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Karan Johar: Part of my destiny to have met Aditya…

Filmmaker Karan Johar on Tuesday said producer Aditya Chopra and superstar Shah Rukh Khan are the "two pillars" in his life to whom he owes his 25-year career in cinema. Johar assisted and featured in a brief role in Chopra's hit directorial debut Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, the 1995 musical…

Salman Khan returns as host of ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’

Missing the Bigg Boss drama? If yes, then Salman Khan is set to return with the third season of Bigg Boss OTT. Taking to their official Instagram handle, Endemol Shine India shared a graphic poster of Salman Khan announcing the upcoming season. Sharing the poster, they wrote, "Ready for the…

Karan Johar acquires distribution rights of Jr NTR’s ‘Devara’ in…

Filmmaker Karan Johar on Wednesday announced he will distribute RRR star Jr NTR's upcoming title Devara in north Indian territories through his banner Dharma Productions. The film, directed by Koratala Siva, will be released in two parts with the first installment set to be released on October 10 this year.…

‘Kill’ Teaser out: Lakshya Lalwani’s debut film is a gory…

Makers of action-thriller Kill starring debutant Lakshya in the lead role have finally released its teaser. The makers on Thursday took to its official Instagram account to share the teaser. A regular train trip to New Delhi turns into a battleground as two commandos face a group of attacking bandits.…

Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday starrer titled ‘Shankara’

Indian film fans are in for a treat as the highly anticipated film Shankara gears up for release. Starring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, and produced by Karan Johar, this period drama promises to be a compelling cinematic experience. Shankara narrates the relentless fight of a lawyer against…

‘Panic is a huge form of creativity,’ says Shekhar Kapur…

Celebrated filmmaker Shekhar Kapur opened up about his hidden fears at the recently concluded Cinevesture International Film Festival in Chandigarh, India, and said that he finds panic is a huge form of creativity. Kapur, the director behind such notable films as Masoom, Mr. India, Bandit Queen, Elizabeth, The Four Feathers,…

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

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

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

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

Shekhar Kapur, Karan Johar to conduct masterclass at Cinevesture Intl…

The Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) on Tuesday announced the line-up of panel discussions and masterclasses at its first edition, to be held in Chandigarh from March 27 to 31. The 20 masterclasses and panel discussions will feature Shekhar Kapur, Karan Johar, Jaideep Ahlawat, Tahira Kashyap, Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal,…

Alia Bhatt to host ‘Hope Gala’ in London

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

Karan Johar, Farhan Akhtar collaborate with Prime Video on diverse…

Filmmakers Karan Johar and Farhan Akhtar on Tuesday announced a host of projects, including shows such as Ananya Pandey-starrer Call Me Bae and Mirzapur 3, which will debut on streaming service Prime Video this year. At the streamer's slate announcement event Prime Video Presents, Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment announced three original…

Prime Video teases new seasons of ‘Pataal Lok’, ‘Mirzapur’ and…

Streaming service Prime Video on Tuesday teased new seasons of its critically acclaimed series such as Pataal Lok 2, Mirzapur, and Panchayat. The three shows, along with Bandish Bandits and the Tamil series Suzhal - The Vortex, are the five projects that will return to the streamer's platform in 2024,…

The times when birthday girl Alia Bhatt won the hearts…

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

Aryan Khan says it was a ‘learning experience’ directing father…

In a recent interview with GQ, Aryan Khan discussed his experience working with his father, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Aryan, who launched his luxury streetwear brand Dyavol X last year, directed an advertisement featuring his superstar dad. Reflecting on the collaboration, Aryan stated while interacting with GQ, “It’s always a…

Karan Johar to host 71st Miss World pegaent in Mumbai

Celebrated filmmaker Karan Johar is set to host the 71st Miss World. The finale is taking place in India after 28 years. Miss World’s official Instagram profile announced the same. “We are honored to announce that Karan Johar @karanjohar, a renowned Indian filmmaker, will host the 71st Miss World Festival.…

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

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

Enduring legacy of ‘Kabhi Kabhie’

WHEN Kabhi Kabhie was released in cinemas on February 27, 1976, it took everyone by surprise. It was a great romantic movie made during an era dominated by action and presented a reigning superstar in a way thought unimaginable. By combining the rule-breaking approach with a strong storyline, a big…

Episode 6 of Karan Johar’s ‘Love Storiyaan’ banned in six…

The sixth episode of Karan Johar’s streaming show Love Storiyaan, titled Love Beyond Labels, has been banned in six countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Indonesia, and Egypt. The series, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on the occasion of Valentine’s Day, focuses on the love story of six…

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

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

Dhairya Karwa: From a 9-to-5 job to film star

DHAIRYA KARWA was working as a data analyst when the acting bug bit him so hard that he quit his 9-to-5 job and landed up in Mumbai. After a few successful modelling assignments, he notched up his first role in the critically and commercially successful film Uri: The Surgical Strike…

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

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

‘Schirkoa’ to premiere at the Int’l Film Fest of Rotterdam

Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust, a sci-fi animation movie from first-time filmmaker Ishan Shukla, will have its world premiere at the 2024 edition of the International Film Festival of Rotterdam (IFFR). The movie, which features an ensemble voice cast of Golshifteh Farahani, Asia Argento, Soko, Shabaz Sarwar, Tibu Fortes, King…

New and returning Hindi shows to stream in 2024

Streaming services Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV, and ZEE5 are packing ample programming, including new as well as returning shows to keep audiences entertained throughout 2024. Here are some of the most anticipated shows of the year: Netflix Killer Soup: The first new original series from the streamers stars…

10 Bollywood films to look forward to in 2024

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

2023: When Bollywood made a spectacular theatrical comeback

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

KJo confirms project with Salman on superstar’s 58th birthday

Filmmaker Karan Johar on Wednesday shared a heartwarming note for superstar Salman Khan on his 58th birthday and confirmed that they will be collaborating on an upcoming project. In an Instagram post, Johar shared the story of how Salman became a part of the cast of his directorial debut Kuch…

Karan Johar pens appreciation post for Alia and Ranveer

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

Ranveer Singh launches new figures at Madame Tussauds

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, known for box-office-breaking performances, unapologetic personal style, and magnetic personality, visited the world-famous attraction Madame Tussauds in London to welcome his two new figures. He was accompanied by his mother, who, as a child, first introduced the would-be megastar to the world of Madame Tussauds London…

Karan, Kajol celebrate 22 years of ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’

Ace filmmaker Karan Johar's family drama film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham turned 22 on Thursday. To mark the occasion, KJo took to Instagram and shared a collage video that featured a few scenes of the iconic film. He captioned the post, "My annual reminder of "It's all about loving your…

Entertainment industry’s most epic fails of 2023

WHETHER it has been top talents making a mark, path-breaking moments, superb songs, fabulous films, brilliant books, or audience-delighting entertainment, there has been a lot to celebrate in the past 12 months. Next week, there will be a roundup of these magnificent moments in Eastern Eye’s annual review of the…

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

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

‘The Archies’: Bachhans arrive in style at grand premiere

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan could not be happier as his grandson Agastya Nanda is set to enter the cinematic world with the film The Archies. On Tuesday, director Zoya Akhtar hosted a special screening of The Archies in Mumbai, where the who's who of Bollywood marked their presence. Big B, too,…

Karan spills beans on Rani’s wedding in Manchester

The latest episode of Karan Johar’s popular celebrity talk show Koffee With Karan on Disney+ Hotstar saw Rani Mukerji and Kajol gracing the couch. During the show, KJo recalled how he managed to attend actress Rani Mukerji and filmmaker Aditya Chopra's destination wedding in Manchester at a time when his…

Zoya Akhtar: ‘I hope The Archies gives today’s kids a…

ACCLAIMED filmmaker Zoya Akhtar said she hoped her adaption of the popular comic, The Archies, can lead to more Indians in the industry getting the opportunity to bring global stories to the screen. The Archie comics, first produced in the 1940s, are a staple of American culture that have transcended…

Karan pens note as ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ turns 20

Ace filmmaker Karan Johar on Tuesday penned down a long emotional note as he celebrated the 20th anniversary of Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Preity Zinta starrer Kal Ho Naa Ho. Taking to Instagram, KJo dropped a special collage video that had a few scenes from the film…

Two decades of Kal Ho Naa Ho

WHEN Kal Ho Naa Ho was released on November 28, 2003, it made an instant connection with audiences around the world and became the highest grossing Bollywood film of that year. The story of a terminally ill man teaching those around him to embrace life and sacrificing his own happiness…

Kartik Aaryan teams up with Karan Johar

Actor Kartik Aaryan is set to star in filmmaker Karan Johar's upcoming home production, the makers announced on Wednesday. The untitled film will be directed by Sandeep Modi of The Night Manager fame. A Dharma Productions and Balaji Telefilms Ltd presentation, the movie is a Dharma Productions project. It is produced…

Madhuri receives ‘Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema’ Award

Actress Madhuri Dixit has been honoured with the 'Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema' award at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. She said that this kind of recognition and awards motivate and encourage artists to do better in their work. She said, "I am very…

IFFI 2023: Madhuri, Shahid to perform; Ayushmann to honour Michael…

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…

Diwali 2023: A look at popular Hindi film scenes depicting…

Diwali is more than just a real-life celebration; it's also a pivotal event in the world of Hindi cinema. Throughout the years, Hindi films have incorporated the festival of lights into their narratives, adding depth and significance to iconic movies. Here is a look at five popular Hindi cinema scenes…

Hollywood star Charlize Theron reveals love for Bollywood films

AS A YOUNG girl being brought up in South Africa, Hollywood star Charlize Theron says watching Bollywood films was a Sunday routine as her native country has a sizeable Indian population. Theron, the star of countless and critically acclaimed Hollywood titles such as Mad Max: Fury Road, Blonde, Monster, The…

Growing up, I watched more Bollywood movies than American: Charlize…

As a young girl being brought up in South Africa, Hollywood star Charlize Theron says watching Bollywood films was a Sunday routine as her native country has a sizeable Indian population. Theron, the star of countless and critically acclaimed Hollywood titles such as Mad Max: Fury Road, Blonde, Monster, The…

Same-sex romance in Indian cinema: A road less travelled

Same-sex romance came out of the mainstream cinema closet with Karan Johar’s Dostana in 2008. Indian movies have come a long way from that gaze of ridicule and slapstick laughter in the 15 years since with empathetic, real-life portrayals of the queer community but it’s still a road less travelled.…

Priyanka, Kamal Haasan attend opening of Jio MAMI Film Festival

The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023 kick-started with an opening ceremony that was attended by major cine personalities, including Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. The 10-day film gala has returned with its first on-ground edition after a gap of three years. It commenced with the ceremony,…

Deepika, Ranveer unveil precious wedding video at ‘Koffee With Karan…

Almost five years after they got married, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh finally shared their wedding video on the first episode of Koffee With Karan 8. The actor couple appeared on the show hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar and revealed details about their marriage, the proposal, and more. The B-Town…

Karan Johar, Guneet Monga to adapt French hit ‘The Intouchables’

Karan Johar's Dharma Production and Guneet Monga's Sikhya Entertainment on Saturday announced their second collaboration, an adaptation of French hit The Intouchables. The Hindi-language film will be directed by Collin D'Cunha, best known for assisting on movies such as Sanju, Secret Superstar, and Shaandaar. The original film, which released in…

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

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

Karan Johar celebrates 25 years of ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’

Director Karan Johar on Monday celebrated the 25th anniversary of his directorial debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and thanked the audience for marking his journey as a filmmaker with warmth. Released on October 16, 1998, the Hindi film starred Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji and went on to…

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

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

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

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

Ayan Mukerji marks first anniversary of ‘Brahmastra’

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

Karan Johar, Guneet Monga attend Toronto International Film Festival

Filmmaker Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Guneet Monga with director Nikhil Nagesh and Lakshya were spotted at the Toronto International Film Festival for the premiere of their action-thriller film Kill. Johar posted a series of pictures from the star-studded evening in Toronto on his Instagram handle. He wrote in the caption,…

Karan Johar calls SRK ‘Emperor’ post ‘Jawan’ release

The craze for Shah Rukh Khan’s action thriller film Jawan is unparalleled. After the release of the film on Thursday, members of the film industry and fans flooded social media with their praises for SRK. Filmmaker Karan Johar dropped a rugged still with intense expression of King Khan on his…

Karan Johar heads to Toronto for TIFF 2023

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

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

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

Kangana reacts to Karan Johar saying he’s excited to watch…

Filmmaker Karan Johar had spoken about how he is looking forward to watching Kangana Ranaut’s forthcoming film Emergency at a recent event. The Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani director was speaking at the Express Adda session for The Indian Express on Monday when was asked about a political event…

Success of ‘Gadar 2’ has blown everyone’s brains away: Karan…

Filmmaker Karan Johar has applauded the overwhelming response that Sunny Deol and Ameesha Petel’s film Gadar 2 has been getting at the domestic box office ever since hitting cinemas on August 11, 2023. Speaking at an event conducted by The Indian Express’ group, Johar said, “I never thought there was…

‘Kennedy’ brings down the curtain on IFFM 2023

Anurag Kashyap's Mumbai-set police noir Kennedy on Sunday closed the 14th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), an event which was also attended by the film's lead stars Rahul Bhatt and Sunny Leone. The annual film gala kicked off on August 11, with R Balki's sports drama…

Karan Johar to Ajay Devgn, celebs wish fans on Independence…

On the occasion of India's 77th Independence Day, several celebrities wished their fans with special posts on their respective social media handles. Jackie Shroff celebrated Independence Day with school children. He took to Instagram and shared the video and pictures from the celebration and captioned it, “Happy 77th Independence Day.…

From ‘Kill’ to ‘Dear Jassi’: All Indian films to be…

Toronto International Film Festival, which is less than a month away, boasts of an incredible line-up of films from India. Let’s take a look at which Indian films have made it to the prestigious film festival, which runs between September 7 and 17 in Toronto. Thank You For Coming Fronted…

‘Sita Ramam’, ‘Agra’ win top awards at Indian Film Festival…

Telugu period romance Sita Ramam, Vikramaditya Motwane's show Jubilee and Kanu Behl's independent feature Agra won the top honours at the 2023 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) Awards here on Friday. The annual event honours the remarkable talents of the Indian film fraternity, spanning across movies and streaming series.…

Karan and Kartik inaugurate 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

The much-anticipated 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) commenced on August 10 with an inauguration press conference, marked by the presence of several prominent Bollywood personalities and luminaries. The event was inaugurated by Karan Johar, Kartik Aaryan, Mrunal Thakur, and Vijay Varma. Several pictures from the film festival are…

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kajol speaks out on pay parity in Indian cinema

Bollywood actress Kajol feels that when a film like Wonder Woman is made for Indian audiences and turns out to be as successful at the box office as Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan, Indian cinema will witness pay parity. She was speaking on the sidelines of the 2023 Jagran Film Festival…

Karan Johar’s production ‘Kill’ to premiere at Toronto International Film…

Filmmaker Karan Johar's upcoming production venture Kill will have its world premiere at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival 2023, to be held from September 7 to 17. Johar's banner Dharma Productions shared the news on Instagram on Thursday night. "Kill - an action-packed high-octane film starring Lakshya - the…

