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Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti's Tiger Baby diversifies into ad production: first project to feature cricket legends, deets inside 

With a history of creating high-quality content that appeals to urban audiences across the globe, Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar's production house, ‘Tiger Baby’ steps into the advertising space.  The production house aims to create short-form content ranging from TV and digital video commercials, music videos and brand films while maintaining a high standard of innovative and visually compelling storytelling.  Tiger Telly wants to aim to create content that is both entertaining and reflective of the evolving cultural shifts around us. Tiger Telly released their first TVC today, directed by Arjun Varain Singh ( director of the soon-to-be-released film Kho Gaye Hum Kahaan). The commercial is for a used car reselling platform, Spinny, and stars Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble and Yuvraj Singh.  Commenting on it, Zoya Akhtar says, “This is Tiger Telly’s first ad film. We are excited. As a studio, we aim to tell stories across all formats and this campaign helped set that up beautifully. We

Shiv Thakare opens up about a casting couch experience where he was being taken to a ‘massage center’

From being a simple guy from Amravati to now a popular reality show star, Shiv Thakare has been making his slow yet steady way into the world of Indian entertainment industry. But the former Bigg Boss contestant has definitely faced his fair share of struggles and Thakare, recently opened up about casting couch experiences, which has been a prominent challenge in this industry. He recalled a meeting with a casting director, where he was taken to a ‘massage centre’. In the past, many celebrities have opened up about #MeToo and casting couch experiences, which according to many, is quite rampant in the industry. Revealing about one such incident, Shiv Thakare said that how once the casting director had invited him to a ‘massage center’ after his audition. The reality show star recalled the experience in a Hindustan Times report, saying, "I once went for an audition in Aram Nagar, and he took me to the bathroom and said, ‘Yaha pe massage centre hai’. I didn’t get the connection betwe

Pathaan director Siddharth Anand opens up on ‘Besharam Rang’ controversy; says he chose orange bikini “randomly”

The ‘Besharam Rang’ controversy arose when a few fringe groups called for a boycott of the film Pathaan after objections were raised over the colour of Deepika Padukone's bikini in the song. Many demanded that the song be removed or the colour of the costume be changed. However, the makers did not make any changes, and the film was eventually released to positive reviews from the audience. Speaking of the same, director Siddharth Anand shared the story behind choosing an orange colour bikini. It all happened during the News18 Rising India summit 2023. While addressing the issue, Siddharth stated that he chose the costume “randomly” and “never gave it too much thought.” He asserted, “The colour was looking nice. It was sunny, the grass was greener and the water was blue and the orange colour was looking good.” Anand further explained, “We thought when the audience would watch it they would understand that our intent was not wrong.” As he continued, Siddharth mentioned that “they wer

Ayan Mukerji says Brahmastra 2 and 3 will be shot simultaneously, sequel to release in 2026: ‘We will write it better without comprising it’

Following years of wait and much anticipation, Brahmastra – Part One: Shiva starring Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, and Alia Bhatt released in the theatres on September 9, 2022. While the visual spectacle collected Rs. 257.44 cr in India, the film is the first installment in the Ayan Mukerji-directed trilogy. The director has now revealed that they plan to shoot the sequels simultaneously with an aim to release the second part in 2026. At the News18 Rising India summit in New Delhi, Ayan Mukerji said, “We will make Brahmastra 2 and 3 together. The truth is we are going to take a little bit of time to write it. I know there’s a lot of anticipation.” He added, “People want the (second part of the film) film to come out. But pehle achchi tarah se likhenge without compromising it. I think it will be about three years from now before we see Brahmastra 2 on the big screen." While Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva might have been successful at the box office, it did draw criticism for its w

Salman Khan Threat Case: Dhakad Ram Bishnoi arrested in Jodhpur by Mumbai Police

Over a week ago, Bollywood actor Salman Khan's security was beefed up by the Mumbai Police after one of his associates, Jordy Patel, received a threat via an email. His close friend Prashant Gunjalkar filed a complaint regarding the same and a case was registered at the Bandra Police Station in Mumbai against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar and a person named Rohit Garg under IPC sections 506(2),120(b) & 34. Now, Mumbai Police has arrested a man named Dhakad Ram Bishnoi in Jodhpur in connection with the email threatening case. As per reports, Dhakad Ram Bishnoi (21) is a resident of Siyagon ki Dhani in Rohicha Kalan village in Jodhpur. He was reportedly out on bail under the Arms Act. Gaurav Yadav, Jodhpur’s DCP (West), said that a team from Mumbai’s Bandra Police had arrived to arrest him. “They asked us to assist them in detaining Bishnoi. We provided them with the support and handed Bishnoi over to the Mumbai PoliceYadav said, as reported by PTI on Sunday. "After

