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Sanjay Leela Bhansali says set for ‘Heeramandi’ biggest in his…

In a star-studded affair in Mumbai, renowned filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali unveiled his much-anticipated debut web series Heeramandi, on Wednesday (24). The event witnessed a glittering ensemble of Bollywood's elite, with the cast of the show gracing the red carpet with elegance and charm. Amidst the buzz surrounding the premiere,…

Nikki Sharma: ‘I want to do something like Alia Bhatt’s…

WHEN Nikki Sharma was a youngster, she participated in India’s Got Talent, and had an encounter with actress Sonali Bendre that changed the course of her life.   The reality TV show judge spotted the teenager’s natural ability, and told her she could make it as an actress. Those words of…

What is slow hobbies? From Deepika to Kajol, everybody is…

The age-old traditions of pursuing good habits are coming back into vogue, just like our grandmothers and great-grandmothers had weaving skills, some actors are bringing back those habits. The reason is not to pass the time the whole day but they are termed as 'slow hobbies' exploring the dimension of…

‘Felt very self-critical, had mom-guilt’: Alia Bhatt opens up about…

Bollywood star actor Alia Bhatt, who is from one of the most influential families,  talks about taking therapy post-childbirth. She has always been very candid in her interviews, be it about her professional acting career or her personal life, or talking about her family. Recently, she opened up about her…

Eight Indians on Time’s 100 most influential list

EIGHT people from India have been honoured in Time magazine's prestigious list of the 100 most influential people of 2024. World Bank president Ajay Banga, Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Olympian wrestler Sakshi Malik and actor-director Dev Patel are among the Indians on the list. It also…

India’s Sakshi Malik in Time’s 100 list for leading wrestlers’…

Indian wrestler and Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik has been named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people of 2024. Sakshi Malik, India's only female Olympic medalist in wrestling, has been acknowledged for her role in combating alleged sexual harassment within the sport. Alongside wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia,…

Priyanka Chopra shares photo of ‘bloodied’ forehead from ‘Heads of…

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is currently shooting for her upcoming project Heads of State, shared "bloodied up" pictures from the sets. Taking to Instagram stories, Priyanka treated fans to a new picture from her professional life. The image captured Priyanka showing her scars on the right side of her…

Alia Bhatt not headlining Disney’s Indian princess musical, clarifies Gurinder…

Social media was abuzz following reports of actress Alia Bhatt headlining Disney's Indian princess musical. However, filmmaker Gurinder Chadha has now dismissed the rumours. Taking to X, Gurinder wrote, "This is not true. Not sure where this started. The script is still in the works. Alia and I had a…

From Virat Kohli to Priyanka Chopra: Top 10 most-followed Indian…

In the digital age, social media platforms have become powerful tools for individuals to connect, engage, and showcase their talents and lifestyles to a global audience. Among these platforms, Instagram stands out as one of the most popular, with millions of users sharing photos, videos, and stories every day. For…

Priyanka Chopra resumes filming ‘Heads Of State’ after vacation in…

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who recently enjoyed her vacation with family in India, is back to work as she returns to the sets of her next Hollywood film Heads Of State. Taking to Instagram, Priyanka gave a glimpse of the script. The page had the film's title and mentioned that Harrison…

Priyanka Chopra lends voice for new film ‘Tiger’, announces release…

Priyanka Chopra Jonas announced the release date of her new project titled Tiger and shared how it was fun lending her voice to this incredible story and exploring the jungles through this film. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Priyanka treated fans with the film's poster along with a note. The…

Reema Maya to direct digital version of ‘Student of the…

Producer Karan Johar says Reema Maya of Nocturnal Burger fame will direct the series adaptation of his Student of the Year franchise. The filmmaker made the announcement on the closing day of the Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) in Chandigarh on Sunday. "Reema Maya will be directing the digital version…

Alia Bhatt sings ‘Ikk Kuddi’ at her charity gala dinner…

As reported earlier, Alia Bhatt recently hosted her first charity gala in London. The actress organised the Hope Gala on Thursday evening to raise funds for underprivileged adolescents in India through the Salaam Bombay Foundation. The event was attended by many renowned personalities. Musician Harshdeep Kaur, comedian Rohan Joshi, and…

Alia Bhatt hosts Hope Gala in London; Gurinder Chadha joins…

Actress, producer, and entrepreneur Alia Bhatt hosted her first charity event Hope Gala on March 28 in partnership with the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London. At the event, she raised money for underprivileged adolescents in India, to help the Salaam Bombay Foundation. “I am…

Alia Bhatt to host ‘Hope Gala’ in London

Actress, producer, and entrepreneur Alia Bhatt is set to host her first 'Hope Gala' in London. As per a source close to the actress' team, Alia will host Hope Gala on March 28 in partnership with the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London. This is…

Student of the Year heroes have failed

IT MAY have been a massively overrated film that didn’t clock up the expected blockbuster numbers at the box office, but the 2012 film, Student of the Year, was a solid launch pad for its three debut stars. While Alia Bhatt has gone on to become the most successful young…

Priyanka and Nick offer prayers at Ayodhya’s Ram temple with…

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas and her husband, American singer Nick Jonas, on Wednesday offered prayers at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The couple was accompanied by their two-year-old daughter, Malti Marie Jonas. Priyanka, who was dressed in a yellow sari, and Nick, wearing a kurta set, were photographed at the…

Nick Jonas joins Priyanka Chopra, daughter Malti Marie in Mumbai…

Popstar Nick Jonas touched down in Mumbai in the early hours of Monday. He made a stylish entry in an all-white look at the Mumbai airport. He sported a white shirt that he paired with matching pants and sneakers. This is Nick's second visit to India this year. He and…

The times when birthday girl Alia Bhatt won the hearts…

In the glamorous cosmos of Bollywood, where stars shine bright and dreams are woven into the fabric of reality, one name continues to radiate a distinct brilliance - Alia Bhatt, who turns 31 on Friday (15). With her magnetic presence on screen and off, she embodies the essence of contemporary…

Sony Pictures announces biopic on Madhubala

Filmmaker Jasmeet K Reen will be tackling an upcoming biographical drama movie based on the life and times of Indian cinema legend Madhubala, the makers announced on Friday. Sony Pictures International Productions announced the project on their official social media handles. "We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming film honoring the…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali launches music label

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Thursday launched his music label Bhansali Music. Bhansali, who is set to make his streaming debut with Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, has previously composed music for his films Guzaarish, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, and Gangubai Kathiawadi. Through the label, the director-composer aims to collaborate with…

Anushka Khanna: Creating timeless fashion classics

INTERNATIONALLY renowned fashion designer Anushka Khanna has effortlessly combined her Indian heritage with a global perspective. From made-to-order, ready-to-wear and bespoke creations to dressing A-list celebrities such as Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor, she has turned her brand into a powerful symbol of girl power.…

Iconic female characters in Bollywood films

THERE will be another global celebration of girl power on International Women’s Day. The annual day on March 8, aiming to empower women and girls will once again highlight everything from important social causes to human rights, equality and celebrating female heroes. Eastern Eye decided to mark the occasion by…

Alia Bhatt headlining spy universe film, confirms YRF CEO

Alia Bhatt is headlining a film in the YRF spy universe, filming for which will begin later this year, Yash Raj Films CEO Akshaye Widhani said on Tuesday. The YRF Spy Universe is an ambitious franchise that will see characters from different films cross paths. Tiger starring Salman Khan, War…

SRK, Suhana groove to ‘Chammak Challo’ with Akon, Salman plays…

American singer Akon set the stage on fire with his special performance at the pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. On day three of the gala event, Akon also performed his hit track 'Chammak Challo' from the sci-fi action thriller film Ra.One which got superstars Shah Rukh Khan…

Khan trio dances to ‘Naatu Naatu’ at Anant-Radhika’s pre-wedding bash

Bollywood's three Khans -- Shah Rukh, Salman, and Aamir -- showed off their bromance on-stage on the second day of the grand pre-wedding event of billionaire Mukesh Ambani's son Anant and his fiancée Radhika Merchant. And what better than grooving to the tune of "Naatu Naatu", the high-spirited Oscar-winning Telugu…

Rihanna rocks the stage at Anant Ambani-Radhika’s pre-wedding bash

In her first performance in India, pop star Rihanna set the stage on fire on day one of the lavish pre-wedding event of billionaire Mukesh Ambani's son Anant and his fiancee Radhika Merchant. The international music sensation, who belted out hit songs such as "Diamonds", "Where Have You Been", "Rude…

Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh announce pregnancy

Bollywood star couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh on Thursday announced they are expecting their first child. The news comes days after reports of Padukone's pregnancy were doing social media rounds when the actress was photographed covering her midsection at the 77th BAFTA Awards which she attended as a presenter.…

Everything we know about Anant Ambani’s wedding preps

One of the world’s richest men, Mukesh Ambani is gearing up for the big fat Indian wedding of his younger son Anant Ambani with Radhika Merchant. The pre-wedding ceremonies are set to start on March 1-3 in Jamnagar, Gujarat, the home of Ambani’s massive oil refineries. Several high-profile personalities from…

Prime Video hosts screening of ‘Poacher’ in London

Prime Video on Sunday hosted a special screening of its much-awaited crime series Poacher in London. Written, created, and directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Richie Mehta and produced by QC Entertainment, Poacher features an accomplished ensemble cast including Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya. The series is a riveting…

Alia Bhatt launches trailer for ‘Poacher’

Actress-producer Alia Bhatt on Thursday said she decided to support the upcoming web series Poacher as it uncovers an important true-life story that's told with a lot of genuineness. Bhatt is an executive producer on the Prime Video series that marks director Richie Mehta's return to streaming space with a…

Alia Bhatt to be executive producer for Richie Mehta’s ‘Poacher’

Streaming platform Prime Video on Tuesday announced that actress Alia Bhatt is turning executive producer for its upcoming Amazon original series Poacher. Emmy Award winner Richie Mehta of Delhi Crime fame has directed the crime drama, which is set to premiere on Prime Video on February 23. It is produced…

Alia Bhatt, Sharvari onboard next film in YRF Spy Universe

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh are set to lead the next Spy Universe film produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films, Variety reported. The Railway Men fame director Shiv Rawail will be helming the high-profile film. Alia and Sharvari will play super agents in the as-yet-untitled film. Rawail, who…

Netflix shares first look at Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's first streaming show Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar will premiere on Netflix in 2024 and the streamer shared the first look of the much-anticipated project on Thursday. Backed by Bhansali Productions, the upcoming show stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda…

Filmfare Awards: Ranbir, Alia win top honours; see full winners…

Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt walked away with top acting honours at the 69th Filmfare Awards for their roles in Animal and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani while Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail won the Black Lady for Best Film and Director. The 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024…

Salman, Alia pose with Anthony Hopkins, John Cena

Actor Salman Khan, who recently attended an international award ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, shared a group photo featuring Alia Bhatt, Anthony Hopkins, Zack Snyder, John Cena, and others. Taking to Instagram, Salman took to social media to share the group photo clicked at the award ceremony. Representing…

Bhansali announces his next with Alia, Ranbir, and Vicky

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Wednesday announced that his next feature film is titled Love & War, which will star Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal. Billed as an “epic saga”, the upcoming project is slated to be released on Christmas 2025. Bhansali Productions, which is bankrolling Love &…

Amitabh shares picture with Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared photos from his visit to Ram temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday. Taking to X, Amitabh treated fans to a glimpse of himself seeking the divine blessings of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. In one of the pictures, Big B can be seen standing with folded hands in…

Big B to Sachin Tendulkar, celebrities join Pran Pratistha ceremony…

Film stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann Khurrana, Anupam Kher, Kangana Ranaut, Tiger Shroff and Asha Bhosale among others are at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Complex in Ayodhya for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. Cricket legends Anil Kumble, Sachin Tendulkar, and Venkatesh Prasad are…

Alia Bhatt honoured at Saudi Arabia’s Joy Awards

Alia Bhatt was presented with the honorary entertainment makers award at the Joy Awards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the actress dedicated the trophy to the "magic of movies". The National Award winner, whose latest release was Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani, received the award at a ceremony held…

Priyanka, Nick visit temple on daughter’s birthday

Celebrity couple Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas recently celebrated their daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas's second birthday. On Wednesday, the actress took to Instagram and shared a string of pictures from her daughter's second birthday celebrations. She captioned the post, "She is our miracle. And she is 2," followed by…

Filmfare Award noms: ‘Jawan’, ‘Pathaan’ vie for top honours

It is Shah Rukh Khan versus Shah Rukh Khan at the 69th Filmfare Awards, where two of the superstar's three hits of the year are nominated in the best film (popular) category. Other nominees in the same segment include 12th Fail, OMG 2, and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.…

Priyanka impressed with Pankaj Tripathi’s life mantra

Priyanka Chopra was impressed with Pankaj Tripathi's mantra of life, as she was able to relate to the Mirzapur actor's point of view and called his wise words "wisdom." On Tuesday, taking to her Instagram Story, Priyanka shared a video clip from Pankaj Tripathi's throwback interview, in which he emphasised…

‘Ramayan’ actress on Ram temple consecration ceremony

The festival of Diwali is coming early this year, says Ramayan star Dipika Chikhlia, who is looking forward to attending the historic consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. Chikhlia, who became famous for her role as Goddess Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan 36 years ago,…

10 Bollywood films to look forward to in 2024

Bollywood fans have a lot to look forward to in the new year which offers a range of movies, including big-budget spectacle cinema that led the way in 2023. Here are some of the most anticipated Bollywood releases of the year: 1. Merry Christmas: Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi star…

2023: When Bollywood made a spectacular theatrical comeback

The year that marked the triumphant return of the alpha male to the big screen and ageing star Shah Rukh Khan fronting Bollywood’s march back to the box office after Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki with Sunny Deol and Karan Johar walking alongside, reviving their careers and the fortunes of the…

‘Fighter’ to ‘Pushpa 2’, a look at most anticipated Indian…

The 2024 film release lineup looks excellent so far! From Hrithik Roshan's Fighter to Akshay Kumar's Welcome 3, it seems like a great year as far as Bollywood is concerned. Many other films have the audience waiting with bated breaths. Let's check out the list here. 1. Fighter Directed by…

Karan Johar pens appreciation post for Alia and Ranveer

Ace filmmaker Karan Johar on Tuesday penned a long appreciation post for the lead cast of his film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Alia Bhatt, and Ranveer Singh. Taking to Instagram, Karan shared a new selfie with both the actors. About Alia, KJo wrote in his caption, "Before the…

Ranbir, Alia, Prabhas, Yash invited for Ram temple consecration ceremony

Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, Sunny Deol, Prabhas, and Yash are among several film personalities who have been invited to the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh on January 22. According to producer Mahaveer Jain's sources, Tiger Shroff and Ayushmann Khurrana are also expected…

Ranbir and Alia reveal daughter Raha’s face on Christmas

Power couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt gave a Christmas surprise to their fans by making their first public appearance with their daughter Raha. The star couple, who has been protective of their daughter so far, finally posed with her for the paparazzi. Ranbir was seen carrying his little princess…

Priyanka shares pictures with Nick and daughter from holiday dinner

Priyanka Chopra is set to welcome Christmas. Ahead of the festival, she gave her fans a glimpse of her holiday dinner with her husband Nick Jonas, and friends. Taking to Instagram, Priyanka shared a series of pictures featuring herself, Nick Jonas, daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, and friends, as they…

AI: a boon or a bane for Bollywood?

The Delhi Police on Wednesday tracked down four suspects who were involved in uploading Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna’s deepfake video online. However, the hunt for the creators of the wildly circulated video and the main conspirator behind it is still on. Mandanna, who is a popular name in India’s southern…

Month-by-month guide to Hindi film highs and lows from the…

EVERY month of 2023 had its winners and losers, with successes being balanced out by less-than-memorable moments. Eastern Eye looks back on some of the Bollywood highs and lows from the past year, with a month-by-month guide. January  Good: Shah Rukh Khan reclaimed his crown as the king of Bollywood…

Asian movie stars and women ‘likely to be deepfakes targets’

THERE was the Bollywood star in skin-tight lycra, the Bangladeshi politician filmed in a bikini and the young Pakistani woman snapped with a man. None was real, but all three images were credible enough to unleash lust, vitriol – and even allegedly a murder – underlining the sophistication of generative…

A glance at top Bollywood songs of 2023

2023 has been a great year for Bollywood in terms of films and music. The film industry has delivered several big hits that ruled the charts the entire year. Be it the album of Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone-starrer Pathaan or Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna's Animal, music taking…

Shah Rukh Khan tops Global Asian Celebrity List 2023

Shah Rukh Khan has added to a year of stunning achievements by topping the Top 50 Asian Celebrities In The World list for 2023. The Bollywood superstar beat off strong competition from around the world in this year’s edition of the popular list, published annually by UK based Eastern Eye…

Top 50 Asian stars of 2023

A GROUND-BREAKING year in entertainment saw glass ceilings shattered, greater heights conquered, creative horizons expanded, and new paths carved globally. There was also ground-breaking work, international crossovers, and exciting new talent announcing their arrival. Top south Asian talent from diverse fields were at the forefront of the marvellous moves being…

Priyanka gives sneak peek into her Christmas preparations

Global icon Priyanka Chopra is already in the Christmas mood. On Tuesday, she took to her Instagram and shared a glimpse of Christmas preparations at her residence. The White Tiger actress shared a picture on her stories which she captioned, "Grateful." She dropped a picture of the fireplace corner decorated…

‘Dear Jassi’ wins Best Feature Film at Red Sea Int…

Dear Jassi, a film inspired by a real-life honour killing in Punjab, won the Silver Yusr Award for Best Feature Film at the ongoing Red Sea International Film Festival 2023. Directed by Tarsem Singh Dhandwar, the Punjabi-English romance drama was honoured with the accolade at a ceremony held in Saudi…

Priyanka Chopra falls prey to deepfake

After Rashmika Mandanna, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, and Kajol, another deepfake video of a prominent personality from showbiz has gone viral on social media. The latest deepfake video on the Internet features none other than Priyanka Chopra. The video showing Chopra promoting brands and giving investment ideas is doing the…

Why FT picked Alia Bhatt for its influential women’s list

THE Bollywood actress, Alia Bhatt, is the sole Indian to be selected by the Financial Times (FT) among its “25 most influential women of 2023” chosen from across the world. The paper’s selection is a little like Eastern Eye’s Power List (the next one will be published on March 5,…

Priyanka Chopra enjoys F1 Grand Prix 2023

Priyanka Chopra recently attended the F1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Several videos and photos from the grand racing event have now gone viral on social media where the former Miss World could be seen rubbing shoulders with a host of international celebrities, including Naomi Campbell,…

Alia latest Indian celebrity to fall prey to deepfake

Leading Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is the latest celebrity to fall prey to deepfake technology after Rashmika Mandanna, Katrina Kaif, and Kajol. An unsettling deepfake video of the Gangubai Kathiawadi actress has gone viral on social media. The video shows a girl who resembles Alia Bhatt looking into the camera…

Ranbir gets daughter’s name inked on collarbone

There's no greater feeling than embracing parenthood and Ranbir Kapoor is no exception, as he got her daughter Raha's name inked on her collarbone. Ranbir, who is busy promoting his upcoming action thriller Animal, recently revealed his tattoo. A video of Ranbir went viral on social media in which he…

Hindi leading ladies hit an all-time low

WOULD you be able to tell Tara Sutaria, Disha Patani, Kiara Advani, Vaani Kapoor and Rakulpreet Singh apart if shown photographs of them? Even the most die-hard Bollywood fans would struggle with this conundrum or think of a truly memorable role they have played. You could perhaps recognise Sara Ali…