Rani Mukerji to deliver masterclass at Indian Film Festival of…

Bollywood star Rani Mukerji will be delivering a masterclass detailing her career and life as an actor at the upcoming Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). The special event will take place on August 10, a day ahead of the 14th edition of the film festival. Mukerji will talk about…

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

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

Have criticised toxic masculinity from the beginning: Ayushmann Khurrana

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…

Birthday Special: Top 5 soulful songs of Sonu Nigam

One of the most popular Indian playback singers, Sonu Nigam celebrated his 50th birthday on Sunday with much fanfare. The talented singer, who was born on 30 July 1973, hosted a lavish birthday party in Mumbai on Saturday, which saw the presence of who’s who of the entertainment industry. As…

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

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

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne to celebrate 25 years of…

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) on Wednesday announced its tribute to Karan Johar as he completes 25 years as a filmmaker in 2023. The film gala will host a series of events and special screenings of Johar's films in its run from August 11 to 20, the organisers…

‘Calling us a fraternity is futile’: Karan Johar

The second half of 2023 is going to witness several big Bollywood clashes. Sunny Deol’s next Gadar 2 will be facing a clash with Akshay Kumar’s OMG 2 on August 11 and Vicky Kaushal’s Sam Bahadur will be clashing with Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal on December 1. And now on Tuesday,…

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

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

A lot riding on Rocky aur Rani

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

Fans react to SS Rajamouli not being invited to be…

Several fans of director SS Rajamouli felt sad after his name was not included on the list for being invited to be a member of The Academy. Several members of the film fraternity like Ram Charan, Mani Ratnam, Karan Johar, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Chandrabose, and MM Keeravani have been invited…

‘A proud moment’: Jr NTR on being invited to be…

Jr NTR has expressed happiness on being invited by the Oscars to be a member of The Academy. "It is such a proud moment for all of us in the #RRR family that Ram Charan, MM Keeravaani, Senthil Kumar, Chandra Bose, Sabu Cyril, and I have been invited as members…

‘RRR’ team, Karan Johar, Mani Ratnam and others invited to…

The RRR team, including actors Ram Charan, Jr NTR and composer MM Keeravani, as well as filmmakers Mani Ratnam and Karan Johar are among the 398 artistes and executives who have received invitations to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). RRR lyricist Chandrabose, who along with Keeravani…

‘Tum Kya Mile’ from ‘Rocky Aur Ranii Ki Prem Kahaani’…

Makers of the upcoming romantic film Rocky aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani on Wednesday unveiled the much-awaited track of the film “Tum Kya Mile”. Taking to Instagram, director Karan Johar shared the song which he captioned, "Any love story deserves a fitting love song! And I'm blessed that Tum Kya…

Karan Johar honoured by UK Parliament

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

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

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

Karan Johar to be honoured at British Parliament

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

Alia jets off to Brazil for Tudum 2023

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

Karan Johar on never directing Irrfan Khan

The fear of being a "blotch" in late actor Irrfan Khan's otherwise beauteous career graph kept filmmaker Karan Johar from directing the "very sexy" star. In an interview with journalist-author Shubhra Gupta for her book Irrfan: Life in Movies, Johar admitted that Irrfan was way stronger than anything he could…

Confirmed: Salman to host ‘Bigg Boss OTT 2’

After weeks of speculations, it has been confirmed that Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is set to host Bigg Boss OTT 2. The second season of Bigg Boss OTT is set to stream on Jio Cinema from June 17. On Tuesday, the makers unveiled a new teaser featuring none other than…

Tom Holland on India visit: ‘It was the trip of…

Tom Holland and Zendaya made several heads turn when the couple landed in India on March 31 to be a part of the inauguration ceremony of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai. The Spider-Man actor recently opened up about his India visit and his wish to return to…

KJo gets nostalgic as Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani turns 10

As Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone's Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani completes ten years of its release, producer Karan Johar shared several scenes from the film on Instagram and said the story is always refreshing and can never get old. The 2013 released film was directed by Ayan Mukerji, written by…

KJo unveils first looks of Ranveer, Alia from his next

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

Nikhil Advani: Crossing new creative horizons

Emmay Entertainment has established itself with hard-hitting films like D-Day, Airlift, Satyamev Jayate, and Batla House, along with notable streaming shows such as Mumbai Diaries 26/11, Rocket Boys, and The Empire. The latest offering from the leading production house, which was founded by Nikkhil Advani, Monisha Advani, and Madhu Bhojwani…

Alia steals show at Gucci Cruise 2024 in Seoul

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

Cannes 2023: Sara and Manushi set to make their debut

If reports are to be believed, Bollywood actresses Sara Ali Khan and Manushi Chhillar are to make their mark on the red carpets of the Cannes Festival, 2023 alongside Anushka Sharma. The two beauties of the tinsel town are spotted at Mumbai airports on Monday night. They are reportedly flying…

Alia’s pictures with Thai superstar Davikah Hoorne go viral

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

Karan Johar and Guneet Monga join hands to push landscape…

After The Lunchbox, Karan Johar and Guneet Monga are set to bring unique and impactful stories to the screen. Taking to Instagram, Guneet shared an article and captioned the post, "From The Lunchbox to now, Thank You Karan and Apoorva for being a Guiding light and for being so generous.…

Alia Bhatt shares unseen glimpse from MET Gala 2023

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

When Ranveer Singh met ‘fellow gooner’ Idris Elba

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

Ranveer Singh attends Arsenal-Chelsea Premier League derby clash

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

Karan Johar becomes Bollywood hate figure

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

UK Asian Film Festival: Breaking barriers with cinema

The annual UK Asian Film Festival returns for another action-packed line-up in May. The longest running celebration of south Asian cinema globally, previously known as Tongues On Fire, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with film premieres and special events. [caption id="attachment_229610" align="alignleft" width="297"] Dr Pushpinder Chowdhry[/caption] Festival director and…

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

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

Pamela Chopra cremated; Karan Johar, Hrithik Roshan attend last rites

Pamela Chopra, singer, and wife of late filmmaker Yash Chopra, was cremated at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle, Mumbai on Thursday. The official social media handle of the Yash Raj films shared the news of her demise. The post read, "With heavy hearts, the Chopra family would like…

Alia Bhatt likely to make Met Gala debut this year

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

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

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

Priyanka hugs Karan Johar at NMACC event amid tiff rumours

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

Kangana Ranaut supports Priyanka Chopra on Bollywood exit

Actress Kangana Ranaut came out in support of Priyanka Chopra, who recently opened up about her exit from Bollywood. Supporting Priyanka and taking an indirect jibe at filmmaker Karan Johar, Ranaut shared a picture with Chopra on her Instagram story. In the picture, the Fashion actresses are seen holding hands…

Alia Bhatt shares glimpses from her recent family vacay in…

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

Varun and Janhvi’s Bawaal to now release on Oct 6

The makers of the upcoming social drama film Bawaal on Wednesday announced the new release date of their film. Taking to Twitter, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment tweeted, "National Award-winners Sajid Nadiadwala and Nitesh Tiwari are back with BAWAAL. Watch their epic creation on 6th October 2023 in theatres near you! Starring…

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

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

‘Drew strength and inspiration from my mother’: Rani Mukerji on…

Last seen in Bunty Aur Babli 2 (2021), Bollywood star Rani Mukerji is presently busy promoting her upcoming film Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway, directed by Ashima Chibber. Talking about her preparation, the actress said that she drew inspiration from her mother for her role in the film, which tells the…

Akashdeep Sabir: ‘I’m enjoying the journey’

AUDIENCES will be seeing a lot of Akashdeep Sabir. Having started as a child actor, the Indian actor played supporting roles in recent film releases Selfiee and Shehzada, along with the acclaimed Indian adaptation of drama series The Night Manager. His other forthcoming projects include hotly anticipated web series Indian…

Coming soon to a screen near you

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

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

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

EYE SPY: Stand-up pioneer to acting in big projects

BRITISH Asian stand-up comedy is thriving with multiple shows happening on a weekly basis, but it all started with pioneers like Jeff Mirza. The legendary funny man laid the foundation for many fabulous talents, and today he balances making audiences laugh on the live circuit with a thriving acting career.…

Akshay Kumar and Mohanlal break the internet with their bhangra…

When you are around Akshay Kumar, entertainment is guaranteed, and that's what happened at the wedding of Gautam Madhavan, son of K Madhavan (President, The Walt Disney Company India and Star India) in Jaipur on Thursday. Akshay made Gautam's baraat super fun by unleashing his Punjabi avatar and performing bhangra.…

Ram Charan to Karan Johar: Celebs congratulate newlyweds Sidharth Malhotra-…

Actors Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani tied the knot on Tuesday at Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan in the presence of close friends and family members. Taking to Instagram, Sidharth, and Kiara shared the first pictures of their wedding in which they look like a regal couple. "Ab humari permanent…

Murder Mystery 2 Trailer: Jennifer Aniston rocks a lehenga by…

Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler, who have previously collaborated on several successful projects, are set to reunite for their much-awaited offering Murder Mystery 2. The trailer for Murder Mystery 2 hit the internet which was released on Monday and received a great response from fans. However, if there is one…

Telling the story of a match made in Bollywood heaven

WHETHER it is lead stars and a filmmaker, or amazing onscreen couples, Indian cinema has offered up perfect partnerships across the decades, which have resulted in all-time classics that entertained global audiences. Perhaps the most iconic, successful, and important Bollywood partnership of the modern era has been between actor Shah…

Is it Bade Miyan Chote Miyan? Tiger Shroff hints at…

Tiger Shroff is all set to take it to the next level in 2023. The 'War' actor latest post teased fans with a hint of the biggest film of his career and we guess it is 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'. Taking to his Instagram, Tiger shared his video in which…

EYE SPY: Predicting entertainment highs and lows in 2023

LIKE every year, 2023 will likely be a rollercoaster ride for the entertainment industry, filled with highs, lows, excitement and unexpected twists. There will be artistic excellence, celebrity surprises, path-breaking moments, bad times, things that shouldn’t happen and so much more. With that in mind, Eastern Eye looked ahead to…

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

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

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

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

Shah Rukh-Taapsee to Vicky-Sara, 5 fresh Bollywood pairs to look…

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…

Saba Azad poses with Hrithik Roshan’s family in Christmas picture

Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan, on Sunday night, shared an adorable family picture from an undisclosed location on his social media. Taking to Instagram, Hrithik shared a picture which he captioned, "Merry Christmas beautiful people." In the picture, Hrithik could be seen posing with his rumoured girlfriend Saba Azad, his sons…

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

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

Shah Rukh Khan only Indian to feature on British magazine’s…

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has become the only Indian to be named in an international list of 50 greatest actors of all time by a prominent British magazine. The 57-year-old actor is included in Empire magazine's list which also recognises Hollywood giants like Denzel Washington, Tom Hanks, Anthony Marlon…

The 20 celebrities who will be glad to see the…

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…

Living your best life

AMONG the most iconic actresses of her generation, Kajol has been ruling the silver screen with her irresistible combination of talent and beauty for three decades. She continues her amazing cinema journey with newly released Bollywood drama Salaam Venky, which is directed by actor-filmmaker Revathi, and features another riveting performance…

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

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

Kriti Sanon clears air on dating Prabhas, calls rumours ‘baseless’

Social media has been abuzz with rumours of Kriti Sanon planning to tie the knot with South superstar Prabhas. While many were speculating that there was an iota of truth in the rumours, Kriti cleared the air by saying that the rumours are baseless. On Tuesday night, Kriti took to…

Prabhas proposes to Kriti Sanon, engagement on cards post the…

Speculations are rife that superstar Prabhas, who rose to global fame after the thunderous success of SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017), is dating Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon. Rumours about them being in a committed relationship have been doing the rounds for several months, but…

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

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

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

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

Janhvi Kapoor on being launched by Dharma Productions: ‘It’s added…

Star kids are the easiest target of trolls more often than not. At times children from showbiz families receive hate on social media for just their mere presence. And the amount of hate just shoots up if they are launched in the industry by a prestigious banner. In a recent…

Shweta Bachchan gives a valid response to mother Jaya Bachchan…

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

Wrong to categorise commercial films as theatrical releases, alternate cinema…

Filmmaker Karan Johar says he doesn't believe in the common perception among storytellers that commercial films are meant for theatrical release and art-house films are ideal for digital platforms. Johar was speaking at the trailer launch of his upcoming production “Govinda Naam Mera”, which is slated to be released on…

From KGF 2 trivia to top-rated Aishwarya Rai Bachchan films,…

Entertainment fans can now explore exclusive Indian content, including trending titles and stars, powered by the #1 movie website in the world IMDb (www.imdb.com), IMDb, the world's most popular and authoritative source of information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, has recently launched its official social media handles for Indian…

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

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

Hidden story of a cult classic

This week marks the 30th anniversary of Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, which released to great acclaim on November 13, 1992. The first big film headlined by Shah Rukh Khan kick-started a remarkable rise that would turn him into Bollywood’s biggest global star within five years. The story of a young…

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt decide not to invite guests…

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

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

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

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

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

Hail the King: Karan Johar pours his heart out on…

Filmmaker Karan Johar has been friends for decades with superstar Shah Rukh Khan. On the occasion of Shah Rukh's 57th birthday, Karan penned an emotional note, recalling the first time he went to meet SRK with his late father Yash Johar. "The film was KARAN ARJUN... the set was in Film…

‘Quirky crazy nutty human being,’ says Hrithik Roshan as he…

Bolllywood actor Hrithik Roshan, on Tuesday, dropped an adorable birthday wish for his girlfriend Saba Azad. Taking to Instagram, Hrithik shared a picture which he captioned, "The rhythm of you, the voice of you, the grace of you, the heart of you..and oh that insanely amazing mind of you.. melody…

Here’s why Kriti Sanon’s mom didn’t allow her to do…

In a recent interaction with a publication, Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon revealed why she had turned down the offer to star in Karan Johar’s critically acclaimed film, Lust Stories, in 2018. After she rejected the film, KJo when ahead with Kiara Advani who received glowing reviews for her powerful performance…

Kangana Ranaut gets mercilessly trolled for attending Salman Khan’s brother-in-law…

After a long time, actress Kangana Ranaut was spotted at a Bollywood party, but it looks like her presence did not go down well with a section of users on social media who trolled the four-time National Film Award-winning actress to no end. Ranaut, who was last seen in Dhaakad…

Hrithik Roshan celebrates first Diwali with girlfriend Saba Azad, picture…

Bollywood actor Saba Azad, on the occasion of Diwali, dropped a cute selfie with her boyfriend Hrithik Roshan. Taking to Instagram, Saba shared the picture on her stories which she captioned, "Happy Diwali." In the picture, Hrithik and Saba could be seen sharing a smile together and twinning in white…

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

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

Karan Johar to host Bigg Boss 16 after Salman Khan…

Filmmaker Karan Johar will host the upcoming three episodes of the popular reality TV series "Bigg Boss 16" as superstar Salman Khan is "unwell", a source close to the show said on Saturday. According to reports, Salman is down with dengue and Karan has temporarily taken over the hosting duties…

