Mahesh Bhatt criticized the practice of idolising actors like Amitabh Bachchan by building temples and worshipping them. He expressed concern over the narcissistic traits and God complex these actions might promote.
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Veteran actor Govind Namdev, who has worked with both the late Rishi Kapoor and his son Ranbir Kapoor, recently shared his thoughts on the differences between the two. He praised Ranbir, calling him more appealing, sensible, and graceful. Govind had collaborated with Rishi in Prem Granth (1996) and Raju Chacha (2000), while he worked with Ranbir in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009).
Anushka Sharma addressed rumors about a cold war with Deepika Padukone, dismissing them and emphasizing her focus on work. She highlighted her consistent achievements but faced criticism for her comments. Anushka criticized the industry's misrepresentation of women, attributing rumors to a cycle of gossip creation.
Jaya Bachchan criticized Akshay Kumar's film 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' for its title, calling it a flop. The film, however, earned ₹311.5 crore globally and significantly raised awareness about sanitation, contributing to India's open-defecation-free status. Fans defended the movie's impact, contrasting it with the less successful films of her son Abhishek Bachchan.
Kannada star Upendra's latest directorial venture, 'UI,' has defied pre-release buzz with a strong opening day box office collection of Rs 6.75 crore in India. The film resonated particularly well in its home state of Karnataka, raking in Rs 6 crore. While collections were more modest in other regions, the overall occupancy rates, especially in Kannada (72.44%), suggest significant audience interest. 'UI' is a dystopian sci-fi film with a unique statutory warning that has captured attention.
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