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Ground Zero Teaser Review Ft. Emraan Hashmi: Is This Prahaar Avatar Enough?(Photo Credit –Instagram)

The only genre of films where Bollywood hardly goes wrong is war dramas involving India and Pakistan. And it turns a goldmine if it involves Kashmir! Last year, Yami Gautam’s Article 370 turned into one of the most profitable Hindi films of the year, and now, Emraan Hashmi is gearing up for an intense war drama, Ground Zero!

The teaser of the film has been dropped, and with all honesty, this seems to be a promising war drama involving Kashmir. In fact, Emraan Hashmi, as a soldier, looks very promising, even at this age! Honestly, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s production house Excel Entertainment needs to be applauded for picking the right kind of stories!

Ground Zero teaser is packed with heavy-duty dialogues that involve Watan, Zameer, Zameen, Maqsad, Insaaf, and more. But none of it looks over-dramatized.

Vivaan Shah, talks with Subhash K Jha about his experience on the excellent film Inn Galiyon Mein, working with the director and incredible cast plus so much more in this fantastic interview.

Is it an advantage to be known in the film industry as the great Naseeruddin Shah’s son?

I believe that second-generation people like me must not get defensive when we are reminded of nepotism. We must accept that we are privileged and have many advantages, and try and move the conversation beyond that. We try to make our families proud, and we try and do our best. I like to think that I made it on my own merit, but the fact of the matter is that if I had not been who I am, I would probably not have gotten the opportunity that I did to start acting in movies. Being a second-generation person means people know I exist.

Which Hrithik Roshan Movie Was Pankaj Tripathi Removed From?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Pankaj Tripathi is one of the prominent names in Bollywood and has carved a niche for himself in the industry. However, did you know he was offered the role of Subedar Kuldeep Singh in Hrithik Roshan starrer Lakshay?

In an interview with Indian Express, the Stree 2 star shared his experience of working with Hrithik Roshan in Lakshya. He shared, “I’ll share something interesting. I also did Lakshya, again around the same time. In fact, the first time I gave an audition was for Lakshya. I was cast for the role of a character named Subedar Kuldeep Singh. I visited Leh-Ladak for the first time during its shooting only.”

Pankaj Tripathi continued, “Before the release of the film, I was in Patna. While talking to one of my media friends there, I randomly mentioned that I am a part of it.

Kill Earns Two Nominations At The Vulture Stunt Annual Awards 2025 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Lakshya starrer actioner Kill was hailed as a revolutionary film in the genre of action and gore. The film, which is backed by Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment, garnered a lot of critical acclaim upon its release in 2024. The movie also did well in the Ott space. Now, if this was not enough, the film has now won big at the Vulture Stunt Awards 2025.

Kill has won a nomination in two major categories at the Vulture Stunt Awards 2025. The film has earned a nomination in the Best Fight category between Lakshya and actor Raghav Juyal who essayed the main antagonist in the same. This category is awarded to hand-to-hand combat sequences that are not a shoot-out but might involve weapons. The award will be presented to the stunt coordinator or the choreographer. The movie has been...

Kill: Lakshya’s Action Flick Becomes One Of the Best Films Of 2024( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Lakshya starrer Kill might have been released in the theatres in July, but people are still talking about it. It has garnered much praise not only in India but internationally as well. It has emerged as one of the best films of the year worldwide. Several media outlets are calling it one of the best action films of the year. Scroll below for the deets.

Lakshya made his film debut with this Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt directorial, and it will always be a memorable one for him. The film received international acclaim and will be remade in Hollywood, a proud achievement for Indian films. The film’s efficient and exceptional cast comprised Raghav Juyal, Ashish Vidyarthi, Harsh Chhaya, Tanya Maniktala, and Abhishek Chauhan. It premiered at TIFF 2023, and in July, the film opened in theatres.

Preity Zinta Net Worth ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Preity Zinta is inevitably one of the most adored female celebrities out there. Even now, some fans manifest her return on the big screen, and her public appearances are often quick to go viral on social media. Even though she took a sabbatical from movies after 2008, she established a strong entrepreneurial journey by becoming the owner of the Ipl team, Punjab Kings. Over the years, her film career and journey as a businesswoman have catapulted her net worth and bankability.

Preity Zinta’s Journey

Preity Zinta made her Bollywood debut with the 1998 film Dil Se. Since then, there has been no looking back for the actress. She went on to do commercially successful and critically acclaimed films like Kal Ho Na Ho, Veer Zaara, Soldier, Dil Chahta Hai, Koi Mil Gaya, Kya Kehna, Dil Hai Tumhara, Lakshya, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Mission Kashmir,...

Kill Star Lakshya’s Unconventional Debut As A Rugged Man To A Passionate Lover In His Next, Indeed An Inspiration For All! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The 2024 movie Kill was all over the news when it was released, and actor Lakshya gave an exceptional performance. It is hard to believe that it was his debut movie. He is also set to sway his fans with the upcoming love story opposite Ananya Panday in Chand Mera Dil. He is establishing himself in the industry and is already open to all genres. Scroll below for more.

