Anne Hathaway talks about feeling the heat during filming of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

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Los Angeles,  (IANS) Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway has admitted to being under pressure while filming for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’. The actress shared that she felt the weight of "pressure".

The Oscar-winning actress reprised the role of Andrea 'Andy' Sachs for the long-awaited film sequel, and while Anne was conscious of the outside pressure, she didn't allow it to bother her on set, reports ‘Female First UK’.

The 43-year-old actress told E! News, "I’m kind of through that time in my life. I don't really want to focus on that part. I just kind of accept it. Of course, there's pressure, of course there's expectation, of course there's these things. But this is the team that did it the first time. I would have felt scared if I was with a different team”.

Anne observed that the new movie also shines a light on "just how deeply and passionately people love fashion".

She added, "So many people have told me that they dreamed big for their lives because of these characters. It’s been overwhelming to see that that is as true in New York City as it is in Seoul, South Korea, as it is in Shanghai. It's been overwhelming”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, Anne previously shared that she considers acting to be an "unusual" job. The actress loves being able to "go back and forth" between big-budget Hollywood movies and independent films.

She told WWD, "It’s such an unusual job that you sign up for, and I’ve never felt like I’ve, perhaps some people who only make billion-grossing movies can feel this way, but if you love independent cinema as much as I do, you’re always grateful for the jobs that keep the lights on and being able to go back and forth between the two of them”.Anne said that she "didn’t have any confidence" in her 20s. Anne Hathaway talks about feeling the heat during filming of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → April 27, 2026

Sukanya Boruah on her international debut with 'Not a Hero': It makes every struggle worth it

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Mumbai, (IANS) Actress Sukanya Boruah has made her international debut at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) with her first film, “Not a Hero”.

The project recently premiered at the prestigious film festival on 14 February 2026, where it got a Special Mention in 'Crystal Bear for the Best Film in Generation Kplus', by Generation – Youth Jury.

Elated about adding another feather to her cap, Sukanya shared, "To have our film premiere in Berlin, especially at Berlinale, was overwhelming in the most beautiful way. I was so glad that I later realized this was my debut film. Sitting there with the team, watching months of hard work unfold on screen in front of an international audience, was emotional, humbling, and powerful all at once. It felt unreal."

She went on to add that there is something magical about hearing the first reactions in a theatre like that.

"It makes every struggle worth it," said Sukanya.

Made under the direction of Rima Das, “Not a Hero” explores the lives of young people trying to find their place in the world.

Aside from directing it, Rima Das has also written, edited, and produced this Indian-Singaporean coming-of-age drama.

With Sukanya Boruah playing Pahi in the film, the project further has Mrinmoy Das as Rio and Bhuman Bhargav Das as Mivan, along with the other cast.

The camera work for “Not a Hero” has been looked after by Rima Das and Aditya Varma, whereas Pallab Talukdar has provided the tunes.

Sukanya has made quite a wave through her work in Assamese cinema, along with music videos, and TV series, including “Nima Denzongpa” on COLORS TV and “Sakuntala” on RANG TV.In addition to her acting career, Sukanya has also appeared in several prominent advertisements for top brands such as Coca Cola, Caprese, Samsung, Nestlé, Nykaa, Usha Fan, and Skybags. Sukanya Boruah on her international debut with 'Not a Hero': It makes every struggle worth it | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → March 07, 2026

Maggie Gyllenhaal reveals her inspiration behind 'The Bride!'

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Actress-director Maggie Gyllenhaal has spoken up on her source of inspiration for her upcoming film ‘The Bride!’.

The actress was inspired to direct after seeing a tattoo at a party, reports ‘Female First UK’.

The 48-year-old actress and filmmaker has helmed the new Gothic romance movie and explained how it came about after she saw a man with a tattoo of the Bride of Frankenstein on his arm and decided to watch the original 1935 picture that starred Boris Karloff and Elsa Lanchester.

