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SUPERSTAR Aamir Khan has given an update on his next film Sitaare Zameen Par, saying the movie will come out in theatres by mid-2025. The upcoming film is a sequel to Khan's 2007 movie Taare Zameen Par, which marked his directorial debut and received critical acclaim...

UnstoppableRISE

THE Allu Arjun-starrer Pushpa: The Rule has finally released in cinemas, and it is no less than a festival at the movies as the film is eyeing an opening day business of more than Rs 275 crores worldwide. The movie has opened to great reviews from critics, who finally seem to have understood that mass entertainers require a different barometer to judge their merits compared to an arthouse or an indie film. However, as the film pushes out the re-release of Christopher Nolan’s epic time-travel drama ..

On schedule

A CTRESS Pooja Hegde has wrapped up the first schedule of David Dhawan’s tentatively titled Hai JawaniToh Ishq Hona Hai, a romantic entertainer, starring Varun Dhawan. The film, expected to release in 2025, is said to feature Pooja in a glamorous role amidst a fresh and hilarious storyline. The actress has been juggling her time between Mumbai and Chennai, simultaneously shooting for Thalapathy 69, where she stars opposite Thalapathy Vijay. A source confirmed:“It’s been a whirlwind schedule for Pooja ..

How Veer-Zaara celebrated Madan Mohan’s legacy with his iconic tunes

How Veer-Zaara celebrated Madan Mohan’s legacy with his iconic tunes..

EXPANDING HORIZONS

ACTRESS Isha Malviya, who has worked with singer Maninder Buttar in the Punjabi song ALoafer, has expressed her desire to explore more opportunities in the industry. The actress also talked about working with Maninder Buttar and revealed that he has always been her 'favourite artist'...

MILESTONE MOMENT

REACHING 1,000 episodes is a rare triumph in an age where viewers' attention spans often hover around 15 seconds, and most daily soaps fade out as quickly as they arrive. Yet, Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Rishtey, the beloved slice-of-life show, has achieved just that! Star of the show, Sumeet Raghvan, feels incredibly fortunate to be part of a long-running series that has come to reflect our evolving world, capturing the hopes, dreams, challenges, and daily lives of Indian families. Sumeet ..

IFFI to celebrate centenaries of Raj Kapoor, Tapan Sinha, ANR, and Mohd Rafi

IFFI to celebrate centenaries of Raj Kapoor, Tapan Sinha, ANR, and Mohd Rafi..

COLORS' 'Bigg Boss 18' brings a Diwali Dhamaka as Salman Khan's Weekend Ka Vaar arrives early on Nov 1

COLORS' 'Bigg Boss 18' brings a Diwali Dhamaka as Salman Khan's Weekend Ka Vaar arrives early on Nov 1..

Actors dish on their favourite vegan delights!

Actors dish on their favourite vegan delights!..

Lord Ram Honors His Love for Sita with a Golden Idol at the Ashvamedh Yagya

Lord Ram Honors His Love for Sita with a Golden Idol at the Ashvamedh Yagya..

"Safar" of a Legend: Celebrating Rajesh Khanna's Cinematic Journey at KIFF

"Safar" of a Legend: Celebrating Rajesh Khanna's Cinematic Journey at KIFF ..

From a visit to Ayodhya to celebrating on the sets, Sony SAB artists share their exciting Diwali plans with their onscreen families

From a visit to Ayodhya to celebrating on the sets, Sony SAB artists share their exciting Diwali plans with their onscreen families..

It'll be exciting to share with India our music: Nuno Bettencourt

It'll be exciting to share with India our music: Nuno Bettencourt..

Rooted Narrative

A CTRESS Nyra Banerjee, who is known for her work in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada movies and television shows , is now gearing up for her upcoming show Checkmate. The actress feels that the show is quite rooted in its presentation. In the show, she essays the role of the female lead, Neelam. Her character is trapped in a suffocating marriage with her mysterious husband Shekhar...

Exciting stint

As the much-awaited film Singham Again gears up for its release, the cast gathered for a grand trailer launch event on Monday. The star-studded event was attended by actors Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, and Ravi Kishan. While speaking to media during the event, Ravi Kishan shared that he fulfilled a long-standing dream with his role in Rohit Shetty's upcoming film. The actor also expressed his excitement about being part of the project, calling it ‘destiny’ ..

