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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chunky Pandey says actors prepare extensively for their roles these days: ‘Earlier, they didn't really prepare'
Bollywood actor recently spoke about the growth of the and expressed his admiration for today's actors, who prioritise preparing themselves for their roles. Chunky Pandey on Industry's growth In an interview with India Today, Chunky shared his thoughts on how filmmaking has evolved to become more methodical and structured. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'Today, what surprises me the most is that actors do a lot of preparation for movies. That's very surprising – earlier, they didn't really prepare. Now, it's a very good thing. I mean, I've also started preparing for films now,' he said. Chunky Pandey wishes to re release 'Vishwatma' Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Pathaan' enters Rs 200 crore club; mints Rs 52 crore at domestic box office on fourth day The 'Aankhen 'actor highlighted how modern filmmaking has become more scientific and planned. He acknowledged that the process now involves a lot of effort and detailed planning, in contrast to earlier times when everything was more spontaneous and experimental on set. He admitted that he misses those days filled with on-set fun and improvisation. 'This is the golden time of cinema – there are so many options today. There's big-screen cinema, OTT platforms, television, Instagram, YouTube. I think this is the best time to be around. You can be sitting in Kolkata and become a star,' Chunky added. When asked to name an old film he would like to see re-released, Chunky chose his 1992 movie 'Vishwatma'. Chunky Pandey's work front Chunky recently appeared in Detective Sherdil, alongside , Boman Irani, Banita Sandhu, and Diana Penty. Directed by Ravi Chhabriya, the film was released on an OTT platform yesterday (June 20). He is also enjoying the success of his recent comedy-suspense thriller 'Housefull 5', alongside and Abhishek Bachchan.
India Today
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
This is golden time of cinema: Chunky Pandey on changing times in film industry
Veteran actor Chunky Pandey, known for his effortless charm and comic timing, recently opened up about how much the film industry has evolved over the years - especially when it comes to preparation and the science behind filmmaking exclusively with India Today, the 'Aankhen' actor said, 'Yeah, every day is a surprise. Today, what surprises me the most is that actors do a lot of preparation for movies. That's very surprising - earlier, they didn't really prepare. Now, it's a very good thing. I mean, I've also started preparing for films now.'advertisementThe actor, who has seen the industry transition over decades, reflected on how filmmaking has become more meticulous and calculated. 'There's a lot of effort. I wouldn't say just effort, but there's a science behind making movies today,' he explained, adding, 'In our days, too, there was a science - but that science was fun. Everything happened on the sets. We experimented. I do miss that era.' Despite the nostalgia, Chunky remains optimistic and excited about the current cinematic landscape. 'This is the golden time of cinema - there are so many options today. There's big cinema, OTT, television, Instagram, YouTube. I think this is the best time to be around. You can be sitting in Kolkata and become a star.'When asked if there was one film which he would like to re-release for today's audience, he said, 'Vishwatma'(1992). I love that film, it's my favourite of my own films.'advertisementChunky was recently seen in 'Detective Sherdil' which stars Diljit Dosanjh, Boman Irani, Diana Penty among others.
