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Amitabh Bachchan film festival to be held in 17 cities across India to mark his 80th birthday; 11 iconic films to be screened at PVR Cinemas

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Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will celebrate his 80 th birthday on October 11. Known for his mega movie star status and brilliant performances in films spanning decades, there will be a grand celebration in his honour. To mark his 80 th birthday, a film festival will be organised in October. The Film Heritage Foundation is organising a 4-day film festival starting from October 8 to October 11 to celebrate Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday. 11 iconic movies from his filmography will be screened at 22 screens in PVR Cinemas across 17 cities in India. The films that will be premiered are Don, Kaala Patthar, Kaalia, Kabhi Kabhie, Amar Akbar Anthony, Namak Halaal, Abhimaan, Deewar, Mili, Satte Pe Satta and Chupke Chupke . Apart from this, a special exhibition of Amitabh Bachchan memorabilia will also be held at PVR Cinemas at Juhu in Mumbai. It will be organised by SMM Ausaja. Film Heritage Foundation is a not-for-profit organization set up by Shivendra Singh Dungarpur in 2014. It is ...

Dealmakers eye China divestments, rise of India and Southeast Asia as MA pipeline shrinks

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25 James Bond films head to Prime Video ahead of 60th anniversary

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As part of the 60th-anniversary celebration of the James Bond franchise, Prime Video unveiled the official posters and trailers of The Sound of 007, a Mat Whitecross-helmed feature documentary about the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music that will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in 240 countries and territories worldwide from October 25. Prime members can also stream all 25 of the Bond franchise films on the service. Additionally, following the live October 4 EON Productions and David Arnold-created charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall, Prime Video will globally stream an exclusive recording of the show—The Sound of 007: LIVE from the Royal Albert Hall. At the event, guest vocalists and a host of stars will perform iconic Bond themes. The Sound of 007 was directed by BIFA- and BAFTA-nominee Mat Whitecross for Prime Video and MGM. The feature documentary pulls back the curtain on the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music, taking viewers on ...

Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan starrer Vikram Vedha sees wide release across 5640 screens worldwide

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The highly anticipated Vikram Vedha , Hindi remake of Tamil film with the same name, has finally hit theatres today. The film, which was originally headlined by R Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi, stars Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan in the lead roles. The action-packed thriller has been one of the most awaited remakes of the year. With the film releasing in over 100 countries, the screen count details are out. The film has the largest international distribution for a Hindi film, with a record-breaking 100+ countries worldwide. Apart from the major markets like North America, the U.K., the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand, the film has been released in 22 countries across Europe, 27 countries in Africa and non-traditional countries like Japan, Russia, Israel and Latin American nations such as Panama and Peru. Vikram Vedha ’s final screen count is 4007 in India and 1633 in 104 countries. The film has been released on over 5640 screens worldwide today. Vikram Vedha is an action-...

Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan-hosted show to have four bedrooms for the first time

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A few days away from its premiere, Colors’ Bigg Boss 16,  hosted by Salman Khan,   has sparked incredible excitement with its theme ‘Game badlega kyunki BIGG BOSS khud khelega’. While viewers wait for the big reveal of the house every year, this season will see an unexpected twist as the house will have four bedrooms for the first time ever! Yes, you read it right! Enlivening the grand circus era and designed by Omung Kumar B. and Vanita Omung Kumar, the four bedrooms namely the 'Fire Room', 'Black And White Room', 'Cards Room', and 'Vintage Room'. What these rooms have in store for the contestants remains to be seen! The elaborate set-up of the bedrooms also stirs speculation about what the contestants must overcome to earn them. How will they earn these rooms and what BIGG BOSS has in store for them will be fun to witness as the master of the house will also play the game. At the press conference event, Salman Khan announced the first contestant, h...

Rothschild plans to hire seven bankers in India before year-end

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Deadpool 3: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman explain the existence of Wolverine in the MCU in hilarious way

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After making their surprise announcement on Wednesday that Wolverine will be a part of Deadpool 3 , Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman recently touched upon one of the major questions that might have popped into most of the fans' heads – How is Jackman’s Wolverine alive after Logan in the MCU is not? The third installment of Marvel's X-rated superhero film will mark both Reynolds aka Deadpool and Jackman aka Wolverine's MCU debut. As Collider notes, the first two Deadpool movies were developed while Fox was still an independent company, and the Mutants were not part of the MCU. In a new hilarious video shared on social media, the longtime buddies addressed all timeline concerns about their upcoming film before it hits theaters September 6, 2024. "I had a lot of questions. I'm sure you had a lot of questions, but rest assured, we're going to answer them right now," Jackman says in the clip. "Like, for example, how is Wolverine alive after Logan?" ...

