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  • Feel blessed to to work with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra at initial stage of career: Mrunal Thakur

    Jul 05, 2021

    Mumbai, Jul 5: Actor Mrunal Thakur says she entered the Hindi film industry with a dream to work with filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra but never imagined the opportunity would come so early on in her career with "Toofaan". In the upcoming sports drama headlined by actor Farhan Akhtar, Thakur plays Ananya, a doctor who is instrumental in transforming its protagonist Aziz Ali from a henchman to a professional boxer.

  • Mumbai court temporarily restrains Kamaal Khan from posting videos, comments on Salman

    Jun 24, 2021

    Mumbai: A court here temporarily restrained actor Kamaal R Khan from uploading any defamatory posts or videos on social media against Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and held that a person's reputation is "purest treasure and the most precious perfume of life". Civil court judge CV Marathe passed this interim order in a defamation suit filed by Salman Khan against Kamaal Khan.

  • Film industry was monopolised by specific people, OTT gave chance to new actors: Priyanka Chopra

    Jun 23, 2021

    Mumbai Jun 23: Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas says that people should embrace streaming platforms because they have not only allowed the audience to consume diverse stories but also democratised the film industry. Chopra Jonas, who made her digital debut with Netflix movie "The White Tiger" this year, said that streaming services have made artistes think outside the "formula" of a Bollywood film.

  • Ekta Kapoor, Anita Hassanandani support Pearl Puri amid rape allegations

    Jun 05, 2021

    Mumbai, Jun 5: Producer Ekta Kapoor and actors Anita Hassanandani and Krystle D'Souza on Saturday extended support to Pearl Puri, who has been arrested for allegedly raping a minor. Puri, known for starring in "Naagin 3" and "Bepanah Pyaar", was arrested by the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police on Friday after a complaint against him was lodged by the minor victim and her family members.

  • Vicky Kaushal tests negative for COVID-19

    Apr 16, 2021

    Mumbai, Apr 16: Actor Vicky Kaushal on Friday said he has tested negative for COVID-19, more than 10 days after contracting the virus. Kaushal, 32, took to Instagram and shared a note thanking his fans for their wishes. "Tested negative today. Thank You for your lovely wishes and messages. My prayers for all who are recovering. Stay safe," the "Uri" actor wrote.

  • COVID-19 strikes B-town: Akshay Kumar, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar, others test positive

    Apr 05, 2021

    Mumbai, Apr 5: The coronavirus pandemic seems to have hit the Hindi film industry hard with actors Akshay Kumar, Vicky Kaushal and Bhumi Pednekar among the growing number of Bollywood celebrities to have tested positive for COVID-19. On Monday, 1,03,558 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in India, pushing the tally of cases to 1,25,89,067. 478 people died due to the virus, taking the country's fatality count to 1,65,101.

  • Abhijeet Sawant tests positive for COVID-19

    Apr 05, 2021

    Mumbai, Apr 5: Singer Abhijeet Sawant on Monday said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and urged his fans to take precautions amid the rising coronavirus cases in India. The 39-year-old singer, who shot to fame as the winner of the first season of singing reality show "Indian Idol" in 2004, shared his diagnosis on Twitter. "I tested COVID positive. Be safe, take all precautions. Don't ignore wearing mask," Sawant tweeted.

  • Punjab: BJP leaders stage sit-in outside CM house to protest against attack on party MLA

    Mar 28, 2021

    Chandigarh, Mar 28: Several Punjab BJP leaders on Sunday staged a sit-in outside the official residence of Chief Minister Amarinder Singh here to protest against the attack on party legislator from Abohar in Muktsar. BJP MLA Arun Narang was allegedly roughed up and his clothes ripped off by a group of protesting farmers at Malout in Muktsar district on Saturday. The BJP leader had gone to Malout to address a press conference.

  • It's a good trend: Milkha Singh on sports films

    Mar 23, 2021

    New Delhi, Mar 23: The season of sports-based movies is here once again and legendary athlete Milkha Singh says the rising trend of films in the genre is a positive development that will inspire youth for years to come. Previously, the iconic sprinter's life story was brought to screen in 2013's "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag", directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and starring Farhan Akhtar in the title role.

