Arshad Warsi SLAMS Prabhas’ look in Kalki 2898 AD: “Why was he was like a joker? I want to see a Mad Max, Mel Gibson”

Actor Arshad Warsi has openly expressed his disappointment with the sci-fi film, Kalki 2898 AD. While the film has garnered immense success at the box office, Warsi’s candid opinion has sparked discussions among fans and critics alike.

Arshad Warsi Expresses His Disappointment with Kalki 2898 AD

In a recent chat on Unfiltered by Samdish YouTube channel, Arshad shared his thoughts on the film, stating that he found it underwhelming. While he praised Amitabh Bachchan’s performance, he expressed his confusion over Prabhas’ characterization. Warsi expressed his desire to see a more gritty and intense portrayal of the protagonist, similar to iconic characters like Mad Max.

In his words: “Meine Kalki 2898 AD, jo mujhe achi nahin lagi. Amit Ji (Bachchan) was unbelievable! I cannot believe it.” While talking about Prabhas he said, “I am really sad but, why was he was like a joker? Why? I want to see a Mad Max yaar, I want to see Mel Gibson over there. What have you made it. Why do filmmakers do this, I will never understand.” 

Appreciation for Rajkummar Rao

Despite his critique of Kalki 2898 AD, Arshad was quick to acknowledge the exceptional performances in other projects. He lauded Rajkummar Rao’s Srikant, calling it outstanding. He also praised Sharvari Wagh and Abhay Verma’s performances in Munjya and Lakshay Lalwani’s debut film Kill.

Upcoming Projects

On the work front, Arshad Warsi is currently gearing up for the release of Jolly LLB 3, where he will reprise his iconic role alongside Akshay Kumar. He also has the comedy film Welcome To The Jungle in the pipeline, which boasts a star-studded cast.

Also Read: Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi starrer Jolly LLB 3 to release on April 10, 2025: Report

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Box Office Estimate: Khel Khel Mein jumps by 50% on Saturday, whereas Vedaa stays flat

The Akshay Kumar and Taapsee Pannu Film, Khel Khel Mein is showing a 50% jump in collections on Saturday with estimates suggesting collections in the range of Rs. 3.25 crores. With this, the three-day total of Khel Khel Mein stands at Rs. 11.00 crores.

The upward swing of Khel Khel Mein might paint a good picture but the overall numbers are still abysmal. The 4-day weekend of Khel Khel Mein will be around Rs. 15 crores.

The second release of the week, Vedaa is an even bigger failure. According to estimates, the John Abraham film has collected Rs. 2.25 crores on Saturday, taking total collections to Rs. 10.50 crores.

The film has not been appreciated and that’s visible in the trend too, until and unless some magic happens on Sunday & Monday!

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Imtiaz Ali reveals he had thought of casting Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Highway; reveals how he signed Alia Bhatt for the coveted role

Alia Bhatt had a decent debut with Student Of The Year (2012) but she got accepted as a fine performer with her second film Highway (2014), directed by Imtiaz Ali. During an interaction with Mayank Shekhar of Mid-Day, the acclaimed director revealed how Alia was not the first choice and that the character of Veera was of a different age.

Imtiaz said that he was looking to cast a woman in her 30s and that he was looking to cast “Aishwarya Rai, without the make-up, maybe. It was that kinda film.”

He explained how he changed his mind, “I met Alia at the screening of Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (2012). Alia’s film had been released by then but I had not seen it. I started talking to her and realized that there’s a lot of warmth in her and her emotional quotient was high.”

He continued, “I stirred the conversation towards Highway. I started talking to her about home, society etc. I started to then hear her true voice. This is the voice that doesn’t change that much with age.”

He also said, “I wanted to cast a woman in her 30s who was more mature and who had had experiences in life that she was going to talk about in the film. But after meeting her, I realized that this is the emotional depth I was looking for.”

Imtiaz Ali added, “I gave her the 20-30 pager script. It was written like a novella. She didn’t call me for a day. Later, I realized that she was actually hesitant. I asked her if she liked it. She said, ‘I loved it’. The way she said ‘loved’ had a very hard feeling to it. When I asked her if she would do it, she replied, ‘Can we talk about it?’. This usually means that the actor doesn’t want to do it.”

But Imtiaz decided to speak to her, “I went to her house. Bhatt saab (father Mahesh Bhatt) told her, ‘You should do it. He’s a nice director (smiles)’!”

