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India.com
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
'I am spiritual not...': This actress finds peace in Hanuman Chalisa, keeps 9-day fast every years, her name is...
In the world of cinema, there are different types of actors who either believe in God or stay away from the religious aspect. Today, we will talk about a special actress, who is though a Muslim, finds peace in Hanuman Chalisa. Not just that, she also reads Gayatri Mantras and calls herself spiritual but not religious. Yes, you read that right! If you are thinking which actress we are talking about, then the actress in discussion is Nargis Fakhri. Nargis Fakhri made her debut with Imtiaz Ali's Rockstar and gained recognition for her role. The movie also starred Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role. The film was a hit and established Nargis as an actor in the industry. Nargis was born in a Muslim family. Her father is Mohammad Fakhri and her mother is Marie Fakhri, a former police officer. Her father is Pakistani, and her mother is Czech. When Nargis was 6 years old, her parents got divorced. Since her mother is a resident of America and Nargis was also born there, she became an American. She has also described herself as a global citizen many times. Muslim Actress Who Reads Hanuman Chalisa In a conversation with News9 Live, she described herself as spiritual and not religious. She says that she likes to learn about all religions. The actress said that Gayatri Mantra can be heard in her house. Nargis claims that she feels energetic while listening to Hanuman Chalisa. In a conversation with Hauterrfly, Nargis Fakhri told Soha Ali Khan said that she observed a 9-day fast as well. Along with this, the actress told Filmfare that when she is stressed, she recites Hanuman Chalisa and Gayatri Mantras.
News18
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ashish Vidyarthi Breaks Silence On Apoorva Mukhija's The Traitors Controversy
Last Updated: The Traitors faces off-screen drama as Sudhanshu Pandey publicly criticised Apoorva Mukhija for disrespecting Ashish Vidyarthi. The reality show The Traitors has been making waves for its dramatic twists and turns. And, things took a nasty turn when Sudhanshu Pandey criticised Apoorva Mukhija, a contestant on the show, for allegedly using disrespectful language towards fellow contestant and veteran actor Ashish Vidyarthi. The issue has sparked a heated debate online. Now, Ashish Vidyarthi has responded to the controversy. 'For me, that was just a reflection of real life. In reality, you meet all kinds of people, some are wonderful, some not so much. It's part of the experience," Ashish said in an interview with News9Live. He added that what truly matters is whether you would want to spend time with that person again. He also downplayed the importance of 'edginess,' suggesting that some people use provocative language or behaviour solely to stand out. 'And they do stand out. It seems to me they feel that way about themselves, too. People say things like, 'You've become rough or edgy,' but maybe that's part of their identity now. So be it," he continued. The actor, known for his iconic villainous roles, noted that a bit of drama is essential to make a story engaging. He advised against taking things personally, saying, 'If everyone were nice, where's the drama? It's the conflicts that make a story worth telling. Otherwise, we'd just be exchanging pleasantries and not creating anything memorable." What did Sudhanshu Pandey say? Sudhanshu Pandey expressed his disapproval during an Instagram Live, criticising Apoorva Mukhija's casual remark about Ashish Vidyarthi. He questioned whether this behaviour was representative of Gen Z's idea of 'cool" and strongly condemned the use of disrespectful language, especially towards elders. Sudhanshu stated, 'Is this what we consider cool? I think it's utter nonsense and a reflection of a deeper issue in our society." He went on to add, 'Even I have kids, and even they are Gen-Z and they are extremely respectful to other people. So I am sorry, I think there are a lot of problems," the actor added, expressing his disappointment. He revealed that hurtful comments were made about him behind his back, which he only discovered after watching the show. 'It really breaks my heart," he said. The Traitors is a reality show hosted by Karan Johar, which premiered on Prime Video on June 12. The show features 20 celebrities competing in a game of trust and betrayal. First Published:
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Traitors: Ashish Vidyarthi reacts to Sudhanshu Pandey's public outburst on Apoorva Mukhija: 'Don't take it to heart'
When the show 'The Traitors' was announced, everyone knew there would be a lot of drama, a lot of controversies. However, the latest controversy that has erupted has gone beyond the sets of the reality show. After six dramatic episodes, currently, the show is in the news owing to the online outburst of Sudhanshu Pandey, who on his social media platform released a video openly calling out the Rebel Kid Apoorva Mukhija for using disrespectful language for another fellow contestant and veteran star Ashish Vidyarthi. In his video, Sudhanshu Pandey criticised Apoorva for the way she addressed Ashish Vidyarthi. He quoted that it is not cool or uber Gen Z behaviour to begin with. Reacting to the same, Ashish Vidhyarthi has also broken his silence on the matter. Ashish Vidyarthi reacts to Apoorva Mukhija's remarks following Sudhanshu Pandey's online outburst 'For me, that was just a reflection of real life. In reality, you meet all kinds of people, some are wonderful, some not so much. It's part of the experience,' Ashish said during his conversation with News9Live. He added that, according to him, what matters is 'whether you feel like spending time with that person again.' He continued, 'As for the edginess, well, I think some people deliberately use certain language or behaviour to stand out. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later Health Wellness Journal Watch More Undo And they do stand out. It seems to me they feel that way about themselves too. People say things like, 'You've become rough or edgy,' but maybe that's part of their identity now. So be it.' The veteran star, who is famous for playing the antagonist on the big screen, further mentioned that a little drama sometimes is important to make any story interesting. 'Personally, I would say, don't take it to heart. After all, if everyone were nice in the story, where would the drama be? We'd just keep greeting each other politely, 'Raftaar ji, how are you?' 'Oh! You're wonderful!' And that wouldn't make for much of a story, would it?' he concluded. What did Sudhanshu Pandey say? Sudhanshu, during his Instagram Live, mentioned that over the years, he maintained a distance from reality shows, as he doesn't appreciate when a person goes to any extent to pull another person down by using profanity. Building on the fact, he openly called out Rebel Kid, aka Apoorva Mukhija, for saying 'Ashish jayega?' in a very casual and disrespectful tone. Sudhandshu, in his video, said, 'Is he your childhood friend or what? Is he your childhood friend? What kind of way is this to talk about people, about actors who are older than even your parents? You're talking about them like this behind their back? What does this say about you? Please tell me, is this Gen Z? Is this what we think is cool? No, I'm sorry, this is not cool at all. I think this is the biggest bullsh*t, and it's like a curse on our society. ' He went on to add, 'Even I have kids, and even they are Gen-Z and they are extremely respectful to other people. So I am sorry, I think there are a lot of problems,' the actor added, expressing his disappointment. He mentioned things were said behind his back as well, which he got to know after watching the show. 'It really breaks my heart,' he quoted.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
PVR files Rs 60 crore lawsuit against makers of ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf' for cancelling theatrical release of the film amidst India-Pakistan tensions
Amidst the growing tensions between India and Pakistan, the makers of 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' which stars and , stopped the theatrical release of the movie. The film was schedule to release in cinemas on May 9. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, post 'Operation Sindoor', the makers decided to cancel the release of the film in theatres, instead of delaying it. They straight away opted for the OTT medium. With this direct release on OTT, PVR has now filed a lawsuit of Rs 60 crore against the production house Maddock Films , helmed by . This production house is known for the recent successful movies like 'Stree 2' and 'Chhava'. According to a report in News9Live, PVR CEO Kamal Gianchandani confirmed that a lawsuit has been filed against the makers for cancelling the theatrical release, stating that the last-minute cancellation led to substantial financial losses. A senior official also told them as per this report that the legal proceedings are underway. A statement issued by the team regarding the film's release read, 'In light of recent events and the heightened security drills across the nation, we at Maddock Films and Amazon MGM Studios have decided to bring our family entertainer, Bhool Chuk Maaf, directly to your homes on May 16—only on Prime Video, worldwide. While we were eagerly looking forward to celebrating this film with you in theaters, the spirit of the nation comes first. JAI HIND." Meanwhile, many other films have also delayed their events and trailer launches. has delayed the trailer launch of 'Sitaare Zameen Par'. The film is scheduled for release on June 20.
Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
PVR sues Maddock Films for Rs 60 crore after cancellation of Bhool Chuk Maaf's theatrical release: report
After Maddock Films cancelled the theatrical release of Bhool Chuk Maaf on Thursday, and said that they would release the film directly on OTT, PVR has reportedly decided to sue them. Bhool Chuk Maaf stars Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi. The makers said that the 'heightened security drills across the nation' were the reason behind their decision as they announced it just a day before the film's scheduled theatrical release. PVR has reportedly sued Maddock Films for Rs 60 crore for 'non-playability' of the film. PVR CEO Kamal Gianchandani told News9Live that the abrupt decision has caused them substantial financial losses. Trade expert Komal Nahta took to his X account and a part of his tweet read, 'According to PVR-Inox, Maddock suddenly cancelled the film's release (on 9th May) from cinemas on account of poor advance booking.' Maddock Films issued a statement on May 8 explaining the reason behind their decision to move the film's release to an OTT platform. 'In light of recent events and the heightened security drills across the nation, we at Maddock Films and Amazon MGM Studios have decided to bring our family entertainer, Bhool Chuk Maaf, directly to your homes on May 16–only on Prime Video, worldwide. While we were eagerly looking forward to celebrating this film with you in theatres, the spirit of the nation comes first. Jai Hind,' they said. ALSO READ | Ajay Devgn's single malt costs Rs 60,000 per bottle, actor says he is 'hooked' to the taste: 'I have two drinks a day' The film directed by Karan Sharma is produced by the man behind the Stree franchise, Dinesh Vijan. Apart from Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, the film also stars Sanjay Mishra, Seema Pahwa, Zakir Hussain, Raghubir Yadav, and Ishtiyak Khan, among others. Bhool Chuk Maaf will now release on May 16 on Prime Video.
