Amol Palekar compares early Bollywood with south cinema; says, “I found the south Indian film industry to be so much more professional”

Veteran actor Amol Palekar, who rose to prominence in Hindi cinema in the 1970s, admitted that the south Indian film industries were much more organised and well-run than the Hindi film industries even in those early years. Only three performers in Hindi films, including himself, were known for arriving on time, according to Palekar.

Amol told Rajshri Unplugged, “There were only three actors in our time who used to show up on time, and I was the most junior in that list. First was Dev Anand, if he was required at 9 am, he would be there sharp at 9. Second was Amitabh Bachchan, on dot every time, anywhere. Third was me.”

When Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth were both shooting in the same studio at the same time, Amol noticed that while Bachchan would always be on time, Rajinikanth would arrive far earlier. He said, “Amitabh always used to be on time and Rajinikanth would arrive even earlier, ready with make-up. He would come and sit there with the spot boys, light boys. He would sit with them on the bench and talk with them, have tea with them. And at the given time, if the shift is at 9, he would go up to the director at 9 and say, ‘Yes sir, I am ready’.”

In the Hindi film industry, it was formerly fashionable for people to arrive late as a symbol of their being the bigger celebrity. Amol said, “There was a trend here in the Hindi film industry that the bigger the star, he would arrive that much later, or the one who arrives late is the bigger star. I found this extremely unprofessional.” He added, “All these wrong trends were not there in the south film industries.”

“I found the south Indian film industry to be so much more professional, extremely well equipped and without any how do I put it? We have a lot more frills. That’s not the culture there. They are all very humble, very nice people to work with. I used to enjoy working there,” Amol added.

He observed that the current generation of performers is significantly better prepared, arrives on time, and knows their lines; therefore the culture of the Hindi film industry has now altered substantially.

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The Little Mermaid: Halle Bailey shows off her powerful vocals; new look at Melissa McCarthy’s Ursula behind-the-scenes featurette unveiled

A new featurette, “A World Reimagined,” from Disney’s The Little Mermaid, which provides an exclusive look at the live-action reimaging of the studio’s animated musical classic, has been unveiled. “She’s hilarious and terrifying,” Awkwafina says about Melissa McCarthy, who plays the sinister Ursula. Ariel is played by Halle Bailey who shows off her vocal chops in the featurette.

“We got a deal?” Ursula asks Ariel in the video. When she doesn’t get an answer, Ursula adds, “I mean, I just gave you the premium package, kid.”

Halle Bailey is also shown recording the track ‘Part of Your World (Reprise),’ which Ariel sings after saving Prince Eric from drowning.  “Halle Bailey, when she sang for us, it was so emotional,” says director Rob Marshall. “She set the bar, and no one ever surpassed it.”

The Little Mermaid is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.

The film stars singer and actress Halle Bailey as Ariel; Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric; Tony Award winner Daveed Diggs as the voice of Sebastian; Awkwafina as the voice of Scuttle; Jacob Tremblay as the voice of Flounder; Noma Dumezweni as Queen Selina; Art Malik as Sir Grimsby; with Oscar-winner Javier Bardem as King Triton; and two-time Academy Award nominee Melissa McCarthy as Ursula.

The Little Mermaid, helmed by visionary filmmaker Rob Marshall, opens exclusively in theatres nationwide on May 26, 2023.

ALSO READ: The Little Mermaid trailer starring Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy unveiled at Oscars 2023, watch video

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Gulzar unveils the poster of Saiyami Kher and Gulshan Devaiah starrer 8 A.M. Metro

Legendary lyricist, filmmaker and poet Gulzar, recipient of the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award, unveiled the poster of writer-director Raj R’s 8 A. M. Metro at his Bandra home. Starring Gulshan Devaiah and Saiyami Kher, the film is an emotional roller-coaster slated to release on 19th May. The film is being distributed by Shiladitya Bora’s Platoon Distribution. Raj, earlier directed the award-winning Telugu film Mallesham in 2019 and was associated with the 2021 Malayalam film, Paka, which was selected for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

Gulzar was elated to contribute 6 of his poems to the film. During the film’s poster launch, he expressed a warm sense of euphoria and mentioned how he felt a pinch in his heart, the first time he read the lovely script; a feeling that instantly inspired him to contribute passionately to the film. Speaking about the film and Gulzar’s contribution, Raj says, “It’s a story of two strangers who inadvertently bump into each other in the metro and strike up an unlikely friendship, in the process finding themselves and each other. I can’t thank Gulzar Saab enough for this magnanimous gesture and feel a deep sense of gratitude towards the legend that he is.”

