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Indian Express
2 days ago
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- Indian Express
Nagarjuna says Rashmika Mandanna has beaten all of them at the box office: ‘She is the one with Rs 2000-3000 crore collections'
The team of Kuberaa, including Rashmika Mandanna, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Dhanush, and Jim Sarbh, were present at the launch of the song 'Pippi Pippi Dum Dum Du' in Mumbai. At the event, Nagarjuna heaped praise on his co-stars Rashmika Mandanna and Jim Sarbh. He also expressed gratitude for the warm reception he has received in North India. Talking about his films getting love in the North, Nagarjuna said, 'Right from my first film Shiva or Khuda Gawaa to my dubbed films, all have been accepted so well in the North. I am filled with deep gratitude. This film came to me at a time when I was wondering what to do next. I didn't want to keep doing same roles over and over again. I wanted to work with Shekhar Kammula, so I said yes.' He went on to praise Jim Sarbh, saying, 'I got to work with the great Jim Sarbh. He is outstanding as the villain. This man is impossible. He put me on my toes and was saying Telugu dialogues even better than me.' Talking about Rashmika Mandanna, Nagarjuna said she has beaten all of them when it comes to box office collections. 'This girl Rashmika is one powerhouse of talent. She has made a filmography in the last 3 years, which is outstanding. None of us have 2000-3000 crore collections, she is the one. She has beaten all of us,' he added. A post shared by SCREEN (@ieentertainment) Reacting to Nagarjuna's praise and the audience calling her the number one South actress, Rashmika said, 'I am happy where I am today. It's all because of the audience's love. Honestly, I have just started. I don't know what this whole number one situation is, because I am doing films both in Bollywood and South. I don't know what this race is about.' Kuberaa will release in multiple languages on June 20. Nawaz Kochra is an enthusiastic entertainment journalistic for the last 9 years, he has been a known face and successfully worked with some big publications. At Nawaz majorly covers TV and OTT and also does video interviews. Having the best conversations with celebrities is what Nawaz loves. ... Read More
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Jasmine Bhasin comments on people scruntinzing her inter-faith relationship with Aly Goni: ‘If people give negative opinions, shame on them'
Actress Jasmine Bhasin rose to immense popularity with her journey on television, and now, while she explores Punjabi cinema, the actress is also gearing up for her foray into Bollywood. Another reason Jasmine is often in the news for her relationship with actor Aly Goni. During the latest episode of SCREEN's Dear Me…, Jasmine Bhasin spoke about her relationship with Aly and also commented on people scrutinizing their relationship on religious grounds. Sharing that she and Aly had decided to part ways before Bigg Boss 14, Jasmine said, 'Aly and I met as friends, then Bigg Boss happened. I was going on the show, and before that, we discussed that staying together was not an option for us. Then he came on the show and said, 'let's give it a try'. We were always in love, just that we were in denial and also not ready for it at that time.' Also Read: Jasmin Bhasin says Sikh parents were shocked to know about her relationship with Aly Goni: 'My broad-minded, educated family…' She further explained, 'We were such good friends, enjoyed each other's company a lot, later we decided that some distance was important so we could move on in life. If we had this clarity that we both could not be partners, and could not see a future together, then what was the point of hurting each other, getting into a relationship, and making it toxic? It was better to be best friends, it's emotions at the end of the day, so if someone is around you, always moving on gets difficult. In that break, he realized that he wanted to give us a try, and I was always okay with it.' Jasmine Bhasin went on to comment on people's opinions on their relationship, especially because both come from different religious backgrounds. Talking about the same, Jasmine added, 'The relationship is between the two of us, we have an understanding, we have had these conversations. We have reached a common ground, we have accepted each other the way we are. We are sorted between us, so nobody's opinions matter. Still, if people give negative opinions that can affect our relationship, then shame on them. The world needs love and positivity. If two people are happy, others can keep their stupid opinions to themselves, and if they are so clever, they should focus on sorting their own lives. This is our life, and we will figure it out.' A post shared by SCREEN (@ieentertainment) The Bigg Boss 14 contestant also revealed how she has changed after Aly came into her life. 'I have become a calmer and a more mature version of myself. He is connected to his family, and I admire that about him. I also learned to be more involved with my family. I used to be very impulsive and hyper, lekin Aly se milne ke baad Jasmine badi ho gayi (I have matured after meeting Aly).' On the work front, while Aly Goni is seen on Laughter Chefs 2, Jasmine is all set to be seen as a contestant on the reality show The Traitors.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Inside Sonam Kapoor's 40th birthday bash: Actor cuts multiple cakes surrounded by Kareena Kapoor, Karan Johar, and Janhvi Kapoor. Watch
