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Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s ’12th Fail’ screened at Supreme Court

New Delhi, September 27, 2024. A special screening of filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra's "12th Fail" was held for chief justice DY Chandrachud and other judges at the Supreme Court. The film's screening on Wednesday was attended by the CJI, judges and over 600 officials of the Supreme Court and their families. It was followed by an interaction between Justice Chandrachud and Chopra, along with the film's lead cast Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankar.
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‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ teaser: Vidya Balan returns as Manjulika in Kartik Aaryan starrer

Mumbai, September 27, 2024. The much-anticipated teaser of "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" featuring Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri and Vidya Balan in the lead, was unveiled by the makers on Friday. Aaryan has reprised his character of Rooh Baba, who is set to face the spirit of Manjulika, an iconic character played by Balan, the star of the original "Bhool Bhulaiyaa" in 2007. While Kartik Aaryan was part of the second "Bhool Bhulaiyaa", Dimri is the new entrant to the franchise.
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Shahid Kapoor, Vishal Bhardwaj collaborating for new movie, Triptii Dimri to co-star

Mumbai, September 13, 2024. Ace filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj is set to reunite with Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor for a new film. Actor Triptii Dimri will play the female lead in the movie, which is backed by Sajid Nadiadwala's production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the makers said in a press release. The untitled movie is touted to be a "big action commercial entertainer".
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Alia Bhatt and Diljit Dosanjh to reunite in ‘Jigra’

Mumbai, September 13, 2024. Diljit Dosanjh and Alia Bhatt are collaborating again in "Jigra" eight years after their hit film "Udta Punjab". Bhatt announced the news by sharing a post on Instagram handle on Friday which featured both the actors sitting on their respective chairs with their back to the camera. Dosanjh's chair had "Sings about Kudi" written on it while the back of Bhatt's chair read, "The Said 'Kudi'", in a reference to "Udta Punjab" where Dosanjh sang the popular song "Ikk kudi jida naam mohabbat". Bhatt's post was captioned, "chairs say it all. @diljitdosanjh"
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Vir Das to host 2024 International Emmy awards ceremony

New Delhi, September 12, 2024. Actor-comedian Vir Das has been announced as the host for the 52nd edition of the International Emmy Awards, to be held in New York City on November 25. It marks Das' return to the International Emmy stage after he won the best comedy for his Netflix stand-up special “Vir Das: Landing” in 2023. The actor-comedian, also known for films such as “Go Goa Gone” and “Delhi Belly”, said he looks forward to celebrating the remarkable achievements of "peers and bringing a touch of humour and joy to this prestigious night”.
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SBI Life Insurance and Mirchi return with the 14th edition of Spell Bee 2024, empowering India’s young spelling wizards

Mumbai, September 12,2024.  SBI Life Insurance, one of India's most trusted life insurers, in partnership with Mirchi, proudly announces the launch of the 14th edition of SBI Life Spell Bee 2024— 'Bee Spellbound.' As a platform that has shaped and spotlighted India's brightest young minds over the years, Spell Bee is back this year with an amplified vision and a promise to be more than just a test of spelling prowess. It aims to celebrate learning, creativity, and the spirit of progress by empowering young minds to be great leaders in future. The 14th edition of the competition will take place across 30 cities and 500+ schools, engaging over 3 lakh students. The top 50 students across India will qualify for the National Finale. The top achievers will gain nationwide recognition,...
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Stree 2 box office Collection: Stree 2 film inches away from surpassing Jawan

Mumbai, September 11,2024. The highly anticipated horror-comedy sequel, Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, continues its box office takeover. Directed by Amar Kaushik, the film has been in cinemas for four weeks and is on track to become the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. The worldwide total collections of Stree 2 now stand at Rs 533.50 crore, making it the second-highest grossing film of all time, beating the box office records of Sunny Deol's Gadar 2 (Rs 525 crore) and the Hindi collection of Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan (Rs 524 crore). The film has now begun its journey to chase the Hindi nett of SRK's Jawan (Rs 582 crore), as per industry tracking website Sacnilk. The horror-comedy is expected to catch up with Jawan soon and even outperformed it du...
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Raid 2: Ajay Devgn, Vaani Kapoor’s film to release in February 2025

Mumbai, September 11, 2024. After captivating audiences’ hearts in 2018 with Raid, Ajay Devgn is all set to return as IRS officer, Amay Patnaik (Ajay Devgn). Directed by Rajkumar Gupta and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, and Krishna Kumar, Raid 2 will be released on 21st February 2025. Along with Ajay Devgn, the film features Vaani Kapoor as the female lead, Ritesh Deshmukh as the antagonist, and Rajat Kapoor in a pivotal role. Extensively shot in Delhi and Lucknow, Raid 2 promises another adrenaline-filled ride.
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Fun88 Launches ‘Fun88 x Evolution: Life-Changing Wins’ Promotion

