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Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar looks back at his directorial debut, Dil Chahta Hai. He shares advice for his 25-year-old self, urging him to enjoy the filmmaking journey more. Akhtar also discusses turning 50 and his perspective on constructive criticism, referencing comments made by Naseeruddin Shah. He emphasizes the importance of respect in professional interactions.

Bobby Deol reminisces about his 30-year Bollywood journey, highlighting his close friendships with Preity Zinta and Rani Mukerji. He shared that playful arguments on set initially broke the ice, leading to lasting bonds. Deol emphasized that these two actresses are his only close friends in the industry, consistently offering him support.

Rajat Bedi clarified that Mukesh Khanna twisted his old comments about moving to Canada for views, emphasizing his good bond with director Rakesh Roshan. Bedi expressed past disappointment over being sidelined during Koi Mil Gaya promotions and having scenes edited, but stated Khanna misrepresented the reason for his Canada migration. He was recently seen in The Ba**ds of Bollywood.

Sunny Deol is resuming the shoot for 'Lahore 1947' on October 10 in Punjab, focusing on newly added sequences. The production is implementing changes suggested by Aamir Khan, leading to a revised 2026 release. This delay from 2025 aims to ensure superior film quality, prioritizing vision over a quick launch.