Vikram Kapoor

the backlash against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for a jibe against Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, in a social media post, you recalled how you had been publicly humiliated by loyalists from the same, then undivided political party for a single, almost trivial line of dialogue in your 2000 black comedy Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!! After such a traumatic incident, how did you muster up the courage to speak up on issues that silence the majority? Yes, the incident was traumatic and the trauma numbed me. But then, I realised that when I speak up, it feels like…

Sikandar advance booking: The advance booking of Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna’s grand Eid release Sikandar started today morning, in just a few hours, more than 40,000 tickets have been sold. The gross sales of tickets for the Hindi 2D version is Rs 1.13 crore so far. With block seats, the film has sold tickets worth over Rs 5.01 crore. As of now, Sikandar will have a total of 7952 shows all over India.

Actor Jugal Hansraj, who portrayed Dr. Sanjay Mehta, Ibrahim Ali Khan’s father in Nadaaniyan, has condemned the criticism and trolling directed at newcomers Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim following the film’s release. In a recent interview, Jugal emphasised that social media should be a platform for ‘constructive criticism’ rather than ‘personal attacks.’ During a conversation with India Today Digital, Jugal said, “Criticism should be constructive. If somebody who knows about cinema or has some experience in the field has a show or an article where they write about what worked and what didn’t, that’s something one can learn from. But on social…

Actor Kalki Koechlin recently recalled an incident where a producer suggested she get fillers to smooth out her laughter lines. Kalki also shared that she is comfortable with her wrinkles and has no desire to alter her appearance. During a conversation on the BBC World Service podcast Dear Daughter, Kalki Koechlin revealed that a producer, while discussing his ex-girlfriend—who was a popular actor—and her use of Botox, suggested that she should get fillers as well. The actor shared, “He was like, ‘All you need is a little filler for your laughter line.’ I wanted to stab him with my fork – we were having…

Devashish Makhija has made four films in the 20 years he’s been in the film industry. He’s desperate to get on set again, having just returned from filming Gandhari, his maiden Netflix original, starring Taapsee Pannu. The reasons are both creative and financial. After the failure of his last film Joram, which he produced independently, he’s been getting calls to repay the money he lost. He even opened up on his financial crisis recently, only to clarify later that he doesn’t want to romanticize his struggle. “But none of it was untrue. This is the same house that I didn’t…

Thudarum trailer: Offering double the joy for Mohanlal fans — who are already on cloud nine due to the impending release of actor Prithviraj Sukumaran’s third directorial venture L2: Empuraan — the trailer of the Malayalam superstar’s much-anticipated Thudarum has arrived. Unlike many of Mohanlal’s recent films, which primarily served as star vehicles, the Tharun Moorthy directorial appears to be a grounded drama that aims to tug at the heartstrings of viewers. The 117-second trailer opens with Mohanlal’s character Shanmugham in conversation with a friend. As he reminisces — albeit with a hint of sadness — about his school days, recalling how their Mathematics teacher…

Ben Affleck has finally addressed his divorce from Jennifer Lopez, months after their high-profile split. While Lopez had already shared her side of the story, Affleck sat down with GQ to discuss where they stand now. He also opened up about the challenges of co-parenting with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, while addressing how rumours about his ‘private life’ affect their kids. When asked about his divorce from Lopez, Affleck hesitated to go into detail, admitting, “I don’t want to share, that’s just sort of embarrassing. It feels vulnerable.” Despite months of speculation, he made it clear that their split was drama-free. Affleck and…

A few hours after Mumbai Police summoned comedian Kunal Kamra for questioning over his controversial ‘traitor’ remark aimed at Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, the comedian shared another clip criticizing Shiv Sena workers for vandalizing Mumbai’s The Habitat comedy club, where he had performed his stand-up special Naya Bharat. In the clip, Kamra is seen singing a parody version of the song “Hum Honge Kamyab”, modified as “Hum Honge Kangal”. The footage, originally from his stand-up special, is juxtaposed with visuals of Shiv Sena workers breaking chairs and vandalizing the comedy club. The lyrics of the parody read: “Hum honge kangal ek din, mann mein hai…

 By now, it is safe to say that actor Prithviraj Sukumaran’s third directorial venture, L2: Empuraan, starring superstar Mohanlal in the lead role, is the most hyped Malayalam film of all time. And this buzz is not limited to social media alone, as was the case with several recent big-budget, aspirational movies. Empuraan has successfully translated its hype into tangible business, and its presales have so far been extraordinary, even setting advance booking records — just as a major release should. The excitement surrounding the film isn’t solely driven by Mohanlal’s stardom or the well-executed promotional campaign. A significant factor is that Empuraan…

Emraan Hashmi has been shooting in Lucknow for a project that is currently under wraps, but the actor flew back to Mumbai on Sunday on a late-night flight to bring in his birthday with family, friends and the fans who drop by his house to wish him on his special day. “I’m coming home for a day, I’ll take the 4 am flight on Tuesday and return to a night shoot. Parveen (his wife) and Ayaan (son) are abroad, but my dad is there,” he shares, enroute to the airport. His teenage son is a chess champ whose passion and talent…

Review of Paatal Lok season 2: Fans are unable to contain their excitement as the web series starring Jaideep Ahlawat returns with a bang after more than four years. Amazon Prime began streaming Paatal Lok Season 2 on Friday, January 17. Fans of the show are already raving about Jaideep Ahlawat’s dialogue. There is still disagreement among netizens on whether Paatal Lok Season 2 is superior to the previous season. Most of them agree that the amazing chemistry between Jaideep Ahlawat (Hathiram Chaudhary) and Ishwak Singh (Imran Ansari) is the show’s high point, despite the fact that most of them…

52 days after its release, “Pushpa 2: The Rule,” starring Allu Arjun, has made Rs 1831 crore at the box office. It is anticipated to debut on Netflix in January 2025. The film’s compelling story and outstanding performances have cemented its place in Indian cinema, possibly even exceeding “Dangal” in terms of overall revenue. Even 52 days after its premiere, Allu Arjun’s most recent hit, “Pushpa 2: The Rule,” is still making ripples at the box office. ‘Pushpa 2’ is expected to be available on Netflix between January 30 and January 31, 2025, according to latest revisions. Netflix has paid…