In March this year, Salman Khan made headlines after his office received a threatening letter, which Goldy Brar, an associate of Lawrence Bishnoi, a notorious gangster, allegedly sent. The threatening email was directed at Salman's personal assistant, Jordy Patel, and came shortly after Lawrence Bishnoi publicly stated his desire to “kill Salman Khan.” Post that, the Mumbai police increased the security outside Khan’s home. In the latest episode of Rajat Sharma’s popular talk show, Aap Ki Adalat, Salman spoke about the matter.

When the host asked about his beefed-up security, the Bollywood star asserted, “Yes, there is security. I can no longer walk on the street alone, go cycling… But I do have a problem with this (amped-up security). When we are in traffic, there is so much security, and vehicles, which causes inconvenience to other people, who give me a look, saying, ‘Achcha, you have now become a star.’ There are some threats, which is why the security is there. I am doing whatever I have been asked to do. I have got to be very careful… I go everywhere with full security.”

Adding further, the 57-year-old actor said, “Jo hone waala hai woh ho ke rahega, aap kuch bhi koshish kar lo. I believe that he (God) is there, so that’s it. Of course, it doesn’t mean that just because God is there, I will start behaving carelessly. I have many Sheras now (referring to his loyal bodyguard, Shera). There are so many guns (gunmen) that walk with me that khud darr lagta hai aaj kal.”

The Bharat actor continued, “They walk with guns pointed at all directors. I do get looks from people though. Like when you see a minister in his laal batti with a siren, I get the same look. So I have told them that I don’t want any sound of siren, that they should drive at a very slow pace.”

During the interview, Rajat Sharma suggested that the threats may have stemmed from the Blackbuck case. To this, Salman Khan chuckled and replied, “I genuinely have no idea about that, sir. I really don't. Our legal system is competent, and they will make the necessary judgement. Whatever their verdict, we will accept it.”

Coming to the professional front, Salman recently gave a treat on Eid to his fans with his film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. Directed by Farhad Samji, it also features Pooja Hegde as the leading lady. Salman has a bunch of projects in his kitty, including Tiger 3, Tiger Vs Pathaan and an unannounced film with Karan Johar.

Also Read: Salman Khan opens up about his ‘move on’ comment to Shehnaaz Gill; says, “I am sure Sidharth Shukla will also want Shehnaaz to move on”

Salman Khan, apart from his movies, has been constantly in the spotlight due to his alleged romantic relationships. Recently in an episode of Aap Ki Adalat, the actor confessed that he has been in a relationship with more than six women in his life, but they all ended up being unsuccessful. He also discussed his personal life, particularly his past relationships.

Salman Khan reflected on his past relationships during an episode of Aap Ki Adalat with host Rajat Sharma, wondering if he was at fault for their lack of success. Salman said, “Fault mujh mein hi lie karta hai. Kyunke jab ek jaati hai toh fault unme tha, doosri jaati hai toh fault unme hee hai, teesri jaati hai toh unhi mein hai…chauthi mein thora doubt aata hai, ke fault unme hain ya mujhe hai? Paanchvi mein bhi.. 60-40 ka. Usse zyada jab jaane lagti hai tab woh confirm kar jati hai ke fault mera hee tha. Mera hee tha. Toh isme kisika dosh nehi hai. Mera hee dosh hai. Shayad ek fear ka ho ke main unko woh zindagi, woh sukh na de pau jo ki unke dimaag mein hai. I’m sure sab apni apni jagah bahut khush hai. (All my previous girlfriends were good, the fault lies in me. When the first one left, it could have been her fault, when the second one and then the third one left, there could be faults with them, but with the fourth one, doubt creeps in whether fault lies with them or me. In the fifth case, it could have been 60:40. But when more left, it is then confirmed that it was my fault. None of them had any fault. It is only my fault. Probably a kind of fear in their mind that I may not be able to give them happiness in life. I am sure they are all happy wherever they are)”

Salman Khan had been romantically linked to various women in the entertainment industry such as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Iulia Vantur, and Zareen Khan, among others.

Coming to the professional front, the 57-year-old star was last seen in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, which was released recently on the occasion of Eid 2023. Helmed by Farhad Samji, it also starred Pooja Hegde along with Jassie Gill, Palak Tiwari, Raghav Juyal, Shehnaaz Gill, Siddharth Nigam, Venkatesh Daggubati, and Vinali Bhatnagar. He will be next seen in Tiger VS Pathaan.