The young actor started his acting career with Warrior High, but he rose to prominence with the show Porus. He appeared as the central character. The actor proved that he is here to win hearts and show the world his acting prowess, truly an ideal contender for the title of debutant of the year. In Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s film,...

Ananya Panday Reflects on Love in 2024 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ananya Panday had a tremendous professional year, receiving rave reviews for her performances in the Prime Video show Call Me Bae and the Netflix film Ctrl. However, the actress also experienced heartbreak this year as she parted ways with Aditya Roy Kapur.

The former couple began dating in 2022 but broke up in March 2024. However, despite the heartbreak, Ananya said she ‘felt a lot of love’ in 2024. Could she be hinting at her new rumored boyfriend, Walker Blanco?

Ananya Panday Talks About Feeling Loved in 2024

In an interview with News18, Ananya Panday reflected on the past year. Opening up about her year, the Dream Girl 2 actress said she ‘felt a lot of love.’ She added, “I want to keep that going. In 2024, I returned to the basics regarding the people I love the most and hang out with the most.”

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Will Animal movie be converted into a trilogy? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

After Animal and Animal Park, we would get an Animal Part 3. Ranbir Kapoor has revealed that director Sandeep Reddy Vanga wants to turn the film series into a trilogy. So fans now have two sequels to look forward to as the story of Ranvjiay Singh continues.

Animal was released in December 2023 and became a record-smashing blockbuster. The second installment of the franchise, Animal Park, was already set up in the post-credits sequence of the first part.

Ranbir Kapoor Reveals Plans for Animal Part 3

Ranbir Kapoor recently appeared at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, where he spoke at length about the future of Animals. He revealed that Sandeep Reddy Vanga wants to make at least three parts of the film, so Animal 3 is undoubtedly on the cards.

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Lakshya Starrer Kill Makes Waves Globally ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The action-thriller Kill, released in July 2024, was considered a landmark film in the action genre. Many fans hailed it as one of the bloodiest and goriest films they have witnessed in Bollywood. The film also marked Lakshya’s debut. If this was not enough, the movie is now making waves globally.

Kill Wins Laurels Internationally

The Lakshya starrer has been winning hearts globally after impressing the Indian audience with its slick action sequences and riveting performances. The movie has received a nomination at the 52nd Annual Saturn Awards. It has been nominated in the Best International Film Category.

In addition, Kill received an honorable mention in the Los Angeles Times Best Movies Of 2024 list. The Lakshya starrer was included with the likes of Smile 2, A Real Pain, and Love Lies Bleeding. The movie was described as “A train-bound thriller hurtling...

The pace of life is getting faster day by day. It leaves us no room for an afternoon siesta and a family screening of films every evening on TV. Our generation is essentially deriving its pleasures from various streaming service providers’ subscriptions readily accessible on our smartphones at all hours. But our endeavors often lead us to an alley of confusion on what to watch, especially when it comes to Hindi films which continue to rule our hearts. However, they are somewhere lost in the crowd of tons of web series/shows, films, and international content. With the advent of Ott, which has revolutionized how we see movies, the streaming giant Netflix has given a resurgence to low-budget Bollywood movies, which could hardly find screens in the competitive market.

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While Netflix instilled hope in several upcoming filmmakers, by promising them an environment of unhindered storytelling,...

Varun Dhawan has joined Sunny Deol in the cast of Bollywood war epic “Border 2,” Variety has confirmed.

The film will be directed by Anurag Singh who previously helmed Akshay Kumar-starring “Kesari” (2019), based on the Battle of Saragarhi in which an army of 21 Sikhs fought against 10,000 Afghans in 1897.

“Border 2” is a sequel to J.P. Dutta’s 1997 blockbuster “Border,” also headlined by Deol, where, in 1971, along the border region of Longewala, a small battalion of Indian soldiers combat a large Pakistani strike force.

Gulshan Kumar and T-Series and Dutta’s J.P. Films are presenting “Border 2.” Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta and Nidhi Dutta, the film is due to release on Jan. 23, 2026, during the Republic Day holiday frame.

Dhawan’s recent releases include “Bawaal” and “Bhediya” and he has Prime Video series “Citadel: Honey Bunny” coming up. Deol enjoyed massive box office success in 2023 with “Gadar 2.

Why ‘Fighter’ Star Hrithik Roshan Hasn’t Tackled An Out-and-Out Comedy Film Yet? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan has been quite choosy and has mostly tried his luck with romantic and action films over a two-decade-long career. With actioners like War, Bang Bang, Krrish 3, Dhoom 2, Krrish, and romantic dramas like Kaabil, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Jodhaa Akbar, Mujhse Dosti Karoge, among others, the actor has etched his name in the hearts of the audience. The actor has also managed to delight his fans with his offbeat roles in the romantic drama Guzaarish, the biographical drama Super 30, the science-fiction drama Koi… Mil Gaya, and the action thriller Mission Kashmir. Notably, he has conquered almost all genres except for comedy. He did feature in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, but so far has remained unapproachable to out-and-out comedy films.

