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India.com
2 days ago
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- India.com
War 2 review: Hrithik Roshan fails to shine, Jr. NTR wasted in YRF spy universe's weakest film ever
War 2 Movie Review: What if we told you that War 2 is rooted in the childhood trauma of a boy – would that feel like a fresh twist to you? We've seen films tread this path before. We've seen Hrithik pull off high-octane action sequences. We've heard actors pledge 'India first.' We've witnessed RAW vs ISI face-offs and rogue ex-RAW agents turning against the nation. So, what's truly new in Aditya Chopra's War 2? Maybe… not much. War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan (Kabir), Jr. NTR (Vikram) and Kiara Advani (Kavya), is easily one of the biggest disappointments to come out of YRF's Spy Universe. Despite the hype, it delivers little more than loud background music, slow-motion entries, and recycled tropes we've seen countless times before. What is The Plot of War 2? Kabir is an ex-RAW agent turned mercenary who kills for money. With intense eyes and unmatched sword-fighting skills, Roshan is portrayed as lethal, a man who never misses. He is compelled to join a global secret society called Kali and is assigned to assassinate Colonel Luthra (Ashutosh Rana). Luthra's daughter, Kavya (Kiara), is devastated and prepares for revenge. A new RAW Chief, Vikrant Kaul (Anil Kapoor), takes Luthra's place and recruits Vikram (Jr. NTR) for the mission. Kavya also joins the team, determined to eliminate Kabir. But what no one knows is that Kabir has his own hidden agenda – he's on a secret mission to bring Kali down from the inside. Should You Watch War 2? The plot of War 2 is painfully predictable, the VFX are subpar, and the dialogues often border on cringeworthy. Hrithik's much-hyped mass entry and a few well-executed action scenes are the only moments worth noting. As for Jr. NTR's entry – how was it, where was it, was it even real? It felt straight out of one of those jaw-dropping AI reels on Instagram, with the Shaitan song blasting in the background. The film starts well with Hrithik Roshan in full action mode – but once the dust from the opening settles, the narrative quickly slips into a predictable template. Though Roshan owned the screen with his charisma, he was more calculative this time, sticking strictly to what the script demanded. On the other hand, Jr. NTR's screen presence felt underutilised, making this arguably his weakest on-screen impact to date. It felt like director Ayaan Mukerji wasted a golden opportunity. Also, Telugu fans who came to watch Jr. NTR are likely to leave the theatre disappointed. Kiara Advani comes across as if her presence is used primarily to showcase sensuality. If she's meant to be portrayed as an officer, her character deserved a far stronger and more meaningful role. How are the VFX in War 2? Yash Raj Films (YRF) does have its own in-house VFX division called yFX and the biggest letdown of War 2 lies in it. For a film backed by Aditya Chopra with such a massive budget, the poor and subpar visual effects are nothing short of shocking. This was meant to be a visual extravaganza, a celebration of two powerhouse stars representing the North and South. Instead, it feels like a squandered opportunity, where the spectacle promised on paper never truly translates on screen. Verdict: War 2 is a missed opportunity on every front. Rating: 1.5/5
The Irish Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
WCW legend Eric Bischoff shows off incredible body transformation aged 70 after announcing extreme diet
WCW legend Eric Bischoff left pro wrestling fans in awe after revealing his ripped physique at the age of 70. Bischoff is one of wrestling's greatest legends who revolutionised the sport back in the 1990s as he almost put rivals WWE out of business. 2 WCW legend Eric Bischoff revealed his awesome body transformation 2 Bischoff showed off his trimmed physique at the age of 70 The American promoter led WCW to a golden era that saw them beating The Hall of Famer was mostly a backstage figure, even though he did compete in the ring a few times as WCW President with Ted Turner's promotion and RAW General Manager during his WWE stint in the early 2000s. However, Bischoff was always athletic as he has a background in martial arts, having obtained a karate black belt. But the wrestling figure has never been more fit until his 70th birthday. Read More on WWE Bischoff revealed he finally started to commit to a gym routine six month ago, 11 years after obtaining a membership. And the popular wrestling figure added he adopted the carnivore diet, which only allows consumption of meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, fish, some dairy products and water. The ex-RAW GM also teamed up with fellow Hall of Famer and WCW legend And it was during one of DDP's fitness clips that his former boss posed topless to reveal his awesome transformation. Most read in Sport CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Bischoff later said: "I started lifting seriously about six months ago. So I've had a gym membership for like 11 years and I never went in. "Now I'm in there five days, six days a week for 90 minutes at a stretch. Pat McAfee makes statement over reason for his live TV absence following 'exhaustion' fears "Usually 70 to 90 minutes depending on what I'm doing. I'm addicted now, I can't not go to the gym. 'The hardest part for me was getting my fat ass into the gym. Once I got into the rhythm I enjoyed it. "I went about it very pragmatically, very slowly. I really watched my form, read a lot, watched a lot of videos – making sure I was doing things right. "And I didn't really start kicking up my weights until about three months ago.'
