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Taapsee Pannu starts shooting for ‘Gandhari’
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Taapsee Pannu starts shooting for ‘Gandhari’

Mumbai, December 18, 2024.Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu on Wednesday announced that she has commenced filming for her upcoming movie "Gandhari".The movie reunites the actor with writer-producer Kanika Dhillon after films "Haseen Dillruba" (2021) and its follow-up "Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba", which released in August this year. Dhillon also penned the scripts for Pannu's movies "Manmarziyaan" (2018) and "Rashmi Rocket" (2021).Devashish Makhija, known for making critically-acclaimed titles such as "Ajji" as well as "Bhonsle" and "Joram" with Manoj Bajpayee, is directing "Gandhari" from a script by Dhillon.
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Mrunal Thakur joins Adivi Sesh in action drama ‘Dacoit’
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Mrunal Thakur joins Adivi Sesh in action drama ‘Dacoit’

Mumbai, December 17, 2024.Actor Mrunal Thakur is set to star opposite Adivi Sesh in the upcoming action drama "Dacoit", the makers said on Tuesday.The film will be directed by Shaneil Deo, who has co-written the screenplay with Sesh.According to the makers, "Dacoit" is the story of an angry convict seeking vengeance on his ex-girlfriend who betrayed him.
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Rubina Dilaik to make her TV comeback with Laughter Chefs Season 2; Abhishek Kumar, Elvish Yadav, and Abdu Rozik to join her
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Rubina Dilaik to make her TV comeback with Laughter Chefs Season 2; Abhishek Kumar, Elvish Yadav, and Abdu Rozik to join her

Mumbai, December 17, 2024.Laughter Chefs is returning with a new season featuring popular stars like Elvish Yadav and Rubina Dilaik, promising an even more entertaining experience. Bollywood actor Malika Sherawat might join the show, adding a touch of glamour to the highly anticipated comeback.Get ready to laugh your way through the new year! The popular television show, Laughter Chefs, is all set to make a comeback next month. And this time, the show promises to be bigger and better than ever before.According to exclusive information, Abhishek Kumar, Elvish Yadav, Rubina Dilaik and Abdu Rozik are being finalised for the show as participants. These stars, popular for their appearance on Bigg Boss are in final talks with the production team and are expected to sign the dotted li...
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Yash Raj Films announces Rani Mukerji’s ‘Mardaani 3’, film to release in 2026
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Yash Raj Films announces Rani Mukerji’s ‘Mardaani 3’, film to release in 2026

Mumbai, December 13, 2024.Bollywood star Rani Mukerji is officially returning as tough cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in the third chapter of "Mardaani" franchise, Yash Raj Film announced on Friday.The banner announced "Mardaani 3" on social media, revealing that the threequel will be directed by Abhiraj Minawala, known for assisting on YRF movies like "Band Baaja Baaraat", "Gunday", "Sultan", "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" and "Tiger 3".The film will be produced by YRF boss Aditya Chopra and release in theatres in 2026.
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Ayushmann Khurrana starts shooting for ‘Thama’
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Ayushmann Khurrana starts shooting for ‘Thama’

New Delhi, December 12, 2024.Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has started shooting for "Thama", the latest chapter in Maddock Films' horror comedy universe.Khurrana, who will be essaying the role of a vampire in the movie, shared the news in a post on his Instagram on Wednesday evening. The actor posted a screenshot of a message he received from Maddock Films head Dinesh Vijan.
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Raj Kapoor’s 100th birthday important milestone in Indian cinema journey: PM Modi
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Raj Kapoor’s 100th birthday important milestone in Indian cinema journey: PM Modi

New Delhi, December 12, 204.Raj Kapoor’s centenary year marks a golden era for Indian cinema, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said while suggesting that his family should take the legacy of showman forward by making a documentary on his international "soft power”.Modi met Raj Kapoor’s grandchildren and other members of the family, including daughter Reema Jain and daughter-in-law Neetu Kapoor, on Tuesday evening ahead of the filmmaker’s 100th birth anniversary on December 14."Raj Kapoor's 100th birthday is an important milestone of India cinema's golden journey. It began with 1947's 'Neel Kamal' and we are on course to 2047. It is such a contribution to the country when we look back at this journey of 100 years," PM Modi said.
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Sitaare Zameen Par’ to release in middle of 2025: Aamir Khan
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Sitaare Zameen Par’ to release in middle of 2025: Aamir Khan

