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Alia Bhatt Birthday: Alia Bhatt, one of the top actresses of Bollywood who got young success (Alia Bhatt) Those who have cut the first cake from their birthday. Actually, her video is going viral, in which Alia Bhatt is seen cutting the cake and her husband Ranveer Kapoor is also seen. Those who did something with Alia, everyone is surprised to see.

Alia Bhatt celebrated birthday

Bollywood’s top actress Alia Bhatt, who has a birthday after two days, is celebrating her Worth Day, her video is becoming quite viral on social media, in which her husband Ranveer Kapoor is also seen with her. Both videos look quite cute with quite a night suit. But Ranveer did something that he did not even know.

Alia Bhatt ate a cake on the nose

Actually, in the video, songs for Alia, including Ranveer Kapoor and Paparaji, are seen, while the same Alia...

When Shah Rukh Khan Roasted Arnab Goswami Over His Dig In Public! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Shah Rukh Khan is a legendary actor, an iconic businessman, and highly witty! He has rebuilt his Bollywood career with a hat trick of success in 2023 with Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki. But he had once voiced out his opinions against pre-release negativity around films. Arnab Goswami ended up taking a dig at his ‘profits’ and Srk’s response was savage. Scroll below for an interesting throwback scoop!

Many Bollywood films have suffered due to the pre-release negativity. We have previously seen protests against Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat. Leading actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh also faced threats. Dp’s attendance at the Jnu protest ahead of the Chhapaak release also sparked a huge controversy. Pk, Laxmii, and Udta Punjab are some other such films.

Shah Rukh Khan and Arnab Goswami were at a panel...

Right after graduating from school, the average Indian youth probably used their recently attained freedom to watch A-rated films by going for Delhi Belly. It seemed like the dawn of a new era of Bollywood, where directors, writers, and actors would come together to tell gritty black comedies with relatable characters and slyly comment on the state of the country and its people. Since the Cbfc (popularly known as the Censor Board) came down heavily on the aforementioned movie and Udta Punjab for “polluting the minds of the Indian public,” said era came to an abrupt end. However, the subgenre—where unlucky or relatively innocent people accidentally find themselves in the middle of a giant mess—hasn’t completely run out of steam. In 2020, we got the hilarious Lootcase. 2 years later, Govinda Naam Mera was released. Then in 2024, there was Madgaon Express. And now, joining this list of amusing films,...

Deva Box Office Day 5 Early Estimates! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Shahid Kapoor led Deva witnessed a big fall on Monday as collections fell below the crore mark. It faces stiff competition from Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force, but it looks like the tables are turning. Scroll below for the early trends on day 5.

As per the latest update, Deva has earned 2.45-2.85 crores on its first Tuesday. It may have suffered around 10% drop compared to 2.88 crores earned on the previous day. The total box office collections now stand between 24.85-25.25 crores.

Ever since its release on January 31, 2025, the footfalls of the Shahid Kapoor starrer have been impacted by Sky Force. However, it has witnessed slightly better ticket sales than Akshay Kumar’s Republic Day 2025 release on Tuesday.

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Deva Box Office Day 1 Vs Top 10 Openers Of Shahid Kapoor (Photo Credit – Facebook/YouTube)

Shahid Kapoor’s Deva has arrived in theatres across the country. The actor’s last release was almost a year ago in the form of Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. Also starring Kriti Sanon in a lead role, the film was a box office success, and with the latest release, Shahid aims to keep the momentum going. As far as the opening day is concerned, the film looks to register a decent score on day 1, and with a little push, it might enter Shahid’s top 10 openers.

In the post-pandemic era, Shahid saw two theatrical releases and the journey has been a mixed bag so far. His Jersey failed miserably, but he was back on track with a rom-com, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. Today, his third theatrical release has arrived, and it...

Why Alia Bhatt’s collaboration with Nag Ashwin can become a blockbuster! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Alia Bhatt is reportedly in talks with Kalki 2898 Ad director Nag Ashwin for a female-led, ambitious pan-India project. According to a news report in Mid-Day, while the story has been kept under wraps, the role is said to be tailor-made for Alia, and the actress is excited to collaborate with the acclaimed director. While there is no official confirmation, here are 3 reasons this collaboration can set the box office on fire.

Nag Ashwin’s Larger Than Life Vision

Well, it is not a hidden fact that filmmaker Nag Ashwin is known for churning out some larger-than-life subjects through his movies. Be it a take on Mahabharat against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic world in Kalki 2898 Ad or a story of a yesteryear female superstar in Mahanati. Hence, Ashwin’s female-led movie with Alia...

Mahesh Bhatt, the renowned filmmaker, recently celebrated his 76th birthday on September 20, receiving heartfelt wishes from family and friends. His daughter, actress Alia Bhatt, shared an emotional Instagram post to mark the occasion, expressing gratitude for his constant presence in her life. Alia shared two meaningful pictures: a black-and-white snapshot from her wedding, with her father nearby as she got henna applied, and a relaxed image of the two sitting together with their eyes closed. In her touching caption, she praised her father for always being there and affectionately called him “pops” and “g-pa.”

