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Pathaan: Siddharth Anand says Shah Rukh Khan has been ‘soft target’ in recent years; breaks silence on boycott calls: ‘Audiences came out in large numbers and supported it’ February 01, 2023 at 11:40AM

Riding high on the success of Pathaan, filmmaker Siddharth Anand has now given two back-to-back blockbusters. After War and Pathaan, he has become the undisputed number-one director of his genre in India. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone & John Abraham, the film has already collected Rs. 591 crores gross worldwide! But, the film did face its fair share of controversies especially when boycott calls were made after ‘Besharam Rang’ was released. Several outfits had raised objections to Deepika Padukone wearing a saffron bikini. Speaking to Deadline, when asked if he was worried about the negativity around Pathaan ahead of its release, he said, “All I know is they tried to boycott Pathaan and audiences came out in large numbers and supported it. I think if you’re going to boycott something or raise your voice against it, there has to be some merit in that. It has to be substantiated with some facts and some reality. What they were trying to do with Pathaan was just ridiculous...

Aditya Roy Kapur, Mrunal Thakur starrer Gumraah takes over the release date April 7 after Bawaal gets postponed January 31, 2023 at 03:52PM

Earlier today we had reported that the Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal that was slated to release on April 7 has been pushed further due to VFX and technical issues. However, now it seems that another film has taken over the same release date. Featuring Aditya Roy Kapur and Mrunal Thakur for the first time together, Gumraah will be taking over the same release date. Gumraah is expected to be a crime thriller that will showcase a massive face-off between Aditya Roy Kapur and Mrunal Thakur. While the lead cast will come together for the first time, another interesting thing to watch in the film will be the dual role of the actor. Aditya has never played a double-role before and he will be seen in two distinct characters in the film whereas Mrunal will essay the character of a cop. Earlier, Aditya Roy Kapur had spoken about the film saying, “I am inspired and excited to be part of telling such an interesting story. The original film was incredibly riveting and entertaining, and...

Anurag Kashyap directorial Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat based on ‘Love Jihad’ January 31, 2023 at 03:02PM

Love Jihad, whatever that means, is the theme of Anurag Kashyap’s new film Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat. Debutant Karan Mehta plays a Muslim boy in an intense relationship with Alaya F who plays a Hindu girl. Kashyap has spared the audience none of the ugliness that such a relationship generates among social-media bouncers, the self-styled guardian of morality. In the hard-hitting powerful and pertinent film a bigot is heard commenting snidely, “These people first talk about Mohabbat. Then they talk about Mohammed.” Happily and surprisingly, the Central Board Of Film Certification gave the film a ‘UA’ certificate with no cuts: a rare non-‘A’ film of Kashyap. So far Kashyap and his team have kept the Love Jihad part of the plot out of all media interaction. But the cat is now out of the bag. Also Read: Anurag Kashyap lauds Shah Rukh Khan; says, “The man with the strongest spine” from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - ...

Sheykhar Ravjiani launches his Indie record label Garuudaa Musiic: 'I'm super excited to share my creations with my listeners and audiences' January 31, 2023 at 02:59PM

With a career spanning over 2 decades, Sheykhar Ravjiani, one of India’s leading music composers and singers, is all set to explore different horizons. Fresh off the success of the music of the mega-hit Pathaan, Sheykhar has launched his own Indie record label - ‘Garuudaa Musiic’. The idea of starting his own record label has been a dream Sheykhar has nurtured for a long time. When the entire world went under lockdown, he had a chance to take a break from the world of film music and reconnect with a creative process that took him back to his early days as a musician. He rediscovered a happy space where he could make the kind of music that is filled with honesty, the kind of music that wants nothing but to make people smile. "I always wanted to make songs that are unapologetically expressive, and that relates to my own creative journey. With Garuudaa Musiic, I am looking forward to composing, singing and collaborating on the kind of music that deeply inspires me. It's a distinc...

Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal postponed due to VFX and technical requirements January 31, 2023 at 01:22PM

Varun Dhawan fans have been eagerly waiting to see the actor on the big screen and Bawaal added to anticipation as it was bringing together VD and Janhvi Kapoor for the first time on the big screen. However, it seems that they have to wait a little more since the latest update on that front is that the film is witnessing a few delays due to technical issues. Sources close to the film claimed that the Sajid Nadiadwala production may be pushed further because Nitesh Tiwari and the team of the film are keen on using a special kind of technology for the film. Sources claim that the filmmakers are quite ambitious about the onscreen presentation of Bawaal and hence are even shooting it using a special technology in Poland. Confirming the same, the director Nitesh Tiwari explained that in order to maintain the quality of the film, they decided to postpone its release, instead of compromising on the effects. He said, “The visual finesse we want to achieve on these sequences will need more time...

Bigg Boss 16: Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia becomes the first finalist of the reality show January 31, 2023 at 12:09PM

Just a day ago, we had reported about a Ticket to Finale task given by the master of Bigg Boss 16 to contestants where they were asked to nominate the contestants that they thought didn’t deserve to be in the house.  While the task saw contestants nominating their housemates individually, in the final leg of the activity, when Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Shiv Thakare, and Sumbul Touqeer were standing to be ‘bombed’ in the activity, the mandali refused to pick and choose contestants from their side whereas Priyanka Chahar Choudhary and Archana Gautam too retained a similar stand when it came to the contestants allotted to them. For the unversed, in the last episode, a makeshift television was placed in the garden area, where contestants and the master of the house got to decide who gets the chance to eliminate whom from the captaincy race by bombing the contestant with a remote control. In the task, Nimrit ‘bombed’ Priyanka’s cassette first whereas Sumbul bombed Shalin’s. While Shiv ‘bom...

