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7 Actors Who Have Brought Real-Life Common Man Stories to Life on Screen Bollywood has a long history of bringing inspiring real-life stories to the silver screen. From tales of resilience and courage to unsung heroes, actors have taken on challenging roles to portray the spirit of the common man. Here are seven actors who have essayed real-life common-man stories that left a lasting impact.

Adarsh Gourav – Superboys of Malegaon

Adarsh Gourav shines in Superboys of Malegaon, a film based on the inspiring real-life story of Sheikh Nasir. Nasir, a filmmaker from Malegaon, made parodies of Bollywood films on a shoestring budget, proving that passion can overcome limitations. Adarsh, who shot to fame with The White Tiger, brings authenticity and depth to the role, making this a successful film.

Vikrant Massey – 12th Fail

Vikrant Massey delivered a career-defining performance in 12th Fail, based on the real-life story of Ips officer Manoj Kumar Sharma.

One aspect that helped Spider-Man pop off in the 60s was his everyday struggles, which helped fans relate to the character, and it soon became the defining aspect of the character. Moreover, this core theme was beautifully translated into the big screen, thanks to Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy, which didn’t drop the ball while showcasing a hero’s struggle with responsibilities.

However, in the Tom Holland-led trilogy, the personal struggles of the character were sidelined after the first film, as being part of the MCU, the character had bigger problems to worry about. But it appears that the MCU is planning to go back to the character’s roots with the upcoming installment.

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Might Finally Get the Taste of Being the Traditional Webhead

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Apart from taking the likes of Green Goblin and Dr. Octopus heads on and...

When Rakesh Roshan’s Friends Were Concerned About Hrithik Roshan Signing Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara turned out to be one of the landmark films in the career of Hrithik Roshan, and over the years, it has become a modern-day cult. However, the process of signing the film wasn’t easy for the actor as people who were close to him thought Znmd would be a risky choice for the actor. Still, Hrithik decided to go ahead with it. Keep reading to know more!

Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the film was released on 15th July 2011. It also starred Abhay Deol. Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif, Kalki Koechlin, and others in key roles. Upon its release, the biggie opened to highly positive reviews, which got reflected at the box office as it emerged as a theatrical success. It earned 90 crores in India.

Back in 2021, Hrithik Roshan recalled how his father,...

Updated: Nayanthara, star of Tamil-language film “Annapoorani” that was pulled from Netflix after complaints from Hindu groups, has broken her silence on the subject.

The actor began her post on X with the salutation “Jai Shri Ram,” meaning glory to Hindu god Rama, often used by Hindus to greet each other.

“I am writing this note with a heavy heart and a genuine desire to address the recent turn of events concerning our film, ‘Annapoorani.’ Crafting ‘Annapoorani’ was not just a cinematic endeavor but a heartfelt pursuit of inspiring resilience and instilling the spirit of never giving up. It aimed to mirror life’s journey, where we learn that obstacles can be overcome with sheer willpower,” Nayanthara wrote.

“In our sincere attempt to share a positive message, we may have inadvertently caused hurt. We did not expect the removal of a censored film, previously showcased in theatres, from the Ott [streaming] platform.

Not Housefull 5 Or Welcome 3: Audience Rejects Akshay Kumar’s Franchise Films & Choose 4 Shah Rukh Khan Films For A Potential Sequel! (Photo Credit –Instagram/Facebook/IMDb)

If there’s an actor in Bollywood who rules the world of Franchise films, then it definitely is Akshay Kumar! Right from comedies like Hera Pheri, Housefull, and Welcome to dark comedies like Jolly Llb and social dramas like Omg, you name, the actor has it all. Interestingly, he even has series films like the Khiladi series to his credit. The actor is reportedly preparing for four sequels – Welcome 3, Housefull 5, Hera Pheri 3, and Jolly Llb 3. However, if the mood of the nation is to be believed, then they are not interested in any of these films except one!

Indian audiences, in fact, have chosen the most bizarre films, which they eye as potential franchise films, and clearly, they do not...

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, who is set to essay the role of Hindi cinema’s iconic character of Don in his upcoming film ‘Don 3’, has spoken up on the criticism that he received even before he started working on the film.

Ranveer, who was recently honoured at the Red Sea Film Festival, was subjected to online criticism for stepping into the role which was portrayed by Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan in Farhan Akhtar directed ‘Don’ franchise, a role which was originally portrayed by the veteran megastar Amitabh Bachchan in the 1978 film which was penned by Farhan’s father Javed Akhtar in association with Salim Khan – the father of Salman Khan as the duo Salim-Javed.

