- Saturday, May 04, 2024
UNICEF India National Ambassador and Bollywood actor, Ayushmann Khurrana, visited the UNICEF headquarters in New York to shoot for their global campaign targeting World Immunisation Week. Talking about the same, Khurrana says, “It was an honour to visit the UNICEF headquarters to shoot a very important global campaign on the…
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is set to attend the prestigious TIME100 Gala event in New York. Ayushmann has been honoured twice by TIME Magazine. In 2023, he was honoured with the TIME100 Impact Award. He was the only Indian to be chosen for the award. In 2020, he was chosen as…
CLASSIC Bollywood films Sangam (1964) and Aradhana (1969) had two things in common. They were the highest grossing films of the respective years, and both had heroes who played Indian Air Force (IAF) officers. The super hit movies were game changers that made a major impact for multiple reasons, but…
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has been roped in by the Election Commission of India to urge youngsters to vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The 39-year-old actor features in the ECI's campaign video that encourages the youth to exercise their franchise in the upcoming elections. Khurrana, known for critically acclaimed…
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana on Monday penned a note praising legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray. He wrote, "Satyajit Ray has inspired us all. You can keep discovering and rediscovering the layers every time you watch his cinema. He has shown how inspiring cinema can be as a medium and how it can…
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana opened up about how he always wanted to be a risk-taking actor to make the country proud. Ayushmann made his Bollywood debut with Vicky Donor (2012), a film set against the background of sperm donation and infertility, themes that are often seen as taboos in Indian society.…
With arms wide open and a dimpled smile flashing brightly, superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been leaving the audience in awe with his iconic signature pose for over three decades now. From fans to members of showbiz, people never leave a chance to imitate his romantic pose especially when they…
British singer Ed Sheeran is in India and ahead of his Mumbai gig, he met Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana on Tuesday. Interestingly, Ayushmann made Ed Sheeran taste his mother's homemade pinni. Talking about his meeting with the 'Perfect' hitmaker, Ayushmann said, "I have admired Ed Sheeran as an artiste for…
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana on Thursday said while filmmaking and technology go hand-in-hand, there is a need to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Khurrana was speaking on the third day of FICCI Frames 2024 in Mumbai at the session titled "From Bollywood to Turkish Drama: Acting across borders" along…
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is the National Ambassador of UNICEF and has always been vocal about children's rights, attended the Radio4Child Awards. The fifth edition of the UNICEF India Radio4Child Awards, held on Tuesday, honoured the outstanding contributions of 22 radio professionals from All India Radio, private FM stations, and…
PRITAM SINGH’S fascinating journey unfolds from being a revered radio host to leaving an imprint on television and carving out a new career in acting. Affectionately known as Pritam Pyaare, Singh now showcases his acting prowess in films such as the recently released Punjabi musical, Munda Rockstar. He also hosts…
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…
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…
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…
The short film Incognito by filmmaker Ravi Muppa is set to be developed into a feature film, which will be produced by Anurag Kashyap. The short, a Hitchcockian thriller narrating the story of a motel receptionist who captures hidden visuals of guests and sells those on the internet to earn…
BOLLYWOOD celebrities unveiled various details about themselves this year, ranging from unique personal anecdotes to past experiences. Keeping our ears to the ground, we learned more about the lives of well-known stars than just their on-screen personas. Eastern Eye looks back on the events of the last 12 months to present…
Bollywood stars Shahid Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit will perform at the star-studded opening ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, where actors Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi and Vijay Sethupathi will also unveil the first looks of their upcoming films. The 54th edition of the film…
Renowned Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has been honoured with the TIME100 Impact award this year. While receiving the award last night in Singapore, he recited one of the verses from Bhagavad Gita. During his acceptance speech, he said, “Before I begin, I would like to recite one of the verses…
On the occasion of actor Ayushmann Khurrana’s birthday, several Bollywood celebrities took to their social media handles and extended heartfelt wishes. Actor Anushka Sharma shared a picture on her stories and wrote, “Happy birthday Ayushmann. Wishing you love and light always.” Actor Ananya Panday shared a video from Dream Girl…
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who is known for making such notable films as Dev D, Gangs Of Wasseypur, and Manmarziyaan, is currently seen in a dual role in Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s film Haddi, with one of his characters being a trans person. During an interview, Kashyap shared his opinion on many topics,…
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…
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is currently flying high on the success of his recently released comedy film Dream Girl 2. Ayushmann, who hails from Punjab, recently said that it matters to him a lot that the state of Punjab is proud of his body of work. The Dream Girl actor said,…
HIT comedy-drama Dream Girl worked because the premise of a man pretending to be an attractive woman on a phoneline, who gains multiple male suitors, was believable. The spiritual sequel is a lazy attempt to recycle that same story troupe in a way that just doesn’t work. This time…
On the 77th Independence Day on Tuesday, Bollywood actors wished citizens a Happy Independence Day, saluted leaders and bravehearts and hoped for prosperity in the country. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan hoisted the national flag at his residence in Mumbai on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day. Taking to Instagram,…
Many stars in Indian cinema have tapped into their potential and continue to make waves with their refined talent. In their successful careers, they have played characters that have established them among the masses, and Ayushmann Khurrana is one of the most prominent names who has demonstrated his brilliance. Ever…
At the core of Dream Girl 2, the sequel to Ayushmann Khurrana's 2019 film, is comedy and the actor says the movie is a pure entertainer that caters to all kinds of audiences. The actor has tackled various social and taboo subjects in his cinema, be it sperm donation in…
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana on Tuesday said he has challenged the idea of "toxic masculinity" right from the beginning of his career and is confident his upcoming film Dream Girl 2 will take the discourse to another level. At the trailer launch of Dream Girl 2, the actor was asked to…
Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana is supporting the LGBTQIA+ community in Chandigarh by investing in building food trucks for the community and helping them become self-reliant through food business. The food trucks are being called "Sweekar", promoting the importance of acceptance for the community in today's society. Ayushmann, who is the…
The Indian entertainment industry has over the years seen a wide variety of actors. While all actors are naturally talented, there are some who like to stick to one genre and make it their forte, and others enjoy versatility in their craft. In Hindi cinema, we have witnessed actors who…
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…
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…
Dream Girl 2, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, will now arrive in cinema halls on August 25, the makers announced Monday. The film, backed by Ektaa R Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor’s Balaji Motion Pictures, was previously scheduled to be released on June 29. It also stars Ananya Panday. Dream Girl 2 is…
Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana is heading to the US for an eight-city tour in July. The actor, also a singer known for "Paani Da Rang", "Nazm Nazm", and "Haareya", said he is proud to represent Hindi music in North America. “Music has enabled me to connect with countless people and…
Actress Bhumi Pednekar on Monday celebrated the eight-year anniversary of her debut movie Dum Laga Ke Haisha, which was released back in 2015. Taking to Instagram, Bhumi dropped a video featuring the deleted scene from the movie. Sharing the video, she wrote a long note, “Here is a deleted scene…
The sequel to the 2019 hit movie 'Dream Girl' has been a hot topic among movie enthusiasts for quite some time now and with the release of the first asset of the movie, fans have been going gaga over it. The asset featured Ayushmann Khurrana in his quirky yet charming…
From megastar Amitabh Bachchan to superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan, who's who of Bollywood came together to pay tributes to legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra via Netflix's docu-series titled The Romantics. Helmed by Smriti Mundra, The Romantics features 35 leading voices of the Hindi-language film industry and…
As the new year is approaching, filmmakers across Bollywood are also revamping their onscreen castings to bring new and fresh 'jodis' to the audience. Bollywood films are known for several things: their storylines, song-and-dance sequences, and of course, the on-screen pairings of actors, which sometimes even define entire decades of…
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…
Eastern Eye on Friday (16) published the annual list of Top 50 global Asian stars of the year. The countdown celebrates those who have made a mark, broken new ground, and shown general all-round awesomeness. So for the sake of fairness and balance, this is a look, in no particular…
HOW HINDI CINEMA HAS HARMED ITSELF BY COMMITTING THE CAPITAL VICES This year has been one of the worst in Bollywood history in terms of film quality, box office success, and negative attention. That dramatic decline has been accompanied by problems like a boycott movement, lack of new talent, ageing…
ACTOR DISCUSSES HIS LATEST MOVIE AND WHY HE LIKES TAKING RISKS Ayushmann Khurrana has become known for making different choices as an actor, irrespective of the results. In his decade-long career, the unconventional actor has played a variety of characters, including a sperm donor in his debut film Vicky Donor…
After attaining critical and commercial success with more than half a dozen taboo and issue-based films, Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana says he needs to break away from the genre. Right from his 2012 acting debut "Vicky Donor" to films like "Dum Laga Ke Haisha", "Shubh Mangal Saavdhan", "Badhaai Ho" and…
After delivering eye-catching and powerful performances across comedy, thriller and family genres, actor Ayushmann Khurrana's next release is a high-octane action flick titled 'An Action Hero'. The 38-year-old actor is busy with the promotions of his next along with its director Anirudh Iyer. Following promotions for their upcoming flick, the…
Life is not a bed of roses, neither is it full of thorns - this pretty much sums up Bollywood diva Yami Gautam's acting journey over the past 10 years. Yami began her career in acting with a lead role in the daily soap Chand Ke Paar Chalo and further…
Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana has said that his film Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui (2021), directed by Abhishek Kapoor, failed to do well commercially because India is a “homophobic” country. The film revolves around a hyper-masculine gym trainer who falls in love with a transgender girl, played by Vaani Kapoor. It did…
Colour Yellow Production and T-Series' An Action Hero has been raising the anticipation quite high! Adding to the thrill of the audience, the filmmakers have just dropped the poster of the film. Ayushmann Khurrana looks absolutely stunning as he is seen posing with a gun and the poster strikes a…
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…
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,…
OUTSIDERS ARE MADE TO WAIT LONG PERIODS FOR PROJECTS THAT NEVER MATERIALISE A recent social media post by TV personality Asim Riaz exposed a dark truth about Bollywood. The popular Indian model revealed he was offered a high-profile film and his name had been used to hype the project for…
Yash Raj Films unveiled the teaser of their much-awaited film Shamshera and Ranbir Kapoor looks fiery in this intriguing tale of the dacoits. Sharing the teaser on Instagram, Yash Raj Films wrote, "A legend who will leave his mark. #ShamsheraTrailer out on 24th June. Experience SHAMSHERA in @imax in Hindi,…
Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha attempts to break taboos as a condom salesperson in the newly released film Janhit Mein Jaari, a light-hearted comedy on safe sex. Set in the small town of Madhya Pradesh's Chanderi, the movie weaves the tale of a small-town sales girl 'Manokamna' who sells condoms for a…
Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Anek (2022) has failed to live up to the expectations of the audience. At least, the first-day box office collection of the film suggests so. Helmed by Anubhav Sinha, the political thriller hit screens on May 27 and witnessed low occupancy across India. Resultantly, the film earned…
THE past decade has seen Ayushmann Khurrana become an in-demand actor, who has had a transformative effect with game-changing films that have expanded the horizons of Hindi cinema and redefined the Bollywood hero. The increasingly unpredictable actor headlines this week’s big Bollywood release Anek, which is an action-thriller that sees…
Award-winning Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana says his upcoming political action thriller Anek gave him an opportunity to play a character that pushed him "physically and mentally". Set against the geopolitical backdrop of North East India, the film stars Khurrana in the role of an undercover cop named Joshua. The film…
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who recently completed a decade in Bollywood, has some exciting films lined up for release. The makers of one of his much-anticipated films An Action Hero on Friday announced the release date of the film. Billed as a slick actioner with an offbeat satirical sense of humour,…
HOW SELF-INDULGENT FILMS, NEPOTISM, AND BAD WRITING ARE KILLING AN INDUSTRY LONG-TERM readers of Eastern Eye will know that the newspaper publishes a big Bollywood-led film preview at the beginning of each year, but in 2022 it didn’t happen because the overall quality of forthcoming Hindi cinema releases is just…
