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Why did Hans Zimmer say 'don't explain Ramayana to me'? Star composer reacts to story of Ranbir Kapoor, Yash starrer
Ramayana is among the most talked-about projects in the industry. In a recent podcast with Prakhar Gupta, producer Namit Malhotra revealed the film's massive budget and discussed its various aspects, including the casting of Ranbir Kapoor and Yash. The filmmaker also highlighted how Hans Zimmer reacted to Ramayana's story when he approached him for film's background score. Namit Malhotra reveals what Hans Zimmer said about Ramayana Namit, who owns DNEG and Prime Focus, revealed the comment of Hans Zimmer on the Indian epic that stayed with him. He highlighted when he met the Hollywood legend for the project and was explaining to him what Ramayana is, Hans interrupted him and asked him not to explain anything. Wondering, Namit asked what happened, and Hans replied that "it's clearly something beyond us. You and I don't need to explain it." Namit Malhotra underlined what Hans Zimmer told him, 'You don't have to explain it (Ramayana) to me. Something that has lived through thousands of years, generations of people, and continues to be relevant after all of that time. You and I don't need to explain it. Something is there, why it is relevant even today. Let's acknowledge it and let's do the best we can because it's clearly something that's beyond us.' Namit further said, 'I was like that is so beautifully put by someone who doesn't know anything about Ramayana. But he is giving reverence and saying just the fact that it exists and continues to be relevant. People feel emotionally about it and passionately about it. That's it. I did not need more.' Namit Malhotra talks about how Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman respect each other Namit Malhotra explained what it's like seeing the two music maestros together, creating something out of the world. He said, 'I have sometimes sat there and witnessed the two of them together. I'm like…there is so much mutual respect, so much admiration for each other's work that as artists, actually something to learn from.' He further revealed that when they were putting their names in the Ramayana glimpse, Hans said AR's names should be first (on the left). To which, Rahman responded, 'Sir, you are part of our culture. You are our guest. We have invited you into this. So our culture says you come first, I come second.' For the unversed, the production cost of Ramayana duology is USD 500 million (Rs 4000 crore plus). The movie stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, besides an ensemble star cast of incredible talents. The first installment is gearing up for the release on Diwali 2026. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
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Who has Lewis Hamilton dated? A look at everyone he's been linked to, from Rihanna to Kendall Jenner
Lewis Hamilton's on-track dominance is clear. But off the circuit, his love life has kept tabloids buzzing. From teenage sparks with a model to a globe-spanning eight-year romance with a pop star, Hamilton has steered through long-distance love, public breakups, and an endless string of high-profile rumors. The Ferrari driver remains unmarried, child-free, and laser-focused on the sport that made him a global icon. At 40, he keeps himself dedicated to winning an eighth world championship. Early confirmed loves: Danielle Lloyd and Jodia Ma Hamilton's first public relationship began in 2002 with model Danielle Lloyd. 'We were both out with friends, but there was a bit of a spark, and we swapped numbers,' Lloyd told the Daily Mail. Their six-month romance fizzled gently, but they stayed on good terms. From 2003 to 2007, he dated fellow student Jodia Ma while at Cambridge. According to the outlet, Ma said, 'We didn't split up because there was anything wrong with our relationship, but rather because we both wanted to pursue our different careers.' Even then, Hamilton balanced budding fame with genuine companionship. The Nicole Scherzinger era In late 2007, Hamilton met singer Nicole Scherzinger at the MTV Awards. Their on-off relationship spanned nearly eight years and followed him from track to tour. 'I'm devastated that it didn't work out. It was the hardest decision we had to make, but we made it together,' Scherzinger said in a statement, as reported by Cosmopolitan. Despite engagement rumors and Scherzinger's tearful media appearances, they parted ways in 2015. A source told the US Weekly, that while 'she wanted to get married now, he didn't… It was a problem caused by their age gap, not because he didn't want to be with her.' Rumored fling circuit since 2015 Since that split, Hamilton has been linked to multiple celebrities over the years, but has never confirmed a romance. The racer was rumored to have been in relationships with Gigi Hadid, Rihanna and Kendall Jenner in 2015. 'We've been friends for a while,' he told E! News about Rihanna. Similarly, he insisted with Kendall Jenner, 'We're just friends.' Each sighting has only brought speculation, from glimpses of him in 2016 with Barbara Palvin in Cannes and his holidays with Rita Ora in Montenegro. From late 2016 to 2017, he was often paired with Winnie Harlow, despite having denied it on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Later that year, Sofia Richie Grainge was seen with the racer in Paris, and the following saw Nicki Minaj join the rumor mill. In recent years, Hamilton's rumored love life saw Camila Kendra and Shakira make the list, with Sofía Vergara and RAYE joining this year. Despite the reports, Hamilton remains unattached, with his heart and focus locked firmly on the podium.
