Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Bollywood actor Govinda on Friday announced that he is back to work after testing negative for Covid-19. Govinda is currently seen as a judge on the popular reality show “Dance Bangla Dance”. The actor shared a video from the set on Instagram where he is seen dancing with a group of […]

Chennai, April 16 (IANS) Tamil movie comedy actor and Padma Shri awardee Vivek is in a critical condition and is on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support, said a private hospital where he was admitted on Friday morning after showing ‘acute coronary syndrome with cardiogenic shock’. In a statement issued here, the SIMS Hospital said Vivek […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actress Anuja Joshi, who plays the female protagonist in the web series “Hello Mini”, feels through its first two seasons the show has managed to start a conversation around stalking, adding that the upcoming season digs deeper into the issue. “Mini (her character) is now a part of me. I’ve felt […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actor Satyadeep Mishra, who stars in the series “His Storyy”, says the makers of the show want to start a conversation of acceptance for a community that continues to be marginalised. The series revolves around a happily-married couple, Sakshi (played by Priyamani) and Kunal (Satyadeep). After nearly 15 years of marriage, […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Karan Johar’s banner Dharma Productions on Friday evening posted an Instagram note to officially announce that actor Kartik Aaryan will no longer star in the filmmaker’s upcoming “Dostana 2”. “Due to professional circumstances, on which we have decided to maintain a dignified silence — we will be recasting Dostana 2, directed […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actress Gulfam Khan says she has tried to reach out to the target audience with her performance in the new children’s show, “Nikki Aur Jaadui Bubble”. “When I auditioned for this show, I had one thing in mind. There are going to be a lot of children watching this show and […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Rapper Divine has teamed up with American music video and film director Gil Green for the music video of his new track “Rider”. The story of the song is inspired by Divine’s rags-to-riches tale. It is a love saga between a deprived dreamer, played by Divine, and an affluent boss woman, […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Sunny Leone on Friday observed how it was difficult to practice boxing with a mask on, but important to cover the face. In her new Instagram video post, Sunny is in boxing gear. She takes a spin before packing punches at her trainer. At the end of the session she is […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actor Vicky Kaushal on Friday evening confirmed that he has tested negative for Covid-19. Vicky posted a picture on Instagram flashing a broad grin. He sports a beard and is dressed in a teal T-shirt. It seems he is standing at his balcony for the snapshot. “Negative!” the actor wrote, with […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actor Kartik Aaryan will no longer star in filmmaker Karan Johar’s “Dostana 2”. The actor had been shooting for 20 days but, as per reports, differences seem to have emerged between the makers and the actor. According to unconfirmed reports, Johar’s banner Dharma Productions have also decided not to collaborate with […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Singer Ankit Tiwari showed off his Sufiyana skills on th ereality TV stage, and pop star Mika Singh was reminded of Oscar-winning music maestro AR Rahman. Ankit was performing at the show Indian Pro Music League (IPML) recently, when he impressed everyone. He was engaged in a jugalbandi battle along with […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Singer Shaan on Friday reacted to a news report on Twitter stating over 1,700 people have tested positive for Covid-19 at Kumbh Mela, Haridwar between April 10 and 14. “Why would God save us.. ??? if we are just not interested in saving ourselves and our families.. Please Please #StayHomeStaySafe,” tweeted […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra treated her fans to a glamorous picture on Friday morning. In the sunkissed picture, Priyanka looks stunning, with her hair open and light make up. She is dressed in a beige top and wears a necklace. She wrote about how she is grateful for all that she has […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actress Pooja Hegde has reminisced in a new social media post about the times when people roamed around freely, adding that we have taken too much for granted. Pooja posted a picture on Instagram in the wee hours of Wednesday night, from her vacation in Vienna. “Back when people didn’t wear […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actress Anushka Sharma on Friday shared snapshots from last year, featuring husband Virat Kohli along with a few of their four-legged friends. Anushka posted a video on Instagram, where Virat and the actress are seen enjoying their time with pet dog Dude and some strays they found during their travel. In […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actor Arjun Bijlani is currently vacationing in Goa. However, he has been making sure to regularly work out and keep himself in shape. Arjun, who will be next seen in “Khatron Ke Khiladi”, is currently preparing for the show. He has continued this intense fitness regime on his holiday and is […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Janhvi Kapoor on Friday took to social media to post a fun reel with her friends. The reel has been shot through a window and Janhvi and her friends can be seen dancing one by one. They also do a group dance at the poolside, at the end of the reel. […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Swedish-Greek actress Elli AvrRam has confessed she has a tomboy persona stashed away somewhere, in a new social media post on Friday. Elli posted a string of pictures where she is seen posing in a black crop top paired with black low-crotch pants. “When the TomBoyGirl in me walks out of […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actress Lily-Rose Depp feels the biggest theme of h er upcoming sci-fi film “Voyagers” is human nature. She also spoke of what made portraying her character Sela was a challenge. The film tells the story of a group of young adults on a space expedition th at could save mankind. Lily-Rose […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actor-producer Ajay Devgn has announced his new production, a comic drama named “Gobar!” along with Siddharth Roy Kapur. The film is to be directed by ad-filmmaker Sabal Shekhawat, who has also penned the script along with Sambhit Mishra. The film’s story is about a veterinary doctor who discovers a tangled web […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actress Natasha Rastogi, who was recently seen in the digitally-released film “Pagglait”, says acting for her will always be a constant journey of learning. Natasha, who was seen playing the mother of actress Sanya Malhotra in the film, told IANS: “Acting for me will always be a constant journey of learning, […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Kareena Kapoor Khan on Friday posted a picture of husband Saif Ali Khan and elder son Taimur looking at her newborn son, but covered the face of the infant with a babyface emoji. “This is what my weekend looks like… how about you guys?” Kareena wrote as caption with the Instagram […]

By Arundhuti BanerjeeMumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actor Adarsh Gourav, lead star of the Oscar-nominated film “The White Tiger”, says that, being a trained classical singer, he wishes to sing and compose for films in the future. “I would love to be singing in films that I am going to be a part of, as well […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actors and actresses of North and South Indian film industries joining hands is not new. Bollywood and South stars collaborating on screen has been a trend in the past with the likes of Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Prabhu Deva, and many others collaborating with Aishwarya Rai, Deepika Padukone, Sonakshi Sinha, […]

By Anjuri Nayar SinghMumbai, April 16 (IANS) The decision of the Maharashtra government to stop all shooting impacts TV shows acutely, as compared to films or OTT series. The world of soaps, after all, needs a steady flow of content. If shooting stops, channels are forced to run repeats. In turn that has direct impact […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Hollywood personalities Jamie Dornan, Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo have opened up on the one thing they tag as “cool” at home, on “The Drew Barrymore Show”. “It’s design week on the show and we wanted to see what you find aesthetically pleasing if you’ll show us one cool thing from […]

