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From balancing between two motorcycles in his maiden film Phool Aur Kante to chewing gham in Singham….that’s Ajay Devgan for you. Quietly accomplished…and quite accomplished, thank you! Since, Phool Aur Kante Devgan has learnt to effortlessly stride different kinds of cinema without making a song and dance of his versatility.

If, on one hand, he played the smirking villain to vamp Aishwarya Rai in Khakee, on the other hand, he was equally home playing her shy lover from the past in Raincoat. Ajay’s directorial roster includes everyone from Prakash Jha to Kuku Kohli.

True, he doesn’t have the support of the Chopra-Johar group of powerful filmmakers in Bollywood. But Devgan has managed to make his place without depending on the brand-name directors.

“I don’t put labels on films and directors. To me, every film I make is important. And whether it’s Prakash Jha,...

Khakee: The Bengal Chapter is an upcoming Indian crime thriller series created by Neeraj Pandey, set to premiere on Netflix on March 20, 2025. Serving as a standalone sequel to Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, this series delves into the intricate world of Bengal’s crime and politics.

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Jeet as Dcp Arjun Maitra Prosenjit Chatterjee as Barun Roy, a politician Chitrangada Singh as the Leader of Opposition Ritwik Bhowmik as Sagor Aadil Zafar Khan as Ranjit Parambrata Chatterjee as Dcp Saswata Chatterjee as Shankar Barua a.k.a. Bagha Mahaakshay Chakraborty Pooja Chopra Aakanksha Singh as Aratrika Subhasish Mukherjee as the Chief Minister of West Bengal Shraddha Das Joy Sengupta Shruti Das What the Show is About?

Set in early 2000s Bengal, Khakee: The Bengal Chapter follows Ips officer Arjun Maitra as he confronts...

Netflix’s Khakee: The Bihar Chapter is a crime thriller that brings the raw, intense world of Bihar’s criminal landscape to the screen. Created by Neeraj Pandey, the series follows a high-stakes chase between law enforcement and a ruthless gangster, offering a deep dive into corruption, power struggles, and justice. The show, released in November 2022, gained popularity for its powerful performances and realistic portrayal of crime-infested Bihar.

Khakee: The Bihar Chapter Cast & Characters: Karan Tacker as Ips Amit Lodha Avinash Tiwary as Chandan Mahto Abhimanyu Singh as Sho Ranjan Kumar Ravi Kishan as Abhyuday Singh Ashutosh Rana as Mukteshwar Chaubey Jatin Sarna as Dilip Sahu Nikita Dutta as Tanu Lodha Aishwarya Sushmita as Meeta Devi Shraddha Das as Saumya Mukherjee Khakee: The Bihar Chapter Plot Overview:

Khakee: The Bihar Chapter follows the cat-and-mouse chase between Ips officer Amit Lodha and a feared gangster, Chandan Mahto, set in the...

Khakee: The Bengal Chapter had it’s epic trailer unveiled at a spectacular launch event in the vibrant city of Kolkata today. This latest installment in the acclaimed Khakee franchise is a layered story of politics, inter-gang rivalry and the police system. Premiering on March 20, only on Netflix, it promises to captivate viewers with its explosive blend of relentless action, intricate drama, and unexpected twists. Produced by Friday Storytellers, the series is spearheaded by the visionary creator Neeraj Pandey, with directors Debatma Mandal and Tushar Kanti Ray’s unique storytelling prowess.

Khakee: The Bengal Chapter is poised to redefine cop dramas, drawing viewers into a world where a brave police officer defends a fragile justice system against those in power. In the early 2000s, when gangsters and politicians commanded unchallenged authority, Ips Arjun Maitra emerged as a catalyst for change. Fearless and unwavering, this upright officer was determined to carve...

Netflix India unveiled the anticipated trailer for “Khakee: The Bengal Chapter” at a star-studded event in Kolkata on Wednesday, ahead of its March 20 premiere.

Produced by Friday Storytellers and created by industry veteran Neeraj Pandey, the crime drama is co-directed by Debatma Mandal and Tushar Kanti Ray. Following the success of “Khakee: The Bihar Chapter,” which unraveled the murky nexus of power, politics, and police in India’s hinterlands, Netflix is set to explore new stories under the same banner.

The new series, set against the backdrop of early 2000s West Bengal, centers on Indian Police Service (Ips) cop Arjun Maitra, a principled officer who emerges as a catalyst for change during a period when gangsters and politicians wielded unchallenged authority. His determination to forge a path toward justice within a treacherous landscape of political machinations and gang warfare forms the narrative backbone of the show.

“Khakee: The Bengal Chapter...

In this exclusive interview RajKumar Santoshi talks with Subhash K Jha on the return of the Salman Khan, Aamir Khan comedy, Andaz Apna Apna called me to inform me that they are planning to re-release 500 prints. I am very happy, of course. Why wouldn’t I be? The love and devotion that the film has collected over the years is beyond anything I’ve seen. Now, all those who love the film and were not there when it was first released would be able to see and enjoy it on the big screen.