Salman Khan down with dengue, takes a brief break from…

If reports are to be believed, superstar Salman Khan has been diagnosed with dengue. A source informed ANI that Salman has not been keeping well and has taken a brief break from hosting 'Bigg Boss'. However, the source did not confirm his dengue diagnosis. After learning about Salman's ill health,…

Bangladesh cancells Nora Fatehi’s live event with ‘purpose of maintaining…

A bad piece of news for all the Bangladeshi fans of popular Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi! The actress, who was set to perform live in the capital city of Dhaka, will no longer be able to go ahead with her event. The Bangladesh government has denied her permission to attend…

Fawad Khan on returning to Bollywood: It’s more of a…

Fawad Khan is one of the most popular faces of Pakistan’s film industry. Apart from his home country, the actor enjoys massive popularity in several other parts of the world, including India. He has starred in a couple of notable Hindi films, including Khoobsurat and Kapoor & Sons. Khan was…

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

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

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

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

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

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

Karan Johar says he was embarrassed after not being invited…

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

‘Nothing can be worse than what we have been through’:…

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's wife Gauri Khan, on the latest episode of Koffee with Karan 7, broke her silence on Aryan Khan's arrest. In the latest episode of Karan Johar's chat show, the star cast of Netflix's web show 'Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives', Gauri Khan, Maheep Kapoor and…

Will oppose if any Bollywood celebrity comments like Ranbir on…

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

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

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

Big boycott bombs keep dropping on Bollywood

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

Did Vijay Deverakonda cry after seeing dismal performance of his…

Liger was touted to be one of the biggest releases of 2022. South Indian actor Vijay Deverakonda, who shot to overnight fame with his 2017 release Arjun Reddy, marked his pan-India debut with the actioner. The actor had a lot of expectations from the film. He promoted the film across…

‘Liger’ not a regional story’: director Puri Jagannadh

It is the “best time” to make a pan-India movie, believes director Puri Jagannadh, who says his latest release “Liger”, about the rise of an underdog, is a universal story. Headlined by Vijay Deverakonda, the Telugu-Hindi sports drama released in theatres in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam on Thursday.…

‘Life has taught me to be a fighter’: Vijay Deverakonda…

Bollywood is reeling under an infamous trend with many stars being at the receiving end of it. We're talking about the current 'Boycott' trend that has gained mass momentum on social media, affecting the box-office business of many recent releases like Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha'. Sharing his thoughts on…

Did Mike Tyson punch Vijay Deverakonda during a practice session…

Vijay Deverakonda, who is a popular name in India’s Telugu film industry, is going pan-India with Dharma Productions’ much-awaited film Liger. In addition to him, the upcoming film also stars Ananya Panday in the lead role and the two have been leaving no stone unturned to promote the film ahead…

Vijay Deverakonda faces netizens’ ire as ‘#BoycottLigerMovie’ trends

Seems like the boycott Bollywood movement has found resonance in the Southern film industry with the Vijay Deverakonda starrer 'Liger' becoming the latest target of the trend. Backed by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, directed by Puri Jagannadh and also starring Ananya Panday in the lead, the upcoming sports drama is…

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

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

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

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

Arjun Kapoor explains why he took ‘baby steps’ to make…

The sixth episode of 'Koffee with Karan 7' is finally out. The brother-sister duo Arjun Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor graced the couch in the episode and openly discussed their relationships and careers. Karan Johar talked about Arjun's relationship and brought up questions regarding Arjun's romance with Malaika Arora. Karan asked…

5 memorable Kajol film performances to watch as actor turns…

Bollywood actor Kajol, who turned 48 on Friday, is an unconventional beauty who made her name in the Hindi film industry by showcasing her acting prowess over the years. She made her debut in 1992 with the movie 'Bekhudi' and recently celebrated 30 years in the movie industry. From girl-next-door…

‘We’ll be heartbroken if people don’t like Laal Singh Chaddha’:…

Last seen in Yash Raj Films’ Thugs of Hindostan, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is gearing up for the release of his next film Laal Singh Chaddha, which is the official remake of the Hollywood classic Forrest Gump headlined by Tom Hanks. Khan is leaving no stone unturned to promote the…

Karan Johar claims Aamir Khan is responsible for loss of…

Director Karan Johar, in the recent episode of 'Koffee with Karan 7' claims that actor Aamir Khan is responsible for losing the tonality in Hindi cinema that South cinema offers. In conversation with Aamir, the 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' director said, "There's been so much success that some of the…

Alia Bhatt meets her Darlings

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

Alia Bhatt on filming Heart of Stone amid pregnancy and…

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

Bollywood bashing is nonsense: Karan Johar on Hindi films not…

Filmmaker Karan Johar says even though it has become a challenge to ensure audience footfall in theatres, the perception that Bollywood is finished is "rubbish". The filmmaker, behind some of the biggest hits of Hindi cinema, said good films will always work at the box office. "It's all nonsense and…

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

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

‘Screw Dheela’: Tiger Shroff to star in Karan Johar’s new…

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, on Monday, announced his new action entertainer film 'Screw Dheela'. Taking to Instagram, the 'Baaghi' actor dropped a special announcement video of the film, which he captioned, "Punches hain tight, Par iska #ScrewDheela hai! Bringing to you an action-packed entertainer - directed by Shashank Khaitan and…

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

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

Check out what Karan Johar has to say about Alia…

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

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

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

Koffee With Karan 7: Karan Johar questions Janhvi Kapoor about…

During the new episode of Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar's popular chat show, Koffee with Karan Season 7, actor Janhvi Kapoor did not hold back from answering if she would have sex with an ex-boyfriend. Janhvi had appeared alongside Sara Ali Khan for the second episode of the show's latest season…

Sara Ali Khan wraps up filming her next in London,…

Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan finally wrapped up shooting for her forthcoming film in London. On Sunday, the Kedarnath actor treated fans with a new video on her social media account. Taking to her Instagram handle, the Atrangi Re actor shared a post on her story in which she was…

Karan Johar on becoming a single parent to Yash and…

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

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

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

Kangana Ranaut mocks Karan Johar ahead of Koffee With Karan…

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

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

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

From Shahid Kapoor to Farhan Khan and Taapsee Pannu to…

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

Vijay Deverakonda sets the internet on fire with his semi…

Starring southern heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda in a lead role opposite Ananya Panday, Liger is one of the most awaited films of 2022. The film has been creating a lot of noise ever since it went on the floors. On Saturday, Deverakonda dropped yet another poster from the much-anticipated pan-India film.…

Karan Johar, Vijay Deverakonda, and Ananya Panday share special birthday…

Boxing Ring Legend turns a year older on Thursday. For the unversed, Tyson is making his Bollywood debut with Dharma Productions’ much-anticipated action flick Liger, which also features Ananya Panday and Vijay Deverakonda in lead roles. And as he celebrates his birthday today, team Liger has a special message for…

‘Bollywood not filled with druggies,’ says Suniel Shetty says at…

Bollywood action star Suniel Shetty recently was in attendance at an event organised by the CBI where he said that “Bollywood is not filled with druggies” as he made a passionate speech about how the film industry has been labelled as the hub of drugs. I have been in the…

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

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

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

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

Varun Dhawan lauds Pakistani singer Abrarul Haq for Nach Punjaban,…

Weeks after controversy erupted over Karan Johar’s latest production venture Jugjugg Jeeyo copying Pakistani singer Abrarul Haq's song Nach Punjaban, the film's lead actor Varun Dhawan has thanked the singer for the song. He also reiterated the production house's claim that they own the rights to it. For many Bollywood…

Celebrating 30 years of King Khan

FROM AWARDS TO ZERO AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN, WHY SHAH RUKH HAS RULED BOLLYWOOD THIS week marks the 30th film anniversary of Shah Rukh Khan. Hindi cinema’s biggest global star of the modern era made his big screen debut on June 25, 1992, in hit romantic drama Deewana. He went…

Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan to follow Timothee Chalamet’s…

Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan reportedly has been planning to make his debut as a director for some time. Reports claimed that he is working on a script for web series and now the latest report claims he is inspired by Hollywood actor Timothee Chalamet. Scroll down to know…

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

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

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

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

Neetu Kapoor grooves to ‘Nach Punjaabban’ with daughter Riddhima, designer…

The 'Nach Punjaabban' fever seems to have gripped the film industry! The song from the much-awaited film Jugjugg Jeeyo has been creating a lot of buzz on Instagram lately with many actors posting videos of them dancing to the tunes of it. The newest to join the bandwagon is Neetu…

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

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

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

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

Shah Rukh and Kajol’s son from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…

Jibraan Khan, who is best known for his role as a child actor in Karan Johar’s Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), is set to make his debut in a starring role in Tips Industries’ upcoming production venture, Ishq Vishk Rebound. As the title aptly suggests, Ishq Vishk Rebound is a…

Dynamic career of Raj Khosla

TWENTY FACTS ABOUT THE ACE WRITER-DIRECTOR AND HIS FABULOUS FILMS A REMARKABLE rise saw Raj Khosla become one of Bollywood’s all-time greatest filmmakers. The ace writer-director went from becoming an assistant to legendary actor-director Guru Dutt to delivering all-time classics that entertained audiences across different generations. Born on May 31…

Success has helped me find my voice: Kiara Advani

Actor Kiara Advani says early rejections and recent successes Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Shershaah have given her a sense of clarity about the kind of films she wants to be a part of. The actor made her debut in 2014 with Fugly and featured in films like MS Dhoni: The…

Neetu Kapoor and Karan Johar burn the dance floor on…

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

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

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

Shocking! Pakistani singer Abrar ul Haq accuses Karan Johar of…

Dharma Productions is presently gearing up for the release of their much-anticipated film Jug Jugg Jeeyo, starring Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor, and Neetu Kapoor. On Sunday, the makers dropped the theatrical trailer of the film. While the audience seems to have loved the trailer, the makers have landed…

Akshay Kumar’s Selfiee set for a direct-to-digital premiere on Disney+…

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has a number of exciting projects at various stages of development, one of them being Dharma Productions’ Selfiee, which also features Emraan Hashmi in the lead role. According to reports, Dharma Productions’ head honcho Karan Johar and Akshay Kumar have reportedly signed an open-ended contract with…

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

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

Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor’s Mr And Mrs Mahi goes…

Dharma Productions’ upcoming film Mr And Mrs Mahi has gone before cameras, the production house announced on Monday.       The cricket drama stars Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles. It reunites both actors after Maddock Films’ horror-comedy Roohi (2021), which was one of the first few films to release…

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

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

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

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

Dharmendra returns home after hospitalisation for routine check-up

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

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

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

Madhuri Dixit to headline Amazon Original film Maja Maa

Prime Video on Thursday announced that Madhuri Dixit will star in the Amazon Original film Maja Maa. The actress recently made her digital debut with Netflix’s The Fame Game (2022), produced by Karan Johar under Dharmatic Entertainment.    Maja Maa will be directed by Anand Tiwari and produced by Amritpal…

Varun Dhawan celebrates his birthday on the sets of Bawaal

Bollywood star Varun Dhawan, who turned 35 on Sunday, expressed gratitude for spending his birthday on a film set after two years of sitting at home in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.     The Badlapur (2015) is currently shooting for filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari's next directorial venture, Bawaal, in which…

Rohit Shetty’s cop universe goes digital; Sidharth Malhotra to headline…

Actor Sidharth Malhotra is set to star in a new project by hit filmmaker Rohit Shetty, which will expand the director’s cop universe to the digital space, streaming platform Amazon Prime Video announced on Tuesday.   While there is no official confirmation, the project is said to be a series with…

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

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

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

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

Big B and Karan Johar send wishes as Bollywood gears…

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

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

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

Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor’s Bawaal goes on floors

The recently announced Bollywood film Bawaal, which stars Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles has started filming. Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari, known for helming such blockbusters as Dangal (2016) and Chhichhore (2019), is directing the upcoming love story for Sajid Nadiadwala’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. Bawaal, which brings Dhawan and…

Vijay Deverakonda announces war film Jana Gana Mana

Tollywood heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda, who will soon set his foot in Bollywood with Dharma Productions’ Liger, on Tuesday announced his next film. Titled JGM, which is short for Jana Gana Mana, the war film will be directed by filmmaker Puri Jagannadh and marks their second consecutive collaboration after Liger. The…

Karan Johar and Fox Star Studios nab rights to remake…

Filmmaker Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Fox Star Studios have obtained rights to remake the successful Malayalam film Hridayam (2022) in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The film, directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan, released on January 21, 2022, and garnered great critical and commercial success. It featured Pranav Mohanlal, Kalyani Priyadarshan, and…

Here’s why Sara Ali Khan doesn’t like this film featuring…

Sara Ali Khan, who made her silver screen debut with Abhishek Kapoor’s Kedarnath (2018) alongside Sushant Singh Rajput, has established herself as one of the leading actresses in Bollywood in no time. She has already been a part of such successful films as Simmba (2018) and Atrangi Re (2021) and…

Celebrating Alia Bhatt

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

Alia Bhatt set to make Hollywood debut alongside Gal Gadot

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

Spotlight on surrogacy

It won’t have escaped your knowledge that recently Priyanka Chopra-Jonas and Nick Jonas recently welcomed a baby girl via surrogacy. The couple announced the birth of their first child via Instagram and it came as a surprise to many people. This news sparked a heated debate across social media. It…

Raashii Khanna kick-starts the next schedule of Yodha

Raashii Khanna has started filming for the next schedule of Dharma Productions’ much-anticipated action thriller Yodha. Directed by Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha and produced by Karan Johar, the upcoming film also stars Sidharth Malhotra and Disha Patani in principal roles. After calling it a wrap on her next Telugu…

New-age filmmakers who scored a hit with their first outing

Cinema is a director’s medium and Bollywood boasts of a long list of filmmakers who have used this medium to tell meaningful, engrossing stories that cut across generations. Whether it seems to be so or not, filmmaking is a difficult art form. While many people take years to master the…

INCOMPARABLE LATA, INDIA’S NIGHTINGALE STILL SINGS

Health secretary, Sajid Javid and London mayor, Sadiq Khan, have led tributes to Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away on Sunday (6). The Bollywood legend and playback singer died after a long illness caused by contracting Covid. She was afforded the sobriquet of the “Nightingale of India”, and the popularity of…

Amazon Prime acquires Vijay Deverakonda’s Liger

Starring popular Telugu star Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday in lead roles, Liger is of the most-awaited films of 2022, which has been creating a lot of noise ever since its official announcement in 2020. The film marks the debut of Deverakonda in Bollywood while Panday will be setting her…

Amitabh Bachchan’s Jhund to debut in theatres on March 4

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s much-awaited film Jhund, which wrapped up production in 2019, has locked a new date for its theatrical release. Earlier scheduled to release on May 8, 2020, the sports-based film will now hit the marquee on March 4, 2022, after multiple delays due to the coronavirus pandemic. Based…

