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Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Suneel Darshan calls Deepika Padukone's alleged 8-hour workdays demand 'unreal': 'Producer will touch her Feet'
Veteran filmmaker Suneel Darshan has reacted to the ongoing debate surrounding actress Deepika Padukone 's alleged demand for an 8-hour work shift, calling the idea 'unreal' and impractical in the current filmmaking landscape. Suneel Darshan reacts to Deepika Padukone's alleged 8 hour work day demand Vikrant Massey Supports Deepika Padukone's 8-Hour Shift Demand | Says 'She Deserves It' In a conversation with IANS, the 'Talaash' director underscored the need for accountability if such a schedule were to be implemented. He emphasised that actors must commit in writing to utilising the entire duration effectively. 'The producer should first take from her in writing that for the 8 hours she is on set, she will be giving shots. If instead of 8 she even gives shots for 4 hours, the producer will touch her feet in gratitude,' he remarked. Suneel Darshan says there are other talented stars Darshan didn't hold back while commenting on Deepika's expectations: 'I believe one should work only with those people who love your film more than you do. There was a time when Deepika was not a part of the industry. You will be able to find several new talents,' he added. About Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's cold war on Spirit Deepika's preference for an 8-hour shooting schedule became a topic of discussion after her exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit starring Prabhas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3BHK Transformation Possible for ₹4.5 Lakh? HomeLane Get Quote Undo She had reportedly requested an 8-hour workday as a new mother. Later, Sandeep shared a cryptic social media post about PR games, prompting users to circulate numerous theories regarding Deepika's departure from the film. At the same time, recent reports stated that Deepika never mentioned working hours, but instead demanded a share in the film's profits and a fee hike. Neither party has addressed the issue directly. Deepika Padukone's work front On the work front, Deepika has now signed a film with Atlee and Allu Arjun.
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First Post
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Did Akshay Kumar use a teleprompter to read out his dialogues in 'Kannappa?' Fans defend the actor saying "He had a guest appearance and..."
Akshay Kumar's early life was a blend of struggle and determination. After obtaining a black belt in Taekwondo in India, he ventured to Bangkok, Thailand, where he learned Muay Thai and worked as a chef read more A video is going viral on social media where a user alleged Akshay Kumar used a teleprompter for reading out his dialogues in the recent release Kannappa. Teleprompter Kumar , Akshay Kumar Using Teleprompter to Read the dialogue 🤡. 40 din mein movie aise hi complete hoti hai🤡 — 🇮🇳 (@ThunderPost_) July 9, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A fan defended the actor saying, 'It's a guest appearance and he didn't charge anything for this role you can give this much of liberty for his act of kindness.' Akshay Kumar's real-life journey is a quintessential tale of the triumph of the human spirit. From his humble beginnings to becoming one of the biggest superstars of the Indian film industry, his story is an inspiration to millions. It's important to note that the actor's path to success was not paved with ease but marked by relentless hard work, perseverance, and an unwavering belief in his abilities. His rise from a martial arts instructor to a global icon, even today, epitomizes the essence of defying odds to carve one's destiny. Akshay Kumar's early life was a blend of struggle and determination. After obtaining a black belt in Taekwondo in India, he ventured to Bangkok, Thailand, where he learned Muay Thai and worked as a chef and waiter. His journey continued through various jobs in Kolkata, Dhaka, and Delhi, including working at a travel agency, a hotel, and selling jewelry. These experiences not only tested his resilience but also fueled his dream of achieving something greater. Returning to Bombay, he began teaching martial arts, a decision that would inadvertently steer him towards his true calling. Also, Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor have done several films together- Ajnabee, Talaash, Dosti, Aitraaz, Good Newwz, and Kambakkht Ishq, to name a few. Producer Pahlaj Nihalani has now spoken to a channel called Learn From The Legend, and revealed how the actor wished to have the actress on board for their film Talaash that came out in 2003. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Nihalani revealed, 'Earlier, producers and directors used to cast and heroes wouldn't interfere in casting. The first actor to interfere in casting with me was Akshay Kumar in Talash in 2002. He told me that 'we can start the movie tomorrow, and you can give me any amount that you want, but the heroine of this film will be Kareena Kapoor.' It was one of the most costly films of that time, it was made in Rs 22 crore. This was the first time in my career that an actor had demanded a certain cast.'