Salman Khan Threat Case: Dhakad Ram Bishnoi arrested in Jodhpur by Mumbai Police

Over a week ago, Bollywood actor Salman Khan's security was beefed up by the Mumbai Police after one of his associates, Jordy Patel, received a threat via an email. His close friend Prashant Gunjalkar filed a complaint regarding the same and a case was registered at the Bandra Police Station in Mumbai against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar and a person named Rohit Garg under IPC sections 506(2),120(b) & 34. Now, Mumbai Police has arrested a man named Dhakad Ram Bishnoi in Jodhpur in connection with the email threatening case. As per reports, Dhakad Ram Bishnoi (21) is a resident of Siyagon ki Dhani in Rohicha Kalan village in Jodhpur. He was reportedly out on bail under the Arms Act. Gaurav Yadav, Jodhpur’s DCP (West), said that a team from Mumbai’s Bandra Police had arrived to arrest him. “They asked us to assist them in detaining Bishnoi. We provided them with the support and handed Bishnoi over to the Mumbai PoliceYadav said, as reported by PTI on Sunday. "After

REVEALED: Yash Raj Films earns Rs. 115 crores as net profit on an operating income of Rs 614 crores in FY 2021-22; FY 2022-23’s profit to be HIGHER thanks to Pathaan’s BLOCKBUSTER success

Some significant films from Bollywood haven’t worked in recent times. But thanks to the blockbuster success of Pathaan, the industry is able to breathe easy for the time being. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, this Yash Raj Films (YRF) production broke several records and is now the biggest Hindi grosser ever, crossing the collections of Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion (2017). And recently, YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani shared some interesting details about how the company’s fortunes changed thanks to Pathaan. In an interaction with The Economic Times, Akshaye Widhani said that in terms of revenue, FY 2023-24 will be bigger than FY 2019-20 and 2021-22 for YRF. He also confessed that the Spy Universe has become a precious IP for them and that it is India’s biggest franchise. The Spy Universe’s first film was Ek Tha Tiger (2012), starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. The same star cast was repeated in Tiger Zinda Hai (2017). Then, Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff were s

Rashmika Mandanna to perform at IPL opening ceremony in Ahmedabad

Cricket fans across India and the world are all excited for the 16th edition of the Indian Premiere League (IPL), which will kick off from tomorrow 31 March at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The inaugural match will be played between Gujarat Giants and Chennai Super Kings. To add more excitement to the event, Rashmika Mandanna will be performing at the opening ceremony of the tournament. The official page of the IPL shared a post about Rashmika’s performance and captioned it, “Get ready for a dazzling and unforgettable evening. @rashmika_mandanna will be performing LIVE during the #TATAIPL Opening Ceremony at the biggest cricket stadium in the world - Narendra Modi Stadium! 31st March, 2023 - 6 PM on @starsportsindia & @officialjiocinema.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by IPL (@iplt20) Sharing more about her performance, an official statement from the actress’ publicist said, “Mandanna is popular amongst her fans not only for her acting skills but also for

Producer of Sachin - A Billion Dreams Ravi Bhagchandka teams up with Aamir Khan & Sony Pictures for a sports film

Sachin – A Billion Dreams, which was based on India’s cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, was one of a kind documentary that also did well at the box office apart from gaining critical acclaim. Now, the producer of the film Ravi Bhagchandka has teamed up with Aamir Khan and Sony Pictures to producer a sports drama titled Champions. Sharing more about the film, Bhagchandka said in a statement, “Champions is not an out and out sports film. It has a human-interest story against the backdrop of sports.” The film is the official remake of the 2018 Spanish film Campeones (English title: Champions). “We saw the film at the Berlin Film Festival and we really liked what we saw. It’s about the individual challenges of the differently abled and how they are living their lives. There are also a lot of heart-warming and humorous moments in the film and that’s essentially what we liked most about the film,” added Bhagchandka. He also said that they will reveal the cast of the film at a later date. Apar

Sara Ali Khan checks out to Delhi for the next schedule of Homi Adajania's Murder Mubarak

Sara Ali Khan is buzzing with activity as she has a tight schedule with multiple projects lined up. Amidst fulfilling her varied work commitments, Sara was seen checking off to Delhi for the next schedule of Homi Adajania's Murder Mubarak. The actress is also seen promoting Gaslight off lately, which is all set to release on March 31, 2023 on Hotstar. The shutter bugs spotted the actress at the airport and she was seen dressing up comfortably and casually. She chose a cute white crop top paired with light blue ripped jeans and stylish sneakers. She had her hair beautifully cascading down her shoulder, which gave off a casual and carefree feeling. The no-makeup look exuded natural beauty and made her look as refreshing as the breath of fresh air. Her casual yet stylish appearance suited her easy-going demeanor, which is adored by her fans.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) The actress also posted a boomerang on the story where she was see

Bhumi Pednekar on her role as UNDP's First National Advocate, “I hope all the work I do goes towards making the world more equal in many ways”

Last week, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced Bollywood star and a passionate Climate Warrior Bhumi Pednekar as their first National Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a National Advocate, Bhumi will support UNDP India's efforts to raise awareness and mobilize support for the SDGs, a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. Bhumi made her first appearance in her new role at the launch of the flagship magazine, Inspiring India. The second edition of the magazine is a tribute to the exceptional women of this country and their indomitable spirit to challenge the status quo, shatter stereotypes and make change happen. As shared by Hindustan times, UNDP India asked Pednekar a slew of questions on her journey, inspirations and more at the launch event. Pednekar expressed her happiness on achieving such an honor and shared, “I am thrilled and it’s such an honour that th

Priyanka Chopra makes a gaffe by calling RRR a ‘Tamil’ film after Dax Shepard calls SS Rajamouli's directorial a Bollywood movie; netizens call out her mistake 

