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    BOLLYWOOD GUP-SHUP                                                        JULY 31, 2026    |  The Indian Eye 39

                       Bollywood Gup-Shup

              AMITABH BACHCHAN                                                   ANUPAM KHER

              Megastar gives health update after surgery                        Actor bags Jatayu’s role in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’

                      eteran actor Amitabh Bachchan                                                              itesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is un-
                      has shared a  health                                                                       doubtedly one of the most an-
              Vupdate after recently                                                                     Nticipated films of 2026. Now, it
              undergoing  surgery,  saying                                                                has been learnt that veteran actor An-
              that recovering at home has                                                                  upam Kher is also a part of the project.
              been the toughest part of the                                                                   Kher has lent his voice to the char-
              entire process.                                                                              acter Jatayu in the film, as per an Insta-

                  While  the  actor  did  not                                                             gram account of Dadasaheb Phalke In-
              reveal what surgery he under-                                                              ternational Film Festival. “Veteran actor
              went, he spoke about the phys-                                                           Anupam Kher has been confirmed as the
              ical and emotional challenges he                                                      voice of Jatayu in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana.
              has  been  facing  after  being  dis-
              charged from the hospital.                                        The announcement puts an end to months of speculation
                  In a late-night blog post, Bachchan looked back at his time in  that Amitabh Bachchan would voice the legendary bird who
              the hospital, saying he had undergone surgery and spent time in   fights Ravana while trying to rescue Sita. Jatayu’s battle with
              the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) before returning home. He went on
              to call the period after returning home the most “difficult phase”   Ravana is expected to be one of the film’s most emotionally
              of recovery. Recalling his stay in the hospital, the actor wrote, “.. in  powerful sequences.
              Hospital in a surgery and in the ICU, under the care of proficient
              Doctors and medical Staff .. a discharge .. and a homecoming ..this   Director Nitesh Tiwari has reportedly highlighted the scene as
              homecoming period is the most difficult phase .. physically, psycho-  a major cinematic moment, with Anupam Kher’s voice set to bring
              logically and practically ..”                                     the revered character to life on screen,” read the post.
                  The actor also shared a message about staying strong during
              difficult times. Speaking about how even the strongest people can
              face setbacks, he described it as a moment when a “revered Cham-
              pion” is forced to deal with defeat.

              ADITYA DHAR

              Director says National Award win for ‘Article 370’ is ‘humbling’

                    ilmmaker Aditya Dhar has expressed gratitude after ‘Article 370’ won three honors at the 72nd
                    National Film Awards, including the coveted Best Feature Film award. The political thriller
              Falso earned Best Actress for Yami Gautam and Best Music Direction for Shashwat Sachdev.
              Reacting to the achievement, producer-filmmaker Aditya Dhar shared an emotional note on Insta-
              gram, describing the recognition as a landmark moment. “Winning THREE NATIONAL AWARDS
              for ARTICLE 370 is a moment that is difficult to put into words. It is humbling, deeply emotional and
              one that fills my heart with immense gratitude,” he wrote.
                  Reflecting on the journey behind the film, Dhar added, “When we set out to make this film, we
              weren’t chasing accolades. We were driven by a conviction, to tell a story with honesty, courage and sin-
              cerity. To see that journey resonate with audiences across the country and now be recognized with the
              highest honor in Indian cinema, is truly overwhelming.”

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