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India Today
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
How female actors are demolishing their damsel in distress stereotype in cinema
Priyanka Chopra, in her latest film 'Heads of State', is redefining action scenes and proving that female characters no longer need a man to save them from distress. Women in Indian cinema are no longer sidekicks in their own stories. They're front and centre, and unapologetically powerful!Remember when female characters were included in films just to add glamour? Well, that script is outdated. Today's audiences demand substance, and female actors are rising to the occasion with roles that challenge norms, question systems, and even lead 'Heads of State', Priyanka plays MI6 agent Noel Bisset, a no-nonsense operative tasked with protecting high-profile politicians. She's not your typical secret agent; she's a powerhouse who takes down goons with ease and performs jaw-dropping stunts that leave you stunned. And it's not just about brute force, the way she handles her guns, with ease, is sure to make you fall in love with her character. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) The climax scene features Priyanka Chopra in some of the most intense and brutal fight sequences, and the way she executes them only proves her versatility. While there isn't much scope for nuanced performance in a film as light as this, she still holds her own against the two leading project where she showed her acting prowess was the Russo Brothers' 'Citadel'. A Prime Video series, it featured her taking down corrupt agencies and making espionage look both brutal and 'Citadel', she isn't just a spy, she's the spy. Jumping off buildings, executing flawless combat choreography, and outsmarting shady operatives, she's the boss lady who doesn't need backup. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra)While we were still reeling from Priyanka Chopra's action sequences, another actor who took us right into that zone is Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Her action stunts alongside Varun Dhawan in 'Honey Bunny' were a total surprise package. Far from playing a victim or a love interest, she is the chaos. Packed with sass, action, and razor-sharp dialogue, the actor brought to life a fierce, unbothered assassin who'd rather break bones than transformation marked an exciting pivot in her career, away from the girl-next-door vibe to a full-on femme fatale. She even gave a glimpse of that edge in 'Family Man 2' where she played a deadly terrorist. View this post on Instagram A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin)While we praise these leading ladies for changing the dynamics in acting, we cannot miss Alia Bhatt. Someone who is celebrated for her powerhouse performances in emotionally intense films was a complete surprise package in her Hollywood debut 'Heart of Stone' alongside Gal Gadot. The new playground for the actor was filled with explosions, espionage, and elbow Keya Dhawan, a tech prodigy with dangerous secrets, Bhatt's character is sharp, strategic, and emotionally layered. But what took audiences by surprise was her physical transformation. From hand-to-hand combat to slick tactical manoeuvres, Alia trained rigorously for the role, and it showed in every action of the key highlights of her character was when she is seen engaging in a brutal fight inside a high-security lab, blocking hits, landing precise kicks, and using her environment to her advantage. There's no damsel in distress here, just a woman outsmarting and outpunching the best in the someone who hadn't done full-blown action before, Alia was a complete surprise as she jumped in we are talking about female actors completely changing the action curveball in cinema, Katrina Kaif's name shouldn't be missed. From 'Ek Tha Tiger' to 'Tiger Zinda Hai', the actor as an ISI agent, Zoya, is a walking, talking, spine-cracking rebel to anyone who thinks women can't lead action. Credit: YRF advertisementAlthough we would look out for Salman Khan and his unmissable swag in the film, Kaif made sure that her presence is felt in every scene. Someone who can kill, heal, and dance, all before the next explosion. She's not just Khan's partner, she's his equal and, often, his female stars aren't waiting for a knight in shining armour, they're suiting up on their own. These women are challenging long-standing gender tropes with every punch, chase, and witty what's the best part? Audiences love it. In an industry still catching up with the idea of women leading action franchises, we can just wait to see what refreshing element they will be bringing to the films.- EndsTrending Reel
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Maza aya': Priyanka Chopra enjoys 'borderless brunch' with Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Mira Nair, ends day with daughter Malti Marie
