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Global sensation Priyanka Chopra Jonas continues to impress as she navigates multiple industries and continents. Her creative drive remains ignited as she looks towards a new chapter in her international career.

Reflecting on her remarkable journey, the star, who made her Hollywood debut in 2015 with the American TV series Quantico, where she starred as FBI recruit Alex Parrish, expressed that though she has tested various genres in Hindi cinema, she feels she has “barely scratched the surface” in her English-language projects.

When asked about her current motivations—whether it be validation, legacy, or creating opportunities for others dreaming beyond borders—Priyanka, who has graced various Hollywood films like Baywatch, Isn’t It Romantic, The White Tiger, The Matrix Resurrections, Heads of State, and the action thriller series Citadel, shared in an exclusive interview: “I think a little bit of all of it. I feel that as an artist, I still have a lot more to do in my English-language work. I feel like I haven’t even scratched the surface.”

She further emphasized, “In my Hindi cinema filmography, I’ve worked across almost every genre possible, and now I’m seeking to do the same in my English-language or international work, whatever language that might be in.”

The actress, recognized with two National Film Awards and the Padma Shri, aims to create impactful characters and films that resonate, shift culture, and mobilize audiences.

Priyanka is committed to backing inspiring narratives through her production company, Purple Pebble Pictures, which she founded in 2015. She stated, “At the same time, with my production company, I really want to get behind incredible filmmakers like Barry Avrich, who has told such a beautiful story in such a vulnerable yet technically sound way.”

She added, “We’ve tried to do that with many films Pebble has backed—like Anuja, To Kill a Tiger, Ventilator, Pani. We work across many languages, and the company was built on the ethos of being the shoulders I never had when I joined the industry.”

Priyanka expressed her commitment to amplifying stories that matter, bringing together artists—be it filmmakers, writers, or actors—who seek recognition on a global scale. “And yes, maybe it comes from the fact that when I joined the film industry, I didn’t know where to go, who to talk to, or which door to knock on. Maybe that’s why I’ve taken on the movies I have and built the company with the ethos it carries today.”

One of Hollywood’s finest stars, Adam Sandler, has revealed that he became an actor primarily because he wanted to be famous.

The 59-year-old actor shared that when he began his comedy career, his goal was to attract attention like Eddie Murphy did. However, over time, his priorities evolved, and the focus shifted to producing quality work.

In an interview with the Sunday Times Culture magazine, Sandler reflected: “As a kid I 100 per cent wanted to be famous. When I was 17 and got into stand-up, I wanted what Eddie Murphy had — walking down a street, people going, ‘My God!’ That would let friends at school and your parents know you had made it, and that was my first goal. So yes, I wanted fame, but a couple of years in, you also want to be good. And that becomes the goal.”

Sandler, who has daughters Sunny and Sadie with his wife Jackie, acknowledged the challenges of working while managing personal issues on set. He expressed, “Trying to play a light mood when you are feeling darkness is not easy… Look, no part of me, zero, wakes up and says, ‘Man, I wish that this hadn’t happened.’ But you have a real life. You have ups and downs just like everybody. People overlook that. You can be in the room but your head is spinning in another direction because of work. But that’s the same with every job.”

His co-star on Jay Kelly, George Clooney, echoed Sandler’s sentiment, reminiscing about the demanding 17-hour days on the set of E.R. He shared, “You cannot be sick. I never missed a day.” Clooney recounted a particularly poignant moment when Julianna Margulies received heartbreaking news about a loved one’s passing while on set. He described, “And she was crying. But we had to do this long, funny scene — someone had an arrow stuck in their head. And she put the phone down, wiped away the tears, nailed the scene and then came back and cried. You can never let them see you sweat.”

Sandler also commented on the current landscape of comedy in Hollywood, noting that it’s not as easy to get a comedy project green-lit these days. He remarked, “The enthusiasm isn’t as high as 15 years ago. It is a numbers game, and comedies just weren’t hitting as hard as they used to. Still, there are a lot in production now — they’re cheap to make. But it’s not the same as it used to be.”

Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar recently commemorated the 101st birth anniversary of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, a Param Vir Chakra awardee and the central figure in his latest film, 120 Bahadur, with a heartfelt tribute.

