Bollywood’s well-known choreographer Farah Khan recently revisited an old casting decision regarding the iconic song ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ from the film Dil Se. In one of her vlogs, she openly admitted to rejecting actress Shilpa Shirodkar for the song due to her weight. The comment sparked reactions online, prompting Farah to address the topic once again by filming a new vlog with Shilpa, where the two had a lighthearted discussion about the incident.
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Kirti Kulhari, who rose to fame with her role in the 2016 film 'Pink', recently opened up about feeling sidelined during the film's promotions and described the experience as deeply underwhelming. Kirti revealed that the promotional focus leaned heavily towards Taapsee Pannu and Amitabh Bachchan, which made her feel left out.
Yolanda Saldivar, convicted of killing Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla-Perez in 1995, has been denied parole by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Saldivar will continue serving her life sentence with parole eligibility in 2030. Despite her claims of intending to kill herself, the board deemed her a public safety threat due to the nature of the crime.
Ram Charan's "Game Changer" is set to release on January 10th, following the success of "RRR." Advance bookings in the US have crossed ₹1 crore, with over 4500 tickets sold. Despite this, the film hasn't generated as much buzz as other recent Telugu releases. Trade experts hope the trailer will boost interest.
Preity Zinta, who turned 50 on January 31, is known for her bold roles, including a CBI officer in Sangharsh. Director Tanuja Chandra praised Preity's natural ability and dedication, which was evident during intense shoot scenes. Preity’s degree in criminal psychology also helped her portray the character convincingly.
Sanjay Dutt's marriage to Richa Sharma faced significant turmoil due to her brain tumor diagnosis and his legal issues related to the 1993 Mumbai blasts. Their separation led to their daughter, Trishala, calling him 'Uncle,' which deeply affected him. Despite past challenges, they now enjoy a strong bond.
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