As Priyanka Chopra gears up for the global release of her upcoming film Heads Of State, she is feeling the love from back home. Taking to Instagram Stories, the actor re-shared a post from her sister-in-law Neelam Upadhyaya, who along with Priyanka 's brother Siddharth Chopra and mother Madhu Chopra , hosted a private screening of the film in India. Reposting the family picture, Priyanka wrote, '😊❤️ when your family hosts a screening back home. FOMO. Miss you all,' tagging Neelam, Siddharth and Madhu in the heartfelt update. An afternoon with storytellers and wrapping up the day with Malti While she couldn't be part of the celebration in person, Priyanka made the most of her weekend in the US. She spent time with Pakistani-Canadian filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy , director Mira Nair , and her longtime friend and manager Anjula Acharia. Sharing a cheerful photo with them outdoors, Priyanka captioned it, 'A wonderful afternoon spent in August company ❤️.' She later posted a selfie with the group, writing, 'Mazaaaaaa ayaaa (Had fun).' Anjula also shared a picture from the outing with the hashtag #borderlessbunch. For the sunny day out, Priyanka opted for a breezy blue co-ord set. The actor ended her day on a cozy note, snuggling up with her daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. Sharing a selfie while holding her toddler close, Priyanka simply wrote, 'Dream 😍.' The photo featured her in the same blue outfit from earlier in the day. What's next for Priyanka? Priyanka Chopra will next be seen in the action-comedy Heads of State, directed by Ilya Naishuller. The film, which also stars John Cena and Idris Elba, is set to premiere on Prime Video on July 2. Priyanka Chopra's Adorable Pool Day With Malti Marie Breaks The Internet The global star has a packed slate ahead. She is all set to play a 19th-century Caribbean pirate in the film The Bluff. Fans are also looking forward to the second season of the Russo Brothers' web series Citadel, though its release has been postponed to spring 2026. In addition, Priyanka is also shooting for filmmaker SS Rajamouli's much-awaited project with Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tarun Mansukhani recalls early prediction about Priyanka Chopra's success during Dostana, talks about their rare bond: 'I truly love the relationship I share with her'
Seventeen years after his first film, director has once again made a mark with the success of Housefull 5. His debut film, Dostana (2008), starring , Abhishek Bachchan, and John Abraham, was produced by 's Dharma Productions and remains a significant milestone in his career. In a recent interview, Mansukhani reminisced about filming the popular dance number 'Desi Girl,' which he considers a pivotal moment in 's career. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He recalled an early prediction he made about her future success. Memories of Priyanka Chopra's iconic 'Desi Girl' song 'I made her sit in the car, I put the CD on, and – I think she'll be able to tell you this as well – before I played the song, I said to her: 'No matter how big you become, no matter where you go in life, they will always refer to you as this.' And I played the song. I knew from that moment that this girl was going to be beyond global. Because when I heard the song, I thought, 'Oh my God, this girl... it is just her,'' Mansukhani shared with India Today. A deep and karmic friendship between Mansukhani and Chopra Reflecting on their relationship, Mansukhani described their bond as 'deep' and 'karmic,' emphasizing that their friendship isn't driven by professional motives. 'We're not on the phone every day. We talk very rarely – it's mostly just chats or Instagram shares. But the connection we have is something that feels meant to be. I can call her up at any point in time and tell her my worst things or my best things without feeling judged – and I know it works the other way around too,' he explained. Priyanka Chopra's Quick Trip Turns Into A Heartwarming Home Hangout! Tarun Mansukhani claimed his bond with Priyanka Chopra is a rare one in the Hindi film industry which doesn't operate on agenda. 'We've never had a friendship that was about work. It was never, 'Oh, we need to be friends because then we can work together.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She might think I'm a good director. I think she's the most fabulous actor. But that has never even for a moment entered our friendship. And that's what makes it so pure. I truly love the relationship and friendship I share with her,' he added. Priyanka Chopra, who became widely known as 'Desi Girl' post Dostana, expanded her horizons with her international debut in the TV series Quantico, which aired for three seasons. She is now gearing up for Hollywood projects including Heads of State and The Bluff. Additionally, she will star in Season 2 of Russo Brothers' spy thriller Citadel.
