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Bhaiyaji Superhit Re-release Action ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Sunny Deol’s action-packed entertainer, Bhaiyaji Superhit, is set to make a grand return to theaters in 2025. This cult classic action-comedy promises to bring back Deol in his iconic mass entertainer role, delivering his trademark high-octane performance.

Directed by Neeraj Pathak, the film features a stellar ensemble cast, including Preity Zinta, Arshad Warsi, Ameesha Patel, Shreyas Talpade, Pankaj Tripathi, Sanjay Mishra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Raftaar, Vijay Raaz, and Manoj Joshi. A perfect blend of action, comedy, and drama, Bhaiyaji Superhit is a thrilling ride that promises to entertain audiences of all ages.

The re-release is expected to bring excitement and rekindle the magic that made this film a fan favorite. With Deol’s electrifying action sequences, gripping dialogues, and an engaging storyline, Bhaiyaji Superhit is primed for a successful box office run once again.

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Is Vicky Kaushal perfect to play Maharana Pratap? Rrr writers agrees. ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Vicky Kaushal’s performance in Chhaava as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj has left a strong impact on audiences. Fans are now eager to see portrayals of other iconic Indian kings, including the legendary Rajput warrior Maharana Pratap. Thanks to Kaushal’s talent and work, he is already being looked at by fans as a potential candidate for the role and they aren’t alone in this sentiment.

Veteran screenwriter V Vijayendra Prasad, known for his mastery in crafting epic period dramas like Rrr (2022), has expressed his belief that Vicky is a perfect fit for the role. Prasad, who has been developing a script on Maharana Pratap, initially considered three other megastars for the part. However, after witnessing Vicky’s intense and commanding presence in Chhaava, the writer now believes Kaushal has what it takes to bring the Mewar king to life.

Salman Khan & Hrithik Roshan’s New Ad Gets Brutally Trolled! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Ever since Aditya Chopra’s Spy Universe was announced, people were excited to see Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Hrithik Roshan coming together. However, the two Khans made an appearance in Tiger 3 and Pathaan together, but Hrithik Roshan was not seen. In fact, even in the upcoming War 2, it is highly unlikely that Bhai might shoot a cameo!

This comes to the next important question – Why bring them together with the help of VFX and fake edits? Hrithik and Salman have come together for an ad for a soft drink, reportedly directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the only catch being – they did not come together!

A very shoddy edit of the ad shows Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan placed together in a frame via VFX, pulling an impossible task, which is obviously less impossible...

Did Honey Singh Take A Jibe At Badshah & Raftaar? ( Photo Credit – Instagram; Facebook )

Many figures have shaped the Indian rap scene, but three particular names come to everyone’s mind who ruled the industry for multiple years. Yo Yo Honey Singh, Badshah, and Raftaar have been on the top of their game for many years and were initially part of the same musical collective, Mafia Mundeer. Their split led to an ongoing rivalry played out through diss tracks, public statements, and behind-the-scenes conflicts.

While Honey Singh dominated the early 2010s with chart-toppers like Brown Rang, Desi Kalakaar, and Lungi Dance, Badshah and Raftaar made their own spaces in the industry, delivering hits like DJ Waley Babu and Swag Mera Desi, respectively. Their professional fallout, however, became one of the most talked-about feuds in Indian music.

Honey Singh Recites A Shayari For Badshah And Raftaar

During a high-energy concert in Mumbai,...

After Bollywood capped off 2024 with a flop as spectacular as Baby John, almost every critic, trade analyst, and film enthusiast began writing lengthy articles about how remakes, sequels, unoriginal scripts, and propaganda films won’t allow the Hindi movie industry to remain sustainable. And I couldn’t help but agree. Personally speaking, last year was horrifying for a variety of reasons. But the scarcity of good Hindi films, something that I had relied on since my childhood to get through tough times, only exacerbated feelings of dread, despair, and depression. I found myself not getting excited about the next release. I started wondering whether something was wrong with me or with films in general. That was when I saw the trailer for Badass Ravi Kumar. It looked absurd, and the best part was that it knew that it was absurd. It had songs that didn’t sound like some fusion of Hindi and Punjabi.

Badass Ravi Kumar’s ending largely focused on [Spoiler Alert] Ravi Kumar delivering a precious diamond necklace to Carlos Pedro Panther, who wanted to give it to Laila. Now, Laila had an important reel full of pictures of confidential documents and whatnot that had been secretly procured by Carlos’ spies from the Indian government in order to deliver it to a rogue Pakistani extremist named Syed Bashir. Carlos would’ve gotten it directly and then handed it over to Bashir for a price, but Laila intervened and used the reel as her bargaining chip to get the necklace. Since Interpol’s Mahavir Ahuja and the Indian police’s Commissioner Awasthi want to stop Pakistan from gaining any kind of upper hand against India using that reel and disrupting the relatively peaceful atmosphere between the neighboring nations, they sent in Ravi Kumar. Given how Ravi Kumar didn’t know the location of the reel,...

