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Banglan, the production designer for ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra,’ discusses recreating Bengaluru’s cyberpunk aesthetic in Kerala, emphasizing adapting existing locations over building expensive sets. He subtly criticizes big-budget films where excessive actor salaries overshadow production quality. Banglan highlights that ‘Lokah’ prioritizes on-screen value, ensuring every penny contributes to the film’s visual strength and overall quality.

Abhinav Kashyap revealed that he initially suggested Randeep Hooda for the lead role in ‘Dabangg,’ but Sohail Khan dismissed the idea due to Hooda’s perceived lack of market value. Kashyap also mentioned suggesting Sanjay Dutt and Sunny Deol before the Khan brothers settled on Salman Khan. Read on to know more.

Anushka Sharma spoke about gender disparity in Bollywood. She highlighted the different standards for male and female actors. She pointed out the industry’s focus on women’s youth and desirability. Sharma also shared her experience as a producer. She faced financial discrimination while producing NH10. She had to produce to make the film within budget.

Ranbir Kapoor once questioned Deepika Padukone’s decision to star in ‘Cocktail,’ a film written by Imtiaz Ali. He admitted he didn’t understand her choice, especially with other offers from acclaimed directors on the table. Kapoor later acknowledged Padukone’s instinct was right, praising her performance even though he wasn’t a fan of the film itself.

‘Homebound,’ directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, has been selected as India’s official entry for the 2026 Oscars. The film, set to release on September 26, 2025, tells a heartfelt story of two childhood friends in a North Indian village whose aspirations to join the police force are…

Neeraj Ghaywan’s ‘Homebound’ post excluded cinematographer Pratik Shah amid sexual misconduct allegations. Pratik, accused by over 20 women and flagged by the Indian Women Cinematographers’ Collective, was dropped from a Sourav Ganguly biopic. Dharma Productions stated Pratik was a freelancer with no complaints during his limited work on the film.

Veteran actor Tinnu Anand shared his views on Bollywood’s paparazzi culture. He revealed actors often call photographers for self-promotion. Anand also disclosed he was initially offered the role of Crime Master Gogo in Andaz Apna Apna. Shakti Kapoor later played the iconic character. Anand mentioned his inspiration for the role came from a confident young…

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, married for seven years and parents to Dua, were destined to meet on the set of ‘Goliyon Ki Raasleela Raam-Leela.’ Initially, Kareena Kapoor Khan was to star opposite Ranveer, but she dropped out. Kareena believes her departure was fate, paving the way for Deepika and Ranveer’s romance, and doesn’t regret…

Following Unni Mukandan’s announcement of ‘Maa Vande,’ a film on Narendra Modi, a trend of political biopics continues. However, recent releases like ‘Ajey: The Untold Story of Yogi’ are struggling at the box office, earning only Rs 20 lakh on its opening day. The film faces tough competition from Akshay Kumar’s ‘Jolly LLB 3’.

Amitabh Bachchan reflected on how appreciation has evolved. He emphasized the importance of valuing applause. He shared a photo from ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, showing a standing ovation. Bachchan noted generational differences in praise. He highlighted the significance of passing on values. He also mentioned upcoming movies like ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ and ‘Brahmastra 2’.