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Rithvik Dhanjani says the best part of being an actor is to be able to play different parts. He adds that he wouldn’t want to change anything in the industry as he loves everything about it. “The best thing is to be able to live multiple lives in front of the […]

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Actor Anupam Kher took to Instagram to post a message of hope for fans on Thursday. “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness!” he wrote, with a picture where he is seen smiling warmly. Kher’s wife, actress Kirron Kher, has been diagnosed with […]

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Singer-composer Prateek Gandhi’s new single “Tum aao na” will premiere on April 17. “People tend to like the significant and versatile vocals in all my tracks. I have further modified the style of composition and singing style. Lyrics are a combination of Hindi and Punjabi language. Tum aao na is a […]

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Actress Radhika Madan’s Instagram post on Thursday gives fans a reason to beat the heat. In the mid-shot pool picture, Radhika oozes oomph in red beachwear and designer shades. “Not in Maldives,” Radhika write as caption. The witty caption, of course, refers to the fact that many stars have been […]

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Actor Mrinal Dutt, who plays a pivotal role in the upcoming web series “His Storyy”, says the recent poster controversy around the show surprised him. Last week, National Award-winning filmmaker Sudhanshu Saria pointed out how the poster of “His Storyy” is similar to that of his film “Loev”. “To be honest, […]

Hyderabad, April 15 (IANS) Actress Farnaz Shetty, who has been shooting for her debut Telugu film “Indu Vadana” in the city, is concerned about how the rest of the film will be shot, given the current Covid situation. The actor informs the climax of the film is still to be shot. “I just finished my […]

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Actress Diana Penty’s latest post on Thursday should send waves of positivity among fans. The actress looks in a cheerful mood as she sips her tea in the Instagram image. “I run on sunshine and some tea #teawithD. Ps. Sending everyone some virtual hugs and positivity. Mask up and stay safe,” […]

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Actress Diana Penty’s latest post on Thursday should send waves of positivity among fans. The actress looks in a cheerful mood as she sips her tea in the Instagram image. “I run on sunshine and some tea #teawithD. Ps. Sending everyone some virtual hugs and positivity. Mask up and stay safe,” […]

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Actor Abhishek Bachchan on Thursday urged everyone to keep their masks on to stop the spread of Covid-19. Abhishek posted a picture on Instagram, where he is seen sporting a mask and sunglasses as he poses for the camera. “Please, please, PLEASE KEEP YOUR MASK ON! If not for yourself, think […]

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Actor Taha Shah Badussha, who made his OTT debut with the series “Bekaaboo 2”, feels while OTT is doing well, cinema will never lose its significance. The actor says the silver screen will always be a place where actors can “experience magic”. “I think OTT is still emerging and it’s growing […]

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) The sci-fi series “OK Computer” will be screened at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), 2021. According to the official webpage of IFFR, the series starring Jackie Shroff, Vijay Varma and Radhia Apte has been selected in the Bright Future Programme category. An ecstatic Vijay tweeted on Thursday: “#OKComputer is going […]

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) “Dance Deewane 3” contestant Aman has earned the sobriquet of Little Chi Chi — or Govinda — in a short time owing to his lightning moves. While the young contestant from Ranchi has been impressing all, he now has a fan who is ready to sponsor his education. Little Chi Chi, […]

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Television star Parth Samthaan, who will be seen in the upcoming digital series “Mai Hero Boll Raha Hu”, claims his perfectionist attitude meant he lost sleep over getting the role right. The actor stayed up till 4am for almost the entire shoot of the series. “The character was too interesting, and […]

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Actress Ileana D’Cruz dazzles in white, in her latest Instagram post that she shared on Thursday. In the image, Ileana wears an ivory coloured low-neck, cut-out crop top paired with a linen shirt. She completed the look with thin gold chains and earrings. As caption, the actress chose the sun and […]

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Actress Maanvi Gagroo, who is currently shooting for the new season of the popular series “Four More Shots Please”, will be seen in a virtual play titled “Islands Of Contentment”. “Islands Of Contentment” is written by Dipti Bramhandkar, and co-directed by Arpita Mukherjee and Hannah Wolf, with filmed monologues directed by […]

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Bollywood actress Vidya Balan shared a monochrome picture on Thursday on social media, saying she does not believe in a black and white world except for a picture. Vidya posted the picture on Instagram, where she is seen sitting on a chair dressed in a black outfit. She completed her look […]

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Latina actress Edilsy Vargas will be seen in AR Rahman’s “99 Songs”. Oscar-winning composer Rahman, who turns producers with the film, says close to 600 auditions took place for the role of Sophie, before Edilsy bagged it. She is the first Latina to play the lead in a multilingual Indian film […]

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) The animated version of the popular television show “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah”, titled “Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah”, has launched its title track. The song narrates the antics of all the characters. The show will explore the universe ofTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah” (TMKOC) through new stories. The foot tapping […]

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan went down memory lane to recall how he had nearly half a dozen releases the same year, in the seventies. He shared a throwback picture from his younger days along with his post, dressed in a white T-shirt and is sporting big chunky retro sunglasses. “The 1970’S .. and […]

By Durga ChakravartyNew Delhi, April 15 (IANS) WWE champion and Hollywood star John Cena is the latest addition to the “Fast & Furious” world. He admits being aware he is getting the opportunity to be a part of a legacy body of work, and adds that the franchise is not senseless action. In the upcoming […]

By Durga ChakravartyNew Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Hollywood action superstar Vin Diesel has opened up about what makes his “Fast & Furious” franchise so popular globally. He also spoke of the biggest difference between the first film, which was released in 2001, and the ninth installment that is all set to release. “I think the […]

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Arjun Kapoor is headed to Goa to start shooting for “Ek Villain 2”. The actor says he has been dying to collaborate with the film’s director Mohit Suri once again after “Half Girlfriend”. “I have been dying to collaborate with Mohit again and we had an amazing time during ‘Half Girlfriend’ […]

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) For actor Tanuj Virwani, who stars in the web series “The Tattoo Murders”, says shooting in real locations of Kamathipura for the show was nerve-racking at times. “We mostly shot in gruelling style and we weren’t shooting in a controlled and contained environment. So, it was nerve-racking on certain days. Thankfully, […]

By Durga ChakravartyNew Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Fatima Sana Shaikh became popular even before the audience knew her name. Way back in 1997, she endeared herself to viewers playing Kamal Hassan and Tabu’s daughter in “Chachi 420”. Years later, she would score her first blockbuster with the 2016 Aamir Khan-starrer “Dangal”. She has lately been […]

