Bollywood

Over the years, Bollywood actors Suniel Shetty and Sanjay Dutt have worked together in multiple films. Off-screen, too, they share a great bond. On International Friendship Day 2024,  we recall how facing tough times brought the two closer and forged a friendship for a lifetime.  “Well, I think when you admire someone, you appreciate something…

Mahesh Bhatt loves to put out strong opinions about everything. The filmmaker never hesitates in sharing what he feels, even if it is talking about his own daughter Alia Bhatt`s performances. Mahesh Bhatt recently talked about his daughter Alia Bhatt`s debut film, Student of the Year, and said that she was just a mannequin in…

Bollywood movies have always showcased the true meaning of friendship, whether it was college friendship in 3 Idiots or growing up together in Golmaal. Friendship stories have consistently been some of the most interesting and successful narratives in Bollywood. International Friendship Day 2024, let`s explore some of these stories that have inspired us to cherish…

Sunidhi Chauhan is one of the most loved singers in the music industry. After being an inseparable part of the industry for years, Sunidhi knows things way better than others. The singer, who has delivered some of the most iconic songs in her melodious voice, has talked about how things are inside the industry. Chauhan…

In an industry that’s growing increasingly aware of how its female actors are represented on the big screen, questions relating to the need for tracks—traditionally labelled item songs—continue to be raised. And while Madhubanti Bagchi says she’s “not a fan of the tendency to unnecessarily create an item song”, Tamannaah Bhatia-starrer Aaj ki raat was…

There is something about grey characters that attracts most actors. Anushka Ranjan remembers gravitating towards her role of Sabrina when she heard the narration of Mixture, director Hanish Kalia’s thriller that also stars Aahana Kumra. “My character in Mixture is complex. I have never played a grey character before. She is dark and has her…

In her maiden web series, The Fame Game (2022), Madhuri Dixit-Nene played a superstar who plotted her own disappearance. Two years on, it looks like the actor is set to go a few shades darker. mid-day has learnt that she is apparently in talks to portray a serial killer in a psychological thriller, which will…

Old pals Disha Patani and Mouni Roy catch up on the special day to grab a meal. They say, in due course of time, spouses resemble one another. But these BFFs are no different! All eyes off me In a first, a celebrity’s friend chooses to hide from the spotlight instead of making the most…

It appears that Ajay Devgn has got quite an ensemble cast for his new venture, Son of Sardaar 2 (SOS 2). In June, the actor-producer began filming with director Vijay Kumar Arora. The family comedy, which stars Mrunal Thakur as the leading lady, also marks Sanjay Dutt’s on-screen reunion with Ajay about 12 years since…

Shah Rukh Khan has a huge fan base worldwide, with many admirers going crazy over his charm and personality. While many dream of catching a glimpse of him, some lucky fans actually get to see him in person. Recently, two fans were fortunate enough to be eating at the same restaurant where SRK was dining….

Friendships in showbiz are rare. In a place where cutthroat competition prevails, one can hardly consider their contemporary a friend. And God forbid if you’re spotted with someone of the opposite sex, “We’re just good friends” is hardly a phrase at your rescue. But that doesn’t apply to Harleen Sethi who shares the the most…

On International Friendship Day 2024, let`s take a look at some Bollywood stars who have found true friends in their fellow actors, proving that professional rivalry doesn`t have to ruin friendships. 1. Kareena Kapoor and Amrita Arora On an episode of Koffee With Karan, Karan Johar compared Kareena Kapoor`s girl gang, which includes Karishma Kapoor,…

At the trailer launch for his upcoming movie Vedaa, John Abraham got upset when a journalist mentioned that his action movies are often the same. Tamannaah Bhatia, who has a supporting role in the film, defended the movie, saying it offers more than just action and is set to release on August 15. Tamannaah Bhatia…

After giving two back-to-back hits with `Munjya` and `Maharaj`, actor Sharvari is gearing up for her third release of the year `Vedaa` also starring John Abraham. Overwhelmed with the response to the trailer, she expressed gratitude to director Nikkhil Advani. Helmed by Nikkhil Advani, the film follows the journey of a young woman, Vedaa (Sharvari),…

