Shadaab Khan, son of legendary actor Amjad Khan, believes no Indian film has yet matched the cultural legacy of Sholay — not even recent blockbuster Dhurandhar.In a recent conversation with journalist Vickey Lalwani, Shadaab also revealed that he had auditioned for a “very solid role” in Dhurandhar but eventually lost out because he did not…
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan may be signing on some of the biggest films in the Bollywood film industry, but according to the actor, he has done so without even reading the scripts. Salman Khan never reads film scripts The actor made a candid revelation about his filmmaking process, surprising all with his admission that he…
Jyotika has opened up about how the commercial failure of her debut Hindi film changed the course of her life and career, eventually leading her to Chennai and superstardom in South cinema.Speaking ahead of her upcoming film System alongside Sonakshi Sinha, Jyotika reflected on her Bollywood debut with Doli Saja Ke Rakhna and why she…
A shocking discovery in Florida’s Everglades has once again highlighted the growing threat posed by invasive Burmese pythons in the region. Snake hunter Kevin Pavlidis recently uncovered two neighbouring nests containing around 120 Burmese python eggs in total, according to videos and reports shared online. The discovery quickly went viral, with many viewers expressing alarm…
John Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut Friday.Clad in a white beret, Travolta walked the Cannes red carpet with his 26-year-old daughter Ella Bleu Travolta. The actor wrote, directed and co-produced ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’, based on his own 1997 children’s novel.Thierry Fremaux,…
NEW DELHI: Amid mounting losses, public sector oil firms announced the much-anticipated increase in petrol and diesel prices, raising it by around Rs 3 a litre across metros on Friday, which was lower than expected. Piped kitchen gas prices were, however, left unchanged.Oil company executives did not rule out the possibility of a further increase…
Celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim has taken a strong stand against toxic behaviour in the entertainment industry, announcing that he will no longer work with celebrities whose managers allegedly disrespect or mistreat creative professionals and crew members behind the scenes.The hairstylist shared a powerful note on social media, calling out the growing culture of arrogance and…
Super-rich NRI Paul Parmar was once known for his lavish lifestyle, 39,000 sqft New Jersey mansion. Parmjit “Paul” Parmar, an Indian-origin investor who once called himself recession-proof as he continued splurging money in 2008, has been sentenced to five years in prison. Parmar pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud that involved inflating revenues,…
Anurag Kashyap, whose films have frequently found a place at the Cannes Film Festival — most recently ‘Kennedy’ in 2023 — has returned to the prestigious event once again. But unlike previous years, the filmmaker is not at Cannes with a movie this time. Instead, he says he is there to understand where cinema is…
Late actor Amjad Khan’s son Shadaab Khan has made shocking revelations about the darker side of the film industry, recalling how his father stood up against exploitation, withheld wages and alleged casting couch culture during his time as president of the Cine Artists Association.In a recent conversation with Vickey Lalwani, Shadaab admitted that being the…