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Guess what? Mammootty, the superstar actor, has a unique connection with a mother-daughter pair! Both Lakshmi and her daughter Aishwarya have played his leading ladies in films. Lakshmi starred with him in the 80s, and Aishwarya in the 90s. It's pretty rare for an actor to have this kind of connection!
Neeta Lulla shared how she made Aishwarya Rai's famous lavender lehenga for 'Dil Ka Rishta'. She said, "The lavender blue lehenga that launched a 'Thousand Recreations'." Made of organza with silver embroidery and sequins, the outfit was a hit because Aishwarya loved the colour, which matched her eyes.
Prateik shared a cryptic post after his half-brother Aarya accused him of using their father for money. Prateik's wife posted, "If misinformation paid bills, some people would finally be successful." This comes after Aarya said, "We become villains, and the world paints Prateik like a victim."
Actress Tridha Choudhury dreams of starring in Amish Tripathi's Shiva Trilogy adaptation. She said, "I am a huge fan of both Lord Shiva and Ranveer himself." Tridha, who has worked in Hindi, Bengali, and Telugu projects, finds the idea of a mythological film with Ranveer Singh exciting.
AR Rahman called his work with Hans Zimmer on the upcoming film 'Ramayana' "epic." He said Zimmer is a true artist who thinks differently. Rahman also mentioned that this film is one of the biggest projects of his career, highlighting the incredible 3D visuals and music.
Rare movie posters from old Hindi films can be super valuable today! Film historian SSM Ausaja said, "The market of posters is very high today." He mentioned that first release posters for classics like Pyaasa could fetch up to Rs 10 lakh, while others like Guide might go for over Rs 5 lakh.
Bobby Deol flew back from the UK to promote Anurag Kashyap's new film, Bandar. He plays a troubled pop star, Sameer Mehra, in the crime thriller. This role is another step in his career reinvention after his impactful performance in "Animal." The film's teaser and trailer have already grabbed attention.
Vijay's movie, Jana Nayagan, might finally hit screens in June! Ticketing sites like BookMyShow and District are showing June 19 as the expected release. The producer said, "we're waiting for the certificate to come." They're hoping for CBFC approval soon to announce the grand worldwide release.
Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli are filming a key song for their movie Varanasi in Hyderabad. The actor plays Lord Ram, called Rudhra, and had to learn martial arts for the role. The entire shoot is expected to finish by August 2026, with talks of splitting the film into two parts.
Bollywood's biggest stars, like Salman Khan and Karan Johar, gathered in Mumbai to celebrate filmmaker David Dhawan's amazing career. They shared warm moments and paid tribute to his many hit comedy films. The event honored his huge contribution to Hindi cinema, making it a nostalgic evening for everyone.
Bhagyashree played Riteish Deshmukh's mother in Raja Shivaji, and she said age didn't matter for the role of Jijabai. She felt the historical importance was key. Cinematographer Santosh Sivan even complimented her youthful look, saying, "I had to make you look older." She grew up hearing Shivaji Maharaj's stories.
Priya Malik shared that "visibility without truth is a very lonely room." She spoke about how poetry helped her through tough times like divorce and miscarriage. Her work, which questions societal expectations for women, has grown from a private space to connecting with many people. She also touched on her experiences with reality TV.