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Time of India
6 days ago
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- Time of India
Throwback: When Tamannaah Bhatia told Vijay Varma he'd be her first on-screen kiss – Here's how he reacted
Fans were pleasantly surprised when Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia confirmed their relationship. While rumours of them dating had been floating around, their official announcement came as unexpected but joyful news for many. Though the couple has since parted ways—leaving several fans heartbroken—the two certainly served some memorable couple goals during their time together. Taking a trip down memory lane, there was a moment when Vijay revealed that Tamannaah had told him he would be the first actor she'd kiss on screen—and his reaction to that moment was priceless. A kiss that said it all In an interview with Film Companion, Vijay Varma shared that he first met Tamannaah Bhatia at director Sujoy Ghosh 's office, where the duo was preparing for their segment in 'Lust Stories 2'. He recalled how they instantly broke the ice during that meeting. Tamannaah revealed to him that despite working for 17 years, she had always maintained a strict no-kiss policy in her contracts. She then surprised him by saying he would be the first actor she'd kiss on screen. Vijay's reaction? A simple and stunned, 'Thank you.' In another interview, when Tamannaah was asked to name one thing she finds attractive in a partner, she replied without hesitation: 'Everything.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ultra-Luxury 3–5 BHKs Overlooking the Arabian Sea L&T The Gateway Enquire Now She went on to call Vijay 'an amazing person,' saying that quality alone makes him stand out—among many others. Hrithik Roshan - The special one There was a time when Tamannaah Bhatia had a strict no-kissing clause in her film contracts. But she once revealed that she'd happily make an exception for none other than Hrithik Roshan! In an old episode of Famously Filmfare (Tamil), Tamannaah candidly admitted, 'I don't kiss on screen, basically. That's actually a part of my contract. I keep joking with my friends… but Hrithik Roshan... yay! I would, I would.' She also recalled a fan-girl moment when she ran into Hrithik once and ended up behaving awkwardly around him, overwhelmed by the excitement of meeting her longtime crush.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Maa' box office collection Day 3: Kajol's horror thriller inches closer to the Rs 20 crore mark on its debut weekend
Kajol, one of the queens of the 90s with the Midas touch, has been away from the big screen since her last release, 'Salaam Venky' (2022). Though the actress kept her fans engaged with her OTT projects like 'Lust Stories 2' and 'Do Patti,' her big-screen return was highly awaited. And with her latest release 'Maa', the actress finally made that 70MM comeback! Released on June 27, the movie opened with decent numbers and saw a growth in the business on its debut weekend at the box office. 'Maa box office update' Directed by Vishal Furia, the first-day collection of 'Maa' was Rs 4.65, according to The pre-release predictions said that the movie will make something between Rs. 3.50-Rs.4.50, but the opening day number surprised those estimates. Further, on Saturday, the weekend magic worked, bringing in more audience to the theatres. With a 29.03 per cent rise, day 2 saw the film adding Rs 6 crore to its tally. Then day 3, i.e. Sunday, according to the early estimates, the movie was able to maintain a steady pace. It collected Rs. 6.75 crore, taking the box office collection of Maa to Rs. 17.40 crore after its debut weekend. At this pace, the movie will soon reach the Rs 20 crore mark. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Adidas Three Shorts With 60% Discount, Limited Stock Available Original Adidas Shop Now Undo 'Maa' occupancy rate - day 3 'Maa' recorded an overall 31.17% occupancy on Sunday, with the evening show witnessing the maximum footfall. Sunday opened with a slow start, only 10.71% in the morning. However, the graph changed drastically as the day proceeded, with afternoon shows recording 35.57% occupancy and evening shows 46.68%. There was a drop in the night shows, though; they had an overall occupancy of 31.71%. 'Maa' Alongside Kajol, 'Maa' boasts an ensemble cast. Actors like Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, Kherin Sharma, and more add their charm to the story. And speaking of the story, it is a tale that features a mother transforming into Goddess Kali to break a sinister curse rooted in fear, blood, and betrayal. As aforementioned, the movie is Kajol's comeback, and just like the audience, the actress was excited to return to the big screen. Expressing her contentment, she told ANI, 'I am very excited. My film is releasing in theatres after a long time and I am extremely happy about it. 'Every actor has to reinvent himself or herself with time. I had never thought I would do a horror film, but here we are. I am extremely proud of this film. The script is quite good. I am a big mythological buff. I love our Indian mythology. We have so many stories. So, I think it was one of my favourite stories. I am very grateful that I have done this film. I think we have made a very good film. Now the audience will tell... But, Maa ki kasam, humne achhi film banai hai,' she concluded her statement with a laugh.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Umrao Jaan premiere: Fatima Sana Shaikh shares pics with Vijay Varma from the event amid their swirling dating rumours
Bollywood's grapevine is abuzz with rumours of a hot new couple in tinsel town. This time, it's Fatima Sana Shaikh and the newly single Vijay Varma . The two versatile and very gorgeous stars will soon be seen sharing the screen space in Ul Jalool Ishq. Ahead of its release, the actors were recently spotted together at a Mumbai cafe, and the fans soon speculated that 'something is cooking. ' These rumours come only months after Vijay's alleged breakup with Tamannaah Bhatia . Though Fatima, amid the dating rumours, confessed to being single, her latest pictures with Vijay Varma from the Umrao Jaan Premiere have again added fuel to the reports. The pictures not only feature Fatima and Vijay, but also the star of the event, Rekha. The post actually has a series of pictures and videos from the screening where Fatima and Vijay were seen posing with other Bollywood celebs. Sharing the same, on her handle, the 'Metro In Dino' star wrote, 'Watched Umrao Jaan on the big screen.. and what a surreal experience it was. Every time Rekhaji appeared, all of us gasped. Her eyes, her stillness, her grace… uff! it's impossible to look away. I am in love with her ♥️ she is magic. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo And it was beautiful to see the industry come together to celebrate her." Check out the post here: Are Fatima and Vijay dating? Be it the 'Dangal' girl or the 'Darlings' man, none of the actors has confirmed their relationship status. However, as aforementioned, it didn't stop the detective fans from joining the dots, mapping their every move, tracing back to their shared background at FTII. Many others believe that the love bloomed reportedly on the sets of their upcoming movie Ul Jalool Ishq. Vijay was previously linked to his 'Lust Stories 2' co-star Tamannaah Bhatia. Their relationship caught a lot of spotlight, but they tried to keep their reported breakup a hush-hush affair. On the other hand, at the trailer launch of her upcoming movie 'Aap Jaisa Koi' ft. the 'Shaitaan' fame R. Madhavan, Sana was asked if she has someone special in her life. The actress humorously replied, 'No one is there. No good guys. They exist only in films."