Mahesh’s wife Soni Razdan, along with his daughters Pooja Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt, also sent him warm birthday wishes. Actress Mallika Sherawat, who starred in Murder (produced by Mahesh Bhatt), posted a video in which Mahesh praised her, calling her his “pride.” In her post, Mallika expressed how working with Mahesh Bhatt on Murder was a life-changing experience,...

Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor were one of the most adored coupled of Bollywood (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kareena and Shahid dated for three years before mutually parting ways in 2006. They met on the sets of Fida (2004) and parted ways during the shoot of Jab We Meet (2007). Fans loved their on-screen chemistry.

Following their breakup, Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor have not shared screen. However, the couple did star in ‘Udta Punjab’ but they were never seen together. The film showed the pairing of Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh.

Back in 2016, at the trailer launch of ‘Udta Punjab, ’ the former couple were asked if they were disappointed about not having any scenes together, and Shahid said, “You are asking if we are happy or not on something that has already been done before.” To the same question, Kareena savagely said, “DVD of Jab We Meet is always available.

Alia Bhatt is reuniting with singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh for an exciting new project titled Jigra, marking their second collaboration after the 2016 film Udta Punjab. The announcement was made through an Instagram post by Alia, where she teased their musical collaboration. In the post, both stars are seen sitting on chairs with their backs turned to the camera, while the word ‘Jigra’ is lit up in front of them. The chairs carried playful captions Diljit’s chair read “Sings about kudi (girl)” and Alia’s said “the said kudi.”

Fans were quick to react to the post with excitement, praising the upcoming collaboration between Alia and Diljit. Comments poured in, expressing enthusiasm for their new track and recalling the magic they created with the Udta Punjab hit song, Ikk Kudi (Club Mix).

Aside from their upcoming song together, Alia will star in the film Jigra, which revolves around the bond between a brother and sister.

Mira Rajput, wife of Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor, shared a delightful glimpse of her Raksha Bandhan celebration on Instagram.

She showcased a spread of indulgent snacks, including sev puri, Thai noodle salad, and pakodas.

Mira also posted pictures of her rakhi ceremony with her brother-in-law Ishaan Khatter and a family photo featuring Shahid and his parents, Pankaj Kapur and Supriya Pathak.

She expressed her longing for her extended family with a caption about missing her “bhaiyas, bhabhis, and didis.”

Shahid Kapoor, who debuted in 2003 with “Ishq Vishk,” has appeared in a variety of films such as “Jab We Met,” “Udta Punjab,” and “Kabir Singh.” His latest work includes the romantic comedy “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya” and the upcoming action thriller “Deva,” set for release on February 14, 2025.

Pakistani star Fawad Khan and Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor are set to star in an untitled rom-com that will shoot entirely in the UK.

The rom-com will tell the story of how two broken people come together by a stroke of luck and end up helping each other and ultimately falling in love. Filming is being lined up for fall. Shooting locations have yet to be revealed but it is expected to lens in London.

The Hindi-language film will be directed by Aarti Bagdi and will mark the first international collaboration for Eastwood Studios, the outfit started by former Reliance and Phantom exec Vivek B Agrawal and Devang Dholakia.

Agrawal previously produced films including Queen, Udta Punjab, Super 30 and Netflix’s first series in India, Sacred Games.

One of the biggest actors to hail from Pakistan, Khan’s 2022 action-adventure The Legend Of Maula Jatt became the country’s highest-grossing film of all time.

Diljit Dosanjh On Movies & Characters ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

It’s Diljit Dosanjh’s world, and we are just living in it! The singer-actor has been winning hearts this year with his movie performances, concerts and appearances on an international talk show. Diljit first impressed us with his performance in Imtiaz Ali’s Amar Singh Chamkila this year. Then he kept achieving one feat after another, making his fans worldwide happy Af!

It is known that Diljit Dosanjh has a great fan following in the Punjabi audience, but even Bollywood lovers are in complete awe of him. The actor made his Hindi movie debut in 2016 with Udta Punjab. Since then, he has gone on to act in several movies, including Phillauri, Welcome to New York, Soorma, Good Newwz, and several others. In an old interview, Diljit said that as an actor, he wants to change the way Sardars are portrayed in Bollywood.

Diljit Dosanjh On Day-To-Day Tasks. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Diljit Dosanjh has been grabbing headlines this year for all the right reasons. From his incredible performance in Amar Singh Chamkila to his special appearance in Crew, the singer-actor has won many hearts this year. To add more to his outstanding achievements, Diljit also appeared on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’.

Recently, Diljit Dosanjh appeared on a talk show and was candid about his life, career, and stardom. The Lover singer reveals why he doesn’t make many Hindi songs and about his appearance at Coachella. In the same interview, Diljit talked about never booking an Uber or a hotel as he doesn’t understand the applications.

Diljit Dosanjh On Day-To-Day Tasks

In the interview, the Amar Singh Chamkila actor said that as a kid, he prayed to God that he wanted everyone to know me. However, he also prayed that...

