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Abhishek Banerjee and Kamal Haasan Unite in Chennai, Praised Highly for ‘Stolen’
Reflecting on their meeting, Abhishek said, “Growing up in Kalpakkam near Chennai, I watched Kamal Haasan sir’s films and admired him as a legend—a huge inspiration. Hearing such kind words about ‘Stolen’ from him feels surreal. I will cherish this moment forever.”
Accompanying Abhishek in Chennai were the film’s director Karan Tejpal and producer Gaurav Dhingra. This gathering was a celebration of their collective efforts, which have struck a chord not just with moviegoers but also with cinematic luminaries like Kamal Haasan.
**‘Stolen’** presents a gripping narrative about the abduction of a five-month-old baby from a poor tribal woman, and the two affluent brothers, Gautam and Raman, who witness this crime and choose to intervene. What begins as a rescue operation soon exposes deeper societal issues often overlooked.
The film’s impactful storytelling has garnered international recognition. **‘Stolen’** debuted at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, earned a special mention at the Zurich Film Festival, and attracted a full house at the BFI London Film Festival. Directed by Karan Tejpal and produced by Gaurav Dhingra under Jungle Book Studio, the film also features Shubham and Mia Maelzer alongside Abhishek.
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Interestingly, Abhishek faced challenges during his journey with **‘Stolen’**. He recently spoke about his selective process when it comes to choosing roles. “I appreciated the story when I first read the script, but I had reservations about certain creative elements, particularly how my character’s emotions would develop,” he admitted.
Known for his dedication to fully embody his roles, Abhishek stated, “If it doesn’t resonate with me deeply, I can’t portray it effectively.” He took on a dual role in the film, also serving as an executive producer, which sparked intense creative discussions with Gaurav Dhingra. At one stage, Abhishek almost stepped away from the project due to differing visions.
However, instead of allowing conflict to arise, both found common ground. “I genuinely appreciate Gaurav’s willingness to listen,” said Abhishek. “That’s not something you encounter often in this industry. We transformed our disagreements into opportunities for growth. Great collaborations are often born from honest discussions.”
After reconciling their creative differences, everything fell into place swiftly. “Just two days after we found alignment, we were already on set. The rest, as they say, is history.”
Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada supporting actress Lalithamma, who had worked in theatre, films and television for over three decades, passed away on Sunday at the age of 65.
Lalithamma had been suffering from a stroke for the past two and a half months. As she had no one to take care of her, she was receiving shelter and care from the Amma’s Madilu Trust.
Lalithamma had dedicated nearly 35 years to the theatre industry. She performed in hundreds of stage plays and also appeared in several Kannada films and television serials.
She gained recognition among Kannada audiences through her role as ‘Saraayi Sharade’ in Darshan-starrer Suntara Gaali.
She later acted in several popular films, including Jackie, Vajrakaya, Jungli Kitturu and Putra, among others.
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Lalithamma was also part of several television serials, including Rangoli, Mangalya and Mahamayi.
Known for her supporting roles and long-standing contribution to the entertainment industry, Lalithamma’s death has left her colleagues and well-wishers mourning her loss.
Entertainment: Arjun Tendulkar celebrated his 27th birthday on Friday with wishes from family, friends and fans.
Among the many messages, his sister Sara Tendulkar shared a heartfelt birthday note for him. She posted a special photo montage on Instagram in collaboration with Lucknow Super Giants.
The montage featured several pictures from their childhood. It also included a sweet moment of Arjun resting on Sara’s shoulder.
Sara called Arjun her “baby brother” and said she would always be protective of him. She recalled watching him grow up and praised his hard work and discipline.
“Happy Birthday to the one person who has been annoying me for as long as I can remember. And somehow still manages to be my favourite person,” Sara said in the video.
She added that she was proud of the person Arjun had become. Sara also expressed her love for her younger brother and wished him on his special day.
The post was captioned, “Hey Arjun Tendulkar, someone has a special birthday wish for you.”
Sara has often shared her love for Arjun on social media. Last year, she wished him with a collage and called him her.”
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She also shared an emotional message when Arjun married Saaniya Chandok. Sara wished the couple a happy life filled with blessings and happiness.
Sachin Tendulkar also wished his son on his birthday. He shared a picture with Sara and Arjun from the latter’s mehendi ceremony.
“Watching you grow into the person you are today has been one of the greatest joys of my life. Happy birthday, Arjun. Keep being you,” Sachin wrote.
Entertainment: Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan has died at the age of 56 after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was known for his supporting roles in films like Welcome.
Filmmaker Anees Bazmee paid an emotional tribute to the actor on Instagram. He remembered Mushtaq Khan as a talented artist and a kind person.
Actor Sanjay Mishra also mourned his death. He recalled their close bond and said Mushtaq Khan was someone he could turn to for advice.
Actor Raza Murad and comedian Sunil Pal also expressed their grief.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tribute to the actor on X. He thanked Mushtaq Khan for making people laugh with his comic timing.
Mushtaq Khan is survived by his wife, son and daughter. His funeral will be held tomorrow
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