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Chinese tech giant ByteDance has committed to strengthening safeguards for its controversial AI video generation tool Seedance 2.0 following a barrage of cease-and-desist letters from major Hollywood studios and condemnation from industry guilds, according to BBC News. The TikTok parent company told BBC on Monday that it “respects intellectual property rights and we have heard […]
Actor Rajkummar Rao has wrapped up shooting for his upcoming biopic Nikam and shared details about the intense physical transformation he underwent for the role. Taking to social media on February 16, 2026, the National Award-winning actor reflected on his process-driven approach to performance and his commitment to authenticity.“My being is through my Art. Just finished shooting for my next Biopic #NIKAM and yes, it has demanded me to change physically which I love doing,” he wrote. No Prosthetics, Only Hard Work Rao reiterated his preference for physical transformation over prosthetics, emphasizing that he believes in achieving a character’s look through discipline and preparation.“I’m not a believer in prosthetics as long as I can achieve the look through my hardwork which I’ve achieved in Nikam be it gaining weight or looking old (to play a certain age) or to make my hair thin which my hair stylist was very much against,” he shared.Drawing parallels with his earlier performances, Rao recalled the resistance he faced while altering his appearance for past films. “Everyone told me to not go half bald for BOSE also and to gain that much weight or to Not stop eating and lose so much weight for TRAPPED or to not behave like a visually impaired person even when cameras weren’t rolling during SRIKANTH,” he added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RajKummar Rao (@rajkummar_rao) Over the years, Rao has built a reputation for immersive performances, including in Trapped, Srikanthand Bose: Dead/Alive, where he underwent notable physical and behavioural transformations. 10 Kg Weight Gain for ‘Nikam’ For Nikam, Rao revealed that he gained approximately 9–10 kilograms to fit the character. “For Nikam I had to gain around 9-10 kgs and I was eating 2 pizzas and lot of sweets and my fav Aloo Parathas, Biryani and to not use anything glam to look like the part,” he wrote.The actor expressed hope that audiences would notice the effort when the film releases. “Hopefully when you will see the film which will be releasing soon you will be able to see all that hardwork in the film.”While further details about Nikam remain under wraps, the film is expected to be another performance-driven project in Rao’s filmography. Transitioning Into ‘Ganguly Mode’ With Nikam completed, Rao is already preparing for his next big transformation — reportedly stepping into the role of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly. “And now it’s the transition phase and time to lose these extra kgs and get ready to slip into Ganguly mode. Our very own Dada,” he shared.His reference to “Dada” strongly hints at the much-anticipated biopic on Sourav Ganguly, which has been in development for some time. Rao concluded his note with gratitude and a promise to his audience: “Will always work the hardest to engage you, entertain you through my work. Much Love.”As he moves from one transformative role to another, Rajkummar Rao continues to reaffirm his reputation as one of Hindi cinema’s most dedicated and versatile performers.Also Read: Abhishek Banerjee on having three diverse Netflix releases in 2026, from Legacy with R Madhavan to Toaster with Rajkummar Rao and Lust Stories 3
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In an announcement that took all his fans by surprise, composer A R Rahman declared he would be on digital detox for 40 days. The announcement came at a live concert in Chennai.According to an insider, the break is meant to give the composer the breathing space to complete his work on the ambitious Ramayana project.“There is a major event for Namit Malhotra-Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana coming up in March 2026 in which all the actors and technicians of the film will be announced to the public. Rahman needs to complete his work before that event. He will be working at a more rapid pace than usual to meet the deadline,” a source informed.This is Rahman’s first active break from the public eye during his entire career as a musician.Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash and Sunny Deol in the roles of Lord Ram, Sita, Raavan and Lord Hanuman respectively. The film will be released in two parts with the first part releasing in Diwali this year.Also Read: A. R. Rahman nearly rejected Slumdog Millionaire on manager’s advice, composed songs in secret; says, “Sometimes, people confuse you but you have to think what you have to do”
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