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It was a big break for Annapurna Soni, when she got finalised for the role of one of the pivotal characters in the Netflix original The Railway Men based on the Bhopal gas tragedy. Hailing from Madhya Pradesh, she was more than familiar with the tragedy and its impact, but working on the show helped her uncover undisclosed truths. In an exclusive Interview with Hindustan Times, she talks about the series and her journey in showbiz. Also read: The Railway Men review Annapurna Soni reveals how Babil (right), as well as Kay Kay, helped her on Netflix's The Railway Men. On her roleTalking about her The Railway Men character, Annapurna said, "It is a very different character. My first audition was for the young girl, who is getting married. Later, I auditioned at studios and the ADs to...

Animal box office collection day 4: Sandeep Reddy Vanga's family crime drama, starring Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role, has seen its first tiny in daily earnings on its first Monday. As per Sacnilk, the film has managed to earn ₹27.97 crore on its fourth day, despite it registering over ₹60 crore figures every day since its release on Friday. (Also Read: Ranbir Kapoor undergoes dramatic physical transformation for Animal in video shared by his fitness trainer. Watch) Animal box office collection day 4: Ranbir Kapoor film sees a fall Animal sees a drop on first MondayAfter collecting ₹27.97 crore on Monday, as per early estimates, Animal has grossed ₹229.5 crore in India so far. These include ₹63.8 crore on the opening day, ₹66.27 crore on Saturday, and ₹71.46 crore on Sunday. Stay ...

Actor Hansika Motwani and Sohael Khaturiya tied the knot in Jaipur a year ago in the presence of their loved ones and family. The wedding was even documented in a Disney+ Hotstar series titled Hansika’s Love Shaadi Drama. The actor and her family remained tight-lipped all through the pre-wedding and wedding rituals to ensure the footage remains exclusive. A year later, the couple celebrated their anniversary in style by flying on a vacation. (Also Read: Hansika Motwani ‘proud’ of Prabhas and Allu Arjun, says ‘they have erased linguistic barriers’) Hansika and Sohael celebrated their first wedding anniversary(Instagram) Hand-written love notes“When Sohael surprises me with 5 hand written letters,” wrote Hansika, sharing a video of her all smiles as she reads one of them. Dressed in...

Animal worldwide box office collection day 3: Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the Ranbir Kapoor film is unstoppable. It crossed the ₹350 crore mark globally in its opening weekend, as per film trade analyst Ramesh Bala. He said Animal has grossed ₹360 crore at the worldwide box office in only three days. Animal also features Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandanna alongside Ranbir. Also read: Animal worldwide box office collection day 2 Animal worldwide box office collection day 3: Ranbir Kapoor in a still from the Sandeep Reddy Vanga film. Animal worldwide box office collectionOn Monday, Ramesh Bala took to X (formerly Twitter), writing, "For the 3-day opening weekend, Animal grosses a whopping ₹360 crore at the WW (worldwide) box office (fire emoji)." Stay tuned with brea...

House of the Dragon season 2: HBO unveiled the first teaser for the highly anticipated Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon, during the CCXP, a fan expo in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Saturday. Safe to say: the teaser promised an all-out dragon war. Also read: House of the Dragon season 2 to premiere in 2024 early summer Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon season 2. Watch House of the Dragon season 2War wages in Westeros. The second season of House of the Dragon will continue to follow the Targaryen dynasty and their struggles for power in Westeros. “There is no war so hateful to the Gods as a war between kin,” Rhaenys Targaryen, the Queen Who Never Was, said in the teaser. Stay tuned with breaking news on HT Channel on Facebook. Join Now She added, “A...

Actor Vijay Varma recalled an incident when he was dropped from a film as the astrologer didn't like his pictures. Speaking with News18, Vijay talked about how veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah inspired him to focus on being an actor. (Also Read | Vijay Varma asked when he will marry Tamannaah Bhatia: 'Haven't been able to give this answer to even my mom') Vijay Varma talked about his career. Vijay talks about being dropped from a filmVijay said, “I once learned that I was selected for a part and was then asked to send some pictures. I won’t name, who asked me. After that, I was dropped from the film and I believe the reason was that a jyotish (astrologer) did not like my pictures. He did not approve of the prospect of casting me. The astrologer did not believe in me." Stay tuned wit...

Upcoming web series titled Vadhuvu stars Avika Gor, Nandu and Ali Reza in the lead roles. Directed by Poluru Krishna, it will stream on Disney + Hotstar from December 8. The series is a remake of the successful Bengali series, Indu. Ahead of its release, Avika spoke about her acting career, getting married on-screen and more at a press conference. Excerpts. (Also Read: Avika Gor says she was replaced by Salman Khan Films in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Antim at last minute) Avika Gor will soon be seen in Vadhuvu(Instagram) ‘I had no idea what marriage meant’Avika rose to fame with the 2008 Hindi TV show Balika Vadhu, which was released in Telugu as Chinnari Pellikuthuru. She played a child bride in the show that had massive viewership. “I had no idea what marriage meant, how a bride...

Veteran actor Junior Mehmood, known for his roles in films like Kati Patang and Aan Milo Sajna among others, is currently battling with stage four cancer. Junior Mehmood has been ill for two months now. Salam Kazi, a close friend of the actor told news agency ANI, “He was ill for 2 months and initially we thought that he might have some minor problem but after that suddenly his weight started decreasing.” Stay tuned with breaking news on HT Channel on Facebook. Join Now He also said, "And when the medical reports came, it said there was cancer in the liver and lungs and a tumour in the intestine and he has also developed jaundice. So the treatment going on, but the doctors said it's a stage four cancer." Actor Johnny Lever also paid a visit to Junior Mehmood at his Mumbai residenc...

Actor Katrina Kaif became the latest Bollywood actor to reach Jeddah's Red Sea International Film Festival. On Saturday, she took to her Instagram handle and shared a glimpse of her look at the red carpet as she spoke about her life experiences and work at the event. She also heaped praises on her Merry Christmas co-star Vijay Sethupathi. Also read: Johnny Depp reacts as Ranveer Singh thanks him for 'unknowingly' teaching him about craft Katrina Kaif at Red Sea International Film Festival. Katrina Kaif at Red Sea Film FestivalKatrina looked simple and elegant in a black saree, paired with a sequined blouse. She had her signature makeup look with minimal accessories for a clean but glamorous look. Sharing the photos, Katrina wrote, “A day at @redseafilm So wonderful to see what a s...

Actor Vikas Kumar is the heart and soul of Netflix India’s Kaala Paani. In an interview with Hindustan Times, he shared he was confident about the reception the web series continues to receive even after more than a month of its release. The show ended with a cliffhanger and recently announced its second season. Vikas Kumar as Santosh Savla in a still from Kaala Paani. Kaala Paani success and season 2Vikas predicts his screentime in season 2 of Kaala Paani, “Only Netflix can answer this. My character should be there. Honestly, I have no idea.” Set against the background of an outbreak in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the show is based around an age-old illness which returns unexpectedly and forces a lockdown situation, which revives the horrors of the Covid pandemic. Vikas plays Sa...