Ranveer Singh hints at doing a movie with Deepika Padukone soon; says, “There is a sweet surprise for everyone”

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Known as one of the ‘it’ couples of Bollywood, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have been one of the fan favourites. While ‘DeepVeer’ fans as they like to call themselves, are excited about seeing them together on social media and other platforms, Ranveer’s recent confession comes as good news to them. The actor, who recently attended FICCI Frames 2022, hinted at doing a film with his wife soon and needless to say, fans are thrilled about this piece of news. Ranveer Singh discussed a wide range of topics when he attended FICCI Frames 2022. He was asked about his relationship with Deepika Padukone. Fans were also inquisitive about their next onscreen appearance. For the uninitiated, the couple was last seen in ’83 as real-life cricketer Kapil Dev and his wife Romi Dev. It was their first onscreen role as a couple after their marriage. Responding to the question, Ranveer asserted that they will catch a glimpse of him with wife Deepika soon and referred to it as a ‘sweet surprise’. H...

Dia Mirza backs Greendigo as a strategic investor and brand ambassador

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Greendigo, a three-year-old brand focussing on offering organic clothing options for babies has partnered with actor Dia Mirza. Mom, actress, producer, social worker, and long-time champion for sustainability, Dia Mirza, managed by Exceed Entertainment, has chosen to back Greendigo as the brand echoes deeply with her own eco-friendly and conscious lifestyle. The actor has stepped in as Strategic Investor and Brand Ambassador for the female-founded, sustainability-driven, baby clothing brand. She and her team at Exceed Entertainment strongly believe that the future of our little ones is directly dependent on the choices that we as parents make today. Staying true to the belief, the team together has set out on a mission to partner with like-minded businesses that can affect changes at multiple levels under Dia’s tutelage and allegiance to a safer and healthier environment. Greendigo, an SDGs-compliant business is a very effective and logical chapter in her already existing eco-sphere ...

Samantha Ruth Prabhu takes Hindi dialect training for Indian adaptation of Russo Brothers' Citadel

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu has always won the audiences over with her presence on-screen and it all comes from her dedication to her craft. The actress is leaving no stone unturned in her preparation for Citadel . According to a source, "For her upcoming project, Citadel and a few others too, Samantha has been taking Hindi dialect training for a while. She is working with a very reputed dialect coach and tutor, who has previously trained the best of the best in the industry." Citadel , produced by Russo Brothers, will have an Indian version starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It will be directed by director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK. The American series stars Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden and is expected to air in 2023. On the work front, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has an exciting slate of projects ahead including  Citadel, Shaakuntalam ,  Kushi , and  Yashoda . ALSO READ: Samantha Ruth Prabhu begins training with experts for Citade...

US watchdog sniffs Lupin#39;s Tarapur facility, growls

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Instagram permanently removes Pornhub’s account

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Arrest warrant issued against Ekta Kapoor in connection to XXX season 2 series for insulting soldiers & hurting sentiments

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A court in Bihar issued arrest warrants against producer Ekta Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor on the charges of insulting soldiers and hurting the sentiments of their family members in her ALT Balaji web series XXX season 2. A complaint was filed by a resident and ex-servicemen from Begusarai, Shambhu Kumar. The court of judge Vikas Kumar issued the arrest warrants. "The series was aired on ALTBalaji, an OTT platform owned by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms Ltd. Shobha Kapoor is also associated with Balaji Telefilms," said Hrishikesh Pathak, the advocate of Shambhu Kumar, as reported by NDTV. He added, "The court had issued summons to them (Kapoors) and asked them to appear before it in connection with the matter. They (Kapoors), however, informed the court that certain scenes in the series were removed after the objection. But they did not appear before the court following which the warrant was issued against them." In the 2020 complaint, Shambhu Kumar ...