Netflix to celebrate Yash Chopra’s legacy through the docu-series The Romantics January 31, 2023 at 11:48AM

Streaming giant Netflix is all set to celebrate the late legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra and his banner Yash Raj Films through the docu-series titled The Romantics. Directed by Smriti Mundhra, the show will be released on the Valentine’s Day on February 14 and it will be Netflix’s tribute to Chopra, who was known as ‘Father of Romance.’ Throwing more light on The Romantics, an official statement from the makers said, “The star-studded, four-part docu-series will feature 35 leading voices of the Hindi film industry and dive into the history of Bollywood through the lens of YRF’s impact in making Bollywood a household name globally. The global streaming giant will release the trailer of the docu-series in 190 countries tomorrow. It will also subtitle the trailer in 32+ world languages, given the reach of Bollywood across the world and the impact that YRF has had in shaping the equity of Hindi film industry worldwide for 50+ years.” Speaking about the achievements of Yash Chopra, Monika S...

Diljit Dosanjh joins Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon in Ektaa Kapoor’s The Crew January 31, 2023 at 11:31AM

The powerhouse producer duo Rhea Kapoor & Ektaa Kapoor took the Internet by storm by pulling the ultimate casting coup for their upcoming madcap comedy, The Crew! Starring the celebrated trio of Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kriti Sanon, this comedy of errors and mishaps set in the struggling airline industry is one of the most awaited films of this year. But the excitement doesn't stop there - the makers have just announced the addition of none other than the dynamic actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh to the exciting cast! After becoming a global sensation with his blockbuster music, Diljit has left a massively indelible mark with his celebrated acting performances in both Punjabi cinema and Bollywood. And now, he's joining forces with this sassy trio to take us on a rollercoaster ride of laughter with The Crew. Producer Rhea Kapoor, AKFCN Production, gushed about the new addition, "We are thrilled to have Diljit join the cast considering his discerning eye for quality ...

Shah Rukh Khan continues to win hearts in black pant suit while promoting Pathaan January 30, 2023 at 06:09PM

Shah Rukh Khan is special, and that is a truth, not just an opinion, look no further than Pathaan. In a way that only a legend like Shah Rukh Khan can achieve, Pathaan has swept not only India but the entire world like a cinematic cyclone. Pathaan, a Bollywood film that is quickly rising to the top of the list of the most profitable films in Indian cinema history, has already surpassed the 400 crore rupee mark and shows no signs of slowing down. Shah Rukh Khan, in contrast to King Khan, is synonymous with alluring appearances and romanticism. Badshah of Bollywood unquestionably leads the fashion game by establishing undoubtedly stylish fashion trends that are the ideal direction for working men and college boys to plan their fashion calendars. Even his team holds this opinion. We cannot take our eyes off of Shah Rukh Khan in the photo that his manager Pooja Dadlani shared in praise of him. Aside from winning the hearts of several women till date, SRK's wonderful style has remained ...

Kailash Kher attacked during Hampi Utsav in Karnataka; police detains two youth January 30, 2023 at 04:46PM

Over the years, singer Kailash Kher has mesmerised audiences with his soulful voice. Besides his songs for films, his independent music pieces have also received a lot of love from his fans. A section of his fans keeps a tab on all of his upcoming events so that they can see their favourite singer performing live. However, at times some miscreants too are found among the fans and they cross the boundaries of human decency. Something similar recently happened with Kailash Kher yesterday when two boys threw a water bottle at him when he was performing live at the Hampi Festival. In a shocking incident, the Padma Shri awardee was attacked during his live performance in Karnataka. For the unversed, a three-day Hampi Utsav has been organised at the World Heritage site Hampi beginning from January 27. Among many other artists, Kailash Kher also performed over there. Reportedly, the singer was singing ‘Tu Jaane Na’ from Azab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani when two men attacked him with a bottle. As pe...

SCOOP: Kartik Aaryan delays Shehzada to February 17 out of respect to Shah Rukh Khan January 30, 2023 at 04:37PM

Shehzada is among the most anticipated Bollywood films of the year and why not – it marks the return of Kartik Aaryan to the big screen after the blockbuster success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa. While the trailer and music of the film has been trending across all the digital platforms, Bollywood Hungama has discovered that Shehzada, which was announced to arrive on February 10, 2023, has now been delayed by a week. “Pathaan is doing unimaginable business at the box office in India and is finally the Bollywood film that can break the records of Baahubali 2. The film is doing record-breaking business in India and Kartik Aaryan feels it will be unfair to release just 2 weeks after a film that’s doing so well for the film industry. Out of respect to Shah Rukh Khan, and the fact of both films eating on to each other’s business, Kartik and Shehzada producers have decided to delay the film by a week,” a source told Bollywood Hungama. The Shehzada team is confident that this move will benefit both Path...

