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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Shraddha Kapoor's cryptic note about love and support leaves fans confused; netizens say 'her smile doesn't feel the same'
dropped some emotional poems from her personal note, and the cryptic messages are now going viral on the internet. The tone of the poem has stirred the internet, with many of her followers assuming that she is going through a tough phase. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shraddha Kapoor's romantic poem The poem she shared on her Instagram stories was written in Hindi and reads: 'Jab tum akele ho, Main tumhare paas baith jaungi. Jab tum udaas ho, Main tumhe baahon mein bhar loongi. Mujhe pata hai tum kho jaate ho. Mujhe pata hai tum bhaag jaate ho. Lekin main tumhe dhoond loongi, aur tumhe thaam loongi.' ("When you are alone, I will sit beside you. When you are sad, I will hold you in my arms. I know you get lost. I know you run away. But I will find you, and I will hold on to you.") Varun Dhawan Drops Unseen 'ABCD 2' Wrap Party Video With Shraddha Kapoor Social media reaction The story received many emotional messages and reactions on Instagram. Some Reddit users shared a screenshot of the same and expressed their concerns. One social media user reacted, 'Life is hard, and 2025 has particularly been hard for a lot of people. Wishing her strength.' Another commented, 'Lately, I've been noticing something different about Shraddha Kapoor. In her recent photos, her smile doesn't feel the same — it's like it's missing the spark we all used to see.' However, another group of readers assumed that it is a love letter for her rumoured boyfriend Rahul Mody. Shraddha Kapoor's work front Shraddha was recently spotted outside Maddock Films' office in Mumbai. According to reports, the actress was there for a creative discussion with producer Dinesh Vijan. Insiders hint that the two are collaborating again for a new film inspired by a popular Marathi novel. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On the work front, Shraddha was last seen in 'Stree 2'. Directed by Amar Kaushik, the film featured Rajkummar Rao, Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurana, and Pankaj Tripathi in key roles. The movie crossed around Rs 600 crores and became one of the highest-grossing movies in 2024.
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First Post
2 days ago
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Maa movie review: Kajol shines as fierce protective mother in Vishal Furia's thrilling mythological horror
Star cast: Kajol Tanuja Devgn, Ronit Dolly Boseroy, Indraneil Shubhra Sengupta, Jitin Jyoti Gulati, Kherin Kavita Sharma, Gopal Ramraji Devi Singh, Surjasikha Niru Das, Rupkatha China Chakraborty, Vibha Sharda Rani, Yaaneea Sushma Bharadwaj, Dibyendu Gayatri Bhattacharyya Director: Vishal Furia In the last few years, we have seen horror movies making a big noise at the box office in Bollywood. While this genre, which was once quite niche among the audience, has turned out to be a massy affair after its combination with comedy and classic examples of it include Stree, Stree 2, Munjya, and Bhediya, among others. These movies also garnered appreciation for exploring the folklore culture and narrating the heartland story of India. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Now, Kajol starrer Maa has taken one step ahead by amalgamating the horror genre with mythology. While the promotional material struck a chord with the audience, let's see whether it lives up to the expectations or not… The story starts at Chandrapur, West Bengal, where a mother is giving birth and simultaneously a Kaali Pooja is taking place. A group of young misogynist boys discuss with Joydev (Naveen Sandhu) that since he is a man, he should be doing the pooja and not a woman. Joydev, who is also not happy with the present situation, says that since the goddess came in her dream, she got the honour to do that pooja. Simultaneously, the pregnant woman gives birth to a baby boy and her husband, who is happy and ecstatic, names his newborn Shuvankar. The delivery lady says that since there are twins, she is now giving birth to the second baby, which turns out to be a girl. The atmosphere turns intense as no one is happy and the father gives the baby to a woman, who performed Kaali Pooja. They all go to the dense, dark forest near a haunted tree and sacrifice her before Daitya, named Aamsaja, comes in search of her. Cut to, 40-years-later, Shuvankar (Indraneil Sengupta) is living a happy life with his wife Ambika (Kajol) and 12-year-daughter Shweta (Kherin Sharma) in Kolkata. While everything goes smoothly, Shweta is always seen demanding her parents to take her to Chandrapur but they dodge it, giving some excuses. Shuvankar and Ambika decide to tell everything to Shweta about Chandrapur, but the former receives a call about his father's demise. He leaves Chandrapur immediately, and after completing all the rituals, he tells Joydev (Ronit Roy), who is now the Sarpanch of the village that he wants to sell this wadi (his bungalow) and to arrange a broker as he wants to get rid of this cursed place. