Ensemble films pushes you to do better: Hrithik Roshan on ‘Vikram Vedha’

30/09/2022
As Hrithik Roshan awaits the release of his two-hero film “Vikram Vedha”, the superstar says working in a multi-starrer elevates his performance. Before “Vikram Vedha”, in which Hrithik features alongside superstar Saif Ali Khan, he had shared screen space with other actors in films such as “Mission Kashmir”, "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...", “Dhoom 2”, “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” and “War”. “I love doing an ensemble. The more the merrier. Like I did in ‘ZNMD', ‘War' and now with Saif, it pushes ...

Avika Gor to make her Bollywood Debut with Kahani Rubberband Ki

30/09/2022
Small screen sweetheart who won millions of hearts with her stellar performance in Balika Vadhu is all set to woo tinseltown with her Big Bollywood Break with upcoming social laugh riot Kahani Rubberband Ki. The film has been written and directed by debutant filmmaker Sarika Sanjot. Avika Gor who has earlier worked in Telugu and Kannada films, is geared up for her Bollywood debut with Kahani Rubberband Ki. The movie also marks the debut of her Sasural Simar Ka Co-star Manish Raisinghan and wi...

Surbhi Jyoti breaks silence on rumours of her participating in Salman Khan’s show

30/09/2022
Hosted by Salman Khan, the controversial reality show Bigg Boss is one of the most talked about shows on Indian television, and the new season, Bigg Boss 16 is all set to start on October 1. With just a few days to go, the makers haven't revealed the names of contestants who will be locked inside the house, and thus, the guessing game is on among the netizens over which celebrities will participate in the upcoming season. Among all the names that had cropped up on the potential list of parti...

What happened to Mahsa Amini in Iran could’ve happened to me: Elnaaz Norouzi

30/09/2022
Over the last week, there have been widespread protests in Iran and across the world after a 22-yearold Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini, died in the custody of the country’s morality police. She was detained for not wearing her hijab properly. News reports suggest that so far, over 40 people have died in the protests in Iran. The women of Iran have found supporters across the world, as politicians, international organisations and celebrities have spoken up about it. Protests have also been organis...

Grateful for all the blessings: Richa, Ali share audio message ahead of wedding

30/09/2022
Just a few days ahead of their wedding, lovebirds Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal shared a sweet audio message for their fans and well-wishers. "Two years ago we formalised our union and just then the pandemic hit us all. Like the rest of the nation, we too were struck by personal tragedies one after the other. And now, as we all enjoy this window of respite, we are finally celebrating with our families and friends and are so very touched and grateful for all the blessings that are coming our way...

There are no bad people but bad situations in relationships, my mom warns me: Shreya Chaudhry

29/09/2022
Actor Shreya Chaudhry and Mrinal Dutt came together to portray the complexities of a modern relationship, beyond the happily ever after in Puja Banerji’s directorial Conditions Apply. During a conversation with Hindustan Times, Shreya who plays Nayantara, explained the title of their film, “We all seek unconditional love but there’s always that one condition.” Puja Banerji, who has also written the film, added, “It’s about the conditions we all grow up with while we are seeking unconditional...

Thoroughly enjoyed ‘Brahmastra’ experience: Ranveer Singh

29/09/2022
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh gave a shout-out to the team of "Brahmastra Part One: Shiva" and said he thoroughly enjoyed watching the big-screen spectacle. Starring Ranveer's contemporaries Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, the Ayan Mukerji-directed epic fantasy movie has been a runaway success, raising over Rs 360 crores gross at the global box office. "I thoroughly enjoyed the 'Brahmastra' experience, the 'Astraverse'. It is a fantastic big-screen offering and something unlike anything we've se...

Alaya F cried after getting her first phone at age 13: ‘It was two years later than all my friends’

29/09/2022
Actor Alaya F is quite close to her mother, actor Pooja Bedi, and the two share a friendly relationship. But there was a time when Pooja’s rule of ‘no mobile phone before you are 13’ made Alaya feel left out among her friends. In a recent interview, Alaya shared that she got her first phone when she was 13 years old, while all her friends got theirs when they were 11. She told Bollywood Hungama, “It was like a principle that she (Pooja Bedi) had when she felt like a mobile phone wasn’t ne...

Asha Parekh to be conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Award

29/09/2022
Veteran Hindi film actress-director-producer Asha Parekh will soon be feted with the Lifetime Achievement honour for her contribution to cinema at this years Dadasaheb Phalke Awards by President Droupadi Murmu. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur announced the prestigious award at an event in Himachal Pradesh. He also tweeted the video. He tweeted, "Honoured to announce that the Dadasaheb Phalke Selection Jury has decided to recognise & award Asha Parekh ji for her...

