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IFTDA files complaint against paparazzi for breaching Dharmendra’s privacy

Bollywood veteran Dharmendra has been in the news over the past few days after reports emerged claiming that the actor had been placed on a ventilator. As speculation intensified, paparazzi gathered outside both his residence and the hospital where he was admitted, leading to a wave of unverified updates across social media. Some portals even prematurely announced his death, further fuelling confusion and concern. In response to this, Indian Film and Television Directors' Association (IFTDA) President Ashoke Pandit has filed a formal police complaint against certain paparazzi and digital media accounts for invading the actor’s privacy. In his letter to Senior Inspector of Police Sunil Jadhav, Pandit wrote: “I, Ashoke Pandit, Hon. President of the Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA), wish to lodge a formal complaint against certain unverified and scrupulous paparazzi and online media handlers who have crossed all limits of decency and ethics in the recent c...

Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal passes away at 98

Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal, one of the earliest leading ladies of Hindi cinema, has passed away at the age of 98. Known for a career that spanned more than seven decades, she was last seen on screen in Kabir Singh, where she played Shahid Kapoor’s grandmother, followed by a brief appearance in Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha. Kaushal emerged as a prominent heroine between 1946 and 1963, delivering performances that became milestones of early Hindi cinema. Her memorable roles include Do Bhai (1947), Shaheed (1948), Nadiya Ke Paar (1948), Ziddi (1948), Shabnam (1949), Paras (1949), Namoona (1949), Arzoo (1950), Jhanjar (1953), Aabroo (1956), Bade Sarkar (1957), Jailor (1958), Night Club (1958) and Godaan (1963). After transitioning to character roles in the mid-1960s, she continued to receive praise for her work, notably for Shaheed (1965). She appeared in several significant films through the decades, including Do Raaste (1969), Anhonee (1973), Prem Nagar (1974), and Maha Chor (19...

Hospital staffer arrested for leaking private video of Dharmendra in the hospital bed as Deol family battles rumours and health scare

The past week has been an emotionally turbulent one for the Deol family, as veteran actor Dharmendra’s hospitalisation sparked widespread concern — and eventually, controversy. After the 88-year-old star was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, a video recorded inside his room began circulating online, triggering outrage among fans and the film fraternity. According to HT City, police have arrested the hospital staff member responsible for secretly recording and leaking the clip, acting under charges of invasion of privacy. The arrest was made on Thursday, signalling a serious response to what the family and many others deemed a deeply insensitive breach. The video, which surfaced earlier this week, appeared to show Dharmendra surrounded by his family, including first wife Prakash Kaur. Several medical devices were attached to him, and the atmosphere in the room was visibly tense. Prakash Kaur was seen in tears while Sunny Deol attempted to comfort her. The private moment soon...

Is Shah Rukh Khan all set to unveil ‘SRK Tower’ at the Danube event in Mumbai on November 14?

Over the years, Danube Properties and Rizwan Sajan, the founder and chairman of Danube Group, have created a huge name for themselves with their projects in Dubai, UAE. After organizing a massive event earlier this year in January, Rizwan and the team at Danube are all set for another event which will be held tomorrow, Friday, November 14, at a five-star hotel in Mumbai. While the invite to the January event informed the media that Kartik Aaryan would be present, the publicity team behind the November 14 event has chosen to withhold the name of the celeb who’ll grace the occasion. However, it has been said that it would be none other than superstar Shah Rukh Khan who’ll be present along with Rizwan Sajan at the event tomorrow. The Danube Group have posted a series of videos on their social media handle in the last two days which has given enough hints about SRK’s association. The videos have used text like ‘The big reveal’, ‘Two stories of success that will change the skyline of Dubai...

Raveena Tandon to portray PM Narendra Modi’s mother Heeraben in Maa Vande

In an intriguing casting move, veteran actor Raveena Tandon has been confirmed to portray Heeraben Modi the mother of Narendra Modi in the upcoming multilingual biopic titled Maa Vande. The film, which was officially announced on Modi’s birthday, September 17, is directed by Kranthi Kumar Ch and produced by Silver Cast Creations under the banner of producer Veer Reddy. Leading the project is actor Unni Mukundan, who will step into the shoes of Narendra Modi. According to those close to the film unit, Tandon was moved by the character of Heeraben. The strength, depth and the arc of the layered character resonated with Raveena. Heeraben’s story including “losing her mother early in her childhood… how she held the family together with calm and fortitude,”  was a motivating factor in the actress signing on. “Maa Vande is a film that predominantly focuses on mother-son relationship. The film majorly chronicles the sacrifices, resilience and the contributions she made to better his li...

EXCLUSIVE: CBFC censors frontal nudity scene and 2 sexually explicit visuals in Agra

After touring various festivals, Titli (2015) director Kanu Behl’s Agra will finally arrive in cinemas tomorrow, that is, November 14. The film is known not for its realism but also sexually explicit content. Several moviegoers and journalists watched the uncut version of the film at the 21st MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023 and were wondering if the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) would allow its theatrical release without any cuts. Bollywood Hungama has learned that as expected, the CBFC has asked for some modifications. Agra is a rare Hindi film to have frontal nudity and the Examining Committee of the CBFC asked the makers to replace the scene. Similarly, two sexually explicit visuals in the second half of the film were asked to be deleted. Lastly, the CBFC members asked the makers to replace obscene words. Once these changes were made, Agra was handed over an 'A' certificate on May 17, 2024. The length of the film, as mentioned on the censor certificate, is 115.0...

SCOOP: Ajay Devgn to have a cameo in Mastiii 4; actor returns to the franchise after 21 years

In July this year, Bollywood Hungama reported that Genelia Deshmukh has a cameo in Mastiii 4, as evident by the pictures and videos captured by fans and onlookers when a song of the film was filmed at Victoria Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom. Incidentally, Genelia was a part of the first film of the franchise, Masti (2004) as well. Now Bollywood Hungama has learned that one more actor from the first part will be seen in Mastiii 4 – Ajay Devgn! A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Ajay appears in Mastiii 4 in a scene. It is a hilarious sequence which would be a treat for the fans of the actor and of this franchise. He is expected to appear towards the end of the film.” The source continued, “The makers realized that there’s a great opportunity to bring Ajay Devgn back into the franchise. Accordingly, they approached the actor. Ajay has a great bond with director Milap Zaveri and Indra Kumar. Last year, he was present as the chief guest at the launch of the duo’s film, Tera Yaar Hoon M...