He also explained, “She was hesitant as she was not sure if she’d be able to do whatever was written in the script. She said, ‘There’s no scene in which I am not there’. I assured her not to worry.”

Also Read: Imtiaz Ali recalls feeling “Strange melancholy” after Jab Harry Met Sejal debacle: “I was trying to make a light, easy film”

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Photos: John Abraham, Sharvari, Abhishek Banerjee and others grace the success party of Vedaa

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Photos: Mahira Sharma snapped in Juhu

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Alia Bhatt celebrates Brahmastra’s National Film Awards victory, congratulates team with winning poster

At the 70th National Film Awards, Brahmastra made a strong statement by winning numerous important awards, a landmark milestone for Indian film. The fantasy action adventure film, directed by Ayan Mukerji, won prizes for Best Music Direction, Best Male Playback Singer, and Best Film in the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) category. These victories solidify the film’s influence in the business. Brahmastra, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Amitabh Bachchan, has received critical acclaim for its cutting-edge visual effects, creative narrative, and outstanding performances. Alia Bhatt resorted to social media to express her joy and happiness at her great achievement.

Alia Bhatt celebrated Brahmastra’s National Film Awards victory by uploading the official winning poster on her Instagram stories, which was initially shared by Dharma Productions.

In her Instagram stories, she tagged all of the film’s key stakeholders and wrote a touching remark, “Only love and light,” expressing her excitement and admiration for the team’s combined accomplishment.

Last year, in an interview with Zoom, Ranbir stated that Ayan Mukerji is now working on War 2, another highly anticipated movie, and that after the film is completed, he would begin Brahmastra 2. He said, “Brahmastra Part 2 is heavy into writing. We are working on it all the time. It’s just last week that Ayan narrated the film to me and he has gone 10 times bigger than Part 1 – his idea, his thought, the character. He is working on War 2 right now. So the plan is to finish War 2 by mid next year and we start shooting hopefully by the end of next year or the beginning of 2025. But definitely a lot of work is already been happening on the film. We understood the kind of criticism for the film, what worked for it and what didn’t. So we have put everything into consideration, the dialogue and comments on Shiva and Isha’s missing chemistry. A lot of criticism was constructive and we have taken that into our stride and we are trying to understand that and go beyond that.”

Talking about Brahmastra, the film’s unique blend of mythology, fantasy, and contemporary storytelling has already earned it a following. Part one stars Shah Rukh Khan, Nagarjuna, Amitabh Bachchan, and Mouni Roy.

Also Read : Alia Bhatt playfully shows ‘angry’ side as she reunites with Ranbir Kapoor in viral ad video

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Jackie Shroff stars in Zee TV’s Sahi Jagah Judge Karo campaign for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa

We all make judgments, whether it’s a quick remark about someone’s outfit or a comment on a couple’s dynamics. Recognizing this human tendency, Zee TV has launched a new campaign for the upcoming season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, titled “Sahi Jagah Judge Karo.” The series of videos is led by Jackie Shroff, who brings attention to how these instincts can be redirected in a positive way. The campaign encourages viewers to channel their judgment toward selecting the most deserving contestants from the show’s audition videos, integrating them into the decision-making process from the outset.

This videos encourage people to channel their natural judgmental tendencies toward something positive. Audiences are invited to help select the most deserving contestants from over 50 audition videos posted on the show’s official Instagram page, making them an integral part of the show right from the beginning.

 

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In the first video, Jackie Shroff is seen confronting two aunties gossiping about a mismatched couple in a restaurant. He surprises them by joining their table and encouraging them to put their judging instincts to better use by choosing contestants on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’s Instagram page. In another video, Jackie brushes off unsolicited singing critiques from his neighbors, reminding them to focus their judging skills on the audition videos posted online instead. These moments highlight the key message of directing judgment toward something constructive.

Jackie Shroff said, “Arre, yaar, we all judge—whether it’s someone’s singing, dressing, or even their chai-sipping style! It’s human nature. When Zee TV came to me with this idea of channeling that judgment into something useful, like picking the best voices for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, I thought, kya mast thought hai! The audience now gets to be a part of the action, selecting the most deserving singers from 50+ audition videos. It’s a fun and fab way to get viewers involved, and I loved that.”

These videos reflect Zee TV’s focus on creating interactive content that resonates the audience, ensuring their voice plays a crucial role in the show’s journey. Follow Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’s Instagram page to participate in selecting the next big singing sensation.

Also Read : Vidya Balan receives sweet gift from Jackie Shroff

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