India.com
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Tamannaah Bhatia shares cryptic post after Vijay Varma's dating rumours with Fatima Sana Shaikh go viral: 'Some spaces are...'
Tamannaah Bhatia has set the internet abuzz—not with words, but with whitespace. Amid swirling rumours of her breakup with Vijay Varma and his alleged growing closeness with actress Fatima Sana Shaikh, the actress shared a cryptic Instagram Story that has fans and followers speculating all over again. Here's what Tamannaah Bhatia shared Tamannaah's Instagram story read, 'Design taught me that white space isn't empty, it's intention. That not filling every corner is a form of trust. And maybe that's true for life, too. Not every moment needs to be packed or productive. Some spaces are just meant to breathe.' While neither Tamannaah nor Vijay has publicly confirmed their breakup, whispers suggest that the couple—who reportedly began dating during the shoot of Lust Stories 2—parted ways due to diverging life paths. According to sources, Tamannaah was looking to settle down, while Vijay remained committed to his career trajectory. But the plot thickens. Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh were recently spotted together at a café in Mumbai. Soon after, Fatima shared photos from the Umrao Jaan screening, two featuring Vijay. In the caption, she raved about Rekha's timeless performance and wrote, 'Watched Umrao Jaan on the big screen… and what a surreal experience it was. Every time Rekhaji appeared, all of us gasped. Her eyes, her stillness, her grace… uff! It's impossible to look away. I am in love with her♥️ she is magic. ✨ And it was beautiful to see the industry come together to celebrate her.' Naturally, the internet was quick to read between the lines. Fans began connecting dots—from their shared FTII roots to their upcoming film Ul Jalool Ishq, in which Fatima and Vijay are paired opposite each other. Addressing the dating rumours at a recent trailer launch for Aap Jaisa Koi, Fatima offered a witty denial and said, 'No one is there. No good guys. They exist only in films.' With no official confirmation or denial from any of the three, the silence is louder than words. But as Tamannaah's post suggests, perhaps some spaces are meant to breathe.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tamannaah Bhatia reflects on 'white space' and 'trust' in life post breakup with Vijay Varma amid his dating rumours with Fatima Sana Shaikh: 'Some spaces are just meant to breathe'
has sparked intrigue with a cryptic Instagram Story, just as rumours swirl about her ex-boyfriend 's growing closeness with actress Fatima Sana Shaikh. While neither Tamannaah nor Vijay has publicly confirmed their reported breakup, sources suggest the couple, who began dating during the shoot of Lust Stories 2, parted ways over differences in life goals, with Tamannaah reportedly wanting to settle down while Vijay remains focused on his career. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Now, with Fatima and Vijay fuelling fresh dating rumours after being spotted together at a Mumbai cafe and sharing photos from the Umrao Jaan screening, Tamannaah's latest Instagram post has caught fans' attention. On her Instagram Stories, Tamannaah shared a reflective quote that read, "Design taught me that white space isn't empty — it's intention. That not filling every corner is a form of trust. And maybe that's true for life, too. Not every moment needs to be packed or productive. Some spaces are just meant to breathe." She added a 💯 emoji, further hinting at her agreement with the sentiment. Fatima and Vijay's growing camaraderie Adding fuel to the fire, Fatima recently posted a series of photos from the Umrao Jaan premiere that included two pictures with Vijay Varma. In her caption, she gushed over Rekha's performance and called the evening surreal, writing, 'Her eyes, her stillness, her grace… uff! It's impossible to look away. I am in love with her ♥️ she is magic.' While fans are connecting the dots—from their shared FTII background to their upcoming film Ul Jalool Ishq, where Fatima and Vijay star opposite each other—Fatima responded to dating rumours during the trailer launch of her film Aap Jaisa Koi. Asked if there was a special someone in her life, she quipped, 'No one is there. No good guys. They exist only in films.' With no official word from any of the three actors involved, fans continue to speculate on what's brewing behind the scenes.
