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Mumbai's real estate landscape is witnessing a fascinating shift, with Bollywood stars increasingly turning their attention to commercial investments over residential ones. The latest to join this trend is Amitabh Bachchan, who has reportedly secured a lucrative deal by renting out four commercial units in Mumbai's Oshiwara district for a staggering Rs. 2.07 crores per year. These units, spanning approximately 10,000 square feet, have been leased to Warner Music India Limited for a five-year term, as reported by The Economic Times and Moneycontrol. Bachchan's lease agreement with Warner Music includes a three-year lock-in period and access to 12 parking slots. This strategic move follows Bachchan's insightful purchase of these spaces in August 2023, each valued at a hefty Rs. 7.18 crores. The rent structure itself is designed for incremental growth, with the initial rate set at Rs. 170 per square foot per month for the first three years, as per The Economic Times. Thi...

Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dunki has brought yet another glory to its name as it becomes the first Hindi film to be showcased in the grand hall of Le Grand Rex on Christmas evening where a huge queue of fans was witnessed outside the cinema hall. Le Grand Rex, the biggest cinema in Europe was seen fully drenched with the fervour of Dunki with a huge crowd of fans. The film has been receiving tremendous love from the audience overseas who are fondly connecting with the film and their love was well visible at the Le Grand Rex where a huge queue of fans was seen even outside the cinema hall. With this, Dunki became the first Hindi Bollywood film to be showcased in the grand hall of Le Grand Rex on Christmas Evening. The audience were cheering on the entry of SRK in the film and they were filled with emotions as they left the cinema halls. Interestingly, Salem Kali, the actor in Dunki (in the Iran Sniper sequence) also attended the show. HISTORIC : Huge queue for the DUNKI show in the grand ...

Over the past couple of years, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has picked up several hobbies to up his skills. The actor is known to be a perfectionist and devotes his time to skills he always wanted to learn. In recent times, the actor has been learning classical music and ensures to practice daily. According to a report in Etimes, a source revealed, “Aamir devotes one hour every day to his singing. He is religiously doing his riyaz and learning from a classical music teacher.” Meanwhile, Aamir Khan is busy with the wedding festivities of his daughter Ira Khan, who is getting married to fitness trainer Nuphur Shikhare. She is tying the knot on January 3, 2023. This will be followed by two receptions. He is also focusing on his personal life as he was recently stationed in Chennai to look after his ailing mother. On the work front, Aamir Khan is producing Lahore 1947 which will be headlined by Sunny Deol and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. He is also set to star in Sitare Zameen Par. ALSO...

In 2003, filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani released his iconic comedy film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. Starring Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi, the characters of Munna and Circuit became iconic. This was followed by the 2006 sequel Lage Raho Munna Bhai which also featured Vidya Balan. However, there has been no update on Munna Bhai 3, which fans eagerly are waiting for. In a recent conversation with ANI, Rajkumar Hirani said, “Munna Bhai ke sath humesha mera struggle yehi raha hai ki pichli do films itni achi ban gayi hai ki mere paas 5 aadhi likhi scripts abhi tak padi huyi hai (The struggle with this film is that the first two films were so well made and I have five half-written scripts. I feel that if I don’t reach the level of those two films, I won’t be able to make the third one. I have one story that can be made but some stories get outdated so only time will tell.)” “Meri aksar baat hoti rehti hai Sanju (Sanjay Dutt) se. Woh kehta hai ki ek banani chahiye. Abhi yeh Dunki khatam huyi hai toh ab...

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A complaint has been lodged against Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor and his family members at a Mumbai police station, accusing them of hurting religious sentiments in connection with a viral video showing their Christmas celebration. As of now, no First Information Report (FIR) has been registered in this case. The complaint was filed at Ghatkopar police station by Sanjay Tiwari, who was represented by lawyers Ashish Rai and Pankaj Mishra. Tiwari alleged that the viral video depicts Ranbir Kapoor pouring liquor on a cake and setting it on fire while uttering the phrase "Jai Mata Di," which is a religious slogan. The complaint raises concerns about the purported act being disrespectful to religious sentiments and calls for action against the Kapoor family. The complainant contends that such behaviour is offensive and violates the cultural and religious values associated with the expression "Jai Mata Di." It is important to note that whi...

After a whirlwind wedding in 1991 with Amrita Singh right at the start of his career, Saif Ali Khan gained much prominence in the industry. The young lad had wooed hearts with is love for the actress and soon they became parents to two kids, Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Khan. But after about twelve years, the couple decided to go their separate ways and it wasn’t an easy time for the Pataudis, confessed Sharmila Tagore to Karan Johar on the chat show Koffee With Karan 8. The recent episode of the Karan Johar hosted show featured Sharmila Tagore and Saif Ali Khan debuting on the couch where they discussed their personal and professional life, during which the mother-son duo opened up about Khan’s divorce. Saif revealed that his mother was the first one he spoke to when he was considering this separation. “With the separation, I just like to say, that the first person I spoke to before the separation was my mother. She took a deep breath, there was a pause on the phone, and said, ‘I am wit...