Suresh Triveni to direct two projects for his banner Opening Image following Jalsa January 30, 2023 at 01:51PM

Filmmaker Suresh Triveni’s last movie Jalsa, which released last March on Amazon Prime Video, received appreciation for its content as well as the performances from Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah and veteran actress Rohini Hattangadi. Following the film, Triveni announced his own creative studio and production house named Opening Image, in partnership with Vikram Malhotra-led Abundantia Entertainment. Triveni is now ready to roll his next two directorial ventures under his banner. Sharing more about his plan, an official statement from his publicist said, “While one film is an out-and-out action drama, the other one is a dramedy with an element of thrill that explores questions of identity in today’s world. While more details on both films are being kept under wraps, both are set to feature prominent A-list actors and roll in the next 12 months. Beyond Suresh’s directorial films, there is an exciting slate of content in development with young and fresh writers and creators, all set to be la...

Kareena Kapoor Khan wraps Hansal Mehta’s detective thriller & Sujoy Ghosh’s The Devotion of Suspect X: ‘Both these films are shockingly different’ January 30, 2023 at 12:12PM

Back in March 2022, Netflix announced that Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Vijay Varma were coming together to star in Sujoy Ghosh's untitled film. The film marks the digital debut of Kareena. It is a screen adaptation of one of Keigo Higashino’s most acclaimed novel, “The Devotion of Suspect X”. Now, Kareena has wrapped the project. Speaking to Variety, Kareena Kapoor described the Sujoy Ghosh project as “dramatically different”. “For me, it’s very different because obviously you’re used to seeing me in all the mainstream movies, which has the song, the dance, the gloss, the glamour. Both these films (Sujoy Ghosh & Hansal Mehta’s next projects) are shockingly different,” Kareena said. The film follows the story of a “single mother and her daughter who commit a crime and a neighbor who helps them cover it up amidst a police investigation.” The film is produced by 12th Street Entertainment, Northern Lights Films in association with Boundscript and Kross Pictures and ma...

Bhushan Kumar and Anurag Basu’s joint production Metro…In Dino gets a release date! January 30, 2023 at 11:29AM

Bringing together heart-warming stories of contemporary couples, Producer Bhushan Kumar and the ace director Anurag Basu finally announced the release date of their most awaited production venture, Metro… इन दिनों. With an ensemble cast of Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sensharma, Ali Fazal, and Fatima Sana Shaikh, this anthology will hit theatres on December 8, 2023! Produced by T-Series and Anurag Basu Productions, Metro... इन दिनों depicts stories of bittersweet relationships with a modern-day scenario. The film will soon hit the floors! Exploring diverse yet universal stories of different facets, shades and moods of love, this contemporary tale will have music score by Pritam that will compliment to the mood of the film as well as enhance the experience entirely. The first chapter of Life in a Metro was published in 2007. The ensemble cast included actors who portrayed the major roles, including Dharmendra, Nafisa Ali, Shilpa She...

Bigg Boss 16: Shalin Bhanot dances, sings, and shows his happiness after the eviction of Tina Datta January 29, 2023 at 05:59PM

Ever since its inception, Shalin Bhanot and Tina Datta have been garnering attention owing to the multiple phases of their relationship, which has transitioned from hatred to friendship to love to hatred again. While audiences were left confused about their feelings about each other, all the drama of their love-hate has now come to an end with the Uttaran actress being evicted from the reality show. On the other hand, considering the current scenario of relationship between Shalin and Tina, the Grihasti actor couldn’t be happier about her elimination and didn’t leave any chance to showcase the same on camera. In a video that has been doing the rounds, Shalin Bhanot is seen speaking about how the elimination of Tina Datta has made him feel so much better about his health with his ‘mandali’ Shiv Thakare and MC Stan. The actor is seen dancing, singing, and thoroughly enjoying himself after Tina left the show. This did not go down well with Archana Gautam who also expressed her anger on Bh...

Vicky Kaushal plays DJ Mohabbat in Anurag Kashyap’s Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat January 29, 2023 at 04:06PM

After much speculation surrounding the role on whom the film’s title is based, Anurag Kashyap reveals Vicky Kaushal as DJ Mohabbat in his directorial Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat, co-starring Alaya F and Karan Mehta. This also marks the fourth collaboration between Anurag Kashyap and the actor, who plays a special role and will feature in a never-seen-before avatar in the coming-of-age romantic film. Talking about the special role of Vicky Kaushal in the film, Anurag Kashyap said, “The character of DJ Mohabbat is so integral to the story, that I wanted someone special to play it. DJ Mohabbat is the voice of love, and is the conduit between two stories and I wanted someone who is that. Someone everyone loves because they trust and believe him. Vicky is that to me since I’ve known him. Always speaks his heart, never forgets, is grateful to his audience and people and the characters he plays. When I asked ‘if not SRK then who?’. My whole cast and my daughter and her friends in unison sai...

