If things had gone as planned, the audience would have seen the yet-untitled Richa Chadha and Sumeet Vyas-starrer by now. But the film, shot in 2023, has been waiting in the wings for almost two years with no release date in sight. A source shares, “With the shoot and post-production done, the film was ready…
‘Homebound’ compensation row Neeraj Ghaywan Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan has dismissed reports that the family whose story inspired his Oscar-shortlisted film Homebound was paid only R10,000. The director clarified on X that the sum was a token he had personally given Amrit’s father years ago during research, not the full compensation. “Please do not mistake this…
‘Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1’U/A: Adventure, drama, thillerDir: Rishab ShettyCast: Rishab Shetty, Jayaram, Vasanth, Gulshan DevaiahRating: ****1/2 After getting into the lift of a Mumbai suburban mall to catch the late night show of Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1, we overheard an exchange between two young men. “Bollywood khatam hai. Hum bas Adipurush hi bana sakte…
In September, Pankaj Tripathi reported to the shoot of Mirzapur: The Film in Mumbai. Mention the movie, and the actor smiles at the symmetry of his journey with the franchise. “I began filming the series with the last scene of that season. Now, after all these years, my first day was again spent shooting the…
Have you ever heard a song that made you laugh? Arshad Warsi hadn’t, until he heard Ghafoor, his entry song in The Ba***ds of Bollywood. Among the many things in the Netflix series that the internet can’t get enough of is the actor’s extended cameo as Ghafoor, a dreaded gangster. Warsi attributes it to the…
Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon, who is known to be well-known for her powerful performances and candid opinions, recently opened up about the ongoing controversial debate surrounding the rising entourage costs of actors. During the conversation, she also shared how she and her daughter, Rasha, would use the same vanity van on sets. Raveena Tandon reacts…
Actress-politician Kangana Ranaut, who is celebrating Gandhi Jayanti, has spoken up on the importance of khadi in Indian culture. The actress also stressed on the importance of taking the self-reliance route, and how beneficial it is for the nation and its people. She said, “Today, I am wearing a khadi saree and a khadi blouse,…
The North Bombay Durga Puja Pandal turned into a spectacle of traditional legacy and affection as Kajol and her daughter Nysa Devgan were spotted participating in the festive “Shindur Khela” rituals. The mother-daughter duo made when they were seen exchanging a heartwarming peck while posing for a paparazzi, a gesture that instantly captured attention for…
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi KumariDirector: Shashank KhaitanActors: Varun Dhawan, Janhvi KapoorRating: One and a half The hashar (ruin/devastation) that the ‘hero ka best-friend’ character goes through in the usual bread-butter Bollywood movies, I suppose, is a motif that merits an amusing study. Ideally, by someone more academically inclined! Consider the hero’s BFF bloke in this…
Actress Rhea Chakraborty recently got a big relief after the Bombay HC directed the NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau) to return her passport. Rhea`s passport was seized back in 2020 over her alleged involvement in the Sushant Singh Rajput case. After receiving the passport, the actress shared an emotional yet empowered not on social media along…
Actress Malvika Raaj, best known for playing the young Kareena Kapoor in the iconic film Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, has revealed the name of her newly born baby girl. Sharing the first photos with her baby girl on her social media account, Malvika revealed that the couple has finally named their daughter. In the photos,…
Assam’s cultural icon Zubeen Garg left the state the morning after his sudden and tragic passing away in Singapore on September 19. He reportedly died in a scuba diving incident, however, the investigations are currently underway into his death case. Amid the ongoing investigations, the island in Singapore where the singer tragically passed away has…
