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News18
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Kajol Reveals On-Set Disagreements With Ajay Devgn During ‘Maa': 'We Both Came Out...'
Last Updated: Kajol opens up on working with Ajay Devgn in Maa, tackling horror for the first time, and her personal rituals before filming. In a candid conversation on IMDb's original series Behind The Scenes, Kajol opened up about her experience working on Maa, the latest addition to Ajay Devgn's expanding Shaitaan universe. Directed by Vishal Furia and starring Kajol alongside Ronit Roy and Indraneil Sengupta, Maa marks Kajol's first foray into the horror genre—an unexpected turn for the actor best known for her iconic roles in drama and romance. While the film explores the realm of mythological horror with roots in the Kaali Maa and Rakta Beej legend, Kajol admitted she was never a fan of horror to begin with. 'I'm on the opposite spectrum of a fan really, as far as horror is concerned," she said. 'Earlier when I got a few scripts, the emphasis was always on the genre more than the story—and that always bothered me. Maa started out as a concept based on one of my favourite mythological stories. I'm a mythology buff, and this is a mytho-horror being attempted for the first time." The actor also touched upon the challenges of stepping into an unfamiliar cinematic space. 'The Green Screen and the VFX were the most challenging. The pitch of a horror film is driven by what you want the audience to feel, and that requires a bit of exaggeration, especially in performance. For someone like me, who prefers subtlety, that's a real shift. And of course, the action—no one knows how much physicality is involved in horror besides those acting in it." The interview took a personal turn when Kajol revealed what it was like collaborating with husband Ajay Devgn, who produced the film. 'There were no fights, but a few disagreements—which are pretty common between couples. Some were personal, some were not, but both ways, we both came out on top." She also shared the small but meaningful rituals she performs before starting any project. 'I always take God's name before leaving the house. If I'm starting a film, I run it by my mother and touch her feet for blessings. Ideally, I would love for her to be there on the first day of whatever I shoot." With Maa, Kajol not only explores new creative territory but also joins forces with her real-life partner to deliver a genre-defying story that blends mythology, emotion, and supernatural terror. The film is now streaming and continues to draw attention for its ambitious storytelling and unique premise. First Published:
News18
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Vishnu Manchu Calls Kannappa His Most Ambitious Project Yet: 'My Lord Of The Rings'
Last Updated: Vishnu Manchu calls Kannappa his version of The Lord of the Rings in IMDb's Behind the Scenes. He shares how the film, based on a real mythological tale, took a decade to develop. Actor-producer Vishnu Manchu is gearing up to release one of his most ambitious projects yet — Kannappa, a mythological epic that boasts an ensemble cast featuring Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal, and Manchu himself. In a recent conversation on IMDb's original series Behind The Scenes, Manchu opened up about the decade-long journey it took to bring Kannappa to life and how the story resonates deeply with him both spiritually and creatively. 'Kannappa is a true story which has happened in India," said Manchu. 'It's a story about an atheist who becomes Lord Shiva's greatest devotee. This is a journey of self-realisation, and I kind of resonated with the script when I heard it. Here I am, after 10 years of working on the script, bringing it to the world to see." Tracing the film's genesis back to 2014, Manchu recalled how a writer first approached him with the idea. 'When he was narrating it, I was already imagining it on a larger-than-life scale," he shared. What followed was years of development—storyboarding, extensive pre-production, and world-building. 'Since then, my journey began," he said. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, known for his acclaimed work on the Mahabharat television series, Kannappa is being crafted with cinematic precision and devotional passion. Manchu praised Singh for bringing depth to the characters and refining their emotional arcs. 'The credit for the actors' performances goes to him," he said. 'When I struggled with portraying Kannappa's atheist phase, Mukesh gave me a brilliant metaphor. He said, 'Imagine you're a tiger. A lion may laze around, but a tiger is always alert.' That changed everything for me." Living and breathing the film has left a lasting impact on Manchu, who believes Kannappa has brought a wave of positivity into his life. 'I believe this is all Lord Shiva's magic and his leela," he said. He also teased a major surprise: 'People who are well-versed in Indian epics are going to be blown away by Mr. Mohanlal's character and the episode involving him." Drawing from Western fantasy while staying rooted in Indian mythology, Manchu described Kannappa as 'my version of The Lord of the Rings." With its rich mythology, star-studded cast, and deep personal resonance, Kannappa promises to be a mythological spectacle that blends spectacle, soul, and storytelling in equal measure. First Published:
Daily Mail
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Justin Baldoni's body double breaks cover to reveal what Blake Lively was REALLY like... an on-set 'cover up'... and the subtle tell she was in 'a bad place'
Just when you thought you'd heard everything about the rancorous It Ends with Us dispute, Justin Baldoni 's on-screen body double has broken cover to give fresh insight into the behind-the-scenes drama. Speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail, stunt actor Thomas Canestraro - who joined the production for the final two weeks of filming in early 2024 as Baldoni's body double - revealed the apparent tension on set, divulging that Blake Lively was 'closed off' during filming.