Farah Khan On Hrithik Roshan in Main Hoon Na ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Main Hoon Na was released in 2004. Directed by Farah Khan, it stars Shah Rukh Khan, Sushmita Sen, Suniel Shetty, Amrita Rao, and Zayed Khan. It is one of the most loved Srk movies, appreciated for its story, performances, and music. It was the first time Srk and Farah worked together.

Everyone loves Shah Rukh Khan’s performance as Major Ram Prasad Sharma. Main Hoon Na isn’t limited to one genre as it’s a romantic drama, college rom-com, a patriotic movie and a story of a long-lost brother. Everyone loves Ram and Lucky, aka Laxman’s (Zayed Khan) bond in the story. But did you know Hrithik Roshan was the first choice to play the character?

Farah Khan On Hrithik Roshan For Main Hoon Na

For a long time, there were reports that Hrithik Roshan or Abhishek Bachchan...

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Completes 25 Years. (Photo Credit – Amazon Prime)

As Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam hits Silver Jubilee, the film remains a symbol of the great narrative and specs of Bollywood cinemas. It was also recognized that Sanjay Leela Bhansali and the film cast – Aishwarya Rai, Salman Khan, and Ajay Devgn – are powerful. With Slb’s remarkable storytelling and the cast’s stellar performances, the film remains vivid and cherished in our memories. On its silver jubilee, let’s revisit the performance of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’s performance at the 1999 Box Office and how it became one of the year’s highest-grossing movies.

The movie’s plot revolves around a passionate triangle set in the colorful realms of Gujarat and Rajasthan. The story centers on Nandini (Aishwarya Rai), who initially has a romantic feeling for Sameer (Salman Khan) but who is forced...

Alia Bhatt At The Box Office (Post-Pandemic). (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Alia Bhatt had a rocky start to her Bollywood journey. She was massively trolled after her portrayal as Shanaya in Student Of The Year, and the audience almost rejected her because of the nepotism debate. Little did one know she would become one of the most bankable stars after climbing up the ladder with impressive films like Highway, Raazi, and Udta Punjab. Let’s take a look at her post-pandemic releases and their verdicts today!

While Bollywood was struggling and South films were blossoming at the Indian box office, Alia was among the rare actors who could revive footfalls on the big screens. She created a storm with her first release in the post-pandemic era, Gangubai Kathiawadi.

Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Gangubai Kathiawadi was reportedly made on a staggering budget of 100 crores. The biographical crime drama received massive praise,...

Pahlaj Nihalani In An Interview Exposed The Dark Times At The Censor Board (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)

Pahlaj Nihalani’s tenure as the chief of the Censor Board Of Film Certification has been quite controversial. The former filmmaker was accused of being too rigid and going on a hysterical drive to omit important scenes and dialogues from films, calling them vulgar or unnecessary.

The former Cbfc chief received a lot of flak when he objected to the word Intercourse in Shah Rukh Khan‘s Jab Harry Met Sejal trailer. While he objected to the word, he refused to pass the trailer.

In fact, when there was a public intervention, and Bollywood celebs started dissing and slyly digging into Pahlaj Nihalani’s decision, he even asked for 1 lakh public votes for Jab Harry Met Sejal’s trailer’s Censor Board clearance.

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Priyanka Chopra vs Kangana Ranaut vs Kareena Kapoor Khan Net Worth 2024 (Picture Credits: Instagram)

Every Bollywood buff from Gen Z will remember Jab We Met, Fashion, and Don. When we talk about these movies, we constantly get reminded of how talented Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kangana Ranaut, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas are. These beauties have come a long way and are among the highest-paid actresses in the industry. But who owns the highest net worth in 2024? Scroll below for a detailed analysis.

Kareena Kapoor Khan made her debut in 2000 with the film Refugee. On the other hand, Priyanka Chopra rose to immense fame with her big win at Miss World 2000. Her first feature film in Bollywood was The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003). Kangana Ranaut was an outsider and made her Bollywood debut with Gangster (2006).

The three leading ladies of Bollywood began their journey around the same time. But how...

Alia Bhatt To Exec Produce Prime Video’s ‘Poacher’

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has signed on as an executive producer on Poacher, an upcoming Prime Video investigative crime-themed drama series based on real events from QC Entertainment, the film production and finance company with credits for Antebellum, Us, Get Out and BlackKklansmen. Poacher, created, written, and directed by Richie Mehta, the series stars Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew and Dibyendu Bhattacharya and is set in the world of illegal poaching. Bhatt will EP through her Eternal Sunshine Productions business as an associate producer. Suitable Pictures, Poor Man’s Productions are also associate producers. “The impact of Poacher was deeply personal, and Richie’s portrayal of the urgent issue of wildlife crime resonated strongly with me and the team,” she said. Bhatt is known for films such as Highway, Udta Punjab, Raazi and Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva

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New Delhi, Feb 4 (Ians) The Indian diaspora spread all over the world has mostly stayed connected to its roots. And one of the institutions that keeps this connection alive is Indian cinema. These films could be in Hindi or in any of the South Indian languages.

The Indian film market is spread far and wide, but Indian films also have to conform to the local culture and sensibilities, mainly of the religious kind. We do not make films that are against any other country or its culture, but when it comes to religious sentiments, considering the mixed population we have, Indian films feature characters from different religious backgrounds. Yet, Indian films cannot always please all people.