Madhuri Dixit’s debut web show Finding Anamika renamed as The…

Madhuri Dixit, one of the leading Bollywood actresses from the 90s, is gearing up for her digital debut with an upcoming streaming show set at Netflix. When the streaming media giant had announced the show last year, it was titled Finding Anamika. However, it has now gone in for a…

Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi to star in Selfiee

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar on Wednesday took to his social media platforms to share a couple of selfies and announce his next film, Selfiee. The upcoming film also stars Emraan Hashmi in the lead role. Initially teasing his fans and followers, Kumar shared a solo selfie followed by one with…

Here’re some of the most promising young actors set to…

As great content continues to find audiences everywhere, we list down some of the most promising faces and their work one should look forward to in 2022. From The White Tiger’s breakout star Adarsh Gourav to immensely talented Wamiqa Gabbi, all these emerging stars have added some high-profile projects to…

Bollywood stars set to make their digital debut in 2022

The digital wave has bitten some of the most celebrated names in Bollywood in recent times. A medium to do long-format content with unusual storylines, streaming space has given many actors an opportunity to dig into never-before-seen roles. 2022 will see some of the most renowned faces of Hindi cinema…

Gehraiyaan starring Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Ananya Panday to…

Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Ananya Panday’s much-awaited film Gehraiyaan will have its world premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video starting January 25, 2022. Directed by Shakun Batra, Gehraiyaan is jointly produced by Dharma Productions and Viacom18 Studios in association with Batra’s Jouska Films. In addition to Deepika Padukone, Siddhant…

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

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

Karan Johar on 20 years of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

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

After Kareena contracts Covid-19, Mumbai civic body to test all…

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday prepared a list of guests present at a party attended by actor Kareena Kapoor Khan, who has contracted Covid-19, and their immediate contacts for testing all of them, an official said. “The personalities have been also asked to remain isolated at home and…

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

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

After 83, Ranveer Singh and Kabir Khan likely to reteam…

Starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, 83 is one of the most-anticipated films of 2021. The sports drama was originally slated to hit the marquee on April 10, 2020. However, the sudden outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown compelled the makers to put the film’s release on…

Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor reunite to headline Dharma Productions’…

Actors Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor, who spooked the audience with Maddock Films’ Roohi (2021) earlier this year, are set to reunite for Karan Johar’s next production venture, Mr And Mrs Mahi. On Monday, Dharma Productions announced the film with a short video, which hinted that the upcoming project revolves…

Hema Malini, Prasoon Joshi to receive honours at the International…

Veteran Bollywood actress Hema Malini and lyricist Prasoon Joshi will be honoured with the 'Indian Personality of the Year' award at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) as the festival on Thursday announced additional programming for the upcoming edition. “Film actress Hema Malini and noted lyricist Prasoon Joshi, both…

Sidharth Malhotra turns Yodha for Karan Johar’s new production venture

On Wednesday (17), Karan Johar had tweeted that on Thursday (18), he will be announcing an action franchise, and the filmmaker has announced his new production venture titled Yodha which will star Sidharth Malhotra in the lead role. Johar posted a motion poster of the movie and wrote, “After conquering…

Karan Johar excited to judge Hunarbaaz – Desh Ki Shaan…

Providing India’s talented people a befitting stage to showcase their talent and fulfil their dreams is the popular Hindi entertainment channel, Colors, which is set to launch a new talent-based show, Hunarbaaz – Desh Ki Shaan. This talent reality show has roped in some of the biggest names of Indian…

Karan Johar is all set to announce an action franchise

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

Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt stationed in Delhi for about…

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

Karan Johar to launch Shanaya Kapoor with a film titled…

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

Neetu Kapoor wraps up the shooting of Jug Jugg Jeeyo

After a gap of eight years, Neetu Kapoor is all set to make her acting comeback with Karan Johar’s production venture Jug Jugg Jeeyo which also stars Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Kiara Advani in the lead roles. On Friday (12), the veteran actress wrapped up the shooting of the…

Govinda Naam Mera: Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar and Kiara Advani’s…

A couple of years ago, a film titled Mr. Lele was announced with Varun Dhawan in the lead role. But, the Shashank Khaitan directorial was put on a backburner and later there were reports that Vicky Kaushal has replaced Dhawan in the film, and Bhumi Pednekar and Kara Advani will…

Kangana Ranaut on not meeting Karan Johar at Padma Awards:…

We all know that Karan Johar and Kangana Ranaut don’t share a great rapport with each other. The actress on Koffee With Karan had jokingly called the filmmaker a movie mafia and the flag bearer of nepotism. There was even war of words between the two. A couple of days…

Kangana Ranaut: Padma Shri honour will shut down those who…

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday presented the Padma awards at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Among the awardees were Kangana Ranaut, Adnan Sami, Ekta Kapoor, Karan Johar, and late singer SP Balasubramaniam. After receiving the honour, actor Kangana Ranaut said that she feels her Padma Shri win…

Padma Awards: Kangana Ranaut, Karan Johar and Ekta Kapoor receive…

In January 2020, it was announced that Kangana Ranaut, Karan Johar and Ekta Kapoor will be honoured with Padma Shri award, the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India. However, due to the pandemic, the award ceremony was delayed, and took place on Monday (8) at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New…

Alia Bhatt likely to announce her first Hollywood project in…

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

Abhimanyu Dassani: Rom-coms spread positivity and love

Abhimanyu Dassani made his acting debut with Vasan Bala’s Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota (2018). The film did not set the cash registers jingling at the box office, but the debutant received a positive response for his excellent performance. The actor is now busy promoting his second outing Meenakshi Sundareshwar.…

Jaya Bachchan to portray a negative character in Rocky Aur…

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

Fans, friends extend birthday wishes to Shah Rukh Khan on…

As Shah Rukh Khan turned 56 on Tuesday, industry friends and fans extended birthday wishes to the superstar while praising him for his grace, dignity and humanity. The actor is celebrating a quiet birthday with his family, which comes just days after his son Aryan Khan’s on bail on October…

ZEE5 drops the trailer of debutants Rinzing Denzongpa and Malvika…

ZEE5, India’s largest homegrown streaming media platform, on Monday dropped the trailer of its next original film Squad. Directed by Nilesh Sahay, the film marks the silver screen debut of Rinzing Denzongpa and Malvika Raaj, with Pooja Batra, Mohan Kapur, Amit Gaur, Tanisha Dhillon, and Dishita Jain also essaying pivotal…

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt to wrap up Brahmastra with…

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

Top 10 Aishwarya Rai Bachchan performances

AISHWARYA RAI BACHCHAN turns a year older this week and celebrates her 48th birthday on November 1. To mark the special occasion, Eastern Eye went through her body of work and compiled her top 10 performances, listed in chronological order. Iruvar (1997): The beauty queen turned actress delivered a stunning…

It has taken a few years for filmmakers to understand…

One of the reasons romantic films are far and few between in Bollywood is because filmmakers have mostly been unable to sync with the evolving definition of love with today's times, believes actor Abhimanyu Dassani. In an interview with a newswire, Dassani said the reason could be attributed to not…

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

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

Amazon Prime Video’s One Mic Stand Season 2 impresses audiences

Meeting high expectations, Amazon Prime Video’s One Mic Stand Season 2 has struck the right chord with the audience. Season 2, which premiered on 22nd October, followed the unique style of its predecessor and managed to tickle the funny bones of the audience yet again. Pairing up a stand-up comic…

Jacqueline Fernandez to star alongside Italian actor Michele Morrone

Most recently seen in Tips Industries’ horror-comedy film Bhoot Police (2021), Jacqueline Fernandez has signed on to headline a new project. The actress is joining forces with Italian star, Michele Morrone, who shot to overnight fame with the global success of his erotic romantic drama 365 Days (2020). Yes, you…

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

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

Karan Johar joins Mithun Chakraborty to co-judge Hunarbaaz

According to reports, Karan Johar is set to judge yet another talent-based reality show. Yes, after gracing the judging panel of several successful reality shows in the past, including Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, India’s Got Talent, and India's Next Superstars, the filmmaker is now gearing up to join the inaugural season…

Sunny Leone and Karan Johar to feature in One Mic…

Richa Chadha, Taapsee Pannu, and other celebrities were seen in season one of Amazon Prime Video’s One Mic Stand. Season two of the series will start streaming soon and we will get to see celebs like Karan Johar, Sunny Leone, Chetan Bhagat, Faye D'Souza, and Raftaar in it. Johar took…

Meenakshi Sundareshwar teaser: Netflix film looks like a sweet romantic-comedy

Romantic-comedy is a genre that attracts audiences a lot, and add a wedding to it, so, it surely becomes more interesting. Netflix’s next film Meenakshi Sundareshwar starring Sanya Malhotra and Abhimanyu Dassani is a rom-com and a long-distance marriage is the backdrop of the movie. So, the viewers are looking…

Prithviraj joins hands with Karan Johar to co-produce the remake…

According to reports, Prithviraj Sukumaran has reportedly joined forces with Dharma Productions’ Karan Johar to co-produce the remake of his Malayalam hit Driving Licence (2019) in Hindi. The forthcoming film stars Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi in principal roles, with filmmaker Raj Mehta (Good Newwz) attached to direct. Sharing more…

Abhimanyu Dassani and Sanya Malhotra’s Meenakshi Sundareshwar to premiere on…

There are many interesting films lined up to premiere on Netflix, and one of them is Abhimanyu Dassani and Sanya Malhotra starrer Meenakshi Sundareshwar. The movie is directed by Vivek Soni, and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment. Johar took to Twitter to announce that Meenakshi Sundareshwar will premiere on…

Akshay Kumar to remake Prithviraj’s Malayalam hit Driving License

Akshay Kumar, one of the busiest actors of Bollywood, has reportedly added one more film to his already packed line-up. Buzz has it that he is set to remake the successful Malayalam film Driving Licence (2019), which featured superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead role. Kumar is reteaming with Karan…

Boxing legend Mike Tyson joins the cast of Karan Johar’s…

Leading Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar on Monday announced that boxing legend Mike Tyson is set to feature in one of his forthcoming production ventures Liger. The film stars Ananya Panday and Vijay Deverakonda in lead roles. “The film that narrates the story of a mixed martial arts person will feature…

Netflix drops the first-look of Madhuri Dixit starrer Finding Anamika

At Tudum, the global fan event hosted by Netflix, the streaming media giant shared the first-look of its much-awaited streaming show Finding Anamika. The series stars seasoned Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit in the lead role. Karan Johar has produced it under Dharmatic Entertainment while Karishma Kohli and Bejoy Nambiar are…

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

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

Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, and other Bollywood celebs wish Prime…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates his 71st birthday on Friday (17). Many Bollywood celebrities like Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, Abhishek Bachchan, and others took social media to wish the Prime Minister of India. Akshay Kumar tweeted, “आप ने मुझे हमेशा बहुत अपनेपन से हौसला और आशीर्वाद दिया है। मैं आप…

Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday and Adarsh Gourav to star in…

Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ananya Panday will be seen together in Shakun Batra’s next film which is produced by Karan Johar. Even before that film releases, Siddhant and Ananya have teamed up for another movie titled Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. The movie also stars The White Tiger fame actor Adarsh Gourav.…

Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh to star in Sanjay Leela…

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

My top 10 films – Alfeeya Donna

RAPIDLY rising star Alfeeya Donna is an Arab-Indian award-winning actress, classically trained singer, and dancer, who made her film debut with recently released film Jihad –The Holy War, which was released across various online platforms in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Bhojpuri. Her last music release was romantic breakup…

Alia Bhatt wraps up her next Darlings

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

Taapsee Pannu or Bhumi Pednekar to headline freedom fighter Usha…

The trend of making biopics in Bollywood is not going anywhere. Almost half a dozen such projects are at various stages of development in the industry and several more are on the anvil. Reports have been doing the rounds lately that after the huge success of Shershaah (2021), filmmaker Karan…

Karan Johar pays tribute to Sidharth Shukla on Bigg Boss…

Renowned filmmaker Karan Johar paid tribute to Sidharth Shukla on reality show Bigg Boss OTT. Remembering the hugely popular actor, the teary-eyed filmmaker said that his sudden demise has left everyone numb. Shukla, who became a household name in India with his role in Colors’ long-running TV show Balika Vadhu…

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

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

Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt mourn untimely demise of Humpty…

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

Karan Johar and Vicky Kaushal likely to collaborate again after…

With Karan Johar’s much-awaited film Mr Lele nearing completion, the filmmaker is reportedly already planning to cast Vicky Kaushal in one of his upcoming production ventures. According to reports, the Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) actor has a chunk of dates available after his much-talked-about film The Immortal Ashwatthama went…

Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment teams up with…

Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani have been producing some great content for the past 20 years under their banner Excel Entertainment. Now, they have teamed up with Netflix for their new projects. Netflix India took to Twitter to make an announcement about it. They tweeted, “Dil chahta hai to scream…

Ranjha and Raataan Lambiyan from Shershaah make it to the…

Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani starrer Shershaah is being appreciated by one and all. The film started streaming on Amazon Prime Video last month, and apart from the direction and performances, audiences are also loving the music of the film. Two songs from the movie, Ranjha and Raataan Lambiyan, have…

Television actors who are all set to make their Bollywood…

Superstars like Shah Rukh Khan and Vidya Balan started their journey with television and later ruled the Hindi film industry. In the past few years, many actors from the television industry like Ankita Lokhande, Mrunal Thakur, Mouni Roy, and others, have made their Bollywood debut and impressed everyone with their…

Boney Kapoor on Khushi Kapoor making her debut with Zoya…

Boney Kapoor and late Sridevi’s daughter Janhvi Kapoor is already making a mark in Bollywood. There have been reports that their younger daughter Khushi Kapoor will also be making her acting debut soon. Recently, there were reports that Khushi, Suhana Khan, and Agastya Nanda will be making their debut with…

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

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

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

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

Zoya Akhtar to launch Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor & Ibrahim…

According to reports, successful Bollywood filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, who last helmed Gully Boy (2019), is set to create a streaming show based on the globally popular Archies Comics. The untitled show is set at Netflix. An Indian publication reports that Akhtar has already found her Betty and Veronica, while the…

Biopic on freedom fighter Usha Mehta in the works at…

There was a time when Dharma Productions would mostly produce romantic films. But Karan Johar constantly strived towards changing the image of his production house and has successfully managed to do so. Today, the banner produces films in every popular genre. Over the last five years, Johar has produced a…

Deepika Padukone wraps up the shooting of Shakun Batra’s next

Deepika Padukone has many interesting films lined up and one of them is Shakun Batra’s next directorial which is produced by Karan Johar under his banner Dharma Productions. Recently, Deepika wrapped up the shooting of the untitled film and took to Facebook to share a few pictures from the sets.…

Janhvi Kapoor pens a heartfelt note as Gunjan Saxena: The…

Dharma Productions’ Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020) was one of the first few high-profile Bollywood films which premiered directly on streaming media platforms in the coronavirus pandemic. Produced by Karan Johar and directed by debutant Sharan Sharma, the biographical drama clocked 1 year of its release on 12th August.…