Mumbai, December 06,2024.Superstar Aamir Khan has given an update on his next film "Sitaare Zameen Par", saying the movie will come out in theatres by mid-2025.The upcoming film is a sequel to Khan's 2007 movie "Taare Zameen Par”, which marked his directorial debut and received critical acclaim.Khan, who has been on an acting break since the release of his 2022 film “Laal Singh Chaddha”, said the film will start post-production later this month
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Vivek Oberoi makes rare comment about Aishwarya Rai, is relieved he’s no longer around people with ‘plastic smiles
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Vivek Oberoi makes rare comment about Aishwarya Rai, is relieved he’s no longer around people with ‘plastic smiles

Mumbai, December 05, 2024.Actor Vivek Oberoi opened up about dealing with toxic relationships, emerging from bad breakups, and said that if he hadn’t found a higher purpose in life, he would’ve remained stuck in a ‘plastic life’, around people with ‘plastic smiles’. In an interview, Vivek also acknowledged his past differences with Aishwarya Rai and Salman Khan, and said, ‘God bless them,’ when asked to comment about both actors.Appearing on Dr Jai Madaan’s YouTube channel, Vivek was asked to react to certain names, which included his parents and himself. He was then made to comment about Aishwarya Rai and Salman Khan, and he had similar answers for them both. About Aishwarya’s husband, Abhishek Bachchan, Vivek said, “He’s a sweetheart, a really nice person.”...
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Pushpa 2: The Rule’ to cut across masses and classes, set for record opening: trade experts
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Pushpa 2: The Rule’ to cut across masses and classes, set for record opening: trade experts

Mumbai, December 04, 2024.Allu Arjun-starrer "Pushpa 2: The Rule" is expected to break all box office records on its opening day as trade experts and exhibitors believe the sequel will attract a footfall of over 50 to 60 lakh and a weekend number that may go beyond Rs 150 crore.According to online ticketing website BookMyShow, the movie has become the fastest movie to surpass the one million tickets sold on the platform, crossing previous records set by "Kalki 2898 AD", "Bahubali 2" and "KGF 2".Gautam Dutta, CEO, Revenue & Operations, PVR INOX, said the sequel is already on its way to becoming a cult hit
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Raj Kapoor@100: Retrospective to screen Showman’s 10 films including ‘Awaara’, ‘Shree 420’, ‘Bobby’
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Raj Kapoor@100: Retrospective to screen Showman’s 10 films including ‘Awaara’, ‘Shree 420’, ‘Bobby’

Mumbai, December 04, 2024.Ten films of Raj Kapoor, including "Aag", "Awaara", "Shree 420", "Sangam", and "Bobby", will be showcased at a retrospective to celebrate the birth centenary of the multihyphenate across India from December 13 to December 15.Raj Kapoor's grandson and actor Ranbir Kapoor announced the gala last month during a session remembering his grandfather at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).Titled 'Raj Kapoor 100 – Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman', the retrospective is presented by R.K. Films, Film Heritage Foundation, and NFDC-National Film Archive of India, according to a press release issued on Wednesday.
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Joins Hands to Celebrate Horn bill Music Festival 2024 for the Third Consecutive Year
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Joins Hands to Celebrate Horn bill Music Festival 2024 for the Third Consecutive Year

Nagaland, December 2024.Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced its continued association with the prestigious Hornbill Music Festival, one of India’s most iconic cultural celebrations, for the third consecutive year through the title sponsorship. Held at the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, in Kohima District, Nagaland, the festival runs from December 2 to December 10, featuring exciting performances, including a special opening act by Japan’s renowned drum ensemble, Drum Tao. This unique collaboration brings together traditional and contemporary musical experiences, showcasing a deep cultural bond. TKM’s ongoing partnership with the Hornbill Music Festival reflects the company’s deeper connections with the people of Nagalandand Northeast,and support to promote the rich cultural he...
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Vikrant Massey announces break from films, says ‘time to recalibrate
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Vikrant Massey announces break from films, says ‘time to recalibrate

