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Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, recently recollected an incident when actor Sunny Deol tore his jeans during the briefing of a scene.

During the latest episode of the quiz based reality show, ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, the veteran actor told Sunny, “I heard one thing once. You were shooting on a set. It was an action sequence. The action director was telling that Sunny was standing and he put his hand in his pocket. And he was listening to what was happening”.

He further mentioned, “And he doesn't agree with what he is being told. He doesn't want to do anything. He didn't agree at all. After a while, there was a sound of a cloth being torn. He was so angry. He pressed it so hard. He couldn't take it out. He was feeling shy. But he doesn't have any shame in his hands”.

The said incident is reportedly from the filming of ‘Darr’ when Yash Chopra told Sunny that his character loses to Shah Rukh Khan’s character during a fight sequence. Sunny didn’t agree with the director primarily because his character belonged to the forces, and was trained to neutralise any threat. But when the director didn’t listen to him, Sunny lost his cool but kept his hands in the pocket to not let the aggression leak through.

Elsewhere in the episode, Big B had a light-hearted exchange with Sunny Deol, as he asked the actor why he took 18 seasons to finally come on the show.

A promo was shared by the channel on Instagram with the caption, “Computer ji, lock this fun conversation and legendary moment”.

In the promo, Amitabh was seen asking Sunny, “Sunny, I want to ask you something. This is the 18th season. What were you doing for so long? Why didn't you join us?”

To which Sunny said, “I was very scared of the show. I had to think”.

Bollywood star Aamir Khan replied, “Sir, I have been here 6-7 times”.

To which Sunny said, “He doesn't think, I do”.

Aamir and Sunny were seen on the show promoting their upcoming film ‘Batwara 1947’. With Sunny in the lead, the drama also features Shabana Azmi, Preity G Zinta, Ali Fazal, and Abhimanyu Singh in key roles, along with others.

Kaun Banega Crorepati is the official Hindi adaptation of the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? franchise. It is presented by actor Amitabh Bachchan, who has hosted the show for its entire run except for its third season, during which Shah Rukh Khan, another actor, replaced Big B.

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Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Actress Mallika Sherawat has made a bold claim, and it involves Hollywood royalty Tom Cruise in her DMs.

The actress, who can be seen in the reality show ‘The Traitors’, has claimed that the Hollywood superstar regularly texts. She even went to the length of claiming that Tom has a crush on her.

During the latest episode of the show, stand-up comedian, Aditya Kulshrestha asked her, “Have you ever had a crush on anyone? No. Or everyone has had a crush on you?”.

Responding to the same, the actress said, “Everyone has had a crush on me. Tom Cruise has had a crush on me recently. I'm not lying. If I had a phone, I would've shown you his videos”.

When asked about the kind of videos he is sending, the actress said, “No, when we were partying together and all. He's fabulous”.

It’s not like the actress doesn’t have access to the direct line to the USA. Earlier, the actress had shared her excitement after receiving an invitation to the White House Christmas dinner.

Describing the experience as “completely surreal”, she expressed her gratitude for the honor, marking a special moment in her illustrious career. The actress took to Instagram to share a series of photos from the White House Christmas dinner. In the pictures, Mallika could be seen posing amid the festive décor, with sparkling lights and beautifully adorned Christmas trees.

She also posted a video capturing US President Donald Trump delivering his Christmas and New Year wishes to the audience, with Mallika visible in the crowd. Additionally, she shared a glimpse of the lavish Christmas meal served at the White House.

She wrote in the caption, “Being invited to the White House Christmas dinner feels completely surreal - Grateful #whitehouse #xmasdinner”.

The Christmas reception was held at the White House on December 18, 2025.

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Los Angeles, Aug 11 (IANS) Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway is pretty sure about the gender of her child but she has decided to keep it a secret.

The pregnant actress recently appeared on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’, where she was asked about her 3rd child’s gender by guest host Anthony Anderson.

He said, “I consider myself to be a baby whisperer. Now, this is my first time seeing you pregnant and what not. It looks like it’s a boy. Am I correct, or you’re waiting?”.

The actress gave a small smile as she replied, “We know (but) we’re not saying”.

The audience cheered for the actress, and the latter said that she always “feels bad” for not revealing the baby’s sex when she is probed.

She said, “Thank you for the support. It always feels so rude saying that”.