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Kingdom: Vijay Deverakonda's spy film OTT rights sold for whopping Rs 50 crore? Here's what we know
Vijay Deverakonda starrer Kingdom is slated to release on July 31, 2025. Ahead of the movie hitting big screens, it was confirmed that the post-theatrical OTT rights were bought by Netflix. However, do you know how much it was bought for? Did Vijay Deverakonda's digital rights sell for Rs 50 crore? According to a report by Deccan Chronicle, the digital rights for Kingdom were sold to Netflix for an impressive price of Rs 50 crore. Additionally, the report suggests that the Ravi Teja starrer Mass Jathara's OTT rights were bought by the streaming giant for Rs 20 crore. About Kingdom Kingdom, starring Vijay Deverakonda in the lead, is said to be a spy actioner flick, directed by Jersey fame Gowtam Tinnanuri. The movie is said to follow the rise of a leader who must protect his people. The flick is said to be part of a planned duology with Bhagyashri Borse and Satyadev in key roles. The movie is musically crafted by Anirudh Ravichander, marking his reunion with Gowtam and his first time collaborating with Vijay Deverakonda. The makers of Kingdom recently unveiled the promo of its 3rd single titled Anna Antene featuring Vijay and Satyadev as brothers. The melodious track is crooned by Anirudh once again. Recently, the movie's producer, Naga Vamsi, replied to reactions on Anirudh once again singing his own composition. The filmmaker said, 'Even after trying it with multiple singers, we felt that only the Rockstar Anirudh Ravichander will suit this one the best & requested him to sing #AnnaAntene (after so many NO's from him).' See what Naga Vamsi said: Moving ahead, Vijay Deverakonda will next be joining hands with Shyam Singha Roy director Rahul Sankrityan, tentatively titled VD14. The film is expected to be a historical war drama, set against the backdrop of colonial India. Mass Jathara is an upcoming Telugu-language flick starring Ravi Teja in the lead role. The movie, directed by Bhanu Bogavarapu, is said to be an action entertainer with Sreeleela as the co-lead. It is slated to release on August 27, 2025.
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Top 10 Hindi Opening Days Of 2025 In India: Chhaava occupies top spot; Where can Saiyaara land?
2025 has presented a mixed picture at the Hindi box office. While Chhaava remains the reigning champion, we also witnessed prominent movies like Sikandar, Sky Force, Deva, Kesari Chapter 2, and many more. Apart from Vicky Kaushal's blockbuster movie, we have seen two hits, Raid 2 and Sitaare Zameen Par so far. Ahead of Saiyaara's release, let's take a look at the top 10 biggest Hindi openers in India. Top 10 biggest Hindi openers in India: Chhaava, Sikandar and more 1. CHHAAVA Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava collected Rs 29.50 crore on its opening day. Released on February 14, 2025, the historical drama starred Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The all-time blockbuster is on the top spot in the list. 2. SIKANDAR Starring Salman Khan, Sikandar opened at Rs 25 crore net business at the box office during its release in March this year. Also featuring Rashmika Mandanna, the action drama has cliched the second position. 3. HOUSEFULL 5 Headlined by Akshay Kumar, Housefull 5 started its journey with an opening business of Rs 22 crore net during its theatrical run. Released in June this year, the fifth installment of the Housefull franchise is at the third spot. 4. RAID 2 Led by Ajay Devgn, Raid 2 earned Rs 19 crore on the first day of its release at the box office. Also featuring Vaani Kapoor, the Raid sequel stands on the fourth position. Saiyaara aims to clinch the 4th spot, can it outperform Raid 2? Saiyaara, which stars debutantes Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is set to be released on July 18, 2025. With an expected opening range between Rs 15 crore and Rs 20 crore, the upcoming film is eyeing to become the fourth biggest opener in the list. It is yet to be seen if it can perform better than Raid 2. If lucky, Saiyaara can become the second biggest opener. Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
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Kylie and Kendall Jenner SKIP Half Brother Brody Jenner's Wedding, Sources Claim He is ‘Heartbroken'
Kylie and Kendall Jenner have made headlines for skipping their half-brother, Brody Jenner's wedding. According to the media reports, the reality TV personality personally handed the wedding invites to his sisters in the hope that they would mark their presence on his big day. T The sources claimed that the Jenner siblings missed the nuptials due to family issues, while the nuptials took place in Malibu. The trio are in a relationship with each other, as they share the same parent. After splitting up with Kris Jenner, Caitlyn Jenner went on to marry Linda Thompson, and they together had a son, Brody. Why did Kendall and Kylie Jenner miss their brother Brody's wedding? Kendall and Kylie allegedly missed their half-brother's wedding, as there is some bad blood lingering between the two mothers. According to the U.S. Sun, the Jenner sisters tried to have a bond with their brother just like they have with the Kardashians but could not work through the differences of their mothers. Moreover, the Jenners missing the wedding fueled the speculations of a sour relationship between the siblings. According to an insider, they mentioned to Rob Shuter, 'He really hoped they'd be there. It felt personal.' However, Kylie and Kendall mentioned that they did not want to overshadow the main event. A source went on to reveal to the media portal that Brody even had his differences with Caitlyn. Despite the rocky bond, she was present for her son and even apologized for the past mistakes. It 'meant a lot' to the groom. Meanwhile, Caitlyn, who previously went by the name Bruce Jenner, shares two sons, Brody and Brandon with Thompson, and Kylie and Kendall with Kris Jenner.
