Kannada actor and filmmaker Rishab Shetty, known for the hit Kantara, has recently made waves with his comments on Bollywood. After winning a National Film Award for Kantara and promoting his new film Laughing Buddha, Shetty’s interview with MetroSaga has gone viral. He said, “Indian films, especially Bollywood, show India in a bad light. These art films are invited to global events and given a red carpet. My nation, my state, my language—my pride. Why not take it on a positive note globally, and that’s what I try to do.”
READ MORE HERE: Rishab Shetty Takes Dig at Bollywood After ‘Kantara’ National Award Win: ‘It Shows India in Bad Light’
Tanushree Dutta, who spearheaded the #MeToo movement in 2018, responded to the Hema Committee report in an exclusive conversation with News18 Showsha. She said, “These committees and reports, I don’t understand them. I think they’re useless. It took them seven years to make a report on what happened in 2017?” The 235-page report released by the Justice K Hema Committee on the sexual harassment of women in the Malayalam film industry has sparked widespread discussion.
READ MORE HERE: Hema Committee Report Is ‘Useless’, Says Tanushree Dutta: ‘People Like Nana Patekar, Dileep Are…’ | Exclusive
Ramayana casting director Mukesh Chhabra has been making some shocking revelations about the cast in the film. He revealed that many actors rejected the offer to play Lakshman’s role in the film. Speaking at Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, Mukesh Chhabra revealed that they went with a newcomer from the TV industry. He said, “Nitesh bhai had decided to cast Ranbir Kapoor very early in the process, and once you watch the film, you’ll see why it’s such apt casting. I think the actors I’ve worked with the most in my career are Ranbir and Rajkummar Rao. Nobody can beat Ranbir when it comes to acting.”
READ MORE HERE: Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana Auditioned ‘A Lot’ of Actors For Lakshman’s Role: ‘Nobody Can Beat…’
Akshay Kumar is likely to team up with Siddharth Anand soon. If a recent report is to be believed, the Khiladi star will soon be seen in Siddharth Anand’s action movie, which will be directed by Milan Luthria. Reportedly, Akshay and Siddharth have been discussing a potential collaboration for a long time and have now finally decided to go ahead with this action project.
READ MORE HERE: Akshay Kumar Teams Up With Pathaan Director Siddharth Anand After Khel Khel Mein Debacle? Know Here
Following the blockbuster success of 2019’s The Lion King, fans are now eagerly waiting for Mufasa: The Lion King. Months ahead of the film’s release in India, it has now been revealed that superstar Mahesh Babu will voice the character of Mufasa in Telugu. He will also be joined by industry stalwarts including Brahmanandam and Ali, who will be returning as Pumbaa and Timon respectively.
READ MORE HERE: Mahesh Babu To Voice ‘Mufasa’ In Telugu Version of The Lion King Movie: ‘Will Cherish With My Children’
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