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IC 814's Vijay Varma says playing positive roles isn’t a conscious decision: ‘Not attached to negative or positive’ – Exclusive

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IC 814's Vijay Varma says playing positive roles isn’t a conscious decision: ‘Not attached to negative or positive’ – Exclusive

Bollywood actor Vijay is soon going to be seen in Anubhav Sinha directed series IC814: The Kandahar Hijack. The actor will be seen playing the role of Captain Sharan in the upcoming series. In an exclusive conversation with MoneyControl, Vijay revealed the real reason for saying yes to this role. Working alongside the "avengers of the cast," which include seasoned performers Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Kanwaljit, and Arvind Swamy, is something Vijay said he didn't want to miss.

Angry Young Men director Namrata Rao says Salim-Javed had reservations in the first meeting; Salman Khan was more than happy - Exclusive

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Angry Young Men director Namrata Rao says Salim-Javed had reservations in the first meeting; Salman Khan was more than happy - Exclusive

Namrata Rao, who made her directorial debut with the docuseries Angry Young Men, talked about the reason why she chose Salim Javed for the series and also if there were any restrictions from the family, especially Salman Khan or not. 

Yogini Ira Trivedi talks about celebrating Janamasthmi, says she doesn't fast but believes in eating

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Yogini Ira Trivedi talks about celebrating Janamasthmi, says she doesn't fast but believes in eating

Yoga teacher, author and columnist Ira Trivedi is gearing up to celebrate her favourite festival Janamashtami. The Yogini, whose work includes India in Love: Marriage and Sexuality in the 21st Century, What Would You Do to Save the World?, The Great Indian Love Story, and There's No Love on Wall Street, needs no introduction. Ira got in conversation with MoneyControl to tell us what the significance of Janamashtami for her is.

Aparshakti Khurana on Stree 2’s blockbuster success: Expect nahi kiya tha aisa hoga, amazing to see the love | Exclusive

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Aparshakti Khurana on Stree 2’s blockbuster success: Expect nahi kiya tha aisa hoga, amazing to see the love | Exclusive

Bollywood actor Aparshakti Khurana, who is back as Bittu in the hit horror comedy Stree 2, is on cloud nine. The actor is being loved as Bittu, and his comic scenes from the sequel are already going viral.

EXCLUSIVE: Shantanu Maheshwari: Life transformed post Gangubai Katihawadi, says co-star Alia Bhatt is a fabulous performer

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EXCLUSIVE: Shantanu Maheshwari: Life transformed post Gangubai Katihawadi, says co-star Alia Bhatt is a fabulous performer

Shantanu was recently seen in Tabu, Ajay Devgn starrer Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha. He shared his experience of working with amazing actors like Ajay Devgn and Tabu in Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha and how he prepared for his intense character.

Stree 2 success bash: Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao party with friends from the industry

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Stree 2 success bash: Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao party with friends from the industry

Maddock Film's horror comedy starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao is making waves at the box office. The movie, which released on August 14, has already earned Rs 229 crore in India and Rs 322.5 crore worldwide.

Aamir Khan celebrates Raksha Bandhan with sister; Ananya Panday posts pics from her celebrations, see

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Aamir Khan celebrates Raksha Bandhan with sister; Ananya Panday posts pics from her celebrations, see

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan celebrated Raksha Bandhan with his sister Nikhat on Monday (August 19). Aamir's actress sister Nikhat shared lovely pics from their quiet celebration at home.

Mirzapur's Robin aka Priyanshu Painyuli on exiting the series, 'People don't want my character to go'

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Mirzapur's Robin aka Priyanshu Painyuli on exiting the series, 'People don't want my character to go'

Actor and model Priyanshu Painyuli, who was seen in the hit series Mirzapur, is happy for the love his character Robin has been receiving, especially after the third season.

Rasika Dugal: Hope I get a chance to explore comedy, I really want to do that | EXCLUSIVE

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Rasika Dugal: Hope I get a chance to explore comedy, I really want to do that | EXCLUSIVE

Rasika Dugal spoke exclusively to MoneyControl before the release of Shekhar Home and said she wants to ‘explore comedy.’

Manasi Parekh on winning Best Actress National Award for Kutch Express: 'I have been crying for two hours'

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Manasi Parekh on winning Best Actress National Award for Kutch Express: 'I have been crying for two hours'

Best Actress National Award winner Manasi Parekh spoke exclusively with MoneyControl and shared her joy and happiness with us. She said Kutch Express, which she has produced with her husband Parthiv Gohil, has won 3 awards, and she is in tears of happiness right now.

Exclusive: Rajkummar Rao on returning as Bicky in Stree 2: This time it's double fun and entertainment

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Exclusive: Rajkummar Rao on returning as Bicky in Stree 2: This time it's double fun and entertainment

Rajkummar Rao, known for his dynamic acting, shared insights into how his character Bicky has evolved in the upcoming film Stree 2. At the press meet in Delhi today, when asked by Moneycontrol how does he feel to return as Bicky in the sequel, Rao revealed how the role has evolved and how he himself has grown as an actor since the first Stree released.

Exclusive|Kirti Kulhari on pay disparity in the film industry: There are different set of rules for 'stars' and other actors

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Exclusive|Kirti Kulhari on pay disparity in the film industry: There are different set of rules for 'stars' and other actors

In an exclusive conversation with MoneyControl, Kirti Kulhari addressed the long-standing issue of pay disparity and the misuse of star power in the film industry.