Anurag Kashyap expresses regret for turning down Sushant Singh Rajput's invitation to collaborate January 29, 2023 at 01:48PM

Anurag Kashyap recently made headlines where he expressed guilt over his public statement about his Dev.D actor Abhay Deol and privately about the late Sushant Singh Rajput. In an interview, Anurag accused Abhay of being difficult to work with, claiming that the actor insisted on staying in a five-star hotel separate from the rest of the cast and crew. Abhay had denied this.  Anurag had revealed shortly after Sushant's death that he had refused to speak with him about a project because he was resentful of being ghosted by the actor in the past. The filmmaker discussed his differences with Abhay and Sushant in a new interview with Showsha. He said, “It’s taken me a year-and-a-half of sickness to realise a lot of things. I was so reactive; I would say things. I would say things out of anger, out of reaction, to things I felt perturbed by. It took me time to realise that I’m shouting, I’m shouting in a room full of people shouting. Nobody’s listening to each other, not just to me. Tha...

Pathaan’s first-ever media event expected to take place on Monday, January 30; will be attended by Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham? January 29, 2023 at 11:07AM

Pathaan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, was released on January 25, 2023 and ever since, it is rewriting history at the box office. What’s unique about its marketing strategy is that the lead cast of the film didn’t promote the film through conventional means like attending press conferences, giving interviews to the press etc. 10 days ago, Bollywood Hungama was the first one to report that as confirmed by director Siddharth Anand, the promotional activities of the film will begin only after the release of the film. He had stated, “We want the euphoria around (Shah Rukh Khan’s) return to reach a crescendo by January 25, the release date of Pathaan. Thus, we will start all our promotional activities only post the release of the film.” Bollywood Hungama has now learnt that the much-awaited and impending event of Pathaan is expected to finally take place tomorrow. A source spilled the beans, “It is said that the event is expected t...

Prem R Soni introduces his new set of wheels, a Mercedes-Benz E class limited edition worth over Rs. 72 lakhs! January 28, 2023 at 05:15PM

Remember writer, director Prem R Soni who has given us films like Main Aurr Mrs Khanna, and Ishkq in Paris? Well the filmmaker who has been away from the spotlight for a while now, recently added a new acquisition to his garage. In fact, Prem has now become the proud owner of a brand new Mercedes-Benz E class limited edition worth over Rs. 72 lakhs! Taking to social media talking about the same, Soni revealed that the swanky set of wheels was a gift from his sister to mark his completion of 15 years in the industry. Sharing images while posing with the new set of wheels, Soni posted, “U know the meaning of PAMPERING in capital when your sister gifts you an E class Limited edition Mercedes Benz on completing 15 years in the film industry as a Director. Phew…… quite an achievement right ! Just confused it’s 15 years of working my ass off or achieving this mean machine as a gift is a bigger achievement. Lol Pour in your love guys. Thank you @avesthestar you make me proud of sponsoring all...

FACT CHECK: Siddharth Anand NOT collaborating with Mulk producer Deepak Mukut January 28, 2023 at 04:59PM

Siddharth Anand has become the hottest director in town. The fact that his latest directorial Pathaan starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham is setting new benchmark records at the box office, film producers are making a bee line to sign him. If going by certain reports, then apparently Mulk producer Deepak Mukut has roped in Anand to occupy the directorial chair of his next production venture. While the grapevine is buzzing with such claims, a well-placed industry source has exclusively informed Bollywood Hungama that it is untrue. Speaking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama the source who is also close to the filmmaker, denies the claims saying, “Siddharth Anand’s next is Fighter, a film that he is also producing under his banner Marflix. He is one of the biggest directors of the country and the biggest in terms of opening numbers. He will announce his next line up of films in due course of time but he is definitely not collaborating with Mulk producer Deepak Mukut...

Mission Majnu: Adnan Siddiqui calls out ‘misrepresntation of Pakistanis’ in the Sidharth Malhotra starrer spy entertainer January 28, 2023 at 02:28PM

Sidharth Malhotra returns to his patriotic avatar with Mission Majnu but this time he was seen essaying the role of a 70s spy in Pakistan, working for India. Co-starring Rashmika Mandanna, the film premiered on Netflix a few days ago but it seems that the film has been facing a little backlash from Pakistanis for their misrepresentation. Joining the debate now is Pakistani star Adnan Siddiqui, who is known for his performance in Sridevi’s last film, Mom, in which he essayed the role of her husband. He took to social media to review the Shantanu Bagchi film and expressed his disappointment over the same. Adnan Siddiqui took to Instagram to share a long note about Mission Majnu and how it misrepresented Pakistanis and portrayed a very wrong image of the residents in the country. He also called out the stereotype perception of their habits. He started off the note by saying, “How much misrepresentation is too much misrepresentation? Bollywood has the answer. I mean come on, yaar with all ...

Jacqueline Fernandez receives permission to travel to Dubai from Delhi High Court January 28, 2023 at 01:01PM

Jacqueline Fernandez, who is currently being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate owing to her alleged involvement in the Sukesh Chandrashekhar Rs. 200 crore extortion case, has been granted the permission to travel abroad for professional commitments, albeit with certain conditions. The actress had earlier approached the Delhi Patiala High Court seeking the permit for travelling abroad to attend her scheduled performance for PepsiCo India conference where she was to perform at the Annual Bottlers Conference in Dubai. On Friday, the Delhi Patiala High Court granted permission to Jacqueline Fernandez to travel to Dubai after her counsel argued that the actress may face lawsuit from the brand for non-participation if she doesn’t make it to the conference. Considering the same, the court has granted her permission to travel but along with that it has also observed that it will come along with some conditions. Owing to the fact that the ED is still investigating the Sukesh Chandrash...