Saiyami plays a 29-year-old housewife Iravati whose mundane life in Nanded is turned upside down when she has to rush to Hyderabad to tend to her pregnant sister who is confined to the bed. Fighting off recurring panic attacks, she turns to Gulshan’s Preetam, a banker with more to him than meets the eye, and the duo subsequently go on many journeys, both physical and metaphysical, finding solace in each other’s company. “But there’s a catch because my character harbours a secret which can tear them apart and also what they believe in,” shares Gulshan, who was instantly intrigued by this deceptively simple story.

For Saiyami, it was the snatches of poetry that she writes and which Preetam comes to appreciate that was one of the attractions of the project. “Can you believe I’m mouthing poetry written by Gulzar Sahab!” the actress exclaims.

Apart from Gulzar’s poetry, the movie music, done by Mark K. Robin, features songs written by Kausar Munir, and sung by artists like Jubin Nautiyal, Jonita Gandhi, Javed Ali, Vishal Mishra, and the Nooran Sisters. The film is slated to release on 19th May in cinemas across India.

ALSO READ: Saiyami Kher to start her cricket show on Cricbuzz titled Match Party

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Shah Rukh Khan named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2023, Pathaan star Deepika Padukone calls him a ‘phenomenon’

Megastar Shah Rukh Khan, who recently gave a blockbuster with Pathaan, has been included in Time magazine’s annual 100 Most Influential People of 2023. The actor is on the list of Icons for the year 2023 which includes stars like Pedro Pascal, Angela Bassett, Michael B. Jordan, Doja Cat, Ke Huy Quan and Jennifer Coolidge among others. SRK’s Pathaan co-star Deepika Padukone penned a note for him and called him a ‘phenomenon’.

Deepika Padukone wrote, “I’ll never forget the first time I met Shah Rukh Khan. I had just arrived in Mumbai from Bangalore with one suitcase and a dream. The next thing I knew, I was sitting in his house! I was being considered for a role in a film opposite him. It’s been 16 years since. What makes our relationship special is the love, trust, and respect we have for one another. Shah Rukh Khan will forever be known as one of the greatest actors of all time. But what truly sets him apart is his mind, his chivalry, his generosity. The list goes on …”

She added, “For someone who has known him intimately and cares for him deeply, 150 words will never do justice to the phenomenon that is Shah Rukh Khan.”

Deepika Padukone debuted in the industry opposite SRK in Om Shanti Om. They went on to star in Chennai Express, Happy New Year and now Pathaan.

On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan is basking in the success of Pathaan. The film, released in January 2023, surpassed Rs. 1000 crore mark at the global box office. He is currently on the verge of wrapping the shoot for Atlee Kumar’s Jawan. The film is scheduled for June 2023 release. He also has Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki set for December release.

ALSO READ: Kajol reveals she would choose ‘Aman’ Salman Khan over ‘Rahul’ Shah Rukh Khan in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai if she were Anjali in real life

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Jackie Shroff facilitates Leprosy Awareness Initiative at Euro School, Thane along with Alert India

Bollywood actor and philanthropist Jackie Shroff, continues to inspire millions with his noble initiatives. Recently, he was invited to facilitate an awareness initiative on leprosy, organised by Alert India and Euro School, Thane.

Jackie, known for his commitment to social causes, expressed his gratitude towards Alert India for their dedicated efforts towards creating awareness about leprosy. He said, “I am honoured to be associated with Alert India, an organisation that has been working towards leprosy awareness for years. It is heartening to be a part of initiatives that aim to spread awareness about leprosy and its impact on society. I am grateful to Ms Veera Rao for organising the visit to Euro School, Thane, and creating awareness amongst the students, faculty, and parents. It is heartening to see young minds being sensitised to such social issues.”

During his visit to Euro School, Thane, Jackie exhibited his warm and affectionate side as he interacted with the children. He was seen making them laugh, engaging with them, and posing for pictures with them.

Jackie’s unwavering dedication to social causes continues to inspire millions. Recently he was also spotted at NMACC event. Jackie won over the hearts of fans and netizens with his unique approach to life. Jackie’s campaign of ‘ped lagao’ resonated with his fans, as he was seen carrying a potted plant to promote the planting of trees. He is a true nature lover and is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment.

Apart from this, on the film front, Jackie Shroff will next be seen in Baap, starring alongside Mithun Chakraborty, Sunny Deol, and Sanjay Dutt.

Also Read: Jackie Shroff to reunite with his Hero director Subhash Ghai after over 20 years

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Zara Hatke Zara Bach Ke: Sara Ali Khan and Vicky Kaushal starrer receives a title

Jio Studios revealed their forthcoming portfolio of movies and web series on Wednesday. The studio also provided a few sneak peeks at some of their upcoming movies, including the film starring Vicky and Sara which is now titled as Zara Hatke Zara Bach Ke.

