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News18
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
‘Ye Baburao Ka Style Hai' To ‘Apun Hi Baghwan Hai': Memes That Defined Hindi Pop Culture
Last Updated: Bollywood Memes: Here's a trip down the memory lane that defined Hindi pop culture. Bollywood Memes: From Hera Pheri's timeless chaos to Sacred Games' existential sass, Bollywood didn't just give blockbuster, it gifted us meme gold that has ruled the internet over the years. The iconic one-lines have evolved from movie moments to catchphrases. Here's a trip down the memory lane that defined Hindi pop culture. 1/5 'Yeh Baburao ka style hai' – Paresh Rawal, Hera Pheri: Even after decades, Paresh Rawal's role as Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in Hera Pheri remains an endless source of internet joy. His classic line, 'ye Baburao ka style hai', with his confused expressions and round glasses, is a reaction to almost everything – from chaotic decisions to budget hacks. (Image: X) '25 din mein paisa double' – Akshay Kumar, Phir Hera Pheri: Raju's one-liner crossed generations and remains in the heart of every meme fan. The expression, overconfidence and the audacity is now a response to all fake guarantees. (Image: X)
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Elnaaz Norouzi names Salman Khan as her reliable 3am Bollywood friend: 'Agar mujhe kuch chaheye toh i'll call Salman Khan'
Elnaaz Norouzi, an Iranian-German actress known for 'Sacred Games' and 'The Traitor', revealed Salman Khan as her reliable "3am friend." Starting as a model at 14, she debuted in Bollywood with 'Hello Charlie'. During #MeToo, she accused filmmaker Vipul Shah of misconduct but avoided legal action due to visa concerns. Elnaaz Norouzi , who is currently in the news for her appearance in 'The Traitor', is an Iranian-German actress and model known for her work in web series. She gained recognition for her role in the popular Netflix series 'Sacred Games' and has appeared in several Bollywood films. Fluent in multiple languages, she has successfully bridged cultures through her work. Revealed 3am Bollywood Friend Recently, in an interview with Instant Bollywood, Elnaaz was asked about her "3am best friends" in the Bollywood industry. She replied, "Agar 3am mei mujhe kuch chaheye aur woh ho jana chaheye toh i'll call Salman Khan because he is up at night. Toh agar 3am mei unko call karungi toh he will pick up." Early Life and Career Beginnings Elnaaz belongs to Iran, and later shifted to Germany with her family. At the age of 14, she started her career as a model. For the unversed, she is popularly known for the Netflix series 'Sacred Games', where she played Zoya, which was loved by fans. Apart from this, she has done many OTT shows like 'Chutzpah', 'Made in Heaven', 'Ranneeti', and others. She made her Bollywood debut with the movie 'Hello Charlie', which is available on Amazon Prime Video. #MeToo Allegations and Challenges In 2018, amid the #MeToo movement, Elnaaz Norouzi brought attention to allegations against filmmaker Vipul Shah, accusing him of inappropriate behavior during multiple auditions, including unwanted physical contact and a kiss. She chose not to pursue legal action, concerned that filing a complaint might threaten her visa status as a non-resident of India.
The Hindu
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Materialists' review, Aamir Khan interview
Bollywood Anurag Kashyap slams Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos over 'Sacred Games' remarks Badshah sparks outrage after saying he wants to 'make babies' with Dua Lipa After Rana Daggubati, Kajol slams paparazzi culture as 'disrespectful' and intrusive Paresh Rawal responds to fan calling him 'Hera Pheri' hero, further confirms exit from third part Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri renames new film 'The Delhi Files' to 'The Bengal Files' Hollywood Apple unveils world's first haptic movie trailer for Joseph Kosinski's 'F1' Pixar taps 'Elemental' director Peter Sohn for 'Incredibles 3' as Brad Bird hands over the reins 'The Last of Us' Season 3 confirmed With Kaitlyn Dever in lead role Robert Eggers to direct 'A Christmas Carol' movie for Warner Bros.; Willem Dafoe in consideration to star Jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in the retrial of his landmark #MeToo sex crimes case Regional It's official: Jr NTR, not Allu Arjun, to star in Trivikram's film Deepika Padukone to play warrior queen in Atlee-Allu Arjun's magnum opus film 'Lokah - Chapter 1: Chandra': Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen headline Dulquer Salmaan's superhero universe film 'NBK 111': Nandamuri Balakrishna reunites with Gopichandh Malineni for his next 'Revolver Rita': Keerthy Suresh starrer locks release date Trailers In 'Panchayat' Season 4 trailer, election battle brings chaos in Phulera village Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal face off in Ari Aster's 'Eddington' trailer In 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam' teaser, Balakrishna returns as Lord Shiva's ferocious, trishul-slinging soldier Diljit Dosanjh plays a charming sleuth in 'Detective Sherdil' trailer Matthew McConaughey embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue children from a wildfire'The Lost Bus' teaser Essential Reading Aamir Khan interview | 'No troll can stop a good film' The actor speaks about his new film, 'Sitaare Zameen Par', the miasma of trolling and negativity that befogs his recent releases, and his hopes for the theatrical business in India Decoding the Kamal-Kannada episode Democratic opposition to views can be voiced, but issuing violent threats or denying someone their right to live must be treated as punishable crimes Salil Chowdhury: The man, the music, the message Revisiting the composer-writer-poet's unmatched musical oeuvre on his birth centenary year Ocean With David Attenborough Directors of the documentary 'Ocean With David Attenborough', Keith Scholey and Colin Butfield, speak of all the things David Attenborough brings to the table Interview | Malayalam filmmaker Vinod AK : 'Moonwalk' is inspired by several real-life stories 'Moonwalk', directorial debut of Vinod AK, an ad filmmaker, celebrates the breakdancing culture of the late '80s through the heartwarming story of a group of youngsters From pencil to picture: Rathan Gangadhar's 'Sees Kaddi' draws from life and friendship Ad filmmaker-turned-director, Rathan Gangadhar's debut film uses the metaphor of a pencil to tell interlinked stories Interview I 'Narivetta' writer Abin Joseph says the story was about tracking the lead character's journey Abin Joseph, who wrote the script of 'Narivetta,' says writing a screenplay affords a degree of freedom that a short story or novella does not What to watch 'Materialists' is Celine Song's rueful audit of modern romance Read the full review here 'How to Train Your Dragon' soars smoothly on the wings of the original Read the full review here 'Rana Naidu 2' is an improved season, even if not consistently smarter Read the full review here 'Ronth' is an engrossing cop drama that does not miss a beat Read the full review here Diganth is delightful in 'Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana', an engaging crime comedy Read the full review here All hail women in 'Our Times', a time-hopping romance Read the full review here Ritu Varma impresses in her debut web series 'Devika & Danny' Read the full review here 'The Accountant 2' adds up to a fairly good time Read the full review here