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
From Special Ops 2 to The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3 to Detective Sherdil: Watch new OTT releases on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Detective Sherdil – ZEE5 | Streaming from June 20 Kerala Crime Files Season 2 – JioHotstar | Streaming from June 20 The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3 – Netflix | Streaming from June 21 Ground Zero – Prime Video | Streaming from June 20 Special Ops 2 – JioHotstar | Streaming from July 11 As the temperatures rise, so does the OTT heat with a line-up of gripping crime thrillers, intense spy sagas, and light-hearted comedies set to hit your screens. June and July are shaping up to be blockbuster months for web entertainment, with major platforms like Netflix JioHotstar , and Prime Video unleashing a variety of new shows and films that promise everything from nail-biting suspense to laugh-out-loud moments. Here's a closer look at what to stream next:Set against the stunning backdrop of Budapest, Detective Sherdil stars Diljit Dosanjh in an offbeat avatar as an amateur detective who accidentally finds himself entangled in a high-profile murder case. With Chunky Pandey, Boman Irani, and Diana Penty in key roles, the quirky mystery thriller mixes comedy and crime as Sherdil attempts to solve the case of a murdered industrialist shrouded in secrets and deception. Directed by Ravi Chhabriya, the film promises an entertaining ride full of twists and light-hearted a widely acclaimed first season, Kerala Crime Files returns with an even darker and more intense storyline. The Malayalam series dives into the mysterious disappearance of a police officer named Ambili Raju, whose blood-stained phone is the only clue at a chilling crime scene. As his colleagues investigate, they uncover unsettling truths and hidden networks. Featuring Arjun Radhakrishnan and Lal, Season 2 promises a gripping narrative built around loyalty, betrayal, and the desperate search for favourite host is back! The Kapil Sharma Show returns for its third season on Netflix, bringing with it a blend of punchlines, celebrity interviews, and a surprise twist—Navjot Singh Sidhu returns as the permanent guest! Joining him are the familiar comic powerhouses Archana Puran Singh, Sunil Grover, Kiku Sharda, and Krushna Abhishek. With a fresh format and new energy, this season is set to deliver non-stop laughs for fans of Kapil's signature brand of Hashmi leads this high-stakes military thriller based on true events. Ground Zero follows BSF Lieutenant Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey on a tense two-year mission to bring down Ghazi Baba, the mastermind behind a deadly terror attack. The film offers a gripping look at one of India's most successful counter-terrorism operations, mixing action, strategy, and emotional grit. With its edge-of-the-seat storytelling, Ground Zero is a must-watch for fans of patriotic Pandey's Special Ops universe returns with its most explosive season yet. Featuring Kay Kay Menon once again as master spy Himmat Singh, Special Ops 2 delves into the shadowy world of cyber-terrorism, with the stakes higher than ever. The ensemble cast includes Karan Tacker, Vinay Pathak, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Dilip Tahil, Prakash Raj, and Parmeet Sethi. Touted as a taut, intelligent thriller, this sequel promises slick action sequences, gripping plotlines, and a battle where no one is safe.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From Special Ops 2 to The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3 to Detective Sherdil: Watch new OTT releases on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video
As the temperatures rise, so does the OTT heat with a line-up of gripping crime thrillers, intense spy sagas, and light-hearted comedies set to hit your screens. June and July are shaping up to be blockbuster months for web entertainment, with major platforms like Netflix , ZEE5 , JioHotstar , and Prime Video unleashing a variety of new shows and films that promise everything from nail-biting suspense to laugh-out-loud moments. Here's a closer look at what to stream next: Detective Sherdil – ZEE5 | Streaming from June 20 Set against the stunning backdrop of Budapest, Detective Sherdil stars Diljit Dosanjh in an offbeat avatar as an amateur detective who accidentally finds himself entangled in a high-profile murder case. With Chunky Pandey, Boman Irani, and Diana Penty in key roles, the quirky mystery thriller mixes comedy and crime as Sherdil attempts to solve the case of a murdered industrialist shrouded in secrets and deception. Directed by Ravi Chhabriya, the film promises an entertaining ride full of twists and light-hearted intrigue. Kerala Crime Files Season 2 – JioHotstar | Streaming from June 20 After a widely acclaimed first season, Kerala Crime Files returns with an even darker and more intense storyline. The Malayalam series dives into the mysterious disappearance of a police officer named Ambili Raju, whose blood-stained phone is the only clue at a chilling crime scene. As his colleagues investigate, they uncover unsettling truths and hidden networks. Featuring Arjun Radhakrishnan and Lal, Season 2 promises a gripping narrative built around loyalty, betrayal, and the desperate search for justice. The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3 – Netflix | Streaming from June 21 Comedy's favourite host is back! The Kapil Sharma Show returns for its third season on Netflix, bringing with it a blend of punchlines, celebrity interviews, and a surprise twist—Navjot Singh Sidhu returns as the permanent guest! Joining him are the familiar comic powerhouses Archana Puran Singh, Sunil Grover, Kiku Sharda, and Krushna Abhishek. With a fresh format and new energy, this season is set to deliver non-stop laughs for fans of Kapil's signature brand of humour. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like We Can't Believe She Wore That To The Red Carpet Golfhooked Read More Undo Ground Zero – Prime Video | Streaming from June 20 Emraan Hashmi leads this high-stakes military thriller based on true events. Ground Zero follows BSF Lieutenant Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey on a tense two-year mission to bring down Ghazi Baba, the mastermind behind a deadly terror attack. The film offers a gripping look at one of India's most successful counter-terrorism operations, mixing action, strategy, and emotional grit. With its edge-of-the-seat storytelling, Ground Zero is a must-watch for fans of patriotic thrillers. Special Ops 2 – JioHotstar | Streaming from July 11 Neeraj Pandey's Special Ops universe returns with its most explosive season yet. Featuring Kay Kay Menon once again as master spy Himmat Singh, Special Ops 2 delves into the shadowy world of cyber-terrorism, with the stakes higher than ever. The ensemble cast includes Karan Tacker, Vinay Pathak, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Dilip Tahil, Prakash Raj, and Parmeet Sethi. Touted as a taut, intelligent thriller, this sequel promises slick action sequences, gripping plotlines, and a battle where no one is safe.
Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
When Chunky Pandey compared his tough times in Bollywood with Amitabh Bachchan. ‘Woh kaam karta nahi, mujhe kaam milta nahi'
Chunky Pandey, who once captured the industry's attention with his performance in David Dhawan's Aankhen, later faced his fair share of professional setbacks. By the late 1990s, the actor found himself struggling to land substantial roles and eventually transitioned to playing character parts. During this challenging period, Chunky once made a humorous comparison between himself and megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who had taken a hiatus from films at the time, highlighting the stark contrast in their situations. In a resurfaced interview with Lehren, the actor clarified the intent behind the comment: 'Woh kaam karta nahi, mujhe kaam milta nahi. (He doesn't work, I don't get work.)' In the interview with Lehren, Chunky said, 'Dekho main doosre actors par bohot joke banta hoon toh maine socha ki main aap par bhi joke banao. See, I'm a big fan of Amit ji, I hope he doesn't mind, kyunki maine unke par joke nahi banaya, apne upar banaya. (I make a lot of jokes about other actors, so I thought I'd make one about myself too. I'm a big fan of Amit ji. I hope he doesn't mind because the joke wasn't about him, it was about me.)' Clarifying further, Chunky explained that it wasn't a complete lack of offers that troubled him, but rather the kind of roles being offered. The actor said, 'Jab main keh raha tha ki mujhe kaam milta nahi, main kehna cha raha tha ki mujhe apne kisim ka kaam nahi milta. Waise mujhe rooz 2 pictures ke offer aate hai lekin woh kisim ki picture main nahi karna chahta hoon. (When I said I don't get work, I meant I don't get the kind of work I want. I get offers for two films every day, but they're not the kind I want to do.)' He added, 'You know, C-grade films jahan producer ka kuch pata nahi hai, director kaun hai aur picture aadhi banegi… kaise banegi… gareebi mein banegi… zabardasti banegi… maine aise 4-5 pictures kar chuka hoon. Main ye mistake nahi karna chahta hoon… I don't want to do this mistake again. (C-grade films where you don't even know who the producer is, the director is unknown, and the film might not even be completed. If it gets made at all, it's made under poor conditions, forcibly. I've done four or five such films already. I don't want to repeat that mistake.)' Also Read | Chunky Panday on facing financial crisis, and restarting from scratch: 'I didn't have money to buy alcohol for a party Summing it up, Chunky said, 'So I'm not working because I don't want to work, so I'm in the same position as Amitabh Bachchan.' In the same interview, Chuky Pandey also addressed the perception that he couldn't act, a tag that had followed him at times early in his career. 'Non-actor toh kabhi kisi ne nahi kaha. Haan, kabhi kabhi maine 32 retake diye… kabhi confusion hua… (No one has ever called me a non-actor. Yes, sometimes I've had to do 32 retakes… sometimes there was confusion…)' He insisted, 'No one has said that Chunky Pandey was bad in their film. Everybody has said he was average, he was good, has improved… he was better.' Reflecting on his journey, Chunky shared his thoughts on how playing a traditional hero can be limiting compared to character roles. 'Woh kya hota hai when you do a regular hero… there is very little scope. Kyunki hero good good rehta hai, insaaf ke liye ladhta hai, apni maa ke liye ladhta hai, apni behen ke liye ladhta hai… you get stuck in a formula (When you play a regular hero, there's very little scope. The hero is always good, fighting for justice, for his mother, for his sister… you get stuck in a formula),' he said. 'But when you do a character role like I did in Tezaab, Lootere, toh uss mein variations aa jaata hai… ek scope milta hai kuch karne ka. (But when you play character roles like I did in Tezaab and Lootere, it gives you variety—it gives you the scope to do something.)'
