Bollywood’s legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan recently found himself in the spotlight for mispronouncing a Marathi word in a video, but he handled the situation with grace. The way Amitabh Bachchan mispronounced the Marathi phrase ‘Kachra,’ which means ‘garbage,’ in his video message went viral and sparked criticism.
On September 19, Bachchan immediately apologized and corrected his mistake and shared the video again.
Bachchan said, “Namasakar, I am Amitabh Bachchan a few days ago, I posted a video saying that ‘I won’t litter’. I also said this in Marathi too and my pronunciation in Marathi was not correct.My friend Sudesh Bhosale told me that my pronunciation of the Marathi word ‘Kachra’ is incorrect.”
“I’m sharing this video again, as I say ‘Mi Kachra karnaer nahi,” the Sholay actor added.
Recently he starred in the Kalki 2898 ad 2024 where Amitabh Bachchan palyed the character of Ashwattama.
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan’s film Pathaan whose box office collection record broken by Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao Stree 2.
A day after breaking the record of Hindi version of ‘Baahubali 2’, Amar Kaushik’s horror-comedy has now become second highest-grossing Hindi film in India with a total gross collection higher than that of forthcoming Shah Rukh Khan release Pathan.
According to Indian media reports, Stree 2 grossed INR 527 crore at the box office within one week of its release.
After earning INR 10 crore on Sunday, September 8th, the film has added a total of INR 527 crores so far and is now India’s second-highest-grossing Hindi release.
The sequel to the 2018 film Stree2 is called Stree and it follows what happens after a great evil returns from her grave leading an entire village of men into war.
Bollywood and Lollywood cinema fans have something exciting to look forward to, as heartthrob Fawad Khan will soon share the screen with Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor in a highly anticipated film.
While details about the film remain hidden from the public, Vaani has spoken up about Fawad. During an interview with BBC Asian Network’s Haroon Rashid she was asked that several publications including film fare and deadline, have reported that she is doing a film with Fawad Khan. “I know you can’t speak about whether or not you’re doing this film. Hypothetically, if you were doing a film with Fawad, how exciting would that be for you? And how much of a fan are you of his work?”
Vaani Kapoor replied, “I love his work. I’ve seen a couple of his shows on the streaming platforms. Back in the days, I used to watch it with my mom, and I love him. I think the audience here in India has loved him for the artist that he is, the craft that he possesses, and the fact that he is supremely talented.”
The host followed up asking, “You mentioned you’re a fan of his OTT platform work. Are you team Humsafar or team Zindagi Gulzar Hai?”
The Khel Khel Mein actress replied, “I love them both I do, I can’t differentiate, I think he is a phenomenal actor.”
According to reports from Film Fare, Fawad will play a British chef in the film which will be directed by Aarti Bagdi, and will be shot in London and Dubai.
Indian actress and director Seema Bhargava Pahwa has added her voice to the growing praise for Pakistani dramas.
Pahwa appeared as a guest on the ‘Hindi Rushi Podcast’ along with her husband, Manoj Pahwa. The host, Neha Singh, asked Seema about her views on Pakistani dramas, asserting that the Pakistani drama industry is doing much better than films, the proof being the Indian platform Zee TV’s collaboration with Pakistani artists.
Seema Pahwa replied, “Web series or serials, whatever you want to call them, I feel that their stories are exceptional. Besides that, the language they use is something my ears long to hear, the Urdu language, which has become so rare these days.”
“The way they use the language there [in Pakistan] and the level of detail in relationships is incredible. We can’t even imagine such detailing in our films or our serials. The small, intricate details. They create these characters with such beauty, layer upon layer, and I wish we could perform something like that. My heart aches for the kind of writing that would allow us to produce such beautiful work if we had it here,” she elaborated.
The host asked about her favourite Pakistani drama, which she named ‘Sang-e-Mar Mar’.
