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Farhad Samji’s loss is Tarun Mansukhani’s gain. Farhad Samji has no option but to take the blame for the failure of the Salman Khan starrer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan although Salman ghost-directed the whole film. Nonetheless someone other than the superstar has to take the rap. Farhad now finds himself out of Sajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull 5 which was rightfully Farhad’s. Farhad had directed Housefull 3(with his brother Sajid) and Housefull 4 (Farhad took over the latter after Sajid Khan was sacked). Housefull 5 was his for the taking…. Until Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan came and tanked. Farhad Samji woke up on Friday to the announcement of Housefull 5 with another director’s name in his place. It’s been a long wait for director Tarun Mansukhani. Once upon a time, he directed the successful Dostana with Abhishek Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra and John Abraham. Since Dostana, Mansukhani has been writing and re-writing Dostana 2 for Kara...

The Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan directed by Southern sensation Atlee has been making headlines ever since its announcement. Now, the latest update on the film is that the music rights of Jawan have been sold for an unprecedented amount. As per reports, the music rights of the highly anticipated Shah Rukh Khan film Jawan, also starring Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi, helmed by renowned director Atlee Kumar have been sold for astounding Rs. 36 crores. However, a well-placed industry source reveals that contrary to reports, the rights have fetched a price in the range of Rs. 25-30 cr. “Jawan is one of the most anticipated films of recent times, so it comes as no surprise that the music rights of the film would fetch a high price. However, unlike reports of the rights being sold for Rs. 36 cr, the makers have raked in between Rs. 25-30 cr for the same”, reveals the source. Further talking about the pricing the source continues, “Conventionally, a big budget entertainer could rake in bet...

Ajay Devgn and Raveena Tandon, who have been a part of films like Gair and Dilwale, are all set for the debut of their nephew and daughter respectively. Ajay’s nephew Aaman Devgan and Raveena’s daughter Rasha Thadani are all set to enter the film industry together. Their debut venture will be directed by Abhishek aka Gattu Kapoor, and it will be produced by his wife Pragya Kapoor as well as Ronnie Screwvala. While details of the untitled film are currently under wraps, we hear that the makers have already locked the release date. It is being said that this fresh pair will be making their big screen debut on February 9, 2024, during the Valentine’s week. However, the makers as well as the debutants are maintaining silence on the film. It is also being said that Ajay Devgn will be doing a special role in the film, details of which are yet to be revealed. Besides them, the film is also expected to mark the debut of popular television actor Mohit Malik, who is expected to be seen in a piv...

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has issued a statement clarifying that the trailer of the film 72 Hoorain has not been denied certification. The statement comes after co-producer Ashoke Pandit alleged that the censor board had refused to certify the trailer of the movie, which is scheduled for release on July 7. As per a report by PTI, the CBFC said that the makers of the film had applied for certification of the trailer on June 19, and it was examined in accordance with the guidelines issued under Section 5B(2) of the Cinematograph Act, 1952. The board said that after reviewing the trailer, they had requested certain modifications from the applicant, which were communicated through a show-cause notice issued on June 27. The CBFC said that the matter is currently pending the applicant's response and compliance with the modifications suggested. Therefore, they emphasized that any misleading reports should not be entertained or circulated while the matter is still un...

Producer Ekta Kapoor created a revolution in the television industry in the year 2000. She slowly and steadily also carved a space for herself in the world of movies. With the advent of digital, she established her own OTT platform and thus made giant strides. And now, she’s all set to enter new waters. Bollywood Hungama has learnt that Ekta Kapoor has come on board for the Telugu-Tamil film, Vrushabha. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “This would be Ekta’s first Pan India film. She is meeting the film’s leading actor, Megastar Mohanlal, today at Yash Raj Films (YRF) Studios, Mumbai where she would sign the papers and then become one of the producers of this highly-awaited film.” Vrushabha is expected to be mounted on a grand scale and rumoured to be a Rs. 200 crores project. Apart from Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms, Vrushabha is produced by AVS Studios and Connect Media. The announcement of Vrushabha was done last year in August. The multilingual drama will be directed by Nanda Ki...

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has big news for all the Housefull franchise fans. Housefull is all set to come with its next installment making it the first-ever franchise film in Indian Cinema to have 5 installments. Akshay Kumar will once again return to the franchise. Sharing the news, Akshay Kumar, officially launched the poster announcing the release date of the film creating waves of anticipation among the fans. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 is all set to sparkle your Diwali in 2024 with a promise of a roller-coaster ride of fun, entertainment, and comedy that will leave you in stitches.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) Joining Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh, there will also be a boast of the star-studded cast. Sajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull 5, directed by Tarun Mansukhani, will be releasing on Diwali 2024. ALSO READ: Bade Miyan Chote Miyan makers drop new still from Akshay Kumar-Tiger Shroff starrer to wish Eid-Ul...