After the huge success of Dream Girl in 2019, actor Ayushmann Khurrana, director Raaj Shaandilyaa, and producer Ekta Kapoor are set to reunite for Dream Girl 2. Yes, you read that absolutely right! A sequel to the commercially successful comic caper is in the works. A source close to the…
Acclaimed Bollywood filmmaker Anubhav Sinha on Wednesday announced that his next film Anek, starring National Film Award-winning actor Ayushmann Khurrana, is set to release theatrically on May 13, 2022. Touted to be a political thriller, Anek is set against the geopolitical backdrop of Northeast India. Bhushan Kumar and Sinha have…
The upcoming Bollywood film Badhaai Do, starring Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar in prominent characters, will arrive in theatres on February 11, 2022, the makers announced on Tuesday. Billed as a spiritual sequel to the National Award-winning 2018 hit Badhaai Ho, Badhaai Do has been directed by Harshvardhan Kulkarni from…
T-Series and Colour Yellow Productions’ upcoming production venture, An Action Hero, kicked off its first day of shoot in London. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead role. The makers of the film also released a motion teaser of the film. Ayushmann Khurrana, counted amongst one of the most…
Vaani Kapoor is presently basking in the huge success of her latest film Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui. Also starring Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead role, the Abhishek Kapoor directorial featured the actress in the role of a transgender woman. Her performance did not only win her great critical acclaim, but the…
After taking the domestic box office by storm, filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor’s latest directorial Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui (2021) is now streaming on Netflix. Within a day of its release on the streaming giant, netizens have flooded the internet with appreciation posts for handling a delicate subject with utmost panache. The film…
Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana is on the path of constant disruption. He is called the poster boy of content cinema in India today and has also been voted as one of the ‘Most Influential People in the World’ by the prestigious TIME Magazine for his remarkable intent to back taboo…
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…
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana says his attempt with his film choices is to break societal taboos, but he constantly tries to reinvent himself as he does not want the genre to become formulaic for him. In films like the Shubh Mangal Saavdhan series, Bala (2019), or his latest Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui…
Actor Rakul Preet Singh on Tuesday announced that she has finished shooting for her upcoming film Chhatriwali. Directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar, who is best known for Marathi features like Bucket List (2018) and Ajinkya (2021), Chhatriwali is a social comedy with an important message. Taking to Instagram, Rakul…
Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana says authentic representation for films with LGBTQ characters is crucial but his experience in the past has also made him aware that it is not easy to get actors from the community on board for projects. Khurrana starred in last year's rom-com Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan…
Actor Vaani Kapoor is presently busy basking in the success of her latest film Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, which has emerged as a conversation starter as it aims to present an authentic on-screen representation of trans people in mainstream Bollywood cinema. Directed by well-known filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui…
Ayushmann Khurrana is ecstatic as his new film Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui has been receiving positive response ever since its release on December 10. The National Film Award-winning actor is known for taking up roles which many actors shy away from attempting. From playing a sperm-doner to a young man with…
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!…
Actors Abhishek Banerjee and Barkha Singh will star in writer-director Raaj Shaandilyaa’s The Great Weddings of Munnes! The series, which is set to premiere on Voot Select in 2022, marks Shaandilyaa’s digital debut. A Jio Studios Original, The Great Weddings of Munnes! Is directed by Sunil Subramani. It tells the…
Award-winning actor Ayushmann Khurrana is on cloud nine as audiences return to theatres in droves to watch Akshay Kumar’s latest film Sooryavanshi. The Rohit Shetty directorial, which was originally scheduled to hit the silver screen on March 24, 2020, finally entered theatres on November 5, coinciding with Diwali. It has…
Ayushmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor will be seen together on the big screen for the first time in Abhishek Kapoor’s Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui. The movie is slated to release on 10th December 2021, and on Monday (8), the makers launched the trailer of the movie. T-Series took to Twitter to…
Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is UNICEF’s Celebrity Advocate for their global campaign EVAC (Ending Violence Against Children), shared his thoughts on creating a safe space for kids on the internet to mark the International Day against Violence and Bullying at School including Cyberbullying. Voted as one of the most…
In the past few years, Ayushmann Khurrana has been a part of some entertaining films that also had great content. The actor’s next release is Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui and on Tuesday (2), the makers of the film shared a motion poster and announced the trailer release date. T-Series tweeted the…
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.…
Ayushmann Khurrana, Gajraj Rao, Neena Gupta, Sanya Malhotra, and late Surekha Sikri starrer Badhaai Ho released on 18th October 2018. The film on Monday (18) completed three years of its release. While talking about the movie Khurrana said, "Most of my films are meant for families to come in and…
Rajkummar Rao has some interesting projects lined up and on Thursday (14), one more film of the actor was announced. Rao will be seen in Anubhav Sinha’s Bheed which will be produced by Sinha and Bhushan Kumar. Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series took to Twitter to make an announcement about it. They…
Ayushmann Khurrana is one of the most talented actors we have in Bollywood. But, apart from being an actor he also takes part in humanitarian work and was recently appointed as UNICEF’s Celebrity Advocate for their global campaign EVAC (Ending Violence Against Children). On International Day for the Girl Child,…
Ayushmann Khurrana has some interesting films lined up and on Saturday (9), one more film of the actor was announced. Khurrana will be seen in a movie titled Action Hero which will be produced by Aanand L Rai’s Colour Yellow Productions and Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series. The actor took to Twitter…
Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan were first set to come together in RSVP Movies’ highly ambitious superhero film The Immortal Ashwatthama. But much to the chagrin of their fans, the project did not materialise. The team is expected to revisit it once the market environment is conducive enough to…
In the past few years, Ayushmann Khurrana has featured in some interesting movies and one of them is Andhadhun. The film, which was directed by Sriram Raghavan, was loved by the critics and even did well at the box office. On Tuesday (05), the movie completed three years of its…
A few days ago, it was announced that Shoojit Sircar’s Sardar Udham will get a direct-to-digital release on Amazon Prime Video. The movie starring Vicky Kaushal is slated to premiere on 16th October 2021, and on Thursday (30), the trailer of the film was released. Amazon Prime Video took to…
2018 release Andhadhun, which was directed by Sriram Raghavan, starred Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, and Radhika Apte in the lead roles. A few days ago, the film’s Telugu remake Maestro was released on Disney+ Hotstar, and now, the Malayalam remake of Andhadhun, Bhramam, is all set to premiere on Amazon Prime…
Currently, theatres in India are functioning in a few states. But, cinemas in Maharashtra are shut. On Saturday (25), Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray, announced that the theatres in the state will reopen from 22nd October 2021. After the announcement, Rohit Shetty quickly revealed that his movie Sooryavanshi starring…
A few days ago, Prithviraj Sukumaran had announced that his movie Bhramam will be getting a direct-to-digital release on Amazon Prime Video. The actor had tweeted, "Proud to introduce my film, Bhramam - available in India only on @primevideoin and in theatres worldwide (except India) from 7th Oct, 2021." https://twitter.com/PrithviOfficial/status/1439477131466117122?s=19…
Last week, the International advocacy organisation Global Citizen, in partnership with Wizcraft, announced that Mumbai, India will be represented in the Global Citizen Live broadcast. It includes festivals, events, and performances airing from locations on six continents on 25th September. According to PTI, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, actors Madhuri Dixit…
The much-awaited Telugu-language black comedy crime thriller film Maestro (2021) is finally out. A remake of Bollywood hit Andhadhun (2018), Maestro has been directed by Merlapaka Gandhi and produced by Shresht Movies. The film premiered on September 17 on the streaming media platform Disney+ Hotstar. South actor Nithiin, who plays…
Ayushmann Khurrana is currently one of the biggest names in Bollywood. He started his journey as a contestant on the show MTV Roadies and later hosted many shows on Television. It was in 2012 when he made his Bollywood debut and then there was no looking back for him. Today,…
HOW 17-YEAR-OLD IMLIE LEAD SUMBUL TOUQEER KHAN BECAME THE BIG BREAKOUT STAR OF 2021 PERFECTLY playing the title character in super hit Star Plus drama serial Imlie has turned Sumbul Touqeer Khan into the biggest new breakout star on Indian television in 2021. The 17-year-old’s stunning portrayal of a feisty village girl who…
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…
Actor Aparshakti Khurana and his wife, Aakriti Ahuja Khurana, on Friday announced that they have become parents to a baby girl. The Dangal (2016) actor took to Instagram and shared the news, saying that they have named their daughter Arzoie. “Aakriti and Aparshakti welcome with love Arzoie A. Khurana,” he…
Vaani Kapoor can be currently seen in action thriller Bell Bottom (2021), alongside superstar Akshay Kumar. After Bell Bottom, she has two exciting projects lined up for release - Shamshera and Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui. Both films present the actress in a never-seen-before avatar. Kapoor, who celebrates her 33rd birthday today,…
Writer-director Raaj Shandaliyaa, who made his directorial debut with Ayushmann Khurrana’s Dream Girl (2019), has joined hands with Sandeep Singh to produce filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar’s next directorial White. Shandaliyaa and Singh will bankroll the upcoming project under their respective banners Legend Global Studio and Thinkink Picturez. Announcing the project, Shandaliyaa…
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…
A COUNTDOWN OF THE TOP TWENTY MOST MEMORABLE SUPER COPS IN HINDI CINEMA HISTORY THE police genre has been red-hot in Bollywood with films like recently released thriller Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai. Police stories have become so popular that director Rohit Shetty has created a super cop universe, with…
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…
Ayushmann Khurrana has some interesting projects lined up and one of them is Doctor G. A few days ago, the actor flew down to Bhopal, India, for the shooting of the film, and on Monday, he shared his first look from the movie. Ayushmann took to Twitter to share his…
There is no denying the fact that Colors’ iconic show Balika Vadhu made Avika Gor a household name across India, but other talented actors on its impressive cast also contributed hugely to its incredible success during a time when every second show on television was all about saas-bahu and their…
Surrogacy is a subject that has not been explored much by Bollywood filmmakers. However, there are a few filmmakers who have made movies on surrogacy and tried to educate the audiences about the topic. So, today, let’s look at the list of Bollywood movies that dealt with the subject of…
Starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Nushrratt Bharuccha in lead roles, Dream Girl was one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2019. It marked the directorial debut of writer Raaj Shaandilyaa and received rousing response from critics and audiences alike. Almost two years after the release of Dream Girl, the news is…
According to reports, veteran Bollywood actress Jaya Bachchan is set to foray into the digital world. She reportedly portrays a powerful character in Endemol Shine India’s next production venture, tentatively titled Sadabahar. Sources in the know tell an Indian publication that Bachchan had started shooting for the series in February.…
Starring Tamannaah Bhatia, Nabha Natesh, and Nithiin in principal roles, Maestro is one of the most anticipated films in Telugu. What makes it so eagerly awaited is the fact that it is the official remake of the superhit Hindi film Andhadhun (2018) which won Ayushmann Khurrana his first National Film…
FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL: COUNTING DOWN THE 20 STAND-OUT PERFORMANCES AS A MALE PARENT IN HINDI CINEMA ON SUNDAY (20), families across the world will be celebrating Father’s Day. Eastern Eye decided to mark this annual celebration to compile a first-of-its-kind countdown of the 20 most memorable onscreen fathers in Bollywood. This…
Ayushman Khurrana boasts of multiple hits on his resume, and two of his most loved films – Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017) and Shubh Mangal Zyaada Saavdhan (2019) – have been with Colour Yellow Productions, spearheaded by acclaimed filmmaker Aanand L Rai. After working together on the aforementioned films, Khurrana and…
Ayushmann Khurrana has always been known for his unconventional choices. Take a close look at his filmography and you will realise how diverse all his characters have been from one another. From playing a sperm donor to portraying the various struggles of a gay man in a traditional set-up like…
According to reports, National Film Award-winning actor Ayushmann Khurrana is leading the race to play Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, also commonly known as Swatantraveer Savarkar, in filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar’s next directorial venture. Producer Sandeep Ssingh of Sarbjit (2016) fame is producing the film. The project, which was announced a couple of…
According to reports, Bhumi Pednekar has been cast to play the female lead in the upcoming Bollywood film Raksha Bandhan. If reports are true, the actress will share the screen space with superstar Akshay Kumar once again after the roaring success of their social drama film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha…
By: Mohnish Singh Reports that rising Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan was ousted from yet another high-profile film abounded on social media on Monday. Several media outlets reported that the Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018) actor was dropped from an upcoming film that filmmaker Aanand L Rai is set to…
