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Shilpa Shetty Kundra to earn over Rs. 43 crores from Mamaearth IPO launch

Actress turned entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty Kundra certainly knows how to act and of course turn a profit with almost everything she touches. After successfully launching and running multiple ventures, Shilpa, who had invested a massive Rs. 5 crores in Mamaearth, is all set to the reap the benefits of being an early bird investor as the company goes public. As per reports, Mamaearth parent Honasa Consumer Ltd has set a price band of Rs 308-324 a share for its initial public offering (IPO), which will open on October 31. Thanks to this, Shilpa Shetty who had initially invested approximately Rs. Rs. 5,83,19,352 for 1,393,200 shares at the rate of Rs. 41.86 per share, is all set to rake in a staggering Rs. 43,88,58,000 post IPO launch with each share being sold for an average price of Rs. 315 per share. While, this is a rough estimation of what Shilpa stands to earn, business insiders say that the amount could be well higher than that, based on the selling price of e

BREAKING: Dhanush to play the lead in the biopic of LEGENDARY music maestro Ilaiyaraaja

Dhanush is a rare actor who did a successful crossover from South cinema to Bollywood before the Baahubali era. He was seen in a couple of interesting Hindi films, which made him a popular name even in the Hindi-speaking markets. Now, he is all set to deliver possibly the biggest Pan-India film of his career. According to sources, the National Award-winning star is all set to play Isaignani Illaiyaraaja in his biopic. Sources added that the movie will go on floors in 2024 and will release in 2025. This is likely to be a huge project given that it is about one of India’s music legends and has uber-talented Dhanush playing the role. The project is said to be produced by Connekkt Media, which is also producing Mohanlal’s pan-Indian film Vrushabha. The source said, “A few months back, Yuvan Shankar Raja had said that he would love to see Dhanush play his father Ilaiyaraaja in his biopic and the stars seem to have aligned. This is the first biopic Dhanush will be seen in such an iconic ro

Lionsgate partners with Dharma Productions and Sikya Entertainment to acquire North American and UK rights of the film Kill

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) has acquired the North American and U.K. rights to the Indian action movie Kill which is slated for theatrical release in 2024. Speaking of the film, Kill is directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar & Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga Kapoor & Achin Jain for Sikhya Entertainment. Starring newcomer Lakshya alongside Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala, the full-fledged action flick made its world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival as a Midnight Madness selection. This groundbreaking deal marks the first time wherein an Indian production has partnered with a Hollywood studio on a theatrical release in North America and the U.K. for a mainstream Hindi language film. In the film, star-crossed lovers Tulika (Maniktala) and Amrit (Lakshya) find their clandestine relationship jeopardized after Tulika’s family whisks her aboard the Rajdhani Express bound for New Delhi for an arranged marriage. B

Kartik Aaryan clarifies that the video of him promoting Congress election campaign in Madhya Pradesh is morphed; posts original ad

If you happen to stumble upon an unverified video of Kartik Aaryan supporting Congress candidate Kamal Nath in the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, well stop and watch again. In a bizarre turn of events, Kartik Aaryan found himself endorsing a politician, which he did not even know about. A video of the Satyaprem Ki Katha star found its way online wherein he was seen endorsing a Congress election campaign for the state of Madhya Pradesh. The video obviously left his team and fans perplexed. While sources close to the actor asserted that it is a morphed video, Kartik took to social media to share the original video wherein he is seen endorsing an OTT streaming platform. Soon after the video gained momentum, sources close to the actor were quick to point out the clear use of editing and revealed about the existing ad campaign being morphed and wrongfully used by people for fulfilling their own purpose. The source shared, “There is a morphed version of a Kartik Aaryan ad float

Vicky Kaushal starrer Sam Bahadur trailer to release on THIS date: Report

Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal’s Sam Bahadur has piqued the interest of fans and cinephiles. Earlier this month, Vicky Kaushal, along with director Meghna Gulzar and producer Ronnie Screwvala, teased audiences with a glimpse of their film and the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Now, as anticipation builds, the team is gearing up to unveil the movie’s official trailer. A source close to the film's production told Pinkvilla that the Sam Bahadur trailer is set to be released on November 7. The source said, “Vicky, Sanya, Fatima, Meghna, Ronnie and everyone from their team are super excited to present the trailer of Sam Bahadur to the audience. The launch event is happening at the Manekshaw Centre on November 7 in Delhi, and the trailer will be unveiled by a very special guest.” Sam Bahadur is an upcoming biographical drama that will showcase Vicky Kaushal in the titular role of Sam Manekshaw, the celebrated Field Marshal of the Indian Army. The film explores his life, care

Bigg Boss 17 promo: Aishwarya Sharma and Vicky Jain have a massive showdown; Neil Bhatt and Ankita Lokhande intervene

