11 September,2026 07:49 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
Shah Rukh Khan
Tigmanshu Dhulia and Arshad Warsi
In a recent interview, Ghamasaan director Tigmanshu Dhulia revealed that he had Shah Rukh Khan in mind for the role of an STF officer, eventually played by Pratik Gandhi, but the superstar politely declined. Recalling his conversation with Shah Rukh, Tigmanshu said the King actor told him, "Yaar Tishu, main iss tarah ki realistic pictures nahin karta hoon yaar." Having worked with SRK since Dil Se (1998), Tigmanshu took the rejection in his stride. Arshad Warsi, who plays the dacoit in the film, seems to agree with SRK's decision. The actor said he prefers to see the superstar as Tom Cruise. "That poor guy, if he does anything realisitic then I will have a problem," added Arshad in an interview. Fair enough, everyone has their preferred version of the Badshah of Bollywood.
Actor-turned-producer Manasi Parekh has launched three movies at the Venice Film Festival with singer and producer Parthiv Gohil. The first film to go on floors is Purple America, an adaptation of award-winning American author Rick Moody's acclaimed novel. The second project on the slate is Nanda Devi, a mystery thriller set against the Himalayas, based on climber Rob Schaller. The third project, Laxman, follows a young boy, who turns his affection for milk by taking care of cows in a movement.
Her works
Manasi's production âLaalo Krishna Sada Sahaayate' (2025) became the first Gujarati film to cross the R130 crore mark, while âKutch Express' bagged three National Film Awards, including the Best Actress award for Manasi
Sharat Saxena took to social media to share that he is dealing with a lumbar spine injury and will need to undergo a surgery for it. Sharing his health update, he wrote, "Standing MRI before lumbar spine surgery." His post prompted several fans and well-wishers to wish him a speedy recovery. Responding to their messages, he wrote, "My thanks to all of you who have wished me well."