Actress Rukhsar Rehman and director-producer Faruk Kabir's marriage has hit rock bottom, and the couple is heading for divorce. The two have been married for 13 years. Yes! You read it right. If a report by Hindustan Times is something to go by, then the couple has decided to part ways.  As per a report by the portal, a source informed, “The two have been dealing with a lot of problems for the past few months and could not resolve the differences amicably despite several discussions. Hence, they have now involved families and are heading for divorce. Their family members are well aware of their decision. In fact, they have officially met to discuss the same.” Speaking of the reason, the source added, “It’s unknown and there are several speculations around it including infidelity, but it won’t be right to comment on it because nothing is clarified yet.” However, it is worth mentioning here that neither Rehman nor Kabir has confirmed or denied the news, as of now.  The report...

SATYAPREM KI KATHA is the story of an unusual couple. Satyaprem (Kartik Aaryan) lives in Prahlad Nagar, Ahmedabad with his father Narayan (Gajraj Rao), mother Diwali (Supriya Pathak Kapur) and sister Sejal (Shikha Talsania). He has attempted to pursue law but failed the entrance exams multiple times. Narayan, too, hasn’t been able to do much in life. Diwali and Sejal run the house with their dance classes. Satyaprem wants to get married but since he’s not earning, no one is ready to tie the knot with him. He is meanwhile besotted with Katha (Kiara Advani). He met her a year before during Navratri. At that time, she tells him that he has no chance since she’s dating Tapan (Arjun Aneja). Nevertheless, Satyaprem eagerly waits for Navratri in the current year so that he can bump into her again. On top of it, his hopes are up as he learns that Katha has broken up with Tapan. On D-day, he arrives at the venue only to realize that Katha is nowhere to be seen. Her father Harikishen (Siddharth ...

Despite taking a record-breaking opening with Rs 140 crores worldwide, Om Raut’s Adipurush has been constantly in the headlines for the wrong reasons. Recently, the Allahabad High Court was hearing the PIL filed by Kuldeep Tiwari and Naveen Dhawan seeking a ban on the movie. The court continued slamming the makers of Prabhas-Kriti Sanon starrer and reprimanded them saying they portrayed the characters of Ramayana like Lord Ram and others in a ‘very shameful manner’.  One of the judges said, according to LiveLaw, “If we will shut our mouths today then you know what will happen? These incidents are increasing day by day. I saw a movie wherein Lord Shankar was shown running with his Trishul in a very funny manner. Now, these things will be showcased?…The filmmakers earn money as films do business.” The bench further added, “Suppose if you make even a short documentary on the Quran, depicting wrong things, then you will see what will happen…However, I may once again clarify that it i...

In the rarest of the rare case, the demise of Sushant Singh Rajput, which left the nation in shock, turned into a massive campaign with fans pressurizing the government to carry out an investigation. Although it was ruled as suicide and a case of overdose, fans continued to insist foul play, which resulted in the intervention of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis who is now working with the CBI in relation to the case. In fact, recently Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis gave fans a major update about the case. He revealed that two people approached him and his team regarding evidence in the Sushant Singh Rajput case and that the same is currently being investigated. In an interview with Republic, he said, “At first, the information available was based on hearsay. However, some individuals asserted that they possessed substantial evidence regarding the case. In response, we reached out to them and requested that they submit the evidence to the police.” He further refra...

Bollywood Hungama was the first to inform the readers that Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's Bawaal will see a direct-to-digital route. Days later, we were again the first to inform that the film will see a direct-to-digital premiere on Amazon Prime on July 21. And now, we have got some more exclusive scoop on the reason why Bawaal is taking a direct-to-digital premiere. According to our trade sources, Sajid Nadiadwala has received a very good deal from Amazon Prime Video for the direct-to-digital premiere of the film. "In times when the OTT market is crashing, Sajid Nadiadwala got a deal of Rs. 110 crores from Amazon Prime Video. As known by everyone, Bawaal is not your run-of-the-mill commercial film, and the offer from Amazon gave Sajid and his team the security of assured returns. Varun and Janhvi also agreed to this decision as the film does not have those commercial trappings," a source told Bollywood Hungama. According to insiders, Sajid, Varun, and Nitesh believe...

INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY is the story of a legendary archaeologist’s final adventure. In 1944, Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) infiltrates a Nazi camp with the help of his friend Basil Shaw (Toby Jones) and steals a part of the Archimedes Dial called Antikythera. They fight off Jürgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen) who is presumed dead. 25 years later, Indiana Jones is living a sad life. His son died in the Vietnam War. His wife Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen) has left him. He is teaching history to a group of bored youngsters. On the day of his retirement, he comes across Helena Shaw (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), Basil's daughter. Basil died with the dream of someday finding the other half of the Archimedes Dial. Helena proposes to Indiana that they both should set out for the endeavour. Indiana is not open to the idea but shows him the one-half of the Dial that he and Basil got in 1944. Unbeknownst to Helena, Voller’s men follow her. He is alive and is also trying to find the two ha...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended invitations to 398 distinguished artists and executives to join the organization in 2023. As per the official website, the membership selection is based on professional qualifications, with an ongoing commitment to representation, inclusion, and equity. Amongst them are filmmakers Karan Johar and Mani Ratnam, producer Siddharth Roy Kapur and RRR stars Jr. NTR and Ram Charan. Amongst actors Jr. NTR and Ram Charan’s names crop up who’ve had an illustrious year with the massive success of RRR globally followed by an Oscar win for ‘Naatu Naatu’. Karan Johar has been named in the producers’ category whereas Mani Ratnam’s name is mentioned amongst the directors. "The Academy is proud to welcome these artists and professionals into our membership. They represent extraordinary global talent across cinematic disciplines, and have made a vital impact on the arts and sciences of motion pictures and on movie fans worldwide," ...