“The most beautiful aspect of it was the negative character, the daughter-in-law. I have never seen a song for a negative character before. I’ve always seen songs for heroines or positive characters, not for negative characters. They showed that even a negative character has pain”, she said.
“If you think about it, nobody wants to be negative. It’s often circumstances that make them that way or some grudge. But the character is still a person. When her child dies, and she imagines the child with a piece of cloth and sleeps with it, the song they gave her makes you cry. Even though she has done terrible things, when her mother’s love makes her cry, you start crying too. That’s the beauty of writing and making: you can add emotion even to a negative character. You can’t get more detailed than this; it’s amazing,” she added.
Actor and model Babrik Shah has gone through all the ups and downs of the entertainment industry. After a hiatus away from the limelight, he appeared as a guest on GNN Studio Podcast where he talked about professional setbacks. During the podcast Shah said that in 2006, he received the opportunity to move to India for work, but he refused.
“I felt that I cannot live in India because India is a very dirty country, which is considered to be the second dirtiest country in the world,” was the unusual reason he cited.
Babrik then revealed a second reason for not moving to India. “The second reason for not moving to India was the halal food of Muslims, the third reason was the riots in India, because there is no peace there. One reason was that the Indian government does not issue us any passport, and neither can we marry anyone in India nor can we buy a house.” The host asked, “Adnan Sami sahib has left everything and gone away.”
Babrik replied, “Whatever Adnan Sami got from India was found on the British passport, India does not even issue a passport to anyone on a Pakistani passport. And the other important reason is that Adnan Sami is a singer and a singer for India. They produce 2000 films in 29 languages every year and 10,000 songs are made in these films, so Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Atif Aslam, and others all of them manage to work in India.”
The Zameen Kay Khuda actor shared the experiences of other Pakistani artists who had traveled to India, saying, “After Muammar Rana, I also went to India for work, at that time. The artists, directors, assistant directors, and cameramen there told me that you stay here, you are a talented actor, we will make you a star, you will be cast as a hero in films.”
Coke Studio Pakistan Season 15’s superhit ‘Blockbuster’, by Faris Shafi, Umair Butt, and the Ghaarvi group, is making waves across borders. The track has caught the attention of many, including Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor, who has been playing it on repeat. Kapoor describes it as “an amazing track with incredible beats.”
During a conservation with Spotify India, Shraddha Kapoor said, “The song I’ve been playing on a loop is ‘Blockbuster’ by Faris Shafi, Umair Butt, and the Ghaarvi group. It’s an amazing track with incredible beats.”
Shraddha is starring in her new film Stree 2, written by Niren Bhatt and directed by Amar Kaushik.
Coke Studio producer, music maestro Xulfi posted Shraddha’s clip on his Instagram with the caption, “Wah! Love how love keeps transcending across boundaries and borders. Heart smiles knowing Blockbuster is the number 1 song on your playlist @shraddhakapoor and loved how you hummed the melody @rajkummar_rao. It was very sweet ♥ We over here are your super admirers as well! Love your art ✨ Good luck for Stree 2!”
Umair Butt also posted a video on his Instagram with the caption, “I feel humbled and ecstatic every time I come across such conversations.
@shraddhakapoor @rajkumarrao Always refreshing to see music brew magic and connect hearts all across the world. Thank you for all the love and support! ❤”
“@zulfiqarjkhan Bhai It is heartwarming to see such bridges surface through your remarkable commitment towards creativity and empathy. Thank you for such a beautiful chapter i will cherish forever. ❤”, Umair Butt added.
Bollywood’s most recent hit, ‘Stree 2,’ released on August 15, has since become a huge hit at the box office. With Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles, this horror comedy has captured viewers’ attention with a perfect mix of humor and suspense.
In just four days, Stree 2 has collected INR 190.55 crore net in India and INR250 million worldwide. As per reports ABP News, Shraddha Kapoor charged INR five crores while Rajkummar Rao INR six crores.
Varun Dhawan and Akshay Kumar made a surprise appearance in the film.
