Shoojit Sircar on Deepika Padukone’s exit from Spirit, Kalki 2

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar has defended Deepika Padukone amidst reports of her exiting two major films over working hour demands. Sircar emphasized the importance of respecting individual boundaries, calling Padukone a “brilliant” professional. This comes after Padukone was reportedly replaced in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Spirit’ and exited ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ due to ‘commitment issues’.

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Luxury car smuggling: ED searches Dulquer and Prithviraj homes

Enforcement Directorate raids targeted Malayalam actors Dulquer Salmaan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in a major Bhutan car smuggling case. Searches spanned multiple locations, including residences and car dealerships, investigating illegal luxury car imports via forged documents. The probe also involves FEMA violations and suspected hawala transactions, with Mammootty’s Chennai property also reportedly searched.

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Mahesh Manjrekar: I’ll find the ‘Tabu’ of this generation

As ‘Astitva’ marks a quarter-century since its release, filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar shares poignant reflections on its timeless themes. Drawing inspiration from his daughter, he underscored how the film’s exploration of infidelity and societal norms continues to resonate in today’s world. Interestingly, he recounts that Tabu’s casting was a serendipitous decision that proved transformative, praising her…

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