Is it your favourite film from your repertoire?

It is my most popular film for sure. But I have other favourites. I like my work in most of my films, including Ghayal, Ghatak, Khakee, and Lajja, which I know is your favorite. Andaz Apna Apna is special for two reasons.

And they are?

One is because we...

Netflix has unveiled its 2025 content slate targeting India’s expanding streaming market. The company’s latest India lineup, shared Monday in Mumbai, is both sizable and diverse, spanning a plethora of genres across six feature films, 14 series and five unscripted titles — but it’s also more targeted than in recent years (Netflix released as many as 40 original Indian titles in 2021).

“Our 2025 slate promises a rich and varied lineup, from gripping dramas and thrilling heists

to heartwarming rom-coms and adrenaline-pumping action,” says Monika Shergill, Netflix’s VP of content in India. On the movie front, Shergill highlights tentpole projects like Aryan Khan’s grand Bollywood-themed series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood (The Bads of Bollywood), and Siddharth Anand’s high-stakes drama, Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins, which “bring scale and excitement: to the slate. The regional content chief also highlights the slate’s strong rom-com offering — “Aap Jaisa Koi, The Royals,...

Rajkumar Santoshi’s Khakee was released 21 years ago. The film, which featured

Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Tusshar Kapoor, Atul Kulkarni, and Aishwarya Rai was a noir drama set in the world of the police.

In April 2003, while shooting for Khakee in Nashik, a car on the set rammed into the actress, throwing her into a nearby bush. The bush saved her from sure death.

Recalling the incident, Aishwarya’s co-star Amitabh Bachchan said in a past interview, “We were shooting on the road outside Nashik. The stuntman drove too fast, at 60 and 70 kilometres per hour, and skidded. All of us jumped out of the way. But Aishwarya and Tusshar Kapoor couldn’t move fast enough. The car slammed into her chair. It was terrifying.”

Bachchan Saab continued, “The car hit her and took her down a crevice and slammed into a cactus plant. Akshay Kumar pulled the car out and extricated her.

Subhash K Jha takes a look back at Rajkumar Santoshi’s drama Khakee as it clocks 21 years.

RajKumar Santoshi dismantles the stereotypes of the cop universe in a tale that entertains and reflects on all that is wrong and right with the police.

The aging and asthmatic Dcp, Anant Shrivastav (Amitabh Bachchan), whose assignments have so far afforded him a cushy existence, suddenly finds himself in charge of a crucial mission. He is backed by the unscrupulous Shekhar (Akshay Kumar) and the overenthusiastic fresh recruit (Tushar Kapoor). The trio, along with two constables, must escort the prized catch, the most-wanted Isi agent, Iqbal Ansari (Atul Kulkarni), safely to Mumbai.

The chain-smoking, well-connected enemy (Ajay Devgan) is out to foil their mission and has a head-start most times. Even before the operation gets underway, the police party is under the scanner. And what was meant to be a three-day journey turns...

After becoming the first-ever Indian film to launch its first at San Diego Comic-Con last summer, Vyjayanthi Movies have released the official final trailer for Kalki 2898 Ad.

The upcoming sci-fi epic, directed by Nag Ashwin (Yevade Subramanyam; Mahanati; Pitta Kathalu), is expected to be the first installment in a planned Kalki Cinematic Universe and is reportedly the second-most expensive Indian film ever produced with an estimated ₹600 crore (US$72 million) production budget.

While plot details remain relatively scarce, a brief synopsis describes the ambitious film as such, "Set against the backdrop of Indian mythology and a dystopian society in the desertified city of Kasi in 2898 Ad, the only city now known to exist, ruled by a totalitarian elite, Supreme Yaskin, from a hovering megastructure above it known as the Complex. The film chronicles a journey spanning millennia, from the events of the Mahabharata in the year 3102 BC, the beginning of Kali Yuga,...

A string of Bollywood personalities, including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Rakul Preet Singh, among many others, have wished star Ajay Devgn, who turned 55 on Tuesday, a year full of happiness, prosperity, and creativity.

In a career spanning over three decades, Ajay has appeared in over 100 films and has been feted with several honours including four National Film Awards and a Padma Shri.

The actor made his debut in 1991 with ‘Phool Aur Kaante’.

He was then seen in films such as ‘Jigar’, ‘Vijaypath’, ‘Dilwale’, ‘Diljale’, ‘Ishq’, ‘Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha’, ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’, ‘The Legend of Bhagat Singh’, ‘Company’ and ‘Omkara’.

Ajay then shifted gears and tried his hands in comedy in 2006 with Rohit Shetty’s ‘Golmaal: Fun Unlimited’, which was later turned into a franchise. He then starred in the ‘Singham’ franchise, ‘Tanhaji’ and ‘Drishyam’, which all became a blockbuster. He now awaits the release of...