Morning Scan: All the big stories to get you started for the day

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World’s biggest Air-Conditioner maker doubles down on India

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Deepika Padukone recuperating after being rushed to hospital following uneasiness

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Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone was rushed to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital on Monday night, September 26. The actress reportedly complained of uneasiness. The actress is currently recuperating after numerous tests were done which took half a day. The report in Pinkvilla suggested that it was a taxing situation due to which she was taken to the hospital. “The actress faced quite a taxing situation and was immediately hospitalized. Fortunately, Deepika is feeling better now,” the report read. The actress’ team is yet to release an official statement regarding her health. In June 2022, it was reported that Deepika Padukone had complained of an increased heart rate and was in Hyderabad for the shoot of Project K alongside Prabhas. The actress was admitted to Kamineni Hospital for proper check-up. Meanwhile, on the work front, Deepika Padukone was last seen in Gehraiyaan with Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday and Dhairya Karwa. The film, helmed by Shakun Batra, was released on A...

MC Insider: Bureaucrat caught in red tape, AMFI snub, chip star, frosty founders and more

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Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan announces Tajik singer Abdu Rozik as the first contestant

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Superstar Salman Khan is set to return with the 16 th season of the reality show, Bigg Boss. At an official announcement on Tuesday in a grand press conference, the actor announced the first contestant, his Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan co-star Abdu Rozik. Abdu Rozik is a Tajik singer, who is a sensation on social media and lives in Dubai. “It is great, he does not understand Hindi but can sing Hindi songs," Salman said as Abdu entered the stage singing ‘ Dil Deewana ’ from Maine Pyar Kiya . They spoke about what happens once you enter the house. While Rozik insisted one can expect a lot of drama, Salman Khan said that romance stars in the house first before the drama begins. Talking about his entry into the house, Abdu said at the event, “I am very happy. I am excited to go inside the house. I love everyone and please support me.” Gauahar Khan, the former winner of Bigg Boss, hosted the event on Tuesday. Bigg Boss will premiere on October 1 and the introduction to the contestan...

MC Explains: What the RBI can do to rein in rupee’s depreciation

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IHH Healthcare in discussions with Indian authorities over stalled open offer in Fortis Healthcare

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BHEL bags 2x660 MW thermal power project from NTPC

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Brookfield Asset Management may pump $1 billion into Greenko

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BPCL to incur gross marketing losses in current fiscal: Fitch

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Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Om Raut to have grand launch for Adipurush teaser and poster in Ayodhya on October 2

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Filmmaker Om Raut is gearing up for Adipurush . Starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan and Sunny Singh, the film has grabbed the eyeballs since its inception. After a long wait, the much-anticipated teaser and poster of the film are set to be unveiled on 2nd October on the bank of Sarayu in the holy land of Lord Ram, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The grand event will be graced with the presence of superstar Prabhas and Kriti Sanon along with director Om Raut and producer Bhushan Kumar. The film is based on the epic of Ramayana, showcasing the triumph of good over evil. This religious town in Uttar Pradesh is also the birthplace of Lord Ram, making the location much more relevant for this grand event. The poster, as well as the teaser, will reflect the scale of the film. The film is based on the Hindu epic Ramayana. Produced by T-Series Films and Retrophiles, the film features Prabhas as Lord Ram, while Kriti plays the role of Janaki (Sita). It also stars Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh and...

Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell starrer holiday musical comedy Spirited to premiere on Apple TV+ on November 18; will release in select theatres in the US

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Apple Original Films along with Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell announced the anticipated holiday musical comedy, Spirited , will premiere in US theatres on November 11. It will globally release on Apple TV+ on November 18, 2022. Along with the release date, a comical black-and-white teaser poster was unveiled. Ryan Reynolds shared the poster on his social media along with the first look at Octavia Spencer. “It started as the hokey-pokey. Then things escalated. Spirited on @appletv November 18,” Ryan wrote along with the photos. The film shooting had begun in Boston last year.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ryan Reynolds (@vancityreynolds) As per The Hollywood Reporter, while Reynolds essays the role of “an Ebeneezer Scrooge-like character”, Ferrell will be seen as “the Ghost of Christmas Present.” The musical is Hollywood's latest retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel “A Christmas Carol”. Spirited has been...