Almost all countries exhibiting films have their own censorship bodies. It is also not uncommon for them to occasionally ban films from theatrical release. The reason could be a vulgarity, nudity or religious sentiments being hurt.

Actress Kriti Sanon, who appeared on ‘Indian Idol 14’, lauded the performance of contestant Adya Mishra for her soulful rendition of the tracks ‘Ik Kuddi’, and ‘Raat Ke Dhai Baje’, comparing her voice to singer Rekha Bhardwaj.

The singing reality show welcomed Shahid Kapoor and Kriti, who promoted their upcoming movie ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’.

In this special episode titled ‘Dhamaakedar 8’, contestant Adya Mishra from Faridabad mesmerised everyone by singing ‘Ik Kuddi’ from the movie ‘Udta Punjab’, and ‘Raat Ke Dhai Baje’ from the movie ‘Kaminey’.

Amazed by Adya’s performance, Kriti said: “Adya, the texture of your voice is so lovely. You can sing softly and at the same time, there is pain and pizazz in it.”

“When you were singing the first song, I mentioned to Vishal Dadlani sir that your voice is very similar to that of Rekha Bharadwaj ma’am. I enjoyed your performance,” added Kriti.

Mumbai, Jan 21 (Ians) Actress-producer Alia Bhatt recently became the first Indian woman to be awarded at the Joy Awards 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

She was conferred with the ‘Honorary Award’ at the ceremony. During her speech, the ‘Udta Punjab’ actress said that she is obsessed with movies as she jokingly added that when she was born, she came out on ‘Lights, camera, action’.

Showcasing India’s culture & heritage, Alia donned an Ajrakh print saree from designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla for the ceremony.

The actress said: “It’s a privilege to be here in this nation, the nation that is currently doing so much to unite us all and bring us all under one roof in the name of cinema. It doesn’t happen very often when countless talents from the West, and East come together under one roof and celebrate each other. So, thank you for making this happen.

Kareena Kapoor Khan has been in the Hindi film industry for over two decades and enjoys a massive fan following for the work she has done over the years. In 2020, the diva made her debut on social media which she enjoys using, and through which she connects with her fans, however, she said that she doesn’t seek validation from it.

Kareena currently enjoys a fan following of 11.4 million on Instagram and often shares glimpses of her day-to-day life and updates about her work.

Asked how much importance does social media validation hold for her, Kareena told Ians: “I enjoy using social media but for me, it is a way to connect with my fans and give them a glimpse into my life. I don’t seek validation from social media at all but I’m happy that I get a lot of love from my fans.”

Playing powerful characters...

Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has given several memorable performances in a career spanning 23 years.

Poo and Geet are much talked about but there is Khushi from the 2003 film ‘Khushi’ and Sanjana from ‘Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon’ and Tina from ‘Mujhse Dosti Karoge’, which one can’t forget even today.

The actress finds it heartening that these roles are still etched in everyone’s mind.

Kareena’s portrayal of Khushi (Khushi), Sanjana (‘Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon’), Preet (‘Udta Punjab’), Riana (Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu) and Simrita Rai (Kambhakkt Ishq) among many others keep finding their way back on social media reels — a testimony to the fact that all the characters in her filmography you have portrayed are unforgettable, despite whatever the film’s fate.

Talking about the same, Kareena told Ians: “Honestly, it’s so wonderful to know that these characters refuse to fade away.”

The actress has...

Actress Alia Bhatt on Sunday revealed a list of her favourite food, and shared her work out regime, saying she is “always a work in progress kinda girl.” The ‘Brahmastra’ actress, who enjoys a massive fanbase of 81.5 million followers on Instagram, hosted an “Ask Me Anything” session with her fans.

During the session, a fan asked Alia about her favourite food. The diva replied to the user, and said: “Poha & chaas – French fries – Dal Chawal + Bhindi + tamatar ki Sabzi + tadka dahi – Spaghetti.”

Another fan asked about her workout routine, to which the ‘Shandaar’ actress said: “I workout 6 days a week! Unless I’m travelling or not well. I do strength training 4 times a week and yoga/pilates along with some steady state cardio the rest of the week. But I am always mixing it up cause you don’t want ur body to get toooo used to anything: Always a work in progress kinda girl.

Killer Soup: Here’s Everything To Know About Manoj Bajpayee & Konkona Sensharma’s Upcoming Series ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Manoj Bajpayee and Konkona Sensharma are two of the most talented and versatile actors in the Indian film industry. The duo is coming together for a Netflix series, Killer Soup. The series has got its release date locked and not just a stellar cast; the plot of the series is a bit different from any other crime thriller. Keep scrolling to know more deets.

The series will be directed by Abhishek Chaubey, renowned for his works like Udta Punjab, Ishqiya, Dedh Ishqiya, and others. As per Chaubey, people will laugh while watching the thriller, and at the same time, they will be left surprised by it.

Manoj Bajpayee has always been an exceptional actor, but his portrayal as Srikant Tiwari in the Prime Video series The Family Man is on a different level.

