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Abhijeet Bhattacharya recalls facing criticism for supporting Shah Rukh Khan early in his career. Despite being mocked, SRK rose to stardom through resilience and talent. Their musical bond remains strong, and Abhijeet hopes for a future reunion. Fame, he says, often comes with silent struggles.

Abhijeet Bhattacharya recently expressed some sincere opinions regarding Shah Rukh Khan’s initial period in Bollywood. He shared that many costars would refer to Shah Rukh as “hakla” when he wasn’t. It’s shocking now, to see how high SRK is now, but it highlights the difficult path and all the demotivation he had to overcome during this succesfull journey.

Abhijeet mentioned that he decided to sing exclusively for Shah Rukh’s films in the 90s. That allegiance wasn’t favored by all. Several artists admonished him for relying on only one actor. Yet Abhijeet had confidence in their coordination and chemistry and thought the music they produced together was exceptional and is still remembered. In spite of the criticism, he never felt remorse for his decision.

John Krasinski just dropped the bomb on social media—he’s returning to direct, write, and produce A Quiet Place Part III, with Paramount eyeing a July 9, 2027, theatrical release.

No word yet on who’s starring or what the actual plot is. They’re keeping that under wraps, which, honestly, is pretty on brand for this franchise.

John Krasinski is teaming up with Allyson Seeger through their Sunday Night Productions, along with Platinum Dunes—same squad as before.

Sunday Night’s got a first-look deal with Paramount, so this isn’t a huge surprise. The Quiet Place films are a cash cow, having raked in over $900 million worldwide so far. You’ve got the original A Quiet Place and its sequel, both directed by Krasinski, plus last year’s spinoff, A Quiet Place: Day One, from Michael Sarnoski.

John Krasinski just dropped the bomb on social media—he’s returning to direct, write, and produce A Quiet Place Part III, with Paramount eyeing a July 9, 2027, theatrical release.

No word yet on who’s starring or what the actual plot is. They’re keeping that under wraps, which, honestly, is pretty on brand for this franchise.

John Krasinski is teaming up with Allyson Seeger through their Sunday Night Productions, along with Platinum Dunes—same squad as before.

Sunday Night’s got a first-look deal with Paramount, so this isn’t a huge surprise. The Quiet Place films are a cash cow, having raked in over $900 million worldwide so far. You’ve got the original A Quiet Place and its sequel, both directed by Krasinski, plus last year’s spinoff, A Quiet Place: Day One, from Michael Sarnoski.

Rajinikanth’s next film, ‘Coolie’, has been handed an A certificate—a pretty unusual move considering his movies usually target family audiences.

This is the first time in ages that a Rajini film has landed such a strict rating, which basically hints at the film’s raw, no-holds-barred action.

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj hasn’t exactly been shy about his approach, either. He’s made it clear—no pulling punches when it comes to violence and action.

The story leans heavily on intense, full-throttle action scenes, which seem to be at the heart of everything.

Atlee, who helmed Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan,’ has dedicated a heartfelt message to the actor on his first National Award.

Taking to Instagram, Atlee shared two unseen BTS pictures from the sets of his 2023 film and penned a long note.
“Feeling blessed, @iamsrk sir. I’m super happy that you’ve got the national award for our movie Jawan. It feels very emotional and inspiring to be part of your journey. Thank you for trusting me and giving this film, sir. It’s just my first love letter to you; a lot more to come, sir,” he wrote.

Calling himself an SRK “fanboy,” Atlee described the experience of working in ‘Jawan’ a “great blessing.”

“As a fanboy, working with you and making a film and presenting it in a mass mode of SRK, sir, is a pure, pure blessing from God, and finally, God is so kind to give us back the greatest moment in our life . Can’t ask for more, sir. This is more than enough for me; I’m the best fanboy of yours, sir. Love you. Love you. Love you. Lots of love sir,” he said.

Back in the late 2000s, at an event, Shah Rukh found himself on stage with director Kunal Kohli and anchor Mandira Bedi. Kunal asked about his favourite films, and Shah Rukh, ever the diplomat, rattled off how he likes pretty much everything and everyone—“I’m good by heart, I like all films, all heroes, all heroines,” he said, adding that Kunal’s movies were great too.

