- Thursday, April 18, 2024
There was a time when Bollywood was hit and pumping good movies with maar-dhaad masala action. But gradually, this attention to action and stunts shifted to south Indian cinema, where the action was portrayed in a very unique manner, with punches and swooshes, unrealistic yet thrilling hero actions that made…
The much-anticipated project, Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, has commenced its filming journey amidst a flurry of excitement. Netizens were treated to glimpses of the grandeur unfolding on set, with leaked footage offering a sneak peek into the project's ambitious vision. With Kapoor poised to take…
One is a director, the other a composer. And together Imtiaz Ali and A R Rahman, the duo behind hit albums of films such as Rockstar, Highway, and Tamasha, are just two music aficionados jamming together. The two, back together for Amar Singh Chamkila, say theirs is a connection that…
IT MAY have been a massively overrated film that didn’t clock up the expected blockbuster numbers at the box office, but the 2012 film, Student of the Year, was a solid launch pad for its three debut stars. While Alia Bhatt has gone on to become the most successful young…
Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas and her husband, American singer Nick Jonas, on Wednesday offered prayers at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The couple was accompanied by their two-year-old daughter, Malti Marie Jonas. Priyanka, who was dressed in a yellow sari, and Nick, wearing a kurta set, were photographed at the…
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…
LEGENDARY actor Shashi Kapoor left behind a remarkable body of work that ranged from commercial Hindi cinema entertainers to Englishlanguage projects that opened the doors for Bollywood stars in international projects. He broke creative ground, tackled taboos and added a new dimension to big screen entertainers. This resulted in a…
Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Thursday launched his music label Bhansali Music. Bhansali, who is set to make his streaming debut with Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, has previously composed music for his films Guzaarish, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, and Gangubai Kathiawadi. Through the label, the director-composer aims to collaborate with…
American singer Akon set the stage on fire with his special performance at the pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. On day three of the gala event, Akon also performed his hit track 'Chammak Challo' from the sci-fi action thriller film Ra.One which got superstars Shah Rukh Khan…
Bollywood's three Khans -- Shah Rukh, Salman, and Aamir -- showed off their bromance on-stage on the second day of the grand pre-wedding event of billionaire Mukesh Ambani's son Anant and his fiancée Radhika Merchant. And what better than grooving to the tune of "Naatu Naatu", the high-spirited Oscar-winning Telugu…
The pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant have become the talk of the town. With the presence of top Bollywood celebrities and international sensations, the event has reached unmatched levels of grandeur. Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani's youngest son, Anant Ambani, is set to tie the knot with industrialist…
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…
From Pop sensation Rihanna's performance to a special drone show, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's three-day pre-wedding festivities are going to be a grand affair. Guests from all around the world have already arrived in Jamnagar, Gujarat to attend the pre-wedding festivities of Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani's youngest son, Anant,…
IN AN industry dominated by men, Meghna Gulzar stands out as one of the few female filmmakers whose work transcends mere entertainment. She delves deep into the human experience to unearth riveting tales of resilience, sacrifice, and triumph. The daughter of legendary writer Gulzar and veteran actress Raakhee, Meghna has…
One of the world’s richest men, Mukesh Ambani is gearing up for the big fat Indian wedding of his younger son Anant Ambani with Radhika Merchant. The pre-wedding ceremonies are set to start on March 1-3 in Jamnagar, Gujarat, the home of Ambani’s massive oil refineries. Several high-profile personalities from…
Bollywood's love affair with Europe has given us some of the most memorable recent cinematic moments. As you plan your next holiday, why not travel to the enchanting landscapes of Europe and walk in the footsteps of your favorite Bollywood stars? From the romantic streets of Paris to the historic…
Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh are set to lead the next Spy Universe film produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films, Variety reported. The Railway Men fame director Shiv Rawail will be helming the high-profile film. Alia and Sharvari will play super agents in the as-yet-untitled film. Rawail, who…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's first streaming show Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar will premiere on Netflix in 2024 and the streamer shared the first look of the much-anticipated project on Thursday. Backed by Bhansali Productions, the upcoming show stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda…
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…
Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Animal will start streaming on Netflix from January 26, the platform announced on Thursday. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film also stars Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, and Triptii Dimri. Animal, which hit the screens on December 1, went on to become one of the highest-earning…
Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Wednesday announced that his next feature film is titled Love & War, which will star Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal. Billed as an “epic saga”, the upcoming project is slated to be released on Christmas 2025. Bhansali Productions, which is bankrolling Love &…
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared photos from his visit to Ram temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday. Taking to X, Amitabh treated fans to a glimpse of himself seeking the divine blessings of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. In one of the pictures, Big B can be seen standing with folded hands in…
Film stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann Khurrana, Anupam Kher, Kangana Ranaut, Tiger Shroff and Asha Bhosale among others are at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Complex in Ayodhya for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. Cricket legends Anil Kumble, Sachin Tendulkar, and Venkatesh Prasad are…
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.…
At a time when movies have become all about box office collections, the Indian cinema needs Javed Akhtar back as a screenwriter, filmmaker Mani Ratnam said on Wednesday. Ratnam's remarks come days after Animal makers on X slammed Akhtar for criticising the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer. Akhtar is a rock-solid man who…
SANJANA Sanghi began her acting career at a very young age with brief appearances in Rockstar, Hindi Medium and Fukrey Returns before landing a starring role in the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s swan song, Dil Bechara. Her impactful performance in the film, an adaptation of John Green’s 2012 novel…
WHETHER it was in cinemas, streaming sites or at festivals around the world, audiences were offered an interesting variety of films from diverse genres and languages. From artistic gems and groundbreaking narratives to huge blockbusters, they entertained film fans from different backgrounds. Eastern Eye revisited 2023 to reveal 21 entertaining…
The festival of Diwali is coming early this year, says Ramayan star Dipika Chikhlia, who is looking forward to attending the historic consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. Chikhlia, who became famous for her role as Goddess Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan 36 years ago,…
MEIYANG Chang’s remarkable ascent has led him from a career in dentistry to becoming a popular singer, TV host and actor in India. This included making a mark on Indian Idol, winning the reality TV show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 and becoming runner-up on the equally challenging series Fear Factor:…
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…
Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, Sunny Deol, Prabhas, and Yash are among several film personalities who have been invited to the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh on January 22. According to producer Mahaveer Jain's sources, Tiger Shroff and Ayushmann Khurrana are also expected…
Power couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt gave a Christmas surprise to their fans by making their first public appearance with their daughter Raha. The star couple, who has been protective of their daughter so far, finally posed with her for the paparazzi. Ranbir was seen carrying his little princess…
Prabhas-starrer Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire grossed over £17 million at the worldwide box office on the first day, registering the record for the best opening day figure for any Indian title in 2023, its makers said on Saturday. Production house Hombale Films shared the day one collection of the…
BOLLYWOOD celebrities unveiled various details about themselves this year, ranging from unique personal anecdotes to past experiences. Keeping our ears to the ground, we learned more about the lives of well-known stars than just their on-screen personas. Eastern Eye looks back on the events of the last 12 months to present…
EVERY month of 2023 had its winners and losers, with successes being balanced out by less-than-memorable moments. Eastern Eye looks back on some of the Bollywood highs and lows from the past year, with a month-by-month guide. January Good: Shah Rukh Khan reclaimed his crown as the king of Bollywood…
Superstar Aamir Khan has wished filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani on completing 20 years in movies and said he is excited about his next directorial Dunki, starring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead. Dunki, a comedy-drama based on an illegal immigration technique ‘donkey flight’, is slated to be released worldwide on Thursday.…
AN ACTION-PACKED year saw everything from stunning live performances to delightful drama serials, marvellous music and fabulous films. There was also perfectly pitched comedy, new talent, path-breaking projects and plenty of entertainment. Eastern Eye celebrated the many creative moments of 2023 with the annual Eye Spy awards which include extra…
2023 has been a great year for Bollywood in terms of films and music. The film industry has delivered several big hits that ruled the charts the entire year. Be it the album of Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone-starrer Pathaan or Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna's Animal, music taking…
If you like Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Animal, then there's good news for you. On Tuesday, production banner T-Series officially announced the sequel of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's directorial. Animal is one of the most successful films of 2023. Released on December 1, the film raked in over £50 million at the domestic…
Shah Rukh Khan has added to a year of stunning achievements by topping the Top 50 Asian Celebrities In The World list for 2023. The Bollywood superstar beat off strong competition from around the world in this year’s edition of the popular list, published annually by UK based Eastern Eye…
A GROUND-BREAKING year in entertainment saw glass ceilings shattered, greater heights conquered, creative horizons expanded, and new paths carved globally. There was also ground-breaking work, international crossovers, and exciting new talent announcing their arrival. Top south Asian talent from diverse fields were at the forefront of the marvellous moves being…
Popular K-pop singer Aoora is set to enter Salman Khan’s controversial reality show Bigg Boss 17 as a wild card contestant. On Thursday, Colors TV shared a new promo of the upcoming episode. In the video, only Aoora's partial face was revealed. He was seen singing the track 'Woh Kisna…
Ranbir Kapoor’s latest film Animal has set the global box office on fire. The action-drama film has crossed the £50 million mark at the worldwide box office, the makers announced on Thursday. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Animal hit cinemas on December 1 in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.…
THE Bollywood actress, Alia Bhatt, is the sole Indian to be selected by the Financial Times (FT) among its “25 most influential women of 2023” chosen from across the world. The paper’s selection is a little like Eastern Eye’s Power List (the next one will be published on March 5,…
The recently released action-drama film Animal has earned approximately £48.1 million gross at the worldwide box office within five days of the release, the makers said on Wednesday. Fronted by Ranbir Kapoor and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film released on December 1 in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and…
WRITER-DIRECTOR Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s debut film Arjun Reddy and its successful Bollywood remake Kabir Singh divided audiences despite clocking up huge box office figures. There is a similar polarising effect with his mega-budget third movie, which was recently released in cinemas globally. A young man is deeply devoted to his…
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,…
Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal has won audiences’ hearts with amazing performances and gripping storytelling, and while its victory march continues, the Sandeep Reddy Vanga has hit another milestone. The film had its biggest Monday at the Box Office as it earned over £4 million on Monday, gaining the blockbuster status.…
Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, got off to a flying start at the box office. The film was released in theatres on December 1 and competed at the box office with Meghna Gulzar's Sam Bahadur. As per trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film minted over £6 million…
Actor Ranbir Kapoor is currently busy promoting his upcoming action thriller film Animal. On Monday, team Animal including Ranbir, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, and Anil Kapoor headed to Hyderabad for a special event to promote their film where south superstar Mahesh Babu and ace director SS Rajamouli also joined the…
There's no greater feeling than embracing parenthood and Ranbir Kapoor is no exception, as he got her daughter Raha's name inked on her collarbone. Ranbir, who is busy promoting his upcoming action thriller Animal, recently revealed his tattoo. A video of Ranbir went viral on social media in which he…
In his little over a 15-year career, Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor says many lessons have been learned but patience and sacrifice are the two key elements an aspiring actor should swear by. Ranbir made his debut with 2007's Saawariya and is regarded as one of the most talented actors of…
As an actor, Ranbir Kapoor has no limitations, says filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who believes he has presented the star in a never-seen-before avatar in their upcoming film Animal. The movie revolves around a father and son and their troubled bond, played by Anil Kapoor and Ranbir. It is set…
WHEN Uri: The Surgical Strike was released in 2019 it became a huge blockbuster success. In terms of budget versus return, the fictional account of India’s retaliation to Pakistan militants launching a deadly attack in 2016, became one of the highest profit-making movies of all time. Almost five years later,…
English football legend David Beckham concluded his maiden trip to India, thanking superstar Shah Rukh Khan and actor Sonam Kapoor for their gracious hospitality. The football superstar posted photos with Shah Rukh Khan on Instagram after the 58-year-old actor invited him for a dinner party at his Mumbai residence, Mannat…
Alia Bhatt says repeating her ivory wedding saree for the National Film Awards ceremony was an "instinctive" decision as she wanted to honour the milestone moment by wearing a special outfit. Alia won the best actress National Film Award for her performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi. For the…
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor recently opened up about dealing with negativity and also reacted to the trolls who call him 'toxic'. Taking to X, Ranbir's fans shared a clip from a conversation in which the Barfi star said, "Hey, I'm not on social media so I don't have the need…
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…