Indian Express
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Priyanka Chopra has achieved so much more than we had hoped for': Tarun Mansukhani recalls predicting Desi Girl's global journey
Seventeen years after his directorial debut, Tarun Mansukhani has finally delivered another box office success in Housefull 5. His first film was the 2008 romantic comedy Dostana, starring Priyanka Chopra, Abhishek Bachchan, and John Abraham, and produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. Mansukhani said that filming the popular dance song 'Desi Girl' was a milestone in Chopra's now-storied career which has gone beyond Indian shores to Hollywood. But the Dostana director remembers the exact moment when he predicted Chopra's meteoric rise — while making her listen to 'Desi Girl' for the first time. 'I made her sit in the car, I put the CD on, and – I think she'll be able to tell you this as well – before I played the song, I said to her: 'No matter how big you become, no matter where you go in life, they will always refer to you as this.' And I played the song. I knew from that moment that this girl was going to be beyond global. Because when I heard the song, I thought, 'Oh my God, this girl… it is just her,'' Mansukhani told India Today. 'Of course, we always imagine the best for our friends, right? We want them to be the richest, happiest people in the world. But she has surpassed all of that, beyond anything we could've imagined. She has achieved so much more than we even hoped for her,' he added, describing his friendship with Chopra as 'deep' and 'karmic'. 'We're not on the phone every day. We talk very rarely – it's mostly just chats or Instagram shares. But the connection we have is something that feels meant to be. I can call her up at any point in time and tell her my worst things or my best things without feeling judged – and I know it works the other way around too,' he explained. Tarun Mansukhani claimed his bond with Priyanka Chopra is a rare one in the Hindi film industry which doesn't operate on agenda. 'We've never had a friendship that was about work. It was never, 'Oh, we need to be friends because then we can work together.' She might think I'm a good director. I think she's the most fabulous actor. But that has never even for a moment entered our friendship. And that's what makes it so pure. I truly love the relationship and friendship I share with her,' said Mansukhani. Also Read — Anil Kapoor on 10 years of Dil Dhadakne Do: 'My son Harshvardhan Kapoor convinced me to play Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra's father' Priyanka Chopra, who became synonymous with the term 'Desi Girl' post Dostana, made her international acting debut by headlining the spy thriller show Quantico for three seasons. She'll next be seen in Hollywood movies Heads of State and The Bluff, along with season 2 of Russo Brothers' spy thriller show Citadel on Prime Video.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars Get New Release Dates
The Russo Brothers' Marvel Cinematic Universe return has been pushed back as Marvel Studios has delayed the release dates of Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Avengers: Doomsday will now release on December 18, 2026, while Avengers: Secret Wars will come out one year later on December 17, 2027. Doomsday was originally set to release on May 1, 2026, while Secret Wars' most recent date was May 7, 2027. The delay comes after production on Doomsday began in London with Robert Downey Jr. playing Doctor Doom. So far, a ton of actors have been confirmed to be a part of the all-star cast of Avengers: Doomsday. These include Chris Hemsworth's Thor, Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby's Invisible Woman/Sue Storm, Anthony Mackie's Captain America, Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, Letitia Wright's Shuri/Black Panther, and Paul Rudd's Ant-Man. More names for the upcoming movie include Wyatt Russell's U.S. Agent/John Walker, Tenoch Huerta's Namor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach's The Thing/Ben Grimm, Simu Liu's Shang-Chi, Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova, Kelsey Grammer's Dr. Hank McCoy/Beast, Lewis Pullman's Bob/Sentry, Danny Ramirez's Joaquin Torres/Falcon, Joseph Quinn's Johnny Storm/Human Torch, David Harbour's Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian, Winston Duke's M'Baku, Hannah John-Kamen's Ava Starr/Ghost, and Tom Hiddleston's Loki. Several X-Men characters are also coming back for the upcoming movie, including Patrick Stewart's Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen's Magneto, Alan Cumming's Nightcrawler, Rebecca Romijn's Mystique, James Marsden's Cyclops, and Channing Tatum's Gambit. Originally reported by Tyler Treese at SuperHeroHype. The post Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars Get New Release Dates appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
