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Bobby Deol, buoyed by his performance in Animal, is set to appear in Aryan Khan's directorial debut, The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, and Anurag Kashyap's Bandar. Deol credits web shows and acting classes for his resurgence, embracing antagonist roles to break free from typecasting. Kashyap highlights Deol's resilience, noting his understanding of failure made him ideal for Bandar.

Editor Pradeep Raghav's comments have heightened anticipation for 'Jana Nayagan,' starring Thalapathy Vijay and directed by H. Vinoth. Raghav teases that the film will showcase 100% 'Vijayism'. The political action drama, featuring a star-studded cast and music by Anirudh Ravichander, is slated for a grand solo release on Pongal 2026, though other films may join the race.

Lyricist-turned-filmmaker Sudhakar Sharma recounted his experience of casting Hema Malini in his directorial debut. Despite budget constraints and his inexperience, Hema Malini agreed to star in the film after connecting with the script. She even offered to waive her fees and wear her own clothes to help the production, but the film was unfortunately never completed or released.

Twinkle Khanna, daughter of Dimple Kapadia, grew up in a matriarchal home, shielded from patriarchal norms. Entering the film industry, she gradually recognized gender inequality, initially attributing disparities to seniority rather than bias. Her upbringing instilled independence, a strength she now appreciates, contrasting it with other women's struggles for autonomy.

Namashi Chakraborty is forging his own path in Bollywood, emphasizing merit over legacy. Growing up away from Mumbai, he navigated the industry without leveraging his family's fame, including his mother Yogeeta Bali's acting career. He believes talent overshadows the pressure of being a star kid, focusing on delivering quality work and earning roles independently.

Hrithik Roshan's 'War 2' has grossed ₹167.4 crore in Hindi, surpassing 'Sitaare Zameen Par' to become the 6th biggest Hindi grosser of 2025. The film's total collection across all languages in India stands at ₹224.25 crore. Part of the YRF Spy Universe, the next installment, 'Alpha,' starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, faces a potential clash with Kartik Aaryan's film.

Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan is all set to step into the director’s chair with Netflix’s upcoming series The Ba***ds of Bollywood. The preview of the show was unveiled last week at a grand launch event in Mumbai, drawing huge attention. Since then, industry veterans and stars have showered Aryan with praise and good wishes.

Sunny Deol praised Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood', sharing on Instagram that the show looks fantastic. He mentioned Bobby Deol’s admiration for Aryan’s work and expressed confidence that Shah Rukh Khan would be very proud. The series premieres on Netflix September 18, 2025.

Prakash Kaur, Dharmendra's first wife, defended him against 'womaniser' accusations following his marriage to Hema Malini. In a 1981 interview, she acknowledged Hema's appeal and questioned Bollywood's double standards. While disapproving of the situation as a wife, she empathized with Hema's challenges and maintained unwavering respect for Dharmendra as a supportive father and the most important man in her life.

The preview of The Ba***ds of Bollywood in Mumbai marked Aryan Khan's directorial debut, highlighting a heartfelt reunion between Shah Rukh Khan and Bobby Deol. SRK reminisced about Bobby's debut and their enduring friendship, while Bobby praised Aryan's direction and the challenges of navigating the film industry. The series is set to stream on Netflix from September 18.

Director Venky Atluri has addressed and dismissed rumors linking Anil Kapoor to his upcoming Telugu film. The filmmaker clarified that he has neither approached nor spoken to the Bollywood star, stressing that the reports are untrue. While putting the speculation to rest, the director confirmed the film’s leading man — Tamil superstar Suriya.