Rajpal Yadav thanks Salman Khan, calls him his ‘elder brother’
Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav expressed gratitude to Salman Khan for supporting him amid recent humiliation at an awards show. Yadav, calling Salman his elder brother, tweeted appreciation for lauding his 30-year career. Salman Khan had earlier praised Yadav on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting his consistent value to films and assuring him that work will continue irrespective of fluctuating rates. He encouraged Yadav to work from the heart and ignore occasional insensitive remarks. The controversy arose when a host at a recent awards ceremony made a snide comment about Yadav’s financial irregularities, referring to a past cheque bounce case in the Delhi High Court. Netizens criticized the host for insensitivity. Rajpal’s exchange with Salman reflects support and solidarity from the Bollywood fraternity for the veteran actor’s contributions over three decades. (IANS)
Jaafar Jackson kept Michael role a secret from family
Debutant Jaafar Jackson, 29, revealed he kept his casting as Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic Michael a secret from his family for a year. The nephew of the late King of Pop, Jaafar made his acting debut portraying the Billie Jean singer. He said his mother was unaware of his role until she saw the film, finding it emotional and challenging to connect with him on-screen. Jaafar described watching the completed movie as a transformative experience, allowing him to fully enjoy the story rather than focus on what was left out. Son of Jermaine Jackson and Alejandra Jackson, Jaafar shared that the role revealed sides of him his mother hadn’t seen. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film features Colman Domingo, Nia Long, and Kat Graham, and releases on April 24.. (IANS)
Karan Johar poses with Streep & Hathaway: ‘Going in my will’
Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar shared a dream-come-true moment after meeting Hollywood stars Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in Tokyo, joking that the picture would go in his will. Posting on Instagram, Johar expressed his admiration for Streep, calling her his “guru” and confessing his obsession, having watched The Devil Wears Prada 47 times and frequently quoting it. He described feeling nervous, saying his knees were “rattling” but praised both actresses for being warm and welcoming. The stars are in Tokyo promoting The Devil Wears Prada 2, which continues the story of aspiring journalist Andy navigating Runway magazine in a changing media landscape. Johar hinted at further interactions with the duo, sharing his excitement and calling the encounter “ground-shifting.” The film is set for release by 20th Century Studios on May 1. (IANS)
Anna Faris recalls fear of being fired on Scary Movie
Hollywood actress Anna Faris, who debuted as Cindy Campbell in the 2000 film Scary Movie, revealed she felt nervous and insecure during the first movie, fearing she might be fired due to her lack of experience and not having an agent. By the third installment, Faris said she felt more comfortable on set, engaging in banter and small talk instead of staying unnoticed. Meanwhile, Marlon Wayans, co-creator of the franchise, is returning for Scary Movie 6, describing it as a “rebooquel” that picks up 26 years after the original. He emphasized the film aims to restore comedy, offering a multi-generational, inclusive experience that challenges cancel culture while bringing back laughter for audiences from all age groups. (IANS)
