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Bollywood's hidden crisis: Why hundreds behind the camera are fighting to surviveBollywood's box office may be booming, but many people behind the camera are struggling to make ends meet. ET's ground report uncovers the ...- Amitabh Bachchan’s co-star once earned just Rs 100 daily, selling cotton. Today Panchayat’s Binod is bringing home lakhs. Who is Ashok Pathak?Ashok Pathak, the actor behind the viral 'Binod' character from Panchayat, has achieved national recognition after a challenging journey. O...
- He cleaned toilets for Rs 1200, cleaned food trays at mall and worked as a security guard in Canada. Now, the Punjabi actor-singer has net worth of Rs 150 croreGippy Grewal, the voice behind Angreji Beat, went through many hardships before finding success. He borrowed money to make music albums, bu...
- Critical Stage: India's concert boom has a venue problemIndia's booming live entertainment scene, evidenced by massive ticket sales for global and local artists, faces a critical hurdle: a severe...
- She came to India with just Rs 5,000 in her pocket, survived on ‘egg and bread’. Today, Bollywood actress’s net worth is over Rs 50 croreNora Fatehi once arrived in India with just Rs 5,000. She faced hardship, surviving on minimal food and sharing cramped living spaces. Her ...
- Dhurandhar and then what? Bollywood's box office blues return after one big hitHindi cinema is experiencing a box-office slump after a recent success. Several films with known casts have failed to attract audiences. In...
- Top actresses rejected him, labelled as a B-grade star. He was told he could never become a hero. How a St. Xavier's College educated model-actress helped rewrite the superstar's destinyMithun Chakraborty faced several rejections and doubts early in his Bollywood career, with many actresses unwilling to work with him. His s...
- Aamir Khan's Taare Zameen Par made him famous at 11. Today, he is a gold medal-winning dentist and aspiring pilot in the UK. Why did Sachet Engineer leave Bollywood?Sachet Engineer, who played the elder brother in Taare Zameen Par, has transitioned from acting to a successful career in dentistry in the ...
- Zerodha's Nithin Kamath dedicated a Bollywood song to his mother Revathi Kamath. Her reaction says it allZerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath surprised his mother with a song. The gesture deeply touched Revathi Kamath, his mother. She shared the em...
- When Remo D'Souza's 'acidity' turned out to be a heart attack, wife reveals how Salman Khan and Varun Dhawan helped themA resurfaced podcast clip reveals Salman Khan's crucial support for Remo D'Souza during his heart attack. Lizelle D'Souza shared how Salman...
- Amid 'flop actor' remark, Akshay Kumar says he has no plans to retire. Welcome To The Jungle actor imagines life as 'electrician, dog walker or gardener' after moviesAkshay Kumar has no plans for retirement, believing work keeps one alive. He spoke about his dedication at the trailer launch of his upcomi...
- Hema Malini's niece, who worked with Mammootty, Ajay Devgn, Mohanlal, was left 'shocked' after Nana Patekar slapped her for real during shoot. What happened next?Veteran actress Madhoo Shah recently recalled a surprising incident on the sets of Yeshwant where Nana Patekar slapped her during a scene. ...
- After Lalit Modi's 'diamond digger' remark on Sushmita Sen, director Vikram Bhatt recalls dating Miss Universe while being broke: 'I didn't have money to even buy poison'Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt recently revealed he was financially struggling while dating Sushmita Sen, even struggling to afford basic items. He...
- At 14, he washed auto-rickshaws for a living. Now he shares the stage with AR Rahman and Honey Singh. Mumbai choreographer's inspiring journey is a reminder to never give up on your dreamsFrom cleaning auto-rickshaws at 14 to choreographing for global stars, Jitesh Dhuriya's journey is a testament to unwavering dreams. Facing...
- Bollywood gave her fame, but not security: Amitabh Bachchan's co-star worked with biggest stars. But spent her final years in loneliness and financial struggleVeteran actress Achala Sachdev, known for her roles in iconic films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, DDLJ, and Waqt, spent her final years in...
- He left his stable job despite an MBA loan to repay. How Gurugram-born actor spent hours in cafes writing a hit series. Now, he is IMDb’s Breakout StarActor Ambrish Verma achieved a significant milestone with IMDb's 'Breakout Star' STARmeter award. This recognition celebrates his success w...
- Hollywood, Bollywood and AI: Who controls storytelling now?The landscape of entertainment is undergoing a dramatic transformation, thanks to artificial intelligence. Enhanced AI technologies are now...
- He was background dancer in Aishwarya Rai, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor's films. Earned only Rs 1.5 lakh as his first salary. Now, he is one of Bollywood’s highest-paid actorsKarisma Kapoor recently recalled Shahid Kapoor's early days as a background dancer, even appearing in her songs before his acting debut. De...
- He worked with Aishwarya Rai, Preity Zinta and Priyanka Chopra. Gave no hits for 11 years. Now, the actor reveals how Salman Khan helped revive his career in 2018Bobby Deol is experiencing a career resurgence, reinventing himself with powerful antagonist roles. After years of struggling for relevance...
- Top India survey reveals dark reality of workers in entertainment industry that pays crores to superstars like Ranveer, Shah Rukh, Salman and AamirTop India survey shows Bollywood workers face 50–60% pay cuts, job scarcity and delayed payments amid industry slowdown. Behind-the-scenes ...
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