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Breaking news: Rapper Raftaar, along with Raghav Juyal and Lakshya Lalwani, will grace the stage as special guests. Raftaar will debut his latest track ‘Moreni,’ while Raghav and Lakshya will promote their upcoming film ‘Kill.’

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Popular Rapper Badshah has shared some words of wisdom about how he proved many wrong and made a “living out of it.”

Badshah, whose real name is Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, took to his Instagram stories, and in the first image, he wrote: “Prove them wrong.”

In the second image, he wrote: “I made a living out of it.”

Badshah, who started his career with the name ‘Cool Equal’, has crooned in Hindi, English, Punjabi and Haryanvi languages.

He has belted out hits tracks such as ‘Proper Patola’, ‘Genda Phool’, ‘DJ Waley Babu’, ‘Paagal’, ‘Wakhra Swag’, ‘Mercy’ and ‘She Move It Like’ to name a few.

He has even contributed to Bollywood films such as ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’, ‘Veere Di Wedding’, ‘Kapoor and Sons’ and ‘Crew’.

His latest release is his third studio album ‘Ek Tha Raja’, featuring 16 tracks and collaborations with different artistes including Karan Aujla, Nikhita Gandhi,...

Rapper Badshah has the funniest gym tip to fitness fanatics on his social media. Badshah, whose real name is Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, took to his Instagram stories and shared a video.

The mirror-selfie clip first shows his footwear and then pans it to the mirror to show himself in the video.

In the clip, the rapper said: “Gym karna hai toh crocs main karo, bhai jooton main toh har koi karta hai.”

On the work front, Badshah has released his third studio album ‘Ek Tha Raja’, featuring 16 tracks and collaborations with different artistes including Karan Aujla, Nikhita Gandhi, Mc Stan, Raftaar, Divine and others.

Meanwhile, Badshah will be seen touring arena shows across the US, Singapore and Canada through the summer.

Rapper Badshah, who is known for ‘Kar Gayi Chull’, ‘Jugnu’, ‘Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai’ and others, has released his third studio album ‘Ek Tha Raja’. The album features 16 tracks and collaborations with different artistes like Karan Aujla, Nikhita Gandhi, Mc Stan, Raftaar, Divine and others.

Talking about the album, Badshah shared, “This album represents a culmination of years of passion, dedication, and artistic exploration. Each track is a testament to the power of collaboration and community building and the boundless potential of music to transcend boundaries.”

The album was launched at an event hosted by audio streaming platform Spotify. This release follows the immense success of Badshah’s 2023 EP ‘3:00 Am Sessions’ and his 2018 album ‘O.N.E. Original Never Ends’. This album has been released under the label of Universal Music India.

Meanwhile, Badshah will be seen touring arena shows across the US, Singapore and Canada through the summer.

Rapper Ikka, who served as the squad boss on the hip-hop reality show ‘MTV Hustle 3.0’, has shared that he and fellow rapper Raftaar used to go and shop at Delhi’s Palika Bazar for fashion accessories. Ikka revealed that he got “fashion ka keeda” from hip-hop, adding that he always used to wonder as a kid about sourcing stuff that he saw in international hip-hop videos.

His search finally ended at the Palika Bazar in Delhi’s Connaught Place area.

The rapper revealed, “As a kid, I used to be very fascinated by the fashion trends in the hip-hop genre. The caps, the jackets and the shoes, they always intrigued me, and I used to think where I could get such cool stuff. I then discovered a place in Palika Bazar where I could get the clothes and the accessories.”

He added, “I used to go there with Raftaar and Lil Golu.

The team behind the highly-anticipated film “Shaitaan” has unveiled a new song titled “Aisa Main Shaitaan”, adding to the excitement ahead of its release on March 8th. Starring powerhouse talents Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, Jyotika, and Janki Bodiwala, the film promises an intense and thrilling experience for audiences.

The song, composed by the renowned musician Amit Trivedi, features lyrics penned by Kumaar and vocals by the dynamic Raftaar. With such a talented lineup of creators, “Aisa Main Shaitaan” is expected to leave a lasting impression on listeners.

Directed by Vikas Bahl, “Shaitaan” is produced by Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak. Presented by Jio Studios, Devgn Films, and Panorama Studios, the film is set to hit cinemas on March 8th, 2024.

With a stellar cast, captivating music, and the creative vision of Vikas Bahl, “Shaitaan” promises to be a cinematic spectacle that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

Comedian-musician Munawar Faruqui, who won the reality television show ‘Bigg Boss 17’, unleashed a storm in the Dongri area of Mumbai as he reached with the ‘Bigg Boss 17’ trophy at the place of his residence.

A video of Munawar Faruqui arriving in Dongri shows him greeting his fans from the car as thousands of fans mobbed his car. He came out of the car and waved at his fans. He was seen wearing an off-white jacket and black jeans. He folded his hands and thanked all his well- wishers for showering a lot of love and blessings on him.

Munawar, took home the trophy along with a whopping amount of over Rs 50 lakh and a Hyundai Creta car. Having spent 105 days inside the house, touted as one of the most difficult places to be in, Munawar maintained the position alongside the other four top contenders Ankita Lokhande, Mannara Chopra, Abhishek Kumar and Arun Mahshetty.

