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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amaal Mallik clarifies he did not speak against any religion as he shared girlfriend broke-up with him because he's a Muslim: ‘It's a secular mindset'
Amaal Mallik recently revealed that he was in a relationship with a girl for many years but they broke up because her family had an issue with his religion and his music career both. He had said, 'I was in a relationship for around five years. she called me and told me she was getting married. She said, 'If you come now, I'll elope with you.' But I told her, 'If your parents can't accept my religion and respect my career, then I wish you the best.'" He had further said in this interview with Siddharth Kannan, 'People think I'm a Muslim, but my father (Daboo Malik) is a Muslim and my mother is a Saraswat Brahmin Hindu." He revealed that his girlfriend was a Jaat and their break-up was a harsh time for him. He had also said, 'There's no 'I' of Islam in me. I don't follow the religion to the T. I am the least religious guy. I believe in Karma. We neutrally respect every religion. " However, Amaal has now clarified his stance as his statements are being misunderstood. He took to his social media and wrote, 'For every one coming up with lovely articles & headlines about how I have spoken against a community you all are completely wrong 😒 I spoke about my choices as an individual born to a Muslim father & a Hindu mother. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Struggling With Belly Fat? Try This at Home Home Fitness Hack Shop Now Undo It's a secular mindset that I go wherever I find peace, whether it's a mosque a mandir or a church. ' He added, 'I don't think some people understand that we are all Indians first before we wear any religious or spiritual badge…To all my fellow Indians that felt bad about certain comments I'm sorry for that, but I come from a simple understanding of life. Just remember - 'Ramzan' mein RAM and 'Diwali' mein ALI hai. So don't let the news blindside you and overlook my actual conversation and sentiments.I am being subjected to a lot of mudslinging and by using my statements from a podcast, idiots on the internet want to create communal disharmony. Don't fall for it 😇 Love to all ♥️
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Kangana Ranaut revealed that her tough image affects her love life, says, "Rumours are spread about me that I beat up boys..."
made her Bollywood debut with the film Gangster, which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Since then, she has carved a unique space for herself in the industry with powerful performances. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Known for her fearless attitude, Kangana often makes headlines for openly sharing her opinions, even on controversial topics. Kangana's action Film ' Dhaakad ' Kangana, who played the role of a tough spy named Agent Agni in 'Dhaakad' had gone through intense physical training and built a strong physique. Impressively, she also performed many of her own action stunts, which have left fans wow. Kangana opens up about marriage and her 'Tough' image In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, the 'Manikarnika' actress was asked if she is as strong and fearless in real life as her character in 'Dhaakad'. The actress laughed and said that this isn't completely true. She explained that her tough image affects her personal life, especially her chances of getting married. She revealed, 'That's not how it is, come on. Who will I beat up in real life? I am unable to get married because of people like you spreading these rumours. People have the perception that I am tough, and because rumours are spread about me that I beat up boys.' shares Kangana's softer side During the interview, Kangana's Dhaakad co-star Arjun Rampal joined the conversation. He jokingly told host Siddharth Kannan not to spread rumours about Kangana being too tough. When Siddharth asked Arjun to list some of Kangana's good qualities to show that she's not always as fierce as her on-screen image, Arjun replied that Kangana is actually very sweet and loving in real life. Adding to the conversation, he said, 'All I can say is that Kangana is a fabulous actor. Whatever she does is for a role but she is not like that in real life. In real life, she is very sweet, very loving, and very God-fearing. She does puja-paath and a lot of yoga. She is actually a very normal person.' Kangana Ranaut hints at contesting the next Lok Sabha elections; says 'Shri Krishna ki kripa rahi to ladenge'
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nani reacts to Bollywood's dull phase with South movies being the saving grace: 'Sometimes you need those breaks...'
