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Mumbai, Maharashtra – When Lights, Camera, Lies hit Amazon Prime Video and Shorts TV Network on July 1st, audiences were instantly captivated—not only by the emotionally driven storyline but also by the pulse-pounding, visually arresting action sequences that elevated the film to a cinematic spectacle. Behind this impactful action lies the genius of celebrated Action Director Harpal Singh Pali, whose expertise transformed the raw physicality of lead actor Achintya Rajawat into a gripping visual experience.

Harpal Singh Pali is no stranger to pushing boundaries in Indian cinema. With a career spanning over two decades and a resume that boasts iconic titles like Raazi, Haider, Udta Punjab, NH10, Rangoon, Pataakha, Raat Akeli Hai, Sharmaji Namkeen and numerous others, Harpal has become one of the most sought-after action directors in the industry. His style is known for blending realism with drama—delivering choreography that’s not just thrilling to watch, but deeply embedded in the narrative.

On the occasion of Mother’s Day, Radhikka Madan is taking time out to celebrate with her dear mom! The Shiddat actress took to her social media handle to share a video on her Instagram stories, where she is seen dancing with her mother. The clip radiates sweetness and captures all things love between the mother-daughter duo!

Sharing the video on her Instagram story, Radhikka wrote, “Happy Mother’s Day bestie! I love you the most!”

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Meanwhile, on the work front, Radhikka Madan has consistently proven herself to be one of the most versatile actresses of her generation. With films like Shiddat, Pataakha, Angrezi Medium, and more, she has not only pushed the boundaries of contemporary storytelling but also demonstrated her range as a dynamic performer. Having portrayed complex roles with ease, her fans...

Back in the day, crime dramas usually used to have corrupt cops. And even if the protagonist was a member of any law enforcement authority, they used to punch up instead of down. In case you’ve forgotten due to the Singham franchise’s recent trashy entries, the first one was actually about catching a corrupt politician, not doing the bidding of one. While movies like Ugly, Raman Raghav 2.0, Paan Singh Tomar, and Sonchiriya tried to show the real face of the law, films like Talaash, Mardaani (and its sequel), Raees, Dabangg (the entire trilogy), Murder Mubarak, Rautu ka Raaz, Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, Delhi Crime, and even the highly revered Article 15 kept portraying the police as the bastion of justice and righteousness. That said, slowly but steadily, directors and writers are starting to realize again that maybe celebrating the khaki uniform isn’t a good idea because it has some real-life consequences.

Radhikka Madan, a talented actress who transitioned from television to films, recently shared her thoughts on the industry’s perception of TV actors. In an exclusive interview with PeepingMoon, Madan emphasized that an actor is an actor, regardless of the medium. However, she revealed that she faced demotivation from people in the television industry during her transition.

Madan, known for her roles in TV shows like “Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi” and reality show “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8”, made a successful Bollywood debut with “Pataakha” and has since appeared in films like “Angrezi Medium”, “Shiddat”, and “Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota”. Her latest film, “Sarfira”, co-stars Akshay Kumar.

When asked about her journey, Madan expressed gratitude and pride in her growth as a human being and an artist. She hopes to continue learning and exploring new roles, aiming to live many lives through her characters.

Madan also shared her unexpected entry into acting,...

Mumbai, Jan 18 (Ians) Actor Abhishek Duhan, who is known for his work in ‘Mandali’, ‘Pataakha’, ‘Veerey Ki Wedding’, ‘Sultan’, etc, shared how he didn’t had to face any confusion while deciding on his career, and was always very sure that he wanted to become an actor.

“I didn’t face any confusion while deciding on my career. I always knew I wanted to be a movie actor. It has been my dream since childhood, and I never had any doubts,” shared Abhishek.

Talking about how his parents reacted to his decision of becoming an actor, Abhishek said: “Deciding to be a movie actor was challenging for my parents, unfamiliar with the industry. Moving to a new city added another layer of difficulty, especially for them. Though I found it exciting, there were tough times in Bombay. Yet, keeping it in my heart made it easier over time. The key is persistence,...

Actor Abhishek Duhan, who is known for his work in ‘Mandali’, ‘Pataakha’, ‘Veerey Ki Wedding’, ‘Sultan’, etc, said that it’s important to stay true to your craft, because sustaining success is crucial. Abhishek said that while it’s tough to get success, maintaining it is also a very crucial point.