  • Thanks for the extra pressure: Shahid Kapoor congratulates 'Jersey' team for National award wins

    Mar 23, 2021

    Mumbai, Mar 23: Telugu movie "Jersey" receiving two National Awards has put "extra pressure" on Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor, who will be seen in the film's upcoming Hindi remake. On Monday, at the 67th National Film Awards in the language film category, Nani-starrer "Jersey" was declared the Best Telugu Feature Film. The film also won the National Award for Best Editing for Naveen Nooli.

  • 'Kabhi Kabhie', 'Bazaar' writer-director Sagar Sarhadi dies at 88

    Mar 22, 2021

    Mumbai, Mar 22: Noted writer-filmmaker Sagar Sarhadi, known for films like "Kabhi Kabhie", "Silsila", and "Bazaar", passed away late Sunday night following a brief illness. He was 88. Sarhadi breathed his last at his residence in the neighbourhood of Sion here, his nephew filmmaker Ramesh Talwar told PTI. "He passed away shortly before midnight. He wasn't keeping well for sometime and had even stopped eating.

  • Aamir Khan quits social media

    Mar 15, 2021

    Mumbai, Mar 15: Bollywood superstar-producer Aamir Khan on Monday announced that he has decided to leave social media, adding that updates about his future projects will be available on his production banner's official account. Khan, who turned 56 yesterday, also thanked his well-wishers for their love and warmth on his birthday. "Thank you so much for all the love and warmth on my birthday.

  • FIR against Bollywood actor for COVID-19 norms violation: BMC

    Mar 15, 2021

    Mumbai, Mar 15: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Monday said it has filed a police case against a Bollywood actor for allegedly violating COVID-19 guidelines. The civic body in a release said despite being infected by the coronavirus, the actor moved out in public places and took part in shootings.

  • Salman Khan's 'Radhe' Your Most Wanted Bhai' to hit theatres on May 13

    Mar 13, 2021

    Mumbai, Mar 13: Superstar Salman Khan on Saturday announced that his much-anticipated film Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai will arrive in cinema halls on May 13. Khan had in January said that the film will hit theatres during Eid this year, but an exact release date wasn't announced. "Eid ka commitment tha, Eid par hi aayenge kyun ki ek baar jo maine...

  • Salman Khan's 'Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai' to hit theatres on May 13

    Mar 13, 2021

    Mumbai, Mar 13: Superstar Salman Khan on Saturday announced that his much-anticipated film Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai will arrive in cinema halls on May 13. Khan had in January said that the film will hit theatres during Eid this year, but an exact release date wasn't announced. "Eid ka commitment tha, Eid par hi aayenge kyun ki ek baar jo Maine...

  • 'Godzilla Vs Kong' to release in India on March 24

    Mar 12, 2021

    Mumbai, Mar 12: Warner Bros Pictures and Legendary Pictures' epic adventure "Godzilla Vs Kong" will now hit the theatres in India on March 24. The much-anticipated film, directed by Adam Wingard, was earlier scheduled to bow out on March 26. The movie focuses on Kong and his protectors, who undertake a perilous journey to find his true home, and with them is Jia, a young orphaned girl with whom he has formed a unique and powerful bond.

  • Ranbir Kapoor tests positive for COVID-19

    Mar 09, 2021

    Mumbai, Mar 9: Actor Ranbir Kapoor has tested positive for COVID-19 and is under self quarantine, his actor-mother Neetu Kapoor said on Tuesday. In an Instagram post, the veteran actor said Ranbir was recovering well. "Thank you for your concern and your good wishes Ranbir has tested positive for COVID-19. He is on medication and recovering well. "He is in self quarantine at home and following all precautions," she wrote.

  • No external pressure: Parineeti Chopra on replacing Shraddha Kapoor in 'Saina'

    Mar 08, 2021

    Mumbai, Mar 8: Actor Parineeti Chopra says boarding Saina Nehwal biopic post Shraddha Kapoor's exit was not a point of concern for her as she was completely engrossed in the process of understanding director Amol Gupte's vision. "Saina", written and directed by Gupte, was earlier supposed to be headlined by Kapoor who quit the project due to scheduling conflict.

  • Amazon Prime Video announces all-female led series on International Women's Day

    Mar 08, 2021

    Mumbai, Mar 8: On the occasion of the International Women's Day, Amazon Prime Video announced "Hush Hush", an upcoming original series from the streamer, led by an all-female cast and crew. "Hush Hush" (working title) is billed as a thriller drama which will see protagonists navigate of passion, deceit, power, and survival in the society. The show marks the digital debut of '90s stars Juhi Chawla and Ayesha Jhulka.