THE two blockbuster Baahubali movies turned Prabhas into the biggest pan-Indian star. Instead of capitalising on that record-breaking success, the actor has made bad choices and struggled to meet sky-high expectations. That is why a lot is riding on his new film Salaar. But despite the action entertainer looking like…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned actor Ranbir Kapoor for questioning on Friday in connection with the Mahadev betting application money-laundering case in Chhattisgarh, officials said. They said the agency has accused Kapoor of receiving money from the promoters of the app for promoting their product in the virtual (online)…
Ranbir Kapoor, who is considered one of the finest actors working in Bollywood, is celebrating his birthday today. On the occasion of his 41st birthday, the makers of his next Animal launched the trailer of the film which has received a thunderous response from the audience. As the actor turns…
The makers on Thursday dropped the teaser of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s much-anticipated directorial Animal, igniting the screen with an untamed ferocity that will leave the audience on the edge of their seats. With just a brief glimpse of this Ranbir Kapoor starrer, it manages to convey the raw power, intrigue,…
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…
HAVING her career cut short by a medical condition didn’t stop Sadhana from becoming one of the greatest leading ladies in Hindi cinema history. The Bollywood actress went from being a backing dancer to becoming a hugely successful star with one of the greatest hit rates of all time. This…
WRITER, director, producer and editor Vidhu Vinod Chopra has had a glittering career filled with fabulous movies that have entertained audiences around the world. The forward-thinking filmmaker has also launched new talent, expanded the horizons of commercial Hindi cinema and broken box office records. Born in 1952, he turns a…
According to reports, KGF star Yash has undergone multiple look tests as Ravana for filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari’s yet-to-be-announced mythological drama Ramayana. If reports are to be believed, Ranbir Kapoor is set to play Ram in the high-profile film. As far as the role of Sita is concerned, no actress has…
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt recently opened up about a cherished gift from her husband Ranbir Kapoor that dates back to the time when they were still dating each other. It was during the filming of Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra (2022) in Bulgaria that Ranbir surprised her with a special milk cake…
Actress Rashmika Mandanna has been roped in to star alongside Dhanush in National Award-winning filmmaker Sekhar Kammula next directorial venture. The film, which marks Dhanush's 51st feature project, was officially announced last month on the actor's birthday. Suniel Narang and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao will be producing the film via…
Alia Bhatt discovered that she was pregnant just before she started shooting for action film Heart of Stone but producer-star Gal Gadot was "warm, excited and started cheering" when she heard the news. Bhatt said she felt very well taken care of by Gadot on the movie set. "I remember…
Madame Tussauds Dubai unveiled a wax statue of Pakistan's late former prime minister, Benazir Bhutto on Sunday (30), marking her as the first individual from the country to be featured among the famous personalities in the museum's franchise branch. The figure was unveiled at Bluewaters Island by Pakistan's foreign minister,…
THE Indian Independence Day weekend is very lucrative for Bollywood producers because people being on holiday usually results in higher audiences. Like previously, there are multiple films trying to cash in on that this year. It was supposed to be a three-way box office battle next Friday (11), but Animal…
Organised by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the 19th edition of India Couture Week (ICW) 2023 commenced in New Delhi on July 25, with Falguni Shane Peacock presenting the opening show and setting the tone for the glamorous event. Renowned designers like Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Tarun…
Actor Ranbir Kapoor on Friday won everyone’s hearts with his ramp walk on Day 4 of India Couture Week. After a long time, Ranbir hit the runway, and that too for ace designer Kunal Rawal. The Barfi star donned a deep blue-coloured bandhgala embellished jacket that he paired with black…
From being an outsider to crossing global boundaries, Priyanka Chopra has established herself as an influential icon with her outstanding work over the years. Her acting chops definitely helped her garner the limelight all around the world. She has been in the film industry for 20 years and with every…
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,…
THE Bollywood nepotism debate will be fuelled further in the next 18 months, as a new generation with famous family connections get ready to make their film debuts. They will have to be a lot stronger than the wave of aspiring hopefuls with well-known relatives, launched in the last five…
Helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Animal was one of the most-awaited Bollywood films set to open in cinemas next month in August. However, the makers on Monday announced that they have decided to postpone its release by four months and now the film will release on December 1. Vanga, known…
Four decades seem like a blink of an eye, says Anil Kapoor as he completes 40 years of being a leading actor and an entertainer in the Hindi film industry. The 66-year-old actor shared a throwback video from his 1983 movie Woh Saat Din, which marked his first outing as…
Adipurush", a retelling of the Ramayana directed by Om Raut, has earned £14 million at the worldwide box office, the makers said on Saturday. In a press note, production banner T-Series said the Prabhas-starrer has recorded the "highest day one collection for any film made in Hindi on pan-India level".…
The makers of Animal unveiled the pre-teaser of Ranbir Kapoor’s much-anticipated film on June 11 at 11:11 am. It shows Kapoor in a never-seen-before action-packed avatar. Though his face has not been revealed completely, he goes on a killing spree with an axe in his hand. The film is helmed…
Bollywood is abuzz with news that Ranbir Kapoor has been cast to play Lord Ram in the upcoming film Ramayan, set to be directed by well-known director Nitesh Tiwari. Reports of his wife Alia Bhatt coming onboard in the role of Sita have also emerged in the media. Now, multiple…
After remakes and biopics, it seems Bollywood has now set its eyes on mythological dramas. As Prabhas and Kriti Sanon’s much-anticipated film Adipurush, based on the Hindu epic Ramayana, nears its release, news has emerged that renowned filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari is gearing up to bring his version of the Ramayana…
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…
Actors Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel are set to make you nostalgic with the re-release of their iconic film Gadar Ek Prem Katha. On Thursday, Sunny and Ameesha took to Instagram and shared the update with their fans and followers. The audience can once again watch the film in theatres…
With more than 4.6 million followers across all social media platforms, Niharika NM has made a name for herself as a leading digital content creator. The 25-year-old, with more 3.2 million Instagram followers, has entertained a rapidly growing list of fans around the world with hilarious reels. This has led…
Cult classic Amar Akbar Anthony is always included in the lists of greatest Bollywood films of all time. The highest-grossing Hindi movie of 1977 had a star-studded cast, memorable music, magical moments, and a legendary story of three brothers, brought up in different faiths after being separated as children. The…
Mother's Day is a one-of-a-kind occasion that recognises all mothers, who often go unnoticed for their contributions. It is a day to honour all mothers' enormous and selfless contributions. Many prominent celebrities have recently become mothers and have repeatedly demonstrated that they can accept and enjoy pregnancy while still pursuing…
The controversial Indian film The Kerala Story (2023) has taken the domestic box office by storm by pocketing a whopping £8 million within a week of its theatrical release. The film is likely to enter the much coveted £10 million club by Saturday. Starring Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Siddhi Idnani,…
Whether it is her striking good looks, amazing acting ability or brilliant body of work, there is a lot to love about Madhuri Dixit. She is also arguably the finest dance exponent in Bollywood history and set a standard no one has ever reached. With that in mind, Eastern Eye…
Stories and characters that challenged stereotypes were honoured at the 68th Filmfare Awards, with Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi and LGBTQ comedy-drama Badhaai Do emerging as top winners. Gangubai Kathiawadi, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, won 10 awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) for…
She may only be a few years into her career, but Aditi Shetty is already getting noticed and impressing audiences with her natural acting talent. After starting her career in 2021 with popular ZEE TV drama series Bhagya Lakshmi, the actress was cast in blockbuster hit Naagin 6 and then…
Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha, who was most recently seen in a cameo appearance in Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor’s Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar, has been signed on to star in the much-awaited Bollywood film Chatrapathi. Set to be mounted on a lavish scale, Chatrapathi is the official Hindi remake of SS…
Actors Kartik Aaryan and Shraddha Kapoor are set to share screen space in a new film titled Bhul Chuk Maaf. The update was shared via a press statement by Jio Studios' team. However, no other details regarding the film were disclosed. Kartik and Shraddha have earlier worked together in Luv…
Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji says he plans to simultaneously work on the two-part follow-up to his blockbuster film Brahmastra. He also confirmed that the second chapter to Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's fantasy adventure drama will come out in 2026. "Brahmastra two and three are going to be made together. This…
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…
BOLLYWOOD has been shooting eye-catching films around the world ever since the 1950s and continued that trend with newly released Scandinavia set drama Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway. That Norway set drama combined with recent romantic comedy Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar being partly shot in Spain, and everyone looking ahead to…
SHE may have made her debut with Teen Patti in 2010, but it was 2013 musical Aashiqui 2, which established Shraddha Kapoor has an actress and there has been no looking back since then. The past decade has seen her star in a string of blockbusters such as Ek Villain,…
This year's Holi was all about Deepika Padukone's Besharam Rang. All parties had people grooving to the chartbuster song Besharam Rang while enjoying the festive vibe. Holi, the festival of colours, is a widely celebrated festival in India and around the world. Over the years, it has become synonymous with…
RANBIR KAPOOR selecting dramatically different films is illustrated by him following up biopic Sanju, historical epic Shamshera, and superhero film Brahmastra with new romantic comedy Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. The popular actor stars opposite Shraddha Kapoor in a new-age romance about a headstrong couple trying to navigate their way out…
Shraddha Kapoor has been raking in immense appreciation for her noteworthy performance in the actress' recently released film, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, co-starring Ranbir Kapoor. The actress has hit the bullseye with the audience with her commendable portrayal of a foxy girlfriend as 'Tinni', looking her glamourous best on screen.…
EVERYONE has been talking about how great recently released Bollywood documentary The Romantics is, without noticing the key elements it missed out, along with flaws that ultimately made it inauthentic. The four-part Netflix series details the iconic rise of legendary Hindi production house Yash Raj Films (YRF), from Yash Chopra…
There is no doubt Shraddha Kapoor is one of the most popular Bollywood stars who has several successful films to her credit. She currently awaits the release of her next Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. The rage for the film is constantly spreading all around with its cast Ranbir Kapoor and…
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…
Gauri Khan, a well-known interior designer and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's wife, has found herself in legal trouble as an FIR has been registered against her in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. The FIR, which has been registered under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) section 409 (criminal breach of trust), was…
Actor Ranbir Kapoor, whose upcoming film Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar is slated for release on March 8, has dismissed boycott Bollywood calls on social media as baseless. The actor also denied reports that he was offered a biopic on cricketer Sourav Ganguly. "If you ask me about any call about…
After the earth-shattering success of Brahmastra (2022), Ranbir Kapoor is presently busy promoting his upcoming film Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. Helmed by Luv Ranjan, the film also features Shraddha Kapoor in the lead role. Kapoor was recently in Chandigarh to promote the film. During a press conference, he was asked…
The much-awaited Netflix docuseries The Romantics, which is a tribute to the legacy of Yash Chopra, YRF, and its cultural impact on India and Indians for the past 50 years, released yesterday to huge acclaim. In the docuseries, the global megastar Shah Rukh Khan talks about how he perfected his…
Switzerland is paying tribute to the legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra, saluting his contribution to having showcased Switzerland’s beauty to Indians through the magic of his cinema. The much-awaited Netflix docu-series, The Romantics is a celebration of the legacy of Yash Chopra, YRF and the cultural impact it has had on…
It's not easy to find something exciting after spending four decades in movies, says veteran actor Anil Kapoor, who is not averse to adaptations provided the story resonates with him. The actor is returning to long format with the Indian adaptation of The Night Manager. He last adapted popular American…
WHEN Black was released on February 4, 2005, it broke all the Bollywood rules and still became a blockbuster success. The Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed drama about a deaf and blind woman, and her relationship with an elderly teacher, who later develops Alzheimer's disease won critical acclaim and multiple awards.…
RANNDEEP R RAI starred in more than 100 commercials before pursuing a career in acting with noteworthy performances in drama serials like Diya Aur Baati Hum, Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai and Balika Vadhu 2. He also acted in the films Pranaam and Saroj Ka Rishta, along with a…
From megastar Amitabh Bachchan to superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan, who's who of Bollywood came together to pay tributes to legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra via Netflix's docu-series titled The Romantics. Helmed by Smriti Mundra, The Romantics features 35 leading voices of the Hindi-language film industry and…
THE future in the world of arts belonging to the young is perfectly illustrated by a new generation of south Asians who stood out in diverse fields. These exciting talents are breaking boundaries, expanding horizons, shattering glass ceilings, and delighting audiences with their amazing performances. They are inspiring other youngsters…
The most awaited trailer of Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar was released yesterday and everything about the film, from the colorful aesthetics to the new refreshing pairing of Ranbir & Shraddha has been loved and appreciated. One thing about the film which took the internet frenzy was the combination of Pritam,…
Ranbir Kapoor's filmography boasts of memorable titles such as "Rockstar", "Barfi" and "Sanju", but the actor says he finds romantic-comedies more difficult to pull off as there is no scope of "hiding behind the character". The actor, whose last theatrical release "Brahmastra: Part One Shiva" became one of the biggest…
IS RANVEER SINGH a talented movie star or an over-rated actor who has got lucky? I have always thought it was the latter, but many disagree and believe he is a big screen idol with bags of talent. Now that he has had three epic failures in a row, it…
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, who recently welcomed her first child with Ranbir Kapoor, has shared a video on her Instagram, featuring Hollywood star Kate Winslet. In the video, Winslet is seen speaking against body shaming and how it is borderline abusive to comment on a woman’s body. Bhatt totally agreed…