“Every day, people come to Mumbai with dreams in their eyes, especially the youth attracted to Bollywood. My advice is simple: give it your all, work hard, learn daily, avoid distractions, and stay away from shortcuts. Consistency and self-belief, coupled with hard work, create a powerful combination,” he said.

The ‘Dhahanam’ actor said: “As for assuming the struggle is less for successful stars, I never thought it would be easy; I was prepared for the challenge. Sustaining success is crucial-stay honest with your craft, focus on improvement, ignore praise or criticism, and stay connected with loved ones.”

“Enjoy life,...

Actor Abhishek Duhan, who is known for his work in ‘Mandali’, ‘Pataakha’, ‘Veerey Ki Wedding’, ‘Sultan’, etc, said that it’s important to stay true to your craft, because sustaining success is crucial. Abhishek said that while it’s tough to get success, maintaining it is also a very crucial point.

“Every day, people come to Mumbai with dreams in their eyes, especially the youth attracted to Bollywood. My advice is simple: give it your all, work hard, learn daily, avoid distractions, and stay away from shortcuts. Consistency and self-belief, coupled with hard work, create a powerful combination,” he said.

The ‘Dhahanam’ actor said: “As for assuming the struggle is less for successful stars, I never thought it would be easy; I was prepared for the challenge. Sustaining success is crucial-stay honest with your craft, focus on improvement, ignore praise or criticism, and stay connected with loved ones.”

“Enjoy life,...

Exclusive: Susanna Fogel, who co-wrote the acclaimed comedy Booksmart and also directed the Lionsgate comedy The Spy Who Dumped Me, is set to direct The Mentor, based on a screenplay she is co-writing with her Spy Who Dumped Me collaborator David Iserson. Fogel and Iserson will produce the feature, which is based on an original idea, for Sony Pictures.

The pic is described as a character-driven action movie about two women of different generations navigating their fraught relationship in the workplace. The job at hand? The pursuit of an international fugitive arms dealer.

Fogel most recently directed the first two episodes of the hit HBO Max series The Flight Attendant and is currently nominated for a 2021 DGA Award for her work on that series. She marked her directorial and writing debut with the 2014 film Life Partners, which she developed at the Sundance Lab. Other recent TV directing credits include...

Call us intrigued! People say that a good first impression is the very important and it seems that certainly is true with Radhika Apte new film’s first look. Titled, Mrs. Undercover, the very cool poster certainly has audiences wanting to know more about this spy-entertainer!

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Director Anushree Mehta talks about the film and shares, “It is surreal to take this initial step and share the first look of our film with the world. We believe in giving quality content to the viewers and have tried very hard to achieve that with Mrs. Undercover. The title, the poster, the imagery is a long-thought process to make people excited. This project is a special one for me and I am so glad that I found an actor like Radhika Apte to play the titular character. Looking forward to seeing how the audience will react to the forthcoming glimpses we have of the film.

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Mumbai, March 19 (Ians) Actress Radhika Madan has made a mark as a Bollywood actress with her roles in "Angrezi Medium", "Pataakha" and "Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota". However, before her film debut in 2018, she was a well-known television star.

Talking about her transition from television to films, the actress said it was important to shed the ego that comes with television stardom.

"In television, fame comes really quickly, so you get the ego boost really quickly. Once the ego is high up there and you want to start with films, I don't think a lot of people are ready to bring their ego down and start as a student," she told Ians.

Was it easy for her to leave her ego behind? "I wouldn't have survived otherwise. It's a different medium. The dialogues are different, the delivery scenes are different. Now you are sitting a dark room...

You don’t know her. Nobody knows her. The one and only Mariah Carey has always been She Who Must Not Be Known, and her new book The Meaning of Mariah Carey (with Michaela Angela Davis) is an instant classic of pop diva lit. For any connoisseur of music memoirs, it’s more than just Mariah’s blessing to the suffering world of 2020; it’s the diva leadership we need and deserve right now. Every page is packed with her over-the-top personality — dishy, funny, moody, chatty, with more shade than a Christmas tree farm.

Bollywood scorcher Malaika Arora ditched her car and chose to hop into autorickshaw when she stepped out of home a while back.

Looking gorgeous as ever in a white shirt teamed with matching hat and brown ankle boots, Malaika completed the designer look with a maroon handbag, reports an agency.

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She was accompanied by her mother, Joyce Polycarp.