  • NCB files charge-sheet in drugs case related to Sushant death

    Mar 05, 2021

    Mumbai, Mar 5: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Friday filed a charge-sheet before a special court here in a case related to drugs angle in the death of filmstar Sushant Singh Rajput last year, naming 33 accused, including actor Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik.

  • Without sight, but sightless not in my path: Big B pens poem post surgery

    Mar 04, 2021

    Mumbai, Mar 4: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday shared a poem about his eye surgery, saying that he is in the "sweet company" of those who care for him. The actor, who had revealed about the eye surgery on March 1, also expressed his gratitude to fans for their well wishes in the poem. In the poem, posted on his official blog on Thursday, Bachchan said that he is "without sight" but not "sightless".

  • Shreya Ghoshal announces pregnancy

    Mar 04, 2021

    Mumbai, Mar 4: Popular playback singer Shreya Ghoshal on Thursday announced she is expecting her first child with her husband, entrepreneur Shiladitya Mukhopadhyaya. The 36-year-old singer took to Instagram and shared her picture cradling the baby bump. "Baby #Shreyaditya is on its way! @shiladitya and I are thrilled to share this news with you all," Ghoshal captioned the photo.

  • Love story is dead in Hindi cinema: Karan Johar

    Mar 03, 2021

    Mumbai, Mar 3: Filmmaker Karan Johar, the man behind popular love story "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", says the romance genre, which dominated the 1990s, has completely vanished from Bollywood today as the audience is not invested in watching such stories on the big screen. Johar was among the key filmmakers in the 90s along with Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra who shaped the contemporary, larger than life romance that is associated with Bollywood.

  • Kartik Aaryan-starrer 'Dhamaka' to release on Netflix

    Mar 02, 2021

    Mumbai, Mar 2: Actor Kartik Aaryan on Tuesday announced that his upcoming film "Dhamaka" will be heading to the streaming platform Netflix. The Ram Madhvani-directed thriller will see Aaryan play a journalist named Arjun Pathak, who covers the live broadcast of a terror attack in Mumbai. With the series of ups and downs and events that follow, he must make a choice between his future career or the humanist in him.

  • Amitabh Bachchan confirms undergoing eye surgery: Sight difficult, progress is slow

    Mar 01, 2021

    Mumbai, Mar 1: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Monday revealed he has undergone an eye surgery, two days after hinting about a medical condition on his official blog. The 78-year-old actor wrote on his blog that the recovery of the surgery is slow and quipped that he be excused for any typing errors. "Eye surgeries at this age are delicate and need precision handling. The best is being done and one hopes all shall be well.

  • JKAACL's 2 day JK Gojri folk music programme begins at Jammu

    Feb 26, 2021

    JAMMU, FEBRUARY 26: A two day Jammu and Kashmir Gojri folk music programme, organized by Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art Culture and Languages (JKAACL), began today at K L Sahgal hall, Jammu. Haroon Rasheed presided over the function while Former MLC, Vibodh Gupta and Professor Shalini Raina were the guests of honor.

  • Salman to begin 'Pathan' shoot with Shah Rukh

    Feb 25, 2021

    Mumbai, Feb 25: Superstar Salman Khan will start shooting for his extended cameo in Shah Rukh Khan's next, action-thriller "Pathan", from Thursday. Backed by Yash Raj Films (YRF), "Pathan" is helmed by "War" director Siddharth Anand. According to trade sources, the "Bharat" star will join Shah Rukh Khan at Yash Raj Studios here for the shoot.

  • Madhuri Dixit clocks 22 million followers on Instagram

    Feb 24, 2021

    Mumbai, Feb 24: Actor Madhuri Dixit on Wednesday thanked her fans for their continuous love and support as crossed the 22 million followers mark on Instagram. The 53-year-old actor celebrated the moment by posting a picture of herself from the sets of her reality show "Dance Deewane". "22 Million strong. Thank you," Dixit wrote on her Instagram story.