Hindustan Times
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Not here for fame, but to contribute to cinema: Rajkummar Rao on 15 years in movies
Mumbai, When people think of me, I want them to remember me as someone who was in the film industry for the right reasons, says actor Rajkummar Rao on completing 15 years in Bollywood. Not here for fame, but to contribute to cinema: Rajkummar Rao on 15 years in movies From playing supporting roles in 'Rann', 'Gangs of Wasseypur', 'Talaash', and 'Kai Po Che!', the actor gradually moved to leading man roles in movies 'Shahid', 'Aligarh', 'Trapped', 'Newton', 'Bareilly Ki Barfi', 'Badhaai Do', 'Stree 2', and 'Bhool Chuk Maaf'. 'When people think of me after many years, I want them to think of me with a lot of respect, somebody who took his work seriously and who was here for the right reasons, for the right intentions, and not for fame, but to contribute to our cinema,' Rao, who made his debut in Bollywood with a three-second role in Amitabh Bachchan-starrer 'Rann' in 2010, told PTI in an interview. The 40-year-old actor said he feels blessed that over the years, audiences have connected with his work. 'When a film works, you can see that a film has genuinely worked. Now, people think every figure that is coming out is a bogus figure, but it's not like that. It's like saying every actor calls the media or they don't, no, it's not true. I don't, I haven't called the media ever in my life. "I talk to my producers and distributors to know about how the film , and they won't lie to me. They would tell me exactly what happened. When you go to theatres, there is an audience, which is almost full or 70-80% full, you know people are coming and watching the film. That's the only way to judge whether it's working or not,' Rao said. Rao is excited to step into the role of an action hero in the highly anticipated film 'Maalik', directed by Pulkit of 'Bhakshak' fame. Sharing his long-standing desire to dive into action genre, the actor said, 'It was not the first time somebody offered me an action film; I was offered this genre before, but I couldn't connect with those stories. But when I read this , I thought it was such a powerful story about this guy's rise; the arc was beautiful.' Citing the example of his roles in 'Srikanth' and 'Mr and Mrs Mahi', Rao said he is eager to push the envelope further. I was missing seeing myself doing something very different. Like last year, I'm glad 'Srikanth' happened, it was very different from 'Mahi'. I want to do something that maybe I don't expect out of myself," he said. While the actor has dabbled in the world of gangsters before, most notably in the black crime comedy series 'Guns and Gulaabs' and the 2017 film 'Omerta', where he played a terrorist, he said that 'Maalik' is completely different. 'This one is a full-blown action film. It's one of those, massy, big commercial action films with the heart in its right place. There's a great story attached to it, and there are great characters. So, it's very, very different from whatever I've done to date,' the actor said, adding he approached the role of a gangster in 'Maalik' without any preconceived notions. 'I wanted to go like a clean blank paper and put everything together with my imagination, with everyone's help around me, with Pulkit's vision that he had for 'Maalik',' Rao added. His favourite films in the genre are Gopal Varma's 'Shiva' and Anurag Kashyap's 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. 'There were things that actors wouldn't do in the 70s, 80s, but now it seems very normal for actors to do that. Same with action, with the more violence in the film, it was not okay to do that in the 80s, 90s, 2000, but now it's fine. "It's always evolving, sometimes you go back to basics, sometimes you want to push it forward. It's a part and parcel of the process,' the actor said, adding that his favourite action stars are Bruce Lee, Hugh Jackman, and Amitabh Bachchan. 'Maalik' also features Manushi Chhillar, Saurabh Shukla, Saurabh Sachdeva, Prosenjit Chatterjee, and Swanand Kirkire. Produced by Kumar Taurani under the Tips Films banner and Jay Shewakramani's Northern Lights Films, the movie is slated to release in cinemas on July 11. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Pink Villa
