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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Chhaava actor Viineet Kumar Siingh, wife Ruchira Singh welcome baby boy; Vikrant Massey, Manoj Bajpayee shower love: ‘Bahut badhai bhai sahab'
It seems that 2025 is turning out to be one of the best years in the lives of actor couple Viineet Kumar Siingh and Ruchira Singh. After Viineet commenced 2025 by making remarkable appearances in a couple of films, some of which opened to massive acclaim, and delivered a streaming series recently, the power couple are back on cloud nine as they welcomed their first baby. Two months after revealing that Ruchira was pregnant, the two actors took to social media on Sunday to announce the arrival of their little one. Revealing that they had a baby boy on Thursday, Viineet and Ruchira shared in a joint post on Instagram, 'God's kindness overflows! Move over, world, the littlest Singh has arrived, and he's already stealing hearts and milk bottles. Thank you, God, for this precious little bundle of joy!' Soon after they shared the news, the couple's colleagues and fans thronged the comments section to congratulate and shower them with love. 'Bahut bahut badhai bhai sahab ♥️🧿,' actor Vikrant Massey wrote, while Avinash Tiwary commented, 'Congratulations bhai 🤗❤️'. Actor Aahana Kumra also couldn't contain her excitement and noted, 'Such good News you two!!! 😍😍😍 Can't wait to meet the little one!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸.' Renowned thespians Manoj Bajpayee, Indrajith Sukumaran, Kunal Kapoor and Faisal Malik, as well as director Anurag Kashyap's daughter Aaliyah, also extended their best wishes to the happy couple. It was in May this year that Viineet and Ruchira announced on social media that they were expecting their first child. Opening up to Hindustan Times about the experience, he said: 'This phase is incredibly special for both of us. We're overjoyed and can't wait to welcome our baby. Everything feels new, and I want to be present for every moment.' A post shared by Viineet Kumar Siingh (@vineet_ksofficial) A post shared by Viineet Kumar Siingh (@vineet_ksofficial) On maintaining work-life balance, he said: 'I try my best to take care of Ruchira. I wrap up work as quickly as I can and rush home. I've figured out my schedule, so I can accompany her for doctor's visits. I'm planning to take paternity leave once the baby arrives in July.' Known for his performances in movies like Bombay Talkies, Gangs of Wasseypur, Ugly, Daas Dev, and Mukkabaaz, Viineet Kumar Siingh has appeared in four films and a streaming show this year so far. Soon after his Match Fixing premiered, the epic historical actioner Chhaava also hit the screens, where his performance as Kavi Kalash gained significant attention. It currently ranks as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. Viineet also played a key role in Superboys of Malegaon, which opened to global acclaim. Besides portraying a key role in Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda's Jaat, he also appeared in the Prime Video series Rangeen, sharing the screen with Rajshri Deshpande.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Prithviraj Sukumaran on the groundbreaking twist of - Mumbai police, says 'truly against the grain'
Viewers of the Malayalam film Mumbai Police will recall the shocking twist at the end—in which Prithviraj Sukumaran 's character was revealed to be a closeted gay man struggling with his own identity in a homophobic world. Many viewers had applauded the film for giving a bold twist to the established view of macho men in society and it gained positive attention for the narrative, the film, and the actor's courageous portrayal. Navigating the creative roadblocks While discussing his process during a recent conversation with YouTuber Nayandeep Rakshit, Prithviraj highlighted how the making of Mumbai Police had come to a surprise juncture. He recollected that while working on the screenplay, the team - with director, writers, and Pirhviraj himself - was stuck at a creative stumbling block mid-way through the screenplay. It was during this period of uncertainty that instinct took over, guiding Prithviraj's decision to pursue the role. 'I just follow my instinct. If something appeals to me, I pursue it,' he said, adding that the film's portrayal of queerness was 'truly against the grain.' A Late-Night Call That Changed Everything Recalling a turning point in the film's development, Prithviraj shared how director Rosshan Andrrews reached out to him late one night with a compelling proposition. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Elegant New Scooters For Seniors In 2024: The Prices May Surprise You Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Learn More Undo 'He reminded me of something I'd said long ago—that I'd do anything for cinema,' Prithviraj noted. When asked if he still stood by that statement, he instantly affirmed. What followed was a meeting where the director and writers revealed the film's dramatic twist. 