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Jun- 2025 -17 June
Will Smith says he turned down ‘Inception’ because he didn’t understand the story
Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio ended up headlining the cerebral action thriller instead Los Angeles: Star Will Smith took everyone by surprise by sharing that he turned down the lead role of filmmaker Christopher Nolan‘s “Inception” because he didn’t “understand the plot”. Smith shared the anecdote during a recent interview with radio station Kiss Xtra (via HuffPost). Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio ended up headlining the cerebral action thriller instead, reports variety.com. “I don’t think I’ve ever said it publicly but I am going to say it because we are opening up to one another,” Smith said. He added: “Chris Nolan brought me ‘Inception’ first and I didn’t get it. I’ve never said that out loud. Now that I think about it, it’s…
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17 June
Shakira says being an immigrant in US ‘means living in fear’
The Colombia-hailing pop star alluded to president Donald Trump‘s attitude toward immigrants, which were among the key tenets of his administration that protested nationwide Los Angeles: Grammy-winning Colombia star Shakira has talked about the dire socio-political instability facing immigrants in the US. In a new interview with BBC, the Colombia-hailing pop star alluded to president Donald Trump’s attitude toward immigrants, which were among the key tenets of his administration that protested nationwide yesterday as thousands marched in cities from Los Angeles to Austin in the “No Kings” rallies, reports deadline.com. Asked how it feels to be an immigrant living in America today, the four-time Grammy winner responded, “It means living in constant fear, and it’s painful to see.” She continued, “Now,…
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17 June
Keerthy Suresh-starrer ‘Uppu Kappurambu’ to stream on Prime Video from July 4
The Telugu film Uppu Kappurambu, starring Keerthy Suresh, will premiere on Prime Video on July 4. Directed by Ani I V Sasi and written by Vasanth Maringanti, the 1990s-set coming-of-age satire revolves around the residents of the fictional village Chitti Jayapuram, who struggle with a burial infrastructure crisis New Delhi: Telugu film “Uppu Kappurambu”, headlined by Keerthy Suresh, is set to premiere on Prime Video on July 4, the streaming platform announced on Monday. Also starring, Talluri Rameshwari, Suhas and Shatru, the film is set in the 1990s. The coming-of-age satire follows the residents of Chitti Jayapuram, a fictional village in South India’s hinterland grappling with an escalating pressure on its burial infrastructure. Prime Video shared the news on its official…
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17 June
Jana Nayagan: Pooja Hegde drops key update
Actress teams up with Thalapathy Vijay for a powerful political drama Hyderabad: Actress Pooja Hegde is all smiles as she plays the female lead in ‘Jana Nayagan’, the much-anticipated political drama starring Thalapathy Vijay. Directed by H Vinoth, the film is creating a strong buzz, especially since it marks Vijay’s final theatrical release. The film is a political drama with strong emotions. It is produced by KVN Productions, which is making its first Tamil movie. The music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Along with Pooja Hegde, the film’s cast includes Bobby Deol, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mamitha Baiju, Priyamani, and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in important roles. Amid this, Pooja Hegde took to Instagram and posted a happy selfie, revealing that she has completed filming her part…
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17 June
Will Samantha and Naga Chaitanya share the screen again?
They were once a beloved pair, both on and off screen. Though they’ve gone their separate ways, fans still remember their bond and quietly hope to see them together again Hyderabad: As the re-release trend continues to grip Tollywood, Ye Maaya Chesave, the romantic classic from 2010, is all set to hit theatres again on July 18, 2025. Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the film starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya has a special place in Telugu cinema and in the hearts of fans. Originally released on February 26, 2010, the film won hearts with its soulful storytelling, memorable dialogues, and timeless songs. The characters Jessie and Karthik became iconic, and the movie marked the debut of Samantha, who went on…
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16 June
Suniel Shetty remembers his ‘first hero’ father Veerappa with a touching tribute
Sharing an unseen childhood photo, the ‘Dhadkan’ actor poured his heart out in a caption that reflected love, respect, and gratitude. In his post, Suniel wrote, “No big post. No fancy words. Just a heart full of gratitude and a quiet thank you… For the love that never asked for anything in return. Mumbai: On the occasion of Father’s Day, actor Suniel Shetty took a walk down memory lane as he paid a heartfelt tribute to his late father, Veerappa Shetty, whom he lovingly described as his ‘first hero.’ Sharing an unseen childhood photo, the ‘Dhadkan’ actor poured his heart out in a caption that reflected love, respect, and gratitude. In his post, Suniel wrote, “No big post. No fancy…
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16 June
Zeenat Aman on Air India plane crash: May our collective grief offer some solace
The 73-year-old actor said she is “overwhelmed with emotions” thinking about the incident New Delhi: Veteran actor Zeenat Aman addressed the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. Aman shared an Instagram story as she boarded the flight of the same airline on Saturday. The 73-year-old actor said she is “overwhelmed with emotions” thinking about the incident. “Boarded an Air India flight this morning and found myself absolutely overwhelmed with emotion as I buckled my seatbelt,” she wrote, attaching her selfie from the plane. “May our collective grief offer some solace to those who lost their loved ones,” she added. The London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 passengers crashed into a medical college complex in Ahmedabad and burst into a ball…
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16 June
Karan Johar remembers his late father Yash Johar’s enduring legacy in cinema and life
The emotional tribute reflected not just Karan’s deep bond with his father but also the creative legacy Yash Johar left behind. Sharing a monochrome picture of his father, the ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ director expressed how his father gave him the courage to feel deeply and to bring those emotions alive on screen. Mumbai: On the occasion of Father’s Day, filmmaker Karan Johar took to social media to pen a heartfelt note in memory of his late father, Yash Johar. The emotional tribute reflected not just Karan’s deep bond with his father but also the creative legacy Yash Johar left behind. Sharing a monochrome picture of his father, the ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ director expressed how…
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16 June
Shanaya Kapoor shares a glimpse from the first day of workshop for ‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan’
The teaser offered a glimpse into a delicate and emotional love story built on silence, music, and unspoken bonds. In less than a minute, it introduced the journey of a blind musician, played by Vikrant Massey, who crossed paths with a passionate theatre artiste, portrayed by Shanaya Kapoor. Mumbai: Shanaya Kapoor has officially begun preparations for her much-anticipated debut film, ‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan.’ Taking to social media, the actress shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse from the first day of her workshop, giving a sneak peek into her journey as she steps into the world of cinema. On Sunday, Shanaya posted a video on Instagram and captioned it, “First day of workshop for Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan with the best best bestttttt @rachitsingh08.”…
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16 June
When Fatima Sana Shaikh burst into tears for ‘Metro… In Dino’ immediately after relishing chips
Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh shared a light-hearted moment from the sets of Metro… In Dino, where she had to instantly switch from munching on chips to delivering an emotional crying scene Mumbai: Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh, who is awaiting the release of her upcoming film ‘Metro… In Dino’, has shared an interesting anecdote from the shooting of the film. The actress spoke with IANS ahead of the film’s release, and shared how she had to switch on the character in a split second. One moment, she was busy eating chips during the break, and the other moment, when the director called for a shot, she quickly gulped it, and was all set to deliver the scene. Speaking with IANS, Fatima said,…
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