Maggie, who made her directorial debut with ‘The Lost Daughter’, told SFX magazine, "I was at a party, and I saw a man with a tattoo on his whole forearm of the Bride of Frankenstein. And I was like... huh! It just hooked me. I saw this tattoo, and I was like, 'Have I ever seen that movie? I know the image’. I was doing press in LA, and I went back to my hotel room and looked her up online. Then I watched the movie”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, Maggie felt that the fact that she hadn't seen Bride of Frankenstein gave her a fresh sense of perspective as she embarked on making the movie.

The actress said, "Throughout this process, the feeling of coming to something new and fresh has been a part of my experience. I came to her very open and curious, without much history attached, aside from the general way that she exists in our cultural mythology”.

The actress was particularly struck by the fact that Lanchester's Bride has only minimal screen time in the film.

She explained, "Well, Elsa Lanchester doesn't speak, which I found really interesting, especially when she's the titular character. You're kind of expecting that the movie is going to be about her, and it just isn't. But then when she does come on screen, she's undeniable. She has very few actual minutes of screen time as the Bride, and yet somehow she makes this lasting impact. I think it has to do with her so clearly being disobedient and not willing to fit in a box. Like, she's just saying 'No' from the moment she wakes up to this pretty f***** situation that she finds herself in”.

Maggie shared that she and lead star Jessie Buckley didn't set out to imitate Lanchester's look, but it ended up that way.

The actress said, "Jessie and I were involved together for a long time. Before the Actors' Strike (in the summer of 2023), we were working, thinking, sharing images and poems and songs. Then we have this big break where we can't work, and we're just gathering information alone”."We really felt no responsibility to imitate the original Bride of Frankenstein. "We didn't think of it that way at all. But by the time we got the look finished, she does have that little bit of a wink to the Bride's hair. We loved the idea that electricity dyed all of her hair white: the hair on her head, her lashes, her brows”, she added. Maggie Gyllenhaal reveals her inspiration behind 'The Bride!' | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → March 01, 2026

Jaafar Jackson on playing Michael Jackson in biopic: It was a calling

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Debutant Jaafar Jackson said that playing his late uncle and King of Pop Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic Michael is his "calling". He went on to share that he had never even thought about an acting career until the project came along.

In a new behind-the-scenes video for the movie, the 29-year-old, who is the son of Michael's older brother Jermaine Jackson, said: "I never dreamed to be an actor or even thought of playing him. But I knew it was a calling.

"Embodying Michael, I really had to earn the role and prove to the filmmakers that I was capable of becoming Michael. Essentially, it was starting at the roots and finding the authenticity."

Jaafar praised the "love for Michael,” who died in 2009 aged 50, that surrounded the project, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

He said: "I felt that love for Michael every day on set from the crew and the cast. Everybody had that love and wanted to put their heart and soul into it."

Producer Graham King and director Antoine Fuqua couldn't be happier with their lead actor's performance.

Graham said in the clip: "Going through this process of who can play Michael, how do you even start with that? And then, of course, I meet Jaafar Jackson."

Antoine added: "Day one, all I could think of was, 'Can Jaafar really pull this off?' Man, when the music started and he hit those first few moves, I mean, this guy killed it. I looked at Graham and Graham looked at me, I was like, 'Who is this guy?!' He has the desire — like Michael — to be the best."

Michael follows Michael Jackson’s journey from The Jackson 5 to record-breaking solo stardom, driven by perfectionism, family pressure and artistic genius. The biopic traces the making of music history while examining the personal battles behind the legend.

The upcoming film also stars Miles Teller as Jackson’s longtime attorney and advisor John Branca, Colman Domingo and Nia Long as Jackson’s parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson, and Larenz Tate as the founder of Motown Records, Berry Gordy.

Meanwhile, Laura Harrier plays Suzanne de Passe, a pioneering female music executive, alongside Kat Graham’s Diana Ross and Kendrick Sampson’s Quincy Jones, who produced Jackson’s three most successful albums: Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad.Michael was initially due to release on October 3, 2025, but was pushed back to April 2026. Jaafar Jackson on playing Michael Jackson in biopic: It was a calling | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → February 14, 2026

Rakul Preet Singh gives a glimpse of her rehearsal for 'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do' song

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Mumbai, (IANS) Actress Rakul Preet Singh is presently busy with her much-talked-about sequel "Pati Patni Aur Woh Do".

