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Mint20-06-2025
Widely considered Raj Kapoor's masterpiece, Awara stands as one of Indian cinema's most iconic films, earning widespread acclaim in countries like China, Russia, and Turkey. Credit : PINTEREST
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Aamir Khan On Getting Teary-Eyed Every Time He Watches Sitaare Zameen Par: "I Do Get Emotional Very Soon"

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Kajol, Twinkle Khanna Team Up For Star-Studded Chat Show Featuring SRK, Aamir Khan And More
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Kajol and Twinkle Khanna are hosting a new OTT chat show featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and more Bollywood celebs. Bollywood icons Kajol and Twinkle Khanna are joining forces for a brand-new OTT chat show, set to bring together some of the most celebrated stars in Indian cinema. The upcoming series, which will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video India, promises candid conversations, humour and behind-the-scenes stories with Bollywood's biggest names, according to One of the biggest highlights of the show is the reunion of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. The beloved on-screen pair, known for delivering several blockbusters including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and My Name is Khan, will share the screen again in a more relaxed, conversational setting. Aamir Khan, another Bollywood heavyweight, will also be featured, along with Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar, the real-life partners of Kajol and Twinkle respectively. Designed to be informal, heartfelt and fun, the show will span eight episodes and is expected to premiere in fall 2025. Each episode will reportedly focus on different themes, blending personal anecdotes with film-related trivia, unexpected revelations, and good-natured banter. With both Kajol and Twinkle known for their wit and warmth, fans can expect fresh, engaging content with a nostalgic touch. The show's format aims to give audiences a glimpse into the off-screen lives of celebrities who are often guarded in public appearances. The easy camaraderie between Kajol and Twinkle, previously evident in interviews and live sessions, forms the core strength of the series. Meanwhile, Kajol continues her successful run on the big screen. She recently starred in Maa, a mythological horror thriller that opened on June 27, 2025. The film has performed well at the box office, collecting nearly Rs 20 crore in its opening weekend. Kajol's intense portrayal of a mother who channels Goddess Kali to save her daughter from supernatural forces has earned critical acclaim. Maa is part of the Shaitaan universe, produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande, and stands out as one of Kajol's most powerful performances in recent years. First Published: July 02, 2025, 23:43 IST

John Cena's action comedy ‘Heads of State' premieres on Amazon Prime Video - Here's how fans are reacting
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(Image via X) WWE legend John Cena 's much-awaited action comedy, Heads of State, premiered today on Amazon Prime Video, and fans could not keep calm as they are already flooding social media with reactions. Heads of State revolves around the two heads of state, who must put their competition on hold to counter a worldwide conspiracy after being targeted by a merciless external enemy. The movie stars John Cena, and his co-star Priyanka Chopra , and Idris Elba in prime roles. Earlier today, John Cena was seen in a promotional event alongside his co-star, Indian actress Priyanka Chopra, in London for his film. In the movie, John plays the character of U.S. President Will Derringer, alongside Idris Elba as the no‑nonsense British Prime Minister Sam Clarke and Priyanka Chopra Jonas as MI6 agent Noel Bisset. Now, let's take a look at how the fans reacted to Cena's film. Fans react to John Cena's new movie, 'Heads of State' Following its release, the film 'Heads of State' has received mixed reviews from critics. According to Rotten Tomatoes, 63% of 19 critics' reviews are positive. Meanwhile, Metacritic's review aggregator assigned the film a score of 51 out of 100, based on seven critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invertir $250 en Mercado Libre CFD podría devolverte un segundo salario Capital Markets Undo However, fans have started pouring their reaction after watching the film. Several fans took to their X/Twitter accounts to share their views and responses related to the action-comedy. A fan wrote, #HeadsOfState is everything I thought it would be, a fun ride. Priyanka Chopra is here to stay & even rule Hollywood. A bona fide action star. John Cena & Idris Elba were amazing.' While another fan commented, 'Heads of State was hugely entertaining. The comedy was a bit touch-and-go, but the action was high-octane explosive. John Cena and Idris Elba bounced off each other really well. And Priyanka once again proved that she got this whole badass female thing on lock.' Meanwhile, John Cena also shared a response from the premiere of the movie held in New York City, USA. The wrestler cum actor wrote, 'Absolute blast at the #HeadsOfState premiere in NYC. So grateful for our director, the incredible cast and crew from around the globe who made this all come to life. You can see Heads of State when it comes to @PrimeVideo on July 2!!!' On the other hand, Metacritic wrote, 'Torn between action & comedy, irony and sentiment, and rah-rah jingoism and genuine self-reflection, Heads of State is a surprisingly entertaining romp.' What's next for John Cena? Following Heads of State, John Cena is currently gearing up for his upcoming film, Matchbox and Coyote vs. Acme, as Buddy Crane. Both films are expecting to get released in 2026, the following year after Cena's retirement from WWE. Also Read : WWE's John Cena spotted with Indian actor Priyanka Chopra during 'Heads of State' promotions Meanwhile, WWE has announced that the current Undisputed WWE Champion, John Cena, will appear on the SmackDown episode airing on July 18th. This episode will emanate live from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, in anticipation of next month's SummerSlam premium live event. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.

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