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Mohit Suri's persistence paid off after seven years of rejections as his film 'Saiyaara,' starring newcomers, became a hit. Anurag Kashyap praised Suri's dedication to his vision, highlighting the challenges filmmakers face in bringing fresh ideas to the screen. Kashyap points out that producers often prefer safe bets over original concepts, hindering innovation in the industry.

Recent tensions between Paresh Rawal and Akshay Kumar regarding 'Hera Pheri 3' have eased, with Rawal set to reprise his role. Before that, Kumar stars in 'Jolly LLB 3', while Rawal takes on 'Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi'. Rawal expressed optimism about the box-office clash between Kumar's film and others.

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who celebrated his 53rd birthday on September 10, 2025, has been candid about his long and difficult health journey. What began as a phase of depression and heavy drinking ultimately led to two heart attacks, asthma complications, and weight gain, before he turned his life around with a structured wellness programme.

Sushant Singh recalls his initial day filming 'Satya'. He spent hours on make-up tests. Writers briefed him on his goon character. Singh continued acting even after the director yelled 'cut'. This inspired Ram Gopal Varma and influenced the film's style. Singh also tore his pyjamas during the first take. Varma later mentioned the incident in his book.

Abhinav Kashyap, director of Dabangg, criticizes Salman Khan's behavior on set. He calls Salman a 'gunda' and questions his acting commitment. Abhinav claims the Khan family wields significant industry power. He alleges they make life difficult for those who disagree with them. Anurag Kashyap, Abhinav's brother, faced similar issues during Tere Naam. Anurag eventually left the project due to mistreatment.