Munawar Faruqui was declared the winner of the 17th season of the controversial reality show ‘Bigg Boss’ in a star-studded grand finale held on Sunday evening and went on till early hours of Monday.

Munawar, who started with a fan following with 6.1 million on Instagram and currently has 11.3 million, took home the trophy along with a whopping amount of over Rs 50 lakh and a Hyundai Creta car.

Having spent 105 days inside the house, touted as one of the most difficult places to be in, Munawar maintained the position alongside the other four top contenders Ankita Lokhande, Mannara Chopra, Abhishek Kumar and Arun Mahshetty.

Salman also congratulated Abhishek and said he played really well.

Over his journey in the house, Munawar saw a great support from celebrity friends such as Badshah, Raftaar, Emiway Bantai, Ganesh Acharya, Karan Kundrra, Mc Stan and Prince Narula, among many others.

The Top 5 contestants were also seen performing popular Bollywood tracks.

A string of personalities such as Vir Das, Raftaar, Gauahar Khan and Emiway Bantai among many others have come out in support of Munawar Faruqui as in just a few hours the winner of ‘Bigg Boss 17’ will be announced. Vir Das shared his support on Instagram, saying: “Vote for @munawar.faruqui because he deserves it. And because comedians are boss.”

Emiway Bantai said that the trophy should reach Dongri, where Munawar comes from.

He wrote: “Vote maro Company, Apna bhai @munawar.faruqui ko jeetadalo. Trophy ko Dongri pohchane wala shot hai.”

Actress Gauhar Khan also shared a story on her social media and rooted for him.

She said: “So, everyone from my crazy lot, if you have liked Munawar’s journey, please do vote for him. Only a few hours left. He has had a truly beautiful… actually, a very tested journey inside the Bigg Boss house. So for his composure,...

Singer Rashmeet Kaur, who is well known for her songs such as ‘Dil Hai Ranjhana’ from ‘Tejas’ and ‘Ghana Kasoota’, has unleashed a new wave of Punjabi pop with ‘Pyar Ki Bahaar’, where she has collaborated with comedian Munawar Faruqui, who has lent his rapping skills to her song, unleashing a wave of desi swag.

Giving very rustic vocals with added glamour, Rashmeet’s own singing is very classy and a good example of modern-day Punjabi pop which is unapologetically rooted, and very much colourful.

Laden with both a colourful tone, as well as a strong groove, ‘Pyar Ki Bahaar’ boasts a powerful melody and contrary to its name doesn’t feel like a love song at all.

It doesn’t even feel like a celebration of love, but rather a pure party anthem which is great to dance to, and it indeed does that well.

Munawar’s rap is...

Singer Rashmeet Kaur, who is well known for her songs such as ‘Dil Hai Ranjhana’ from ‘Tejas’ and ‘Ghana Kasoota’, has unleashed a new wave of Punjabi pop with ‘Pyar Ki Bahaar’, where she has collaborated with comedian Munawar Faruqui, who has lent his rapping skills to her song, unleashing a wave of desi swag.

Giving very rustic vocals with added glamour, Rashmeet’s own singing is very classy and a good example of modern-day Punjabi pop which is unapologetically rooted, and very much colourful.

Laden with both a colourful tone, as well as a strong groove, ‘Pyar Ki Bahaar’ boasts a powerful melody and contrary to its name doesn’t feel like a love song at all.

It doesn’t even feel like a celebration of love, but rather a pure party anthem which is great to dance to, and it indeed does that well.

Munawar’s rap is...

New Delhi, Nov 16 (Ians) Rappers Raftaar and Kr$na have gone full freestyle and hardcore gangsta in their latest hip-hop song ‘Woh Raat’.

Dance, swag, bling, and style, ‘Woh Raat’ not only has all these elements, but also packs in a huge desi touch which makes it even more relatable. For any rap fan looking for an extra fiery edge, this may be the track they can jam to.

The instrumentation is purely electronic and uses a bunch of ambient pop sounds, muffled samples, some singing, and a booming bass with computer generated drums. But the rapping of the two is ferocious and they carry the whole song on their shoulders with the utmost efficiency.

‘Woh Raat’ has just a ton of attitude where the two are collectively venting out their frustration of a time gone wrong.

The video of the song features a lot of breakdance, style, and cars,...

New Delhi, Nov 16 (Ians) Rappers Raftaar and Kr$na have gone full freestyle and hardcore gangsta in their latest hip-hop song ‘Woh Raat’.

Dance, swag, bling, and style, ‘Woh Raat’ not only has all these elements, but also packs in a huge desi touch which makes it even more relatable. For any rap fan looking for an extra fiery edge, this may be the track they can jam to.

The instrumentation is purely electronic and uses a bunch of ambient pop sounds, muffled samples, some singing, and a booming bass with computer generated drums. But the rapping of the two is ferocious and they carry the whole song on their shoulders with the utmost efficiency.

‘Woh Raat’ has just a ton of attitude where the two are collectively venting out their frustration of a time gone wrong.

The video of the song features a lot of breakdance, style, and cars,...

Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s film ‘12th Fail’, marking its spirit of ultimate determination, has released its latest track ‘Restart’ sung by the rapper Raftaar. The song is a hardened motivational track which inspires you to restart and rewrite your story until it is what you want it to be.

The music is a very boisterous and dramatic mix, cleverly infusing rock riffs with gangsta rap and electronic. Anthemic, power driven, ‘Restart’ is the ultimate motivational rap rock song which is heavily driven by groove, rhythm and a very ‘natural’ feel.

The lyrics may be pure motivation but they are nothing without the background music and Raftaar’s passionate edge driven delivery which is also mixed with occasional bits of singing.

The video features various clips from the film while intercutting with the song’s production and its studio rendition. The music video is very bleak and shows a very...

Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s film ‘12th Fail’, marking its spirit of ultimate determination, has released its latest track ‘Restart’ sung by the rapper Raftaar. The song is a hardened motivational track which inspires you to restart and rewrite your story until it is what you want it to be.

The music is a very boisterous and dramatic mix, cleverly infusing rock riffs with gangsta rap and electronic. Anthemic, power driven, ‘Restart’ is the ultimate motivational rap rock song which is heavily driven by groove, rhythm and a very ‘natural’ feel.

The lyrics may be pure motivation but they are nothing without the background music and Raftaar’s passionate edge driven delivery which is also mixed with occasional bits of singing.

The video features various clips from the film while intercutting with the song’s production and its studio rendition. The music video is very bleak and shows a very...

As hip-hop turns 50 , Indian-American DJ-producer Kshmr and rapper-producer Raftaar have joined forces for their debut collaboration titled ‘Legacy’, the third track from Kshmr’s much-awaited Indian hip-hop album ‘Karam’.

Raftaar showcases his lyrical prowess as he raps about the importance of legacy and how a person should masterfully build towards his legacy for empowerment of future generations.

Kshmr stated: “Raftaar was at the top of the list of rappers in the Indian scene I wanted to work with. We went back and forth over virtual meetings, where I told him about the concept of my forthcoming album Karam’s storyline and how each track on it tells a different piece of that story. We landed on our song being the last track of the album, a reflection on the main character’s death, which I knew Dilin could perfectly execute with his lyrical intensity.

“I was blown away to find...

As hip-hop turns 50 , Indian-American DJ-producer Kshmr and rapper-producer Raftaar have joined forces for their debut collaboration titled ‘Legacy’, the third track from Kshmr’s much-awaited Indian hip-hop album ‘Karam’.

Raftaar showcases his lyrical prowess as he raps about the importance of legacy and how a person should masterfully build towards his legacy for empowerment of future generations.

Kshmr stated: “Raftaar was at the top of the list of rappers in the Indian scene I wanted to work with. We went back and forth over virtual meetings, where I told him about the concept of my forthcoming album Karam’s storyline and how each track on it tells a different piece of that story. We landed on our song being the last track of the album, a reflection on the main character’s death, which I knew Dilin could perfectly execute with his lyrical intensity.

“I was blown away to find...

Mumbai, Sep 3 (Ians) Rappers Raftaar and Badshah seem to have taken a cryptic dig at rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh, while joking about failed comebacks in the music scene while appearing in a reality show.

The two were seen in the finale episode of Hip Hop India as judges. A video from the grand finale has surfaced online and fans claim that the dig was Yo Yo Honey Singh.

The video, which is doing the rounds on social media, shows Raftaar, whose real name is Dilin Nair asking Badshah: “Bata do na kiska comeback nahi ho raha”

Without revealing the name, Badshah, whose real name is Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia answered with a joke.

He quipped: “Banda bolta hai sarkar chor hai. Police pakar ke le jata hai usko. Woh bolta hai mujhe kiu pakra. Toh woh bolta hai tune bola sarkar chor hai. Woh bolta hai lekin maine toh...

New Delhi, Sep 1 (Ians) Composer-singer Jasleen Royal made a sweet revelation on the stage of ‘India’s Got Talent’, where she talked about the time when she was a contestant on the show.

In the upcoming Saturday episode, the show promises an evening filled with music and an unlimited showcase of talent-par-excellence. Gracing the stage will be special guests — rapper Raftaar, and Jasleen, who will be seen promoting her chart-topping track ‘Heeriye’.

While the Top 14 contestants impress one and all with their power-packed performances, Jasleen talked about her journey.

“My journey started from this very stage of ‘India’s Got Talent’ and today, returning to the same show to promote my independent song feels surreal. The amount of love and affection I have received after my stint on the show has been unmatched and I never imagined that I’d be back on ‘India’s Got Talent’ after so many years as a guest,...

Rappers Badshah and Raftaar are all set to bring their magic to the finale of the dance reality show ‘Hip Hop India’. The Top 3 on the show are ready for the ultimate dance-off in the final showdown.

Badshaah and Raftaar will join the judges Remo D’Souza and Nora Fatehi as they set the stage on fire with their astounding acts. As seen in the promo Badshah welcomes everyone for the grand finale of the show followed by glimpses of some dazzling performances by Sushant Khatri and Vartika Jha.

