Ranveer Singh was the only reason I made up my mind to watch ‘Deadpool 2’ in Hindi. The idea of him becoming the voice of Wade Wilson aka Deadpool, the witty af anti-superhero was enough to make me excited. After all, which Bollywood lover, and more importantly, a Ranveer fan would miss this opportunity?

I don’t regret the decision, but it wasn’t my smartest one either. Going to watch Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool has its own magnetism. Needless to say, the punches that the Merch with a Mouth comes up with are hysterical. The first installment entertained us in the most unexpected ways, so obviously, hopes are high for the second movie as well.

Roping in Ranveer for the Hindi version did sound like a smart move, after all, he has all the characteristics required to voice Deadpool, but somewhere it falls flat. The Padmaavat actor sure gave it his all in voicing Wade Wilson, but being Deadpool is no walk in the park.

I wish Mayank Jain, the writer of the Hindi dialogues, had realised the same which then would have made a hell lot of a difference to the movie. But then again, maybe the translation is to be blamed for it.  

I can’t deny the fact that it’s amazing to see Ranveer showcase Wade’s trademark traits, in the most natural manner imaginable. He curses like a boss and can seamlessly jump from Marathi to Punjabi accents giving it a desi touch. But turns out, that’s exactly what’s wrong with the Hindi script.

‪Astonishing how effectively I’ve managed to out-crass my Canadian counterpart @vancityreynolds. Never realised how fulfilling & rewarding foul Hindi language can be! #Deadpool2Hindi @FoxStarIndia Trailer link in bio.

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I love the idea of a desi Deadpool, I really do! But when a movie is dubbed, we often tend to forget that in the process, it loses its essence and enticement. Despite Ranveer taking charge, you feel radically disappointed. There comes a point when you feel like weeping, because this isn’t how Deadpool would ever speak (something only a true fan will understand). Maybe I just expected a lot from Ranveer because of the standards he has set for himself.

‘Deadpool 2’ sure is entertaining, but in Hindi, it just goes overboard with the quirks and punches, making me wish it wasn’t dubbed in the first place. TBH, now that I have watched the movie, it feels like the first cut Hindi trailer was a lot better than the second one, where the entire cast was changed.

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Ranveer is an exceptional and versatile actor, who can entertain you in the truest sense, but this wasn’t just meant for him. As a human, you tend to make an error and this is just one of those choices. The movie is packed with pop-culture references that Bollywood lovers can easily connect with, but it gets taxing after a while. I am all for Hindi cinema but not at the cost of boredom.

There is so much going in the film that I feel I will have to watch it again in English to get the real ‘Deadpool’ vibe. You don’t want to watch a Deadpool who tries to sound cool but fails terribly at it. Deadpool is an incredible and unique character and if you can’t justify his humour and persona, you have no right to destroy it as well (Bet hundreds of followers will agree with this).

For those who are kind of clueless about the character, Deadpool is the tale of a former Special Forces operative who turns into a mercenary. He was first seen in a cameo in ‘X-Men Origin: Wolverine’ in 2009.

Despite his torturous transformation, he still managed to have his wit and humor intact. He has a punch line for almost everything no matter who is saying and has deadly combat skills making him one of the most popular anti-superheroes of all time.

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At the beginning of the film, Deadpool is seen trying to end his life, but the entry of a mutant kid gives him new purpose. Then comes the antagonist, Cable – a time traveller (Josh Brolin) who wants to kill the child. 

Interestingly, Josh also played the mighty Thanos in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’. That’s why we even see Deadpool referring to him as Thanos in the movie and believe me, that scene is a must watch! However, my favourite scene for sure is that of Deadpool holding open auditions for people to join his X-Force team.

‘Deadpool 2’ is densely displayed and amazing in every frame. Ryan Reynolds, who plays both Wade Wilson and Deadpool, can easily be seen switching his emotions. At one point he is emotional, loving and sincere and the next second, he is harsh, mean and rude. It’s like watching two different people. Pulling off such parallel characters is a tough job indeed, and the Hindi version doesn’t let you see that. In fact, at times you even begin to doubt if it indeed is Ranveer’s voice that you are hearing? There is something about his voice that turns you off.