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10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
"Media Made Me a Villain": Sooraj Pancholi breaks silence on the 14-year struggle, media trial & Salman Khan's support
Talking about Salman Khan's support, the actor shared, 'It's not like Salman sir helped me because we had some personal connection — we have nothing to do with each other.' read more In a rare and explosive conversation hosted by ex-RAW operative and PM Modi's former bodyguard Lucky Bisht — actor Sooraj Pancholi opened up for the first time in years about the trauma he faced during one of Bollywood's most high-profile media trials. From his arrest at the age of 20 to being shunned by the industry and battling alone for over a decade, Sooraj's revelations are both heartbreaking and deeply disturbing. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'I was just 20… and suddenly I was a murderer' - Sooraj Pancholi Recalling the incident, he said, 'I come from a film family — my mother is an actor, my father is an actor. My father had a strong image, especially during his peak years. He was very outspoken — he said whatever he felt, and if he didn't like something, he reacted openly. Because of his image, people assumed I was the same. Naturally, there was a lot of media attention, and I was very young at the time. I was just 20 or 21. At that age, when so much is happening around you, it's hard to even process it, let alone respond to it." He added, 'The charges were initially under Section 306. Later, the police also added Section 302 as well. No one really knew where the pressure was coming from. Our Investigation Officers were getting constant calls, asking them to press charges under Sections 302 and even 307. There was a lot of pressure, and even they seemed worried about it. To this day, I don't know why there was so much pressure or who it was coming from.' On industry support — and why it didn't come Talking about Salman Khan's support, the actor shared, 'It's not like Salman sir helped me because we had some personal connection — we have nothing to do with each other. But he supported me, even during my worst times.' Further, revealing about not receiving support from others in the industry, he adds, 'Still, I understand why I didn't receive much support back then. There are two reasons. First, my father isn't close to anyone influential in the industry. His circle of old actor friends has remained the same. He's never worked with a big studio, so naturally, I've never been in touch with people like Karan Johar or Dinesh Vijan — I don't think I've even met them. The second reason is the legal case. From a producer's point of view, casting someone involved in an active investigation is a risk. If the CBI calls, or there's a trial, the shoot could get delayed — and that means losses worth crores.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'I struggled for almost 14 years… but I never gave up' 'So yes, I'm smart enough to understand why there was hesitation or delay in supporting me. But that's life, sir. Whatever happened, happened. Still, I chose to fight. I tried to stay in the industry. I worked hard. I never gave up. I didn't spiral into depression. I didn't turn to drugs or alcohol. I just kept going.' 'Nobody wanted the truth' When Bisht asked him about media trials, Sooraj responded, 'Nobody wanted to write the truth. Media did not want to talk about the positive. I still don't know what they wanted at that time. Did they hold a grudge against me?" 'When I was released, the court clearly stated that the letter I was arrested for should be investigated by handwriting experts and the CBI. And what did the court say? That the letter was not written by the deceased. There was no matching handwriting. The diary that was found at her house belonged to her mother — and even that didn't match her handwriting. But no one talked about it. So I ask — why was I arrested? On what basis? On the basis of that 6-7-8 page letter? If that letter was fake, then why was I arrested? Why was I charged? Why did I spend 12 to 15 years fighting in court? I genuinely don't know.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