Relief for Shah Rukh Khan as Supreme Court upholds Gujarat HC order quashing complaint against the actor in Vadodara stampede case

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The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the Gujarat High Court order which quashed a criminal complaint case filed against Shah Rukh Khan. Readers may be aware that the actor was travelling by Rajdhani Express for the promotions of Raees and it allegedly caused a stampede when they halted at Kota to meet the fans. A case against Shah Rukh Khan was registered regarding the matter under various sections. Now, as per Live Law India, on September 26, 2022, a bench comprising Justice Ajay Rastogi and Justice C. T. Ravikumar passed the order “refusing to interfere with the decision taken by the High Court quashing the complaint filed by Jitendra Madhubai Solanki.” For the unversed, Indian Penal Code Sections 336, 337, and 338 of IPC and Sections 145, 150, 152, 154, and 155 (1) (a) of the Railways Act, 1989 were charged against Shah Rukh Khan. One person had died and two cops had collapsed following the panic on January 23, 2017, while it was alleged that several were injured during Raees’ rai...

HYBE to turn Busan in South Korea into BTS City ahead of World Expo 2030 bid concert in October

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HYBE announced on Monday that ‘The City’ project would be launched in parallel with the Korea concert of BTS, called Yet To Come in Busan, for the bid for World Expo 2030 in October. ‘The City’ project is an “urban concert playpark” that takes over an entire city with various entertainment activations and events which provides an expansive and immersive experience for fans to enjoy beyond the concert. HYBE previously rolled out the project with BTS’ Permission to Dance on Stage – Las Vegas in April 2022, transforming the entire city with events that took place across the Las Vegas Strip area before and after the concerts. ‘The City’ in Busan plans to hold similar events—from shopping and entertainment, F&B, hotel accommodations and more—throughout the city to set forth the festive atmosphere, while raising the anticipation around the bid to host the World Expo 2030 in Busan Metropolitan City. Highlights from ‘The City’ will include, A photo exhibition ‘2022 BTS Exhibitio...

ONGC gets better price for oil under new rules: Sources

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ONGC gets better price for oil under new rules: Sources

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Brewer AB-In-Busch looks beyond beer, plans to enter new alcobev segments

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Akshay Kumar starrer Ram Setu to release in theatres on THIS date; makers to release the ‘first glimpse’

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Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar's last three releases, Bachchhan Paandey, Samrat Prithviraj and Raksha Bandhan, failed to create magic at the box office. However, the actor is already looking forward to his Diwali release in theatres after Cuttputlli was released on Disney+ Hotstar earlier this month. And, now, the makers have announced the release date of the upcoming film. Taking to his verified social media handle, Khiladi Kumar shared a poster featuring him along with the release date written on it, which is October 25, 2022. Meanwhile, in the caption, the actor gave an update to his fans as he wrote, “Come join us and be a part of this exciting journey…/ Worldwide first glimpse of Ram Setu, today at 12 noon”, in Hindi.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) In less than 30 minutes, the announcement post has garnered over 123k likes. On the other hand, the comments section is flooded with rea...

Apple #39;excited#39; to be manufacturing iPhone 14 in India

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Money laundering case: Jacqueline Fernandez to appear before the Delhi court on Monday

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Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez and her link to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar only gets entangled further as the matter continues to make news. The latest update on that front was that the actress will appear before Delhi’s Patiala House court on Monday morning, in connection with the extortion case. As per several reports, Fernandez’s legal team will be seeking pre-arrest bail. The Kick actress will appear before special NIA judge Shailendra Malick. The supplementary charge sheet in the case has been submitted, therefore at the time of Fernandez's appearance before the court, her legal team will be submitting a pre-arrest bail application. Last week, Jacqueline was questioned by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police for over seven hours. She had been called in for questioning on her alleged involvement in the crime a second time. On the other hand, Fernandez’s stylist Leepakshi Ellawadi was also questioned at Delhi EOW, where she admitted that she was ...

Varsha Bumra from Haryana wins DID Super Moms Season 3

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After a successful run of three months full of dance and entertainment since July 2022, DID Super Moms Season 3 finally came to an end with much grandeur on September 25, 2022. The finale episode saw a host of special guests like Rashmika Mandanna, Neena Gupta and Govinda who entertained the audiences along with the judges Remo D’Souza, Bhagyashree Dassani, and Urmila Matondkar. While the top 6 contestants- Varsha Bumra, Aplana Pandey, Riddhi Tiwari, Sadhana Mishra, Sadika Khan and Anila Rajan impressed audiences with their exhilarating finale performances, it was Varsha who took home the trophy. Acing every challenge and giving a tough competition to the Super Mom, were finalists Sadhana Mishra and Sadika Mishra who were announced as the first and second runner up after the public voting. Special guest Govinda brought the trophy on the sets of the show and danced with contestant Alpana Pandey to his song 'Aap Ka Aa Jane Se’ . Apart from that, Neena Gupta also performed with the ...