Bollywood actor Govinda has made a significant impact on the silver screen with memorable performances in several films. His chemistry with his co-stars has been adored by fans. However, when it comes to his personal favourite, Govinda openly declared Madhuri Dixit as the one. In fact, he even jokingly mentioned that if his wife Sunita wasn't present, he would have tried to woo Madhuri. During an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Govinda and Sunita played a rapid-fire round where Sunita was asked to guess her husband's favourite co-star. Without hesitation, Sunita immediately named “Madhuri ji” as the answer. Meanwhile, Govinda's response included both Madhuri and Rekha as his favourite co-stars. Talking about his co-stars Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Juhi Chawla and Madhuri, Govinda said, “Kitne saal ka career hai in logo ka. And they are so beautiful and someone who is beautiful from inside, never run out of beauty. If you see, these people are the same as they were be...

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has reportedly refused to certify the trailer of the upcoming film 72 Hoorain, directed by Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, according to producer Ashoke Pandit. Starring Pavan Malhotra and Aamir Bashir in lead roles, the film delves into the repercussions of violent extremism.  Ashoke Pandit expressed his disappointment and appealed to Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, and CBFC Chairperson, Prasoon Joshi, to address the situation. Pandit, in his video message, criticised the CBFC for hindering their creative independence and freedom of expression. He highlighted the irony of the film receiving accolades such as a National Award and recognition at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), while the trailer was denied certification. Pandit raised concerns about the inconsistency in the board's decision-making process.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepan...

The personal life of popular social media influencer, host, and actress Kusha Kapila came under the scanner after she announced her divorce with husband Zorawar Ahluwalia. Followed by the announcement, a video of Kapila agreeing with Karan Johar when the latter spoke about ‘sexual infidelity not being infidelity’ went viral on social media. This resulted in many netizen slamming the actress and trolling her for her statement. Followed by the massive backlash, her former husband Zorawar has come in support of Kusha and released an official statement on social media. Zorawar Ahluwalia decided to put an end to it and took to his Instagram story to request people to stop trolling Kusha Kapila, as he said, “We realise we live public lives, but we still hold certain things sacred. Our marriage and respect for each other being one of them. Divorce much like our mariage was a decision we both made together, after much deliberation and thought. It was a tough and painful decision but one we to...

The digital invasion is here to stay. And A-lister stars are feeling the brunt of it. Just the other day, Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor were shocked to know that their collaborative labour of love Bawaal had been sold off to Prime Video. Bawaal, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is an impressively costly films (estimated budget Rs. 275 crores) shot across several continents. It is a made-for-cinema experience starring two seemingly saleable stars Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor and its digitalized release didn’t go down well with the film’s actors. Someone very close to one of the leads in Bawaal said, “We were shocked to know Bawaal is going straight to OTT. The film is designed for the large screen. But there is nothing anyone can do.” This was the second time Varun Dhawan’s film was pushed to the digital domain against his wishes. The first time it was his father David Dhawan’s Coolie No.1 at the crest of the COVID-19 crisi...

Kangana Ranaut and filmmaker Sandeep Singh are set to launch a film soon. The title and the director of the film will be announced soon. The film will hit the floors early next year. Announcing her collaboration with filmmaker Sandeep Singh, Kangana Ranaut said, "Sandeep and I have been friends for over 13 years and wanting to do a film for a long time. Now since we have found the right subject and the role we are all set to roll soon, it is going to be the biggest film of my career and a fantastic role, further details will be announced soon." Filmmaker Sandeep Singh said, "It's a dream come true for any filmmaker to have a National Award winner and Padma Shri honoured actress on board like Kangana Ranaut. I had been eagerly waiting to work with her for over a decade. Finally, my vision is coming true with this film ." He added, "The films I offered her earlier did not match up to her calibre as an actress. Thus, I waited for the right one to come my wa...

