By Rahul Raut | 19-Nov-2024

EXCLUSIVE : Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Karna is facing financial hurdles; Excel Entertainment likely to back out

While South Indian film industries are consistently producing mammoth-budget projects, Bollywood is still struggling to finance such ambitious productions. After Vicky Kaushal and Aditya Dhar's Ashwatthama and Shahid Kapoor’s film.....

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By Rahul Raut | 13-Sep-2022

PeepingMoon Exclusive: Shahid Kapoor out of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Karna; Farhan Akhtar to produce the two-part film

In January 2021, Peepingmoon.com exclusively revealed that Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is making a mythological epic based on Mahabharat's Karna and has approached Shahid Kapoor to play the lead role......

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By Rahul Raut | 13-Feb-2022

Rahul Raut's Bol Bollywood Bol 15: Shahid Kapoor out, Vicky Kaushal in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's 'Karna'; Alia Bhatt’s 'Darlings' to be reshot

Shahid Kapoor out, Vicky Kaushal In

As they say, priorities change over time. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s big-screen adaptation of Mahabharata told from the point of view of.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 05-Feb-2022

Vicky Kaushal meets Ritesh Sidhwani and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra at latter’s office, new film on the cards?

Vicky Kaushal has a stellar line-up of films in his kitty. Recently he wrapped up his upcoming romantic comedy with Sara Ali Khan and today the actor was spotted with.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 10-Nov-2021

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra gets relief from Aurangabad magistrate court in Rang De Basanti copyright infringement case

A magistrate court in Aurangabad granted relief to filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra in a copyright infringement criminal case against his film Rang De Basanti (2006). A writer named Mustaq Mohsin had claimed.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 20-Aug-2021

PeepingMoon Exclusive: 'What I was saying in Delhi-6 was not received well, box-office result is part and parcel of life,' says director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

After spending 20 years in Bollywood as a filmmaker and post winning 2 National Awards, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra turned author with his book The Stranger in the Mirror. Co-authored by.....

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By Rashita Sahni | 28-Jul-2021

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra reveals Daniel Craig auditioned for 'Rang De Basanti' to play the young jailor part but 'James Bond' happened at the same time

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra recently revealed that acclaimed English actor Daniel Craig had auditioned for his 2006 film Rang De Basanti. The filmmaker made the revelation in his autobiography The Stranger in the Mirror,.....

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By Ms Moon | 21-Jul-2021

Sonam Kapoor unveils the cover of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s autobiography ‘The Stranger In The Mirror’

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is a name that's associated with some of the finest pieces of craft that Bollywood has witnessed in the past few years. The multi-faceted writer-director who has.....

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By Rashita Sahni | 16-Jul-2021

When Farhan Akhtar takes on something, he takes it on, it's not just lip service: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra & Ritesh Sidhwani

In an exclusive interview with PeepingMoon, director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra & Producer Ritesh Sidhwani got candid about Farhan Akhtar's challenging prep for their sports-drama Toofaan, releasing the film on OTT,.....

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By Rashita Sahni | 14-Jul-2021

Toofaan Review: Farhan Akhtar backed by Mrunal Thakur packs a punch in this sporting love story

Film: Toofaan

Cast: Farhan Akhtar, Mrunal Thakur & Paresh Rawal

Director: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

OTT: Amazon Prime Video

Rating: 3.5 Moons

After collaborating for the 2013 hit biographical sports drama Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, filmmaker Rakeysh.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 14-Jul-2021

PeepingMoon Exclusive: To all those criticising Toofaan, all I want to say is, 'Get Well Soon'- Mrunal Thakur on film being accused of promoting 'love jihad'

Trust Mrunal Thakur to add sunshine to a dull day with her infectious smile. The pretty actress has completed a decade in the industry and is going strong. Starting.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 13-Jul-2021

Farhan Akhtar’s dream comes true as Toofaan gets a billboard on the iconic Times Square in NYC; Mrunal Thakur says ‘it was meant to be’

Farhan Akhtar is on cloud nine as his next release Toofan has made one of his biggest dreams come true. The actor, who plays a boxer in the film took.....

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By Ms Moon | 09-Jul-2021

‘We didn’t train for a film, we trained to be a boxer,’ says Farhan Akhtar as he shares a BTS video of his grueling training session for ‘Toofaan’

Amazon Prime Video unveils a special glimpse of Farhan Akhtar owning the demanding role in Toofaan. Makers of the film have released a special behind-the-scenes video that gives us fans.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 05-Jul-2021

Farhan Akhtar was offered a role in Rang De Basanti, he could not believe it: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

After the success of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013), Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Farhan Akhtar have reunited for another sports drama titled Toofaan. The film is taking the digital route due.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 29-Jun-2021

Farhan Akhtar drops new teaser of ‘Toofan’ a day ahead of its trailer release, shows off his grueling training

The trailer of Farhan Akhtar’s much-awaited film Toofan will be unveiled tomorrow and with excitement running high the actor is sure to amaze one and all. With only hours left.....

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By Rahul Raut | 06-Mar-2021

PeepingMoon Exclusive: Not in theatres, Farhan Akhtar's Toofaan to release directly on Amazon Prime!

The Hindi film industry is slowly and steadily getting back to its feet. With dozens of films announced for theatrical release over the past few weeks, the cinema industry which.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 06-Feb-2021

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wishes husband Abhishek Bachchan with a family selfie on his 45th birthday but it is daughter Aaradhya who steals the spotlight

Abhishek Bachchan celebrated his 45th birthday yesterday in the company of his family. While father Amitabh Bachchan and niece Navya Naveli Nanda wished him first and the film fraternity poured.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 05-Feb-2021

Ajay Devgn, Farah Khan, Vivek Oberoi and other celebs wish their ‘favourite boy’ Abhishek Bachchan on his 45th birthday

Abhishek Bachchan turned a year older and celebrated his 45th birthday today. Wishes have been pouring in for the actor from his friends, family and fans. Father Amitabh Bachchan and.....

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By Rahul Raut | 16-Jan-2021

PeepingMoon Exclusive: Shahid Kapoor to play Karna in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Mahabharata adaptation?

The tremendous success of Kabir Singh gave Shahid Kapoor a commercial push he was long waiting for. The Sandeep Reddy Vanga romantic drama proved the actor's box office viability and.....

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