2022 was a year filled with many box office hits. While many big-budget films performed below expectations at the box office, many unexpected ones did extremely well. Check to see if your favourite actor made the cut. 1. Kartik Aaryan 2022 was a successful year for Kartik Aaryan who gave…
"Loki" 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…
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…
As the new year is approaching, filmmakers across Bollywood are also revamping their onscreen castings to bring new and fresh 'jodis' to the audience. Bollywood films are known for several things: their storylines, song-and-dance sequences, and of course, the on-screen pairings of actors, which sometimes even define entire decades of…
THE end of December is traditionally the time to do a round-up of the best this year has had to offer, but that is impossible for Bollywood in 2022 because of the poor quality of films that have been released since January. Eastern Eye decided to flip the script and…
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…
THE box-office figures may have been cold, but that didn’t stop it from being another year of hot revelations in Bollywood. From future hopes and inspirations to dreams and secrets, there was a lot of things that popular stars shared about themselves. With that in mind, Eastern Eye put together…
THE world of performing arts quickly moved on from Covid-19 with an amazing array of wonderful work. Whether it was films, songs, live performances, web serials, stage shows and everything else, top talents made up for lost time and entertained audiences with boundary-breaking projects that offered something new and cool…
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…
A GROUND-BREAKING year saw glass ceilings being shattered, greater heights reached, horizons expanded, and new paths created globally. There was also fresh creative work, international crossovers and exciting new artists announcing their arrival. Top south Asian talent from diverse fields were at the forefront of the moves being made and…
Ranbir Kapoor, who recently welcomed his first child with Alia Bhatt, made millions of heads turn with his magnetic appearance at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where he also received the Variety International Vanguard Actor Award. During an interactive session at the festival, Kapoor was…
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, on Thursday, during an interaction at the Red Sea International Film Festival, revealed that Luv Ranjan's next rom-com film might be his last in this genre as he is "getting old". During the interaction, the 'Besharam' actor talked about his upcoming untitled romantic comedy film along…
Ranbir Kapoor has proved his acting mettle time and again. He is considered one of the finest actors in Bollywood for a reason. Ever since making his silver screen debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya in 2007, he has always chosen different types of scripts that presented him in a…
COUNTDOWN OF ACE PRODUCER-DIRECTOR SANJAY LEELA BHANSALI’S BOLLYWOOD FILMS A great body of work has turned Sanjay Leela Bhansali into one of the most successful filmmakers of the modern era. The multi-talented moviemaking genius recently commenced a BAFTA nomination campaign for his 2022 crime drama Gangubai Kathiawadi. This included a…
As the year comes to a close, IMDb has announced the list of their ‘Top 10 Most Popular Indian Stars’ of 2022. The list includes the names of several prominent actors from various film industries across India, with Tamil star Dhanush bagging the topping spot. Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who…
Spanish football club Barcelona, on Friday, congratulated the new B-town parents, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt on the arrival of their daughter Raha. Taking to Twitter, FC Barcelona shared a picture which they captioned, "Congratulations, @aliaa08 & Ranbir Kapoor!! A new Barca fan is born. We can't wait to meet…
Indian celebrities stand out when it comes to naming their newborns. Trust them to come up with some really unique and meaningful names for their young ones. Going by their social media, celebrity couples with newly born babies like Ranbir-Alia or Bipasha-Karan seem to be beaming with joy. However, it…
Alia Bhatt 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…
SINGING STAR FOLLOWS FAMOUS FATHER’S FOOTSTEPS His father being one half of the iconic Jatin-Lalit composing duo, who once ruled Bollywood with hit tracks like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Mohabbatein, hasn’t stopped Raahul Jatin from making his own musical mark. The rising star is fast…
The fifth day of the HT Leadership Summit 2022 turned out to be quite electric as Bollywood superstar Anil Kapoor made Hollywood star George Clooney dance to his chart-busting song from the recently released film Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022). The Hollywood star virtually attended the event and interacted with Anil Kapoor.…
Bollywood actors and couple Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover, on Saturday, welcomed their first child. The 'Alone' couple got blessed with a baby girl. Bipasha and Karan welcomed their first child six years after their marriage. Although the couple has still not confirmed the news on their respective social…
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…
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…
Starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles, Fighter is one of the most-awaited films of 2023. The two are set to share the screen space together for the first time ever, and their fans are eagerly waiting for more and more updates on the film. The latest we…
Actress Nargis Fakhri, who made her acting debut opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Imtiaz Ali’s Rockstar (2021) and then went on to appear in such successful films as Madras Café (2013), Main Tera Hero (2014), and Housefull 3 (2016, has been missing from the scene for quite some time now. She…
Ranbir Kapoor’s fans woke up today to a bunch of new pictures of the actor, which have now gone viral on the internet. The actor looks dapper in all the photos as he is seen wearing an olive-green shirt with matching trousers and beige shoes. However, one particular picture that…
Superstar dixit discusses her new film and love for powerful roles Movie queen Madhuri Dixit has mesmerised audiences with her roles in all-time classics likes Tezaab (1988), Saajan (1991), Beta (1992), Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994), and Devdas (2002). One of the greatest all-round talents in the history of Hindi…
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…
Actor Alia Bhatt, who is expecting her first child with Ranbir Kapoor, has come up with her maternity wear brand called 'Edamamma'. On Saturday, she took to Instagram and gave a glimpse of the photoshoot that she recently did for the brand. In the video, Alia is seen posing in…
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…
There will be both light and darkness in the subsequent sequels of “Brahmastra”, says director Ayan Mukerji, who teased that fans will be treated to a “dramatic conflict” in the forthcoming part two titled “Dev”. “Part One: Shiva”, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, was just the set-up for the…
Almost every popular actor has one or more doppelgangers who look exactly like them and their uncanny resemblance always amazes fans. Now, Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor has a new doppelganger who has surprised the netizens for looking strikingly like a young Anil Kapoor. Not just that, he is also looking…
True to the opening credits of ''Brahmastra Part One: Shiva'', Ayan Mukerji is ''eternally grateful to Mr Shah Rukh Khan'' who, besides his extended cameo, brought his expertise of having worked on many VFX-heavy films to the director's most ambitious project. ''Brahmastra'', headlined by Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, may…
In a family of four actors, there are a lot of “bittersweet moments” every year, says veteran star Nagarjuna, who is basking in the success of Brahmastra: Part One Shiva which comes a month after his son Naga Chaitanya’s Hindi debut Laal Singh Chaddha bombed at the box office. As…
Legendary Bollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt will turn a year older this week and celebrate his 74th birthday on September 20. The writer, director, and producer has masterminded popular movies, which have entertained cross-generational audiences across the decades. He has also introduced new talent and kick-started franchises. The movie maverick will…
Exceeding all expectations and throwing all pre-release predictions out of the window, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva has taken a thunderous start at the box office. The film hit the marquee on September 9 amid relentless calls for a boycott and received a mixed…
Starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in central characters, Brahmastra was set to open big in Indian theatres. The makers had high expectations from the lavishly mounted film and were confident that the fantasy adventure drama would end Hindi cinema’s dry spell at the ticket window. But looks like it…
CURIOUS HISTORY OF A HIGH-FLYING MOVIE GENRE THAT FAILED TO TAKE OFF IN HINDI CINEMA The superhero genre may be the most profitable in the world right now, but Bollywood has mostly taken missteps over the years. That is why most can’t name any film beyond Mr India or Krrish…
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…
Rashmika is gearing up for the release of her Bollywood debut 'Goodbye'. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Neena Gupta and others. During the trailer launch of the film on Tuesday, the actor revealed the experience of working with Big B and Allu Arjun and also spilled beans about her first…
Bollywood actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt along with director Ayan Mukerji on Tuesday faced protests at the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, for the 'Rockstar' actor's comment that he likes beef, in 2011. Ranbir, Alia, and director Ayan recently arrived in Ujjain to take the blessings of Lord Shiva…
Amitabh Bachchan is adored by millions of fans in India and abroad. Like many, Telugu star Jr NTR also does not shy away from expressing his love for the legendary actor. During a press event of 'Brahmastra' in Hyderabad on Friday, NTR opened up about how much he is in…
After boycotting some of the Bollywood biggies 'Laal Singh Chaddha', 'Raksha Bandhan', 'Dobaaraa' and recently Vijay Deverakonda's 'Liger', netizens are now eyeing a boycott of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's upcoming sci-fi thriller film 'Brahmastra: Part 1 - Shiva'. Trollers are currently trending #BoycottBrahmastra on Twitter, asking the people not…
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has his fans spread all across the globe, who never get tired of admiring their icon. His fans can go to any length to show their love and admiration for him. The fans that the internet is talking about today are Internet Security Engineer Gopi Sheth…
COUNTDOWN OF THE BOLLYWOOD STAR’S FILMS AHEAD OF HIS BIG RELEASE Big budget Bollywood film Brahmastra will be released globally on September 9. The superhero film, eight years in the making, boasts state-of-the-art special effects and has an impressive cast that includes Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Nagarjuna, and surprise cameos…
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has apologised for his 'Phailod' comment on his pregnant wife Alia Bhatt in a recent promotional event for his upcoming film 'Brahmastra: Part 1-Shiva'. Ranbir, on Wednesday, arrived in Chennai for the promotion of his upcoming sci-fi action film 'Brahmastra' along with south director SS Rajamouli…
Alia Bhatt is trending on Twitter and it's not for the right reason. Netizens have taken offence against her recent statement and have started trending the 'boycott' hashtag on Twitter once again. Reportedly, Alia, in an interview, said that "if you don't like me, don't watch me", which has triggered…
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…
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…
HOW MAJOR BOLLYWOOD DISASTERS ARE BEING HARMED FURTHER BY SILLY PROMOTIONS Hollywood blockbuster Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One won’t release until July 2023, but that didn’t stop producers from releasing a thrilling trailer in May of this year. This will be accompanied by intriguing teasers and carefully orchestrated interviews…
Red Carpet Royalty – Bollywood Billions! Adoring fans of Bollywood legends need no introduction to these high-flying superstars. They walk the walk, they talk the talk, and they rule the roost. Today, we're going to sneak a peek at the creme de la creme of Bollywood bosses. These actors are…
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…
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…
Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt starrer 'Shamshera' failed to meet people's expectations as far as the film's box office performance is concerned. As the film couldn't perform well in cinemas and amid a lot of backlashes and trolling, Sanjay Dutt has come to the fore and extended support to the film and…
Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, and Vaani Kapoor in principal roles, Yash Raj Films’ latest offering Shamshera was expected to set the box office on fire with its collection. Ranbir, who was last seen in Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju, was returning to cinemas after a massive gap of four years and…
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt on Monday said she would love to produce the directorial debut of her actor-husband Ranbir Kapoor and would be "upset" if he doesn't ask her to be part of the project. During the promotions of his latest release "Shamshera", Kapoor had reportedly expressed a desire to…
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…
Ranbir Kapoor, who was last seen in Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju in 2018, is currently awaiting the release of Yash Raj Films’ Shamshera, which will see him in a never-seen-before avatar. The actor, whose filmography includes such blockbusters as Raajneeti, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, Barfi, and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, plays…
Past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have been exceptionally tough for everyone, including Ranbir Kapoor who lost his father Rishi Kapoor on April 30, 2020. Thankfully, 2022 started on a great note for him as he tied the knot with his lady love Alia Bhatt on April 14. And…
Last seen in Rajkumar Hirani’s blockbuster film Sanju (2018), Ranbir Kapoor is going all out to promote his upcoming film Shamshera, directed by Karan Malhotra. Bankrolled by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films, the much-awaited film features the actor in a dual role and also has Sanjay…
LONG-DELAYED FILM IS SIMILAR TO MAJOR HOLLYWOOD FAILURE Hollywood fantasy adventure The Last Airbender (2010) was supposed to be the first part of a trilogy, but it received so much negativity that no further films were made. Lead star Dev Patel later admitted to disliking the film and regretted being…
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…
From being “excited” to “terrified”, Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor says he is feeling a gamut of emotions as he awaits the birth of his and Alia Bhatt’s first child. The couple tied the knot in April and Bhatt, 29, announced her pregnancy last month. Kapoor said while he finds it…
It is no news that Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor and his wife Alia Bhatt are set to become parents soon. But before the couple welcomes their first child into the world, Kapoor has started prepping for how to become the world’s best father. The actor recently learned the skills of…
Bollywood actress Gauahar Khan needs no introduction! She has played some memorable characters on screen and has also been a participant in a couple of reality shows, including Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss. In a conversation with a leading entertainment portal, Khan opened up about losing out on a big-ticket project…
Ranbir Kapoor is keeping quite busy these days on both personal as well professional fronts. On the personal front, he is waiting for the arrival of his first child with his wife Alia Bhatt. One of the most popular couples of the tinsel town tied the nuptial knot in April…
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt took the internet by storm on Monday by announcing her pregnancy through an Instagram post when she uploaded a picture of herself with husband Ranbir Kapoor looking at an ultrasound monitor screen. The couple married in April this year. While fans and celebrities have been showering…
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor is on cloud nine today as he is set to embrace fatherhood soon. His wife Alia Bhatt announced her pregnancy earlier today. On the work front, Kapoor has two releases this year- Shamshera and Brahmastra. Fans are eagerly waiting for both films to hit theatres. The…