Lately, the 46-year-old Malaika has mostly being making news thanks to rumours of her relationship with actor Arjun Kapoor. Although she has shared pictures with Arjun on Instagram, the couple is yet to formally announce their relationship in public.

In Bollywood, Malaika was last seen dancing to the beats of the 'Hello hello" number in Vishal Bhardwaj's 2018 film "Pataakha", starring Radhika Madan, Sanya Malhotra, Sunil Grover and Vijay Raaz.

Mumbai, July 26 (Ians) Malaika Arora shot to fame with her superhit dance number "Chhaiyya chhaiyya" with Shah Rukh Khan in Mani Ratnam's 1998 film, "Dil Se". After all these years, superdancer Malaika has come out to reveal a shocking incident about the filming of the song. She was bleeding around the waist while dancing, she revealed.

"I fell several times while shooting for 'Chaiyya chaiyya'. I would sway right and left owing to the strong wind, and to avoid that, the team tied me with the train with a rope through my ghaghra. This was meant to help me balance and (stay in) sync with the train's motion. Unfortunately, when I removed the rope, I discovered I had cuts along my waistline. I was bleeding, and everyone was worried," she said, recalling the shooting for the iconic number on a reality dance show.

Composed by Ar Rahman and penned by Gulzar,...

Actor Sunil Grover loved as fictional characters Gutthi and Mashoor Gulati and who will be seen in the film "Bharat", says he does not mind the tag of a 'comedian' as he believes a successful on-screen image always allows more opportunities to an artiste.

Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the story of "Bharat" revolves around the journey of a character named Bharat, and it's set in 1947. Bharat is essayed by superstar Salman Khan in the movie, which also features Katrina Kaif.

Also Read:?Sunil Grover: Happy that Kapil Sharma is getting married

"We all are typecast, especially when we get success by doing one thing. Whether you are an action hero, romantic hero or playing a comedy character, we all are typecast. In my career, since people have appreciated my performance on television for years, even casting directors trust that I am capable of delivering a comedy scene effortlessly," Sunil...

In the last three years, actress Sanya Malhotra got to ride the waves of success as well as taste failure. The "Dangal" star says though box office collection is not in her hands, she would like to be a bankable actor.

After her impressive debut in 2016 with Aamir Khan-starrer "Dangal", she featured in filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj's "Pataakha", which didn't create a storm at the box office. She then acted in "Badhaai Ho", which was one of the biggest films of 2018. This year didn't start on a great note for her as her film "Photograph" failed to get imprinted on the minds of the audience.

Asked about the ups and downs in her career, Sanya told Ians here: "I am really proud of all the films that I have done so far. I learned something new about acting. I got to work with amazing people.

"Box office collection is not in my hands,...

A coming-of-age film with actress Sanya Malhotra is on the cards for producer Guneet Monga of Oscar-winning short documentary "Period. End of Sentence." fame.

"We are doing a Hindi film. It's a film with Sanya Malhotra. It's a coming of age story of a young girl in a small town," Monga told Ians here on the sidelines of a screening of "Period. End of Sentence." organised by Netflix at The American Centre.

Delhi is a common factor between the producer and actress, who has been noticed for "Dangal", "Pataakha", "Badhaai Ho" and "Photograph".

While Monga is awaiting to join creative forces with the "amazing" talent that Sanya is, she also has plans to expand her footprints into regional cinema.

She has already taken a step ahead with Tamil film "Soorarai Pottru", featuring superstar Suriya. It is being directed by Sudha Kongara.

Monga, who leads Sikhya Entertainment, had a childlike excitement speaking of the project.

Known for her breakthrough performances, actor Sanya Malhotra is now becoming popular amongst the dance lovers.?The actress treats her fans with a video performing on a parody of songs as she wishes and celebrates International dance day. Sanya took to her social media and wished as she shared, "Happy #WorldDanceDay "

As soon as the actress shared the video the comments section was flooded by the fans going gaga over the actress' dance. The actor's dance videos put the whole dance community on the world map through social media. Extremely popular in the segment of dance lovers, Sanya has time and again cast her spell on the audiences with different dance forms and groovy moves.

Before beginning her career as an actor Sanya used to teach dance and is a trained dancer. Every time the actress comes on screen it is certainly a treat to watch the young actress spread her charm,...

The country celebrates 24th April as the landmark calendar date which marks the passing of the constitutional amendment for establishing Panchayati Raj. To mark the day, Sanya Malhotra shared a throwback picture from her film Pataakha, where she shot in the settings of a village.