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who has been busy with the promotions of her upcoming Prime Video series Citadel, has ardently supported filmmaker SS Rajamouli for his movie RRR. The film had all the buzz around the Oscars and eventually, the film’s song ‘Naatu Naatu’ won Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards. She even attended a special screening in LA and hosted Ram Charan and his family her home. So when the actress made a blunder about the film’s language and called it a Tamil movie on Dax Shepard’s podcast, netizens were left surprised. On the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard podcast, the host compared Bollywood to be like Hollywood in the 50s with big studios and few stars, Priyanka agreed by saying, “I don’t think you are far from it. I think that was what it was… big studios, five actors… big movies will be made by them; but the game is changed so much now. First of all, it’s streaming. It has given access to so many people who are making content.”   View this post on Instagram

Ranveer Singh becomes the brand ambassador of Star Sports; says, "It's an honour for me"

Star Sports, India’s Home of Sports, is delighted to announce Bollywood superstar and sports aficionado Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador. This association makes the pop culture icon the first actor to be associated with Star Sports, a development that reflects the growing synergy between sports and entertainment in India. Ranveer, in his role as 'sutradhaar' for the upcoming season of the "Incredible League", will be involved in creating a stream of immersive and entertaining content which brings alive compelling narratives from the past, present, and future of the league.  The journey of the ‘sutradhaar’ starts with the opening weekend (Fri, Mar 31 – Sun, Apr 2) as Ranveer introduces the key narratives for the 16th edition of the tournament, its biggest to date. Singh's collaboration with Star Sports is a significant move for the brand. Star Sports aims to leverage Singh's massive popularity and his deep love for sports to connect with diverse audience c

Om Raut and Bhushan Kumar visit Vaishno Devi to seek blessings for Adipurush

Filmmaker Om Raut and producer Bhushan Kumar recently visited the holy Vaishno Devi temple on the occasion of Navratri and to seek blessings for their upcoming keenly awaited film Adipurush, which stars Prabhas and Kriti Sanon in lead roles. For the unversed, Vaishno Devi is one of the foremost pilgrimage sites in India, situated in Jammu and Kashmir. Sharing more about the visit, a statement from the makers said, “Remarking the creation of universe and beginning of the world by Maa Shri Durga, Chaitra Navratri holds immense significance in the Hindu culture! With this belief and Shri Gulshan Kumar’s immense faith in Maa Vaishno Devi, the makers seek divine blessings for Adipurush.” Adipurush is the retelling of the great Indian epic Ramayana. The film will see Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh and Saif Ali Khan essay the roles of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Raavan respectively. Sharing more about the film, Kriti had told the agency PTI (Press Trust of India) earlier this year, “It is

Priyanka Chopra Jonas comes on board on the Executive Committee of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences' Actors Branch

Global icon, actor, producer, entrepreneur and author Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and is currently serving on the Executive Committee of the Actors Branch. Membership of the Academy is by invitation only from the Board of Governors. Membership eligibility is also achieved by earning a competitive Oscar nomination. Academy membership is divided into 17 branches, representing different disciplines in the field of motion pictures. Priyanka has previously starred in the Oscar nominated feature White Tiger which she also executive produced. Known for pushing the South Asian envelope in Hollywood, she will be next seen in Russo Brothers' Citadel on Prime Video and the rom-com Love Again. Under her production banner Purple Pebble Pictures, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is also partnering with Amazon Studios on a First Look deal, and currently developing a slate of global features and TV content for the streamer. Also Read: Nick Jonas flirti

Nawazuddin Siddiqui files Rs. 100 crore defamation case against his brother and estranged wife

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has moved the court for defaming and maligning his image and has filed a defamation suit against Shamas Nawab Siddiqui and former wife Aaliya Siddiqui seeking damages of Rs. 100 crores. As per current reports, the hearing will be held on March 30 by Justice RI Chagla. The suit has come after several allegations were thrown against the Kick actor after his wife accused the Siddiqui family of harassment and torture. In his suit, the actor has alleged that the allegations thrown towards him has affected his public image. In the suit that has been filed through advocate Sunil Kumar, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has alleged that he is unable to make any kind of appearances or attend social gatherings owing to the many accusations thrown towards him. He has alleged that these ‘misleading claims’ have impacted his career and hence, he has also requested the court to pass an order of injunction to restrict his brother and estranged wife Anjana Pandey alias Aaliya Siddiqui from makin

Salman Khan Threat Case: Dhakad Ram Bishnoi arrested in Jodhpur by Mumbai Police

Over a week ago, Bollywood actor Salman Khan's security was beefed up by the Mumbai Police after one of his associates, Jordy Patel, received a threat via an email. His close friend Prashant Gunjalkar filed a complaint regarding the same and a case was registered at the Bandra Police Station in Mumbai against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar and a person named Rohit Garg under IPC sections 506(2),120(b) & 34. Now, Mumbai Police has arrested a man named Dhakad Ram Bishnoi in Jodhpur in connection with the email threatening case. As per reports, Dhakad Ram Bishnoi (21) is a resident of Siyagon ki Dhani in Rohicha Kalan village in Jodhpur. He was reportedly out on bail under the Arms Act. Gaurav Yadav, Jodhpur’s DCP (West), said that a team from Mumbai’s Bandra Police had arrived to arrest him. “They asked us to assist them in detaining Bishnoi. We provided them with the support and handed Bishnoi over to the Mumbai PoliceYadav said, as reported by PTI on Sunday. "After