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…
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…
Alia Bhatt is one of the finest actresses working in Bollywood today. She has delivered multiple extraordinary performances and has won numerous awards for her exceptional acting chops. In addition to her impeccable acting talent, Bhatt is also known for having an amazingly gorgeous figure, which is, of course, the…
The trailer of the much-awaited film Shamshera has been unveiled and it's no less than a treat for Ranbir Kapoor's fans. The actor is playing his first double role in the film. At the end of the trailer, Ranbir's appearance in a double role is confirmed as they appear in…
If we talk about villains of the industry, it's hard to miss out on Sanjay Dutt's contribution to the same. Be it 'Khal Nayak', Vaastav: The Reality' or 'Agneepath', 'K.G.F: Chapter 2', Sanjay has won many hearts with his strong antagonist roles over the years. And now he is once…
There are a lot of people who have a strikingly similar resemblance with some of the most prominent faces. Similarly, there are a lot of people who pretend to be the look-alike of megastar Amitabh Bachchan. Meanwhile, a photo recently shared by a world-renowned photographer Steve McCurry is sending netizens…
Yash Raj Films unveiled the teaser of their much-awaited film Shamshera and Ranbir Kapoor looks fiery in this intriguing tale of the dacoits. Sharing the teaser on Instagram, Yash Raj Films wrote, "A legend who will leave his mark. #ShamsheraTrailer out on 24th June. Experience SHAMSHERA in @imax in Hindi,…
A poster of Ranbir Kapoor in his look from his much-anticipated film Shamshera has been leaked. It has been doing the rounds on the internet all through Saturday. Filming for the Yash Raj Films’ venture is said to have wrapped up in September 2020 and the film is scheduled for…
After a long wait, the makers of Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva finally unveiled the trailer of the much-anticipated film on June 15. Made on a humongous budget, the film features an ensemble cast of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, and Mouni Roy. Though the trailer has impressed a…
Actor Alia Bhatt, who is currently busy shooting for her Hollywood debut Heart of Stone, took some time off her work schedule to thank the audience for showering love on the Brahmastra trailer. Taking to Instagram Stories, Alia wrote, "Another GREAT day on Heart of Stone - so so so…
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.…
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,…
Newlyweds Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are on cloud nine as they are all set to unveil the Brahmastra trailer today on Wednesday. And hours before the trailer launch, the two shared a special video message for the fans expressing how much love and labour they have put to make…
Filmmaker Ahmed Khan and Zee Studios are set to bankroll a high-profile film that will feature Bollywood's top action stars in lead roles. Titled Baap, the film will star Mithun Chakraborty, Sunny Deol, Sanjay, Dutt, and Jackie Shroff while Vivek Chauhan has been roped in to call the shots. A…
Director Ayan Mukerji on Saturday said superstar Nagarjuna has helped him in fulfilling his dream of creating a pan-India movie with the much-anticipated Brahmastra: Part One Shiva. The fantasy adventure epic starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Amitabh Bachchan, is the first in an ambitiously planned trilogy, which will mark…
Headlined by Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, Brahmastra is one of the most anticipated Bollywood films of 2022. Helmed by filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, the film took more than five years in getting ready for its theatrical release. After facing several setbacks, including a pandemic and three lockdowns, the fantasy adventure…
A HOT recent topic was the marriage of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. The couple reportedly started dating after they met on the sets of Brahmastra in 2017 and have been seemingly solid ever since. But 39-year-old Ranbir is known for reportedly having a notorious reputation of being a serial…
After facing a series of delays, a pandemic, and two lockdowns later, one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious films, Brahmastra: Part One Shiva, is finally set to arrive in cinemas in September. Director Ayan Mukerji, known for Wake Up Sid (2009) and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), says he is…
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,…
Ranbir Kapoor, who was last seen in Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju (2018), is presently busy promoting his upcoming film Brahmastra, which marks his return to the silver screen after a long gap of four years. The talented actor was recently spotted at the Mumbai airport heading out of the city. If…
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…
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…
AFTER bubbling away under the surface in smaller supporting roles, actor Aman Gandhi has come to the wider attention of audiences with a winning turn in hit ZEE TV drama serial Bhagya Lakshmi. The show has been widely appreciated since it premiered in 2021 and his role of Ayush has…
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…
Veteran Bollywood star Neetu Kapoor said losing a partner of 45 years was “difficult and painful”, as she paid tributes to her late actor husband Rishi Kapoor on his second death anniversary. Rishi Kapoor, who delivered dozens of notable films throughout his storied career, died on April 30, 2020, at…
Shraddha Kapoor has time and again shown her generous side. She believes in various social causes and has always stood up against animal cruelty. The actress has been the spokesperson for the same for a long time. Apart from supporting the cause, Kapoor also motivates her fans and followers to…
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…
Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who recently tied the knot with Alia Bhatt, has resumed work post his star-studded wedding ceremony. The actor has started shooting for his upcoming film Animal, which also stars well-known Telugu actress Rashmika Mandanna in the lead role. Both actors commenced shooting for the much-anticipated film in…
POPULAR Indian actor Ayush Anand has been entertaining television audiences ever since he made his debut with hit historical drama Jodha Akbar in 2013. The talented small screen star has since then shown off his versatility in popular serials like Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha, Ishqbaaaz, Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji…
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Monday said he was extremely proud as his grandson Agastya Nanda began filming for the Netflix live-action musical film The Archies, which marks his screen debut. Son of Shweta Bachchan Nanda and businessman Nikhil Nanda, Agastya reportedly features in the Zoya Akhtar directorial as the…
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 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…
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…
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are just a couple of hours away from exchanging vows. The couple, who started dating in 2018, will tie the nuptial knot on April 14 in an intimate ceremony. The two started dating on the sets of Dharma Productions’ much-awaited film Brahmastra. While the big-ticket…
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…
Popular Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna, who primarily works in Telugu-language films, will star opposite actor Vijay in an upcoming Tamil-Telugu bilingual film, tentatively titled Thalapathy 66. Produced by Dil Raju and directed by Vamshi Paidipally, the film was officially launched with a puja recently. Taking to her Instagram handle, the…
Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor, who shared the screen space in Rajkumar Hirani’s all-time blockbuster PK (2014), are apparently coming together to headline an upcoming film. If reports are to be believed, the work on the untitled project has already begun. Sharing more details, a source in the know informs…
Actor Rashmika Mandanna, who is known for her work in Telugu films, has joined Ranbir Kapoor on the cast of the much-anticipated Bollywood film Animal, the makers announced on Saturday. The Hindi-language crime drama is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga of Kabir Singh (2019) fame and produced by Bhushan Kumar…
BIRTHDAY SPECIAL TO CELEBRATE THE VERSATILE STAR’S ENTERTAINING PERFORMANCES POPULAR Bollywood star Ajay Devgn has had a glittering 31-year Bollywood career loaded with memorable performances and a wide array of films in diverse genres. He will receive good wishes from around the world this week as he celebrates his 53rd…
Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt on Wednesday announced that he has finished filming the first schedule of his next film Ghudchadhi. The 62-year-old actor took to his Instagram Stories to share the update on the film, which is being directed by Binoy Gandhi. “Here's to wrapping the first schedule of Ghudchadi…
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.…
AFTER being out of the spotlight for a large part of the last decade, Bobby Deol has reignited his career with incendiary roles that have burned brightly on diverse streaming platforms. These have included explosive Netflix film Class Of 83 and two seasons of Prakash Jha’s controversial streaming show Aashram…
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…
The makers of Toolsidas Junior on Friday announced the release date of the forthcoming Hindi film. It will hit screens on March 4, 2022. The film stars Sanjay Dutt and late Rajiv Kapoor in lead roles. Child actor Varun Buddhadev also plays a pivotal role in it. Written and directed…
Last seen in her father Mahesh Bhatt’s directorial comeback Sadak 2 (2020), Alia Bhatt is currently busy promoting her much-anticipated film Gangubai Kathiawadi. The film marks her maiden collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Apart from her professional life, the 28-year-old actress remains in news for her relationship with…
Fronted by Ranbir Kapoor, Yash Raj Films’ much-awaited production venture Shamshera is set to enter theatres on July 22, 2022, the producers announced on Friday. Directed by successful filmmaker Karan Malhotra, the big-ticket project is a dacoit drama set in the 1800s. It chronicles the story of a dacoit tribe…
MILLIONS of music fans are mourning the loss of Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away on Sunday morning (6). The legendary singer was laid to rest at Shivaji Park maidan in Mumbai with full state honours on Sunday evening. Prime minister Narendra Modi flew down from Delhi to pay his respects…
Popular actress Mouni Roy tied the knot with her Dubai-based boyfriend Suraj Nambiar on Thursday. The wedding ceremony, which took place according to South Indian rituals, saw the attendance of several of her close friends from the industry. Her friend and co-star Arjun Bijlani shared a photo of the newlyweds…
Vaani Kapoor is presently basking in the huge success of her latest film Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui. Also starring Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead role, the Abhishek Kapoor directorial featured the actress in the role of a transgender woman. Her performance did not only win her great critical acclaim, but the…
Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor, who is presently busy shooting for Luv Ranjan’s next alongside Shraddha Kapoor, will begin filming Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal from March. Ranbir Kapoor is expected to wrap up Ranjan’s untitled film by March and then drive straight into Vanga’s psychological thriller Animal, which also features Anil…
Well-known Bollywood producer Siddharth Roy Kapur says Saare Jahan Se Achcha is not shelved as it is a great story that's close to his heart. Siddharth Roy Kapur is producing Saare Jahan Se Achcha, based on the life of astronaut Rakesh Sharma. The biopic will be directed by Mahesh Mathai…
Acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli, who shot to global fame with the runaway success of Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017), is set to present the first part of Dharma Productions’ much-anticipated film Brahmastra down south. Brahmastra is a fantasy adventure drama, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh…
Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor on Tuesday said he is interested in making a biographical feature film on the life of his grandfather and Hindi cinema veteran Raj Kapoor. The actor, who belongs to the fourth generation of the prestigious Kapoor film family, was speaking at a panel discussion following the…
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…
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…
Earlier this year, it was announced that filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga of Kabir Singh fame will be teaming up with Ranbir Kapoor for a movie titled Animal. The film also stars Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Parineeti Chopra. Animal was slated to release on Dussehra 2022, but it has now…
Luv Ranjan’s untitled film starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor was slated to release on Holi 2022. However, the movie has been postponed to 2023. Luv Films took to Twitter to make an announcement about the new release date. They tweeted, “Luv Ranjan’s untitled next featuring #RanbirKapoor & @ShraddhaKapoor to…
Imtiaz Ali’s Rockstar starring Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri in the lead roles released on 11th November 2011. On Thursday (11), the film completed 10 years of it release and the team had a virtual reunion. Sanjana Sanghi, who played the role of Fakhri’s sister in the film, posted a…
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…
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…
There were reports that Parineeti Chopra will be seen in Sooraj Barjatya’s next project titled Uunchai which also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Anupam Kher, Danny Denzongpa, Neena Gupta, and Sarika. Now, finally, it has been confirmed that Chopra is a part of the film. The actress took to Twitter…
Renowned Bollywood filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya, who last helmed Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015), has commenced work on his next directorial venture Uunchai. Known for making high-profile family entertainers, the filmmaker has based his next on friendship. He has pulled off a casting coup of sorts by signing Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam…
Just yesterday we reported that Ranbir Kapoor will kick-off his next Animal in April or May 2022. Also starring Parineeti Chopra, Bobby Deol, and Anil Kapoor in lead roles, the gangster drama has Sandeep Reddy Vanga in the director’s chair. The team is planning to wrap up the shoot within…
Last seen in Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju (2018), a biographical drama based on the eventful life of Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt, Ranbir Kapoor is currently keeping busy with several exciting projects, which are currently at various stages of development. The actor will next be seen in Yash Raj Films’ Shamshera, which…
Hrithik Roshan and Ranbir Kapoor, who are rumoured to be playing the lead roles in filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari’s much-talked-about magnum-opus Ramayana, were spotted together on Saturday. The duo was seen visiting Namit Malhotra’s office for a private meeting with Malhotra, Tiwari and producer Madhu Mantena for the upcoming project expected…
According to reports, Vicky Kaushal, Kiara Advani and Bhumi Pednekar have wrapped up Dharma Productions’ upcoming film Mr Lele. Directed by Shashank Khaitan, Mr Lele is a comic thriller that went before cameras earlier this year amid the pandemic. The team called it a wrap on the film on Monday.…
A couple of days ago, Yash Raj Films announced the release dates of their upcoming movies, and one of them was Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, and Vaani Kapoor starrer Shamshera. The film is slated to release on 18th March 2022. On Tuesday (28), Ranbir celebrates his 39th birthday, so YRF…
Currently, theatres in India are functioning in a few states. But, cinemas in Maharashtra are shut. On Saturday (25), Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray, announced that the theatres in the state will reopen from 22nd October 2021. After the announcement, Rohit Shetty quickly revealed that his movie Sooryavanshi starring…
BIRTHDAY SPECIAL CELEBRATING THE ACCLAIMED ACTOR’S LIFE AND CAREER MASSIVELY popular movie star Ranbir Kapoor turns a year older this week and will celebrate his 39th birthday on September 28. One of the most bankable Bollywood stars working today, he has clocked up an impressive list of blockbuster hits and…