Also Read: Salman Khan finally breaks silence on “not allowing low neckline outfits on his set” statement made by Palak Tiwari; says, “I think aurato ki jo bodies hai…”

One of the greatest courtroom dramas of all time, Damini (1993), completed 30 glorious years on April 30. Starring Rishi Kapoor, Sunny Deol, Meenakshi Seshadri, Amrish Puri and others, the film was loved for tackling sensitive issues, its bravura performances and of course for Sunny’s iconic ‘tareekh pe tareekh’ dialogue.

As Damini celebrates its 30th anniversary, Bollywood Hungama spoke exclusively to director Rajkumar Santoshi about the film and a lot more.

As per the trivia on IMDb, it is mentioned that Dimple Kapadia and Sridevi were the original choices for the role of Damini and not Meenakshi Seshadri. Is it true? Not at all. Since its inception, Meenakshi Seshadri was a part of the film.

It’s also said that Om Puri was considered for the role that was eventually played by Sunny Deol… Yes, we had the thought of bringing in Om Puri and show his confrontation with Amrish Puri. Sunny had become a very big hero after Ghayal (1990). He was supposed to do another action-packed film, Ghatak (1996), with me. And the character in Damini comes in reel no 12. Hence, we thought that instead of Sunny, we should bring in Om Puri. However, the producer and Om Puri’s secretary had some misunderstanding over the fees. Then I thought of trying Sunny. And he came on board gladly.

Since Sunny Deol was a big star at that point, were you or the producers tempted to bring him into the narrative earlier or before the interval? Everything in the film was instinctive. I don’t believe in corrupting the process or harming the script. Jis character ki jahan zaroorat hai, wahin hona chahiye.

It is also said that you were not happy that the makers of Damini came up with solo posters of Sunny Deol… Once I direct a film, then it’s the producer who takes care of the marketing and other aspects. Uska paisa laga hai. If I were the producer, I will have a say. Or else, I won’t.

Did you visit cinema halls to check the audience feedback? Sunny and I visited Bandra Talkies. The response was fantastic.

The ‘tareekh pe tareekh’ dialogue is iconic and even today, gives goosebumps. At the same time, it is saddening to see that it is relevant even today, 30 years after the film’s release. This means that the justice system is still largely flawed in our society as it was in 1993. Your thoughts? Not really. These dialogues were written from the heart. I had a personal experience involving courts. My mother and grandmother had to visit the court regularly as our flat in Thane was a disputed property. This is when I saw that paise waale paison ka use karke taarekh lete rehte the. I knew the pain of the common man and how he can be harassed.

How many years did the court case go on? It went on for 4-5 years.

Damini won the Filmfare Award for Best Direction, Best Supporting Actor (Sunny Deol), Best Story (Sutanu Gupta) and Best Sound (Rakesh Ranjan). Shockingly, it didn’t win the award for Best Dialogues though it had several hard-hitting one-liners. Did that sadden you? Why would I be sad? For my first film Ghayal, I won so many awards, from National Awards to Filmfare. Awards are secondary. Log aapke dialogues ko yaad rakhte hai, dialogues pe taali bajate hai, khush hote hai aapki film dekh ke…yehi important hai.

We are living in an era of remakes. Have you ever thought of remaking Damini? There are so many new stories waiting to be told.

And what about a sequel to Damini? Ghayal also had a sequel, Ghayal Once Again (2016). Do you think the character of Advocate Govind Srivastava, played by Sunny Deol, can be taken forward? We had thought about it but nothing materialized.

Also Read:Sunny Deol recreates the Tarikh Pe Tarikh dialogue and adds a dash of Rahul Dravid’s Indiranagar Ka Gunda to it

During an interview, Salman Khan responded to accusations of having a 'double standard' with regards to female attire on his film sets. He stated that women's bodies are more valuable and therefore should be covered up. He also attributed the issue to men and their tendency to objectify women.

Recently, host Rajat Sharma accused Salman of having a 'double standard' during an interview on India TV's show Aap ki Adalat. To this Salman said, “Jab aap ek decent picture banate ho toh sab jaake dekhte hai poore parivaar ke saath. Koi double standard nahi hai. I think aurato ki jo bodies hai, woh kahi zyada precious hai. Toh woh jitni dhaki huyi hongi mujhe lagta hai ki better hai (When you make a decent picture everyone goes to watch it with their family. There is no double standard. I think women's bodies are more precious. So the more covered they are, the better it will be I feel).”

