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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hansal Mehta opens up on his journey of quitting smoking: '1000+days, not a puff'
Hansal Mehta known for making projects like 'Aligarh', 'Shahid', 'Citylights', 'Scam' and the recent, 'The Buckingham Murders' has now revealed in his latest post that he used to be a compulsive smoker but has finally quit smoking. He dropped the post, thus inspiring many others to also quit. Mehta shared a picture of him smoking on Instagram, and wrote, "Over 3 years. 1000+ days. Not a puff. I started smoking at 29 and became a compulsive smoker. Not even a heart stent in 2017 could shake the habit. Then, one night after too much alcohol and too many cigarettes I told myself: just one day without it. That one day became a turning point." Further opening up on how he's feeling after it, Mehta added, "Three years later, I can say this with certainty: quitting smoking has been one of the most defining decisions of my life. Life tastes better. Breath feels fuller. I feel more alive. Sometimes, the smallest 'no" can become your biggest 'yes,"" Netizens reacted to Hansal's post. One user said, "Sir this is Inspiring." Another comment read, "If only this introspection were to reach far and wide…!" Someone commented, "Wow more power to you sir."
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Patralekhaa opens up on husband Rajkummar Rao being her cheerleader: That's actually how our partnership is
Patralekhaa has been in the busiest phase of her career in the last one year, with three releases in the span. While she tasted success on OTT, her recent big screen outing Phule failed to rake in big numbers. However, Patralekhaa is unperturbed by the box office collection of the film impacting her future career prospects. 'If you do your job well and you're good at it, I feel that people also understand that you cannot attach the failure of a film or the complete success of a film to a particular actor in that movie. That's why there are so many actors that are still so relevant and working. It doesn't matter whether their films fail or not, they still do get work,' she says. The actor also acknowledges the lull that the industry is going through currently. 'Yes, maybe the numbers are not doubling up and we're not getting that huge big-budgeted successful film, but I don't think either of us actors are thinking 'oh my God, I have to give a ₹200 crore film next'. We're really happy in where we are as you cannot predict the future of a film. I'm just happy that I get opportunities as I love doing this,' she shares. For her career boom, Patralekhaa credits OTT as she says, 'Back in the day, films were limiting. Your options were either you do films, or you do serials, and then they needed a prototype [of actors] for films. My journey began with Citylights (2015) which didn't need a prototype and thus, I got that opportunity. But those opportunities were very few.' She adds, 'But then the whole OTT boom happened where amazing filmmakers like Hansal Mehta with Scam 1992 and Anubhav Sinha with IC814 came. They were writing characters and were wanting actors for those parts. Not only me but a lot of actors started getting there due to it and I feel OTT has been a blessing for most of us.' While she admits that she never questioned the industry for lack of opportunities, she does see a change in perspective towards her now: 'I see love coming from these directors and producers, who couldn't see me in certain parts. I am seeing the love coming from my fraternity, and I feel grateful,' she says. Amongst the industry, her biggest cheerleader has been her husband, actor Rajkummar Rao. While Patralekhaa has been getting honours for her work in the last one year, Raj has been constantly been by her side being her biggest cheerleader. Mention that and she says, 'When I see it from a macro perspective, I know that what he's doing is something so heartwarming and I love and appreciate that. I feel blessed and grateful but when I go back to see it from our relationship's perspective, it's a bond of friendship between us. We are best friends, and we have always been cheering for each other through our good and bad times. So, while from the other side it might seem like 'oh my god, it's amazing' but for us, I feel that that's how it always is and that's how actually our partnership is.'
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Warner Bros. Teams Up With Bhanushali Studios For 5 Indian Adaptations
Last Updated: Warner Bros. signed a five-film deal with Bhanushali Studios Limited and JOAT Films to create Indian adaptations of WB titles. Read details below. Warner Bros. has signed an exclusive five-film deal with Bhanushali Studios Limited (BSL), which is known for making movies such as 'Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai" and 'Bhaiyya Ji" along with JOAT Films to develop Indian adaptations of Warner Bros. Pictures titles. According to the deal aims to reimagine classic WB properties through an Indian cultural lens while preserving the universal themes that made them global hits. Warner Bros. Pictures will handle worldwide distribution. Headlined by founder and producer Vinod Bhanushali, Bhanushali Studios recently struck a three-film deal with Hansal Mehta's True Story Films. Its slate includes 'Janhit Mein Jaari," 'Main Atal Hoon," 'Costao," 'Bhaiyya Ji," and 'Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam," reports 'India represents one of the world's most vibrant and sophisticated film markets, with audiences who deeply appreciate authentic, locally rooted narratives," said Denzil Dias, VP and managing director, India, Warner Bros. Pictures. Dias added: 'This partnership allows us to combine our storytelling heritage with exceptional local talent to create films that will resonate profoundly with Indian audiences while maintaining the universal appeal that defines great cinema." 'We're incredibly excited to partner with Warner Bros. Pictures, a studio that has shaped cinematic history across generations," Bhanushali added. 'This collaboration represents a unique opportunity to reimagine the stories by Warner Bros. Pictures through an Indian creative lens, blending emotion, scale, and culture for audiences both at home and internationally." Adding production firepower to the venture is Jack Nguyen of JOAT Films, who brings three decades of industry experience and an existing first-look deal with Warner Bros. Pictures, which will kick off with a Korean remake of 'The Intern." 'I'm excited to partner with BSL to adapt Warner Bros. Pictures on titles that will resonate with Indian audiences," Nguyen said. 'Warner Bros. Pictures has an unparalleled library from which we will carefully curate select titles for the vibrant Indian market." Development on the first title is already underway, with creative teams and production timelines to be unveiled imminently, reports First Published:
