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Exclusive - Mona Singh, Kunaal Roy Kapur on digital detox and family bonds in ‘Thode Door Thode Paas’, former says 'Sundays we keep our phones aside'

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Exclusive - Mona Singh, Kunaal Roy Kapur on digital detox and family bonds in ‘Thode Door Thode Paas’, former says 'Sundays we keep our phones aside'

Moneycontrol sat down with the show's lead actors - Mona Singh and Kunaal Roy Kapur in an exclusive video chat and asked them the reason behind them choosing this show and its relevance in today's digitally addicted world.

'After 3 Idiots, I was only offered sister roles, I said no to many: Mona Singh on how she avoided being typecast - Exclusive

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'After 3 Idiots, I was only offered sister roles, I said no to many: Mona Singh on how she avoided being typecast - Exclusive

In an exclusive conversation with Moneycontrol, Mona Singh revealed she said no to many roles after the success of 3 Idiots. She is seen in Zee5's Thode Door Thode Paas.

Sonali Bendre: 'Icy could sense my immense pain, she slept on my legs every night during cancer recovery' - EXCLUSIVE

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Sonali Bendre: 'Icy could sense my immense pain, she slept on my legs every night during cancer recovery' - EXCLUSIVE

Sonali Bendre is returning with the second season of The Happy Pawdcast and in this exclusive conversation with Moneycontrol, she spoke about how she found unexpected strength and comfort in her golden retriever, Icy Behl.

Exclusive - Saiyami Kher on film fraternity making it to the Wimbledon but MIA from Indian Women’s World Cup Finals: 'Wish the red carpet had reached DY Patil'

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Exclusive - Saiyami Kher on film fraternity making it to the Wimbledon but MIA from Indian Women’s World Cup Finals: 'Wish the red carpet had reached DY Patil'

In a recent interview with Moneycontrol, Bollywood actor Saiyami Kher recently lauded India’s women’s cricket team for their World Cup win while calling out Bollywood’s absence from the stands. She also spoke about Ghoomer’s special re-release as a tribute to the team’s historic victory.

Shah Rukh Khan's friend Viveck Vaswani on nepotism: 'When I could help Shah Rukh, why can’t he launch his own kids Suhana and Aryan?' - Exclusive

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Shah Rukh Khan's friend Viveck Vaswani on nepotism: 'When I could help Shah Rukh, why can’t he launch his own kids Suhana and Aryan?' - Exclusive

As the debate around nepotism continues to divide Bollywood, filmmaker and actor Viveck Vaswani — who played a pivotal role in shaping Shah Rukh Khan’s early career — has shared a refreshingly grounded take. For him, supporting SRK’s children, Aryan and Suhana Khan, isn’t about privilege, but about love, loyalty, and mentorship.

Ayushmann Khurrana to play new age Prem replacing Salman Khan in Sooraj Barjatya's next, says 'big shoes to fill' - Exclusive

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Ayushmann Khurrana to play new age Prem replacing Salman Khan in Sooraj Barjatya's next, says 'big shoes to fill' - Exclusive

For over three decades, Salman Khan immortalised the name Prem in Sooraj Barjatya’s timeless family dramas. Now, Ayushmann Khurrana is all set to carry that legacy forward onscreen. In an exclusive conversation with Moneycontrol, the actor spoke about stepping into Salman’s iconic shoes,

Exclusive- Aditya Sarpotdar refutes reports of Pratibha Ranta replacing Sharvari in Maha Munjya, says 'there's no truth'

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Exclusive- Aditya Sarpotdar refutes reports of Pratibha Ranta replacing Sharvari in Maha Munjya, says 'there's no truth'

Director Aditya Sarpotdar has dismissed rumours of Sharvari being replaced in Maha Munjya, calling them “baseless.” He confirmed that Sharvari remains a central part of the film.

Shah Rukh Khan didn't want to do films he was happy doing serials, it was after his mother's death he decided: Viveck Vaswani on his friend - Exclusive

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Shah Rukh Khan didn't want to do films he was happy doing serials, it was after his mother's death he decided: Viveck Vaswani on his friend - Exclusive

As Shah Rukh Khan turns 60, his long-time friend and mentor Viveck Vaswani spoke about the actor's early days in an exclusive conversation with Moneycontrol. He also talked about SRK's early days, struggles, and unstoppable rise. The man, who once gave SRK a home in Mumbai recalls how they built his career “one film at a time.”

Thamma director Aditya Sarpotdar on box office success: 'Every film must justify its budget, that’s the mantra I learnt from Marathi cinema'  - Exclusive

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Thamma director Aditya Sarpotdar on box office success: 'Every film must justify its budget, that’s the mantra I learnt from Marathi cinema' - Exclusive

Thamma director Aditya Sarpotdar has cemented his place in Hindi cinema’s evolving horror-comedy space with his two back-to back hits. In this exclusive conversation with Moneycontrol, he spoke about Thamma’s Diwali success, the discipline of working within tight budgets, and how his Marathi film roots shaped his storytelling and business sense.

Exclusive Thamma's Ayushmann Khurrana on film's success: 'It will help me take more risks and the movie has all the triggers for a sequel'

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Exclusive Thamma's Ayushmann Khurrana on film's success: 'It will help me take more risks and the movie has all the triggers for a sequel'

After delivering his first Diwali blockbuster Thamma, Ayushmann Khurrana joins Moneycontrol for an exclusive interview to talk about the film’s Rs 100-crore success, his journey from unconventional roles to mainstream stardom, and how he continues to blend content with commercial cinema.