Ajay Devgn’s Top 10 Movies Ranked. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Ajay Devgn is yet again hitting the right chords with his latest release, Shaitaan, at the box office. The supernatural thriller also stars R Madhavan and Jyothika in the lead and presents Ajay as a helpless father struggling for his daughter’s safety and well-being.

The film has reached a great number and has been on the list of top 5 openings by the Tanhaji actor. Not only the numbers but even the performances are being hailed by the audiences.

This made us think about offering you a beautifully curated list of the best films of Ajay Devgn ranked by the audiences on IMDb. Surprisingly, while these films do not include his box office blockbusters like Singham in the top 10 categories, they definitely offer some of his finest work.

Trending HanuMan On Ott: While Fans Are Searching For Teja Sajja’s...

The trailer of the upcoming streaming series ‘Maamla Legal Hai’ was unveiled on Friday. The show, which stars Ravi Kishan, Naila Grrewal, Anant V. Joshi and Nidhi Bisht in key roles, is a courtroom comedy.

The trailer gives a peek into the chaotic world of the fictional Patparganj District Court where a team of lawyers handles some bizarre cases with a humorous twist to the narrative.

It also shows lawyers presenting weird arguments like “five people, together, cannot loot someone because it’s a case of dacoity and not loot”.

Then there’s a parrot who has been put on trial due to his foul language. The lawyers also throw some unexpected courtroom punchlines with their quick wit and unconventional tactics.

Talking about the show, Ravi Kishan said, “This is my first time I’m playing a lawyer and I can’t tell you how much fun it was. Working with Sameer,...

The concluding part of ‘The Freelancer’ based on Shirish Thorat’s book ‘A Ticket to Syria‘ is worth the wait. If the first was to establish the extremist threat and its consequences, the conclusion is ‘extraction with a game plan’. It is not just about the gun battle but more of creating the environment of the hostage / victim and her saviour.

Aleeya Khan (Kashmira Pardeshi), daughter of Avinash Kamath’s (Mohit Raina) friend Inayat Khan (Sushant Singh), gets married to Mohsin Fazal (Navneet Malik). Soon the new bride finds herself in a situation in a conflict-ridden land set in an hostile environment set apart by misdirection and treachery. Aleeya endeavours to escape from the challenging conditions of Syria it sets in motion a web of deception, courage and tragedy.

On the other hand is Avinash Kamath, who is already on the extraction mission, sets out on its last leg; his final journey to extract Aleeya,...

The concluding part of ‘The Freelancer’ based on Shirish Thorat’s book ‘A Ticket to Syria‘ is worth the wait. If the first was to establish the extremist threat and its consequences, the conclusion is ‘extraction with a game plan’. It is not just about the gun battle but more of creating the environment of the hostage / victim and her saviour.

Aleeya Khan (Kashmira Pardeshi), daughter of Avinash Kamath’s (Mohit Raina) friend Inayat Khan (Sushant Singh), gets married to Mohsin Fazal (Navneet Malik). Soon the new bride finds herself in a situation in a conflict-ridden land set in an hostile environment set apart by misdirection and treachery. Aleeya endeavours to escape from the challenging conditions of Syria it sets in motion a web of deception, courage and tragedy.

On the other hand is Avinash Kamath, who is already on the extraction mission, sets out on its last leg; his final journey to extract Aleeya,...

The Survivor is a high-octane action film that balances sophisticated action with a well-written story, keeping viewers engaged throughout its 37-minute runtime. The film's strongest suit is its cinematography, which provides a first-person perspective and stunning visuals, thanks to the work of Suraj Boddu and Shyam Eshwar. Rajath Rajanikanth steals the show with his excellent acting skills and his involvement in multiple aspects of the film's production, making The Survivor an outstanding action thriller with the potential for a sequel.

Every year, the Indian Film Industry creates a large number of films, the majority of which are from the romance and drama genres. Having said that, a handful of action films rival Hollywood, notably Rrr, Bahubali, Khakee, and Attack. With its ever-increasing popularity, the industry is giving birth to budding filmmakers who make their presence known to the world through short films.

In the midst of countless short films released every year,...

Actor Avinash Tiwary, who is currently being appreciated for his performances in ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’ and ‘Kaala’, says he wouldn’t deny but enjoys dark themes. “I wouldn’t deny it, I enjoy dark themes but I enjoy all kinds of movies,” Avinash said.

The actor added: “I have a comedy next. I did a film called ‘Tu Hai Mera Sunday’, which is about five friends. I think it’s funny, it has its heart in its place at the same time it was fun. Laila Majnu also was not dark…”

“But apart from that, yes, ‘Khakee’, ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’, ‘Kaala’ and ‘Bulbbul’ too I would like to believe have a certain kind of darkness. So, let me put it this way, this is a facet I have been able to project right now.”

Avinash began his career with the television series ‘Yudh’ in 2014. It was in 2016, he made his...