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Superstars down South suddenly seem to be in a race to announce patriotism-themed mega projects. Filmmakers are going all out to launch teasers, trailers and announcements of films that hoist the Tricolour spirit high. Here are recent announcements in the southern film industry that are high on the patriotic spirit: […]

By Anjuri Nayar SinghMumbai, April 15 (IANS) Cinema halls have been shut, and the Maharashtra government has ordered all film and TV shoots to be stopped immediately. This has come to a huge impediment to Bollywood as many big-ticket films including Shah Rukh Khan’s “Pathan”, the Ranveer Singh-starrer “Cirkus”, and Ajay Devgn’s “Mayday” and “Maidaan” […]

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Actor Avinash Tiwary has been part of films such as “Tu Mera Sunday”, “Bulbull”, and “Ghost Stories”. While he has enjoyed critical acclaim for his roles, he feels a good film is always a team effort and not just about the actor. The actor’s 2018 film “Laila Majnu” didn’t do well […]

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) “Bigg Boss 14” sensation Jasmin Bhasin recently shot for the music video of the independent track “Pani di gal” with Punjabi singer Maninder Buttar. The romantic track is a part of “Jugni”, Buttar’s debut album. Along with lending his vocals to the song with Asees Kaur, Buttar has penned the lyrics. […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Television actress Mahika Sharma is excited about Bihu, adding that the festival is indeed a big deal in her home state of Assam. Mahika, who hails for Guwahati, says: “Rongali Bihu, or Bohag Bihu, is Assam’s harvest festival the marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year. We celebrate it with […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Bollywood action star Tiger Shroff shared a video on Wednesday, where he is seen acing a double flying kick although his trainer fails to execute it. Tiger posted the video on Instagram, where he is seen in workout gear. In the clip, the star runs and hits a boxing bag by […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actress Shama Sikander will be seen in the music video “Hawa karda” and the track is set to reach the audience on April 15. The song stars Shama alongside Gaurav Bajaj. The track is sung by Afsana Khan and Sahil Syndicate. The music is by Geet and the lyrics have been […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actor Ranveer Singh, who is all set to work with Tamil director S. Shankar in a Bollywood remake of his 2005 Tamil blockbuster “Anniyan”, hails the filmmaker as one of the finest minds in cinema. Ranveer shared a string of pictures on Instagram on Wednesday, where the actor-director duo is seen […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actress Urvashi Rautela is happy that the festival season is on, but she urges people to keep in mind that the pandemic is not over yet. “India is a diverse nation and lately many festivals of different cultures and religions happened to be on the same day. Some parts of the […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Late Iranian filmmaker Rahim Zabihi’s documentary film “Holy Bread” will be showcased in the main section of the 69th Trento International Film Festival. The festival will commence in the North Italian city of Trento on April 30. The documentary film backed by Iranian cinematographer Touraj Aslani, narrates the risky lives of […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Film producer Guneet Monga on Wednesday posted a series of tweets on Wednesday expressing gratitude and respect for French cinema, on being honoured with the prestigious Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, or Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. She dedicated the award, which is the second […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Filmmaker Hansal Mehta on Wednesday took to social media to mourn the demise of a close cousin owing to Covid. Mehta’s cousin was a resident of Ahmedabad. The filmmaker claimed the Covid situation in Gujarat is actually worse than what is being reported by the media. “Lost a very close cousin […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) South actress Rashmika Mandanna, who will sharing screen space with Amitabh Bachchan in the film “Goodbye”, says her family almost could not believe the news that she had bagged the film. “Amitabh Bachchan — the name brings in so much respect. When my parents got to know that I would be […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actor-comedian Gaurav Gera and chef Vicky Ratnani will be seen in the upcoming cooking show “Chef Vs Fridge”. Gaurav will serve as host while Ratnani will judge the show. “The unique format brings exciting weekly challenges and it’s been great fun to see the innovative food creations stem from completely random […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) “Bigg Boss 11” winner Shilpa Shinde and Bengali actress Darshana Banik have joined cast of the forthcoming comic family drama “Boondi Raita”. “When I heard the story of the film, I found it interesting. I play Bobby, a bubbly and middle-class Punjabi girl. I am Bengali, so it’s going to be […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actor Ashutosh Rana has tested positive for Covid-19. The 53-year-old actor shared the news on Facebook while wishing fans on the occasion of Gudi Padwa and Chaitra Navratri. In the post written in Hindi, the actor added he hopes for a speedy recovery. Rana further stated in the post that he […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) TV star Sara Khan opens up on her love for singing, saying that the vocation is her second love after acting. “I have always been fond of singing. It’s my second love after acting. I am so glad that my fans have loved my renditions. I hope to do a lot […]

Thiruvananthapuram, April 14 (IANS) Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran released the poster of his upcoming socio-political thriller “Kuruthi” on the occasion of Vishu on Wednesday. The poster shows the actor giving an intense look to the camera, with other characters of the film surrounding. The poster sets a dark tone. “A vow to kill… an oath […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actor Farhan Akhtar took to Twitter to urge people to stay indoors, in his new social media post on Wednesday. The actor wrote about how one must not venture out just because there are political rallies and religious gatherings. He said it was important to not fall prey to “peer pressure”. […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman has released the 99 Songs Special Concert — a digital show chronicling the music of his upcoming film “99 Songs”. He says the initial idea was to perform in every city and college. “My initial idea was that I should go to every city, every college and […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actress Sanjana Sanghi, who is a pet-lover and has five pet dogs, says Covid has affected pets as they don’t have the freedom to play freely outdoors. “Covid has definitely had an impact on all pets, just like all of us feel cooped up and constrained, them, even more so. The […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Singer Neha Kakkar, who is a judge on the music reality show “Indian Idol 12”, is excited about the upcoming Ramnavmi Special on the show. In the episode, top contestants will sing songs magnifying the festival mood.They will narrate the story of Ramleela through their performances. Neha is excited for the […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Bollywood star Katrina Kaif, who tested Covid positive earlier this month, is currently enjoying her own company, going by her social media post on Wednesday. Katrina posted a picture on Instagram, where she is seen posing for the camera lens dressed in an oversized black sweatshirt. “Just me for company,” she […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actor Jackie Shroff on Wednesday reiterated a basic maxim to underline the need to look after one’s health. Jackie posted a picture on Instagram, where he is seen flaunting his biceps in a sleeveless hoodie sweatshirt paired with black pants. He strikes a boxing position. “Health is Wealth,” Jackie wrote as […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actress Pratibha Ranta recently dressed up as a man named Tope Singh for a sequence in the show “Qurbaan Hua”, and admits she couldn’t recognise herself. “I have been having some real fun shooting for Qurbaan Hua these days. Especially getting to act as a man for the second time now […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, who had been battling Covid-19 over the past weeks, has tested negative. The actress took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the news with fans. Alia shared a happy snapshot on Instagram and wrote: “The only time being negative is a good thing.” Bollywood colleagues including Anil […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actor Pankaj Tripathi, who was born in a village in Bihar, has put forth the interesting suggestion of creating a film-friendly set-up in a village near Patna, which is well-connected to the city, where people from Bollywood can shoot. “A film-friendly ‘mohalla’ or colony is possible with a little bit of […]