Kriti Sanon, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Tabu starrer The Crew begins shoot

One of Kriti Sanon’s upcoming projects is The Crew. The movie will see her teaming up with much senior actresses like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Tabu. The actress is here to increase the excitement as she has begun filming The Crew, while her admirers are eagerly awaiting more about her involvement in the picture.   On Saturday, Kriti took to Instagram and shared a picture of a clapboard along with a warm message. She wrote in the caption, “New beginnings!!! Toooooo excited for this one! The feeling of a new story, a new character.. this journey will be a memorable one! @rheakapoor @ektarkapoor @rajoosworld @anujdhawan13 Butterflies dancing in my stomach Wish me luck guys! Missing my girl gang.. @kareenakapoorkhan @tabutiful.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kriti (@kritisanon) Ekta Kapoor, the producer of the film, also posted a video on Instagram, announcing the commencement of the shoot. Sharing the video, she captioned, “The crew begins !!! Best of luck to d crew! Hap

Salman Khan brings Pooja Hegde in place of Kareena Kapoor Khan in Pavan Putra

Released in 2015, Bajrangi Bhaijaan not only became one of the biggest hits but also a film that found mass acceptance. Starring Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and child actress Harshali Malhotra, the film about the unusual bond between a simpleton Indian and a little Pakistani girl moved hearts. Last year, fans of Salman Khan had a moment of rejoice when the sequel of Bajrangi Bhaijaan titled Pavan Putra was announced. The thought of seeing their favourite star essay the same role again was reason enough to excite them. But there was no update on the project following the announcement. But now, Bollywood Hungama has learnt that Salman has brought Pooja Hegde on board for Pavan Putra. In other words, the film will see her replacing Kareena Kapoor. Whether Pooja will play the same character that Kareena played in the first film is not known yet. Interestingly, Pooja is also the leading lady in Salman’s upcoming release Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. Directed by Farhad Samji, the film is a

Bholaa stars Ajay Devgn and Tabu to kick off second schedule of Neeraj Pandey's Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha in April

Actor-filmmaker Ajay Devgn is one week away from the release of his upcoming action-drama Bholaa. The Hindi remake of Kaithi has been styled as the story of a one-man army, set in one night, fighting a multitude of enemies in various forms; human and otherwise. This marks Ajay's ninth association with Tabu. However, they are also going to star in the musical drama Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha by Neeraj Pandey. The film went on floors in February 2023 and the makers will kick off the second schedule in April. Producer Shreyans Hirawat informed Mid-Day that Ajay Devgn and Tabu will join the cast in the first week of April for the shoot. “Ajay ji is currently tied up with the release of Bholaa, and we will wait for him to re-join the shoot. We hope to complete the principal photography by mid-May, and plan to release the film around Diwali,” he said. The Neeraj Pandey directorial is being shot across Lucknow and Mumbai. “We will have one overseas schedule,” added Hirawat. The producer fur

Kapil Sharma starrer Zwigato becomes tax-free in Odisha

Zwigato produced by Applause Entertainment and Nandita Das Initiatives, starring Kapil Sharma and Shahana Goswami in lead roles, has been made tax-free in the state of Odisha where it was shot. The government of Odisha announced that it is waiving off entertainment tax on movie tickets for Zwigato as part of its effort to promote the movie and the state as a destination for film shooting. The Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Naveen Patnaik, applauded Nandita Das for her efforts in promoting the state as a destination for commercial movie making and made the announcement of the entertainment tax waiver. Zwigato has received positive reviews from both critics and audiences for its universal theme. The positive word of mouth has encouraged the Odisha government to take this move, which is sure to help drive people to the cinemas and promote the message of the movie to a wider audience. A source close to the film spoke about how the team reacted to this news adding, “Overall, this is a great

Sonu Nigam’s father robbed of Rs. 72 lakh, FIR registered against ex-driver

Sonu Nigam’s father Agamkumar Nigam has filed an FIR (First Information Report) against his former driver for allegedly stealing Rs. 72 lakh from his residence in Mumbai. The singer's father lives at Windsor Grand building in Oshiwara, Andheri west. The alleged robbery took between March 19 and March 20. The FIR was registered by Sonu Nigam's sister Nikita who reached Oshiwara police station in the wee hours of Wednesday. As per the complaint, Agamkumar Nigam has a driver named Rehan for 8 months but was sacked from the job after his performance was unsatisfactory, as told by an official. As per a report in PTI, an official said that Agamkumar visited Nikita's home in the Versova area on March 19 for lunch. He was back at his residence after sometime. He called his daughter in the evening to inform her that “Rs 40 lakh was missing from a digital locker kept in a wooden cupboard.” Agamkumar Nigam visited his son's house the next day at 7 Bungalows for visa-related work.