Hyderabad, September 11,2024. Fun88 has launched its latest thrilling contest, 'Fun88 x Evolution: Life-Changing Wins', offering participants a chance to win extraordinary prizes. In collaboration with Evolution, Fun88 is giving away 15 Thar cars, 150 iPhone 16 Pro Max smartphones, and 150 gold chains as part of this exciting promotion. The contest is open to all Fun88 users; more the player plays, higher are the chances of winning. For every bet made on Evolution games, players will earn tickets for the lucky draw, which offers these fantastic rewards. Participants can earn tickets by following these simple steps: •  Playing for ₹15,000 on Evolution games, such as Blackjack or Baccarat, participants will receive 1 lucky ticket. •  Playing for ₹10,000 on ...
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Lava Partners with YouTube Star Sourav Joshi to Strengthen Connection with Young Consumers

New Delhi, August 30, 2024. Lava International Ltd., India's leading homegrown smartphone brand, is excited to announce its latest collaboration with India’s leading YouTube sensation Sourav Joshi. This partnership reflects Lava’s commitment to connecting with young consumers by understanding their preferences and delivering good quality, value driven Made-in-India smartphones. With a robust social media presence-28 million followers on YouTube and 6.3 million on Instagram-Sourav Joshi is poised to amplify Lava’s reach among the Gen Z. This strategic alliance with the onset of the festive season 2024, aims to engage online consumers across multiple touchpoints.  Sourav's authentic portrayal of everyday life through his vlogs has made him a beloved figure among the Gen Z aud...
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Samsung TV Plus Expands its Channel Offerings; Debuts Aaj Tak HD and The Lallantop for Consumers

Gurugram, August, 2024. Samsung TV Plus, the brand’s free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service in India, has announced the launch of Aaj Tak HD and The Lallantop on its portfolio. The partnership between Samsung TV Plus and TV Today Network underscores Samsung’s commitment to deliver top-quality programming and meet the evolving needs of viewers in an increasingly connected world. TV Today Network's FAST channel offering from The Lallantop and Aaj Tak HD, will meet audiences’ need for compelling and premium free content on the biggest screen in the house. The connected TV base in India continues to grow as more households opt for internet-enabled smart TV options. “Our endeavour is to bring unparalleled access and exceptional value to our audiences and advertisers on the Samsu...
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Cabinet approves rolling out Private FM Radio to 234 uncovered new cities / towns

New Delhi, August 28, 2024. The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal for conduct of 3rd batch of ascending e-auctions for 730 channels in 234 new cities with estimated reserve price of Rs.784.87 crore under Private FM Radio Phase Ill Policy. State-wise list of the cities / towns and the number of Private FM channels approved for fresh auctions is enclosed as Annexure. The Cabinet also approved the proposal to charge Annual License Fee (ALF) of FM channel as 4% of Gross Revenue excluding Goods and Services Tax (GST). This will be applicable for 234 new cities / towns. The Private FM Radio rollout in 234 new cities / towns will fulfil the unmet demand for FM radio in these cities / towns, which still remain uncovered by Privat...
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Netflix announces second season of crime thriller series ‘Kohrra’

Mumbai, August 27, 2024. Streaming service Netflix on Tuesday announced the second season of its critically-acclaimed crime thriller series "Kohrra". Actor Barun Sobti will return for the sophomore chapter with Mona Singh joining him in the Punjab-set police procedural show, which launched with its smash hit first season in July 2023. The new season will be directed by showrunner, producer and co-creator Sudip Sharma along with Faisal Rahman. It will be produced by Act Three Productions and Film Squad Productions
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‘Cadets’ to premiere at JioCinema Premium on August 30, 2024

Mumbai, August 23, 2024. "Bad Newz" director Anand Tiwari-produced "Cadets", starring Tanay Chheda Tushar Shahi, Gautam Gujjar and Chayan Chopra, is set to premiere on JioCinema Premium on August 30. Directed by Vishwajoy Mukherjee, the story of "Cadets" revolves around four young cadets, who undergo a crash course in life as they also learn what it takes to be a soldier in the Indian Army. The story is set in 1998, just a year before Kargil war, at a fictional tri-service academy and delves into the lives of Manoj, Albert, Randhir, and Neeraj, who, after sixteen years of a sheltered existence, find themselves thrust into the demanding world of the Armed Forces Academy.
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‘Kareena Kapoor’s K3G character Pooh left a major imprint on me’: Ananya Panday