The vivacious Vaani Kapoor will be seen performing with superstar, Hrithik Roshan for her first-ever UK tour ‘Stars On Fire’ in London & Leeds. It will take place on September 1 at OVO Arena, Wembley, London, and Saturday 2nd September at First Direct Arena, Leeds. Hrithik and Vaani both raised the temperature with their scintillating chemistry and captivating moves in the chartbuster song ‘Ghungroo’ from War. Expressing her excitement, Vaani shares, "It's a special moment and feeling to share the stage with Hrithik Roshan. He is immensely talented and I am elated at this opportunity to set the stage on fire alongside him. Hrithik is not only an exceptional performer but also an inspiration. I can't wait to create unforgettable moments and give our fans an electrifying experience they will cherish forever." She further adds "I’ve been blessed to have super-hit songs as part of my filmography be it ‘Gulabi,’ ‘Nashe Si Chad Gayi,’ or ‘Ghungroo.’ Indian song a...

A day ago, it was reported that father-daughter duo Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan will be starring in a movie together which will be produced by Red Chillies Entertainment in collaboration with Pathaan director Siddharth Anand’s Marflix Pictures. Even before her debut with The Archies, Suhana has signed her next film and will co-star alongside her superstar father. However, it is being reported that Khan's screentime will be similar to that of Dear Zindagi. Now, the makers have roped in Sujoy Ghosh to helm the movie. Interestingly, Ghosh directed Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu starrer Badla which was produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s production house. As per a report in Pinkvilla, a source revealed, “Shah Rukh Khan and Sujoy Ghosh have worked together in the capacity of producer and director in Badlaa starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu. The duo will now be reuniting in multiple capacities for this yet film. It’s an action thriller, and other details have been kept under w...

Veteran actor and filmmaker Amol Palekar, on Monday, June 26, reacted sharply to the tax exemption given by several states to films like The Kashmir Files (2022) and The Kerala Story (2023). He also dubbed these films as ‘propaganda movies’. Amol Palekar made these comments in Kolhapur, Maharashtra at the Samajik Salokha Parishad which was organized to celebrate the birth anniversary of the reputed king and social reformer, Shahu Maharaj. He remarked that earlier, goons used to harass the aam junta but now the government and politics support masked mobs. He also said that the minorities have been terrorized in the last few decades. Amol Palekar expressed anger over the fact that troll armies are harassing those who have a contrary point of view and that ‘propaganda’ films like The Kashmir Files and The Kerala Story are made tax-free in India today. Remembering Shahu Maharaj, he remarked that if the social reformer was alive, those protected agai...

Famous YouTuber Devraj Patel, known for his iconic dialogue "Dil se bura lagta hai" in viral videos, tragically lost his life in a road accident on Monday, leaving his fans devastated. According to reports from the Press Trust of India (PTI), Patel was on his way to film a comedy video in Raipur when the incident occurred. The mishap took place around 3:30 pm, as Patel was riding as a pillion passenger. Following the conclusion of a video shoot in Nava Raipur, he was en route back when the collision with a truck transpired. The accident resulted in severe injuries to his head and other parts of his body, ultimately leading to his untimely demise. Patel held an impressive following on YouTube, with over 4 lakh subscribers, who admired his witty style and comedic videos. The news of his passing has reverberated across social media platforms, as devastated fans expressed their condolences and shared their grief on Twitter and other online forums. Even Chhattisgarh Chief Minis...

Actors Jung Hae In and Koo Kyo Hwan are all set to reprise their roles in the upcoming action-packed season of D.P. 2. Following the first glimpse at the Netflix Tudum 2023 event, the first teaser was unveiled on June 27, 2023. In the first teaser, a soldier appears in the first scene who has drowsy eyes and seems to have to give up. He ends up committing a heinous crime by firing a rifle at people. One sees Ahn Joon Ho (Jung Hae In) and Han Ho Yeol (Koo Kyo Hwan) reprise their roles and team up to take to the streets and rescue the deserters who ran away from their positions. Actors Son Suk Goo, Kim Sung Kyun, and more also make their appearance. The season seems more intense and heavier than the first one. The logline reads, “It'll always be the same. The deserters run, and the D.P. pursues. No matter what happened or happens nothing will ever change unless we do something, anything.” D.P. 2 will arrive on Netflix on July 28, 2023. ALSO READ: Netflix unveils first look at Par...

Salman Khan has once again received a death threat. The actor has already filed a complaint with Mumbai Police after receiving a threatening email earlier this year. He has received theatres from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi as well. Now, Goldy Brar, who claimed to be allegedly behind the murder of Sidhu Moosewala, has said that he will kill Salman Khan. In an interview with India Today channel, Goldy Brar said that his gang will “definitely kill" Salman. “We will kill him, we will definitely kill him. Bhai saheb (Lawrence) had stated that he wouldn’t apologise. Baba will show mercy only when he feels merciful,” Brar said, and referenced to Lawrence Bishnoi. Brar continued, “Like we have said earlier, it’s not just about Salman Khan. We will continue our attempts against all our enemies as long as we’re alive. Salman Khan is our target, there’s no doubt about that. We’ll keep trying, and when we succeed, you’ll know." In May, the Canadian government named Goldy Brar, real nam...

Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency has been in the news ever since it was announced. From the political subject of the former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposing Emergency on its citizens in 1975 to Kangana’s look as the late PM, the film has constantly made heads turn. The cast of Anupam Kher as an activist and Shreyas Talpade as the former Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee also kept the film in the news. Kangana recently announced the release date of Emergency as November 24. However, another film based on the Emergency is slated to be released almost four months before Kangana’s movie. Filmmaker Dinesh Jagtap’s Marathi movie Aani Baani (a term used in Maharashtra to describe the Emergency of 1975) was announced today. Along with the film’s first poster, the makers also revealed that the movie is all set to release in theatres on July 28. It has an ensemble cast of Upendra Limaye, Sayaji Shinde, Pravin Tarde, Sanjay Khapre, Veena Jamkar, Usha Naik among others. Along with the actors...

Vipul Amrutlal Shah, this year, produced The Kerala Story, which was directed by Sudipto Sen. Now, the filmmaker and producer is joining hands with the director of his recent released film, The Kerala Story, Sudipto Sen for a film named Bastar. The makers announced their second collaboration with an announcement poster in which we can see that amidst the peaceful environment, the title of the film is seen painted with the color of blood red. As we can read in the title announcement poster which reads, "Hidden truth that will take the nation by a storm". Unveiling our next, #Bastar. Prepare to witness another gripping true incident that will leave you speechless. Mark your calendars for April 5, 2024!#VipulAmrutlalShah @sudiptoSENtlm @Aashin_A_Shah#SunshinePictures pic.twitter.com/3qQVxKpCcG — Sunshine Pictures (@sunshinepicture) June 26, 2023 Bastar is being developed and produced by Sunshine Pictures Pvt Ltd in association with Last Monk Media. The film is slated to relea...

Actor Abhishek Bachchan is all set to complete 23 years on June 30. On this day, in the year 2000, his debut film Refugee was released in cinemas. In recent times, his web show Breathe: Into The Shadows was highly praised, especially his challenging act. Interestingly, he hasn’t had a theatrical release in almost 5 years. His love triangle Manmarziyaan arrived on the big screen in September 2018. He was then seen in films like Ludo (2020), The Big Bull (2021), Bob Biswas (2021) and Dasvi (2022), all of which were released directly on OTT. But in 2023 and 2024, Abhishek Bachchan is expected to be seen in several films. In a recent interaction with ETimes, he revealed that he has bagged Shoojit Sircar’s next film. He also stated that it’ll go on floors in August this year. Interestingly, Shoojit has worked with his father, Amitabh Bachchan, several times. Both collaborated for a Gujarat Tourism campaign. Then Shoojit direc...

Ikonz Studios, a generative AI company has roped in Amitabh Bachchan as its strategic partner. The company manages digital IPs across metaverse and blockchain. The plan is to raise $10 million in the series A round of the funding. Abinav Varma Kalidindi, founder and CEO at Ikonz, told Variety, “It’s a momentous day for Ikonz as the true symbolism our name has been derived with the icon Amitabh Bachchan joining forces with us. Together we will leverage the power of generative AI to create immersive experiences that transcend physical boundaries. With our state-of-the-art technology, fans will now have the opportunity to interact with their favorite actor like never before. Who knows you might even be able to take selfies with Amit-ji [Bachchan] in your city.” Amitabh Bachchan added, “I am intrigued with the way technology is evolving and the pace at which new innovations are coming up worldwide, one such being generative AI. I am happy to be a part of such an amazing futuristic world ...

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has reached a remarkable milestone as he celebrates 31 glorious years in the Indian film industry today. It was on this very day, June 25, 1992, that Shah Rukh made his Bollywood debut with the film Deewana. To mark this momentous occasion and to express his gratitude towards his ardent fans, Shah Rukh took to Twitter once again, engaging in an interactive session known as Ask SRK. However, during the session, a fan asked if he could someday get to smoke with the actor. SRK’s witty reply left internet in splits. Takin to Twitter on Sunday evening, a fan asked SRK, “Sath me cigarette pine chaloge kya @iamsrk sir ???” To this, the superstar responded saying, “Nahi beta jawan ke din jawani ke josh mein theater pe jaana hai!” Main apni buri aadatein akele hi karta hoon!! https://t.co/POWpR67dzu — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 25, 2023 On the film front, SRK made his comeback on the big screens with Pathaan, which was released earlier this year. The...

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan engaged with his fans on Sunday evening during the Ask SRK session, which coincided with his completion of 31 years in the film industry. During the interactive session, Shah Rukh entertained numerous questions with his trademark wit and humour. Additionally, one of his female fans, who is presently pregnant, participated in a lighthearted exchange. The woman took to Twitter and expressed her intention to name her children Pathaan and Jawan. Shah Rukh Khan, the renowned actor, responded by wishing her well on her journey into parenthood but advised her to choose different names for her children. She wrote, “sir i am pregnant with twin babies..wish me luck i will name them pathaan and jawan.” While extending his warm wishes, the superstar promptly advised her to select more suitable names for her children. He replied, “All the best but please name them something better!!” All the best but please name them something better!! https://t.co/4cdYLSAz7w — ...

