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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ali Fazal says he lost many good projects trying to balance Hollywood and Bollywood
Actor Ali Fazal has been part of several international projects over the years, ranging from cameos in blockbusters like Furious 7 and Death on the Nile to starring roles in Victoria & Abdul and Kandahar. However, several times, these appearances have come at the cost of other roles. Ali Fazal had a prominent role in Gerard Butler-starrer Kandahar. On balancing international and Indian projects In a chat with HT, Ali talks about how tricky it is to balance being a part of both Indian and international projects. "It is tough," he says, "The real hard part is that I lose out a lot. There are two to three projects that I feel bad at losing out on. My colleagues have done them and done a good job, so it would be unfair to name them. But it's all good. I am happy for them." Ali says that trying to work in the West means he often has no releases in India for long durations. "There is a common complaint when people say 'tum itna dikhte nahi ho (you aren't seen much)'. But what can I do when I am trying to balance the two industries? I have seen the other side, so I want to do more work there," he explains. On doing Hollywood 'sans fanfare' We point out to him that he stars in several big Hollywood projects without much fanfare, as opposed to several other Indian actors. Ali laughs and responds, "I am not oblivious to it. I don't have an 'I don't care' attitude. I do care. At the end of the day, we are presenting ourselves, and I want to do that." For now, the man is focusing on Hindi cinema. He recently starred in Anurag Basu's romantic drama Metro In Dino. Up next for him is Rajkumar Santoshi's Lahore 1947, which also stars Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Shilpa Shetty, and Shabana Azmi. He will then reprise his role as Guddu Pandit in Mirzapur, the movie. The film will act a culmination to the popular Mirzapur show.
Vancouver Sun
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Theatre review: Arts Club's The Mousetrap a creaky, but fun production
The Mousetrap When: To Aug. 10 Where: Granville Island Stage, 1585 Johnston St. Tickets & info: From $39 at With only a brief hiccup for COVID, Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap has been playing non-stop on the London stage since 1952, the longest consecutively running play in history. Its appeal is evident. Christie has written a clever murder mystery, the prototypical whodunit, combined with a goofy domestic comedy. In our cynical age anything too unrelievedly serious feels like melodrama. Every CSI clone has to have its wisecracking detective and eccentric coroner. So we meet a variety of characters in a guest house outside London, snowed-in by a blizzard. Enter the police officer to announce that a murder has been committed and the murderer is headed here. By the end of the first act the phone line has gone dead, someone in the house has been murdered, and a third murder is expected. Everyone is hiding something and every character is a legitimate suspect. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Rest assured that I won't reveal the victim or the murderer. Unlike Christie's other most popular tales like Death on the Nile and Murder on the Orient Express, the Christie estate has never allowed a movie to be made of The Mousetrap in oder to keep the ending semi-secret. At the end of the play the Arts Club audience is asked to keep the revelations to themselves. In Stephen Drover's production we're in the great hall of Monkswell Manor, which recently married Giles (Jay Clift) and Mollie Ralston (Ming Hudson) have turned into a guest house. As the snow continues to fall, their guests arrive: a motor-mouthed, jokey young would-be architect ironically named Christopher Wren (Zander Eke) and his foil, imperious Mrs. Boyle (Beatrice Zeilinger); militarily erect Major Metcalf (Anthony Santiago) and aggressive, stylish Miss Casewell (Melissa Oei), who has been living abroad. An unexpected guest is the suspiciously theatrical Italian, Mr. Paravicini (Andrew McNee), soon followed by Detective Sergeant Trotter (Charlie Gallant), who made it through the blizzard on skis. He proceeds to warn and interrogate them all. Patrick Rizzotti's woody set has at least seven doors plus a window and two staircases by which the characters in Nancy Bryant's period costumes constantly enter and exit, like in a farce but less frantically. Both Wren and Paravicini are semi-farcical characters, unpredictable and slightly beyond the pale, taken to saying outrageous things. Eke and McNee make them both very funny. Zeilinger's Mrs. Boyle is so self-righteously pompous you'd almost expect her to slip on a banana peel. Oei's Miss Casewell keeps insisting with a half-smile that the murderer must be a sex maniac. Giles and Trotter are rather blustery in that 1950s British rhetorical style. At the centre of the action, trying to make sense of all the chaos, Hudson's earnest hostess Mollie takes acting honours. A nd the ending is a nice surprise. As compelling as it may be, The Mousetrap at age 73 has become more than a little creaky. Christie spends a lot of time setting up both acts at a pace slower than 21st century audiences have grown used to. The production could really use some tightening. But what fun to tap into such a theatre-historical classic.