By Murtuza Iqbal Sriram Raghavan’s Andhadhun is undoubtedly one of the best thrillers made in Bollywood. The film starred Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, and Radhika Apte. The movie is being remade in other regional languages including Telugu. The Telugu remake is titled Maestro and stars Nithiin, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Nabha Natesh.…
By Murtuza Iqbal Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Tamannaah Bhatia will be seen together in a film titled Bole Chudiyan which is directed by the former’s brother Shamas Siddiqui. However, Nawaz was not the first choice for the film. Recently, while talking to Mid-Day, Shamas revealed that the first choice for the…
By Murtuza Iqbal A lot of celebs on social media are doing their best to help others during the second wave of Covid-19 in India. Today, Ayushmann Khurrana took to Instagram to inform everyone that he and his wife, Tahira have contributed to Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. Ayushmann shared…
By: Mohnish Singh According to reports, Rakul Preet Singh has been approached to headline filmmaker Ronnie Screwvala’s next digital film, to be made under his production house, RSVP Movies. The actress is expected to sign on the dotted line soon. Sharing more details, a source in the know tells a…
By Murtuza Iqbal Filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari made her Bollywood debut with the movie Nil Battey Sannata which starred Swara Bhasker in the lead role. The film was praised by the critics and also did reasonably well at the box office. Today, Nil Battey Sannata completes five years of its…
By Murtuza Iqbal A few days ago, on actor Nithiin’s birthday, the makers of the Telugu film Maestro had announced the title of the film and had released the first glimpse of the movie. Now, today, on the occasion of Ram Navami, the makers have unveiled a new poster of…
ACCLAIMED Indo-Canadian singer Shweta Subram has delivered hit songs in diverse genres and languages along with performing globally. The voice behind viral Tik Tok track Jalebi Baby most recently released her own version of the classic Bollywood song Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye from the movie Jurm, in a duet…
By: Mohnish Singh After weeks of speculation, it is confirmed now that Katrina Kaif has signed on to headline filmmaker Sriram Raghavan’s next directorial venture, tentatively titled Merry Christmas. The film will also feature Tamil star Vijay Sethupathi in a significant role. The project was reportedly set to get off…
By Murtuza Iqbal 2018 release Andhadhun starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, and Radhika Apte was a super hit at the box office. The film had received thumbs up from the critics and even won multiple awards including three National Awards, Best Hindi Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Actor. The movie…
By Murtuza Iqbal Ayushmann Khurrana and Anubhav Sinha have worked together in the film Article 15. The movie was a hit at the box office, and also received thumbs up from the critics. The actor-director duo has teamed up again for a movie titled Anek. The film was officially announced…
By: Mohnish Singh After wrapping up Abhishek Kapoor’s Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui a couple of weeks ago, Ayushmann Khurrana is now set to finish his next Anek. The upcoming film reunites him with director Anubhav Sinha after their critically and commercially successful outing Article 15 (2019), which revolved around the class…
By: Mohnish Singh Filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor’s much-loved film Kai Po Che, which released on February 22, 2013, has clocked eight years. Based on Chetan Bhagat's popular novel The 3 Mistakes Of My Life (2008), the film marked the silver screen debut of Sushant Singh Rajput, an incredibly gifted artist who…
By: Mohnish Singh The week gone by was a spectacular one for the Hindi film industry, with more than half-a-dozen films announcing dates for their theatrical release. This week also starts off on a high note for Bollywood as a few much-anticipated films have locked dates for their theatrical rollout.…
By: Mohnish Singh Starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor in lead roles, T-Series Films and Guy in the Sky Pictures’ upcoming film Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui has booked a date for its theatrical release. The romantic drama, which commenced principal photography on October 21, 2020, in Chandigarh, will debut in cinemas…
By Murtuza Iqbal 2018 release Andhadhun is undoubtedly one of the best thrillers made in Bollywood. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, and Radhika Apte, the Sriram Raghavan directorial was loved by critics and the audiences. The movie is being remade in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam, and today, the release date of…
By Murtuza Iqbal It’s Valentine’s Day today, and mostly every year a Bollywood film releases during this time. However, this year, we don’t have any movie releasing during the Valentine’s Day weekend. But well, it’s a day to spend with your special one, and that’s why we have decided to…
FEEL-GOOD HINDI FILMS FOR THE DAY OF LOVE AND WHAT THEY TAUGHT US by ASJAD NAZIR WITH lockdown not ending anytime soon, most people will be spending Valentine’s Day on February 14 indoors this year and a great pick-me-up during this difficult time is a nice romantic movie. Bollywood being…
By Murtuza Iqbal Ayushmann Khurrana played the lead role in Anubhav Sinha’s Article 15 which released in 2019. The film was appreciated by critics and it was also a hit at the box office. From the past few months, there were reports of Ayushmann teaming up with Sinha again, and…
By: Mohnish Singh Kartik Aaryan is on a roll. On one hand, he has three exciting films at various stages of development. On the other hand, leading filmmakers are approaching him with scripts of high-profile projects in their hands. The latest we hear that the Luka Chuppi (2019) actor is…
By Murtuza Iqbal In December 2020, Ayushmann Khurrana had announced that he will be starring in a film titled Doctor G which will be produced by Junglee Pictures and directed by Anubhuti Kashyap. There have been multiple reports about the female lead, and now, finally, the makers have roped in…
FROM BIG BIOPICS AND REMAKES TO HUGE ACTION BLOCKBUSTERS, A LOOK AHEAD TO HOTLY ANTICIPATED HINDI CINEMA RELEASES AND WHAT TO EXPECT by ASJAD NAZIR THE Covid-19 pandemic may have halted Bollywood badly, but that isn’t stopping the most prolific film industry from powering ahead with more productions. With a…
By: Mohnish Singh According to reports, superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran is gearing up to kick-start the first shooting schedule of the yet-to-be-titled Malayalam remake of award-winning black comedy crime thriller Andhadhun (2018) from January 27 onwards. In addition to Sukumaran, the forthcoming remake also stars Ahanaa Krishna and Mamta Mohandas in…
By: Mohnish Singh There is no denying the fact that Ayushmann Khurrana’s name has become synonymous with quality cinema. Ever since beginning his acting career with Shoojit Sircar’s Vicky Donor in 2012, the actor has made it a point to choose projects which are not only different from one another…
By: Mohnish Singh According to reports, Mrunal Thakur has opted out of Ayushmann Khurrana’s next film Doctor G. The actress was quite psyched up about joining forces with Khurrana on the content-driven project, but she had to bow out due to her dates not matching with other actors on the…
By Murtuza Iqbal We always look forward to watching hit jodis on the big screen. But, every year, Bollywood filmmakers try to get fresh pairings on the silver screen, and 2021 won’t be an exception. This year, too there are many new jodis that we will get to see in…
By: Mohnish Singh Ayushmann Khurrana and Anubhav Singh hit a home run with their first collaboration Article 15 (2018), a crime-drama thriller that did not only set the box-office on fire but also received great critical acclaim. Right after the huge critical and commercial success of Article 15, the news…
ACE WRITER TAHIRA KASHYAP KHURRANA TALKS ABOUT HER INSPIRING NEW BOOK by ASJAD NAZIR A BOOK that a lot of people, including big named movie stars, have been talking about in recent months is The 12 Commandments Of Being A Woman by Tahira Kashyap Khurrana. The talented Indian writer has…
By Murtuza Iqbal In 2020, Sonu Sood was in the news for helping a lot of people in lockdown to reach their homes safely. For his good deeds, the actor has been receiving a lot of love from everyone. Talking about Sonu’s movies, he will be seen in films like…
By Murtuza Iqbal A few days ago, there were reports that Sanjay Leela Bhansali has decided to revive his ambitious project, Heera Mandi. It will be directed by Vibhu Puri who has assisted SLB earlier and directed Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Hawaizaada. It is said that Heera Mandi will be made…
By: Mohnish Singh Ever since making his acting debut with renowned filmmaker Majid Majidi’s Beyond the Clouds (2018), Ishaan Khatter has tried to take up roles that are completely different from the ones that he has already portrayed on screen. Last seen in the commercial potboiler Khaali Peeli (2020), Khatter…
By Murtuza Iqbal 2020 is all set to end and this year we saw many films on the big screen as well as on the OTT platforms. We had some movies that impressed us a lot and some actors who left a mark with their performances. So, today, let’s look…
By: Mohnish Singh 2020 has not been a great year for millions of people across the globe, but National Film Award-winning actor Ayushmann Khurrana made the most of the time he had at hand due to the Coronavirus pandemic and added a couple of exciting projects to his filmography, which…
HOPES, STUNNING SECRETS AND INTERESTING FACTS WE LEARNED ABOUT 50 HINDI CINEMA STARS IN 2020 by ASJAD NAZIR 2020 may have cut the wings of Bollywood, but there were still plenty of revelations that flew across the cinematic sky, which enabled us to learn more about the film fraternity. Eastern…
Murtuza Iqbal Ayushmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor starrer Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui started rolling in October this year. The film, which is directed by Abhishek Kapoor, was being shot in Chandigarh, and today, the team has wrapped up the shoot. Kapoor’s production house, Guy In The Sky Pictures, posted on Instagram,…
Murtuza Iqbal Earlier this year, there were reports that Ayushmann Khurrana will be seen in a movie titled Stree Rog Vibhag which will be produced by Junglee Pictures and directed by Anubhuti Kashyap. It was said that the film will star Alaya F and Bhumi Pednekar as the female leads.…
Murtuza Iqbal Ayushmann Khurrana is basically from Chandigarh, India, and for the first time in his career, the actor is shooting for a movie in his hometown. He is shooting for Abhishek Kapoor’s Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui in the city, and recently, he revealed that after a decade he will be…
A COUNTDOWN OF GLOBAL STARS WHO BROKE BOUNDARIES, DID GREAT WORK AND MADE A POSITIVE IMPACT THIS YEAR by ASJAD NAZIR WHILE some celebrities hibernated during the past 12 months, there were others around the world who faced the Covid-19 storm head on like unstoppable warriors and rose up from…
By: Mohnish Singh Film enthusiasts were thrilled to know that Varun Dhawan and Sriram Raghavan had reteamed for a new project after the rousing success of their first collaboration Badlapur (2015). The two creative forces were set to work on a war biopic titled Ekkis, based on the life of…
INDIAN actor Sonu Sood, who won praise for his charitable work helping migrant workers in India during the pandemic, has been named the number one Asian celebrity for 2020. The talented Bollywood star beat off tough global competition to top the first ever 50 Asian Celebrities in the World list,…
Indian actor Sonu Sood has been named the number one Asian celebrity on the planet for 2020. The talented Bollywood star beat off tough global competition to top the first-of-its-kind 50 Asian Celebrities In The World list, which is published by UK-based Eastern Eye newspaper. He ranked ahead of global…
Murtuza Iqbal Bollywood actors surely try to challenge themselves and do something new in their films. Experimenting with the looks is something that every actor wants to do, and a lot of actors have tried cross-dressing for their movies. So, today, let’s look at the list of actors who draped…
By: Mohnish Singh Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor has signed a few exciting projects after the riotous success of her last release WAR (2019) alongside Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. She recently wrapped up her next film Bell Bottom in Scotland and is currently shooting for Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui with Ayushmann…
By: Mohnish Singh Nushrat Bharucha, who was last seen in Dream Girl (2019) alongside Ayushmann Khurrana, is presently busy promoting her upcoming film Chhalaang. Initially scheduled to release in theatres in March, the social back-comedy film is now set to premiere directly on streaming media giant Amazon Prime Video. When…
By: Mohnish Singh Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana recently started shooting for his next film Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui in his hometown, Chandigarh. But instead of living with his own family in his own house, the actor decided to check himself into a hotel in the city. He is doing so to…
Murtuza Iqbal Ayushmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor will be seen together in Abhishek Kapoor’s next titled Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui. The shooting of the film kickstarted a few days ago, and, this is for the first time in eight years of his career when Ayushmann is shooting for a movie in…
Murtuza Iqbal A couple of months ago, it was announced that Aysuhmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor will be seen in Abhishek Kapoor’s next directorial which will be a love story. The shooting of the film has kickstarted in Chandigarh, India, and today, the makers have announced the title of the…
A RUNDOWN OF 10 SMALL SCREEN STARS WHO CARVED OUT A SUCCESSFUL CAREER IN CINEMA by ASJAD NAZIR TIME magazine recently named Ayushmann Khurrana as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and he was the only actor from India to make it into the famous annual…
Murtuza Iqbal Ayushmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor will be seen together on the big screen in Abhishek Kapoor’s next. The shooting of the untitled film will take place in Chandigarh, India, and it will start rolling this weekend. While talking to Mid-day, producer Pragya Kapoor stated, "We will start our…
By: Mohnish Singh Toplined by Ayushmann Khurrana, Radhika Apte, and Tabu, Andhadhun was one of the most successful films of 2018. Khurrana, who made his acting debut with Vicky Donor (2012), scooped the prestigious National Film Award for Best Actor for his exceptional performance in the thriller. Apart from the…
Writer-director Raaj Shaandilyaa, who hit a home run with his debut directorial Dream Girl (2019) with Ayushmann Khurrana and Nushrat Bharucha, is on a roll! After the rousing success of Dream Girl, he has been busy writing scripts for several prominent production houses in Bollywood. Making the most of the…