Alia on wearing wedding saree for National Film Awards

Alia Bhatt says repeating her ivory wedding saree for the National Film Awards ceremony was an "instinctive" decision as she wanted to honour the milestone moment by wearing a special outfit. Alia won the best actress National Film Award for her performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi. For the…

After Jr NTR, Academy welcomes Ram Charan to member class…

After Jr NTR, Ram Charan has now become the newest member of the Actors Branch of the Academy. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) made the announcement on Instagram on Thursday, welcoming Ram Charan and other celebrities as new members of the Actors Branch. "Through their nuanced…

Alia, Deepika to Katrina Kaif, celebs arrive at Jio World…

Several Bollywood celebs on Tuesday marked their presence at the star-studded launch of the Jio World Plaza in Mumbai. Actor Deepika Padukone graced the event in an off-shoulder grey dress which she paired with black long boots. She kept her make-up heavy and accessorized her look with minimal jewellery. She…

Ranbir Kapoor reacts to being called ‘toxic’

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor recently opened up about dealing with negativity and also reacted to the trolls who call him 'toxic'. Taking to X, Ranbir's fans shared a clip from a conversation in which the Barfi star said, "Hey, I'm not on social media so I don't have the need…

Alia Bhatt to Allu Arjun, celebs share special wishes on…

On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, celebs from Alia Bhatt to Allu Arjun and others shared heartwarming wishes on social media. "Wishing you all a very Happy Dussehra," read the post shared by actor Alia Bhatt on her Instagram story. Anupam Kher dropped a motion video…

Waheeda Rehman, Alia Bhatt, Allu Arjun and other winners honoured…

Indian President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday presented screen icon Waheeda Rehman with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award and honoured other winners of the 69th National Film Awards, including popular stars Allu Arjun, Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon. The National Film Awards were announced in August honouring the best in cinema…

‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ screened at Busan Film…

Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh-starrer Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani was recently screened at the 28th Busan International Film Festival. Filmmaker Karan Johar's production house Dharma Movies took to Instagram and posted images from the screening. Karan Johar virtually appeared at the festival via a special video message. "The…

Alia Bhatt to star in and produce Vasan Bala’s ‘Jigra’

National Award winner Alia Bhatt is set to star in and produce Jigra, a film directed by Vasan Bala, the makers said Tuesday. Backed by Dharma Productions and Eternal Sunshine Productions, the movie will hit the screens on September 27, 2024. Karan Johar's Dharma Productions shared the film announcement on…

‘Strike has put Priyanka’s dates into huge tizzy’: Farhan on…

Waiting for Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif's Jee Le Zaraa to go on floors? If yes, then you will be left a little disappointed. In an interview with US-based publication Variety, director Farhan Akhtar shared that the film is on hold at the moment. “We just have issues…

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Kartik Aaryan to Ajay Devgn, Bollywood celebs…

On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, several Bollywood celebs took to their social media handles and extended heartfelt wishes. Actor Kartik Aaryan took to his Instagram and shared a picture which he captioned, “It’s that joyous time of the year. Ganpati Bappa Morya. #LalBaughchaRaja.”   View this post on…

Jr NTR bags Best Actor award at South Indian International…

Actor Jr NTR won Best Actor award at the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) for his powerful performance in RRR. The award ceremony took place in Dubai on Friday night. While receiving the trophy, Jr NTR expressed gratitude to his fans and the whole RRR team. He said, "I…

Will try to push content envelope through my brand of…

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is the only Indian to be chosen for the 2023 edition of the TIME100 Impact Awards, on Wednesday said he is humbled by the honour which will encourage him to push the envelope of Indian content through his brand of cinema. Known for tackling several social…

Ayan Mukerji marks first anniversary of ‘Brahmastra’

Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji on Saturday marked the first anniversary of his 2022 blockbuster Brahmastra, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Titled Brahmastra Part One: Shiva, the movie was the beginning of a big-budget fantasy adventure franchise and Mukerji has already announced two follow-ups that will be released in 2026 and…

Karan Johar heads to Toronto for TIFF 2023

Filmmaker Karan Johar is excited and set for his next production, an action thriller film, Kill to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023. Karan took to Instagram and dropped a selfie from the airplane and informed fans about his next destination. Sharing the picture, he wrote, “Enroute Toronto!!!#TIFF…

Alia Bhatt’s ED-a-Mamma joins hands with Reliance Retail Ventures

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who recently started her business venture, Ed-a-Mamma, has joined hands with Reliance Industries-owned Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL). Announcing the partnership, Alia on Wednesday took to Instagram and wrote, "Delighted to share that Ed-a-Mamma and Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd have entered into a joint venture. Ed-a-Mamma…

Karan Johar’s ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ headed to…

Karan Johar's directorial Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani will be screened at the 2023 edition of the Busan International Film Festival, the organisers announced Tuesday. The romance drama, which released in India in July and amassed over £30 million at the box office, will be showcased under the 'Open…

‘Jawan’ Trailer: SRK-starrer promises action, drama and punchy dialogues

The official trailer of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan has arrived and it promises to take the fans on a ride filled with action, emotions, and powerful dialogues. The trailer comes just seven days ahead of the Atlee directorial's release in three languages -- Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu -- possibly the…

69th National Film Awards: Kriti Sanon, R Madhvan, Bhansali and…

Mimi actress Kriti Sanon, Gangubai Kathiawadi filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and Sardar Udham director Shoojit Sircar on Thursday expressed happiness after their films won big at the 69th National Film Awards. Sanon and Pankaj Tripathi won the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor honours, respectively, for their film Mimi. Sanon…

Good cinema gets acknowledged: Bhansali as ‘Gangubai…’ wins 5 National…

Good cinema gets acknowledged and a pat on the back from a respectful jury always brings joy, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali said on Thursday after his lavishly-mounted period biopic Gangubai Kathiawadi won five National Film Awards, including Best Actress honour for Alia Bhatt. Bhansali won two awards -- for best…

69th National Film Awards: Alia, Kriti share Best Actress, Allu…

The 69th National Film Awards were announced at a press conference in New Delhi today. Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon share the Best Actress award for their performances in Gangubai Kathiawadi and Mimi, respectively. Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, on the other hand, was named Best Actor for his successful film…

69th National Film Awards to be announced in Delhi today

The 69th National Film Awards will be announced on Thursday during a press conference by the Jury at the National Media Center, New Delhi. Many names are going around and the official announcement is awaited. This year Alia Bhatt and Kangana Ranaut’s names are doing the rounds on social media…

Alia praises Ranbir for getting her birthday cake from London

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt recently opened up about a cherished gift from her husband Ranbir Kapoor that dates back to the time when they were still dating each other. It was during the filming of Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra (2022) in Bulgaria that Ranbir surprised her with a special milk cake…

Heart of Stone Review: Big budget thriller is let down…

THE big budget thriller, which marks Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt’s entry into Hollywood had a premiere on Netflix recently. The story revolves around a secret agent (Gal Gadot) working for a mysterious organisation designed to keep order globally. She then crosses paths with a young Indian hacker (Alia Bhatt) and…

Alia Bhatt opens up about her British citizenship

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who is presently basking in the huge success of her latest release Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, is also going all out to promote her much-awaited film Heart Of Stone, which marks her debut in Hollywood. Helmed by Tom Harper, the spy action thriller film…

Ranveer Singh confirmed as new Don for Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Don…

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh will be stepping into the iconic role of Don for the third part of filmmaker Farhan Akhtar's popular action franchise Don. Farhan and his close friend Ritesh Sidhwani's banner Excel Entertainment shared the news on its social media handles, posting a first-look video of the actor…

Gal Gadot called my pregnancy great luck for ‘Heart of…

Alia Bhatt discovered that she was pregnant just before she started shooting for action film Heart of Stone but producer-star Gal Gadot was "warm, excited and started cheering" when she heard the news. Bhatt said she felt very well taken care of by Gadot on the movie set. "I remember…

‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ continues its great run…

Helmed by leading filmmaker Karan Johar, the much-talked-about Bollywood film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has set the cash registers jingling at the worldwide box office. Bankrolled by Dharma Productions, the film has pocketed a whopping $10 million globally and still counting. The Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt-led film…

Why can’t a strong woman be a romantic person as…

It's not like strong women don't have a romantic bone in their body, says actress Shabana Azmi, wondering why her kiss with Dharmendra in Karan Johar's latest Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has generated the buzz it has. In the film, Alia Bhatt's Rani and Ranveer Singh's Rocky meet…

‘Rocky aur Rani’ review: Story with recycled ideas is more…

THIS is the type of movie that might have worked really well in the 1990s when romance was dominating Hindi cinema and many contemporary story troupes in the genre had not been done yet. But in 2023, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani comes across as more style than actual…

5 most-awaited streaming releases to watch in August 2023

August is here and leading streaming platforms are set to woo audiences with an impressive slate of titles. From high-profile streaming shows to much-anticipated films, the audience is going to have multiple choices at their disposal. Let’s not waste time and see what this month has in store for the…

‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ Review: Impressive cast and…

Filmmaker Karan Johar is known for making big-budgeted commercial potboilers which boast of an impressive cast, magnificent sets, lavish costumes, and elaborate song and dance routines. His latest directorial venture Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani ticks all the boxes that his fans will be hoping for. Rocky Aur Rani…

Alia Bhatt: Ultimate movie countdown of Bollywood’s crown princess

THERE is enough evidence to back up the theory that Alia Bhatt is the number one leading lady in Bollywood right now. She headlines this week’s big Bollywood release Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and then makes her Hollywood debut in action thriller Heart of Stone, which has a…

‘I love celebrating you’: Nick Jonas wishes Priyanka on her…

American singer and actor Nick Jonas wished his wife and actor Priyanka Chopra on her 41st birthday. He took to Instagram to share an adorable picture with Chopra in which he can be seen holding her in his arms on a yacht. He captioned the post, “I love celebrating you.…

Netflix drops Alia Bhatt’s first-look poster from ‘Heart of Stone’

Makers of the upcoming action thriller film Heart of Stone on Tuesday unveiled the first solo poster of actor Alia Bhatt. Taking to Instagram, Netflix shared the poster which they captioned, “Alia Bhatt is coming to hack our hearts and the Heart. Catch all the thrills and chills from Heart…

Alia Bhatt set to star in Yash Raj Film’s spy…

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is set to become the first woman to front a film in Yash Raj Films’ spy universe, Variety reports. The Darlings actress will play a “super-agent” in the yet-to-be-titled film, which is set to begin filming in 2024. Created by producer Aditya Chopra, the spy universe…

Alia Bhatt launches business reality series ‘Mission Start Ab’

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt on Wednesday launched Prime Video's new business reality series Mission Start Ab. As per a statement, the project will showcase India’s grassroots innovators as they turbo-charge their business growth. The seven-episode series will show these promising entrepreneurs, focused on scaling made-for-India innovations with the potential to…

Opinion: Testing times ahead for new ‘nepo-kids’ of Bollywood

THE Bollywood nepotism debate will be fuelled further in the next 18 months, as a new generation with famous family connections get ready to make their film debuts. They will have to be a lot stronger than the wave of aspiring hopefuls with well-known relatives, launched in the last five…

Ranveer-Alia’s dance track from ‘Rocky aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’…

Makers of the upcoming romantic comedy film Rocky aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani are all set to unveil the second song of the film “What Jhumka”. Taking to Instagram, Dharma Productions shared the promo of the song on Monday which they captioned, “You've heard of beat drop, mic drop, jaw…

Confirmed: ‘RRR’ to have a sequel but SS Rajamouli may…

The sequel to the global blockbuster RRR has been confirmed. If reports are to be believed, the film is expected to commence filming soon. Screenwriter of the Oscar-winning film and filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s father Vijayendra Prasad has confirmed that a sequel to the epic film is in the pipeline. In…

Alia shares video with ‘Heart of Stone’ co-stars Gal Gadot…

Actress Alia Bhatt on Friday shared a video with her Heart of Stone co-actors Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. She shared a reel with her fans on Instagram where Alia and Gal are making a heart and Jamie broke the heart with his fingers. In the end, all three of…

A lot riding on Rocky aur Rani

THERE was a time when a Karan Johar directed movie would generate a lot of excitement and guarantee a big opening weekend at the box office. Even though he celebrated 25 years as a filmmaker at a recent London event, the mood for his first directorial outing since 2016 is…

Mahesh Bhatt on Alia making Hollywood debut: ‘My heart soars…

Noted Hindi filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has reacted to daughter-actress Alia Bhatt gearing up for her Hollywood debut with the much-anticipated Netflix film Heart of Stone, co-starring Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. In a new interview with Times of India, the proud father said, "My heart soars with pride when I…

Karan Johar honoured by UK Parliament

Indian filmmaker Karan Johar was honoured by the British Parliament for his contribution to the "global entertainment industry" as he completes 25 years as a filmmaker in 2023. Johar shared the news on his official Instagram account on Tuesday, the same day his longtime friend and superstar Shah Rukh Khan…

SRK unveils teaser for Karan Johar’s ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii…

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Tuesday dropped an appreciation post for his friend and filmmaker Karan Johar on completing 25 years in the film industry. SRK penned a sweet note for Karan and also praised the teaser of his upcoming directorial Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. "Wow @karanjohar…

‘Heart of Stone’: Alia faces off against Gal Gadot, Jamie…

Indian cinema star Alia Bhatt is ready to steal the hearts in her Hollywood debut, Heart of Stone as an antagonist who keeps her co-stars Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan on their toes in the espionage thriller from Netflix. Bhatt, along with Gadot (Wonder Woman) and Dornan (Belfast), unveiled the…

Karan Johar to be honoured at British Parliament

India's most notable filmmaker Karan Johar will be honoured at the British Parliament in the presence of Lords and Members of Parliament for his invaluable contribution to the global entertainment industry next week, Tuesday 20th June 2023. The event will take place at the Palace of Westminster, which serves as…

‘Adipurush’ opens big with £14 million at global box office

Adipurush", a retelling of the Ramayana directed by Om Raut, has earned £14 million at the worldwide box office, the makers said on Saturday. In a press note, production banner T-Series said the Prabhas-starrer has recorded the "highest day one collection for any film made in Hindi on pan-India level".…

Alia jets off to Brazil for Tudum 2023

Actress Alia Bhatt on Thursday dropped a couple of cute pictures as she jetted off to Brazil for an upcoming event. Taking to Instagram, she shared the pictures which she captioned, "No heart of stone here... just one filled with love... enroute #Tudum #SaoPaulo." In the first picture, the Raazi…

Kangana reacts to Ranbir playing Lord Ram in ‘Ramayana’

Bollywood is abuzz with news that Ranbir Kapoor has been cast to play Lord Ram in the upcoming film Ramayan, set to be directed by well-known director Nitesh Tiwari. Reports of his wife Alia Bhatt coming onboard in the role of Sita have also emerged in the media. Now, multiple…

Priyanka bonds with Zendaya in Rome

Actress Priyanka Chopra is currently in Italy for an event. The Dil Dhadakne Do star recently attended the opening of the Bulgari Hotel in Rome. At the event, she met actor Zendaya, and seemed like the duo had a great time at the event as they posed for the shutterbugs…

Alia to play Sita alongside Ranbir as Ram in ‘Ramayana’

After remakes and biopics, it seems Bollywood has now set its eyes on mythological dramas. As Prabhas and Kriti Sanon’s much-anticipated film Adipurush, based on the Hindu epic Ramayana, nears its release, news has emerged that renowned filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari is gearing up to bring his version of the Ramayana…

Priyanka to shoot Mindy’s untitled film along with Jee Le…

Priyanka Chopra, who is presently riding high on the success of Prime Video’s spy thriller Citadel, has multiple projects in the pipeline, including a Bollywood film Zee Je Zaraa, which will see her share the screen space with Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt. Back in 2019, Chopra had also announced…

Netflix sets Tudum for June 17; Alia and The Archies…

Streaming platform Netflix on Thursday announced it will treat fans with exclusive first looks from returning and upcoming titles through the global event 'Tudum', which will be attended by Indian star Alia Bhatt and the cast of The Archies, directed by Zoya Akhtar. After two years as a virtual event,…

Alia joins Julia Roberts, Idris Elba, Salma Hayek for Gucci…

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt is unstoppable. With her work especially this year, she has been giving multiple reasons to fans to beam with pride. If you are her admirer, then the latest update about the actress will surely make your heart swell with happiness. The 30-year-old, who was recently appointed…

KJo unveils first looks of Ranveer, Alia from his next

The first looks of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt from the upcoming Bollywood film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani were unveiled on Karan Johar's birthday Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt are "the newest couple in the Dharma cinematic universe" in the first look of director Karan Johar's Rocky Aur…

From Roja to Raazi, five must-watch films shot in Jammu…

Jammu & Kashmir is hosting the 3-day long G20 Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting in Srinagar. It is the first big event to be organised in Kashmir after the Indian government revoked Article 370 in 2019. As the G20 summit gets underway and around 60 delegates and 20 journalists from…

Alia steals show at Gucci Cruise 2024 in Seoul

Actress Alia Bhatt on Tuesday attended Gucci Cruise Show 2024 as the global brand ambassador in Seoul, South Korea. Several images of the actress went viral which are garnering her fans' attention. The Gangubai Kathiawadi actress makes an appearance in front of a historic place. She wore a mini black…

Alia’s pictures with Thai superstar Davikah Hoorne go viral

Actress Alia Bhatt, who is currently in Seoul for the Gucci Cruise 2024 show, can be seen having a good time with Thai superstar Davikah Hoorne. On Monday, Davikah took to Instagram and dropped a couple of adorable pictures where Alia and Davikah can be posing in different styles. Alia…

Hrithik gives shout-out to Priyanka for Citadel

Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan gave a shout-out to Priyanka Chopra for her performance in Prime Video's Citadel. Taking to his Instagram Story, Hrithik shared a poster of Citadel and heaped praises on Priyanka. Sharing the poster, he wrote, "Watching Priyanka in Citadel is such a fantastic surprise! Brilliant work! Also, incredibly…

Sonam to Alia, Bollywood moms who’re celebrating their first Mother’s…

Mother's Day is a one-of-a-kind occasion that recognises all mothers, who often go unnoticed for their contributions. It is a day to honour all mothers' enormous and selfless contributions. Many prominent celebrities have recently become mothers and have repeatedly demonstrated that they can accept and enjoy pregnancy while still pursuing…

Kanwar Dhillon: ‘I want to keep working hard and stay…

Soap opera Pandya Store has been massively popular ever since it premiered in January 2021 and it recently crossed 700 episodes. Actor Kanwar Dhillon has won praise for his portrayal of Shiva Pandya in the family drama pulling in audiences on Star Plus and streaming site Hotstar. This adds to…

Alia Bhatt shares unseen glimpse from MET Gala 2023

Actress Alia Bhatt on Friday posted unseen glimpse from MET Gala 2023 on social media. The Gangubai Khatiawadi actress took to Instagram and dropped some unseen pictures. From posing for the MET Gala red carpet to getting ready for her big day, the unseen glimpses showed it all. Along with…

Megha Chakraborty: ‘Focusing on your work will result in success’

It is always difficult to step into the lead role of an already successful TV drama, but Megha Chakraborty rose to the challenge in 2022 by joining hit serial Imlie. The versatile actress has followed up memorable performances in serials like Badii Devrani, Krishna Chali London and Kaatelal & Sons,…