“Yeh ladkiyon ka chakkar nahi hai yeh ladko ka chakkar hai. Jis hisaab se ladke ladkiyon ko dekhte hai, aapki behene, aapki biwio ko, aapki maao ko. Woh mujhe accha nahi lagta, I don't want them to go through this. (The problem isn't with women but with men. The way men stare at women, your sister, your wife, your mother. I don't like that).”

For the unversed, this started when Palak Tiwari told Siddharth Kannan in a recent interview, “When I was AD-ing with Salman sir on Antim, I don't think many people know this, Salman Sir had a rule ki 'koi bhi ladki mere set pe, neckline should be here (for every girl on my set, the neckline should be here (high up)), all the girls should be covered, like good proper girls’.” Later, she clarified, “It’s really been misunderstood. All I wanted to say is that I have put certain guidelines for myself as to how to dress around people who are way senior to me, who have I pretty much grown up idolising. Salman sir is of course one of them.”

Salman Khan and Palak Tiwari were recently worked together in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan that released on April 21. The film was helmed by Farhad Samji. Apart from Salman Khan and Palak Tiwari, it also featured Venkatesh Daggubati, Pooja Hegde, Jagapathi Babu, Bhumika Chawla, Vijender Singh, Abhimanyu Singh, Raghav Juyal, Siddharth Nigam, Jassie Gill, Shehnaaz Gill, and Vinali Bhatnagar.

Also Read: Salman Khan enacts how Sanjay Dutt tried to convince him for marriage on a show

Zeenat Aman, who made a starry return as the new-age Instagrammer, has been garnering ample of fans as she shares anecdotes and memories of her glamorous life in Bollywood. The yesteryear diva is unafraid to confront affair rumours and gossips that were doing the rounds in abundance and has taken to the platform to state her opinions and set the record straight in some cases. Among them, she recently addressed the much talked about gossip about her affair with the legendary filmmaker-actor Raj Kapoor, which started after she bagged the iconic film Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978).

Starring Shashi Kapoor, Satyam Shivam Sundaram featured Zeenat Aman as the leading lady in the film. In the biography of Dev Anand, the late legendary actor had opened about an incident about Zeenat’s alleged ‘closeness’ with Raj Kapoor which had added fuel to the fire, about her affair with the filmmaker. Taking to her Instagram, Zeenat addressed the rumour saying, “To be honest, I was livid. I felt humiliated, hurt and disconcerted that Dev saab, my much older mentor, a person I loved and admired platonically, would not only believe such a story devoid of a shred of truth, but would then go on to publish it for the world to read. For weeks my phone rang incessantly as friends inquired about “what really happened” and shared excerpts from the book. I never did read it though, and in my anger I consigned the copy I was sent to storage in the basement!”

In the same post, the actress confessed that she wanted to set the record straight. “This episode embarrassed me deeply. For years I felt unable to talk about it to set the record straight. But now, time has granted me perspective and peace. Human folly is an eternal truth, and we all fall victim at one point or another,” she added.

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For the unversed, Dev Anand’s book had recalled an incident when Raj Kapoor met Zeenat Aman at a party where she was seen embracing and speaking to him in a ‘closer proximity’. In the book, Dev Saab had confessed that he was heartbroken because he was in love with Aman and couldn’t see her behaving the way she did with the filmmaker.

Also Read: Zeenat Aman recalls her ‘first and only misunderstanding’ with Dev Anand; shares throwback photo from Ishk Ishk Ishk shoot

Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt not only played brothers on screen but the duo are also expected to be close friends in real life. In the recent show Aap Ki Adalat, which was held in Dubai, Salman opened up about his camaraderie with Sanjay Dutt and how the latter addresses him as ‘Bhaijaan’. The actor recalled a memory about how once Dutt tried to convince him for marriage and even enacted the whole incident on the show.

Readers would be aware that the marriage of Salman Khan has been a popular subject not just among his friends but also his fans. The actor revealed that from his family to industry colleagues, many have tried to convince him about getting married. Opening up about the time Dutt had this conversation with Salman, the Sultan actor said, “You should get married Bhaijaan. You don’t know its amazing to be married. When you come home, tired after a day’s work, your wife will ask you, ‘how was your day, did anyone irritate you, did you have fun, are you tired, I’ll get you some water, have a drink’. You should get married yaa Bhaijaan… all this bachelorhood is all bakwaas and bullshit.” As he continued to enact the way ‘Baba’ was giving him this lecture, Salman also constantly looked over, pretending the way the actor reacted when his wife was constantly calling, ‘Arre wait yaar’.