Akshay Kumar’s remake of Soorarai Pottru to release on September 1

The release date of the Akshay Kumar, Radhika Madan and Paresh Rawal starrer Hindi remake of the Tamil film Soorarai Pottru is out. The Sudha Kongara directorial venture will be releasing in theatres on September 1 this year. Produced by Abundantia Entertainment and 2D Entertainment, the yet untitled film is tentatively called Production No. 27. Released in November 2020, Soorarai Pottru starred Suriya, Aparna Balamurali, Paresh Rawal and Mohan Babu, among others. The film was also helmed by Sudha Kongara. The Hindi remake of Soorarai Pottru went on floors in April 2022 in an auspicious way through the breaking of a coconut by Radhika. The video of the same was shared by Akshay back then. He had also asked his fans to suggest a title for the film. “With the auspicious coconut-breaking and a small prayer in our heart, we begin the filming of our yet untitled film which is about dreams and the power of it ???? In case you’ll have any title suggestions, do share and of course your best wi

Akshay Kumar starrer Hera Pheri 4 lands in legal trouble; T-Series issues public notice claiming audio and visual rights of songs

Bollywood's comedy trio is back as Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal kicked off the shoot for the third instalment of Hera Pheri in February 2023. However, the film has already landed in legal trouble. Music giant and production house T-Series has reportedly issued a public notice to the makers of Hera Pheri 4, claiming the visual and audio rights to every song in the franchise. The notice reads that the production house is the “sole and exclusive right holder of all copyright of all Music and Audio Visual Song Rights” of the franchise in all mediums. According to the Times Of India, an excerpt in the notice read, “Notice is hereby given to the public in general and film trade in particular that Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited (T-Series) is the sole and absolute owner of copyright in relation to the music and audio visual songs i.e. Master Sound Recordings, Literary Works and Musical Works embodied in the Sound Recordings, and Audio Visuals of all the songs (

Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Akshaye Khanna starrer Drishyam 2 to have its world television premiere on Colors Cineplex

The World Television Premiere of Drishyam 2 co-presented by Kia Motors, co-powered by Cadbury Fuse, special partner Club Mahindra and Parle Smoodh Lassi in association with Ramdev Strong Hing and Acko General Insurance will be held on Saturday, March 25 at 8 pm on Viacom18's movie channel, Colors Cineplex. Produced by Panorama Studios, Viacom18 Studios, and T-Series Films, this highly anticipated sequel to the 2015 hit Drishyam boasts an A-list cast, including the likes of Ajay Devgn, Akshaye Khanna, Tabu, Shriya Saran and others. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the sequel takes off years after the prequel. Drishyam 2 is packed with suspense, drama, and unexpected twists as it features the Salgaonkar family’s fight for their survival. The edge-of-the-seat thriller traces the turmoil that erupts in the their family after the homicide case opens and wreaks havoc in the lives of its family members living in Goa.  The sequel of the movie captures how far one can go to protect their family

“OTT platforms were given freedom for creativity, not obscenity,” says I&B Minister Anurag Thakur; speaks on censorship complaints

In recent years, especially during the nationwide lockdown, India witnessed a surge in the popularity of Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms, with the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ Hotstar leading the way. However, with the rise of these platforms, the issue of vulgarity and obscenity in their content has led to a growing debate on the need for regulation. Speaking on the matter, once again, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur has warned OTT platforms against the usage of obscene content, and abusive language in the name of creativity. It all happened during a press conference held on Sunday. In a video, shared by Anurag Thakur himself, he asserted, “The process so far is that the producer has to resolve the received complaints at the first level. 90 to 92 per cent of the complaints are resolved by them by making necessary changes. The next level of complaint resolution is at the level of their association, where most of the complaints are resolved.” H

Mumbai police take action against gangsters Bishnoi and others for threatening Salman Khan

Not too long ago, there were reports of how Lawrence Bishnoi threatened Salman Khan and told the superstar to apologize to his community after the actor was accused of killing a blackbuck during the shoot of Hum Saath Saath Hain. Now, adding further, a staff member of the Sultan actor’s team has found a threatening letter asking Salman to have a talk with Canadian gangster Goldie Brar, in an email that was sent by a certain Rohit Garg. Salman Khan’s manager Prashant Gunjalkar came across the email last week, which Khan had received from a certain Rohit Garg who asked the superstar to have an interaction with Goldie Garg in order to resolve his issues with Lawrence Bishnoi. Furthermore, the email was reportedly said to have been written under the presumption that Salman Khan witnessed the interview that was given by Bishnoi recently. It had the gangster threatening to kill the superstar, if he didn’t apologize for allegedly killing a blackbuck. For the unversed, the blackbuck killing ca

Kangana Ranaut reveals she wanted to launch restaurant last year; says couldn't do it due to “financial setbacks”

Kangana Ranaut is a name that needs no introduction in the Indian film industry. She has made a mark for herself with her impeccable acting skills, bold choices of roles, and expressing of her opinions. Apart from acting, Ranaut has also tried her hand at direction and production. However, did you know that she wants to own a restaurant as well? In one of her recent Instagram stories, the actress opened up about her dream of owning a restaurant while revealing that she wanted to open a restaurant last year but she couldn’t because of “financial setbacks”. For the unversed, the Queen actress shared a clip of one of her old interviews with film trade analyst Komal Nahta. The host asked Kangana about her wish list other than films. Meanwhile, captioning the same, she wrote, “Another interview from more than a decade ago, yes cooking is very much on my agenda ... had some financial setbacks last year otherwise I was all set to launch my restaurant in the valley, will be coming soon though.