Saif Ali Khan reveals Kareena Kapoor once considered surrogacy

Saif Ali Khan, who has written the afterword in his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan's book on her pregnancy journey called Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy Bible, has written that the actress once considered surrogacy as an option to become a mother. “Things are pressured for a female actor in our industry.…

Kareena Kapoor Khan turns producer, collaborates with Ekta Kapoor and…

Kareena Kapoor is one of the most successful actresses in Bollywood. A couple of days ago, she also launched her book Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy Bible, and now, she has turned a producer. The actress will be producing Hansal Mehta’s next and will also play the lead role in it.…

Janhvi Kapoor begins filming the remake of Malayalam hit Helen

Janhvi Kapoor, who was last seen in Maddock Films’ horror-comedy Roohi (2020), has started shooting for her next film, a remake of the successful Malayalam film Helen (2019). Filming began in Mumbai. The original film had actors Anna Ben and Lal in lead roles. If reports are to be believed,…

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

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

Anil Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan and other celebs to feature…

Streaming platform Discovery Plus on Wednesday (04) announced its new lineup of shows. They announced shows like Mission Frontline with Sara Ali Khan, season two of Star vs Food, and the Indian adaptation of the American TV series Say Yes To The Dress. In Star vs Food season one, we…

Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor to reteam for Sharan Sharma’s…

Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor were seen together on the big screen in this year’s release Roohi. The movie received mixed reviews and did reasonably well at the box office in India. Now, according to a report in Pinkvilla, Rajkummar and Janhvi will be reteaming for Sharan Sharma’s next which…

Kiara Advani: Shershaah gave me a deeper insight into unconditional…

Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani are gearing up for the release of their movie Shershaah. The former plays the role of Captain Vikram Batra in it, and Kiara will portray the character of Batra’s fiancée, Dimple Cheema, in the movie. Recently, while talking to PTI, Kiara spoke about the film…

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

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

Karan Johar starts recceing locations for Rocky Aur Rani Ki…

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

Manish Malhotra set to make directorial debut with Dharma Productions’…

Renowned Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra, who has designed for almost all the leading actors and actresses of Bollywood ever since beginning his career, is set to kick off a new professional journey. He is gearing up to make his directorial debut with a film that Karan Johar will produce…

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

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

Janhvi Kapoor to star in Dharma Productions’ next; Kayoze Irani…

After directing a segment in Netflix’s anthology film Ajeeb Dastaans (2021), Kayoze Irani is now set to direct a full-fledged film for Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. If reports are to be believed, Janhvi Kapoor has been roped in to play the female lead. A well-placed source informs a digital publication,…

Dharmendra opens up about his character in Karan Johar’s Rocky…

On Tuesday, Karan Johar announced his next directorial titled Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi. Recently, while talking to E-Times, Dharmendra opened up about his character in the film. He stated, "I am playing a romantic (guy)…

Ram Madhvani to direct a high-profile streaming show on Jallianwala…

Filmmaker Ram Madhvani, who is known for his award-winning film Neerja (2016) and the hugely successful web-show Aarya (2020), is set to direct a high-profile streaming show based on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. As per reports, the filmmaker has already begun initial prep on the ambitious historical drama. Not much…

Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt,…

There have been a lot of speculations about Karan Johar's next directorial. But, on Monday, Karan revealed that on Tuesday he will be announcing his next film as a director. Titled Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, the movie stars Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Jaya Bachchan, Dharmendra, and Shabana Azmi.…

Post Shershaah, Sidharth Malhotra to topline yet another actioner from…

Last seen in Marjaavaan (2019), Sidharth Malhotra has signed a slew of films over the past one-and-a-half year. He is presently waiting for the release of his much-awaited film Shershaah, which is a biographical drama based on the life of Kargil War martyr Vikram Batra. Directed by debutant filmmaker Vishnuvardhan…

Karan Johar to announce his next directorial on 6th July

Karan Johar’s last directorial was the 2016 release Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. The film starred Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. After Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Karan was supposed to direct Takht starring Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Janhvi Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, and Anil…

T-Series announces biopic on legendary choreographer Saroj Khan

On the first death anniversary of Saroj Khan, T-Series head honcho Bhushan Kumar has announced a biopic on the legendary choreographer, whose credits include some of the most iconic songs ever filmed in Hindi cinema. In a statement, T-Series said, “Bhushan Kumar’s T-series announces biopic on legendary choreographer Saroj Khan.…

Madhuri Dixit to star in Amazon Prime Video’s Mere Paas…

According to reports, seasoned Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit has signed on to headline a digital film set at Amazon Prime Video. Titled Mere Paas Maa Hai, the project features the actress in the lead role and will be directed by filmmaker Anand Tiwari. Tiwari has previously directed Love Per Square…

Co-producer Shabbir Boxwala shares fresh update on the release of…

Starring Sidharth Malhotra in the lead role, Shershaah is one of the most awaited Bollywood films currently. The project has suffered several setbacks ever since its official announcement in 2019, and the sudden outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 further derailed its progress. A few days ago, a news…

Karan Johar announces a film based on C. Sankaran Nair

As a producer, Karan Johar has many interesting films lined up, and on Tuesday, the filmmaker announced one more movie. Karan will be producing a film based on C. Sankaran Nair and it will be directed by Karan Singh Tyagi. Johar took to Twitter to make an announcement about the…

All about Arko Pravo Mukherjee

MEET THE BOLLYWOOD HIT-MAKING MAESTRO A MUSICAL secret weapon in Bollywood across the past decade has been Arko Pravo Mukherjee and his explosive ability to deliver hit tracks that connect with cross-generational listeners. The singer, songwriter and musician has skillfully balanced film work in diverse languages with standalone singles that have…

Vijay Deverakonda reacts to the rumours of Liger getting a…

Vijay Deverakonda starrer Liger is one of the most awaited films of the year. The movie is being shot in Telugu and Hindi, and it will mark Vijay’s Bollywood debut. Recently, there were reports that Liger might get a direct-to-digital release and an OTT platform has offered a whopping amount…

Ranveer Singh resumes work; shoots for a high-profile film

Last seen in Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy (2019), Ranveer Singh has resumed shooting post the state government of Maharashtra announced the decision to unlock the city of Mumbai after the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Sharing more details, a source in the know informs a leading publication, “Ranveer has…

Fresh details emerge on Ranbir Kapoor’s next with Imtiaz Ali

Almost 6 years after the release of Tamasha (2015), Ranbir Kapoor and Imtiaz Ali are set to reunite for a new film, as per reports. From what we hear, Kapoor has verbally agreed to do the untitled film. Rumours have been doing the rounds lately that the upcoming project is…

Karan Johar launches Yash Johar Foundation for people in the…

Karan Johar is one of the biggest names in the Indian entertainment industry, and to help the people of the industry, the filmmaker has launched Yash Johar Foundation. Karan took to Twitter to make an announcement about it, He shared a video and wrote, “This has been a true labor…

Varun Dhawan to resume filming Bhediya on June 26 as…

Varun Dhawan, who was last seen in Coolie No. 1 (2020), which had its direct-to-digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video, has some interesting projects lined up, one of them being Maddock Films’ next production Bhediya. The actor wrapped up the first schedule of the eagerly awaited horror comedy in April.…

Viacom18 Motion Pictures obtains distribution rights of Dharma Productions’ upcoming…

After talks between Dharma Productions and Lyca Productions to get into a partnership did not come to fruition, Viacom18 Motion Pictures has reportedly sealed a deal with Dharma Productions. If reports are to be believed, Viacom18 Motion Pictures will distribute all forthcoming projects by Karan Johar’s production house. Sharing some…

No Prem Kahani for Karan Johar?

There have been reports that Karan Johar has decided to delay his directorial Takht and make a love story starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. A few days ago, a report also suggested that the movie has been titled Prem Kahani. However, now, according to a report in Spotboye, Karan…

Karan Johar locks title for his next directorial starring Ranveer…

According to reports, filmmaker Karan Johar has locked the official title for his next directorial venture after Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016). Starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in lead roles, the light-hearted romantic comedy has been titled Prem Kahani. “The makers were on the lookout for a quirky yet…

Singer Neeti Mohan welcomes first child with husband Nihaar Pandya

Here is some delightful news for the fans of Neeti Mohan. The popular singer and her husband, actor Nihaar Pandya, have become proud parents to their first child, a son. The couple welcomed the baby on Wednesday. Announcing the happy news on Instagram on Thursday, Mohan wrote, “Our family, Nihaar…

Aanand L Rai’s team dismisses baseless reports of booting out…

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…

Indian cine bodies to organise mass vaccination drive for members

By: Mohnish Singh The Producers’ Guild of India, the Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA), and the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), the three leading cine bodies working in Bollywood, have decided to organise a wide-scale vaccination drive for its members. The six-day programme will be held…

Kartik Aaryan no more a part of Shah Rukh Khan’s…

By Murtuza Iqbal A few days ago, Kartik Aaryan was in the news for being ousted from Karan Johar’s production venture Dostana 2. Reportedly, the actor had already shot for the film for 20 days before the lockdown was announced last year. Later when the makers wanted to resume the…

Birthday Special: Unforgettable dialogues from Karan Johar’s movies

Karan Johar is one of the most successful filmmakers in Bollywood. After assisting his good friend Aditya Chopra in the classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Johar took the industry by storm in 1998 with his debut directorial venture Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and has gone on to to direct hits such as…

Varun Dhawan lets go of biopic on hockey legend Major…

By: Mohnish Singh Over the past few years, several filmmakers have expressed their desire to make a biopic on hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, who is widely regarded as the greatest in the history of the sport. Initially, Karan Johar had bought the rights to make the biopic on the…

Here’s why Shakun Batra didn’t cast Ishaan Khatter opposite Deepika…

By: Mohnish Singh Directed by Shakun Batra, Dharma Productions’ next with Deepika Padukone, Ananya Panday, and Siddhanth Chaturvedi has been creating great buzz ever since its official announcement. Apart from the fact that Batra is directing and Karan Johar is producing, what makes the upcoming project hugely anticipated is its…

London Indian Film Festival unveils line-up for 2021 edition [Highlights,…

A poignant and heartwarming documentary about an Indian woman who walked for 4,000 km over 240 days across India will be the opening movie of this year’s London Indian Film Festival. “We will be showcasing the unstoppable force that is India’s rich and diverse filmmaking, and of course the festival…

Stars taking the digital plunge

EAGERLY AWAITED WEB SERIES HEADLINED BY BIG-SCREEN NAMES by ASJAD NAZIR INDIAN film stars, including Manoj Bajpayee, Emraan Hashmi, Bobby Deol, Pooja Bhatt, Saif Ali Khan, Rajkummar Rao, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Abhishek Bachchan, Vivek Oberoi, Sushmita Sen, Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, have made the move to acting in web serials.…

Shahid Kapoor’s chock-a-block schedule delays his digital film on Operation…

By: Mohnish Singh We all know that Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor is gearing up to make his digital debut with an upcoming streaming show that filmmaker duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK are helming for Amazon Prime Video. In addition to the yet-to-be-titled streaming show, Kapoor had also signed a…

Katrina Kaif to pair with Vijay Deverakonda in a big-ticket…

By: Mohnish Singh Katrina Kaif, who was last seen in Bharat (2019) opposite superstar Salman Khan, has some interesting projects in the pipeline. While her much-awaited film Sooryavanshi is yet to find its way into theatres, the actress is busy focusing on her upcoming projects, which also include a horror-comedy…

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions joins hands with Yuvaa to amplify…

By: Mohnish Singh India has been hit by a huge second coronavirus wave, which has claimed thousands of lives ever since the country started recording a sudden spike in new infections in mid-February. The situation is getting worse with each passing day. As ghastly scenes play out at hospitals across…

Birthday blast: 20 facts about Telugu star Vijay Deverakonda

A CELEBRATION OF THE ACTOR’S AWARD-WINNING ROLES, CHARITY WORK AND FASHION LINE by ASJAD NAZIR TALENTED Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda, who is one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema today, turns a year older on Sunday (9). The movie icon has had a remarkable rise in a relatively short…

Karan Johar not keen to cast a star kid in…

By Murtuza Iqbal A few weeks ago, it was announced that Kartik Aaryan is no more a part of Karan Johar’s production venture Dostana 2. Reportedly, the actor was told to leave the film due to his unprofessional behaviour. While Dharma Productions had given a statement about it, Kartik is…

Deepika Padukone to play the role of a fitness instructor…

By Murtuza Iqbal Deepika Padukone has many interesting films in her kitty right now, and one of them is Shakun Batra’s next. The untitled film also stars Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Dhairya Karwa. According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, Deepika plays the role of a fitness instructor in…

Here’s what led to Kartik Aaryan’s ouster from Dharma Productions’…

By: Mohnish Singh There is no denying the fact that Kartik Aaryan has reached where he is today on his own, without the help of any godfather. The actor, who started his acting journey with a small film called Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011), has today established himself as one of…

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions initiates talks with Jio Studios for…

By: Mohnish Singh Spearheaded by Karan Johar, Dharma Productions has established itself as one of the leading production houses in Bollywood, which keeps delivering several box-office hits every year. The banner now seems set to join forces with Jio Studios for its future endeavours after a similar high-profile deal fell…

Jug Jugg Jeeyo: Second shooting schedule of the film delayed…

By Murtuza Iqbal Last year, it was announced that Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Kiara Advani will be seen in a film titled Jug Jugg Jeeyo. The film is produced by Karan Johar and directed by Raj Mehta. The first shooting schedule of the movie took place in…

Rajkummar Rao in consideration for Dostana 2?

By: Mohnish Singh After firing Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018) actor Kartik Aaryan, the team at Dharma Productions is reportedly considering signing National Film Award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao as his replacement in the much-talked-about film Dostana 2. If reports are to be believed, Rao was always the first choice…

Shahid Kapoor to begin Shashank Khaitan’s Yoddha after normalcy is…

By: Mohnish Singh Filmmaker Shashank Khaitan has refuted rumours that Shahid Kapoor has dropped out of his much-talked-about action entertainer Yoddha, to be produced by Karan Johar under the banner of Dharma Productions. Talking to a publication, the filmmaker said that Kapoor and he are still working out the modalities,…

Kartik Aaryan fired from Dharma Productions’ Dostana 2

By: Mohnish Singh Dharma Productions on Friday evening announced in a tweet that actor Kartik Aaryan, who had been cast to play the male lead in one of their much-awaited ventures Dostana 2, has been dropped and is not associated with the film anymore. The official announcement comes after media…

My top 10 musical moments – Shweta Subram

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…

Aditi Rao Hydari on Netflix’s Ajeeb Daastaans

By: Mohnish Singh Known for playing a wide variety of characters in several notable films across languages, Aditi Rao Hydari has undoubtedly established herself as one of the most versatile actresses of Indian cinema. Most recently seen in The Girl on the Train (2021), Hydari is presently gearing up for…

Karan Johar on the casting of Kartik Aaryan and Triptii…

By Murtuza Iqbal A few days ago, there were reports that Kartik Aaryan will be seen in Sharan Sharma’s next which will be produced by Karan Johar. It was said that the actor will portray the character of a cricketer in the film. Later, there were reports of Triptii Dimri…

Alia Bhatt tests negative for Covid-19

By Mutuza Iqbal A few days ago, actress Alia Bhatt had tested positive for Covid-19. Now, the actress has tested negative and she took to Instagram to inform her fans about it. Alia posted, “the only time being negative is a good thing💪💃🏻”   View this post on Instagram  …

Sooryavanshi finally set to take the digital route?