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Actor Ajay Devgn will be back on the sets of Singham Again, helmed by Rohit Shetty, from January 2024 onwards. The film went on floors a few months ago. Led by Ajay, he will resume the new schedule in Hyderabad in the third week of January 2024. The actor was recovering from an injury and had taken a break from the shoot. The upcoming schedule will go on for over a month. As per a report in Pinkvilla, a source said, “On the day Ajay Devgn was hit on his eyes, he went to the doctor and quickly returned to the set to finish his work for the day as he believes in the philosophy of ‘Show Must Go On. Post that, Rohit continued to shoot for the film as planned with other artists and the crew at Golden Tobacco in Andheri. He recently called it a wrap on the Mumbai schedule and is now gearing up for the next marathon schedule of Singham Again at Ramoji Film City.” “All the members forming part of the principal cast will be joining the next schedule at some point of time, and Ajay Devgn will ...

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The festival of Christmas is celebrated, globally! Bollywood stars dazzle with tree-lighting ceremonies, exchanging gifts, and sharing warm wishes on social media. The actors infuse vibrant colours into the season with their lively family gatherings and dinners. Before the annual Christmas lunch at Kapoor residence, Alia Bhatt hosted a small gathering at her residence on December 24 which saw the presence of her family and close friends Karan Johar and Ayan Mukerji. The small gathering included Soni Razdan, Mahesh Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor. Soni revealed that her son-in-law Ranbir made a generous donation of Rs. 1 lakh towards child welfare. Taking to her Instagram story, she revealed, “Such a thoughtful gift from my darling SIL.” The certificate read, “This is to certify that a donation in the name of Soni Bhatt of rupees one lakh has been made towards the welfare of children.” Meanwhile, on December 25, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt happily introduced their daughter, Raha, to the papa...

In a recent conversation, Pranay Reddy Vanga, the co-producer of the highly successful film Animal, shed light on a common practice in Bollywood – Corporate Bookings. While discussing the film’s exceptional performance, Pranay exposed the prevalent trend of inflating box office numbers through corporate bookings, a practice that Animal refrained from. In an interview with iDream Media, Pranay Reddy Vanga addressed the accuracy of the reported numbers for Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna. He emphasized the film's commitment to transparency by not engaging in the widespread industry trend of corporate bookings, a strategy often employed to artificially boost box office figures. Pranay stated, “The numbers announced for Animal are accurate numbers. Usually in Bollywood, they have a trend of corporate bookings which we haven’t done. Animal is yet to touch Rs 1000 crore mark.” This candid revelation provides insight into the mechanisms used by some filmmakers and pr...

In a heartwarming Christmas celebration, Bollywood power couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt decided to share a special gift with their fans – the first glimpse of their daughter Raha. The couple, who have been adept at keeping their daughter's face away from the media glare since her birth, chose the festive occasion to introduce their adorable little one to the world. Raha, the spitting image of her late grandfather, Rishi Kapoor, stole hearts in a charming white and pink dress paired with red velvet shoes. Alia radiated joy in a floral black dress, while Ranbir exuded cool dad vibes in a black jacket paired with dark jeans. The trio made for a picture-perfect family as they embraced the Christmas spirit. Breaking away from their usual privacy regarding their daughter, Ranbir and Alia smiled warmly as they proudly presented Raha to the paparazzi. The reveal delighted fans and followers who had eagerly awaited a glimpse of the couple's precious addition to their family.   ...

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Bollywood Hungama was the first one to break the news on December 15 that prominent celebrities from the Bollywood and other film industries will be attending the grand inauguration ceremony of Ram Temple in Ayodhya next month. These names include Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Anupam Kher, Akshay Kumar, Rajkumar Hirani, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Rohit Shetty, Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal, Dhanush and Rishabh Shetty. Finally, producer Mahaveer Jain, too, has received the invitation.  Bollywood Hungama has now received the next list of confirmed names that have received the invite to the Ram Temple inauguration ceremony. A source exclusively told Bollywood Hungama , “From Bollywood, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Tiger Shroff, Sunny Deol, Ajay Devgn and Ayushmann Khurrana have got the invite. Down South, Pan-India stars Prabhas and Yash have been invited to the historic event.” The source confirmed these names with Mahaveer Jain. The much-talked inauguration of the Ram Temple wil...