Bhumi Pednekar joins hands with PVR Cinemas for their sustainability campaign; says, "This one touched my heart"

In a unique & disruptive Sustainability initiative, PVR Limited, the largest and the most premium cinema exhibition company in India (after the merger with INOX Leisure Limited), has joined hands with Bollywood star and passionate Climate Warrior Bhumi Pednekar, to spread awareness among its patrons about the harmful effects of climate change, inspiring them to make sustainable lifestyle choices to help conserve the environment. The brand has rolled out 6 versions of a multi-media consumer campaign, each featuring one initiative undertaken by PVR with Bhumi Pednekar giving a “call to action” through the Campaign’s handle #YourTurnToAct. The campaign was unveiled today at PVR Plaza, New Delhi by Ms Bhumi Pednekar and Mr Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director, PVR Limited. PVR will be contributing valuable screen time towards this campaign at its pan India theatres reaching every part of the country to promote sustainable behaviour among cine-goers. Commenting on the announcement, M

Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again to clash with Kartik Aaryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 on Diwali 2024

After the first two instalments turning out to be successful, there is keen interest for the third part of Rohit Shetty’s cop drama Singham Again. The franchise revolves around the adventures of the super cop Bajirao Singham, played by Ajay Devgn. The makers yesterday revealed that the film will be going on floors in July 2023 and release during Diwali 2024. By opting for this release date, Singham Again will now be clashing with the Kartik Aaryan starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. The makers of the third film in the horror comedy franchise revealed the release date for the film earlier this month. Kartik shared an announcement video of the film on social media where he appeared as his character Rooh Baba. He captioned it, “Rooh Baba Returns Diwali 2024. #BhoolBhulaiyaa3.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by KARTIK AARYAN (@kartikaaryan) The first two instalments of Singham saw Devgn’s Bajirao Singham pitted against local gangsters. But it seems that the stakes are higher for him

Salman Yusuff Khan shares a “disturbing” event; claims Bengaluru immigration officer harassed him for not knowing Kannada, watch

Actor-choreographer Salman Yusuff Khan, on Wednesday, took to his social media handle and dropped a video alleging that he was harassed and asked to speak in Kannada by an immigration officer at the Bengaluru international airport. Salman went on his Instagram Live to narrate the “disturbing” incident where he felt harassed by the officer. Along with the video, he shared the details of the incident in the caption as well. He tagged Kempegowda International Airport and wrote, “On my way to Dubai and I meet this immigration officer who speaks to me in Kannada .. and I in my broken Kannada try to tell him that I understand the language but can’t speak so well to which he continues to speak in Kannada and shows me my passport and points out my name and my birthplace and my father’s name and his birthplace and has the audacity to tell me that .. you and your father are born in Bangalore and u can’t speak Kannada.” The dancer-choreographer also added that when he tried to defend himself sayi

Rohit Shetty inaugurates new police station in Juhu on his 49th birthday; see pics

With films like the Singham series, Simmba and Sooryavanshi, filmmaker Rohit Shetty has indeed mastered the art of bringing larger-than-life cop stories to the big screen. Besides the big screen, Rohit has consistently acted as a vocal supporter of the nation's police force. On multiple occasions, he has been snapped by the police. The director has once again done something special for the police on his 49th birthday, which is today. On March 14, he inaugurated a new police station in Juhu Beach, Mumbai. In the images from the event floating on the internet, Rohit can be seen with Police Commissioner, Vivek Phansalkar. In fact, Shetty has also, reportedly, contributed towards the making of the police station as a mark of respect to the Mumbai Police. In the photos, the birthday boy can be seen sporting a white t-shirt paired with beige-coloured pants, a dark green shirt, along with a pair of sneakers. He can be seen sporting a pair of sunglasses and a teeka on his forehead.   View

Saath Nibhana Saathiya actor Mohammad Nazim does a comeback in Punjabi films with Munda Rockstar

Mohammad Nazim Khilji is a very well-known actor in the world of television as well as in the Punjabi film industry. While he became an Indian TV star as Ahem Parag Modi in Star Plus's popular daily soap Saath Nibhana Saathiya, the actor will be seen in the Punjabi film industry yet again after seven years. Nazim, who was last seen in Tera Mera Saath Rahe, has returned to the Punjabi film industry and has already kicked off his first project with Munda Rockstar. Mohammad Nazim took to Instagram to share the news of his show Tere Mera Saath Rahe going off air. After that, fans have been eagerly awaiting his announcement about his next project. They were in for a treat, when recently he took to his official Instagram handle and uploaded a series picture from the Mahurat of his upcoming Punjabi movie Munda Rockstar in which he will be seen portraying the lead character. He captioned the post saying, “No, this is not the beginning of a new chapter in my life; this is the beginning of a

Farhan Akhtar, Prateek Kuhad, Zaeden and more stars to perform at Vibin' Fest 2023 in Mumbai