While Bigg Boss 17 is experiencing ample of drama with the entry of Samarth Jurel as the third angle in the Isha Malviya - Abhishek Kumar love story resulting in a triangle of sorts, the tension in the BB house intensified with a massive argument that happened between Aishwarya Sharma and Vicky Jain. A comment about ‘marriage’ and ‘men in marriage’ made by Vicky during a hanging-out session with the rest of the contestants did not go down well with Aishwarya, which resulted in the latter lashing out at Jain. A glimpse of the rising tension between Aishwarya Sharma and Vicky Jain was given in the promo which was released a day ago. It showcased about how Vicky Jain was seen commenting and passing remarks when Neil Bhatt confessed that he did not date Aishwarya Sharma much before marriage. This did not go down well with Sharma, who later confronted her husband for staying quiet when Vicky was making those comments. “Usse kaho apne rishte pe dhyan de (first ask him to focus on his own re

Ajay Devgn drops first look of 'notorious' Ranveer Singh as Simmba from Singham Again

Ranveer Singh as Simmba has indeed left an indelible mark on the hearts of the audience. Witty, brave, and lovable, the superstar genuinely as Simmba is the most loved character from Rohit Shetty's cop universe. And he returns to the same universe with Ajay Devgn starrer Singham Again. The first look was shared on October 30, 2023. Ajay Devgn took to social media on Monday to share the first look and wrote, "The most notorious officer of my squad, #Simmba!" Ranveer as Inspector Sangram Bhalerao a.k.a. Simmba looks ravishing, stylish, and stronger than before, the poster guarantees that he is all set to arrive with a blast of entertainment. The most notorious officer of my squad, #Simmba!#SinghamAgain @RanveerOfficial @ADFFilms @RSPicturez @jiostudios @RelianceEnt #Cinergy pic.twitter.com/Kf0eJPi4qO — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) October 30, 2023 An industry source shares, “Now, as the superstar is coming back, in Singham Again, people can expect a high dose of action, comed

Karan Johar reacts to Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh getting trolled for Koffee With Karan 8 episode: "You are landing nowhere"

Filmmaker Karan Johar is back as the host or Hotstar Specials’ Koffee With Karan for season 8. The premiere episode of the new season saw the presence of star-couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh who came together for the first time on the Koffee couch, spilling the beans on their marriage, proposal, sharing the first glimpse of their wedding and more. However, soon after, the two were being trolled for their relationship, their past, Ranveer's failures and more. Karan Johar has now reacted to the trolls who were being vile towards the pair. During an Instagram live session over the weekend, Karan Johar said, “Do what you need to do because no one’s looking,” The director added, “Trolling gets you nowhere. You are landing nowhere.” In the episode, Deepika talked about her relationships and said, “I wanted to be single for a while because I had come from difficult relationships. I was going through a phase where I said, ‘I just don’t want to be attached, don’t want to be comm

Kangana Ranaut shares video; pleads her fans to watch Tejas after its disastrous start

Kangana Ranaut returned to theatres post the not-so-successful Chandramukhi 2 which featured her alongside Raghava Lawrence. While the film attempted to revive the blockbuster franchise which originally featured South stalwarts like Rajinikanth, Jyothika, Nayanthara, and Prabhu, failed to live up to the kind of blockbuster created by the 2005 film, the actress has now returned to theatres with another venture, Tejas. Although Tejas is a Bollywood film, it aims at touching the patriotic emotions within since it features Kangana in the role of an air force officer. However, despite a massive fan following on social media, Kangana Ranaut has been unable to withstand the box office pressure and her recent release led to a disastrous start at the box office. This has not gone down well with the actress and although she often blames the ‘movie mafia’ for the failure of her movies, this time around Kangana has called this to be the ‘post COVID effect’. Kangana Ranaut has taken to social med

Bigg Boss 17: Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan join brother Salman Khan; to bring audiences up, close and personal with the housemates

The audiences are on the edge of their seats as Colors’ show Bigg Boss 17 comes up with a new theme of ‘Iss baar game nahin hoga sabke liye (This time it won’t be the same game for all)’. The master’s house is now a playground of favouritism, provocation, clever strategies, love games, and epic spats. The trend of breaking traditions and disruption continues as the show gears up for a special Sunday episode, led by the charming Khan brothers, Arbaaz and Sohail Khan. In the episode, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan will be given a warm welcome to ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’ by none other than megastar and host of the show, Salman Khan. This reality show is all set to capture the three brothers bringing their charm onto the iconic ‘vaar’ stage. Viewers will get to see the Khans drop some filmy trivia and revelations about their personal and family lives. After donning multiple hats successfully, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan will be the ambassadors of entertainment on the show as they present the house

Kareena Kapoor Khan starrer The Buckingham Murders opened the Jio MAMI film festival!