Actor Ishaan Khatter shared an inspirational quote from former President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam on Friday, encouraging people to persevere in their lives. Taking to Instagram stories, Ishaan, who has 1.8 million followers, posted a picture of a roadside wall with Kalam`s quote written in Hindi: “Aage badhna hai to behre ban jaao,…

Singing sensation Sunidhi Chauhan recently joined the pop girl group ‘W.i.S.H’ at the YouTube Fan Fest 2024 in Mumbai. The icon, who is making buzz for her concerts, leaving fans wanting for more, recently spoke about her contemporary Arijit Singh’s success in showbiz. She explained with valid reasons what makes him a fan favourite, keeping…

The ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’ grand finale saw a sprinkle of star power as Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao came to promote their upcoming film ‘Stree 2’. Television actor Sana Makbul was declared the winner of the third season of the controversial reality show. She took home the trophy along with a whopping amount of…

Good things often happen when you least expect them. Saiee Manjrekar says Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, director Neeraj Pandey’s romantic drama, is a case in point. “I had auditioned for a part in a web series, which was to be helmed by Neeraj sir. But I didn’t get it. Later, I got an audition…

Akshay Kumar is undeterred by the underwhelming box-office performance of his recent outings. The actor,  known for his work ethics, is gearing up for the release of Khel Khel Mein on August 15. What makes director Mudassar Aziz’s comedy an interesting watch is Akki’s success rate in the genre. Akshay has often taken questions about…

On Friday, director Anees Bazmee wrapped up the final schedule of the romantic-horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 in Mumbai after concluding their schedule in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. In July, mid-day had reported about the team kicking off the last schedule (Darr ke aage release hai, July 10), with Vidya Balan joining them in Orchha.  The…

Vishal Bhardwaj is a prominent Indian film director, music composer, and lyricist known for his remarkable contributions to the Bollywood music industry. He has a unique style of blending diverse musical genres and creating soulful melodies. On his birthday, here is a look at some of his famous songs: ‘Bismil’ from the movie Haider (2014):…

Born to Boney Kapoor and Mona Shourie Kapoor, actor Arjun is the loving brother to his sister Anshula and half-sisters Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor. On National Sister`s Day, we look back at the times he spoke about them and the bond he shares with the lot.  In an interview with Masala Magazine, Arjun spoke about…

After calling it off with Aadar Jain, it seems like actress Tara Sutaria has found love again. She is reportedly dating actor Arunoday Singh. According to a report in Times Of India, the two have been dating for over a year-and-a-half now.  The report further states that the two began to connect on common interest…

Actor Akshay Kumar, who will soon be seen in the upcoming film `Khel Khel Mein`, has spoken about facing failure and emphasised that he will keep working until they have to shoot him down. During the trailer launch, Akshay addressed recent setbacks, saying, “Four to five films did not work. I get messages like ‘Sorry…

Pop girl group ‘W.i.S.H’ kicked off the YouTube Fan Fest 2024 in Mumbai by crooning ‘Crazy Kiya Re’, a song by their biggest inspiration Sunidhi Chauhan.   The high-energy performance witnessed the entry of the powerhouse herself, Sunidhi, turning an already spectacular show into a full-blown sensation. In a statement, the band said: “Sunidhi Chauhan…

The lyric “Yeh dosti hum nahin todenge, todenge dam magar tera saath na chhodenge” from Sholay`s iconic song `Yeh Dosti Hum Nahin,` sung by Kishore Kumar and Manna Dey, represents many friendship bonds in Bollywood. On Friendship Day 2024, we take a look at all the besties in Bollywood that have stood the test of…

Taapsee Pannu celebrated her 37th birthday in style on Thursday, August 1, in Paris with her husband, Mathias Boe, and her sister, Shagun Pannu. She shared some moments from the celebration with her fans. Taapsee Pannu cuts birthday cake with hubby Mathias Boe in Paris Taapsee Pannu is enjoying a lovely trip to Paris while…