Anne and her husband Adam Shulman are already parents to Jonathan, 10, and Jack, 6, with ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ star admitting her older kids are more than a little excited to be getting another sibling.

She said, “(They’re) over the moon. It feels really beautiful. It feels like the family’s having a baby. I mean, it’ll feel like I’m having a baby while it’s happening, but the emotional feeling is that we’re all going to welcome this little one”.

The actress has been showing off her baby bump on the red carpet in recent weeks, and kept the trend going as she wore a stomach-baring black top and matching trousers for her appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’.

Earlier, the actress was compelled to hit back at speculation that she was sporting a fake baby bump. She took to her Instagram, wrote, “Fake hair, real bump. Enjoy The @endofoakstreet Block Party chaos with me as my outfit literally melts in the heat”.

‘The End of Oak Street’ is set to release on August 13, 2026.

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Los Angeles, Aug 11 (IANS) Hollywood beauties, Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson, are all set to share screen space for the first time in the forthcoming edge-of-the-seat thriller 'Verity'.

A cinematic adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel of the same name, the movie introduces the audience to a world full of secrets, mystery, and psychological tension.

The gripping trailer released on Tuesday gives the movie buffs a rough idea into the roller-coaster ride they can expect with 'Verity'.

The movie revolves around the lives of a renowned author, Verity Crawford (Played by Anne Hathaway), and Lowen Ashleigh (Played by Dakota Johnson), a struggling writer who relocates to the remote Crawford estate to ghost-write for Verity.

While she is there, Lowen comes across what appears to be Verity’s chilling autobiographical notes, which include some disturbing and twisted confessions about Verity’s husband, Jeremy (Played by Josh Hartnett). This newly discovered manuscript blurs the line between fiction and reality for Lowen and even poses a question about Verity’s mental state.

Along with Anne Hathaway as Verity Crawford, and Dakota Johnson as Lowen Ashleigh, the primary cast of the drama also includes Josh Hartnett as Jeremy Crawford, Verity’s husband, Brady Wagner as Crew Crawford, Jeremy’s son, and Ismael Cruz Córdova as Corey.

Irina Dvorovenko, K. K. Moggie, Michael Abbott Jr., and Alex Cooper are also a part of the movie's supporting cast.

Made under the direction of Michael Showalter, 'Verity' has been backed by Amazon MGM Studios.

With Nick Antosca, Alex Hedlund, Stacey Sher, Michael Showalter, Jordana Mollick, Anne Hathaway, and Colleen Hoover on board as producers, the camera work for the thriller has been handled by Jim Frohna. Jay Cassidy has looked after the editing department of the movie.

Distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing International, 'Verity' is expected to get a theatrical release in India on 2nd October.

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Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) Veteran actress Zeenat Aman revealed in her latest social media post that 'sharing the journey with her son has made work more fun' for her lately.

While she did not specify which of her two sons she was talking about, it seems like the 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram' actress enjoys collaborating with her children on a professional level.

On Tuesday, Zeenat Aman used her social media handle to provide her Instagram family an insight into what life looks like for her these days.

From a garden filled with flowers, to occasional health struggles, to meeting new people at work, Zeenat Aman is enjoying these little things to the fullest.

Dropping a couple of stunning pictures of herself posing in black, she penned, "Minutiae of life at present. Lily. And joy. A little garden, looking particularly pleased with itself in this balmy weather. Fresh flowers. A favourite homemade kadhi sent to me from a good friend. Better conversations. (sic)."

"The occasional negotiation with immunity and health - apparently the body has opinions of its own, and one must learn to listen! Work, which continues to surprise me with interesting new people, competent staff and the occasional adventure. These days, sharing the journey with my son has made work more fun than it has any right to be," she went on to add.

Zeenat Aman concluded her post by expressing gratitude for the little treasures of life, saying, "And then there are days when one puts on a rather magnificent black outfit, sunglasses that mean business, and remembers that life is also meant to be enjoyed. I am grateful for all of it. The grand moments, certainly. But increasingly, it is the little things that seem to hold the greatest charm."

While Zeenat Aman has not shared the screen with her sons, she often collaborates with her younger son, Zahaan Khan, on social media. Zahaan also helps his mother with her account. Zeenat Aman's elder son, Azaan Khan, works as a filmmaker.