The first poster of Hansal Mehta's directorial The Buckingham Murders has recently been released and shocked the nation with anticipation to expect the arrival of an intense thriller film. However, the film started to make noise globally much before its release with its screening at the BFI London Film Festival 2023 and now it has added yet another glory as it is going to be the first film to open at the Jio MAMI Film Festival 2023 with its screening where the team grabbed the attention of the masses as they all spotted on top of their fashion game on the red carpet. The Buckingham Murders screened as the opening film at Jio MAMI Film Festival 2023, which is going to be held from Oct 27, 2023 – Sun, Nov 5, 2023. It's indeed a very precious and good film as the screening enjoyed a mass audience and received a phenomenal response. The red carpet of the prestigious film festival witnessed the presence of Hansal Mehta, AshTandon, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ektaa R Kapoor, Ranveer Brar a

Kartik Aaryan visits Dagdusheth Halwai Ganesh temple in Pune; see photos

Kartik Aaryan is currently busy shooting for filmmaker Kabir Khan’s ambitious project Chandu Champion, which is a sports biopic. The actor was currently in Pune for the shoot of the same film. He took the opportunity to visit the famous and revered Dagdusheth Halwai Ganesh temple. Kartik’s pictures from the temple are shared on social media by a leading paparazzi. The photos show the Satyaprem Ki Katha actor wearing a pink shirt along with a yellow religious gamchha. One can also see a coconut and fruit in his hand, which he would have offered to the temple. Kartik’s hair is cut short, which is a requirement for his character in Chandu Champion.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Kartik Aaryan has been often seen visiting temples. In fact, as a tradition, he has been going to the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai for Bappa’s darshan on the day his films release and also Lalbaugcha Raja during Ganesh Chaturthi. Filmmaker and producer Karan

After Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Richa Chadha to receive prestigious French Award for contributions to global cinema

In a momentous event set to take place on October 28 in Mumbai, Bollywood actress Richa Chadha will be honoured by the French government and the Counsel General of France to India. On this special occasion, Richa will be conferred with the prestigious 'Chevalier Des Arts et des Lettres,' one of the highest orders given by the French government to artists in the realms of cinema, arts, and fashion worldwide. This honor places her in the esteemed company of legendary personalities like Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Oscar winner Guneet Monga recognizing her outstanding contribution to the cinematic landscape. Hailing from a modest family of educators, Richa Chadha has carved her unique niche in the entertainment industry on her own terms. She has graced iconic films, collaborating with esteemed filmmakers such as Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Neeraj Ghaywan, Mira Nair, Dibakar Bannerjee and Anurag Kashyap in her decade-long career. Richa's filmography boasts internation

Anil Kapoor signs an international project with filmmaker Ritesh Batra: Report

Anil Kapoor has reportedly signed an international project with filmmaker Ritesh Batra. It is a mature romantic movie where an unusual relationship begins between an Indian man and a French woman. It marks Batra's comeback after four years. A source close to the development spoke to Pinvkvilla and revealed, "Anil Kapoor loved the script and has already given his nod. The film is set to be a grand Indo-French production, and if all goes well, it will go on floors early next year." This will be Kapoor's third international project after Academy Award-winning Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011). Meanwhile, Anil Kapoor will star in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal. Anil plays the role of Ranbir Kapoor's father Balbir Singh in the film. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol and Triptii Dimri. It is scheduled to release on December 7, 2023. ALSO READ: Boney Kapoor shares fun throwback photo with Anil Kapoor, playfull

Animal: Ranbir Kapoor and Arijit Singh combination returns with second track ‘Satranga’ on October 27

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor is gearing up for his next release Animal, helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The first teaser was unveiled on Ranbir’s birthday in September 2023. The first song ‘Hua Main’ was unveiled earlier this month. Now, the makers are gearing up for the second song release on October 27. Sung by Arijit Singh, the song is titled ‘Satranga’. On Wednesday, the makers of Animal took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and wrote, “The magical combination of #RanbirKapoor and @arijitsingh is back! #Satranga will be all yours on 27th October #Animal2ndSong #SatrangaOn27thOct #Animal #AnimalOn1stDec #AnimalTheFilm”. The magical combination of #RanbirKapoor and @arijitsingh is back!#Satranga will be all yours on 27th October ❤️#Animal2ndSong #SatrangaOn27thOct #Animal #AnimalOn1stDec #AnimalTheFilm@AnimalTheFilm @AnilKapoor @iamRashmika @thedeol @tripti_dimri23 @shreyaspuranik… pic.twitter.com/MMsn3uufpe — T-Series (@TSeries) October 25, 2023 In his recent interactions with fa

Koffee With Karan 8: Ranveer Singh recalls rushing home after Deepika Padukone had a blackout in 2014: "When I went and saw her, there wasn't something right"

Deepika Padukone has always been open about her journey with mental health, her depression, her struggle to understand her symptoms, and eventually starting therapy and medications. She eventually also started her foundation for the same. The first episode of Koffee With Karan 8 saw the star-couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh who came together for the first time ever on the Koffee couch, spilling the beans on their marriage, proposal and more. On this episode of KWK, Karan Johar also opened up about his mental health struggle and asked about hers. While Deepika said that Ranveer has been a strong support throughout the journey, the actor recalled how he once rushed home when Deepika had a blackout in 2014. Recalling an incident in 2014, Ranveer said that Deepika had called whilst he was shooting and said, "I've had a blackout, and I've had a fall. Can you come home?" Ranveer, without hesitation, left the set immediately to be by her side. Describing what he sa

Koffee With Karan 8: Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh unveil their wedding video after 5 years; see their magical unseen moments at Lake Como in Italy