Manjulika is back

B OLLYWOOD star Vidya Balan, who played the iconic character of Manjulika in 2007's Bhool Bhulaiyaa, on Wednesday said she is happy to be part of the third installment of the film, which has earned her ‘immense love’. She was speaking at the trailer launch of the much-anticipated horror comedy, held at Jaipur's iconic Raj Mandir cinema hall. Also present were co-stars Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri, and Rajpal Yadav, along with director Anees Bazmee and producer Bhushan Kumar. Balan thankedBazmee,whoalsohelm..

Man crush!

T HE trailer of Singham Again has been the talk of the town ever since it released thisweek.At the launch event, actor Ranveer Singh revealed his 'man crush', who is none other than his co-star Tiger Shroff. During the trailer launch of Rohit Shetty's film, Ranveer revealed Tiger Shroff is his 'man crush'. He said, "The first time sharing screen space with my man crush. The wonder boy, I'm a huge fan of him." Ranveer also admired Shroff's ability to "dance like Michael Jackson" and "fight like Bruce ..

Having Fun again

ACTRESS Samantha Ruth Prabhu loves getting dolled up and revealed that fashion is fun again for her. Samantha took to Instagram,where she posted a string of pictures dressedin a nude hued skirt with fringes and a crop top. She chose statement gold chunky jewelry and subdued make-up to complete the look. For the caption, she wrote: “Fashion is fun again because I get to play dress up with my best friend. Outfit @kreshabajaj official Accessories @zohra_india @simranchhabrajewels Styling @jukalker Makeup ..

Good Isn’t Enough!

KNOWN for her work in films such as Oohalu Gusagusalade, Maanagaram, Warrior and Yodha, RaashiiKhannahas showcasedherprowess in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema. The actress agrees that“just being good enough is not good enough anywhere” and that working hard is the key to success. “Justbeing good enoughisnot good enough anywhere. Whichever field it may be in, you have to give your best to keep climbing the ladder. The idea is to not take that pressure of which step you are on and how many s teps you ..

Text Tags!

Hollywood actress Winona Ryder has revealed that she and Keanu Reeves address each other as husband and wife in text messages. The actress recently appeared on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, and revealed that they call each other husband and wife over three decades after they were maybe married for real on the set of Francis Ford Coppola’s Dracula, reports Variety. The two actors played Jonathan and Mina Harker in the 1992 gothic horror film, and they revealed during the 2018 press tour for their ..

Magic ofacting

MALAYALAM star P a r v a t h y Thiruvothu said greatness is all about how people feel when you are around, and not about mere words, and that's something common between the late Irrfan Khan and her Thangalaan co-star Vikram. The actor, who is paired opposite V i k r a m ' s Thangalaan in the Tamil period drama, made her Hindi film debut with 2017's romcom Qarib Qarib Singlle in which she shared the screen with Irrfan. At the press event of Thangalaan, Parvathy was asked whether there are any similarities ..

EMBRACING AGEING

A CTRESS Asha Negi, who turned 35 recently, has talked about growing older and said that she is finding herself falling in love with the journey and embracing her unapologetic self. Asha took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures from her hilly holiday to celebrate her birthday and wrote: “I know growing older should be daunting but honestly I’m finding myself falling in love with the journey. E m b r a c i n g this unapologetic self, and the clarity and wisdom it brings is more beautiful ..

TOXIC BEGINNING

KGF franchise star Yash recently announced that his next film Toxic has gone on floors. The upcoming Kannada movie will be directed by Geetu Mohandas, known for Moothon and Liar's Dice. According to a press release, shooting commenced on the action drama in Bengaluru today...

Double delight

SINGER Madhubanti Bagchi, who has crooned hits such as Burj Khalifa, Barbaadiyan and Nazariya Ki Maari, has opened up the comparisons being made on her latest track Aaj Ki Raat and Kamariya from Stree franchise. “Kamariya has a completely different perspective on songs. It's a different song. It’s like apples and oranges. Just because it is from same franchise doesn’t mean it is comparable in any way,” Madhubanti told IANS. “From the lyrics to the melody, execution to the dance, Kamariya, I feel a ..

Global reach

THE first look of the upcoming movie HindiVindi has been unveiled, and it shows Australian musician Guy Sebastian starring in a pivotal role along with Neena Gupta and Mihir Ahuja. The first look poster, released recently, showcases the film’s lead actors in a breathtakingly intense frame. The poster hints at a gripping storyline, rich with emotion, drama, and music...

