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Imtiaz Ali got Anjum Batra a professional dholak tutor for his role in 'Amar Singh Chamkila'

Imtiaz Ali got Anjum Batra a professional dholak tutor for his role in 'Amar Singh Chamkila'

Actor Anjum Batra, who portrays the role of dholak player Kesar Singh Tikki in Imtiaz Ali directorial 'Amar Singh Chamkila' shared how the filmmaker appointed renowned dholak player K. C. Vaishnav, to make him learn to play the instrument. Imtiaz has brought forth the story of the legendary Punjabi singer, late Amar Singh Chamkila with his biopic of the same name. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh in the titular role.

Why Chris Hemsworth couldn't get Kevin Costner to cast him in new film; Costner cast himself!

Why Chris Hemsworth couldn't get Kevin Costner to cast him in new film; Costner cast himself!

Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth recently revealed that he tried very hard but didn’t get far with regard to landing a role in a Kevin Costner-directed project.

He later got to know that Costner had cast himself as the character. The ‘Thor’ star did not reveal what the movie was, although he described it as something “abstract and interesting …a small story about a man and a woman,” reports Variety.

South Korea 'strongly' protests Japan's renewed claims to Dokdo

South Korea 'strongly' protests Japan's renewed claims to Dokdo

South Korea on Tuesday expressed its strong opposition towards Japan after the latter released an annual diplomatic report that reasserted its territorial claims over the easternmost islets of Dokdo. The dispute over the sovereignty of Dokdo has been a longstanding issue between the two countries, and this recent move by Japan has only escalated the tension between them.

'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ keeps cash registers ringing, mints Rs 96.18 cr worldwide

'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ keeps cash registers ringing, mints Rs 96.18 cr worldwide

The Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff-starrer ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ is receiving a lot of positive response from the audience as it has collected Rs 96.18 crore worldwide with an overall extended weekend. The film's success can be attributed to the support of the mass audience, which likes larger-than-life movies. The film is being watched by the family audience which has also boosted its run at the box-office. Looking at the response to the film, the makers have now slashed the ticket rates to Rs 127 in addition to the ‘buy one, get one free ticket’ deal.

Varun Dhawan shares his favourite Bollywood track sung by Salman Khan

Varun Dhawan shares his favourite Bollywood track sung by Salman Khan

Varun Dhawan has shared his favourite Bollywood jam. The actor, who will be soon seen in the upcoming movie ‘Baby John’, took to the Stories section of his Instagram and shared a meme notifying his followers of his favourite Bollywood song. The meme features two frames in a split-screen format. The upper half of the screen, labeled "Me in public", shows a scene from 'American Psycho' where Christian Bale is walking while wearing his headphones.

Firing at Salman Khan’s Mumbai residence: Delhi Police launch probe

Firing at Salman Khan’s Mumbai residence: Delhi Police launch probe

A team from Delhi Police’s Special Cell has begun probing the incident of firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s residence in Mumbai, sources told on Monday. One of the shooters identified as Vishal a.k.a Rahul, a resident of Gurugram, has over six criminal cases, including murder, registered against him in Haryana and Delhi. “We have mounted technical and physical surveillance to get the clue regarding the accused,” a source in the Special Cell said.

Jaden Smith says he feels ‘grounded’ when he surrounds himself with nature

Jaden Smith says he feels ‘grounded’ when he surrounds himself with nature

Jaden Smith, the son of actors Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith, has shared that he's looking forward to the Coachella music festival as he likes to surround himself with nature.

"I just love the desert. I love Coachella. I love being out there and watching the sunset, swimming in the ocean, climbing a tree, climbing a mountain,” Smith told people.com.

Raveena revealed she said no to ‘five films’ before her debut with Salman Khan in 1991

Raveena revealed she said no to ‘five films’ before her debut with Salman Khan in 1991

Actress Raveena Tandon revealed that she turned down five films before making her debut with 'Patthar Ke Phool' in 1991, alongside superstar Salman Khan.

The actress revealed that she had received multiple film offers before accepting her debut role.

"Before that, I had already said no to five films," Raveena said on 'Kiska Brand Bajega'.

Ajay Devgn greets ‘Maidaan’ director on b’day; 'wishing you the vision to keep achieving your goals’

Ajay Devgn greets ‘Maidaan’ director on b’day; 'wishing you the vision to keep achieving your goals’

Ajay Devgn on Saturday wished director Amit Ravindernath Sharma, who directed the actor in the latest release 'Maidaan', a biographical sports drama. Ajay took to X and shared a still from the film featuring the director. The actor wrote: “Happy Birthday @iAmitRSharma Wishing you continued success and the vision to keep achieving your goals.”

Big B recalls 'Jagriti’ song as he discusses being ‘disturbed’ about ‘nuclear weaponry’

Big B recalls 'Jagriti’ song as he discusses being ‘disturbed’ about ‘nuclear weaponry’

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan said that he had "a day of disturbed mind and thought" over talks on "nuclear weaponry" and recalled a song from 'Jagriti', which he revealed was the film he ever saw. Talking to his blog, Amitabh wrote: “A day of disturbed mind and thought... on the world and the world we live in, sitting on the pile of nuclear weaponry, that has the capacity to ‘blow up the world’.”

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