Talking about being a part of the show, Badshah shared: “I’m excited that ‘Hip Hop India’ has curated a platform that helps underground talent showcase their prowess to a wider audience. I am thrilled to be a part of this process where the undiscovered talent of our nation will get their deserving share of the spotlight. Being the ultimate Hip-hop dance reality show,...

New Delhi, Sept 1 (Ians) Judge of reality show ‘India’s Got Talent’ season 10, Badshah heaps praise on the special guest of the show rapper Raftaar in the upcoming episode as he calls Raftaar “India’s most skilled rapper.”

The two are also set to perform with the contestant Unb on ‘Illuminaughty’, ‘Ye Ladki Paagal Hai’, and ‘Call me a Player’.

‘Illuminaughty’ is a song sung by Raftaar, while ‘Ye Ladki Paagal Hai’ is by Badshah.

The show promises an evening filled with music on Saturday, as it welcomes Raftaar, and the composer-singer, Jasleen Royal, who will be promoting her chart-topping track, ‘Heeriye.’

Speaking about his bond with Raftaar, Badshah said: “We practice the commercial form of Hip Hop, but Raftaar is the most skilled rapper in India. Why I call him the most skilled and my favourite is because he is the only person who does both, the purest form of...

New Delhi, Aug 31 (Ians) Judge of ‘India’s Got Talent’ season 10, Shilpa Shetty Kundra was left in tears and got emotional on the union of ‘Awaara Crew’ with their fathers.

In the upcoming episode, the show promises an evening filled with music as it welcomes the charismatic rapper, Raftaar, and the sensational singer, Jasleen Royal, who will be promoting her chart-topping track, ‘Heeriye’.

One of the highlights of the upcoming episode will be the ‘Awaara Crew’, from Delhi, who will take the stage by storm with their performance on the song ‘Pehli Baar Hai.’ What makes their performance even more captivating is the surprise that awaits the crew.

For the very first time, their fathers, who may have been unaware of their dedication and talent until now, will be present to support them on this prestigious platform. At this poignant moment, actress Shilpa couldn’t help but get emotional as she...

The last week of the month of August is filled with entertainment as new action, drama, romance and friendship stories will be streaming on different Ott platforms. There are numerous options for binge-watching on the Ott platforms, but only a few are worthy of our time. Whether you’re a fan of riveting movie or prefer to dive into gripping series on the web, there’s something extraordinary in store for everyone in the coming days.

From investigative thriller ‘Aakhri Sach’ headlined by Tamannaah Bhatia to rapper Raftaar’s debut series ‘Bajao’, to Pawan Kalyan’s Telugu fantasy comedy film ‘Bro’, the upcoming lineup surely will keep you hooked and engaged.

Here’s a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention:

‘Aakhri Sach’

One night, one family, multiple deaths, an investigating officer and various theories, ‘Aakhri Sach’ is inspired by true events. Set against the backdrop of simmering tension,...

Shah Rukh Khan, the king of Bollywood, is ready to make a grand comeback with his upcoming action thriller Jawan. The film, directed by Atlee, has been certified U/A by the Cbfc with a runtime of 2 hours 49 minutes. The film is set to release on September 7, 2023, coinciding with Janmashtami.

Jawan marks the first collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee, who is known for his blockbuster Tamil films. The film also stars Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles, while Deepika Padukone, Vijay and Sanjay Dutt make special appearances. The film has a star-studded cast of supporting actors and a budget of Rs 300 crore.

Jawan Prevue

The film is a visual spectacle with stunning action sequences designed by six action directors from around the world. These directors have worked on Hollywood and Indian films like The Fast and the Furious, Captain America, Inception, Avengers, Baahubali 2, Raees, Tiger Zinda Hai and Shershaah.

Actor Tanuj Virwani, who will be soon seen in the upcoming streaming show ‘Bajao’, has shared that he plays a level-headed South Delhite in the series. The actor said yes to the project as it promised a palette change for him who otherwise gets approached for roles with darker plots and themes.

The comedy series, which also stars rapper Raftaar in his acting debut, follows the escapades of three young men as they navigate the challenges of success and survival in the Punjabi music scene. Promising a side-splitting laugh fest and a tale of maturation and male friendship, the show is based in Delhi and delves into the amusing and eccentric realm of the Punjabi music business, replete with flamboyant and unconventional characters, as well as stylish rappers.

Talking about his character in the show, Tanuj said: “Ved is a typical South Delhite. He loves having a good time in life.

Rapper Raftaar, who is set to make his acting debut with the upcoming streaming show ‘Bajao’, has revealed that he used to be super quiet while on the sets of the show. He wouldn’t talk much in order to stay true to his character. In the series, Raftaar essays the role of a rapper belonging to the Punjabi music industry.

Talking about his preparations for the part, Raftaar said: “I would stay in my zone and on set I would observe people when they would be giving takes. I would put a chair and I would just look at people and understand and constantly stay in that vibe. I would not talk much on sets, staying true to the character.”

The rapper further mentioned that for the show, he drew a lot of references from his life.

“Things are a bit exaggerated in the show but mushkilon ka samna maine bhi kiya hai,...