By: Mohnish Singh After suffering several setbacks due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the makers of Sooryavanshi are reportedly contemplating a direct-to-digital release for the much-awaited action entertainer. Directed by Rohit Shetty and starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in lead roles, Sooryavanshi was originally slated to release on March…

Tripti Dimri to star alongside Kartik Aaryan in Dharma Productions’…

By: Mohnish Singh As previously reported, filmmaker Sharan Sharma, who made his directorial debut with Dharma Productions’ Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020), had approached Kartik Aaryan for his next directorial venture themed around the sport of cricket. The latest we hear that Tripti Dimri could star in the film…

Aadar Jain on nepotism, “Eventually, you have to show your…

Aadar Jain, who is the grandson of legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor, debuted on the silver screen with Yash Raj Films’ Qaidi Band (2017), which failed to draw audiences to theatres. He can be currently seen in Hello Charlie (2021) streaming on Amazon Prime Video. In an interview, Jain admitted to…

Karan Johar to direct a quirky love story starring Ranveer…

By Murtuza Iqbal Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Anil Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, and Janhvi Kapoor were all set to team up with Karan Johar for his next directorial Takht. But due to the pandemic, the film has been delayed. Now, according to a report in Spotboye,…

Karan Johar shares the trailer of his anthology film Ajeeb…

By: Mohnish Singh Leading streaming media giant Netflix is set to release its star-studded anthology film Ajeeb Daastaans on April 16. But before the grand premiere, the streamer dropped the trailer of the forthcoming film earlier today, which producer Karan Johar also shared on his social media platforms. Produced by…

Vicky Kaushal and Kiara Advani start shooting for Dharma Productions’…

By: Mohnish Singh According to reports, Vicky Kaushal and Kiara Advani have started shooting for Dharma Productions’ next Mr Lele. The film hit the shooting floor last week in Mumbai. Shashank Khaitan, who has previously helmed such successful films as Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014), Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017), and…

Karan Johar’s next directorial with Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt…

By: Mohnish Singh After the roaring success of Gully Boy (2019), Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt were set to collaborate again on Karan Johar’s much-talked-about period drama Takht. However, Johar has reportedly put the ambitious project on hold for some time and is working on another film instead, which will…

Bollywood celebs wish their fans Happy Holi

By Murtuza Iqbal Today, the whole world is celebrating the festival of Holi. So, many Bollywood celebs took to social media to wish their fans a very Happy Holi. But, along with the Holi wishes, the celebs have also requested fans to celebrate the festival at home, and stay safe…

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions to launch Shanaya Kapoor

By: Mohnish Singh After providing a launchpad to such star-children as Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, and Ananya Panday in the past, Dharma Productions is set to launch yet another star-kid in Bollywood. On Monday, Karan Johar confirmed that Shanaya Kapoor will begin her Bollywood career with a film…

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s Brahmastra to arrive in December?

By: Mohnish Singh Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Amitabh Bachchan in lead roles, Brahmastra is one of the most awaited Hindi movies. Produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions in association with Fox Star Studios, the big-ticket fantasy drama has faced a slew of setbacks ever since hitting the shooting…

RRR: Alia Bhatt’s first look from the film to be…

By Murtuza Iqbal Alia Bhatt has some interesting projects in her kitty right now and one of them is SS Rajamouli’s RRR. The film, which also stars Ram Charan, Jr NTR, and Ajay Devgn, is one of the most awaited films of the year. On 15th March 2021, Alia will…

Streaming services bank on India

  By Nadeem Badshah INDIA is at the centre of a battle between online streaming giants for sub­scribers during the pandemic, accord­ing to experts. Netflix and Amazon Prime have un­veiled films and series for Indian audi­ences this year, to fill the void left by the closure of cinemas during the…

Bhumi Pednekar joins Vicky Kaushal and Kiara Advani on the…

By: Mohnish Singh According to reports, Bhumi Pednekar has joined Vicky Kaushal and Kiara Advani on the cast of Dharma Productions’ next Mr. Lele. Interestingly, Pednekar was also onboard when the film was originally planned with Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor. Things, however, did not fall into place and the…

Kareena Kapoor Khan shares a glimpse of her second son…

By Murtuza Iqbal Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan were blessed with a baby boy on 21st February 2021. The couple has not yet announced their second son’s name, and they had also not shared a picture of their son. But today, on the occasion of International Women’s Day,…

Birthday Special: 5 upcoming movies of Janhvi Kapoor we are…

By Murtuza Iqbal Janhvi Kapoor made her Bollywood debut with the 2018 release Dhadak. The film was a hit at the box office, but Janhvi received mixed reviews for her performance in it. However, things changed with last year’s releases Ghost Stories and Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl. Janhvi proved…

Farhan Akhtar to direct Alia Bhatt in his next?

By Murtuza Iqbal Farhan Akhtar’s last directorial was the 2011 release Don 2 which starred Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles. Now, after a decade Farhan has planned to don the director’s hat, and reportedly, he will be directing Alia Bhatt in the film. According to…

Brahmastra: Alia Bhatt shares a glimpse from the sets, says…

By Murtuza Iqbal Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra has been in the making for the past many years. The movie was slated to release in 2019, later it was postponed to summer 2020, and finally, makers decided to release it in December 2020. However, due to…

‘Next big leap’: Netflix to offer 41 new shows to…

Netflix said on Wednesday (3) it would release 41 shows and films in India this year, calling the move its "next big leap" in the world's second most populous nation where video streaming services have become more popular. India, with its 1.3 billion people, is a vast and valuable market…

Ramya Krishnan to portray a powerful character in Dharma Productions’…

By: Mohnish Singh Seasoned actress Ramya Krishnan, who shot to international fame with the earth-shattering success of Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017), is set to play a powerful role in Dharma Production and Puri Connects’ upcoming bilingual film Liger. The romantic action thriller film, which is…

Release date of Sidharth Malhotra starrer Shershaah announced

By Murtuza Iqbal From the past few days, many filmmakers are busy announcing the release date of their movies. A few days ago, YRF had announced the release date of their five films, Bunty Aur Babli 2, Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, Shamshera, Jayeshbhai Jordaar, and Prithviraj. Yesterday, the release date…

Karan Johar’s The Other goes for a title change

By: Mohnish Singh In January 2020, Netflix India announced its collaboration with several prominent Indian filmmakers for a number of originals. One of the projects was titled The Other. Since it was the working title of the film, the makers have now decided to change its title from The Other…

Nagarjuna wraps up the shooting of Brahmastra

By Murtuza Iqbal Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra has been in the making for the past many years. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, and Mouni Roy, and today, Nagarjuna has wrapped up the shooting of the film. The South star took to Twitter to inform his fans…

Shah Rukh Khan’s production venture Darlings starring Alia Bhatt to…

By Murtuza Iqbal From the past few months, there have been reports that Alia Bhatt will be seen in Shah Rukh Khan’s production venture titled Darlings which will also stars Shefali Shah, Vijay Verma, and Roshan Mathew. Now, according to a report in Pinkvilla, the movie is slated to go…

Vijay Deverakonda to speak his own Hindi lines in pan-India…

By: Mohnish Singh Vijay Deverakonda first soared into the stratosphere of success with his Telugu film Arjun Reddy (2017), which was later remade in Hindi as Kabir Singh (2019) with Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani essaying lead roles. His popularity has, thereafter, been on the rise irrespective of his films’…

Alia Bhatt to sing the Hindi version of a song…

By Murtuza Iqbal Alia Bhatt has some really projects lined-up, and one of them is SS Rajamouli’s pan-India film RRR. The actress started shooting for the movie in December last year, and it is said that she will be seen in an extended cameo in the film. Now, according to…

Shah Rukh Khan: Find celebrating ‘X’ number of years of…

By Murtuza Iqbal It has become a trend now that every year filmmakers, actors, and actresses post on their film’s anniversary and thank their fans for the love they have given the movie. Sometimes they also share an interesting fact about the film that their fans would not know. However,…

Siddhant Chaturvedi on working with Deepika Padukone, “She submits herself…

By: Mohnish Singh Siddhant Chaturvedi, who exploded on to the scene with his outstanding performance in Zoya Akhtar’s much-loved film Gully Boy (2019), is presently working with Deepika Padukone in an untitled film, directed by Shakun Batra of Kapoor & Sons (2016) fame for Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. Ever since…

Vijay Deverakonda starrer Liger to hit the big screens on…

By Murtuza Iqbal Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday starrer Liger is one of the most awaited pan-India films of the year. The movie is shot in Telugu and Hindi, and it will be dubbed and released in various languages like Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Yesterday, Ananya had shared a video…

Alia Bhatt and Kartik Aaryan in talks for Dharma Productions’…

By: Mohnish Singh Sharan Sharma, who made his directorial debut with Dharma Productions’ well-received film Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020) starring Janhvi Kapoor, is presently busy preparing for his next film directorial venture. And from what we hear, the filmmaker is in talks with Alia Bhatt and Kartik Aaryan…

Release date of Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday’s Liger to…

By Murtuza Iqbal A few weeks ago, the title and the first look poster of Vijay Deverakonda starrer Liger were revealed. It had received a great response, and now, the makers of the film are all set to announce the release date of the movie. Ananya Panday, who plays the…

Ranbir Kapoor & Alia Bhatt raising fee for projects taking…

By: Mohnish Singh Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor, who was last seen in Sanju (2018), has reportedly increased his remuneration for projects which are taking longer than usual to complete. An online publication reports that not only Kapoor but his girlfriend Alia Bhatt is also about to charge extra for any…

Ananya Panday to work with Zoya Akhtar in her next

By: Mohnish Singh Renowned filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, who recently celebrated 12 years of her award-winning debut film Luck By Chance (2009), is gearing up to start work on her next directorial venture. According to reports, Akhtar has roped in Khaali Peeli (2020) star Ananya Panday to play the female lead…

Karan Johar says Takht is not shelved

By Murtuza Iqbal Karan Johar was all set to direct a film titled Takht which was supposed to star Anil Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Janhvi Kapoor, and Bhumi Pednekar. But due to the pandemic, the film was put on the back burner, and recently,…

Sanya Malhotra’s Pagglait set to stream on Netflix

By: Mohnish Singh In 2020, Sanya Malhotra was seen in two films – Shakuntala Devi and Ludo – which had their premiere on leading streaming media platforms. While Anu Menon’s Shakuntala Devi released on Amazon Prime Video, Anurag Basu’s Ludo streamed on Netflix. Both films were declared successful and the…

Coming soon: 40 exciting Bollywood films

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…

Kartik Aaryan’s Dhamaka fetches a whopping price for premiere on…

By: Mohnish Singh Kartik Aaryan’s last release Love Aaj Kal (2020) may not have set the box-office on fire, but his line-up of upcoming films seems promising enough to build his brand value further in showbiz. The rising star has a slew of exciting projects on his platter currently, one…

Murad Khetani beats Karan Johar to acquire the remake rights…

By: Mohnish Singh According to reports, Cine1Studios’ Murad Khetani has acquired the remake rights of the Tamil film Master (2021), which recently released to packed houses in India. Khetani, who previously remade cult Telugu film Arjun Reddy (2017) as Kabir Singh (2019), has reportedly beaten Dharma Productions’ head honcho Karan…

Farmers’ protest emerges as the major bottleneck in the shoot…

By: Mohnish Singh Last seen in Dharma Productions’ Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil (2020), which premiered on streaming media giant Netflix amidst the pandemic, Janhvi Kapoor recently announced a new film, titled Good Luck Jerry. Soon, the entire cast and crew of the film flew to the Indian state of Punjab…

Bollywood celebs wish the newlywed couple Varun Dhawan and Natasha…

By Murtuza Iqbal  Varun Dhawan tied the knot with Natasha Dalal yesterday. The actor took to Instagram to share a couple of pictures from his wedding. He captioned the pictures as, “Life long love just became official ❤️Life long love just became official ❤️”   View this post on Instagram…

Bollywood celebs remember Sushant Singh Rajput on his birth anniversary

By Murtuza Iqbal It is still hard to believe that actor Sushant Singh Rajput is no more with us. The actor passed away on 14th June 2020. Today, it is Sushant’s 35th birth anniversary and many Bollywood celebs took to social media to wish the actor… Kangana Raanaut in several…

Bollywood celebs hail Team India’s victory in IND vs AUS…

By Murtuza Iqbal India vs Australia Border-Gavaskar series was going on, and today, Team India has won the series. The match was being played at the Gabba, and this victory has surely made every Indian proud. It’s a celebration time for all the Indians and many Bollywood celebs took to…

After Janhvi Kapoor, now Khushi Kapoor is all set to…

By Murtuza Iqbal Boney Kapoor and late Sridevi’s daughter, Janhvi Kapoor, made her Bollywood debut with Dhadak in 2018. She then starred in movies like Ghost Stories (Netflix’s anthology) and Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl. Now, Janhvi’s younger sister, Khushi Kapoor is all set to make Bollywood debut soon. Recently,…

Vicky Kaushal replaces Varun Dhawan in Dharma Productions’ Mr Lele?

By: Mohnish Singh After delivering such blockbusters as Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) and Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017), actor Varun Dhawan and director Shashank Khaitan were set to reunite for their hat-trick film Mr Lele. Janhvi Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar were in consideration to star alongside Dhawan. But then the…

Puri Jagannadh’s next starring Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday titled…

By Murtuza Iqbal Last year, it was announced that Karan Johar is all set to produce a pan-India film starring Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday in the lead role. The movie will be directed by Puri Jagannadh and he will also co-produce the film under his banner, Puri Connects. Well,…

Sequels to look forward to in 2021

By Murtuza Iqbal Sequels have become a trend in Bollywood. If the first installment becomes a hit at the box office, the makers try to cash on it and turn it into a franchise. In 2020, we saw sequels like Baaghi 3, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, Angrezi Medium, and Sadak…

Janhvi Kapoor starts shooting for Aanand L Rai’s production venture…

By Murtuza Iqbal Janhvi Kapoor impressed one and all with her performance in last year’s release Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl. The movie got a direct-to-digital release on Netflix and received a great response. Now, today Janhvi’s new film titled Good Luck Jerry has been announced. The shooting of the…

Debutants to look forward to in 2021

By Murtuza Iqbal In 2020, we were all set to watch many new faces in Bollywood movies. But due to the pandemic, many films didn’t release, however, there were some newcomers who left a mark with their performance last year. Well now, in 2021, many actors are all set to…

Deepika Padukone on the possibility of Piku sequel

By: Mohnish Singh Helmed by Shoojit Sircar, Piku (2015) prides on being one of the most loved slice-of-life films of recent times. The film, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and late Irrfan Khan in lead roles, did not only have a great run at the box-office but also managed to…

Trailer of Kajol’s OTT debut Tribhanga is impressive

By Murtuza Iqbal Kajol is all set to make her digital debut with Netflix’s film Tribhanga. The movie is directed by Renuka Shahane and also stars Mithila Palkar, Tanvi Azmi, Kunaal Roy Kapur, and Vaibhav Tatwawaadi. A few days ago, the teaser of the film was released, and today, the…

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are not getting engaged, clarifies…

By Murtuza Iqbal On Tuesday, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Kapoor, and Soni Razdan were clicked at an airport in Mumbai. It was said that they are going on a vacation. However, there have been rumours that Ranbir and Alia are getting engaged today. But, Ranbir’s uncle, Randhir Kapoor has…

With Gunjan Saxena I’ve learned to enjoy process of growth:…

Actor Janhvi Kapoor says her film Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl made her confident as a person and a performer. Directed by Sharan Sharma and produced by filmmaker Karan Johar, the film released in August this year on streaming platform Netflix. It is based on the life of Gunjan Saxena, then a…

Alia Bhatt on shooting for SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus RRR

By: Mohnish Singh Last seen in her home production Sadak 2 (2020), Alia Bhatt recently joined the team of Telugu film RRR, which is being helmed by SS Rajamouli. The actress, who entered filmdom with Karan Johar’s superhit college-caper Student Of The Year (2012), is making her Telugu debut with…

Big Bollywood revelations of the year

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…

Shahid Kapoor opts out of Dharma Productions’ Yoddha?