On Thursday evening in Mumbai, Rekha attended the premiere of Janhvi Kapoor`s new film, Ulajh, stepping in for the late superstar Sridevi. Janhvi invited Rekha to the screening, and her kind gesture on the red carpet is winning over fans. Rekha kisses Janhvi Kapoor`s poster at Ulajh screening           View this…

John Abraham recently got upset at the Vedaa trailer launch. He was offended when someone said his films were repetitive. He asked everyone not to judge the movie based on the trailer alone. John Abraham loses cool after his films are called repetitive #JohnAbraham calls a journalist “Idiot” for asking a bad question at the…

Bollywood star Varun Dhawan has revealed that his father and director David Dhawan didn`t like what the actor became after doing `Badlapur`.  On Thursday, Varun attended the special teaser launch event of his upcoming spy action streaming show `Citadel: Honey Bunny` at the Mehboob Studios in the Bandra west area of Mumbai, along with his…

UlajhU/A: Thriller, dramaDir: Sudhanshu SariaCast: Janhvi Kapoor, Gulshan DevaiahRating: *1/2 I know, delusion can equal patriotism, sometimes. Especially, with movies, for what else are films, if not fantasies, first. That said, the sheer delulu around a dapperly-dressed, foreign ministry bureaucrat, carefully selecting snazzy #ootd—strutting around in her fancy apartment and office, like some US Vice…

As Mrunal Thakur marks her birthday today, she received a warm and personal message from her co-star Shahid Kapoor. The actor took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes video from their film `Jersey`, accompanied by a heartfelt birthday wish. In his Instagram post, Kapoor wrote, “Happy Birthday Vidya @mrunalthakur. Big hug and lots of love.”…

The shooting for Kartik Aaryan-starrer `Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3` has come to an end. On Thursday evening, Kartik took to Instagram and announced the film`s wrap. He shared a video from the sets in which he along with the `Bhool Bhulaiyaa` team can be seen celebrating the completion of the film shooting by cutting a chocolate…

Film: Auron Mein Kahan Dum ThaU/A: Romance, dramaDir: Neeraj PandeyCast: Ajay Devgn, TabuRating: **1/2 In the 16 years since his directorial debut, A Wednesday (2008), Neeraj Pandey has become synonymous with thrillers, owing to hits like Special 26 (2013) and Baby (2015) on the big screen and spy franchise Special Ops on OTT. If MS…

When Triptii Dimri made her big-screen debut with Laila Majnu in 2018, few took notice. Interestingly, director Sajid Ali’s romantic drama developed a cult following over the years, which has now led to its re-release across the country, and its maiden release in Kashmir. “Kashmir is the heart of the film. We spent three to…

Everyone deserves the joy of watching a movie and losing themselves in the make-believe world. Driven by this thought, the makers of Sunny Deol’s Gadar 2: The Katha Continues (2023) are re-releasing it, with Indian Sign Language (ISL). On August 4, the action drama will be released, with ISL interpretation, in select theatres across the…

In June, news broke that Kareena Kapoor Khan and Ayushmann Khurrana were being brought together by filmmaker Meghna Gulzar for a hard-hitting drama, based on the 2019 Hyderabad rape and murder case (Fresh jodi, June 18). There was much interest around the project as fans were curious to see the new on-screen pair. However, now,…

Together on screen? Bollywood sibling duo Khushi and Arjun Kapoor have set the internet abuzz with their latest Instagram stories. They shared a video on their profiles featuring a bright, eye-catching sign that read: “Mere Khushi Arjun Ayenge in a filmy style.” The post hinted at their collaboration on a new project, details of which…

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn recently engaged with fans on Instagram through an `Ask Me Anything` session, drawing attention with a lighthearted response to queries about a sequel to his popular film `Son of Sardaar`. During the session held a day before the release of his new romantic thriller `Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha`, Devgn fielded…