India.com
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Months after breakup with Tamannaah Bhatia, Vijay Varma announces 'new beginnings' in life
Actor Vijay Varma is embracing a fresh chapter in his life. Months after his reported breakup with Tamannaah Bhatia, Varma took to social media to announce 'new beginnings'. On Monday, the Darlings actor took to his Instagram stories and shared a flower bouquet alongside a handwritten note from filmmaker Hansal Mehta. The note read, 'Dear Vijay, Welcome on board! Here's to a shoot filled with hard work, the pursuit of excellence, and some great memories. Lots of love, Hansal and Vikram.' Sharing the image, Vijay wrote, 'New beginnings.' Vijay Varma has revealed his involvement in a new and exciting project, this time collaborating with Hansal Mehta. The details of the project are still under wraps. Interestingly, this collaboration arrives at a pivotal moment in Vijay Varma's career, following his critically acclaimed performances in Dahaad, Jaane Jaan , and the Mirzapur series. Partnering with Hansal Mehta, known for groundbreaking projects like Scam 1992, Aligarh, and Shahid, this duo promises a powerful and compelling creative synergy. On the personal front, Vijay Varma was recently linked to reports suggesting that he and Tamannaah have ended their two-year relationship. Although neither has officially confirmed the breakup on social media, the two have reportedly parted ways. A source was quoted as saying, 'Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma parted ways weeks ago as a couple, but they plan to remain good friends. Both have been working hard in their respective schedules.' Vijay and Tamannaah first sparked dating rumors when they were spotted together at a New Year's Eve party in 2023. Their public appearances as a pair continued to increase, fueling further speculation, which they eventually confirmed during the promotional events for 'Lust Stories 2.'Since then, the couple has been frequently seen together at various events, movie premieres, date nights, and social gatherings. The two actors first met on the set of the Netflix anthology Lust Stories 2, where their bond reportedly deepened during the course of filming.
India Today
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Cinematographer Pratik to exit Ganguly biopic amid sexual misconduct row: Report
'Homebound' cinematographer Pratik Shah, accused of sexual misconduct, may likely exit the Sourav Ganguly biopic. Filmmaker Abhinav Singh had accused Shah of sexual harassment based on the testimonies of nearly 20 cinematographer, who has previously collaborated with Vikramaditya Motwane in 'Jubilee' and 'CTRL', might be ousted from the Ganguly biopic amid the ongoing allegations against him. The film features Rajkummar Rao in the lead to a report by The Hollywood Reporter attributed to a source, "The recce was on till recently, and Shah was in London for the same. Allegations against him surfaced just around the time he returned to India. The makers are likely to drop him from the project and will now naturally look for a replacement before beginning production." Writer-filmmaker Srishti Riya Jain also echoed the outrage against the cinematographer on Instagram and wrote, "To everyone pretending to act shocked, scandalised, and suddenly awoken from their slumber... THIS man worked on one of the 'most empathetic' films of the year - or so the interviews at Cannes claimed."Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, known for his opinionated social media posts, recently called out predatory behaviour amid allegations against Shah. In a post shared on his X handle, he wrote, "Abuse thrives in silence. It festers in fear. Predatory behaviour by men in positions of power must be investigated thoroughly, and if found true, must be called out - unequivocally, and without delay. For too long, predators have weaponised influence, privilege, and fear to silence survivors. That silence must be broken."advertisementMehta further wrote, "But let's be clear — abuse of power is not confined to one gender. Women in positions of authority, too, have inflicted harm. Abuse has many forms. It is not always sexual. Mental, emotional and psychological abuse can be just as scarring. Just as violating.""Workspaces — especially creative ones — often cloak toxicity in the name of 'passion' or 'genius.' That must stop. No art, no film, no script is worth the cost of someone's safety or sanity," he added. Hansal Mehta called out the abuse of power in the entertainment industry. (Credit:X/mehtahansal) Hansal Mehta urged people to speak out against habitual abusers. (Credit/X/mehtahansal) While emphasising the need for accountability, the filmmaker stated, "Victims need voice. They need redress. They need a system that listens — and acts. Accountability is not cancel culture. It is culture correction. We owe it to ourselves, and to those who come after us, to make our spaces safer. Cleaner. Kinder."advertisementHighlighting the need to uphold predators, the 'The Buckingham Murders' director concluded, "Call out the predators. Call out the habitual abuser. Hold them accountable. Let no power be above decency."Shah has deactivated his Instagram account since the sexual harassment row surfaced on May 29.