With strong word of mouth, Rajkumar Hirani and SRK’s Dunki has emerged as the first choice of family audiences and is spreading its magic with every coming day. The film is gardening tremendous love from all across. With super strong word of mouth, the film looks poised for a great round of collections this weekend and also during the upcoming holiday season. Due to its family-friendly and feel-good content, The film has further strengthened its position on Saturday as compared to Friday. It's indeed great growth for a film of a non-action genre, something which the audiences are witnessing after a long time. Dunki has brilliantly shown an upward trend in its collection at the box office. With amazing word of mouth, the film showed amazing growth and the family audience loves the film and people of all age groups are flocking to the theaters in abundance. Dunki is going to enjoy further growth in the coming days. Dunki features an ensemble cast, with colorful characters portrayed...

As Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dunki continues to make waves on the silver screen, its resonant narrative and compelling portrayal of the plight of illegal immigrants have garnered significant attention. Today, a special screening of the film is set to take place at none other than Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi, adding a touch of prestige and recognition to Rajkumar Hirani's creation. Dunki, directed by the acclaimed Rajkumar Hirani, has struck a chord with audiences for its heartwarming story, impactful themes, and stellar ensemble cast. The film, presenting the struggles of illegal immigrants and their unwavering love for the nation, has been deemed a must-watch for audiences of all ages. The decision to host a special screening at Rashtrapati Bhavan underscored the film's relevance to contemporary issues and its potential to resonate with influential authorities. The subject of Dunki, delving into the challenges faced by illegal immigrants and the conditions they encounter abroad, ...

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The Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Animal is a huge blockbuster despite the ‘A’ rating and excessive run time of 3 hours and 23 minutes. The film was riddled with disturbing violent scenes, a few intimate sequences and moments and dialogues that shocked the audience. This shock value along with Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s expert direction made the film worth watching for many moviegoers. There were reports of moviegoers watching Animal repeatedly especially for its adult content. Hence, it’ll be surprising for many to know that these shocking scenes and dialogues are absent in the version of Animal which has been shown in the cinema halls of Bangladesh. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The Bangladesh Film Censor Board made it clear that the movie cannot release unless certain ‘adult’ scenes were chopped off. The makers agreed. In the process, some 27 minutes of the content got censored. The run time of Animal in Bangladesh is 2 hours and 56 minutes.” The source continued, “As expected, the audienc...

Koffee with Karan this week promises to override its reputation of pure fun. The guests on Thursday are the precious mother-son pair of Sharmila Tagore and Saif Ali Khan. Saif was never too keen on doing ‘together’ interviews with his illustrious mother. But who can say no to Karan?! He is not only very close to Saif’s wife Kareena but also to Sharmila Tagore. In fact, the role that Shabana Azmi eventually played in Karan Johar’s effervescent Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani was originally offered to Sharmilaji. Getting her to come on the show was far more difficult than getting Saif. For the first time, Saif will be seen sharing his thoughts on his iconic mother, on what it means to be born to two of the biggest celebrities of the country. Also Read: Koffee With Karan 8: Five moments which prove that Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are the ‘IT’ couple from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollyw...

In a strategic move, film producer Boney Kapoor, along with his daughters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, has made headlines by selling four of their upscale apartments in Mumbai's coveted Andheri suburbs. The prime real estate, situated in the posh Lokhandwala Complex of Andheri, fetched the Kapoor trio an impressive total of Rs 12 crore. The first set of transactions, involving two flats on the first floor of a building in Lokhandwala Complex, were sealed for Rs 6.02 crore. The deal, registered on November 2, 2023, spans a collective area of 1870 sq ft and includes an open car parking space. The fortunate buyers, Siddharth Narayan and Anju Narayan, secured their new residences as part of this lucrative agreement. This lucrative move comes after their noteworthy purchase of a duplex apartment in Bandra for a staggering Rs 65 crore in 2022. Meanwhile, on the work front, Janhvi Kapoor will be seen in some of the biggest films, which include Mr. & Mrs. Mahi and the much-...

Our A-list superstars could well be setting a new trend in gender dynamics, if they so wished. It was Shah Rukh Khan whom we first saw mentoring, rather than romancing, Alia Bhatt in Gauri Shinde’s Dear Zindagi. Now seven years later, Akshay Kumar and Ananya Panday share a mentor-pupil relationship in Karan Johar’s The Untold Story Of C Sankaran Nair. The biopic, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, features Akshay Kumar in the titular role. Nair famously took on the British empire in a case against the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Said a source close to the project, “Akshay Kumar and Ananya Panday play lawyers. Akshay plays a senior and highly respected lawyer while Ananya is just starting out and looks up to Akshay for guidance. There is no romantic interest between the two.” Akshay was last seen in Tinu Suresh Desai’s Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue, which released in October. The film was based on the herculean efforts of Jaswant Singh Gill who saved a large number of miners t...

