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Pink Villa
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
17 years of struggle, quit medicine for acting and played a pivotal role in Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava: All about Rangeen actor Vineet Kumar Singh
Along with several other web shows and movies, Rangeen was also released on July 25 on Amazon Prime Video. The show featuring Vineet Kumar Singh in the lead role looks quite promising, and the concept is unique. Well, netizens have been praising the performance of Singh. If you, too, are someone who wants to know everything about the lead actor's background, then keep scrolling further. About Vineet Kumar Singh's childhood and education Vineet Kumar Singh was born on August 28, 1978, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. After completing his schooling, the actor pursued a medical degree. He did an MD in Ayurveda. Despite completing his medical education, he chose to follow his passion for acting. And it wouldn't be wrong to say that he did the right thing. Vineet Kumar Singh's transition to Bollywood Singh started with small roles and struggled for years before gaining recognition. His breakthrough role came in 2017's Mukkabaaz. He played the role of a boxer named Shravan Singh in the film, which was directed by Anurag Kashyap. In an interview, the actor revealed that he had been training for nearly 2 years in boxing. He was also the co-writer of the film. After this, he was seen in a supporting role in Gangs Of Wasseypur. Then came Ugly in 2013, Gold in 2018, where he played a hockey player alongside Akshay Kumar. In 2019, the actor was a part of Saand Ki Aankh starring Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu. Talking about his web series, he has been a part of the 2019 series Bard Of Blood alongside Emraan Hashmi and 2023's Rangbaaz in a leading role. He became a household name after his stint in Vicky Kaushal 's Chhaava, which released earlier this year. He played the role of Kavi Kalash. He was a poet, a close friend and Sambhaji Maharaj's biggest support in the film. Not many know that Vineet Kumar Singh even assisted Mahesh Manjrekar and worked behind the scenes before tasting success. About Rangeen Rangeen is a dark comedy drama centred around Vineet Kumar Singh's character, Adarsh. His life turned upside down when he discovered that his wife had been secretly hiring gigolos. To take revenge, he sets out on a journey to become a gigolo himself. But as he steps into this unfamiliar world, he begins to confront his past traumas, the fragile nature of relationships, and masculinity.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Huma Qureshi says ‘demanding roles on my terms didn't come at a cost'
Actor Huma Qureshi has been doing different kinds of roles ever since she entered the film industry in 2012 with Gangs Of Wasseypur. The actor, who celebrates her birthday today, speaks from her experience as she asserts that the belief that females artistes get offered limited roles is wrong. Huma Qureshi is celebrating her birthday today in a low-key manner. Huma, who will be celebrating a lowkey birthday with her family and friends and turns 39 today, shares how demanding roles on her terms has never backfired her. 'I've been constantly busy, so I don't think it comes with a cost. I feel it's a narrative that is sold to young women that 'oh this country only wants to see a particular kind of a girl.' That's not true course we want to see a particular kind of a girl and a particular kind of a guy. Do we not love the big machismo movies? Of course we do, because they're well made films." Also Read| Huma Qureshi says casting agent told her to 'do younger parts' after Maharani, Tarla: 'You are such a beautiful woman' The actor, who has experienced diverse characters like Badlapur, Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, Maharani, Dedh Ishqiya amongst others, says it's a myth that formulas work, leading to limited roles for artists. 'Formulas don't work, which is why a lot of films don't work, but whenever there's something new and refreshing, and something honest and authentic, I think the audiences lap it up,' says the actor. However, the actor clarifies that while she focuses on demanding variety of characters, she also enjoys the quintessential ones. 'It's about being able to do singing, dancing and other things. There are films coming in which I'm playing the quintessential heroine and you know and there are which are completely revolving around me and I'm the number one the call sheet,' says the actor, whose film Bayan will be premiering at Toronto International Film Festival.