In the same breath, Salman also recalled the time when Sanjay Dutt called him from the latter’s third ‘phera’.

For the unversed, Sanjay Dutt was first married to Richa Sharma and after her demise, the actor tied the knot with Rhea Pillai. However, his second marriage too ended in divorce, and later, the actor settled down with Manayata Dutt in 2008. The actor has one daughter with Richa Sharma, Trishala Dutt, and later had two kids with Manayata, Iqra and Shahraan Dutt.

Also Read: Bromance alert: Salman Khan poses with Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan co-stars, Jassie Gill, Raghav Juyal, & Siddharth Nigam; see post

Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, who have come together for many films, including the recent mega blockbuster Pathaan, have always shared a camaraderie. Salman recalled his Karan Arjun days with the superstar and opened up about a prank gone wrong. The actor confessed that he was playing with a blank gun and shot SRK for fun but the latter ended up falling down which left everyone on the sets shocked.

Opening up about the incident on the sets of Karan Arjun, Salman Khan said, “I got a blank gun from action director Bhiku Verma. A party was going on and there were Rajasthani folk dancers. I told Shahrukh, I'll call you for dance, you refuse, then we will engage in scuffle, and here's a blank gun. I will fire a shot and you will fall down. Shahrukh refused. ‘I am very tired’, he told me."

Further, he continued, "My brother Sohail was there. I pulled Shahrukh's hand, and he snatched it away. He pushed me, so, I pushed him, and a scuffle ensued. I took out the gun and fired a shot at him. Shahrukh did a somersault and fell down.”

The incident had left everyone on the sets in shock and Salman recalled how everyone had reacted and that some of them even wanted to escape the scene thinking that SRK was actually injured. “Javed Saheb's wife Honey (Irani) Aunty was there. She said, I know him since childhood, he's not that type of boy. One journalist Nishi Presm was there. She said, I always knew this boy to be like this. Time Video owner Pravinbhai Shah said, we will all be in a soup, let's rush out," added Salman.

He concluded the incident, "For ten minutes, I stood with red eyes, and said, ‘Koi Nahin uthega, Sabko Maar Doonga (Nobody will get up, I will kill everyone)’. Rakesh ji's hands started trembling. I said, 'Shahrukh Uth, Shahrukh Uth (Shahrukh wake-up)’. When Shahrukh didn't wake up, Sohail and Bhiku Da panicked. I checked my gun. Suddenly Shahrukh started snoring. So, the Pathaan was at last alive. I again fired 3-4 shots, and everybody started laughing.”

The actor also appreciated his friend’s acting chops as he added, “I think Shahrukh is the best perform of the industry. There's no need to say this. This performance was much better than the performance in Karan Arjun. Everybody was convinced and many were trying to flee the set. It was a good experience."

Also Read: Salman Khan admits to being “unlucky in love”; talks about his love life

On Friday, the final hearing on the Jiah Khan suicide case (2013) was held and the court passed the order in favour of the Pancholis by acquitting Sooraj Pancholi of all abetment charges. While Rabia Khan asserted that the verdict was wrong and even issued a statement about moving the High Court, the Special CBI court observed that Rabia, herself, has been responsible for raising suspicion on her owing to her allegations.

Rabia Khan not only accused Sooraj Pancholi of abetting her daughter Jiah Khan’s suicide but has also asserted several times to the media, that her daughter was murdered. However, the court has dismissed her claims stating that Khan even blamed the agencies like CBI for not conducting appropriate investigation. "The complainant in her evidence directly blamed both the investigating agencies stating that they had not conducted a proper and correct investigation. By giving such open contradictory evidence, the complainant himself has destroyed the case of the prosecution," the court stated in its order.

The court, in its order, observed that the prosecution’s case clearly defined Jiah Khan’s case as suicide but Rabia’s constant claims about the incident being a murder, not only contradicted the prosecution’s case but also destroyed it. Furthermore, the court also maintained that despite the handicap evidence, the prosecution managed to lead the case but, in the end, the paucity of the evidence is what led to the order of acquittal.

The court mentioned that disowning of statements has led court to believe that Rabia raised suspicion on everyone except herself. "When expert witnesses gave their opinion regarding cause of death of the deceased as suicidal, the complainant took exactly contradictory view stating that doctors have given a wrong opinion. The complaint raised doubts even on the doctor who conducted post-mortem examination. The complainant raised doubts on everyone except herself. The evidence given by the complainant is found to be full-fledged with improvements and constrictions," the order said.