VintageVibes

AS THE makers of Shekhar Home dropped the trailer, actor Kay Kay Menon said that the upcoming detective drama series helped him relive memories of the time when "social media was not even a thing". Kay Kay said: "Shekhar's character took me back to the good old days. I relived the memories of the time when social media was not even a thing." The actor added that after reading the script and analysing the role, he was drawn to the complexity of unravelling mysteries. "The series isn't just about solving ..

Healthy OPTION

A CTRESS Shehnaaz Gill, who is known for Bigg Boss 13, Kisi Ka ABhai Kisi Ki Jaan, and ThankYou for Coming, is ensuring she stays fit by consuming healthy and clean food during her trip to the US...

NO, NEVER!

BOLLYWOOD superstar Ranbir Kapoor, who smashed the box-office records with his last release Animal, is set to appear on Nikhil Kamath’s podcast titled WTF People. The teaser of the upcoming episode of the podcast was unveiled recently sending the fans of the actor in a frenzy given the actor isn’t much in the public eye. Ranbir Kapoor will join the Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath for an unfiltered discussion on navigating fame, the nuances of Bollywood, and his personal journey in the film industry...

KNOCKOUT CONTEST

ACTOR Rob Lowe has revealed that Hollywood star and “competitive” Tom Cruise, with whom he starred Ain the 1983 crime thriller The Outsiders, knocked him out during an impromptu session of sparring, a form of training common to many combat sports including kickboxing. "The next I knew, I woke up - I was coming to, on the floor," Lowe said...

Helpful CUES

ACTRESS Samyuktha, who is all set to make her Hindi cinema Adebut with the film Maharagni - Queen of Queens, said that Kajol used to help her by giving cues to make things a bit easier for her in the movie. Reflecting on her experience working with Kajol, Samyuktha, whose last film was the Telugu film Virupaksha, said: "The opportunity to work alongside Kajol ma’am made it even more exciting for me. She is really sweet. Of course, I have grown up watching her films."..

GREY TRIUMPH

ACTRESS Neha Sharma, who essays the role of Farah in the new crime thriller 36 Days, shared that no one ever imagined that she could pull off a grey character. Discussing her casting in the show, Neha, who plays a bold and mysterious role, shared: "I don’t think anyone ever imagined that I could pull off a grey character, so when the makers approached me for 36 Days, I was genuinely thrilled. I had watched a bit of the original BBC show, 35 Days, and thought it was absolutely mind-bending.” “So, when ..

PITCH PERFECT

A ctor Akshay Kumar has praised his 'Sarfira' costar Radhikka Madan for pushing the envelope to portray a Maharashtrian girl in the upcoming film. In 'Sarfira', Radhikka plays Rani, a spirited and resilient Maharashtrian girl who faces numerous challenges with unwavering determination. She adopted the nuances of Marathi culture, adding depth and authenticity to her portrayal, according to a statement. Akshay praised Radhikka’s performance and said: "This is the best performance I have ever seen. I ..

Heartfelt Gratitude

ACTOR Disha Patani penned a heartfelt message for the team of Kalki 2898 AD. Disha posted the picture of Nag Ashwin and Prabhas on her Instagram Story and wrote a long note. The note read, "Thank you @nag ashwin for creating this crazy sci-fi world in the most beautiful way, integrating Indian history and science, you're truly a creative genius sharing conversations with you about anime was my highlight on being on your set." She added, "Thank you bhairava @actorprabhas for being the sweetest co-star ..

MATURE LEADER

  ACTOR Ali Fazal, who plays the role of Guddu Pandit in the hit Astreaming series Mirzapur, has spoken about the transformation of his character. The actor said that his character, Guddu, has now become a more strategic and mature leader, and h..

Back for more

ACTOR Pratik Gandhi has returned as the host for the third Aseason of the crime anthology series Crimes Aaj Kal and said that the issues addressed in each story will encourage viewers to consider reality and facts with bated breath. The makers unveiled a riveting promo for the new season on social media, providing a sneak peek into ghastly crimes inspired by true events depicted in each episode. The post is captioned: "Kya hoga jab crime ki duniya ka darwaza aapki aankhon ke samne khulega? Dekhiye ..