Though Hrithik has played a few comedic elements in...

Jatt & Juliet 3 Makes History At The Worldwide Box Office (Day 25) (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Jatt & Juliet 3 has rewritten box office history, becoming the highest-grossing Punjabi film of all time! The beloved rom-com, starring Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa, has captivated audiences worldwide, shattering records and leaving a trail of love and laughter in its wake. Keep reading to know more!

Jatt & Juliet 3’s Box Office Collections Breakdown Week-wise

Jatt & Juliet 3’s dominance began in its opening week when it raked in a phenomenal 28.33 crore gross in India alone. The momentum continued throughout its theatrical run, with strong second and third weeks, with 10.04 crore gross and 4.80 crore gross, respectively.

The international market also embraced the film, contributing a staggering 41.28 crore in the first week, followed by 12.67 crore and 4.52 crore in the subsequent weeks.

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Which Bigg Boss Ott 3 Contestant Has The Highest Net Worth? ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Bigg Boss Ott 3 is currently premiering and serving a lot of masaledaar content. The Anil Kapoor hosted show began with 16 contestants, including renowned names like Armaan Malik, Ranvir Shorey, and Sana Makbul. Payal Malik and Neeraj Goyat were recently evicted from the controversial show. But do you know which member has the highest net worth? Scroll below for the interesting details!

The line up of contestants this season includes a lot of content creators from Instagram and YouTube. Viewers have mixed reactions about a prominent actor like Ranvir Shorey competing with them inside the house. Even Devoleena Bhattacharjee recently slammed Bigg Boss Ott 3 makers for signing up contestants like Armaan Malik, who has two wives, and Chandrika Dixit, aka Wada Pav girl.

Here’s a list of top 5 wealthiest Bigg Boss Ott 3 contestants: Naezy Net Worth

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Farhan Akhtar On Dil Chahta Hai Casting ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Farhan Akhtar made his directorial debut with Dil Chahta Hai in 2001. The film stars Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity Zinta, Sonali Kulkarni, and Dimple Kapadia. It’s a story of three friends who understand love, life, and its challenges with age. Dch is cited as one of the best Hindi movies depicting friendships and adulting.

What makes Dil Chahta Hai more enjoyable is its casting. Aamir, Saif and Akshaye delivered terrific performances. One cannot imagine anyone else playing Akash, Sameer and Siddharth. But did you know Farhan Akhtar wanted Hrithik Roshan and Abhishek Bachchan in it?

( Photo Credit – YouTube ) Farhan Akhtar On Wanting Hrithik Roshan and Abhishek Bachchan In Dil Chahta Hai

In an interview, Farhan Akhtar said, “Jab maine kahani pitch karna shuru ki thi, the three people I had in my mind, given the age of the characters.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali And Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (Photo Credit – Instagram)

It has been 25 years since Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam was released in theatres. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the romantic drama stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Salman Khan, and Ajay Devgn in the lead roles. This film made everyone a fan of Ash and Salman’s pairing as Nandini and Sameer. The music, the cinematography, and the performances were also top-notch.

After Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Sanjay Leela Bhansali worked with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Devdas and Guzaarish. The director has written some superb roles for Aishwarya and always brought the best out of her as an actress. Did you know, in one of the old interviews, the Heeramandi creator expressed his admiration for Aishwarya by saying he wants to build a Taj Mahal for her? Keep reading!

(Photo Credit – YouTube) Sanjay Leela Bhansali On Wanting To Build A...

Bhansali Gave Kk His Big Break, Amala Paul Welcomes Baby Boy – Top Trending News. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

In a whirlwind of top trending news, Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 faces a release date delay, now clashing with Vicky Kaushal’s Chhava in December & many more. Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar’s action flick “Sarfira” unveiled both a new poster and trailer today. Veteran singer Alka Yagnik’s diagnosis of a rare hearing loss emerged.

On a brighter note, actress Amala Paul welcomed a baby boy, and Kk’s Bollywood debut in Bhansali’s “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” was revisited. Bobby Deol has become the talk of the town again as he criticized Bollywood’s profit-driven culture, while Hrithik Roshan’s Lakshya, returns to theatres for its 20th anniversary.

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Director Farhan Akhtar announces the re-release of ‘Lakshya‘ on its 20th anniversary, inviting audiences to relive the film‘s impactful journey in cinemas starting June 21.

The Story of ‘Lakshya’: Themes and Synopsis

Delve into the storyline of ‘Lakshya,’ where Hrithik Roshan portrays Karan Shergill, a young man who discovers purpose and courage through his journey in the Indian Army amidst the backdrop of the Kargil War. The film’s narrative underscores themes of patriotism, personal growth, and sacrifice.

