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Switching from tenderness to violence is very difficult
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Switching from tenderness to violence is very difficult

Sometimes subtle, sometimes loud, at times his intensity is seen only in his eyes — That’s Vishal Vashishtha for you. The actor, has quietly made his presence felt, on television for eight years, and now in movies and web shows.  In Netflix’s Glory, the actor sheds his familiar boy-next-door image to play Arvind, a Haryanvi cop trying to find the truth while battling personal turmoil. Instead of turning him into “the typical Haryanvi bossy police officer”, Vashishtha chose restraint over aggression until hell broke loose. “I had to speak this language, but without the tone and sarcasm that all of us know of. So, that became tricky,” says the actor, admitting that he took help from his father, who grew up around Haryanvi culture. Source link
Global announces upcoming season of ‘Big Brother’ will be last to air on network – National
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Global announces upcoming season of ‘Big Brother’ will be last to air on network – National

Global announced Tuesday that Season 28 of Big Brother will be the last season of the hit reality competition series to air on the network. The season premieres on Thursday, July 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT followed by the return of Big Brother: Unlocked, airing the following day on Friday, July 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and a 90-minute Sunday episode on July 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Global and STACKTV.“We are incredibly proud to have been the Canadian home of Big Brother since its launch in 2000, bringing this series to audiences nationwide,” said Jennifer Abrams, senior vice-president, content and marketing, Corus Entertainment.“As we look ahead, we’ve made the decision to move on from the series and refresh Global’s summer lineup. We are excited about the new programming opportunities this transition creat...
Naseeruddin Shah as JRD Tata, Jim Sarbh as Xerxes Desai shine in Made in India – A Titan Story trailer
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Naseeruddin Shah as JRD Tata, Jim Sarbh as Xerxes Desai shine in Made in India – A Titan Story trailer

Some stories build companies, some create legacies, and some quietly place nations on the world map. Amazon MX Player today unveiled the trailer of its upcoming series Made in India – A Titan Story, a compelling drama inspired by the extraordinary journey behind one of India’s most iconic consumer brands. Made in India trailer Adapted from Titan - India's Most Successful Consumer Brand by Vinay Kamath, the series features an ensemble cast led by Naseeruddin Shah as J. R. D. Tata and Jim Sarbh as Xerxes Desai. The show also stars Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Namita Dubey, Lakshvir Saran, and Kaveri Seth in pivotal roles. Source link
Katy Perry praises Air Canada crew after witnessing in-flight emergency
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Katy Perry praises Air Canada crew after witnessing in-flight emergency

Katy Perry praised the Air Canada cabin crew on her recent flight from Montreal to Los Angeles after witnessing their response to a medical emergency. The 41-year-old singer said she watched “a medical emergency happen on the plane” while on the Air Canada flight from Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.“I was so impressed with the level of attentiveness and quick action from the crew that I just want to highlight the level of professionalism and consideration they had for the passenger,” the Last Friday Night singer wrote in a May 23 post on X.“The medical situation was resolved on the flight and everyone left ok. Good for you @AirCanada.”Last night I flew on an @AirCanada flight #AC779 from Montreal to LAX and I watched a medical emergency happen on the plane. I was so impressed with ...
Shaleen Malhotra reveals how Karan Wahi was cast without reading the script
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Shaleen Malhotra reveals how Karan Wahi was cast without reading the script

Shaleen Malhotra is stepping into a new creative space with Seven and a Half Dates, a musical romantic drama he has co-directed alongside Suyyash Rai. In an exclusive conversation with mid-day, the actor-director opened up about his long-standing love for writing, the emotional core of the series, and the amusing story behind casting Karan Wahi in the project. Shaleen Malhotra on his transition journey Talking about transitioning into writing and direction, Shaleen revealed that storytelling has always been a deeply personal passion. “I’ve always written things, but I’ve never really published them or sent them out to the world. I never really felt the need of it,” he shared. Despite exploring new creative avenues, he emphasised that acting remains his primary identity. “I’ve always been a...
Bruce Springsteen says Colbert was cancelled because Trump ‘can’t take a joke’ – National
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Bruce Springsteen says Colbert was cancelled because Trump ‘can’t take a joke’ – National

Bruce Springsteen took the stage at Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show on Wednesday and shared his thoughts on the show coming to an end this week while referencing U.S. President Donald Trump. The Born in the USA singer performed Streets of Minneapolis, his anti-ICE protest song that was released in January after the deaths of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, who were both shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis.Before performing the song, Springsteen spoke about the decision to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which will air its final episode on Thursday. 0:56 Bruce Springsteen calls Trump administration ‘corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous’ during UK concert ...
Nidhi Shah opens up about unlearning TV acting for OTT debut
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Nidhi Shah opens up about unlearning TV acting for OTT debut

After becoming a household name with her role as Kinjal in the hit TV show Anupamaa, actress Nidhi Shah is now stepping into the OTT world with Sapne Vs Everyone. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, the actress opened up about unlearning television acting techniques, understanding her emotionally layered character Vedha, and working closely with director Ambrish Verma to shape her performance. Talking about the transition from television to OTT, Nidhi admitted that it took her time to adapt to the new style of acting. “I was playing a very famous character named Kinjal. And in that, I was portraying this character who is a housewife. Someone who's ambitious too. And also someone who is a married woman with kids and all. The transition took some time for me in terms of performance,” she shar...
U.S. streaming industry slams CRTC rules for Canadian content investment – National
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U.S. streaming industry slams CRTC rules for Canadian content investment – National

The industry lobby group representing big American streaming services slammed new revenue rules on Friday forcing them to invest in Canadian content while some Canadian industry organizations said the rules are in line with what this country has required for decades. The groups are reacting after Canada’s broadcast regulator, the CRTC, said Thursday large TV streaming services must contribute 15 per cent of their Canadian revenues to Canadian content.That’s three times the initial contribution requirement the CRTC set out in 2024, which is being challenged in court by streamers including Apple, Amazon and Spotify.The CRTC made the decisions as part of its implementation of the Online Streaming Act, which the United States has identified as a trade irritant ahead of negotiations with Canada...
First teaser promises another twisted superhero saga
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First teaser promises another twisted superhero saga

After seven years of intriguing plots, jaw-dropping action and unfiltered superhero satire, The Boys dropped its curtains with the Season 5 finale. But there’s still more left to explore in the Vought Cinematic Universe. Prime Video has unveiled the first look of Vought Rising, the much-awaited prequel set in the universe of The Boys. Starring Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash, the series explores the dark origins of Vought International in the 1950s and promises another twisted chapter from the hit franchise ahead of its 2027 premiere. Vought Rising first look out Prime Video today revealed the first look at Vought Rising, the highly anticipated new series set within the world of the multi-Emmy Award-winning global phenomenon, The Boys, starring Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash. The electrifying tease...