Rashmika Mandanna, Alaya F join Alia Bhatt and others the list of Bollywood and South celebs in 30 Under 30 January 28, 2023 at 12:05PM

Last year, we saw the popularity of regional cinema, acceptance towards unconventional Bollywood films and audiences showering love on many of the younger generation of celebs. Celebrating the achievements of these young and popular artists, Eastern Eye presents the new annual list of 30 under 30 Asian celebs who have left a mark in the year 2022. While some of the names from last year’s list have retained their position this year too like Alia Bhatt, Ahan Shetty, musician Armaan Malik, and American-South actresss Avantika Vandanapu, the new names added to the list includes Alaya F, Akhil Akkineni and national crush Rashmika Mandanna. Readers would be aware that the fame of Rashmika Mandanna not increased ten folds due to the immense popularity of Pushpa: The Rise, but the actress added another feather to her cap by making her Bollywood debut and also being a part of two Bollywood films by far. Goodbye with stalwart Amitabh Bachchan and her recent release Mission Majnu with Sidharth Ma...

From Ayesha Singh to Tejasswi Prakash, about eight television and OTT Indian stars make it to the 30 under 30 Asians list January 28, 2023 at 10:52AM

The annual 30 under 30 lists have often featured Indian celebrities who have managed to break the mold and make a name, irrespective of the medium assorted with. From Bollywood superstar actresses to social media influencers and celebrities who have marked their presence, the list celebrates the achievements of these personas that have become trendsetters and won hearts and fans over a short period of time. While actresses like Ayesha Singh, Sumbul Touqeer Khan, Helly Shah, Asim Riaz, Debattama Saha, have been a part of the list before, names of popular star Tejasswi Prakash, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actress Pranali Rathod, and internet sensation Faisal Shaikh have been added to the list. In the 30 under 30 list this year, the latest achievements of these celebs is what have garnered them a special place in the list. Tejasswi Prakash, who is also known for her off screen romance with Karan Kundrra, is not only famous among #TejRan fans but she also managed to create a carve a niche f...

Kangana Ranaut wants to rename Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan to ‘Indian Pathaan’; takes a dig saying ‘goonjega toh yahan sirf Jai Shri Ram’ January 27, 2023 at 11:45AM

Shah Rukh Khan is soaring high with the Pathaan response but Kangana Ranaut has a lot of things to say about it. A day after praising the movie and the business it is creating at the box office, the actress took to Twitter to take a dig at the film and change her tune altogether. Kangana Ranaut’s Twitter account was reinstated a few days ago and she is back to taking digs at the film industry. Kangana Ranaut mentions, “All those who are claiming Pathaan is triumph of love over hate, I agree but whose love over whose hate? Let’s be precise, whose is buying tickets and making it a success? Yes it is India’s love and inclusiveness where eighty percent Hindus lives and yet a film called Pathaan..Which shows our enemy nation Pakistan and ISIS in good light is running successfully, it is this spirit of India ???????? beyond hate and judgements that makes it Mahan… it is the love of India that has triumphed hate and petty politics of enemies.” Which shows our enemy nation Pakistan and ISIS in...

Karan Johar moves track featuring Alia Bhatt from Switzerland to Kashmir January 27, 2023 at 10:54AM

The romantic duet in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani which was to be shot in Switzerland and which was delayed due to the film’s leading lady Alia Bhatt’s motherhood, is now being relocated to Kashmir. Purely out of the love for new mom Alia. Says a source in the know, “Karan loves Alia like his own daughter. He would do anything for her. He postponed the release of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, as the love duet could not be shot before Alia’s maternity leave. Karan had decided to shoot the song in Switzerland after Alia’s maternity love. But now he has relocated the song to Kashmir as Alia doesn’t want to leave her baby girl behind for long stretches.” And as Karan Johar argued, snow is snow. How does it matter whether it is Switzerland or Kashmir? This song would be Karan Johar’s tribute to his idol Yash Chopra. Alia would be dressed in chiffon sarees while Ranveer, for a change, would be seen in formals. Also Read: Ranbir Kapoor helping Alia Bhatt af...

Suniel Shetty’s family denies reports of Athiya Shetty-KL Rahul receiving luxurious gifts at their wedding: ‘Absolutely baseless and not true’ January 27, 2023 at 10:32AM

Actress Athiya Shetty and cricketer KL Rahul tied the knot this January 23 at Suniel Shetty's farmhouse in Khandala. The couple has been in a relationship for a long time and opted for an intimate wedding ceremony in presence of family and close friends. While not many celebrities were in attendance, it was reported that the couple received tremendous gifts which were in lakhs and crores. Several reports stated that Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul were gifted luxurious cars, bikes, watches and a flat. However, denying those reports, sources close to Suniel Shetty said, “All the reports published about the gifts are absolutely baseless and not true. We request the press fraternity to confirm details with us before publishing such incorrect information in the public domain.” Previous reports stated that Suniel Shetty gifted his daughter Athiya a luxurious apartment worth Rs. 50 crore in Mumbai. Salman Khan, who is a close friend of Suniel Shetty, gifted an Audi car to Athiya worth Rs. 1.6...