By Anjuri Nayar SinghMumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actor-producer Sohum Shah says while social media today has the ability to help actors bag roles, it has never been a criterion for him to get a role or cast someone in a role. “I feel there is an impact of social media but everyone thinks differently, and […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Tamil hit machine Shankar directs Bollywood star Ranveer Singh in the official adaptation of his 2005 Tamil blockbuster “Anniyan”, which stars Vikram. The film is slated to go on the floors in Mid 2022. The yet-untitled project is being announced around the auspicious time of Baisakhi in North India and Puthandu […]

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Actress Shefali Shah, who took her acting to the next level with the International Emmy-winning series “Delhi Crime”, says she tackles self-doubt every day. “It’s every single day I go to work. For me, it gets difficult to get out of the vanity van because I have this fear that […]

By Arundhuti BanerjeeMumbai, April 14 (IANS) : National Award-winning filmmaker Sudhanshu Saria had recently pointed out how the poster of the upcoming ALT Balaji show “His Storyy” is similar to that of his film “Loev”. Saria feels such an act of plagiarism is “brazen, disrespectful, inconsiderate”, and “smacks of arrogance”. Expressing his mind with an […]

By Yashika MathurNew Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Rajinikanth is Thalaivar. Kamal Haasan, through his heydays as a superstar, has been Ulaganayagan to fans. Vijay has been hailed as Thalapathy while Ajith is Thala. Chiranjeevi is Mega Star to Telugu fans while Mahesh Babu is Prince, Pawan Kalyan is Power Star, and Ravi Teja has been […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Singer Jubin Nautiyal was mesmerised by the beauty of Kashmir while shooting his latest song “Tujhe bhoolna to chaaha”, which also features Samreen Kaur and IAS officer Abhishek Singh. “It was a great opportunity for us to go to Kashmir and shoot the song, after everything that Kashmir has gone through […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Sonakshi Sinha is often seen raising her voice for causes she believes in, be it donating money for PPE kits or taking a stand against trolling. The actress feels as a celebrity, one can make a big difference if one speaks up for the right things. “I tie up with causes […]

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) “The Walking Dead” star Steven Yeun toplines “Minari”, Lee Isaac Chung’s drama that is in contention for six Oscars including one for Yeun in the Best Actor category. He says was blown away by the story’s simplicity and truthfulness. “Minari” is the story tale of an immigrant family’s struggle with cultural […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actor Annup Sonii, who plays a pivotal role in the upcoming web film “Raat Baaki Hai”, says being passionate about acting, the greatest high he gets is by working in good projects. In recent times, the actor has appeared in several projects. “I always say I am a passionate actor, passionate […]

Mumbai, April 13 ( IANS) Actor Aarya Babbar, who is currently shooting for a music video, met with a bike accident while giving a shot. However, he chose not to let the shoot schedule get delayed. The doctor suggested him to take a week off work to recover, but he returned on sets as scheduled. […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Radhika Madan updated her fans that she is going to Delhi. The actress made the announcement of her departure in a special video, where she is dancing her way home. In the video, Radhika is at the airport carrying her luggage, when she suddenly decides to stop and moonwalk, leaving […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Bollywood couple Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh on Tuesday posted a quirky video to lighten the mood of their fans amid the rising second wave of Covid, and wished fans a Happy Gudi Padwa and New Year. The video has the popular track “Kya khoob lagti ho” from the 1975 film “Dharmatma” […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur on Tuesday took to Twitter to remember late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Kaour said he misses discussing philosophy and physics with Sushant. Kapur reacted to a fan reposting his past conversations with Sushant over Twitter. “There was a time when @shekharkapur and @itsSSR used to talk on twitter,” […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha plays a househelp named Meenal in the upcoming anthology film “Ajeeb Daastaans”. The actress recalls how her own help at home helped her prepare for the role. “I started observing my own househelp to understand her mannerisms and characteristics. She was a great reference point for me and, […]

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The popular soap “Sasural Simar Ka” is all set to return with season two, and the cast is currently shooting in Agra. Dipika Kakar, Jayati Bhatia, Radhika Muthukumar, and Tanya Sharma are among cast and crew members shooting in the city of Taj. The story is based in Agra and […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actor Arjan Bajwa feels the struggle to carve your space in the industry takes time, but there is no need to glorify this phase. He says that all actors have a struggle period and everyone has gone through similar trials and tribulations. “I feel that there is no need to glorify […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Marathi actor Pushkar Jog makes sure to follow all rituals associated with Gudi Padwa, which was observed on Tuesday this year. “My wife and I strongly believe that God is our source of hope and well-being. On this auspicious festival, we follow traditional rituals and pray to God to shower his […]

By Ahana BhattacharyaMumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik celebrates his 65th birthday on Tuesday. This year, the celebration is simple because Kaushik as well as his daughter Vanshika have recently recovered from Covid-19. “I will celebrate my birthday at home. A lot of my friends have sent cakes. I’m looking forward to enjoying with […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Siddhant Issar has directed his father, veteran actor Puneet Issar, in the short film “Sanghaar: The Massacre”. He says he wasn’t nervous while calling the shots. “My father Puneet Issar has done a pivotal role in the film. I have worked with my father in the past. I have worked […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan on Tuesday shared a funny post wondering if Maharashtra is currently going through a lockdown or not. “Uth jaoon ya ho raha hai Lockdown (should I wake up or is the lockdown on)?” Kartik wrote along with a photograph that shows him waking up from sleep. While […]

Thiruvananthapuram, April 13 (IANS) Sunny Leone returns to Kerala to start the shoot of her upcoming film, the psychological thriller “Shero”. The actress was in Kerala recently, to shoot for the reality TV show “MTV Splitsvilla”. “I am elated to be back to Kerala to shoot for the first schedule of the film. I love […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Singer Shaan is all set to release his new Bengali song “Mon dubey jaai” on the occasion of Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year), on April 15. The track is written by Rajib Chakraborty and composed by Shaan himself. Talking about releasing the song on an auspicious day, Shaan tells IANS: “Poila […]

