People nowadays get offended too quickly: Honey Singh

30/03/2020
Pop star-composer Yo Yo Honey Singh says staying away from the industry for two to three years never made him nervous about losing it. Asked about the fear of someone taking their place, he said: "I don't want to outdo anyone's thought, but staying away from the industry for two-three years never made me nervous or fear of losing it. The time, I was away from 2017 till now, I composed 60 songs." "And I never felt out of the scene, because people were still grooving to my songs and loving my w...

I am connecting with my family and learning sword fighting: Rahul Dev

30/03/2020
Actor Rahul Dev, who is known for playing villainous characters on-screen, says that he is sharing all the necessary information with his family in Delhi amid the Coronavirus pandemic. The actor also reveals that he is using this time to connect with his family and learn new skills. Rahul speaks about the ongoing pandemic and what all precautions he is taking to combat it. Excerpts… How has life changed post the Coronavirus Pandemic? The general pace has slowed down. There has been more time...

Short films difficult to make than feature films: Naseeruddin Shah

30/03/2020
Naseeruddin Shah stars in the short film, "The Wallet", and the veteran actor cannot seem to stop praising the film's debutant director Saumitra Singh. "Just as miniature is more difficult to make than a large canvas, short stories are more difficult than to write a novel, I feel short films are also difficult to make than feature films, since they have to be brief. "Among all the short films I have done in the past couple of years, I would recommend 'The Wallet', written and directed by Saum...

This is a birthday I will never forget: Emraan Hashmi

30/03/2020
Emraan Hashmi isn’t too kicked about turning 41. The actor, who celebrated his birthday at home on Tuesday amid social distancing, hopes he doesn’t have to do it again. “It’s a strange time we are living in right now. This is a birthday I will never forget, and I hope it’s the only one I am spending under quarantine,” he said fervently. The actor wonders if anyone imagined that basic things, once taken for granted, would be taken away by a virus someday. “None of us were prepared for this,...

It’s time for India to be heard globally: Badshah

30/03/2020
Rapper Badshah feels it is time for India to be heard globally, and says that he will continue pursuing his focus on putting Indian Music on the world stage. Badshah, known for hits such as "DJ wale babu", "Tareefan", "Pagal" and "Garmi", has introduced a new version of himself Badshah 2.0 and also changed his twitter username to the same. With Badshah 2.0, the rapper said that he is ready to tell a new story. "I will continue pursuing my focus on putting Indian Music on a world stage. I str...

I get nervous and scared while talking to strangers: Shirley Setia

30/03/2020
singer-actress Shirley Setia is all set to make her Bollywood debut this year. But before that, she has already just featured in the Netflix film, "Maska". In the movie, Shirley plays a blogger. Talking about her character, the actress said: "My character's name is Persis. She is a very strong headed girl. She is independent. She is very passionate about stories and finding out people's stories. She is a blogger. So you will always see her with a camera and a voice recorder." "She talks to pe...

There’s an appetite for spy dramas: Neeraj Pandey

30/03/2020
Director Neeraj Pandey, who has been behind spy thrillers like "Baby", "Aiyaari" and "Naam Shabana", believes there is an appetite for such films and shows as long as one does not repeat the story. With "Special Ops", Neeraj has ventured into the world of streaming and the director is happy with the response to his show on Hotstar. "These are fantastic stories that entertain people. We got this story for another format and it has worked so fantastically here as well. That means there is an ap...

‘I may know all the right people, but I still have to audition’: Akansha

29/03/2020
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, who recently marked her acting debut with the digital film Guilty, says that acting has always been the big dream. Despite being friends with the young brigade of actors and coming from a film family, she says that she had to audition for her part in the film. “I auditioned for the film without knowing much about the project other than the fact that it was a digital film. Once I got shortlisted, they asked me to come for a meeting and then told me that I was locked. ...

