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Anees Bazmee reveals he had made the now iconic Majnu Bhai painting in Welcome, says 'didn't know it would become so famous'

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Anees Bazmee reveals he had made the now iconic Majnu Bhai painting in Welcome, says 'didn't know it would become so famous'

Director Anees Bazmee, in an exclusive conversation with Money Control, revealed that he had actually made the iconic Majnu Bhai painting used in the 2007 hit film Welcome.

“Cinema for the People", how Sheetal Vinod Talwar and Maverick Media are pioneering affordable movie experiences – Exclusive

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“Cinema for the People", how Sheetal Vinod Talwar and Maverick Media are pioneering affordable movie experiences – Exclusive

In today’s cinema landscape, where moviegoing is increasingly becoming a luxury, Sheetal Vinod Talwar stands out as a leading advocate for change. As the Co-promoter of Maverick Media, Talwar has taken it upon himself to challenge the status quo by making films accessible to all audiences, not just a privileged few.

Exclusive: Anees Bazmee on the big Diwali clash between Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again: 'I believe both will be good'

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Exclusive: Anees Bazmee on the big Diwali clash between Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again: 'I believe both will be good'

Bollywood is gearing up for the BIG clash this Diwali as Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again hit theaters on the same day, November 1. Director Anees Bazmee is confident that both the movies will work wonders at the box office.

Sohum Shah on Tumbbad re-release creating waves at box office, says the 're-release model works for everyone' - Exclusive

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Sohum Shah on Tumbbad re-release creating waves at box office, says the 're-release model works for everyone' - Exclusive

Actor-producer Sohum Shah, who had produced the most loved film Tumbbad, is a happy and relaxed man. The movie, which was re-released in theaters last month, has done very well at the box office.

Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha co-producer Shital Bhatia on the movie doing well on OTT, calls it 'gratifying'  - Exclusive

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Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha co-producer Shital Bhatia on the movie doing well on OTT, calls it 'gratifying'  - Exclusive

Money Control spoke exclusively with film's co-producer Shital Bhatia and Co-founder, Friday Filmworks. He revealed that it is 'gratifying' to see how the movie is now resonating with the global audience.

Vedang Raina impresses with title track Jigra and talks about his character Ankur: The character is closer to who I am as a person

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Vedang Raina impresses with title track Jigra and talks about his character Ankur: The character is closer to who I am as a person

Actor Vedang Raina, who is making his theatrical debut with Jigra, was in Delhi with co-star and onscreen sister Alia Bhatt to launch the title track of the movie.

Alia Bhatt on how she prepped for her role in Jigra: 'I really flowed with the script' | EXCLUSIVE

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Alia Bhatt on how she prepped for her role in Jigra: 'I really flowed with the script' | EXCLUSIVE

Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, along with their director Vasan Balan, were in New Delhi for the promotions of their upcoming Dussehra release, Jigra.

CTRL actor Vihaan Samat on working with Ananya Panday: She is laser focused, makes the effort to be friends with you: Exclusive

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CTRL actor Vihaan Samat on working with Ananya Panday: She is laser focused, makes the effort to be friends with you: Exclusive

The actor, who is being loved for his role of Agastya from the hit series 'Call Me Bae', spoke exclusively with Money Control and revealed the real reason for doing CTRL.

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari starrer YRF's Alpha to release on Christmas 2025; Sharvari calls her role a dream come true

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Alia Bhatt and Sharvari starrer YRF's Alpha to release on Christmas 2025; Sharvari calls her role a dream come true

Actresses Alia Bhatt and Sharvari starrer spy film Alpha will release on Christmas 2025. In an exclusive conversation with Money Control earlier this week, Sharvari had termed her role in Alpha as dream come true.

Sharvari on delivering back-to-back hits with Munjya and Maharaj: “For 3 years I was hoping for a release nothing did, and then 2024 happened’

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Sharvari on delivering back-to-back hits with Munjya and Maharaj: “For 3 years I was hoping for a release nothing did, and then 2024 happened’

Sharvari, who has been winning hearts with two back-to-back hits, Munjya and Maharaj, is the next big thing in Bollywood. The actress has recently joined Yash Raj Films’ Spy Verse with the film Alpha, and she has already begun shooting for the movie with Alia Bhatt. With her recent successes and upcoming projects, she's proving her mettle as a versatile actress.

Adah Sharma: Post ‘The Kerala Story’, I'm getting more projects where the female protagonist is leading the project

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Adah Sharma: Post ‘The Kerala Story’, I'm getting more projects where the female protagonist is leading the project

Bollywood actress Adah Sharma, who is known for her versatility and range in films like The Kerala Story, 1920, and Commando, says she is getting more female oriented projects post the success of The Kerala Story.

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video director Raaj Shaandilyaa: Mallika Sherawat thought 'I had called her for a song in the movie'

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Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video director Raaj Shaandilyaa: Mallika Sherawat thought 'I had called her for a song in the movie'

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video director Raaj Shaandilyaa says he had written the role specially for 90s hit actress Mallika Sherawat.

Exclusive - Asha Negi: People don't say it on your face, but they reject you for being a TV actor

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Exclusive - Asha Negi: People don't say it on your face, but they reject you for being a TV actor

Actress Asha Negi, who is seen playing the role of Ambika in the new series Honeymoon Photographer streaming on Jio Cinema, spoke exclusively with Money Control about her time when she started as a TV actress and how she thought her career was over when her two shows went off air in a month's time.