Rahul Dev on nepotism: Outsiders like Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar have had the biggest success stories in Bollywood

29/09/2022
Rahul Dev has been a part of the film industry for more than two decades now. From leading a film to acing the role of an antagonist, he has enjoyed the best of both worlds. Even at the age of 53, he is one of the fittest actors in the industry. The actor opened up about his journey in the industry so far, the most challenging role of his career, his upcoming projects and so much more. Read on… You have been one actor who has enjoyed the best of both worlds, What do you enjoy more - playing ...

Hope audiences love how Harrdy and I look together on screen: Parineeti Chopra

28/09/2022
Parineeti Chopra is looking forward to seeing the audience's reaction to her and Harrdy Sandhu's chemistry in 'Code Name Tiranga'. Recalling how music and food broke the ice between her and Harrdy, Parineeti said, "Harrdy and I connected the very second we met each other, it was as if we had known each other for years. Given that we are both Punjabis we would speak in our mother tongue on set all the time and no points for guessing what the two things we connected most on are - music and f...

We don’t look at social media in my house: Sunny Leone

28/09/2022
Actor Sunny Leone understands the constant scrutiny on her three kids as she leads a public life, but she is trying hard to infuse a sense of normalcy as they grow up. The no-social-media rule at her house is for the same reason. “Right now, my children ((Nisha, Asher and Noah) are too young to understand the scrutiny that is there in our life, and they don’t need to. We still have a little bit more time to make them understand about life and people, their own bodies and the ever changing ...

At times where multiple mediums have opened up in showbiz, actress Apoorva Arora is making the most of it

28/09/2022
At times where multiple mediums have opened up in showbiz, actress Apoorva Arora is making the most of it. Just a few days after Udan Patolas Season 2, she was seen in the series College Romance Season 3. From featuring in movies to creating content with popular YouTube channels, she is acing it all. But there are times when some creators are stereotyped as ‘influencers’. Talking about it, Apoorva says, “I love my work and am so grateful that I get to do what I love. I have always wanted to be...

RJ-turned-actress Malishka Mendonsa talks about her short film Parde Mein Rehne Do, which has been released on Amazon miniTV

28/09/2022
What is the feedback for Parde Mein Rehne Do? I sent the trailer to Shah Rukh Khan and he really liked it. It was quite a feedback! What is this short film all about? The film revolves around the problem of body-shaming and the negative effects it has on people, particularly young girls. The story is based around Kuhu, a young lady, who, after leaving an abusive marriage that was emotionally taxing, is introduced by a friend to the world of online dating. But as she starts a new chapter in h...

Shweta Basu Prasad asks pressing questions

28/09/2022
Shweta Basu Prasad has never settled for conventional cinema. After featuring in films like 'Makdee' (2002)and 'Iqbal' (2005), she has signed a string of clutter-breaking projects, including Zee Theatres’ teleplay, 'Kusum Manohar Lele', 'Gudiya Ki Shaadi', and 'Gunehgaar', which is available across top DTH platforms. Discussing her work on 'Gunehgaar', she says, “[My character] Mrinalini is not easy to read, and that is what I found intriguing about her. Beyond the veneer of a confident, succ...

Varun has a field day pulling the media’s leg, and keeps it guessing

28/09/2022
Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan was at his quirky best during a media event here on Monday. The actor was launched as Prime Video's BAE (Before Anyone Else), which means he will don a superfan's avatar with all the inside news. And he used the opportunity to both engage and entertain the reporters present. Talking to the media, Varun said: "Ye andar ki khabar leak karna maine media se hi seekha hai (I have learnt leaking scoops from the media) and now I'll be putting it to a good use." He th...

Aishwarya Rai reacts to north vs south cinema debate: ‘Barriers have gone down’

28/09/2022
Aishwarya Rai was asked to share her thoughts on the debate around north versus south films recently. The actor, who has been busy promoting her upcoming film Ponniyin Selvan: I, said that right now was an ‘amazing time’ for Indian cinema as the audience wants to see films ‘from every part’. Many south Indian films, like RRR, Pushpa: The Rise and KGF Chapter 2, have become pan-Indian hits in recent times. Aishwarya said it was ‘evident’ that people are lapping up cinema from across the coun...

Rupali Suri combines Kathak and Pole Dance Regimen to Stay Fit!

28/09/2022
Dance is her life. Whether it be kathak or pole dance, actor and Miss India Tourism Rupali Suri is at her agile best. The actress makes it her routine to train in Kathak as well as like dance besides her gym regularly. "Kathak is for the soul food and Pole Dance is for the body fitness," says Rupali Suri whose film Organic Dosti With Vikram Gokhale has just won the Best Film Award at the 17th Mumbai International Film Festival besides winning accolades while travelling the globe over. Rupal...

