Arshad Warsi is known for being straightforward, and in a recent podcast interview with Samdish Bhatia, he candidly discussed his life, career, and the movies he’s recently watched. When talking about Kalki 2898 AD, Arshad didn’t hold back, sharing that he didn’t like it at all. Arshad Warsi reviews Kalki 2898 AD When discussing the…
Hrithik Roshan, who wowed fans as the stylish and intense Agent Kabir in the 2019 hit War, is gearing up for a cameo in the upcoming spy thriller Alpha. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the film stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in the lead roles. Hrithik Roshan to make an action-packed cameo in Alpha movie Alpha…
Supriya Sule, head of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar group), attacked the Maharashtra government on Sunday, accusing it of being “extremely selfish” and viewing the brother-sister connection purely through a “prism of money.” Sule`s comments came during a rally in Dhule district, where she criticised the ruling Mahayuti coalition for its recently launched Ladki…
Mumbai Police have booked three individuals, including two women, following the alleged assault of a female doctor at the civic-run Sion Hospital in the early hours of Sunday. Two of the accused have been detained, according to an official from the Sion police station. Per a PTI report, the incident occurred when the doctor was…
Ranbir Kapoor has been in the news for his upcoming, unannounced film, Ramayana. Lately, he’s been spending a lot of time with his daughter, Raha Kapoor, who he adores. Today, the father-daughter duo was seen in the city checking out their under-construction home. The video has gone viral, and fans are buzzing about it. Ranbir…
Senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde, asking him to scrap the cut off time for to register for the state government`s Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana so that all eligible women are able to avail the financial assistance provided under the scheme. The August 31 cut off…
Amitabh Bachchan, who recently made waves as Ashwatthama in the sci-fi magnum opus ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, is back at hosting ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 16. The ‘Angry Young Man’ is often asked why he continues to work even at 81, obviously giving youngsters a run for their money, the legendary actor came up with a…
A 35-year-old man caught for drunk driving allegedly manhandled and threatened an on-duty constable in Mumbai while claiming to be the son of a senior cop, an officer said on Sunday. The incident took place on Friday at Four Bungalows locality in Andheri. The accused was later arrested, the Versova police officer said. The constable…
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut, who is gearing up for her upcoming political period film ‘Emergency’, has once again fired potshots at Bollywood. The BJP MP, who is known for her blunt nature and for not mincing her words when it comes to exposing what happens in the bylanes of Bollywood, spilled the beans on why she…
Singer Usha Uthup, who lost her husband Jani Chako Uthup last month, opened up on resuming work after his demise. Jani died due to cardiac arrest in Kolkata. They have a son, Sunny, and a daughter, Anjali. Jani, who was 78, complained of discomfort while watching the television at their home after which he was…
A resident doctor at Mumbai`s Sion Hospital was allegedly assaulted by a patient and his relatives early on Sunday. The incident comes amid the nationwide protests by doctors following the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee in Kolkata`s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9. It has been alleged that…
A Kenyan passenger was arrested after the Airport Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone-III, seized 482.66 gm of narcotic drugs worth approximately Rs 4.83 crore from him, Mumbai Customs officers said. “During the night of 15/16 August, Airport Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone-III, seized 482.66 gm of cocaine worth approximately Rs 4.83 crore. The goods were concealed in…
Seven years ago, ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’ premiered, and it quickly won hearts with its unique blend of charm, humor, and heartfelt storytelling. Directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and featuring standout performances by Kriti Sanon, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Rajkummar Rao, the film brought a refreshing twist to Bollywood romance, capturing the essence of small-town India with…
Rabale police have arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly robbing a businesswoman from Navi Mumbai of Rs 30,000 and other valuables, an officer told PTI on Sunday. The accused went to the woman`s house at Ghansoli in Navi Mumbai, where he earlier worked as a cook and driver, on Wednesday night and forced her at…
Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao-starrer `Stree 2` opened with an impressive response from the audience at the Box Office. While the film empowers women, in reality, the film’s female lead took home less money than her male co-star. According to a report by ABP News, Rao and Shraddha were the highest-paid actors in the sequel…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has partly cloudy sky with possibility of light rain in city and suburbs on Sunday, as per the latest Mumbai weather update. The maximum temperature in the city is likely to settle at 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be recorded at 24 degrees Celsius. A high tide…
Veteran actor Sushma Seth’s daughter Divya Seth Shah, who lost her little girl Mihika Shah earlier this month, took to Instagram and penned an emotional note. Mihika passed away on Monday, August 5 in Mumbai. As per reports, Mihika — who was in her 20s — suffered a seizure after developing a fever. Divya posted…
Ranvir Shorey, the actor who gained all our attention during Bigg Boss OTT 3, is one of the finest actors in the industry. He has contributed significantly to Indian cinema through his unmatched craft. Today, on Ranvir Shorey`s birthday, let`s take a look at some of his latest work, including Bigg Boss OTT 3. Shekhar…
Seasoned actor and casting director Abhishek Banerjee, who had a dual release this Independence Day with ‘Stree 2’ and ‘Vedaa’, recalled the time Karan Johar`s Dharma Productions fired him for casting Anurag Kashyap-type actors. In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, he shared what went down. Abhishek said, “We were removed from Agneepath. We were doing…
A charitable trust has been opened in the name of Shraddha Walkar, the Vasai-based woman who was hacked into 35 pieces by her live-in partner Aftab Poonawala in Delhi’s Mehrauli area on May 2022. The Shraddha Walkar Charitable Trust is dedicated to advancing the cause of women’s safety and aims to provide pro bono legal…