Ayushmaan Sethi, the son of veteran actress Archana Puran Singh, has revealed an unusual fact. In Archana`s most recent YouTube video, in which she, her husband Parmeet Sethi, and their boys Ayushmaan and Aaryamann were seen enjoying Maharashtrian foods in Mumbai, Ayushmaan revealed an unexpected incident. Ayushmaan nonchalantly added, “Maine ek baar Katy Perry ka…
Rishab Shetty is basking in the overwhelming response of his recent release, Kantara Chapter 1, which hit the screens on October 2, 2025. However, just hours after its release, the film was leaked online and was available to watch on unauthorised websites. Now, Rishab Shetty and the makers have issued a statement against the leak,…
Varun Dhawan`s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari was released in theatres on October 2. Directed by Shashank Khaitan, the multi-starrer also features Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, and Rohit Saraf in lead roles. In the days leading up to the release, there was a social media narrative claiming that Sanya and Rohit were being sidelined during…
Rani Mukerji attended the inauguration ceremony of Cyber Awareness Month 2025 at State Police Headquarters on Friday, October 3. The actress, who plays a daredevil cop in her blockbuster franchise Mardaani (the only hit female-led franchise film of India), has constantly championed the Indian police force and the work they do to protect society. Rani,…
Urvashi Rautela has once again made headlines for her antics and weird behaviour. This time around, netizens noticed she was following in the footsteps of Priyanka Chopra, but not in a very positive way. The internet couldn’t stop laughing after noticing Urvashi had copied not one but four Instagram Stories shared by Priyanka Chopra. Uravashi…
Late singer Zubeen Garg shared a close friendship with singer Arijit Singh. Following Garg`s tragic demise, a video of him talking about his bond with Singh has resurfaced. The two were great friends and were well aware of each other’s personal quirks and habits. Zubeen was quite candid in the interview and spoke about his…
Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump announced that the country will be imposing a 100 per cent tariff on movies made outside the United States. The President revealed his plan in a series of posts on Truth Social, claiming that America’s film industry has been undermined by international productions. “California, with its weak and…
Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan`s recent release Homebound is currently running in theatres. The film starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor did rounds at international film festivals before getting a release in India. Amid the criticial acclaim being received by the film, Ghaywan took to social media to settle rumours around the team compensation for…
Entrepreneur Mira Rajput Kapoor, wife of Shahid Kapoor, is a proud sister-in-law today. The actress took to her social media account to praise her brother-in-law and Bollywood actor Ishaan Khatter for his performance in the film “Homebound” Mira shared an emotional note after watching the film and lauded Ishaan for his impactful acting. Her caption…
On Friday, October 3, the Director General of Police (DG) office hosted the inaugural event for `Cyber Awareness Month October 2025`. The event, which aimed to raise awareness about the growing menace of cybercrime, was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, senior police officials, and Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar. Akshay recalls a harrowing incident…
Coming together after more than half a decade, Prime Video’s Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle turned up the fun with Bollywood’s beloved duo, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan. Episode 2 brought a mix of nostalgia, playful banter, and unfiltered revelations, reminding fans why ‘Varia’ remains one of the most loved on and off-screen pairings….