Famous YouTuber Bhuvan Bham pulls off Dopinder- a Gujarati driver’s character efficiently. Absolutely love it when he refers to Deadpool as ‘Pool Bhai’.

However, most of the dialogues are connected to Bollywood that gets repetitive after a while. It’s sad to see how the nature and substance of the script gets lost in literal translation. Just imagine Deadpool slicing someone’s hand off and saying, ‘ab tujhe samjh aayega ki thakur ka dard kya hai’ or him saying, ‘hum sabki g***d chir dene wali team banayenge’.

But I have to give him points for singing ‘mera jiwan kora kaagaz kora hi rah gaya’, that did manage to leave everyone in splits.

The action sequences and the story flow is great and even the horrendous translation can’t take that away from the movie. ‘Deadpool 2’ is fun but nothing out of the box. It’s quite similar to the first instalment, as a matter of fact. There are liberal doses of violence and gore, just like the first movie, so be prepared for that.

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If you are someone who loves watching movies that are simple, pure and to the point, then this is surely not for you. The Hindi dubbed version is also not for an audience who loves watching English superhero films.

But for the majority of India who relishes dubbing, they are thoroughly going to enjoy Deadpool’s desi avatar. And the name Ranveer Singh is more than enough to attract thousands in the theatre.

But, I still wish that Deadpool and Ranveer had never happened because it just fails to bring the best of both worlds together, as I had expected.   

It takes a lot from an actor to make his own place in Bollywood without a godfather. Ali Fazal is one of those few names who has made their own path, faced the challenges and made it big without any strings.

In an industry where actors are still struggling to get a grip on the nuances of acting, this man has done some exceptional films and has already got a major fan following around the globe.

Being in Bollywood, which is very much dominated by a few names, it’s stunning to see how Ali is making his way up the ladder with his talent. This is what makes him a shining example of the quote ‘where there is a will, there is a way.’

Looking at last year, we can say that it has been all rainbows and butterflies for Ali who has upped his career graph by becoming a part of some major projects. And the most noticeable one is his recent movie ‘Victoria & Abdul’ with veteran actress and Oscar winner, Dame Judi Dench.

While it takes ages for actors to establish themselves overseas, he has not only worked with an exceptional actor but also became the first Indian actor to get featured in an international biopic.

Even though the movie didn’t do wonders at the box office in India, his stellar performance was raved about.

Ali sure is a happy man these days. From a booming career to being in a happy relationship with his lady love Richa Chadha, he is living the life one always imagines.

What’s remarkable is that he wants to find interesting projects but not get typecast, a thing that many actors forget while signing movies. At present, he is shooting for his next Hollywood project. Clearly, he is making it big like a boss and there is no stopping him.

So today, we bring you some never-before-seen exclusive pictures of him by ace London based photographer Sinbad Phgura. Shot across London’s nook and corners and bustling streets, the photos introduce us to different shades of Ali that prove he is the next big thing.

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We are pretty sure the term ‘impossible’ doesn’t exist in Salman Khan’s dictionary. Be it making his fans go crazy with his sick moves or making an entire theatre whistle hard the moment he goes shirtless, he is the ultimate superstar and knows how to get things done his way.

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Besides being a go-getter, Salman also seems to be the luckiest star in Bollywood as he and karma seem to be best of friends! Getting out of sticky situations and dodging bullets appear to be a walk in the park for the superstar.  

Just some time ago, he was convicted in the Blackbuck poaching case by a Jodhpur Court. You would remember how the moment of him entering the jail was recorded by every person and flooded the internet within minutes.

After spending a couple of days in prison, he was granted bail and of course, Twitter trolled him brutally for walking out so soon.

