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Actress Sanjana Sanghi, who first appeared as a child artist in “Rockstar” alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri, has come a long way in her career. She captured attention even with her small role in “Rockstar” and eventually landed her full-fledged debut role in “Dil Bechara” opposite the late Sushant Singh Rajput. Today, July 24, 2024, marks four years since the release of “Dil Bechara,” and Sanjana took to Instagram to reflect on this milestone with a heartfelt post.

In her post, Sanjana shared two pictures from “Dil Bechara”: one with Sushant Singh Rajput from a scene in the movie and another from her introductory scene. She expressed gratitude for the love her character received and shared how much she missed her co-star. She captioned the post:

“4 years to this most special day. A day for me to reflect on the unbelievable journey thus far, and immerse myself in nostalgia. Can...

As the country celebrates Bihar Diwas on Friday, Ians has compiled a list of actors from the state who have made it big on the big screen and are making waves in Bollywood.

Manoj Bajpayee: The National Film Award winner, who is from village Belwa in West Champaran district, applied for admission into the National School of Drama (Nsd) four times, but got rejected on each occasion. That did not stop him from pursuing his celluloid dreams and attaining the fame he could never have dreamt of.

He made his film debut with a one-minute role in the 1994 Naseeruddin Shah-Om Puri-starrer ‘Drohkaal’, followed by a minor role as a dacoit in Shekhar Kapur’s much-acclaimed ‘Bandit Queen’. Fame came Bajpayee’s way when he played the gangster Bhiku Mhatre in Ram Gopal Varma’s 1998 crime drama ‘Satya’.

The 54-year-old actor is well known for his roles in movies such as ‘Kaun?...

Known for her major work in Malayalam cinema, actress Parvathy Thiruvothu, who was recently seen in Pankaj Tripathi-starrer ‘Kadak Singh’, has opened on balancing acting in various languages and regions, and said she adores embracing different languages.

The thriller drama ‘Kadak Singh’ is directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury and stars Pankaj, Jaya Ahsan, Sanjana Sanghi and Parvathy in the lead.

Parvathy plays the role of Miss Kanan. Apart from the Malayalam industry, the actress is also known for her work in Tamil, Kannada, English and Hindi.

How are you balancing acting in various languages and regions? Is it difficult to keep up with languages and geography?

Parvathy said: “The balance of acting across various languages and regions is not at all difficult for me, it’s probably one of the top five most exciting reasons I love my job. Embracing different languages is something I adore. I enjoy learning them,...

Known for her major work in Malayalam cinema, actress Parvathy Thiruvothu, who was recently seen in Pankaj Tripathi-starrer ‘Kadak Singh’, has opened on balancing acting in various languages and regions, and said she adores embracing different languages.

The thriller drama ‘Kadak Singh’ is directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury and stars Pankaj, Jaya Ahsan, Sanjana Sanghi and Parvathy in the lead.

Parvathy plays the role of Miss Kanan. Apart from the Malayalam industry, the actress is also known for her work in Tamil, Kannada, English and Hindi.

How are you balancing acting in various languages and regions? Is it difficult to keep up with languages and geography?

Parvathy said: “The balance of acting across various languages and regions is not at all difficult for me, it’s probably one of the top five most exciting reasons I love my job. Embracing different languages is something I adore. I enjoy learning them,...

Actress Sanjana Sanghi has shared that being dolled up for the characters is far more ‘tedious’ for her, and said how she finds it more ‘unnatural’. Sanjana made her acting debut as a child artist in ‘Rockstar’, and she had her breakthrough with the romantic drama film ‘Dil Bechara’, starring late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

Sanjana said she is the happiest person if she has to perform completely ‘raw’ on the screen.

“Personally for me being dolled up is far more tedious. I find it more unnatural to me. If you tell me to turn up on set and not do hair and makeup, and just perform then I am the happiest person. That’s really who I am,” said Sanjana.

The actress shared how her debut role of ‘Kizie Basu’ in the movie ‘Dil Bechara’ was completely raw.

