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Itrsquos tough to negate the fact that Naezy became popular among Bollywood fans after the release of Zoya Akhtarrsquos Gully Boy apparently inspired by his life But the rapper says the Ranveer Singhstarrer did not aid his career ldquoZoya marsquoam heard my first song Aafat and discovered me through that She loved the song and the genre The film was a work of fiction based on the entire community I became famous through the film Though my debut song was a hit this film got me recognition among mainstream audiences However the film did worse for me than good Despite the makers clarifying that it is a work of fiction a large section of the viewers continued to think of it as my story People started seeing me in a negative light and comparing my journey to that of the character in the filmrdquo said Naezy The 2019 offering is inspired by the lives of Divine and Naezy and chronicles an aspiring street rapperrsquos rise from the slums of MumbaiNew additionRohit Saraf has joined Kamal Haasan and Ali Fazal in Thug Life directed by Mani Ratnam ldquoRohit has already started shooting for the film and will be seen playing a key catalyst in the filmrdquo revealed a source close to the development ldquoMani Ratnam is expected to wrap up the shoot by August 2024 The makers are eyeing a December releaserdquo Details related to Sarafrsquos role are still under wraps He was recently seen in Ishq Visk ReboundNew names attachedVeteran actor Shabana Azmi RRR director SS Rajamouli producer Ritesh Sidhwani and noted cinematographer Ravi Varman are among the new 487 members invited this year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesIn a statement shared on its website the Academy said the list includes artistes and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures Membership selection is based on professional qualifications with an ongoing commitment to representation inclusion and equity according to the institutionStill relevant says NeilAs his film New York clocked 15 years since its release actor Neil Nitin Mukesh said the movie was a ldquoturning pointrdquo in his career and that it allowed him to explore a ldquocomplex characterrdquo ldquoFifteen years later the story feels just as relevant and Irsquom proud to have been a part of it Working with director Kabir Khan and acting alongside John Abraham Katrina Kaif Irrfan ji and the rest of the cast was an incredible learning experience Irsquom grateful for the friendships we formedrdquo he said The film told the story of three New Yorkbased students whose lives take a turn after the September 11 attacksBaby on boardReality TV personalities Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary of Bigg Boss 9 fame are set to welcome their first child The couple who tied the knot in 2018 shared the news in a joint statement on Instagram ldquoI am happy nervous and thankful to God because Privika baby is going to come very soonrdquo wrote Narula He also thanked his wife for giving him the ldquobest gift of my liferdquo Chaudhary has appeared with Narula in Bigg Boss 9 and then in Nach Baliye 9 She has also featured in several Bollywood films Narula is known for his work in reality TVBold wordsAdmitting that there is a ldquoriskrdquo in making films that question the government actor Kamal Haasan said at a promotional event that the problem has existed since the British era ldquoPeople were making films even then We will continue to make those kinds of films it doesnrsquot matter who is at the top of the establishment Itrsquos the right of not only the filmmaker but also the citizens to ask those questions We as artistes represent so many of you Hence we talk boldly without thinking of the guillotine Yes there is a risk the government can get angry but your applause puts out that firerdquo Haasan saidLike me like youAs producer Rakesh Raman in the sliceoflife drama series Industry actor Chunky Pandey brings to the screen a character who ldquois willing to go to any lengths to secure opportunitiesrdquo For the actor the role is appropriate given that he has encountered individuals like Rakesh in his professional journey ldquoRakesh Raman is a resourceful producer I have encountered a few producers who resemble Rakesh He is not only a producer but also a parttime broker and car dealer who is willing to go to any length to secure opportunities I believe without a competent producer the writerrsquos success is unattainable The portrayal of the film industry in our series is refreshingly candidrdquo he said