Indian filmmaker Ravi Muppa will adapt his Oscar-qualifying short “Incognito” into a feature-length film.

The executive producers of the short, Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap (“Kennedy”) and Ranjan Singh (“Udta Punjab”) under the Flip Films banner and Nicholas Weinstock and Divya D’Souza of Invention Studios, are reuniting to produce the feature.

In “Incognito,” a lonely motel receptionist makes an extra buck by selling the hidden-cam videos of his unsuspecting guests on the internet. But when one such guest turns out to be a young girl at risk of being trafficked, he faces a crisis of conscience and a mission.

“Incognito” has been selected at more than 20 international film festivals, including the Oscar-qualifying Palm Springs Shortfest, Tirana and LA Shorts, and is a 2024 Oscar contender in the live action short film category, where candidates from India include “Nocturnal Burger” and “The Broken Table.”

Mumbai-based Muppa was one of the writers on hit...

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who graced the latest episode of the popular chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’ along with her sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor Khan, reacted to the “wipe it off” controversy surrounding her actor husband Ranbir Kapoor.

A few weeks ago, Alia Bhatt mentioned that Ranbir asked her to wipe her lipstick off because he doesn’t like her wearing lipstick. This led to a huge controversy on social media with a section of the Internet users calling Ranbir an “apparent red flag” and a “toxic” partner. Some people also called Alia “blinded by her love” for Ranbir.

However, now Alia has reacted to the controversy saying that her husband is the exact opposite of what the people have perceived him to be.

The ‘Udta Punjab’ actress told the show host Karan Johar, “I have a very candid way of speaking. So when I talk about anything in my life,...

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who graced the latest episode of the popular chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’ along with her sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor Khan, reacted to the “wipe it off” controversy surrounding her actor husband Ranbir Kapoor.

A few weeks ago, Alia Bhatt mentioned that Ranbir asked her to wipe her lipstick off because he doesn’t like her wearing lipstick. This led to a huge controversy on social media with a section of the Internet users calling Ranbir an “apparent red flag” and a “toxic” partner. Some people also called Alia “blinded by her love” for Ranbir.

However, now Alia has reacted to the controversy saying that her husband is the exact opposite of what the people have perceived him to be.

The ‘Udta Punjab’ actress told the show host Karan Johar, “I have a very candid way of speaking. So when I talk about anything in my life,...

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, who is known for films like ‘Kabir Singh’, ‘Jab We Met’, ‘Haider’, ‘Udta Punjab’ and others, has shared his look from his upcoming film titled ‘Deva’. In the film, Shahid shares the screen with actress Pooja Hegde, who was most recently seen in the Salman Khan-starrer ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’. On Tuesday, Shahid took to Instagram to share his character’s look from ‘Deva’. In the picture, Shahid steals the show as he dons a crisp white shirt, paired with khaki pants. He sports short hair and a bearded face, and accessorises his look with a pair of black sunglasses. He also holds a gun with the arms resting on his thigh as he gives an intense look while looking up.

The actor also announced the release date of his film as he wrote in the caption: “‘Deva’ in theatres on Dussehra October 11 2024. #HappyDussehra.

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, who is known for films like ‘Kabir Singh’, ‘Jab We Met’, ‘Haider’, ‘Udta Punjab’ and others, has shared his look from his upcoming film titled ‘Deva’. In the film, Shahid shares the screen with actress Pooja Hegde, who was most recently seen in the Salman Khan-starrer ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’. On Tuesday, Shahid took to Instagram to share his character’s look from ‘Deva’. In the picture, Shahid steals the show as he dons a crisp white shirt, paired with khaki pants. He sports short hair and a bearded face, and accessorises his look with a pair of black sunglasses. He also holds a gun with the arms resting on his thigh as he gives an intense look while looking up.

The actor also announced the release date of his film as he wrote in the caption: “‘Deva’ in theatres on Dussehra October 11 2024. #HappyDussehra.

Shahid Kapoor, who has impressed the audience with his versatile performances in films like Haider, Udta Punjab, Padmaavat and Kabir Singh, is all set to collaborate with Vashu Bhagnani and Jackky Bhagnani for a big-scale period drama, based on the Mahabharata. The film is touted to be mounted on a humongous budget with global VFX teams coming on board to bring the story to the spectacle. It is slated to go on floors in 2024 after Shahid Kapoor wraps up shooting for the Roshan Andrew-directed Koi Shaq co-starring Pooja Hegde.

And now, we have an exclusive update on the director of this yet-untitled epic produced by Pooja Entertainment. According to sources close to the development, Kannada film editor turned-director, Sachin Ravi, will be directing the period epic for the Bhagnani’s. “Sachin Ravi has been in talks with the producers for a while now and things are finally set in motion now.

The judges of ‘India’s Best dancer’ season 3 Sonali Bendre, Geeta Kapur and Terence Lewis are all set to groove to the mesmerising voice of singer Vishal Dadlani, as he sets the stage on fire by singing ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan’, from superstar Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Pathaan’.