Babil is a fantastic actor, he doesn't know it yet, says Kay Kay Menon | EXCLUSIVE

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Babil is a fantastic actor, he doesn't know it yet, says Kay Kay Menon | EXCLUSIVE

Bollywood actor Kay Kay Menon was recently seen with late Irrfan Khan's son Babil Khan in the hit Show The Railway Men. Babil had shot for The Railway Men a few months after his father's tragic death to cancer in 2020.

Exclusive - Kay Kay Menon on playing detective in Shekhar Home, says Shekhar would surprise you many times

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Exclusive - Kay Kay Menon on playing detective in Shekhar Home, says Shekhar would surprise you many times

The very versatile actor Kay Kay Menon is going to play the role of a detective in Shekhar Home. In an exclusive conversation, Kay Kay Menon says his character is going to surprise everyone.

Exclusive - Kritika Kamra says it is difficult for famous TV actors to be accepted in other roles

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Exclusive - Kritika Kamra says it is difficult for famous TV actors to be accepted in other roles

Actress Kritika Kamra, who is soon going to be seen as a cop in the thriller series Gyaarah Gyaarah on Zee5, spoke about how she made her transition from TV to Bollywood and finally OTT.

Exclusive: Guneet Monga calls her collaboration with Karan Johar for Kill and Gyaarah Gyaarah 'amazing and empowering.'

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Exclusive: Guneet Monga calls her collaboration with Karan Johar for Kill and Gyaarah Gyaarah 'amazing and empowering.'

Oscar award-winning producer Guneet Monga recently spoke with MoneyControl about her upcoming thriller series Gyaarah Gyaarah, which will release on Zee5. Guneet Monga, who is known for giving wonderful films like Lunchbox and Gangs of Wasseypur 1 and 2, loves to experiment with genres. Her last movies, Paglait on OTT and Kill with newcomers Lakshya and Raghav Juyal, are the talk of the town.

Dhairya Karwa on working with Deepika Padukone in Gehariyaan, 83: 'She is very grounded, you don't feel that you are interacting with a star'

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Dhairya Karwa on working with Deepika Padukone in Gehariyaan, 83: 'She is very grounded, you don't feel that you are interacting with a star'

In an exclusive conversation with MoneyControl, Dhairya spoke about his experience of working with Deepika Padukone not once but twice. He was with her in 83 and then in Gehraiyaan.

Raghav Juyal on working with Salman Khan: It's almost like an amusement park | EXCLUSIVE

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Raghav Juyal on working with Salman Khan: It's almost like an amusement park | EXCLUSIVE

Bollywood dancer-turned-actor Raghav Juyal, who will be seen in thriller cop drama Gyaarah Gyaarah, spoke about the wonderful time he had shooting with Salman Khan.

Exclusive|Dhairya Karwa: Gyaarah Gyaarah is the role that gave me the right opportunity to showcase my ability

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Exclusive|Dhairya Karwa: Gyaarah Gyaarah is the role that gave me the right opportunity to showcase my ability

Bollywood actor Dhairya Karwa will be soon seen in Zee 5’s Gyaarah Gyaarah with Raghav Juyal and Kritika Kamra. The thriller cop series is going to release on August 9, and it promises to engage the audience with its gripping narrative.

Raghav Juyal says made a conscious decision to quit TV for Bollywood: “Dheere dheere paisa aik dum nil hone laga aur fame bhi jane laga” | Exclusive

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Raghav Juyal says made a conscious decision to quit TV for Bollywood: “Dheere dheere paisa aik dum nil hone laga aur fame bhi jane laga” | Exclusive

Bollywood actor Raghav Juyal is being loved for his negative role in the recently released movie Kill, and now the actor-dancer is ready for his next role in the web series ‘Gyaarah Gyaarah’ on Zee 5.

ZEE 5's Manish Kalra, on their content strategy, says they offer a mixed bag to the consumers | Exclusive

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ZEE 5's Manish Kalra, on their content strategy, says they offer a mixed bag to the consumers | Exclusive

Manish Kalra, the Chief Business Officer of OTT platform Zee 5, was in conversation with MoneyControl recently, where he spoke about how they decide their content strategy.

Explained - Vikram Bhatt, Raj Kumar Gupta and others on the growing entourage costs debate, 'one day you won't be provided those frills because everyone falls'

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Explained - Vikram Bhatt, Raj Kumar Gupta and others on the growing entourage costs debate, 'one day you won't be provided those frills because everyone falls'

It was during one of the conversations with actors Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim during their house visit that director-choreographer Farah Khan spoke about the rising demands of actors. It has now led to a full fledged debate on the rising entourage costs of actors.

Exclusive|Amrish Puri's grandson Vardhaan Puri on doing negative roles: My affinity towards the dark spaces is really high

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Exclusive|Amrish Puri's grandson Vardhaan Puri on doing negative roles: My affinity towards the dark spaces is really high

Talking about Vardhaan, he made his debut in 2019 with Yeh Saali Aashiqui, and then he was seen in Aseq and Dashmi in 2023. His latest film, Bloody Ishq, was released on Hotstar recently.

Avika Gor on working with Mahesh Bhatt and Vikram Bhatt , says:  "There's so much to learn" - Exclusive

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Avika Gor on working with Mahesh Bhatt and Vikram Bhatt , says: "There's so much to learn" - Exclusive

The actress returned to the big screen with Vikram Bhatt-directed thriller horror Bloody Ishq, and Avika says she is thankful for getting an opportunity to work with the stalwarts—Mahesh Bhatt and Vikram Bhatt—once again.

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