When Ranveer Singh met ‘fellow gooner’ Idris Elba

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh attended the 2023 Premier League Hall of Fame, where he met stalwarts of the football fraternity. Taking to Instagram, Ranveer dropped a picture in which he is seen standing next to Peter Schmeichel, Rio Ferdinand, Arsene Wenger, and Peter Cech. "Legends of football," he captioned the…

Ranveer Singh attends Arsenal-Chelsea Premier League derby clash

Actor Ranveer Singh attended The North London derby between Premier League giants Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates on Tuesday. Attending the sell-out clash in London as an ambassador for the English Premier League in India, Ranveer cheered the players on, demonstrating his love for the beautiful game. The Bollywood…

Met Gala 2023: Meet Prabal Gurung, the designer who dressed…

The Met Gala 2023 is one of the highlights of fashion calendar and this year's event was held in tribute to Karl Lagerfeld. Asian designer Prabal Gurung was among those who dressed a few high profile guests at the exclusive gathering. He is the creative mind behind the outfits of…

Met Gala 2023: Naomi Campbell, Natasha Poonawalla, Alia Bhatt light…

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual fundraising benefit in New York City, famously known as the Met Gala, is renowned for its glamour and status as the biggest night out in fashion. As expected, the event made a grand return with all its glitz and glamour, but this year's gala…

Met Gala 2023: Did you know Alia Bhatt’s white gown…

Be it fashion or acting, Alia Bhatt is nailing everything like a pro. On Tuesday, she represented India at Met Gala 2023 and she definitely won hearts with her look. For her Met Gala debut, Alia opted for a pristine white gown with a billowing silhouette from the shelves of…

Met Gala 2023: Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt set to turn…

Actors Priyanka Chopra and Alia Bhatt are set to turn heads with their looks at Met Gala. Both are in their preparation mode for the fashion's biggest night out. Taking to the Instagram story, Priyanka shared a glimpse of her preparations. In the first picture, she can be seen doing…

Met Gala 2023: Alia Bhatt poses with Indian fashion designer…

Alia Bhatt, who is all set to make her Met Gala debut this year, posed with Indian fashion designer Prabal Gurung. On Monday, Prabal took to Twitter and posted a picture with Alia. They can be seen hugging each other. Alia wore a black dress with a coat with fur…

Priyanka Chopra reveals why she idolises Angelina Jolie

Priyanka Chopra, who has been garnering a terrific response for her performance in the spy thriller series Citadel ever since it premiered on April 28 on Prime Video, recently spoke about how she admires Hollywood star Angelina Jolie for her life and career choices. In a video shared by a…

Priyanka Chopra reveals she froze her eggs while filming Quantico

Global star Priyanka Chopra, who is receiving rave reviews for her performance in Prime Video’s latest spy thriller Citadel, has revealed that she froze her eggs while filming Quantico. The American thriller drama television series marked Chopra’s foray into Hollywood. “When I was in my early 30s, I decided to…

Namashi Chakraborty Interview: ‘If I’m a good actor, I’ll compete…

Namashi Chakraborty is the latest star kid on the block, who begins his silver screen journey with Rajkumar Santoshi’s comic-caper Bad Boy. The youngest son of well-established Hindi film actors Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali, Namashi does not want to box himself into one particular genre and aims to explore…

Gangubai Kathiawadi, Badhaai Do, Brahmastra bag top honours at Filmfare…

Stories and characters that challenged stereotypes were honoured at the 68th Filmfare Awards, with Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi and LGBTQ comedy-drama Badhaai Do emerging as top winners. Gangubai Kathiawadi, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, won 10 awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) for…

Who won at Filmfare Awards 2023? Here’s complete winners’ list

Filmfare Awards is one of the oldest and most prominent film events dedicated to the Hindi film industry. The awards were first introduced in 1954 and on Thursday it marked its 68th edition. The latest event saw many young artists fulfilling their dreams of winning the iconic Black Lady. From…

Priyanka Chopra to return to Met Gala red carpet

Global queen Priyanka Chopra is set to rule the Met Gala 2023 with her fashionable avatar. Yes, you read that absolutely right! Variety confirmed the presence of Chopra at the upcoming edition of Hollywood's biggest fashion night. A Variety journalist tweeted, "@priyankachopra just told me she will be at the…

Karan Johar becomes Bollywood hate figure

Last month Karan Johar was trending on Twitter and without looking at the tweets, I immediately knew that it would be for something bad. I tweeted these exact sentiments on the micro-blogging site and many people agreed with me. That is because the filmmaker and TV personality seems to have…

Twitter user accuses Karan Johar’s films of ‘perpetuating stereotypes against…

Award-winning editor-writer Apurva Asrani has called renowned filmmaker Karan Johar’s films Student Of The Year (2012) and Dostana (2008) “damaging.” He shared his thoughts in response to a Twitter user who accused Johar's films of “perpetuating certain stereotypes about the LGBTQ+ community.” “I will also blame Karan Johar's movies for…

Priyanka Chopra greets her fans at Citadel global premiere –…

Global icon Priyanka Chopra, in the early hours of Friday, shared a glimpse of her fans' meet and greet moment at the Citadel global premiere. Taking to Instagram, Priyanka shared the video which she captioned, "Being surrounded by your love and wishes always makes me the happiest." In the reel…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali signs with WME agency with eyes on…

Leading Indian filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and his banner Bhansali Productions have signed with U.S. agency WME (William Morris Endeavor). Known for helming such successful films as Devdas (2002), Black (2005), Bajirao Mastani (2015), Padmaavat (2018), and Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022), Bhansali might be eyeing opportunities in Hollywood. The filmmaker is,…

Alia Bhatt likely to make Met Gala debut this year

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who is set to make her Hollywood debut this year with Netflix’s Heart Of Stone, is also likely to make her Met Gala debut soon. Yes, you read that absolutely right. The Darlings (2022) actress is expected to attend fashion's biggest night out and, as per…

Trending celebrity-approved summer ethnic wear for women in 2023

Summers are synonyms for comfortable clothing and that’s where summer ethnic wear comes in! Salwar Suit is an evergreen dress that fits any occasion very smoothly. Endorsed by a lot of celebrities, the summer lady’s kurta has gained immense prominence these days. Be it a wedding or a simple get-together,…

Nita Ambani’s ‘India in Fashion’ exhibition sparkles with Indian, Hollywood…

The 'India in Fashion' exhibition launch at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) was a star-studded affair, featuring the likes of Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, alongside Hollywood stars Zendaya, Tom Holland, and Penelope Cruz, all paying homage to the rich textiles and craftsmanship of…

Priyanka hugs Karan Johar at NMACC event amid tiff rumours

Days after Priyanka Chopra opened up about her experience of having "beef with people" which eventually led to her exit from Bollywood, the Fashion actress was seen greeting and hugging Karan Johar at the grand opening of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai. They even talked for…

Brahmastra 2 and 3 to be made together, confirms Ayan…

Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji says he plans to simultaneously work on the two-part follow-up to his blockbuster film Brahmastra. He also confirmed that the second chapter to Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's fantasy adventure drama will come out in 2026. "Brahmastra two and three are going to be made together. This…

Chiranjeevi honours Rajamouli, Keeravani for Oscar win at Ram Charan’s…

Telugu superstar Ram Charan's birthday bash turned out to be another occasion where the success of RRR at the Oscar stage was celebrated. Charan's father actor Chiranjeevi took to Instagram on Tuesday to post a couple of pictures in which SS Rajamouli and MM Keeravani were felicitated for the historic…

Alia Bhatt shares glimpses from her recent family vacay in…

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, on Monday, shared some glimpses from her recent family vacation to London. Taking to Instagram, Alia shared a string of pictures which she captioned, "LDN 2023," followed by a pastry emoticon. In the first picture, Alia and her husband Ranbir Kapoor could be seen walking on…

Team RRR celebrates one year of the film’s release

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s global blockbuster RRR has completed one year today since its release. Headlined by Ram Charan and Jr NTR, the film hit the marquee on March 25, 2022. From the theatres to the stage of the 95th Academy Awards, RRR has made India proud on the global stage…

Naatu Naatu singer Rahul Sipligunj recalls meeting Rihanna after Oscar…

Singer Rahul Sipligunj is on cloud nine these days. He did not only perform his globally successful track “Naatu Naatu” from RRR (2022) on the stage of the recently concluded 95th Academy Awards along with co-singer Kaala Bhairava but the MM Keeravani-composed song also bagged Best Original Song honour at…

Priyanka thinks Alaya F could be the next Bollywood superstar

Global star Priyanka Chopra, who is presently busy promoting her upcoming Prime Video series Citadel, was recently at SXSW 2023 where she was asked which current actress she thought deserved to be the next Bollywood superstar. PeeCee first picked the name of Alia Bhatt but immediately corrected herself saying that…

Deepika stuns in a purple dress at Oscar after-party (Photos)

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone left everyone impressed with her appearance and speech at the 95th Academy Awards. If you thought that Padukone in the classic black dress was her most glamorous avatar at the Oscars, hold your breath, there is more to it. Taking to Instagram on Monday, the actress…

Ram Charan on RRR winning Oscar: ‘It still feels I’m…

Expressing gratitude and thankfulness after RRR won an Oscar for its song "Naatu Naatu," the film's star Ram Charan took to his Twitter account and shared a long note. "We have won! We have won as Indian Cinema! We won as a country! The Oscar Award is coming home!" he…

Oscars 2023: RRR song Naatu Naatu wins Best Original Song

The SS Rajamouli directorial RRR (2022) has created history by becoming the first Indian feature film to win an Oscar. Its globally popular song "Naatu Naatu" composed by veteran composer MM Keeravani, has been awarded the Best Original Song Award at the 95th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, United States.…

Varun to Alia, Bollywood celebs extend Holi wishes

On the auspicious occasion of Holi 2023, several Bollywood celebrities took to their social media handles and extended warm wishes. Taking to Instagram, Salman Khan shared a picture which he captioned, "Wishing everyone a very Happy Holi ..."   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Salman…

Rajamouli recalls filming Naatu Naatu at Kyiv’s Presidential Palace

Celebrated filmmaker SS Rajamouli has thanked the people of Ukraine for playing an important part in the creation of the iconic song “Naatu Naatu” from his epic action period drama RRR (2022), starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR in lead roles. Composed by MM Keeravani, "Naatu Naatu" is nominated for…

It’s an exciting time for female artists in cinema: Huma

Actress Huma Qureshi believes that it is an exciting time for female artists in cinema. He says that there has been an interesting shift in the way storytellers are approaching women characters on screen. “In recent years, we are seeing more such (women-centric) films, the new term is female-led films.…

Coming soon to a screen near you

WE MAY be into the third month of 2023, but there are still plenty of films from around the world to look forward to this year that feature top south Asian talent. These interesting looking movies span different genres, continents and cultures. Eastern Eye looked ahead to find 21 film…

Priyanka Chopra to executive produce and star in the series…

While fans are still waiting to see her in the much-awaited Amazon Prime series Citadel, Priyanka Chopra seems to have given her nod to a new streaming show. Yes, you read that absolutely right! A leading publication reports that Amazon Studios is working on a limited series adapted from Tanya…

Emma Thompson congratulates Shabana Azmi for Shekhar Kapur’s directorial What’s…

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi is basking in the success of her international project What's Love Got To Do With It. Taking to Instagram, the veteran actor posted a message she had received from none other than Emma Thompson. Shabana's post read, "Emma Thompson's message to me after she watched Shekhar…

HCA issues statement as fans question Jr NTR’s absence from…

RRR took home four trophies at the 2023 HCA Film Awards ceremony, but it was the film's star Jr NTR's absence that grabbed the eyeballs. At the awards, organised by the Hollywood Critics Association (HCA), director SS Rajamouli, actor Ram Charan and music composer MM Keeravani represented the RRR team. In…

SS Rajamouli dedicates award to Indian filmmakers as RRR wins…

After bagging 3 awards at the Hollywood Critics Association Film Awards, RRR has also bagged the Best International Film award! Beaming with joy and pride, director SS Rajamouli and actor Ram Charan accepted the award. Ram Charan started his address by saying, "I didn't expect to come up (on the)…

SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ wins four trophies at HCA Film Awards

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli's Telugu blockbuster "RRR" has lifted four trophies at the 2023 HCA Film Awards, including best international film and best action film. At the award ceremony, organised by Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) and held at Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles on Friday night, the film also took home…

Reem Shaikh: ‘Why does my working with senior actors seem…

Reem Shaikh needs no introduction. She is one of the most sought-after actresses on Indian television, who has been entertaining the audience for over a decade now. Known for such successful shows as Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha, Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, Tujhse Hai Raabta, Gul Makai, and Fanaa:…

SS Rajamouli: No one has ever approached me to make…

Filmmaker S S Rajamouli's "Baahubali" films and "RRR" have been blockbuster hits, but the director, who has often been accused of pandering to the majoritarian view, says he distances himself from "either Hindu or pseudo-liberal propaganda". In an interview with the US publication The New Yorker, the filmmaker took on…

Kangana Ranaut calls Aamir Khan ‘bechara’ as he praises her…

Kangana Ranaut called Aamir Khan 'Bechara' as the latter forgot to mention her name at the book launch event of journalist Shobhaa De. A video showing Aamir Khan in conversation with Shobhaa De surfaced online on Saturday. Asked about the actors who could play Shobhaa on-screen to perfection, Aamir took…

I saw RRR last week and it was just amazing:…

Steven Spielberg finally saw SS Rajamouli's "RRR" and came out impressed with the Indian director's "visual style". The Hollywood legend called the Telugu film "outstanding" during a conversation with Rajamouli over "The Fabelmans”, Spielberg's Oscar-nominated semi-autobiographical drama. Produced by Amblin Entertainment & Reliance Entertainment, "The Fabelmans”, which is nominated for…

Inshallah got shelved as Salman Khan had a massive ‘showdown’…

Fresh off the success of his ambitious period drama Padmaavat (2018) with Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor, acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali announced a film titled Inshallah with Salman Khan. Alia Bhatt was roped in to play the female lead. But much to everyone’s shock, Khan walked out…

What’s keeping Katrina Kaif busy in 2023? Let’s take a…

Katrina Kaif is one of the biggest names in Indian cinema in today’s time. The actress has tried her hands on every genre & her audience has always praised Katrina’s passion to bring something fresh on-screen. After an eventful 2022, 2023 looks the same for the actress – busy with…

VFX decoder reveals bike in the air scene in RRR…

Headlined by Ram Charan and Jr NTR, RRR (2022) remains the talk of the town even several months after its theatrical release. The SS Rajamouli directorial recently won the prestigious Golden Globe Award for its high-energy song “Naatu Naatu” and is now eyeing an Oscar at the 95th Academy Awards…

EYE SPY: Return of the king

A FEW weeks before the release of the 2018 film Zero I went for dinner with a famous Bollywood actor friend, who was praising the trailer and saying it was a sure-fire blockbuster. I disagreed and predicted it would be a huge disaster, even if the movie miraculously turned out…

Bhansali’s Black still shines bright

WHEN Black was released on February 4, 2005, it broke all the Bollywood rules and still  became a blockbuster success. The Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed drama about a deaf and blind woman, and her relationship with an elderly teacher, who later develops Alzheimer's disease won critical acclaim and multiple awards.…

Priyanka Chopra welcomes Samantha Ruth Prabhu into the world of…

Priyanka Chopra who is gearing up for the international version of 'Citadel' on Wednesday welcomed Samantha Ruth Prabhu, the lead in the Indian version of the series. Taking to Instagram Story, Priyanka re-shared the news along with a caption, "So excited about the world of Citadel expanding. Cannot wait to…

Priyanka Chopra finally reveals daughter Malti Marie’s face – photos…

Priyanka Chopra has finally revealed her daughter Malti Marie's face! The actor recently attended an event in Los Angeles where her husband Nick Jonas along with Kevin and Joe Jonas revealed the Hollywood Walk of Fame star. As Jonas brothers took the centre stage, Priyanka sat in the first row…

Top 30 under 30 Asians from the world of entertainment

THE future in the world of arts belonging to the young is perfectly illustrated by a new generation of south Asians who stood out in diverse fields. These exciting talents are breaking boundaries, expanding horizons, shattering glass ceilings, and delighting audiences with their amazing performances. They are inspiring other youngsters…

‘Will not let the success get to my head’: RRR…

'RRR' lyricist Chandrabose expressed his happiness and gratitude as his music piece 'Naatu Naatu' bagged an Oscar Nomination in the 'Best Original song' category'. Talking to ANI, Chandrabose expressed his happiness and stated, "I will not let the success get to my head. Seeing the RRR casting list on the…

Oscars 2023 nominations: ‘This song will forever hold a special…

SS Rajamouli's magnum opus 'RRR' made it to the official 95th Oscar nominations on Tuesday. The film's song 'Naatu Naatu' has officially entered the Oscars race in the 'Best Original Song' category. To mark this occasion actor Jr NTR, took to his Instagram account and congratulated the whole team for…

RRR song ‘Naatu Naatu’ makes it to Oscars nominations in…

Rejoice all 'RRR' fans! History has been created. SS Rajamouli's magnum opus 'RRR' has made it to official Oscars nominations. The film's song 'Naatu Naatu' has officially entered the Oscars race in the 'Best Original Song' category. This year's Original Song nominees are music to our ears. #Oscars #Oscars95 pic.twitter.com/peKQmFD9Uh…

2023 BAFTA Awards: RRR misses out, All That Breathes nominated…

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli's period action blockbuster "RRR" on Thursday missed out on the nomination at the 2023 BAFTA Film Awards, but Shaunak Sen made it to the final five in the best documentary segment with "All That Breathes". "RRR" was in the longlist for the 'film not in English language'…

‘Back in India, I am the dictator,’ says SS Rajamouli…

Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli is presently basking in the unprecedented global success of his directorial RRR (2022), which is about to complete a year of its theatrical release soon, but the buzz around it is far from dying. The film continues its winning streak by bagging one prestigious award after…

Priyanka Chopra meets SS Rajamouli, M M Keeravani at ‘RRR’…

Priyanka Chopra attended SS Rajamouli and M M Keeravani's 'RRR' screening in Los Angles. She shared pictures from the event along with a congratulatory note. Taking to Instagram Story, Priyanka treated fans with a glimpse of her meeting with the RRR team. Sharing the stage with the RRR team, she…

Alia Bhatt’s Hollywood debut film Heart of Stone to release…

Streaming service Netflix shared the release date of the Gal Gadot-led movie along with a bunch of other marquee titles through a teaser video on its social media platforms on Wednesday. Directed by Tom Harper, the movie also stars Jamie Dornan, Sophie Okonedo, and Matthias Schweighofer. It follows Rachel Stone…

I’m open to experimentation: SS Rajamouli on making his Hollywood…

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli says just like any other filmmaker, he also harbours the ambition to make a Hollywood film someday. However, the decision to venture into Hollywood is not easy for the filmmaker, whose latest movie "RRR" is registering wins at various award ceremonies in the US after very strong…

James Cameron saw RRR twice, says Rajamouli after meeting director

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli and music composer MM Keeravani are on "top of the world" after their recent meeting with Hollywood veteran James Cameron, who praised their film RRR and shared that he saw the global blockbuster twice. Rajamouli and Keeravani are both in the US to attend various international award…

‘When your RRR team brings Oscar to India, please let…

Makers of the upcoming action thriller film 'Pathaan' starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham unveiled the trailer on Tuesday. King Khan thanked actor Ram Charan for his shoutout to the movie in his trademark style. The 'RRR' star who is in Los Angeles for the Golden Globe…