The sequel of the 2011 series Saubhagyavati Bhava titled Saubhagyavati Bhava: Niyam Aur Shartein Laagu, premiered in September this year. However, it seems the sequel did not manage to create the same essence again as the show will, reportedly go off-air soon. If a report by Times of India is something to go by then, Amandeep Sidhu, Dheeraj Dhoopar and Karanvir Bohra’s show will go off air to make way for the new launches. A source close to the show told the portal, "Today the cast is shooting for its last sequence and wrapping up." Having said that it is worth mentioning here that recently Rohit Roy has joined the cast and the audience loved his track. In fact, Karanvir Bohra has also confirmed the news in his latest Instagram post. In the video post, Karanvir can be seen meeting and extending war hugs to teh cast and crew of  Saubhagyavati Bhava: Niyam Aur Shartein Laagu. In the caption, Bohra wrote, “Made such a beautiful family on the sets of #saubhagyavatibhava will mi...

The much-awaited film Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire was finally released today in cinemas across the world after making a lot of noise not just over its content and star cast but also issues related to show sharing. Starring Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Shruti Haasan, the action entertainer is directed by Prashanth Neel and Hombale Films of KGF fame. As a result, the hype was tremendous resulting in a huge start down South and a decent start in the Hindi-speaking markets. As the name suggests, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire was the first part with a sequel promised by the makers even before its release. As expected, it has come to light that the first part ends by mentioning the name of the sequel. The next installment will be called Salaar Part 2: Shauryanga Parvam. Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire is set in a city named Khansaar populated by dangerous anti-social elements and is also a story of friendship. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, producer Vijay Kiragandur of Homba...

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Sony Sports Network, the premier destination for football in India, has joined hands with Bollywood’s Gen Z superstar and youth icon - Kartik Aaryan, who is known to be a die-hard football fan, to become their Brand Ambassador for football. During his partnership with Sony Sports Network, Kartik will be seen promoting LIVE football action on Sony Sports Network around the year with 900+ matches from marquee football tournaments and leagues, which include UEFA EURO 2024, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, UEFA Nations League, Bundesliga, Emirates FA Cup, Durand Cup and Roshn Saudi League amongst others. Kartik Aaryan who has enthralled audiences with stellar performances on the silver screen is also known for his enthusiasm and fandom for the game of football. His love for the game began at an early age and he is a dedicated Real Madrid fan, the most successful club in the history of the UEFA Champions League. Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer - Distri...

Bisleri, India's leading mineral water brand, has roped in Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone as its first-ever global brand ambassador in the new campaign Bisleri #DrinkItUp. The campaign is a fresh and never-seen-before take on hydration infusing excitement and fun. The ad film showcases Padukone grooving to a snappy and modern take on the iconic song ‘Jhoom Jhoom Jhoom Baba’ while relishing the pure refreshment of the original beverage, 'water.' Commenting on getting onboard Deepika Padukone as the brand ambassador, Jayanti Chauhan, Vice Chairperson, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd, said, "Bisleri is synonymous with hydration. Our new campaign Bisleri #DrinkItUp is embracing the fun and excitement of visualising hydration in an iconic style with Ms. Deepika Padukone for the first time ever. We are thrilled to have Ms Padukone as our first global brand ambassador as her work and values align with our brand philosophy. With her we are able to show our brand evolving w...

Union Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, Electronics & Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, held a special screening of Vicky Kaushal’s Sam Bahadur. It was attended by parliamentarians, defence officers, armed forces veterans, and their families. The screening was held in Delhi on Tuesday.  Post the screening, Rajeev, in a conversation with ANI, heaped praises on the film. He asserted, “This movie portrays the life of India's greatest war General, Sam Manekshaw, and his inspiring journey. It provides insights into how he was treated by Pt. Nehru's Defence Minister, Krishna Menon and how he was a soldier's soldier, representing the values and ethos of our armed forces - I believe every young Indian should know the story of this legend.” Some glimpses from the special screening of #SamBahadur yesterday. Thanking everyone who took time off from their busy schedules and came to watch the story of one of the greatest military heroes and bravest sons of...

Shaan's melody for Shah Rukh Khan's Dunki has hit a sour note. The singer confirmed his song's removal from the Rajkumar Hirani directorial. For the unversed, earlier this year, in May, Shaan confirmed singing a romantic track. However, the song, titled 'Durr Kahi Durr,' did not make it to the final cut.  Speaking of the same, on the day of the release of Dunki, that is today, Shaan took to his X and shared his thoughts on the matter. “I just want to clear the air about why my song was not part of the film .. the song, a beautiful breezy duet ( with  @shreyaghoshal ) “Durr kahi Durr” was recorded and also picturised in Kashmir,” read an excerpt of his tweet.  He went on to explain that on the edit table, it was filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani’s call to drop the song “after a lot of contemplation.” Shaan also cleared that the director was “very transparent” to him when the decision was taken. He concluded by adding, “I really appreciate that.. and I fully understand that...