On the occasion of completing over three decades of being a film star, Shah Rukh Khan decided to host a special AskSRK session with his fans, wherein, the superstar wholeheartedly answered their weirdest of questions. Readers may be aware that hosting #AskSRK has become quite frequent for the megastar, who never misses an opportunity to speak to his fans. On June 25, the actor celebrated the occasion of his debut film Deewana, co-starring Rishi Kapoor and Divya Bharti, completing 31 years. On Sunday evening, Shah Rukh Khan took to Twitter to announce about hosting a Q&A session with his fans saying, “Wow just realised it’s 31 yrs to the day when Deewana hit the screens. It’s been quite a ride mostly a good one. Thanks all and we can do 31minutes of #AskSRK”. Excited fans started asking the superstar about many things including about his upcoming releases. However, one of them was quite curious about the kind of pressure that Shah Rukh feels to entertain his fans and keep them hap...

Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani are all set to come together yet again after Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 but this time the couple will be seen in a romantic avatar. Set against the backdrop of Gujarat, Satyaprem Ki Katha is all set to explore romance and love with a quintessential Bollywood setup. With the release date of the musical drama nearing, we now hear that the Central Board of Film Certification has passed the film with a UA certificate. It is being said that Satyaprem Ki Katha received green signal from CBFC on June 13 as a film created for family viewing experience where kids are allowed to watch under parental guidance under UA certification. Furthermore, we hear that the film has the usual duration of 2 hours 26 minutes and 02 seconds, that is, 146.02 minutes to be precise. Talking about the film, Kartik Aaryan had earlier called the film ‘special’ as he said, “Creative discussions and all take place because the film is extremely precious to us. I think in my entire career I haven’...

The first look of Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency sent waves across the country with her outstanding performance as India’s first female Prime Minister. Kangana Ranaut is back with yet another hard-hitting video unit announcing the release date of her directorial Emergency. The film is slated to hit the big screens on November 24, 2023. The striking announcement video also marked 48 years since the Prime Minister had a state of emergency declared across the country. Ever since her first glimpses as PM Indira Gandhi surfaced online, it left the fans rooting. And now with an impactful stance and dialogue delivery, she nailed the character to the T. That’s not all, the actress’ prosthetics and mannerisms which she has worked on to essay the role have also hit the bull’s eye. Talking about Emergency, Kangana shared, “Emergency is one of the most significant and darkest chapters in our history that young India needs to know. It is a crucial story and I want to thank my super-talented actors li...

Tiger Shroff, who completed 9 years last month as an actor, has worked with several reputed actors in his illustrious career. A male co-star with whom he has worked twice is Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Both appeared for the first time together in Sabbir Khan’s musical action entertainer, Munna Michael (2017). Later, they were seen in the actioner, Heropanti 2 (2022). Nawazuddin was seen as the antagonist in the Ahmed Khan-directorial. And now, it has come to light that Nawazuddin’s latest release, Tiku Weds Sheru, also has a Tiger Shroff connection. In a scene in the first half, Sana (Khushi Bharadwaj), Tiku’s (Avneet Kaur) sister and Sheru’s (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), complains to Sheru that he doesn’t bring new clothes for her as he does for Tiku. To which, Sheru asks her who her favourite actor is. Sana mentions Sunny Shroff’s name. Sheru then answers that his designer is a woman named Swati Yogi and that he’ll get Sana’s clothes designed by her. When Sana asks Sheru i...

The Mass Maharaja of Bollywood, Ajay Devgn, has been crowned the busiest actor of post-pandemic in the industry with multiple films under his kitty. One of the most successful stars in the post pandemic world due to the success of Drishyam 2, Ajay is now switching to the franchise mode of operations. According to sources close to the development, Devgn's next after Singham Again will be the sequel to Raid. "Ajay Devgn and his friend, Kumar Mangat believe that much like Drishyam, even Raid has attained a cult status among the audience due to digital and satellite reruns. The duo has got director Rajkumar Gupta to develop Raid 2, and the filmmaker is researching and stitching together multiple real-life incidents in the script. Things are proceeding in the right direction as Devgn is happy with how the script is shaping up. Rajkumar Gupta has managed to find something that's bigger and more exciting than part one," a source told Bollywood Hungama. Raid 2 is expected t...

Last week, Bollywood Hungama was the first one to break the news that Varun Dhawan-Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal will skip a release in cinemas and instead release directly on OTT, on Amazon Prime Video. As expected, the news spread like wildfire. And now Bollywood Hungama brings to you another exciting update regarding the film. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Bawaal will drop on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday, July 27. The makers and the OTT giant were toying with a couple of dates and then finalized July 27 as the release date. They feel that this will give them sufficient time to effectively market the film. The team at Amazon are quite confident that Bawaal will get them huge viewership due to the casting and the plot.” Bawaal is directed by Nitesh Tiwari of Dangal (2016) and Chhichhore (2019) fame and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. Earlier, the film was scheduled to be ...