The trailer of rapper Raftaar, Tanuj Virwani, Sahil Vaid, and Sahil Khattar-starrer ‘Bajao’ gives a sneak peek into the hilarious journey of three determined filmmakers, as they navigate the colorful chaos of the Punjabi music industry, delivering a rollercoaster of laughter, mishaps, and satirical entertainment.

Raftaar is making his much-awaited acting debut with musical comedy series ‘Bajao’. Mahira Sharma, Adinath Kothare and Monalisa will also be seen in the series.

The one minute 38 second video starts with ‘Ek Kalakaar’ Raftaar’s real music concerts, and introduces the audiences into his character ‘Babbar’. He is seen mixing freestyle and gangsta-rap. Three friends– Tanuj as ‘Ved’, Sahil Khatter as ‘Dhaari’, and Sahil Vaid as ‘Cookie’, are introduced. The show, set against the backdrop of Delhi, takes an unexpected turn when three friends find themselves entrusted with a bag of Rs 2 crore to shoot the comeback music video for Punjab’s most celebrated rapper ‘Babbar’.

However,...

Mumbai, Aug 15 (Ians) Addinath Kothare revealed that for his character in ‘Bajao’, he got trained for Delhi accent. The actor said he even has a dialect coach.

Addinath made his Bollywood debut in the biographical sports film 83, portraying the role of former cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar. He was also seen in Criminal Justice.

Revealing about his character in the show, Addinath said: “Bajao’s teaser is out and the content is very different, unlike the content we have seen on the web recently. Hence, they are keeping it very minimalistic.

“Along with the madness, there is a comedy, a great dramatic story that holds through the series. My character is a Delhi-based rapper. And I am sure I will get some crazy responses, people won’t be able to recognise me in that character.”

Addinath also briefed about his preparations for the role he his going to portray in the show,...

Mumbai, Aug 14 (Ians) Popular singer and rapper Badshah will be seen attending the grand finale of the controversial reality show ‘Bigg Boss Ott 2’ on Monday.

It is confirmed from verified sources that music mogul and mentor Badshah will be joining in the star studded grand finale celebrations as a special guest and the star performer on August 14.

The 39-year-old hip hop icon will be interacting with the top 5 contestants inside the house as well as performing a special set and shaking a leg with Salman Khan and the all eliminated participants of Big Boss Ott 2.

His setlist includes his club anthems such as ‘Jugnu’, ‘Chamkeela Chehra’, ‘Tabahi’ and his latest single ‘Gone Girl’. Salman Khan and Badshah share a cordial relationship and the duo were seen jamming together on Big Boss 15 in 2021 when Badshah taught Salman Khan the hookstep of ‘Jugnu’ and spoke about how his mother would be proud of this on-stage moment.

Mumbai, Aug 10 (Ians) As the grand finale for ‘Bigg Boss Ott 2’ approaches, new guests have graced the doors of the house.

Travel vloggers Mohit Minocha and Anunay Sood will meet up with the contestants, and go around having fun and engage in jolly banter and laughter, in a break from the drama that is soon to follow.

All sorts of guests have been coming to the house with the coming of the grand finale.

First it was Mahesh Bhatt along with the parents of Jiya Shankar, Abhishek Malhan and Elvish Yadav. Then came the thrilling appearances of Raftaar and Mahira Sharma.

Now the two famous vloggers will go around the house and explore its colourful and great decor, as well as the rooms as contestants began teasing each other, such as Abhishek calling one room Elvish’s own ‘Mangalsutra’.

Bebika Dhruve, Pooja Bhatt and Manisha will all be present there as well,...

Mumbai, Aug 9 (Ians) Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra on Thursday shared a glimpse of his upcoming film ’12th Fail’ starring Vikrant Massey, where the actor is seen giving himself a restart in education and career.

’12th Fail’ is based on Anurag Pathak’s best-selling novel, about the incredible journey of Ips officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS officer Shraddha Joshi. The film is also inspired by millions of true stories of students attempting the world’s toughest competitive exam: the Civil Services.

’12th Fail’ takes an authentic approach, shot in real locations with real students, providing a glimpse into the life of Upsc students, their grit, integrity, determination, and the enduring friendships they develop.

Talking about the teaser, Chopra said: “This film stands as a tribute to the honest officers who safeguard our Constitution and the countless students who aspire to follow in their footsteps. If this film inspires even some...

The ‘Bigg Boss Ott 2’ house is all set to conclude itself in a grand fashion, bringing with it all the drama, thrills, suspense and excitement that it can. In the midst of all that, contestants Elvish Yadav and Abhishek Malhan have emerged as the biggest fan favourites, with online polls going on, leaving it to the public, who will be the Boss between these two.

Every contestant gaining access to the ‘Ticket to the Finale’ was part of their own ‘Systum’ be it Abhishek, Elvish, or Jad Hadid, Bebika Dhruve or Avinash Sachdev. But their systems got broken, and only Elvish and Abhishek are now the finalists.

Both the contestants won the hearts of audiences due to their grounded and respectful, but tough attitude, zeal to win, not talking smack, obeying the rules and displaying all the attributes which determines who will be the winner in ‘Big Boss’.

