Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2022 i STARDUST

“During the pandemic, people started consuming OTT content a lot and it opened avenues for newer actors, fresh faces, different stories. Even the audience evolved during this phase and they began watching out-of-box stories and with ‘The Family Man’, my career got a new lease of life.” – Sharib Hashmi Understated and a bit under-rated, this brilliant actor perhaps has not got the due he deserves from the industry. He showed his mettle in films starting from Slumdog Millionaire but it was the OTT that discovered what a fine actor he is. The Manoj Bajpayee starrer ‘Family Man’ showcased his brilliant portrayal of J K Talpade and that caught everybody’s eyes. Meet the very talented Sharib Hashmi who tells Sumita Chakraborty all about his acting journey from Slumdog Millionaire to…

“I’m called the ‘Shakira of India’. It’s probably because I like to perform a lot while singing.” – Rupali Jagga She’s been called the ‘Shakira of India’. Meet singer Rupali Jagga or ‘RJ’ as her fans call her and she’s been making a lot of ripples in the music scene in India. Recently, Rupali teamed up with MM Kreem for Neeraj Pandey’s latest movie ‘Operation Romeo’ and practically everybody has been raving about the music. Read on as Rupali Jagga talks about her music journey, her stint on reality Tv, working with music legend MM Kreem and more. Rupali, I believe they call you the ‘Shakira of India’ and ‘RJ’, tell us how you got these tags? Yes, they call me the ‘Shakira of India’. RJ are actually my initials…

Konkana Sen Sharma: Critically acclaimed for her work in Hindi and Bengali cinema, Konkana Sen Sharma is a multifaceted actor, writer and director. With two National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards to her name, Konkana’s films include the likes of Life… In A Metro, Ek Je Aachhe Kanya (Bengali), Omkara, Fashion, Wake Up Sid, Lipstick Under My Burkha, A Death In The Gunj, Ajeeb Daastaans and The Rapist. Kalki Koechlin: An actor par excellence, Kalki Koechlin’s performances are synonymous with critically acclaimed projects. Films like Shaitaan, That Girl In The Yellow Boots, Maragarita With A Straw, DevD, My Friend Pinto, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Ek Thi Daayan and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Saie Tamhankar: Her recent theatrical hit Pondicherry was a prime example of how Saie has constantly broken…

This article perhaps was a trifle harsh on John Abraham but on the other hand, perhaps it acted like the awakening call it was meant to be and woke up an almost comatose John. Over the years, he has worked on himself – not only his svelte body but also his acting and though many reviewers still call him “wooden”, John has undoubtedly improved. But more than being an actor, John has the knack of picking the right films. Thanks to that, he started his production house and has produced several good films including Parmanu: The Story Of Pokhran where even his acting skills looked good. So perhaps John has not ‘Gone’ anywhere, perhaps he took note of this Stardust article and instead of ‘Gone’, was Reborn! And, how! He…

With Bachchan Pandey performing rather poorly at the box office – it didn’t even make 50 crores in seven days–proving to be a mega dud and a big blot on Khiladi Kumar’s record, Akshay Kumar who was known as the man with the Midas touch, suddenly found himself jolted and dropped right down the ladder. “‘Kashmir Files’ box office success Bachchan Pandey ko duba diya,” Akshay claimed ruefully. True… but this film was one of the many Akshay Kumar starrers that spiralled uncontrollably downhill at the Box office. In fact, after Laxmmi and Bell Bottom, Bachchan Pandey too sunk its way into the depths of oblivion. Was that the last nail on the Khiladi’s coffin? CHANGING TIMES True, thanks to the lockdown, things have drastically changed. Bollywood’s unwritten rules and…

Sumita Chakraborty finds out why Alia Bhatt deleted her ‘RRR’ pictures from her social media. There have been rabble rousing rumours doing the rounds that Alia Bhatt was very upset with the way her character as Sita had been snipped rather brutally at the editing table. Supposedly, her role in the film looked like a glorified cameo. In fact, things hit the roof when Alia Bhatt deleted her pictures from ‘RRR’ which further fuelled rumours on the fiery net that she was very upset with the way her role in the film had shaped up. But as the news reach a crescendo, Alia decided to clear the air and so she took to her social media to deny the rumors of her being upset with the makers of RRR. In…

Summer lovin’… That’s right, it’s time to get all those light breezy chic pastel pinks out of your summer closet. Shades of baby pink is the hue that’s trending! And, how! In fact, Bollywood female actors absolutely love this trend, and of course, these super fashionistas are also nailing the style quotient of the ‘pretty in pink’ look to the ‘T’. So what makes chic pastel pink ensembles the toast of the fashion? Simple… it’s elegant and airy… and gives such a wonderful cool delicate effect. In fact, even Alia Bhatt (in an ivory pink bridal lehenga) and most of the Kapoor Khandaan opted to wear delicate shades of baby pink for the big fat Alia and Ranbir Kapoor shaadi. So we picked our personal faves of some gorgeous Bollywood…

It is an exciting time for Indian cinema! Actors across the corners are not hesitating to take on challenging narratives with a human value. From exploring relationship nuances to crucial issues - these performers have given a new height to films, and we cine lovers can’t be more thrilled! So, here’s listing down the four most remarkable performances of the year by far that one should not miss out on binge-watching for quality cinema. Have a look! Nimrat Kaur - Dasvi Released only a few days, NimratKaurisearningrave reviews for her brilliant performance in Dasvi. Her transformation from an innocent housewife to a power-hungry CM is outstanding, making her the ultimate show-stealer. The versatile actress’ command of the Haryanvi dialect and body language is hard to miss! Vidya Balan - Jalsa…

“There’s so much to learn from both these strong women Vidya Balan and Shefal Shah - and not just by how incredible actors they are but also as people.” - Kashish Rizwan She has been noticed and liked a lot for her character Alia in the Vidya Balan-Shefali Shah starrer Jalsa. Meet the confident and very talented Kashish Rizwan who talks about her film Jalsa, working with stalwarts like Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah, challenges of wearing prosthetic makeup, nepotism and more. Kashish, you’ve been noticed and liked in Jalsa, how did your journey in the entertainment industry begin? I am really glad people have been noticing and liking me in the film. I came to Mumbai three years back when I joined an acting school ‘Actor Prepares’. It was…