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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aamir Khan on tough run of all film industries at box office: Take the decision, don't come to OTT before six months
With the release of his film Sitaare Zameen Par recently Aamir Khan has shut down the voices of those predicting Bollywood's doomsday. Aamir Khan The actor candidly opens up about sticking to his guns for its release on the next episode of the weekly show, The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra. The episode drops today at 7pm across Hindustan Times' YouTube channels. Excerpts: Aamir, you have been called the man of the moment... Right now, I am just relieved! Is it a relief because Bollywood has been having a tough run lately? Not just Bollywood, every language is; don't count the top hits like say, Pathaan, Jawan (both 2023) or Pushpa (2021), whether it's in the south or Hindi films. I am including Hollywood — this exists all over the world. Relief and happiness is what one has been hoping for in Bollywood, and you have spearheaded that. Lovely compliments are coming your way for Sitaare Zameen Par. What did Gauri (Spratt, girlfriend) say the moment she finished watching it? Itna pyaar mil raha hai iss film ko, people have fallen in love with it. They feel so happy when watching it. Gauri has really loved the film. She has been confident from the beginning. One has been hoping that theatrical viewing finds its mojo again... many are wondering why people don't want to come to theatres for films, isn't it? The quality of cinema hasn't changed in the last three to four years. Jaisi filmein 10 saal ya 8 saal pehle bann rahi thi, quality abhi bhi wahi hai. Kuch achchi hoti thi pehle, kuch buri. The difference is, earlier, films would come to OTT six months after release. If you give me an offer — come to theatres ya free mein ghar par dekho, main kahan dekhunga? World over, film industry ke log sar kyun khujla rahe hain, mujhe samajh nahin aa raha. Simple solution hai: if people want us to return to square one, studios and producers will have to insist, 'We won't sell to OTT before six months.' Phir dekhiye dhandha kaise badalta hai. OTTs zyada paisa de rahe hain, ek safety crutch mil raha hai producers ko. Koi risk nahin lena chah raha hai. Also read: Sitaare Zameen Par movie review: Aamir Khan's heartwarming film stumbles, then soars to score a basket in the 2nd half Are you hopeful that other producers will be able to sustain the risk you have taken? We have to decide for ourselves. I have made it very clear to my audience: I will stick to the old pattern of releases. OTTs have given me healthy offers to bring the film out within two months of its theatrical release. Woh mujhe manzoor nahin. For me, OTT is no longer an option as a producer. Every producer has to do this — if things need to change, mere akele se cheezein nahin badlengi. Haan, mere liye badal jaayengi, but industry ke liye karna hai toh industry ko step lena padhega. You have always stayed under the radar, but several people feels Aamir only comes out of hibernation when he has a film releasing... Very true. I am a creative person, I get lost in my work. Main film banaun ya interview doon? Sachin Tendulkar ko aap pitch par bolte ho kya 'Interview do, batting baad mein karo'? Mujhe kaam toh karne do! Uska risk yeh hai ki jab koi newsy cheez aati hai — you aren't on social media — you are giving people freeway to create the perception they want. Woh galat hai, I should correct that. People make false allegations and I keep quiet because I think my audience knows me, so farak nahin padhega. I am not a talkative person. While making a film, I am not available often to my family, too. At that time, I'm not thinking of interviews. As a journalist, I wouldn't disturb anyone in creative work. Zahir hai, jab film aayegi, main baat karna chahunga. Mera audience ke sath gehra rishta hai. Main har jagah ja ke bolunga, 'Meri film dekho'. Isme galat kya hai? Aap mujhse kyun complain kar rahe ho!
Hans India
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Pankaj Tripathi dishes out life lessons and recipes on ‘The Right Angle'
In a heartwarming and candid conversation on The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, veteran actor Pankaj Tripathi revealed a side of himself that fans rarely get to see—his love for cooking. Produced by Gautam Thakker Films, the episode showcased Tripathi not just as a celebrated performer, but as a man deeply connected to culture, food, and philosophy. 'Yes, I like to cook,' Tripathi shared with a smile. 'I cook Turai sabzi very well—I just add salt, meethi (fenugreek) and haldi (turmeric). That's all. I avoid spices.' The actor also mentioned his comfort in preparing classic Indian staples like Dal-Chawal and traditional Bihari dishes, emphasizing simplicity in his culinary style. But the conversation wasn't limited to his kitchen experiments. When asked what advice he'd offer someone aspiring to become like his younger self, Tripathi took a contemplative turn, advocating for the transformative power of travel. 'Travel is not merely an act of leisure but an awakening,' he reflected. 'It's an essential ingredient in broadening one's horizons and understanding life beyond the familiar. Every city, every culture has a rhythm. When you immerse yourself in that rhythm, your perspective shifts—your empathy expands.' Tripathi also urged the younger generation to engage deeply with the world of art, literature, and live performance. According to him, attending concerts, music festivals, and literature conclaves are not just entertaining outings but vital experiences that shape a person's soul. 'These experiences refine your sensibilities. They shape your identity, nurture your creativity, and offer you a passport into the soulful depth of humanity,' he said. From the kitchen to the world stage, Tripathi continues to inspire—not only with his acting but with his profound life philosophies.
Hindustan Times
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra: Ozempic, Mounjaro or lifestyle change? The debate goes on
Jr NTR, Badshah, Karan Johar, Ram Kapoor, Kapil Sharma, what's common between them, apart from of course, being celebrities? All of them have recently been spotted looking leaner and, fingers every single time, point towards the new obsession in town - Ozempic and Mounjaro. The rising popularity of these medicines for weight loss, originally meant for diabetic patients, has come as a bouncer. Celebs, meanwhile, deny using any quick fix to lose weight — and it is this denial which Sonal Kalra, Chief Managing Editor, Entertainment & Lifestyle, Hindustan Times, explores in the hero segment of her show, MiPhi presents The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra. Episode 3 dropped on Friday across the YouTube channels of Hindustan Times, Live Hindustan and Livemint and delved deep into everything: how Ozempic and Mounjaro work, celebs who have allegedly used them for losing weight, both from Hollywood and the Indian film industry, and reasons why almost everyone denies using this. X owner Elon Musk and actor Amy Schumer are among the rare ones who have accepted that they indeed used the two medicines for looking thin. The Right Angle team doesn't just lay facts before the viewer, but also gets actor Ram Kapoor on record to express why he feels someone taking Ozempic isn't wrong. At the end of the episode, you will get a complete lowdown on the latest fad. A new episode of MiPhi presents The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra drops every Friday at 7pm across Hindustan Times, Live Hindustan and Livemint's YouTube channels. Don't miss it!