Mumbai, August 20, 2024. Ananya Panday is gearing up to step into the web series space with Karan Johar-backed show Call Me Bae. The series revolves around the riches-to-rags concept, where a girl from an affluent family has to lead a middle-class life. While Ananya plays a high society girl on the show, Karan feels her character Bae has a strong resembleance to Kareena Kapoor’s character Pooh from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. At the trailer launch of Call Me Bae, Karan Johar said, “It’s been 23 years to K3G, but if Pooja (Pooh) and Rohan Raichand had a daughter, she would be like Bae. Ananya’s character in this show is a 2.0 derivative of Pooh.”
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Karan Johar says success of ‘Stree 2’ validates strength of solid storytelling, rooted content

Mumbai, August 20, 2024. Filmmaker Karan Johar on Tuesday said the blockbuster success of horror comedy "Stree 2" is a celebration of both Hindi and Indian mainstream cinema, which in the last few years has been under "scrutiny for combatting" challenges at the box office. Directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Maddock Films, "Stree 2" released in theatres on August 15 alongside other films such as "Khel Khel Mein", "Vedaa", "Thangalaan" and "Double iSmart". The Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor-starrer, a sequel to 2018's "Stree", is nearing the Rs 300 crore-mark globally in gross box office collections.
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Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series announces a biopic on Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh

Mumbai, August 20, 2024. An upcoming biographical movie will chronicle the inspiring journey of former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, the makers announced Tuesday. The yet-to-be-titled biopic will be produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series and co-produced by Ravi Bhagchandka, known for “Sachin: A Billion Dreams” and the upcoming Aamir Khan-starrer “Sitaare Zameen Par”. The film is touted as a "grand celebration of Singh’s unparalleled journey and contributions to cricket, capturing the essence of his career, unforgettable six sixes in the 2007 T20 World Cup, his courageous off-field battles and his subsequent return to cricket in 2012
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Grand Premiere of “Rajadhiraaj: Love Life Leela” enthralls audience at NMACC’s The Grand Theatre

New Delhi, August  2024. The grand premiere of the musical “Rajadhiraaj: Love Life Leela” unfolded inresplendent grandeur at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre’s (NMACC) The Grand Theatre on August 14, 2024. This magnificent event was graced by the presence of revered religious leaders, Bollywood celebrities and other distinguished guests. The following day, August 15, 2024, the inaugural show of this monumental musical, which intricately weaves the tale of Shri Krishna’s divine love, life, and leela, captivated the audience with its sublime artistry. Spectators were spellbound by the portrayal of Shri Krishna in his divine manifestations as Laddu Gopal, Shrinathji, and Rajadhiraaj, leading to a heartfelt standing ovation. The premiere was exalted by the blessings of H.H. Tilk...
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Rajkumar Santoshi completes shooting for ‘Lahore 1947’

Mumbai, August 13, 2024. Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi has finished filming on his directorial venture "Lahore 1947", starring Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta. The period drama, also starring Shabana Azmi, is produced by Aamir Khan through Aamir Khan Productions. According to a source close to the production, the shooting of the film wrapped up after an intense 70-day schedule.
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Kartik Aaryan wraps ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ shoot

Mumbai, August 02, 2024. Actor Kartik Aaryan wrapped shooting for his upcoming horror-comedy "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" on Thursday. Aaryan, 33, made the announcement through his Instagram story. The actor shared a picture of the cake which had "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 FILM WRAP" written on it. He also captioned "This Diwali" below the post, hinting at the film's release date.
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Vaani Kapoor-starrer ‘Badtameez Gill’ wraps filming

Mumbai, July 31, 2024. Actor Vaani Kapoor's upcoming movie “Badtameez Gill” has concluded production, the makers said on Wednesday. Described as a “coming of modern-age dramedy”, the film comes from filmmaker Navjot Gulati. It also features Aparshakti Khurana, Paresh Rawal, Sheeba Chaddha and Monica Chaudhary in pivotal roles. According to a press release, “Badtameez Gill” promises to bring waves of emotions and laughter, offering a much-needed fresh and hilarious take on family dynamics and sweet and sour sibling relationships.
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Farhan Akhtar’s home production film ‘Boong’ to premiere at TIFF

Mumbai, July 26, 2024.  Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani-backed film “Boong” is set to premiere at the upcoming edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The movie is directed by debutante director Lakshmipriya Devi, who served as a first assistant director on Akhtar and Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment movies such as “Luck by Chance”, and “Talaash”, besides Aamir Khan-starrer “PK”, and Mira Nair’s series, “A Suitable Boy”.
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