The upcoming episode will feature the judges of ‘Indian Idol’ — Kumar Sanu and Vishal Dadlani. The stage of the dance reality show will sizzle with the electrifying presence of music maestros Kumar Sanu and the charismatic Vishal.

This musical extravaganza promises a foot-tapping challenge for contestants, who will be grooving to the melodious tunes of Kumar Sanu, and Vishal. With their eyes set on the coveted top six spots, the contestants are all geared up to deliver their absolute best.

The audience will witness Vishal’s heart-pounding performance where his powerhouse vocals will set the stage ablaze. There will be thrilling dance renditions to...

The judges of ‘India’s Best dancer’ season 3 Sonali Bendre, Geeta Kapur and Terence Lewis are all set to groove to the mesmerising voice of singer Vishal Dadlani, as he sets the stage on fire by singing ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan’, from superstar Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Pathaan’.

The upcoming episode will feature the judges of ‘Indian Idol’ — Kumar Sanu and Vishal Dadlani. The stage of the dance reality show will sizzle with the electrifying presence of music maestros Kumar Sanu and the charismatic Vishal.

This musical extravaganza promises a foot-tapping challenge for contestants, who will be grooving to the melodious tunes of Kumar Sanu, and Vishal. With their eyes set on the coveted top six spots, the contestants are all geared up to deliver their absolute best.

The audience will witness Vishal’s heart-pounding performance where his powerhouse vocals will set the stage ablaze. There will be thrilling dance renditions to...

Mumbai, Sep 14 (Ians) Music composer Amit Trivedi, who is known for his work on the soundtracks of ‘Dev.D’, ‘Lootera’, ‘Queen’, ‘Dear Zindagi’, ‘Udta Punjab’ and others, celebrated the fifth anniversary of his film ‘Manmarziyaan’ which starred Taapsee Pannu, Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal in the lead.

For the film, Amit collaborated with filmmaker Anurag Kashyap with whom the composer made his Bollywood debut in ‘Dev.D’.

The ‘Manmarziyaan’ soundtrack mixes Punjabi beats with a modern twist and has 12 songs. ‘Daryaa’ is one gem that tugs at the heartstrings of the audience. ‘Grey Walaa Shade’ perfectly captures the idea that love doesn’t follow rules.

Talking about the album, Amit said: “Collaborating with Anurag Kashyap is always special, and ‘Manmarziyaan’ is one of the most special albums. The love that I receive for it is still overwhelming. Whenever we perform live, songs like ‘Daryaa’ and ‘Bijlee Giregi’ are favourites among the audience.

Mumbai, Sep 14 (Ians) Music composer Amit Trivedi, who is known for his work on the soundtracks of ‘Dev.D’, ‘Lootera’, ‘Queen’, ‘Dear Zindagi’, ‘Udta Punjab’ and others, celebrated the fifth anniversary of his film ‘Manmarziyaan’ which starred Taapsee Pannu, Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal in the lead.

For the film, Amit collaborated with filmmaker Anurag Kashyap with whom the composer made his Bollywood debut in ‘Dev.D’.

The ‘Manmarziyaan’ soundtrack mixes Punjabi beats with a modern twist and has 12 songs. ‘Daryaa’ is one gem that tugs at the heartstrings of the audience. ‘Grey Walaa Shade’ perfectly captures the idea that love doesn’t follow rules.

Talking about the album, Amit said: “Collaborating with Anurag Kashyap is always special, and ‘Manmarziyaan’ is one of the most special albums. The love that I receive for it is still overwhelming. Whenever we perform live, songs like ‘Daryaa’ and ‘Bijlee Giregi’ are favourites among the audience.

Mumbai, Aug 28 (Ians) Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra has made the nation proud again as he clinched Gold at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. As the nation celebrated his big win, B-town too sent best wishes to the ‘golden boy of Indian athletics’ who has etched his name in history by becoming the first-ever Indian to secure a gold medal at this championship.

On Monday, several Bollywood celebs congratulated Chopra. ‘Udta Punjab’ actor Shahid Kapoor shared a picture on his Instagram stories and wrote: “Congratulations to our world champion. #Proud.”

Shahid’s ‘Jab We Met’ co-star, Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a video on her stories and wrote: “So proud of you #Champion.”

National Award winning actress Kangana Ranaut shared a post on her stories and wrote: “Congratulations India. Undoubtedly the greatest of all time.”

Director Farhan Akhar also shared a similar picture and wrote: “Congratulations (clap emojis) Onwards...

Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan is all set to make her digital debut with a project with Netflix in a crime-thriller directed by Sujoy Ghosh. Kareena, who will be seen in a gritty role, says after 23 years in Hindi cinema the digital debut feels like a new launch.

Kareena said: “I am excited to be coming on Netflix with a very special project . After 23 years, this feels like a new launch and I have the jitters of a new-comer! Audiences will see me in a role I have never played before, with a story that is so unique and thrilling.”

She said that the streaming giant has always showcased films from different parts of the world in the most authentic manner, backing artists who love what they do.

Kareena made her acting debut in 2000 in ‘Refugee’. After which, she was seen in films such as Asoka and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…...