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Why did Aamir Khan get to name Vishnu Vishal-Jwala Gutta's daughter? Here's everything about their friendship
Actor Vishnu Vishal and his wife, Jwala Gutta, became parents with the arrival of their daughter in April 2025. The adorable couple recently hosted the traditional naming ceremony for the little one, which was attended by none other than Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan. In fact, it was the Talaash actor who was asked to name the newborn, and he indeed chose a beautiful name for the baby girl. Jwala Gutta's note of gratitude for Aamir Khan Taking to X, Jwala Gutta shared a series of photographs from the naming ceremony of her daughter, along with her husband, Vishnu Vishal. Aamir Khan also graced the evening and was seen cradling the newborn in the different frames. Sharing the pictures, the badminton player penned a note and revealed how the Sitaare Zameen Par actor named their daughter Mira. Expressing gratitude, she further wrote, 'Our 'Mira'! Couldn't have asked for more!! This journey would have been impossible without u Aamir!! We love you. P.S Thank you for the beautiful name!!!!.' How do Jwala Gutta and Aamir Khan know each other? Well, the friendship between Vishnu Vishal, Jwala Gutta, and Aamir Khan dates back to an event where the trio was present together. While Vishnu and Aamir had been friends for a long time, it was the Tamil actor who introduced his wife, Jwala, to the Bollywood superstar, and they, too, became friends. Their bond solidified a notch higher when the three of them got stuck in the 2023 Chennai floods and had to be rescued by the authorities. At that time, Vishnu and Jwala had shared pictures with Aamir on social media, giving a peek into their camaraderie. Later, the couple was even invited to attend Aamir Khan's daughter Ira's wedding festivities as well. Back on March 14, 2025, Jwala Gutta shared a candid picture of herself along with Aamir Khan as she wished the latter on his birthday. She wrote, 'Happiest birthday to the most amazing human being!!! Happy birthday Aamir…lots of love.'
News18
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Akshay Kumar Wanted To Star With 'Young' Kareena Kapoor So His Own Age Would Look Less: Pahlaj Nihalani
Akshay Kumar insisted on casting Kareena Kapoor in Talaash, says Pahlaj Nihalani, calling it a turning point in Bollywood's actor-driven casting culture. Former CBFC chief and filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani recently opened up about the changing dynamics of Bollywood casting and rising entourage costs. Speaking on the YouTube channel Learn From The Legend, he recalled a moment during the making of the 2003 film Talaash: The Hunt Begins, when Akshay Kumar insisted that Kareena Kapoor be cast as the female lead. Nihalani explained how casting decisions used to be strictly the domain of producers and directors, with actors rarely getting involved. 'Earlier, producers and directors used to cast and heroes wouldn't interfere in casting. The first actor to interfere in casting with me was Akshay Kumar in Talash in 2002. He told me that 'we can start the movie tomorrow, and you can give me any amount that you want, but the heroine of this film will be Kareena Kapoor.' It was one of the most costly films of that time, it was made in Rs 22 crore. This was the first time in my career that an actor had demanded a certain cast." Pahlaj added that Akshay's motivation was partly about image. 'Sometimes, as the actors grow old they want to star against younger actresses so that their own age looks less. That was the first time I heard that, but these days actors decide everything and producers work as a courier service." The veteran filmmaker also slammed the ballooning costs caused by actors' entourages. 'Where one person was working now 10 people are employed. Earlier, there used to be one vanity van, but now actors demand six vanity vans — one for exercising, one for the kitchen, one for meetings. Sharam ani chahiye un actors ko ko che vanity vans mangate hai (Actors feel ashamed for asking for 6 vanity vans). Earlier, only makeup man used to go with actors, now they demand a separate hairdresser and a person just to hold their mirror. They give Rs 1.5 lakh bills for nothing. Earlier they used to bring home-cooked food, but now they want diet food. They want drugs at night and diet food in the morning." First Published:
