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Baweja Studio's film 'System', starring Jyotika and Sonakshi Sinha, is now Prime Video's No. 1 non-English film globally. It's also the No. 2 most-watched movie worldwide on the platform. Harman Baweja said, "no bigger thrill than watching a story you've believed in so deeply travel." This marks a hat-trick of success for the studio.
Ram Charan's wife, Upasana Konidela, is an heiress to a Rs 77,000 crore business empire. She is a key figure in her family's healthcare ventures, serving on boards like Zydus Group and Apollo 24/7. Upasana shared that her family has a constitution to manage wealth, adding, "our family treats men and women equally."
Shilpa Shinde broke silence on her FIR against producer Sanjay Kohli. She admitted the sexual harassment complaint was false, saying she had "no other option" for a contract dispute. Shinde shared her side on Instagram, urging people to read the FIR copy which detailed alleged actions.
Bollywood's queer representation journey showed a shift in the 2010s, with characters getting real stories. However, recent films suggest a slip back into old tropes. A cop in Pati Patni Aur Woh Do was used for jokes, reminding viewers of the '90s. This happened despite a monologue on inclusivity.
AI reimagined 'The Boys' with Bollywood stars. Hrithik Roshan got the role of Homelander, and John Abraham was Billy Butcher. Alia Bhatt played Starlight, and Katrina Kaif was Maeve. The viral video showed many actors like Vicky Kaushal and Shahid Kapoor in apt reimaginations.
Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow sparked sitcom talk with Courteney Cox. Kudrow said, "I would love to do another one, if anyone wrote a good one." Aniston joked about a show called "Girlfriends." Many fans got excited, though no project is confirmed. The Friends stars reflected on their past chemistry.
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali recalled being abducted from his college hostel in a cycle rickshaw. A dispute over a political poster led to the incident. He said, "In Delhi, I was once abducted from my hostel by a local gang." Many student political groups were active then.
Vijay Sethupathi finished dubbing the 'Slumdog 33 Temple Road' teaser in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. Director Puri Jagannadh said the actor "added his personal touch across languages." The teaser is out June 8. The film will release pan India, with shooting completed and post-production progressing.
A Mumbai pub DJ played the Doraemon theme song at 1 AM, sparking a viral video. The crowd, initially shocked, soon started a "nostalgic singalong." This unexpected choice brought a wave of fond memories for many, turning the club into a lively, reminiscent space.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly eyeing Madison Square Garden for their July wedding. Reports suggest the couple wants a private event, with sources saying, "Everyone's been sworn to secrecy." The venue's security and lack of windows offer privacy. Many guests are expected, and they are using texts for invites.
Veteran actor Lalit Parimoo advised Janhvi Kapoor and Ananya Panday to "seekh lo acting." He said star kids should spend years learning the craft, as the drive to learn often comes from financial hardship. Parimoo noted that while many young actors face trolling, they are fortunate to have family support.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe offers a fun, campy adventure. Nicholas Galitzine shines as He-Man, bringing innocence and humour to the role. The film smartly embraces its toy origins, poking fun at characters like Fisto. It creates a believable world of wonder, and many will enjoy this nostalgic, feel-good cinema experience.
Iranian cinema often uses children to show history. Filmmakers like Marjane Satrapi, Abbas Kiarostami, and Jafar Panahi put kids at the centre. Satrapi's Persepolis showed the Iranian Revolution through a child's eyes. This tradition uses "the puzzled gaze of a child who has not yet learned how adults disguise the truth."