Behind every powerful story lies the masterful penmanship of talented writers. In the entertainment world, some extraordinary individuals have emerged from humble beginnings in small towns, capturing hearts and leaving an indelible impact on audiences worldwide.

Here is a list of seven small-town writers and their inspiring journeys of soaring to great heights.

Sudip Sharma

Born in Guwahati, Sudip pursued an Mba from Iim-Ahmedabad in 2002. He then moved to Mumbai and joined major Fmcg companies. However, his passion for screenwriting led him to explore this field further, and after writing a short film in 2006, he immersed himself in learning the craft.

In 2014, Sharma made his mark in feature screenwriting with the gripping thriller ‘NH10’, drawing inspiration from real-life honor killing cases. Continuing his success, Sudip collaborated with director Abhishek Chaubey, writing the dialogues and screenplay for the crime drama ‘Udta Punjab’ and ‘Sonchiriya’. Recently, he co-wrote and created ‘Kohrra’, featuring Barun Sobti and Harleen Sethi,...

Since launching on Netflix on July 15, Indian crime drama Kohrra has shot to the top of the streamer’s Indian rankings and had critics, audiences and industry figures including Karan Johar raving about the show.

In addition to describing it as an atmospheric murder mystery, local critics have praised the series for being an incisive portrait of contemporary Punjab, the northwestern Indian state where it is set.

The six-part series follows two cops – played by Suvinder Vicky and Barun Sobti – investigating the murder of an Nri (non-resident Indian) who lives in London but has travelled to India for an arranged marriage. After he’s found dead in a field, with the British friend who had accompanied him also missing, the cops start to unravel not just a murder case, but a complex web of family secrets, land-related power plays, childhood trauma and parental patriarchy.

Randeep Jha, who was recently a...

Indian police procedural noir “Kohrra” (“Fog”) is the latest hit for streaming service Netflix.

The six-episode Punjabi- and Hindi-language drama bowed July 15 atop the Netflix India chart, where it remains in pole position for a second week. It also placed highly in the streamer’s top 10 charts across much of South Asia and the Middle East.

In the show, when a bridegroom from the U.K. is found dead days before his wedding, two cops must unravel the troubling case as turbulence unfolds in their own lives. The cast is led by Suvinder Vicky, known for Cannes title “The Fourth Direction” and Venice festival title “Milestone,” and Barun Sobti.

The series is created by Gunjit Chopra and Sudip Sharma, who previously teamed on hit Prime Video police procedural series “Paatal Lok” (2020), and Diggi Sisodia, co-creator of Zee Studios’ Berlin Series Market Selects series “Brown.” It is directed by Randeep Jha,...

New Delhi, July 24 (Ians) Showrunner Sudip Sharma who is currently basking in the success of the crime-investigative drama ‘Kohrra’, said it’s his curiosity to understand India better, and that’s what drives his urge to travel to different places with his work.

The screenwriter Sudip has an array of work like ‘Pataal Lok’, ‘NH10’, ‘Pari’, ‘Udta Punjab’, ‘Sonchiriya’ based in cities like Delhi-ncr, West Bengal, Chambal, and Punjab.

On his fascination of showcasing stories of different places, Sudip told Ians: “I am really trying to understand this country myself, It’s such a complex and fascinating country with so many regions geography, languages, cultures and subcultures.”

“We are sitting in our homes, offices in cities, we know so little about it. I have this curiosity inside me really to understand this country better, and that’s what takes me to all of these places. I just want to know what these places are about,...

Showrunner Sudip Sharma, known for his work on the critically acclaimed films like ‘Udta Punjab’, ‘NH10’, ‘Sonchiriya’ among few, has shared his vision for ‘Kohraa’, aiming to delve into the lesser-known aspects of vibrant Indian state, Punjab.

Having previously collaborated with Gunjit Chopra on ‘Udta Punjab’, Sudip knew that Gunjit’s passion for Punjab ran deep, which further fueled his desire to explore this captivating land.

When ‘Kohrra’ was pitched to him, he could immediately sense the unmistakable scent of Punjab calling out to him with its unique charm.

Sudip believes that a story must be intricately woven into its setting, inseparable from the tapestry of its time and place. From the agrarian heartland to the Nri diaspora and the industrial belt, ‘Kohrra’ seeks to capture the essence of Punjab through an unexplored lens.

Shedding light on his experience, he said: “Research is the lifeblood of storytelling. The idea with...

Mumbai, June 16 (Ians) Actor Suhail Nayyar, who is known for films such as ‘Udta Punjab’, ‘Hotel Mumbai’, ‘Ginny Weds Sunny’ and ‘Sharmaji Namkeen’, is finally happy that he now gets to play a romantic part.

Playing the cute but dorky character of Rishab Rathore in the web series ‘Jee Karda’, the actor spoke of getting the role of a romantic lead and said “no one has ever made me a lover-boy on screen especially when I am all about love”.

Talking about the show, Suhail gave insights on how he landed the role of a lover-boy: “Honestly, I am not a big fan of looking back at what I have achieved because I believe in looking ahead as there is a long way to go. And with that thought, the way Jee Karda happened to me, from the auditions to the dynamic I now have with Arunima, all of that...