The beloved couch is back with Karan Johar as Hotstar Specials’ Koffee with Karan returns for season 8. The first episode couldn’t get any better as star-couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh come together for the first time ever on the Koffee couch, spilling the beans on their marriage, proposal and more. For the very first time, Deepika and Ranveer unveiled the glimpses from their 2018 wedding in Lake Como in Italy. While the couple had a private wedding, an intimate affair with very close family and friends in attendance, for the first time in almost five years since their wedding, the couple shared video glimpses from their beautiful ceremonies. The video, officially shared by The Wedding Filmer after the Koffee With Karan 8 episode, begins with Ranveer Singh who gives the toast post his wedding to Deepika as he jokes that he once declared he would marry Deepika Padukone and the day had finally come. From their magical mehendi and haldi ceremonies, glimpses of Ranveer dancing

Shah Rukh Khan's Dunki Teaser to be attached to Salman Khan's Tiger 3; Double Dhamaka for fans

Back in January, Salman Khan decided to exclusively launch the teaser of his Eid 2023 release, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan with the Shah Rukh Khan blockbuster, Pathaan. And now, come November 2023, the bromance of SRK and Salman will continue ahead of their big screen fight in Tiger vs Pathaan. According to sources close to the development, the first teaser of Shah Rukh Khan's Christmas 2023 release, Dunki, will be attached to Tiger 3 in cinema halls all across the world. "Dunki is the next biggest Indian feature film after Tiger 3 and it's the most obvious call to bring out the teaser with this actioner reaching out to a wide section of audience. All it took was a call from SRK to his two friends, Aditya Chopra and Salman Khan. The teaser of Dunki will be screened across the globe with Tiger 3 on the big screen, preparing the audience for a roller coaster journey at Christmas," a source told Bollywood Hungama. The teaser of this Rajkumar Hirani directorial will be la

Ranbir Kapoor confirms Ayan Mukerji is busy with Brahmastra 2 script; addresses the criticism for part 1: “From the dialogues or people saying that Shiva and Isha's chemistry was somewhere missing…”

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor may not be on social media officially but he often interacts with his fans. In a conversation with his fans over a Zoom call, Ranbir Kapoor revealed that Ayan Mukerji is busy with the script writing of the second instalment. Ranbir Kapoor said, “So Brahmastra 2 is heavy into writing. We are working on it all the time, it was just last week that Ayan narrated the film to me. Ayan has gone ten times bigger than part 1, his idea, his thought, and the characters. He is working on War 2 right now, so the plan is to finish War 2 by mid-next year and we start shooting hopefully by the end of next year, or the beginning of next to next year. But definitely, there's a lot of work which is already happening on the film in the writing process. ” He also said that in terms of dialogues, the chemistry – they have taken all criticism into consideration. Ranbir added, “We have really understood the kind of criticism we got for the film. What worked for it and what

Ranbir Kapoor says nothing is ‘finalised’ for Ramayana; will hear Kishore Kumar biopic script in October end

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor may not be on social media officially but he often interacts with his fans. The actor recently held a Zoom call conversation with a bunch of his fans where he talked on several topics including the projects – Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana and Anurag Basu’s Kishore Kumar biopic. For years, one has been hearing about legendary singer-actor Kishore Kumar’s biopic. “Even the Kishore Kumar biopic that Anurag Basu has been working on for many years. I am going to hear the script by the end of this month. But there’s nothing that I have liked yet,” the actor said. When it comes to Ramayana, he asserted that nothing has been finalised yet. “Ramayana is such a big project, where a lot of work is needed behind it. Nothing has been finalised. I hope it is done soon. As of now, I have been hearing a lot of subjects but nothing (is locked),” he said. On the work front, Ranbir Kapoor will next star in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal. The film releases on December 7, 2023. AL

Karan Johar says Shah Rukh Khan was the first man to make him comfortable with his sexuality: "He didn't make me feel lesser"

Filmmaker Karan Johar and superstar Shah Rukh Khan have been friends for decades. Karan addresses SRK as 'Bhai' and has worked with him on several projects. In a recent conversation, Karan opened up about his sexuality and how SRK helped him come to terms with it. On the show Be A Man Yaar, Karan Johar said, "He was born and raised in a very progressive environment. He comes from the theatre. He had worked with all kinds of people. My parents, perhaps, weren't able to understand things. My feminine side that was coming out so strongly was only met with laughter or with being made fun of. And then when I grew a little older, people got quieter about it. But I could tell whether there was a slight chitter-chatter about the way I was walking or speaking. I remember Shah Rukh Khan was the first, kind of like, man that didn't make me feel lesser for some reason. I feel like he accepted what in those days were considered being pansy, being effeminate or walking funny. H

SCOOP: Sunny Deol to return on Karan Johar’s Koffee with Karan after nearly 20 years

