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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Harikrishnan S on winning National Film Award for Best Narration: 'AI can mimic sound, but only humans can tell stories that truly live'- Exclusive
As AI-generated voices get clearer, smoother, and disturbingly similar to human sound, Harikrishnan told Moneycontrol in an exclusive chat that his award is not only a personal win, but also a reminder that human storytelling is unique and can't be replaced.
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Exclusive - Sonali Kulkarni on Dil Chahta Hai’s cult status: 'We had no idea it would become a landmark'
Sonali Kulkarni, who is gearing up to play a politician in The Trial Season 2, spoke about her 2001 film Dil Chahta Hai in this exclusive conversation with Moneycontrol and also how she felt that the movie was always ahead of its time.
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Exclusive - Anurag Kashyap on Nishaanchi: 'Aaishvary Thackeray gave me four years of his life; I didn’t even know he was a Thackeray'
In an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, Anurag Kashyap said he has made this film with all his heart and soul. He wanted to return to the storytelling style of hit writer duo Salim and Javed.
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Exclusive - Sonali Kulkarni on why she got scolded by Kajol during the shoot of 'The Trial Season 2'
Actress Sonali Kulkarni, who is sharing screen space with Kajol in The Trial: Season 2, spoke about sharing screen space with one of Indian cinema’s most iconic actors. In an exclusive conversation with Moneycontrol, she recalled her fan moments and Kajol’s intensity on set.
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Who are Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers? slammed by US President Donald Trump after Jimmy Kimmel Live's suspension by ABC
US President Donald Trump spoke abut Jimmy Kimmel's show going off air and also said Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers should be looked at next.
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Explained - How Mahavatar Narasimha made at a modest budget of Rs 40cr won audiences and went on to collect a whopping Rs 249 cr
Mahavatar Narasimha has emerged as a landmark for Indian animation, turning a modest Rs 40 crore budget into a box office phenomenon nearing Rs 249 crore. Rooted in the Vishnu Purana and told through stunning visuals, it balances myth with emotional depth, winning over families and faith-driven audiences alike.
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Explained - What Do Personality Rights mean? Why celebrities like Aishwarya Rai, Karan Johar and others are fighting to protect them
What do these Personality Rights exactly mean, and why are they becoming so relevant now with actors like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karan Johar and others moving court to protect them, especially with the emergence of social media, AI, and deepfakes?