It’s time for Mumbai to join the vibe! After two sensational events in Jaipur and Manipal, TribeVibe’s Vibin’ Fest 2023 has now set sail towards the city that never sleeps. While the much-loved youth fest has been rocking every venue it visits. Set to commence on March 17th and March 18th, Vibin’ Fest’s Mumbai edition will be held at the famed MMRDA Grounds in Bandra. On day one, Vibin’ will see Farhan Akhtar charge the audience with electrifying tunes, Last Minute India spread the magic of Alternative and Pop Rock on stage, Gurleen Pannu tickles everyone’s funny bones, Zaeden charm his fans with the magic of his songs and Ashish Solanki deliver his signature brand of rib-tickling humour. On day two, Prateek Kuhad will take everyone’s breath away, viral star Dikshant will sing his way into the audience’s hearts, Vivek will dazzle every fan with that trademark voice, and Aakash Gupta will display his hilarious brand of comedy. An open-air festival for the youth and by the youth, Vibin’

Kangana Ranaut appreciates Deepika Padukone presenting at Oscars 2023; says, “Not easy there holding the entire nation together”

Deepika Padukone recently took off to the US to present at the prestigious Oscars 2023 and the actress was also presenting the song ‘Naatu Naatu’ to the audience. A video of Deepika introducing the popular song from RRR found its way on social media and it seems to have left co-actress Kangana Ranaut quite impressed. Although the Manikarnika actress has, in the past, taken a few digs at Padukone, now she couldn’t stop but appreciating the actress for standing tall and handling the prestigious stage of 95th Academy Awards quite gracefully. Readers would recall that Kangana Ranaut recently returned to Twitter and in the same platform, she appreciated Deepika Padukone saying, “How beautiful @deepikapadukone looks, not easy to stand there holding entire nation together, carrying its image, reputation on those delicate shoulders and speaking so graciously and confidently. Deepika stands tall as a testimony to the fact that Indian women are the best.” However, the comment left many surprised

Oscars 2023: Guneet Monga and Achin Jain's The Elephant Whisperers wins Documentary Short Film: 'Two women did this! I am still shivering' 

Netflix’s The Elephant Whisperers bagged the first win for India at the 95th Oscars in Documentary Short Film category. This documentary marks the directorial debut of Kartiki Gonsalves. The documentary is produced by Guneet Monga and Achin Jain under the banner of Sikhya Entertainment. The documentary was screened at the United States of America’s largest and most prestigious documentary festival - DOC NYC 2022 Film Festival on November 10, 2022. The DOC NYC celebrates and supports the cultural shift of how documentary storytelling is flourishing like never before. An overwhelmed Guneet Monga said on social media, “Tonight is historic as this is the first ever Oscar for an Indian production. India’s Glory with 2 women. Thank you Mom Dad Guruji Shukrana. To my Co-Producer Achin Jain, Team Sikhya, Netlflix, Aloke, Sarafina, WME Bash Sanjana. My lovely Husband Sunny. Happy 3 months anniversary baby! Kartiki for bringing & weaving this story. To all the women watching…. The future is

LEAKED! Salman Khan photos from the sets of Tiger 3 go viral on social media

Salman Khan will be returning to the big screen with a bang with Tiger 3. The highly anticipated spy-action entertainer has added to the already existing anticipation as photos from the sets of the film have found its way online. The leaked photos have gone viral on social media platforms as many fans have declared the Salman, Katrina Kaif starrer as a blockbuster only going by the photos. Tiger 3 has already garnered ample attention because of the return of Tiger and Zoya aka Salman and Katrina along with Emraan Hashmi playing the antagonist. Add to that, Shah Rukh Khan will be seen as Pathaan yet again joining Tiger in his action packed adventure. Along with all of this, the recent photos have further given fans a sneak peek into the film. The heavy vehicles and some of the behind the scenes photos share a glimpse of the high octane action one can expect from the film. And action lovers are believing it to be a treat for them and have expressed their excitement on the platform. MegaS

Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Dutt to come together for Jawan

Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee will be coming together for the first time in one-of-its-kind Indian film Jawan that will feature a mix of South and Bollywood celebrities. With the film featuring many firsts including the Bollywood debut of Nayanthara, yet another interesting piece of news has come to light regarding the film. Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Dutt will be coming together for this action entertainer, however, the latter will be doing a cameo. In a recent Peeping Moon report, a source has confirmed the developments and was quoted saying, "The casting for this brief but vital role has been quite difficult for Atlee, as it required an A-list star who had never appeared on screen alongside Shah Rukh. Allu Arjun was earlier offered this role, but he turned it down due to a scheduling conflict and his commitment to the highly anticipated Pushpa: The Rule. Shortly after Allu’s refusal, the makers went to Sanju Baba, and now he has agreed to do this role for SRK." This is not the f

Naagin fame Krishna Mukherjee to tie the knot with fiancé Chirag Batliwalla on March 13 in Goa

Ye Hai Mohabbatein and Naagin 3 fame actress Krishna Mukherjee had announced her engagement with beau and deck officer Chirag Batliwalla last year in September. Since then, she has been sharing videos and photos of the couple on her social media handle. While many shower love on it, a section of fans were constantly asking about their wedding plans. Well, it’s finally on the cards! Yes! Krishna is all set to tie the knot with fiancé Chirag on March 13 in Goa. Krishna Mukherjee’s beach wedding will be a mix of Bengali and Parsi cultures. According to a report by Hindustan Times, the pre-wedding festivities will kickstart on Saturday with the Mehendi ceremony lined up for the evening. Later, on Sunday, March 12, Haldi and Sangeet ceremonies will take place on the beaches of Goa. Speaking of the wedding day, it will be a Bengali wedding and slated during the event. Meanwhile, the same evening a Parsi dinner is set for the guests. In fact, in the same report, the portal quoted the actress