Bollywood actor Sunny Deol was recently riding high on the success of Gadar 2. It has been now revealed that he had filmed an episode for the popular talk show Koffee with Karan season 8. The show hosted by renowned filmmaker and talk show host Karan Johar, is known for its candid and often revealing interviews with celebrities from various fields. The news of Sunny Deol's appearance on the show piqued the curiosity of many, as the actor is not a frequent guest on talk shows, especially one as popular and talked about as Koffee with Karan. While the details of the episode are being kept under wraps, fans are eagerly awaiting its broadcast to see what insights and stories Sunny Deol might share. It's worth mentioning that Sunny Deol is making a comeback on the show after nearly two decades. His previous appearance on the Koffee With Karan couch dates back to the show's inaugural season in 2005. As the episode is expected to air in the coming weeks, Sunny Deol's fans an

Shahid Kapoor announces the title of his next with Pooja Hegde; to release on October 11

Not too long ago, Shahid Kapoor took to social media to announce about his next venture. The actor, who was last seen in JioCinema and Ali Abbas Zafar’s film Bloody Daddy and gained fame last year for his web series Farzi, is all set for another interesting film and will be collaborating with popular producer Siddharth Roy Kapur. The duo along with their leading lady Pooja Hegde, announced their film together earlier this month and on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra on October 24, the makers unveiled the title of the film to be Deva and also revealed that the film will release next year on the occasion of Dussehra. Earlier today, Shahid Kapoor took to social media to not just announce the title but also posted his look from the film. Wearing a blue shirt and a pair of black sunglasses, it is Shahid’s cropped hairstyle and rugged beard which has been garnering attention. Although not much has been revealed about the film, except that it is a thriller, going by his look and the gun

Durga Pooja 2023: Rupali Ganguly, Ishita Dutta, Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Tina Datta, and others celebrate Ashtami

After actresses like Rani Mukerji, Sushmita Sen, Kajol, among others, the television industry too celebrated the Durga Pooja this year with equal enthusiasm and love. Among them were Anupama fame Rupali Ganguly, actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee, best known for her role in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, social media celebrity Anushka Sen, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma fame Munmun Dutta, and popular actress Ishita Dutta and actor-husband Vatsal Seth as well as renowned star Tina Datta. The actors took to their social media to share photos of how they celebrated the arrival of Maa Durga. Rupali Ganguly Known for her portrayal of Anupama in the popular Star Plus show by the same name, the actress seems to have enjoyed her pooja celebrations. Apart from Ashtami, Rupali also gave her long list of social media followers a glimpse of her Navami celebrations, which was held on October 23. The actress was accompanied by her entire family including her husband and son.   View this post on Instagram

Former India Spinner Bishan Singh Bedi, father of Angad Bedi, passes away at 77

Former India captain and legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi passed away on Monday after a prolonged illness. He was the father of actor Angad Bedi and father-in-law of actress Neha Dhupia. He was 77 years old and is also survived by his wife.   Bedi was considered to be one of the greatest spinners of all time. He played 67 Tests for India between 1967 and 1979 and picked up 266 wickets. He also took seven wickets in 10 One-Day Internationals. Bedi, along with Erapalli Prasanna, BS Chandrasekhar, and S. Venkataraghavan, was part of a quartet of spinners who revolutionised Indian cricket in the 1970s. They were known as the "spin quartet" and were responsible for some of India's most memorable victories overseas. One of Bedi's most notable achievements was his performance in the 1977-78 Test series in Australia. He led India to a 2-3 defeat, but his team put on a mighty fight, clinching wins in the third and fourth tests. Bedi himself finished the series with 21 w

Dasvi director Tushar Jalota to direct Sidharth Malhotra & Janhvi Kapoor in Dinesh Vijan’s next

It was recently reported that Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor are teaming up for the first time on a thriller produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films with Jio Studios. The director's name was kept under wraps in the report. And now, Bollywood Hungama has an exclusive scoop on the same. According to our highly placed sources, the Dinesh Vijan production, starring Sid and Janhvi will be directed by Tushar Jalota, who last helmed the Abhishek Bachchan-led Dasvi. “Tushar has been working on a thriller for a while now and is all set to take it on floors in 2024. He narrated the film to Dinoo first, who was blown away by the content and then started reaching out to the actors,” a source told Bollywood Hungama. The source further informed that both Sid and Janhvi were in talks for different standalone films with Dinesh Vijan, but destiny got them together when they heard about the soon-to-go-on-floor thriller. “Both Sid and Janhvi have independently heard the film and the joint nar

Bigg Boss OTT 2 runner-up Abhishek Malhan robbed of Rs 1.5 lakh in Africa

Former Bigg Boss OTT 2 contestant Abhishek Malhan recently lost Rs 1.5 lakh while travelling to Africa. In a video on his mother Dimple Malhan's YouTube channel, he shared the incident with his fans and explained that he had carried such a large sum of cash with him for the first time. "I had Rs 1.5 lakh cash with me. I had to make some payment for an iPhone that I bought to gift it to someone here. Now, I see the money is simply not there in my bag, the bag is empty. My heart is genuinely racing right now," he said in the video, holding up the empty bag and walking around the room. "Papa had told me I must take care of the money and now I have no clue what happened to the money," he added. Malhan went on to share everything he did from the moment he arrived at Delhi airport until he reached the hotel room, but he was unable to figure out how he lost the money. "I have never carried such a huge amount of cash ever in my life. My heart is just racing. I c