The actress, who is known for her breakthrough performances in the movies namely, Dangal, Badhaai Ho and the recently released, Photograph is one of the only actors who ushered, today in the country's historical celebration.

Sanya Malhotra, who essayed the role of bold and badass Chutki in Pataakha impressed the audience with her great acting abilities, dialect and the character's nuances with the film that was her second project after Dangal.

The actress took to her Instagram account and captioned it "Panchayats are the base of our democracy, dispensing justice since 1959! Fortunate to have experienced it in reel life!" #NationalPanchayatiRajDay ?

Basking in the humongous success of Badhaai Ho,...

Sanya Malhotra leaves her fans and followers stunned every time she exhibits her bodacious dance moves but not many know that the actress is a super fast learner and grasps dance routines in no time.

Recently, Sanya Malhotra surprised everyone by sharing a splendid dance video in collaboration with the asli Gully Boy Naezy. Witnessing the electrifying moves, no one would have thought that the actress learned the entire dance routine in just two days.

The actress has been showing her love and passion for dance from time to time. ?The young starlet loves to entertain her fans with surprises like these. The video has her flowing with unmatched energy all through the song. Hailing from two different fields of entertainment, the two artists presented a volcano of energy in the video and were seen having a blast doing so! ?

Sanya Malhotra has been giving us some mindblowing performance through her Bollywood career.

After enjoying the success of Badhaai Ho, Sanya Malhotra has started shooting for her new upcoming film which is an Anurag Basu's directorial. While Sanya Malhotra is gearing up for Photograph which is all set to release next month, she has also started shooting for Anurag Basu's film.

The Badhaai Ho actress has posted a story today while prepping up in her vanity and grooving on a song with a very chilled mood ahead of her first day of shoot of her new film. Anurag Basu directorial will mark as Sanya Malhotra's fifth film of her career.

Badhaai Ho actress Sanya Malhotra had a great run at the box office in 2018. Now, the powerhouse of talent has been named as one of the 'Berlinale Breakouts: 5 talents to watch'. Published by Hollywood Reporter, Sanya has found herself on a list that also includes actors from around the world.

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The young actress who has earlier impressed the audience with her power-packed performances in films like Dangal, Pataakha, and Badhaai Ho is all set to don an all-new avatar for Ritesh Batra's upcoming directorial Photograph.

Sanya Malhotra's film Photograph which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and owing to her outstanding performance in the film the actress was featured in the Berlinale Breakouts by the Hollywood Reporter.

Sanya?s initial reaction to making it to that article was not that of exhilaration, rather she was quite unfazed by it. Sanya Malhotra shared ?I did not know how to react. I was traveling and when I landed in Mumbai I got a WhatsApp message from Radhika. She sent me a cut out of the article. I thought, ?nice?. I did not know that is a big deal. My mother was so excited about it and others started congratulating me.

Vishal Bharadwaj is well known in Bollywood for taking on interesting topics in his movies. For his projects he has worn many hats: he has directed, produced, and written the story and script as well as composed music for and even sung some of the tracks for his films. Some of the most interesting stories of the last 20 years have been heavily influenced by his work and for this he has many, many awards to his name. His latest story is even more so in Pataakha, based on Charan Singh Pathik’s short story titled Do Behnein. As the titles suggest this will be both a firecracker and a story of two sisters. The music will surely be explosive!

Pataakha’s trailer seems to centre around the infighting between the two sisters who are the major cast of this film. Balma, as the first song in this album certainly harps on this theme.

It’s always amazing to see a legend perform, but when two do it together, there is truly nothing like it. This is what happened at the launch of the song ‘Balma’ from Vishal Bhardwaj’s film Pataakha, held on Tuesday, in the presence of the cast of the film; Sanya Malhotra, Radhika Madan, Sunil Grover, Abhishek Duhan and Namit Das. The media and audience were in for quite a surprise when legendary singers Rekha Bhardwaj and Sunidhi Chauhan crooned the peppy number from the film, leaving them mesmerised.

Well, this one is a special number. Not only does it see Rekha and Sunidhi combining their melodious voices, but another legendary collaboration is in order. The rustic desi number has been composed by Vishal himself and penned by Gulzar Saab. The iconic duo has teamed up again for the warring-sisters comedy-drama.

The song is close to Vishal as well as...