Yami Gautam, who kick-started her acting career with Vicky Donor (2012) alongside Ayushmann Khurrana, has established herself as one of the most versatile actresses over the years. She has proved her acting prowess by delivering power-packed performances in several commercially and critically successful films in recent years, including Kaabil (2017),…
We all know that due to the pandemic, the theatres in India have been shut for the past six months. Because of this, many filmmakers decided to release their films on the OTT platforms. Well, thanks to this OTT releases, many stars got a chance to make their digital debut.…
Not long ago, Bollywood was buzzing with reports of actress Shraddha Kapoor being approached to play the female lead in the Hindi remake of Tamil-language thriller film Aadai, which released in 2019 and emerged as a surprise hit at the box-office. Now, the news is coming in that things did…
Right after the Indian Air Force (IAF) had conducted an airstrike against a terrorist training camp in the disputed region of Kashmir and dropped several bombs in the vicinity of the town of Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan on 26 February, 2019, a number of Indian filmmakers had…
Ayushmann Khurrana kickstarted his Bollywood career in the year 2012 with the film Vicky Donor. In these eight years, he has starred in many amazing movies like Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Andhadhun, Badhaai Ho, Article 15, and more. He has won many awards including…
Ayushmann Khurrana is one of the most successful actors of the current generation. From the past few years, all his films have been doing very well at the box office. We can surely call him the new superstar of Bollywood. However, apart from his films doing well at the box…
Ayushmann Khurrana is undoubtedly one of the most popular Bollywood actors. In the past few years, he has starred in many successful films and movies that are also socially relevant. Well now, the actor has been appointed by UNICEF as its celebrity advocate for children's rights campaign - 'For Every…
TWELVE HILARIOUS HINDI CINEMA MOMENTS THAT SAW HEROES DRESS UP IN DRAG by ASJAD NAZIR NEW Bollywood film Laxmmi Bomb revolves around a guy who gets possessed by a female ghost and starts acting effeminate, including in the way he dresses. The remake of Tamil language comedy-horror Muni 2: Kanchana…
There’s no doubt that our Bollywood celebs are multi-talented. Many of them can act, sing, produce a movie, direct, and do a lot more. But there’s one more thing that many celebs have tried their hands on and that is writing a book. So, today let’s look at the list…
After a complete shutdown of shooting activities for four months, Bollywood is finally crawling back to normalcy. Though the opening of theatres in the coming few months still remains a distant dream, producers have resumed production on their pending projects which had to stall shooting in March as India went…
We all know that due to the pandemic, the theatres are shut and the movies are releasing on digital platforms. Hindi film industry has surely faced a lot of difficulties, but now things are getting better and the shooting of the movies are resuming. Well, during this lockdown period, many…
A few days ago, it was announced that Ayushmann Khurrana will be teaming up with filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor for a love story. And now, it has been announced that Vaani Kapoor will be seen opposite Ayushmann in the movie. Talking about roping in Vaani, Abhishek said, “I thought Vaani was…
The debate on the prevalence of nepotism in Bollywood is never-ending, but the tragic demise of Sushant Singh Rajput seems to have added oil to the fuel. Ever since the passing away of the rising star, a couple of powerful people in the upper echelon have faced heavy criticism for…
On 3rd August 2018, Anubhav Sinha’s Mulk starring Taapsee Pannu and Rishi Kapoor had hit the screens. The film received a great response from the critics and also did quite well at the box office. Today, as Mulk completes two years of its release, Sinha recollects how Rishi Kapoor was…
Ayushmann Khurrana was last seen in Gulabo Sitabo which got a direct-to-digital release on Amazon Prime Video. And now, the actor has teamed up with filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor for a love story. The untitled movie is set in North India and will start rolling in October this year. Talking about…
THERE has been a lot of talk about nepotism doing damage to acting industry outsiders and on mental health after the tragic suicide of Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput. As Sushant started off on television, many small screen stars have been joining the nepotism debate. Here is what some of…
From the past few months, theatres have been shut and it is not yet known when they will reopen. So, many filmmakers are planning a direct-to-digital release for their movies. We have already seen Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Gulabo Sitabo on Amazon Prime, and in the coming weeks,…
Legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has tested positive for Coronavirus. He has been admitted to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai, India. All his family and staff members have also undergone tests. Their results are still awaited. T 3590 -I have tested CoviD positive .. shifted to Hospital .. hospital informing authorities…
Tamannaah Bhatia is a big name down South and has also made a mark in Bollywood. Nowadays, there’s a lot of discussion going on about nepotism in the film industry and recently while talking to a daily Tamannaah spoke up about it. The actress said, “Nepotism is there in the…
The coronavirus outbreak and lockdown have surely changed a lot of things for the Bollywood industry. The theatres have been shut from the past three months, and it is not yet known when the cinemas will reopen. During this period, a lot of filmmakers have decided to release their movies…
Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Radhika Apte, and Tabu in significant roles, Andhadhun was one of the most successful movies of 2018, which went on to amass several prestigious awards, including the National Film Award. Right after the humongous success of the film in Bollywood, several South Indian filmmakers lined up to…
We all know that due to the coronavirus outbreak a lot of films will be getting a direct-to-digital release. Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Gulabo Sitabo was the first biggie to get a digital release and now, soon we will get to see Vidya Balan starrer Shakuntala Devi also…
The Coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on all walks of life. The world is going to take months or even years to get over the long-lasting impact of the pandemic. Just like every industry out there, Bollywood is also staring at a humongous loss in revenue due to the ongoing…
Coronavirus outbreak and the lockdown have surely changed a lot of things for the Bollywood film industry. Many filmmakers have decided to release their films digitally and the first major film to get a direct-to-digital release is Shoojit Sircar’s Gulabo Sitabo. The movie starring Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana has…
by ASJAD NAZIR IN HIS younger days, Amitabh Bachchan became the biggest commercial Bollywood star in history, but in his latter years, he has perhaps become the most versatile and delivered a range of roles never seen before by contemporaries. The 77-year-old’s roles range from playing a 12-year-old with progeria…
After weeks of speculations and countless media reports, it has finally been confirmed that Dharma Productions’ much-awaited outing Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl will skip its theatrical release and premiere directly on Netflix, one of the leading streaming media giants in the world. View this post on Instagram …
We all know that due to lockdown the shootings of the films were stalled and maybe for the next couple of months there won’t be new releases coming to the theatres. A few countries have lifted the lockdown and one of them is UAE. While there won’t be new releases,…
A couple of days ago, Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Gulabo Sitabo landed into a controversy. Late writer Rajeev Agarwal's son, Akira claimed that the story of the film is a copy of a story written by his late father. Akira's lawyer Rizwan Siddiquee had stated that Rajeev Agarwal’s…
Seasoned actress Neena Gupta has been working in Bollywood for close to three decades now, but it was the thunderous success of filmmaker Amit Ravindrenath Sharma’s family entertainer Badhaai Ho (2018) which changed her fortune completely and brought her the kind of recognition she always craved for in her acting…
DIRECTOR DISCUSSES HIS NEW COMEDY FILM GULABO SITABO AND PREMIERING IT ONLINE by ASJAD NAZIR NEXT week Gulabo Sitabo becomes the first really big commercial Bollywood release to be premiered directly onto a streaming site. The potentially game-changing film available on Amazon Prime June 12 is the latest offering from…
Currently, the shooting of the films has been stalled due to which our Bollywood actors are not working. However, they are trying to be productive in these lockdown days and to keep their fans entertained and motivated, celebs are coming with singles and music videos during the lockdown. So, today…
Nushrat Bharucha, who was last seen in Dream Girl (2019) opposite Ayushmann Khurrana, has been confirmed to headline the Hindi remake of superhit Marathi horror film Lapachhapi (2017). Titled Chhori, the remake will be produced by Abundantia Entertainment in association with Crypt TV of the USA. Vishal Furia, who helmed…
Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook are social media platforms through which Bollywood celebs connect with their fans. It has become a trend that through social media, B-Town celebs wish their fans on the festivals. Today, as the world is celebrating the festival of Eid, many Bollywood celebs took to their social…
Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Gulabo Sitabo was slated to hit the screens on 17th April 2020. But due to the lockdown, the movie didn’t get a theatrical release. A few days ago, the makers had announced that the film will get a digital release on the OTT platform,…
Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Ghoomketu will be releasing on Zee5 on Eid this year. The film has been in the pipeline from the past many years, and now, it will be finally getting a digital release. Well, not just Ghoomketu, but one more film of Nawaz might release on an OTT…
Amazon Prime Video, Amazon's streaming service, will screen several new Indian films originally meant for theatrical release this month, sparking protests from cinema owners as the novel coronavirus outbreak upends Bollywood. India has been under a strict lockdown since March 25 to battle the virus, leaving about 9,500 theatres shut and…
Yesterday, it was announced that Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Gulabo Sitabo will get a digital release. It will premiere on Amazon Prime on 12th June 2020. And today, it has been announced that Vidya Balan starrer Shakuntala Devi will also be premiered on Amazon Prime. Vidya took to…
After weeks of speculations, it has been confirmed that Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana’s much-awaited dramedy Gulabo Sitabo will release directly on Amazon Prime Video worldwide on 12th June, across 200 countries. The movie, helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, was earlier scheduled to enter theatres in the month of…
Amidst the lockdown, the film industry is surely facing huge trouble. There are many films that were slated to release in the first half of this year, but the shooting as well as the release date, schedules have gone for a toss. We have been hearing that filmmakers are planning…
AN ENTERTAINING COUNTDOWN OF 40 HAPPINESS INDUCING HINDI MOVIES AND WHERE TO WATCH THEM ONLINE by ASJAD NAZIR A DAILY dose of bad news combined with the coronavirus putting many on lockdown has everyone feeling down and in need of a pick me up. One way to get a quick…
From the day lockdown has been announced, Bollywood celebs are doing their best to keep their fans entertained and motivated during this difficult time. A couple of weeks ago, a song titled Muskurage India was released which features Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra, Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar, and many other Bollywood…
The world is not going to be the same again even after the Coronavirus pandemic becomes a thing of the past in times to come. It has impacted every part of our lives in an indecipherable and unprecedented manner. Bollywood is also bracing itself for a huge change in months…
Regarded as one of the finest filmmakers working in the Indian film industry, Priyadarshan is making his Bollywood comeback with the upcoming film Hungama 2. As the title suggests, the movie is a sequel to his superhit comic-caper Hungama (2003). It features Meezaan Jaffery, Pranitha Subhash, Shilpa Shetty and Paresh…
Ever since making his acting debut with superhit erotic thriller Jism in 2003, John Abraham has proved his versatility by headlining films in different genres. From action movies to romcoms to out-and-out comic-capers, the actor has done it all in his one-and-a-half-decade long career! However, he has always kept a…
Aparshakti Khurana, who made his acting debut by essaying a brief role in Aamir Khan’s all-time blockbuster Dangal (2016), has proved his acting mettle in a couple of successful films over the past four years. In his recent interview, Khurana said that he is yet to read any article comparing…
There’s always a debate going on in Bollywood about actors turning singers. A lot of singers have shown their displeasure about actors going behind the mic, but still, our actors are showing off their singing skills. Today, let’s look at the list of actors who are also good singers… Ayushmann…
Ayushmann Khurrana kickstarted his career with the small screen and then in 2012, he made his Bollywood debut with the movie Vicky Donor. Produced by John Abraham and directed by Shoojit Sircar, Vicky Donor completes eight years of its release today. Recently, while talking about his journey in Bollywood, Ayushmann…
Alaya F made her Bollywood debut with this year’s release Jawaani Jaaneman and impressed one and all with her performance in the film. Well, Alaya is also very active on social media and we all know that celebs have to face a lot of trolls on social media platforms. Recently,…
Ayushmann Khurrana has been mouthing poems written by other writers and sharing it on his Instagram. Well, today, the actor mouthed a poem that is written by him. He has written the poem for all the frontline heroes fighting against coronavirus. Along with the video, he also wrote the whole…
A couple of months ago, it was announced that Ayushmann Khurrana will be seen in a movie titled Stree Rog Vibhaag in which the actor will be seen playing the role of a gynecologist. It was said that the film will star Jawaani Jaaneman actress Alaya F as the female…
From the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the lockdown, Bollywood celebs have been sharing videos on social media to urge the citizens of India that they should follow the lockdown rules and stay inside their houses. And now, amidst the lockdown, B-Town celebs have come together for a…
In 2017, Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar starred in a film titled Shubh Mangal Saavdhan. The film spoke about erectile dysfunction and was a hit at the box office. The makers decided to make a sequel to the film titled Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan which spoke about homosexuality. Shubh Mangal…
Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn, who has been working on the much-awaited biographical sports drama Maidaan for some months now, has condoled the death of football legend PK Banerjee. The National Award-winning actor took to his Twitter handle and shared a heartfelt message on the demise of the legendary footballer. “Had…
Last night, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a speech on the current scenario in India as well as the other countries around the world. He spoke about how it is important for everyone to be safe from the coronavirus. PM Modi announced that there will be a Janta Curfew in…
Helmed by Anubhav Sinha and starring Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead role, Article 15 (2019) is one of the most thought-provoking films of recent times. Released on 28th June 2019, the crime drama did not only start fresh conversations on inequality and untouchability in rural India, but also did commercially…
Released on 21st February, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020) has turned out to be yet another hit for actor Ayushmann Khurrana. It was a risky project, considering the fact that it revolved around the taboo subject of same-sex love in an orthodox society. However, the audience gave a big thumbs…
2018 release Badhaai Ho starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao, Surekha Sikri, and Sanya Malhotra was a blockbuster at the box office. A few months ago, there were reports that the makers of the film are planning a sequel to the movie. Today, the sequel has been officially announced…
According to reports, Ayushmann Khurrana, who can be currently seen in his latest film Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020), has given his nod to a new film, titled Stree Rog Vibhag. Reportedly, the talented actor has been locked to headline the film which will be bankrolled by Junglee Pictures, the…
While his latest film Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020) is still running successfully in cinemas, Ayushmann Khurrana has given his nod to yet another exciting project. According to reports, the National Film Award-winning actor is set to star in a dramedy, titled Stree Rog Vibhag. After playing a diverse range…
By Asjad Nazir THERE are a number of interesting movies from all over the world to cater to diverse audiences. While some will come straight out of places like India and Pakistan, others will be international films featuring South Asian talents. Eastern Eye’s annual preview looks at some of the…
Ayushmann Khurrana, who can be currently seen in Colour Yellow Productions and T-Series Films’ Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, next stars in a quirky family comedy, titled Gulabo Sitabo. The movie, which wrapped up its shooting schedule a couple of weeks ago, reunites the actor with filmmaker Shoojit Sircar who launched…
Varun Dhawan is certainly not going through the best phase of his career. In 2019, he delivered his career’s first flop in the form of Kalank. The actor and his fans had a lot of expectations from the much-publicised dance flick Street Dancer 3D (2020). However, despite being a franchise…
President Donald Trump got into the mood on Friday (21) ahead of his upcoming India trip by issuing a surprising thumbs-up for Bollywood's first gay rom-com movie. "Great!" the US president wrote as he retweeted gay rights activist Peter Tatchell's own expression of support for the ground-breaking movie. Trump is…
With his latest film Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship, Vicky Kaushal returns to theatres after more than a year. He was last seen in Uri: The Surgical Strike which turned out to be one of the highest-grossing movies of 2019. Produced by Dharma Productions, Bhoot – Part One:…
Last year, we saw Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, a mainstream film starring Anil Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor. The film spoke about homosexuality and how it is difficult for a family to accept their daughter’s sexuality. Though it was a very well made film, ELKDTAL unfortunately, failed to…
HOW FIRST TIME PRODUCER SWATI SANGHI CREATED A NEW KIND OF INDIAN FILM THIS week all eyes will be on brand new Bollywood release Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan because it revolves around homosexuality, but other commercial Indian films have tackled the subject before it, including hidden gems like Friends In…
Eight years into his acting career, Ayushmann Khurrana has established himself as one of the most bankable actors of his generation. While many of his contemporaries hanker after bagging big movies helmed by big filmmakers, Khurrana is unstoppably busy starring in small movies and making them big at the box-office,…
A foot-tapping sequin-doused disco number, a hot-pink wedding, and a kiss between the two male leads: Bollywood's latest release, billed as India's first gay romcom, is making no bones about its subject matter. Released on Friday, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (Be Extra Careful About Marriage) stars popular actor Ayushmann Khurrana…
In 1987, Shekhar Kapur directed a film titled Mr. India starring Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, and Amrish Puri. It’s a cult film and from the past many years there have been reports of a sequel to the movie. Now, director Ali Abbas Zafar has announced that he will be taking forward…
65th Filmfare Awards 2020 took place last night in Assam. A lot of Bollywood celebs like Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Karan Johar, Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar, Taapsee Pannu, and others attended the award function. Well, Gully Boy took the lead by winning mostly all the major awards. While…
Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions is venturing into the horror genre with the film Bhoot: The Haunted Ship and the makers have been promising that the movie will be different from the other horror movies in Bollywood. The trailer of the film has been released, but it fails to scare us.…
Dharma Productions is leaving no stone unturned to promote their upcoming from Bhoot - Part One: The Haunted Ship. A few days ago, they had gone all black on their Instagram and then they unveiled a new scary logo of Dharma Productions. Now, the makers have unveiled the posters of…
There were reports that Sara Ali Khan was supposed to star in Jawaani Jaaneman which stars Saif Ali Khan in the lead role. The actor himself confirmed in an interview recently that Sara was approached for the movie. However, later Sara was replaced by Alaya F. When we recently met…
Himesh Reshammiya kickstarted his musical career with Salman Khan starrer Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya. He has composed songs for many Salman Khan’s films like Bandhan, Hello Brother, Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye, Tere Naam, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya, Kick, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo and others.…
It has become a trend now that on every occasion and festival Bollywood celebs wish their fans on social media. Today, India is celebrating its 71st Republic Day and a lot of Bollywood celebs have wished their fans Happy Republic Day. Shah Rukh Khan tweeted, “Nothing beautiful happens without struggle.…
After inflaming box-office with back-to-back hits in 2019, Ayushmann Khurrana is set to tickle the funny bone of audiences with his upcoming film, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan. Helmed by Hitesh Kewalya, the upcoming movie revolves around a gay couple fighting for acceptance in a small town. Khurrana and Jitendra Kumar…
Ayushmann Khurrana has established himself as one of the most versatile actors Bollywood has produced in the past decade. While some the biggest superstars of the industry still stick to only tried and tested genres or a few character themes, the choices that Khurrana has made over the years are…
If you were looking forward to seeing Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi share the screen space for the first time, you will have to wait a little longer as the release date of their much-awaited film Chehre has been postponed yet again. Initially, the mystery thriller was set to hit…
After delivering three back-to-back superhit films in 2019 – Article 15, Dream Girl and Bala – Ayushmann Khurrana is back to win our hearts again with his first release of the year, titled Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan. The trailer for the much-awaited movie came out yesterday and, in no time,…
Homosexuality is a subject that not many filmmakers like to explore, especially in Bollywood. Last year, Shelly Chopra Dhar’s Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga spoke about homosexuality and acceptance. But, unfortunately, the film didn’t do well at the box office. Now, this year, we will get to see…
In 2019, we saw some sequels like Student of the Year 2, Housefull 4, Commando 3, Mardaani 2 and Dabangg 3. While a few of them impressed us, some of them failed to make a mark. Well in 2020, we will get to watch many sequels on the big screen.…
Bhumi Pednekar, who made her acting debut with Yash Raj Films’ Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015), has proved her mettle by delivering a series of successful films in the past five years. In 2019, she was seen in four films, out of which three went on to do exceptionally well…
2017 release Shubh Mangal Saavdhan starred Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar. The film was a hit at the box office and it was last year when the makers of the film announced the sequel to the movie titled Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan. The sequel stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Jitendra Kumar…
THE HINDI CINEMA UPS AND DOWNS OF 2019 AWARD ceremonies will be in full flow in the coming weeks with the best in 2019 cinema being honoured at high-profile events. With that in mind, Eastern Eye looked back across a rollercoaster past year for Hindi cinema in its annual honouring of…
While we had some brilliant performances by our female stars in 2019, even our male stars were not behind. From doing the action to romancing on the big screen to giving out a social message, our Bollywood actors in 2019 played a variety of roles. Today, let’s look at the…
LOOKING BACK AT A ROLLERCOASTER YEAR, WHERE TALENT ROSE TO THE TOP AND MEDIOCRITY SANK BADLY For celebrities around the world, 2019 was another year filled with highs, lows and unexpected turns. There were triumphs, defeats and plenty of things that just should not have happened. Here is my look…
2019 has turned out to be an extremely fruitful year for actor Ayushmann Khurrana. On one hand, he received his first National Film Award for his outstanding performance in Shriram Raghavan’s 2018 thriller Andhadhun. On the other hand, he delivered three super successful films in a quick succession, namely Article…
Ayushmann Khurrana had a fantastic 2019. The actor starred in three films this year, Article 15, Dream Girl and Bala, and all the three films performed very well at the box office. Dream Girl and Bala went on to become blockbuster by entering the 100 crore club. Next year also…
Ayushmann Khurrana has established himself as one of the most bankable stars of Bollywood. Every film that he toplines goes on to do wonders at the box-office. In the past three years, the young actor has delivered seven hits in a row, including Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017), Shubh Mangal Saavdhan…
2019 is all set to end in a few days and like every year the awards season has kickstarted with Star Screen Awards. Last night, Star Screen Awards took place in Mumbai at a grand event which was attended by many big stars of Bollywood like Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone,…
Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan scored a dynamite double by being named as the sexiest Asian man in the world for 2019 and of the last decade. Topping the 16th edition of the world famous list published annually by UK-based Eastern Eye newspaper and being named hottest of the last 10…
Ayushmann Khurrana continues his winning streak as he delivers his 7th consecutive hit at the domestic box-office. His latest film Bala, which entered theatres on 8th November, has joined the much-sought-after club of ₹ 100 crore domestically. Directed by Amar Kaushik, Bala has become Khurrana’s third ₹ 100 crore film…
Ayushmann Khurrana is unstoppable! After delivering three superhit films in 2019, namely Article 15, Dream Girl and Bala, the actor is set to offer an interesting line up of movies in the coming year as well. The National Film Award-winning actor will kick-start 2020 with the release of his much-awaited…
Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar, and Yami Gautam starrer Bala took a flying start at the box office. The movie collected Rs 10.15 crore on day one, and then showed a huge jump on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday it collected Rs 15.73 crore and on Sunday the collection was Rs…
Ayushmann Khurrana has done it again. After delivering a massive blockbuster Dream Girl (2019) a couple of weeks ago, the National Award-winning actor has now received outstanding response for his latest film Bala, directed by filmmaker Amar Kaushik for Maddock Films. While Dream Girl opened its account with an impressive…
After the earth-shattering success of his directorial debut Stree in 2018, filmmaker Amar Kaushik faces the audience with his second film Bala. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Yami Gautam and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles, the movie revolves around a man who loses his hair prematurely. Bala released on 8th November to…
Amar Kaushik's Bala was promoted as a film about a young guy facing an issue of pre-mature balding. But believe us this movie is more than that. It is about these three characters, Balmukund aka Bala (Ayushmann Khurrana), Latika (Bhumi Pednekar) and Pari (Yami Gautam), and their different perspective about…
Bhumi Pednekar is currently busy garnering praises for her performance in Saand Ki Aankh. She will next be seen on the big screen in Bala in which he plays the role of a dark-skinned girl. The actress has stated that the film is giving out a loud message about the…
Actor Bhumi Pednekar on Thursday said there is an unfair obsession with light skin in the country and through her role in Bala, she wanted to challenge that notion. Bhumi plays a dark skinned woman in the film, which revolves around premature baldness. "There is an obsession for fair skin. As…
Abhishek Pathak’s Ujda Chaman starring Sunny Singh has only been in news for having a similar concept to Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Bala. After multiple changes in the release date, the makers of the Sunny Singh starrer are finally releasing their movie on 1st November, a week prior to the release…
Ayushmann Khurrana is enjoying his stardom and doesn't feel any pressure, as the actor believes being a star comes with a responsibility of striking a balance between being content and ambitious. The actor, who is having a fantastic run at the box office with consecutive hits and acclaimed films, says…
Yesterday, on the auspicious day of Diwali, Sanjay Leela Bhansali announced his movie Baiju Bawra which will hit the screens on Diwali 2021. While the film has been announced, the makers are yet to reveal the name of the star cast. There are reports of SLB planning to rope in…
Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Bala and Sunny Singh starrer Ujda Chaman have similar concepts. The makers of both the films are trying to release their movie before each other. Bala was slated to release on 15th November 2019 and Ujda Chaman was scheduled to hit the screens on 8th November 2019.…
Toplined by Sooraj Pancholi, the upcoming Hindi film Satellite Shankar has locked a new release date. The movie was initially slated to enter theatres on 6 September. However, it was then shifted to 15 November, alongside Sidharth Malhotra, Riteish Deshmukh and Tara Sutaria’s Marjaavaan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Athiya Shetty’s…
Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan are the three superstars of Bollywood. There was a time when their name was enough to make a film blockbuster at the box office. But from the past couple of years, that’s not happening. Well, audiences have started comparing, Ayushmann Khurrana, Vicky…
There is nothing surprising in two movies exploring similar themes releasing on the same date. There have been several such incidents in the past. But when the news came in that Ayushmann Khurrana's Bala and Sunny Singh's Ujda Chaman releasing within a day of each other, it created a lot…
Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has joined hands with UNICEF and Ministry of Women and Child Development to raise awareness and speak up against sexual abuse of children. Ayushmann has boarded the ministry's key initiative, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), with an aim to make people aware…
The much-talked about film Dream Girl (2019), which hit the silver screen a couple of weeks ago on 13th September, has set the box-office on fire. The movie has been doing consistent business ever since its theatrical release, and has now emerged as lead actor Ayushmann Khurrana's highest grossing film.…
Amar Kaushik’s Bala starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar, and Yami Gautam is one of the most awaited films of the year. Ayushmann will be seen playing the role of a guy having an issue of pre-mature balding. The makers have released the trailer of the film today. Ayushmann took to…
Nowadays filmmakers change the release date of their films quite often. Milap Zaveri’s Marjaavaan starring Sidharth Malhotra, Riteish Deshmukh, Tara Sutaria and Rakul Preet Singh was slated to release on 22nd November 2019, but it was shifted to 8th November 2019. Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Bala was slated to release on…
Disha Patani, who was most recently seen in Ali Abbas Zafar’s Bharat (2019), has been roped in to headline a film to be produced by Ekta Kapoor under Balaji Motion Pictures. Patani will be seen essaying the rile of a small-town Punjabi girl in the untitled film. This will be…
Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani and Kunal Kemmu starrer Malang has been in the news from the day it has been announced. Suri has surely got an amazing cast on board and we are quite excited to see the new jodi of Disha and Aditya on the big…
Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu and Radhika Apte in lead roles, filmmaker Sriram Raghavan’s much-loved black comedy crime thriller Andhadhun (2018) has completed 1 year of its theatrical release. The movie starred Ayushmann Khurrana in the role of a blind pianist who gets embroiled in the murder of a former movie…
Bhumi Pednekar, who was last seen in Abhishek Chaubey’s dacoit drama Sonchiriya (2019), is currently busy promoting her forthcoming film Saand Ki Aankh, co-starring Taapsee Pannu. Right after the release of Saand Ki Aankh on 25th October, she will be seen in Bala alongside the much in demand actor Ayushmann…
Singer Yasser Desai has sung some beautiful songs in Bollywood films and currently, he is busy garnering all the praises that he is getting for his melodious voice in the track Dil Maang Raha Hai from the film Ghost. Directed by Vikram Bhatt, Ghost stars Sanaya Irani and Shivam Bhaargava…
Ayushmann Khurrana is on a roll these days! After beginning 2019 with the success of the Anubhav Sinha-directed niche film Article 15, the actor has just delivered yet another massive hit in the form of Dream Girl. Besides the huge success of his movies at the box-office, the actor has…
Karan Johar is all set to venture into the horror genre with his production venture Bhoot Part One – The Haunted Ship. The film stars Vicky Kaushal and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead roles and was slated to hit the screens on 15th November 2019, but it has now been…
We all know that Ayushmann Khurrana will be seen as the male lead in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan. The makers had also announced that Ayushmann’s Badhaai Ho co-stars Gajraj Rao and Neena Gupta will join him in the film. And now, the whole cast of the film has been introduced.…
International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) used to take place overseas, but this year as the awards completed 20 years, the organisers decided to hold it in Mumbai, India. The award function took place last night and was attended by big stars of Bollywood like Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Deepika…
Ayushmann Khurrana and Nushrat Bharucha starrer Dream Girl took a flying start at the box office in India by collecting Rs 10.05 crore on day one. As the reviews were positive and even the word of mouth was good, it was expected that the film will show a jump at…
Headlined by extremely talented actor Ayushmann Khurrana and Nushrat Bharucha, Dream Girl has taken a double digit opening at the domestic box-office in India. The romantic drama, which entered theatres yesterday, registered an excellent opening in all territories across the country and raked in an impressive Rs 10.05 crore, despite…
After the stupendous success of his maiden South Indian production – Nerkonda Paarvai (2019) – in Tamil, well-known filmmaker Boney Kapoor is now gearing up to venture into the Telugu film industry. Just like Nerkonda Paarvai, which was a remake of the path-breaking Hindi film Pink (2016), his next is…
Nushrat Bharucha needs no introduction in the tinsel town of Bollywood. She has wowed audiences with her captivating performances in such box-office hits as Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011), Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015), and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018). In a time when actors sign films left right and…
Starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Nushrat Bharucha in lead roles, Dream Girl was one of the most-awaited movies on 2019. It is Khurrana’s first film after he recently won the prestigious National Film Award for his riveting performance in the Sriram Raghavan crime thriller Andhadhun (2018). Dream Girl hit the theatres…
NUSHRAT BHARUCHA TALKS FILMS AND HER FLOURISHING CAREER by ASJAD NAZIR LAST year Nushrat Bharucha lit up the big screen in sleeper super-hit Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety and has since become a heavily in-demand actress with interesting projects on the way. The trailer for her new film Dream Girl has received a rip-roaring response…
Not only actors but several television writers are also making a crossover to films. The latest one is renowned television writer Raaj Shaandilyaa. Though Shaandilyaa made his writing debut in movie years ago, he is now set to begin his inning as a director. Yes, the writer of hit comedy…
When was the last time when you watched a Hindi film and laughed out loud throughout the movie? Well, if you don’t remember don’t worry as Raaj Shaandilyaa’s Dream Girl will make you laugh so much that there will be tears in your eyes and your cheeks might start paining.…
Starring Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Dutt, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Sonakshi Sinha and Aditya Roy Kapur in principal roles, Dharma Productions’ period drama Kalank was touted as one of the most anticipated films of 2019. However, when the movie hit the silver screen in April, the audience could not connect to…
Manjot Singh will be seen sharing screen space with Ayushmann Khurrana in the upcoming film Dream Girl. Manjot plays Ayushmann’s best friend in the film and we recently met the former and interacted with him about his character and his experience of working with the Andhadhun star. In the…
Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar starrer Shubh Mangal Saavdhan released in 2017 and was a super hit at the box office. The film revolved a couple who are all set to get married but the man suffers from erectile dysfunction. It was a few months ago when the makers announced…
With back-to-back hits and a National Award to his credit Ayushmann Khurrana has emerged as the go-to star for quirky stories, a space that the actor says he always wanted to capture. The 34-year-old star, who made his foray into showbiz with reality TV and went to become a successful…
John Abraham starrer Pagalpanti was slated to hit the screens on 8th November 2019. The film was getting a solo release that week. However, John told the makers of Pagalpanti to postpone the release of the film and give 8th November date to Marjaavaan, so the Sidharth Malhotra starrer can…
In 2017 released a film titled Call For Fun which was directed by Janak Toprani. It starred newcomers and didn’t create any buzz at the box office. Now, Toprani has claimed that Dream Girl is similar to his movie Call For Fun. While talking to a tabloid, Toprani stated that…
In Dream Girl, Ayushmann Khurrana will be seen playing the role of a guy working in a call centre where he talks to people in a female voice with the name Pooja. A lot of men and even a woman fall in love with Pooja and then, of course, a…
Nushrat Bharucha and Kartik Aaryan have done four films together, and the audience has always loved their chemistry with each other. The duo was last seen together in Luv Ranjan’s Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018), which turned out to be a huge money-spinner at the cash counter. After Sonu…
Sonam Kapoor on Thursday (29) said actors like Dulquer Salmaan, Ayushmann Khurrana and Rajkummar Rao are enjoying success today as they understand the importance of storytelling and not be bothered about who is leading a film. Female actors in the past have said they have found it difficult to get…
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently busy hosting the latest season of popular game show Kaun Banega Crorepati, was set to arrive in theatres on 20th September with his much-awaited film Jhund. The movie, which marks the Hindi film debut of well-known Marathi filmmaker Nagraj Manjule, was ready to lock…
Sanjay Dutt is set to revive his production House – Sanjay S Dutt Productions – with the upcoming film Prassthanam. The trailer of the movie was recently launched with much fanfare. It received positive response from the audience, and now everyone is looking forward to the release of the film.…
It is a trend now that every film at least has one song that’s a recreated version of an old classic track. Continuing with the trend, the makers of Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Dream Girl has come up with the recreated version of the old Marathi song Dhagala Lagali. Ayushmann took…
While we are waiting to see Ayushmann Khurrana as Pooja on the big screen in Dream Girl, the makers of Bala have dropped the teaser of the film. Well, just like every film, Ayushmann leaves us surprised this time too. The actor plays the role of a guy who starts…
Sriram Raghavan’s Andhadhun starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, and Radhika Apte is one of the best thrillers made in Bollywood. The 2018 release was super hit at the box office and recently it made a mark at the National Film Awards as well. Ayushmann Khurrana received National Award in the Best…
Milap Zaveri’s directorial Marjaavaan starring Sidharth Malhotra, Riteish Deshmukh, Tara Sutaria and Rakul Preet Singh was slated to hit the screens on 2nd October 2019. The film was going to clash with Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff starrer WAR. But the makers have pushed the release date to 22nd November…
The makers of Dream Girl are leaving no stone unturned to create a good pre-release buzz. The trailer and the songs, Radhe Radhe and Dil Ka Telephone have impressed one and all. And now, the makers have decided to add a song in the film which will be a recreated…
Ayushmann Khurrana, who recently won the National Film Award for best actor, says the recognition is an assurance that he is treading the right path by taking up slightly radical scripts that other artistes think twice before accepting. In 2018, Ayushmann had back-to-back successes with Andhadhun and Badhaai Ho!, which…
Ayushmann Khurrana is surprising us with his every film. The actor received a National Award this year for his performance in 2018 release Andhadhun. Now he is all set to entertain us on the big screen by turning Pooja. If you have seen the trailer of the film Dream Girl,…
A few days ago, the trailer of Dream Girl was launched at an event in Mumbai. The trailer has received a great response and people can’t stop praising Ayushmann Khurrana’s act in the film. The actor will be seen playing the role of a man who portrays the character of…
Nushrat Bharucha needs no introduction! She became a household name after the huge success of such films as Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011), Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015) and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018). After staying away from the screen for more than a year, Bharucha is now gearing up…
Ayushmann Khurrana on Monday (11) treated the audience with a quirky and funny trailer of his next Dream Girl, and the National Award-winning actor said the film has been his most "fearless" portrayal till date. The actor, who has always received praise for his unconventional choices, credited writers for coming…
Is there something Ayushmann Khurrana can’t do? In Vicky Donor, he played the role of a sperm donor, in Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, the actor played a character who suffers from erectile dysfunction, in Andhadhun, he was seen as a blind man and in his last release Article 15, he played…
Amit Sharma’s Badhaai Ho was one of the biggest hits of 2018. The film starred Ayushmann Khurrana, Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao, Surekha Sikri, and Sanya Malhotra. Apart from making big moolah at the box office, the movie also received many awards including National Awards for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome…
Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu and Radhika Apte in lead roles, Andhadhun was one of the most loved films of 2018. Made on a shoestring budget, the movie went on to inflame the box-office and wrapped up its theatrical run by raking in more than ₹ 75 crores as its lifetime…
Ayushmann Khurrana starred in two films last year, Andhadhun and Badhaai Ho. Surprisingly; both the films have won multiple awards at 66th National Film Awards. Ayushmann has received Best Actor award for his brilliant performance in Andhadhun. On winning the National Award for Best Actor, Ayushmann says, “It’s truly humbling…
The Indian government has finally announced the 66th National Film Awards. The movies from the whole country have been honoured with prestigious awards. Some of the Bollywood films have made it to the winner's list. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat, Sriram Raghavan’s Andhadhun and Aditya Dhar’s Uri: The Surgical Strike have…