He shared a picture of Major Bhati on Instagram, honoring the valor of the war hero and the 120 soldiers who fought valiantly under his command during the Battle of Rezang La. Farhan expressed his sentiments, saying, “Remembering Maj Shaitan Singh Bhati (PVC) on his 101st birthday anniversary today. May we continue to draw inspiration from him and the 120 fearless warriors he led in the Battle of Rezang La. Once again, my deepest respects and gratitude to his son, Narpat Singh ji and to the Bhati family. Jai Hind.”

120 Bahadur is inspired by the historic Battle of Rezang La, a pivotal moment in Indian military history when 120 soldiers from Charlie Company held their ground against over 3,000 Chinese troops.

The film narrates the extraordinary tale of these 120 Indian soldiers from the 13 Kumaon Regiment, showcasing their courage during the legendary battle in 1962. Farhan portrays Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, PVC, leading his men through this defining moment.

The Battle of Rezang La, fought on November 18, 1962, is regarded as a significant event of the Sino-Indian War. In this fierce confrontation, the entirely Ahir contingent of Charlie Company effectively defended their position, inflicting over 1,300 casualties on the Chinese Army.

Directed by Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, and Amit Chandrra, 120 Bahadur is set to release in cinemas on November 21, 2025.

Actor Kunal Kemmu, gearing up for his upcoming streaming series ‘Single Papa’, has revealed that agreeing to be part of the show was one of his swiftest professional decisions.

During the promotional campaign for the series, Kunal shared his experience of being pitched the show. He recalled, “It was one of the quickest decisions for me. I remember Samar and Shashank, who’s the showrunner on this, and Samar Khan, the producer, reached out to me. I don’t know if they gave me a gist, but they said that I would bring something to the show. I met Ishita, Shashank, and Samar, and they narrated the first episode to me along with the character arc. By the time they finished, I was like, ‘Yeah, let’s do this’ because it connected with me on different levels. I loved the writing and the fact that this was going to be a clutter breaker of sorts.”

Kunal further elaborated, “Netflix was aiming to create a show that is lighthearted and funny, yet has emotional depth. It’s one of those shows that will make you laugh while also striking a nerve and possibly becoming a tearjerker at some moments. All of those aspects were wonderful, and I loved the character written for me, which is Gaurav Gehlot. I just knew I wanted to be a part of it.”

The series is produced by Aditya Pittie and Samar Khan under the Juggernaut Productions banner and is set to stream on December 12, 2025, on Netflix.

Actress Elnaaz Norouzi has expressed her admiration for her “Mastiii 4” co-star Riteish Deshmukh and director Milap Zaveri, describing them as the “best part” of her latest project.

A Special Bond

Elnaaz shared that her relationship with Zaveri goes beyond the typical director-actor dynamic. She considers him a friend who genuinely looks out for her well-being. “Milap to me is a friend. He watches out for me and for that I am grateful. He has a good phase going on and I am so happy his film has done well,” Elnaaz stated.

Riteish Deshmukh: The Nicest Co-Star

Commenting on Riteish Deshmukh, she said, “Riteish is the nicest person. I have never heard anyone ever say anything bad about him. I think he really enjoys doing comedy. The truth is, so do I. That’s why our pairing totally worked.”

Elnaaz emphasized that when two people are passionate about their work, the result is always positive. “It was a lot of fun. I hope to do more comedies,” she added.

About ‘Mastiii 4’

Directed by Milap Milan Zaveri, Mastiii 4 is the fourth installment in the popular Masti film series, featuring Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani in prominent roles.

Elnaaz’s Journey in the Industry

Elnaaz began her career as a model at the age of 14 in Germany. In 2017, she made her film debut in the Pakistani movie Maan Jao Na, where she played the character Raania. She later entered the Indian film industry with the web series Sacred Games as Zoya.

Since then, the actress has been part of several projects, including Hello Charlie, Chutzpah, Tehran, Abhay, Khido Khundi, and Made in Heaven. In June 2025, she participated as a contestant in The Traitors, where she was eliminated on the seventh day.

For the last four decades, Amitabh Bachchan has cherished a special Sunday ritual of meeting his fans outside his residence, Jalsa, in Mumbai. Fans gather in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the legendary actor.