News18
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Waiting For The Family Man Season 3? Don't Miss These Top Manoj Bajpayee Films
1/8 Satya (1998), Streaming on- SonyLiv: Bajpayee portrayed a young man who came in search of work to Mumbai but got entangled with the underworld is regarded as one of the best performances in Hindi cinema. (Image: IMDb) Aligarh (2015), Streaming on- Prime Video: Manoj Bajpayee portrays a homosexual professor at Aligarh Muslim University in the film. His deeply nuanced performance as a queer character grappling with identity issues following a sting operation has received widespread acclaim. (Image: IMDb) Gangs Of Wasseypur (2012), Streaming on- Prime Video, Netflix: This is probably one of the best performances by Bajpayee. His role as Sardar Khan is intense and full of charisma, where he conflicts with coal mining mafia lord Ramadhir Singh (Tigmanshu Dhulia). (Image: IMDb) Special 26 (2013), Streaming on- Netflix: Another brilliant performance by the actor. Manoj Bajpayee plays the role of a dogged CBI officer. The film also stars Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher, Kajal Aggarwal and Divya Dutta. (Image: IMDb) Killer Soup (2024), Streaming on- Netflix: Bajpayee plays a dual role opposite Konkona Sen Sharma. His impressive performance as a husband and as a lover keeps you hooked in this dark comedy thriller. (Image: Netflix) Despatch (2024), Streaming on- Zee5: Joy Bag, a crime reporter, played by Manoj Bajpayee thrives to protect print journalism in growing digitization of news. The movie is a perfect watch if you want to see Bajpayee in a character-driven role. (Image: IMDb)
Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Maalik Box Office Collection Day 4: Rajkummar Rao's film is still Rs 40 crore short of recovering its budget
Rajkummar Rao's foray into the gangster genre, Maalik, opened to a lukewarm response from audiences on its first day. However, the film witnessed modest growth over the weekend, earning an estimated Rs 14.25 crore in India. And now, according to industry tracker Sacnilk, Maalik has collected around Rs 1.65 crore on its fourth day (Monday), bringing its total domestic collection to approximately Rs 15.90 crore. The film recorded an overall 9.54% Hindi occupancy on day four. It began on a disappointing note, with only 5.12% occupancy in the morning shows. The trend remained relatively flat throughout the day, with afternoon and evening shows recording 9.54% and 10.01% respectively. The night shows peaked slightly at 13.49%. Interestingly, Tier-2 cities like Jaipur and Lucknow were among the strongest markets for the film, registering occupancies of 15.25% and 13.25% respectively. In contrast, traditionally strong territories such as Delhi-NCR and Mumbai lagged behind with 9.75% and 12.00% respectively. Also Read | Rajkummar Rao says he was 'at the centre of Gangs Of Wasseypur', script was changed: 'Anurag Kashyap said tera role nahi bacha' Maalik has, however, outperformed other new Hindi releases of the week, most notably Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan, starring Vikrant Massey and debutante Shanaya Kapoor. That film has managed to earn only around Rs 20 lakh on day four, with its four-day total hovering near Rs 1.35 crore, a major blow for a project reportedly made on a budget of Rs 50 crore. Despite this edge, Maalik is trailing behind Rajkummar Rao's previous releases. His recent sports drama Mr & Mrs Mahi had crossed Rs 19 crore in its first four days, while Bhool Chuk Maaf earned over Rs 30 crore in the same time frame. Maalik is also contending with stiff competition from Superman, which remains the top choice among moviegoers and has raked in over Rs 28.25 crore in just four days. Other releases still holding ground in their second week, like Metro… In Dino, are also posing a challenge, with collections inching closer to the Rs 40 crore mark. With minimal word-of-mouth buzz and largely negative reviews from critics, Maalik faces an uphill climb to recover its reported budget of Rs 54 crore.
Pink Villa
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Anurag Kashyap lashes out at T-Series for paying little money for the music of Dev.D, Gangs Of Wasseypur and Gulaal, 'If Bhushan Kumar is not buying it...'
It's yet another chaotic day in the world of Bollywood. This time, the spotlight is on filmmaker Anurag Kashyap and producer Bhushan Kumar. Anurag Kashyap has openly criticized India's largest music label, T-Series, for its approach to music rights and payments. In a recent conversation that Anurag Kashyap had with The Juggernaut, he claimed that T-Series paid him less for the music of his iconic films, and elaborated on why he feels Bhushan Kumar lacks an understanding of good music. Anurag Kashyap Expresses Displeasure Over T-Series Not Paying Him Enough For Music Of His Iconic Films Gangs Of Wasseypur, Dev.D and Gulaal Anurag revealed that T-Series paid him very little for the music of his cult classics Dev.D, Gangs of Wasseypur, and Gulaal. These films, celebrated for their groundbreaking soundtracks, continue to resonate with the listeners. In the interview, he made a very bold remark. 'If Bhushan Kumar is not buying it, then it is good music. If T-Series is not buying it, it is great music. T-Series doesn't buy good music at a good price', he told to the interviewer. T-Series, who continue to profit massively from these soundtracks, have allegedly compensated him inadequately. He claims that the label prioritizes commercial appeal over quality, often paying high amounts only when big stars are involved. Anurag Kashyap Claims Bhushan Kumar's T-Series Acquired The Music Rights Of Bombay Velvet, Despite Not Liking It The filmmaker also highlighted a specific case with his 2015 film Bombay Velvet. According to Kashyap, T-Series paid a substantial amount for its music despite not liking the soundtrack. He said, 'They only pay for the star in it,' implying that T-Series bases its financial decisions on the star power and not the musical merit. Both Bhushan Kumar And Anurag Kashyap Are Correct In Their Own Right; Here's How T-Series, led by Bhushan Kumar, has not publicly responded to these accusations yet. However, the label's dominance in Bollywood's music scene is undeniable. T-Series' commercial focus is not impractical as they are here to make money and not to do public service. Anurag Kashyap, on the other hand, is not wrong to be inclined towards the art, more than the other commercial aspects that labels like T-Series focus on. Share your view on the matter, and whether or not you feel Anurag Kashyap is justified to be speaking like this about the music label that has acquired the music rights of his films.
