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Actor Harrison Ford revealed how, early in his career, he was told he lacked the necessary skills to succeed in Hollywood.

In the 1960s, Ford was a young actor under contract at Columbia Pictures, making just USD150 a week for his very first on-screen appearance in ‘Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round’, reported People.

When he was called into the studio’s head of new talent’s office, he expected feedback or encouragement. Instead, he was confronted with the stark truth. The executive told him, bluntly, that he had “no future in the business.”

The same executive suggested Ford should consider changing his name and getting a slick, Elvis Presley-style haircut to have any shot in the industry, according to People.

“He wanted me to change my name. He thought that Harrison Ford was too pretentious a name for a young man, and then he asked me to get my hair cut like Elvis Presley,” said Ford, adding, “That I didn’t go along with.”

According to her LinkedIn, Padda studied Political Science at Jesus and Mary College, under Delhi University. She also completed an internship at Vistara, and included her interests in acting and songwriting in her profile summary—a detail that many found notable.

Though her profile hasn’t been updated recently, it resonated with people online. Several Reddit users praised her down-to-earth background and straightforward approach.

Originally from a middle-class family in Punjab, Padda moved to Delhi to pursue higher studies. She started her career with a small part in ‘Salaam Venky’ (2022), but her real breakthrough came with the lead role in ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ (2024).

The post-match coverage took an unexpected turn. During a live interview, WCL owner Harshit Tomar was speaking with anchor Karishma Kotak. At the end of their conversation, Kotak asked Tomar how he planned to celebrate the successful end of the tournament. Without hesitation, Tomar said, “Probably once this is over, I’m going to propose to you.”

The comment, broadcast live, caught Kotak by surprise. She reacted with a stunned “Oh my god” before quickly regaining her composure and continuing with her duties as presenter.

The moment spread quickly on social media, sparking conversations—many viewers found the exchange awkward and uncomfortable, and some criticized Tomar for putting Kotak in a tough position on air.

The last episode of KBS2 music talk show The Seasons – Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile was an emotional experience for host Park Bo Gum, and a special video message from his good friend, BTS’ V, made the moment all the more memorable. Both stars’ fans were touched by the touching gesture, which V sent from the US where he is busy working on BTS’s new album. V’s virtual cameo, a shock to Park Bo Gum and viewers, proved their close and true friendship.

A hearty salutation, with profound regret for not being physically present, and good wishes for his friend, emphasized the strong bond that they share despite busy schedules and international commitments. The moment was not only a heart-wroken exhibition of starry friendship but was also a strong reminder how enduring real friendship can be.

Aayush Sharma shared a heartfelt birthday message to his wife, Arpita Khan Sharma, who was his rock during his recovery from declining health, in a very loving gesture on Instagram.  After recovering from two back operations, the actor posted a number of sentimental family photos to social media.

This emotional message was a testament to their steadfast support, addressing her as the ‘strongest woman we know.’ The post really moved the fans, and they appreciated the couple’s real connection and Aayush’s open admission about his medical problems. Open display of love by Aayush at this moment when he is focused solely on recovering makes all the more sense of appreciation for what his wife is doing.

The renowned megastar Rajinikanth revealed one of his personal and very emotional memories from his time working as a day labourer to his fans in an uncommon moment of openness and candour. He believes this event is one of the many things that shaped him into the person he is today. At the audio release of his upcoming film Coolie, the senior actor narrated an experience of excruciating pain and embarrassment that he felt when he was a coolie. The very man narrated how he thought he was to be abused and laughed at to such an extent that he never wept in public until that became almost his only desire for that many days. 

The story became an agonizing revelation into the previously life-turned-legend of cinema; it reminded the audience of a long, winding road that had to be traversed for him to reach the very peak of his professional life. That man’s transparency and openness so impacted the audience that it almost diminished somehow the gargantuan struggle of his to achieve any success.

To begin with, Mackie’s friendship with Warner grew from admiration for being an original Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show. Growing up along with him, the Theo in Mackie’s view was a goofy charm with family fairly similar to his own life. It might be said that the friendship matured into more than just an understood bond when they met in the industry.

Mackie has a treasure-house memory of it, which he highly values in all of his time spent with Warner’s warmth and wisdom. He used the opportunity also to pay homage by wearing a copy of the infamous Gordon Gartrell shirt on The Tonight Show in October 2024, again deference to the shared past and cultural impact Warner would impart through Theo.

Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur’s new release, Son of Sardaar 2, has sparked a heated and highly polarized debate on social media platform X. Besides all that, there are very exciting critics who do not like the sequel to the 2012 comedy film at all, from the absolutely “paisa vasool” praise to vicious deriding it with “worse than Housefull 5”. 

Quite a large section hailed the movie as a full-on entertainer that delivers on its promise of a mindless comedy while condemning the others as a lifeless, old-fashioned, badly made sequel.

Tamil cinema bids farewell to veteran musician and actor S. Krishnamoorthy, or Madhan Bob, as he is popularly known amongst millions. The actor in death, in his residence at Chennai, bravely contended with cancer for long and finally succumbed. He was 71; and with his death, he carved a niche in the hearts of legion fans and actors whose lives he touched with his kind warm heart and supreme talent as an actor whose flares were really comic timing and an expressive face.

After winning the 71st National Film Awards, veteran actress Rani Mukherjee was spotted praying at Mumbai’s renowned Siddhivinayak Temple, beaming with gratitude.  For her role in Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway, Rani won Best Actress, her first-ever National Award. The actress thanked God, Lord Ganesha, in the sacred temple for her momentous win.

Dressed in a simple but elegant blue suit accompanied by a red shawl, Rani was radiating peace and humility, with a ’tilak’ on her forehead, while she begged for blessings, thus indicating her faith and a means of sharing her blissful moment with the Divine.

Malti Marie, the two and a half-year-old daughter of Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, has now been given another title concert photographer to win over everyone’s hearts on social media.  Nick himself posted a video from the Jonas Brothers act in which the kid is seen frantically filming her famed father while standing next to the stage with the camera raised.

With her small hands holding the device solidly in position, she looked up towards the stage with a ferocity far beyond her age, an innocent and adorable affirmation of her dad’s effort. It didn’t take long before it became a viral sensation with the fans oohing and ahhing over the wholesome family moment and playfully nicknaming Malti Marie the “cutest hire ever” on the Jonas Brothers’ tour.

The announcement of the National Film Awards triggered instant controversy within Kerala, as director Sudipto Sen’s film The Kerala Story received two of the most sought-after awards for Best Director and Best Cinematography. A film that had run into stiff opposition and legal battles when it released was now once again in the middle of a political maelstrom.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was quick with his denunciation, jumping onto social media to decry the ruling as a “grave insult” to the state and as one that propagated misinformation and communal hatred. This biting censure by the state’s chief executive did not fall on deaf ears, with Sudipto Sen sending a firm and unambiguous message to the Chief Minister: “Watch the film first.”