In the latest development to the deepfake case related to Animal actress Rashmika Mandanna, Delhi Police has tracked down four suspects. For unversed, the actress fell prey to a deepfake video which was widely circulated video in which her face was morphed into the face of a social media content creator. While the search for the main suspect is underway, the four suspects are alleged unloaders of the video. The ANI tweet on Wednesday morning read, “Delhi Police say it has tracked down four suspects, who turned out to be uploaders, not the creators, involved in the case of deep fake profiles of actor Rashmika Mandana. Police are looking are the key conspirator in the case.” Earlier in November 2023, Rashmika took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her feelings, stating, “I feel really hurt to share this and have to talk about the deepfake video of me being spread online. Something like this is honestly, extremely scary not only for me, but also for each one of us who today is vulnerab...

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Even with the polarizing reactions to Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal, it continues to be a favourite in cinemas and has become a global box office success. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal is set to become a franchise. While the film’s sequel Animal Park was teased in the post-credits of the film, Vanga and producer Bhushan Kumar of T-Series have announced the sequel which is now titled Animal Park. The post on Tuesday read, “It’s a partnership built on trust, fueled by creative freedom, and fortified by an unbreakable bond. Producer Bhushan Kumar and Director #SandeepReddyVanga unveil the next cinematic wonders—Prabhas’ Spirit, Animal Park, and an Allu Arjun saga—the chapters that follow the monumental success of Kabir Singh and #Animal.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by T-Series (@tseries.official) Talking about the partnership with Kumar, Vanga said, “The kind of freedom he gives in terms of my creativity and the liberty to choose any song makes me f...

Earlier this week, as news reports were abuzz with details of yesteryear actress Tanuja being hospitalized These reports suggested that she was taken to a suburban hospital in Mumbai due to age-related ailments. Now, the latest update is that the star is currently recouping well. And if all is well, she will also be discharged soon. For the unversed, Tanuja is also the mother of Bollywood star Kajol and actress Tanisha Mukerji. News reports suggested that Tanuja was admitted in the ICU aka Intensive Care Unit after she complained a few ailments. She was undergoing treatment for the same, and sources close to the hospital have confirmed that she is responding well and should even be returning home soon. In fact, a source was quoted telling ETimes, "She is much better and will be discharged in a day or two.” While fans were concerned about her health after reports of her being hospitalized started doing the rounds, the sources did assert that it wasn’t something to worry about. Be...

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With four days left until the grand release of the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dunki on December 21, 2023, the excitement and buzz amongst the fans and the audiences is growing with each moment. The fans and the audiences are waiting to witness the combination of SRK and Rajkumar Hirani on screen for the first time. Several fan clubs across the nation and the audiences around the globe have begun the preparations to watch the Shah Rukh Khan-fronted film on Day 1 on the first show. Amongst the massive fan clubs of SRK, the one in Chhattisgarh named Team Shah Rukh Khan is in full force to make the Dunki release day a festival and has begun preparing for the film in advance. The fan club has booked an entire auditorium to watch the film with their entire fan club on Day 1, and they shared a glimpse of the advance booking on social media. Following the ticket booking, the fans cut the cake at the cinema venue and celebrated the film’s release with the audience. The video shared by the fan clu...

Rajkumar Hirani's much-anticipated film, Dunki, starring Shah Rukh Khan and a brilliant ensemble cast is nearing its release. Following the intriguing Dunki Drop 4: The Trailer, viewers are eagerly anticipating the film that promises an array of emotions. This fervour is evident in the bookings for Dunki, which have set records by surpassing Rs 2 crores in gross for the opening day in India. And now after the first show Of Jawan and Pathaan, Dunki gets its first ever 5:55 AM show. The film is set to release worldwide on 21 December 2023, and SRK Universe has organized special shows of Dunki on over 1000 screens worldwide, which is a record for any Hindi film star. Shah Rukh Khan’s biggest fan club SRK Universe held the first ever 9 am show for Pathaan at Mumbai’s iconic Gaiety cinema. They followed it with the first ever 6 am show for Jawan at the same iconic cinema. Now with SRK’s latest release Dunki, fans have created a new record with the magical number 5:55 am show at Gaiety...

Actor Aayush Sharma's luxury car was involved in an accident at Khar Gym Khana, Mumbai. While Aayush himself was not present in the vehicle at the time, the incident has raised concerns about safety on the city streets, particularly people driving under the influence of alcohol. According to a report by Zoom, Aayush's driver was on his way to a fuel station when the collision occurred. A drunk driver in another vehicle unexpectedly rammed into Aayush's car, causing significant damage. Fortunately, Aayush's driver escaped the incident unharmed. The actor has not yet responded to the news of the accident. Speaking of the professional front, Aayush Sharma made his Bollywood debut in 2018 with the romantic drama Loveyatri. He then went on to star alongside Salman Khan in the action thriller Antim: The Final Truth. Aayush currently has the film Ruslaan lined up for release in 2024. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Aayush Sharma and Aisha Sharma to sizzle in a new music video, filmi...