But then he couldn’t resist poking fun at the elephant in the room. “Fanaa was very good. I think Hum Tum was very nice. His actor won the National Award for Hum Tum when I think I should have got it, but that’s another story.” He laughed, Kunal grinned awkwardly, and the moment said it all.

Ashutosh Gowariker, best known for directing “Lagaan”, served as a jury member for the 71st National Film Awards—an event that shines a spotlight on creativity and technical excellence in Indian cinema for the year 2023.

After the winners were announced, Gowariker addressed the press.

Things got a bit awkward when a reporter, confusing him with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, brought up “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.” Gowariker, unfazed, quickly set the record straight: “That’s Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film.” The journalist apologized, and Gowariker let it slide with a smile and a simple, “That’s okay.”

Another reporter suggested he’s been missing from the public eye since “Lagaan.” Gowariker, not missing a beat, shot back, “So, I think you stopped going to the theatre after Lagaan.” The room cracked up—classic Gowariker, handling the moment with a sharp wit.

If Tom Holland is in the running to play James Bond, he’s not about to spill the beans. The guy’s lips are sealed—classic 007 stuff, honestly.

Fresh off teasing his Spider-Man return with that “Brand New Day” footage, Holland addressed the Bond rumors in a video with Gordon Ramsay.

He kept it vague: “There’s speculation at the minute. We’ll keep it to a minimum for now. We’ll get there one day.” So, basically, he’s not confirming anything, but he’s not shutting it down either.

Holland also said what every young British actor probably thinks: landing Bond would be the ultimate gig. “It’s the pinnacle of working in our industry. I already consider myself the luckiest kid alive. I could never have dreamed to have the career that I’ve had,” he admitted.

Dhadak 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: So, Bollywood’s got a crowded weekend, and Dhadak 2 just dropped into the chaos. Between this, Son of Sardaar 2, and Saiyaara, moviegoers have no shortage of options. 

Still, Dhadak 2 didn’t exactly set the box office on fire out of the gate. Day one? Rs 3.35 crore—decent, but nothing jaw-dropping. If you’re the kind to keep score, the original Dhadak started way stronger, pulling in Rs 8.7 crore back in 2018.

Seven years and a whole new cast later, the sequel’s opening is… well, modest.

For reference, Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor’s Dhadak eventually racked up Rs 74.19 crore in India and soared past Rs 113 crore globally.

Both the ruling CPI(M) and the Congress in Kerala are pretty furious about “Kerala Story” snagging awards for Best Director and Best Cinematography at the 71st National Film Awards.

Sudipto Sen got the Best Director nod, while Prasantanu Mohapatra picked up Best Cinematography—for a film that’s already been a lightning rod for controversy.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan didn’t mince words. He put out a statement blasting the jury, saying that honoring a movie which, in his view, “defamed Kerala and spread communalism” was a slap in the face to India’s long tradition of films that actually promote religious harmony and unity.

He went further, accusing the jury of pushing the Sangh Parivar’s communal playbook. 

He called on everyone who cares about democracy to speak up and push back, warning that turning art into a tool for division needs to be resisted.

Just when you thought the internet couldn’t get any weirder, Sir Anthony Hopkins shows up wearing Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS face shapewear—and honestly, it’s kind of amazing.

The Oscar-winning actor shared a selfie looking completely deadpan in the tight beige facewear, giving serious Silence of the Lambs flashbacks. Naturally, the internet lost it. I mean, how often do you get Hannibal Lecter giving a nod to one of the most viral fashion brands of the moment?

Hopkins, never one to take himself too seriously, seems to be in on the joke. With his dry humor and that unmistakable stare, the whole thing felt like a hilarious (and slightly creepy) tribute to his iconic role.

Tom Holland’s back in the Spidey suit—yeah, it’s official. Sony just dropped a quick teaser showing off his latest look for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. They timed the big reveal with Spider-Man Day (August 1, if you’re not a comic nerd), tipping their hat to the wall-crawler’s very first swing onto the scene in Amazing Fantasy #15 way back in ’62. New suit, old hype—fans are already losing it.