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Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) Veteran actress Jaya Prada is all set to mark her return to the big screen with 'Jai Hind Jai Sindh'. The director of the drama, Indrajeet Lankesh, revealed that he grew up watching her films during an exclusive interaction with IANS.

The director added that to have the opportunity to direct Jaya Prada in her comeback film is a 'pleasure and an honour' for him.

He was asked, "What has it been like working with Jayaprada? She is making a comeback with your film."

Indrajeet Lankesh told IANS, "Of course, she is making a comeback with 'Jai Hind Jai Sindh'. It is a pleasure because I grew up watching her films, including her work with Dr Rajkumar sir. There was a fantastic film called 'Sanadi Appanna', which was a biopic. Jayaprada ma’am played an amazing role as a dancer in that film. It was a huge blockbuster in the South. I grew up watching those kinds of films featuring Jaya Prada ma’am. And then, of course, there was 'Sharaabi'. Who can forget 'Sharaabi' with Bachchan sir? We were all in college when we watched that film."

Expressing his delight at getting to work with Jaya Prada, the filmmaker added, "For me to direct her in a comeback film is a pleasure and an honour. To be able to say “action” and “cut” for her is truly a dream come true."

Speaking about the rest of the cast, which includes both veterans and young actors, Indrajeet Lankesh continued, "Apart from that, we have an impressive cast comprising Mahesh Manjrekar, Rahul Dev, and Indira Tiwari. I loved Indira Tiwari in 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'. Then there is Vikram Kochhar, whom I watched in 'Dunki' and really loved his performance. There are several senior actors, including actors from the National School of Drama. Mahesh Manjrekar sir is the senior-most among them."

"At the same time, the young generation of actors has a huge platform through this film because they are newcomers. Two girls and two boys are the central characters in the foreground. This is a huge breakthrough for them, and it is something I have been doing throughout my career — giving youngsters a platform, a career opportunity ,and a stage to express themselves," he concluded.

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Chennai, Aug 11 (IANS) Actor and producer Vishnu Vishal on Tuesday announced that his upcoming project with director Arunraja Kamaraj had now been dropped as a result of budgeting issues and creative differences cropping up between the director and him.

Taking to his social media timelines to share a statement on the decision to drop the film, Vishnu Vishal said, "Over the past few days, there has been a lot of speculation in the air recently about my next project with director Arunraja Kamaraj, and I felt it was only right to clear the air and let audiences know exactly where things stand - it's something they deserve to know."

Stating that the project in question had been one that he had been looking forward to for the past year, Vishnu Vishal said he had been preparing strenuously for it over the last 10 months.

"It was a film I hoped to begin after the release of Gatta Kusthi 2, and I was excited to bring it to life," he claimed.

However, the actor said, "Unfortunately, in recent times, the project has run into creative differences with the director, along with budgeting issues. Budgeting, in fact, seems to be one of the biggest challenges the industry is grappling with right now."

Pointing out that he had tried his best to make things work, Vishnu Vishal said that despite every effort that had been made, they had decided not to move forward with the project.

"I understand that it is a difficult decision for both Arunraja Kamaraj and myself, but we have to part ways with this project and I wish him all the best for his future endeavors. The legal processes attached, will take their own time to settle and get sorted. As always, I remain excited about what lies ahead. But sometimes, as an actor who also wears the hat of a producer, difficult decisions have to be made - and this was one of them," he explained.

The actor and producer concluded the statement, saying, "Right now, my focus is on the upcoming release of my film 'Irandu Vaanam' and my brother's film 'Yellow Yellow Dirty Fellow'. Also, I'm working on something really exciting and unique, and will be dropping the official announcement very soon. Thank you all for your continued love and support. I hope to receive the same in the days to come."

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Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) Actress Sadia Khateeb got a little emotional as her movie 'Raksha Bandhan' completed 4 years of release on Tuesday.

Commemorating the occasion, Sadia decided to look back on her time on the set of the drama. She shared that working with Akshay Kumar in the movie turned out to be a memorable and enriching experience for her.

The film has given Sadia the opportunity to learn and explore, all the while creating some fond memories that she will cherish forever.

She said, “Raksha Bandhan will always hold a very special place in my heart. It has been four years since the film was released, but the memories of working on it still feel so fresh. Getting the opportunity to share the screen with Akshay Kumar sir and such a wonderful ensemble was truly an enriching experience."