Tara Sutaria starrer Apurva to directly release on Disney+ Hotstar on November 15; see the first intriguing posters

Star Studios and Cine1 Studios’ edge-of-the-seat survival thriller Apurva is all set to release from 15th November onwards on Disney+ Hotstar. Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, the film stars an ensemble cast of Tara Sutaria, Abhishek Banerjee, Dhairya Karwa and Rajpal Yadav who have united to showcase one of the most powerful stories of good over evil onscreen. The team unveiled the intriguing first look and announced the release date amidst huge crowds and tremendous fanfare at the prestigious Lav Kush Ramlila Ground at Red Fort, Delhi - the first of its kind launch that has never taken place for an Indian film! Apurva is the story of an ordinary girl who faces extraordinary circumstances and will do anything to Survive and Live. Set in one of the most dangerous places in India – Chambal, the movie is presented by some of India’s leading creative powerhouses who have come together for this gritty thriller. Tara Sutaria, who plays Apurva, says, “This is a powerful and thrilling story

EXCLUSIVE: Arjun Rampal in talks for 3-movie deal in Hyderabad after making South debut with Bhagavant Kesari

Arjun Rampal's latest role as the formidable antagonist in the film Bhagavant Kesari has taken the industry by storm, earning him accolades and widespread acclaim. His remarkable screen presence and compelling performance in his South Indian film debut have not gone unnoticed. In the wake of this successful portrayal, Arjun is currently in discussions to sign a substantial three-movie deal in Hyderabad. You read it right! According to a source, "Playing the ruthless antagonist in Bhagavant Kesari, Arjun Rampal's performance has garnered widespread acclaim. Arjun’s screen presence is unmissable as he grasps the audience's attention with his compelling acting and delivery in his South debut. The actor is right now already in talks to sign a three major movie deal in Hyderabad." After this mastery of a performance, Arjun proves his exceptional skill of capturing the audience wherever he goes as he leaves an impressive lasting impression. Earlier, speaking about hi

Sanya Malhotra starrer Mrs, Hindi remake of The Great Indian Kitchen, set for world premiere at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2023

Following her performance in the blockbuster Jawan, Bollywood actor Sanya Malhotra is ready to test the international waters with the world premiere of her upcoming film Mrs, the Hindi remake of the Malayalam movie The Great Indian Kitchen. The film has been announced to have its first screening at the 27th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, which is set to take place from November 3-19, 2023. The movie will premiere on November 17, 2023. The film’s director Arati Kadav shared a few glimpses from the film along with the announcement on her Instagram on Sunday. She wrote, “Happy to announce the World Premiere of our film Mrs at 27th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival(Poff). We all are super duper thrilled to be part of the lineup."   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Arati Kadav (@aratikadav) Sanya’s international conquer begins here! Grateful to Baweja Studios, and Jio Studios for this opportunity. Thank you Harman Baweja. Grateful to the wonderfu

Dalip Tahil gets 2 months’ jail for drunk driving and crashing into an auto in 2018

Veteran actor Dalip Tahil has been sentenced to 2 months in jail by a magistrate court in Mumbai in a drunk driving case. The actor was reportedly involved in an accident when he rammed his car into an auto-rickshaw, leaving a woman injured. This incident took place in Khar, Mumbai in 2018. As per a report in Times of India, the magistrate court relied on the doctor's evidence, who confirmed the smell of alcohol, Tahil's pupils being dilated, his walk being unsteady and his speech incoherent. The 65-year-old actor has worked in several movies including Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Baazigar, Ishq, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag among others. His last movie was the Vidyut Jammwal starrer IB 71. The film, which released earlier this year, saw him play the character of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. His last web series came last year in the form of Mind The Malhotras. ALSO READ: Dalip Tahil to play antagonist in Ashutosh Gowariker’s next production Toolsidas Junior from Latest Bollyw

Thanks to Jawan, Gadar 2, Jailer, PVR Inox records the best quarter of ALL TIME; revenue doubles to Rs. 1082 crores

The year 2022 was a terrible one for Bollywood with many big-ticket films falling like a pack of cards at the ticket window. 2023 began with a bang with Pathaan but then the subsequent months were not as exciting. Things improved from July. In August, the collections went to another level thanks to films like Gadar 2 and Jailer. September, meanwhile, was also outstanding as it saw the result of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan, which emerged as a monstrous blockbuster. Hence, it doesn’t come as a surprise that the biggest multiplex chain in India, PVR Inox, has recorded the best quarter of all time. In the second quarter of the financial year, it amassed a net profit of Rs. 207 crores. During the second quarter of the previous year, PVR Inox (both were separate entities then) had recorded a loss of Rs. 70 crores. The revenue (from all avenues) also doubled to Rs. 2020 crores from Rs. 1082 crores, as per a report in The Economic Times. In Q2, PVR Inox saw gross box-office collections amou

Aamir Khan relocates to Chennai for two months to spend time with his ailing mother