Hyderabad, April 13 (IANS) Telugu star Jr. NTR reunites with filmmaker Koratala Siva for an untitled project, which will soon go on floors. The actor-director duo earlier worked together in the 2016 film “Janatha Garage”. “We are very happy to collaborate with two of the biggest names in Telugu Cinema right now. NTR and Koratala […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) The teaser and poster of the upcoming film “Nyaay: The Justice” was released on Tuesday. The film is reportedly a tribute to late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Based on true events, the film delves into unanswered questions that the country is waiting to know answers of, claim the makers. The film […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Madhuri Dixit Nene ups her style quotient in a pretty pink lehenga, in her new Instagram post on Tuesday. In the Instagram photo-op, Madhuri is seen posing in a light and dark pink zari lehenga. She completed her look with dark pink lips, drop diamond earrings and a neck piece. […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Filmmakers AR Murugadoss and Om Prakash Bhatt have joined hands to produce a pan-India film titled “1947”. “1947” will be directed by Pon Kumaran, jointly produced by Murugadoss and Om Prakash Bhatt. The film is under the pre-production stage and scheduled to go on the floor soon. Details related to cast […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Evelyn Sharma took to Instagram on Tuesday to celebrate completing 10 years in showbiz. The actor posted a video of all her films and called her journey a “crazy ride”. She says that while she is eagerly waiting to do more work, the idea of making films to “touch people’s […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Arshi Khan, who rose to fame with her stint in the controversial reality show “Bigg Boss”, says she was not serious about her career before the show. The actress says that the show was a complete game changer and marks a turning point in her career. “I was not at […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Akshita Mudgal is a big fan of north Indian street food. However, she says she is unable to enjoy the same due to the pandemic. The actor, who is from Agra, is not able to travel back home due to Covid and has been missing her favourite food items. “Anyone […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actor Akshay Obero will be seen in a special appearance as an Indian commando in Ken Ghosh’s “State Of Siege: Temple Attack”, starring by Akshaye Khanna. “I play Akshaye Khanna’s best friend and younger brother (in arms). Ken Ghosh and Zee5 approached me and I was game. I shot for three […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Refuting claims made by many that social media leads to divisive opinions, actor Atul Kulkarni on Tuesday offered his interpretation on the matter. Kulkarni tweeted: “It’s a misconception that Social Media has CREATED social divide and divisive opinions. They’ve been ever-present and that’s why they managed to surface so quickly and […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actor Sharad Kelkar on the occasion of Gudi Padwa on Tuesday shared the first look of his first solo lead film “Deja Vu”. Sharad posted the look on Instagram. In the image, the actor is seen looking away from the camera. He sports a crew cut. “On the auspicious occasion of […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) The poster of Chiranjeevis new film “Acharya” was unveiled on Tuesday, on the occasion of Udagi. The film will see the Telugu superstar co-starring with his son, actor Ram Charan. In the poster, Ram Charan strikes a romantic dance pose with Pooja Hegde. In the film, Ram Charan plays Siddha, a […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday suggested that one should worship their mother and seek her blessings on the occasion of Navratri. The actress shared the thought while wishing fans on the occasion of Gudi Padwa and Navratri. Kangana shared a photograph of herself praying to a Goddess and wrote: “Wishing everyone happy […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) On the occasion of Ugadi, the makers of “RRR ” unveiled the new poster of the film on Tuesday. Wishing fans a Happy New Year, the team took to social media to share the new poster. The poster features the film’s lead actors Ram Charan and Jr NTR and it seems […]

By Durga ChakravartyNew Delhi, April 13 (IANS) National Award-winning director Neeraj Ghaywan, who shot to fame helming “Masaan”, is wielding the megaphone back in the upcoming anthology “Ajeeb Daastaans”. He has directed the segment titled “Geeli Pucchi” starring Aditi Rao Hydari and Konkona Sen Sharma. The story traces a lesbian romance between its two female […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Ever since singer Rahul Vaidya proposed to his girlfriend, model-actress Disha Parmar, on “Bigg Boss 14”, their fans have been excited to know when the duo will take the relationship to its next level. A few days back, Rahul and Disha raised expectations of fans by posting “wedding pictures” that promptly […]

By Yashika MathurNew Delhi, April 13 (IANS) With films from different industries in India releasing in multiple languages, stars are setting their eyes on not just releasing but also promoting films with big tie-ups across different film industries. As part of a strong promotional move, actors are promoting songs and films of different film industries, […]

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Singer Akriti Kakar has been judging music reality shows for a while, and she feels young singers in West Bengal have a lot of talent. Akriti, who currently judges “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla”, said music is an important part of growing up among Bengalis. “I think Bengal is […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Filmmaker Steven Spielberg told actress Drew Barrymore that he still cares about her, and that he always has. Barrymore had worked with Spielberg in his 1982 sci-fi superhit “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial”, as a child actor. “I still care about you and I always have ever since the first time this little […]

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Tanya Sharma is currently excited about entering “Sasural Simar Ka 2”, but she said there was a time at the start of her career when she was confused. “I feel blessed that I could achieve what I have in showbiz. At the time I was making my debut in the […]

Chennai, April 12 (IANS) The Trisha Krishnan-starrer political thriller Tamil film “Paramapadham Vilayattu” will release digitally on April 14. The day marks Tamil Puthandu (Tamil New Year). The film will see Trisha play Dr Gayathri, who is assigned responsibility of treating Chezian (played by Vela Ramamoorthy), a political leader. K.Thirugnanam has written and directed the […]

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Vipul Shah’s film “Commando” clocked in eight years on Monday, and the filmmaker says all it took for him to conceptualise the film was one look at actor Vidyut Jamwal’s audition tape for Force. He decided to cast him in both films. “When I saw the first audition tape of Vidyut, […]

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Mumbai-based rapper D’Evil released his new song ‘Kaanceck’, and the artiste says he tried to put an ‘unbiased’ perspective on the real issues of society, keeping the current socio-political situation in mind. D’Evil has collaborated with rapper DIVINE on “Gully Boy” and several other projects. His new song “Kaancheck” talks of […]

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actress Payal Ghosh, who came under the spotlight a while back after accusing filmmaker Anurag Kashyap for sexual harassment, is gearing up for her next titled “Red”. In the film, she plays a college girl and a housewife. As a college girl, she essays the role of a teenager, which would […]

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan on Monday went down memory lane and reminisced about his film “Ajooba”. The Bollywood icon posted a picture from the film, which was released in 1991 on Instagram. “30 years of Ajooba!!… How time has passed,” he wrote with the image. He then shared memories on his blog along […]

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Bollywood star Tiger Shroff’s sister Krishna lost her cool on Monday when a netizen compared her to her brother and tried slutshaming her. Krisha had posted a picture on her Instagram profile in a bikini and captioned it: “Wild Child”. A follower wrote this nasty comment: “Madam aapka bhai tiger kitna […]

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actress Rasika Dugal took to social media to post a positive message for her fans, amid the Covid gloom. She spoke about anxiety caused by the “uncertainties” of these “strange” times, even as temporary lockdown has been imposed in Maharashtra due to surge in Covid-19 cases. Posting a sunkissed picture of […]

