Charu Shankar

Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal, who welcomed their baby girl on June 3, are savoring parenthood. Varun's niece, Anjini Dhawan, who will debut in Binny and Family, noted the baby resembles Varun. She advised the newborn to simply be herself. Binny and Family releases on September 20, 2024.

Charu Shankar reflects on playing Jyothi in 'Animal' and its success. She shares insights into her diverse roles, including comedy in 'Crew' and portraying Indira Gandhi in 'Rocket Boys'. Her upcoming film, 'Binny and Family', resonates with her personal experiences. Charu also recounts amusing anecdotes from the set.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga discusses faults in theatrical version and dissatisfaction with certain aspects of 'Animal'. He notes discrepancies in song, makeup, and costume, and sound quality issues due to managing multiple language releases. He reveals struggles with sound checks in Chennai and efforts to address identified issues in the upcoming OTT version. Vanga expresses regret over trimming runtime and confirms intention to restore minutes in the revised version.

Charu Shankar discusses the changing landscape of Bollywood and the success of her latest film, 'Animal'. She reflects on the increasing prominence of web shows and the shift in audience preferences, highlighting the unintended impact of COVID-19. Charu also shares memorable moments from working with actors like Irrfan Khan and Jim Sarbh, emphasizing the lessons she learned from their talent. Additionally, she mentions her upcoming projects, including the film 'Binni and Family'.

While Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor and Triptii Dimri have been winning accolades for their stellar performances, let's meet the film's lesser-known ladies who have also left a lasting impression on the audience in the Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial Animal.

Charu Shankar, who portrays Animal's mother in the film, shares her experience of joining the cast and collaborating with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga. She also discusses her role as Jyoti, a character who foresees the outrageous limits of love in the film. Charu praises Sandeep's focus on storytelling and her collaboration with Anil Kapoor, who plays her husband in the movie. She mentions her preparation for the role and bonding with Rashmika Mandanna on set.

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Actor Rajesh Kumar revealed a shocking incident from his early career while shooting for the TV show Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya. Co-star Manohar Singh unexpectedly slapped him hard during the filming of an intense scene. This was intended to teach Rajesh to not rely on alcohol to portray an intoxicated character. Despite the unexpected slap, the veteran actor immediately apologized.

The official trailer for 'Binny and Family' has been unveiled, marking Anjini Dhawan’s Bollywood debut. The film, focusing on generational clashes and family dynamics, stars Pankaj Kapur and Himani Shivpuri as her grandparents. With humor and emotional moments, the movie is set to release on August 30.

Varun Dhawan's niece, Anjini Dhawan, is set to debut in Bollywood with 'Binny and Family,' directed by Ssanjay Tripaathi. The film stars Pankaj Kapur and portrays intergenerational family relationships. Featuring an ensemble cast, the movie is scheduled for release on August 30. The first look poster was unveiled on July 29.

Rajesh Kumar, who took a seven-year break to focus on farming in Bihar, praised his “pleasant” meeting with Varun Dhawan. They discussed Kumar’s agricultural work, which now runs smoothly on its own. Kumar also mentioned Varun’s niece, Anjini Dhawan’s debut in Binny And Family, and noted minimal family interference.

“Everyone found out that I’m making my acting debut only after I signed the film. I didn’t want to tell them because I knew there would’ve been a hundred opinions. And I was so confident that Binny And Family was the film I wanted to start my career with because the story was very personal to me"

Varun shared a series of joyful photos with Anjini, who looked stunning in a pink dress, while he wore a white shirt and brown trousers. He expressed his support by holding her hand in one picture and captioned the post, “Welcome to the movies @anjinidhawan.” The film, which explores generational gaps, also stars Pankaj Kapur and Himani Shivpuri

“Having said that, I’m right there to see that they aren’t doing anything wrong. If they do, I’ll definitely stop them. It’s not that they’re controlled a lot by their parents, but I want them to have this liberty at my house, where nobody will stop them from doing anything. I think it’s natural for any grandfather to feel that way towards his grandchildren."