Varun Dhawan makes plans to get ‘andhar ki khabar’ from Amazon Prime; finds the budget file on Farzi

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Prime Video dropped a humorous film a couple of days ago where we saw Varun Dhawan being questioned by everyone in his vicinity for the inside scoop on Amazon Originals. The video features his warm relationship with Prime Video as the actor attempts different ways to get this information from his “friend” who works at the service. However, when it doesn’t work and we can Varun taking it up as a challenge to get top-secret information himself. Now, in the second film, that released earlier today, it is a continuation where Varun Dhawan is portrayed as the man-with-a-plan as he tries different tactics to get access to this classified information. From flicking his friend’s ID card to listening in on secret conversations, the hilarious video features Varun sneaking into the corporate maze of Prime Video’s office. The video showcases Varun coming across a file on the budget of the Shahid Kapoor starrer Farzi where he is surprised to see the expense of his hairstyling budget and wonders ...

Pathaan makers release a new poster of a shirtless Shah Rukh Khan

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Readers would be aware that the 25th of every month is celebrated as Pathaan day by Yash Raj Films. The film marks the comeback after five years on the big screen. The actor will be seen in the action entertainer Pathaan along with Deepika Padukone and John Abraham playing pivotal roles. Today, on September 25, the makers have decided to share a glimpse of the superstar on social media, and fans can’t stop gushing over it. In the post shared by Shah Rukh Khan, the actor posted a photo of himself in a shirtless avatar from the YRF film. Giving a glimpse of his wit and sense of humour, he posted a caption which was words from the poetry in the Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Rekha starrer Silsila . “Me to My Shirt today: ‘Tum hoti toh kaisa hota…. Tum iss baat pe hairaan hoti, Tum iss baat pe kitni hansti…….Tum hoti toh aisa hota..’ Me also waiting for #Pathaan”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) ...

Ananya Panday to make her OTT debut with Call Me Bae; to be produced by Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment

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While she made her Bollywood debut under Dharma Productions, Ananya Panday has once again chosen the same production house to make her OTT debut. Dharmatic Entertainment, which is the digital wing of Dharma Productions, will be launching the SOTY actress on OTT with the show titled Call Me Bae. In fact, if reports are to be believed, the actress is expected to feature in a hoity-toity avatar in this Amazon Prime series. As per Peeping Moon reports, Ananya Panday will be seen in the role of a billionaire fashionista in the Karan Johar production Call Me Bae. From what we hear, the actress is expected to hail from an ultra-wealthy family and will be seen being caught in a sensational scandal. As she navigates her way through the repercussions, her character also sets out on a journey of self-discovery. The series is also expected to feature a stellar cast besides having Ananya Panday in the lead but the details are currently being kept under wraps. Collin D’Cunha who was supposed to di...

Navratri Special: Brahmastra to be available only for Rs. 100 from Sept 26 to Sept 29

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Ever since the announcement of Brahmastra , the film has been constantly in news. Despite the fact that the film released seven years after its announcement, the film has been receiving a massive response at the box office. Directed by Ayan Mukerj, the film starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt has been doing well at the box office. After, a stunning first week, the business of the film which also features Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna and Mouni Roy saw an immense spike on its second weekend. In fact, on National Cinemas Day, September 23, Brahmastra was one of the biggest crowd-pullers as the tickets were available for Rs. 75. Now owing to the same, the makers have decided to extend and retain the low fare of tickets. They have decided to retain the fare to Rs.100 for the next Navrati week. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh confirmed the developments on social media adding, “'BRAHMASTRA' ? 100 TICKET FROM MON - THU... After the phenomenal response on #NationalCinemaDay2022, #Brahmas...

BREAKING: Adipurush’s teaser to be launched by Prabhas and the film’s team in Ayodhya on October 2

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Superstar of the Telugu film industry Prabhas became the heartthrob of the nation after the release of  Baahubali – The Beginning  (2015). The blockbuster success of  Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion  (2017) and the super-success of  Saaho  (2019) cemented his position at the box office. Though  Radhe Shyam  (2022) failed, his popularity remains intact. Hence, there’s tremendous excitement for his next film,  Adipurush . Recently, there were reports that the much-awaited teaser of the film is expected to be out on October 3. Reportedly, Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and director Om Raut will be launching the promo at Ayodhya.  Bollywood Hungama  has learnt there has been a slight change in plans. A source told  Bollywood Hungama , “The teaser will be unveiled on Sunday, October 2. Prabhas along with the team of  Adipurush  will be in attendance in Ayodhya. This religious town in Uttar Pradesh is the birthplace of Lord Ram, on w...