Actor Avinash Tiwary, who is currently being appreciated for his performances in ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’ and ‘Kaala’, says he wouldn’t deny but enjoys dark themes. “I wouldn’t deny it, I enjoy dark themes but I enjoy all kinds of movies,” Avinash said.

The actor added: “I have a comedy next. I did a film called ‘Tu Hai Mera Sunday’, which is about five friends. I think it’s funny, it has its heart in its place at the same time it was fun. Laila Majnu also was not dark…”

“But apart from that, yes, ‘Khakee’, ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’, ‘Kaala’ and ‘Bulbbul’ too I would like to believe have a certain kind of darkness. So, let me put it this way, this is a facet I have been able to project right now.”

Avinash began his career with the television series ‘Yudh’ in 2014. It was in 2016, he made his...

New Delhi, Oct 3 (Ians) Heaping praises on the ‘Queen of Melody’ Lata Mangeshkar, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared an anecdote, revealing how his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan used to describe the former.

Host of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, Big B started the episode by saying: “I, Amitabh Tej Bachchan, present yet another knowledgeable, rewarding and grand episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. Ladies and gentlemen, all our episodes this week are an ode to mothers. I make my obeisance to them.”

In the episode 36 of the show, Amitabh welcomed Deepak Sahajwani from Surat, Gujarat, on the hot seat.

For Rs 5,000, the contestant was asked an audio question. The song ‘Piya Tose Naina Laage’ was played. The question was: Identify the singer of this song.

The options given were- Anuradha Paudwal, Lata Mangeshkar, Geeta Dutt, and Alka Yagnik.

The correct answer was Lata Mangeshkar.

The ‘Don’ actor went...

New Delhi, Oct 3 (Ians) Heaping praises on the ‘Queen of Melody’ Lata Mangeshkar, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared an anecdote, revealing how his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan used to describe the former.

Host of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, Big B started the episode by saying: “I, Amitabh Tej Bachchan, present yet another knowledgeable, rewarding and grand episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. Ladies and gentlemen, all our episodes this week are an ode to mothers. I make my obeisance to them.”

In the episode 36 of the show, Amitabh welcomed Deepak Sahajwani from Surat, Gujarat, on the hot seat.

For Rs 5,000, the contestant was asked an audio question. The song ‘Piya Tose Naina Laage’ was played. The question was: Identify the singer of this song.

The options given were- Anuradha Paudwal, Lata Mangeshkar, Geeta Dutt, and Alka Yagnik.

The correct answer was Lata Mangeshkar.

The ‘Don’ actor went...

Netflix today announced a creative partnership with Neeraj Pandey’s Friday Storytellers Llp, the digital content production arm of Friday Filmworks. Following the success of ‘Khakee: The Bihar Chapter’, the two companies will collaborate on multiple projects across films and series. The second season of fan favourite Khakee will be the first series out of the deal.

Known for their adeptness at crafting stories with a global appeal, Friday Storytellers has gained international acclaim for their commitment to creating compelling narratives and exploring diverse storytelling formats. The first collaboration between Netflix and Neeraj Pandey gave rise to Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, a thrilling cop-criminal chase set against the backdrop of Bihar, enthralling audiences across the country in signature Neeraj Pandey fashion.

Loved by both audiences and critics, the series was one of India’s Top 10 TV Shows for over five months and became one of longest trending shows on Netflix in India.

Casting

Evanna Lynch, the actor best known for portraying Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter franchise, will star in “Influenced!,” a black comedy set in the world of social media influencers that has been inspired by Oscar Wilde’s classic 1891 novel “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” Lynch will play Dora, a makeup sales assistant who goes on to become one of the world’s biggest influencers. But the more ruthless Dora becomes in her pursuit of insta-fame the more grotesque and distorted her social media profile photo also becomes. Nick Wild wrote and will direct.

The film will shoot in Q1 2024 in the U.K. and Italy and is to be produced by Silent D pictures’ Djonny Chen and Alchemy’s Lamia Nayeb St Hilaire, with casting by Nicci Topping. “Influenced!” will be Chen’s 26th film in the last three years and part of a repertoire that includes Indonesian...

Netflix has renewed Indian cop drama Khakee: The Bihar Chapter for a second season and struck a wider creative partnership deal with the show’s creator, Friday Storytellers.

The first season of Khakee was among Netflix India’s top ten shows for more than five months after launching in November last year. The series, set in Bihar’s Sheikhpura district, follows an Indian Police Service officer who tries to bring down a criminal gang.

The second season of the Neeraj Pandey show represents the first fruits of the new partnership.

Friday Storytellers is the streaming production arm of Pandey and Shital Bhatia’s motion picture producer Friday Filmworks. It is also behind titles such as the upcoming Disney+ Hotstar special The Freelancer and Voot Select’s Bandon Mein Tha Dum!, a doc series about the Indian cricket team’s defeat of Australia at the latter’s home turf, the Gabba...