1920: HORRORS OF THE HEART is the story of a woman avenging her father's death. Meghna (Avika Gor) lives in Bombay (present-day Mumbai) with her father Dheeraj (Randheer Rai). Her mother Radhika (Barkha Bisht) Thakur left Dheeraj when Meghna was young. Radhika is in love with Arjun (Danish Pandor) and is planning to marry him. A day before her birthday, Dheeraj dies by suicide. Meghna is devastated. A day after his demise, she finds a book written by him. It mentions that Radhika despised Dheeraj as he was poor. It further states that she started sleeping with Britishers for money as she wanted to be rich. One day, she poisons Dheeraj. Dheeraj survives but it causes irreparable damage to his body. Radhika leaves Dheeraj and Meghna behind. She marries the very rich Shantanu Thakur (Rahul Dev) and settles with him in his mansion at Kosha Hills. Meghna is enraged and wants to take revenge from her mother. This is when Dheeraj's spirit emerges. He tells Meghna that he'll help h...

A single dialogue from the upcoming film Adipurush has ignited a heated controversy, resulting in the ban of all Hindi films in Nepal. The dialogue in question refers to Sita as "India's daughter," which has raised concerns over Nepal's sovereignty and sparked outrage among Nepali officials and citizens alike. However, the Nepal court has reversed the ban on the Prabhas-Kriti Sanon starrer. For the unversed, Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah swiftly announced the ban, emphasizing the film's potential threat to Nepal's independence. In a defiant statement, Mayor Shah declared his willingness to face any consequences, firmly asserting that he will not permit the screening of Adipurush in Nepal. Citing the dialogue as a matter of national importance, he believes it directly affects Nepal's sovereignty. However, the Patan High Court has issued a temporary order stating that films approved by the censor board should not be obstructed from screening. On the other...

Suhana Khan, the daughter of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, has made headlines with her recent real estate investment. The star kid has purchased three-row houses near Alibaug for a whopping sum of Rs 12.91 crore. The properties are located in Thal Village, nestled between the picturesque Alibaug and Kihim Beach. According to the agreement of sale document obtained from IndexTap.com, the combined carpet area of the three-row houses is 3,988 sq. ft. The first-row house boasts a carpet area of 1,750 sq. ft., while the second and third-row houses measure 420 sq. ft. and 1,771 sq. ft., respectively. Additionally, Suhana also acquired a cabin with a carpet area of 48 sq. ft. This expansive real estate spans across 1.5 acres and features coconut trees, lush plantations, a well, tube well, and water tanks. The sale transaction was completed on June 1, with Suhana Khan paying Rs 77.46 lakh as stamp duty. This new acquisition supplements the Khan family's existing property in Alibaug...

Deepika Padukone’s modern self-care brand 82°E announces the launch of its latest skincare offering, Jasmine Breeze, a hydrating face mist. The limited-drop, Jasmine Breeze, will be available for consumers to purchase only for 82 minutes on June 24, 2023 at 12 noon IST. Jasmine Breeze will be exclusively available on 82e.com on 24th June for 82 minutes only starting 12 noon IST. This unique limited drop hydrating face mist is priced at INR 820. In line with the brand’s core philosophy, all 82°E products have been rigorously sourced, carefully crafted, and clinically tested. The latest product, Jasmine Breeze face mist, is dermatologically and ophthalmologically tested. The product is PETA-approved vegan and cruelty-free and does not contain sulphates, phthalates, and parabens. About her brand, 82°E, it is on a mission to make the practice of self-care simple, joyful, and effective through high-quality and high-performance products. Deepika Padukone, who kicked off her career as a mod...

Colors’ show Suhaagan revolves around the riveting tale of Bindiya, carrying out all the household chores for her extended family who mistreat her and her sister Payal. The story of the two sisters is taking an exciting leap of ten years, bringing a whirlwind of changes to the characters’ journeys. Following the leap, 23-year-old Bindiya will be essayed by beautiful debutant Garima Kishnani, and 21-year-old Payal will be essayed by the gorgeous actor Anshula Dhawan. The narrative will also introduce a new character Krishna played by Raghav Thakur. Talking about Krishna, he will be young rich brat, who wants to live his life without responsibilities. Post the leap, Bindiya is working hard as an agriculturalist, while Payal is in her second year at a college in Lucknow. Unlike Bindiya, Payal is embarrassed about her family background, and she is in a secret relationship with Krishna. Their lives get complicated as Bindiya marries Krishna in a turn of events. The destinies of Bindiya and...