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First Post
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
From 'Sacred Games' to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi', netizens talk about Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos' revelations in viral interview
He covered a range of topics, from Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane's 'Sacred Games' to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi'. And netizens cannot stop reacting read more Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos' revelations in his interview with Nikhil Kamath have gone viral and now. He covered a range of topics, from Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane's 'Sacred Games' to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi'. And netizens cannot stop reacting. Some took to Instagram to comment on the post hailing the episode as one user wrote– 'Netflix didn't recommend this but this is the real must-watch.' One commented, 'I felt like this episode was with the most honest replies loved this also your questions are amazing' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Some netizens expressed appreciation in the episode's comment section on Youtube, 'watched the entire thing in a sitting. its been a good saturday, (youtube algorithm show me more content similar to this' A comment read, 'Should've titled 'Netflix and Chill with the Netflix CEO'. Another user wrote , 'Ted answered all the questions really well. Nikhil tried his best to trip him but he answered beautifully every time because he has good knowledge of both, himself and the business.' A user also said, 'Very good Podcast, Impressed with clarity of Co- CEO Ted on range of topics As always Nikhil was amazing ..' A comment read, 'Wow ! What an amazing set of questions and equally candid responses! He is naturally good and exhibits great clarity! Thanks Nikhil for this.' Ted on Sacred Games Our very first Indian original show was Sacred Games. And I thought, 'This is going to be great. People in India love movies. This is a TV show that feels as big as a movie, it has movie stars.' What's interesting about it is that it was very, very novel, but what I didn't understand was that we were introducing a brand new kind of entertainment in a country the size of India. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD On Heeramandi Heeramandi was probably one of the most creatively interesting projects I've worked on in India. I was involved in the greenlighting meetings for it. He (Sanjay Leela Bhansali) came to LA to do the pitch. He came in with this very big vision. Honestly, it almost felt like a dare—like he was saying, 'I dare you to make this; it's so big. He's a legend of cinema, so the idea of him making a TV Show was unheard of. I thought he came for us to say no. And then, when we said yes, there were lots of delays. It was a complicated production.
India Gazette
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos recalls launch of 'Scared Games', calls Indian entertainment market
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 8 (ANI): Nawazuddin Siddiqui's 'Sacred Games' was India's first original web series, directed by Anurag Kashyap and released on Netflix in 2018. The series is considered to have marked a significant shift in India's digital entertainment landscape, underscoring the potential of web series and streaming platforms in India. Netflix's Co-CEO, Ted Sarandos, recently opened up about the platform's expectations from the Sacred Games, as it was their first big web series venture in India. In a wide-ranging conversation with Nikhil Kamath on his podcast, CEO Ted Sarandos recalled the platform's early creative choices in India, particularly 'Sacred Games', India's first original web series. Sarandos noted, 'It was very, very novel (Sacred Games), but I didn't realise that we were going to be introducing a brand new kind of entertainment to a country the size of India.' The Netflix co-CEO also acknowledged the broader learning curve of the OTT platforms in India. Despite the early struggles, Sarandos said that he believed in India's huge entertainment market capacity before launching India's first original web series. 'Early on, it took us a couple of years to get the product-market fit right, including payment systems and all those things. We knew that India was going to be a slower journey, but it's a great prize at the end of the day. Right now, you can see how fast Indian households are adopting fixed broadband, big-screen TV is growing - the addressable market in India is exploding in the next couple of years. So it's exciting,' said Ted Sarandos at Nikhil Kamath's podcast. Sarandos also discussed the timing of the show's launch, saying, 'If I did it all over again, would I have done Sacred Games a couple of years later? Maybe.' However, this statement didn't sit well with Anurag Kashyap as he believed his directorial 'Sacred Games' was launched at the right time. Taking to his Instagram handle, Anurag expressed his displeasure, sharing a screenshot of a report on Sarandos' comments on Nikhil Kamath's podcast. In a post, he wrote, 'He should have started with Saas Bahu... he would have done well. Which he is doing now. I always knew the tech guys are dumb when it comes to storytelling, but @tedsarandos is the definition of dumb - that I didn't know. Good to discover that. This explains everything now.' 'Sacred Games', starring Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, was widely praised upon its debut and marked a pivotal moment in India's streaming content landscape. Directed by Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane, the gritty thriller was lauded for its storytelling and production value, although its second season drew mixed reactions, and the series was not continued beyond that. (ANI)
