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Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Saqib Saleem has spoken about playing SSP Samardeep in the show 'Kaptaan' and said that what stood out for him was that his character does not try to be hero. Opening up about what drew him to the role, Saqib said in a statement, "Honestly, the first thing that stood out to me was that Samardeep does not try to be a hero. He isn't chasing validation. He walks into a room, and the energy shifts." "That kind of presence is rare to find on paper. Also, he speaks very little, which works great for me. In real life, too, I'd pick fewer lines and more attitude any day." He added: "But on a serious note, what really stayed with me is that everything he does comes from a deeply personal place. He is not fixing the system out of the goodness of his heart. He is doing it because something within him is fractured." Saqib said that the emotional undercurrent made the character far more compelling to explore as an actor. Headlined by Saqib Saleem and Siddharth Nigam, Kaptaan also features Anjumm Shharma, Kavita Kaushik, Poojaa Gor, and Anushka Kaushik, among others. Directed by Jatin Wagle, Kaptaan leans into a space where justice rarely plays out in black and white, but lives somewhere in between. It follows SSP Samardeep, an instinct-driven encounter specialist who operates on his own terms, shaped as much by his past as by the system he's navigating. Speaking about his camaraderie with Poojaa Gor, Saqib said: "Poojaa is an incredibly sorted actor and person, which, honestly, can be a little annoying because I'm neither. But she brings a certain calm to both the set and the scenes." "Our characters share a layered, complicated relationship, and off-screen we spent a lot of time discussing what's left unsaid, the subtext, the backstories. Those conversations really added depth." He shared that Poojaa also has a great sense of humour. "So in between intense scenes, we were mostly joking around and pulling each other's legs. It helps keep things balanced; otherwise, a show like this can get quite heavy while shooting."
Mumbai: Bollywood star Varun Dhawan has heaped praise on actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who worked alongside him in the series "Citadel: Honey Bunny", and said that she is the "best co-star ever". Samantha took to Instagram, where she shared a sequence of pictures from the success party. The photographs featured the actress along with Varun, the creators Raj and DK and the entire crew of the show. "A beautiful evening spent with the loveliest people, my heart overflowing with gratitude. #CitadelHoneyBunny," she wrote as the caption. Varun took to the comment section and praised Samantha: "Th ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI): The makers of Saqib Saleem, Siddharth Nigam, Kavita Kaushik, Varun Badola, Anjumm Sharma, Aarif Zakaria, Poojaa Gor, Vikram Kochhar, and Anushka Kaushik starrer 'Kaptaan' series, unveiled the trailer on Monday. Saqib Saleem plays the role of SSP Samardeep, the celebrated officer, known for his unorthodox methods. Siddharth Nigam plays Kabir, a dangerous and unpredictable character whose personal history drives his actions. The trailer shows isolated crime scenes, highlighting a network of counterfeit operations, organised rackets, and a growing t ...Read More >
Happy birthday, Shatrughan Sinha. The veteran actor turns 78. On the special occasion, the Bollywood legend got a special birthday wish from his daughter Sonakshi Sinha. The actress has shared a picture with her dad, which featured the duo twinning in black. Dressed in a half jacket, printed shirt and black pants, Shatrughan Sinha is seen hugging Sonakshi. She looks cool in a black shirt with denim jeans. The actress added a "Happy Birthday" sticker to the image with the text, "King Khamosh!!!" r ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 (ANI): Actor Saqib Saleem has come up with a new show titled 'Kaptaan'. In Kaptaan, he takes on the role of a police officer and undergoes a striking transformation for the part, shedding approximately 6-7 kg to perfectly embody the physique required for his character. "I had to go through a massive weight loss.The work I was doing before this, I didn't have to fit much. I had to wear a uniform in this, and that too a tight one. So, I started working out...it was a journey. I worked hard. I worked out a lot...in 45 days, I lost around 6-7 kgs," Saqib tol ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Huma Qureshi is all praise for her brother Saqib Saleem's latest outing "Kaptaan", calling it a "banger" as she cheered him on with enthusiasm. Taking to her Instagram stories, Huma shared a few glimpses from the screening at home, which was attended by their friends and family. She wrote the caption as, "It's Kaptaan time at the Qureshi household. Saqib Saleem killed it Kaptaan. What a banger," expressing her excitement and pride for her brother's performance. Saqib too had shared an emotional note about the film's screening night, describing it as ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 (ANI): Actor Saqib Saleem has come up with a new show titled 'Kaptaan'. In Kaptaan, he takes on the role of a police officer and undergoes a striking transformation for the part, shedding approximately 6-7 kg to perfectly embody the physique required for his character. "I had to go through a massive weight loss.The work I was doing before this, I didn't have to fit much. I had to wear a uniform in this, and that too a tight one. So, I started working out... ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Saqib Saleem, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming streaming title 'Kaptaan', has said that his character of a cop in the series often cuts corners. The series is set against the charged backdrop of Jwalabad, this gritty crime saga dives into a world where crime has evolved into structured cartels, and power is no longer claimed through chaos alone, but control. The series also stars Siddharth Nigam, Kavita Kaushik, Varun Badola, Anjumm Shharma, Aarif Zakaria, Poojaa Gor, Vikram Kochhar, and Anushka Kaushik in pivotal roles. Speaking about the ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress-singer Saba Azad, who has smoothly moved from Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge to Songs of Paradise, Rocket Boys and Bandar, said that versatility in her career has been more of a natural progression than a forced plan. From Rocket Boys to Bandar, she has tackled drastically different genres and eras. Asked if versatility is a conscious choice in her career, or something that's naturally unfolded, Saba told IANS: "I've tried to do projects that excite me and I'm thankful they are each different from the other cause I get to apply myself and learn with each." ...Read More >