Playback singer Asees Kaur, who sang the popular Punjabi number ‘Galat’ featuring Big Boss 14 winner Rubina Dilaik, is marrying her beau, singer-songwriter and composer Goldie Sohel over three-days of festivities that begin on Thursday.

The two have known each other for seven years but developed a romantic relationship during the recording of ‘Idgaf’ in 2022. The couple made their relationship official with their engagement in January this year.

Commenting on the occasion, Asees Kaur said: “Life has come to a beautiful full circle for me this year. Who knew that studio sessions around a heartbreak song would eventually lead to one of the most beautiful love stories of my life. The entire credit for the planning and preparation of our wedding goes to my sister Deedar since Goldie and I have been very occupied with our professional commitments. Post the wedding, we will be travelling to Amritsar to pay our respects at the Golden Temple.

Mumbai, June 11 (Ians) ‘Udta Punjab’ producer Madhu Mantena, previously known as fashion designer Masaba Gupta’s husband, and author and yoga teacher Ira Trivedi kickstarted their wedding festivities with the mehndi ceremony on Saturday night.

The ceremony was held at the couple’s Pali Hill home in Mumbai’s Bandra neighbourhood and it was attended by many Bollywood celebrities.

Aamir Khan, whose association with Mantena dates back to their film ‘Ghajini’, Hrithik Roshan, Rajkummar Rao along with wife Patralekha, producer Nikhil Dwivedi and his wife Gaurie Pandit, were among the celebrities who showered their good wishes on the couple for a new start.

The couple looked resplendent in their wedding finery and they happily posed for pictures for the shutterbugs.

Mantena and Trivedi had earlier posted a beautiful wedding invite on the Net. It mentioned the wedding date and the after party. The wedding takes place on Sunday and the...

Exclusive: India’s Zee Studios and Roy Kapur Films are collaborating on an action thriller featuring Shahid Kapoor in the lead.

The as-yet-untitled film will be directed by Rosshan Andrrews, known for Malayalam blockbusters such as Salute and Kayamkulam Kochunni, making his first foray into Hindi-language film. The project also marks the first time that Zee Studios and Roy Kapur Films have worked together.

Scheduled to start shooting in the second half of 2023, the film revolves around a brilliant yet rebellious police officer who uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal while investigating a high-profile case.

Kapoor is known for his roles in blockbusters and critically-acclaimed films including Haider (2014), Udta Punjab (2016), Padmaavat (2018) and Kabir Singh (2019), and recently made his streaming debut with Farzi.

Zee Studios is one of India’s biggest production and distribution studios with recent big-ticket releases including Thunivu and Raksha Bandhan. The company is also building a...

Indian fans around the world are praising Diljit Dosanjh for his “fire” performance at the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival over the weekend.

The 39-year-old singer made history by becoming the first Punjabi artist to perform at Coachella, with fans calling it a “proud historic moment” for India.

During his set, Dosanjh performed fan favourites including “Lover”, “Born To Shine” and “Proper Patola”.

Many fans and celebrities from the Bollywood industry have praised the artist.

“I was grinning ear to ear during every single second of @diljitdosanjh at Coachella. My god, what a moment,” one person wrote on Twitter.

Another fan added: “Nobody better than Diljit Dosanjh to represent us at Coachella.”

Mla Sukhpal Singh Khaira wrote: “I congratulate @diljitdosanjh on his marvellous achievement to perform at Coachella music festival in California. He has made all Sikhs and Punjabi’s proud by his outstanding talent waheguru bless him-Khaira.”

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Bollywood A-lister Shahid Kapoor makes his streaming debut with crime thriller “Farzi” on Amazon’s Prime Video service.

Through his career Kapoor has largely starred in films that are both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, including “Jab We Met,” “Kaminey,” “Haider,” “Udta Punjab” and “Padmaavat,” working with the cream of India’s filmmaking talent.

“Farzi” is led by renowned “The Family Man” creator duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna Dk (together known as Raj & Dk), who are the showrunners, directors and executive producers. The screenplay is written by Sita R. Menon and Suman Kumar along with Raj & Dk. It is produced by the duo’s D2R films.

The show began life as a feature film that the duo were due to make with Kapoor but the story was too large to fit within a two and a half hour time frame.

“I felt that there was a lot of value...

Bollywood A-lister Kareena Kapoor Khan is marking a new phase in her glittering career with a brace of films that she terms as “shockingly different.”

Kapoor Khan has wrapped a project that shot in the U.K. under the working title “The Buckingham Murders,” directed by Hansal Mehta (“Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story”). The actor plays a detective and mother who investigates a murder in a sleepy little town in Buckinghamshire. Kapoor Khan said that her character is inspired in part by Kate Winslet’s role in “Mare of Easttown.”

“I love ‘Mare of Easttown’ and when Hansal came to me, I said this is something that I’ve really been dying to do. So we’ve molded a little bit on those lines, she plays a detective cop in that,” Kapoor Khan told Variety. “It’s the first time that I’ve dabbled in that.”

Some 80 of the...