By: Mohnish Singh A couple of weeks ago, we had informed our readers that Shahid Kapoor was set to team up with director Shashank Khaitan for an action entertainer, titled Yoddha. To be produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Production, the high-profile project also had Disha Patani in the lead role…

Karan Johar announces ‘epic series’ to celebrate 75 years of…

Filmmaker Karan Johar on Tuesday (22) announced an "epic series" as part of the "Change Within" initiative to celebrate 75 years of the country's independence. On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti this year, Johar, along with filmmakers including Ekta Kapoor and Aanand L Rai, launched the initiative aimed towards creating…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali to make Heera Mandi as a Netflix…

By: Mohnish Singh Celebrated filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who has a long list of successful films to his credit, is set to make his digital debut, according to reports. Buzz has it that he is gearing up to make Heera Mandi, a film which he had conceived some 13 years…

Shooting of Jug Jugg Jeeyo to resume from 19th December?

Murtuza Iqbal A couple of weeks ago, the shooting of Karan Johar’s production venture Jug Jugg Jeeyo was put on a halt as actors Varun Dhawan and Neetu Kapoor, and director Raj Mehta were tested positive for Covid-19. However, now, according to a report in Mumbai Mirror, the shooting of…

Karan Johar launches his talent management agency

Murtuza Iqbal Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, Tara Sutaria, Ananya Panday, Janhvi Kapoor, and many other actors have made their debut under Karan Johar's banner Dharma Productions. And now, Karan has started his own talent management agency. The filmmaker, in partnership with Bunty Sajdeh (owner of Cornerstone talent management…

Ranveer Singh & Alia Bhatt’s romantic film to begin production…

By: Mohnish Singh A couple of weeks ago, we had reported that after the huge success of Gully Boy (2019), Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt were set to collaborate once again for a romantic film. Several media outlets have reported lately that Karan Johar will call the shots for the…

19 years of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham: Lesser known facts…

Murtuza Iqbal Karan Johar’s directorial Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham starred Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Kajol, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Rani Mukerji (cameo). Today, the film completes 19 years of the release, so let’s look at the list of some lesser-known facts about K3G… Waheeda Rehman…

Karan Johar on 19 years of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham:…

Murtuza Iqbal In 2001, Karan Johar directed a multi-starrer titled Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham which starred Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Kajol, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Rani Mukerji (cameo). The film was a blockbuster at the box office, and today, K3G completes 19 years of its…

Ranveer Singh visits a theatre to celebrate his 10 years…

Murtuza Iqbal Ranveer Singh made his Bollywood debut with YRF’s Band Baaja Baaraat which was directed by Maneesh Sharma and also starred Anushka Sharma in the lead role. The film was a hit at the box office, and Ranveer’s performance was loved by one and all. For his performance in…

After Coolie No. 1, Varun Dhawan to step into Govinda’s…

By: Mohnish Singh Starring Amitabh Bachchan and Govinda in double roles, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan was one of the most successful films of 1998. Despite releasing alongside Karan Johar’s Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), the action-comedy managed to find its audience in abundance and went on to set the cash…

5 social media wars between Bollywood celebs that grabbed attention

Murtuza Iqbal Through Twitter and Instagram, Bollywood celebs stay in touch with their fans. They post about their films, their personal life, and a lot more. But sometimes on social media celebs also get into fights and their fights surely turn into headlines. Today, let’s look at the five social…

17 Years of Kal Ho Naa Ho: Lesser known facts…

Murtuza Iqbal Nikkhil Advani’s Kal Ho Naa Ho released on 28th November 2003. The film starring Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, and Saif Ali Khan completes 17 years of its release today. So, today, let’s look at the list of lesser-known facts about the movie… Kareena Kapoor Khan was the…

Karan Johar apologises to Madhur Bhandarkar

By: Mohnish Singh Netflix recently dropped the trailer of their new non-fiction franchise series Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives. While the trailer received a rousing response on social media, the title of the series did not go down well with award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar for some obvious reasons. Bhandarkar did…

Abhimanyu Dassani and Sanya Malhotra to star in Netflix’s Meenakshi…

Murtuza Iqbal Karan Johar’s digital company Dharmatic has produced Guilty which starred Kiara Advani and Gurfateh Pirzada in the lead roles. The film was premiered on Netflix earlier this year, and today, Dharmatic has announced their new project which will also premiere on Netflix. Titled Meenakshi Sundareshwar, the film stars…

Deepika Padukone kicks-off her next Pathan in Mumbai

By: Mohnish Singh According to reports, Deepika Padukone has started shooting for her forthcoming film Pathan. To be helmed by Siddharth Anand, the film reunites the award-winning actress with superstar Shah Rukh Khan after a long gap of six years. The duo was last seen together onscreen in Farah Khan’s…

Karan Johar says no to direct-to-digital premiere of Brahmastra on…

By: Mohnish Singh Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Mouni Roy in lead roles, Dharma Productions’ ambitious project Brahmastra may have faced an inordinate delay in production, but it still remains one of the most-awaited films from the banner. We hear that leading streaming media platform Disney+ Hotstar…

Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani starrer…

Murtuza Iqbal Raj Mehta, who had directed the 2019 release Good Newwz, is all set for his next directorial titled JugJugg Jeeyo. The movie stars Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Kiara Advani in the lead roles, and a few days ago the team of the film flew down…

Here’s how Kareena Kapoor Khan will celebrate Diwali this year

Murtuza Iqbal Every year, Kareena Kapoor Khan along with Saif Ali Khan used to attend multiple Diwali parties. But, this year, due to the pandemic, the Diwali parties have been canceled and Kareena will be flying to Dharamshala to celebrate Diwali with her hubby Saif Ali Khan. Saif, Arjun Kapoor,…

Alia Bhatt’s RRR shoot to get delayed due to Gangubai…

Murtuza Iqbal Alia Bhatt was all set to start shooting for SS Rajamouli’s RRR this month. However, it is said that the actress’ shooting schedule for the film will be delayed due to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi. Alia plays the titular role in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial and…

Shah Rukh Khan to commence work on Atlee’s next right…

By: Mohnish Singh Shah Rukh Khan, who was last seen on screen in his home production Zero (2018), is reportedly set to end his dry spell with Yash Raj Films’ Pathan. While the superstar and producer Aditya Chopra are yet to announce the high-profile project officially, we hear that it…

Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Nagarjuna and Mouni Roy resume the…

Murtuza Iqbal Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra has been in the making for the past few years. The release date of the movie has been postponed multiple times, and then earlier this year, the pandemic became a hurdle for the movie. A few days ago, it was reported that the makers are…

Madhuri Dixit on 23 years of Dil To Pagal Hai:…

Murtuza Iqbal A few days ago, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge completed 25 years of its release, then Mohabbatein completed 20 years and today, Dil To Pagal Hai turns 23. The film starring Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor, and Akshay Kumar was a blockbuster at the box office and…

Janhvi Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan in consideration for Arunima…

By: Mohnish Singh Talks about a biopic on Arunima Sinha, the first woman amputee to have ever ascended the Mount Everest, have been around for several years now. However, there has been absolutely no development on the casting and production front. Rumours were rife that Alia Bhatt was set to…

4 years of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil: Heart-touching dialogues from…

Murtuza Iqbal Karan Johar’s last directorial Ae Dil Hai Mushkil starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was a super hit at the box office. The movie received a mixed response from the critics, but the audience had appreciated this love story. Today, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil completes…

20 years of Mohabbatein: Lesser known facts about the Amitabh…

Murtuza Iqbal A few days ago, Aditya Chopra’s debut directorial Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge had completed 25 years, and today, the filmmaker’s second film Mohabbatein completes 20 years. The movie starred Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Uday Chopra, Shamita Shetty, Jugal Hansraj, Kim Sharma, Jimmy Sheirgill, and…

Suniel Shetty denies being in talks for Dharma Productions’ Fighter

By: Mohnish Singh Rumours were doing the rounds lately that popular action star Suniel Shetty was in talks to play the role of southern superstar Vijay Deverakonda’s father in the much-awaited film Fighter. However, the actor has denied the news. Talking to a publication, Shetty said that he has not…

Sidharth Malhotra wraps up war-drama Shershaah

By: Mohnish Singh Sidharth Malhotra, who was last seen in Marjaavaan (2019), has completed his next film Shershaah. The actor was working on the last leg of the shoot in a Mumbai studio where he wrapped up the film on Friday. For the uninitiated, Shershaah is a biographical war drama…

“I’m single till I’m married,” Kiara Advani on her relationship…

By: Mohnish Singh Actress Kiara Advani believes in keeping her private life private. But we all know how difficult it is for people who belong to the world of glitz and glamour. The actress is rumoured to be dating her Shershaah co-star Sidharth Malhotra. However, in a virtual appearance on…

5 upcoming multilingual films we are excited to watch on…

Murtuza Iqbal For the past many years, South Indian films are being dubbed in Hindi and getting a good response at the box office. However, there was still a gap between Hindi films and South Indian movies. But things changed with SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali franchise. It was made in Telugu…

Fox Star Studios wants the runtime of Brahmastra to be…

Murtuza Iqbal Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra starring Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, and Ranbir Kapoor has been in the making for more than two years. The film was slated to release last year but was postponed to Summer 2020, and then earlier this year it was announced that the film will release…

22 years of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: Iconic dialogues from…

Murtuza Iqbal Karan Johar made his directorial debut with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai which starred Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, and Salman Khan. It is undoubtedly one of the best romantic films made in Bollywood. From music to performances, we loved everything about the movie. Today, Kuch Kuch Hota…

Kareena Kapoor Khan wraps up the shooting of Laal Singh…

Murtuza Iqbal After working in films like 3 Idiots and Talaash, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Aamir Khan will be seen together on the big screen for the third time in Laal Singh Chaddha. The shooting of the film is currently going on, and Kareena has wrapped up her shoot. The…

Madhuri Dixit to resume the shooting of her Netflix series…

Murtuza Iqbal Madhuri Dixit is all set to make her digital debut with Netflix’s series which is tentatively titled as Actress. The series will be produced by Karan Johar’s digital content company, Dharmatic. Before the lockdown was announced, in March, Madhuri had shot for the series for a few days,…

Ananya Panday on Khaali Peeli releasing on streaming media platform

Ananya Panday, who burst onto the silver screen with Dharma Productions’ college-caper Student of the Year 2 (2019), can be currently seen in commercial potboiler Khaali Peeli (2020), co-starring Ishaan Khatter and Jaideep Ahlawat. The film, which marks the directorial debut of Maqbool Khan and has been produced by Ali…

Karan Johar: Neither I nor Dharma Productions can be made…

Last year, Karan Johar had shared a video of a party that took place at his house in Mumbai. The party was attended by many big names from Bollywood like Varun Dhawan, Shahid Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Zoya Akhtar, Deepika Padukone, Malaika Arora, and others. Well, the video became…

Varun Dhawan gets tested for COVID-19, shares video on Instagram

A lot of Bollywood celebs are back on the sets and are shooting in this new normal. It looks like soon Varun Dhawan will be returning to work and before that the actor decided to get tested for COVID-19. Varun took to Instagram to share a video with his fans…

Party video puts stars in firing line

BOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES UNDER LENS FOR ‘DRUG CONSUMPTION’ by ASJAD NAZIR THERE is a very famous saying that goes, ‘what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas’. In the same spirit, there is an unwritten rule in Hindi cinema, which is ‘what happens at a private Bollywood party, stays in the party’.…

Siddhant Chaturvedi kick-starts his next in Goa

After a complete shutdown of several months, Bollywood is finally crawling back to the sets to shoot new films. Over the past two months, a number of movies have resumed shooting across the country, while others are set to follow suit soon. According to reports, newcomer Siddhant Chaturvedi, who broke…

Deepika Padukone’s next with Dharma Productions inspired by Hollywood thriller?