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has made a heartfelt decision to spend the next two months in the city of Chennai. The reason behind this temporary relocation is his deep concern and unwavering support for his beloved mother, Zeenat Hussain. She is currently under the care of a private medical facility in the city, and Aamir Khan wants to be by her side during this crucial time. During his stay in Chennai, the actor has chosen accommodation at a hotel conveniently located near the treatment centre, ensuring that he can be with his mother and provide her with the love and support she needs. Aamir Khan's dedication to his family is a testament to the strong bonds that hold them together. Recently, in a conclave, Aamir Khan revealed that he wants to spend more time with his family and has been doing so in the last few years. Speaking with News18, Aamir Khan said that taking a break from work for his family really improved his relationship with his family. “My relationship with my family

Ayushmann Khurrana and Ananya Panday starrer Dream Girl 2 now streaming on Netflix

Following a successful theatrical release, Dream Girl 2, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Ananya Panday is now streaming on Netflix. Directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa and produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor under the banner of Balaji Telefilms, the comedy-drama film is now ready to charm Netflix audiences. Speaking about the film coming to Netflix, Ayushmann Khurrana shared, “After the incredible box office journey we've had with Dream Girl 2, it has now found its home on Netflix, and I can’t wait for audiences who couldn't catch it in theatres to watch it now. I also believe that an out-and-out masala entertainer like Dream Girl 2 has a certain replay value, and many viewers will enjoy binge-watching it again now that it's on OTT. It's an entertaining film with great characters, a solid humor track, and I hope it receives the same love worldwide.” Ananya Panday adds, ''I am so excited that Dream Girl 2 is now streaming on Netflix- it’s like a dream come tr

Netflix and Amazon Prime Video win big at the Bollywood Hungama India Entertainment Awards; take a look at the complete winners’ list

Bollywood Hungama's OTT India Fest 2023 concluded with a star-studded awards ceremony, honoring the best and brightest in the OTT entertainment industry. Netflix and Amazon Prime Video emerged as the big winners, bagging several awards across various categories at the Bollywood Hungama India Entertainment Awards. In the Original Films section, Netflix's Darlings took home the award for Best Feature Film, while Jasmeet K Reen was named Best Director for the same film. Manoj Bajpayee won Best Actor Male for his performances in Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai (Zee5) and Gulmohar (Disney+ Hotstar), while Sanya Malhotra won Best Actor Female for Kathal (Netflix). Take a look at the list of winners as BH OTT India Fest 2023. Original Films Section Best Feature Film (OTT Originals) - Darlings (Netflix) Best Director - Jasmeet K Reen (For Darlings, Netflix) Best Actor Male - Manoj Bajpayee (For Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai and Gulmohar, Zee5 and Disney+ Hotstar respectively) Best Actor Male (Popu

Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest Day 2: “Gangs Of Wasseypur wouldn't be released today,” says Richa Chadha; speaks on changing landscape of cinema

Bollywood Hungama has set the stage for its grand 'OTT India Fest' in the heart of Mumbai. This two-day extravaganza offers a rich tapestry of activities, including in-depth panel discussions, engaging fireside chats, educational masterclasses, and hands-on workshops. The second day of the fest commenced with an insightful panel discussion on the topic, The Big ‘C’ word! Censoring, or self-control! What’s the need of the hour? Actors Richa Chadha, Sanya Malhotra and Abhishek Banerjee along with filmmaker Sanjay Gupta shared their views on the matter. Richa Chadha said, “That day, a group of men burned a book called the Kama Sutra. That book has illustrations from temples and it has Shivalings and things like that we pray to, that we hold sacred. Now, if I had more time in my life, I would have been offended that they got offended. But what happens is that if you are offended, I am an artist, primarily, you have a right to tell me - I am offended. That’s it. There the conversat

Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest Day 2: Richa Chadha and Sanya Malhotra advocate for sex education over sex censorship; Richa says, “If porn is a problem, then you are offering free data to a country that doesn’t have sex education”

Bollywood Hungama, the prominent entertainment platform in India, has launched its two-day OTT India Fest in Mumbai. The festival included a wide range of activities such as panel discussions, fireside chats, masterclasses, workshops, and an award ceremony celebrating talents in the OTT entertainment sector. The inaugural day of the fest began with an insightful panel discussion on the growing OTT landscape in India, involving key experts and influencers from the industry. During a session, Bollywood actress Richa Chadha and Sanya Malhotra urged for sex education in India. During the sessions, Richa Chadha addressed a vital issue associated with OTT content, stating, “If porn is a problem, then you are offering free data to a country that doesn’t have sex education, what’s going to happen.” She further added, “I feel this is the problem that there is an overstimulated culture.” The actress also said, “I don’t know if we need sex censorship as much as we need sex education. First of a

EXCLUSIVE: Vikas Bahl reveals, “While prepping for Ganapath, I used to see making videos of S S Rajamouli and Sukumar’s films” also says, “I hope we can crack the story of Queen 2”

