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Sydney Sweeney finally takes a holiday trip this Christmas
Sydney Sweeney wants a break. After a busy year with films like Christy and The Housemaid, plus filming Euphoria's third season, she plans to travel for the holidays. She mentioned never having done that before. The actress is eager to finally discuss the new Euphoria episodes soon. She generally picks roles that let her explore completely different lives, rejecting the idea that her characters are mostly defined by sexuality. She pointed to several recent projects where that wasn't the case. Regarding her boxing film Christy, she said she invested serious work and loves that the story connected with audiences.
Charlie Hunnam is still a frustrated writer-director at heart
Charlie Hunnam still wants to be a filmmaker. The actor from Sons of Anarchy and Monster: The Ed Gein Story recently said his original goal was writing and directing. He spoke about this on a podcast, explaining that he went to film school for that purpose. His path changed with a random kid's TV role on Byker Grove, filmed near his hometown. That job led to an agent and a part in Queer As Folk. He moved to America for acting before turning twenty, a career he never originally planned. He called himself a frustrated writer-director after nearly three decades. This year, Hunnam played the infamous killer Ed Gein. He admitted the role initially felt impossible and too dark. He pushed through that fear, however, and found the process...
Sussanne Khan mourns mom, vows to make her proud
Sussanne Khan marked forty days since her mother Zarine Khan passed away. The designer shared a video of personal moments, calling her mother her angel. She wrote that everything stops when she pictures her mother's face, saying she misses her constantly. In her post, she described feeling her mother's presence within her family. She mentioned seeing her strength in her father and her wisdom in her children. Sussanne promised to live in a way that would make her mother proud, dedicating her life to honoring that memory. She signed the message as her mother's forever baby girl.
Adivi Sesh dubs Dec 18 'Day of Dacoit' for twin launches
Adivi Sesh is calling December 18 the 'Day of Dacoit'. That's when his new film's teaser drops in both Mumbai and Hyderabad at the same time. He admits the dual city launch is a hectic move, but says it shows how strongly he feels about the project. The movie, titled Dacoit, features Mrunal Thakur and a notable role for Anurag Kashyap. Sesh describes it as more than just an action film, emphasizing its emotional core and themes of betrayal and revenge. The story follows a convict plotting vengeance against an ex-girlfriend. It was shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu, with Sesh co-writing the screenplay. Sesh, known for films like Major and Goodachari, is also working on a sequel to the latter titled G2. That project will see him...
Milap Zaveri thanks John Abraham for career resurrection
Milap Zaveri posted a birthday message for John Abraham, calling him his Hulk. The filmmaker thanked the actor for resurrecting his career with their 2018 film Satyameva Jayate. He shared an old photo of them hugging. Zaveri described John as a unique combination of physical strength and a kind heart. He said the actor could rip tires with his hands but had a heart of gold. The director expressed lasting gratitude, calling John his hero. The film they collaborated on is an action thriller where John Abraham plays a vigilante targeting corrupt cops, opposite Manoj Bajpayee's character. Zaveri's most recent directorial project was a commercial success last year. John Abraham was last seen in a spy thriller based on real events.
Preity Zinta calls 'Dhurandhar' a patriot's love letter
Preity Zinta saw the new spy film Dhurandhar and loved it. The actress called it one of the best movies she has watched in years. She posted about seeing a packed theater showing by herself. She praised the entire cast, including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and R. Madhavan. Zinta specifically highlighted director Aditya Dhar, saying he made a love letter to unknown patriots. She described the three and a half hour runtime as flying by, making her want to watch it again. Zinta ended her post by urging everyone to go see it, giving a shoutout to the full cast and crew.
Big B pauses KBC shoot for contestant’s sick husband
Amitabh Bachchan stopped filming his show Kaun Banega Crorepati recently. He paused right after a contestant got to the hot seat because her husband, who was with her, got sick. Bachchan wrote on his blog that he felt it was wrong to continue the game with her worrying about him. He told the production team to reschedule the shoot for another day so the husband could recover. To make up for the broadcast delay, Bachchan agreed to film three episodes in one day instead of the usual two. The show is the Hindi version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, where contestants answer multiple-choice questions using lifelines. It airs on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
Rashmika’s girl trip sparks bachelorette buzz in Lanka
Rashmika Mandanna just posted about a quick two-day trip to Sri Lanka with her friends. The actress called it a short but perfect girls' getaway, sharing pics from a nice hotel there. This vacation happens while rumors fly about her possibly marrying her co-star Vijay Deverakonda next year, sparking talk that it could be a bachelorette party. Neither star has confirmed any wedding plans. She also went on about feminine energy in a social media post. Mandanna wrote about women supporting each other, calling that collective energy soft yet strong and unstoppable. She said it took her a long time to understand this dynamic, but now she values it deeply. The message encouraged others to find or provide that kind of supportive connection.
KJo’s 'Homebound' cruises onto Oscar shortlist
Karan Johar's movie 'Homebound' just landed on the Oscar shortlist. The film, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, is up for Best International Feature Film. It features actors Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor. Johar posted an emotional message about feeling proud and overwhelmed. He thanked Ghaywan for the journey from Cannes to this Oscar shortlist. Ghaywan also expressed his own gratitude online for the global support. The film is currently streaming on Netflix. It faces competition from entries from Argentina, Brazil, France, and several other countries. The official nominees will be revealed later. The awards ceremony itself is scheduled for next year.
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