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actor Parth Samthaan will essay a rugged avatar in the upcoming series “Main Hero Boll Raha Hun”, and he is glad to shed his chocolate-boy image from years of television. The actor became a known face with his roles in “Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan” and “Kasautii Zindagii Kay”. His clean image earned […]

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Fatima Sana Shaikh will soon be seen in the anthology “Ajeeb Daastaans”. She stars alongside Jaideep Ahlawat Armaan Rahlan in the Shashank Khaitan-directed segment, which is the first story of the four-story anthology that looks at love and relationships from an unconventional perspective. She says she is quite different from her […]

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actress Tanya Sharma, who will be seen in “Sasural Simar Ka 2”, admits being confused at the start of her career. “I feel blessed that I could achieve what I have in showbiz. At the time I was making my debut in the entertainment industry, I was kind of confused but […]

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Child actress Aditi Jaltare, who stars as Ahilyabai Holkar in the show “Punyashlok Ahilyabai”, says although she could relate to her character, she faced challenges while portraying it. The actor says she had to work on her diction and body language for the period drama. “I could really relate to her […]

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actress Kangana Ranaut on Monday found reason to take a jibe at authorities amid speculations that yet another lockdown is imminent in Maharashtra. “Can anyone tell me if Maharashtra has a lockdown? Semi lockdown ? Fluid or fake lockdown? What is going on here? No one seems to be wanting to […]

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) The Marathi film “Puglya” has won the Best Foreign Language Feature award at Moscow International Film Festival, 2021. “I feel immense joy when I see that the story is receiving such great response. Winning at Moscow International Film Festival is a geat deal of pride for me and the team,” director […]

Hyderabad, April 12 (IANS) Actress Aditi Rao Hydari on Monday revealed her first look in the upcoming Telugu film “Maha Samudram”. The actress plays the character of Maha in the bilingual film. Introducing her character, which looked like a simple yet emotionally strong woman, Aditi’s looks teary-eyed into the oblivion. The film is being made […]

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda’s Odia film “Kalira Atita” is all set to be screened at Cornell University’s film society, Cornell Cinema, at New York. In addition to the screening, the filmmaker will also conduct a webinar with the students and faculty of the institute to discuss climate change and its drastic […]

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Filmmaker Hansal Mehta on Monday questioned the necessity of conducting elections in the country amid the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. “When the country is at war with an enemy that is only mutating and debilitating its population are elections really necessary? Is power more important than human lives? Obvious […]

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Bollywood actress Vidya Balan on Monday took reminded fans to wear masks amid the ongoing second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has badly affected Maharashtra. “Let’s not forget that the ‘Mask’erade is not over yet,” Vidya wrote, with a photograph of herself on Instagram. Vidya’s advice to netizens comes after […]

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actor Adhvik Mahajan had to dress up like a woman in the show “Teri Meri Ikk Jindri”. This is the first time that Adhvik, whose character currently has three looks in the show, plays a woman on screen and he is tried his best to be convincing. “We had to juggle […]

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt plans to shoot his upcoming film “Cold” in a cold storage, to replicate the freezing condition that the storyline demands. The filmmaker says the whole idea is to create a real-life thriller. “The whole idea is to create a real-life thriller. We want the script to look real […]

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Maharashtra School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad announced on Monday that class 10 and 12 board exams will be postponed given the current Covid situation in the state. “Imp Announcement: Given the current #COVID-19 situation in Maharashtra, we’ve postponed state board exams for class 10th & 12th. The present circumstances are not […]

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) The docu-film “Searching For Sheela” will release digitally on April 22. The trailer of the film was premiered on Monday. The documentary is about Ma Anand Sheela, who was the aide of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, known as Osho. She pleaded guilty to attempted murder and assault in the 1984 Rajneeshee bioterror […]

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Singer Mika Singh, who is currently seen as one of the captains in the singing reality show “Indian Pro Music League” recently revealed how at an event he made a language mistake infront of Oscar winning music composer and singer AR Rahman. During one of the upcoming episodes, Mika reveals that […]

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Actors Arjun Kapoor and Rakul Preet Singh will soon be seen jiving to the beats of their new music single. While the title of the track is yet to be announced, Arjun shared the poster on social media on Sunday. Although details of the track are under wraps, the poster of […]

Hyderabad, April 11 (IANS) Actor Rana Daggubati feels that films from South industry have always been pan-India but the globally renowned film “Baahubali” showed the way to make business the right way in a pan-India arrangement. Rana played the role of antagonist Bhallaladeva in the two-part film franchise. Talking to IANS, about the culture of […]

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Actor Salman Khan will be launching the Hindi teaser of upcoming multilingual film “Major” inspired from the life of 26/11 martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan. Telugu actor Adivi Sesh will play the leading role. While the Hindi teaser will be launched by Salman, the Telugu teaser will be launched by actor Mahesh […]

By Anjuri Nayar SinghMumbai, April 11 (IANS) The second wave of Covid has hit Bollywood hard, and an already paralysed film industry is left looking for solutions of survival that don’t seem to exist at the moment. Over the next three months, Bollywood has around Rs 1,000-1,200 crore riding on films that had been scheduled […]

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Television actor Mahika Sharma has urged people not to adopt pets just to follow a trend. On the occasion of National Pet Day, the actress said that ‘you need to be responsible for your pet’. “Pets in the country are now a mode of showing off fashion trends and a sign […]

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Actress Lisa Haydon took to social media to post a beach picture, flaunting her baby bump, on Sunday. This third time mom-to-be posted a picture in a bikini with baby Leo in her arms. She wrote: “Any other moms out there nervous about another baby coming along while you still have […]

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Australian singer-songwriter Mona Patel, who recently released her latest track Take Me Home, says that being active on social media is very important nowadays. “I believe that it’s important to stay relevant as an artiste, hence, having a social media presence is crucial to be able to engage with fans. I […]

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Actress Pranutan recently met well known singer Gurdas Maan and couldn’t resist clicking a selfie with him. The young actor seemed to be excited to meet the well known Punjabi singer and actor. Uploading the selfie on Instagram on Saturday, which was clicked in the flight, Pranutan wrote: “Lovely to meet […]

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Producers of all ongoing projects were asked to conduct RT-PCR/Antigen tests on the entire crew by the Indian Films & TV Producers Council (IFTPC)recently. Accordingly, the producers have conducted tests in the last two days and submitted the reports. More than 9,000 tests have been conducted from the 90 shows which […]

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Television actor Param Singh, who is part of the romantic drama Ishk Par Zor Nahi, has a fascinating take on heartbreaks. The actor, who plays the role of Ahaan Malhotra in the show, feels that while a heartbreak can be shattering but it is essential for one’s emotional growth. “It may […]