Come, relive the journey of a film that ignited countless dreams and inspired generations. Celebrating 20 years of Lakshya, back in cinemas on 21st June.@iHrithik @realpreityzinta @SrBachchan @bomanirani @ritesh_sid @Javedakhtarjadu @ShankarEhsanLoy #ZoyaAkhtar @kagtireema… pic.twitter.com/dOZHmF10Yh

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) June 18, 2024 Farhan Akhtar and Excel Entertainment’s Reflections

Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani share their thoughts on the film’s enduring legacy and the decision to re-release ‘Lakshya’ to...

Siddharth Mallaya Set To Marry Fiance Jasmine, Shares Spring-Inspired Pre-Wedding Pictures. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Siddharth, the son of controversial businessman Vijay Mallya, is getting ready to start the next phase of his life. Siddharth Mallya, also the former owner of Rcb, is getting married this week to his long-term girlfriend, Jasmine. Wedding bells are chiming for Siddharth Mallya, son of businessman Vijay Mallya. Though the exact date remains under wraps, the intimate ceremony will be held in London this weekend.

Siddharth posted a picture on Instagram from one of their pre-wedding celebrations to share the joyous news. The couple is posing behind a rose-adorned frame, with Siddharth looking dapper in a white tuxedo paired with pink pants and Jasmine stunning in a floral dress. Accompanying the photo, Siddharth wrote, “Wedding week has commenced.”

In November 2023, Siddharth Mallya announced his engagement to Jasmine on Instagram, sharing pictures from their Halloween party.

Farhan Akhtar announces re-releasing Lakshya on it’s 20th Anniversary. (Photo Credit – Netflix)

Farhan Akhtar’s second directorial Lakshya just completed 20 years since it’s release. The 2004, war movie achived cult status as time went on, becoming an inpisrational story of finding one’s identity. For the past year, as movies complete remarkable milestone, the makers have been re-releasing the movies in theaters for fans to experience the movies again. Farhan Akhtar is following suit, and announced that they will be re-releasing Laskya in theaters again on this day. But did you know that the movie despite it’s critical acclaim was declared a flop when it released.

Farhan Akhtar announced today that Hrithik Roshan‘s Lakshya will be re-released in cinemas on June 21. This year marks the film’s 20th anniversary, and to celebrate, the makers have decided to bring it back to theaters. Starring Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta,...

Actor Abhimanyu Singh will be seen as an antagonist in Rajkumar Santoshi’s upcoming film ‘Lahore 1947’ starring Sunny Deol. The filmmaker said that Abhimanyu’s intensity, voice, and conviction are truly unbeatable.

Santoshi said: “Usually, whenever we think of a villain’s character, the first few names that come to our mind are Amrish ji and Danny ji but we have to look forward and see who’s taking the baton ahead.”

“Interestingly, we have roped in Abhimanyu Singh who will be seen playing a strong and lead role as antagonist in Lahore 1947. His intensity, his voice, and his conviction are truly unbeatable. He is undoubtedly one of the most talented actors we have in our industry.”

Abhimanyu Singh predominantly works in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil language films. He has vast experience working in films such as Lakshya, Dhol, Once Upon Ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara!, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela,...

Coming-of-age young adult films can be a game changer if made well. It offers a perspective that other comedy or romantic films do not offer. A generation goes through an emotional and physical struggle of their own, and there is no end to learning from the past mistakes one has made. Coming-of-age films and shows delve deep into the individual mind and help people understand another generation.

Wake Up Sid (2009)

Wake Up Sid was Ayaan Mukherjee’s first outing as a director. As a young artist, his fresh approach to relationships and friendship was very evident in the film. Even though Wake Up Sid was primarily a film set in an urban milieu with young college students from the city trying to figure their lives out, the core of the film was the bond shared between Sid and his friends from college. Sid’s relationship with Aisha was a lot...

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is seen as the host of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 15’, was left ‘disappointed’ after Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan was clueless about the former’s role in Hrithik Roshan-starrer movie ‘Lakshya’.

The 2004 coming of age war drama which is based on 1999 Kargil war stars Amitabh, Hrithik and Preity Zinta in the lead roles. Amitabh plays the character of Colonel Sunil Damle, while Hrithik is seen as Captain Karan Shergill.

In the episode 96 of the knowledge based reality Big B welcomed Indian cricket sensations Ishan Kishan and Smriti Mandhana to the hot seat.

For Rs 2000, they were asked: “In which of these films does Hrithik Roshan play an Indian army officer?”

The options given were: “Lakshya, Jodhaa Akbar, Koi Mil Gaya and Kaabil. The correct answer was ‘Lakshya’.

Smriti then said: “There’s a song in that film, ‘Kandhon se milte hain. I think I still hear it...