Indian Express
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ali Fazal hints the next season of Mirzapur might be the last, shares update on the film: ‘Original cast is coming back, going to be a big surprise'
Ali Fazal is one of the few Indian actors who manages his career in India, along with appearing in several international projects. Most known for playing Guddu Pandit in the show Mirzapur, while also appearing in films like Death on the Nile and Kandahar, Ali recently expressed his excitement about the upcoming film based on the Amazon Prime Video series. The film was announced in 2024, after the release of the show's third season. Ali also shared an update about the show, and suggested that it might wrap up after the fourth season. In a chat with Hindi Rush, Ali said that he is 'very excited' about the Mirzapur film. He said, 'We are all very excited and the original cast is coming back for it and just last week, I heard the script. It's very nice. It's going to be a big surprise for everyone.' Ali shared that this will not be a case of a show turning into a film, but something unique. 'Peaky Blinders has done the same format. They are making a film out of that.' Ali stayed mum about the final cast of the film and said that the makers will soon make an announcement about the same. For the series, which released its third season in 2024, the upcoming season might be the last one as Ali shared, 'That (the new season) is still being written because… I don't know… It will probably be the last season.' ALSO READ | Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar: You're all very mean to Arjun Kapoor; all he needs is a great director to guide him In the same chat, Ali was asked to comment about the violence, nudity and obscene language in OTT shows and the actor said that there was a time when shows had excessive amount of crass language and sexual references, but as time has passed, things have started to calm down. 'When it was new, people were just abusing in all the OTT shows. All the OTT shows were just about crass language and sex, it was heightened, I think. It just felt like people were venting but slowly, everything has been normalised,' he said and added, 'If you are on OTT or elsewhere, the responsibility is on you. Responsible viewing, responsible making, however you define that.' Mirzapur, the film, is likely to release in 2026 but it is yet to be known if characters who have died on the show will come back for the film. Apart from Ali, Vikrant Massey, Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Divyenndu, Rasika Dugal have been a part of the series.
Irish Independent
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
What to watch on TV and streaming today: Millionaire Hoarders, Hillwalkers and We Were Liars
Rugbaí Beo TG4, 7.20pm British & Irish Lions and Argentina face each other for the right to lift the 1888 Cup. The historic fixture, hosted at Aviva Stadium, is taking place on Irish soil for the very first time. Millionaire Hoarders Channel 4, 8pm Experts Kate and Ronnie meet hoarder Shane, who has been collecting since the age of 12 and is swamped by everything from bikes to jewellery. Kath, Diane and Martin's efforts to keep a low profile don't go to plan. For a start, Kath has a close call with the police and Diane gets up to mischief. Meanwhile, Martin makes the mistake of going home. Death on the Nile RTÉ One, 9.35pm Kenneth Branagh's second outing as Hercule Poirot is another star-studded affair featuring Gal Gadot, Rose Leslie, Annette Bening and Sophie Okonedo. This time, Agatha Christie's Belgian sleuth hunts for a young heiress's killer in Egypt. Hillwalkers RTÉ2, 9.45pm A group of hikers make the mistake of wandering onto private land, where they are hunted down by its bloodthirsty, murderous owner. Mark Agar, Elise Brennan, Michael Cloke and Shane Connellan star in a chilling thriller shot largely in the Dublin Mountains. ADVERTISEMENT Yolanthe Prime Video, streaming now Some eyeball bubblegum in the form of Netflix's 'first Dutch reality series'. It follows Yolanthe Cabau as she builds a life in LA with Wesley Sneijder's son. America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Netflix, streaming now Expect gussets galore and grinning faces all over your Netflix landing page for the foreseeable. The creators of Cheer and Last Chance U bring you season two of the auditions. We Were Liars Prime Video, streaming now Based on E Lockhart's YA 2014 book. You can guess the rest. Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem Netflix, streaming now Initially dismissed as a joke by politicians and the media alike, Rob Ford's unexpected 2010 Toronto mayoral election bid defied expectations with a stunning landslide victory. However, his administration soon spiralled into chaos, marred by scandals and allegations of hard drug use, igniting an international media frenzy. Rob was 15 years too early; no one would bat an eyelid nowadays. Sally Disney+, streaming now Sally Ride made history as the first American woman in space, but behind her serene exterior lay a deeply personal story. For 27 years, she shared her life with writer and professional tennis player Tam O'Shaughnessy, who now unveils the untold journey of their relationship in this Cristina Costantini-directed film. American Thunder Prime Video, streaming now Celebrating its 100th anniversary in June 2023, the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans — one of motorsports' most prestigious endurance races — introduced an unexpected competitor: stock car aficionados Nascar. As for what they brought to proceedings? A Chevrolet Camaro to compete against cutting-edge Ferrari and Porsche prototypes in this almost fabled, gruelling test of long-distance racing. Competing at Le Mans was the lifelong dream of Nascar chairman and CEO Jim France. As such, he brought in Hendrick Motorsports, the most successful team in Nascar history, to build and race the car (which, again, was a Camaro). On the plus side, he also enlisted the help of elite drivers Jenson Button, Jimmie Johnson and Mike Rockenfeller. Over the course of 18 months, this team transformed a car built for (at most) three-hour oval track races in the US into one capable of surviving the relentless 24-hour challenge. Deep Cover Prime Video, streaming now Not to be mistaken for the 1990s movie starring Fishburne and Goldblum, this film is about an improv teacher and her two students posing as criminals to slip into London's underworld. Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, Nick Mohammed and Sean Bean have their work cut out for them to make this fly. Return to the Wild Disney+, streaming now Famed as 'the greatest living explorer', Sir Ranulph 'Ran' Fiennes joins his cousin, actor Joseph Fiennes (no sign of brother Ralph, unfortunately), on a breathtaking journey through British Columbia. As they navigate its rugged terrain, they reflect on Ran's legendary expeditions, his battle with Parkinson's, and the deepening bond forged through their shared adventure. Echo Valley AppleTV+, streaming now Julianne Moore and Domhnall Gleeson are getting all the work of late. Both co-star in this thriller about a mother who will do anything to keep her drug-addled daughter 'safe' (including body disposal). Written by Brad Ingelsby (Mare of Easttown), this moody (if a tad predictable) number stars Sydney Sweeney alongside 'dad' Kyle MacLachlan and Fiona Shaw.