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD As Shuvankar walks towards his car along with the ashes urn, he slips and a piece of a wooden tree gets stuck to his footwear. As he is driving back to Kolkata, Ambika sends him a picture of Shweta's drawing, which turns out to be the image of that haunted tree aka Aamsaja daitya. Shocked, Shuvankar stops his car and calls Ambika to ask about the image, particularly about how Shweta saw the eyes in the tree. Due to the poor connection, the conversation between them gets hampered. Seeing the piece of wood stuck to her footwear when he tries to remove it, it turns out to be a daitya, who kills Shuvankar. Shattered and devastated, Shweta and Ambika are now coping with the death of Shuvankar, and as they are trying to get normal, Joydev tells the latter to come to Chandrapur to finalise the deal of their ancestral home. While Ambika reluctantly refuses and tells Joydev to handle it himself, promising him a commission, he convinces her to come by saying that it was Shuvankar's last wish, it would be great if she would personally come to Chandrapur and finalise the deal. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD As Ambika leaves for Chandrapur, Shweta insists on accompanying her as she is afraid to lose her after Shuvankar. As the duo enters the village, people see them weirdly, with their servant's wife showing her clear dislike towards Shweta. During their stay, Ambika comes across weird and horrific encounters along with stories which somehow get connected to the life of her daughter. How will she fight the evil forces and save Shweta from Aamsaja? First and foremost, Maa explores the social and societal dynamics of having a girl child, mom being a fierce warrior for her daughter and toxic masculinity with finesse. But for me, the best part is how the film perfectly blended the horror genre with mythology, which not only made it relevant and earthy but also narrated the plot of good over evil with a unique plot. Filmmaker Vishal Furia made Maa an engaging affair with its solid twists and turns, along with a story which will strike a chord with the Indian audience. Apart from the director, Pushkar Singh and Sandeep Francis deserve brownie points for brilliant camera work, which transports into the haunting world and sharp editing skills. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Talking about the performances, Kajol delivers a powerful act as fierce and protective, who can go to any extent to save her daughter. In the climax sequence, her performance will give you goosebumps. While Ronit Roy is simply superb as Joydev, Indraneil Sengupta makes an impact with his presence despite having a brief screen time. Kherin Sharma perfectly exudes innocence as Shweta. Special mention to Gopal Singh, Rupkatha Chakraborty, Dibyendu Bhattacharyya, Surjasikha Das and Vibha Rani for playing their characters to the T. On the whole, Maa is a gripping mythological horror, which will keep you glued to the big screen. Rating: 3.5 (out of 5 stars) Maa is playing in cinemas
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Actor, who recently purchase house worth Rs 44 crore, once struggled to buy ghee: ‘Ghee on roti was a big deal'
While he may have hit headlines in recent times for buying a mansion worth Rs 44 crore, there was a time when affording desi ghee was a luxury for Rajkummar Rao. A 2022 interview where the 'Stree' actor opened up about his financial struggles has gone viral on Instagram. For the unversed, the actor appeared on the talk show 'Aapka Apna Zakir' along with his 'Stree 2' co-star Shraddha Kapoor to promote the film. The actors were asked what they did with their first salaries, to which the 'Kai Po Che' star said he was paid Rs 300 to teach a girl dancing, and he used it to buy groceries. He also revealed his family was going through a rough patch financially in those days. 'I used my first salary to buy groceries. And after buying everything, I was left with some money, so I bought desi ghee. It was a big deal for us to have ghee on our rotis,' he revealed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tiger meeting her former zookeeper after 5 years. See what happens next! Story To Hear Undo Rao has come a long way since those days. In 2024, he hit the headlines for buying a house worth a whopping Rs 44 crores in Mumbai. In an interview with Mashable India, the actor said that he was inspired to buy a home beyond his means by Shah Rukh Khan. "Shah Rukh sir taught me one thing: ' Beta kabhi bhi ghar lega na, toh aukaat se thoda zyaada lena. Kyunki phir na, upar wala bhi dekhta hai aur tu khud bhi zyada mehnat karega (Son, whenever you buy a house, buy it a little beyond your means. That way, you'll work harder because you would want to earn it).' I found this very fascinating,' he told the publication. On the work front, Rao recently headlined the romantic comedy 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' along with Wamiqa Gabby. The movie was a modest success, earning Rs 90 crore at the end of its box-office journey.