Do you remember Gangster actor Shiney Ahuja, he reportedly runs a business in the Philippines: Look back at his life after conviction in rape case

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Do you remember Gangster actor Shiney Ahuja, he reportedly runs a business in the Philippines: Look back at his life after conviction in rape case

Shiney Ahuja was once seen as one of Bollywood’s most promising actors who was on the cusp of stardom in the mid-2000s with back to back hits.

Exclusive: Producer Prerna Arora says Sonakshi Sinha was her first choice for ‘Jatadhara’, calls working with Akshay Kumar 'heaven'

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Exclusive: Producer Prerna Arora says Sonakshi Sinha was her first choice for ‘Jatadhara’, calls working with Akshay Kumar 'heaven'

Producer Prerna Arora, known for films like Rustom, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Padman, returns to the spotlight with Jatadhara. It also makes Sonakshi Sinha’s Telugu debut. In an exclusive conversation with Moneycontrol, Prerna opens up about her powerful comeback, the soul of Jatadhara, her admiration for Sonakshi’s performance.

Remembering Asrani: From Sholay’s iconic jailer to a comedy Legend, a look at his journey

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Remembering Asrani: From Sholay’s iconic jailer to a comedy Legend, a look at his journey

Few actors in Indian cinema have enjoyed the kind of longevity and versatility that Govardhan Asrani, who was known as Asrani, has.

Govinda reveals he was ‘never a dancer’ on 'Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle',  shares untold story behind his signature 'Govinda Style''

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Govinda reveals he was ‘never a dancer’ on 'Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle', shares untold story behind his signature 'Govinda Style''

During the candid conversation, Govinda made an unexpected confession: he was never formally trained as a dancer.

KBC 17: Meet the 10-year-boy old who told Amitabh Bachchan, “Mere ko rules samjhane matt baithna'

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KBC 17: Meet the 10-year-boy old who told Amitabh Bachchan, “Mere ko rules samjhane matt baithna'

One recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, broke the internet for an entirely wrong reason, it was the presence of a 'confident' and 'over confident' 10-year-old contestant from Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda dies after being on ventilator for 11 days following a road accident

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Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda dies after being on ventilator for 11 days following a road accident

Popular Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda, who was on ventilator after his road accident, had passed away.

Exclusive - The Bads of Bollywood's Sahher Bambba on Aryan Khan, meeting SRK: 'He’s so chivalrous, considerate, exactly like his father'

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Exclusive - The Bads of Bollywood's Sahher Bambba on Aryan Khan, meeting SRK: 'He’s so chivalrous, considerate, exactly like his father'

In an exclusive conversation with Moneycontrol, Sahher Bambba spoke about working under Aryan Khan's direction and meeting SRK for the first time.

Why Bon Appetit, Your Majesty has got everyone hooked - Explained

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Why Bon Appetit, Your Majesty has got everyone hooked - Explained

Bon Appetit, Your Majesty has quickly become a rage, not just for its fresh romantic pairing but also for the way it turns food into poetry on screen

Exclusive - 'AI can take a portion of the market, but humans will remain at the core: Mukesh Kumar Singh on the future of AI and introduction of Tilly Norwood

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Exclusive - 'AI can take a portion of the market, but humans will remain at the core: Mukesh Kumar Singh on the future of AI and introduction of Tilly Norwood

In an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, filmmaker Mukesh Kumar Singh says AI will carve out its own market but the human creativity will remain at the core of storytelling. Would you like me to slot thi

Why Tilly Norwood, first AI-generated actress is causing a fierce backlash in Hollywood and creative fields

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Why Tilly Norwood, first AI-generated actress is causing a fierce backlash in Hollywood and creative fields

A first AI generated actress, Tilly Norwood, which has been developed from the Netherlands, has got many worried and angry at the same time.

Rukmini Vasanth on being a part of Kantara Chapter 1: "Ye film cinema nahi, hamare liye shakti hai"

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Rukmini Vasanth on being a part of Kantara Chapter 1: "Ye film cinema nahi, hamare liye shakti hai"

The grand Mumbai premiere of Kantara Chapter 1 at a luxury hotel was filled with excitement and emotion. Actress Rukmini Vasanth, hailed as a pan-India sensation and the “next big thing in Indian cinema,” was one of the evening’s most anticipated attendees.

Kantara fame Rishab Shetty reveals he worked as office boy, producer's driver in Mumbai: "Andheri ke road par Vada pav khaya hai maine..."

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Kantara fame Rishab Shetty reveals he worked as office boy, producer's driver in Mumbai: "Andheri ke road par Vada pav khaya hai maine..."

National Film Award winner Rishab Shetty recalls his Mumbai struggles at Kantara Chapter 1 event, from vada pav days to cinema glory.

Exclusive - Anurag Kashyap reveals the real reason for touching Manoj Bajpayee's feet: 'aap legend ho gaye ho'

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Exclusive - Anurag Kashyap reveals the real reason for touching Manoj Bajpayee's feet: 'aap legend ho gaye ho'

In an exclusive conversation with Moneycontrol, director Anurag Kashyap joked about a viral video where he and his friends touched Manoj Bajpayee’s feet, calling the actor “the picture of Dorian Gray” for his ageless energy and unstoppable spirit.

Explained - Sameer Wankhede vs Aryan Khan: From cruise drug case to The Bads of Bollywood defamation row

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Explained - Sameer Wankhede vs Aryan Khan: From cruise drug case to The Bads of Bollywood defamation row

Former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede filed a defamation suit against Aryan Khan, Netflix and Red Chillies, alleging The Bads of Bollywood allegedly mocks him. The move reopens the 2021 cruise-drugs saga that saw Aryan’s arrest, bail, a later clean chit, and ensuing probes into Sameer Wankhede’s conduct.

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