Actor Rishi Kapoor, known for his illustrious career spanning five decades, is remembered for several iconic roles. Among them, his portrayal of the menacing Goldman in Nikkhil Advani’s 'D-Day' (2013) stands out as one of his most celebrated performances. Loosely inspired by real-life gangster Dawood Ibrahim, the character marked a rare occasion where Kapoor embraced a villainous persona. However, director Nikkhil Advani recently disclosed that the veteran actor was originally offered a completely different role, which he refused to play.
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The makers have revealed a new poster of Akshay Kumar’s character, leaving fans excited. Sharing the poster on Instagram, Akshay wrote: “One man. Against an entire empire. Introducing C. Sankaran Nair in 'Kesari – Chapter 2'. In cinemas 18th April, worldwide.†The poster shows Akshay in a determined stance, representing the fearless lawyer who took on the British Raj to uncover the truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Deepika Padukone has made her first public appearance after the birth of her daughter, Dua. She recently walked the ramp for designer Sabyasachi. Reflecting on her journey to stardom, Deepika recalled her initial meeting with Shah Rukh Khan, where she opted for a white chikankari salwar kameez, which played a significant role in her career.
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