Here’s how your favourite Bollywood actors kickstart their morning workouts

Morning fitness routines have always been a rage among Bollywood celebrities who leave no stone unturned to stay in good health and high spirits all year long. Some take to the gym, while others opt for Yoga, but the ultimate goal of each actor is to keep their body and…

RRR will win Best Picture at Oscars 2023, predicts Hollywood…

Helmed by visionary filmmaker SS Rajamouli, RRR (2022) has been getting unprecedented attention from the world media lately. Ever since the film landed on Netflix, after an outstanding performance at the domestic box office, it has emerged as a cultural phenomenon in the US with several prominent filmmakers, writers, actors,…

‘Watching this film was such a party’: Oscar winner Jessica…

Oscar winner Jessica Chastain is the latest Hollywood A-lister to come out in praise of SS Rajamouli's magnum opus "RRR". The actor, known for her performances in "Zero Dark Thirty", "Interstellar", "A Most Violent Year" and "The Eyes of Tammy Faye", shared her excitement about watching the film in a…

Trolls attack Priyanka Chopra as they ask ‘what happened to…

Priyanka Chopra is an international sensation, who has established a successful acting career in Bollywood and Hollywood. Her admirers as well as haters keep a close eye on everything that she does. And just like any other prominent figure, she has also faced trolling for some reason or the other…

Alia Bhatt praises Kate Winslet for her views on body…

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, who recently welcomed her first child with Ranbir Kapoor, has shared a video on her Instagram, featuring Hollywood star Kate Winslet. In the video, Winslet is seen speaking against body shaming and how it is borderline abusive to comment on a woman’s body. Bhatt totally agreed…

I’m inspired by regular people, not achievers: Shah Rukh Khan

He may be one of the biggest stars of Indian cinema, but Shah Rukh Khan says he draws inspiration from regular people because it's "special to be ordinary". The 57-year-old superstar, who is awaiting the release of his much-awaited spy action film "Pathaan", was interacting with his fans in his…

Alia Bhatt gets shoutout from BFI curator, see how Gangubai…

After Loki star Sophia Di Martino, Robin Baker from the British Film Institute National Archive has heaped praise on actress Alia Bhatt over her performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi. Taking to Instagram, Robin penned a note saying he was moved by Alia's acting skills in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial. In his note,…

Ram Charan to Ranbir Kapoor, actors who gave biggest commercial…

2022 was a year filled with many box office hits. While many big-budget films performed below expectations at the box office, many unexpected ones did extremely well. Check to see if your favourite actor made the cut. 1. Kartik Aaryan 2022 was a successful year for Kartik Aaryan who gave…

Loki star Sophia Di Martino in awe of Alia’s Gangubai…

"Loki" actor Sophia Di Martino is bowled over by Alia Bhatt's performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama "Gangubai Kathiawadi" and has expressed a desire to collaborate with the Indian star. The British actor took to her Instagram Stories to wax lyrical about Bhatt's performance in the movie, which was…

Photo of Ranbir Kapoor proposing to Alia Bhatt goes viral,…

Months after Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt tied the knot and embraced parenthood, a throwback picture of the couple from the day when the Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani star proposed to the Gangubai actress went viral. Alia's mother and veteran actress Soni Razdan, on Thursday (29), dropped a video featuring…

RRR a great movie and no one can tell me…

"Game of Thrones" actor Nathalie Emmanuel is the latest international celebrity to join the ever-growing fan club of SS Rajamouli's "RRR" as she described the blockbuster film as a "superhero bromance". https://twitter.com/missnemmanuel/status/1608177418384146434?s=20&t=P5IyjK5Zh4e4mPsHI07h-Q In a Twitter thread shared on Thursday, Emmanuel, who recently watched the movie, gave a shout-out to the…

‘My storytelling inherently has a kind of fantasy,’ says RRR…

It won’t be an exaggeration to say that 2022 belonged to Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli. His film RRR (Rise Roar Revolt), a lavishly mounted period epic action drama, hit theatres on March 24 and still continued to dominate headlines for one reason or the other. The film features Jr. NTR…

‘To my fellow mamas, listening to your body post-delivery is…

Alia Bhatt has vowed to get back in shape after welcoming her first child, baby daughter Raha, with actor-husband Ranbir Kapoor on November 6. Today, she took to her Instagram handle to share an extensive post on body positivity and her postpartum journey. Sharing a picture of herself doing aerial…

‘I sense bitterness, racism, and fake news’: Netizens defend Priyanka…

Priyanka Chopra is one of the biggest stars showbiz has ever seen. She has her admirers in every nook and corner of the world. The global star keeps traveling across the globe either for her work or vacations and the paparazzi never misses any chance to click her. Recently, an…

What Bollywood stars revealed in 2022

THE box-office figures may have been cold, but that didn’t stop it from being another year of hot revelations in Bollywood. From future hopes and inspirations to dreams and secrets, there was a lot of things that popular stars shared about themselves. With that in mind, Eastern Eye put together…

‘Naatu Naatu’ from RRR makes it to Oscars shortlist in…

'RRR' filmmakers are rejoicing as they progress further in the race to the Oscars. The infectiously catchy song 'Naatu Naatu' from the blockbuster Telugu film has been shortlisted for the 2023 Oscar Awards in the 'Best Original Song' category. Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to make the announcement.…

Vidya Balan questions why Sanjay Leela Bhansali walked away with…

Helmed by celebrated filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Gangubai Kathiawadi is one of the most successful films of 2022, which featured Alia Bhatt in the titular role. The actress received a great response for her powerful performance in the film. Bhansali, who is known for delivering several blockbusters in the past,…

Priyanka Chopra mourns demise of American dancer tWitch

Global icon Priyanka Chopra on Friday mourned the demise of the American dancer Stephen Boss. Taking to Instagram, Priyanka shared a picture on her stories which she captioned, "Still processing this. You gave so much to the world. You never know what someone is going through. Rest in peace and…

Top 50 Asian stars of 2022

A GROUND-BREAKING year saw glass ceilings being shattered, greater heights reached, horizons expanded, and new paths created globally. There was also fresh creative work, international crossovers and exciting new artists announcing their arrival. Top south Asian talent from diverse fields were at the forefront of the moves being made and…

Google’s Most Searched Asian 2022: Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, and…

In the list of most searched Asians on Google in 2022, Bollywood actresses Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, and Priyanka Chopra managed to find a place in the top 10. Interestingly, Kaif, who was most recently seen in Phone Bhoot (2022) alongside Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ishaan Khatter, has beaten Bhatt and…

Now RRR nominated for 5 Critics Choice Awards including Best…

Days after "RRR" bagged two Golden Globe nominations, the period action film on Wednesday secured five nods at the 28th annual Critics Choice Awards including Best Picture and Best Director. Starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR, the movie is also nominated in the Best Foreign Language Film, Best Song for…

JR NTR AND RAM CHARAN TOP GLOBAL ASIAN CELEBRITY LIST…

Popular actors Jr NTR and Ram Charan have jointly topped the 2022 list of the Top 50 Asian Celebrities In The World. The Pan-Indian stars beat off tough global competition to top the latest edition of the list, published annually by UK based Eastern Eye newspaper. The Telugu cinema icons…

What a proud moment: ‘RRR’ star Ram Charan after film…

“RRR” star Ram Charan on Tuesday said he is proud to be part of the period action epic a day after the pan-India film was nominated in the best picture – non-English and best original song – motion picture categories at the upcoming Golden Globe Awards. The Telugu cinema star,…

Netizens troll Ranbir Kapoor as he says ‘he would love…

Ranbir Kapoor, who recently welcomed his first child with Alia Bhatt, made millions of heads turn with his magnetic appearance at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where he also received the Variety International Vanguard Actor Award. During an interactive session at the festival, Kapoor was…

SS Rajamouli’s RRR makes history, picks up two Golden Globe…

The spectacle of 'RRR' in the West doesn't seem to cease any time soon. Helmed by SS Rajamouli, the action-drama film recently nabbed two spots in the nomination list for the Golden Globe Awards 2023. The prestigious award show made the announcement via congratulatory posts to the nominees on its…

Karan Johar says Bollywood lacks ‘spine and conviction’ to make…

2022 has not been a great year for Bollywood, which prides itself on being the largest moviemaking industry in India. A number of high-profile films featuring A-list actors fell flat at the box office, incurring unprecedented losses. Now, celebrated filmmaker Karan Johar has held Bollywood’s lack of spine and conviction…

Ranbir Kapoor reveals Luv Ranjan’s next rom-com might be his…

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, on Thursday, during an interaction at the Red Sea International Film Festival, revealed that Luv Ranjan's next rom-com film might be his last in this genre as he is "getting old". During the interaction, the 'Besharam' actor talked about his upcoming untitled romantic comedy film along…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali: Filmmaker with a golden touch

COUNTDOWN OF ACE PRODUCER-DIRECTOR SANJAY LEELA BHANSALI’S BOLLYWOOD FILMS A great body of work has turned Sanjay Leela Bhansali into one of the most successful filmmakers of the modern era. The multi-talented moviemaking genius recently commenced a BAFTA nomination campaign for his 2022 crime drama Gangubai Kathiawadi. This included a…

Dhanush tops IMDb’s most popular Indian stars 2022 list, Alia…

As the year comes to a close, IMDb has announced the list of their ‘Top 10 Most Popular Indian Stars’ of 2022. The list includes the names of several prominent actors from various film industries across India, with Tamil star Dhanush bagging the topping spot. Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who…

‘I’ve never had pay parity in Bollywood, would get paid…

Priyanka Chopra, who has proved her mettle both in Bollywood and Hollywood, has added one more feather to her cap. She has emerged as one of the only four Indians to make it to the list of BBC’s ‘100 Women’ this year. During an interview for the same, Chopra opened…

SS Rajamouli’s RRR to get Oscar nomination in the Visual…

Directed by SS Rajamouli, RRR entered theatres on March 25, 2022. The film starred Ram Charan and Jr. NTR in lead roles while Bollywood stars Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt were seen portraying important cameos in it. Mounted on a great scale, the epic period action drama received a thunderous…

‘Speaking to audiences at various events in London has been…

Celebrated Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is currently in London, attending a number of high-profile events as part of his BAFTA Awards campaign for his much-loved film Gangubai Kathiawadi, which featured Alia Bhatt in the titular role. Loosely based on the true story of Ganga Jagjivandas Kathiawadi, popularly known as…

How Dharmendra made the Hindi film hero sexier

Birthday special to celebrate the impactful career of a legendary star This week sees Dharmendra turn a year older and celebrate his 87th birthday on December 8. The legendary actor made his film debut 62 years ago with 1960 classic Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere and has starred in…

Would love to collaborate with Indian talent, says ‘Fauda’ co-creator…

Lior Raz, the co-creator of the critically-acclaimed Israeli series "Fauda", says he is looking forward to visiting India again and teaming up with Indian artists. He was speaking at the Asia premiere of the fourth season of "Fauda", which was showcased in Panaji, Goa on Sunday evening as part of…

Ranveer Singh unveils ‘Cirkus’ teaser, official trailer to be out…

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, on Monday, unveiled the teaser of his much-awaited period comedy film 'Cirkus'. Taking to Instagram, Ranveer shared the teaser which he captioned, "Welcome to our world! Trailer coming out on 2nd December! #CirkusThisChristmas." In the video, Ranveer and actor Varun Sharma could be seen in retro…

‘New Barca fan is born’: Barcelona congratulate new B-town parents…

Spanish football club Barcelona, on Friday, congratulated the new B-town parents, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt on the arrival of their daughter Raha. Taking to Twitter, FC Barcelona shared a picture which they captioned, "Congratulations, @aliaa08 & Ranbir Kapoor!! A new Barca fan is born. We can't wait to meet…

From ‘Raha’ to ‘Aadiya’, here are the meanings of celebrity…

Indian celebrities stand out when it comes to naming their newborns. Trust them to come up with some really unique and meaningful names for their young ones. Going by their social media, celebrity couples with newly born babies like Ranbir-Alia or Bipasha-Karan seem to be beaming with joy. However, it…

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor name their baby girl ‘Raha’…

Alia Bhatt has finally revealed her baby girl's name. Alia and Ranbir, who were blessed with the joy of parenthood on November 6, have named their little angel 'Raha'. Alia took to Instagram to share a photo of herself and Ranbir holding the newborn with a small football jersey hanging…

Priyanka Chopra reacts to conspiracy theory of her being a…

During her recent visit to India to promote her haircare brand, global icon Priyanka Chopra interacted with a lot of people from the press. She also appeared on a podcast with popular YouTuber and social media star Ranveer Allahbadia. During the conversation, the host told the Quantico star about an…

Priyanka Chopra: ‘I’ve had people wanting to jeopardise my career,…

Priyanka Chopra is a force to reckon with. The actress, who began her acting career right after winning the coveted Miss World crown in 2000, has proved her mettle not only in Bollywood but Hollywood also. The global icon was recently in India to promote her hair care brand. During…

Shweta Bachchan gives a valid response to mother Jaya Bachchan…

Jaya Bachchan has been grabbing a lot of limelight lately and it is not all because of her irrational anger at the paparazzi. It has been a while since she has been appearing on her granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda’s podcast where she shares her unfiltered opinion on various topics. The…

‘We give too much credit to actors, they do nothing…

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has established herself as a global powerhouse of talent. The actress and entrepreneur was recently in her home country India to promote her new line of hair care products. She took some time off from her hectic schedule and appeared for a couple of interviews with Indian…

Farhan Akhtar drops details on ‘first ever performance’ of his…

"The first ever performance of my original English songs from the album ‘Echoes’" said Farhan Akhtar raising excitement to watch him singing live at MUSICAL WEEKENDER in Mumbai Farhan Akhtar has always given some phenomenal musical hits to the cinema with his brilliant music knowledge. The audience has seen the…

RRR sequel in the works? Read to know what SS…

Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli has confirmed that he is expanding the 'RRR' franchise. At an event in Chicago, Rajamouli reportedly said that he and his father, Vijayendra Prasad, are currently working on the second installment of 'RRR'. "My father is a story writer for all my films. We discussed a…

It was embarrassing: Jaya Bachchan recalls changing sanitary pads behind…

Veteran actor Jaya Bachchan, who started working in films when she was just a teenager, recently opened up about the challenges she faced during outdoor shoots in the past. In one of the episodes of her granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda's podcast, What The Hell Navya, Jaya recalled how she had…

Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh’s 4th wedding anniversary, die-hard fans pour…

One of the most loved celebrity couples, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, on Monday, completed 4 years of their marriage. To mark this occasion, DeepVeer fan clubs took to their social media handles and dropped heartfelt wishes for the 'Ram-Leela' couple. Take a look at some of the fans' wishes:…

‘New parents in B-town’ Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover…

Bollywood actors and couple Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover, on Saturday, welcomed their first child. The 'Alone' couple got blessed with a baby girl. Bipasha and Karan welcomed their first child six years after their marriage. Although the couple has still not confirmed the news on their respective social…

Contrasting career paths of two leading ladies

The first challenge for an aspiring film star is to get a big break and then after that first step it is all about the choices they make. The right moves will elevate an actor or actress to great heights, but bad decisions can destroy a dream platform that very…

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt decide not to invite guests…

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, one of the most popular couples in the tinsel town of Bollywood, welcomed their first child, a daughter, on Sunday. Ever since the couple announced the arrival of their baby girl, everyone is curious to know how she looks. But it seems fans have to…

Priyanka Chopra says films didn’t feel like her reality when…

Actor, producer and entrepreneur Priyanka Chopra Jonas says she has a bigger dream every day, refusing to be daunted as she climbs the ladder of success, step by step. Priyanka, who grew up in the Uttar Pradesh town of Bareilly and has made a global name for herself, said her…

Alia Bhatt’s Gangubai Kathiawadi begins BAFTA Awards campaign in all…

Directed by well-known filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Bollywood film Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) has kick-started its awards season campaign. The period drama, which received a thunderous response upon its theatrical release and then global premiere on Netflix, is being nominated in every category for the prestigious British Academy Film (BAFTA) Awards…

Priyanka Chopra shares emotional post after wrapping her India visit:…

Priyanka Chopra recently made her first visit to India from the US to promote her hair care brand. She visited her home country after a long gap of 3 years and took to her Instagram handle to share with fans her hectic Mumbai schedule for a day. On Sunday, she…

Gal Gadot congratulates Alia Bhatt as she welcomes baby girl

Hollywood star Gal Gadot dropped a congratulatory wish for her 'Heart of Stone' co-star Alia Bhatt, who was blessed with a baby girl on Sunday. Alia had announced the birth of her baby girl in a cute Instagram post. Gal Gadot took to the comment section of Alia Bhatt's Instagram…

‘Blessed and obsessed parents,’ says Alia, Ranbir, celebs extend wishes

It is a joyous day for the Kapoors and the Bhatts as Alia and Ranbir welcomed their first child, a baby girl on Sunday (6) afternoon. Taking to Instagram, actor Alia Bhatt shared a post which reads, " And in the best news of our lives:- Our baby is here...and…

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor welcome their first child, a…

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have become parents to a baby girl. Alia, who announced her pregnancy in June this year, gave birth to a girl child at HN Reliance hospital in South Mumbai, an insider told PTI. "It's a girl. She arrived at 7.30 am for the delivery. She…

Have spent long time being secondary to men, now women…

Priyanka Chopra Jonas says she has spent enough time playing second fiddle to heroes in her two decades in the movies and is hoping that her much-anticipated film “Jee Le Zaraa” will help women actors have more agency in their lives. Priyanka, one of the most popular Indian artists globally,…

Better call Katrina Kaif

IN-DEMAND ACTRESS DISCUSSES HER SUPERB CAREER AND SPOOKY NEW FILM PHONE BHOOT One of the biggest Bollywood success stories of the past two decades has been the incredible impact of Katrina Kaif. She has gone from being an outsider to establishing herself as a top-tier actress with blockbuster successes like…

Priyanka Chopra to meet Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Vishal Bhardwaj…

Priyanka Chopra is currently in India. The actress returned to her home country on Tuesday after a long gap of three years. While her fans have been ecstatic about the news, few reports claim that the former Miss World is planning to honour several personal and professional commitments during her…

Priyanka Chopra gets emotional as she is returning to India…

There's no better feeling than returning to your home country after living in abroad for a long. Actor Priyanka Chopra is the happiest right now as she is returning to India after almost three years. Taking to Instagram Story, Priyanka posted a picture of the boarding pass of her USA-Mumbai…

Neetu Kapoor points out the funniest connection between her and…

As soon as it was confirmed that Indian-origin Rishi Sunak was set to take charge as the 57th Prime Minister of Britain, a host of Bollywood celebrities, including megastar Amitabh Bachchan, took to social media to congratulate the politician. However, veteran actress Neetu Kapoor reacted to the news in a…

SS Rajamouli’s RRR fails to weave its magic in Japan

Helmed by visionary filmmaker SS Rajamouli, RRR set the domestic box office on fire upon its theatrical release in March earlier this year. Additionally, the magnum opus put up a great show in various international territories, which helped it accumulate a mammoth collection of approximately £138 million by the end…

Priyanka Chopra is ‘crying tears of joy’ after New York…

Priyanka Chopra welcomed Diwali with a shoutout to Jennifer Rajkumar, the first Indian American woman to be elected Member of the New York State Assembly, who lobbied to get Diwali declared a public school holiday in New York City from 2023. Rajkumar, whose 2020 Assembly race was endorsed by California…