Regardless of...

Mumbai, Aug 6 (Ians) A week before the grand finale, contestants Jad Hadid and Avinash Sachdev were shown the exit in a shocking double eviction in the Weekend Ka Vaar episode on Sunday.

For this week, contestants who were nominated for eviction were Avinash, Jad, Jiya Shankar, and Manisha Rani. Abhishek Malhan made it to the finale as he is the last captain of the house as he was chosen by the housemates.

The gossip page ‘Bigg Boss Tak’ on X, formerly called Twitter, wrote: “Double Eviction in Tonight’s Episode. Jad Hadid and Avinash Sachdev both are Evicted from the Bigg Boss Ott house before a Finale week.”

On Sunday, Neha Kakkar, Raftaar, Mahira Sharma and Tanuj Virwani and Sahil Khatter will be seen lighting up the stage as they will be performing live on the show with Salman Khan.

Contestants who have made it to the finale week include names such as Bebika Dhurve,...

Amid the rising tension and chaos at the house as ‘Bigg Boss Ott 2’ approaches its final stages, this ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’ is promising to be a thrilling venture which will reveal the names of the contestants entering the show’s last week. Adding to this excitement, the weekend special episode will feature the star cast of the upcoming web series, ‘Bajao’.

Giving a boost to all this excitement, the Indian rapper, Raftaar, former ‘Bigg Boss’ contestant Mahira Sharma along with actors Tanuj Virwani, Sahil Khattar and Sahil Vaid will also be making an appearance on the show.

Raftaar, who is ready to share stage with Salman Khan again, said, “I am absolutely thrilled to be returning to the show and reuniting with Salman Khan, post our promo shoot song, ‘Lagi Bachi’ which is the anthem for ‘Bigg Boss Ott 2’.”

He added “I have been closely following the journey of all...

Mumbai, Aug 1 (Ians) Rapper Raftaar, who is known for tracks such as ‘Baje Re Andhadhun’, ‘Mantoiyat’, ‘Ghana Kasoota’, ‘Dhaakad’, is set to make his acting debut, and it’s something that he always wanted to do.

Tha rapper, who will be soon seen showcasing his acting chops with the webseries ‘Bajao’, spoke about checking all boxes as an artiste.

The series also came in like a full circle moment for him as the streaming show has been directed by the same set of directors with whom he shot a music video about seven years back.

Touted to be a laugh riot, ‘Bajao’ is a coming of age, bromance-comedy, set up in Delhi.

The show explores the funny and wacky world of the Punjabi music industry which is extremely colourful and comes with a host of atrangi characters and swanky rappers.

Thrilled about his acting debut, the rapper shared: “I have...

New Delhi, July 10 (Ians) Non-academic learning and community platform FrontRow, backed by celebrities like Deepika Padukone and rapper Raftaar, has shut down, media reports said on Monday.

Ishaan Preet Singh, Co-founder of FrontRow, confirmed to TechCrunch that the startup is winding up and is “exploring IP acquisition talks and possibility to return the unused capital to investors”.

The startup had raised nearly $18 million, backed by Elevation Capital, Eight Roads Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Not Boring Capital, among others.

In August 2021, Raftaar invested an undisclosed amount in the FrontRow app, after the app had secured seed funding of $3.2 million from Padukone, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Elevation Capital (formerly Saif Partners).

The non-academic skill development platform was founded by serial entrepreneurs Mikhil Raj, Shubhadit Sharma and Singh in 2020. The app had forged creative alliances with celebrities like Neha Kakkar, Divine, Suresh Raina, Amit Trivedi, Biswa Kalyan Rath, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar,...

Sahil Khattar of ’83’ fame says his upcoming show ‘Bajao’ will be “a kick-ass and mad-dog comedy”, which will keep audiences entertained. ‘Bajao’ is an upcoming web series produced by Jio Studio. The web series also features Raftaar, Mahira Sharma and Monalisa in lead roles.

Talking about the show, Sahil said: “The show is based on the theory that whatever happens in life, just ‘Bajao’. It is a kickass mad dog comedy show, which will stream on Jio Cinema. Do watch it. You’ll have fun.”

Bajao will be exclusively available on Jio Cinema, but the production house hasn’t yet revealed the release date. The series is being made in Hindi and will be dubbed later in various Indian languages.

With the second season of ‘Bigg Boss Ott’ all set to drop, superstar Salman Khan said that the upcoming controversial reality show will be “raw, and unfiltered,” just like the ‘Dabangg’ star.

A new promo has been dropped by the makers on Thursday and it features Salman Khan and rapper Raftaar. Starting from June 17, ‘Bigg Boss Ott’ will see Salman as its host. In the new promo, Salman and Raftaar are seen dropping hints about the upcoming season.

Commenting on being the host of Bigg Boss Ott, Salman said: “This season will be raw and unfiltered just like me, making it a perfect match like a Ram milayi jodi. I am sure it was never seen before in the history of unscripted reality where fans can see all sides without any layers.”