Shah Rukh Khan will next star in Jawan, helmed by Atlee Kumar. Billed as an action entertainer, the movie arrives in theatres on September 7, 2023. While some glimpses have been leaked on social media, tales of the superstar’s gentleman behavior are taking over the internet. A stuntman Saddam on the sets of Jawan revealed what it was like to work with the actor. As reported by Indian Express, a video is doing the rounds of social media where Saddam calls Shah Rukh Khan the ‘sweetest banda’. He shared in Hindi, “The heroes I work with are usually rough, who come and say I will do this and that. But he was not like that. He asked me how I am going to do that stunt, and checked on the safety. He was worried that I would get hurt and I briefed him about how it was safe.” The stuntman said that SRK would initiate conversations to discuss stunts on the Jawan set. He, infact, checked on Saddam after the shot. “Tu thik hai? (Are you okay)” he asked. “Also, if the shot went wrong, he would im...

A few days ago, it came to light that Manoj Muntashir, the lyrics and screenplay writer of Adipurush, had requested police protection after receiving death threats. Bollywood Hungama has now learned that even director Om Raut has been provided security by the Mumbai Police as well. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Four constables and one armed cop are seen with Om Raut at his office. It is, however, not known if the director requested police protection or whether the police, themselves, provided protection due to the controversy and threats.” It was said that along with Manoj Muntashir, even Om Raut had also received death threats. Adipurush, starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan and Devdatta G Nage, is based on the epic Ramayana. The period VFX-heavy film has been in the eye of controversy ever since it was released globally on June 16. The film’s dialogues were changed from Sunday after certain viewers raised objections. Effiges of Manoj Muntashir were...

Reacting swiftly to a report that the slain crime reporter J Dey’s sister Leena is ailing and is in dire need of financial help, Hansal Mehta, who has directed a thunderously successful web series Scoop on J Dey’s dastardly slaying, has decided to offer any and every kind of help needed to her. While Hansal does not wish to go on-record on this critical matter, a close friend of the feted filmmaker revealed, “Hansal read the report and immediately galvanized into action. Long before he made the series, he was deeply shocked and moved by Dey’s murder. Now having made the series, he feels closer to Dey’s story than before.” Hansal will be going all-out to provide assistance to Dey’s sister Leena. But as the source further revealed, “He wouldn’t like to talk about this. To extract publicity out of what is a normal natural act of humanism is sick. That’s how Hansal feels. What happens between Hansal and Dey’s family won’t go into the public domain.” Scoop, which is streaming on Jio Cine...

Kangana Ranaut is getting brutally trolled for taking a dig at Hrithik Roshan in her upcoming production Tiku Weds Sheru starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Avneet Kaur. On Wednesday, Prime Video released a video in which Nawazuddin was seen introducing himself as a Bollywood actor named Sheru who has worked with actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan. He then mentions Hrithik Roshan. Nawazuddin Siddiqui says, “My name is Sheru and people lovingly call me… Sheru only. I’m a Bollywood actor. I’m a big film producer of all types of movies, small and big. See, Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir… Hrithik wasn’t available so that’s why he’s not here." Many claimed that since Kangana Ranaut is the producer of the movie, she also had a say and definitely approved the dialogue to take a dig at Hrithik Roshan. Directed by Sai Kabir Srivastva, the film is produced by Kangana Ranaut under the banner of Manikarnika Films. Tiku Weds Sheru will stream on June 23 exclusively on Prime Video. ...

In the face of relentless criticism, strong reactions, and controversy Adipurush manages puts up a brave face and fights its battle. Being the most trolled film, the intent of the makers was to exhibit the biggest battle of good over evil. Unfortunately, few groups had the agenda of pulling down the movie! With a stellar opening, and mixed reviews from the public the graph of collection has dropped each day with constant trolls, criticism and controversies! According to a source close to the production house, the storyline of Adipurush has appealed a mix of audience especially kids. Not only enjoying the film but many of them sung Jai Shri Ram in unison when it played during the film and also clapped and hooted when good triumphed over the evil! Not only entertaining, the main intent of the film was to bring awareness in colloquial manner that resonates with the youth. With makers changing the controversial dialogues, Shiv Chanana, Senior Vice President T-Series says, "We are r...

Having delivered some of Indian cinema's biggest blockbusters like Karz, Ram Lakhan, and Pardes, Subhash Ghai is now venturing into the realm of television. With Jaanaki, he is all set to explore a new territory. The script for the show has been penned by Jainesh Ezardar, Vandana Tiwari, Surabhi Rohini and Rekha Babbal. Rutuja Kathe serves as the creative director, whereas Jignesh Vaishnav and Dharmesh has directed the series. Rahul Puri is the producer, and Vishal Gandhi is the associate producer. Jaanaki is said to be an enthralling tale of women empowerment that will be broadcast on Doordarshan next month. Expressing his enthusiasm about this new venture, Subhash Ghai shared, "I am thrilled to explore the golden world of television with Jaanaki. The recent turn of events provided me with the opportunity to delve into the intricacies of creating a television show. The success of Mukta Arts' web series 36 Farmhouse further ignited my curiosity to explore different medium...