I have a hero in my house, my mom! Pooja Chopra

29/03/2020
Best known for her role in the movie Commando, former Miss India and Bollywood actress Pooja Chopra was in Lucknow some time back. On her second visit to the city, Pooja shared, “Last winters I was filming in Lucknow for this romantic comedy called Babloo Bachelor which also stars Sharman Joshi. I had an amazing time here. I ate the delicious kebabs, the chaat and saw the parks. Every day after pack-up, my team and I would go out and explore this beautiful city. We shopped so much. I took c...

Ananya Panday on Khaali Peeli: Had only one day of shoot left

29/03/2020
Double whammy for Ananya Panday as lockdown impacts schedule of near-complete Khaali Peeli, delays her next with Shakun Batra. I am being productive by regularly working out and reading books," quips Ananya Panday, who has been confined to her house since the last 10 days. The actor was shooting for Khaali Peeli in the city on March 15 when the cine bodies announced the temporary suspension of shoots. As a result, the Ishaan Khatter starrer has only a day of shoot pending before the team can c...

Shehnaaz is a dear friend: Sidharth Shukla

29/03/2020
Actor Sidharth Shukla says Shehnaaz Gill is his "dear friend", and adds that his bond with her hasn't changed after "Bigg Boss 13". Sidharth and Shehnaaz's relationship was one of the most talked-about topics of "Bigg Boss 13". In fact, their fans gave their bond a name -- #SidNaaz -- and the hashtag keeps on trending on the social media. They united once again to feature in the music video of singer Darshan Rawal's new number, "Bhula dunga". "Working with Shehnaaz has been fabulous. She is a...

Shahid Kapoor’s 5 most honest confessions: From being a frustrated new father to his fights with wife Mira

29/03/2020
Shahid Kapoor is happy to be a married man with two kids, but has at times talked about the struggles of parenting and being a husband. The actor is happily married to Mira Rajput as the two have learnt to only see the pros of the 12-year age gap between them. Just like a normal couple, the two have their fair share of fights but continue to be one of the most romantic couples in Bollywood. Shahid also feels he has matured after the birth of daughter Misha and son Zain. However, here are a...

Like doing complex, layered roles but don’t get offered much: Arshad Warsi

29/03/2020
As someone who has mostly done comedic roles, actor Arshad Warsi says web series Asur gave him a rare chance to play a complex and layered character. Arshad has played serious roles in the past, most notable in the under-appreciated film Sehar , but comedy movies Munna Bhai MBBS , Hulchul and Golmaal have been more successful. In Asur , which has garnering a lot of critical appreciation, the 51-year-old actor plays the role of a forensic expert. Arshad said he took up the offer as it gave hi...

It is really hard for me to impress myself, says Sanya Malhotra as she opens up about being her own critic

28/03/2020
Sanya Malhotra is surely one actress to look out for. Her performances in films like, ‘Dangal’, ‘Pataakha’ and others have always been lauded by the audience. In an exclusive interview, Sanya opens up about her upcoming films, working with Vidya Balan and more. Excerpts… How have you been spending your free time in self-quarantine due to this coronavirus pandemic? I am trying to keep myself busy. I am actually keeping myself busy a lot. I do all the household chores. I get up early in the mor...

Payal blames Bobby for wrong casting

28/03/2020
Actress Payal Rajput has had only one success her debut film RX100, but even that had released a couple of years ago. Though Payal acted in a few films after that, she has not been able to pull that kind of coup again. In fact, most of those films actually went bust at the box-office. Despite appearing in a blockbuster such as the 2019-multi-starrer Venky Mama, opposite Venkatesh, she has still not been able to make herself visible enough for other good projects. However, we hear Payal has b...

a visionary who always brings path-breaking content: Zoya Akhtar

28/03/2020
Zoya Akhtar is a film director and screenwriter who provides the Indian film industry with meaningful cinema. Another upside to her content is that most of them are also commercial box-office hits. The director successfully manages to weave an intricate story-line that viewers get stuck on to. After watching Zoya Akhtar's movies, the audience of the Indian film industry is always left with something to take back home. Every movie the director makes, provides us with some life lesson and well- ...