Ganapath – A Hero Is Born, starring Tiger Shroff, Kriti Sanon and Amitabh Bachchan, is all set to release in cinemas tomorrow, that is, October 20. Bollywood Hungama exclusively spoke to director Vikas Bahl about the film and a lot more. Since the time you debuted as a director, you have never repeated a genre. How do you manage to do so? Not many filmmakers could achieve this feat… Maybe, I just like different kinds of stories. While doing so, you have to break the genre. I think it’s a constant learning curve. When you are switching genres, you are always nervous as to whether or not you can pull it off. I like that nervousness. Maybe, the student inside me wants to constantly keep learning how to try new genres. When I was doing this film or even the next one (a horror), I used to sit for hours on YouTube and watch videos on how these films are made and how these genres are done. So, it was almost like going back to school. That’s exciting for me. I don’t want to get into a comfort

Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest: Dia Mirza discusses complex scenario of developing fresh content; says, “We are going through a very rough patch for content creation”

Bollywood Hungama, India's leading entertainment portal, has commenced its 2-day OTT India Fest in Mumbai. The event features a diverse lineup of panel discussions, fireside chats, masterclasses, and workshops, as well as an awards ceremony to honour the artists from the OTT entertainment industry. The first day of the event commenced with a panel discussion on India's burgeoning OTT landscape, featuring some of the industry's leading experts and decision-makers. During an engaging conversation with the acclaimed actress Dia Mirza, she provided a glimpse into the future offerings of the OTT platform. In response to the question of whether audiences can anticipate more content from her, Dia Mirza expressed enthusiasm, saying, “Absolutely! We are busy developing stories, but it’s very hard right now. We are going through a very, very rough patch for content creation. A lot of the stuff that has been made already is getting released.” The evolving landscape and the increased

Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest: Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari expresses desire of remaking Netflix show Maid

Bollywood Hungama has launched the 'OTT India Fest' in Mumbai, a two-day event celebrating the OTT entertainment sector. The fest features a diverse program of activities, such as panel discussions, fireside chats, masterclasses, workshops, and an awards ceremony honouring OTT talents. The event's first day started with an informative panel discussion, where industry experts explored India's growing OTT landscape. During the discussion, filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari expressed the desire to remake the Netflix show, Maid. For the unversed, the panel discussion, titled What’s In The Genre?, delved into the success of dominant OTT genres, including thrillers, relatable people-next-door stories, and small-town narratives. The panel featured industry experts such as Tanya Bami from Netflix, actors Gulshan Devaiah, Radhika Madan, Gauhar Khan, Rasika Dugal, and director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, with Mayank Shekhar serving as the moderator. Together, they explore the factors that c

BREAKING: Kareena Kapoor-starrer The Buckingham Murders to be the opening film at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival

The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival (October 27 to November 5) is excited to announce that this year’s Opening Night film will be The Buckingham Murders, directed by Hansal Mehta, produced by Ektaa R Kapoor, and co-produced by Indian actress and star Kareena Kapoor Khan, who will all attend the film’s red carpet event. It will receive its International Premiere on Friday, October 27 at the NMACC (Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre), following a successful World Premiere at the 67th BFI London Film Festival. Director Hansal Mehta’s moody procedural is an exploration of grief and our longing for closure, and captures the human cost of our polarised times, featuring a career-best performance by Khan. The story follows cop and single mother Jasmeet Bhamra (Kareena Kapoor Khan), who recently lost her child in a shooting spree, as she transfers to a market town north of London and is assigned the case of a missing child. Anupama Chopra, Festival Director at Jio MAMI, said, "Hansal Mehta

Rasika Dugal’s Lord Curzon Ki Haveli to have its European premiere at Razors Reel Flanders at Belgium

Actor Anshuman Jha's debut directorial Lord Curzon Ki Haveli starring Arjun Mathur and Rasika Dugal is making waves around the globe. After a successful world premiere in August as the Centrepiece film at IFFM, Australia, a North American Premiere in September to a standing ovation as the Closing film at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival & a stupendous Canadian Premiere to a housefull opening night at International South Asian Film Festival in Vancouver earlier in October, the film is now set for its European Premiere at one of the biggest Genre festivals in the world - Razors Reel Flanders - in Belgium on November 2nd. Speaking about it, director, Anshuman Jha, said, “Lord Curzon Ki Haveli is a pure genre film, in its truest sense, and I am so excited with this news. The curation at Razors Reel Flanders has been top-notch over the years & it was a dream to make the cut there. To have our European Premiere there in the 'Discovery Section' is a BIG shot in the a

Kirti Kulhari to make her international feature debut with Sach is Life

Actor Kirti Kulhari is set to go international with her latest feature Sach is Life. The slice-of-life film, based on the extraordinary true events of an Indian immigrant family based out of the US, will mark Kirti's international debut. Written and directed by Harsh Mahadeshwar, Sach is Life is based on the original life story of the Munshi family. The film is produced by Romila Saraf Bhat, Rahul Bhat, Red Bison Productions located in Princeton, New Jersey. According to the makers, Sach is Life narrates the compelling tale of a devoted couple who remain united in their determination to provide their three-year-old son, diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a life that he deserves. Kirti Kulhari, who plays the role of the mother, Daisy Munshi, said she is thrilled to star in the film and feels special that Sach is Life marks her international debut. The actor—known for her powerful performances in projects like Four More Shots Please!, Criminal Justice, Pink and Human—said