Devara Part 1: Saif Ali Khan steals the show as Bhaira in this action-packed movie

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Devara Part 1: Saif Ali Khan steals the show as Bhaira in this action-packed movie

Since making his film debut with Aashik Awara 31 years ago, we have all seen Saif Ali Khan in dramas, love stories, and dramatic parts. When Saif played the role of cunning and cruel Langda Tyagi in Vishal Bhardwaj's Omkara in 2006, his career took a whole new turn.

Exclusive - Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Palak Sindhwani says makers emotionally blackmailed her,  quits the show

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Exclusive - Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Palak Sindhwani says makers emotionally blackmailed her, quits the show

TV actress Palak Sindhwani, who became popular as Sonu Bhide in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has quit the show. The actress told Money Control that she had never breached any agreement and that she tried to resolve everything amicably but the makers emotionally blackmailed her.

Exclusive - Laapataa Ladies' screenwriter Sneha Desai on Big Oscar entry: It is a validation of hard work and creativity

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Exclusive - Laapataa Ladies' screenwriter Sneha Desai on Big Oscar entry: It is a validation of hard work and creativity

Laapataa Ladies' screenwriter Sneha Desai says it feels like a validation of the hard work that they have put in the film, which has been selected as India's official entry for the Oscars 2025.

Tamil actress Malavika Mohanan on Bollywood debut: Industries never really matter – Exclusive

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Tamil actress Malavika Mohanan on Bollywood debut: Industries never really matter – Exclusive

On the eve of the film's release, in an exclusive conversation with Money Control, Malavika opened up about her journey, her approach to acting, and what drew her to her first Bollywood film, Yudhra, opposite Sidhanth Chaturvedi.

Hansal Mehta on The Buckingham Murders performance: Every film's success shouldn't be decided on its box office collection

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Hansal Mehta on The Buckingham Murders performance: Every film's success shouldn't be decided on its box office collection

The Buckingham Murders director Hansal Mehta said he finds it ‘demeaning’ when films are reduced to how much they earn at the box office. In an exclusive interview with Money Control, Hansal Mehta spoke about how the dynamics of movie watching have changed and that there is an alteration in the landscape.

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video director Raaj Shaandilyaa on working with Rajkummar Rao: I had always wanted to work with him; he is a phenomenal actor

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Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video director Raaj Shaandilyaa on working with Rajkummar Rao: I had always wanted to work with him; he is a phenomenal actor

Ace director Raaj Shaandilyaa, who is returning to the silver screen with his new offering, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, says the response to the trailer has been amazing, and he is getting calls from everyone in the industry. Starring Rajkummar Rao and Tripti Dimri, the movie is an ode to the 90s era. In an exclusive conversation with Money Control, Raaj said he had always wanted to make a movie in the 90s.

Kareena Kapoor is an underrated and underutilized actor, says The Buckingham Murders director Hansal Mehta – EXCLUSIVE

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Kareena Kapoor is an underrated and underutilized actor, says The Buckingham Murders director Hansal Mehta – EXCLUSIVE

National Award-winning director Hansal Mehta has returned to the silver screen with his new offering, The Buckingham Murders, starring none other than the very gorgeous and talented Kareena Kapoor. In an exclusive conversation with Money Control, Hansal Mehta said that Kareena Kapoor was his first and only choice to play the role of a grieving mother and detective Jaspreet Bhamra.

Exclusive - Parthiv Gohil on Gujarati movie Kutch Express and Manasi Parekh winning National Award: 'We need more conversation around regional cinema'

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Exclusive - Parthiv Gohil on Gujarati movie Kutch Express and Manasi Parekh winning National Award: 'We need more conversation around regional cinema'

In an exclusive interview with MoneyControl, Gohil said he can't be more proud. In the interview, Parthiv Gohil also shared his journey, inspirations, and the impact of this award on regional cinema.

Exclusive - Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Palak Sindhwani on reports of legal action against her, says 'It’s a rumour, I haven’t breached any contract'

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Exclusive - Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Palak Sindhwani on reports of legal action against her, says 'It’s a rumour, I haven’t breached any contract'

Reportedly the actress seems to have violated an 'exclusive artist' agreement which has caused damage to her character Sonu, the production house and the broadcasting platform too. Palak dismissed the allegations and said she will find out the truth soon and that she also spoken with Taarak producer Asit Kumar Modi.

‘AI is the future in Bollywood, but human touch cannot go away,' says producer Siddharth Roy Kapur - Exclusive

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‘AI is the future in Bollywood, but human touch cannot go away,' says producer Siddharth Roy Kapur - Exclusive

Siddharth Roy Kapur, producer and founder, Roy Kapur Films, spoke about how AI (artificial intelligence) is the future and that the film industry should also 'embrace and adapt' to it.

Malaika Arora rushes to Mumbai from Pune after father Anil Arora dies by suicide

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Malaika Arora rushes to Mumbai from Pune after father Anil Arora dies by suicide

Actress Malaika Arora, whose father died by suicide in Mumbai at their Bandra residence today morning, has left to be by her mom's side.

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