The film also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana, and Abhishek Banerjee.
Talking at the trailer launch of Stree 2, Kapoor said, “The character I’ve played in Stree is special for me in many ways. I’ve never done a role like this, and Stree 2 has a lot more in store for those who waited so long.” The film is written by Niren Bhatt and directed by Amar Kaushikh.
The film is a supernatural thriller that takes place in the town of Chanderi. A headless monster named Sarkate is kidnapping women, causing fear among the residents. A group of friends, including Vicky, Rudra, Jana, Bittu, and a mysterious woman (Shraddha Kapoor), team up to stop the monster and save the town.
Actress and model Sajal Aly is making a highly anticipated comeback in Bollywood after a seven-year gap. Her new film ‘Fauji,’ will be directed by the acclaimed Hanu Raghavapudi, known for his beautiful storytelling in films like ‘Sita Rama.’
Sajal will star opposite South Indian superstar Prabhas. As per Filmfare, the shooting of the film is scheduled to start in Hyderabad on August 24.
Raghavapudi has said ‘Fauji’ will be a historical action drama. The love story will be set during a war before India and Pakistan gained their independence. There are rumors that Prabhas might play a British soldier in the film. The team is thinking about casting an actress from Asia, and Sajal Aly is one of the names under consideration.
Sajal Aly started her Bollywood career with 2017’s ‘Mom,’ where she played Sridevi’s daughter. Prabhas is doing well with his latest movie, ‘Kalki 2898 AD,’ which is about a future world and inspired by Hindu stories.
As reported by Pinkvilla, the action-packed drama will take place during the pre-independence era.
Director and writer Abu Aleeha believes that the success of a film lies in picking the right genre. He points out that horror comedy, which is gaining huge popularity worldwide, especially in Bollywood, is a winning choice for capturing audiences and hitting box office targets. Abu Aleeha also made a horror comedy film ‘Kataksha’, earning 19.3 million rupees at the box office.
The conversation started when the CEO of 422 Murad Kazmi asked him for advice in choosing a film genre.
The Taxali Gate writer said, “I suggested horror comedy, which made him laugh. He teased me, saying I was one of the few who had attempted it, and asked about the outcome. I admitted that either we didn’t execute it well or audiences weren’t ready for cinema post-Covid. However, I emphasized that horror comedy is a globally popular genre that doesn’t require a large cast or elaborate production design.”
Abu Aleeha continued, saying “With compelling characters, you can captivate audiences for two hours in a single location. The success of Stree 2, which will soon cross 300 crores, and Munjya, which earned over 100 crores two months ago, proves this point.”
He concluded, “My advice is to create a film that audiences want to see, rather than what’s easily producible.”
Here is a look at the box office results of some well-known horror-comedies:
Indian Movies Stree – INR 180 crores Bhool Bhulaiya- INR 266.88 crore.
Munjya – 132 crore at the box office. Pakistani Films Rangreza (2017) – PKR 2 crores. Koi Tujh Sa Kahan (2014) – PKR 1 crore.
Parveen Babi, Bollywood star of the 70s and 80s, is widely considered one of the most gorgeous women to have graced the silversceeen. Her life is, unfortunately, also considered one of the most tragic stories in the industry.
And now a biopic is being made about her life.
Triptii Dimri, actress of ‘Bad Newz’, is going to play Parveen Babi in a new biopic about the legendary actress’s life.
Indian media outlet Filmfare reported that a film on her life is going to be produced soon.
According Filmfare reports Triptii could play the lead role in the movie. Details of production, director, or other cast members haven’t been declared.
Perveen Babi had been a respected actress and ruled the cinema world with her stellar performances and glamorous look.
In the peak of her career, the 70s and 80s, she has done movies like, Deewar, Amar Akbar Anthony, and Khatta Meetha.
Triptii Dimri is best known for appearing in Animal, Qala, Laila Majnu and recent film Bad Newz.