Buzz has it that Ranbir Kapoor is set to feature in a special song for Dharma Productions’ upcoming film Mr Lele. Directed by Shashank Khaitan, the film stars Vicky Kaushal and Kiara Advani in principal roles. And if reports are to be believed, the lead pair may also feature in…
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…
A few months ago, there were reports that a biopic on former Indian cricketer and current president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Sourav Ganguly, is on the cards. On Thursday (09), the biopic was officially announced. Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg will be producing the…
On 30th April 2020, veteran actor Rishi Kapoor passed away. He started his acting career with the film Mera Naam Joker (1970) for which he received India’s National Film Award for Best Child Artist. In 1973, he made his debut as a lead hero with the movie Bobby. Rishi Kapoor…
Vaani Kapoor can be currently seen in action thriller Bell Bottom (2021), alongside superstar Akshay Kumar. After Bell Bottom, she has two exciting projects lined up for release - Shamshera and Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui. Both films present the actress in a never-seen-before avatar. Kapoor, who celebrates her 33rd birthday today,…
According to reports, filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari has approached Ranbir Kapoor to play Lord Ram in his next directorial venture, Ramayana. Rumours were doing the rounds lately that Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu was the original choice for the same role, but he turned down the offer. An entertainment portal quotes a…
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…
ACTING was never part of the plan for Abhinandan Jindal. He used to play cricket and injury led him towards a modelling career. Then his photo was featured in a magazine and a casting director called him to Mumbai for an audition, which was the first step towards becoming an…
INDIA’S biggest reality series Bigg Boss enjoyed recordbreaking success in season 13 and that is why life hasn’t been the same for participant Paras Chhabra since then. In the past 18 months he has enjoyed a lot of popularity, which has included starring in music videos that have clocked up…
Superstar Amitabh Bachchan on Tuesday started shooting for the latest season of his popular game show Kaun Banega Crorepati. The first season of KBC premiered on 3 July 2000 and the megastar on Wednesday got nostalgic over 21 years of the game show and thanked fans for their constant love…
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…
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan started shooting for his much-talked-about untitled science-fiction film on Saturday. The high-profile film also has Prabhas and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. The film went on floors with a pooja ceremony at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. Prabhas took to his Instagram handle and shared a photo…
In 2018, it was announced that Karan Malhotra will be directing a movie titled Shamshera starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, and Vaani Kapoor. The movie was slated to release in 2020 but was postponed due to the pandemic. Earlier, this year, Yash Raj Films announced that the film will release…
Contrary to reports, Ranbir Kapoor is not headlining filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next directorial venture, Baiju Bawra. The celebrated filmmaker is rather considering his frequent collaborator Ranveer Singh for one of the two leads in the much-awaited musical. Rumours were doing the rounds lately that Bhansali had approached Kapoor to…
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…
In 2019, it was announced that after Gangubai Kathiawadi, Sanjay Leela Bhansali will be directing a movie titled Baiju Bawra. The movie was supposed to release on Diwali this year, but due to the pandemic, everything has been delayed. Well, there have multiple reports about the casting of the film,…
Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor have resumed filming Luv Ranjan's next directorial venture. The team is currently stationed in Delhi where an important schedule has been planned. The untitled film began production in January in Noida. The next schedule was to take off in June, but the second wave of…
Former Indian Cricket team captain and current BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has confirmed that a biopic chronicling his eventful cricketing career is in the works. To be produced by a leading banner, the upcoming project will be made in Hindi. Ganguly confirmed the news during a conversation with News18. “Yes,…
The Kapoor family is regarded as the first family of Bollywood, which has given a bunch of incredibly talented people to the industry, right from Prithviraj Kapoor to Ranbir Kapoor. It is not an exaggeration to say that the Kapoors have contributed immensely to the Hindi film industry by delivering…
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…
Kartik Aaryan will be seen in Sajid Nadiadwala’s production venture Satyanarayan Ki Katha which will be directed by Sameer Vidwans. The film is a musical love saga, but the makers have not yet announced which actress will be seen opposite Kartik in the film. However, now, according to a report…
Shraddha Kapoor has reportedly signed on to star in a romantic comedy, which Jackky Bhagnani is set to produce under his home banner Pooja Entertainment. The two have been in talks for a few months now and finally, things seem to be moving ahead in the right direction. A well-placed…
Anil Kapoor started his journey in Bollywood with supporting roles and cameos. His first movie as a lead was the 1983 release Woh Saat Din. On Wednesday, Woh Saat Din completed 38 years of its release. So, Anil Kapoor took to Twitter to thank his fans for the love that…
Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra has been in the making for the past many years. The film was earlier supposed to release in 2019 but was postponed. Later, the makers decided to release it in December 2020, but due to the pandemic, the shooting of the film was put on hold. The…
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…
Tripti Dimri, who made her acting debut with Poster Boys (2017) and won loads of appreciation for her searing performance in Bulbbul (2020), for which she even walked away with the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress in a Web Original film, is set to star alongside Shahid Kapoor in…
2021 has been a great year for Parineeti Chopra. She featured in three films this year, The Girl On The Train, Saina, and Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, and her performances in all the films were appreciated a lot. Currently, Parineeti has only one film officially announced. She will be seen…
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…
Legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday expressed gratitude towards millions of his fans who wished him and his wife, actor-politician Jaya Bachchan on their 48th wedding anniversary. The power couple tied the nuptial knot on June 3, 1973. They have two children –author Shweta Bachchan Nanda and actor Abhishek…
Ranbir Kapoor, who belongs to the most respected and revered Kapoor family of Bollywood, began his acting career with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya in 2007. The romantic drama also provided a launchpad to yet another star child, Sonam Kapoor, who is the elder daughter of evergreen Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor.…
By: Mohnish Singh Though the shoot for Dharma Productions’ much-awaited fantasy adventure drama Brahmastra is yet to wrap up, the makers have already started putting the promotional campaign together, as per reports. A leading entertainment portal reports that the makers of Brahmastra had submitted multiple promos and creatives for certification…
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…
By Murtuza Iqbal Imtiaz Ali for the first time directed Ranbir Kapoor in the 2011 release Rockstar. The film was a super hit at the box office and Ranbir won awards for his performance in it. The director-actor duo later teamed up for the 2015 release Tamasha which was appreciated…
By Murtuza Iqbal Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra starring Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt has been in the making for the past many years. The movie was slated to release in December last year, but due to the pandemic, that didn’t happen. Now, according to a report in the entertainment…
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…
By: Mohnish Singh There were times when Bollywood would produce multi-starrers or two-hero films in bulk. As time changed and actors’ egos started getting bigger than the films they worked on, producers veered towards making solo hero films to avoid conflicts. Having said that, Bollywood keeps surprising us with one…
The Maldives is still welcoming Bollywood stars and other rich Indians to its secluded beaches and crystal-clear lagoons even as countries ban flights because of a brutal Covid surge. The Indian Ocean archipelago of more than a thousand islands reopened its international borders in mid-July after being shut for three…
By: Mohnish Singh A couple of weeks ago, Shraddha Kapoor announced that she is set to play a double role in T-Series Films’ next production venture, Chaalbaaz In London. Pankaj Parashar, who also directed the Sridevi-starrer Chaalbaaz (1989), has been tapped to helm the upcoming comic caper. The latest update…
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 …
By: Mohnish Singh Deepika Padukone, who was last seen in Chhapaak (2020), will join superstar Shah Rukh Khan on the sets of Yash Raj Films’ much-awaited action-thriller Pathan next week, as per reports. Director Siddharth Anand is currently filming some important scenes with SRK and John Abraham in Mumbai. An…
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,…
By: Mohnish Singh The Hindi film industry was still trying to get back on its feet after suffering huge losses during the coronavirus-induced lockdown, but fresh restrictions imposed by the state government of Maharashtra, after a sharp increase in the cases of coronavirus, have thwarted its effort to bounce back.…
By: Mohnish Singh Rising Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal on Monday took to social media to inform that he tested positive for the coronavirus. In his post, the actor wrote that he contracted the virus despite taking all the necessary precautions. He urged everyone who came in contact with him lately…
By: Mohnish Singh The sudden spike in the number of coronavirus cases in India has surprised everyone. As the virus continues to spread at an alarming rate, especially in the state of Maharashtra, several prominent names from the entertainment industry are also testing positive for the virus in droves. After…
By: Mohnish Singh Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan’s next film Goodbye has gone before the cameras. The film, which also stars well-known South Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna in a prominent role, is a joint venture between Balaji Telefilms and Reliance Entertainment. Filmmaker Vikas Bahl directs after the huge success of his…
By: Mohnish Singh Ranbir Kapoor, who was last seen in Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju (2019), has several plum projects on his platter right now, including filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s next directorial offering Animal, which also stars Parineeti Chopra, Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol in significant roles. Kapoor is currently filming for…
By: Mohnish Singh Filming on the much-anticipated Hind film Gangubai Kathiawadi has resumed after the production was shut down due to director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s bout with Coronavirus. The filmmaker, who contracted the virus a couple of days ago, has now tested negative for the same. He, along with actress…
By Murtuza Iqbal Yesterday, Aamir Khan’s spokesperson confirmed that the actor has been tested positive for Covid-19, and he has self-quarantined himself at his house. Now, today, Aamir’s 3 Idiots co-star, R Madhavan has been tested positive for Covid-19. The Maara actor took to Twitter to inform everyone about it.…
By: Mohnish Singh Dharma Productions’ Brahmastra may have been taking a long time in production but it still remains one of the most awaited films coming from the stable of Bollywood. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Amitabh Bachchan in principal roles, the big-ticket fantasy drama has been creating quite…
By Murtuza Iqbal Kartik Aaryan, who was busy with the shooting of Anees Bazmee’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, has been tested positive for Covid-19. The actor took to Instagram to inform his fans about it. Kartik posted, “Positive ho gaya 🤦🏻♂️ Dua karo 🙏🏻” View this post on Instagram …
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…
By: Mohnish Singh The week gone by was marked by high volatility for Bollywood as several prominent names from the industry made it to the headlines for contracting the Coronavirus. Apart from Ranbir Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee, Tara Sutaria, and Siddhanth Chaturvedi, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali also tested positive for the…
By Murtuza Iqbal This morning Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) took to Twitter to inform everyone that an FIR against a Bollywood actor has been registered for violating Covid-19 rules. They tweeted, “No Compromise On City’s Safety! BMC has filed an FIR against a Bollywood actor for non-compliance to COVID19 guidelines…
By: Mohnish Singh After Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and Manoj Bajpayee, Tara Sutaria is the latest Bollywood celebrity to have tested positive for the novel Coronavirus. Though the actress has not released any official statement so far, a leading publication reports that she has indeed contracted the virus. Tara…
By: Mohnish Singh Actress Mahima Makwana is fast becoming one of the best young actresses of her generation. From shy and introverted Rachna Tripathi in ZEE TV’s Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke (2012-2015) to innocent Zoya caught in the web of human trafficking in Eros Now’s streaming show Flesh (2020), the…
By: Mohnish Singh On Tuesday, Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali both tested positive for Covid-19. Actress Alia Bhatt, who has been shooting with Bhansali and Kapoor for Gangubai Kathiawadi and Brahmastra respectively, also underwent a test which came back negative. However, the actress has decided to…
By Murtuza Iqbal A few hours ago, Neetu Kapoor confirmed that her son Ranbir Kapoor has been tested positive for Covid-19, and now, reportedly, Sanjay Leela Bhansali has also been tested positive. The source told The Indian Express, “SLB has tested positive for Covid-19, and he is under self quarantine,…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQgF6y1QH8w By Murtuza Iqbal Yesterday, there were reports that Ranbir Kapoor has been tested positive for Covid-19. His uncle Randhir Kapoor had given a statement to the entertainment portal Pinkvilla, “I believe he is not well, but I am not sure what he has got. I am not in town.”…
By: Mohnish Singh Arjun Kapoor is set to star in the official remake of successful Tamil film Comali (2019), which his father and filmmaker Boney Kapoor is producing with Luv Ranjan of Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011), Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015), and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018) fame. Kapoor,…
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…
DIRECTOR ARDESHIR IRANI’S IMPORTANT FILM CELEBRATES ITS 90TH ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH by ASJAD NAZIR MARCH 14 marks the 90th anniversary of Indian cinema’s first talkie Alam Ara. When the film released in 1931 it completely transformed Bollywood forever and laid the foundation for the Indian musical, as we know it…
By: Mohnish Singh Shraddha Kapoor turns a year older on March 3. The actress will celebrate her birthday with her extended family in the Maldives where she is attending the wedding of her cousin, Priyank Sharma. Her father Shakti Kapoor is also excited about her birthday and the wedding ceremony…
By Murtuza Iqbal On 1st January 2021, it was announced that Ranbir Kapoor will be teaming up with Kabir Singh director Sandeep Reddy Vanga for a movie titled Animal. The film will also stars Parineeti Chopra, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol. Now, today, the makers have announced the release date…
By: Mohnish Singh After the huge success of Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015), renowned filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya is set to wield the megaphone for his next directorial venture. The film will star Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, and Boman Irani in principal roles. While no major detail about the upcoming project…