Netflix’s new series, ‘Kohrra’, explores dysfunctional family dynamics and the dark facets of love and relationship through the overlay of a crime investigation. In partnership with renowned screenwriter Sudip Sharma, filmmaker Randeep Jha, and Clean Slate Filmz Productions to produce an engaging investigative drama that kicks off with the discovery of a murdered Nri just before his wedding in the countryside of Punjab. As the investigation unfolds a world of deceit, secrets and the dramas of dysfunctional families is revealed.

Kohrra boasts an exceptional cast of talented actors including Suvinder Vicky, Barun Sobti, Varun Badola, Harleen Sethi, Rachel Shelly, and Manish Chaudhary, bringing an unparalleled level of authenticity and nuance to the series. Their ability to convey complex emotions and embody the nuances of their characters is truly impressive, making them the perfect fit for the layered and intricate world of Kohrra. The series is a mix of Hindi and Punjabi language,...

India is the fastest growing market market in the world for giant streamer Netflix and Monika Shergill, VP, content, for the country, has a clear plan to keep the trajectory going.

“A healthy streaming business, according to us, has to be built on the strong fundamentals of engagement, where we are doing very well, and revenue and profit as a global service. We are a profitable service – in many of our markets, we are on the path to profitability,” Shergill told Variety.

Earlier this year, Netflix co-ceo Ted Sarandos had said that content watching grew by 30% last year in India and revenue grew by 25%. In a subsequent earnings call, Sarandos addressed the importance of pricing in India, saying: “We’ve got to get pricing and the main payment methods right.”

India is an extremely price-sensitive market and Netflix, being aware of this, drastically slashed its prices in late 2021. Netflix currently...

Mumbai, March 26 (Ians) Film and TV actress Ashwini Kaleskar recalled working with Kunal Kemmu on different projects, and also talked about his childhood days.

She praised Kunal for his acting skills and also for how he easily makes others laugh.

Ashwini, who is working with Kunal in the web show ‘Pop Kaun’, said: “For me, Kunal is like a baby who has grown up in front of my eyes. I used to be with his father, and at that time this little boy would come and run around and would come and sit on my lap. He was a naughty child, a very bubbly child. Then I worked with him in ‘Golmaal’ and he met me the same way.”

Ashwini acted in movies such as ‘Khakee’, ‘Kisna’, ‘Apaharan’, ‘Simmba’, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’, ‘Cirkus’, among others.

She was also part of several TV shows including ‘Shanti’, ‘Farz’, ‘Jodha Akbar’, ‘Hitler Didi...

Tusshar Kapoor is all set to play a police officer in his next film ‘Maarrich’, also starring Naseeruddin Shah. ‘Maarrich’ is the second venture of the actor as producer, who has given hits such as ‘Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai’, ‘Khakee’ and ‘Golmaal’.

He said: “This film is very close to my heart for multiple reasons. ‘Maarrich’ is my second film after ‘Laxmii’ as a producer and I am also going to be reuniting with Naseeruddin Shah Saab after a very long time.”

The film, written and directed by Dhruv Lather, has been described as a whodunit thriller.

Tusshar had ventured into production in 2020 with the Akshay Kumar-starrer ‘Laxmii’. He was last seen with Naseeruddin Shah in the biographical drama, ‘The Dirty Picture’.

The actor-producer said that his role in ‘Maarrich’ is different and challenging as well. “The film has challenged me as an actor on many levels as it...

Cuttputlli, a psychological crime thriller film directed by Ranjit M Tewari (previous Bell Bottom 2021), is a remake of the 2018 Tamil film ‘Ratsasan’ and features Akshay Kumar, Sargun Mehta, Rakul Preet Singh, Chandrachur Singh in pivotal characters.

The narrative begins with Arjan Sethi (Akshay Kumar) preparing to direct a crime thriller. A son of a cop, with deep interests in crime research. He has spent almost 7 years researching on various crimes globally and has prepared a script to be a director. But soon finds himself in a cop uniform in the quiet, beautiful, exotic and lush green valley of Kasauli. Arjan is recruited as a sub inspector (in place of his dead father) and instructed to do sundry duties. Soon he chances upon an opportunity and shares his input in a brutal child murder case. At first, he is belittled but sooner his theory proves correct. From here begins Arjan’s...

Hindi and Marathi actor-director Milind Ganesh Dastane and his wife Sayali have been arrested for allegedly cheating a Pune jeweller of Rs 25.6 lakh, police said on Wednesday.

The arrest was made on Tuesday evening following a complaint lodged by P.N. Gadgil Jewelers in Chaturshrungi police station last week, a police official said.

According to the jeweller, around a year ago, the Dastane couple had purchased on credit diamond, gold and silver jewellery worth Rs 25.6 lakh and promised to make the payment after disposing off their property in Dombivali in Thane.

But even after a year when the couple did not make the payment, the jeweller filed a complaint.

The couple was produced before a magistrate who has remanded them to police custody till June 21, the official said.

