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Gulshan Devaiah on working with R Madhavan in Tamil debut Legacy
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Gulshan Devaiah on working with R Madhavan in Tamil debut Legacy

It’s a year of firsts for Gulshan Devaiah. After making his Kannada film debut with Kantara: Chapter 1, the actor is now foraying into the Tamil industry with Legacy. The Netflix series unites him with R Madhavan. “I felt weak in the knees every time I saw him,” quips Devaiah, referring to the actor’s aged look in the crime drama. “He plays my father-in-law. There was something magnetic about that look. All the girls [on the set] were going gaga over him, and I said, ‘You have to go over my dead body. I’m getting to him first’,” he laughs. Even as Kantara: Chapter 1 has opened up opportunities for Devaiah, he doesn’t want to be impulsive in signing his next. “The challenge is to see where I put my next step. The offers will keep coming; they did earlier too — from Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, ...
Stranger Things X review: Audience shares verdict for much-awaited series
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Stranger Things X review: Audience shares verdict for much-awaited series

The much-anticipated sequel, Stranger Things season 5, has dropped on Netflix, after a wait of around 3 years, and netizens can`t keep calm about it. The Duffer Brothers, the creators, aim to wrap up the sci-fi horror series that debuted in 2016 with an epic finale. As Volume 1 drops, the audience has shared their reaction on X (Twitter). While some have loved it, a section is upset with the ending. Let’s check out Stranger Things 5 X reviews One netizen wrote, "damn, the end of the second episode blew my mind, fuck what an awesome series StrangerThings5 (sic)." A netizen tweeted, "I am a MASSIVE #StrangerThings fan, I’ve been watching since the beginning of time, but these duffer brothers really fucked this show. It’s corny as hell with these grown ass kids and dialogue #StrangerThings...
The Family Man S3 Tamil dubbing goes viral, creator says team has no role
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The Family Man S3 Tamil dubbing goes viral, creator says team has no role

The Family Man Season 3 was released on Prime Video on November 21. The popular spy thriller by Raj and DK traces the journey of TASC officer Srikant Tiwari (Manoj Bajpayee) as he balances his life as a secret agent and a common man. The series was released on the streaming platform in multiple languages. The Family Man creator on  Netizens have been having a field day with the dubbed versions of the show, originally shot in Hindi. A large portion of The Family Man 3 takes place in the North East, with Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Nimrat Kaur playing primary roles. Many users have been sharing amusing clips from the Tamil dubbed version. One such viral video features a heated phone call between Nimrat Kaur and Jaideep Ahlawat, where the dubbed dialogue u...
Kevin Spacey to face 3 more sexual assault allegations in London court – National
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Kevin Spacey to face 3 more sexual assault allegations in London court – National

Kevin Spacey will face another legal battle in London next year over civil sexual assault allegations, three years after he was cleared of criminal charges. Three people are suing the 66-year-old actor in civil cases at London’s High Court linked to his time as artistic director of the Old Vic theatre, BBC News reports.The three men claim that the House of Cards actor assaulted them between 2000 and 2013. At a hearing on Wednesday, a judge suggested a provisional trial date of Oct. 12, 2026, but it remains undecided whether the allegations will be heard in one single trial or three consecutive trials.Spacey has denied all allegations of wrongdoing. He formally denied two of the claims and has yet to file a defence with the court in the third, according to the BBC. Story continues b...
Two Much with Twinkle and Kajol tops charts, Khanna calls show a `safe space`
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Two Much with Twinkle and Kajol tops charts, Khanna calls show a `safe space`

Prime Video, India’s most-loved entertainment destination, celebrates the phenomenal success of the first season of its Unscripted Original, Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle. In its debut season the talk show emerged as a breakout hit, reaching over 93 percent of the pincodes in India and claiming the crown of Prime Video’s most-watched unscripted series. Hosted by Kajol and Twinkle Khanna and produced by Banijay Asia, the talk show featured some of the biggest Bollywood celebrities, including Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon, Varun Dhawan, Karan Johar, and more, during the regular season, and topped it with a special episode featuring cricket World Cup champions Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma.  Creators on show topping charts “The overwhe...
Neha Dhupia plays a therapist in Perfect Family; discusses mental health and AQI
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Neha Dhupia plays a therapist in Perfect Family; discusses mental health and AQI