Mumbai, December 02, 2024.In a rare instance of an actor announcing that he's taking a break from films, "12th Fail" star Vikrant Massey on Monday announced that it was time for him to "recalibrate" and go back home.The announcement comes weeks after the release of his latest movie "The Sabarmati Report" on the aftermath of the Godhra train burning of 2002. He said during promotions of the film, which released on November 15, that he had received death threats on social media but is not worried as it is "purely based on facts".Massey, who recently garnered success and acclaim with 2023's "12th Fail" and the recent Netflix movie "Sector 26", thanked fans for their "phenomenal" support in the last few years
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Zeenat Aman reveals ‘Laila O Laila’ was originally shot for a shelved film before Feroz Khan repurposed it for Qurbani
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Zeenat Aman reveals ‘Laila O Laila’ was originally shot for a shelved film before Feroz Khan repurposed it for Qurbani

Mumbai, December 01, 2024.Zeenat Aman and Feroz Khan’s chartbuster track “Laila O Laila” remains one of the most iconic songs in their illustrious careers. During her recent appearance on the singing reality show Indian Idol, Zeenat shared an intriguing anecdote about the song’s origins. Surprisingly, it was not originally shot for their 1980 blockbuster Qurbani but for an entirely different project.In a clip shared by the official Instagram handle of Sony TV, Zeenat revealed to a contestant—who likely performed the timeless number—the story behind the song’s journey to Qurbani. She said, ‘When ‘Laila O Laila’ was picturised…it was the first shooting stint that I did with Feroz sahab and it wasn’t for the film Qurbani. It was for a film called Kasak. We shot for this song with a lo...
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Ajay Devgn announces release date of ‘Azaad’
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Ajay Devgn announces release date of ‘Azaad’

Mumbai, November 30, 2024. Ajay Devgn's upcoming film "Azaad" will hit the screens on January 17, the Bollywood star announced on Saturday.The period drama marks the acting debut of Devgn's nephew Aaman Devgan and actor Raveena Tandon's daughter Rasha Thadani.Directed by "Kai Po Che!" fame Abhishek Kapoor, "Azaad" is produced by Ronnie Screwvala of RSVP and Pragya Kapoor via Guy in the Sky Pictures.
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Tamannaah Bhatia on career: You’re trying to create something impactful with every step
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Tamannaah Bhatia on career: You’re trying to create something impactful with every step

Mumbai, November 29, 2024.As an actor who started her journey at the age of 15, Tamannaah Bhatia says she has a lot of respect for artistes working in cinema for a long time as the battle is not just to stay relevant but also memorable.Bhatia is in awe of actor Jimmy Shergill, her co-star in the upcoming Netflix film "Sikandar ka Muqaddar", for his impressive career spanning almost thirty years."As an actor, I understand what it takes to have an extremely long career and that requires a very different kind of skill set. It's not about just being relevant. It's about being memorable.
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Shahid Kapoor’s ‘Deva’ to release on Jan 31, 2025; Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Chhaava’ to debut in Feb 2025
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Shahid Kapoor’s ‘Deva’ to release on Jan 31, 2025; Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Chhaava’ to debut in Feb 2025

Mumbai, November 28, 2024.Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor’s upcoming movie “Deva” will now be released in theatres two weeks early on January 31, 2025, the makers have announced."Deva" was earlier slated to land in theatres on February 14 and the slot has been taken over by Vicky Kaushal's period action movie "Chhaava".Co-starring Pooja Hegde, "Deva" is an action thriller film produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Roy Kapur Films in collaboration with Zee Studios.
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Mohd Rafi’s son announces biopic on legendary singer
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Mohd Rafi’s son announces biopic on legendary singer

Mumbai, November 27, 2024.Shahid Rafi, son of music icon Mohd Rafi, has announced a biopic on his father, which will be officially announced next month. December 24, 2024 marks the birth centenary of Rafi, regarded as one of the greatest singers in Hindi film industry.On Tuesday, the ongoing International Film Festival of India (IFFI) paid tribute to the eminent playback singer, who has sung songs for over a 1,000 films across Indian languages as well as some foreign languages.Shahid Rafi said he and director Umesh Shukla, known for films such as "OMG - Oh My God!" and "102 Not Out", are in negotiations for the upcoming biographical movie on Rafi."An announcement will be made in December. I am making a biopic on Rafi sahab. We are planning... It is going to be the life stor...
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Allu Arjun, Rashmika wrap shooting on ‘Pushpa: The Rule’