Last seen in the much-talked-about social drama Chhapaak (2020), Deepika Padukone has some exciting projects on her plate right now, including a high-profile film with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. The untitled project, which was announced last year, also features Ananya Panday and Siddhant Chaturvedi in principal roles. It was set…

Disha Patani to pair opposite Shahid Kapoor in an actioner

According to reports, Bollywood superstar Shahid Kapoor has signed a new film with Dharma Productions, which filmmaker Shashank Khaitan will direct. The latest we hear that the production house has also finalized the leading lady for their high-profile film. A source in the know informs an entertainment portal that actress…

Varun Dhawan to juggle three films

Last seen in Street Dancer 3D (2020), Varun Dhawan is presently waiting for the release of his much-anticipated film Coolie No. 1. Helmed by his filmmaker father David Dhawan, the comic-caper will reportedly have its digital premiere on Diwali on Amazon Prime Video as theatres across India remain shuttered due…

Bollywood songs whose lyrics were changed after it invited controversy

Bollywood is known for its songs. Music always plays a pivotal part in a Hindi film and it is also said that if songs of the film are chartbusters then the movie surely has chances to do well at the box office. However, sometimes these songs create controversy because of…

Karan Tacker on staying away from TV to break into…

Karan Tacker was one of the highest-paid actors on TV when he decided to stay away from television to break into movies. Ever since his successful show Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai came to an end in 2013, the actor did not sign up for any fiction show on…

Anil Kapoor approached to play antagonist in a Telugu film

Evergreen Bollywood star Anil Kapoor, who can give youngsters a run for their money when it comes to health and fitness, may essay a villainous character in an upcoming Telugu-languages film. Titled Sarkaru Vaari Paata, the film stars Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu in the lead role. It marks his maiden…

Kangana Ranaut to Uddhav Thackeray: Today, my house has been…

It’s Kangana Ranaut v/s Maharashtra government right now. It all started when a few days ago, Kangana stated that she is scared of Mumbai Police, and in reply to this, Shiv Sena leader, Sanjay Raut said that she should not come to Mumbai if she is scared of the police…

Birthday Special: Films and series of Radhika Apte that you…

Radhika Apte is undoubtedly one of the most talented actresses we have in Bollywood. She has been in the industry for the past 15 years but became a household name with her performance in 2015 release Badlapur. Well, Radhika is one actress who is ruling Netflix. She has omnipresence on…

Deepika Padukone, Ananya Panday and Siddhanth Chaturvedi’s next to be…

Deepika Padukone, Ananya Panday, and Siddhanth Chaturvedi will be seen in Shakun Batra’s next which will be produced by Karan Johar. The untitled film was slated to start rolling in April this year, but due to the pandemic, the shoot was delayed. Earlier, the makers were planning to shoot the…

Janhvi Kapoor may soon set her foot in Tollywood

Speculations are rife that Janhvi Kapoor may soon make her Tollywood debut opposite Jr. NTR. An Indian publication reports that successful filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas is keen to have the newcomer as the leading lady opposite the superstar in his next directorial offering. Trivikram and Jr NTR have joined forces for…

Bollywood celebs who turned authors

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…

Karan Johar announces his new book titled The Big Thoughts…

In 2017, Karan Johar had launched his autobiography titled An Unsuitable Boy. The book had received a great response and today, Karan has announced his next book. Titled The Big Thoughts Of Little Luv, the book is inspired by his kids Yash and Roohi and talks about ‘how we treat…

Bollywood banking on public ‘amnesia’

INDUSTRY FACING GROWING HOSTILITY AFTER ACTOR’S DEATH by ASJAD NAZIR THE Hindi film industry is facing a crisis of historic proportions and it is trying to use an age-old strategy to deal with it. It is a plan that has been employed by high-profile individuals for decades, and now Bollywood…

Tamannaah Bhatia’s parents test positive for COVID-19, actress tests negative

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia’s parents have been tested positive for COVID-19. The Baahubali actress took to Instagram to inform her fans about it and also mentioned that she and her other staff have been tested negative. Tamannaah posted a note on Instagram which read, “My parents were showing mild COVID 19…

Gunjan Saxena on controversy surrounding her biopic: This film has…

Former IAF officer Gunjan Saxena’s biopic titled Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl released on Netflix on 12th August 2020. The film starring Janhvi Kapoor in the lead role is getting a great response, but it has made Indian Air Force a bit upset. Indian Air Force has written a letter…

Ishaan Khatter to play the role of Brigadier Balram Singh…

Ishaan Khatter made his acting debut with Majid Majidi’s Beyond The Clouds. He then starred in Karan Johar’s production venture Dhadak and currently, the actor is busy garnering praises for his performance in Mira Nair’s series A Suitable Boy which is airing on BBC One. Well now, Ishaan has signed…

Karan Johar ropes in Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt for…

After Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), Karan Johar was gearing up to helm his most ambitious project Takht, a historical drama set against the backdrop of the Mughal empire. The film had Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Alia Bhatt, Anil Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar and Janhvi Kapoor embellishing the…

Karan Johar-produced Nach Baliye 10 moves to 2021?

Television buffs got really excited when the news came out recently that Star Plus was gearing up to launch the tenth season of their hugely popular celebrity dance reality show, Nach Baliye. What added more to their excitement was the fact that the channel had decided to pass on the…

Ranveer Singh and Karan Johar to collaborate on another film…

In August 2018, Karan Johar announced his next directorial Takht, a magnum-opus boasting of a formidable line-up of actors with Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Bhumi Pednekar, Vicky Kaushal, Janhvi Kapoor, and Anil Kapoor. The filmmaker was psyched up about helming a historical war drama for the first…

Janhvi Kapoor says she won’t be bogged down by insider-outsider…

Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor says she is ready to put in the hard work necessary to prove herself without getting bogged down by social media storms such as the insider-outsider debate raging over her new film Gunjan Sharma: The Kargil Girl. As the daughter of Boney Kapoor and the late Sridevi,…

Here are five reasons why you should watch Janhvi Kapoor’s…

A few weeks ago, it was announced that Karan Johar’s production venture Gunjan Saxena: the Kargil Girl will get a direct-to-digital release on Netflix. Well, the film will be premiering on 12th August 2020, and a few days ago, the makers had released the trailer of the movie. The trailer…

Sushant Singh Rajput’s family lawyer: I don’t think that this…

Sushant Singh Rajput died by suicide on 14th June 2020. There have been a lot of speculations and reports about his demise. We all know that Kangana Ranaut has been claiming that Sushant decided to take a step like suicide because of nepotism in the industry and because he was…

Shahid Kapoor to topline Guneet Monga’s next?

According to reports, producer Guneet Monga has approached Shahid Kapoor to star in her next film, which is said to be a remake of her upcoming Tamil-language action drama film Soorarai Pottru with southern superstar Suriya. Last seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Kabir Singh, which emerged as one of the…

Janhvi Kapoor starrer Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl gets a…

A few weeks ago, it was announced that Karan Johar’s production venture Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl will be getting a direct-to-digital release on Netflix. And now, the makers have announced the release date of the movie. The Janhvi Kapoor starrer will premiere on Netflix on 12th August 2020. Dharma…

Team Brahmastra to work long hours to finish the project…

Dharma Productions’ upcoming fantasy drama Brahmastra has faced an inordinate delay in production. The high-profile film hit the shooting floor in February, 2018. After missing deadlines several times over the past two years, the team was looking at completing the shoot in the first half of 2020 as the movie…

Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra to…

Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra has been in the making from the past few years. The movie was supposed to release in 2019, and then the makers postponed it to Summer 2020. A few months ago, they announced that it will hit the screens on 4th December 2020. However, due to the…

Karan Johar in talks to produce Nach Baliye 10

After establishing Dharma Productions as one of the leading production houses in Bollywood and successfully launching Dharmatic Entertainment, a production unit dedicated to creating digital content for leading streaming media platforms, filmmaker Karan Johar is now eyeing to rule the television space as a producer, it seems. According to fresh…

Karan Johar to take legal action against trolls?

While social media connects celebrities with their fans, there’s also a lot of negativity and trolls that they have to face. From the past few weeks, after Sushant Singh Rajput’s demise, a lot of celebs like Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor, and others have been facing a lot of…

Taapsee Pannu on Kangana Ranaut’s comments: It’s disheartening to see…

A couple of days ago, Kangana Ranaut gave an interview to Republic TV in which she spoke about how Sushant Singh Rajput’s demise was a murder and not a suicide. She went on to target actresses like Taapsee Pannu and Swara Bhasker by calling them, B-grade actresses. Kangana said in…

Bhumi Pednekar: This quarantine has led me to realise that…

Bhumi Pednekar is undoubtedly one of the busiest actresses in Bollywood. Last year, she had multiple releases like Sonchiriya, Saand Ki Aankh, Bala, and Pati Patni Aur Woh. However, recently Bhumi revealed that what she has learnt and realised during this quarantine period. The actress said, “One thing that I…

Sushant suicide: Bihar court dismisses plea to register cases against…

A Bihar court on Wednesday (8) dismissed a petition seeking registration of cases against Bollywood bigwigs like Salman Khan, Ekta Kapoor, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Karan Johar for allegedly abetting actor Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide, citing jurisdictional limitations. Chief judicial magistrate of Muzaffarpur Mukesh Kumar dismissed the petition filed by…

Nushrat Bharucha in talks for Dharma Productions’ next?

Known for such box-office hits as Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011), Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015), and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018), Nushrat Bharucha is coming up through the ranks in Bollywood with every new project. Last seen in Dream Girl, which was one of the most commercially successful outings…

Sidharth Malhotra on becoming an actor without any connection in…

Sidharth Malhotra made his acting debut with Dharma Productions’ superhit college-caper Student of the Year (2012). But not many people know that he struggled for years before bagging his first project as an actor. Before beginning his acting career, Malhotra tried his luck in modelling and later assisted Karan Johar…

Janhvi Kapoor starrer Gunjan Saxena sold to Netflix for a…

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 shameful history of racism in Bollywood

HOW HINDI CINEMA HAS DISCRIMINATED AGAINST DARK-SKINNED PEOPLE ACROSS THE DECADES AND HAD A NEGATIVE INFLUENCE ON SOCIETY by ASJAD NAZIR THE death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers in America has resulted in protests globally and also triggered a debate about racism in society. There have…

Nepotism tornado sweeps Bollywood

FANS SLAM STAR KIDS AFTER SUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT’S SUICIDE by ASJAD NAZIR THE nepotism debate in Bollywood has lightly rumbled on for a number of years now, but the devastating suicide of Sushant Singh Rajput has turned it into a hurricane like thunderstorm that has swept up star kids, A-list…

5 statements of Kangana Ranaut that clearly prove she is…

Kangana Ranaut is one actress who has always been vocal about things that are happening in the industry and also in the country. She has been opened about her political views and has always stated things about Bollywood that not many mainstream actresses would have even dared to speak. Nowadays,…

Ekta Kapoor on criminal case against her in connection with…

The sudden demise of Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput has created an uproar in India. A large number of the actor’s fans believe that he was under great pressure over the past few months as several leading production houses in Bollywood had dropped him from their films and banned him.…

Shashank Khaitan quits Twitter, calls it a breeding ground for…

Bollywood filmmaker Shashank Khaitan, who is known for helming such successful movies as Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014), Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017), and Dhadak (2018), has deactivated his Twitter account, calling it a breeding ground for hate and negativity. Minutes before deactivating his account, the filmmaker wrote on the micro-blogging…

Gunjan Saxena on her biopic: I sincerely hope everyone will…

Yesterday, it was announced that Janhvi Kapoor starrer Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl will release on Netflix soon. The film was made for a theatrical release, but due to the coronavirus outbreak, the makers have decided to release it directly on the OTT platform. The movie is a biopic on…

Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl confirmed for premiere on Netflix

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  …

Karan Johar wants to get Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif…

Karan Johar’s chat show Koffee With Karan is surely one of the most entertaining chat shows. It started in 2004 and till now, we have watched six seasons of the show. Well, we soon might get to watch the seventh season, and Karan wants to get Vicky Kaushal and Katrina…

After Ghoomketu, Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Bole Chudiyan to also get…

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…

Boney Kapoor’s domestic help tests positive for Coronavirus

Well-known Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor on Tuesday issued a statement announcing that his 23-year-old domestic help has been tested positive for COVID-19. Named Charan Sahu, the domestic help lived with the Kapoors – Boney Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor – at their residence at Green Acres, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri…

‘Entertainment industry will figure a way to be pandemic-proof’

As the world struggles to contain the spread of the coronavirus, actor Anil Kapoor says he is confident that the Indian film industry will chalk out a "pandemic-proof" plan to function and be safe at the same time. The 63-year-old actor said he is optimistic that the film industry will…

Sidharth Malhotra’s Shershaah set for direct to digital release?

The coronavirus pandemic is spreading around the world like wildfire, and India is no exception. Ever since the first COVID-19 case was detected in India, the pandemic has caused a series of cancellations, postponements, suspension and changes to Indian film industry’s schedules. If reports are to be believed, Dharma Productions’…

Karan Johar wants to give acting a second chance, ready…

Karan Johar made his acting debut with Anurag Kashyap’s Bombay Velvet. The film failed to make a mark at the box office and Karan didn’t get thumbs up from the critics for his performance in the movie. However, now, the filmmaker wants to give acting a second chance. Recently, Karan…

VFX of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s Brahmastra to be…

Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra has been in the making from the past few years. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Amitabh Bachchan in the lead roles, and after getting pushed multiple times, finally, the movie is slated to release on 4th December 2020. However, the shooting of the film…

Karan requests media to refrain from spreading unverified news about…

Today is the 42nd day of lockdown in India, and nobody knows as to when COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted and things will return to normalcy. Talking about Bollywood in particular, several big-ticket films have missed their date with cinemas over the past few weeks. With no clarity on how…

‘King of Bollywood’, Will Smith in star-studded India virus benefit

India's "King of Bollywood" superstar Shah Rukh Khan told jokes and sang for his adoring fans on Sunday during an almost five-hour online benefit to raise funds for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Tens of thousands of viewers watched more than 70 of the country's biggest celebrities -- including…

Amitabh Bachchan gives an emotional tribute to Rishi Kapoor

Yesterday, Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar had organised a digital concert titled I For India. In the concert, Bollywood celebs had shot videos from their respective houses, and those videos were shown on Facebook during the concert. Amitabh Bachchan was also a part of the concert and he gave an…

India gears up for mega virus concert fundraiser with Mick…

Indians geared up on Sunday (3) for a massive online concert with top local and global stars, including rock legend Mick Jagger, to raise funds for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. More than 70 of the country's biggest celebrities -- including cricket captain Virat Kohli and actor Shah Rukh…

SRK, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan and other celebs to come…

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…

Bollywood celebs mourn Irrfan Khan’s demise

Today, we got the sad news of Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan’s demise. The actor was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumor in 2018 and was being treated for the same. He had gone to London for the treatment but came back to India last year and shot for the film Angrezi…

Versatile actor Irrfan Khan passes away

Acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan, whose international movie career included hits such as Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi and The Amazing Spider-Man, has died aged 53, his publicist said Wednesday. The Bollywood star, who was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour in 2018, was admitted to a Mumbai hospital earlier this week…

“I cannot be dressed in couture all the time,” says…

Kareena Kapoor Khan is making the most of the ongoing lockdown period by spending quality time with husband Saif Ali Khan and son Taimur. Weeks before Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the nationwide lockdown in India, the Veere Di Wedding (2018) star had made her Instagram debut. She has been…

Vicky Kaushal quashes the rumours of stepping out of the…

There were rumours doing the rounds that Vicky Kaushal stepped out of his house during the lockdown and he was caught by police officials. However, recently, Vicky took to Twitter to inform his fans and Mumbai police that he has not stepped out during the lockdown. The actor tweeted, “There…

Birthday Special: 5 films of Varun Dhawan that prove he…

Varun Dhawan has been in the industry for the past eight years. He has proved his mettle as an actor and has starred in many genres of films. However, he has mainly tasted success with movies that appeal to the masses. Today, Varun celebrates his 33rd birthday, so let’s look…

Deepika Padukone’s film with Shakun Batra misses shooting schedule

According to reports, Deepika Padukone was set to head off to Canada and Sri Lanka to shoot for her forthcoming film with director Shakun Batra, co-starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ananya Panday. However, all plans had to be put on hold in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic.   View this…

Bollywood celebs urge people to stand up against domestic violence…

Bollywood celebrities including filmmaker Karan Johar, Anushka Sharma, Farhan Akhtar among others have expressed concern over the increase in domestic violence cases in the country during nationwide lockdown. In a one-minute video clip titled Lockdown On Domestic Violence, prominent faces including cricketers Virat Kohli, Mithali Raj, actors Madhuri Dixit, Dia…

Anushka Sharma, Vidya Balan and others come together for a…

Bollywood celebs are leaving no stone unturned to create awareness about the lockdown and coronavirus. A few days ago, Bollywood actors like Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Pednekar, Kriti Sanon, Sidharth Malhotra, and others had come up with a music video titled Muskurayega India which they had shot at their respective houses.…