'I was genuinely shocked. I thought, if I'm reacting this strongly, and the audience does too, then the film will work,' he said. Defying norms with a bold character sketch Prithviraj spoke openly about the risks he took with Mumbai Police, emphasizing the character's unconventional representation. The real challenge, he noted, wasn't just playing a gay man as a mainstream lead—it was how that identity was portrayed. Instead of adhering to common cinematic tropes, the role depicted a strong, aggressive, alpha male cop whose sexual orientation was incidental, not defining. 'That was truly against the grain,' Prithviraj said, adding, 'I thought that would be a path-breaking film — and it was. ' Passing on Bombay Talkies: A creative decision During the same interview, Prithviraj revealed that he had declined the chance to appear in Karan Johar's segment of the 2013 anthology Bombay Talkies. The actor explained that although he was interested, two key factors influenced his decision: scheduling conflicts and his recent portrayal of a gay character in Mumbai Police. 'I didn't want to do similar characters in two back-to-back projects,' he said, adding that the script was exceptional and Randeep Hooda's performance stood out. Despite missing the opportunity, Prithviraj expressed his hope to collaborate with Johar as a director in the future. New ventures and a disappointing remake Prithiviraj is now preparing for the release of Sarzameen, which features Kajol and Ibrahim Ali Khan in the main roles. For Ibrahim it will be his second trial on the main stage after his first film, Nadaaniyan, had a lackluster response. Separate from all of this, Bollywood's (or someone in Bollywood) attempt to adapt Mumbai Police to a wider audience resulted in the Hindi language remake, Deva, starring Shahid Kapoor at the top. Despite the star power, I think the remake did not even come close to the narrative depth of the original and it also tanked at the box office.
India.com
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actress created controversy when she romanced her own brother on big screens, shot movies during pregnancy, lost her memory due to..., she was...
If people think that controversies only erupted in Bollywood in the 2000s and the following years, then they are completely wrong. What if we tell you that controversies in Indian cinema go way back to the 1940s and 50s? Yes, that's correct. Today, we will discuss an actress who became embroiled in controversy when she romanced her own brother on-screen. If you are wondering who this actress was, let us tell you — we are talking about none other than Minoo Mumtaz. Who is Minoo Mumtaz? Minoo is the younger sister of legendary comedian Mehmood and the aunt of Lucky Ali. Minoo made her mark in Hindi cinema at the young age of just 13. Her father, Mumtaz Ali, was also a famous actor and dancer at Bombay Talkies. However, when Ali's career was destroyed due to alcohol addiction, his daughter Minoo Mumtaz took on the responsibility of caring for her seven siblings and joined a drama troupe. When poverty struck, Minoo, despite not being the eldest, had to take up the household responsibilities by performing in plays. After her, her elder brother Mehmood also started working as a child artist in films. When Minoo entered films with the 1955 movie Sakhi Hakim, she was just 13 years old. Minoo Mumtaz's elder brother and comedian Mehmood was married to Meena Kumari's sister, Madhu. Because of this relationship, Meena Kumari, who was the sister of Minoo's sister-in-law, helped her a lot. It was Meena Kumari who changed her name from Malikunnisa to Minoo Mumtaz when she entered the film industry. Minoo Mumtaz Romanced Her Elder Brother Minoo found herself in controversy when she was offered the song Gora Rang Chunariya Kali. Opposite Minoo in the song was her brother Mehmood. The two were seen romancing each other in the sequence. When the film was released, people were shocked. After the release, Minoo was surrounded by controversies, and many people even demanded that the brother-sister duo be banned from films. Minu tied the knot with Ali Akbar and had four kids. She was working even while pregnant. In 2003, Minu lost her memory and was taken to hsopital, the doctors told the family that she had a 4-inch tumor in her brain and it had been growing for the past 15 years. Minu Mumtaz died on October 23, 2021.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Prithviraj says his Mumbai Police role was ‘against the grain', opens up about rejecting Karan Johar's Bombay Talkies: ‘Didn't want to do similar characters back-to-back'