Shaheer Sheikh rescues 16-month-old daughter, wheelchair-bound father-in-law and wife Ruchikaa Kapoor after fire breaks out in Andheri building January 26, 2023 at 08:32PM

Last to last night was tough for the family of popular TV actor Shaheer Sheikh. For the unversed, on January 25, 2023, a massive fire broke out in the actor's building. Shaheer Sheikh's wife Ruchika Kapoor took to her verified social media handle and shared the details of the horrific incident. On a long note, Kapoor stated that she was at home with her 16-month-old daughter and parents and at around 1.30 am, she got a call that their building was on fire. However, after a lot of effort, the whole family was evacuated safely. Ruchikaa Kapoor thanked the firefighters and explained the incident in detail. She said that her father is wheelchair-bound while her daughter Anaya is just 16 months old. Given this, it was very difficult to get down the stairs from her 15th-floor apartment. Ruchikaa further added that Shaheer Sheikh and his brother-in-law along with firefighters came to rescue her. After a lot of effort, the whole family was evacuated till 5 in the morning. Apart from th...

On Republic Day, Akshay Kumar launches his cloth brand Force IX; calls it an “extension” and “part” of himself January 26, 2023 at 05:44PM

India is celebrating its 74th Republic Day today on January 26. While citizens of the country are marking the special day by watching the Republic Day parade, celebrities are also commemorating the 74th Republic Day by sharing heartfelt and patriotic wishes on their social media handles. However, it seems among many others, this year’s Republic Day is a bit more special for Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar than anyone else as he launched his clothing brand Force IX. Making the official announcement of the same, Khiladi Kumar took to his verified social media handle and shared a video post. The video starts with an old picture of Akshay Kumar, while the actor can be heard saying, “The force was strong then,” in the background. Later, Akshay appears on the screen saying, “The force has gotten stronger now with Force IX.” Instagramming the video, AK wrote, “Force IX sirf ek fashion brand nahi, mera extension hai, mera hissa hai…jo mere 30 saal ke safar ko aap tak pahunchata hai (Force IX is n...

Sarfarosh fame John Mathew Matthan joins Vivek Agnihotri, Priyadarshan and others for the series One Nation January 26, 2023 at 05:53PM

Filmmaker John Mathew Matthan had a dream directorial debut with the Aamir Khan and Naseeruddin Shah-starrer Sarfarosh. The film, which won critical and box office accolades, is still remembered. However, his next film Shikhar (2005), which starred Ajay Devgn and Shahid Kapoor, didn’t do well. His following project A New Love Ishtory couldn’t get completed. Now, Matthan has bagged a web-series titled One Nation. The Sarfarosh filmmaker will be directing one episode along with the likes of Priyadarshan, Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, Dr Chandra Prakash Dwivedi, Maju Bohara and Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan for the show. All six filmmakers are National Award winners. The show is produced by Vishnu Vardhan Induri and Hitesh Thakkar. Throwing more light on the show, Agnihotri wrote on Twitter, “Six National Award winners will tell the untold tales of India's unsung heroes who dedicated their lives for 100 years to keep India as #OneNation.” Six National Award winners will tell the untold tales o...

Yaariyan 2 starring Divya Khosla Kumar, Meezaan Jafri and Pearl V Puri to release in theatres on October 20, 2023 January 26, 2023 at 10:21AM

Yaariyan’s second installment, Yaariyan 2 starring Divya Khosla Kumar, Meezaan Jafri and Pearl V Puri will now release on 20th October 2023. The film also features an ensemble cast including Yash Das Gupta, Anaswara Rajan, Warina Hussain and Priya Varrier. Yaariyan 2 will be directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru. In the first instalment of the film, Divya made her directorial debut with the college romance, and now she will be the one playing the lead in Yaariyan 2. Gulshan Kumar and T-Series present T-Series films and Rao & Sapru Films production titled Yaariyan 2. The movie which will hit theatres on 20th October 2023 is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Divya Khosla Kumar and Aayush Maheshwari and is directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru. ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan strike a pose; Meezaan Jaffery expresses excitement for Pathaan, see photo from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama htt...

Pathaan protests in MP: Home Minister Narottam Mishra says there is no point in protesting now January 26, 2023 at 10:08AM

Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback film Pathaan is expected to earn around Rs 50 crores at the box office on its first day (yesterday). The film has succeeded in pulling large crowds into the cinema halls in such a way that it is expected to break the record of the highest opening for a Bollywood movie. But amidst such scenes, some Right Wing organizations held some protests against Pathaan in parts of Madhya Pradesh yesterday, as reported by NDTV. The film was under fire for the saffron coloured bikini worn by Deepika Padukone in the song ‘Besharam Rang’ as that colour is considered sacred by the Hindus. But the state’s Home Minister Narottam Mishra has said that there is no point in having any protests now as there have been “corrections” made in the film by the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certifications). Speaking to a group of reporters, he said, “I believe all rectifications have been made in it (film). The Censor Board has made corrections. Controversial words have been removed. So, I don...