Ayushmann Khurrana, who began his acting career with the National Award-winning Shoojit Sircar directorial Vicky Donor (2012), has established himself as one of the most versatile actors in the Hindi film industry. With each passing year, he is successfully adding some remarkably different films to his repertoire. Khurrana is presently…
Every year Indian government announces winners of National Awards in the month of April or May. But this year it has been postponed because of Lok Sabha Elections. Now, there are reports that the National Awards will be announced soon. Well, for National Awards, films from all over the country…
A film’s poster and its trailer are the most important elements that grab the attention of the moviegoers and pull them to the theatres. We have many big films releasing in the upcoming months, but there’s one film that surely needs our attention and the first poster of the movie…
Many filmmakers and actors try to release their movies during holiday weekends so that their films get a good response at the box office. However, nowadays it is not about the holiday weekend, but about good content. If the film is good, it doesn’t need a holiday to do well…
Ayushmann Khurrana with every film is raising the bar. In Shubh Mangal Saavdhan he played the role of a man who has the problem of erectile dysfunction, and now in the sequel to the film, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, Ayushmann will be seen portraying the role of a homosexual. Recently,…
There’s a new trend on social media where people are using the FaceApp and sharing their pictures of how they would look when they turn old. Well, even many Bollywood celebs like Arjun Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, etc. have done the same and have shared their old age pictures on social…
Veteran actor Manoj Pahwa has been in the industry for more than two decades. He has mostly played supporting characters in movies like Tum Bin, Taal, Singh Is Kinng, Wanted, Ready, Dabangg 2, Main Tera Hero, Dil Dhadakne Do, Veere Di Wedding, Article 15 and many others. He is an…
It is not an exaggeration to say that Sriram Raghavan is the finest new-age filmmaker when it comes to delivering nail-biting edge-of-the-seat thrillers. Almost all his films have been critical as well as commercial hits at the box-office with his last Andhadhun (2018) being touted by many his best film…
In a Bollywood film, especially a romantic film, the most important element is the chemistry between the lead pair. There have been jodis like Raj Kapoor-Nargis Dutt, Amitabh Bachchan-Rekha, Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol, Anil Kapoor-Madhuri Dixit, Anil Kapoor-Sridevi, etc. that moviegoers loved to see on the big screen. Well, we already…
Amar Kaushik, who made his directorial debut with last year’s release Stree, is now all set for his next directorial titled Bala. The movie stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar and Yami Gautam in the lead roles, and recently, the team wrapped up the shooting of the film. Ayushmann took to…
Ranveer Singh, who was most recently seen in the Zoya Akhtar-directed, Gully Boy (2019), has been quite busy lately with preparations and now shooting of his much-awaited film, 83. Today, the star took to social media to reveal his first look as 'Haryana Hurricane' Kapil Dev in the film on…
The first half of 2018 has been very good for Bollywood. Uri: The Surgical Strike, Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi, Gully Boy, Kesari, Kabir Singh, Bharat, Total Dhamaal and others made a mark at the box office in the first half of 2019. Apart from the box office, most of…
2019 is clearly running quite fast as already the first half of the year is over. From January 2019 to June 2019, Bollywood offered us some really good films. Apart from content, one of the most important elements in a film is the actors. Sometimes a good film doesn’t impress…
The kind of loyal audience base that Ayushmann Khurrana has built over the past few years is unheard of even for actors twice his experience in Bollywood. Look at his filmography, and you will find a diverse range of characters that get etched on your mind forever if you happen…
The first six months of the year 2019 has been quite good for Bollywood as most of the biggies did quite well at the box office. However, we cannot forget that a few films that were expected to break records at the box office failed to make a mark. Just…
HOT-RIGHT-NOW ACTOR KHURRANA ON HIS NEW MOVIE ABOUT CASTE-BASED PREJUDICE IN INDIA by MOHNISH SINGH Hot-right-now actor Ayushmann Khurrana is on an incredible roll after his winning performances in movies such as Bareilly Ki Barfi, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Andhadhun and Badhaai Ho. The Bollywood box office success in consecutive films isn’t stopping him from…
A young man with erectile dysfunction, a pianist who pretends to be blind, and a sperm donor raking in the cash: unconventional roles have catapulted Ayushmann Khurrana into Bollywood's A-league. Now the 34-year-old, one of the most popular actors in Hindi cinema at the moment, is set to tackle two…
Anubhav Sinha’s Article 15 starring Ayushmann Khurrana talks about the discrimination faced by the lower caste people in our country. The film has received amazing reviews and it will be hitting the screens tomorrow. The makers have promoted the film quite well especially on the social media and one of…
In Bollywood films, we have seen many characters that belong to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and inequality has been showcased in many movies. Remember Kachra from Lagaan or Jalebi from Delhi 6. But now, we have a whole film that talks about the people of the Scheduled Castes…
Actress Yami Gautam, who was last seen in the Aditya Dhar-directed Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), will next star in the upcoming film, Bala. The movie features Ayushmann Khurrana as the male lead. In the much-awaited film, Yami Gautam plays the role of a model. We all know that the…
Amitabh Bachchan’s looks in Shoojit Sircar’s movies have always been quite different. From Piku to Pink to their unreleased film Shoebite, Sircar has always given Big B a look that surprises his fans. Big B and Sircar have collaborated once again for a movie titled Gulabo Sitabo and the makers…
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who impressed everyone with his power-packed performance in his recent release Badla (2019), has some exciting projects in hands right now. One of them is a quirky comedy titled Gulabo Sitabo. The film will be directed by award-winning filmmaker Shoojit Sircar. It reunites the two creative forces…
Over the years, we have seen several sequels churned out by Bollywood. But one sequel that everyone has been waiting to watch for close to a decade now is yet to take off. We are talking about the sequel to Karan Johar’s 2008 comic-caper Dostana. Starring John Abraham, Abhishek Bachchan…
Rumours have been doing the rounds lately that filmmaker Bhushan Kumar is planning to develop the 2007 horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa into a franchise and roll the next instalment in 2020. It looks like that Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is indeed in the works because, as per reports, the makers have begun…
Renowned filmmaker Shoojit Sircar’s next directorial venture Gulabo Sitabo has been postponed to 2020. Earlier scheduled to hit the marquee in the month of November this year, the movie will now enter theatres on 24th April, 2020. When Shoojit Sircar announced that he had signed on Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann…
The biggest cinematic feast will be on offer at the 10th edition of the London Indian Film Festival this month. The annual festival, which takes place in London, Manchester and Birmingham, has a stunning mix of genres, languages, premieres and special guests. Eastern Eye looked ahead to the annual festival…
Headlined by Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan was one of the biggest surprise hits of 2017. Powered by excellent performances, competent direction and, most importantly, a great storyline, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan arrested everybody’s attention and how! Even at award functions, the movie was welcomed with open arms…
The trailer of Ayushmann Khurrana’s upcoming film Article 15 grabbed a lot of eyeballs on social media within hours of its release. Several people praised it for its hard-hitting concept and realistic approach. While the majority of people have liked the trailer and are looking forward to watching the movie…
ICC World Cup 2019 started on 30th May. There was a time in Bollywood when filmmakers used to avoid releasing their film during the World Cup as it would affect the box office collection. But, from the past few years, things have changed. During 2015 World Cup movies like Badlapur,…
Some movies hit you hard and make you think about the country you are leaving in. Anubhav Sinha’s 2018 release Mulk did the same thing. Now the director is back with his next film titled Article 15. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead role, Article 15 tackles the issue of…
Diljit Dosanjh and Yami Gautam are all set to be seen on the big screen for the first time in filmmaker Aziz Mirza’s son Haroon’s directorial debut. The untitled film is a comedy and it is produced by Ramesh Taurani. Confirming the news, Taurani told a tabloid, “Yes, Diljit and…
There are many hit onscreen jodis like Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol, Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif, Varun Dhawan-Alia Bhatt, etc. that are loved by the moviegoers. But every year, we get to see many new jodis on the big screen and 2019 won’t be an exception. So, here are five new onscreen jodis…
After delivering two back-to-back hits in 2018, versatile Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana promises to offer an interesting slate of films in 2019 as well. The teaser of his upcoming film Article 15 hit the internet earlier today. Within hours of going online, it inflamed the internet, garnering positive response from…
In 2018, director Anubhav Sinha came up with a film titled Mulk starring Taapsee Pannu and Rishi Kapoor in the lead roles. The hard-hitting concept of the film was quite relevant and now, this year, the director is once again coming up with a very important film titled Article 15.…
It is always said that Bollywood doesn’t have originality. Most of the Hindi films are a remake or inspired by Hollywood movies. But then, we are sure you guys don’t know that there are a few Hollywood movies too that are inspired by Bollywood films. So, here’s the list of…
After delivering two back-to-back successful films – Andhadhun and Badhaai Ho – in 2018, Ayushmann Khurrana is now looking forward to the release of his first movie of 2019, titled Article 15. According to reports, the teaser of the much-awaited film will be dropped on 27th May, which coincidentally also…
Last seen in Shree Narayan Singh’s Batti Gul Meter Chalu (2018), actor Divyendu Sharma is rumoured to be joining hands with extremely talented Ayushmann Khurrana. Buzz has it that the actor has been roped in to play a pivotal role in Aanand L Rai’s next production venture, titled Shubh Mangal…
This morning we woke up with the news that Ayushmann Khurrana will be playing a gay character in the Shubh Mangal Saavdhan sequel which is titled as Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan. The actor is surely pushing the envelope with the film. However, Ayushmann is not the first actor to play…
In 2017 released Shubh Mangal Saavdhan which starred Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead roles. The film, which was produced by Aanand L Rai and directed by RS Prasanna, was a sleeper hit at the box office. Now the makers have decided to make Shubh Mangal Saavdhan a…
Ayushmann Khurrana is all set to reunite with his co-stars Bhumi Pednekar and Yami Gautam on the big screen in the upcoming film Bala. While this will be his third film with Bhumi, it will be for the second time when we will get to see Ayushmann and Yami on…
After the humongous success of his last directorial venture Andhadhun (2018), which starred Ayushmann Khurrana, Radhika Apte and Tabu in prominent roles, fans are curious to know what ace filmmaker Sriram Raghavan is making next. Rumours were rife of late that he is teaming up with well-known producer Ramesh Taurani…
We have seen many challenges on social media like #IceBucketChallenge, #FitnessChallenge, and many others. Now there’s one challenge that has taken over the social media. We are talking about Vidya Balan’s dance challenge, #dhunbadlochallenge. Vidya is one of the most talented actresses of Bollywood and she recently made her debut…
China is turning out to be a huge market for Bollywood films. Earlier, only Aamir Khan’s movies used to do well but looks like moviegoers in China have now started accepting good content-oriented and entertaining films. So well, here’s the list of five movies that took box office by storm…
Last seen in massively successful family entertainer Badhaai Ho (2018), talented actor Ayushmann Khurrana has now finished shooting for his upcoming film, Article 15. Directed by well-known filmmaker Anubhav Sinha, the movie started rolling in the month of March this year. Khurrana took to his Twitter handle to share his…
Badhaai Ho, one of the biggest hits of 2018, is set for remakes in four popular Indian languages e.g. Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. Producer Boney Kapoor, who is presently busy remaking the Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu starrer courtroom drama Pink (2016) in Tamil, has acquired rights to remake…
If fresh reports are to be believed, superstar Salman Khan has given a green signal to his next production venture after Notebook. The film, which is still untitled, will star Nushrat Bharucha as the female lead. Bharucha became a household name after the riotous success of her last release Sonu…
After delivering two back-to-back blockbusters – Andhadhun and Badhaai Ho – in 2018, versatile Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has now started shooting for his next film titled Article 15. The movie is being helmed by well-known director Anubhav Sinha and talks about inequalities in Indian society. The team started its…
After the riotous success of Stree (2018), producer Dinesh Vijan is busy announcing one exciting project after another. Out of all the new projects that he has announced over the last few months, two star his favourite Rajkummar Rao. Yes, we are talking about Made In China and Rooh-Afza. The…
Vicky Donor (2012), which launched immensely talented Ayushmann Khurrana in Bollywood, is considered a path-breaking film which dealt with the taboo topic of sperm donation. Almost 8 years after the release of the movie, rumours are rife in Bollywood corridors that a sequel to the blockbuster film is being planned.…
Amitabh Bachchan Amitabh Bachchan is the millennium star and the living legend of Bollywood. There is no doubt that he is an ocean of talent. He is someone whose voice one can never forget. Just like his acting, he has given a range of songs that are unforgettable. He was…
A couple of days ago, we had reported that renowned filmmaker Anubhav Sinha, who last helmed critically acclaimed Mulk (2018), had wrapped up his satirical comic-caper Abhi Toh Party Shuru Huyi Hai and began work on his next project. The latest we hear that the director has signed on the…
Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Radhika Apte and Tabu in lead roles, Andhadhun has been named the best Hindi film of 2018. Helmed by Sriram Raghavan, the suspense thriller movie, which hit the marquee on 5th October, impressed almost all critics and cinephiles. After the thunderous success of the film in Hindi,…