She used social media to drop an exciting glimpse of her rehearsal for an upcoming track from the drama, which will also see Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, and Wamiqa Gabbi in significant roles.

Rakul's latest Insta Story features her getting ready to practise her moves with her choreographer, while a peppy number plays as the background score.

However, Rakul did not reveal the song she was practising for which will be a part of "Pati Patni Aur Woh Do".

Her video included the text overlay, "And then we rehearse for a super fun song", followed by a red heart emoji.

Directed by Mudassar Aziz, "Pati Patni Aur Woh Do" is expected to reach the cinema lovers on May 15.

Initially, the project was locked for a Holi release on March 4, however, the makers later decided to push the release reportedly due to the remaining post-production work.

For the unaware, before this, Mudassar Aziz had also directed the 2019 drama “Pati Patni Aur Woh". A retelling of the 1978 film of the same name, the project had Kartik Aaryan, Bhumi Pednekar, and Ananya Panday as the primary cast.

The movie revolves around a married couple, Chintu and Vedika. Things take an unexpected turn when Chintu finds himself attracted to Tapasya, a young fashion designer.

The 1978 “Pati Patni Aur Woh” was helmed by B. R. Chopra and featured Sanjeev Kumar, Vidya Sinha, and Ranjeeta Kaur, with cameos by Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Tina Munim, and Parveen Babi.In October last year, the makers unveiled the first look poster of "Pati Patni Aur Woh Do". The still showed Ayushmann Khurrana as Prajapati Pandey. If the poster is any hint, the movie will tell a tale full of romance, chaos, and inevitable marital misunderstandings. Rakul Preet Singh gives a glimpse of her rehearsal for 'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do' song | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → February 10, 2026

'Border 2' actress Medha Rana reflects on the changes she has noticed in herself since 2022

Mumbai: Actress Medha Rana during the song launch of ‘Ae Jaate Hue Lamhon’ from the upcoming Hindi film Border 2, in Mumbai on Monday, January 12, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) Actress Medha Rana, who has successfully cemented her position in the entertainment industry with her recent release "Border 2", reflected on the changes she has noticed in herself since 2022.

During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Medha shared that in the last 3 years, she has become a more confident person who is also more accepting of herself. She added that earlier, she used to be surrounded by self-doubt and was even unsure about being a part of the industry.

She was asked, "From 2022 till now, what has been Medha Rana's biggest personal change?"

To this, Medha told IANS, "I think acceptance and confidence. When I first came here and started working, it was not very easy for me in the beginning. I used to indulge in a lot of self-doubt as well, and was not even sure if this industry is suited for me or not. So, it took me a lot of time to understand certain things."

However, ever since she became a part of "Border 2" and saw the audience response to the war drama, she has become more confident in herself and her skills.

"But now I think after the experience and response for Border 2, the biggest change I notice in myself is that I feel more confident about myself, my skills. I think that is the biggest growth that I have faced," she went on to add.

Backed by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta under the banners of T‑Series Films and J.P. Films, the primary cast of the project includes Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty.

We also see Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh, and Medha Rana in pivotal roles, along with others.Medha has been paired opposite Varun in the project made under the direction of Anurag Singh. 'Border 2' actress Medha Rana reflects on the changes she has noticed in herself since 2022 | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → February 04, 2026

Tamannaah Bhatia on starring in V. Shantaram: It’s a great responsibility

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Mumbai, (IANS) Bollywood actress Tamannaah Bhatia will be seen starring alongside actor Siddhant Chaturvedi in the upcoming biopic V. Shantaram and will be seen essaying the role of legend’s second wife-actress Jayashree.

Jayashree is known for her work in unforgettable movies like Dr. Kotnis ki Amar Kahani, Shakuntala, Chandra Rao More, Dahej and more.

