Akshay Kumar, one of Bollywood’s most bankable stars, has been going through a rough patch at the box office, with a string of underperforming films in recent years. The actor recently reflected on the challenges facing Indian cinema, particularly the declining success ratio of theatrical releases. He pointed to the rise and popularity of OTT platforms as a key reason behind the trend.
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Shraddha Kapoor, who is known for keeping her personal life out of the media spotlight, recently shared a post that gave fans a glimpse into her life. On Thursday, Shraddha posted a photo on Instagram where she was seen enjoying Mumbai’s iconic Vada Pav, humorously "bullying" her rumoured boyfriend, Rahul Mody, into taking her for the treat.
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