BREAKING: Mani Ratnam reveals Ajay Devgn is the narrator in the Hindi version of Ponniyin Selvan: Part-1

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Mani Ratnam is all set to release his much-awaited film,  Ponniyin Selvan: Part-1 , in cinemas and the excitement is palpable. After all, he’s considered one of the finest filmmakers of Indian cinema. The trend of having crossover films has picked up recently but his films have made a mark in Hindi-speaking markets since the time of  Roja  (1992). Hence, not just in the Southern markets but  Ponniyin Selvan: Part-1  has a chance to excel even in the Hindi belts, when it’ll be released on September 30. Mani Ratnam along with the cast of his film – Chiyaan Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, and Trisha – and music composer A R Rahman attended the grand press conference of the film in Mumbai, on September 24. At this event, he revealed that Ajay Devgn has done the narration in the film. He revealed about this and also thanked the versatile star, with whom he had worked before in  Yuva  (2004). He also thanked Anil Kapoor, for voicing the...

Fawad Khan gets hospitalized while bulking up for The Legend of Maula Jatt; says, “I am not Christian Bale or Aamir Khan. I tried to do what they did but couldn’t manage”

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Fawad Khan is known for his dedication in films but this time it seems the actor may have taken it a little too far. After attempting to bulk up his body for his role in the forthcoming Mahira Khan starrer The Legend of Maula Jatt , the actor faced massive health issues. He had to gain about 100 kgs for his role as a fighter in the film but ended up getting hospitalized after pushed his body too far during the transformation process. He further also confessed that he didn’t have ample time to undergo the process properly and couldn’t achieve what actors like Christian Bale or Aamir Khan could. Fawad Khan opened up about the hospitalization and his physical transformation during his interview with Something Haute saying, “It is not the best thing I did to myself. I would never do that again. I just made some questionable choices, which negatively affected me. There is a dark underbelly to all of these physical transformations and people should know that when you make these decisions, ...

Creditor cooperation a must for Sri Lanka IMF programme: Sri Lankan Government

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Ranbir Kapoor helps over-enthusiastic fans after they fall off the barricades in an attempt to take selfies with him; watch

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Considering that Brahmastra is inching towards record-breaking success, the team of the film, including parents-to-be Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have been rejoicing the moment. Ranbir Kapoor recently visited a cinema hall in Thane on National Cinema Day. Needless to say, the Kapoor boy received a grand welcome from fans, who crowded around him to catch a glimpse of the star. However, over-enthusiastic fans attempting to take a selfie with the star ended up falling. But the ‘hero’ was more than happy to help them get back on their feet. Readers would be aware that National Cinema Day was celebrated on September 23 where tickets across theatres and multiplexes were priced at only Rs. 75. Amongst the films that were being screened, was also Brahmastra , which only released a couple of weeks ago. Known for its high-quality VFX, the fantasy drama is slowly becoming an audience favourite as many fans have extended their love for the film. As fans flooded to catch a glimpse of the film o...

Rahul Dev reveals he had no choice but to do Bigg Boss 10; opens up about his struggle to return to Bollywood after a four year sabbatical

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Known for his villainous roles, Rahul Dev has played the antagonist in several movies including in other languages. However, the actor opted to take a sabbatical from the industry to raise his son after the sad demise of his wife in 2009. But four years later, when his son went to college, the actor decided to return to B-town but found himself out of work. In a bid to make his comeback, he chose to be a contestant on Bigg Boss 10 and mark his return to the Bollywood industry. Speaking about it, Rahul Dev revealed that he didn’t have a choice but to do Bigg Boss since that got offered to him when he was jobless. He spoke about his struggle to Connect FM Canada saying, “Aur phir aap sochiye, itna kaam karne ke baad bhi Bigg Boss (Despite having done so much work, I had to do Bigg Boss). I was a participant in Bigg Boss 10 because there was just no work for me. I won’t blame anyone for it, because in our line, markets change pretty fast. And four and half years is a long time.” Howeve...