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Sandeep Reddy Vanga regrets cutting emotional scenes from ‘Animal,’ while Akshay Kumar confirms ‘Hera Pheri 3’ is back with the original cast. Ekta Kapoor distances herself from the banned OTT platform ALTT, clarifying her departure in 2021. Amidst Saiyaara\u2019s success, Aneet Padda denies nepotism claims, and Farah Khan seemingly critiques Deepika Padukone’s demand for shorter work shifts.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Hold onto your popcorn, because today\u2019s entertainment scoop is hotter than a villain\u2019s monologue in a Bollywood climax! From Sandeep Reddy Vanga<\/a> regretting trimming Animal\u2019s runtime by 7-8 minutes, Akshay Kumar<\/a> confirming Hera Pheri 3 is back on track to Ekta Kapoor issuing a statement on BANNED OTT platforms; this roundup has it all. Let\u2019s dive into the top 5 entertainment news of the day before the next scandal breaks!<\/p>\n

Sandeep Reddy Vanga regrets trimming Animal\u2019s runtime by 7-8 minutes
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<\/strong>Sandeep Reddy Vanga expressed regret over cutting about 7\u20138 minutes from the final runtime of Animal. The director admitted those scenes carried emotional weight and added depth to the narrative. Although the edits were likely made due to external pressures, he now feels some of the film\u2019s heart was lost. <\/p>\n

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Akshay Kumar Hints at Paresh Rawal\u2019s Return to Hera Pheri 3: \u2018Fingers Crossed\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Akshay Kumar CONFIRMS Hera Pheri 3 is back on track
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Akshay Kumar has confirmed that Hera Pheri 3 is back on track with the original trio\u2014including Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty\u2014after recent tensions. He emphasized that the legal dispute over Rawal\u2019s temporary exit was genuine and not a publicity stunt. Now that all issues are resolved, an official announcement is expected soon. <\/p>\n

Ekta Kapoor’s statement on BANNED OTT platforms
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Ekta Kapoor has clarified that she and her mother, Shobha Kapoor, officially stepped away from OTT platform ALTT back in June 2021 and have not held any role since. She firmly distanced herself from its current legal ban over \u201cobscene and vulgar content,\u201d stressing that today’s controversy does not involve them. <\/p>\n

Saiyaara star Aneet Padda accused of being a nepo-kid
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In the wake of Saiyaara\u2019s success, Aneet Padda faced claims of being a \u201cnepo baby\u201d by Reddit users who alleged she is filmmaker Nitya Mehra\u2019s daughter. However, these rumors are unfounded\u2014Mehra and Karan Kapadia are merely her mentors, not her biological parents. Aneet hails from a middle-class family in Amritsar. <\/p>\n

Did Farah Khan just diss Deepika Padukone<\/keyword>‘s 8-hour shift demand?
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Farah Khan waded into the ongoing debate over eight-hour work shifts in Bollywood, sparked by Deepika Padukone reportedly exiting Spirit over her demand. In a vlog, Farah reflected on past marathon shoots\u2014\u201c48 or even 56 hours non-stop\u201d\u2014adding, \u201cAise tapke hi toh sona banta hai,\u201d suggesting shorter shifts weaken grit. <\/div>\n