By: Mohnish Singh Rumours were swirling around lately that Alia Bhatt may be heard crooning a song in her much-awaited Telugu film RRR, directed by celebrated Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli. It has now emerged that the actress is set to shoot two songs for the mega-budgeted film with co-star Ram…
By: Mohnish Singh After the runaway success of Kabir Singh (2019), filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga is gearing up to kick-start his next directorial Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra in principal roles. Touted to be a dark yet commercial gangster film, Animal also features Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol…
By Murtuza Iqbal 2014 release PK starring Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma in the lead roles is one of the highest-grossing films in the history of Indian cinema. The movie had ended with a cliff-hanger that PK, who is an alien, comes back to earth and this time with a…
By Murtuza Iqbal For the past many months there have been reports about Luv Ranjan’s next starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor. The shooting of the film kickstarted a few weeks ago, but the makers had not announced the film officially. Now, they have announced the movie along with the…
With Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor’s much-delayed films locking dates for their theatrical release in 2021, it seems Shah Rukh Khan will not grace the silver screen this year with his hotly anticipated film Pathan. Khan was last seen in his home production Zero (2018) alongside Katrina Kaif…
By Murtuza Iqbal In 2020, during the lockdown, many filmmakers decided to release their films on the OTT platforms, but Yash Raj Films had announced that their movies will release in theatres only. Now, today, they have announced the release date of their five movies... Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar The…
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…
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…
By Murtuza Iqbal Valentine’s Day is celebrated on 14th February every year. But, before Valentine’s Day, there are some other days that are celebrated within the week, like Propose Day, Teddy Day, Rose Day, Kiss Day, Hug Day and others. Today, it’s Propose Day, so let’s look at the list…
FEEL-GOOD HINDI FILMS FOR THE DAY OF LOVE AND WHAT THEY TAUGHT US by ASJAD NAZIR WITH lockdown not ending anytime soon, most people will be spending Valentine’s Day on February 14 indoors this year and a great pick-me-up during this difficult time is a nice romantic movie. Bollywood being…
By: 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…
By: Mohnish Singh Ever since Varun Dhawan walked down the aisle with his longtime girlfriend Natasha Dalal over the weekend, the tinsel town of Bollywood has been buzzing with rumours of actress Shraddha Kapoor marrying his childhood friend Rohan Shrestha. Reacting to rumours doing the rounds on the internet, Shraddha…
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…
Jahnavi Dhanrajgir, daughter of filmmaker and yesteryear actor Tarun Dhanrajgir who played the role of Mr. Darcy in the Indian remake of Pride and Prejudice which aired on Doordarshan in 1985, has just made her acting debut with the recently released film Bolo Hau: A Mazedaar Love Story with Hyderabadi…
By: Mohnish Singh Starring Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Shabana Azmi, and Smita Patil in principal roles, Arth (1982) still tops the list of those Bollywood films which took on the topic of extramarital affairs at a time when not many films tried to turn the spotlight on such issues. Apart from its…
By: Mohnish Singh Parineeti Chopra, who was last seen in Balaji Motion Pictures’ Jabariya Jodi (2019), recently added a high-profile project to her upcoming line-up. The actress bagged the female lead in filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s next directorial Animal, which stars Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role. An online publication…
By Murtuza Iqbal We always look forward to watching hit jodis on the big screen. But, every year, Bollywood filmmakers try to get fresh pairings on the silver screen, and 2021 won’t be an exception. This year, too there are many new jodis that we will get to see in…
By: Mohnish Singh Renowned filmmaker Imtiaz Ali is set to roll his next production offering, titled Thai Massage. He has roped in actors Divyenndu Sharma and Gajraj Rao to play important characters in the upcoming satirical comedy-drama. Mangesh Hadawale, who previously helmed Malaal (2019) for Sanjay Leela Bhansali Productions, will…
By Murtuza Iqbal Deepika Padukone is one of the most talented actresses we have in the industry. She has been ruling the silver screens for the past many years, and apart from her amazing performances, the actress is also known for her dance numbers. So, today, as Deepika celebrates her…
By Murtuza Iqbal A few days ago, there were reports that Sanjay Leela Bhansali has decided to revive his ambitious project, Heera Mandi. It will be directed by Vibhu Puri who has assisted SLB earlier and directed Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Hawaizaada. It is said that Heera Mandi will be made…
By: Mohnish Singh Bollywood has announced a couple of big-ticket films in the past few weeks. Joining the growing list is actor Ranbir Kapoor’s next psychological thriller titled Animal. Bankrolled by Bhushan Kumar and Murad Khetani under T-Series Films and Cine1 Studios respectively, Animal will be directed by filmmaker Sandeep…
By: Mohnish Singh If there is one upcoming project which has successfully created a great buzz even before its official announcement, it has to be filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s next directorial offering after the massive success of Kabir Singh (2019). The yet-to-be-titled film is an action thriller and stars Ranbir…
By: Mohnish Singh Ranbir Kapoor had confirmed just a couple of days ago that he was set to team up with filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga for a film. Now, the news is coming in that the makers are gearing up to officially announce the high-profile action thriller on New Year.…
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…
By Murtuza Iqbal Sandeep Reddy Vanga made his Bollywood directorial debut with Kabir Singh which went on to become one of the highest-grossing films of 2019. Now, the filmmaker is all set to team up with Ranbir Kapoor for his next Hindi movie. While the makers have not yet announced…
By: Mohnish Singh Ranbir Kapoor, who was last seen in the Rajkumar Hirani-directed Sanju (2018), has been keeping busy with Dharma Productions’ Brahmastra and Yash Raj Films’ Shamshera for quite some time now. Both high-profile films went on floors more than a year ago and are yet to complete production.…
Murtuza Iqbal There have been reports from the past few months that Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor will be seen in Luv Ranjan’s next which is a romantic-comedy. Earlier, the film was supposed to star Deepika Padukone as the female lead, but the actress opted out of the film. Now,…
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…
By: Mohnish Singh After staying at home for several months due to the Coronavirus-induced lockdown, Alia Bhatt recently started shooting for her much-awaited film Gangubai Kathiawadi with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Sharing her experience of resuming work amid the ongoing pandemic, the highly versatile actress tells a publication, “It is…
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…
Murtuza Iqbal Moviegoers are always excited to watch family members in a movie together. Many actors have worked with their kids in the movies, and many actors have worked with their siblings. However, there are many actors who are yet to share the screen space with their brother or sister.…
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…
Murtuza Iqbal Every year many films are announced and they start rolling. But sometimes, a few movies don’t get a release as per the schedule, and then there’s a delay in the release. Today, let’s look at the list of Bollywood movies that released after a long delay and failed…
By: Mohnish Singh Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor has signed a few exciting projects after the riotous success of her last release WAR (2019) alongside Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. She recently wrapped up her next film Bell Bottom in Scotland and is currently shooting for Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui with Ayushmann…
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…
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…
Murtuza Iqbal A few days ago, it was announced that producer Nikhil Dwivedi and director Vishal Furia have collaborated for a movie titled Nagin which will be a three-film franchise. And now, it has been announced that Shraddha Kapoor has been roped in to play the lead role in it.…
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…
By: Mohnish Singh Though celebrated filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is currently busy directing his upcoming film Gangubai Kathiawadi with Alia Bhatt, his next directorial offering Baiju Bawra is also creating quite a buzz in Bollywood corridors. The latest we hear about the much-awaited musical is that SLB has reportedly roped…
Murtuza Iqbal Sequels are nothing new in Bollywood. Filmmakers love to make their movies as a franchise and sometimes makers end their movies with a cliffhanger, so moviegoers can already get excited about the sequel. So, today, let’s look at the list of Bollywood films that ended with a cliffhanger……
TALENTED actor Sahil Anand has been able to show off his impressive range on film and television. He is currently playing a key role in popular drama serial Kasautii Zindagii Kay and enjoying the challenge. Eastern Eye caught up with the versatile star to speak about his journey, current serial,…
Ranbir Kapoor made his debut with the 2007 release Saawariya. Though the film failed to make a mark at the box office, Ranbir’s performance was appreciated a lot. In these 13 years, the actor has starred in many films and proved his mettle as an actor as well as a…
There has been a huge change in the way the audience has started consuming entertainment in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak. Over the past few months, the growth of OTT platforms has been phenomenal as they registered an uptick in not only subscriptions but viewing hours also among users.…
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’.…
In a time when theatres have put up the shutters for several months now, OTT platforms have emerged as the most favourite destination for entertainment junkies. To attract more and more viewers, streamers are also not leaving any stone unturned. Apart from offering a wide variety of original shows, they…
Alia Bhatt, who was most recently seen in Sadak 2 (2020) which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar, might sign a new film with Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment. According to reports, the talented actress has been approached by the premier production house to topline their upcoming dark-comedy, tentatively titled Darlings.…
Shah Rukh Khan was last seen on the big screen in the 2018 release Zero. His fans have been waiting to know which will be the actor’s next movie. While there have been reports of him signing multiple movies, none of them have been officially announced. It is said that…
It was in 2018 when Luv Ranjan announced a film with Ajay Devgn and Ranbir Kapoor as the male leads. There were reports that Deepika Padukone might join the film to play the female lead. However, it never went on the floors, and there was no development about it. Last…
Speculations are rife in Bollywood corridors that Varun Dhawan has been roped in to play the male lead in filmmaker Amar Kaushik’s next directorial offering. Kaushik, who became a creative force to reckon with after the huge success of Stree (2018) and then Bala (2019), is set to commence work…
Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra has been in the making from the past few years. The movie was slated to hit the screens last year but has been delayed multiple times. The final shooting schedule of the film was going to take place in March this year, but due to the pandemic,…
Karan Malhotra’s Shamshera was slated to release in July this year, but due to the pandemic the shooting of the film was stalled and the release has been pushed. The movie stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, and Vaani Kapoor in the lead roles. We all know that Sanjay Dutt has…
by ASJAD NAZIR WHETHER it is theatre, ad films or her last role as a warrior princess in mythological show Chandragupta Maurya, doctor turned actress Aditi Sanwal says everything she has done so far is close to her heart. She is showing that same love to her current drama serial…
We did not hear much about acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Baiju Bawra which he announced last year right after unveiling the first few posters of his upcoming directorial offering Gangubai Kathiawadi. Gangubai Kathiawadi with Alia Bhatt is currently on hold because of the Coronavirus pandemic. We now hear that…
After a complete shutdown of shooting activities for four months, Bollywood is finally crawling back to normalcy. Though the opening of theatres in the coming few months still remains a distant dream, producers have resumed production on their pending projects which had to stall shooting in March as India went…
Last seen in action entertainer Baaghi 3 (2020), Shraddha Kapoor will next star in hit filmmaker Luv Ranjan’s untitled film opposite Ranbir Kapoor. And if fresh reports are to be believed, the talented actress is set to add one more exciting project to her resume. According to reports, Shraddha Kapoor…
RENOWNED actress Meera Deosthale is known for her performances in popular drama serials such as Udaan and Vidya. The beautiful actress has been spending lockdown watching movies and shared her 10 favourite ones, in no particular order. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara: The 2011 Zoya Akhtar directed movie about friendship recently…
A few days ago, there were reports that Farhan Akhtar has been roped in to star in Saare Jahan Se Achcha, a biopic of astronaut Rakesh Sharma. However, before Farhan, the film was offered to Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Vicky Kaushal, and Ranbir Kapoor. And now, according to a…
Astronaut Rakesh Sharma’s biopic has been in the news from the past few years. The first time we heard about the film was in 2018. The biopic is tentatively titled as Saare Jahaan Se Accha and will be directed by Mahesh Mathai and produced by Ronnie Screwvala. Well, there have…
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…
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…
While the impact of the Coronavirus lockdown on Bollywood at large is yet to be evaluated, nobody can deny the fact that the industry has suffered badly over the past couple of months. After a complete shutdown of more than three months, Bollywood was gearing up to begin production in…
When a Bollywood actor passes away, his or her fans become quite upset about it. But we always remember those actors for their performances that they have given the past. However, many times it happens that some actors pass away even before their last film has released. So, today, let’s…
by ASJAD NAZIR MODEL and TV anchor turned actress Donal Bisht has shown off impressive versatility with an interesting array of projects. The small screen beauty has delivered winning performances in popular drama serials, including Ek Deewana Tha, Roop-Mard Ka Naya Swaroop and Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji. With more…
A storm could be brewing in India's top-flight football, a glamorous and acrimonious world that encompasses Asia's richest man, the cream of Bollywood and a self-styled former gangster. Mukesh Ambani, the billionaire tycoon who commands the Reliance Industries corporate empire that owns the Indian Super League, is facing pushback to…
After the riotous success of Kabir Singh (2019), filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga and producer Murad Khetani are set to join forces once again. Though nothing much is known about their forthcoming offering, some sources reveal that it is a gangster drama set to be made on a huge scale. If…
After staying in lockdown for more than two months, India has started lifting restrictions in some parts of the country. The Maharashtra government has permitted the reopening of several sectors, including film and TV production. Film and TV shootings will soon resume in the state in compliance with the guidelines…
SMALL SCREEN STAR ON FINDING FAME WITH HIT SHOW TENALI RAMA by ASJAD NAZIR ONE of the biggest small screen success stories from recent years is smashhit serial Tenali Rama, which has powered by past 700 episodes since it premiered in 2017. At the forefront of the historical comedy-drama based…
Brahmastra is surely one of the most awaited films of the year. The shooting of the film kickstarted in 2018 and it was slated to release in 2019. However, the release date was pushed to Summer 2020, and then the makers once again delayed the release. The movie is now…