However, this Sunday, Big B chose to skip the tradition for reasons known only to him. Taking to social media, Amitabh shared that it is the love and admiration of his fans that fuels his passion for work.

On his X (formerly Twitter) account, he penned an emotional message that read, “T 5582 – .. the smiles that make me live .. and exist and work (sic).”

Fans quickly reciprocated his affection. One user commented, “And you are the reason millions of us smile, sir. Your passion keeps us alive, inspired and proud, always. Lots of love and respect (sic).” Another admirer added, “The love and support from your fans are truly incredible, sir. Keep inspiring!” A third comment stated, “Your words and your work keep inspiring us every day, Sir.”

On the professional front, Amitabh continues to entertain countless viewers as the host of the reality game show, “Kaun Banega Crorepati 17.” The latest celebrities to take on the hot seat opposite him are actor-comeddigihunt Sudesh Lehri and Kiku Sharda.

During the episode, Lehri credited Amitabh for inspiring his journey as a comedian. He shared, “When I was a child, I never went to school, not even nursery. We were very poor.”

In a heartfelt moment, Lehri reflected on Amitabh as his unseen inspiration throughout his artistic journey. “I was always fond of watching films. The first time I ever went to a theatre, someone took me because I didn’t have the money, and the film I watched was ‘Shankar Shambhu.’ After a long time, I saw ‘Ganga Ki Saugand,’ your film, where you had that small hand scene. Then ‘Namak Halaal’ came, and because I loved comedy, I used to watch you again and again. We even got the videocassette of the same,” he explained.

In the weeks leading up to the finale of the popular reality show “Bigg Boss 19,” the game has taken some intense twists and turns.

Following Ashnoor Kaur’s exit, Shehbaz Badesha, a wild-card entrant, was also eliminated this week due to audience votes. His departure shocked not only his admirers but also his fellow housemates.

Soon after his elimination, his sister Shehnaaz Gill welcomed him back on social media, referring to him as a winner in her eyes. The ‘Bigg Boss 13’ contestant shared a couple of goofy photos featuring Shehbaz and Giorgia Andriani on her Instagram, captioning it, “well played @badeshashehbaz ….u r the winner to me (Love hands, playing hands, love kissed and red heart emoji) ️welcome back (Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes Emoji) (sic).”

Fellow housemate Amaal Mallik, who had a strong rapport with Shehbaz during the show, was visibly emotional at his exit. Amaal’s father, Daboo Malik, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share a heartfelt message for Shehbaz: “Shahbaaz … You will be in our hearts forever .. God Bless You (sic).”

Before this, Ashnoor Kaur was eliminated from the Bigg Boss house for being violent with Tanya Mittal during the “Ticket To Finale” task. Prior to her elimination, host Salman Khan admonished Ashnoor for her behavior towards Tanya. He stated, “Ashnoor, hitting someone or hurting someone is not cool in the Bigg Boss house,” after which Ashnoor apologized to Salman. Salman further remarked, “Her aggression was so high that he deliberately turned the wooden plank towards Tanya Mittal with all his force. And it was very obvious that it was intentional and in anger.”

After the double eviction this week, Gaurav Khanna, Farrhana Bhatt, Amaal Mallik, Tanya Mittal, and Pranit More have emerged as the top five finalists of “Bigg Boss 19.” It remains to be seen who will ultimately lift the trophy this season.

The ‘Tere Ishq Mein’ team, featuring Dhanush, Kriti Sanon, and Aanand L. Rai, appears to be smitten with Pune’s street food.

Kriti shared a mouth-watering video on her Instagram Stories, showcasing co-star Dhanush and their director enjoying delicious vada pav in the car. When Kriti asked, “Good?”, Dhanush enthusiastically responded with “unbelievable, outstanding.” Aanand L. Rai, sitting in the backseat, chimed in with a remark of “Brilliant it is.”

“When in Pune… Food coma! Khaane ke ishq mein,” read the text accompanying the clip.

In another story on her Instagram, Kriti was seen admiring Dhanush and Aanand L. Rai as they savored their vada pav. She later expressed her anticipation for her own snack, stating, “I want Tikki!!!,” which appeared as an overlay on the video.