" I learnt so much during the making of the film, both as an actor and as a person. The warmth on set, the beautiful relationships we built, and the memories we created are something I will always cherish,” she went on to add.

Helmed by Aanand L. Rai and written by Himanshu Sharma, along with Kanika Dhillon, 'Raksha Bandhan' is a remake of the 2005 Bengali film 'Dadar Adesh'.

The movie revolves around a brother who has vowed to marry off his four sisters before tying the knot with his ladylove. The film sheds light on the struggles of dowry, societal pressures, and sibling bonds.

The project features Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Pednekkar, Sadia Khateeb, Sahil Mehta, Sahejmeen Kaur, Smrithi Srikanth, and Deepika Khanna in pivotal roles, along with others.

'Raksha Bandhan' got a theatrical release on 11 August 2022, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan and Independence Day. While the movie received mixed-to-positive reviews, it failed to perform at the box office.

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Hyderabad, Aug 11 (IANS) Stressing on the need for children to care of their parents in their old age, Telugu star Nagarjuna has now said that one couldn't get luckier than getting the opportunity to look after one's parents.

Participating in the pre-release event of director Uday Chauhan's upcoming comedy drama, 'Pallaburusu', featuring actors Sudhakar Reddy and Murlidhar Goud in the lead, Nagarjuna said, " I've always had this thought in my mind. There can be nothing luckier than getting the opportunity to look after one's parents. I took care of my parents. Shouldn't we? They took care of me when I was a child. They held my hand and were there when I was scared. They took care of me when I had fever, when I got scared when the power went off. Shouldn't we also be there for them and take care of them when we grow up?."

Citing his wife Amala as an example, Nagarjuna said, "Amala has parents who are aged 88 and 90 years respectively. She takes very good care of both her parents. I keep telling her that there can be no one more luckier than her. So, taking care of your parents is very important. This is what I remembered when Uday told me the story of 'Pallaburusu'."

Stating that director Uday narrated the story in a very entertaining way to him, Nagarjuna praised the work of actors Sudhakar Reddy and Muralidhar Goud in the film.

"Everyone who has acted in this movie has delivered a great performance. I can see how this entire team has bonded well and the amount of teamwork that has gone into this project. A movie made with so much love will never fail. This movie will definitely be a success. Pawan has given wonderful music. I still keep listening to his music in 'Love Story'. He has done a great job for this movie too," he said.

Stating that he was thoroughly entertained by the film, Nagarjuna said, "I watched the movie. It was very entertaining. I kept laughing and even as I laughed, tears came to my eyes and my heart became heavy. There was an uplifting feeling. This film has everything in it and it will definitely be a success."

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Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) Music composer Amaal Mallik, who is known for advocating the artistes’ rights in the music industry, has said that the system of royalty and residual income is quite complicated and warped in the industry.

Amaal, who has composed the song ‘Yeh Awarapan’ from the upcoming Emraan Hashmi-starrer ‘Awarapan 2’, spoke with IANS during the promotions of the film in the BKC area of Mumbai.

He told IANS, “The type of contracts you sign with a label, artist or a production house, everyone has their own levels, and no one exactly knows what they agree on or what terms they agree on. What Rahman sir will get as a deal will not be what I will get as a deal. What I will get as a deal, maybe some other composer will not get. What he gets, someone new will not get. So, I think it is up to people’s own decision making. Obviously, the laws of our country have improved. But the master share of royalty is of the production house or label”.

However, he agreed that the system of revenue sharing in south Indian cinema is more streamlined and transparent.

He said, “In the South industry, they share a huge chunk with big artists. But, there is a balance. Some take upfront fees and some don't. But, there is a lack of clarity on the Hindi film side. Here, we don't know what happens. Here, everyone's contracts are different. Everyone's requirements are different. Why is everyone agreeing on one price? No one has any clarity. In the South, there is a lot of respect given to the composers. They know that music hypes the film and gives it a positioning. I am glad that it is happening there. But, it is a slow process in Hindi cinema. It is not fully wrong, but it is not fully right also. There is no 100% clarity in royalties”.

“We don't get radio royalties. We don't know how much we get from streaming. In a year, every artiste gets according to their catalogue. Where intricately money streams should be more or not, we will get to know when more avenues open. In the Hindi film industry, it is difficult to ask for your masters. The marketing of a song costs crores of rupees. Actors are also involved in the song. There are also producers making those decisions”, he added.

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