“So I am attracted to that, because it comes more naturally to me,...

Actress Sanjana Sanghi has shared that being dolled up for the characters is far more ‘tedious’ for her, and said how she finds it more ‘unnatural’. Sanjana made her acting debut as a child artist in ‘Rockstar’, and she had her breakthrough with the romantic drama film ‘Dil Bechara’, starring late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

Sanjana said she is the happiest person if she has to perform completely ‘raw’ on the screen.

“Personally for me being dolled up is far more tedious. I find it more unnatural to me. If you tell me to turn up on set and not do hair and makeup, and just perform then I am the happiest person. That’s really who I am,” said Sanjana.

The actress shared how her debut role of ‘Kizie Basu’ in the movie ‘Dil Bechara’ was completely raw.

“So I am attracted to that, because it comes more naturally to me,...

Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan, who was recently seen in the Pankaj Tripathi-starrer thriller ‘Kadak Singh’, said that she wants to do a lot of work in every corner of the world, adding that she wants to be connected with good storytellers.

In ‘Kadak Singh’ directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, Pankaj plays A K Shrivastav, a man suffering from retrograde amnesia who gets caught in a web of lies as he tries to recover his memory. Jaya plays Naina, who is Ak’s girlfriend.

“As an actress I am hoping to do a lot more work in every corner of the world… Anything that challenges me or excites me, I will do it. I want to be connected with good script, good directors, and storytellers,” said Jaya, who’s known for her work in films like ‘Aborto’, ‘Bishorjan’, ‘Ardhangini’, among others.

On her character in ‘Kadak Singh’, Jaya said, “All of us have gray shades,...

Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan, who was recently seen in the Pankaj Tripathi-starrer thriller ‘Kadak Singh’, said that she wants to do a lot of work in every corner of the world, adding that she wants to be connected with good storytellers.

In ‘Kadak Singh’ directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, Pankaj plays A K Shrivastav, a man suffering from retrograde amnesia who gets caught in a web of lies as he tries to recover his memory. Jaya plays Naina, who is Ak’s girlfriend.

“As an actress I am hoping to do a lot more work in every corner of the world… Anything that challenges me or excites me, I will do it. I want to be connected with good script, good directors, and storytellers,” said Jaya, who’s known for her work in films like ‘Aborto’, ‘Bishorjan’, ‘Ardhangini’, among others.

On her character in ‘Kadak Singh’, Jaya said, “All of us have gray shades,...

Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi said that he never felt that he has “arrived” in the industry, and shared how he works with equal sincerity and honesty in every project. Pankaj made his acting debut in 2004. He was later seen in films such as ‘Apharan’, ‘Bunty Aur Babli’, ‘Omkara’, ‘Raavan’, ‘Chillar Party’ and ‘Agneepath’ to name a few.

However, it was in 2012, that he gained prominence for his acting prowess in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1’, after which there was no looking back for him.

Now that he has been in the industry for almost two decades, does he feel he has finally arrived in the industry?

Pankaj told Ians: “I never felt that I have arrived. I do my work with all my honesty. So, I don’t know when I came. I work with the same sincerity and hard work in every project.”

The actor, who is from the Gopalganj district of Bihar,...

Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi said that he never felt that he has “arrived” in the industry, and shared how he works with equal sincerity and honesty in every project. Pankaj made his acting debut in 2004. He was later seen in films such as ‘Apharan’, ‘Bunty Aur Babli’, ‘Omkara’, ‘Raavan’, ‘Chillar Party’ and ‘Agneepath’ to name a few.

However, it was in 2012, that he gained prominence for his acting prowess in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1’, after which there was no looking back for him.

Now that he has been in the industry for almost two decades, does he feel he has finally arrived in the industry?

Pankaj told Ians: “I never felt that I have arrived. I do my work with all my honesty. So, I don’t know when I came. I work with the same sincerity and hard work in every project.”

The actor, who is from the Gopalganj district of Bihar,...

The holiday season of the year, ie, the month of December brings fresh new titles on the Ott ranging from teen musical drama to comic special and action film.