Sara Ali Khan storms Instagram as she crosses 20 Million followers milestone!

28/03/2020
Sara Ali Khan has made ripples across the Indian film Industry right from the day her debut film was dropped in this ocean of cinema. Sara Ali Khan, who is known for her admirable acting skills, is also well-known in the Indian film industry for her colossal fan-following, audience and presence on social media. The actress surely knows how to keep the audience engaged with snippets of her work and looks on social media. Sara Ali Khan always has an unparalleled buzz around her from the time the...

Challenge with ‘Pushpavalli 2’ was not to fall in writing pattern of season one: Naveen Richard

28/03/2020
Actor-comic Naveen Richard is thrilled with reactions coming his way for "Pushpavalli" season two and he says the response feels sweeter as the team worked hard to not fall into the trap of repeating themselves in the new chapter. Created by comic Sumukhi Suresh who also stars in the title role, the first season of the Amazon Prime Video's original series saw Pushpavalli move to Bengaluru from Bhopal to stalk Nikhil, a man she is obsessed with. The new season chronicles the revenge Pushpavall...

‘We should be more bothered about our work than our appearance’: Yami

27/03/2020
On the last day of our exams, my sister (Surilie) and I would have a sweet treat waiting for us when we returned from school. Our mother had made it a tradition,” reminisces Yami, who’s cooking up a storm while in self-isolation. For the actress, food, especially baked goods, mean celebration. “My love for food stems from sitting on the kitchen top for hours, watching my mom cook and bake dish after dish. Awestruck, my eyes would be glued to the glass door of our old oven as I waited for th...

Grateful to be part of The Big Bull: Nikita Dutta

27/03/2020
Actor Nikita Dutta, who will be seen alongside Abhishek Bachchan in The Big Bull, said she is grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of this film. Nikita, who started her journey as a model and made her Bollywood debut with Lekar Hum Deewana Dil, switched to television with shows like Dream Girl Ek Ladki Deewani Si, Ek Duje Ke Vaaste, Haasil and Laal Ishq. She is returning to movies with the The Big Bull. “I was fortunate that I was liked by the director and producer and that every...

Was always inspired by stars like Madhuri, Sridevi: Vaani Kapoor

27/03/2020
Actress Vaani Kapoor says she has always been inspired by the dancing and acting skills of Bollywood divas like Madhuri Dixit Nene and the late Sridevi. Vaani's dance hits include "Ghungroo" in "War" and "Nashe si chadh gayi" in "Befikre" among others. She will now be seen in a glamorous avatar in the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer "Shamshera", in which she plays the role of a performer. "I've always believed for an actor it's very important and integral to try and learn as many art forms as they can ...

Indie-Star Radhika Apte is a multifaceted package of entertainment, donning many hats!

27/03/2020
Radhika Apte is a thinker, an actress, a fashion icon, a producer, a writer and now a director- yes, a polymath? That wouldn't be wrong to say. Words truly fall short when describing her. She is surely an embodiment of entertainment. Radhika Apte submerges herself into the depth of the character when she is acting. She always manages to scratch the surface no matter how deep the ocean may be ans brings the best to the audience. The actress is known for nailing unconventional roles on-screen,...

Alaya F on how she drives herself everyday to keep her acting skills up to speed

27/03/2020
Alaya F who is also well acknowledged and hailed as 'the girl of the moment' for her heart-warming debut in the film Jawaani Jaaneman opposite Saif Ali Khan has made a space for her herself in the Indian film industry. With each insight into the actress, audiences get a closer look at how phenomenal an artist Alaya is and in a recent interview, she revealed what drives her the most to be up in the game. The actress says that she inculcates preparedness in her day-to-day lifestyle. "If I’m...