The Shiv Sena faction led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has introduced the idea of “social media Shiv Sainiks” ahead of the state Assembly elections. Rahul Kanal, once a favoured aide of Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, was appointed as the chief of the social media team. “This is the first time any political party…
Residents of Kurla West have expressed anger as an age-old connector bridge called Halav Pul used by generations of residents in Kurla will suddenly be of limited use to them as the bridge is now being dwarfed by the Mumbai Metro Line 2B alignment. “We realised the other day that the girders passing over our…
In the wake of a mid-day report highlighting how vehicles were getting stuck in the mud along either side of the cement concrete (CC) main road in Aarey Milk Colony, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has stated that it will ask the contractor to replace the mud with murrum soil or powdered rock. A BMC…
The winds of anger and anguish singed Shivaji Park on Sunday late morning as citizens, medicos, and those allied with the medical profession gathered for a rally for justice in the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case. News about the death that has outraged a nation and beyond with protests have been held overseas, too, is taking…
A patient and his relative have been booked by Sion police for allegedly assaulting and abusing a doctor who was treating the patient. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday. Following the registration of the FIR, both the patient and the female relative were detained by the police and are expected to get…
An Air India cabin crew member was assaulted and escaped an attempt to rape, she alleges, during a layover at the Radisson Red Hotel near Heathrow Airport in London. The assault—which left the crew member with severe injuries, including a badly bruised eye—has raised serious concerns about safety at the hotel, which is frequently used…
Thirty years ago, filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya and actor Neena Gupta received their first National Award honours for Hum Aapke Hain Koun and Woh Chokri (1994), respectively. On Friday, they received their second National Award, this time for Uunchai (2022)—a film they collaborated on. The relationship drama earned Barjatya the Best Director honour, while Gupta won…
Moving from sports drama Kaun Pravin Tambe (2022) and spy thriller Mukhbir (2022) to a world filled with love, betrayal and murders is not easy. That’s exactly what drew director Jayprad Desai to the Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey-starrer Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba. “What attracted me was the almost recklessness of its world. It’s so…
Varun joins Sunny’s mission It appears that Border 2 is getting bigger than before. Rumours are rife that Varun Dhawan is joining Sunny Deol in the sequel to JP Dutta’s 1997 blockbuster, Border. According to sources, Varun will play a parallel lead with the Gadar 2 star. The actor is a fan of the war…
Actor Aparshakti Khurana is on cloud nine as his latest release `Stree 2` created a storm at the box office. Directed by Amar Kaushik, the film, which hit the theatres on Thursday, has been performing very well in India and across the globe. As per trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the movie raked in Rs 55.40…
I’ve grown up in Uttarakhand. So, while I’ve been aware of the fact that [Lord Krishna] is referred to as Shrinathji, I was raised celebrating his [avatar] of Krishna Kanhaiya,” says veteran lyricist Prasoon Joshi, only moments before composer duo Sachin-Jigar tell us that as “Krishna bhakts”, they’ve spent their childhood with an appetite for…
Casting for a historical drama is an exhausting job, and when the show clashes with another production set in the same era, it becomes twice as hard. Casting director Kavish Sinha spent months staring at a wall full of faces, looking to match figures from the Indian freedom movement with credible actors, as he worked…
When Manasi Parekh heard that she won the National Award for Best Actress for Kutch Express, her first call was to her mother. “She is the one who always encouraged my work as an artiste since I was a child. Then I called my husband [Parthiv Gohil], who has produced the movie with me; he…
Certain portions of Khel Khel Mein have left fans confused in the United Arab Emirates, after the UAE Media Regulatory Office edited out the film’s crucial segments. A key sequence in the climax featuring Fardeen Khan, whose character arc hinges on his sexuality, has been snipped as per local restrictions. Ironically, another dialogue that goes,…
#Nofilter A woman sums up the spirit of World Photography Day by clicking an offbeat selfie at Juhu Beach. For the green girls of Mumbai (From left) A karvi bloom spotted during the walk; participants on the trail A new women-run community in the city is making sure female nature enthusiasts are always in…
As the standoff between Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount authorities and prospective stall renters continues, the Bhoomiputra East Indian Samaj, representing Mumbai’s indigenous community, has called for a ban on the Bandra fair, citing concerns about the event’s ‘increasing commercialisation’. The Bhoomiputra East Indian Samaj argues that the annual event no longer reflects…
Bollywood actor Ananya Panday, who is preparing for her upcoming series `Call Me Bae,` took a moment to share a sweet birthday wish for her cousin Alanna Panday. Taking to her Instagram Stories on Saturday, the `Dream Girl 2` actress posted a throwback picture that melted the hearts of her fans. The picture shows Ananya…
From spirit to superhero Who had the best weekend of all? We’d say Shraddha Kapoor. While Stree 2 continued its dominance at the box office, there is promise of another big-ticket project for the actor. The buzz suggests that Shraddha is set to join the cast of Hrithik Roshan’s Krrish 4. Fans would remember the…
Multi-starrer `Khel Khel Mein`, which hit the theatres on Thursday, has been performing well at the box office so far. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Fardeen Khan, Ammy Virak, Aditya Seal, Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor and Pragya Jaiswal in the lead roles. Interestingly, Chitrangada Singh has a special cameo in Mudassar Aziz`s directorial. Her appearance…
Soon after unveiling his track, Party fever, along with “mamu” Salman Khan, Ayaan Agnihotri, who goes by the stage name, Agni, is set to unveil You are mine, a love song rendered in Hindi and English. Atul Agnihotri’s son reveals that his first brush with music-making happened a decade ago when he found himself drawn…