‘The Archies’

‘The Archies’ is directed by Zoya Akhtar, and stars Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Vedang Raina, Mihir Ahuja, Aditi Saigal and Yuvraj Menda. The screenplay is by Reema Kagti. The heartfelt coming-of-age tale set in the idyllic backdrop of the 1960s,

‘The Archies’ draws viewers into the lives of a beloved group of teenagers. The film is a collaborative effort between Netflix India, Tiger Baby, Archie Comics, and Graphic India. Helmed by Zoya, the highly anticipated film will be released on Netflix on December 7.

‘Mann Pasand’

Comic artiste-writer-actor Zakir Khan’s new streaming special titled ‘Mann Pasand’ weaves quirky stories of his experiences, friendships, relationships, and the clashes that ensue between them during one fateful Goa trip. Produced by Oml,...

The holiday season of the year, ie, the month of December brings fresh new titles on the Ott ranging from teen musical drama to comic special and action film.

‘The Archies’

‘The Archies’ is directed by Zoya Akhtar, and stars Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Vedang Raina, Mihir Ahuja, Aditi Saigal and Yuvraj Menda. The screenplay is by Reema Kagti. The heartfelt coming-of-age tale set in the idyllic backdrop of the 1960s,

‘The Archies’ draws viewers into the lives of a beloved group of teenagers. The film is a collaborative effort between Netflix India, Tiger Baby, Archie Comics, and Graphic India. Helmed by Zoya, the highly anticipated film will be released on Netflix on December 7.

‘Mann Pasand’

Comic artiste-writer-actor Zakir Khan’s new streaming special titled ‘Mann Pasand’ weaves quirky stories of his experiences, friendships, relationships, and the clashes that ensue between them during one fateful Goa trip. Produced by Oml,...

Actress Sanjana Sanghi, who will be next seen in Pankaj Tripathi-starrer ‘Kadak Singh’, has opened up on her character, saying how she sees her role Sakshi in herself.

Directed by National Award winning director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, Pankaj will be seen as Ak Shrivastava, a man suffering from retrograde amnesia, who gets caught in a web of lies as he tries to recover his memory.

Talking about how different this role is from all the roles that she has played so far, the 27-year-old actress said: “She is a loving sister, daughter, and responsible child who acts older than her age due to circumstances. I would like to believe that the portrayal of Sakshi in ‘Kadak Singh’ is different from anything I have done in my career as a leading actor.”

“It’s still early days for me, but I strive for that with every choice I make. I...

Actress Sanjana Sanghi, who will be next seen in Pankaj Tripathi-starrer ‘Kadak Singh’, has opened up on her character, saying how she sees her role Sakshi in herself.

Directed by National Award winning director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, Pankaj will be seen as Ak Shrivastava, a man suffering from retrograde amnesia, who gets caught in a web of lies as he tries to recover his memory.

Talking about how different this role is from all the roles that she has played so far, the 27-year-old actress said: “She is a loving sister, daughter, and responsible child who acts older than her age due to circumstances. I would like to believe that the portrayal of Sakshi in ‘Kadak Singh’ is different from anything I have done in my career as a leading actor.”

“It’s still early days for me, but I strive for that with every choice I make. I...

Versatile actor Pankaj Tripathi, who will be seen as a man suffering from retrograde amnesia in the upcoming film ‘Kadak Singh’, has called it one of the most ‘special projects’, sharing how from its script and direction to its ensemble cast and music, everything about the film is special.

Directed by National Award-winning director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, Pankaj will be seen as Ak Shrivastav, a man suffering from retrograde amnesia who gets caught in a web of lies as he tries to recover his memory.

In the ongoing 54th International Film Festival of India (Iffi), the makers had launched the trailer of the film at the opening ceremony, along with the world premiere of ‘Kadak Singh’ under ‘Gala Premiere’ category ahead of its release.

“It was an honour to witness the world premiere of ‘Kadak Singh’ at Iffi amidst a packed auditorium. It was my first time watching the film...