Actor Aditya Srivastava expressed his grief over the untimely demise of his ‘Cid’ co-actor Dinesh Phadnis, and shared they were like a family, calling him the ‘pillar of strength’.

Aditya, who played Senior Inspector Abhijeet in the show, told Ians: “At midnight 12.08 he left us. He got a reaction with a medicine due to which there was a problem on liver, and then there was a multiple organ failure situation. He was hospitalised for the past two-three days and yesterday he passed away.”

The ‘Super 30’ fame actor said: “We had a long association with each other, it was like family. We were together for more than 20 years for the show. We used to meet on different occasions, and situations. The way he was on the screen, similarly he was in real life. ‘Bahut zinda dil tha’. He was jovial, caring, and a good friend. We are still in shock.

Actor Aditya Srivastava expressed his grief over the untimely demise of his ‘Cid’ co-actor Dinesh Phadnis, and shared they were like a family, calling him the ‘pillar of strength’.

Aditya, who played Senior Inspector Abhijeet in the show, told Ians: “At midnight 12.08 he left us. He got a reaction with a medicine due to which there was a problem on liver, and then there was a multiple organ failure situation. He was hospitalised for the past two-three days and yesterday he passed away.”

The ‘Super 30’ fame actor said: “We had a long association with each other, it was like family. We were together for more than 20 years for the show. We used to meet on different occasions, and situations. The way he was on the screen, similarly he was in real life. ‘Bahut zinda dil tha’. He was jovial, caring, and a good friend. We are still in shock.

Veteran screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar, who is known for his work in ‘Sholay’, ‘Border’, ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Don’, ‘Lakshya’ and others, has crafted the lyrics for the song ‘Nikle The Kabhi Hum Ghar Se’ from the upcoming Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Dunki’.

The veteran artiste shared that unlike many songs where the melody is created first and the lyricists are asked to write to the tune, he was requested by music composer Pritam to write the lyrics first for the tune that he would compose later in the creative process.

The makers of ‘Dunki’ released ‘Dunki Drop 3’ in the form of ‘Nikle The Kabhi Hum Ghar Se’ crooned beautifully by another veteran Sonu Nigam. The senior lyricist and Sonu have earlier collaborated on ‘Sandese Aate Hain’ from ‘Border’ which had similar elements in its structure of yearning and nostalgia.

Describing the creative process, Javed Akhtar said, “In this film, I have only one song and interestingly,...

Veteran screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar, who is known for his work in ‘Sholay’, ‘Border’, ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Don’, ‘Lakshya’ and others, has crafted the lyrics for the song ‘Nikle The Kabhi Hum Ghar Se’ from the upcoming Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Dunki’.

The veteran artiste shared that unlike many songs where the melody is created first and the lyricists are asked to write to the tune, he was requested by music composer Pritam to write the lyrics first for the tune that he would compose later in the creative process.

The makers of ‘Dunki’ released ‘Dunki Drop 3’ in the form of ‘Nikle The Kabhi Hum Ghar Se’ crooned beautifully by another veteran Sonu Nigam. The senior lyricist and Sonu have earlier collaborated on ‘Sandese Aate Hain’ from ‘Border’ which had similar elements in its structure of yearning and nostalgia.

Describing the creative process, Javed Akhtar said, “In this film, I have only one song and interestingly,...

Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal’s much anticipated biopic’s new song ‘Banda’ is the perfect tribute to not just the legendary Sam Manekshaw, but also soldiers of the Indian Army. Sung by musical maestro Shankar Mahadevan, the song fully harbours the spirit of military decorum, mixing it with Bollywood flair.

Shankar Mahadevan’s own singing needs little mention at this point because it constantly reminds you of his brilliant performance in the title track of ‘Lakshya’, something with which ‘Banda’ shares many similarities.

The song has the rock signature while also being composed in a very traditional Bollywood style fashion, though much of the instrumentation and the high passion also oddly enough has a military decorum to it, which is really something very original.

Composed by the dynamic and acclaimed Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, the music is fully suited to Shankar’s own voice and it does full justice. The production is also...

Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal’s much anticipated biopic’s new song ‘Banda’ is the perfect tribute to not just the legendary Sam Manekshaw, but also soldiers of the Indian Army. Sung by musical maestro Shankar Mahadevan, the song fully harbours the spirit of military decorum, mixing it with Bollywood flair.

Shankar Mahadevan’s own singing needs little mention at this point because it constantly reminds you of his brilliant performance in the title track of ‘Lakshya’, something with which ‘Banda’ shares many similarities.

The song has the rock signature while also being composed in a very traditional Bollywood style fashion, though much of the instrumentation and the high passion also oddly enough has a military decorum to it, which is really something very original.

Composed by the dynamic and acclaimed Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, the music is fully suited to Shankar’s own voice and it does full justice. The production is also...

