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Writer Manoj Muntashir said people should not compare the upcoming Ramayana with his film Adipurush. He called his own work a failed attempt despite the effort. "It is better not to compare Ramayana with Adipurush," he said. He also praised Yash and wished the new mythological epic great success.
Classical dance guru Girija Chandran will receive the Sangeeth Natak Akademi Award 2025 for her contributions to Mohiniyattam. The 75-year-old teacher has spent 50 years training students at her school, Regatta Natya Sangeetha Kendra. "I am proud about keeping myself busy at 75," she said about this special national recognition.
Sunny Deol discussed the challenge of humanising Pakistanis in his film Batwara 1947. He said, "Humne mahaul ke baare mein kabhi nahi socha." The actor explained that the team focused on the story rather than the current political climate. He believes the film shows humanity without any malice in their hearts.
Actor Pradeep Rawat passed away on August 4 at age 74 after battling blood cancer. His manager, Siddharth Tiwari, said, "He passed away today, August 4, somewhere between 6 to 6.30 pm." The veteran star, known for his villainous roles, was hospitalised for one month before his health suddenly got worse.
The Lock Upp 2 grand finale streams today, August 5, at 8 pm IST on Netflix. Five finalists, including Shivangi Joshi and Shreya Kalra, will compete for the trophy and a ₹1 crore cash prize. Hosts Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan will crown the winner after final tasks and jury questions.
Ravi Kishan’s daughter Rivva joined his viral meme trend by sharing a funny Instagram reel. She used the song Gucci by Aroob Khan, which fans now link to the actor-politician. Ravi said, "It's just the moment I come and something happens to my body and words nikalte hai."
Harshad Chopda left Lock Upp Sach Ya Sazaa to help friend Shivangi Joshi. He said, “My game was that of a no game.” The actor shared personal stories about his past and childhood struggles during the show. His exit stunned many fans, as the reality series got 50 million watch hours.
Acting coach Jayati Bhatia recalled Deepika Padukone’s intense preparation for the film Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. Jayati asked Deepika to shout abuses from a balcony to remove her self-consciousness. Jayati said, "She did not hesitate," as the actor went beyond the script and showed complete dedication to her craft.
Ramayana actor Surabhi Das defended Sai Pallavi’s modern look as Sita amid online criticism. Surabhi said, "You can’t please everybody." She believes the film’s huge scale will overshadow these concerns. Costume designers Rimple and Harpreet Narulah also explained that they used artistic inspiration since no clothes survive from the Treta Yuga.
Jyotika earned three times more than Suriya during the 2003 film Kaakha Kaakha. The couple married in Chennai on September 11, 2006. Jyotika said, "We are equals at home." She praised Suriya for his genuine nature, noting that he always treats her as an equal partner in their long marriage.
Anamaria Goltes asked the court to dismiss her child support petition against Luka Doncic. She said, "I am withdrawing my Petition for Child Support with the specific intention of resolving this matter amicably." However, the court did not approve the request because the filing lacked the signature of Doncic.
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana trailer released on July 24, sparking mixed reactions online. Actor Ameesha Patel shared her thoughts while in Mumbai, noting the challenge of recreating the classic epic. She said, "Purane 'Ramayan' ko beat karna... Ek task hai." She wished the team well as fans compare it to Ramanand Sagar’s version.