Talking about the same, Tamannaah said, “It’s a great responsibility to portray a character rooted in one of the most influential eras of our cinema. And I feel immensely honoured to bring to life Jayashree, as she has been part of such legendary projects and the amount of grace she had was surreal.”

She said that Shantaram built a legacy that continues to shape generations, and decoding his universe has allowed me to witness the brilliance of the man behind the legend.

Tamannaah added: “Bringing a piece of that legacy to the screen is truly a special feeling, and I am thankful for the makers of V Shantaram to see me as Jayashree.”

The makers unveiled a new poster, where Tamannaah features as Jayshree draped in a gorgeous pink Nauvari saree that highlights her effortless grace.

The picture was captioned: “Jayashree - The star of an era. The strength behind a legacy. A chapter returning to history.”

The film is titled, V. Shantaram, is a historical biographical drama that honours the life, spirit and cinematic uprising sparked by one of India’s most visionary storyteller.

The film traces his remarkable journey from the silent era to his emergence as one of the most influential auteurs in Indian cinematic history.

Presented by Rajkamal Entertainment, Camera Take Films, and Roaring Rivers Production V. Shantaram is produced by Rahul Kiran Shantaram, Subhash Kale and Sarita Ashwin Varde and directed by Abhijeet Shirish Despande.Talking about Tamannaah, she was last seen in Odela 2 directed by Ashok Teja. The film is a sequel to Odela Railway Station and centers on the fictional village of the same name. The film portrays how Odela Mallanna Swamy protects his village from evil forces. Tamannaah Bhatia on starring in V. Shantaram: It’s a great responsibility | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → January 20, 2026

Tamannaah Bhatia on starring in V. Shantaram: It’s a great responsibility

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Mumbai, (IANS) Bollywood actress Tamannaah Bhatia will be seen starring alongside actor Siddhant Chaturvedi in the upcoming biopic V. Shantaram and will be seen essaying the role of legend’s second wife-actress Jayashree.

Jayashree is known for her work in unforgettable movies like Dr. Kotnis ki Amar Kahani, Shakuntala, Chandra Rao More, Dahej and more.

Talking about the same, Tamannaah said, “It’s a great responsibility to portray a character rooted in one of the most influential eras of our cinema. And I feel immensely honoured to bring to life Jayashree, as she has been part of such legendary projects and the amount of grace she had was surreal.”

She said that Shantaram built a legacy that continues to shape generations, and decoding his universe has allowed me to witness the brilliance of the man behind the legend.

Tamannaah added: “Bringing a piece of that legacy to the screen is truly a special feeling, and I am thankful for the makers of V Shantaram to see me as Jayashree.”

The makers unveiled a new poster, where Tamannaah features as Jayshree draped in a gorgeous pink Nauvari saree that highlights her effortless grace.

The picture was captioned: “Jayashree - The star of an era. The strength behind a legacy. A chapter returning to history.”

The film is titled, V. Shantaram, is a historical biographical drama that honours the life, spirit and cinematic uprising sparked by one of India’s most visionary storyteller.

The film traces his remarkable journey from the silent era to his emergence as one of the most influential auteurs in Indian cinematic history.

Presented by Rajkamal Entertainment, Camera Take Films, and Roaring Rivers Production V. Shantaram is produced by Rahul Kiran Shantaram, Subhash Kale and Sarita Ashwin Varde and directed by Abhijeet Shirish Despande.Talking about Tamannaah, she was last seen in Odela 2 directed by Ashok Teja. The film is a sequel to Odela Railway Station and centers on the fictional village of the same name. The film portrays how Odela Mallanna Swamy protects his village from evil forces. Tamannaah Bhatia on starring in V. Shantaram: It’s a great responsibility | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 17, 2025

Mikey Madison signs up for first movie after winning Oscar

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Los Angeles, May 10 (IANS) After declining to step down Hollywood actress Mikey Madison has signed her first movie after winning an Oscar for ‘Anora’. The 26-year-old actress will co-star with Kirsten Dunst in upcoming thriller ‘Reptilia’.