Plenty of war films made in the Hindi language always cater to the jingoistic narrative. Most of them would include a plot that involves sheer hatred for a certain neighboring nation. Though the enmity between the two nations was at its peak during all the major wars, the filmmakers approached this subject matter by emphasizing nationalistic tropes and refusing to dial down the noise. They also do not focus enough on screenplay, direction, or other technical aspects.

Raazi, Border, Shershaah, Lakshya, and Uri: The Surgical Strike are a handful of films that did justice to war drama as a genre. Pippa belongs to the same category as well. This period war drama directed by Raja Krishna Menon was released straight on Amazon Prime Video on November 10, 2023, and is based on the book The Burning Chaffees: A Soldier’s First-Hand Account of the 1971 War by Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta.

The movie...

One of Bollywood’s biggest cult classics, director Dibakar Banerjee’s film ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla’ is now going pan-India as it will get remakes in multiple Indian languages including Telugu, Marathi and Kannada. There is also a possibility of remakes in Tamil, Malayalam, Gujarati, Punjabi and Bangla, but it has not been confirmed.

The other remakes were confirmed as revealed on the sidelines of the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Contents and Film Market, according to Variety.

A creative film, ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla’ is centered on a Delhi-based retired middle-class man who tries half-heartedly to get his land back from a swindling property dealer with the help of his sons and their friends.

The Kannada version will be directed by Adarsh Eshwarappa (titled ‘Shuddhi’), the Telugu version by Vinod Anantoju (‘Middle Class Melodies’) and the Marathi one by Kedar Shinde (‘Baipan Bhari Deva’).

The Kannada-language version will be set in northern Karnataka,...

One of Bollywood’s biggest cult classics, director Dibakar Banerjee’s film ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla’ is now going pan-India as it will get remakes in multiple Indian languages including Telugu, Marathi and Kannada. There is also a possibility of remakes in Tamil, Malayalam, Gujarati, Punjabi and Bangla, but it has not been confirmed.

The other remakes were confirmed as revealed on the sidelines of the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Contents and Film Market, according to Variety.

A creative film, ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla’ is centered on a Delhi-based retired middle-class man who tries half-heartedly to get his land back from a swindling property dealer with the help of his sons and their friends.

The Kannada version will be directed by Adarsh Eshwarappa (titled ‘Shuddhi’), the Telugu version by Vinod Anantoju (‘Middle Class Melodies’) and the Marathi one by Kedar Shinde (‘Baipan Bhari Deva’).

The Kannada-language version will be set in northern Karnataka,...

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has recounted an old story of the acclaimed screenwriter, poet and director Javed Akhtar from the latter’s early days. Detailing her husband’s struggles, she said that the composer arrived in Mumbai with 27 paisa in his pocket and only had a heart full of dreams and determination, which eventually saw him through and made him successful.

Taking to X, the ‘Masoom’ actress detailed Javed Akhtar’s earliest days as a young man who arrived in Mumbai back in the 1960s and wrote, “On October 4, 1964, a young man arrived at Bombay Central Station with 27 naya paisa in his pocket and a heart full of dreams. And then Life happened.”

She added, “He slept at railway stations and footpaths, went without food for days, but his belief in himself was his constant companion. At one of his lowest ebbs he told himself, ‘Main yun hi marne ke...

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has recounted an old story of the acclaimed screenwriter, poet and director Javed Akhtar from the latter’s early days. Detailing her husband’s struggles, she said that the composer arrived in Mumbai with 27 paisa in his pocket and only had a heart full of dreams and determination, which eventually saw him through and made him successful.

Taking to X, the ‘Masoom’ actress detailed Javed Akhtar’s earliest days as a young man who arrived in Mumbai back in the 1960s and wrote, “On October 4, 1964, a young man arrived at Bombay Central Station with 27 naya paisa in his pocket and a heart full of dreams. And then Life happened.”

She added, “He slept at railway stations and footpaths, went without food for days, but his belief in himself was his constant companion. At one of his lowest ebbs he told himself, ‘Main yun hi marne ke...

Actress Preity Zinta may no longer be appearing frequently on the big screen but she attracts the attention of the netizens. The actress shared a glimpse of her weekend with her two children – Jai and Gia.

Recently, the ‘Lakshya’ actress took her kids to the beach.

Sharing pictures of her outing, it seems Preity was having an even more enjoyable time than her kids.

A doting mother, the actress held her kids, played with them on the hot sands of the beach, and even helped them build a sand castle while the waters were swirling on to the coast.

Taking to her social media, the actress shared the photos on X (formerly Twitter), and wrote: “Beach days so much to be grateful for #ting”. She wrote the same on her Instagram and was showcasing her dimples.

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Actress Preity Zinta may no longer be appearing frequently on the big screen but she attracts the attention of the netizens. The actress shared a glimpse of her weekend with her two children – Jai and Gia.

Recently, the ‘Lakshya’ actress took her kids to the beach.

Sharing pictures of her outing, it seems Preity was having an even more enjoyable time than her kids.

