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Sonam Kapoor: I want to be in a happy space, work with people who are nice to me

Sonam Kapoor has been receiving high appreciations for her performance in Padman. Talking about the same, Sonam said to a leading Indian daily, “Rave reviews are a bonus, and I’m thankful for them. But the best thing an actor can ask for is a good role and being part of cinema that inspires him or her to be better at the job. I love it when everything- from the narration, script, talented co-actors, and an exciting role coalesces into a film. In today’s times, content drives creative collaborations. I’m happy and proud to be associated with a film that dared to be different.”

Talking about doing varied genre films and garnering positive response for the same, Sonam said, “It’s a huge boost for me to know that a certain filmmaker believes in me or thinks that I can fit into his or her vision. I’m grateful for the variety that has been offered to me.”


“I don’t think I can call it effortless. Striking an equation with the camera didn’t come naturally to me. I worked on it and tried to polish it with each film,” she added.

Moreover, she said, “My real ambition is to grow as a human being and become a smarter person.” Adding further, she said, “When you do something with the right intention and purpose, things look up for you. I guess that’s what shifted or changed for me. So, I decided, I want to be in a happy space, work with people who are nice to me and who don’t torture me on the sets.”

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Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ faces a major setback as the film is banned across 6 Gulf countries

Highlights

  • Spy thriller Dhurandhar continues its strong global run but is blocked in six Gulf nations
  • Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE refuse release
  • Industry sources cite concerns over the film being viewed as “anti-Pakistan”
  • Similar bans have affected several recent Hindi films in the region

Banned across the Gulf

Ranveer Singh’s latest release Dhurandhar, a fast-growing box office hit in India and overseas, faces a significant blow after six Gulf countries barred its release. According to industry reports, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have not approved the film.

A source quoted by Bollywood Hungama says concerns were raised about the film’s portrayal of Pakistan. The source notes that previous titles with similar themes have struggled to secure certification in the region, and despite attempts by the team to negotiate a release, all six countries declined approval.

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