Guilt is a very woman thing: Sakshi Tanwar

27/03/2020
Actor Sakshi Tanwar believes it is hard for women to break away from the confines of their domestic life and its responsibility as they are burdened with inherent guilt . The actor, who features in the short film Ghar Ki Murgi , a tribute to selfless homemakers, believes the social conditioning of women stops them from enjoying freedom. Guilt is a very woman thing. Sometimes this responsibility is not even put upon us we willing take up on us. I am sure, when you will have a chat with your fa...

Yesteryear Bollywood star Nimmi passes away

27/03/2020
Nimmi, the doe-eyed star of 1950s and '60s Hindi movies such as "Aan", "Barsaat" and "Deedar", has died after prolonged illness. She was 88. The actor was brought to a suburban Juhu hospital on Wednesday after she complained of breathlessness. She died in the evening, family sources told PTI. "She was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon after she complained of breathlessness. She passed away this evening. She had been unwell for quite sometime. She had been in and out of hospital ...

Huge responsibility to do justice to Sanyogita’s role on screen: Manushi Chhillar

26/03/2020
Manushi Chhillar says she was overwhelmed seeing the love and respect the people of the state have for King Prithviraj and Sanyogita. She is all set make her big Bollywood debut with Akshay Kumar's Prithviraj. Actress Manushi Chhillar, who is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Akshay Kumar starrer Prithviraj, says it is a huge responsibility for her to do justice to her character Sanyogita on screen. "Prithviraj is truly a big-screen experience. It is being mounted on a huge scale and w...

Was once rejected because actor-producer demanded somebody fairer: Nikita Dutta

26/03/2020
Nikita Dutta made her debut with director Arif Ali’s Lekar Hum Deewana Dil in 2014, but it was television that made her a household name, courtesy her successful romantic drama Ek Duje Ke Vaaste (2016). Now, the actor is looking forward to upcoming Netflix film Maska and Abhishek Bachchan-starrer The Big Bull. “When I started my TV career, people told me, ‘Don’t do it. It’s a black hole and you will get typecast. You will never be able to do films’,” Nikita told indianexpress.com. Nikita ...

Discovering her calling in acting

26/03/2020
Priyanka Jawalkar may only be a few films old, but the Taxiwala actress personifies the new-age heroine. What’s more, she commands a good following thanks to her effervescent personality. Priyanka will next be seen as a Muslim girl in the film Gamanam, which is directed by debutant director Sujana. “The moment I heard the narration, I instantly knew I wanted to take up this role. I play a teenager named Zara and the role is deeply layered and dabbles in some very real emotions,” Priyanka ex...

Coronavirus: ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ release pushed until August

26/03/2020
Warner Bros Studios has postponed the release of the much-anticipated "Wonder Woman 1984" until August in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The DC superhero film, starring Gal Gadot in the lead which was scheduled to open on June 5, will now hit the screens on August 14, reported Variety. The sequel reunites Gadot with "Wonder Woman" director Patty Jenkins and co-star Chris Pine, with Pedro Pascal and Kristen Wiig joining the franchise. Gadot said she is looking forward to a brighter fut...

Simi Chahal debuts on Tik Tok with her partner in crime

26/03/2020
The 27-year-old Pollywood actress Simi Chahal debuted in the Punjabi film industry with Ammy Virk's 'Bambukat' and since then her smile is making the audience crazy. Simi Chahal was heavily applauded for her work in Punjabi movies and she has sparked the industry with her beauty and charming smile. She had already hooked up the audience with her acting skills and pretty smile and now, there is another good news for her fans. The actress has made her debut on the famous music-video app app 'Tik...