Milind Dastane is currently seen in the Marathi teleserial "Tujhyat Jeev Rangala" on Zee Marathi channel.

He has earlier featured in Bollywood and Marathi films like Khakee,...

Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi is set to direct an upcoming quirky young romantic comedy titled?Badboy.

"I have explored many genres in the arena of filmmaking. One of my favourite genre is romantic comedies. We have come up with an interesting and quirky story with Badboy and together with producer Sajid Qureshi hope to give audiences an exciting entertainer," Santoshi said in a statement.

Bank rolled by Qureshi's Inbox Pictures, the film goes on floors on Saturday. "I am extremely excited to commence the shoot from today and looking forward to work with the debutants," he added.

The filmmaker has previously helmed movies like Phata Poster Nikla Hero, Ghayal, Andaz Apna Apna, Khakee?and Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani. [Ians]...

The recently released film Jai Gangaajal starring Priyanka Chopra has created a stir with its powerful storyline and spectacular performances. Set in the Bankipur district of Bihar, the story revolves around Sp Abha Mathur essayed by Priyanka who takes down corrupt politician Babloo Pandey played by Manav Kaul. The film has all the fans simply raving about it and here are 5 reasons why we feel Jai Gangaajal is a must watch!

1.) Priyanka Chopra as a police officer: PC has proved her acting chops time and again and she has done this yet again in Jai Gangaajal. Priyanka’s portrayal of a strong and fierce cop fighting back against the corruption prevalent in her district is a must see. Post a stellar performance in Bajiao Mastani and her Hollywood stint, watching Piggy Chops throw in some kicks and punches will definitely be a visual delight!

2.) Prakash Jha debuted as an actor:...

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” goes the Xmas song, but it also applies to sorting through the dreck and crap that came out of Bollywood in 2015. I watched many of these duds so that you don’t have to, and trust me they’re not as hilarious as I’m going to make them, because for every great Jodi like Srk-Kajol in Dilwale there’s Sunny Leone being paired with Ram Kapoor. Yet there were some awful gems like Msg and its sequel that came out in the same year – take that annual Fast and Furious franchise! Herewith is the worst and secretly hilarious of the year.

Worst Actor – Emraan Hashmi for Hamari Adhuri Kahani/Mr X

After doing so well in Shanghai, and Ghanchakkar, Emraan decided to play it safe with his performances in Hamari Adhuri Kahani (paired opposite Vidya Balan) and the atrocious Mr X.

Akshay Kumar is one of the most prolific actors in the industry today. On an average, the superstar has around 3 – 4 releases every year and 2014 will be no different.

The gap between his last release Boss and his upcoming film Holiday will be 7 months and 20 days, which is the longest period between two Akshay Kumar films since Andaaz and Khakee in 2003-04!Read More...

Boss is that rare Bollywood action film whose stars are worthy of the pedestal they're put on. Akshay Kumar (Special 26, Khakee) plays the title hero, a badass so miraculously macho that his sweat actually makes plants blossom. He meets his match in Ayushman Thakur (Shootout at Wadala's Ronit Roy), a crooked Delhi cop who threatens Boss's estranged brother (Shiv Pandit) and father. Kumar and Roy's characters are sketched out so broadly that they're practically embodiments of virtue and vice. Still, these extreme traits don't seem so extreme when they're personified by Kumar and Roy, actors who exude Schwarzenegger/Stallone levels of charm. The extent of Thakur's wickedness is sometimes unbelievable, as when he gives a loaded gun to a minor to quiet him down,...

Acclaimed Bollywood playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan proved on Friday night that she is indeed one of the best artists in the industry today. Her UK tour ended with a concert at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall where she belted out some of her greatest songs. Organised by TLC Events and Rock On Music, Sunidhi’s incredible energy was felt by the audience and they showed their love for her by cheering as loud as they possibly could.

The concert opened with the classic ‘Aisa Jadoo’ (Khakee) and Sunidhi followed it up with hit songs like ‘Halkat Jawaani’ (Heroine) ‘Ainvayi Ainvayi’ (Band Baaja Baaraat), ‘Bin Tere’ (I Hate Luv Storys), ‘Yaaram’ (Ek Thi Dayaan), ‘Ishq Sufiyana’ (The Dirty Picture) and ‘Bhaage Re Mann,’ (Chameli). One had to be present at the concert to see how charismatic Sunidhi sounded live. Though she is undoubtedly good on recording, she sounded ten times better live on stage.

Mumbai, Sep 2: Bollywood 'khiladi' Akshay Kumar's character in his forthcoming film "Boss" will be introduced by megastar Amitabh Bachchan. For Akshay, it is an "honour".

"It's an honour and a privilege to have a legend like Amitabh Bachchan introduce my character in 'Boss'. I've been his biggest fan since childhood and have even had the pleasure of working with him. He is an institution by himself," Akshay said in a statement.

Akshay and Amitabh have earlier worked together in movies like "Khakee" and "Waqt: The Race Against Time".

