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Jisshu Sengupta, known for playing husbands to strong female characters in Bollywood films, humorously revealed that his primary motivation for accepting such roles is "Paisa" (money). He clarified that he chooses roles based on liking his part and will continue as long as filmmakers offer them. Sengupta's upcoming project includes Akshay Kumar's 'Bhoot Bangla'.

Filmmaker Priyadarshan has begun shooting his thriller 'Haiwaan' in Kochi, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. Marking their reunion after 17 years since 'Tashan', Akshay shared playful on-set moments on Instagram. 'Haiwaan' is a Hindi remake of the Malayalam film 'Oppam', with Akshay playing the antagonist.

Priyadarshan is set to direct 'Haiwaan,' starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, marking their reunion after 17 years. Veteran actor Asrani confirmed his participation in the film, adding to the excitement. Asrani also mentioned working with Priyadarshan on 'Bhoot Bangla,' featuring Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Tabu, before commencing 'Haiwaan' in September.

Akshay Kumar was spotted at the Kalina airport in Mumbai on Friday, and it wasn’t his superstar aura alone that caught attention. The actor, who is known for his effortless swag, stepped out in a rather unconventional outfit – a pair of loose Homme Plissé Issey Miyake palazzo pants worth Rs 82,756, teamed with a simple black T-shirt. He completed the look with tinted glasses, giving paparazzi a quirky fashion moment that quickly went viral online.

Anita Advani, who recently revealed that she was secretly married to India’s first superstar Rajesh Khanna and lived together for nearly 12 years, has revealed new details about his final years, his family’s absence, and the property battle that continues to this day. Despite years of togetherness, Anita said she was left with nothing.

Akshay Kumar follows a disciplined lifestyle, finishing dinner by 6:30 pm and fasting every Monday. He explains that early meals help the stomach rest properly. Known for his unique workouts like rock climbing, Akshay is gearing up for his next film, Hera Pheri 3, after Housefull 5 underperformed.

Suniel Shetty, reflecting on India-China trade dynamics, advocates for a strategic, long-term approach. Drawing parallels from martial arts, he emphasizes building internal strength over quick fixes. Shetty urges focus on boosting local manufacturing, strengthening supply chains, and easing business funding access. He stresses patience, leverage, and discipline over reactive measures, highlighting the importance of enduring systems in international relations.

Director Venky Atluri has addressed and dismissed rumors linking Anil Kapoor to his upcoming Telugu film. The filmmaker clarified that he has neither approached nor spoken to the Bollywood star, stressing that the reports are untrue. While putting the speculation to rest, the director confirmed the film’s leading man — Tamil superstar Suriya.

The upcoming film *Jolly LLB 3*, starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, is facing legal challenges due to complaints alleging it mocks the judiciary and disrespects the legal profession. A Pune court issued notices to the actors following a lawyer's petition, while a previous complaint in Ajmer also raised similar concerns about the film's portrayal of lawyers and judges.