New York Post
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Mia Farrow reveals she was ‘betrayed' by Bette Davis' daughter: ‘I lost all respect for her'
It was death of a friendship on the Iberian Peninsula. Mia Farrow, 80, is getting candid on Bette Davis' daughter, B.D. Hyman's 1985 memoir, 'My Mother's Keeper.' While speaking to Interview Magazine on Tuesday, the actress said she thought the memoir was 'a trashy book.' 6 Mia Farrow attends the 78th Annual Tony Awards Meet The Nominees Press Event at Sofitel New York on May 08, 2025 in New York City. Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions 6 The 1978 film 'Death on the Nile.' ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection The 'Rosemary's Baby' star was close friends Davis, who died in 1989 at age 81. '[Bette] had worked with my father when I was 12, and we were all in Spain, and she had a very disagreeable daughter named B.D. who was my age,' Farrow recounted. 'And Bette wanted to take her to every village and museum, but she didn't want to go anywhere. We were all staying in the same hotel. I, on the other hand, could barely not raise my hand to say, 'Can I come?'' Reflecting on the book years later, the actress, who starred in the 1978 film 'Death on the Nile' with Davis, stated that 'B.D. betrayed her mother in a horrible way, wrote a trashy book and stuff. So we've known each other since childhood but I lost all respect for her. I really loved her mother, by the way.' 6 Mia Farrow in December 1976. Getty Images Hyman, who is now 78, explained to People in 1985, 'I wrote the book because I love her and I want to reach her.' 'I could have written the manuscript and sent it to Mother and not published it. She wouldn't have read it,' she continued. 'She won't listen to anything she doesn't want to hear. She hangs up the phone or walks out the door. So I went the only route I felt would reach her: the public forum. What is seen by the world is the most important thing to Mother. This is essentially a public letter to my mother.' However, things didn't go according to plan, as after the book went public, David disinherited her daughter. 6 Bette Davis and her daughter Barbara Merrill. Bettmann Archive In response, the Hollywood star wrote an open letter in her own memoir, 'This 'N That.' 'The sum total of your having written this book is a glaring lack of loyalty and thanks for the very privileged life I feel you have been given,' Davis penned. 'I hope someday I will understand the title 'My Mother's Keeper.' If it refers to money, if my memory serves me right, I've been your keeper all these many years. I am continuing to do so, as my name has made your book about me a success.' Along with publicly feuding with her daughter, the 'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?' alum also had a Hollywood archnemesis, Joan Crawford. 6 Bette Davis with her daughter Barbara. Getty Images 'I wouldn't piss on Joan Crawford if she were on fire,' Davis once stated. The two stars had a decades-long feud brought on by both professional and personal issues with one another. Crawford died in 1977. One moment in particular was in 1935 when Davis fell in love with her 'Dangerous' co-star Franchot Tone. Unfortunately, Crawford got to him first. During a 1987 interview with journalist Michael Thorton, Davis said, 'I have never forgiven her for that, and never will.' 6 Mia Farrow arrives for the Time Magazine 100 gala. REUTERS 'He was madly in love with her,' Davis said. 'They met each day for lunch… he would return to the set, his face covered in lipstick. He was honored this great star was in love with him. I was jealous, of course.' Crawford, meanwhile, said in her memoir 'Not the Girl Next Door: Joan Crawford: A Personal Biography,' that Tone 'thought Bette was a good actress, but he never thought of her as a woman.'
