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THROWBACK: When Karan Johar opened up about Jaya Bachchan’s brutal movie review to a filmmaker; ‘no matter what anyone says to you…’
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THROWBACK: When Karan Johar opened up about Jaya Bachchan’s brutal movie review to a filmmaker; ‘no matter what anyone says to you…’

Veteran actress Jaya Bachchan is known for her straightforward attitude and never hesitates to express her thoughts or opinions. A notable instance of this occurred when she told Karan Johar about a filmmaker and their movie that no matter what anyone says they made a very bad film.  

During one of his episodes of Koffee with Karan, KJo shared with Abhishek and Shweta about Jaya Bachchan. He stated, “Your mother, whom I think speaks her mind, is truly one of a kind in the business. I remember her telling a filmmaker, though I will not mention the name, that no matter what anyone says to you, you have made a very bad film.”

Meanwhile, in terms of her professional work, Jaya was last seen in KJo’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, where she portrayed the strict matriarch of a wealthy business family who is hard to please. Karan clarified that her character, Dhanlakshmi Randhawa, is not a reflection of her real-life personality.

In an old chat with Mid Day, Johar noted that Jaya, whom he affectionately calls “Aunty J,” is quite different from public perception, describing her as the kindest, warmest, and most generous person he knows. He mentioned that if you asked his crew who their favorite person on set was, they would all say Jaya Bachchan.

Karan pointed out that she took the time to remember the names of all 14 assistant directors, as well as details about their lives and families. When she noticed a crew member working too hard, she would send them samosas, sweets, or even bring a cake to set, earning the affection of everyone around her.

Karan also emphasized that Jaya has a strong aversion to the invasion of her privacy, but not necessarily to paparazzi. He added that she does not hold back and is not at all like her character in the film.

He explained that he wanted to cast her in a role that diverged from her previous work, noting that she had never played an antagonist or a character with moral ambiguity. Traditionally, she has been cast as the lovable mother or the innocent girl, so he aimed to cast her in a way that was different from her usual roles.

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Saturday Night Live Season 50 Celebrates Charli XCX’s Brat Summer Trend With Bowen Yang Hosting ‘Brat or Nat’ Talk Show
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Saturday Night Live Season 50 Celebrates Charli XCX’s Brat Summer Trend With Bowen Yang Hosting ‘Brat or Nat’ Talk Show

Saturday Night Live Season 50 kicked off with a special nod to Brat mother Charli XCX in a hilarious skit dedicated to this summer’s biggest trend. Bowen Yang impersonated the Apple singer on a fictional talk show called The Talk Talk Show – inspired by one of her songs. The talk show sketch also featured Sarah Sherman, Jean Smart, Chloe Fineman, and Ego Nwodim.

In the skit, Yang brought in Sarah Sherman as Troye Sivan, who is out on the road with Charli for their Sweat Tour. Sherman comedically raised her shirt to show off faux abs letting a chuckle escape. There was even a game in which they made fun of current events as being either ‘Brat or Nat.’

After making sure that the audience understood the meaning of ‘brat’, Yang played a fun game called “Brat or Nat,” where he judged the latest events and placed them under the respective moniker. The game referred to all election events and things in pop culture labeling them as either brat or nat. Among the examples would be – Hunter Biden’s laptop (brat), or Mark Robinson’s search history (nat). 

Barron Trump’s choice to enroll in NYU also attracted a ‘brat’ moniker, which was in contradiction to the school which itself was rated ‘nat’. The skit also rated Amy Adams’ character in Nightbitch as ‘brat’ and NYC mayor Eric Adams who is indicted as ‘nat’.

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Yang proceeded to welcome SNL host Jean Smart who played “queer nightlife icon Susanne Bartsch” and Chloe Fineman who played “hetero CNN icon Kaitlan Collins” to his fictional The Talk Talk Show dealing with the theme of the upcoming election. Ego Nwodim who acted as Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett was able to do away with politeness and express her views on Matt Gaetz, and JD Vance.

The sketch was motivated by Charli XCX’s latest album Brat, which took both the summer and the charts by storm. It was released on June 7 and is full of hyperpop summer beats. Charli also made the headlines when she tweeted ‘Kamala is brat’ showcasing her political influences.

Her other noteworthy moments include performances at Madison Square Garden with Troye Sivan, which had Lorde and Addison Rae as her special guests just before Saturday Night Live Season 50 premiered.

ALSO READ: From Tony Stark To Edward Cullen: Find Out If Your Favorite Characters Are Brat Or Demure

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‘It Was A Funny Game’: Will Ferrell And Harper Steele Reveal The ONE Sketch They Regret Not Getting Aired On SNL
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‘It Was A Funny Game’: Will Ferrell And Harper Steele Reveal The ONE Sketch They Regret Not Getting Aired On SNL

As Saturday Night Live (SNL) prepares to celebrate its 50th season, two of its most iconic figures, Will Ferrell and Harper Steele, recall on their experience on the show.

While both contributed to some of the most iconic moments in SNL history, one sketch stands out, but not for the reasons you may expect. In a recent interview, Ferrell and Steele stated that their sketch Unicorn Mountain was never aired, although it is still a fan favorite that they consider a missed opportunity.

Will Ferrell, a former SNL cast member, and Harper Steele, a writer and now head writer, spoke with PEOPLE about their greatest behind the scenes moments and sketches that never made it to the stage. One that struck out was Unicorn Mountain, a sketch the two worked on together while on the show.

“We wrote a sketch together called ‘Unicorn Mountain,'” Steele said. “It was a funny game that we would play where I would write half the sketch and give him the other half.”

Ferrell originally wanted the sketch to be a whimsical children’s show opener. “Will started this sketch, and it was a four-minute kid’s show opening about a unicorn mountain, and how free and wonderful and magical it was.”

However, once in Steele’s hands, the sketch took a sharp, hilarious turn. “I opened up the actual sketch on him and Tracy Morgan eating a unicorn, talking about how easy they are to catch,” Steele joked. “Because, you know, they’re so free and open and magical.”

Despite its compelling comedy premise, Unicorn Mountain never made it to the rehearsal stage. Ferrell said that it never made it to dress. The two lamented that Lorne Michaels, the show’s creator, eventually passed on the sketch. Ferrell stated that Michaels missed a great one by failing to put Unicorn Mountain in the lineup.

While it didn’t air, Ferrell and Steele’s lively banter proved their creative chemistry. Together, they created some of Ferrell’s most memorable roles, including his portrayal of crooner Robert Goulet.

Lorne Michaels created SNL in 1975, and it has served as a platform for many of the most well-known comedians. Over the years, it has produced many iconic moments, sketches, and characters that are still remembered today.

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