Netflix and Aryan Khan’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood continues to pierce the cultural zeitgeist with fans worldwide taking to the internet to share memes, comments, and reels on the series and its music. Within hours of its release, the series quickly made it to the top spot in the Netflix India Top 10 list and…
2nd October witnessed a clash of titans at the box office as two much-awaited films, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari and Kantara Chapter 1, released. Being a national holiday, both the films saw great footfalls; however, it is Rishab Shetty’s film that is leading the race. The first day collection of Varun Dhawan and Janhvi…
ZEE5 Global unveiled the enthralling trailer of its upcoming original film Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas, which will premiere exclusively from October 17. Produced by Jio Studios in association with Baweja Studios & Dog ‘n’ Bone Pictures, the trailer promises an intense and atmospheric chase thriller set in Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh, where Inspector Vishwas Bhagwat (Arshad…
Shyamkanu Mahanta, a cultural entrepreneur and one of the main defendants in the ongoing inquiry into the death of Assam`s music icon Zubeen Garg, had moved the Supreme Court prior to his arrest. Mahanta had filed the plea before his arrest Mahanta filed a plea with the Supreme Court on September 30, while still in…
Popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg passed away on September 19, sending shockwaves across industries. While Singapore authorities stated drowning as his cause of death, they later mentioned he was swimming at the time of the incident. As Assam CM launches an intensive probe. 4 have been arrested in the case. Now, the Singapore Police Force…
A movie theatre in Ontario, Canada, has stopped screening Indian films after facing repeated attacks within a week. The authorities at the theatre have linked the incidents to their choice of showing South Asian movies. Film.ca Cinemas first came under attack on September 25 when two people attempted to set fire to the entrance of…
Arjun Kapoor’s sister, Anshula Kapoor, got engaged to her boyfriend Rohan Thakker in an intimate ceremony on October 2. To cover the event, paparazzi were stationed outside the Traitors contestant’s residence. However, as the venue staff refused them entry to the premises, Arjun Kapoor intervened and requested them not to shout. He also told the…
Arjun Kapoor’s sister, Anshula Kapoor, got engaged in an intimate ceremony on October 2. The celebration was a close-knit affair with only family members in attendance. From aunt Maheep to cousin Shanaya, everyone beamed with joy as they attended the festivities. However, Sonam Kapoor’s presence stole the spotlight, as this marked her first outing amid…
The sudden death of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore on September 19 has sparked widespread uproar. It has been over 13 days since the singer’s demise, and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is ensuring that the singer gets justice. After slapping murder charges on his manager and event organisers, the Crime Investigation Department…
Veteran actor and producer Aditya Pancholi has made a comeback on X after a long hiatus. He announced his return, saying that he is stepping into the world of X to connect with his audience and critics, reflecting on his journey spanning four decades. Announcing his comeback on the micro-blogging site, Aditya tweeted, “After 40…
Randeep Hooda’s love for horse riding is well-known. Now, the actor has extended his passion to another sport — archery. Hooda and his wife Lin Laishram have become the co-owners of the archery team Prithviraj Yodhas, which is one of the six franchises competing in the inaugural Archery Premier League (APL). The 10-day league kicked…
Last November, mid-day had reported that Alia Bhatt was in talks to headline filmmaker Nag Ashwin’s yet-untitled woman-led film (Alia Bhatt to front Nag Ashwin’s next, Nov 10, 2024). But 11 months is a long time for things to change. Ashwin, whose ‘Kalki 2’ is now undergoing a round of casting following Deepika Padukone’s exit,…
Actor Bobby Deol joined the grand Dussehra celebrations at Delhi`s historic Red Fort Grounds. He performed the symbolic act of Ravana Vadh, also known as Ravana Dahan. He stepped into the role of Lord Ram as he shot the ceremonial arrow to mark the victory of good over evil. The grand celebration captivated thousands who…
Bollywood star Rani Mukerji tied the knot with acclaimed filmmaker Aditya Chopra in April 2014. The couple has always kept their relationship private. It has been over 11 years since their marriage; however, to date, not a single photo from their wedding day has ever surfaced in public or on social media. The actress recently…
The second episode of Amazon Prime`s Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle chat show had Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan as guests. In a talk with the hosts, Kajol and Twinkle, the 32-year-old discussed her postpartum weight loss after giving birth to her daughter Raha in November 2022. She also addressed the public scrutiny that…
Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha flaunted her carefree side during her trip to the Niagara Falls with friends. The `Pyaar Ka Punchnama` actress took to social media to drop sneak peeks from her fun getaway. View this post on Instagram A…
Twinkle Khanna and Kajol are currently hosting the celebrity chat show Two Much. The second episode of the show featured the reunion of actors Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan. On the show, Khanna recalled a hilarious moment when she was mistaken for Rishi Kapoor`s illegitimate daughter. She revealed that the misunderstanding stemmed from a birthday…