The makers of Gangubai Kathiawadi, a period drama featuring Alia Bhatt in the titular role, are looking forward to resuming shoot in a few weeks from now. The latest update on the much-awaited project is that filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has roped in Ajay Devgn and Emraan Hashmi to play…
RISING cinema star Nidhhi Agerwal has shown amazing versatility in a short space of time. The talented Indian actress made her debut with Bollywood film Munna Michael in 2017 and has since mixed up languages along with roles she has taken on. With forthcoming projects in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and…
Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook are social media platforms through which the actors try to stay connected with their fans. Mostly all the Bollywood stars are active on social media and keep on posting pictures, videos, and a lot of things about their day-to-day life. However, there are some celebs who…
Anil Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor were good friends and shared a great camaraderie with each other. Their kids, Sonam Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor had made their debut together with the film Saawariya. Recently, Anil Kapoor posted some pictures from the trailer launch of Saawariya and remembered his friend James (the…
POPULAR TV STAR KARAN TACKER TALKS ABOUT HIS NEW ESPIONAGE THRILLER AND BIG ACTING PLANS FOR THE FUTURE by ASJAD NAZIR THERE hasn’t been much to celebrate in 2020, but one of the big success stories has been drama serial Special Ops. The fast paced thriller has received positive reviews…
A couple of months ago, acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali had announced that after completing his upcoming directorial Gangubai Kathiawadi, he would next helm a film called Baiju Bawra. Ever since he officially announced the movie on Twitter, several names have been linked to it. The latest we hear that…
Shraddha Kapoor, who completes a decade in showbiz in 2020, has established herself as one of the leading actresses of Bollywood over the years. She was last seen in Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment’s actioner Baaghi 3 (2020), which could not do the kind of business it was expected to, due to…
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…
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…
Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan and Mouni Roy in important roles, Dharma Productions’ adventure fantasy drama Brahmastra was originally slated to enter theatres in 2019. But the project kept facing one delay after another and is yet to make its entry into cinemas. The latest we hear that…
Neetu Kapoor on Monday expressed her gratitude to the medical staff for taking care of her husband, veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, during his battle with leukemia. Rishi Kapoor died at the age of 67 on April 30 at HN Reliance hospital in south Mumbai, after a two year long battle…
Seasoned Bollywood actress Poonam Dhillon is in a state of shock ever since she came to know about the passing away of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor. Kapoor, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2018, breathed his last on April 30. He was 67. “This is such a terrible time to…
by ASJAD NAZIR THE greatest cinematic dynasty in the world is the Kapoor family and they have been an integral part of Bollywood ever since the silent era. Now well into its fourth generation, the galaxy of stars from the famous family have lit up films for over 90 years…
AN ENTERTAINING COUNTDOWN OF 40 HAPPINESS INDUCING HINDI MOVIES AND WHERE TO WATCH THEM ONLINE by ASJAD NAZIR A DAILY dose of bad news combined with the coronavirus putting many on lockdown has everyone feeling down and in need of a pick me up. One way to get a quick…
After establishing herself as one of the leading faces on Indian television, Mouni Roy made a transition to Bollywood. She entered filmdom with Akshay Kumar’s Gold (2018) and followed it up with Maddock Films’ Made In China (2019), opposite National Award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao. Roy will next be seen in…
Actor Gurfateh Pirzada, who can be currently seen in Dharma Productions’ Netflix film Guilty (2020), next stars in the much-awaited fantasy drama Brahmastra, directed by Ayan Mukerji for Karan Johar. Though Brahmastra features Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan in crucial roles, Pirzada has an important role to play…
After ruling Hindi cinema for close to four decades, megastar Amitabh Bachchan made his Marathi film debut with the recently released film AB Aani CD (2020) wherein he played himself on screen. But no sooner did the film enter cinemas last month than theatre owners had to discontinue all its…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who last helmed the much-loved historical drama Padmaavat (2018), is currently busy with his next directorial offering Gangubai Kathiawadi. And if reports are to be believed, the filmmaker may reunite with his Padmaavat actress Deepika Padukone again. Yes, you heard that absolutely right! Reportedly, Bhansali is planning…
Dharma Productions’ Takht, which was announced in 2018, is one of the hugely anticipated Bollywood movies. Featuring an ensemble cast which includes Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal and Bhumi Pednekar in principal characters, the period drama is set to be mount on…
THE GREATEST HINDI FILM FOR EACH OF THE PAST 50 YEARS TO REVISIT WHILE SELF-ISOLATING AT HOME by ASJAD NAZIR BEING stuck indoors due to self-isolation means there is finally time to catch up on movies. For Bollywood fans, it is an opportunity to revisit classics and connect with masterpieces…
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt have been in a relationship from the past couple of years. The two have openly spoken about it and multiple times we have heard that the two will be tying the knot soon. Now, according to a report in a tabloid, Ranbir and Alia will…
Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt were seen together on the big screen in the 2016 release Dear Zindagi. Though they were not exactly paired opposite each other romantically, moviegoers liked their chemistry in the film. Now, according to a report in an entertainment portal, SRK and Alia are all…
Speculations have been running rampant in the tinsel town of Bollywood that Fox Star Studios has backed out of Dharma Productions’ much-awaited film Takht, which Karan Johar is gearing up to helm. Several media outlets have reported that it is a big blow to Johar who has previously collaborated with…
Tinsel town of Bollywood is buzzing with reports that Dharma Productions’ head honcho Karan Johar has acquired the remake rights of superhit Telugu film Bheeshma (2020). Starring Nithiin and Rashmika Mandanna in prominent roles, the romcom hit theatres on 21st February, 2020, and turned out to be an instant hit…
Vaani Kapoor, who was last seen in War (2019) alongside Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff, is excited about her next project Shamshera. Helmed by Karan Malhotra, the movie also has Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt on its lead cast. The Yash Raj Films’ venture stars Vaani in the role of…
Currently, everyone is quarantined and staying at home, taking care of their health. Well, gyms are shut but our Bollywood celebs are trying different ways to be healthy. A few days ago, Katrina Kaif had posted a video of working out on the terrace of her residence. And now, Rishi…
The debate on nepotism has been going on in the industry from the past many years. Ananya Panday, daughter of Chunky Panday, has also spoken about it earlier. She was also trolled for her statement that the struggle of star kids is different and how her father has never been…
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s much-awaited film Brahmastra has been in the making for the longest time. The movie, which is being produced by Karan Johar under the banner of Dharma Productions, began production in 2018. It was set to enter theatres in 2019, but since the production kept getting…
Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra has been in the making from the past few years. The movie stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Nagarjuna, and Mouni Roy. Well, Big B recently wrapped up the shooting of the film and informed his fans about it on his Blog. He wrote on his…
By Asjad Nazir THERE are a number of interesting movies from all over the world to cater to diverse audiences. While some will come straight out of places like India and Pakistan, others will be international films featuring South Asian talents. Eastern Eye’s annual preview looks at some of the…
If you are a true Bollywood buff, you would still remember the much-talked-about biopic Saare Jahaan Se Achcha based on the life of Rakesh Sharma, the first and the only Indian citizen to travel in space. The project first hit the headlines some three years ago. At that time, Sushant…
2007 release Bhool Bhulaiyaa is surely one of the best horror-comedies made in Bollywood. Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan’s performance in the film were simply amazing. Vidya danced on the song Ami Je Tomar in the film and the track was one of the highlights of the movie. Now, this…
Imtiaz Ali’s Love Aaj Kal has received mixed reviews, but there’s one thing in the film that is being loved by one and all. Well, we are talking about the music of the film which is composed by Pritam. Even lead actors Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan are all…
Shah Rukh Khan was last seen on the big screen in 2018 release Zero. The Aanand L Rai directorial also starred Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif. Unfortunately, the film failed to make a mark at the box office. SRK is yet to officially announce his next project and his fans…
Recently, actor Armaan Jain tied the knot with Anissa Malhotra. A grand wedding reception was organised last night which was attended by many big Bollywood celebs like Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Karan Johar, Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra, Malaika Arora, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia…
Brahmastra has been in the pipeline for the past two years. The movie was supposed to release in 2019, but the makers postponed it to 2020. The film was scheduled to release during Summer 2020 but has been once again postponed. Now, the film will be hitting the screens on…
Karan Johar has announced the release date of his much-awaited directorial offering Takht. On Saturday, the celebrated filmmaker took to his social media handles and dropped the teaser of his highly anticipated magnum-opus Takht, which also carried its release date. Starring Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal,…
Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, who became an international force to reckon with after the humongous success of Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali: The Conclusion (2020), is currently working on his next directorial offering, tentatively titled RRR. The much-awaited movie stars popular South Indian actors Jr. NTR and Ram Charan in…
Karan Johar and Shah Rukh Khan have worked together on some of the biggest blockbusters of Hindi cinema. While rumours about them joining forces again have been doing the rounds lately, SRK has shot for a cameo in Johar’s most ambitious production venture Brahmastra, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and…
In the month of January, we saw two big box office clashes, Tahaji: The Unsung Warrior vs Chhapaak and Street Dancer 3D vs Panga. On Christmas 2020, it was supposed to be Aamir Khan vs Akshay Kumar as their respective films Laal Singh Chaddha and Bachchan Pandey were slated to…
We have many Bollywood jodis that we love to watch on the big screen like Shah Rukh Khan – Kajol, Salman Khan – Katrina Kaif, Shah Rukh Khan – Rani Mukerji, Akshay Kumar – Kareena Kapoor Khan and others. But every year Bollywood filmmakers try to cast new jodis in…
Shraddha Kapoor, who is set to star opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Luv Ranjan's next directorial, says she is excited to work with the actor and the filmmaker. The yet-untitled film will mark the first collaboration between Luv, Ranbir and Shraddha. "I am doing Luv Ranjan's film with Ranbir Kapoor. I…
Nobody can deny the fact that Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar together form one of the finest and most successful actor-director duos in Bollywood. Whenever they have collaborated in the past, they have created noting but sheer cinematic magic on celluloid. KJo and SRK have worked together on such…
Bollywood star Ajay Devgn says he stays away from social media because as an actor one should be known for their work, not for what they post online. Devgn, who is basking in the success of his latest release Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, believes social media has washed away the…
2019 did not turn out to be a great year for Dharma Productions. Apart from Good Newwz and Kesari, both featuring superstar Akshay Kumar in lead roles, none of their offerings set the cash registers jingling at the box-office. Kalank, a multi-starrer made on a huge scale, tanked at the…
South Indian filmmaker Sandeep Vanga Reddy made his Bollywood directorial debut with T-Series Films and Cine1 Studios’ Kabir Singh in 2018. Starring Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani in lead roles, the movie set the box-office on fire and turned out to be one of the highest grossing ventures of the…
A couple of months ago, Bollywood was buzzing with reports that filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who shot to instant fame after the runaway success of his debut film Kabir Singh (2019), was planning his next Bollywood directorial with Ranbir Kapoor. Some media outlets even reported that the actor had given…
It has been a mixed year for Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. The premier production house began 2019 with the release of Akshay Kumar’s Kesari, which performed exceptionally well at the ticket counter. Kesari was followed by a big-ticket multi-starrer called Kalank. Despite being fronted by the likes of Sanjay Dutt,…
After months of speculations and countless stories, it has been finally confirmed that filmmaker Luv Ranjan is making his next film with Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor. Rumours were rife lately that Deepika Padukone was set to reunite with Ranbir Kapoor after their 2015 outing Tamasha (2015), but as things…
It was in May 2018, when Luv Ranjan announced his next directorial starring Ajay Devgn and Ranbir Kapoor. Moviegoers were super excited about the film as it would have been great to watch both the stars together on the big screen. However, the shooting of the film is not yet…
Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan scored a dynamite double by being named as the sexiest Asian man in the world for 2019 and of the last decade. Topping the 16th edition of the world famous list published annually by UK-based Eastern Eye newspaper and being named hottest of the last 10…
The owners of English Premier League champions Manchester City on Thursday made Mumbai City FC of India the eighth club in their global football empire. Abu Dhabi-controlled City Football Group announced the takeover of the Indian side the day after a US equity fund pumped $500 million in new cash…
News had it lately that megastar Amitabh Bachchan had been advised to slow down the pace of his work and rest for at least a month before resuming work. But looks like the thespian has not taken the medical advice seriously. What makes us think so? Well, despite getting strict…
Every year many films release on the big screen. As moviegoers, we wish that at least one film of our favourite star releases in a year. But sometimes that doesn’t happen and we are left disappointed. This year, we saw many films that impressed us a lot. But well, we…
Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra is one of the most awaited films of 2020. The movie stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, Mouni Roy and Shah Rukh Khan (cameo). A few days ago, SRK was spotted with Ayan and Ranbir and it was said that the actor shot for his…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya marked the debut of Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor. Both the actors have achieved a lot in these 12 years. The film also starred Rani Mukerji and Salman Khan in pivotal roles. On 9th November 2019, Saawariya completed 12 years of its release. Rani spoke to…
Shah Rukh Khan was last seen on the big screen in Zero. The film, which also starred Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif, was a disaster at the box office. SRK has not yet announced his next film and there are reports that on his birthday, 2nd November, the actor will…
Karan Johar’s last directorial was 2016 release Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. The movie starred Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Fawad Khan. Shah Rukh Khan had a cameo in the film. It was a super hit at the box office and was a Diwali release. Today, Ae Dil…
