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Pooja Bhatt recalled an incident on the sets of ‘Naaraaz’ where Mithun Chakraborty reprimanded her for requesting a retake. This moment taught her about the significant cost of film stock and the economic realities of filmmaking before the digital era. Bhatt, now a podcast host, shared this lesson on her show.

In a powerful statement, Jaideep Ahlawat, the star of ‘The Family Man 3’, has challenged the outdated notion that men should stifle their emotions. He highlighted how phrases like ‘real men don’t cry’ can harm mental health by encouraging men to conceal their feelings.

Director Jeethu Joseph has clarified ‘Drishyam 3’ release plans, confirming the Malayalam version will debut first, followed by Hindi and Telugu adaptations two months later. This addresses speculation about a simultaneous multi-language release. Meanwhile, star Mohanlal is reportedly balancing shoots for ‘Drishyam 3’ and his daughter Vismaya’s debut film.

Delhi government has declared the war drama ‘120 Bahadur’ tax-free, celebrating the valor of Charlie Company in the 1962 Sino-Indian War. The film, highlighting Major Shaitan Singh Bhati’s sacrifice, has garnered an estimated Rs 14 crore at the box office. This recognition aims to encourage wider viewership of the patriotic tribute.

Country music star Jelly Roll surprised fans by shaving off his signature beard for the first time in nearly a decade. He revealed his dramatically different, beardless look, prompting speculation about artificial intelligence. This transformation is part of his significant weight loss journey, having shed 200 pounds.

Kriti Sanon and Dhanush’s ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ releases today, November 28, with strong advance bookings of Rs 5.64 crore. The film is poised for a significant opening, potentially becoming Dhanush’s biggest Hindi release. Its romantic genre and lack of major competition suggest good box office potential if positive word-of-mouth sustains.

Farhan Akhtar’s war drama ‘120 Bahadur’ experienced a significant dip in box office collections on its seventh day, earning an estimated Rs 90 lakhs. This marks the film’s lowest earning day, falling short of Wednesday’s Rs 1.1 crore. The movie has now accumulated Rs 15 crore domestically, facing increased competition with new releases.

Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Vilayath Buddha’ faces box office struggles, with collections dropping significantly. Amidst polarized online reactions and cyberattacks, his mother, Mallika Sukumaran, publicly condemned the negativity, praising supporters of Shammi Thilakan. The film’s first-week net collection stands at approximately Rs 4.60 crore.

Ajay Devgn’s ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ has shown a steady but not spectacular box office performance, earning Rs 66.25 crore domestically by its second Wednesday. Despite a decent opening and weekend growth, the film is unlikely to reach the Rs 100 crore mark, a concern for a known romcom franchise.