In "Boss", Akshay's character has a huge build-up before he makes an entry on.

Your college days are said to be the best of your life – fun, frivolous and filled with friendship. But this is far from true in the new “rogue-trip” film ‘Fukrey’.

Fukrey is a twisted coming-of-age drama and deliciously hilarious tale of four young, hapless ‘nobodies’ [‘Fukreys’], running after their individual desires, brought together by one dream. Their lives are turned upside down when they chase that elusive ‘get rich quick’ scheme. The film combines the crazy antics and madcap mishaps of four loser college friends, as their paths cross with an array of colourful characters, from a tough-talking Punjabi female don to a Jugaad Baaz college watchman. Mayhem ensues with predictably hilarious and unexpected results.

Fukrey stars a bevy of talented stars in the Bollywood arena – Richa Chadda [‘Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!’, ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’]; Ali Fazal [3 Idiots, The Other End Of The Line] Manjot Singh [‘Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!’, ‘Udaan’], Pulkit Samrat [‘Bittoo Boss’] and Varun Sharma, amongst others.

The acclaimed producer duo Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani lend their sizable...

Chennai, May 23: Tamil actor Dhanush, who is awaiting the release of debut Hindi movie "Raanjhanaa" and Tamil romantic-drama "Mariyaan", has signed on the dotted line to work in a yet-to-be-titled Tamil film with cinematographer-turned-director K.V. Anand.

"Yes guys. Much to the delight of you all and myself, I'm doing a film with K.V. Anand sir. The technicians are yet to b finalised. (I will) shoot from August," posted Dhanush on his Twitter page.

Anand is known for directing Tamil films such as "Mattrraan", "Ko" and "Ayan". As a cinematographer, he has worked in films such as "Khakee", "Sivaji", "Nayak" and "Josh".

Dhanush.

Your college days are said to be the best of your life – fun, frivolous and filled with friendship. But this is far from true in the new “rogue-trip” film Fukrey.

Fukrey is a twisted coming-of-age drama and deliciously hilarious tale of four young, hapless ‘nobodies’ (‘Fukreys’), running after their individual desires, brought together by one dream. Their lives are turned upside down when they chase that elusive ‘get rich quick’ scheme. The film combines the crazy antics and madcap mishaps of four loser college friends, as their paths cross with an array of colourful characters, from a tough-talking Punjabi female don to a Jugaad Baaz college watchman. Mayhem ensues with predictably hilarious and unexpected results.

Fukrey stars a bevy of talented stars in the Bollywood arena – Richa Chadda (Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Gangs of Wasseypur); Ali Fazal (3 Idiots, The Other End Of The Line) Manjot Singh (Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!

Bollywood Film financier and distributor Bharat Shah will present and distribute Ajay Bahl’s B.A. Pass under his banner VIP Films.

The film is slated for a wide release of about 800-900 shows a day across India. The release date is 21st June.

Shah has presented popular Bollywood films such as Saathiya, Baghban, Devdas, Company, Khakee and Main Hoon Naa.

B.A. Pass was adjudged the Best Film in Indian Competition at the 12th Osian’s Cinefan Film Festival and won the Audience Award at the 1st South Asian Alternative Film Festival (Saaff) in France.

The film features Shadab Kamal and Shilpa Shukla (Chak De! India) in lead roles. It revolves around 19 year old Mukesh who after losing his parents in a car accident lands up in Delhi worrying how to support himself and his two younger sisters. He then stumbles in the world of gigolos.

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In celebration of 100 years of Bollywood, Bollyspice have decided to look back at the career of pioneering Bollywood costumier Ana Singh.

With 25 years experience working in the industry, Ana Singh began her career in 1989 working on the Salman Khan starrer Maine Pyar Kiya. Since then the costumier has gone on to work on 998 films including Khalnayak (1993); 1942: A Love Story (1994); Hum Apke Hai Kaun (1994); Bombay (1995); Border (1997); Refugee (2000); Khakee (2004); Omkara (2006) and Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai (2010).

Singh has also gained a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for her contribution to Indian cinema.

Notable achievement for Singh include winning two National Awards for her work on Taj Mahal and Umrao Jaan as well as receiving the Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award for her contribution to fashion design and research on the movie Mission Kashmir. Singh has also received the Prime Minister’s Women Achievers Award, and has worked with leading Indian personalities,...

The upcoming comic caper Fukrey, directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and produced by the great team of Farhan Akhtar & Ritesh Sidhwani certainly has getting some notice since the very first look! The film stars Richa Chadda [‘Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!’, ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’]; Ali Fazal [3 Idiots, The Other End Of The Line] Manjot Singh [‘Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!’, ‘Udaan’], Pulkit Samrat [‘Bittoo Boss’] and Varun Sharma, amongst others.

