Arif Zakaria

Actor Arif Zakaria shares his insights on preparing for the role of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in 'Freedom at Midnight,' highlighting the detailed research and collaboration with director Nikkhil Advani. He discusses the impact of OTT platforms on storytelling and opportunities for actors. Zakaria emphasizes the importance of perseverance, honing one's craft, and balancing artistic and commercial career aspects.

Arif Zakaria reflects on his groundbreaking role as Immi, a hermaphrodite character, in the film 'Darmiyaan: In Between' as it marks its 27th anniversary. He discusses the challenges, the trust placed in him by director Kalpana Lajmi, and the film's lasting impact. Zakaria also shares his criteria for choosing roles and highlights other significant projects in his career.

Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr. are set for an epic showdown in the highly anticipated 'War 2', directed by Ayan Mukerji. The film’s massive 15-day climax shoot in Mumbai promises jaw-dropping action, marking NTR Jr.’s Hindi debut. Co-starring Kiara Advani, the film is part of YRF’s Spy Universe and releases on August 14, 2025, as a thrilling sequel to the 2019 blockbuster 'War'.

Arif elaborated on the context of the time when Darmiyaan was being cast. He noted that there was less awareness about LGBTQ+ roles in cinema back then. "Nowadays, actors come in sarees; earlier, there was not much awareness, so many actors rejected playing that role," he explained. This lack of acceptance likely influenced casting decisions and led to many actors declining the opportunity.

Yesteryear Bollywood heroine Zeenat Aman’s acclaimed play 'Dearest Bapu, Love Kasturba' was to be staged in Bengaluru on Sunday. However due to the actor’s ill health, the show has been canceled.

The show called Theatre Live is all set to engross theatre-goers this Sunday.

The constant banter that humanised these powerful figures was refreshing. Overall, this play’s plot had the potential to explore so much, but it turned out to be monotonous with not much to hold on to.

“Fifteen years ago, I had played Mrs Robinson in the play, The Graduate. But that’s not the only theatre I have done. Years before, when I was a student in California (University of South California),

Actress Sujata Kumar, who featured alongside late actress Sridevi in 2012 critically acclaimed film 'English Vinglish' passed away on August 19 due to cancer.

The Meghna Gulzar film ‘Raazi’ has not just bowled away the critics but has also proved to be a commercial success at the box-office. While Alia Bhatt has been hailed for her acting talent on screen as she turned Sehmat with much finesse, the appreciable collections of the film make it a successful flick with a female as the central character.

For actor Arif Zakaria, who was in the capital as part of a stage play rece , Delhi is a mystery.

Tridha Choudhury , who is known for her role in the TV show Dahleez, is playing the lead in Vikram Bhatt's latest digital show Spotlight, which is a part of Viu's (Video On Demand platform) Originals catalogue. It is a love story that shows the life of Sana Sanyal, a small-town girl who must come to terms with the nuances of Bollywood.

Actress Tridha Choudhury, who was last seen in the critically acclaimed show 'Dahleez', is all set to make her comeback with Vikram Bhatt's new web-series 'Spotlight'.

Vikram Bhatt's ghost from 'Haunted 3D', Arif Zakaria, is now partnering with actor-director friend Pramod Pathak on a children's film, 'Pinti Ka Sabun', which revolves around a pahadi boy, Lalit, who wins a bar of luxury soap at the village mela which reminds him of Pinti, an army officer's daughter he used to play with.

Actress Tridha Choudhury, who was last seen in the critically acclaimed show Dahleez, is all set to make her comeback on the small screen. The fans of the actress are in for a treat as now the actress will be seen in a brand new avatar.

'Gardish Mein Taare' star Akir Zakaria shares that a city like Gurgaon would have brought Guru Dutt out of his gloom.

upon the filmmaker's other relationships.

The actor will essay the role of a Kolkata-based gangster in Lootera.

While Nanak Shah Fakir is a biopic on Guru Nanak, his teachings of Ik Onkar (there’s but one God) in the film are depicted through the voice of his friend, companion and disciple, Bhai Mardana.