A doting mother, the actress held her kids, played with them on the hot sands of the beach, and even helped them build a sand castle while the waters were swirling on to the coast.

Taking to her social media, the actress shared the photos on X (formerly Twitter), and wrote: “Beach days so much to be grateful for #ting”. She wrote the same on her Instagram and was showcasing her dimples.

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Actress Priety Zinta, in a touching and heartfelt moment, penned an emotional note to her father-in-law Jon Swindle who she announced has passed away recently. The actress shared an old picture of herself beside him, which was likely clicked at her wedding to her husband Gene Goodenough.

Sharing the picture on Instagram, Preity captioned the post: “Dear Jon, I will miss your warmth, your kindness and most of all your incredible sense of humour. I loved going shooting with you, loved cooking your favourite Indian dishes and having conversations on every topic under the sun.”

“Thank you so much for opening your home and your heart to me and my family. The East Coast will never be the same without you. I know you are at peace right now and at a happy place. Rest in peace. Rip, Rip Jon Swindle, father-in-law and Om Shanti,” she added.

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Actor Firdaus Hassan, whose recently released show ‘Aakhri Sach’ is getting a lot of positive response, has shared that he is well-versed in Japanese language. Having done his BA in Japanese from Jnu, he is proficient in reading and writing Japanese.

Firdaus started his acting career in Delhi in 2003 when he came from Bihar to study in Jnu. He came to Delhi because he wanted to join Nsd. He did BA in Japanese from Jnu, and at that time he started theatre from Jana Natya Manch, Safdar Hashmi’s Theatre Group.

He soon found out about the audition for the film ‘Lakshya’. He gave the audition and got selected. After shooting that, he came to Bombay for a vacation and he got his second film, ‘Veer Zara’, and that’s how the ball started rolling for him as an actor.

However, the actor hit a rough patch during Covid-19 pandemic...

Mumbai, Aug 11 (Ians) The upcoming episode of the television show ‘India’s Best Dancer 3’ will see the contestants and their choreographers paying tribute to Indian freedom fighters through their dance performances.

Contestant Deparna Goswami and her choreographer Tarun Nihalani will revisit the Dandi March movement through their act. Their act will be set to the tunes of ‘Bharat Humko Jaan Se Pyara Hai,’ ‘Khandon Se Milte Hain Kandhe,’ and ‘Lakshya’.

Singer Kavita Seth, who is known for the songs like ‘Iiktara’ will give a new name to Deparna, calling her “Bijlee” as she marvels at “toofani” energy in her dance.

Acclaimed singers Mahalaxmi Iyer, Kavita Seth, Shaan, Bikram Ghosh, and Hariharan will grace the show, promoting their upcoming song, ‘Yeh Desh’.

The episode will also feature the cast of the upcoming film ‘Ghoomer’ – Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyami Kher.

Deeply moved by the performance, Sonali Bendre will praise the act, saying,...

New Delhi, July 25 (Ians) One of Independent India’s biggest and most monumental milestones, the hard-fought victory in the Kargil War, is celebrated each year on July 26 as the ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’.It is an occasion for us to look back at the films inspired by the war, the most recent one being the hit 2021 movie ‘Shershaah’, starring Sidharth Malhotra, playing the martyred war hero, Captain Vikram Batra, and Kiara Advani.

Each of these movies adopted a different approach, some took a more realistic and grounded approach, other stuck to the traditional cinematic route, but each mixed together a bunch of elements, from emotions to dance, drama, romance, war action, and, above all, patriotism and national pride.

‘Shershaah’, a pandemic-era multiple award-winning biographical film on Amazon Prime Video, tells the story of Captain Vikram Batra from the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, who was given the codename Shershaah by his superiors...

The multi-hyphenate artiste Farhan Akhtar, who is known for films such as ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, ‘Lakshya’, ‘Rock On!!’ and ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’, is set to perform in Dubai with his band Farhan Live.

The performance is scheduled for September 1.

Farhan will be seen treating the fans to his most popular numbers, seamlessly blending rock, Bollywood hits, and soul-stirring melodies into an unforgettable musical experience.

Talking about the performance, Farhan said: “This is my first show at the Coca-Cola Arena and I am thrilled about it. The vibe in Dubai is simply unique and unlike anything else I have experienced. Performing in this stunning city has to be one of my highlights this year. I can’t wait to watch how Dubai embraces me and my music to bridge, connect, and unify at my forthcoming concert.”

In addition, the top 4 Indian ‘Idol Season 13′ finalists, The Fantastic 4, Winner, Rishi Singh and finalists Deboshmita,...

Mumbai, July 2 (Ians) The recent episode of the dance reality show, ‘India’s Best Dancer 3’ celebrated teachers who play an important part in the lives of people, in its ‘Guru Poornima Special’ episode. The contestants and their choreographers performed some terrific acts that brought alive the essence of the teacher-student bond.