Amyra Dastur says her off screen image often makes directors underestimate her: ‘I say listen I have done it’

27/09/2022
Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Jogi released last Friday to critical acclaim and praise from viewers. The film, which tells a fictional story set around the anti-Sikh violence in Delhi in 1984, has been applauded for its realism and sensitivity. Apart from the intense and often violent setting, Jogi has a romantic subplot which feeds into the titular character’s back story. Amyra Dastur plays Kammo, Jogi’s love interest in the film. In an exclusive interaction, the actor opens up about why she sa...

‘I believe in today:’ Leena Jumani

27/09/2022
What prompted you to join Appnapan? I liked the role, plus it has an amazing star cast. The ambience on the sets charges you up to do better. You have joined an ongoing show. Was there any additional pressure? I must admit there was a slight pressure, but everyone made me feel comfortable. And once I decide to join any show, I give my best and don’t think much after that. How do you prepare for your role in a daily soap? I have been around for so long that now acting has become a part of m...

TV actors can no longer complain: Eisha Singh after ‘Middle Class Love’

27/09/2022
TV actress Eisha Singh made her Bollywood debut with Ratnaa Sinha's latest directorial venture, 'Middle Class Love'. Many small-screen actors often speak about the discrimination they faced when they tried to make the switch to films, but Eisha has a different perspective on this. When asked if the discrimination happens because it is difficult for the audience to accept TV actors on the silver screen, Eisha said: "I believe it is not that difficult for the audience to adjust. In fact, it ...

Angad Bedi: Did five days of mime workshops

27/09/2022
The List, which dropped online over the weekend, has a simple premise through the lead couple essayed by Angad Bedi and Kirti Kulhari, it shows how people are so busy in the rat race that they have adopted a mechanical and mundane life devoid of any emotions. While writer-director Gaurav Dave’s script immediately caught Bedi’s attention, the actor says it was far from easy to translate the thought on screen. To make the process easier, the director set the film’s tone by having an unadorned...

We are Indians and we should celebrate our history: ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ star Vikram

27/09/2022
Actor Vikram says people should celebrate and be proud of the country's illustrious past as he gears up to present a pivotal chapter from Indian history with Mani Ratnam's magnum opus "Ponniyin Selvan - I". Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's 1955 novel, the much-anticipated Tamil historical drama chronicles the story of the early days of Arulmozhivarman, a powerful king of the south who went on to become the great Chola emperor Rajaraja Chola I. Vikram, the star of Tamil hits "Sethu", "Pithamagan...

Pankaj Tripathi says he is concerned about content in mainstream Hindi cinema: ‘Chinta hoti hai’

27/09/2022
Pankaj Tripathi has expressed concerns about the content that is seen in the Hindi film industry these days. The actor, who has been in the entertainment industry for over two decades, noted that Bollywood films should give more importance to their writers. Pankaj made the comments as he reflected upon why most of the recently-released Hindi films are not performing well in theatres. The actor said that though he is not sure about the reasons, the content in mainstream Hindi cinema makes h...

Sonu Sood on building blocks to educate the young

26/09/2022
Work never stops for Sonu Sood, who continues to rehabilitate those affected by the pandemic. After aiding migrants to return home during the 2020 lockdown, the actor diverted his attention to the education sector. Always encouraging the young to concentrate on education, in May this year, Sood helped an 11-year-old Sonu Kumar get admission in a school in Patna. He arranged for all his expenses, but that doesn’t cut it for the actor. Now, he plans to open two primary schools in Bihar for f...

I think Babli Bouncer is my career’s best performance: Tamannaah Bhatia

26/09/2022
Tamannaah Bhatia is all set to surprise the audience as a bouncer in Madhur Bhandarkar’s upcoming film Babli Bouncer. She has often portrayed the quintessential Bollywood heroine, and now, the actress taps into another aspect of her personality that she hasn’t explored before on screen. Produced by Star Studios and Junglee Pictures, the film also stars Saurabh Shukla, Abhishek Bajaj and Sahil Vaid in pivotal roles. Babli Bouncer releases on September 23 on Disney+ Hotstar in Hindi, Tamil and ...

Khushali recalls mom’s struggles after ‘cassette king’ Gulshan Kumar’s death

26/09/2022
Actress Khushali Kumar mentioned how her mom struggled throughout her life and had to take over the whole family business after the demise of her father, Gulshan Kumar. Khushali was amazed looking at the performance by 'DID Super Moms' contestant Versaha on the track 'Garmi' from the movie 'Street Dancer 3D' which was directed by Remo D'Souza and featured stars such as Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, and Prabhu Deva along with Nora Fatehi. She called her journey very inspiring and it reminded ...