John Abraham and Shoojit Sircar together have delivered two of the most memorable films of this decade in the form of Vicky Donor (2012) and Madras Cafe (2013). After the success of the aforementioned projects, the duo was set to reteam for the third time for a film based on…
After the stupendous success of Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015) and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017), one of the most successful onscreen pairs of Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar is returning with their third film together. Yes, both the actors have given their nod to star in producer Dinesh Vijan’s…
Tahira Kashyap, the wife of Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, is set to add a new feather to her cap by turning director. Kashyap, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, is recuperating well and is planning to start work on her maiden directorial venture as soon as possible. The latest…
After delivering two back-to-back hits – Andhadhun and Badhaai Ho – Ayushmann Khurrana has now started shooting for his forthcoming film, titled Dream Girl. The talented actor had announced the new project on 30th November. Khurrana informed everyone about the commencement of the film by sharing the first look poster…
Ayushmann Khurrana, one of the most sought-after actors in Bollywood, has joined forces with Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018) fame actress Nushrat Bharucha for a new film, titled Dream Girl. Khurrana, who added two superhit films to his credit in 2018 – Andhadhun and Badhaai Ho – shared the…
Ayushmann Khurrana’s family comedy Badhaai Ho has put up an excellent show at the ticket window. The film, which is running in its third week now, is still busy minting money at the box-office. On its third Monday, the Amit Sharma-directed affair raked in ₹ 1.45 crore, taking its 19-day…
Within six years of debuting with Shoojit Sircar’s Vicky Donor (2012), Ayushmann Khurrana has established himself as one of the most sought-after actors in Bollywood. He is a go-to actor for many filmmakers, especially those who want to make films on diverse, unconventional topics, ranging from sperm donation to erectile…
Ayushmann Khurrana and Sanya Malhotra’s latest film Badhaai Ho, helmed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, has struck gold at the box-office. Made on a shoestring budget of ₹ 22 crore, including P&A, the family drama raked in ₹ 84.25 crore by the end of its second weekend. Badhaai Ho rocked up…
Having been heralded for her sterling performance in Aamir Khan’s 2016 blockbuster Dangal, Sanya Malhotra has become one of the emerging actresses in Bollywood. The talented actress is currently busy garnering praises for her third film, Badhaai Ho, which has smashed a series of box-office records within days of its…
Ayushmann Khurrana, who has delivered back to back hits over the last few years, is currently busy winning raves for his latest film Badhaai Ho, which is running successfully in cinemas in India. Just two weeks before Badhaai Ho hit the marquee, Khurrana had seen the release of his black…
Always known for taking up different and challenging roles, actor Ayushmann Khurrana has added yet another interesting project to his repertoire. If reports are to be believed, the Andhadhun (2018) actor has been signed on to play the male lead in Ekta Kapoor’s forthcoming venture, titled Googly. Joining Khurrana in…
After facing a series of issues in its theatrical release, superstar Sunny Deol’s much-delayed film Bhaiaji Superhit was finally ready to roll into cinemas on 19th October, on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. But the latest update on the project is that its release has been deferred yet again. The…
by ASJAD NAZIR. The talented Mr Khurrana. AYUSHMANN KHURRANA SAYS ANDHADHUN IS A QUIRKY THRILLER. WITH hit film Vicky Donor, the versatile actor Ayushmann Khurrana perhaps made the most unique leading man debut in Bollywood history. Since then he has carved out a unique path with out-of-the-box subjects that gave commercial Hindi cinema a new…
Loveyatri https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCC6izqds04 Loveyatri is an upcoming Bollywood romantic musical produced by Salman Khan releasing on 5 October. It is launching two new artists, Aayush Sharma and Warina Hussain. Loveyatri is directed by also a new member Abhiraj Minawala. The title of the movie initially was Loveratri but it was later…
Known for starring in some unconventional films such as Vicky Donor (2011), Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015) and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017), talented actor Ayushmann Khurrana welcomed the much-awaited decision by India’s apex court which decriminalized gay sex, reading down an archaic law (Section 377), which made homosexual activities a…
Renowned filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, who has to his credit such critically and commercially successful films as Ek Haseena Thi (2004), Johnny Gaddaar (2007) and Badlapur (2015), is gearing himself up for the release of his next Andhadun, starring Tabu, Radhika Apte and Ayushmann Khurrana. After mystery thriller Andhadun hits the…
Hours after giving his nod to filmmaker Neeraj Pandey’s movie on Chanakya, superstar Ajay Devgn has signed yet another biopic based on the life of legendary football coach Syed Abdul Rahim. Not many people know but it was Syed Abdul Rahim who helped India win a gold at the 1962…
Bollywood is buzzing with the news that superstar Akshay Kumar has signed a three-film deal with Yash Raj Films, one of the leading film producing studios across India. If reports turn out to be true, Kumar will be reuniting with the banner after a decade. His last film for YRF…
Newcomer Sanya Malhotra, who won millions of hearts with her sterling performance in the blockbuster biographical sports drama, Dangal, is currently busy with a number of her upcoming projects. She has just finished two films, Junglee Pictures' Badhaai Ho opposite Ayushmann Khurrana and Photograph with versatile actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Both…
Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who had a terrific 2017 as his consecutive releases Bareilly Ki Barfi and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan turned out to be mega-hits at the cash counter, now wants to star in those films which feature him as the only leading man. Yes, the actor does not want…
Bollywood stars such as Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra Sanjay Dutt are among the celebrities who made a rallying call for swift action and deliverance of justice in the Kathua rape and murder case. Prominent B-Town artistes Alia Bhatt, Anushka Sharma, Kalki Koechlin and Ayushmann Khurrana took to Twitter to express…
Last seen in Anees Bazmee's comic-caper Mubarkan, actor Arjun Kapoor has a number of projects in his hand, one of them being the Hindi remake of Telugu blockbuster Arjun Reddy. According to reports, Kapoor wants that director Amit Sharma, who directed him in Tevar, helms the remake. A trade source…
While hot and handsome Aditya Roy Kapur has been confirmed as the male lead in filmmaker Mohit Suri's next directorial venture, the makers have yet not spoken a word about the female lead of the untitled film. From Disha Patani to Kriti Sanon, a lot of names have been tossed…
He may have proved his singing prowess with hits such as Pani da rang, Nazm nazm and Mitti di khushboo, but playing the role of a blind musician in his next film was not easy for Ayushmann Khurrana. The actor said he was drawn towards the film, being helmed by…
Rishi Kapoor never minces words and believes in speaking straightforwardly about anything and anyone. In an interaction with a leading Indian daily, Rishi Kapoor was asked to opinionate about films, he said, "I’ve always believed that films should be heavy on content, which is why I have acted in so…
Buzz has it that filmmakers Dinesh Vijan and Sriram Raghavan are set to team up again for a sequel to their 2015 film Badlapur which starred Varun Dhawan in the lead role. Before Badlapur, Varun was known for his comic performances, but this Sriram Raghavan directorial changed his set image…
Bollywood star Irrfan Khan took home the best actor trophy for his realistic and effective portrayal of a middle-class father in Hindi Medium, while romantic-comedy Bareilly ki Barfi earned other top two honours, including the best director award for Ashwiny Iyer at the 63rd Filmfare Awards. The second award for…
FROM BOLLYWOOD TO HOLLYWOOD HITS, HERE ARE THE MOST ANTICIPATED MOVIES FEATURING SOUTH ASIA’S BRIGHTEST STARS by ASJAD NAZIR THERE are a number of interesting movies on the way in diverse genres ranging from high-profile Bollywood releases to Hollywood films starring popular South Asian stars. The variety of genres means…
Sushant Singh Rajput, who was last seen in Dinesh Vijan's Raabta, is now gearing up for his next untitled film to be directed by Udta Punjab fame Abhishek Chaubey. The actor plays a dacoit in the film which revolves around the 1970’s Chambal dacoits. To get into the skin of…
According to latest media reports, Vicky Kaushal and Taapsee Pannu are all set to star in the upcoming film Manmarziyan. To be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, the film is being produced by Aanand L Rai. Known for making grittily realistic films, it will be the first time when…
2017 has turned out to be a fantastic year for Ayushmann Khurrana. After the success of his films Bareilly Ki Barfi and Shubh Mangal Savdhan, Ayushmann has many top-notch producers queuing up at his doorsteps with scripts of their films in hand. However, the actor has decided to choose his…
Without an ounce of doubt, Vicky Kaushal is one of the finest actors that we have today in Bollywood. The actor, who commenced his career with the critically acclaimed film Masaan, is doing one content-driven film after another. And now, soon after wrapping up his upcoming film Raazi with Alia…
Stars don’t seem much in favour of Bollywood hunk Sidharth Malhotra. His last few films, including Baar Baar Dekho and A Gentleman, fell flat at the ticket window, and his most recent movie, Ittefaq, too, hasn’t performer as per expectations. And now it seems that this lean phase of his career has finally started…
Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu, who is currently basking in the success of her recently released comic-caper Judwaa 2 with Varun Dhawan and Jacqueline Fernandez, is reportedly in talks with the makers of the upcoming film, Manmarziyan. Manmarziyan is the same film which was initially announced with Bhumi Pednekar and Ayushmann…
Kangana Ranaut, who is currently shooting for her upcoming film, Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi, was quite excited about her directorial debut Teju. She was all set to start the film after wrapping up the historical drama. But if latest reports are to be believed, the actress has put her…
Actress Parineeti Chopra, who was last seen in Yash Raj Films' Meri Pyaari Bindu opposite Ayushmann Khurrana, has signed her first movie with superstar Akshay Kumar. The actress will play Kumar's wife in an upcoming film, titled Battle Of Saragarhi. “Parineeti plays a strong character and has really liked the…
Hindi films based in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh have been finding audiences' love for a very long time now. But the trend seems to be on an unbelievable rise in 2017. Don't you agree? Take a close look at all the successful Bollywood films released in 2017. You…
Starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles, the recently released flick Shubh Mangal Saavdhan has struck the right chord with all segments of the audience. Directed by RS Prasanna and produced by Anand L Rai, the movie dealt with the subject of erectile dysfunction and gave the audience…
Popular character actor Neeraj Sood, who got his start in the entertainment industry in the late 90s, is all set to tickle the funny bones of the audience with the upcoming film Shubh Mangal Savdhan. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar, the movie is directed by R.S. Prasanna. Sood, who…
With none of the new offerings performing well at Indian box office, the Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari directorial Bareilly Ki Barfi has once again won the weekend by putting up a great show at the ticket window. It pocketed around INR 5.20 crores over its second weekend in India. Toplined by…
After charming the audience as a sperm donor in his debut Vicky Donor, Ayushmann Khurrana's next film is on the subject of erectile dysfunction, and the actor says adult issues should be dealt with innocence to avoid vulgarity . RS Prasanna's Shubh Mangal Saavdhan is a love story of a young…
By Asjad Nazir TALENTED actress Preetika Rao has done things on her terms right from the beginning of her career and chosen to follow a path of her own creation. The popular star of blockbuster serial Beintehaa continued her journey with a return to television earlier this month in Love…
Ayushmann Khurrana says an actor can be a part of a two-hero film if the script is good and doesn't see any problem in that. Recently, filmmaker Rohit Shetty had reportedly said his Ram Lakhan remake fell through because the male actors were insecure about working together. In his latest,…
Young and beautiful actress Kriti Sanon is just four films old in Bollywood, but she is already being seen as a competitor who would like to give tough time to her contemporaries through her great acting chops. The actress is always compared to her colleagues like Shraddha Kapoor and Alia…
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who started his career with the National Award winning film, Vicky Donor and went on to prove his acting mettle with Dum Laga Ke Haisha, has mostly appeared in movies that have him playing a romantic character. He has hardly tried his hand on a negative or,…
After directing a slice-of-life film "Nil Battey Sannata" in 2016, filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari is now gearing up for the release of her next directorial, titled "Bareilly Ki Barfi". Toplined by Ayushmann Khurrana, Rajkummar Rao and Kriti Sanon, the film is a romantic comedy based in Uttar Pradesh. Just like…
Bhumi Pednekar says she will not let go of a good role due to the fear of being typecast. The 28-year-old actor made her debut with 2015 film"Dum Laga Ke Haisha, where she played a small-town girl who battles patriarchy. In her upcoming projects, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Shubh Mangal…
Dangal director Nitesh Tiwari, known for striking the emotional chord with the audience through his films, says he would love to explore the horror genre. Nitesh had co-directed children's film Chillar Party and independently helmed Bhoothnath Returns before making blockbuster Dangal last year. "I have one style of writing that is slice of life, closer…
Parineeti Chopra has made singing debut in her upcoming film Meri Pyaari Bindu and the actress said her cousin Priyanka Chopra was one of the first people to give her feedback on the song. "She (Priyanka) was one of the first few people (to give feedback). The moment I got…
FOR US MUSIC TOUR ACCOMPLISHED singer Ayushmann Khurrana will reconnect with his musical side next month as he embarks on a tour of North America with Sunidhi Chauhan. The multi-talented actor is looking forward to performing a mix of songs ranging from classic 1990s Bollywood hits to his own song…