Nani In recent years, Bollywood has witnessed a rough patch at the box office where even critically acclaimed films failed to draw in audiences. Meanwhile, 2024 saw South Indian cinema take the lead with six out of the ten top grossing Indian films, including 'Pushpa 2' and ' Kalki 2898 AD ' — hailing from the South. Amid these changing tides, actor Nani offered a balanced perspective on the ongoing conversation about whether South Indian films are 'saving' Bollywood. While speaking in an interview, Nani emphasized that the entire Indian film industry goes through cycles of highs and lows. 'Saving is the wrong word" Sharing his views, in an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Nani clarified that terms like 'saving' aren't entirely appropriate when discussing the state of Bollywood. According to him, the more accurate term would be 'balancing.' As reported by News 18 the 'Jersey' actor explained, 'There are times when Telugu cinema faces slumps too. Just last summer, theatres were shut down because no film was working even during peak seasons. But we always come back stronger and the same will happen for Hindi cinema.' Nani stressed that audiences today aren't concerned about the language of a movie. He explained that everyone one simply craves a great film. 'It pushes all of us — whether in Bollywood, Tollywood or elsewhere to keep raising the bar and create better stories.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Bollywood's comeback is inevitable Nani expressed full confidence that Hindi cinema, which once produced some of the greatest films that inspired generations will reclaim its former glory. He pointed out that dry periods serve as crucial pauses — opportunities for introspection, recalibration and stronger comebacks. 'Sometimes you need those breaks to restart the engine,' he noted. Nani's upcoming projects On the professional front, Nani was last seen in 'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram' (2024), directed by Vivek Athreya where he portrayed a fierce vigilante seeking justice. The actor is now gearing up for the release of ' HIT: The Third Case (HIT 3),' directed by Sailesh Kolanu and co-starring Srinidhi Shetty slated for a theatrical release on May 1. Additionally, Nani is working on 'The Paradise' reuniting with 'Dasara' filmmaker Srikanth Odela promising yet another memorable performance.
News18
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Nani Talks About South Industry 'Saving Bollywood', Says 'Everyone Just Wants A Great Film'
Last Updated: Bollywood struggled at the box office despite positive reviews, but 2024 saw South films dominate. Nani believes Hindi cinema will bounce back despite ups and downs. Bollywood has faced its fair share of struggles lately, with many films failing to make an impact at the box office, despite positive reviews. However, 2024 saw a dramatic shift as six out of the ten highest-grossing Indian films were from the South, including Pushpa 2 and Kalki 2898 AD. In a recent interview, Nani pondered upon the fact whether South films are playing a role in reviving Bollywood. Nani shared his thoughts, explaining that every film industry experiences ups and downs. He pointed out that even Tollywood faced a rough summer last year, but bounced back strong afterward. 'I think saving is the wrong word. But I think balancing it is the right word. Sometimes, even Telugu has a lull, and films won't work for 3-4 months. Last summer, we shut down theatres due to it. No film was clicking in peak season. We come back with double the force all the time, which will happen in Hindi too," he told Siddharth Kannan. The actor added, 'The good thing now is that everyone just wants a good film, no matter the language. Everyone just wants a great film. That just pushes us to try and make great films. Hindi cinema has made some of the greatest films that we grew up watching, and I'm sure it'll bounce back big time. Sometimes you need to have these dry periods so you can stop and check, restart the engine and come back with double the force." Nani was last seen in Vivek Athreya's Saripodhaa Sanivaaram last year, where he took on the role of an angry vigilante, dishing out justice to those who deserved it. Up next, Nani will star in HIT: The Third Case (HIT 3), directed by Sailesh Kolanu, set to hit theatres on May 1. Co-starring Srinidhi Shetty, the film promises to be an intense ride. In addition, Nani is also busy shooting for The Paradise with Dasara director Srikanth Odela. First Published: April 27, 2025, 08:35 IST
Hindustan Times
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Are dubbed south Indian films ‘saving Bollywood' during the slump? HIT The Third Case star Nani says this
Bollywood has gone through a tough period with films not clicking at the box office despite some of them receiving critical applause. In 2024, six of the top ten grossing Indian films for the year were from south India, with Pushpa 2 and Kalki 2898 AD taking the top spots. When Siddharth Kannan asked Nani if he believes dubbed south films are 'saving Bollywood', here's how he replied. (Also Read: Nani spills the beans on chatter in WhatsApp group with Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Rana Daggubati: 'Somebody's always reacting') Nani stated that every film industry goes through a lull, pointing out that Tollywood had a bad summer last year before it recovered. 'I think saving is the wrong word. But I think balancing it is the right word. Sometimes, even Telugu has a lull, and films won't work for 3-4 months. Last summer, we shut down theatres due to it. No film was clicking in peak season. We come back with double the force all the time, which will happen in Hindi too,' he said. He then added that the audience just wants a great film now irrespective of language, which works in favour of good filmmakers, saying, 'The good thing now is that everyone just wants a good film, no matter the language. Everyone just wants a great film. That just pushes us to try and make great films. Hindi cinema has made some of the greatest films that we grew up watching, and I'm sure it'll bounce back big time. Sometimes you need to have these dry periods so you can stop and check, restart the engine and come back with double the force.' Nani was last seen in Vivek Athreya's Saripodhaa Sanivaaram last year. The film saw him play an angry vigilante who decides to dole out justice to those who deserve it. His next film, HIT: The Third Case, aka HIT 3, directed by Sailesh Kolanu, will be released in theatres on May 1. Srinidhi Shetty is his co-star. He is also shooting for The Paradise with Dasara director Srikanth Odela.