I’m really thrilled for the world to experience ‘Jamtara 2’: Udit Arora

26/09/2022
Udit Arora is currently basking in the success of his recently released Amazon Prime Video series 'Crash Course.' Since its release, 'Crash Course' has been garnering praises from the audience, especially the academic community. Udit Arora portrayed the character of Binny Agarwal who is mysterious in nature. On playing Binny, he adds, "Playing a grey character like Binny Agarwal was a professionally enriching experience. When I first heard the script, Binny's character really intrigued me. O...

I am overwhelmed with the response we’ve got for the trailer of Doctor G: Ayushmann Khurrana

26/09/2022
There has been a lot of anticipation around Junglee Pictures’ medical college campus comedy, Doctor G, right from the time it was announced. On Tuesday, when the trailer dropped, it instantly won over the audience’s hearts. The unique concept of the film - which revolves around the life of Doctor Uday Gupta, played by Ayushmann Khurrana, who unwillingly lands up being the only male student in the gynaecology department of a medical college - is what piqued the audience’s interest the most. ...

Heroines from ‘90s going forward in life, heroes still need to do song and dance: Madhuri Dixit

25/09/2022
Madhuri Dixit believes her female contemporaries are getting characters which let them stay true to their age, while the heroes are still "needed to do song and dance". Dixit, the star of blockbuster hits such as "Tezaab", "Beta"," Saajan", "Khalnayak, "Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!" and "Dil To Pagal Hai", said mainstream cinema demand heroes to look young and continue with the tropes of commercial movies. “I cannot blame the heroes because the kind of commercial films that are made, they are need...

It was great collaborating with rumoured boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal: Sonakshi Sinha

25/09/2022
Sonakshi Sinha‘s latest music video “Blockbuster” has released and the actor can’t stop raving about her experience of shooting for it. The track, which is sung by Ammy Virk and Asees Kaur, also stars Sonakshi’s rumoured boyfriend and actor Zaheer Iqbal. The peppy dance number has been composed by Vibhas. The music video has been directed by actor Priyaank Sharma, who is very happy with the final result. He said, “Blockbuster is made with so much love! We worked on it day and night because the...

She doesn’t read reviews of her films: Alia Bhatt

25/09/2022
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt, who is basking in the success of her latest release Brahmastra, recently shared that she doesn’t read the reviews of her movies, even if they are good. Instead, she prefers taking feedback of her movies from people whom she meets in person. In a new interview, Alia said she sometimes reads the headlines of the reviews which people send her, and without reading the reviews, she gets a sense if her film has worked or not. She told Komal Nahta, “Even when the reviews a...

Being an outsider in Bollywood helped her: Sonali Bendre

25/09/2022
Sonali Bendre has opened up abot her status as an ‘outsider’ in the entertainment industry in a new interview. The actor has been active in films and TV for over two decades. While many of her contemporaries have hailed from film families, Sonali did not have a filmy background. But the actor says that actually worked in her favour. Sonali grew up in an Army household as her father was in the Indian Army. She eventually ventured into modelling after finishing her schooling and soon made her fi...

He was hospitalised after he tried to bulk up like Aamir: Fawad Khan

25/09/2022
Fawad Khan, who plays a fierce prizefighter in his next film The Legend of Maula Jatt, had to put on several kilos and bulk up to play the title character. He weighed around 73-75 kg and went up to 100 kg for the character. The actor revealed that he took inspiration from Aamir Khan and Christian Bale to transform himself into a fighter, but regrets the way he did it as it landed him in a hospital. Aamir Khan had gone through a major physical transformation for his film Ghajini (2008) which fe...

Finally, tide is in my favour: Jatin Goswami

25/09/2022
After tasting success with his recent projects, The Great Indian Murder and Delhi Crime -2, actor Jatin Goswami believes finally the tide is in his favour and people have started taking good notice of him. “Stalwarts like Tigmanshu (Dhulia) sir and Manoj (Bajpayee) sir praising my work and me getting to share screen with legendry Sharmila Tagore, in the film Gulmohar, is proof enough that I am moving in the right direction,” says the actor. Trained at Film and Television Institute of India (F...

Anushka shares her “ok ok type” photos on Instagram, Arjun Kapoor calls them “kharab”

25/09/2022
Actor Anushka Sharma, who is currently shooting for ‘Chakda Xpress’ in the UK, dropped a string of her “ok ok type” pictures on Instagram. In the pictures, Anushka posed during the golden hour, outside a vanity van. She is seen wearing a beige hoodie with black pants and a pair of boots and of course black chunky sunglasses. Alongside the images, she penned a note, expressing her honest views about the pictures. “Ek bhi photo acchi nahin lagi mujhe! Toh Maine socha hamesha acchi photo daalna...