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's son AbRam’s performance at Dhirubhai Ambani International School's annual day event has become the talk of the town. For the unversed, during his skit, AbRam struck Shah Rukh's signature open-arms pose. The event was held on Friday in Mumbai. The video of the same has gone viral on the internet. AbRam Khan is seen in a Medieval-inspired outfit. When he told his fellow performers, “Give me a hug, I love hugs,” and struck the iconic Shah Rukh pose, the tune of 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Jayenge' played in the background. Having said that, it is worth mentioning here that Shah Rukh along with Gauri and daughter Suhana attended the event, An Instagram user called him “Next Baadshah” while another commented, “AbRam looks exactly like SRK.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bollywood Hungama???? (@realbollywoodhungama) Coming to the professional front, the 57-year-old actor is currently awaiting the release of Dunki. Helmed by ...

Team of actor Sunny Singh’s upcoming neo-noir comic tragedy Risky Romeo wrapped its filming after a marathon shoot of one and a half months in Kolkata, the makers announced on Saturday December 15. The film is written and directed by Abir Sengupta, who had previously directed Kiara Advani starrer Indoo Ki Jawani and produced Radhika Apte starrer Mrs. Undercover. Risky Romeo, also co-starring Kriti Kharbanda, was announced earlier this year Actor Sunny Singh said he feels “extremely fulfilled” wrapping up the shoot and credited Risky Romeo for offering him a character that had never come his way before. Sunny said in a statement, “I usually do not get offered characters like this and only when I started shooting I realised what Abir had seen in me and offered me such a different character. The genre of this film is completely unexplored in our industry and it’s a bold step towards showcasing emotions in a very different way. And the city that Abir has chosen to film Risky Romeo is ad...

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Regrettably, this writer had to convey the worrisome news of actor Shreyas Talpade’s heart attack and angioplasty to his close friend Bobby Deol. Bobby’s first reaction was, “Oh my God!” A few minutes later, he sent a voice note saying, “I just spoke to his wife. She was really upset. His heart had stopped for about ten minutes, apparently. Now they’ve revived him and done an angioplasty. So just pray that he will be fine. Thank you, Subhash, for letting me know.” Shreyas is one of the most versatile and underrated actors of Hindi and Marathi cinema. In an earlier interview, Shreyas said to me, “My career has been adventurous. I come from a normal middleclass family with no film connections. I have auditioned to get my best roles. Luckily for me filmmakers like Subhash Ghai, Nagesh Kukunoor and Farah Khan had faith in me.” He admitted that he should not have done some of the films that he did. “I also admit I didn’t do some things that I should have. I didn’t mar...

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Bollywood Hungama was the first one to break the news that Suneel Darshan is all set to make the sequel to his hit love triangle, Andaaz (2003). The shoot began on November 28 and Suneel Darshan confirmed at that point that he’ll be launching three new faces in Andaaz 2. However, he had refused to unveil their identities then. Suneel Darshan has now, finally, revealed who these three newcomers are. Natasha Fernandez (pictured; on left), Aayush Kumar (pictured; on centre) and Akaisha (on right) will make their starry debuts in Andaaz 2. Natasha Fernandez also featured in Suneel’s last release, Ek Haseena Thi Ek Deewana Tha (2017), which also starred his son Shiv Darshan. Aayush Kumar had a very small role in Abhishek Bachchan-starrer Dasvi (2022) and Andaaz 2 will serve as his big debut. Incidentally, with Andaaz as well, the veteran filmmaker launched the acting careers of Lara Dutta and Priyanka Chopra, who went on to b...

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Netflix has become the streaming platform to share comprehensive viewership data and what people are watching on the platform. Kicking off ‘What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report’ which will be released twice a year, the streamer will be unveiling a detailed report of what the viewers have watched in six months. The report covers more than 18,000 titles from around the globe and nearly 100 billion hours viewed. This includes the hours viewed for every title — original and licensed — watched for over 50,000 hours; the premiere date for any Netflix TV series or film; and whether a title was available globally. Amongst those titles are two Indian content – web series Rana Naidu and the movie Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga which have made it to the Top 500 list. Rana Naidu, starring Rana Daggubati and Venkatesh Daggubati, has garnered 46.3 million watch-hours viewership on the platform. On the other hand, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga has 41. 7 million watch hours on the streaming giant. Rana Daggubati...