The film is directed by Laxman Utekar and is going to be a rom-com. It is produced by Dinesh Vijan under the banner of Maddock Films. Last year, Sara had taken to Instagram and shared a post featuring herself along with Vicky Kaushal. She announced the wrap of the film. Sharing the picture, she wrote in caption, “It’s a film wrap. Can’t believe it’s already over! Thank you @laxman.utekar sir for giving me Somya. Thank you for all the guidance, patience and support. Thank you for always being so understanding and always pushing me to do better and better.”

Lauding co-star Vicky Kaushal, she added, “@vickykaushal09 every day with you on set has been a blast. From enjoying Punjabi songs and bonfires to early morning drives and copious cups of chai. Thank you for making this journey so memorable for me. You’re one of the most humble, talented and gifted actors I’ve met, and I’m so privileged that I got to share screen space with you and learn so much from you.”

She continued, “@pvijan #DineshVijan @maddockfilms thank you for being such considerate, caring and loving producers. Set and work truly felt like home, and you people truly felt like family.

@raghav_dop working with you has been so much fun! And I can’t wait to do it again soon

@jatinbajaj20 @sujit_dube @punit_dave__ @_pawni_tripathi @bruh_mistha @rohit_utekar1 you’ll have been a great team! Thank you all for taking such good care of us.

@kavyesharmaofficial @hairbytabassum @devanshipatil thank you for making Sara look like Somya and making us both feel pretty and confident.”

 

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Jio studio is prepared to release more than 100 stories in numerous languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, and Bhojpuri, in original films and web series of various genres. For their forthcoming films, Jio Studios, the media and content division of Reliance Industries Ltd, has announced collaborations with renowned directors like as Raj Kumar Hirani, Sooraj Barjatya, Dinesh Vijan, Ali Abbas Zafar, Aditya Dhar, Prakash Jha, Amar Kaushik, and Laxman Utekar.

The impressive film line-up includes Dunki, which stars Shah Rukh Khan, Shahid Kapoor starer Bloody Daddy, an untitled film starring Shahid and Kriti Sanon, Bhediya 2 with Varun Dhawan, Bhul Chuk Maaf, which stars Kartik Aaryan and Shraddha Kapoor, Stree 2 with Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, and Section 84, which stars Amitabh Bachchan. Bhediya 2 will be released in theatres in 2025, while Stree 2 will be released on August 31, 2024.

Also Read: Sara Ali Khan gets candid about her emotions for mother Amrita Singh; says, “Mom is the reason to wake up”

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Kriti Sanon adds a dash of glam to the Jio Studios event with her red sequined crop top and thigh-high slit skirt

On Wednesday, Jio Studios held a special event at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. At the occasion, the production company will reveal a schedule of new movies as well as web series. Jio Studios has revealed a sizable slate of films for the future, including Bhediya 2, Stree 2, Dunki, and Bloody Daddy. There is something for everyone, from some of the eagerly anticipated movies to OTT releases for others. The line-up features a variety of regional languages, web series, and movies. In the meantime, last night’s celebrity line-up featured everyone from Hrithik Roshan to Shahid Kapoor. It’s a known truth that Kriti Sanon converts every event into her own personal runway. She also arrived with her sister Nupur Sanon. Fashion trends are well-known to Kriti Sanon. She is skilled at making an impact with her fashionable outings, and we were once again pleased by her choice for the Jio event.

Kriti Sanon’s film preferences have had a significant impact on Indian cinema. However, one can confidently assert the same about her fashion preferences. From her daring monochrome outfits for movie promotions to her gorgeous festive attire, Kriti has earned a flawless score of 10 out of 10 in our evaluation of fashion style. Kriti chose a blood red co-ord set from Galvan London’s racks for her most recent outfit. A crop top with a square neckline and mirror sequins all over was part of her coordinated outing. She wore it with a mirror-sequin-and-thigh-high slit, colour-coordinated skirt. She wore it with a mirror-sequin-and-thigh-high slit, colour-coordinated skirt. The bodycon fit of Kriti’s dress highlighted her slender frame. The diva added accessories like several finger rings and strappy transparent heels to the outfit. Kriti had minimal makeup on and her mane was left free in beach waves.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Kriti has an interesting line up of films coming up. She will be next seen in Adipurush, featuring actors Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh, Saif Ali Khan and Devdatta Nage. The upcoming Indian mythological film based on the Sanskrit epic Ramayana. Kriti is also shooting for film The Crew opposite Tabu and Kareena Kapoor. Film is directed by Rhea Kapoor. Kriti has also announced an untitled film with Shahid Kapoor. The film will release in Oct 2023. Her film Ganpath with Tiger Shroff is also in works.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Kriti Sanon

OUTFIT: Galvan London

STYLIST: Tanya Ghavri

HAIR & MAKE-UP: Aasif Ahmed & Adrian Jacobs

 

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Also Read: Kriti Sanon opens up on her journey in Bollywood; says, “I have evolved through these years and sort of found my own craft”

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