Perfect Family appealed to the mother in Neha Dhupia before it did to the actor in her. She plays a therapist in the Gulshan Devaiah and Girija Oak-led series about a family that seeks therapy after the youngest member, a child, suffers anxiety. “It wasn’t like I wanted to play a therapist. But when I started reading the script, I couldn’t put it down,” says Dhupia.  The series’ theme of parenting and mental health resonated with the actor, who is a mother to two kids, Mehr and Guriq. “When you have kids, you think everything you are doing is for them. So, you believe you can’t ever go wrong. But what is actually happening to the child? That’s such a huge conversation today. Mental health and AQI are the only two things mothers talk about.” Pankaj Tripathi If on screen, she helps a fami...
Two Much: Kajol, Twinkle Khanna react to backlash over comments
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Two Much: Kajol, Twinkle Khanna react to backlash over comments

Twinkle Khanna and Kajol have created significant negative buzz for their views on marriage and relationships on their talk show Two Much. The hosts have now reacted to the criticism, clarifying that their remarks were meant to be lighthearted. They also admitted that the show should have included a disclaimer from the beginning. Kajol, Twinkle Khanna respond to criticism In the episode featuring Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma, Kajol and Twinkle indirectly addressed the trolls, saying they should have added a disclaimer. Kajol said, “Now it’s time for our next segment, which has gotten us into a lot of trouble,” adding that here, “opinions don’t matter as much as lighthearted teasing.” Twinkle added that the disclaimer should have been included in the very first episode: “And there...
The Family Man 3`s Vedant Sinha says `Manoj sir has been my acting school`
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The Family Man 3`s Vedant Sinha says `Manoj sir has been my acting school`

For Vedant Sinha, returning to The Family Man 3 is more than just stepping into a character it’s going back to the place that shaped him as an actor. And at the heart of that growth is his bond with Manoj Bajpayee. “Manoj sir has been my acting school,” Vedant says, calling the veteran actor his greatest influence. Vedant Sinha`s bond with Manoj Bajpayee Vedant recalls that he was very young when he first met Manoj Bajpayee, and at that time, he didn’t fully grasp the privilege of working with someone of such calibre. Over the years, however, he realised how deeply Manoj influenced his craft. “He never sits me down to teach, but I keep learning by just watching him,” Vedant shares. “His patience, his respect for every person on set, his commitment it inspires me every day.” Talking abou...
Reggae legend, pioneer and actor Jimmy Cliff dead at 81 – National
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Reggae legend, pioneer and actor Jimmy Cliff dead at 81 – National

Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such classics as Many Rivers to Cross, You Can Get it If You Really Want and Vietnam and starred in the landmark movie The Harder They Come, has died at 81. His family posted a message Monday on his social media sites that he died from a “seizure followed by pneumonia.” Additional information was not immediately available.“To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career,” the announcement reads in part. “He really appreciated each and every fan for their love.” Story continues below advertisement Cliff was a native Jamaican with a spirited tenor and a gift for catchphrases and topical lyrics who joined ...
Here`s when and where you can watch Stranger Things 5 vol 1 in India
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Here`s when and where you can watch Stranger Things 5 vol 1 in India

It’s almost time! The beginning of the final season of the supernatural series Stranger Things is here. Season five has been divided into three parts, with the first volume releasing soon on Netflix. When and where to watch Stranger Things Season 5? Volume 1 of the finale season will drop on Netflix on November 26 at 6:30 am IST. The first four episodes will be available for fans to stream as we inch closer to the end of this wild ride. Episodes 5–7 will release on Christmas, and the final episode will arrive on New Year’s Eve. The impressive cast of the final season includes Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers, David Harbour as Jim Hopper, Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler, Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, Noah Schnapp as Will B...