Stars turned up in style at the Eka Lakhani and Ravi Bhagchandka’s engagement party, which was hosted by the couple at Bastian in Mumbai.
Adil Hussain reflected on the significance of showcasing rural life in movies and his views on how Indian storytelling is changing.
Ayaan Agnihotri says that his ‘most favorite vacation’ is spent at Arpita Farms with his family and cousins. He even reveals that Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan are quite different from each other.
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has praised Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, describing it as a "talent vehicle" rather than a star-driven success. Released on August 15, the sequel to the 2018 hit Stree has garnered significant box office success. Mehta emphasized that the film’s achievement should be credited to the collective effort of the entire team, rather than any single individual. Mehta lauded Rajkummar Rao’s acting, Amar Kaushik’s directorial skills, and Niren Bhatt’s writing, calling the film a triumph for Indian mainstream cinema. He urged industry experts to move beyond oversimplified analyses and recognize the real talent involved in the film.
Actor Manoj Bajpayee opened up about being given Special Mention at 70th National Film Awards.
Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, renowned screenwriters, reacted to the adaptation of 'Sholay' by Ram Gopal Varma titled 'Aag'. The movie was a commercial failure and negatively reviewed. Salim mentioned they felt no reaction, while Javed expressed that the adaptation taught a lesson on the consequences of creative risks, adding to 'Sholay's' legacy.
Vikram Bhatt clarified he is not directing the sequel to 'Awara Paagal Deewana' due to changes over the past 22 years. Meanwhile, the 'Kasoor' sequel, which belongs to Mukesh Bhatt, is in development with Urvashi Rautela and Jassie Gill, marking Aftab Shivdasani's comeback and Adnan Sami's return to Bollywood after a 9-year break.