Versatile actor Pankaj Tripathi, who will be seen as a man suffering from retrograde amnesia in the upcoming film ‘Kadak Singh’, has called it one of the most ‘special projects’, sharing how from its script and direction to its ensemble cast and music, everything about the film is special.

Directed by National Award-winning director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, Pankaj will be seen as Ak Shrivastav, a man suffering from retrograde amnesia who gets caught in a web of lies as he tries to recover his memory.

In the ongoing 54th International Film Festival of India (Iffi), the makers had launched the trailer of the film at the opening ceremony, along with the world premiere of ‘Kadak Singh’ under ‘Gala Premiere’ category ahead of its release.

“It was an honour to witness the world premiere of ‘Kadak Singh’ at Iffi amidst a packed auditorium. It was my first time watching the film...

Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi’s riveting and deliciously sinister mystery-thriller film ‘Kadak Singh’ was inaugurated at the opening ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India (Iffi) in Goa.

A spree of secrets, lies and mysteries unveil themselves as a retrograde amnesiac Kadak Singh, who is seemingly timid and meek may just be something the exact opposite of that, as what looked like a warm family drama story quickly took a dark turn in the film’s trailer.

Boasting suspense, drama, emotional weight, violence and great thrills, the trailer sees Panjak Tripathi as Ak Srivastav aka Kadak Singh, a man who finds himself in a hospital with no memory.

Surrounded by what were once familiar and now unknown faces, Kadak Singh suffers from retrograde amnesia and at the surface appears like a very gentle, nice and meek kind of a person.

That may very well be the case for him now,...

Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi’s riveting and deliciously sinister mystery-thriller film ‘Kadak Singh’ was inaugurated at the opening ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India (Iffi) in Goa.

A spree of secrets, lies and mysteries unveil themselves as a retrograde amnesiac Kadak Singh, who is seemingly timid and meek may just be something the exact opposite of that, as what looked like a warm family drama story quickly took a dark turn in the film’s trailer.

Boasting suspense, drama, emotional weight, violence and great thrills, the trailer sees Panjak Tripathi as Ak Srivastav aka Kadak Singh, a man who finds himself in a hospital with no memory.

Surrounded by what were once familiar and now unknown faces, Kadak Singh suffers from retrograde amnesia and at the surface appears like a very gentle, nice and meek kind of a person.

That may very well be the case for him now,...

The 54th edition of the International Film Festival of India (Iffi) will be hosted in Goa from November 20 to 28, and it is promising to be a full on star-studded affair as actors Shahid Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Pankaj Tripathi, Nushratt Bharucha along with singers Shreya Ghoshal and Sukhwinder Singh re set to headline the opening ceremony of the coveted film festival.

Over 250 films are set to be showcased across the various sections of the festival, which will be held at Shamaprasad Indoor stadium, Panaji, Goa. After its opening, the ceremony will be hosted by Aparshakti Khurrana and Karishma Tanna.

Several dignitaries are expected to be present at this massive juncture along with eminent personalities from Indian cinema, including Sunny Deol, Vijay Sethupathi, Sara Ali Khan, Karan Johar, among others.

The 54th Iffi has invited Indian actors and filmmakers to promote their upcoming films at the opening gala with Karan Johar and...

The 54th edition of the International Film Festival of India (Iffi) will be hosted in Goa from November 20 to 28, and it is promising to be a full on star-studded affair as actors Shahid Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Pankaj Tripathi, Nushratt Bharucha along with singers Shreya Ghoshal and Sukhwinder Singh re set to headline the opening ceremony of the coveted film festival.

Over 250 films are set to be showcased across the various sections of the festival, which will be held at Shamaprasad Indoor stadium, Panaji, Goa. After its opening, the ceremony will be hosted by Aparshakti Khurrana and Karishma Tanna.

Several dignitaries are expected to be present at this massive juncture along with eminent personalities from Indian cinema, including Sunny Deol, Vijay Sethupathi, Sara Ali Khan, Karan Johar, among others.

The 54th Iffi has invited Indian actors and filmmakers to promote their upcoming films at the opening gala with Karan Johar and...