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Rakul Preet Singh: I'm positive that the industry is going to bounce back soon
As the Hindi film industry struggles with losses, filmmakers advocate for change, Rakul Preet Singh highlights the importance of self-belief and perseverance
Published on May 05, 2025 11:01 AM IST
Akash Bhatnagar
Hansal Mehta reveals secret to 10 kg weight loss: 'I began Mounjaro'
Hansal Mehta revealed on X that Mounjaro is the type 2 diabetes medication that has worked to jumpstart his weight loss. He also shared new photos of himself.
Published on May 02, 2025 10:16 AM IST
John Abraham on big entourages of newcomers in Bollywood: I don't want…
John Abraham talks about what pulls him towards working with new actors, and how he deals with the big entourages that many newcomers bring with them
Published on Apr 28, 2025 09:46 AM IST
Akash Bhatnagar
Hansal recalls giving ₹75000 to Anurag Kashyap for a film that never released
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta recalled an interesting anecdote about Anurag Kashyap's first film that never released.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 01:59 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Written by Riya Sharma
Sudhir Mishra wonders how Adolescence is trending at #1 on Netflix in India
Sudhir Mishra confessed that he was inspired to watch Adolescence after being swayed by the glowing reviews from Hansal Mehta and Shekhar Kapur.
Published on Apr 02, 2025 08:44 AM IST
Hansal Mehta praises Kangana Ranaut after fight, says he is fond of her
Hansal Mehta said outside Lok Sabha, the “camera loves” Kangana Ranaut. He added that even “she is not aware what magic she can create in front of the camera”.
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 08:38 AM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Ananya Das
Richa Chadha on newcomers not getting chances in Bollywood: Everyone wants…
Richa Chadha gives her take on the situation of offers for newcomers in Bollywood today and the need of reinvention in this tough time in the industry
Published on Mar 31, 2025 10:09 AM IST
Akash Bhatnagar
Hansal Mehta says he was broken after Shiv Sena's attack on him 25 years ago
Hansal Mehta recalled his own experience of public humiliation by Shiv Sena and how he relied on “the only medicine” alcohol after that.
Published on Mar 29, 2025 01:16 PM IST
Hansal Mehta praises ‘brave’ Kunal Kamra's decision to not apologise amid row
Hansal Mehta drew a comparison saying during the Golden Globes, “mean things” were said about Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Clint Eastwood, yet they laughed.
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 03:35 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Ananya Das
Hansal reacts after Kangana slams him over his tweet about her house demolition
Hansal Mehta and Kangana Ranaut got involved in a squabble over the demolition of her Mumbai house and Kunal Kamra. Here's what happened.
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 08:47 AM IST
Hansal Mehta supports Kunal Kamra, recalls being assaulted by Shiv Sena workers
Hansal Mehta shared that the incident over Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar “didn’t just bruise my body” but also hurt his spirit. He added it blunted his filmmaking.
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 11:04 AM IST
Hansal Mehta says new talent not getting chances, but big guys keep getting cast
Hansal Mehta and Pratik Gandhi urged makers in Bollywood to work with new talent instead of relying on big names and the same set of people.
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 08:45 AM IST
Abhimanyu Mathur
Shekhar Kapur slams OTT platform for editing Bandit Queen without permission
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur opened up about it when he took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to applaud the Netflix miniseries Adolescence.
Published on Mar 18, 2025 05:15 PM IST
Hansal Mehta says Nadaaniyan backlash ‘must be traumatising’ for Ibrahim, Khushi
Hansal Mehta blamed filmmakers, actors' advisors as he defended Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor amid Nadaaniyan backlash.
Published on Mar 18, 2025 11:05 AM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Written by Riya Sharma
Hansal Mehta praises Triptii Dimri, says she unsettles ‘insecure’ male stars
Hansal Mehta penned another note on the need for bolder casting choices in Hindi cinema. This time he listed the female actors who must get more attention.
Updated on Mar 13, 2025 07:44 PM IST
Bollywood isn't dying, it's waiting to be disrupted: Hansal Mehta
Bollywood isn't dying, it's waiting to be disrupted: Hansal Mehta
Updated on Mar 11, 2025 12:02 PM IST
PTI |
Hansal Mehta says Hindi cinema needs a reset: ‘Invest in actors, not stars’
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta argued that Hindi cinema isn't dying but requires a shift in priorities, focusing on genuine talent and storytelling.
Published on Mar 11, 2025 10:21 AM IST
Riya Sharma
Hansal Mehta says Elon Musk has made Donald Trump a 'puppet of capitalism'
On Friday, Hansal took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share his views about the growing influence of capitalism on the economy.
Published on Feb 14, 2025 02:42 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sugandha Rawal
Hansal Mehta says ‘nobody watched it’ after fan calls his Omerta career-defining
Hansal Mehta directed the 2017 crime drama Omerta, in which Rajkummar Rao played terrorist Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh.
Updated on Jan 30, 2025 08:43 AM IST
Neil Nitin Mukesh calls Saif Ali Khan brave after the stabbing incident
On Thursday, Neil Nitin Mukesh took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to send in his good wishes to Saif Ali Khan, who is in hospital following the attack.
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 06:40 PM IST
Hansal Mehta claims Naga Vamsi's film Lucky Bhaskar 'borrowed' from Scam series
Hansal Mehta claimed that Naga Vamsi's Lucky Bhaskar "has borrowed liberally" from his Scam series, Scam 1992 and Scam 2003.
Updated on Jan 01, 2025 10:20 AM IST
Exclusive | Hansal Mehta on Manmohan Singh film row: To admit I've erred...
Hansal Mehta talks to us exclusively after his fight with Anupam Kher on X, about The Accidental Prime Minister. Hopes to make "lesser errors of judgement"
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 01:33 PM IST
Yashika Mathur
Hansal reacts after Anupam calls his tweets on Manmohan Singh biopic ‘messed up'
Hansal Mehta spoke up after Anupam Kher criticised his tweets over their film The Accidental Prime Minister. Here's what happened.
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 08:36 AM IST
Hansal reacts to Jahnu calling All We Imagine As Light technically ‘very poor’
Hansal Mehta said he was asked to be on the FFI jury, but he'd “rather stay away than have to pretend that all these choices are free of external pressures”.
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 12:57 PM IST
Hansal Mehta slams FFI's strike rate after Laapataa Ladies exit from Oscars race
Laapataa Ladies, India's official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race.
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 08:13 AM IST
Jigra on OTT verdict: Hansal Mehta calls it better than ‘trashy blockbusters’
Vasan Bala's Jigra landed on OTT this Friday and found a fresh, larger batch of audience. What is everyone saying about the movie now?
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 06:50 PM IST
Hansal tweets ‘no OTT platform is buying’ All We Imagine As Light
Hansal Mehta called it the 'harsh reality of making independent films in India'. He also called All We Imagine As Light ‘spectacular’.
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 10:33 AM IST
Hansal Mehta opens up about the possibility of re-releasing his films
With the recent rise in the number of re-releases, would Hansal Mehta also be interested in adopting that trend for his films? He answers
Published on Nov 09, 2024 06:37 PM IST
Netflix to upload The Buckingham Murders' original version, assures Hansal Mehta
Hansal Mehta's investigative thriller The Buckingham Murders, starring Kareena Kapoor, premiered on Netflix India today on November 8.
Published on Nov 08, 2024 02:48 PM IST
Kangana shares ‘best meme on internet': How Indian celebs reacted to US election
The US Presidential election 2024 saw a battle between Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump, and Democrat nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 03:04 PM IST