Addressing the flak that he received for taking the baton forward, Ranveer said, quoted by Deadline: “I’m hoping to make Don my own and give it my spin, my interpretation. It is the...

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, who is set to essay the role of Hindi cinema’s iconic character of Don in his upcoming film ‘Don 3’, has spoken up on the criticism that he received even before he started working on the film.

Ranveer, who was recently honoured at the Red Sea Film Festival, was subjected to online criticism for stepping into the role which was portrayed by Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan in Farhan Akhtar directed ‘Don’ franchise, a role which was originally portrayed by the veteran megastar Amitabh Bachchan in the 1978 film which was penned by Farhan’s father Javed Akhtar in association with Salim Khan – the father of Salman Khan as the duo Salim-Javed.

Addressing the flak that he received for taking the baton forward, Ranveer said, quoted by Deadline: “I’m hoping to make Don my own and give it my spin, my interpretation. It is the...

Borrowing its title from Kurosawa's autobiography, “Something Like an Autobiography” marks Farooki's first endeavor as an actor, while the fact that it was co-written by him and his wife, Nusrat Imrose Tisha, who also co-stars, and is inspired by their own life, induces it with an intense meta element. Let us take things from the beginning though.

Something Like an Autobiography is streaming at Chorky

Farhan, a director, and Tithi, an actress, are a married celebrity couple living in Dhaka. Despite their success and popularity, they also have to face the other side of show business, since in the Muslim patriarchal society of Bangladesh, a couple not having children is considered something of a sin. During the pandemic, however, the couple finally find the time and Tithi eventually gets pregnant. One fateful night, though, near the end of her pregnancy, Tithi grows uneasy due to loud sounds that continue late into the night.

Mumbai, Nov 28 (Ians) Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Adarsh Gourav-starrer coming-of-digital-age story ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ is all set for the Ott release on December 26.

The cinematic celebration of the unadulterated essence of friendship ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, is a story about three friends in their mid-20s navigating life in the world of social media.

Set in Mumbai, this refreshing narrative of three friends is brought to life by the debutant director Arjun Varain Singh and the creative forces, known for exploring different facets of friendship, Excel Entertainment’s Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar in collaboration with Tiger Baby’s Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar.

It chronicles the lives of Imaad (Siddhant), Ahana (Ananya) and Neil (Adarsh), through the very relatable journey of three best friends- together navigating aspirations, relationships and emotions. Bringing their infectious energy from reel to real, the young and dynamic cast helped turn a...

Mumbai, Nov 28 (Ians) Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Adarsh Gourav-starrer coming-of-digital-age story ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ is all set for the Ott release on December 26.

The cinematic celebration of the unadulterated essence of friendship ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, is a story about three friends in their mid-20s navigating life in the world of social media.

Set in Mumbai, this refreshing narrative of three friends is brought to life by the debutant director Arjun Varain Singh and the creative forces, known for exploring different facets of friendship, Excel Entertainment’s Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar in collaboration with Tiger Baby’s Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar.

It chronicles the lives of Imaad (Siddhant), Ahana (Ananya) and Neil (Adarsh), through the very relatable journey of three best friends- together navigating aspirations, relationships and emotions. Bringing their infectious energy from reel to real, the young and dynamic cast helped turn a...

There has been much speculation about Katrina Kaif’s pregnancy ever since she got married. However, the actress has maintained her silence concerning the matter.

With rumors continuing to spread like wildfire, the Bollywood actress appears to have finally shut them down.

Lovebirds decided to plan their first child soon after the actress finished filming for Farhan Akhtar’s film Jee Le Zaraa alongside Priyanka Chopra and Alia Bhatt. The film has yet to go into production, but it may happen very soon as Farhan recently shared a picture of himself scouting locations.

The stage is set, mics are in place and the lasers have been lit for the upcoming edition of Vh1 Supersonic, where the best of musical artistes such as American rapper Tyga, English singer Anne-Marie and Nigerian singer-songwriter CKay, among many others will set the stage on fire with their chartbuster hits.

After three years, the music festival will be held from February 24 to 26 in Pune’s Mahalakshmi Lawns, which was established in 2010 and stretches over 80,000 square feet.

Apart from Tyga, Anne-Marie and Ckay, others who are set to sweep music lovers of their feet include names such as Divine, Anuv Jain, Prateek Kuhad, Oaff &; Savera, Seedhe Maut, Farhan Akhtar, CamePhat, Blot!, Ida Enberg, Bob Moses, Luke Slater, Innellea and Nikhil Chinapa among many others.

On performing at the eighth edition of Vh1 Supersonic, Anuv, who has given hits such as ‘Baarishein’ and ‘Alag Aasmaan’ among many others, said: “As...