Character dhila nahi hai! Pankaj Tripathi on the term ‘character actor’

26/03/2020
With content driven films defining new-age cinema, Pankaj Tripathi is evidently enjoying his time in the sun. In his kitty this year are 10 films, including Salman Khan-backed Kagaz, which will see him essay the role of a leading man. Tripathi doesn't take the term 'character actor' kindly. He jokes, "Toh leading man character nahin play karta?" "Ten years ago, character actors would play stock roles, like a lawyer. But such large earned me roles like Madhav Mishra [from Criminal Justice], whi...

Self-isolation is a good way for actors to work on skill sets: Sayani Gupta

26/03/2020
From daily riyaz to sketching, actor Sayani Gupta is trying to make the most of self-isolation. And even though the country, including the artiste community, is grappling with uncertainty, the Article 15 star believes actors can use this opportunity to hone their skills, which they otherwise are unable to pursue due to busy schedules or the tendency to get complacent. “I think this is the time to sort of restore, rejuvenate and replenish yourself. Work on your alignment and skill sets. Normal...

Adira is very independent as child, she gets that from her father: Rani Mukerji

26/03/2020
Aditya Chopra and Rani Mukerji's daughter Adira Chopra is all of four and is an apple of their eyes. Although she is away from the limelight, the actor often talks about her little girl during several media interactions. Rani had made her comeback in movies after becoming a mother back in 2018 with the film Hichki. She was then seen in Mardaani 2 and now has been shooting for Bunty Aur Babli 2. The actor has been balancing her personal life and work-life perfectly as Adira is growing up. Du...

‘Karan Arjun’ is a special film: Salman Khan

25/03/2020
It was 1995 when Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan shared screen space together for the first time in the film "Karan Arjun". Whether it was the 'Mere Karan Arjun ayenge' dialogue or the songs or the actors' performances, the Rakesh Roshan directorial became a huge hit for several reasons. Reminiscing about the film's 25 year long journey, Salman said: "'Karan Arjun' is a special film. It is the first time that Shah Rukh and I came together on-screen. I have so many beautiful memories attached ...

Shruti Seth is happy to be home amid coronavirus lockdown: ‘I am getting to hang out with my daughter, I would barely see her’

25/03/2020
Shruti Seth has recently delivered varied performances on TV and web shows and is now happy to be home as government has announced lockdown to curtail the spread of coronavirus. The actor plays a vamp on a daily soap, a soldier in The Forgotten Army and a mother who embraces nature in hew new web show, Mentalhood. After shooting till the 11th hour before all shoots were halted, Shruti is now confined to her house and is valuing every moment spent with her daughter. In a candid chat with Hindus...

I’m starting from scratch: YouTube sensation Shirley Setia on acting debut

25/03/2020
Singer Shirley Setia, who is set to enter Bollywood with Netflix's "Maska" and director Sabbir Khan's feature length film "Nikamma", says she is starting a new phase in her career and wants to develop her craft as she go forward. Shirley, who is from Auckland, New Zealand, started as a YouTuber by singing cover versions of Bollywood hits. She went on to win a competition organised by music label company T-Series few years ago. In 2016, the budding artiste shifted her base to Mumbai and soon m...

Neetu Chandra recalls her stay in California after coronavirus outbreak

25/03/2020
Actor Neetu Chandra had to return to India in the first week of March from California, USA, where she was shooting for her next action thriller movie as her parents panicked after the novel coronavirus was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation. The 35-year-old actor recently, in an interview, recalled how the situation was turning bad in the country. "Everything was shutting down from bars and restaurants to the workplaces. We were allowed limited food and if we would ask for m...

‘She’ has been an exciting journey: Aaditi Pohankar

25/03/2020
Playing the protagonist in the new web series "She" has been an exciting journey for Aaditi Pohankar. The "Lai Bhaari" fame actress plays the lead character on the show. Aaditi's character in the Imtiaz Ali-scripted show is called Bhumika Pardesi. She is a lady constable who has to pose as a prostitute to help the police force nab a dreaded narcotics dealer. "What I understood about Bhumika Pardesi is that she is a timid person going through the mundane rhythm of life, where she goes to work ...