Athiya Shetty – KL Rahul Wedding: Suniel Shetty, Salman Khan give Rs. 50 crore flat & Audi; Virat Kohli gifts Rs. 2.17 Cr BMW car January 26, 2023 at 09:41AM

Making a lot of noise currently for their wedding is actress Athiya Shetty and cricketer KL Rahul, who tied the knot this January 23 at Suniel Shetty's farmhouse in Khandala. The couple has been in a relationship for a long time and opted for an intimate wedding ceremony in presence of family and close friends. While not many celebrities were in attendance, the couple received tremendous gifts. Several reports stated that Suniel Shetty gifted his daughter Athiya a luxurious apartment worth Rs. 50 crore in Mumbai. Salman Khan, who is a close friend of Suniel Shetty, gifted an Audi car to Athiya worth Rs. 1.64 crore. Jackie Shroff, who is another close friend of Shetty, gifted his daughter an Rs. 30 lakh Chopard watch. Arjun Kapoor, who is one of Athiya’s childhood friends and worked in Mubarakan together, gifted her a diamond bracelet worth Rs. 1.5 crore. It is also being reported that KL Rahul’s friends from the cricket fraternity did not leave any stone unturned with their gifts g...

Shah Rukh Khan's slick spy actioner Pathaan releases in the world's highest altitude movie theatre in Ladakh January 25, 2023 at 03:30PM

A Mobile Digital Movie Theatre company called Picturetime known for its mission of bringing cinematic entertainment to the farthest corners of India, installed one of its state-of-the-art inflatable cinema screens in Leh, Ladakh earlier in 2021. The theatre is set up at a height of 11,562 ft, making it the world's top most spot to enjoy the latest Indian and international movies. For the residents of Leh, anticipation is at its peak for Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited comeback in Pathaan is being screened in these inflatable theatres. While the current nail-biting temperature drops down to minus in Ladakh, with a unique ambient control theatre using state of an art heating facility, the audiences can comfortably watch the film at plus twenty degrees within the inflatable enclosure. The film will also be screened in these Mobile Digital Movie Theatres set up at Asifabad (Telegana) and Sardarshahar in Rajasthan and in Arunachal. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Sushil Chaudhary, CEO an...

Confirmed! Alisha Panwar to enter Kumkum Bhagya after the six-years leap January 25, 2023 at 02:31PM

Nine years back, Sriti Jha and Shabir Ahluwalia mesmerised the audience with their sizzling chemistry in Kumkum Bhagya. Since its inception, the ZEE TV show has frequently gained the top position. Currently, Mugdha Chaphekar and Krishna Kaul are playing the lead in the Ektaa Kapoor show. As per the latest buzz, the serial will soon see a six-year leap, and with the leap, numerous twists and turns are planned including actress Alisha Panwar’s entry in a negative character. Yes! You read it right. Alisha, who was last seen in Teri Meri Ikk Jindri, has been kept away from TV for almost a year. Speaking of her comeback with Kumkum Bhagya with Times of India, Alisha asserted, “I have played positive roles, but I feel people have connected with my negative roles more. I played Tara in Ishq Mein Marjawan and people have been offering me negative roles after that.” Panwar further added, “I will play a negative role in Kumkum Bhagya too. I am an obsessive lover, who falls in love with the main ...

Amitabh Bachchan receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Saudi Arabia January 25, 2023 at 02:10PM

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has successfully bagged yet another award at Saudi Arabia. He expressed his gratitude and gave a heartfelt acceptance speech while receiving the award. The actor shared the same on social media. Amitabh Bachchan bagged Lifetime Achievement Award at 2023 Joy Awards for his contribution to the Indian movies. Legendary actor Bachchan took to his Instagram and shared the video. The post incorporated several clips from the actor’s film, following which he can be seen giving a speech. “My immense gratitude for your affection and care .. and for the honour ..”, the actor captioned while sharing the video. In his speech he mentioned that it was his first visit to Saudi, but won’t be his last. The actor said, “I’ve always believed that cinema is a medium of entertainment, and it is a medium that brings people together and integrates human society. We come from different walks of life and come from different paths of the world, but when we watch something, we la...

BREAKING: Deepika Padukone's orange swimsuit scene in Pathaan has NOT been censored; is very much a part of 'Besharam Rang' January 25, 2023 at 11:43AM

The much-awaited film Pathaan has finally released today and as expected, has taken a flying start. The film has been in the news for multiple reasons as it's a comeback film of Shah Rukh Khan after more than four years and also because it belongs to the same universe as Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) and War (2019). But since the last month, Pathaan has been in the news for the wrong reasons after certain sections objected to Deepika Padukone wearing an orange swimsuit in the song ‘Besharam Rang’ . They alleged that it hurt religious sentiments and this snowballed into a major controversy. Later, the cut list from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) got leaked and it mentioned that certain sensuous dance movements in 'Besharam Rang' have been removed. Many spread the rumour that this indicates that all shots of the orange bikini have been axed from the final cut of Pathaan . However, now that the film has been released, we can assure you th...

Sidharth Malhotra and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Mission Majnu clocks 8.94 million hours of viewership on its opening weekend on Netflix January 25, 2023 at 11:31AM

Netflix’s most recent release Mission Majnu has taken everyone by storm. From powerful performances to storytelling, the film continues to receive love from critics and audiences alike. Directed by Shantanu Bagchi and produced by RSVP and GBA, Mission Majnu stars a stunningly talented cast of Sidharth Malhotra, Rashmika Mandanna, Kumud Mishra, Parmeet Sethi, Sharib Hashmi, Mir Sarwar and Zakir Hussain. Since the film’s release, it has been trending in the top 10 films list in 18 countries on Netflix including India, Canada, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Sri Lanka. Mission Majnu has become the No. 2 non-English film globally on Netflix in its opening weekend of release. Talking about Mission Majnu 's appreciation, Sidharth Malhotra shares, "I'm excited and grateful to receive so much love from audiences and I'm happy that they are entertained . As an actor, knowing audiences have connected and liked the performance is heartwarming. Mission Majnu is b...

Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan ROARS! 300 shows increased by exhibitors right after the first show, becomes the biggest ever release for a Hindi film January 25, 2023 at 11:24AM

The most awaited film in Indian cinema after a long, long time, Pathaan , is here and it has taken the box office by storm! Right after the first show, the exhibitors realised that Pathaan will be a box office monster and over 300 shows of the film have increased all over India! This is unprecedented! The total screen count now is 8000 screens worldwide across Hindi, Tamil & Telugu formats. Domestic - 5,500 Screens, International - 2,500 Screens. It is the biggest ever release for a Hindi film ever in the history of Indian cinema. As Bollywood Hungama reported earlier in the day,  Pathaan is also the first Indian film to release in over 100 countries in the world. Speaking about this achievement, Nelson D’Souza, Vice President, International Distribution, at Yash Raj Films, said, “This is a very heartening sign, especially post-pandemic, keeping the theatrical business revival in mind.  Pathaan  will release in 100 + countries. It is the fourth film of YRF’s spy...

Oscars 2023: Shaunak Sen’s All That Breathes scores a nomination for India in Documentary Feature Film category January 25, 2023 at 11:04AM

The 2023 Oscars are right around the corner. Before that, the nominations are an important milestone. The nominations for the 2023 Oscars are out and three of India’s projects were nominated. ‘ Naatu Naatu’ from RRR for Best Original Song, The Elephant Whisperers for Best Documentary Short Film and Shaunak Sen’s All That Breathes for Best Documentary Feature Film. All That Breathes follows the story of two brothers Mohammad Saud and Nadeem Shehzad. In one of the world’s most populated cities, two brothers — Nadeem and Saud — devote their lives to the quixotic effort of protecting the black kite, a majestic bird of prey essential to the ecosystem of New Delhi that has been falling from the sky at alarming rates. Amid environmental toxicity and social unrest, the ‘kite brothers’ spend day and night caring for the creatures in their makeshift avian basement hospital. Director Shaunak Sen explores the connection between the kites and the Muslim brothers who help them return to the ...

Rajkumar Santoshi files complaint at Mumbai police after receiving threats for his film Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh January 24, 2023 at 03:52PM

It seems that the films releasing this week are facing trouble from different groups owing to the subjects. While Pathaan has been facing protests from different groups because of the saffron colour bikini of Deepika Padukone, the other film that is releasing alongside, Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh is also facing its own share of trouble. This film has come under the radar after some groups took offense, claiming that it glorifies Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin. And now with the filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi receiving threats over the same, he has sought the help of Mumbai for increasing security. As per PTI reports, Rajkumar Santoshi has written a letter to the Special Commissioner of Police Deven Bharti, in which he has requested his help after a group of people interrupted and caused a scene at the recently held promotional event of Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh . “Later several threats were received from some unknown people asking me to stop the release and promotion for this movie. I feel unsafe and...

Kartik Aaryan starrer Shehzada trailer crosses 100 million views across platforms January 24, 2023 at 02:49PM

Ever since the trailer of director Rohit Dhawan’s Shehzada dropped on the internet and social media, Kartik Aaryan’s fans have gone into a frenzy. Although the actor is known for giving a series of commercial hits, this is the first time that he is starring in an out-and-out masala entertainer and this seems to have worked out well with the trailer going viral in no time. Now, the Shehzada trailer has crossed a major milestone as it has gone past 100 million views across platform on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram in just 11 days. Shehzada is the official Hindi remake of the Telugu film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo . Released in 2020, the movie starred Allu Arjun in the lead role along with Pooja Hegde, Nivetha Pethuraj and Sushanth Anumolu. The remake has been produced by Bhushan Kumar under his banner T-Series. Recently, Kartik was seen in Rajat Sharma’s television chat show Aap Ki Adalat. Among various things, he also spoke about him emerging as a major star of Bollywood lately. ...

Save the Date! Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Awards 2023 to take place on March 24, 2023 in Mumbai January 24, 2023 at 01:27PM

Towards the end of November 2022, Bollywood Hungama had announced the first edition of the Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Awards. The event, which will honour some of the most stylish individuals in the world of entertainment, has been creating quite a bit of buzz since its announcement. Following the announcement, we had also unveiled the logo of the Bollywood Hungama Style Icons which is curated and directed by Cinema Waale Film and Television Productions LLP & produced by Across Media Solutions. Now, we reveal the final date for the function. So get ready for a night of glitz, glamour, and of course a star-studded affair with the function being held on March 24, 2023 at J W Marriott, Juhu in Mumbai. Bollywood Hungama , the foremost online destination for all things entertainment which with its distinct style of content creation in the world of Bollywood, Television, Hollywood, Music, Lifestyle, and Celebrities, brings to you the first asset of the glitz and glamour that’s soon...