New Delhi, November 27, 2024.Telugu cinema stars Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna have completed filming on their much anticipated movie "Pushpa: The Rule", days before its release.Arjun is set to return as labourer-turned-sandalwood smuggler Pushpa Raj in the sequel to 2021's blockbuster film "Pushpa: The Rise"."Pushpa 2" is set to hit the screens on December 5.
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More power to women turning producers, says Madhuri Dixit Nene
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More power to women turning producers, says Madhuri Dixit Nene

Mumbai, November 26, 2024.With more and more women taking up different jobs in the industry and even turning producers, Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit Nene says a lot has changed in Bollywood for the better since the '80s and '90s.Madhuri, who made her debut with "Abodh" in 1984 and went on to be a part of films like "Dil To Pagal Hai", "Tezaab", "Beta" and "Raja", recalled how movie sets would earlier have only female actors and their hairdressers."Women have come a long way, it's always baby steps. When I used to do work in the 80s, and 90s, the only women on the set used to be me, my co-actors who were women or the hairdressers. Today, when I walk in on a set -- from the DOP to the ADs, writers, and action masters -- there are women everywhere. I couldn’t have imagined they wo...
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Fly with Turkish Airlines and Enjoy Bollywood Hits in the Sky
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Fly with Turkish Airlines and Enjoy Bollywood Hits in the Sky

New Delhi,  25 November, 2024.Turkish Airlines has announced a delightful treat for Bollywood fans. As part of its enhanced in-flight entertainment, the airline is offering a wide selection of popular Indian films, making every journey feel like a trip to the cinema. Turkish Airlines, known for its unparalleled connectivity to more countries than any other airline, embraces India’s love for Bollywood by providing passengers with a culturally rich, immersive experience at 35,000 feet.With blockbuster titles, passengers can indulge in Bollywood’s finest during their flights. To make this cinematic experience even more special, Turkish Airlines serves popcorn from its exclusive ‘movie bar’ of tasty treats on Business Class flights. This selection also includes healthy options suc...
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Vinod Kapri’s ‘Pyre’ wins Audience Award at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
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Vinod Kapri’s ‘Pyre’ wins Audience Award at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

New Delhi, November 25, 2024.National Award-winning filmmaker Vinod Kapri’s latest Hindi film "Pyre" has bagged the Audience Award at the 2024 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.The Uttarakhand-set film, billed as a melancholic ballad of an undying love in a dying land, was the only Indian entry in the Official Competition category of the prestigious film gala, held annually in Estonia’s capital, Tallinn.According to the festival organisers, the audiences of the 28th edition voted "Pyre" as their favourite.
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Ranbir Kapoor announces Raj Kapoor Film Festival at IFFI 2024
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Ranbir Kapoor announces Raj Kapoor Film Festival at IFFI 2024

Panji, November 24, 2024.Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor on Sunday announced that a film festival showcasing restored movies of his grandfather, veteran filmmaker Raj Kapoor, will be held across the country to celebrate his birth centenary in December.Ranbir was in conversation with filmmaker Rahul Rawail at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here to honour Raj Kapoor ahead of his 100th birth anniversary on December 14.The National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), National Film Archives of India (NFAI), and Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) and his uncle Kunal Kapoor have started restoring 10 films of Raj Kapoor, the actor said.
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Awards don’t create value for independent films in India: Manoj Bajpayee
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Awards don’t create value for independent films in India: Manoj Bajpayee

Panji, November 22, 2024.Actor Manoj Bajpayee, known for starring in critically-acclaimed indies such as "Gali Guleiyan", "Bhosle", and "Joram", on Friday said awards at international film festivals don't necessarily ensure that an independent film will be received warmly at home.The actor, said the glory of such award is short-lived unless it is Oscars."No matter how big an award the independent cinema from our country wins outside, some film that brought recognition for the country, it has nothing to do with the corporates or the business of the film. This is the problem I have with the awards. Awards don't create value in an actor or director's life," Bajpayee told on the sidelines of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here.
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