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Actor Ayushmann Khurrana says that he has always been fascinated by the diverse culture of India. The actor has explored various Indian cultures with his films “Meri Pyaari Bindu”, “Bala”, “Dum Laga Ke Haisha”, which have been set in small towns. He shot extensively in the Northeast for his upcoming film […]

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty took to Instagram to share a hope-filled message with her fans. She shared a picture of herself dressed in a yellow kurta, reading poet Rabindranath Tagore’s collection of poems, “Gitanjali”. She wrote: “The question and the cry “Oh, where?” melt into tears of a thousand streams and […]

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Actor Ronit Roy says he has a different approach to play different roles. He says while many people think they can “sleepwalk” through roles, he feels an actor can never do that. “That is not true. I have read some critics writing that ‘he can sleepwalk’ through the role, but that […]

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Singer Shreya Ghoshal took to Instagram, on Sunday, to post a series of pictures from her virtual baby shower. The singer is glowing in the pictures and sports a ‘Mom To Be’ sash. She is holding a ‘Mommy to be’ card as well. In front of her, Shreya has a plate […]

By Durga ChakravartyNew Delhi, April 11 (IANS) He has been around in the industry for nine years now, but it was only in 2019 that he became a familiar face with his performance as Moeen in “Gully Boy”. The spotlight has never left Vijay Varma since then, and the actor now asserts he wants to […]

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s brother Shamas Nawab Siddiqui will make his directorial debut with the film “Bole Chudiyan”. Before the film, starring Nawazuddin with Tamannaah Bhatia, releases, Shamas has already started work on a short film titled “Zero Kilometer”, featuring Jaihind Kumar and Tanya Desai. “I got an opportunity to travel to film […]

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Maharashtra is in a state of partial lockdown and actress Taapsee Pannu took to Instagram on Sunday morning, to post her lockdown “gaze”. She shared a black and white picture of her dressed in a formal shirt, pants and a long coat. She completed the look with a loose bun. “My […]

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Actor Amitabh Bachchan posted an interesting trivia about his 1975 film ‘Chupke Chupke’ as the film completed 46 years of release on Sunday. The superstar, who played the role of a English professor Sukumar in the comedy film, revealed that the house used in the film to shoot some scenes is […]

By Ahana BhattacharyaMumbai, April 11 (IANS) Shubhangi Atre, or Angoori bhabhi of “Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!”, celebrates a birthday in isolation this year on Sunday. The actress is battling Covid-19, and most of her celebrations will be via video calls. “Even last year I enjoyed my birthday in lockdown. This year will be another experience. […]

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Cameron Diaz said one of her greatest moments in life is the friendship she shares with Drew Barrymore. Talking about the “Charlie’s Angels” reunion, Barrymore, on her show “The Drew Barrymore Show” said: “As long as the fans love it, I want more from us we can do anything and everything […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) “Ludo” actor Rohit Saraf will feature in the music video of singer Akasa’s new party number “Shola”, which drops on April 14. “I loved the song the first time I heard it and I couldn’t help but dance to it! Akasa and I had so much fun on the set and […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur, who bankrolled many hit films in Bollywood, says he can never tell anyone the right time to don a producer’s hat. He feels time itself teaches people what is right or wrong. “I wouldn’t want to discourage anyone from striking out early. Logic will tell you that […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) TV star Cezanne Khan is all set to enter the popular show “Shakti: Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki”, starring Rubina Dilaik. He will essay the character of Harman, a role earlier essayed by Vivian D’Sena. In the past, Harman’s chemistry with the show’s protagonist Saumya, played by Rubina, ensured high ratings. However, […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Actress Athiya Shetty calls April a grey month due to the sudden spike in Covid cases. She hopes to leave the house properly in May. Athiya posted an Instagram picture lying in bed on Saturday. She is seen dressed in an ivory-coloured outfit and is holding a mirror. “Roses are red, […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Actor Abhishek Banerjee features in Raj Mehta’s segment of the upcoming anthology film “Ajeeb Daastaans”, and he can’t stop gushing about the director, who shot to fame helming the 2019 comedy “Good Newwz”. “Raj Mehta is truly one of the best directors I have worked with. The amazing thing I always […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a picture of her son Taimur Ali Khan doing yoga on Saturday. Kareena posted the picture on Instagram, where Taimur is seen lying down straight on a yoga mat, practicing shavasana. “Stretching after yoga or stretching after a nap… You’ll never know #lockdownyoga,” the actress […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Actor Chandan Roy Sanyal on Saturday posted a wise observation while appealing to fans that they stay indoors and stay safe amid the rising second wave of Covid. “Locked In — glad not locked out — #staysafe #lockdown,” he wrote with a shirtless selfie. The actor will soon be seen in […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Singer-composer Sajid Khan’s wife Lubna had donated a kidney to his late brother Wajid Khan. The family shared the incident on the music reality show “Indian Pro Music League”, during a special episode dedicated to Wajid, who passed away last year. On the episode, it was Sajid-Wajid’s mother Razine who revealed […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Actor Vivek Oberoi on Saturday took his first dose of Covid-19 prevention vaccine at a hospital in the city. The 44-year-old actor shared a video the vaccination and encouraged others to go for the vaccine. “First dose of Covid-19 vaccine. A big thank you and my warmest appreciation to all the […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Euphoria frontman Palash Sen has tested positive for Covid-19 after taking the first dose of the preventive vaccine. The singer shared the health update with a Facebook post on Saturday. “Hello everyone. Today is not a good news day. But today is the day I begin a new fight. Unfortunately, I […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) The poster of the upcoming web series “Pari Hun Mein”, toplined by Ashnoor Kaur and Delnaaz Irani, is out. The series marks the digital debut of “Patiala Babes” fame actress Ashnoor. “I’m extremely excited for the launch as we all have put in all the hard work,” said Ashnoor, adding: “I’m […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, who is currently quarantined at home with Covid-19, had a note of wisdom for fans on Saturday, along with a couple of pictures lying in bed. “Dreamers never wake up,” Alia wrote alongside the images, with a cloud emoji. Alia tested positive for the coronavirus on April […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Veteran actor Satish Kaul, who was best known for his role of Lord Indra in BR Chopra’s “Mahabharat”, passed away in Ludhiana on Saturday. He died owing to Covid-19 complications. The late actor, said to be in his early to mid-seventies, had also acted in the popular show “Vikram Aur Betaal”, […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has shared a throwback picture on Saturday. The photo taken by her mother Ujjala Padukone was posted on Instagram. “Indiranagar ki gundi hoon main! (camera emoji) — MamaPadukone,” Deepika wrote as caption. Deepika will share screen space with husband Ranveer Singh in the upcoming film “83”. She […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) The Bombay High Court has censured actor Kamal Rashik Khan for his controversial and defamatory tweets against producer Vashu Bhagnani, his family, business, and his profession as well as all his projects. KRK, as Khan prefers calling himself, has been barred by the court from putting out any further tweets against […]

