Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has revealed that his character Phunsukh Wangdu from the 2009 blockbuster “3 Idiots” is not based on educationist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. Aamir was speaking at the ongoing London Indian Film Festival when an audience member asked him about Sonam Wanchuk being the inspiration behind 3 Idiots.Aamir replied: “No, that’s not true actually. That is a misconception.”Aamir said he didn’t know about Sonam when we were making the …
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Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Actor Adil Hussain, whose film ‘52 Blue’ is set to be screened at the ongoing edition of the London Indian Film Festival, has spoken about his preparations for his part in the film. The actor spoke with IANS recently, and shed light on the deeper aspects of his character in the film. He essays the role of a father who had fulfilled his own dream being a Bharatanatyam dancer from Kerala. His character had also been a rebel but because of a tragedy, he decided to stifle t…
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Actor Adil Hussain, whose film ‘52 Blue’ is set to be screened at the upcoming edition of the London Indian Film Festival, has heaped praise on the director of the film Ali El Arabi. Ali El Arabi is professionally involved in kickboxing, and has also won Egypt’s national kickboxing championship.The actor spoke with IANS recently, and shared how Ali’s combat skills trickle down into filmmaking.He told IANS, “His continuous improvisation of how to tell the story star…
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Actor Adil Hussain has said that his film ‘52 Blue’ will create empathy in people. The actor is gearing up for the screening of ‘52 Blue’ at the upcoming edition of the London Indian Film Festival. The actor spoke with IANS, and shared that the film will compel people to look at life in a different way.He told IANS, “I feel that cinema of this nature, this kind of cinema introduces the world toward the nuances of a particular group of people. And, when the story …
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Actor Adil Hussain is known for his meaningful roles in which he breathes life through his performance. However, the fine performances are not just about the craft, they’re also influenced by a person’s thought-process and their perception of the world. The actor, whose film ‘52 Blue’ is set to be screened at the upcoming edition of the London Indian Film Festival, spoke with IANS, and spoke about his pursuit as an artiste.When asked if he is chasing something high…
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Bollywood actress Actor Adil Hussain, whose film ‘52 Blue’ is set to be screened at the upcoming edition of the London Indian Film Festival, has shared what made him give his nod to the film. The actor spoke with IANS, and shared that he always looks for the story of an underdog, who breaks free from the challenges and carves out his own path.The actor told IANS,” I have always been a big fan and admirer of people who would like to break free from all kinds of shackl…
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, whose film ‘Lagaan’ is set to clock 25 years of its release, has called it a project made with belief, passion and honesty. The colonial epic is set to be screened at BFI IMAX on July 12, 2026 at the upcoming edition of the London Indian Film Festival. The upcoming edition of the film fest promises a series of offerings including Aamir Khan in Conversation, ‘Goodness Gracious Me’ Reunion, Europe’s first Indian AI & Film Showcase…
Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha has said that his next film is going to be the most political film in his filmography. Even though he has films like ‘Gangajal’, ‘Raajneeti’, ‘Satyagraha’ and others, the one that he has recently wrapped up is the one with the strongest political voice. The filmmaker, who is set to attend the London Indian Film Festival, spoke with IANS recently, and shared peripheral details about the project.When asked when he is returning to the politica…