Earlier, while discussing her role in “Tere Ishq Mein,” Kriti described Mukti as one of the most layered and complicated characters she has ever portrayed. She expressed her excitement over the rave reviews for her performance in the film through a heartfelt video on her IG.

“My heart is full,” she expressed, showing her gratitude. Kriti emphasized the depth of her character, saying, “My Heart is Full… The best feeling for an actor is when the audience connects with every little emotion in between the unspoken words of your character. Mukti is probably the most layered and tricky character I’ve played, and when every beat of her heart reaches yours, it becomes ISHK! Thank you for all the ISHK. (sic).”

Previously, Kriti revealed that filming the pre-climax and climax scenes for “Tere Ishq Mein” was both physically and emotionally taxing for her.

“There are a lot of really intense scenes, the pre-climax and the climax, which are very very long. That was very draining and we shot it for about 5-6 days. Both physically and emotionally those scenes were extremely draining. At times, when I went back home, it stayed with me, and I felt extremely drained. That scene is the peak of emotions and probably the most intense bit of the film, and it pulled me down the most,” she shared.

Bollywood star Aamir Khan expressed his concerns about the trend of comparing films based solely on box office numbers, labeling it unfortunate.

Transparency in Box Office Numbers

Speaking at the 56th International Film Festival of India, Aamir emphasized the need for transparency regarding a film’s box office performance. He noted that in the U.S., the collections of a film are open for everyone to see. “Really, this should be transparent. What are we hiding? We know how many screens the film is released in,” he stated. He pointed out tools like rent racks that reveal box office collections, questioning why similar transparency isn’t adopted in India.

Shifting Metrics of Success

Reflecting on the evolving criteria for judging a film’s success, Aamir observed, “I don’t know, there should not be secrecy about numbers. I just got a little curious because now for people, that has become almost like an evaluative criterion.” He lamented the shift in focus from enjoying films to comparing them based on financial returns. “Earlier, we never did that. We would compare films based on how much we liked it. You know? But these things come and go. They come and go,” he added.

The Legacy of Good Films

In conclusion, Aamir asserted that what truly matters is the film’s quality, as audiences will ultimately remember a good film regardless of its box office numbers.

A Special Visit with Dharmendra

During the conversation, Aamir also recounted a touching moment when he brought his younger son, Azad, to meet veteran actor Dharmendra. He shared that he had grown very close to Dharmendra over the past year, meeting him about seven to eight times. During one visit, Aamir felt it was essential for Azad to meet the legendary actor whose work he had not yet fully experienced.

If industry sources are to be believed, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal will be joining the sets of Superstar Rajinikanth’s eagerly awaited film ‘Jailer 2’ in December.

Although exact dates are not officially confirmed, insiders suggest that Mohanlal is set to begin shooting for a couple of days starting December 2. This much-anticipated film is directed by the ace filmmaker Nelson. Following his initial stint, Mohanlal will shoot for other Malayalam films before returning to ‘Jailer 2’ from December 21 to December 24.

The excitement surrounding ‘Jailer 2’ continues to build, with reports indicating that Vijay Sethupathi has already joined the production in Goa. Currently, his scenes are being filmed, but there has been no official confirmation yet regarding his role in the cast.

In May, Rajinikanth mentioned that the filming of ‘Jailer 2’ is expected to continue until December. Speaking to reporters at the Chennai airport, he stated, “Shooting of Jailer 2 is progressing well. It will be December by the time the film ends.”

The film has generated considerable interest, largely due to the remarkable success of the first installment, which grossed around Rs 650 crores. The second part’s filming commenced in Chennai on March 10, as announced by Sun Pictures, the production house behind this action entertainer.

Anticipation reached new heights after Sun Pictures released an engaging teaser that balanced both humor and thrill. Shortly after, actress Ramya Krishnan shared her excitement on her first day of shooting for the sequel in Attapaadi, Kerala, stating, “26 years of Padayappa and the first day shoot of Jailer 2.”

Ramya plays the character of Vijaya Pandian, the wife of Rajinikanth’s character Muthuvel Pandian, in the film. Additionally, actress Mirnaa will also have a significant role as Swetha Pandian, Rajinikanth’s daughter-in-law.

Anirudh, whose music significantly contributed to the success of the first part, is returning to score the music for this sequel as well.