Actor Sonam Kapoor rang in her 40th birthday on June 8, Saturday night. It was a star-studded night as many of her friends and family members turned up for the bash at her house in Mumbai. Several celebrities such as Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karan Johar, Karisma Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor, and Khushi Kapoor, among others, attended to give their best wishes to the birthday girl. Pictures and videos of numerous guests arriving were shared by the paparazzi on social media. In addition, many people also posted videos of Sonam cutting the cake, which were reshared by the actor on her Instagram Stories. In the other pictures, she can be seen posing happily with a glass of wine, in her chic black outfit. She also posed for an adorable selfie with her husband Anand Ahuja. In one of the videos, Janhvi can be seen arriving early and heading towards Sonam's house without pausing to pose for the paps. Wearing a blue dress, the actor just waved at them. Her sister Khushi was seen in a black monochrome dress, with a matching handbag. She was spotted having a conversation with her rumoured boyfriend Vedang Raina. A post shared by SCREEN (@ieentertainment) ALSO READ | Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja buy Mumbai's iconic Rhythm House for Rs 47.8 cr weeks after buying Rs 231.47 cr property in Notting Hill A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Kareena, Saif, and Karisma were snapped arriving together at the bash. While Saif chose to carry his classic all-white look, Kareena looked stunning in a beautiful yellow dress. She also waved at the paparazzi before quickly heading inside the house. Many other celebrities such as Masaba Gupta, Akshay Marwah, Swara Bhaskar, Rhea Kapoor, Karan Boolani, Harshvardhan Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, Arjun Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor also attended Sonam Kapoor's birthday party. A post shared by Varinder Chawla (@varindertchawla) A post shared by Varinder Chawla (@varindertchawla) A post shared by Varinder Chawla (@varindertchawla) A post shared by Pallav Paliwal (@pallav_paliwal) On the professional front, Sonam Kapoor was last seen on-screen in the film Blind in 2023. After the birth of their son Vayu with husband Anand in 2022, she took a break from acting. However, her sister Her sister Rhea Kapoor earlier dropped a hint that the actor might make a comeback with the sequel of Veere Di Wedding, which also featured Kareena, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania.
Indian Express
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Akshay Kumar, Sajid Nadiadwala answer what the actor charged for Housefull 5: ‘Acche paaise liye hain par tujhe kyu bataaon?'
Recently, at the trailer launch of Housefull 5, actor Akshay Kumar had to face some tough and quirky questions from the media. While he was asked about Paresh Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3, the actor very tactfully answered and said that the matter will be dealt with in court. Later, another journalist asked Akshay how much he charged producer Sajid Nadiadwala for the film. Akshay answered the question in his own trademark humorous style. He said, 'Liye hain, acche-khaase paise liye hai par tujhe kyun bataoon. Tu hamara bhatija lagta hai. Acche paise liye hain, film bhi acche budget par bani hai. Bahut mazaa aaya. Aaj khushi ka din hai, tujhe yahaan raid marni hai. (Even if I took money for the film, why should I tell you? Are you my relative? I took money and lots of it, the film has also been made on a huge budget, and we had a lot of fun. It's a happy day, you want to raid here?)' Also Read: Producer Sajid Nadiadwala revealed that Housefull 5 will have two different endings, Jackie Shroff calls Akshay Kumar, 'the biggest joker' When the same question was asked to Sajid Nadiadwala, he jokingly said, 'The IT comes in the morning, they don't enquire like this in the afternoon.' He later added, 'Everybody takes the price they deserve, not a ruppee more or less.' Riteish also added, 'You bring one question like this from home always.' A post shared by SCREEN (@ieentertainment) Commenting on Paresh Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3, the actor expressed his disappointment over fans calling Paresh Rawal foolish for his action. Akshay said, 'Let me first tell you, using the word foolish for one of my co-stars is not appreciated. I have worked with him for the last 32 years, we are very good friends, he is a great actor, and I admire him. Whatever it is, this is not the place where I will talk about the matter; it is a serious matter and will be handled by the court. I won't speak about it here.' Housefull 5 is directed by Tarun Mansukhani and also stars Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Shreyas Talpade, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Sonam Bajwa, Jacqueline Fernandez, Chitrangda Singh, Nargis Fakhri, Soundarya Sharma, Ranjeet, Nana Patekar, Nikitin Dheer, and others in the cast. The film is slated to release in theaters on 6th June.
Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sooraj Pancholi reflects on legal ordeal, says couldn't make eye-contact with family: ‘I never got to live my 20s'
Actor Sooraj Pancholi is currently basking in the praise for his performance in Kesari Veer. While he returns to the big screen as a more confident individual than when he began his journey, Sooraj has also weathered serious allegations in connection with the Jiah Khan suicide case. The prolonged legal battle cost him several crucial years, but the young actor says he takes pride in having stood up for himself. In a recent conversation with SCREEN on Dear Me, Sooraj shared that while the ordeal brought his family closer, it also robbed him of the chance to fully experience his 20s. Talking about his present equation with his family, Sooraj said, 'My equation with my family is better than ever now because there was a point in our lives where we couldn't make eye contact with each other and speak because there was so much pain each one of us was going through. Now we can look at each other and smile at the past. When something like that happens to a family, we, of course, get close. We were not that close before the incident, but after that, it brought us very close.' Sooraj Pancholi also reflected on his once-strained relationship with his father, Aditya Pancholi. 'I was not close to my dad at one point in time, for known reasons. But after that, I understood him. He has been rock solid purely as a father for my sister and me. He was there for us, and something I learned from him was that no matter what, he was there for his children.' Also Read: Sooraj Pancholi on Salman Khan's fondness for him: 'He did so much for me when I had no scope of any happiness' A post shared by SCREEN (@ieentertainment) In June 2013, Sooraj Pancholi was arrested on the basis of a six-page note written by the actor. In the note, Jiah wrote about the 'trauma and abuse' suffered at the hands of her 'lover' (not mentioned by name in the letter). After Jiah's death, her mother and other relatives accused Sooraj of 'not respecting Jiah' and 'using foul language, hitting her'. These accusations were dismissed by Sooraj and his father, actor Aditya Pancholi. Sooraj Pancholi was charged under section 306 (abetment of suicide) of the Indian Penal Code. The trial in the case began in 2019, and ended in 2023 with a special CBI court clearing the actor of abetting the suicide of Jiah Khan due to lack of evidence. Sharing how much the incident changed him on a personal level, Sooraj shared, 'After everything that happened, I have not changed much. I was a person of few words back then, and I am the same now. I was emotional then as well as now. Not much has changed, I am the same person. I am very naughty off camera. People who know me know my sense of humor. Now, I am expecting good scripts and work coming my way. I don't want to go in that bubble of being a part of a big project; that is not my aim. I keep saying, I want to follow Ajay Devgn's career graph. I think he is not in the rat race, but doing his own thing, and I want to do something like what he has done for his career.' When asked if he has been majorly misunderstood by people, Sooraj agreed and said, 'I agree 1000 percent. The media talking about it without any kind of knowledge of the truth added to it. I am very calm in life now; what has to happen will happen. Not everything is in your control, I just want to do my best as an actor, brother, boyfriend, and friend. I want to give it my all. The rest is up to God and destiny.' 'Even during the low phase, I was always positive because I had people around me who were a good support system. Ups and downs are a part of a person's life, not every day can be a happy day. The trolling, the news, the bashing, being pointed at, not getting work, being pushed on the side, seeing other people go much ahead of you, everything gets to you. You have to be strong for yourself, there is no way out,' the actor added. Sooraj Pancholi further discussed how he lost out on his 20s majorly due to the allegations. He said, 'Career is a different thing. All my 20s went into suffering. I never got to live those years. Career would pick up at one point in life, that's not something I am worried about. I am very confident that I would do well, no matter which industry I am a part of. But I lost a lot of personal time to spend some happy years with my family, to go out, or even think with an open mind, and not keep wondering what people would think of me or being judged. Yes, I did lose out on work. I was getting offered films, but then not the ones I wanted to do. Perception is everything.' Don't miss: Sooraj Pancholi reflects on facing a humiliating media trial, says Salman Khan asked him only once: 'Sooraj, have you done something wrong?' A post shared by SCREEN (@ieentertainment) On a parting note, Sooraj said, 'I am very proud because I stood up for myself and still chose a path in a field that will keep bashing you, but I will prove everyone wrong, I know I will. I am very proud that I didn't run away from it and fought for it; I took care of myself and overcame it with faith and hope.' Nawaz Kochra is an enthusiastic entertainment journalistic for the last 9 years, he has been a known face and successfully worked with some big publications. At Nawaz majorly covers TV and OTT and also does video interviews. Having the best conversations with celebrities is what Nawaz loves. ... Read More
