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Bollywood Gup-Shup

RAVIE DUBEY PANKAJ KAPUR

Actor reflects on playing Lakshman in ‘Ramayana’ Veteran actor questions the use of AI in filmmaking

ctor Ravie Dubey, who attended the eteran actor Pankaj Kapur
56th International Film Festi- made an appearance at the
Aval of India (IFFI) in Goa, V56th International Film Fes-
opened up about his excitement tival of India (IFFI) in Goa as he
ahead of starring in director Ni- walked the red carpet for the spe-
tesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated cial screening of his acclaimed 1990
mythological epic ‘Ramayana.’ film ‘Ek Doctor Ki Maut.’ During

The multi-starrer, already an interaction on the sidelines of
being hailed as one of the big- the festival, Kapur reflected on the
gest cinematic ventures, has rising use of Artificial Intelligence
generated immense buzz due to in filmmaking. The actor, known
its scale, cast, and creative vision. for his thoughtful perspectives,
Speaking to ANI on the side- shared that while technology
continues to evolve, it can never
lines of the festival, Dubey reflected on replace what he described as the
the emotional intensity he feels towards the project essence of cinema, i.e “human
and his role. The actor, who will be seen portraying Lakshman, feeling.” Highlighting the irre-
described the experience with deep devotion and humility. While placeable value of “emotions” and
speaking about what the film means to him personally, he high- “humanity,” Kapur expressed caution about
lighted a feeling of “surrender” that surrounds the journey. fully depending on technological innovation. “I don’t have much
“I am excited, with surrender if I can articulate it correctly. Ev- knowledge about this. But I think that no matter what technique
ery time I think about the film, every time I think about Ramayana, comes into the world, as far as emotions are concerned, until they
that’s the one feeling I have in my heart: surrender,” Ravie said. are not there, the work will not be complete. Technology may reach
any level, but it cannot go beyond humanity. It cannot go beyond
human emotions,” he said.

DOLLY AHLUWALIA

Actor admits she was “very nervous” while filming ‘Calorie’

eteran actress Dolly Ahluwalia who walked the red carpet at the 56th International
Film Festival of India (IFFI) for the screening of ‘Calorie’ last week, shared that the
Vfilm pushed her emotionally more than she expected. The National Award-winning
actress said the role came with intense emotional depth and admitted she was nervous while
filming. Ahluwalia explained that the title ‘Calorie’ reflects how people process pain, mem-
ories and emotions from their past. Elaborating on that thought, she said, “Calorie for me is
about experiences and emotions, and how you digest those feelings instead of food.”
The actress went on to share openly how she felt unsure of herself and was “very nervous”
in the beginning. “I would not lie, I was nervous. Very nervous, jhoot nahi bolungi,” she said,
describing her vulnerable state on set. She added that she constantly looked toward her co-star
Anupam Kher whose calm presence reassured her.

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