Panaji, April 10 (IANS) The second schedule of Raj and DK’s upcoming thriller series, starring Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupati, has commenced in Goa, and cast member Raashii Khanna is excited to shoot with the filmmaker duo for a series featuring the two stars. “Shooting for this one-of-a-kind thriller has been an absolute joyride and […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu on Saturday shared a mantra in life that she follows. “Suit up… smile up…. show up,” she wrote as caption on Instagram, with a picture where she is dressed in burnt orange pants paired with a white shirt and a blazer. The actress is currently busy shooting […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) The Bombay High Court has censured actor Kamal Rashik Khan for his controversial and defamatory tweets against producer Vashu Bhagnani, his family, business, and his profession as well as all his projects. KRK, as Khan prefers calling himself, has been barred by the court from putting out any further tweets against […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Babil Khan, son of late actor Irrfan Khan, has wrapped up his first shooting schedule. The budding actor shared the news on Saturday along with a picture he posted on Instagram. In the photo, he is seen posing with a friend against the backdrop of snow-covered mountains. “I have finished my […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Playback singer Kumar Sanu and composer Jatin Pandit are collaborating after a long time, to launch two new songs. “I have had a beautiful and a musical life. Music affects the way I think, live and work. At this point in my life, I want to create music for myself and […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Singer Mika Singh has ‘proposed’ to singer Bhoomi Trivedi, that too on national television! In an upcoming episode of the music reality show “Indian Pro Music League” (IPML), the Punjab Lions trio of Mika Singh, Asees Kaur and Rupali Jagga perform Sajid-Wajid’s popular title song of the film “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi”. […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Actress Sonakshi Sinha looks quite the diva in her new Instagram post on Saturday, but the lockdown-like situation owing to a resurgent spate of Covid means she is all dressed up with nowhere to go. In the snapshot, Sonakshi wears an off-shoulder, fitted embellished gown and completes her look with minimal […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Actor Rahul Dev plays an investigating officer in the upcoming web film “Raat Baaki Hai”, and he particularly enjoyed shooting portions of the film in Rajasthan. Rahul says he had a great time exploring Ranthambore National Park during his free time. Contrary to the sombre mood of the murder mystery, Rahul […]

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Actor Avinash Tiwary has been balancing theatrical and OTT releases from before lockdown gave a boost to the digital way of watching content. While his films like “Tu Hai Mera Sunday” and “Laila Majnu” released on the big screen, “Bulbbul” and “Ghost Stories” were released on OTT. Talking about the current […]

By Durga ChakravartyNew Delhi, April 10 (IANS) He became a pan-India sensation almost overnight, with his portrayal of Harshad Mehta in last year’s popular series “Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story”, and has now planted his feet in Bollywood. With the spotlight firmly on him, actor Pratik Gandhi says he does not believe in competition […]

Hyderabad, April 10 (IANS) Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who has had a series of blockbusters in the Telugu industry, recently entered the Hindi entertainment scene with the music video of “Top tucker”, sung by Uchana Amit, Jonita Gandhi, Yuvan Shankar Raja and Badshah. Even before her Bollywood debut “Mission Majnu” has released, she has signed her […]

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Actress Bhargavi Chirmuley says the Marathi film industry has always given a lot of importance to literature, which in turn helps actors grow. “Since literature has been given a lot of importance in the Marathi industry, I feel it really contributes in the evolution of an actor, and helps him or […]

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Actress Simran Pareenja, who will be seen in the upcoming show “Lakshmi Ghar Aayi”, hopes her character empowers women to stand up for themselves. The actress plays the role of Maithali, and the story will focus on how she overcomes and fights the system of dowry. Through the show, the actress […]

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Aahana Kumra says being an actress she understands the power and influence of cinema, and that is the reason she never wants to be a part of a project that does not offer a respectful portrayal of women. “I know as an actress, I have the power to influence people, and […]

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Debutante director Priyanka Tanwar, who has helmed the Marathi film “Well Done Baby”, considers Aamir Khan her mentor. Priyanka has had a stint as an assistant director ay Aamir’s production house. “Aamir Khan is my mentor and I try to do my work with perfection, just like him. While working as […]

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra, choreographer Geeta Kapur and filmmaker Anurag Basu will appear on an upcoming episode of “Super Dancer Chapter 4” in traditional Arunanchal Pradesh attire. The wradrobe, including wraparound skirts, traditional headgear and accessories, were gifted by participant Kosum’s mother, who hails from Arunanchal Pradesh. “I always love trying […]

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has issued fresh guidelines for shooting, pre-production and post-production work amid the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic in Maharashtra. A statement issued by FWICE reads: “The office-bearers of FWICE had a Zoom meeting with the honourable Chief Minister, Shri Uddhav Thackeray. The FWICE […]

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Reports of popular singer Rahul Vaidya and actress-model Disha Parmar forthcoming wedding have been doing the rounds on the gossip vine for a while now. On Friday the couple had fans in frenzy when they posted wedding pictures on Instagram. The images, it turns out, are stills from their new music […]

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) The Mumbai schedule of the Vidyut Jammwal-starrer film “Sanak” was wrapped up on Friday. The news was shared on Twitter by lead actress Rukmini Maitra, who makes her Bollywood debut with the film. “And that’s a Mumbai schedule wrap for team #SANAK. This has been such a roller coaster ride but […]

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Actress Swara Bhasker, who is currently shooting in Goa, celebrates her birthday on Friday. She was in for a surprise when she walked into a decorated hall to realise that a surprise midnight birthday party had been arranged by her parents from Delhi. Swara, who is in Goa to shoot […]

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Actress Sobhita Dhulipala on Friday unveiled her look in the upcoming film “Major”. She plays Pramoda, an NRI hostage trapped during the tragic 26/11 Mumbai attacks, in the Adivi Sesh-starrer. Introducing her character on Instagram with an image, Sobhita captioned: “I am Pramoda in #MajorTheFilm. I think of her as a […]

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) The Indian Film and TV Directors’ Association (IFTDA) on Friday asked members to refrain from shooting on Saturdays and Sundays, with weekend lockdown announced in Maharashtra. IFTDA President Ashoke Pandit told IANS: “We have strictly warned that a complete lockdown should be maintained on Saturdays and Sundays. We have also requested […]

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) The release of the Kangana Ranaut-starrer “Thalaivi” has been postponed amid the second wave of Covid-19 in India, it was announced on Friday. The film was slated to release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages on April 23. A statement issued by the makers of the film, which is a biopic […]