The film will be directed by Alejandro Landes Echavarria, reports ‘Female First UK’.

As per, ‘The Hollywood Reporter’, the movie tells the story of a dental hygienist seduced by a mysterious mermaid into the dark and wet underworld of Florida’s exotic animal trade.

Pastel, Imperative Entertainment and AF Films will produce, alongside Landes Echavarrea’s via his A STELA CINE banner.

As per ‘Female First UK’, principal photography will commence later this year. In addition to her Best Actress Oscar for ‘Anora’, Madison also won a BAFTA for best leading actress and the Independent Spirit Award for best lead performance.

She also earned nominations for a Golden Globe, SAG Award and Critics Choice Award. Meanwhile, it was recently revealed that Mikey was offered a role in the new and untitled ‘Star Wars’ movie directed by ‘Deadpool Wolverine’ filmmaker Shawn Levy, but she declined.

The movie is said to be a standalone project that isn’t connected with the Skywalker Saga, which concluded with 2019’s ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’. It will star Ryan Gosling and Levy has reportedly been developing the project since late 2022.

The actress has exited her first project after picking up the best actress Oscar. She was offered a role in the new and untitled ‘Star Wars’ movie directed by ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ director Shawn Levy, but conversations have since ended with the ‘Anora’ star passing on the part, reports ‘Variety’.

The movie is said to be a standalone project that isn’t connected with the Skywalker Saga, which concluded with 2019’s ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’.All other plot details are encased in carbonite for the foreseeable future. The untitled film would follow ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’, the only ‘Star Wars’ film to date to get a greenlight in more than five years; that film, which recently completed principal photography, is slated to debut on May 22, 2026. As for Madison, the 26-year-old actress is known for her roles in the FX series ‘Better Things’, as well as the films ‘Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood’ and ‘Scream 5’. Mikey Madison signs up for first movie after winning Oscar | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 12, 2025

Kriti Sanon calls playing Mukti in ‘Tere Ishq Mein’ most layered and tricky’ character she has ever played

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Mumbai, (IANS) Kriti Sanon has opened up about her role in “Tere Ishq Mein,” calling her character Mukti the most layered and tricky she has ever played.

Taking to her Instagram handle, the ‘Heropanti’ actress shared a video highlighting the rave reviews for her performance in the film and expressed her gratitude, saying, “My heart is full.” In the caption, Kriti expressed heartfelt gratitude for the audience’s response to her performance. She described her role as Mukti as her most layered character to date, emphasizing the complexity and nuance involved. Sanon wrote, “My Heart is Full..The best feeling for an actor is when the audience connects with every little emotion in between the unspoken words of your character. Mukti is probably the most layered and tricky character I’ve played, and when every beat of her heart reaches yours, it becomes ISHK! Thank you for all the ISHK.”

“Tere Ishq Mein,” directed by Aanand L. Rai and written by Himanshu Sharma and Neeraj Yadav, also starred Dhanush in the lead role. The film follows Mukti, a young woman portrayed by Kriti Sanon, who falls in love with the intense and rebellious Shankar, played by Dhanush. However, circumstances separate them before their romance can fully blossom. The romantic thriller was released in cinemas on November 28 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Kriti had earlier opened up about stepping into the layered and demanding world of her character Mukti. She revealed that shooting the pre-climax and climax scenes for Tere Ishq Mein had been both physically and emotionally draining. “Mutki’s character has a very diverse graph, what she starts from, what she ends up becoming, her choices, her decisions.. there are a lot of layers to what she is doing. A lot is sometimes not said, a lot of justification, a lot of things why she is doing what she is, not said in words.”“There are a lot of really intense scenes, the pre climax and the climax, which are very very long. That was very draining and we shot it for about 5-6 days. Both physically and emotionally those scenes were extremely draining. At times when I went back home it stayed with me, I felt extremely drained. That scene is the peak of emotions and probably the most intense bit of the film, and it pulled me down the most.” Kriti Sanon calls playing Mukti in ‘Tere Ishq Mein’ most layered and tricky’ character she has ever played | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 05, 2025