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Vishal mourns AVM Saravanan, calls him filmmaking’s north star
Vishal, who runs the South Indian Artistes' Association, put out a long tribute after veteran Tamil producer AVM Saravanan died from health issues related to his age. The actor remembered meeting Saravanan throughout his career at AVM Studios, and he called the place a major learning experience that shaped his path in film. Vishal pointed out how other producers in the industry looked up to Saravanan for his commitment and honest approach to filmmaking. He mentioned that the late producer's work would keep serving as educational material for people trying to break into directing. A bunch of big names from Tamil cinema showed up to pay respects, and the whole industry feels pretty bummed about losing him. Directors like SP Muthuraman...
Orry admits Ranveer Singh is the only man he’s jealous of
Orry admitted Ranveer Singh makes him feel jealous after the actor and Deepika Padukone copied his viral hand-on-chest pose at a wedding in Goa. The social media personality said watching Deepika mimic his signature move felt like genuine validation from royalty herself, and he called the couple a timeless duo. He gushed about being Deepika's biggest fan while declaring Ranveer the sole dude who triggers his envy. The wedding brought everyone together for Ranveer's cousin Saumya's ceremony, and Orry described the whole vibe as enchanting, with people getting emotional during the sendoff. Ranveer lines up next in Aditya Dhar's spy thriller Dhurandhar with a stacked cast that features Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and others. The film...
Mahhi Vij returns to screen with Seher Hone Ko Hai
Mahhi Vij says she literally prayed for her new gig on Seher Hone Ko Hai after apparently splitting from Jay Bhanushali, and she wanted the opportunity to get back out there and remind everyone she can actually act. The actress married the TV host back in 2011, and they share a daughter together. She posted some behind-the-scenes shots on Instagram while talking about karma and wanting her kids to feel proud when they look back at her work someday. Vij hopes viewers connect with her performance enough to recognize her talent beyond the personal drama. The show takes place in Lucknow and follows a mom fighting against patriarchal BS to give her teenage daughter the education and freedom she never got. Parth Samthaan also stars in it.
AVM Saravanan passes away, Tamil cinema mourns loss
AVM Saravanan died at 86 after battling age-related health problems, and his passing basically closed out a whole chapter for Indian cinema. The legendary Tamil producer ran the iconic AVM Studios banner that pumped out massive films for decades, and his body was displayed on the studio's third floor for fans to pay their respects. Chief Minister M K Stalin dropped a tribute saying the guy was as important to AVM's success as the production house was to shaping Tamil film history. The film industry went into mourning mode with production companies scrapping scheduled events to honor someone they viewed as a mentor and trailblazer. Stalin pointed out how Saravanan kept his father's legacy alive while the studio maintained ties to the...
Lindsay Lohan credits husband for life-changing lesson
Lindsay Lohan says her husband, Bader Shammas, taught her to brace for disappointment instead of expecting everything to work out perfectly. The 39-year-old actress married him back in 2022, and she admits she used to say yes to everything without taking breaks during her messier early career years when arrests kept happening. These days, she has a two-year-old son named Luai, who apparently mocks her when she tries to discipline him but listens when his dad steps in. Lohan thinks her younger self would be proud of the wife and mom she turned into after a pretty rough decade in Hollywood. She wished someone had told her to chill out more often back then, and she would have definitely dropped the word no way more if she could do it all...
Jackie Shroff honors Shashi Kapoor on death anniversary
Jackie Shroff dropped an Instagram tribute for Shashi Kapoor on the eighth anniversary of his passing, posting clips and stills from the 1979 flick Kaala Patthar. The Bollywood veteran got tagged as the Robinhood of Hindi cinema and racked up major honors like four National Film Awards plus the Dadasaheb Phalke Award before he died. Shashi kicked off acting as a kid in his brother Raj Kapoor's directorial debut, and he later blew up with massive hits like Waqt and Jab Jab Phool Khile during the mid-60s. His final screen appearance came with Ghar Bazar after years away from the cameras. Jackie lines up next in Welcome To The Jungle, which stacks an absurd cast with Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, and basically half of...
Rupali Ganguly hails Rajan Shahi as star-maker
Rupali Ganguly posted a heartfelt tribute to producer Rajan Shahi on his birthday, calling him someone who elevates actors and transforms aspirations into reality. The television actress shared photos from their Anupamaa set while praising their unwavering support for cast members and their families. She reflected on their long-term collaboration spanning multiple projects where he directed and produced work that shaped her career. Ganguly wished him health and peace while hoping the universe would reward his generosity toward others. The show Anupamaa adapts a Bengali series called Sreemoyee, and the cast has shifted over time with new actors joining as second-generation leads.
Gulshan Devaiah joins Samantha in Telugu debut
Gulshan Devaiah just locked down his first Telugu gig alongside Samantha Ruth Prabhu in a flick called Maa Inti Bangaram through her production company. The guy said he wanted to work with her for ages, and the timing lined up perfectly for this one. He dropped some breadcrumbs about prepping hard for a challenging role, but kept details close to the vest about what his character actually does. The mahurat ceremony already went down, and fans got hyped when he posted clips from the event. Gulshan bounced around different projects lately, and his newest thing is Perfect Family on YouTube. That show tackles therapy stigma in India with comedy while following a dysfunctional family dragged into counseling because their kid caused some mess.
DiCaprio calls his career a marathon, not a sprint
Leonardo DiCaprio dropped some career wisdom, saying he treats acting like distance running instead of a quick dash. The 51-year-old Oscar winner explained that lasting decades in Hollywood means thinking about how your choices stack up over massive stretches of time rather than chasing immediate payoffs. He credits part of his longevity to dodging overexposure back when actors could actually keep their personal lives under wraps. DiCaprio said he watched performers who stayed mysterious off-screen, and that approach stuck with him even though social media changed everything. He got lucky early, but still ground through indie projects before Titanic blew up and gave him the freedom to pick whatever roles he wanted. The actor suggested...
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