RRR wins Best International Film award at 50th Saturn Awards;…

Celebrated filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s pan-India directorial film RRR, which hit theatres earlier this year in March, continues to win awards and accolades on foreign shores as well. Now, Ram Charan and Jr. NTR starrer has won the Best International Film award at the Saturn Awards. RRR was nominated in multiple…

Here’s how Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas celebrated their Diwali…

Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas celebrated Diwali with her husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie. On Wednesday, the American singer shared a glimpse of the intimate celebrations. Taking to his Instagram handle, Nick treated fans to a family picture from Diwali puja. In the first picture, the 'Mary Kom' actor…

Jaya Bachchan lashes out at paparazzi on Diwali, calls them…

It's a well-known fact that veteran actor Jaya Bachchan hates paparazzi culture. On the occasion of Diwali on Monday, the Bachchans hosted a party at their residence in Mumbai. To catch a glimpse of the guests who arrived at Amitabh Bachchan's house last night, shutterbugs stationed outside the megastar's bungalow.…

Bollywood celebs hail Virat Kohli’s explosive knock against Pakistan

Bollywood celebrities on Sunday took to their social media accounts and hailed Indian skipper Virat Kohli for his excellent knock against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup match in Melbourne. Shah Rukh Khan tweeted, “So good to see a great game of cricket. So wonderful to see India win. So…

Makers of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s Fighter rope in…

Starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles, Fighter is one of the most-awaited films of 2023. The two are set to share the screen space together for the first time ever, and their fans are eagerly waiting for more and more updates on the film. The latest we…

Here’s how RRR stars Ram Charan, Jr NTR enjoyed Japan…

Ram Charan gave a sneak peek into the time spent in Japan with his wife Upasana Konidela and 'RRR' co-star Jr NTR. Taking to his Instagram handle, the 'Zanjeer' actor dropped a video featuring 'RRR' team. In the video, Ram Charan and Jr NTR were seen having a fun time…

Don’t want to work just to be seen on screen,…

Shefali Shah says she is ''obsessed'' with work but none of her career choices stem from a desire to be continuously seen on screen. In 2022, the versatile actor has featured in critical successes such as shows "Human" and ''Delhi Crime 2'', as well as movies "Jalsa" with Vidya Balan,…

Jr NTR jets off to Japan with sons for ‘RRR’…

Blockbuster film 'RRR' is all set to hit the theatres in Japan on October 21. And to make the release even more special, the cast of the film has jetted off to Japan. The latest to join the bandwagon is Jr NTR, who was spotted at the airport on Tuesday.…

Priyanka Chopra calls Hasan Minhaj ‘petty’ as she extends support…

Priyanka Chopra has extended her support to Malala Yousufzai in her Instagram feud with Indian-American comedian Hasan Minhaj. Priyanka took to Instagram to show her followers that she doesn't follow Hasan back on Instagram. Along with the screenshot, Priyanka wrote a message for Malala - "Same girl same @malala Looks…

Ranbir Kapoor strikes a pose with a chimpanzee in new…

Ranbir Kapoor’s fans woke up today to a bunch of new pictures of the actor, which have now gone viral on the internet. The actor looks dapper in all the photos as he is seen wearing an olive-green shirt with matching trousers and beige shoes. However, one particular picture that…

Karan Johar bids goodbye to Twitter, says, ‘Making space for…

Bollywood ace director and producer Karan Johar, on Monday, said he is quitting the micro-blogging site Twitter, in order to "make space for more positive energies." Taking to Twitter, the 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' director wrote, "Making space for more positive energies only and this is step one towards that.…

Shweta Bachchan talks about getting ‘slapped a lot’ by mom…

Shweta Bachchan Nanda, daughter of popular Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, recently joined her daughter Navya Naveli Nanda’s podcast, What The Hell Navya, along with her mother Jaya Bachchan and divulged some interesting bits from her childhood. Talking about her childhood, Shweta said that she used to get…

RRR heads to Academy Awards 2023 as SS Rajamouli and…

RRR, which hit screens in March 2022, is yet not done. The SS Rajamouli magnum-opus, starring Ram Charan and Jr. NTR, was not selected as India’s official entry to Oscars 2023. However, the film has finally made it to the Oscar race and how. After being rejected as India’s official…

Alia Bhatt gives sneak peek into her maternity wear brand’s…

Actor Alia Bhatt, who is expecting her first child with Ranbir Kapoor, has come up with her maternity wear brand called 'Edamamma'. On Saturday, she took to Instagram and gave a glimpse of the photoshoot that she recently did for the brand. In the video, Alia is seen posing in…

Mahesh Bhatt heaps praises on Ayan Mukerji after watching Brahmastra:…

The much-talked-about Ayan Mukerji directorial Brahmastra is unstoppable at the box office. The film has been doing phenomenal business ever since landing in cinemas on September 9 and has already emerged as the highest-grossing film of 2020. Apart from the lead pair of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, the one…

Karan Johar says he was embarrassed after not being invited…

The finale episode of 'Koffee with Karan 7' saw host Karan Johar sharing interesting details about his life with guests Tanmay Bhatt, Danish Sait, Kusha Kapila and Niharika NM. He also honestly expressed feeling bad about not being invited to famous Bollywood weddings that happened recently -- especially of Vicky…

Brahmastra sequels will be darker: Ayan Mukerji

There will be both light and darkness in the subsequent sequels of “Brahmastra”, says director Ayan Mukerji, who teased that fans will be treated to a “dramatic conflict” in the forthcoming part two titled “Dev”. “Part One: Shiva”, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, was just the set-up for the…

Priyanka Chopra shares pictures from her first trip with daughter…

Global icon Priyanka Chopra, on Tuesday, shared pictures from her first trip with her daughter Malti Marie to New York. Taking to Instagram, the 'Don' actor shared a couple of pictures which she captioned, "Our first trip to the big apple." In the first picture, Priyanka could be seen seated…

Nick Jonas calls Priyanka Chopra “a treasure” as he shares…

Singer Nick Jonas and global star Priyanka Chopra never leave a chance to express their love for each other. On Sunday, Nick shared a video on his social media and called Priyanka "a treasure" for making him feel so loved. Taking to Instagram, Nick dropped a reel video in which…

SS Rajamouli commences Oscar campaign for RRR, says ‘still trying…

Maverick filmmaker SS Rajamouli has kick-started the Oscar campaign for his globally successful film RRR (2022), starring Jr NTR and Ram Charan. A couple of weeks ago, a well-known international magazine predicted that RRR could be nominated in two categories - Best International Feature and Best Original Song (Dosti). The…

No way to repay what Shah Rukh Khan has done…

True to the opening credits of ''Brahmastra Part One: Shiva'', Ayan Mukerji is ''eternally grateful to Mr Shah Rukh Khan'' who, besides his extended cameo, brought his expertise of having worked on many VFX-heavy films to the director's most ambitious project. ''Brahmastra'', headlined by Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, may…

Nagarjuna on Brahmastra’s success and failure of son Naga Chaitanya’s…

In a family of four actors, there are a lot of “bittersweet moments” every year, says veteran star Nagarjuna, who is basking in the success of Brahmastra: Part One Shiva which comes a month after his son Naga Chaitanya’s Hindi debut Laal Singh Chaddha bombed at the box office. As…

The top 10 Mahesh Bhatt films

Legendary Bollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt will turn a year older this week and celebrate his 74th birthday on September 20. The writer, director, and producer has masterminded popular movies, which have entertained cross-generational audiences across the decades. He has also introduced new talent and kick-started franchises. The movie maverick will…

Has Brahmastra bucked the boycott trend? Alia Bhatt and Ranbir…

Exceeding all expectations and throwing all pre-release predictions out of the window, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva has taken a thunderous start at the box office. The film hit the marquee on September 9 amid relentless calls for a boycott and received a mixed…

Brahmastra brings bad luck to Indian cinema operators, PVR and…

Starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in central characters, Brahmastra was set to open big in Indian theatres. The makers had high expectations from the lavishly mounted film and were confident that the fantasy adventure drama would end Hindi cinema’s dry spell at the ticket window. But looks like it…

Will Brahmastra crack the Bollywood superhero code?

CURIOUS HISTORY OF A HIGH-FLYING MOVIE GENRE THAT FAILED TO TAKE OFF IN HINDI CINEMA The superhero genre may be the most profitable in the world right now, but Bollywood has mostly taken missteps over the years. That is why most can’t name any film beyond Mr India or Krrish…

Will oppose if any Bollywood celebrity comments like Ranbir on…

Members of the Bajrang Dal, recently protested against Bollywood actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt during their visit to Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple after the 'Rockstar' actor's controversial 'beef' statement. Bajrang Dal members stated that Ranbir and Alia will not be permitted to enter the premises of the temple, as Ranbir has…

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt face protests at Ujjain Mahakaleshwar…

Bollywood actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt along with director Ayan Mukerji on Tuesday faced protests at the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, for the 'Rockstar' actor's comment that he likes beef, in 2011. Ranbir, Alia, and director Ayan recently arrived in Ujjain to take the blessings of Lord Shiva…

Karan Johar urges to stop dividing Indian cinema into sub-categories

Filmmaker Karan Johar, on Friday, urged everyone to start treating Indian cinema as one industry rather than dividing it into different categories. Karan delivered an important message for all during a press event of 'Brahmastra' in Hyderabad. He said that Indian cinema should be addressed as the Indian film industry…

Jr NTR heaps praises on Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan is adored by millions of fans in India and abroad. Like many, Telugu star Jr NTR also does not shy away from expressing his love for the legendary actor. During a press event of 'Brahmastra' in Hyderabad on Friday, NTR opened up about how much he is in…

Big boycott bombs keep dropping on Bollywood

HOW SOCIAL MEDIA MOVEMENT TO STOP WATCHING HINDI FILMS HAS NOW GONE OUT OF CONTROL Shortly after actor Sushant Singh Rajput died, I had written about the boycott Bollywood movement started by those who were sad and angry over what had happened to him and the lack of empathy shown…

#BoycottBrahmastra: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt’s next film faces netizens’ backlash,…

After boycotting some of the Bollywood biggies 'Laal Singh Chaddha', 'Raksha Bandhan', 'Dobaaraa' and recently Vijay Deverakonda's 'Liger', netizens are now eyeing a boycott of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's upcoming sci-fi thriller film 'Brahmastra: Part 1 - Shiva'. Trollers are currently trending #BoycottBrahmastra on Twitter, asking the people not…

Indian-American family spends big to install Amitabh Bachchan’s life-size statue…

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has his fans spread all across the globe, who never get tired of admiring their icon. His fans can go to any length to show their love and admiration for him. The fans that the internet is talking about today are Internet Security Engineer Gopi Sheth…

Ranveer Singh records his statement with Mumbai police over nude…

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, who recently got embroiled in a controversy after posing nude for a magazine photoshoot, on Monday, recorded his statement with the Mumbai Police, over an FIR filed against him for the same. The FIR had been registered against Ranveer on July 26, on a complaint filed…

Ranbir Kapoor: Chequered career of a charismatic actor

COUNTDOWN OF THE BOLLYWOOD STAR’S FILMS AHEAD OF HIS BIG RELEASE Big budget Bollywood film Brahmastra will be released globally on September 9. The superhero film, eight years in the making, boasts state-of-the-art special effects and has an impressive cast that includes Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Nagarjuna, and surprise cameos…

‘I really want to apologise if I have triggered anyone,’…

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has apologised for his 'Phailod' comment on his pregnant wife Alia Bhatt in a recent promotional event for his upcoming film 'Brahmastra: Part 1-Shiva'. Ranbir, on Wednesday, arrived in Chennai for the promotion of his upcoming sci-fi action film 'Brahmastra' along with south director SS Rajamouli…

Alia Bhatt faces the internet’s ire for her “if you…

Alia Bhatt is trending on Twitter and it's not for the right reason. Netizens have taken offence against her recent statement and have started trending the 'boycott' hashtag on Twitter once again. Reportedly, Alia, in an interview, said that "if you don't like me, don't watch me", which has triggered…

Stellar rise of special star Shefali Shah

Noted actress discusses her impactful work in Darlings and Delhi Crime Whether it is film, television, or a hard-hitting web series, Shefali Shah has carved out a fearsome reputation for choosing strong material and making every role she portrays memorable. The critically acclaimed actress once again shows off her impressive…

Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar drunk dialled Vicky Kaushal just before…

Bollywood ace director Karan Johar, in the recent episode of 'Koffee with Karan 7' revealed Alia Bhatt and he had drunk-dialled Vicky Kaushal just before the actor's wedding with Katrina Kaif. Actors Kaushal and Sidharth Malhotra will be seen in the seventh episode of Karan Johar's much popular chat show.…

RRR: Variety picks Jr NTR for Oscars’ Best Actor prediction;…

It has been more than four months since the release of SS Rajamouli's RRR, but the epic period drama is still winning audiences' hearts not just in India but all across the world. The film reached a wider audience after it was released on Netflix weeks after its theatrical release.…

Priyanka Chopra gives a glimpse of her daughter’s reading session

Priyanka Chopra, on Monday morning, treated her fans by sharing new pictures of her daughter Malti Marie. Taking to Instagram Story, the 'Dostana' star dropped a string of images of Malti. In the first picture, the little one is seen lying on her stomach with a book kept in front…

Reports: Mumbai Police calls Ranveer Singh for questioning on August…

Mumbai Police has summoned Bollywood star Ranveer Singh for questioning in a case registered against him for posting nude photographs of himself on social media. The Bajirao Mastani (2015) actor has been hitting the headlines ever since he bared it all for a magazine photoshoot. A case was registered under…

You just cannot miss this adorable photo of Priyanka-Nick with…

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas keep posting pictures of their drool-worthy vacations and fun gatherings and don't we all love them? On Sunday, it looked like the couple had a fun day at the Los Angeles home, at least their pictures suggest so. And featuring in one of those photos…

Alia Bhatt meets her Darlings

THE ACTRESS TURNED PRODUCER STARTS A NEW CHAPTER A critically acclaimed role in Gangubai Kathiawadi, a notable guest appearance in record-breaking film RRR, and signing her first Hollywood film have turned 2022 into a great professional year for Alia Bhatt. The year gets more special this week with new film…

Alia Bhatt on filming Heart of Stone amid pregnancy and…

Alia Bhatt is on a roll these days! After the humongous success of Gangubai Kathiawadi and RRR, she is gearing up for her next release Darlings, which is set to stream on August 5 directly on Netflix, skipping theatrical release. Apart from some high-profile Bollywood films in her kitty, Bhatt…

SS Rajamouli feels ‘honoured’ as Russo Brothers call him ‘great’…

The Russo Brothers, who are presently riding high on the worldwide success of their latest film The Gray Man, recently sat down in a special interaction to discuss RRR, an Indian period action drama. Helmed by SS Rajamouli, the film has received an overwhelming response from some of the best…

One dead in fire incident on sets of Ranbir-Shraddha upcoming…

One person died in a massive fire incident on the sets of actors Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor's upcoming untitled film on Friday. Dr Sadaphule, from Cooper Hospital, has confirmed that the 32-year-old male was brought dead after a level 2 fire broke out in Mumbai's Andheri West area this…

Priyanka Chopra dances her heart out at Diljit Dosanjh’s LA…

Loads of fun are expected when two Punjabis meet each other. Actor Priyanka Chopra met singer Diljit Dosanjh in Los Angeles recently as she attended Diljit's live concert with her husband Nick Jonas and YouTuber Lilly Singh. Taking to Instagram, Priyanka dropped some fun videos and pictures from the concert…

‘Let us also feast our eyes’: Vidya Balan on Ranveer…

After Alia Bhatt, Vidya Balan has now come out in support of actor Ranveer Singh over his controversial nude photoshoot. While speaking to the media at Kubbra Sait's book launch on Thursday, Vidya gave a hilarious response when she was asked if she liked Ranveer's naked pictures and what she…

‘I couldn’t handle the hate and rage’: Shamshera director Karan…

Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, and Vaani Kapoor in principal roles, Yash Raj Films’ latest offering Shamshera was expected to set the box office on fire with its collection. Ranbir, who was last seen in Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju, was returning to cinemas after a massive gap of four years and…

Why did Alia Bhatt invite Shah Rukh Khan for a…

Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt brought smiles to their fans' faces with their warm Twitter exchange recently. On Monday, Alia, who co-produced 'Darlings' with Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment, unveiled the film's trailer and wrote about how 'excited, nervous, thrilled, emotional' she was as the project marks her…

From Alia Bhatt to Ram Gopal Varma, celebrities come out…

The controversy around Ranveer Singh’s nude photoshoot for Paper magazine does not seem to be ending anytime soon. As per reports, two applications have been filed with Mumbai Police seeking the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Singh for “hurting sentiments of women” through his nude photographs on…

Ranveer Singh lands in legal trouble over his nude photoshoot…

Ranveer Singh has been the talk of the town ever since his pictures from his nude photoshoot went viral. While his fans went gaga over the photoshoot, there is a section of people who were not impressed by Ranveer's bold experimentation with his look. On Monday, an application was filed…

‘Marvel making a series with a Pakistani Muslim girl at…

Filmmaker-sibling duo Russo Brothers were recently in India to promote their much-talked-about film The Gray Man, starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Dhanush, and Ana de Armas in prominent roles. During their short visit, the two also met actor-producer Farhan Akhtar and his business partner Ritesh Sidhwani and revealed that they…

l’ll be upset if Ranbir doesn’t take me as producer…

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt on Monday said she would love to produce the directorial debut of her actor-husband Ranbir Kapoor and would be "upset" if he doesn't ask her to be part of the project. During the promotions of his latest release "Shamshera", Kapoor had reportedly expressed a desire to…

Brave and Unapologetic: Bollywood applauds Ranveer as he goes naked…

On Thursday, Ranveer Singh broke the internet as he went naked for a photo shoot for Paper magazine. In the photos, Ranveer is seen posing on a Turkish rug, wearing nothing but his birthday suit! The pictures for the shoot went viral before Ranveer uploaded them on his Instagram account.…

Koffee with Karan 7′: Akshay Kumar’s marriage advice to Ranbir-Alia,…

Bollywood actor, Akshay Kumar, on the third episode of 'Koffee with Karan 7' gave special marriage advice to the newly married couples of Bollywood Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal-Katrina Kaif. Karan Johar, during the quirky rapid-fire session with the 'Bhagam Bhaag' actor, asked "What marriage advice would you give…

‘Long tradition of storytelling in India, not being able to…

The Indian film industry churns out the maximum number of films in the world. These films are made in several popular Indian languages spoken throughout the country. There are several successful film-producing industries within the Indian film industry, including Bollywood, Tollywood, Kollywood, and Mollywood. Together these industries produce over 2000…

Check out what Karan Johar has to say about Alia…

Alia Bhatt proudly calls Karan Johar her 'mentor, father figure and best friend'. Even for Karan, Alia's one of his 'family'. The bond the two share is quite special and their fans love it. As Alia turns producer with the upcoming film 'Darlings', many stars sent her wishes. But, of…

‘I am done being the Harry Potter of Hindi Cinema’:…

Ranbir Kapoor, who was last seen in Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju in 2018, is currently awaiting the release of Yash Raj Films’ Shamshera, which will see him in a never-seen-before avatar. The actor, whose filmography includes such blockbusters as Raajneeti, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, Barfi, and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, plays…

‘I definitely see 2022 as a blessing. I’m grateful for…

Past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have been exceptionally tough for everyone, including Ranbir Kapoor who lost his father Rishi Kapoor on April 30, 2020. Thankfully, 2022 started on a great note for him as he tied the knot with his lady love Alia Bhatt on April 14. And…

