Rahul Bose: I have no ambition, I have a lot of desire
New Delhi, Aug 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Rahul Bose is happy to lead an easy life with a strong sense of privacy, and says he has no ambition and is not in a rush to reach…
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Durga Jasraj: Bapuji was a child at heart
(Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj passed away on August 17 at the age of 90 in New Jersey. Daughter Durga Jasraj recalls her Bapuji beyond the legendary classical vocalist, as a man who loved many things…
Sharad Kelkar: Never seen anybody so clear about shots as Nishikant Kamat
(Actor Sharad Kelkar has worked with the late filmmaker Nishikant Kamat twice, in the critically acclaimed Marathi film “Lai Bhaari” and the Bollywood flick “Rocky Handsome”. For Sharad, “Nishi sir” was more of a mentor…
Gordon Ramsay: I would love to open my restaurant in India
By Simran Sethi New Delhi, Aug 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Renowned chef Gordon Ramsay loves India and its diverse culture, and he says he would like to open a restaurant here one day. “There are very few…
Angelina Jolie: I’m boring, I spend time studying foreign policy
By Sugandha Rawal New Delhi, Aug 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood star Angelina Jolie says she is boring in real life, adding that her children are her creativity because she loves to watch each of them take…
Checklist: Sanjay Dutt’s upcoming films and their status
Mumbai, Aug 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has been diagnosed with lung cancer, and the actor recently took to social media to announce a break from work for medical treatment. Dutt has around half…
Asha Bhosle on Pandit Jasraj: I have lost a big brother
Mumbai, Aug 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Legendary singer Asha Bhosle is saddened by the demise of the iconic Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj, who passed away at the age of 90 in the US on Monday. “I…
Throwback Talk: When Pandit Jasraj opened up life’s learning and legacy
By Sugandha Rawal New Delhi, Aug 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Last year, when he turned 89, legendary classical vocalist and Padma Vibhushan recipient Pandit Jasraj had opened in an IANS interview about his life, learning and legacy…
Ishita Dutta: Fortunate Nishikant Kamat directed my B’wood debut ‘Drishyam’
(Actress Ishita Dutta started her Bollywood career with late filmmaker Nishikant Kamat’s 2015 thriller, “Drishyam”. She played the pivotal role of Ajay Devgns daughter in the film. Ishita recalls Kamat as a supportive confidant, the…
Over 1 millionn joined Sushant’s prayer meet: Sister
Mumbai, Aug 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shweta Singh Kirti, sister of Sushant Singh Rajput, has revealed that more than a million people joined the global prayer meet for the late star, and called the moment a spiritual…
The casting is half the battle won
BY VINOD MIRANI A film’s casting has often been among the prime causes of a film failing. Then, it may be a big, renowned filmmaker or a medium budget one. This is more a norm…
TV actors on favouritism in industry: Talent will triumph
By Natalia Ningthoujam New Delhi, Aug 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) It has been two months since Sushant Singh Rajput passed away, and his death has sparked a debate about nepotism and favouritism in showbiz. Weighing in on…
Dangerous Review: Too amateurish to thrill (Rating: ** )
“Dangerous” (series streaming on MX Player); Cast: Bipasha Basu, Karan Singh Grover, Natasha Suri, Sonali Raut, Suyyash Rai; Direction: Bhushan Patel; Rating: * * (two stars) By Vinayak Chakravorty Vikram Bhatt products bear a trademark….
Bollywood’s new patriotism looks at achievers who made the nation proud
By Sugandha Rawal New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) There was a time when patriotism in Bollywood generally meant war drama packed with the emotions of glory and valour, and the loud assertion of nationalism that…
Dev Patel: My love affair with India started with ‘Slumdog Millionaire’
By Simran Sethi Mumbai, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) As India celebrates its 74th Independence Day on Saturday, Slumdog Millionaire fame Dev Patel recalled how his affair with the country began while shooting for the film here….
TV stars on freedom in the time of lockdown and social distancing
Mumbai, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Independence Day this year is certainly unlike any ever, since 1947. For the first time, people will not gather in crowds to raise the Tricolour together or sing the National Anthem…
Khuda Haafiz Review: Old-school action drama (Rating: **1/2 )
Film: “Khuda Haafiz” (film streaming on Disney+ Hotstar) Â Cast: Vidyut Jammwal, Shivaleeka Oberoi, Annu Kapoor, Shiv Panditt, Aahana Kumra, Nawab Shah Direction: Faruk Kabir Rating: **1/2 Reviewer: Vinayak Chakravorty This time, Vidyut Jammwal keeps his…
Lockdown suicides call for attention on film, TV world’s mental health
By Arundhuti Banerjee Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Preksha Mehta, Manmeet Grewal, Anupama Pathak and Sameer Sharma. These names share two things in common. All of them are actors by profession, and all of them unfortunately…
Aasif Mandvi: My parents were disappointed that their son was good at being a clown
By Sugandha Rawal New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian-origin American actor Aasif Mandvi played out various stereotypes while exploring a career in Hollywood because he had just two options — grab the opportunity or starve….
World On Fire Review: Of war and ordinary lives (Rating: *** )
“World On Fire” (series streaming on SonyLIV); Cast: Sean Bean, Helen Hunt, Julia Brown, Jonah Hauer-King, Zofia Wichlacz, Brian J. Smith, Ewan Mitchell, Yrsa Daley-Ward, Lesley Manville; Created by: Peter Bowker; Rating: * * *…