EARLY INTEREST

A CTOR Jitendra Kumar has opened up about how he was bitten by the acting bug, revealing that his interest in films developed while he was preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) in Kota, Rajasthan. Jitendra, who recently featured in the third season of Kota Factory, discussed his journey -- from the corridors of IIT to the heart of Bollywood -- in a recent conversation with Vaibhav Munjal on The Longest Interview podcast on Audible. Speaking about how his interest in movies developed, ..

Representatives of BRICS nations at Spirit of Fire Festival confer about prospects of joint film production

Representatives of BRICS nations at Spirit of Fire Festival confer about prospects of joint film production..

Maha allows free shoots on govt premises; B-Town celebrates

Maha allows free shoots on govt premises; B-Town celebrates..

Mumbai abuzz about Big B's health: Admitted to hospital, undergoes angioplasty

Mumbai abuzz about Big B's health: Admitted to hospital, undergoes angioplasty..

Ed Sheeran, King talk about 'coming from nowhere and reaching beautiful heights'

Ed Sheeran, King talk about 'coming from nowhere and reaching beautiful heights'..

Biggest inspiration

No one portrays grey roles the way megastar Amitabh Bachchan does, says KGF director Prashant Neel, who believes all his leading men carry a bit of the superstar's anti-hero persona in them. Neel, who directed the pan-India hit KGF: Chapter 1 in 2018 and followed it up with KGF: Chapter 2 in 2022, is currently promoting Prabhas-starrer Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire that is set to release on December 22...

Ruling the charts

With 2023 coming to an end in sometime, people have started looking at the year in a nutshell. On Thursday, the list of most popular movies (theatrical and streaming) and most popular webseries was unveiled by IMDb. The list of top 10 Indian movies released theatrically was dominated by Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan as two of his releases after a hiatus of four years found top spots in the list. While Jawan clinched the 1st spot, Pathaan comfortably landed the second spot followed by his longtime ..

LAsting legacy

The life story of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw deserves to be told, says actor Fatima Sana Shaikh, who hopes her upcoming film Sam Bahadur, on the decorated war hero, will inspire the new generation. Sam Bahadur is directed by Meghna Gulzar and stars Vicky Kaushal in the title role. Fatima, who plays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film, said working on the film was a learning experience for her. "Sam Bahadur will reach a lot of people. It will move and inspire a lot of people. A whole generation ..

2018-Everyone is a Hero: India’sofficial entry to Oscars ’24

SURVIVAL drama “2018-Everyone is a Hero”, based on the Kerala floods that year, is India’s official entry to the Academy Awards 2024, the Film Federation of India announced here on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference, Girish Kasaravalli, noted filmmaker and Chairperson of the selection committee, said that the 16-member jury unanimously selected the Malayalam film to represent the country. Kasaravalli, a renowned voice in Kannada cinema, said they had a lengthy discussion before choosing “2018” ..

‘Doubly happy because it is Dev Anand’s centenary’

VETERAN actor Waheeda Rehman on Tuesday said she was thrilled to get the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award and termed it a “double celebration” as the announcementcoincides with her “Guide” co-star Dev Anand’s 100th birth anniversary. Rehman made her debut in Hindi films opposite Dev Anand in Guru Dutt’s 1956 film“CID” ..

DIL ABHI BHARAA NAHI…

A HARMLESS, gentle stroke on the nose tries to comfort the harried beauty eager to return home before dusk. The man keeps pleading for contentment of the evening. The legendary Rafi Saab and the magically versatile Asha Tai elevate the melody of Jaidev to a delightful level. The gorgeous Sadhana squirms in happy discomfort. And with effortless ease, Dev Saab lifts the idea of a pure, unfiltered romance to a new apogee, softly singing ‘Abhi na jaao chhod kar, ke dil abhi bhara nahi...’ The man who ..

Parineeti, Raghav to tie the knot tomorrow

AAM Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha and actor Parineeti Chopra reached Udaipur on Friday ahead of their wedding over the weekend. Top politicians and film personalities are expected to attend the pre-wedding functions on Saturday and main ceremony on Sunday at The Leela Palace Udaipur. The 34-year-old actor and politician were accompanied by their families as they reached Dabok Airport in Udaipur from where they left for their hotels. Parineeti’s sister Priyanka Chopra Jonas is also expected ..