While the tinsel town was waiting anxiously for the verdict, as evident by the support he got on Twitter, many makers were tensed as more than 1000 crores was riding on Salman Khan. Several shootings were stalled until his release and even a few projects were delayed.

However, on 15th May, Salman finally released the trailer of Race 3 leaving his ardent fans gasping for breath.

Coming back to his Blackbuck case conviction, did you really think he was going to jail for life? If you thought so, you certainly rule the naive club.

During the trailer launch, a journalist broke protocol and asked him about his jail term and if he was worried as a lot of money was riding on him? To which Salman replied with a fierce counter questioned, “Did you think I was going to go in forever?”

And the journalist promptly replied “no”, to which Salman replied, “Thank you because I was not worried.”

Epic burn right? Now you know why he is the called the ‘Sultan of Bollywood’. 

If there is one thing that Salman Khan can pull off blindly, it is entertaining his fans thoroughly. Bhai’s 2017 ended with ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ hitting the screens and 2018 was all about his movie dominating the box office.

Following his Eid tradition, Salman is back with ‘Race 3’ and all we can say is that it is everything his fans have been waiting for. After months of waiting, the trailer of ‘Race 3’ dropped today and the Internet is going crazy.

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Using the best of digital space, Salman showcased the trailer in a 360-degree live video, connecting with millions of fans across the world. This was the first time in Bollywood that the makers came up with such a promotional approach. But when it comes to Salman Khan, exceptional things are meant to happen.

The multi-starrer film has a stellar cast including Jacqueline Fernandez, Anil Kapoor, Saqib Saleem, Daisy Shah and Bobby Deol in significant roles.

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It is one of the most anticipated sequels of the ‘Race’ franchise. With the first two instalments having made a lot of money at the box office, Salman’s sequel is expected to do well.

Not many know this, but the trailer you just saw was actually released only after Salman gave a nod. He was very particular about the scenes that he wanted in the trailer and we totally know why.

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Filled with high octane action sequences to stunning shots, this movie looks like a total paisa-vasool entertainer. Shot in picturesque locations, the cinematography will blow your mind.

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What’s interesting is the fact that we get to see Salman in an avatar that we have never seen before and Anil Kapoor is amazing as always. Salman plays the titular role of Sikander who describes himself as ‘selfless over selfish’.

Coming to Salman and Jacqueline’s sizzling chemistry, it is going to get your heart racing.

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Check the trailer now:

Directed by Remo D’Souza, the movie is all set to hit the screens on June 15th.  

You talk about fine stand-up acts in India and the first name that comes to your mind is of Vir Das. He is supremely talented and can crack you up within seconds. His ‘The Boarding World Tour’, in which he traveled across 6 continents and more than 26 countries, gained him a huge fan following. And now the man is back, adding another feature to his hat.

Signing a new show with ABC, Vir will soon be seen in a Warner Brothers’ dramedy series weekly, ‘Whiskey Cavalier’. The show will be both action-packed and a comedy at the same time, tracing the life of tough but tender FBI super agent, Will Chase aka Whiskey Cavalier. Vir will be seen playing one of the main leads named Jai Datta in the series. Not many know this, but Vir shot the pilot episode of the show at the beginning of the year in Prague.

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First, it was Priyanka Chopra who made her way in the West like a boss with Quantico and Vir seems to be following the same steps. When Vir was asked about this new venture he said, “I had such a good time shooting the pilot. It’s an exciting time to bring Indian voices to American television. This is a comedy team and a cast that is the right mix of laughs and action. I’m looking forward to saving the world with some hilarious people. 

It was something that the universe sent my way while I was on tour in the US. I ended up meeting Bill and the team and we found this character together,” he added.

This Thursday I thought I’d scare the hell out of you. Throwback to one of the most fun things I’ve ever shot. A dance anthem for shitty male dancers like myself. Tag someone you want to NACHO 😋

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Well, Priyanka Chopra’s loss with ‘Quantico’ being cancelled turned out to be fruitful for Vir. America beware, you have another Indian all set to take your job!