by the adorable moment. Many admitted their hearts melted seeing the sweet bond between Ananya Panday and her little nephew. While one user wrote, '"Ya sweet maasi', another one added, 'Can't decide who's cuter baby river or Ananya?' A user also commented, 'Struggle is Real!!!!! To feed the baby'. River is the son of Ananya Panday's cousin and . Alanna is the daughter of Chunky Panday's brother, Chikki Panday, and fitness icon Deanne Panday. Meanwhile, Alanna's brother, Ahaan Panday, is gearing up to make his acting debut with the YRF-backed film Saiyaara. On the professional front, Ananya Panday was last seen in , starring alongside and R. Madhavan. Her portrayal of Dilreet Kaur Gill received widespread appreciation from audiences.
Pink Villa
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ananya Panday takes up ‘maasi' duties for little nephew River but we can't decide who is cuter; WATCH
Ananya Panday's candid posts are what we live for! She likes to keep it honest and real with her fans and followers through social media. Just like that, she recently shared an aww-so-cute video with her nephew, River, showcasing 'maasi' love, and we just can't get enough of them. On May 20, Ananya Panday posted an adorable video on her Instagram stories with her nephew River as she fed him juice from a baby sipper. However, what made the video all the more cute was that the little one was chewing the sipper's teat instead, highlighting the actress' struggle feeding him. This cute act left Ananya in splits as she noted the infant's antics, yet she adorably continued with her 'Maasi' duties. In addition to this, Ananya posted another cute picture of the little one as he enjoyed his juice. Going gaga over him, she wrote in the caption, "Can I bite him," followed by multiple crying emojis. Take a look Reacting to the post, several fans dropped multiple red-heart and heart-eye emojis in the comments section. Several users also had their hearts melt, witnessing the cute bond between Panday and her nephew. A user called her, "Ya sweet maasi," while another stated, "Can't decide who's cuter baby river or Ananya?" Resonating with the actress, a user went on to accept, "Struggle is Real!!!!! To feed the baby." Another fan praised her "Good Feeding" skills. For the unversed, River is the son of Ananya Panday's cousin, Alanna Panday, and Ivor McCray. She is the daughter of Chunky Panday's brother Chikki Panday and Deanne Panday. Alanna's brother, Ahaan Panday, will soon be making his acting debut with YRF-backed, Saiyaara. On the professional front, Ananya Panday was last seen in Kesari Chapter 2, led by Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan. Her performance as Dilreet Kaur Gill was widely appreciated by the audiences. Going further, she has an exciting line-up of projects, including Call Me Bae 2 and Chand Mera Dil alongside Lakshay. Directed by Vivek Soni, the film was announced last year in November with multiple romantic posters featuring both stars. Backed by Karan Johar 's Dharma Productions, the film will be released in 2025.