Koffee With Karan 7: Akshay Kumar lifts Samantha in his…

Hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, Koffee With Karan Season 7 has started with a bang! The seventh season of the show has taken a detour from its television premiere and currently streams on Disney+ Hotstar. After two sizzling episodes, Koffee With Karan Season 7 will soon be airing its third…

Nick Jonas calls wife Priyanka Chopra ‘Jewel of July’ as…

As Priyanka Chopra turned a year older, wishes poured over from across the globe. However, the most special one came from her husband Nick Jonas. Nick posted a bunch of pictures for Priyanka on her special day and attached a sweet note with it. He wrote, "Happiest birthday to my…

Ranbir Kapoor reacts to being called ‘casanova’ and ‘cheater’: ‘I…

Last seen in Rajkumar Hirani’s blockbuster film Sanju (2018), Ranbir Kapoor is going all out to promote his upcoming film Shamshera, directed by Karan Malhotra. Bankrolled by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films, the much-awaited film features the actor in a dual role and also has Sanjay…

Why Brahmastra could prove to be a costly mistake

LONG-DELAYED FILM IS SIMILAR TO MAJOR HOLLYWOOD FAILURE Hollywood fantasy adventure The Last Airbender (2010) was supposed to be the first part of a trilogy, but it received so much negativity that no further films were made. Lead star Dev Patel later admitted to disliking the film and regretted being…

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas enjoy ‘magic hour’ in Lake…

Looks like Priyanka Chopra is enjoying her time in Nevada with her husband Nick Jonas. Priyanka joined Nick over the weekend for his Gold Championship which was held in Nevada's Lake Tahoe. And after seeing the new pictures posted by Nick on Instagram, we're sure the couple spent a good…

SS Rajamouli’s RRR spellbinds Doctor Strange and Dune writer: ‘Has…

Helmed by SS Rajamouli, RRR continues to impress viewers even after more than three months of its theatrical release. The film has truly emerged as an international film appealing to audiences across the globe. Over the course of three months, a number of Hollywood artists have showered praises on the…

Karan Johar on becoming a single parent to Yash and…

Karan Johar dons many hats. He is a successful filmmaker, screenwriter, and, also, talk show host. In addition to being all of that, he is also a doting father to his two twins Yash and Roohi whom he welcomed through surrogacy in 2017. KJo never fails to share updates about…

Alia Bhatt says ‘thank you’ to co-star Gal Gadot as…

Alia Bhatt announced the wrap of her debut Hollywood film, Heart of Stone, and shared a few pictures from the set on her social media. The actor co-stars with Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan in Tom Harper's upcoming spy thriller that will stream on Netflix. On Friday, the Gangubai Kathiawadi…

‘Excited, nervous and terrified’: Ranbir Kapoor on embracing parenthood with…

From being “excited” to “terrified”, Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor says he is feeling a gamut of emotions as he awaits the birth of his and Alia Bhatt’s first child. The couple tied the knot in April and Bhatt, 29, announced her pregnancy last month. Kapoor said while he finds it…

Priyanka Chopra shares photo of her day out with daughter…

Actor Priyanka Chopra on Friday shared a new picture of her daughter Malti Marie. In the Instagram image, Priyanka and her friend are seen posing with their babies in their laps, against a stunning natural backdrop. Priyanka made sure not to reveal her baby face and added a white heart…

“Can you help me with tips to become the world’s…

It is no news that Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor and his wife Alia Bhatt are set to become parents soon. But before the couple welcomes their first child into the world, Kapoor has started prepping for how to become the world’s best father. The actor recently learned the skills of…

Kangana Ranaut mocks Karan Johar ahead of Koffee With Karan…

Actor Kangana Ranaut who has been at loggerheads with Karan Johar has once again taken a potshot at the filmmaker who returns with the premiere of his 'Koffee With Karan 7' on Thursday. Kangana took to her Instagram stories and shared a message for the filmmaker, whom she referred to…

Priyanka Chopra teams up with Mindy Kaling to play her…

Priyanka Chopra has joined forces with Mindy Kaling to headline an upcoming Hollywood rom-com, marking their first collaboration together. The Quantico actress will play Kaling’s Punjabi cousin in the yet-to-be-titled film. Apart from playing one of the female leads, the Late Night actress has also co-written the film. She will…

Birthday Special: Here’re top 5 whistle-worthy performances of Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh, known for his charismatic and energetic persona and peculiar fashion sense, is considered among the most versatile actors of his generation. As he rings in his 37th birthday today, here is a look at the actor's breakthrough performances. 1. Band Baaja Baaraat The actor made his big Bollywood…

From Shahid Kapoor to Farhan Khan and Taapsee Pannu to…

Shabana Azmi, one of the finest actresses that Indian cinema has ever produced, is currently vacationing with her husband, noted screenwriter and poet Javed Akhtar, in London. While enjoying her time in the city, she realised that a number of celebrities from the tinsel town of Bollywood are also chilling…

‘Is gay love story a bad thing?’: Baahubali producer hits…

Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty recently found himself in hot waters when he called filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s epic action-drama RRR a gay love story. Pookutty, who won an Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing in 2009 for his work on Slumdog Millionaire, made the comment on Twitter, in response to…

Netizens troll Resul Pookutty as he calls RRR a ‘gay…

After filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty has also called SS Rajamouli’s epic action-drama RRR a ‘gay love story.’ Pookutty, who is known to have worked on a series of notable films over the years, also had a few words to say about Alia Bhatt, who was…

RRR emerges as second-best film at Hollywood Critics Association Awards…

It has been more than three months since the release of SS Rajamouli’s magnum-opus RRR, but the film is still continuing its winning streak. After taking the global box office by storm, the high-profile drama has now emerged as the second-best film at Hollywood Critics Association Awards 2022, leaving behind…

Ranbir Kapoor reveals the name of the person he is…

Ranbir Kapoor is keeping quite busy these days on both personal as well professional fronts. On the personal front, he is waiting for the arrival of his first child with his wife Alia Bhatt. One of the most popular couples of the tinsel town tied the nuptial knot in April…

Ranveer Singh: Chameleon like actor’s colourful career

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL COUNTDOWN OF ALL THE BOLLYWOOD STAR’S FILMS This week Ranveer Singh turns a year older on July 6 and celebrates his 37th birthday. The popular actor will receive good wishes from all those who have been entertained by his movies, since he made a winning debut in 2010…

Alia Bhatt hits out at patriarchal report writing Ranbir Kapoor…

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt took the internet by storm on Monday by announcing her pregnancy through an Instagram post when she uploaded a picture of herself with husband Ranbir Kapoor looking at an ultrasound monitor screen. The couple married in April this year. While fans and celebrities have been showering…

‘She came with a pundit & married my…,” Ranbir Kapoor…

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor is on cloud nine today as he is set to embrace fatherhood soon. His wife Alia Bhatt announced her pregnancy earlier today. On the work front, Kapoor has two releases this year- Shamshera and Brahmastra. Fans are eagerly waiting for both films to hit theatres. The…

‘Welcome to the club’: Anushka Sharma congratulates parents-to-be Alia Bhatt,…

Alia Bhatt announced that she is expecting her first child. The actress took to Instagram and posted the photo. The couple got married on April 14 this year, and they're going to be parents soon. Taking to Instagram, Alia wrote, "our baby... coming soon." In the photo, Alia can be…

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor announce pregnancy; set to embrace…

Actor Alia Bhatt on Monday announced the news of her pregnancy with a special post on her Instagram account. In the picture, the Dear Zindagi actor can be seen in a hospital with Ranbir Kapoor, wearing a cap. She can be seen smiling and looking at the monitor, during her…

30 years of Shah Rukh Khan in cinema: 7 times…

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan aka King Khan has dominated the film industry for as long as 30 years. He climbed the ladder of success each year, giving one blockbuster after another and while he is considered to be one of the most hardworking actors in the industry, he also…

From her special diet to high-intensity workout, here’s is everything…

Alia Bhatt is one of the finest actresses working in Bollywood today. She has delivered multiple extraordinary performances and has won numerous awards for her exceptional acting chops. In addition to her impeccable acting talent, Bhatt is also known for having an amazingly gorgeous figure, which is, of course, the…

Have you seen Amitabh Bachchan’s doppelganger from Pakistan? Steve McCurry…

There are a lot of people who have a strikingly similar resemblance with some of the most prominent faces. Similarly, there are a lot of people who pretend to be the look-alike of megastar Amitabh Bachchan. Meanwhile, a photo recently shared by a world-renowned photographer Steve McCurry is sending netizens…

Priyanka Chopra drops an adorable picture of her daughter and…

Global icon Priyanka Chopra, on Monday, pours Father’s Day wishes on her Instagram, with an adorable picture of her daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas and husband Nick Jonas. In the picture, Nick Jonas can be seen holding up her daughter Malti in a red one-piece dress with a cute hairband.…

Ranbir Kapoor’s look from Shamshera Leaked; netizens call him ‘Thor…

A poster of Ranbir Kapoor in his look from his much-anticipated film Shamshera has been leaked. It has been doing the rounds on the internet all through Saturday. Filming for the Yash Raj Films’ venture is said to have wrapped up in September 2020 and the film is scheduled for…

Pakistani restaurant receives severe criticism for using Alia Bhatt’s Gangubai…

An advertisement for Pakistani restaurant Swing has landed in soup and is receiving backlash from all around. The restaurant used a scene from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bollywood film Gangubai Kathiawadi, in which Alia Bhatt, who played a sex worker in the period drama, is seen approaching men on the streets…

Brahmastra trailer: ‘This is what we can expect from Urduwood:’…

After a long wait, the makers of Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva finally unveiled the trailer of the much-anticipated film on June 15. Made on a humongous budget, the film features an ensemble cast of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, and Mouni Roy. Though the trailer has impressed a…

Alia Bhatt expresses gratitude for love on Brahmastra trailer

Actor Alia Bhatt, who is currently busy shooting for her Hollywood debut Heart of Stone, took some time off her work schedule to thank the audience for showering love on the Brahmastra trailer. Taking to Instagram Stories, Alia wrote, "Another GREAT day on Heart of Stone - so so so…

Karan Johar is a ‘proud parent’ as trailer of Ayan…

As the trailer of Brahmastra opened to a thunderous response, filmmaker Karan Johar gave a shout-out to Ayan Mukerji who has given his everything to make the film, which stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Amitabh Bachchan in lead roles. Taking to Instagram, Karan shared an adorable picture with Ayan.…

Jr NTR, Ram Charan’s RRR gets shoutout from Captain America…

The craze for Jr NTR and Ram Charan-starrer RRR among people is not ending anytime soon. After Doctor Strange's screenwriter C Robert Cargill, the writer of DC's Batman Beyond, MARVEL Comics' Captain America and Kang, Jackson Lanzing, is the latest one to shower praise on the film RRR. On Tuesday,…

Brahmastra trailer: Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer is a visual extravaganza…

After a long wait, the makers of Brahmastra finally raised the curtain on the trailer of the hotly anticipated film, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in lead roles. Brahmastra Part One: Shiva marks Ranbir and Alia’s first film together. The Ayan Mukerji directorial also features megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna,…

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt share special video message ahead…

Newlyweds Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are on cloud nine as they are all set to unveil the Brahmastra trailer today on Wednesday. And hours before the trailer launch, the two shared a special video message for the fans expressing how much love and labour they have put to make…

Nagarjuna added to our dream of creating Brahmastra as pan-India…

Director Ayan Mukerji on Saturday said superstar Nagarjuna has helped him in fulfilling his dream of creating a pan-India movie with the much-anticipated Brahmastra: Part One Shiva. The fantasy adventure epic starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Amitabh Bachchan, is the first in an ambitiously planned trilogy, which will mark…

Gangubai Kathiawadi emerges as the most-watched Indian film on Netflix,…

Helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) has managed to find the top spot on Netflix's most-watched Indian film after making its debut on the streaming platform on April 26. Fronted by Alia Bhatt, the period drama entered theatres on February 25. It is loosely based on Hussain Zaidi's…

Ranveer vs Wild: Ranveer Singh come together with Bear Grylls…

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, who is known for his energetic persona and impactful onscreen performances, is all set to go on a wild ride with the king of the Wild - Bear Grylls in India's first interactive adventure special Ranveer VS Wild with Bear Grylls, which will exclusively stream on Netflix…

Ayan Mukerji confident Brahmastra will beat RRR overseas, says ‘Our…

Headlined by Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, Brahmastra is one of the most anticipated Bollywood films of 2022. Helmed by filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, the film took more than five years in getting ready for its theatrical release. After facing several setbacks, including a pandemic and three lockdowns, the fantasy adventure…

Can philanderers commit?

A HOT recent topic was the marriage of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. The couple reportedly started dating after they met on the sets of Brahmastra in 2017 and have been seemingly solid ever since. But 39-year-old Ranbir is known for reportedly having a notorious reputation of being a serial…

‘I knew Brahmastra will be a difficult film to make:’…

After facing a series of delays, a pandemic, and two lockdowns later, one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious films, Brahmastra: Part One Shiva, is finally set to arrive in cinemas in September. Director Ayan Mukerji, known for Wake Up Sid (2009) and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), says he is…

Wait, what? Ranbir Kapoor just compared Brahmastra to Marvel?

It has been four long years since Ranbir Kapoor has not been seen in any film. His last release was Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju (2018), which broke several records before wrapping up its box office run. Kapoor is presently awaiting the release of Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra, co-starring his wife Alia Bhatt,…

Birthday Special: Here’re the top 7 songs of Neha Kakkar

Neha Kakkar, one of the most popular singers in Bollywood, turned 34 today. She has a distinctive voice and her fans are spread around the world. Neha has sung in a number of Bollywood and Punjabi films as well as music videos. The ‘Mahi Ve’ singer has had a number…

‘Why Wasn’t I Invited,’ asks Priyanka Chopra as her neighbours…

Priyanka Chopra was surprised when she heard the popular Bollywood song ‘Choli Ke Peeche’ playing loud near her house in Los Angeles during the Memorial Day weekend. The Quantico star, who lives in LA with her husband and American singer Nick Jonas and their daughter, Malti Marie, was in for…

Here’s why MCU star Patton Oswalt said RRR director SS…

It has been more than two months since SS Rajamouli’s RRR (2022) hit theatres worldwide, but the film still continues to garner truckloads of appreciation from all over the world. Recently, Hollywood comedian and actor Patton Oswalt heaped praises on the magnum-opus and also shared a small teaser of the…

Neetu Kapoor and Karan Johar burn the dance floor on…

One of the leading Bollywood filmmakers, Karan Johar celebrated his 50th birthday on Wednesday. Since KJo and parties are synonymous with each other, how can one not expect a lavish bash on the occasion of the fashionista’s birthday? The Dharma Productions’ head honcho threw an extravagant party for his friends…

Adhyayan Suman gives a befitting reply to the nepotism debate…

Nobody can deny the fact that several popular actors working today in Bollywood have celebrity lineages. Be it Varun Dhawan, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, or Ananya Panday, they all come from influential showbiz families that have been a part of films for several decades. Having said…

Darlings: Alia Bhatt’s maiden production co-starring Shefali Shah to land…

The upcoming Bollywood film Darlings, which marks Alia Bhatt’s debut as a producer, will have a direct-to-digital premiere on Netflix, skipping a theatrical release. Bhatt, who began her acting career with Karan Johar’s college-caper Student Of The Year in 2012, today uploaded a video on Instagram wherein the cast of…

“Feel like a newcomer all over again,” says Alia Bhatt…

Alia Bhatt is set to add a new feather to her cap. After ruling Bollywood for almost a decade, she is now ready to set her foot in Hollywood with Netflix’s upcoming spy thriller Heart Of Stone, which was officially announced a couple of months ago. Bhatt on Thursday said…

Priyanka Chopra reveals what led her to sign Jee Le…

While Priyanka Chopra is busy appearing in international projects back-to-back, her diehard Indian fans want to see her in a Bollywood film soon. The global icon is set to mark her return to Hindi cinema with Farhan Akhtar’s Jee Le Zaraa which was announced last year. The film also stars…

Vijay Varma thrilled to have played ‘an incredibly juicy’ role…

Vijay Varma, best known for his performances in Amazon Prime Video’s Mirzapur and Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy (2019), has some exciting projects at various stages of development. He is quite excited about his next release Darlings, which he finished filming some time ago. The upcoming film, produced by Red Chillies…

Alia Bhatt to land in UK to film Netflix’s Heart…

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, whose performance in her latest film Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) received a thunderous response from critics and audiences alike, is set to make her debut in Hollywood with Netflix’s upcoming film Heart of Stone. Now, news has it that she will begin filming for the Tom Harper…

Saif Ali Khan says he’s concerned about the future of…

While his daughter, Sara Ali Khan, is busy delivering one hit after another, Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan on Tuesday said that he is concerned about the future of his elder son, Ibrahim Ali Khan. Ibrahim, who is Khan’s son from his first wife Amrita Singh, is quite popular on…

Dharmendra returns home after hospitalisation for routine check-up

Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra was admitted to a city hospital in Mumbai for a “routine check-up” and is back home now.     According to a source close to the family, the 86-year-old star is “completely fine”. “He was admitted to hospital for a routine check-up and he is completely fine. He…

Neetu Kapoor remembers Rishi Kapoor on second death anniversary

Veteran Bollywood star Neetu Kapoor said losing a partner of 45 years was “difficult and painful”, as she paid tributes to her late actor husband Rishi Kapoor on his second death anniversary.      Rishi Kapoor, who delivered dozens of notable films throughout his storied career, died on April 30, 2020, at…

Prime Video to premiere films of YRF, Dharma, Excel post…

Streaming media giant Prime Video on Thursday announced licensing association with four leading Indian production banners under which it will premiere titles like Drishyam 2, Jug Jugg Jeeyo, Jee Le Zara and Pathaan post the theatrical release of these films.   The collaboration was announced during the Prime Video Presents…

Ranbir Kapoor starts filming his next Animal

Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who recently tied the knot with Alia Bhatt, has resumed work post his star-studded wedding ceremony. The actor has started shooting for his upcoming film Animal, which also stars well-known Telugu actress Rashmika Mandanna in the lead role. Both actors commenced shooting for the much-anticipated film in…

Netflix announces premiere date for Alia Bhatt’s Gangubai Kathiawadi

Helmed by celebrated Hindi filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the critically and commercially successful period drama Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) is set to premiere on Netflix on April 26, the streamer announced on Wednesday.       The Hindi film, starring Alia Bhatt in the title role, hit cinemas on February 25. It did not…

Amitabh Bachchan wishes grandson on acting debut with ‘The Archies’

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Monday said he was extremely proud as his grandson Agastya Nanda began filming for the Netflix live-action musical film The Archies, which marks his screen debut.   Son of Shweta Bachchan Nanda and businessman Nikhil Nanda, Agastya reportedly features in the Zoya Akhtar directorial as the…

Alia Bhatt & Ranbir Kapoor’s beautiful wedding pics- Alia wore…

After the huge buzz around their high-profile wedding, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are officially Mr and Mrs Kapoor now. The couple tied the knot today at Kapoor’s temporary resident Vastu Apartments in Pali Hill, Mumbai. The power couple took the seven rounds of the ceremonial fire in the presence…

Ranbir-Alia wedding: From guest list to wedding menu, everything you…

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are set to tie the nuptial knot today. Ranbir's mother, Neetu Kapoor, and sister Riddhima Kapoor, confirmed the same on Wednesday, saying the wedding will indeed take place on Thursday at Vastu apartments in Mumbai. As the wedding ceremonies started on Wednesday with mehndi, Neetu…