One of the highlights of the episode was the presence of Srushti Sudhir Jagtap, a 16-year-old prodigy who recently achieved a world record by dancing for 127 hours. The driving force behind Srushti’s accomplishment is her Nana, who is also her guru and he accompanied her on the show.

Expressing gratitude to her grandfather, Srushti briefly spoke about her journey: “During the lockdown, I was in the 9th standard, and I’d always dream of how I could make our country proud through my talent, which is dance. After researching multiple dance records, I discovered that the minimum age...

The country is celebrating its 74th Republic Day and every year, people on this day witness the tradition and culture of the country in the different tableaux of the states and also the spectacular view of airshows by the Indian army, Navy, and the Air Force at Kartavaya Path. On this special occasion, TV actors talked about its relevance and recalled their childhood memories related to the celebration of Republic Day.

Richa Rathore, who essays the role of Ghazal in ‘Rabb Se Hai Dua’, shared: “Republic Day has always been special for me and it brings back a lot of memories. I have always been fond of flag hoistings and even now, I visit my society’s celebration on Republic Day when I am at home. There are various memories of my school’s Republic Day celebrations, be it participating in a dance or skit.”

“Also, after the function, my...

Bollywood actor Ranvir Shorey talks about playing a negative lead in the movie ‘Midday Meeal’ and the actor says he feels satisfied to be part of a movie which deals with social issues rather than just focusing on usual subjects of romance or action.

He says: “Working on ‘Midday Meeal’ has really been one of those projects in my life which have touched my heart. We often make big movies which have lots of action, drama and many more. But we never focus on social issues, which are very important for each one of us to know.

“This movie has undoubtedly taught me the importance of food, and I really hope that the audience will like this movie as it has something that has never seen me in such a character”.

Ranvir, who had worked in films such as ‘Jism’, ‘Lakshya’, ‘Bheja Fry’ and also hosted the celebrity dance reality...

CinemaA slew of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films are lined up for theatrical release, while a couple will premiere on Ott platforms. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Mythri Movie Makers The production of several films had to be halted, and many movies had to forego a theatrical release in view of the first and second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. However, filmmakers and production houses have now been announcing dates for the theatrical release of much-awaited films – a couple will have a digital premiere on Over-the-top (Ott) platforms. The movies are lined up for release to mark the occasion of Christmas and New Year. We have put together a list of Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films releasing in cinema theatres and Ott platforms this December. Telugu films Skylab: Starring actors Nithya Menen, Satya Dev and Rahul Ramakrishna in the lead, comedy-drama Skylab is set in 1979 Telangana. In the village of Bandalingampalli,...

Telugu star Naga Shaurya’s upcoming sports drama ‘Lakshya’ will release on December 10. As Shaurya’s landmark 20th film, ‘Lakshya’ is directed by Santhossh Jagarlapudi. It is set for its theatrical release worldwide on December 10. The makers took to their social media handles to announce the release date along with an interesting poster. With a […]...

Indian studio Excel Entertainment is on a roll. There are several films in the works, including the long-awaited return to direction from company co-founder Farhan Akhtar; a continuing relationship with Amazon Prime Video; and a new deal with Netflix.

Excel was founded by Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, schoolmates with very different backgrounds, in 2001. Sidhwani’s family owned a successful home appliances manufacturing business, which he worked in for six years and developed strong marketing, business development, team building and motivational skills, attributes that would stand him in good stead in his later career as a producer.

Akhtar’s father, Javed, is one of India’s most celebrated screenwriters and poets and mother Honey Irani a well-known writer-director. Their writing credits include some of the all-time hits of Indian cinema. Javed Akhtar co-wrote “Sholay,” “Deewar” and “Don” amongst several in a fruitful writing partnership with Salim Khan and his solo screenplay credits include “Meri Jung,...

Global streaming giant Netflix unveiled a multi-year strategic partnership with the TV banner of Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Indian film and series production company Excel Entertainment.

Excel is behind “the cult classic Dil Chahta Hai, along with Rock On, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Lakshya, Toofaan and the Don franchise,” the companies highlighted. The pact, financial terms of which weren’t disclosed, adds to Netflix’s programming slate in India.

“As one of the pioneers in on-demand long-form storytelling, Excel Entertainment will produce a variety of stories under its series banner Excel Media & Entertainment for Netflix members in over 190 countries commencing with ...

Global streaming giant Netflix unveiled a multi-year strategic partnership with the TV banner of Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Indian film and series production company Excel Entertainment.

Excel is behind “the cult classic Dil Chahta Hai, along with Rock On, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Lakshya, Toofaan and the Don franchise,” the companies highlighted. The pact, financial terms of which weren’t disclosed, adds to Netflix’s programming slate in India.

“As one of the pioneers in on-demand long-form storytelling, Excel Entertainment will produce a variety of stories under its series banner Excel Media & Entertainment for Netflix members in over 190 countries commencing with ...