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Bollywood actress Zareen Khan has been granted interim bail and a city court barred her international travel without prior permission in connection to the cheating case dating back to 2018. The case was registered at Narkeldanga police station in Kolkata. The actress was granted bail by the Sealdah court till December 26 on a personal bond of Rs. 30,000. The arrest warrant stemmed from an alleged cheating case dating back to 2018. The investigating officer had submitted a charge sheet against Zareen Khan before the Sealdah court in Kolkata. During this period, Zareen neither sought bail nor appeared before the court, resulting in the issuance of an arrest warrant due to her repeated absence. The alleged incident in 2018 stemmed from Zareen Khan's anticipated performance during a Durga Puja celebration in Kolkata. She reportedly failed to make her scheduled appearance, which prompted the organizer to file a formal complaint of cheating against both the actress and her manager. Sub...

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While Animal is earning moolah at the box office, the film is also receiving quite a bit of backlash on social media with netizens criticizing the film for being misogynistic and the demeaning portrayal of women characters. Furthermore, Ranbir Kapoor is also facing some flak because of his character of ‘alpha male. Owing to the same, Saloni Batra, in conversation with Bollywood Hungama, explained her thoughts on this kind of negativity surrounding the film. “As artists, we are here to entertain people. And we are rightly doing that as you can see. People are loving the film and are appreciating everything,” Saloni Batra told Bollywood Hungama. She continued, “Of course the characters are flawed but you make stories on flawed characters, these are inspirations and hence you put them on screen to show them to the audience to sit and enjoy in a theater. Sandeep Sir is so legendary with this craft, with this filmmaking, he knows how to reach the audience, what emotion I want to touch, wha...

Following the historic success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Kartik Aaryan, Anees Bazmee, and Bhushan Kumar are reuniting to take the franchise forward with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. The horror comedy is all set to go on floors in February 2024 and will hit the big screen during the Diwali 2024 weekend. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that Bhushan Kumar and Anees Bazmee have started casting for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. According to our highly placed sources, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 will mark the reunion of Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan. "Bhool Bhulaiyaa is a franchise dear to Bhushan and Kartik and they want to raise the stakes further with part three. They have aggressively worked to lock the script and are now all excited to take the film on floors from February 2024," a source close to the development told Bollywood Hungama. Kartik and Sara are also excited to reunite and take the film on floors next year. "Kartik and Sara are great friends and they are looking to extend the friend...

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Renowned veteran actor Jr Mehmood, born Naeem Sayyed, succumbed to his battle with stage 4 cancer last night at the age of 67. The cinematic luminary breathed his last at his residence in Mumbai, leaving behind a legacy that spans over five illustrious decades in the Indian film industry. Junior Mehmood, a prolific figure in Bollywood, gained recognition for his exceptional talent and captivating performances in more than 250 films. His cinematic journey began as a child actor in the 1967 film Naunihal, sharing the screen with stalwarts such as Sanjeev Kumar, Balraj Sahni, and Indrani Mukherjee. It was this auspicious debut that marked the inception of his career, and from that moment forward, he chose to be known as Junior Mehmood. Throughout his extensive filmography, Junior Mehmood contributed his acting prowess to a multitude of blockbuster hits. Beyond his accomplishments in front of the camera, Junior Mehmood also ventured into film production, spearheading numerous successful ...

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Amid the escalating tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict, Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin took a bold step by deleting her X (formerly known as Twitter) account, citing the proliferation of disinformation and hate on the social media platform. The actor revealed her decision on Instagram, where she posted a screenshot before removing the application from her phone. Expressing her reasons for leaving the platform, Kalki Koechlin laid bare the toxic atmosphere that had permeated her online experience. In her Instagram post, she conveyed her frustration with the barrage of hate, disinformation, and the overwhelming sense of helplessness that came with incessant scrolling through troubling content. However, what truly prompted Kalki to draw a definitive line and sever ties with Twitter was the disturbing content related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The actor articulated her stance, saying, “Had to do this today. The hate and disinformation, the doom scrolling, the helplessness. ...

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On Kartik Aaryan's birthday, Karan Johar announced his maiden collaboration with Kartik Aaryan. The film is touted to be a one of its kind war drama and was announced as an Independence Day 2025 release. Just days after the announcement, the duo of Karan Johar and Kartik witnessed an unexpected shock as YRF announced that their next film, the Ayan Mukerji directed War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR will hit the big screen on the same day. And Bollywood Hungama has got inside details of the happenings at Dharma Productions office post this mega announcement. "Kartik and Karan have been discussing this lucrative release window ever since the announcement. At first, they were committed to come on the same day as War, but now there are discussions of a new release date as a clash does not make commercial sense," a trade source told Bollywood Hungama. While August 14 release is not completely ruled out, as Karan and Kartik are still keeping alternate options open. ...