Fukrey is a twisted coming-of-age drama and deliciously hilarious tale of four young, hapless ‘nobodies’ [‘Fukreys’], running after their individual desires, brought together by one dream. Their lives are turned upside down when they chase that elusive ‘get rich quick’ scheme. The film combines the crazy antics and madcap mishaps of four loser college friends, as their paths cross with an array of colourful characters, from a tough-talking Punjabi female don to a Jugaad Baaz college watchman. Mayhem ensues with predictably hilarious and unexpected results.

The cool soundtrack was composed by the great Ram Sampath, noted for his musical scores on such films as: Delhi Belly,...

He has done action, comedy and thriller and now actor-producer Akshay Kumar is interested in exploring roles with shades of grey, something that he has done in the past.

“I will keep on doing scripts that I like. When I did ‘Khakee’, it was earlier given to Paresh Rawal. When Rajkumar Santoshi approached me, I really liked the role.Read More...

Mumbai, Feb 12: He has done action, comedy and thriller and now actor-producer Akshay Kumar is interested in exploring roles with shades of grey, something that he has done in the past.

"I will keep on doing scripts that I like. When I did 'Khakee', it was earlier given to Paresh Rawal. When Rajkumar Santoshi approached me, I really liked the role. I really liked the character. So if I like the role, I would like to do it. I admire villain roles. I would love to play a villain," Akshay told reporters here Tuesday. He was celebrating the success of his recent release "Special 26", which sees him as a conman.

When asked whether.

We have been subjected to a long wait for Reema Kagti’s Talaash to release in cinemas and it will finally be doing so on 30 November 2012. This crime thriller stars not one, not two, but three superstars in the leading roles, which adds to the film’s appeal. They are Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukerji. Hopefully this film will be another great entertainer for us all in a year when we have seen some pretty amazing films coming out of Bollywood. The music to Talaash has been composed by Ram Sampath, who has given us albums like Delhi Belly (2011) and Khakee (2004). The lyrics have been written by the legendary Javed Akhtar, who has recently provided lyrics for soundtracks like Don 2 (2011) and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011). So is the soundtrack to Talaash worth listening? Well let’s take a look and assess whether or not it is.

The...

Just before the success of Bol Bachchan, detractors had already started pulling down Ajay Devgn from the top line of stars because his last two releases, Rascals and Tezz, had met with disastrous fates. This was quite similar to the treatment meted out to his Suhaag and Khakee co-star, Akshay Kumar, who was going through a very bad phase until Housefull 2 and Rowdy Rathore came along and propelled him in to the top slot. However, now there is a race to the top with both...

Mumbai, June 17: Writer Shridhar Raghavan, who has written scripts for films like "Khakee" and "Dum Maaro Dum", says he loved "Gangs of Wassepur" and is waiting for the second part.

"I did not like, I loved it. Congrats and awaiting the second part eagerly. Totally blown by 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. Epic, violent, poetic, visceral, dramatic & yet dark humour filled revenge saga spanning half a century," Raghavan tweeted.

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Intense actor of Bollywood, Ajay Devgn, turned 43 on Monday.He started his Bollywood career with Phool Aur Kaante in 1991 and won Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance in the film.His Bollywood hits include Jigar, Dilwale, Vijaypath, Jung, Naajayaz, Ishq, Zakhm, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Lajja, Gangaajal, Khakee, Kaal, Apaharan, Golmaal Returns, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai and Singham.Ajay is currently shooting for his upcoming home production Son Of Sar...

A short term course in Screenwriting and Filmmaking called ‘Imaging Cinema 2012’ will be conducted in Iit Madras from June 1-10,2012.

The resource persons for the course will be Atul Tiwari (Screenwriter: Mission Kashmir, Dasavataram), K Hariharan (Director, Lv Prasad Institute of Film & Television, Chennai), Rohan Sippy (Director: Dum Maro Dum, Bluffmaster), Shridhar Raghavan ( Screenwriter: Khakee, Dum Maro Dum, Apaharan), Sriram Raghavan (Director: Agent Vinod, Johnny Gaddar, Ek Haseena Thi), Anurag Kashyap (Dev D, No Smoking, Gulaal) and Patricia Gruben (Director, Praxis Screenwriting Programme, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver).

The first three days of the course will involve a Film-Appreciation module. The next two days will introduce the participants to the mechanics of filmmaking including Camera, Lighting, Sound, Sets, Editing, Special Effects etc.

The emphasis of the next four to five days will be to make the students write scripts and to dissect and discuss their work in class. It will be...

Mumbai, Feb 29: Actor Tusshar Kapoor says Ajay Devgn is his lucky charm and that's why he roped him in to do the voiceover in his forthcoming movie "Chaar Din Ki Chandni."

"Yes, definitely, he is my lucky charm. We have done five films, of which four have been hit. I hope that even this film does well as he has done a voiceover for us in the film," Tusshar, who has worked with Ajay in "Khakee" and "Golmaal" franchise, said at an event here.

Tusshar developed a strong bonding with Ajay during the shoot of the "Golmaal" franchise.

"Our bonding strengthened as we have done so many films together, Kareena Kapoor,.