Big B and Karan Johar send wishes as Bollywood gears…

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, who have been dating for four years now, are set to tie the knot today (14) in Mumbai. Ahead of their intimate wedding, several Bollywood celebrities extended their good wishes to the soon-to-be-married couple. Filmmaker Karan Johar, who launched Alia in Student of the Year…

Team Brahmastra wishes Ranbir-Alia ahead of wedding with a teaser…

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are just a couple of hours away from exchanging vows. The couple, who started dating in 2018, will tie the nuptial knot on April 14 in an intimate ceremony. The two started dating on the sets of Dharma Productions’ much-awaited film Brahmastra. While the big-ticket…

Neetu Kapoor confirms Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt to marry on April…

Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, who have been dating each other for a couple of years now, are set to tie the nuptial knot on April 14. While the couple has been keeping mum about their wedding all this while, Kapoor’s mother Neetu Kapoor on Wednesday confirmed that…

Amazon Studios acquires Priyanka Chopra’s action thriller Ending Things

Priyanka Chopra, who was last seen in The Matrix Resurrection (2021), presently has a slew of exciting projects in the pipeline, with the action thriller Ending Things being one of them. The latest update on the forthcoming film has it that Amazon Studios has officially picked up the rights to…

Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor likely to collaborate on a…

Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor, who shared the screen space in Rajkumar Hirani’s all-time blockbuster PK (2014), are apparently coming together to headline an upcoming film. If reports are to be believed, the work on the untitled project has already begun. Sharing more details, a source in the know informs…

SS Rajamouli’s RRR on a record-breaking spree

Acclaimed Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s latest directorial venture RRR (2022) is unstoppable at the domestic box office in India. The film, which hit screens on March 25, opened to packed houses across the country and recorded a thunderous opening. It made a killing over the weekend and continued its fantastic…

SS Rajamouli’s RRR brings audience back to theatres across India

After facing numerous delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, SS Rajamouli’s hotly-anticipated film RRR finally found its way into cinemas on March 25. As expected, the period drama has been smashing old records and creating new ones at the worldwide box office with each passing day. Starring Ram Charan, NTR…

Priyanka Chopra to headline Amazon Studios’ Secret Daughter adaptation

Priyanka Chopra is set to star in the screen adaptation of Shilpi Somaya Gowda’s novel Secret Daughter. Bankrolled by Amazon Studios, the film has Anthony Chen attached as director. He has previously helmed Ilo Ilo (2013) and Wet Season (2019). In addition to the Sky Is Pink (2019) star, the…

John Abraham on Attack facing competition from RRR

Bollywood actor John Abraham is presently busy promoting his forthcoming film Attack, co-starring Jacqueline Fernandes and Rakul Preet Singh. The action thriller, whose trailer has received a rousing response from the audience, is due on April 1. It is expected to face tough competition from SS Rajamouli's much-anticipated film RRR,…

SS Rajamouli and Allu Arjun likely to team up for…

SS Rajamouli, regarded as one of the most successful filmmakers that Indian cinema has ever produced, is presently waiting for the release of his highly anticipated period drama RRR. The film stars Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Alia Bhatt, and Ajay Devgn in important roles and is set to enter theatres…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali on casting Ajay Devgn in Gangubai Kathiawadi

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s latest directorial Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) is unstoppable at the box office. The film, which hit the marquee on February 25, has been performing exceptionally well at the ticket window. Though Gangubai Kathiawadi is an Alia Bhatt show all the way, one cannot forget the powerful cameo…

Celebrating Alia Bhatt

AFTER a couple of quiet years, actress Alia Bhatt has made a triumphant return with crime drama Gangubai Kathiawadi, which recently premiered at the Berlin Film Festival. She has a whole load of high-profile films on the way, which include RRR, Brahmastra, Darlings and Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani.…

Alia Bhatt set to make Hollywood debut alongside Gal Gadot

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, who is currently basking in the success of her latest release Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022), is on a roll. After adding several Hindi blockbusters to her credit, she is now gearing up to set her foot in Hollywood. The Raazi (2018) star will make her Hollywood debut…

“Alia Bhatt is absolutely a fun person to work with,”…

Choreographer Kruti Mahesh needs no introduction! Her maiden collaboration with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali as an independent choreographer won her the prestigious National Film Award for the iconic “Ghoomar” song in Padmaavat. And now, she is winning raves for choreographing yet another high-energy song “Dholida” for the celebrated filmmaker’s latest…

Alia Bhatt: Going all gangster

HOW ALIA BHATT BECAME BROTHEL QUEEN GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI IN HER NEW UNDERWORLD FILM POPULAR actress Alia Bhatt is used to portraying emotionally demanding roles. Yet headlining Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s period drama Gangubai Kathiawadi offered a different set of challenges. The film, based on a real-life brothel madam, sees the versatile…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali: I rate Gangubai Kathiawadi as my most…

Known for bejewelling Indian cinema with some of the finest films such as Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Devdas (2002), Bajirao Mastani (2015), and Padmaavat (2018), celebrated filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is presently waiting for the release of his next directorial venture, Gangubai Kathiawadi, starring Alia Bhatt in the…

Alia Bhatt: I’m very happy and deeply in love with…

Last seen in her father Mahesh Bhatt’s directorial comeback Sadak 2 (2020), Alia Bhatt is currently busy promoting her much-anticipated film Gangubai Kathiawadi. The film marks her maiden collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Apart from her professional life, the 28-year-old actress remains in news for her relationship with…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali dedicates his next Gangubai Kathiawadi to Lata…

Celebrated Hindi filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is known for helming such blockbusters as Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Devdas (2002), Bajirao Mastani (2015), and Padmaavat (2018), has decided to dedicate his upcoming directorial venture Gangubai Kathiawadi to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away on February 6 at…

Alia Bhatt grooves to the beats of dhol in the…

Starring Alia Bhatt in the lead role, Gangubai Kathiawadi is one of the eagerly awaited films of 2022. Directed by noted filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the period drama is scheduled to enter cinemas on February 25, 2022. Today, the makers released the first song from the film called ‘Dholida’. Bhansali,…

The rise of underworld brothel madam Gangubai Kathiawadi

THIS month’s 72nd Berlin International Film Festival features the world premiere of Gangubai Kathiawadi. The big-budget Bollywood film starring Alia Bhatt in the title role is based on a real-life female brothel owner, who rose through the ranks to become one of the most feared figures in the Mumbai underworld.…

Alia Bhatt expresses her wish to work with Allu Arjun

The Telugu-language film Pushpa: The Rise (2021) has surprised everyone with the kind of business it has managed to do at the box office despite releasing in the times of the pandemic. Starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles, the action-drama film did not only set the cash…

Netflix pays ‘a whopping price’ to acquire Alia Bhatt’s Darlings

Alia Bhatt is presently busy promoting her much-anticipated film Gangubai Kathiawadi, which is scheduled for its theatrical bow on February 25. Based on the life of an Indian sex worker and madam of a brothel in the Kamathipura area Mumbai, in the 1960s, the period drama is directed by acclaimed…

Gangubai Kathiawadi set for 5 screenings at 72nd Berlin International…

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Gangubai Kathiawadi, featuring Alia Bhatt in the lead role, is one of the hugely anticipated films of 2022. After suffering a slew of setbacks due to the coronavirus pandemic, the period drama is finally set to enter cinemas on February 25, 2022. Recently,…

5 upcoming Bollywood buddy movies we cannot wait to watch

Some of Indian cinema’s most memorable films have been those that revolve around friendship. With the advent of streaming platforms, everyone thought that the genre would flourish further, but that did not happen. With slapstick and adult comedy content available abundantly on the webspace, one really craves for a feel-good…

Priyanka Chopra cast alongside Anthony Mackie for upcoming Hollywood film…

Actress Priyanka Chopra, who was most recently seen in The Matrix Resurrections (2021), has now signed on to star in yet another high-profile Hollywood film 'Ending Things'. She is set to feature alongside Anthony Mackie in the upcoming True Lies-esque actioner, Ending Things. Kevin Sullivan is onboard to helm the…

RRR to now debut in cinemas on March 25, confirms…

RRR, one of the most-anticipated Indian films of 2022, will now enter cinemas on March 25, the makers announced on Monday. The Telugu-language period drama, whose dubbed versions will release in several other popular Indian languages including Hindi, stars Ram Charan. Jr NTR, Ajay Devgn, and Alia Bhatt in important…

Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi to hit theatres on Feb…

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-awaited period drama Gangubai Kathiawadi has locked a new date for its theatrical release. Starring Alia Bhatt in the lead role, the big-ticket film is set to enter cinemas on February 25.   Just like several other films, Gangubai Kathiawadi has also suffered several setbacks due to…

Mouni Roy marries Dubai-based partner Suraj Nambiar in Goa

Popular actress Mouni Roy tied the knot with her Dubai-based boyfriend Suraj Nambiar on Thursday. The wedding ceremony, which took place according to South Indian rituals, saw the attendance of several of her close friends from the industry. Her friend and co-star Arjun Bijlani shared a photo of the newlyweds…

Rishika: Picture perfect portrait painter

A SELF-TAUGHT portrait artist from Jaipur in India has impressed high profile names and taken social media by storm. [caption id="attachment_173373" align="alignleft" width="257"] Portrait of Shreya Ghoshal[/caption] With 109,000 Instagram followers, Rishika has had her work appreciated by celebrities, including Alia Bhatt, Shreya Ghoshal, Madhuri Dixit, Amitabh Bachchan, Tiger Shroff,…

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas welcome their first child via…

Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas and her pop star husband Nick Jonas have welcomed their first child via surrogacy.     Sharing the news on their respective Instagram accounts on late Friday night, the 39-year-old actor and Jonas wrote they are overjoyed. “We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby…

Shining bright: Top 30 under 30 global Asian stars

OUTSTANDING YOUNG TALENTS FROM VARIOUS FIELDS WHO ARE ACCOMPLISHING GREAT THINGS AND INSPIRING A NEW GENERATION WITH THEIR IMPRESSIVE WORK A NEW wave of young south Asian talent is lighting up different areas of popular culture globally and showing us all how bright the future looks. They are at different…

Celebs pay homage to Birju Maharaj: Tremendous loss to the…

Actors-political personalities Kamal Haasan and Hema Malini, as well as Hindi film stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Madhuri Dixit-Nene on Monday mourned the loss of legendary Kathak exponent Birju Maharaj, calling his passing away the “end of an era” for Indian classical dance. Maharajji, as he was popularly known, died…

Priyanka Chopra on Aussie journo questioning her credentials: “Just pissed…

Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas says she usually does not get bothered by people's opinions but she was “pissed off” when an Australian journalist questioned her qualification for announcing Oscar nominations last year.      In March last year, an Australian entertainment journalist tweeted wondering why the 39-year-old actor and her musician-husband Nick…

RRR release postponed again due to rise in Covid-19 cases

RRR, one of the most anticipated Indian films of 2022, has been postponed once again amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the country and concerns over the new Omicron variant. The film, directed by SS Rajamouli and produced by DVV Entertainments, was due on January 7, 2022. It stars…

A wholesome slate of films for Katrina Kaif in 2022

After the smashing success of Sooryavanshi (2021) at the box office, Katrina Kaif is looking forward to multiple exciting films in 2022. Just like 2021, 2022 is also going to be a special year for Katrina Kaif. The talented actress will be seen in various versatile avatars given her interesting…

Jr NTR: There’s now going to be a lot of…

The Telugu film, set in pre-independent India, fictionalises the lives of two freedom fighters –Alluri Sitarama Raju, played by Ram Charan and Komaram Bheem, essayed by Jr NTR.  Throughout the 200-plus day shooting schedule of RRR, Jr NTR felt the weight of filmmaker SS Rajamouli's ambition, which the actor says…

Zoya Akhtar reveals how Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia…

On 20 years of Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Farhan Akhtar announced his next directorial Jee Le Zaraa, a road trip film featuring Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, and Alia Bhatt in starring roles. In a recent interview, writer-director Zoya Akhtar said that Kaif and Bhatt had contacted her about collaborating on…

Forty fabulous film star facts of 2021

BOLLYWOOD CELEBRITY REVELATIONS IN THE PAST YEAR, INCLUDING HOPES, LIKES AND EXPERIENCES  EVERY year, we learn something new about popular Bollywood stars and 2021 was no different. Through interviews, social media posts and fan interactions, celebrities revealed interesting details about themselves. With that in mind, here are things we learned…

SS Rajamouli to present Brahmastra in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and…

Acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli, who shot to global fame with the runaway success of Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017), is set to present the first part of Dharma Productions’ much-anticipated film Brahmastra down south. Brahmastra is a fantasy adventure drama, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali to present Gangubai Kathiawadi to the world…

Celebrated Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next directorial Gangubai Kathiawadi, starring Alia Bhatt in the titular role, has been selected to be screened at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in February and will have its world premiere at the festival. Gangubai Kathiawadi, also featuring superstar Ajay Devgn in an…

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s Brahmastra to enter cinemas on…

Helmed by Ayan Mukerji, Brahmastra is one of the most-awaited Bollywood films. It features an ensemble cast of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, and Mouni Roy. Produced by Karan Johar via Dharma Productions, Brahmastra is set to enter theatres on September 9, 2022. The film sees Ranbir Kapoor as…

Karan Johar on 20 years of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, one of the most-loved Hindi films not only in India but also across the globe, has clocked 20 years of its theatrical release. Filmmaker Karan Johar on Tuesday took a trip down the memory lane to share what went behind the making of his blockbuster 20…

Vijay Varma wraps up filming his next untitled streaming show

Actor Vijay Varma on Saturday announced that he has completed filming his next show with writer-director Sumit Saxena. The Gully Boy (2019) actor took to Instagram to announce the shoot wrap of the streaming show and shared a set of photos with the team from the sets. “It’s a wrap!…

Katrina Kaif marries Vicky Kaushal in Rajasthan

Bollywood stars Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif married in an intimate ceremony at the Six Senses Fort Barwara in Rajasthan on Thursday. The newlyweds posted pictures of the wedding on their Instagram accounts. “Only love and gratitude in our hearts for everything that brought us to this moment. Seeking all…

SS Rajamouli on comparison between RRR and Baahubali: Bank on…

Acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli on Thursday unveiled the trailer of his much-awaited film RRR, starring Ram Charan, NTR Jr, Ajay Devgn, and Alia Bhatt. The entire team, excluding Charan, came together to launch the trailer of the film at a multiplex in Mumbai. Rajamouli, who shot to international fame with…

India’s Nykaa looks to triple store count to 300

Nykaa's Falguni Nayar says it is targeting a sub-segment of that sector - the $70 billion beauty, personal care and fashion market INDIAN cosmetics-to-fashion retailer Nykaa plans to more than triple its brick-and-mortar stores to 300, founder and chief executive Falguni Nayar said, significantly building its offline presence in the…

Makers to unveil RRR trailer on December 3

The trailer of SS Rajamouli’s next magnum-opus RRR will be unveiled on December 3, the makers have announced. The much-awaited film stars Ram Charan and Jr NTR in lead roles while Bollywood stars Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt have special cameos. Touted to be one of the biggest Indian motion…

Farhan Akhtar to star as one of the male leads…

On 20 years of Dil Chahta Hai on August 10, 2021, Farhan Akhtar gave a pleasant surprise to his fans by announcing his next directorial venture, Jee Le Zaraa. Set to mount the shooting floor soon, Jee Le Zaraa is a girl-bonding road trip film starring Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif,…

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s Brahmastra to debut in theatres…

Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, and Mouni Roy in principal roles, Dharma Productions’ Brahmastra is one of the hugely awaited films of Bollywood. The film has been in production for the longest time. It has already missed its theatrical release several times in the past. But with theatres…

Animal: Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s directorial starring Ranbir Kapoor to release…

Earlier this year, it was announced that filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga of Kabir Singh fame will be teaming up with Ranbir Kapoor for a movie titled Animal. The film also stars Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Parineeti Chopra. Animal was slated to release on Dussehra 2022, but it has now…

Siddhant Chaturvedi: From small town boy to a big deal…

TALENTED NEWCOMER ON HIS NEW FILM, COMEDY AND NOT PLAYING IT SAFE ALTHOUGH he had delivered accomplished performances in the web series space, everything changed for actor Siddhant Chaturvedi after the incredible success of his debut movie Gully Boy. His stunning supporting role not only captured the soul of the…

Here’s why Sanjay Leela Bhansali agreed to postpone Gangubai Kathiawadi…

Film enthusiasts heaved a big sigh of relief when filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali announced his decision to postpone his much-awaited film Gangubai Kathiawadi to avert a box office clash with SS Rajamouli’s magnum-opus RRR. Interestingly, Bhansali had locked January 6, 2022, as the release date for his film way before…

Karan Johar is all set to announce an action franchise

Karan Johar is currently busy with his directorial Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, and there are many films that he is producing under his banner Dharma Productions. On Wednesday (17), the filmmaker revealed that he will be announcing an action franchise on Thursday (18). He tweeted, “Dharma Productions is…

Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt stationed in Delhi for about…

Karan Johar’s next directorial venture, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, has been creating a lot of buzz ever since its official announcement a few months ago. Set to release in 2020, the film went before cameras in August. Since the love story is set in Delhi, the city is…

Clash between Gangubai Kathiawadi and RRR averted, the former gets…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi starring Alia Bhatt in the lead role was slated to release on 6th January 2022, and SS Rajamouli’s RRR, which also stars Bhatt, is slated to hit the big screens on 7th January 2022. However, the clash has been averted and Gangubai Kathiawadi will now…

Karan Johar to launch Shanaya Kapoor with a film titled…

It is no secret that Karan Johar is set to launch actor Sanjay Kapoor’s daughter, Shanaya Kapoor, under his production house Dharma Productions. The successful filmmaker has previously launched several star children, including Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, and Janhvi Kapoor. The latest update suggests that the film which will mark…

Shashank Khaitan launches his own production house Mentor Disciple Films

One of the most successful Bollywood filmmakers, Shashank Khaitan on Thursday announced that he is turning producer with the launch of his own production house, Mentor Disciple Films. Khaitan made his directorial debut with Dharma Productions’ Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014), starring Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt in the lead…

Vijay Varma to call it a wrap on Sumit Saxena’s…

Vijay Varma, who has impressed audiences with his unforgettable performances in such films as Gully Boy (2019), Super 30 (2019), and Ghost Stories (2020), has had a busy year. The actor has been shooting non-stop since the turn of the year and has a lot of big projects in the…

Siddhant Chaturvedi: outsiders take way longer to make their presence…

Siddhant Chaturvedi became an overnight sensation after the huge success of his debut film Gully Boy (2019), alongside Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. The adulation and appreciation he received for his breakout performance as MC Sher in the Zoya Akhtar directorial led him to bag the lead role in Yash…

Naacho Naacho from RRR: Ram Charan and Jr NTR’s song…

After Dosti, the makers of RRR have now released the second song of the film titled Naacho Naacho (Hindi). Apart from Hindi the song has been released in four more languages as Naatu Naatu (Telugu), Naathu Koothu (Tamil), Karinthol (Malayalam), and Haali Naatu (Kannada). SS Rajamouli took to Twitter to…

Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol to have a…

A few months ago, it was announced that Farhan Akhtar will be directing a movie titled Jee Le Zaraa which will star Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles. It will be a road trip film about three friends just like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Now,…