Tejasswi Prakash shuts down rumours of breakup with Karan Kundrra; says, “I am in love”

The Bigg Boss Couple Tejasswi Prakash and Karan Kundrra's love story started inside the Salman Khan-hosted reality show and soon fans showered them with all the love. Even after the season concluded, the duo continued to receive immense love from fans on social media. In fact, the hashtag TejRan often took over the internet. The couple was once again trending on social media lately, however, this time, fans were not happy, but worried. Karan Kundrra’s recent cryptic tweet sparked breakup rumours. However, Tejasswi has now broken her silence and debunked them. In a conversation with Times of India, the Naagin actress asserted, “I am in love. I am a little superstitious. I feel the more I talk about it, the more people tend to take the jinx off the beautiful things in your life.” Speaking of her thoughts on marriage, Prakash said, “So, getting married is a very important thing in my life. I don’t think I would like to talk about it until it actually happens. I would like to keep it a

Janhvi Kapoor becomes new brand ambassador for fragrance range of RENÉE Cosmetics

RENÉE Cosmetics has added Bollywood starlet Janhvi Kapoor as the face of their fragrance category. While being a pioneer in the beauty sector with their innovative, clutter-breaking and multifunctional products, RENÉE has already created a mark in the fragrances category with premium and long-lasting perfumes - Bloom, Dark Desire and Oud Aspire Eau De Parfums, which stand out with their luxurious design. Aligned with the strategy of constant product innovation and a consumer-centric approach, RENÉE Cosmetics has big plans to expand their fragrance portfolio further in the near future. Janhvi Kapoor expressed her thoughts on the association, "I enjoyed working with RENÉE. They have set a high standard for innovation and product quality, their products are impressive, and I wish. them all the best as they continue to create unique and luxurious fragrances." Aashka Goradia Goble, Co-founder and Director of RENÉE Cosmetics, further added, “It's amazing to have Janhvi as the f

Shubhangi Atre confirms separation from husband Piyush Poorey after 19 years of marriage; says, “Some damages are beyond repair”

It’s wedding season! The internet is flooded with photos of celebs getting married lately. Amid all these mushy pictures, a shocking piece of news has been broken recently. Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai fame Shubhangi Atre has confirmed separation from her husband Piyush Poorey. The couple has decided to part ways after a nineteen-year-long marriage. Shubhangi herself confirmed the news during her conversation with Times Of India. Speaking of the same, she told the portal, “It’s been almost a year since we are not living together. Piyush and I tried our best to save our marriage. Mutual respect, companionship, trust, and friendship are the foundation of a strong marriage.” She further added, “However, we eventually realised that we couldn’t resolve our differences and decided to give each other space and concentrate on our individual lives and careers.” Shedding light on the process of making the final decision, Atre explained, “It’s still difficult. My family is my top priority, and we all wa

Ranbir Kapoor confirms Ayan Mukerji is writing Brahmastra 2 and 3; expected to go on floors by 2023 end

Bollywood Ranbir Kapoor has been busy promoting Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. The film, released in theatres today on the occasion of Holi, marks his return to the romantic comedy genre after Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. The film stars Shraddha Kapoor and is helmed by Luv Ranjan. However, he hasn't signed any project apart from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal and Brahmastra sequels by Ayan Mukerji. The actor says that Ayan is already writing the sequel and the project is expected to go on floors by year end. Speaking to Pinkvilla, Ranbir Kapoor shared, "We have to make Brahmastra 2 and 3. Ayan (Mukerji, director) is writing the film right now and hopefully, we will start it by the end of this year or next year." Brahmastra: Part 1 - Shiva released in September 2022 and was a project that was 12 years in the making.  It starred Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor starrer Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar has released in theatres on March 8. Helmed by Luv Ranjan, the film

REVEALED: Shah Rukh Khan was TAKEN ABACK when he saw the trespassing duo in his make-up room; Mannat’s staff provided them first-aid for their injuries before handing them to the police

Last week, reports came in that two youths sneaked into Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic bungalow Mannat. They were later caught and handed over to the police. Now, reports have emerged that the teenagers had remained hidden in one of the rooms in the bungalow and had given Shah Rukh Khan the shock of his life. As per a report in The Times Of India, the names of these trespassers are Pathan Sahil Salim Khan, aged 18, and Ram Khushuva, aged 19. While the former is a labourer, the latter is a vegetable seller. Both belong to Bharuch, Gujarat and they came to Mumbai on March 1 to see Shah Rukh Khan. On March 2, at 3:00 am, they reached Mannat and taking advantage of the scaffolding erected for repairs, they jumped inside the bungalow. The report further states that they entered the make-up room and remained there till 10:30 am. This is when Shah Rukh Khan entered this room and saw the duo. As expected, the superstar was left shocked and he immediately called a staffperson from his housekeeping tea