04 May,2025 07:15 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
Kiara Advani & Vicky Kaushal
At the buzzing WAVES 2025 summit, veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur dropped a digital bombshell - he's ready to ditch megastars like Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan in favour of AI-generated superstars. "Actors are going to be just actors, because AI will create stars going ahead... And I can create a star using AI and have my copyright," Kapur declared. "I don't need Amitabh Bachchan. I'll create my own character. I don't need Shah Rukh Khan, I'll create my own character, my own star." Bold, wild, and futuristic? You bet. According to Kapur, AI won't just mimic humans - it'll outshine them, pixel by pixel.
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Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films isn't here to play it small. Speaking at the summit, he hyped up their mega-project Mahavatar, starring Vicky Kaushal as Chiranjeevi Parashurama. "I think we're in a very interesting space... We're finally getting our act together. We're understanding that stories need to be made for the common man," he shared. Slated for a Christmas 2026 release, the film is Maddock's most ambitious venture yet. Rooted in Indian mythology but charged with cutting-edge tech, Mahavatar aims to be a world-class blockbuster with desi soul.
Make way, fashionistas! Kiara Advani is gearing up for her dazzling debut at the Met Gala 2025, draped in a one-of-a-kind Gaurav Gupta creation. While she's keeping it hush-hush officially, a teaser of her ensemble has already surfaced online - and it's all kinds of divine. This year's theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, celebrates Black identity through the lens of couture. Kiara's red carpet moment promises a fabulous fusion of Indian artistry and global glam. Oh, and did we mention - she's currently expecting her first child? Her look is set to be a bold tribute to womanhood, identity, and influence; and we can't wait!