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First Post
4 days ago
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Five years of Netflix's 'Bulbbul': Ahead of Kajol's 'Maa', revisiting the atmospheric thriller with a luminous cast of Triptii Dimri, Rahul Bose, Avinash Tiwary
The frames were luminous and so was the ensemble. Triptii Dimri, Rahul Bose, Avinash Tiwary immersed themselves into their characters and made them their own read more Netflix's 'Bulbbul' that was produced by Clean Slate Films (Anushka Sharma and Karnesh Sharma), completes five years today. The Hindi film landscape is currently flooded with horror stories laced with chaos and comedy. It all began with the clutter-breaking Stree and went till the record-breaking Stree 2. Between 2018 and 2024, we saw horror-comedies like Bhediya, Kapkappi, The Bhootnii, and many more. Most of them failed to scare us or laugh. But in between, there came Bulbbul that went beyond and subverted the genre and broke the cliches we usually witness in titles of such nature. It's a film about love, loneliness, longing, witches, and everything else in between. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The frames were luminous and so was the ensemble. Triptii Dimri, Rahul Bose, Avinash Tiwary immersed themselves into their characters and made them their own. Dimri was gorgeous from the first scene to the last. Tiwary was stunning and Bose was bone-chilling. Though Triptii Dimri became a face with Animal, she found Bulbbul to be more challenging than the action drama. With a film that was not everyday cinema, Triptii Dimri portrayed the emotional complexities of loss of love, life, and also pulled off scenes by showing the destructive power of female rage. She shared the screen space with the known actor, Rahul Bose, and had earlier revealed that she couldn't have asked for a nicer co-star. Triptii pulled off a role that showcased her transformation from a naïve girl to a fearless woman. Demonstrating her acting range to the fullest, Triptii picked up a layered role that was mentally exhausting and at times, she found herself getting tired of physically essaying it. Despite this, the role turned out to be rewarding for her. The actress counts on Bulbbul as a huge learning experience, and shares that there was always something new for her to learn as an actor and as a human being.
Hindustan Times
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Dil Thaam Ke: Huma Qureshi song in Maalik leaves internet wondering why every dance number looks like Aaj Ki Raat
The new track from Rajkummar Rao-starrer Maalik, titled Dil Thaam Ke, was released on Friday. Picturised on Huma Qureshi, the peppy track sees the actor dancing up a storm in a shed with several other female dancers. Rajkummar also appears, but barely shakes a leg with her. Fans reacted to the song and gave a thumbs up for Huma, even as comparisons with Stree 2 song Aaj Ki Raat also cropped up. (Also read: Maalik teaser: Rajkummar Rao is finally not a small-town boy looking for a bride, turns ruthless gangster. Watch) In the song, Huma is seen showing off her moves in a shed with multiple other female dancers. Rajkummar, who plays a gangster, enters the shed with his men, which catches the attention of Huma. Even as she tried to tag him along to dance and loosen up a bit, he refused. Reacting to the song, a fan said, 'Huma can act and even dance so well. So good to see her.' A second fan noted, 'Huma Qureshi is such an underrated performer. What a look & those moves.' However, many users also noted the similar trend of dance numbers after the huge success of Tamannaah Bhatia's Aaj Ki Raat track from Stree 2. A user commented, 'The music, the dance steps and the whole vibe of the song are quite similar to Aj ki Raat maza husan ka song from Stree 2.' Another said, 'Why do I feel Raees vibes?' This was made in reference to the styling of Rajkummar's character, which looked quite similar to Shah Rukh Khan's style in the film Raees. 'Why is this song similar to Laila Mai Laila and even Aaj Ki Raat? Can't help,' noted another user in the comments. Produced by Kumar Taurani and Jay Shewakraman, Maalik is set to be a gritty tale of power, loyalty, betrayal, and one man's rise to rule it all. Pulkit, who is known for TV series like Bhakshak and Bose Dead/Alive, has directed the film, which will be released on July 11.