  • Amitabh Bachchan, Emraan Hashmi-starrer 'Chehre' to release in April

    Feb 23, 2021

    Mumbai, Feb 23: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and actor Emraan Hashmi-led mystery thriller "Chehre" is set to have a theatrical release on April 30. Directed by Rumy Jafry, the film also stars Annu Kapoor, Krystle D'Souza, Drithiman Chakroborthy, Raghubir Yadav and Siddhanth Kapoor. Bachchan and Hashmi took to Instagram and shared the first look as well as the release date of the film. "Uncover the real 'Chehre'.

  • Ayushmann Khurrana-Anubhav Sinha's 'Anek' to release in September

    Feb 22, 2021

    Mumbai, Feb 22: Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha's upcoming project "Anek", starring actor Ayushmann Khurrana, is set to release on September 17, makers announced on Monday. The film, currently being shot in the North East, is reportedly an action-thriller and renuites the duo after the 2019's critically-acclaimed "Article 15", which revolved around the caste divide in the country.

  • Jacqueline Fernandez begins 'Bachchan Pandey' shoot

    Feb 22, 2021

    Mumbai, Feb 22: Actor Jacqueline Fernandez on Monday began filming her upcoming action-comedy "Bachchan Pandey", featuring Akshay Kumar. The actor started her shoot for the Sajid Nadiadwala-backed project in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Fernandez has previously worked with the "Kesari" star in films like 2015 drama "Brothers", and the second and third installment of comedy franchise, "Housefull".

  • Amitabh Bachchan's 'Jhund' to release in June

    Feb 19, 2021

    Mumbai, Feb 19: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan's upcoming sports film "Jhund", directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, will debut in theatres on June 18. The film marks the Hindi directorial debut of Manjule, best known for Marathi blockbuster "Sairat" and the critically-acclaimed 2013 drama "Fandry". The 78-year-old veteran star took to Twitter and shared the film's poster, along with its new release date.

  • Farmers will not return home till they win: BKU leader Gurnam Singh Chaduni

    Feb 17, 2021

    Sambhal (UP): The Bharatiya Kisan Union is fighting for farmers' rights and they will not return home from Delhi's borders till the new Agri laws are repealed, the farm organisation's Haryana president Gurnam Singh Chaduni said. He also said the union will hold programmes, such as panchayats and maha panchayat, to make the country aware that the government at the Centre is "not for the people but of corporates".

  • I see dance in everything: Madhuri Dixit

    Feb 17, 2021

    Mumbai, Feb 17: Dance is a spiritual experience for Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit, who says it is impossible to separate the art from her as it has shaped her personality. Dixit, who ruled the '90s as the dancing superstar in the Hindi film industry, has never been egoistic about her skills. "Dance has taught me discipline, focus, and honesty. When you're passionate about something, it's no longer work, it's fun.

  • Emraan Hashmi to play antagonist in third part of 'Tiger' franchise

    Feb 12, 2021

    Mumbai, Feb 12: Actor Emraan Hashmi has been roped in to play the villain in the third installment of superstar Salman Khan-led "Tiger" franchise. The action-thriller, backed by Yash Raj Films (YRF), features Khan and Katrina Kaif as spy agents - Tiger and Zoya. "Emraan (Hashmi) will be playing the villain in the third part of 'Tiger' franchise," a source close to the film's production told PTI.

  • Anurag Kashyap, Taapsee Pannu to reunite for thriller 'Dobaaraa'

    Feb 12, 2021

    Mumbai, Feb 12: Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap and actor Taapsee Pannu will be reteaming for a new age thriller, titled "Dobaaraa", to be produced by Ekta Kapoor's Cult Movies, a new division under her Balaji Telefilms banner. The project will mark the filmmaker-actor duo's third collaboration after 2018's hit "Manmarziyaan" and biographical drama "Saand Ki Aankh", which had Kashyap on board as producer.

  • MP cops provide security to Kangana after Cong leaders' threat

    Feb 12, 2021

    Bhopal, Feb 12: Madhya Pradesh police have put in place thick security cover around Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut in the wake of a threat by some state Congress leaders that they would not allow her shoot for a film if she did not apologise to farmers over her tweets, an official said on Friday. Shooting for "Dhaakad", Ranaut's new film, is going on in Sarni area of Betul district.

  • Salman Khan thanks fans for support after receiving reprieve from Rajasthan court

    Feb 12, 2021

    Mumbai, Feb 12: Superstar Salman Khan has thanked his fans for their continued love and support, hours after a Jodhpur court dismissed Rajasthan government's plea against him for submitting a false affidavit regarding his arms licence. Taking to Twitter on Thursday night, Khan tweeted, "To all my fans, thank you for your love support and concern. Take care of yourself and your family. God bless and love you too.

