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Kunal Kapoor: Actors are ‘helpless pieces of puzzle’

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He made his Bollywood debut in 2004 with ‘Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities’ opposite Tabu in a directorial by late renowned painter M.F. Husain. Kunal Kapoor has been in the industry for 17 years and has featured in popular Hindi films such as “Rang De Basanti”, “Bachna Ae Haseeno”, “Don 2”, “Dear Zindagi” besides “Raag Desh” to name a few.

Between 2018 to 2020, he has only featured in a handful of Hindi movies like “Gold” and “Koi Jaane Na’ before entering the OTT space with “The Empire”.

Talking to IANS about whether it was a conscious choice to take it slow, the actor explains.

“As an actor, unless you are not right at the top,… I feel like… actors are very helpless pieces of the puzzle,” Kunal, who served as an assistant director on the sets of the 2001 film ‘Aks’ said.

The 43-year-old said: “People feel that actors are very powerful but I don’t think that’s true because someone writes the content for you and comes to you with a script, then someone produces, directs and gives music… which might be successful or not successful.

“Then somebody releases and finally audiences like it or don’t like it… The only thing which you make is the choices that you make at a script level.”

Kunal, who “loves” being on film sets, shared the reason why he is not seen much on the big screen.

“Unfortunately the scripts that I have been getting have not been exciting because these are roles I have either played before or very similar sort of roles or I have not been excited about the content so if I had a choice I would be on a film sets 24×7 because I love films sets and I would be acting everyday,” he said.

“But unfortunately the content that has been coming my way are not the sort of content I enjoy.”

Close to two decade his Bollywood journey is an “interesting” one, is how Kunal likes to call it.

“There have been ups and downs like there are in every actor’s career. There have been some great opportunities and then there have been some mis-opportunities. There’s been times where you have felt a great amount of success and there have been times of failures as well but I wouldn’t be anywhere else,” said the actor.

Kunal, who trained for an acting career under British-born Indian theatre director and teacher Barry John, simply loves being in the movies.

“This is the place that I enjoy the most. I love being in the movies. I love telling stories. Whether it is an actor, writer, producer and hopefully a director — this is the place that I want to be and tell the stories,” said the actor, who is seen playing the role of Babur in “The Empire”.

‘The Empire’ streams on Disney+ Hotstar.

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252-Crore Drugs Case: Social Media Influencer Orry Appears Before Mumbai Crime Branch’s ANC Ghatkopar Unit

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Mumbai: In a major development in the ₹252-crore drug trafficking case, social media influencer Orry appeared before the Ghatkopar Unit of the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of the Mumbai Crime Branch today for questioning.

The ANC had issued a second summons to Orry, directing him to join the investigation. Earlier, he was summoned on November 20, but he informed the agency that he would not be available until November 25. Following this, a second summons was issued, requiring him to appear on November 26.

The ANC is expected to record Orry’s statement as part of the ongoing probe into the high-profile drugs syndicate.

Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.

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Kareena Kapoor wishes ‘darling bro’ Armaan Jain on b’day: Can’t wait to celebrate soon

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Mumbai, Nov 25: Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has shared a warm note for her cousin Armaan Jain on his birthday on Tuesday. Calling him her “darling bro”, the diva said she “can’t wait to celebrate soon.”

Taking to her Instagram stories, Kareena showered Armaan with love and good wishes, making the family moment a highlight for fans. She even shared a monochrome picture posing next to Armaan and his wife Anissa Malhotra.

For the caption, she wrote: “Happy birthday darling bro Love you loads and loads.Can’t wait to celebrate soon @therealarmaanjain.”

Kareena and Armaan are making headlines for the Netflix special “Dining with the Kapoors.”

The hour-long special brings together cousins, siblings, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and in-laws for a lively and candid celebration of family bonds. Directed by Smriti Mundhra and created by Armaan, “Dining with the Kapoors” offers a glimpse into the family’s cherished traditions.

One moment from the special showed Kareena Kapoor calling the family “funny, loving, and united,” while also highlighting their shared love for food. It was revealed that Armaan had organized the luncheon to commemorate what would have been Raj Kapoor’s 100th birth anniversary.

On the work front, Kareena was last seen in Singham Again starring Ajay Devgn. It also features Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor and Jackie Shroff.

Kareena is currently shooting for ‘Daayra’ with Meghna Gulzar and Prithviraj Sukumaran. “Daayra” delves deep into the complexities of today’s society, confronting urgent and unsettling truths that resonate with the times.

This gripping crime-drama thriller unravels the timeless conflict between crime, punishment, and justice, with Kareena and Prithviraj bringing raw intensity and gravitas to their powerful roles.

Following the success of “Sam Bahadur,” this marks Meghna’s next directorial venture, a gripping tale that brings together a powerhouse creative team and a compelling narrative.

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SS Rajamouli Faces FIR For ‘Hurting’ Religious Sentiments Over Controversial Lord Hanuman Remark At Varanasi Event In Hyderabad

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Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has landed in trouble after his recent remarks on Lord Hanuman during the launch event of his upcoming film Varanasi in Hyderabad on Saturday (November 15) sparked a major controversy. Soon after the launch, an FIR was registered against the acclaimed director for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.

On Tuesday, November 18, the Saroornagar police in Hyderabad received a complaint from the Vanara Sena organisation, alleging that Rajamouli had hurt Hindu sentiments by saying, “I don’t believe in God Hanuman.”

The police added how they are currently investigating the matter.

As of now, SS Rajamouli has not reacted to the controversy.

At the event that was held at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, technical glitches prevented the teaser from being played. An emotional Rajamouli apologised to the 50,000-strong crowd, saying he felt as though he had been let down by Lord Hanuman.

“When my father talked about Hanuman and suggested relying on his blessings for success, I got so angry,” he said. The filmmaker also clarified that he does not believe in God.

He also mentioned that his wife, Rama, was a great devotee of Hanuman. “My wife has a great devotion to Lord Hanuman. She talks to Him like He’s her friend. I even got angry with her for a while. Let’s see,” said the director.

Soon after Rajamouli’s statement went viral on social media, netizens slammed him, with many expressing surprise, noting that his blockbuster films, including Baahubali and RRR, draw heavily from Hindu epics and mythology.

Varanasi stars Priyanka Chopra, Mahesh Babu, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and is slated for release in 2027.

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