Those who've seen the Malayalam cop thriller Mumbai Police can never forget its jaw-dropping climax, the moment when Prithviraj Sukumaran's character is revealed to be a closeted gay man, battling an identity crisis in a deeply homophobic society. The twist, radical and ahead of its time, stunned audiences and critics alike. The film was widely celebrated upon its release, and Prithviraj was lauded for portraying such a layered, unconventional character in a genre typically driven by macho stereotypes. Now, in a recent interview with YouTuber Nayandeep Rakshit, the actor opened up about how he came on board the film and why its presentation of queerness was 'truly against the grain.' 'See, I just follow my instinct. If something appeals to me, I pursue it. That's all. Regarding Mumbai Police, you know, the director, the writers, and I, we were developing that film, and we had reached a point in the screenplay where all of us were stuck, right? And we didn't know how we were going to take it forward from there,' Prithviraj shared. He added, 'Then, a couple of months later, I remember, late at night, Roshan, the director, called me and said, 'You know, long back when we spoke about cinema, you told me that you would do anything for cinema.' And I said, 'Yeah.' And he goes, 'You still stick to that?' I said, 'Yeah, of course I do.' He said, 'I think we might have landed on something.' I said, 'Okay, cool, let's meet.' So we met, and they told me this twist at the end, and I was genuinely shocked. I said, 'If I'm shocked listening to this, and if the audience has the same reaction, then the film works.'' Also Read | Ahead of Sarzameen, Prithviraj says his dad Sukumaran and Kajol's mother Tanuja played husband and wife in this 1980 film Speaking candidly about the risks involved at the time, Prithviraj highlighted how unique the character truly was: 'What was truly risky about Mumbai Police, in terms of an actor doing that back then, was not just the fact that a mainstream, so-called lead was playing a gay man, but the portrayal itself. The character was nothing like how gay men were shown in mainstream cinema. He was this macho, violent, alpha policeman whose sexual orientation happened to be gay. That was truly against the grain. And I thought that would be a path-breaking film — and it was.' In the same conversation, Prithviraj also revealed that he turned down an opportunity to work in Karan Johar's segment of Bombay Talkies, the 2013 anthology film, primarily because the role was too similar to what he had just done in Mumbai Police. 'Karan had spoken to me about this, the film he did in the anthology called Bombay Talkies. Unfortunately, I couldn't be a part of it for two reasons. One, there were genuine issues with my schedule and dates. And two, at that point, I had just finished shooting another film where I played a gay man, and I didn't want to do similar characters in two back-to-back projects. But it was a wonderful script. I later saw the film, and it was beautifully performed by Randeep Hooda. I did miss the opportunity to work with Karan as a director, which I hope will happen at some point in life.' Currently, Prithviraj is promoting his upcoming film Sarzameen, which also stars Kajol and Ibrahim Ali Khan. This marks Ibrahim's second outing after the critical and commercial failure of his debut film Nadaaniyan. Meanwhile, in an attempt to bring Mumbai Police to a pan-India audience, Bollywood remade the film earlier this year as Deva, with Shahid Kapoor in the lead. However, the remake failed to recreate the original's impact and underperformed at the box office.
India.com
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
The movie is India's first horror film, earned 10 times more the budget, climax will make you sweat in fear, movie is..., lead actors were...
Some horror films remain in the hearts and minds of audiences despite being released decades ago. A horror film becomes even more petrifying when it has all the eerie elements that can send chills down the viewer's spine. Today, we will discuss one such film that was released in 1949. This movie was India's first horror film, which earned 10 times more than its budget. What is India's First Horror Film? The first horror film in India was released in the year 1949. Its name was Mahal. This film sent chills down the spine of audiences. Released over 70 years ago, the movie was directed by Kamal Amrohi and turned out to be a huge superhit. It was the first Indian movie to introduce audiences to the concept of ghosts on the big screen. Mahal starred Ashok Kumar and Madhubala in lead roles. The story of the film revolves around Ashok Kumar's character, who goes to live in a very old mansion. There, he meets a mysterious woman, played by Madhubala. The woman introduces herself as Ashok Kumar's lover from his previous life. Slowly, the story keeps getting eerier. India's First Horror Film Earned More Than Its Budget This film was produced by Bombay Talkies, and it was one of the most expensive films of that era. It is said that at the time, Mahal was made for Rs 12 lakh and earned between Rs 1 to 2 crore. A very impressive set was built for the film. In that era, the pairing of Ashok Kumar and Madhubala was considered a superhit. The songs from the film are still regarded as classics. This film will keep you hooked until the end.