“Dekhta ja India, is baar entertainment rukega nahi kyuki contestants ki itni lagegi, ki unko aapki kaafi madad lagegi.

Mumbai, June 2 (Ians) Rapper Raftaar, who is known for chartbusters like ‘Bandook Meri Laila’, ‘Mantoiyat’ and others, will be seen gracing the upcoming episode of the dance reality show, ‘India’s Best Dancer 3’ with actress Aroosa Khan, to promote their new single, ‘Phone Mila Ke’.

During the course of the episode, Raftaar will be seen completely bowled over by the performance from the contestant Akshay Pal and his team.

In the show, the contestants, along with their choreographers, will be paired with the young prodigies of ‘Super Dancer’ for the ‘Teen Ka Tadka’ challenge. ‘Tripling’ the energy on stage will be the amazing act by Akshay Pal, choreographer Vartika Jha and Amit Kumar on the track ‘Babuji Zara Dheere Chalo’.

The rapper complimented the contestant: “Akshay, you were brilliant before, brilliant now and will be brilliant in the future as well. Your sadness is only inside of you, not around you.

Mumbai, May 16 (Ians) The countdown to the 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy and Awards (Iifa) has begun. Bollywood is gearing up for the industry’s biggest holiday, with at least 20 of the industry’s A-listers packing to be at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, from May 25 to May 27.

The grand stage for the Awards is once again the Etihad Arena, the Middle East’s largest state-of-the-art indoor entertainment venue, located on the picturesque Yas Bay Waterfront. Vicky Kaushal and Abhishek Bachchan are all set to be the hosts for Iifa 2023.

The awards will be interspersed with live performances by a mega star cast, with Bollywood’s Bhaijaan, Salman Khan, leading the way. His ‘Kick’ collaborator, Jacqueline Fernandez, will give him company, along with Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon, who were last seen together in the horror-comedy ‘Bhediya’.

Nora Fatehi, Rakul Preet Singh and Ayushmann Khurana are also expected...

Actor Sahil Khattar, who is known for working in ’83’ and ‘200 Halla Ho’, is all set to be seen in the web series, ‘Bajao’ in which he will be playing a Haryanvi guy. The series also stars Raftaar, Sahil Vaid and Tanuj Virani in prominent roles. He shared that the basic idea behind the web show is to find a solution to a problem and how he prepared himself for his role in the web series.

Talking about the web series and his role, Sahil said: “We generally say that ‘koi bhi problems ho then Bajao, Fod ke aana’. The idea is to solve all the problems. ‘Sam Dam Dhand Bhed’ is what has been used as a principle in the series. The series is about 3 guys, who pull out a rapper in the up north music industry out of depression. It is going to be a fun-filled and thrilling series.

In a star-studded event held at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, Jio Studios, the media and content arm of Reliance Industries Limited, for the first time unveiled its spectacular content slate, the single largest slate ever produced by an Indian studio in any given year. The studio has lined up ready to release over 100+ stories across genres of films and original web series in multiple languages including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, South and Bhojpuri, capturing every emotion and genre of storytelling – Action, Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Romance, Biopics, Horror, Musicals et al.

The depth and width of this marquee offering promises to be a game-changer in the world of Indian entertainment, delivering high quality content that is both entertaining and thought provoking, with unheard of scale. This has been achieved through meticulous collaboration with some of the best creative minds in the country including Raj Kumar Hirani, Sooraj Barjatya,...

Jio Studios, the content arm of Reliance Industries Limited, has unveiled a huge slate of 100 new films and TV shows that will play on Reliance’s streaming platforms.

They range from the previously-announced Shah Rukh Khan-starring Bollywood movie project “Dunki,” through Adil Hussain’s Bengali-language art-house picture “The Storyteller,” which appeared at the Busan Film Festival last year, to a range of web originals and mini-series.

Contents are made as originals in a range of local languages including Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati and Bhojpuri. Genres range from action, drama, thriller and romance to horror and musicals.

The company called the lineup “the single largest slate ever produced by an Indian studio in a given year” while also calling it a “game changer” and “explosive.”

The hype may be justified as Mukesh Ambani’s Ril pushes its way further into the entertainment and streaming spaces, having already powered its way to...

Mumbai, April 12 (Ians) Actor Nana Patekar is set to make his Ott debut with the upcoming series titled ‘Laal Batti’, a political thriller helmed by Prakash Jha.

The project was unveiled on Wednesday as a part of the content slate of Jio Studios. The star-studded event was held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Over 100+ stories in multiple languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Bhojpuri and southern languages, across genres of films and original web series are lined up for release.

Some of the biggest directors of Hindi cinema, including Raj Kumar Hirani, Sooraj Barjatya, Ali Abbas Zafar, Aditya Dhar, Prakash Jha, Amar Kaushik and Laxman Utekar, will be releasing their projects as a part of the slate.

The film line-up in the slate includes ‘Dunki’, ‘Bloody Daddy’, ‘Bhediya 2’, ‘Bhul Chuk Maaf’, an untitled film starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, ‘Stree 2’, ‘Section 84’, ‘Hisaab Barabar’, ‘Zara Hatke Zara...