Yesterday, on the auspicious day of Diwali, Sanjay Leela Bhansali announced his movie Baiju Bawra which will hit the screens on Diwali 2021. While the film has been announced, the makers are yet to reveal the name of the star cast. There are reports of SLB planning to rope in…
Headlined by Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff and Vaani Kapoor, Yash Raj Films’ latest outing War (2019) has turned out to be a massive success at the box-office. The Siddharth Anand directorial has emerged as the only Bollywood film to zoom past the 300-crore mark in 2019. Powered by excellent performances,…
A LOOK AT HINDI CINEMA’S ROLLERCOASTER RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL ALONG WITH THE WINNERS AND LOSERS SINCE 1989 by ASJAD NAZIR NATIONAL holidays are the most lucrative time of the year for Bollywood because audience numbers increase substantially, and this subsequently results in bigger box office returns. Diwali is…
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt have been in a relationship from than a year. The two have openly spoken about it and they have even attended public events together walking hand-in-hand. Now, a card has been doing the rounds of social media, which invites people for the Sagan (pre-engagement) ceremony…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali was all set to direct Alia Bhatt and Salman Khan in his next titled Inshallah. But Salman opted out of the film and the film, for now, has been shelved. However, there were reports that SLB will work with Alia for a film based on Gangubai who…
Alia Bhatt said when Kalank tanked at the box office, she was heartbroken that her hardwork didn't pay-off immediately, but an advice from actor-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor helped change her perspective. Kalank was an ambitious period drama starring Alia, Varun Dhawan, Madhuri Dixit-Nene, Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditya Roy Kapoor and…
After the thunderous success of War (2019), Vaani Kapoor has started shooting for her next film Shamshera. The movie also stars Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role. This is the first time when Vaani Kapoor is teaming up with Ranbir Kapoor. Heaping praises on her co-star, the actress said that…
Deepika Padukone currently has two films in her kitty, Chhapaak and ’83. There have been reports of her starring in Luv Ranjan’s next, but nothing has been officially announced. Today, at an event in Mumbai, the actress revealed that she is doing a dark film but it’s in the romantic…
Sometimes for their characters, actors have to go through a lot of physical transformation, from gaining weight to losing weight, and a lot more. Nowadays, they even have to sit for hours for prosthetics and makeup. Well, one avatar that not many actors have explored on the big screen is…
It was a few weeks ago when the makers of Bhool Bhulaiyaa announced that they are coming up with the sequel of the film. Titled Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, the movie stars Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani in the lead roles and the shooting of the film kickstarts today. Kartik Aaryan…
Actress Evelyn Sharma, who was last seen in Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor’s multilingual action entertainer Saaho (2019) is engaged now. Yes, you heard it absolutely right! The gorgeous actress has announced her engagement to Dr Tushaan Bhindi. In an interview with a leading publication, Sharma confirmed that Bhindi had proposed…
It seems filmmaker Luv Ranjan is facing a hard time in getting his next directorial venture started. Months after the rousing success of his last directorial outing Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018), he announced his next film with superstar Ajay Devgn and Ranbir Kapoor. Later on, Deepika Padukone also…
It has been more than a year since Ranbir Kapoor has not graced the silver screen. He was last seen in Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju (2018), which was a biopic based on the life of controversial Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt. The biopic released in June 2018 and since then Kapoor has…
After making a mark on the small screen with her performances in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Naagin, Mouni Roy has turned her ways towards Bollywood. She made her debut last year opposite Akshay Kumar in Gold. She then starred in Romeo Akbar Walter opposite John Abraham and…
Shraddha Kapoor is one of the most successful actresses of this generation. This year, she gave back-to-back hits like Saaho and Chhichhore and proved her mettle as an actress in the latter. We are sure she is being offered many films and a few days ago, there were reports that…
Superstar Salman Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-anticipated film In-shaa-allah may be shelved, but the actor says he still shares a great equation with the filmmaker. The 53-year-old actor and the director announced earlier this year that they will be collaborating for a love story, also featuring Alia Bhatt, and the film…
In the crowd of sequels and reboots, one sequel that everyone is waiting for with bated breath is Aankhen 2. As the title aptly suggests, the movie is a sequel to the 2002 heist drama Aankhen, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Arjun Rampal, Sushmita Sen and Paresh Rawal. It was…
After the fiasco of Inshallah, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt seem set to collaborate on a new project, tentatively titled Gangubai. The movie is a biopic based on the life of Gangubai Kothewali, the firebrand brothel madam who worked in the red-light area of Kamathipura, Mumbai, and changed the…
Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif are one of the most loved jodis of Bollywood. They have starred together in films like Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya, Partner, Yuvvraj, Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai and Bharat. Their fans are always excited to see them on the big screen together. A few…
Vicky Kaushal has his plate full with several high-profile projects, one of them being the much-awaited period drama Takht. Announced in 2018, Takht is the next directorial venture of ace filmmaker Karan Johar after his Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016). After…
International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) used to take place overseas, but this year as the awards completed 20 years, the organisers decided to hold it in Mumbai, India. The award function took place last night and was attended by big stars of Bollywood like Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Deepika…
Kiara Advani is surely one of the busiest actresses. She has given one of the biggest hits of the year with Kabir Singh and has interesting projects lined up. She will next be seen on the big screen in Good News which also stars Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and…
Guests at businessman Frank Khalid’s daughter’s wedding knew they would be treated to a spectacular event, but even they must have been shocked to see Chelsea superstar N’golo Kante in attendance, taking selfies with guests and getting on stage with the bride and groom. Mr Khalid, who has a number…
Telugu filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga is presently riding high on the riotous success of his recent release Kabir Singh (2019). Starring Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani in lead roles, the movie turned out to be the highest-grossing film of 2019. After the humongous success of his debut film in Bollywood,…
The first poster of megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s debut Marathi movie AB Aani CD is out now. The movie stars veteran film and theatre actor Vikram Gokhale in the lead role, while Bachchan will be seen in a special cameo playing himself. Producer Akshay Bardapurkar had earlier said about both actors’…
Most of us thought that Imtiaz Ali had named his next directorial venture Aaj Kal, but we were wrong. The acclaimed filmmaker, whose filmography includes several commercially and critically successful movies, is yet to finalize the title of his forthcoming film with Kartik Aaryan and newcomer Sara Ali Khan. A…
It was a couple of weeks ago when Karan Johar shared a video on Instagram where a lot of celebs were partying and having a good time at the filmmaker’s house. The video grabbed the attention of MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa who claimed that the celebs at the party were…
It has been more than one year since hit filmmaker Luv Ranjan announced his next project with superstar Ajay Devgn and Ranbir Kapoor in lead roles. Fans have been waiting for further development on the project for all these months, but the untitled movie is yet to mount the shooting…
Ajay Devgn and Abhishek Bachchan have worked together in films like Zameen, Yuva and Bol Bachchan. And now, the two are all set to collaborate once again but they won’t share screen space with each other. According to a report in a tabloid, Ajay Devgn has roped in Abhishek Bachchan…
Christmas 2020 is already quite packed. There are three films slated to hit the screens on that day, Akshay Kumar starrer Bachchan Pandey, Aamir Khan’s Lal Singh Chaddha and Luv Ranjan’s next starring Ajay Devgn and Ranbir Kapoor. All three films feature superstars and they all have a huge fan…
Akshay Kumar has films like Mission Mangal, Housefull 4, Good News, Laxmmi Bomb and Sooryavanshi in his kitty and now, today he has announced one more movie. Akshay will be seen in a movie titled Bachchan Pandey which will be directed by Farhad Samji. The actor took to Twitter to…
Many filmmakers and actors try to release their movies during holiday weekends so that their films get a good response at the box office. However, nowadays it is not about the holiday weekend, but about good content. If the film is good, it doesn’t need a holiday to do well…
Every actor wishes that their first film turns to be a super hit at the box office so that they start their Bollywood journey with a bang. But sometimes that doesn’t happen. The first film fails to make a mark at the box office and the actors are also criticised…
If one project that has kept the audience curious right after its announcement in 2018, it has to be the next directorial venture of hit filmmaker Luv Ranjan. The director last helmed Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018). Starring Kartik Aaryan, Sunny Singh and Nushrat Bharucha is lead roles, the…
That content is the undisputed king has been proved time and again. Gone are the days when a superstar’s stardom would solely decide the fate of a film. Today, the audience wants great content and compelling performances to shell out money on tickets. With more and more filmmakers shifting focus…
In a scene, Aastha (Sharmin Segal) tells Shiva's (Meezaan) father that she is studying CA. Few scenes later we see her studying with a book of T.Y.B.A Economics in her hand. Further, in a song, she finally studies Financial Accounting, and that book has more close-ups than Sharmin's in the…
Kangana Ranaut says rather than her working to expose people, it is her enemies who keep doing the job for the actor. Over the years, the actor has publicly called out prominent people from Bollywood, including Karan Johar, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt among others, over issues ranging from nepotism…
There is no doubt that Nach Baliye is already a popular show, which has seen eight successful seasons over the past few years. But ever since television buffs got to know that Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is going to produce Nach Baliye 9, the next season of the hit celebrity…
Star Plus, one of the leading general entertainment channels in Hindi, is gearing up to launch the next season of its most popular celebrity dance reality show, Nach Baliye. Since the show is hitting the small screen after a gap of two years, the channel is leaving no stone unturned…
Speculations are rife in Bollywood corridors that superstar Shah Rukh Khan has come onboard to feature in a cameo in Dharma Productions’ ambitious film Brahmastra. Directed by Wake Up Sid (2009) and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) fame Ayan Mukerji, the fantasy drama already boasts of an ensemble cast including…
On Monday, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt were clicked at the Mumbai airport. The two were in Varanasi for a shooting schedule of their movie Brashmastra. But according to a report in a tabloid, the shoot was abruptly wrapped up three days before the schedule. The reason behind this is…
Ranbir Kapoor’s ambitious film Brahmastra, which was earlier scheduled to enter theatres in 2019, will now release towards the end of 2020. This clearly means that the actor will have no releases in the next one and a half year because the hold-up in the production of Brahmastra has further…
A TO Z OF MARRIAGES IN HINDI CINEMA, FROM FILMS, FIRST NIGHTS AND INSPIRATIONS TO RUNAWAY BRIDES AND UNFAITHFUL PARTNERS by ASJAD NAZIR With Hindi cinema being built on the bedrock of romance, there have been plenty of weddings on the Bollywood big screen featuring stories centred on married lives.…
Don 3, the much-awaited third instalment of the super successful Hindi film franchise Don (2006), is in news again. The latest update on the project may surprise many people to no end. Buzz has it that Ranbir Kapoor might replace superstar Shah Rukh Khan in Don 3. Yes, you heard…
After setting the box-office on fire with his latest Eid release Bharat (2019), megastar Salman Khan will return on Eid 2020 with his much-awaited film Inshallah. The movie, which was announced a couple of months ago, reunites Salman Khan with celebrated filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali after a massive gap of…
Brahmastra is undoubtedly the most ambitious project for filmmaker Karan Johar at the movement. He is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that it turns out to be a never-seen-before cinematic experience for Indian audiences upon its release. The latest update on the Ayan Mukerji directorial is that its shoot…
After Ae Dil Hai Mushki, Karan Johar is all set to direct a film titled Takht. It was last year when Karan officially announced the film. The movie stars Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Janhvi Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar and Anil Kapoor. During the announcement, it was…
We have always seen that actors in their 40s and 50s romance young actresses. Do you know that the age gap between Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma is 22 years? Salman Khan is 18 years older than Katrina Kaif, and a 54-year-old Aamir Khan romanced a 27-year-old Fatima Sana…
Filmmaker Anurag Basu last helmed Jagga Jasoos (2017), featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif in lead roles. It has been close to two years since his fans have not seen his work on the silver screen. Basu is currently working on his next film, which still remains untitled. Looking at…
Acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi, who has been missing from the scene for quite a long time now, has wielded the megaphone once again. The director has quietly started working on his next project which will launch two debutants in Bollywood. Santoshi, who last helmed Phata Poster Nikhla Hero in 2013,…
This month marks the death anniversary of legendary Bollywood star Prithviraj Kapoor, who passed away on May 29, 1971, aged 64. The founder of the Bollywood Kapoor dynasty, now well into its fourth generation with A-list stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Ranbir Kapoor, was a respected actor who left an…
Madhuri Dixit is undoubtedly one of the most famous actresses of Bollywood. In her career spanning more than three decades, Madhuri Dixit has given some commendable performances on the big screen. There’s no doubt that she is a fantastic actress, but her dance numbers are something she is always remembered…
Rishi Kapoor is currently in the US for his treatment. He flew down there last year and it was just a few days ago when the actor revealed that he is cancer free and in a couple of months he will be perfectly alright. Recently, at an event, Ranbir Kapoor…
It was last year when Rishi Kapoor shocked everyone with his tweet that he is flying down to the US for treatment. His illness was not revealed by him or any of the family members. However, there were reports that the actor was suffering from cancer. But well, here’s good…
Bollywood is no stranger to older men romancing younger heroines on the big screen, but it usually entails the hero playing characters of comparable age. One of this month’s big Bollywood releases, De De Pyaar De, has bucked that trend and sees Ajay Devgn play a divorced 50-year-old man who…
Katrina Kaif was dating Ranbir Kapoor, but the two parted their ways in 2016. Later, Ranbir started dating Alia Bhatt who is a very good friend of Katrina Kaif. However, these things have not changed anything between Katrina, Ranbir, and Alia. A few days ago, at an award function, Katrina…