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Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, in June this year, announced the fifth installment of his hit comedy franchise Housefull. The film is helmed by Tarun Mansukhani and was earlier scheduled to hit the theatres on the occasion of Diwali 2024. It is the first comic franchise in India to have a fifth installment. Now, Akshay has confirmed that the film is moving to 2025 and will release on June 6. Akshay Kumar on Monday, December 4, shared the official announcement from Sajid Nadiadwala which read, "The Houseful! franchise owes its massive success to the audiences, and we hope for a similar reception for Housefull 5. The team has crafted an absolutely mind-blowing story that demands top-notch VFX. Therefore, we've decided to push the release to ensure we deliver five times the entertainment with great cinematic experience. Housefull 5 will now be releasing on 6th June, 2025." 5 times the entertainment is on its way! See you in cinemas on 6th June, 2025 ???? #SajidNadiadwala...

Veteran television actor Dinesh Phadnis, best known for his role as Inspector Fredericks in the long-running crime series CID, is currently hospitalised and on a ventilator. The actor, who is in his late 50s, is undergoing treatment at Tunga Hospital in Mumbai. Phadnis's co-star and close friend Dayanand Shetty, who played Senior Inspector Daya in CID, has dismissed reports that the actor suffered a heart attack. "Dinesh Phadnis is hospitalised and on a ventilator, doctors are observing him," Shetty told indianexpress.com. "He has not suffered a heart attack, it is a different treatment and I wouldn't like to comment on it." For the unversed, Phadnis was a prominent cast member of CID, which aired from 1998 to 2018 on Sony TV. He also played a notable role in the popular sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and appeared in supporting roles in films like Super 30 and Sarfarosh. Fans have taken to social media to express their concern and wish Phadnis a s...

Renowned actor Junior Mehmood is currently facing a formidable adversary in the form of stage four cancer. The 67-year-old actor, whose illustrious career spans over 200 films in various languages, received the devastating diagnosis in November.  Close friend Salam Kazi, speaking exclusively to ANI, shared insights into Mehmood's health struggles, revealing, "He was ill for 2 months and initially we thought that he might have some minor problem but after that suddenly his weight started decreasing. And when the medical reports came, it said there was cancer in the liver and lungs and a tumour in the intestine and he has also developed jaundice. So the treatment is going on, but the doctors said it’s a stage four cancer.” In addition to this, Kazi, in a conversation with Times Of India, revealed that doctors have given Mehmood a poignant timeline of 40 days. Despite this challenging prognosis, Kazi clarified that the veteran actor is not seeking financial assistance. However,...

It has been almost 14 years since Rajkumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots released, but the film is still fresh in audience’s minds. Although it starred Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Boman Irani and Kareena Kapoor Khan, it is also fondly remembered for Omi Vaidya’s act as Chatur Ramalingam aka Silencer. In fact, he became an overnight sensation after the film’s release. Omi is now all set to star as the lead in the upcoming Marathi movie Aaichya Gavat Marathit Bol. This will be his debut film in his mother tongue. But that’s not all. The bigger news is that he will also turning director with this movie, which is a light-hearted entertainer. As per an official press release by the makers, the film will see Omi play Samar, an NRI (Non Resident Indian) from America, who visits India to get married but gets involved in unexpected twists and turns. The makers have also released the poster of the movie. It shows Omi standing before the flag of the US. He is wearing an accessory as a groom on h...

Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna and Triptii Dimri, has been released in theatres. Helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the ‘A’ rated violent crime saga collected Rs. 63.80 crores on its opening day. Like many celebrities, Arjun Kapoor is heaping praises for Ranbir Kapoor, Sandeep, Anil and more. Taking to Instagram stories, he wrote, “Animal is an experience…Ranbir u are a special once in a lifetime talent that’s brought to life a character with fire, pain, madness and aggression like never seen before on screen… @rashmika mandanna u made me feel for ur character & equation with Ranbir with the courage & sincerity u brought in… @iambobbydeol just pure screen presence man !!! Wanted so much more of u and that’s I guess the biggest complement an actor can receive… @anilskapoor what an actor what a playa !!! The gravitas the power the honesty with which u made Balbir come alive was par excellence… The real leader the captain @sandeepreddy.vang...

Prime Video today announced Zakir Khan’s next, Mann Pasand that will stream exclusively on the service from December 7. Following the tremendous response to Comcistaan and Tathastu, Mann Pasand will be Zakir Khan’s newest set promises more fun. The announcement was made on Saturday, December 7, 2023, as it marked the first anniversary of his last special Tathastu. Zakir Khan took to social media to share, "#Tathastu ko ek saal ho gaya. Meri hasiyat se zyada pyar aur izzat ke liye shukriya. agar yeh aapko pasand nahi aaya ho toh yeh mere hisse ka hai. Aur jo bhi kuch Aacha laga woh saara abbaji ka hai."   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Zakir Khan (@zakirkhan_208)   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) Produced by OML, the latest set by the ‘Sakht Launda’, recognized as one of India’s funniest and most entertaining stand-up comic artist, promises hours of side-splitting laughter, through quirky stori...