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'I'm actively working on Raajneeti 2': Prakash Jha says it has always been tough to tell stories that challenge the status quo

March 13, 2026 8:06 am

In an exclusive chat with SCREEN, Prakash Jha talks about pitching a political potboiler in a crowded, risk-averse OTT landscape, how he directs his actors, and what lies ahead for the much-anticipated sequel to Raajneeti.

Bollywood's 'girl next door' was slapped by cops when she ran away from home; battled depression, lost the love of her life to cancer

February 28, 2026 6:57 pm

After a painful separation and a battle with depression, this actor found love again with a co-star who reignited her creativity—only to lose him to cancer, forcing her back to work to survive.

Expert reflects on Deepti Naval’s battle with depression after her marriage with Prakash Jha ended: ‘When you hit rock bottom, you are the only one that can pull yourself from that pit’

September 12, 2025 3:22 pm

“When I got married, Bollywood still ran on the same principle that said if a heroine gets married, her career is over,” revealed the actor

Deepti Naval opens up on divorce with Prakash Jha, says she went into depression: 'I would sit in the garage for hours at end...'

August 24, 2025 10:00 am

Actor Deepti Naval opens up about her marriage with director Prakash Jha, and how their separation effected her personally and the nature of their relationship today.

Raajneeti turns 15: Prakash Jha says Katrina Kaif learnt her speech for 40 days, Anjum Rajabali had his doubts about Ranbir Kapoor

June 04, 2025 10:51 am

In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Raajneeti director Prakash Jha and screenwriter Anjum Rajabali talk about the film, its cast, and influences of the Mahabharata on its 15-year anniversary.

Yodha actor Mikhail Yawalkar reveals what has kept him going for 10 years in the industry: 'To be bankable, to be seen is important'

March 21, 2024 9:43 pm

Yodha actor Mikhail Yawalkar revisits his journey from Mardaani to Jai Gangaajal to Jogi, shares how being a bankable name is important.

Prakash Jha says members of Congress party tried to hinder Rajneeti release: 'They thought Katrina Kaif's character was inspired by Sonia Gandhi'

February 15, 2024 3:25 pm

Prakash Jha shared that members of the Congress party flew in for the censor screening of his film Raajneeti.

Prakash Jha considers Mrityudand to be turning point of his career, recalls how Madhuri Dixit was roped in

February 14, 2024 9:08 pm

Prakash Jha recalled narrating the story of Mrityudand to Madhuri Dixit during the shoot of her iconic song "Dhak Dhak Karne Laga".

Manoj Bajpayee 'did not buy' Saif Ali Khan's underprivileged act in Aarakshan: 'Nawab saab...'

February 09, 2024 10:17 am

Saif Ali Khan said that after he shot a scene with Manoj Bajpayee for Prakash Jha's Aarakshan, the Gangs of Wasseypur actor did not buy his underprivileged act.

Prakash Jha takes a dig at Bollywood stars endorsing pan masala brands: 'What are these legendary actors doing?'

September 17, 2022 10:08 am

Prakash Jha in a recent interview spoke about the current situation of Bollywood and said that actors don't care about content-driven films anymore because they're making crores from pan masala ads.

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Dilwale Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol woo Kolkata, Priyanka Chopra ready with 'Jai Gangaajal'

December 23, 2015 1:08 pm

Dilwale couple Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol wooed Kolkata with their magic on Tuesday (December 22). Meanwhile, the 'Quantico' lady, Priyanka Chopra unveiled the trailer of her upcoming film 'Jai Gangaajal' in Mumbai.

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Prakash Jha teaches Bhojpuri to Arshad Warsi

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

Arshad Warsi, who plays a conman in Prakash Jha's production venture Fraud Saiyaan, reveals why he loves his character, Bhola Prasad. Arshad also tries to recreate Bollywood dialogues in Bhojpuri.

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