Alia Bhatt likely to announce her first Hollywood project in…

It is no secret that Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has signed up with the leading American talent management agency, William Morris Endeavour (WME), to explore acting opportunities in the West. And if fresh reports are to be believed, the Gully Boy (2019) actress is set to announce her first Hollywood…

Jaya Bachchan to portray a negative character in Rocky Aur…

Karan Johar’s directorial Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani has a very interesting star cast. The movie stars Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi, Jaya Bachchan, Ranveer Singh, and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles. The shooting of the film is currently going on, and according to a report in Bollywood Hungama, Bachchan…

Farhan Akhtar is overjoyed with the response Jee Le Zaraa’s…

Farhan Akhtar made his directorial debut with the 2001 release Dil Chahta Hai which was about friendship. Later, his production house, Excel Entertainment produced multiple films that were based on friendship like Rock On, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, and Fukrey. Now, he is all set to direct a film based…

Ayushmann Khurrana, Rakul Preet Singh and Shefali Shah’s Doctor G…

With theatres reopening in India, filmmakers have been announcing the release dates of their films mostly every day. On Monday (1), the release date of Ayushmann Khurrana, Rakul Preet Singh, and Shefali Shah starrer Doctor G was announced. The movie will be hitting the big screens on 17th June 2022.…

RRR Glimpse: A grandeur that we expected from SS Rajamouli

SS Rajamouli’s RRR is undoubtedly one of the most awaited films of 2022. The movie is shot in Telugu but like the director’s previous film Baahubali franchise, RRR will also be dubbed and released in various languages. Moviegoers in India as well as internationally have been eagerly waiting for RRR…

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt to wrap up Brahmastra with…

Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra has been in the making for the past few years. The movie stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy, and Nagarjuna. According to a recent report in Mid-day, Kapoor and Bhatt will be shooting for a song and by November end the production of the…

SS Rajamouli: Even Alia Bhatt is a hero in RRR

SS Rajamouli’s RRR is one of the most awaited upcoming movies. The film stars Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Ajay Devgn, and Alia Bhatt. Recently, an event was organised in Mumbai to announce the collaboration between PVR Cinemas and RRR. At the event, when Rajamouli was asked that why there are…

SS Rajamouli on RRR clashing with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai…

A few weeks ago, the release dates of many films were announced. SS Rajamouli’s pan-India film RRR is slated to release on 7th January 2022, and a day prior (6th January 2022), Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi will be hitting the big screens. Interestingly, both the movies feature Ajay Devgn…

Javed Akhtar talks about FabIndia’s Jashn-e-Riwaaz controversy

Veteran screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar on Thursday said that he fails to understand how a section of people took offence over the name of clothing brand FabIndia’s latest collection 'Jashn-e-Riwaaz' as the Urdu phrase simply meant “a celebration of tradition”. The brand was accused of “defacing” the Hindu festival…

Alia Bhatt turns anchor for Salman Khan’s docu-series Beyond The…

Alia Bhatt and Salman Khan were all set to team up for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Inshallah. However, the film was shelved. But, now Bhatt has turned anchor for Khan’s docu-series titled Beyond The Star: Salman Khan. According to a report in Pinkvilla, Bhatt will be one of the anchors on…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali shoots for Beyond The Star, a docuseries…

After Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Salman Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali were set to join forces for their next collaboration Inshallah. However, Khan decided to walk out of the high-profile project at the last minute, leaving the filmmaker in the lurch. After his sudden exit, Bhansali shelved the…

Exclusive: Singer Shruti Rane talks about her song Do Ghoont,…

Singer Shruti Rane has impressed one and all with her wonderful voice. She is currently busy garnering praises for her track Do Ghoont which was released last month. The song, featuring Nia Sharma, has received a fantastic response. Eastern Eye recently caught up with Rane and spoke to her about…

Karan Johar on Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: 23 years of…

Karan Johar is one of the most famous filmmakers in Bollywood. He made his directorial debut with the film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. On Saturday (16), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai completed 23 years of its release. So, Johar took to Twitter to thank everyone for the love they have been…

Ram Charan teams up with Gowtam Tinnanuri for his next

Popular Tollywood star Ram Charan has added one more exciting project to his upcoming line-up. The actor, who was last seen in Konidela Ram’s action film Vinaya Vidheya Rama (2019), is set to collaborate with Jersey (2019) director Gowtam Tinnanuri on a new film. UV Creations will bankroll the untitled…

Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal eyeing Eid 2023 weekend for release

Just yesterday we reported that Ranbir Kapoor will kick-off his next Animal in April or May 2022. Also starring Parineeti Chopra, Bobby Deol, and Anil Kapoor in lead roles, the gangster drama has Sandeep Reddy Vanga in the director’s chair. The team is planning to wrap up the shoot within…

Exclusive: Choreographer Atul Jindal reveals he would like to work…

Choreographer Atul Jindal has worked with many big names in the Indian film industry like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Sunny Leone, and others. Eastern Eye recently interacted with Jindal and when we asked him about his experience of working with these stars, he said, “Honestly, for me, everything is…

Gangubai Kathiawadi: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial starring Alia Bhatt to…

It’s raining release date announcements in Bollywood. On Sunday (26), the release dates of more than 12 films were announced, and in the past few days ago also filmmakers have been announcing the release dates of their movies. On Thursday (30), the makers of Gangubai Kathiawadi announced the release date…

Vicky Kaushal, Kiara Advani and Bhumi Pednekar wrap up Dharma…

According to reports, Vicky Kaushal, Kiara Advani and Bhumi Pednekar have wrapped up Dharma Productions’ upcoming film Mr Lele. Directed by Shashank Khaitan, Mr Lele is a comic thriller that went before cameras earlier this year amid the pandemic. The team called it a wrap on the film on Monday.…

Shamshera: First look poster of the Ranbir Kapoor starrer unveiled…

A couple of days ago, Yash Raj Films announced the release dates of their upcoming movies, and one of them was Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, and Vaani Kapoor starrer Shamshera. The film is slated to release on 18th March 2022. On Tuesday (28), Ranbir celebrates his 39th birthday, so YRF…

Ranbir Kapoor: A to Z of Bollywood’s rockstar

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL CELEBRATING THE ACCLAIMED ACTOR’S LIFE AND CAREER MASSIVELY popular movie star Ranbir Kapoor turns a year older this week and will celebrate his 39th birthday on September 28. One of the most bankable Bollywood stars working today, he has clocked up an impressive list of blockbuster hits and…

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions teams up with Viacom18 Studios for…

In the Indian film industry, two big studios always come together to produce movies.  Now, Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions has teamed up with Viacom18 Studios for four films. Karan took to Twitter to make an announcement about this collaboration. He tweeted, “It's time to usher in new & fresh stories…

Ranbir Kapoor set to shoot a special song for Dharma…

Buzz has it that Ranbir Kapoor is set to feature in a special song for Dharma Productions’ upcoming film Mr Lele. Directed by Shashank Khaitan, the film stars Vicky Kaushal and Kiara Advani in principal roles. And if reports are to be believed, the lead pair may also feature in…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali spends over a year to curate special…

Acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who has also scored music for most of his recent directorial ventures including Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram-Leela (2013), Bajirao Mastani (2015) and Padmaavat (2018), is now set to enthral audiences with a special music album called Sukoon. According to reports, Bhansali has spent over a…

Priyanka Chopra inducted as a member of Producers Guild of…

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) has inducted actor-producer Priyanka Chopra as a member of the organisation. The organisation has 8000+ members spanning the full producing team in scripted, non-fiction, documentary, animation, and new media sectors. According to its official website, the PGA is a non-profit trade organisation that represents,…

Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh to star in Sanjay Leela…

According to reports, Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh are set to star in acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-talked-about musical Baiju Bawra. Ever since the official announcement of the high-profile project, several names have been attached to it as possible cast members. Earlier, rumours were rife that Ranbir Kapoor was…

Roshan Mathew on Darlings: This one has been a jarringly…

Roshan Mathew made his acting debut with the Malayalam film Adi Kapyare Kootamani (2015). He later featured in many Malayalam movies, and last year made his Hindi debut with Anurag Kashyap’s Choked which was released on Netflix. His next Hindi film will be Darlings which also stars Alia Bhatt, Shefali…

RRR: Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt’s…

SS Rajamouli’s RRR is one of the most awaited films of the year. The movie stars Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Ajay Devgn, and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles. The film was slated to release on 13th October 2021, but it has now been postponed. The official Twitter handle of…

No direct-to-digital release for RRR, Attack and Gangubai Kathiawadi

While the theatres in India have started functioning in a few states, the box office collections of BellBottom and Chehre are proof that moviegoers are currently not keen on watching Hindi films in theatres. Many filmmakers are taking the digital route and releasing their films on streaming platforms. There have…

Alia Bhatt wraps up her next Darlings

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt on Tuesday announced that she has finished filming her upcoming offering Darlings, which also marks her film production debut. The actress is co-producing the film along with superstar Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment. The dark comedy marks the directorial debut of writer Jasmeet K Reen.…

Sidharth Shukla’s family releases a statement, ‘We request you to…

On 2nd September 2021, Sidharth Shukla passed away due to a heart attack. The actor, who was ruling the small screen, was just 40 years old. His family, friends, and fans are devastated by his demise. On Monday (06), his family shared a statement which read, “Heartfelt gratitude to everyone…

Tiger 3: Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif meet Turkey’s Culture…

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif are currently in Turkey shooting for their upcoming film Tiger 3. Recently, both the actors met Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Turkey's Culture and Tourism Minister. Mehmet Nuri Ersoy took to Twitter to share his pictures with Salman and Katrina. He wrote, “Yeni projeleri için ülkemizde bulunan…

Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt mourn untimely demise of Humpty…

Indian television star Sidharth Shukla’s sudden demise on Thursday shocked everyone. The actor, who became a household name with Colors’ popular show Balika Vadhu before witnessing a huge rise in his popularity after winning the thirteenth edition of the Salman Khan-hosted controversial reality show Bigg Boss on the same channel,…

Tiger 3: Emraan Hashmi’s latest selfie hints that he is…

Tiger 3 is one of the most awaited upcoming films. The movie stars Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles and the actors are currently shooting for the film in Turkey. There have been reports that Emraan Hashmi will be seen as the antagonist in Tiger 3. However,…

Shefali Shah wraps up the shooting of Doctor G

Shefali Shah has some interesting projects lined up and one of them is Doctor G which also stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Rakul Preet Singh. The actress recently wrapped up the shooting of the movie and took to Instagram to inform everyone about it. She posted, “Yet another journey comes to…

SS Rajamouli wraps up his star-studded film RRR

RRR is one of the eagerly anticipated films in India. Visionary filmmaker SS Rajamouli, who helmed Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017), had been working on this magnum-opus for more than two years now. And today on Thursday, the team finally wrapped up filming in India. Announcing…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s first independent music album titled Sukoon to…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a multi-talented personality. He is a writer, director, producer, and music composer. The filmmaker has composed songs for his movies like Guzaarish, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat, and Malaal, and all the songs were chartbusters. Bhansali has also composed music for his upcoming film…

Ranbir Kapoor approached to play Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s…

According to reports, filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari has approached Ranbir Kapoor to play Lord Ram in his next directorial venture, Ramayana. Rumours were doing the rounds lately that Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu was the original choice for the same role, but he turned down the offer. An entertainment portal quotes a…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali: If aircraft can be operational why not…

In India, almost all business establishments have started crawling back to normalcy after the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic ended. Film theatres in several parts of the country are, however, yet to resume operations. Sanjay Leela Bhansali, one of the most successful Indian filmmakers, feels that since every business…

Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani: Karan Johar’s directorial starring…

Karan Johar’s next directorial Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani stars Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi, and Jaya Bachchan. The movie was officially announced last month, and on Friday (20), the film went on the floors. Karan took to Twitter to inform everyone about it. Along with a…

Karan Johar to bring war-hero films on every Independence Day

Karan Johar’s Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020) and Shershaah (2021), based on Kargil War heroes Gunjan Saxena and Vikram Malhotra respectively, have turned out to be great successes on streaming platforms. Both films did not only do well in terms of viewership but also gained great critical response. Buoyed…

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in consideration for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi

According to reports, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is in consideration for one of the lead roles in ace filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next project Heeramandi. Set at Netflix, the streaming show is about love, betrayal, succession, and politics. It is set in pre-independent India and revolves around the lives of the…

Netflix pays a staggering amount to Sanjay Leela Bhansali for…

Set at Netflix, Heeramandi is an upcoming streaming show from the house of Sanjay Leela Bhansali Productions. The project had been in news even before its official announcement. The buzz around it has only heightened after Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Netflix officially announced the project a couple of days ago.…

Aamir Khan concerned over films releasing on streaming media platforms

Ever since the coronavirus pandemic hit the world in 2020, more than a dozen high-profile Bollywood films, which were originally made for theatres, have released directly on leading streaming media platforms. While several filmmakers and actors are absolutely fine with the new trend, there are many who believe that a…

Bollywood falls out of favour with film fans

WHY HINDI CINEMA IS EXPERIENCING THE GREATEST CRISIS IN ITS LONG HISTORY THE best kept secret of lockdown is that Bollywood is in major trouble. Like other global industries, Hindi cinema has suffered due to the closure of cinemas caused by Covid-19, but there is a much bigger issue that…

Amitabh Bachchan begins filming the latest season of Kaun Banega…

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan on Tuesday started shooting for the latest season of his popular game show Kaun Banega Crorepati. The first season of KBC premiered on 3 July 2000 and the megastar on Wednesday got nostalgic over 21 years of the game show and thanked fans for their constant love…

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt to topline…

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katrina Kaif, and Alia Bhatt are set to topline actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar’s next directorial venture Jee Le Zaraa, the makers announced on Tuesday. Billed as a road trip drama, the upcoming film is a joint venture between Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment, and Zoya Akhtar and…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali joins forces with Netflix for pre-independence streaming…

Celebrated filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who completed 25 years in Bollywood on Monday, has teamed up with Netflix for his ambitious streaming show titled Heeramandi. Rumours about him working on the high-profile show had been swirling around for several months. On Tuesday, the filmmaker made the official announcement. Set in…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali on completing 25 years in the industry:…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is one of the best directors we have in Indian cinema. He started his journey as an assistant director, and in the year 1996, he made his directorial debut with Khamoshi: The Musical which starred Manisha Koirala, Salman Khan, Nana Patekar, and Seema Biswas. On Monday (09),…

Confirmed: Ranveer Singh to reunite with Sanjay Leela Bhansali for…

Ranveer Singh and Sanjay Leela Bhansali are set to join forces again for the latter’s next directorial venture Baiju Bawra. The duo has previously delivered such blockbusters as Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013), Bajirao Mastani (2015), and Padmaavat (2018). Baiju Bawra will mark their fourth film together. Reports were doing…

Acharya: Talkie portions of Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan starrer wrapped…

Acharya is undoubtedly one of the most awaited Telugu films of the year. The movie stars Chiranjeevi in the lead role, and his son Ram Charan will be seen in an extended cameo in it. On Wednesday (04), the makers of the film gave a major update about the shoot.…

Richa Chadha onboards Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s streaming show Heera Mandi

Richa Chaddha has signed on to portray an important character in celebrated filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-talked-about streaming show Heera Mandi, a leading Indian publication reports. Set to be mounted on a lavish scale, Heera Mandi is a period drama that will mark Bhansali’s foray into the digital space. Chadha…

Shefali Shah on working with Alia Bhatt in Darlings: She…

Shefali Shah is undoubtedly one of the most talented actresses we have in the industry. She has made a mark in Bollywood, the Television industry, and on digital platforms. The actress has some interesting projects lined up and one of them is Darlings which is produced by Alia Bhatt's Eternal…

Nikunj Lotia: From bartender to becoming a big online star

CONTENT CREATOR NIKUNJ LOTIA ON HIS AMAZING RISE CONTENT  creators in India are becoming bigger than many frontline celebrities and most have inspiring stories of coming from obscurity to suddenly gaining millions of followers worldwide. Nikunj Lotia, also known as Nick from BeYouNick, has gone from making short prank videos…

RRR: First song from the SS Rajamouli’s directorial to be…

On Monday (26), it was announced that the music rights of SS Rajamouli’s RRR have been acquired by T-Series and Lahari Music. Now, on Tuesday (27), T-Series announced that the first song of the film titled Dosti (Hindi) will be released on 1st August 2021. T-Series took to Twitter to…

Prabhas gives first clap as Amitabh Bachchan commences shoot for…

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan started shooting for his much-talked-about untitled science-fiction film on Saturday. The high-profile film also has Prabhas and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. The film went on floors with a pooja ceremony at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. Prabhas took to his Instagram handle and shared a photo…

Bigg Boss OTT: Karan Johar to host the digital version…

A few weeks ago, it was announced that a digital version of Bigg Boss is going to stream on Voot. A couple of days ago, a promo featuring Salman Khan was released in which he revealed that before Bigg Boss season 15 starts airing on television, Bigg Boss OTT will…

Kartik Aaryan in talks with Bhansali for a different project…

Rumours were doing the rounds lately that Kartik Aaryan was in talks with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali for a possible collaboration. Some media outlets reported that Bhansali was considering the actor for a role in one of his forthcoming offerings – Baiju Bawra and Heera Mandi. While Baiju Bawra is…

Karan Johar starts recceing locations for Rocky Aur Rani Ki…

Celebrated filmmaker Karan Johar, who last helmed Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, recently announced his next directorial offering Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. On Friday, the filmmaker revealed that he has started scouting shooting locations for the upcoming film. Billed…

Here’s what led Karan Johar to shelve magnum opus Takht

After the runaway success of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), Karan Johar was set to direct Takht, a period drama set in the Mughal era. The filmmaker officially announced the project in April 2018, and also revealed Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Anil Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar,…

Taapsee Pannu turns a producer; announces her first production venture…

After Anushka Sharma, Alia Bhatt, Kangana Ranaut, and other actresses, now Taapsee Pannu has turned a producer. On Thursday morning, the actress announced her production house, Outsiders Films, and after a couple of hours, she announced her first film as a producer titled Blurr. Taapsee took to Twitter to make…

Roar Of RRR: Makers of Ram Charan and Jr NTR…

SS Rajamouli’s RRR stars Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Alia Bhatt, and Ajay Devgn in the lead roles. From first look posters to updating fans about the shooting of the film, the makers of RRR are leaving no stone unturned to create a good pre-release buzz. On Thursday, the makers of…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali looking to revive Inshallah with Hrithik Roshan…

After the riotous success of Padmaavat (2018), Sanjay Leela Bhansali was set to reunite with Salman Khan on a high-profile project titled Inshallah. The two had last worked together on Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) and there was palpable excitement in trade and among fans about their reunion. In…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali to direct the first episode of Netflix’s…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali was supposed to direct a film titled Heera Mandi a few years ago. But, it never went on the floors and was put on a backburner. For the past few months, we have been reading a lot of reports about Heera Mandi. While there’s no official announcement…

Gangubai Kathiawadi: No direct-to-digital release for Alia Bhatt starrer

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi is one of the most awaited films of the year. The movie stars Alia Bhatt in the lead role, and a few days ago, the shooting of the film was wrapped up. Gangubai Kathiawadi was slated to release on 30th July 2021, but the film…

Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah to lead Suresh Triveni’s Jalsa

Vidya Balan, who is presently riding high on the success of her recently released film Sherni (2021), is set to reunite with producer Vikram Malhotra for a new project. The National Award-winning actress has signed on to star in director Suresh Triveni’s next directorial venture and joining her on the…