It was a difficult character to portray: Raveena Tandon on playing a Prime Minister in Yash’s ‘KGF: Chapter 2’

25/03/2020
The gorgeous Raveena Tandon had a fun live chat yesterday and there were things we couldn’t help thinking about. The actress spoke about the ongoing threat of the Coronavirus pandemic, singer Kanika Kapoor being tested positive for the virus, still waiting to work with Shah Rukh Khan on the big screen and about her second Kannada film ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ starring Yash. On March 3, we had reported that the film was on the verge of a wrap. Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon and Srinidhi Shetty had repor...

Shahid Kapoor on three habits he adapted that changed his life

25/03/2020
Several Bollywood celebrities are practicing self-isolation to combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus. But sitting at home has its issues especially when stars are used to working non-stop. Keeping this in mind, actor Shahid Kapoor used his self-quarantine to hold a Ask Me Anything session on Instagram. The actor answered several questions his fans asked him whether about his upcoming film Jersey, on how to grow a beard and his way of remaining motivated amid coronavirus lockdown. On...

Sanya Malhotra is giving us best fitness mantras!

24/03/2020
Popularly known as the 'Dangal' girl, Sanya Malhotra is known for her impeccable performances and even so, her vibrant, relatable outlook. The actress has a busy 2020 lined up for herself with back to back projects but to keep it all in check with her well being, the actress has a regime which is highly relatable and here's what you cannot miss out on- her mantras! Telling us how she trains and maintains her fitness, the actress shares, `Yoga and meditation help me keep calm in these times o...

I used to sit at Prithvi theatre as a struggler looking for odd jobs: Ranveer Singh reveals with an epic throwback poster

24/03/2020
Ranveer Singh's fans were in for a pleasant surprise on social media when the actor shared a major throwback poster from his days as a theatre actor. Before his big Bollywood film debut with 'Band Baaja Baarat', the actor revealed that he starred in plays including one titled 'Carry On at the Keyhole', a comedy directed by Dinkar Jani. The hunk, who is under self-quarantine due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reminisced his struggling days as a young hunk trying to make his mark in show...

Shehnaaz Gill is stuck on Sidharth Shukla: ‘She wasn’t interested in contestants’: Aanchal Khurana

24/03/2020
Winner of reality show Mujhse Shaadi Karoge Aanchal Khurana has said Shehnaaz Gill was focussed on pairing Paras Chhabra with Ankita Srivastava instead of trying to find a guy for herself. During the course of the show that began after Bigg Boss 13 and ended early ue to coronavirus pandemic, Aanchal had frequent arguments with Shehnaaz as well as Ankita. Aanchal has also said that Shehnaaz was stuck on Sidharth Shukla. She told Spotboye in an interview, “I didn’t have an argument with Shehna...

‘Panga’ is close to my heart: Kangana Ranaut

24/03/2020
Actress Kangana Ranaut says her movie "Panga" is very close to her heart. Kangana is happy that her film "Panga" will now stream on Hotstar VIP in this difficult time due to the global outbreak of coronavirus. Women have donned several different hats since time immemorial; from a bread-winner to a home-maker. "'Panga' brings to life the tug-of-war between passion and responsibilities in the most idealistic way possible," Kangana said. "The movie begs to answer the question: for how long will...

Dad keeps checking on us while with Mom it is the other way around: Esha Deol on dealing with self isolation

24/03/2020
Esha Deol is a mommy to two adorable tiny tots - Radhya of two years and Miraya who is nine months old. Being a hands on mom the well being of her kids and family is her first priority. She also recently authored a book on motherhood whose release has got pushed back due to the current situation . Amidst self quarantine in the time of the coronavirus pandemic, ETimes caught up with Esha to talk about parenting in the times of this outbreak and what message she has for other parents. Excerpts… ...