  • Sonakshi Sinha recites poem in support of farmers

    Feb 11, 2021

    Mumbai, Feb 11: Doubling down on her support to the farmers protesting against the three agri laws passed by the Centre, actor Sonakshi Sinha has narrated a heartfelt poem, described as a "tribute to the hands that feed us". The 33-year-old actor, who first expressed solidarity with the farmers last week, shared a video on Instagram on Wednesday evening to share her thoughts about the protesting farmers.

  • Affidavit on arms licence: Court rejects plea against actor Salman Khan

    Feb 11, 2021

    Jodhpur: Facing allegations of submission of a false affidavit regarding his arms licence, Salman Khan had a major reprieve when a court here rejected the Rajasthan government's plea against the actor and acquitted him of the charge. District and Sessions Judge Raghvendra Kachhwal pronounced the order, which had been reserved for three after completion of the arguments on February 9.

  • FIR against Haryanvi singer Sapna Choudhary for misappropriation of funds

    Feb 11, 2021

    New Delhi, Feb 11: The Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing has registered an FIR against Haryanvi singer Sapna Choudhary and others on charges of alleged misappropriation of funds, cheating and criminal conspiracy, officials said on Thursday. The FIR was registered against them on Wednesday as per a complaint by Pawan Chawla, the director of P&M Movies Pvt.

  • 'Bittu' team celebrates 'proud moment' as film advances to next round in Oscars race

    Feb 10, 2021

    Mumbai, Feb 10: Director Karishma Dev Dube on Wednesday said she is "overwhelmed by gratitude" as her film "Bittu" advanced to the next round in Best Live Action Short Film segment of the 93rd Academy Awards. Earlier in the day, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) unveiled the shortlists for nine categories, including Best Live Action Short Film that received a total of 174 entries.

  • Kriti Sanon to reunite with Tiger Shroff for Vikas Bahl's 'Ganapath'

    Feb 10, 2021

    Mumbai, Feb 10: Actor Kriti Sanon has been roped in as a leading lady for Tiger Shroff-starrer "Ganapath", the makers announced on Wednesday. The action-packed thriller, to be directed by Vikas Bahl, will mark Sanon's reunion with Shroff, who co-starred with her in their Bollywood debut movie "Heropanti" in 2014. The 30-year-old actor said she is thrilled to re-unite with Shroff after a gap of seven years.

  • My parents understood what it meant to be an actor: Jack Quaid on Meg Ryan, Dennis Quaid

    Feb 10, 2021

    New Delhi, Feb 10: Actor Jack Quaid says he feels blessed to be the son of Hollywood stars Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan as they supported him when he chose to follow in their footsteps and make a career in movies. Quaid is best known for films such as "The Hunger Games", "Logan Lucky" and smash hit Amazon series "The Boys". "I'm not going to complain about it because obviously I grew up in a way where I was very lucky.

  • Mumbai: 1 more arrested in porn films racket; 9 held so far

    Feb 10, 2021

    Mumbai, Feb 10: Mumbai police have arrested one more person in connection with a pornographic films racket busted last week, taking the total number of those held in the case so far to nine, a police official said on Wednesday. The city crime branch's property cell nabbed the ninth accused, aged 40 years, from Surat in Gujarat on Tuesday night, he said.

  • Rajiv Kapoor cremated in presence of family and friends

    Feb 09, 2021

    Mumbai, Feb 9: Family, friends and prominent Bollywood personalities bid adieu to actor-director Rajiv Kapoor, son of celebrated filmmaker-actor Raj Kapoor, as he was cremated here on Tuesday evening. Rajiv Kapoor, the youngest among three brothers and two sisters - Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Ritu Nanda and Rima Jain, died in the afternoon following a heart attack. He was 58. "He passed away about 1.

  • Actor-director Rajiv Kapoor dies at 58

    Feb 09, 2021

    Mumbai, Feb 9: Actor-director Rajiv Kapoor, son of celebrated filmmaker-actor Raj Kapoor, passed away on Tuesday. He was 58. Neetu Kapoor, wife of late actor Rishi Kapoor, was the first to confirm the news on Instagram. She wrote "RIP" alongside a picture of her brother-in-law. The cause of death was not known immediately.

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