The court has also questioned the evidence which included the letter that was submitted on the court allegedly ‘written by Jiah Khan about her failing relationship with Sooraj Pancholi’ claiming that its authenticity cannot be proved and along with that, the court also questioned the delay in the submission of FIR.

Also Read: Jiah Khan Suicide case: Post Sooraj Pancholi’s acquittal, Rabia Khan says she wants to move the High Court

The smallest moments of a celebrity’s life attract the most attention, especially on social media. Something similar happened to the Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar actor Ranbir Kapoor! The actor, who has been busy gushing about his love for his wife Alia Bhatt and newborn daughter Raha Kapoor at events, had an ‘Oops’ moment at an event that has attracted quite a bit of attention. It seems that the Kapoor boy, who attended a book launch with mother Neetu Kapoor, ended up spilling the tea, quite literally during a conversation.

Ranbir Kapoor and his mother Neetu Kapoor recently attended a skincare book launch event during which he interacted with the media as well as the author of the book. With all the cameras focused on the superstar, as he engaged himself in an interesting tete-a-tete with the author, it seems that the star had a goofy moment that ended up going viral on social media. During the conversation, Ranbir was seen enjoying his beverage, but he lost his grip and the mug slipped from his hand. He ended spilling the drink on his pants but the superstar took it in his stride and laughed over the funny moment. However, we hear that soon help was called to assist the star and for the necessary clean up.

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On the work front, Ranbir Kapoor was last seen in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar alongside Shraddha Kapoor. It marked the duo’s first collaboration on the big screen and was directed by Luv Ranjan. The romantic comedy also starred Dimple Kapadia, Anubhav Singh Bassi, Hasleen Kaur, among others and released during Holi on March 8, 2023.

As for his upcoming projects, Ranbir is expected to feature in the unconventional gangster drama Animal, co-starring Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Triptii Dimri, among others. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and produced by T-Series, the film will release on August 11, this year.

Also Read: Alia Bhatt reveals that Ranbir Kapoor is “constantly nervous that Raha will forget him”; says, “Sometimes it gets difficult for me to even hold Raha for a second”

In March, Rani Mukerji was seen on the big screen in the film Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, and even received some highly positive feedback for her performance. While the actress is still enjoying the success of the film, we hear that Rani has already moved on to her next venture. If that we hear is true, then apparently Rani Mukerji has locked her next film which will be directed by friend Vaibhavi Merchant.

“Yes, Rani Mukerji has decided on her next venture. It will be a small budget film produced by Yash Raj Films itself. Interestingly, the venture will be directed by Rani’s good friend Vaibhavi Merchant,” reveals a well-placed industry source to Bollywood Hungama. Ask for details on the script and story of the venture and the source reveals, “Right now it is still too early to say anything, besides the entire team is keeping details under tight wraps.”

While it is certainly heartening to know, that Rani has locked her next cinematic venture there has been no official talk about the same. However, another source claims, “There are projects but nothing has been greenlit as such, and nothing has been locked as her next venture.”

Also Read: Rani Mukerji recalls shooting for ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ song at 17; calls it “quite a nightmare”

On April 28, Sooraj Pancholi got acquitted in the Jiah Khan case, 10 years after he was accused of abetting her suicide. Followed by this, Jiah’s mother Rabia Khan has expressed her desire to challenge the court’s verdict by moving the High Court. On the other hand, a thrilled Sooraj not only expressed his happiness on social media by sharing posts about ‘Truth winning’ but he also decided to celebrate this moment with the media by distributing sweets to them, hours after he received clean chit.

On Friday, Sooraj Pancholi visited the court along with his mother and actress Zarina Wahab for the final hearing on the Jiah Khan suicide case. Followed by the verdict in favour of the Pancholis, the actor’s team decided to distribute sweets to the media standing outside the Pancholi residence in Mumbai to get a statement from the family. Besides that, Sooraj also issued a statement where he said, “The verdict has taken 10 long painful years and sleepless nights, But today I have not only won this case against me but I have also won my dignity and confidence back, it took a lot of courage to face the world with such heinous allegations."

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Readers would recall that Sooraj Pancholi was dating Jiah Khan when she committed suicide in June 2013 at her residence in Mumbai. Soon after the incident, Sooraj Pancholi was accused of abetting her suicide by the actress’ mother Rabia Khan and later, the latter also pushed CBI to investigate the case as a homicide. However, while the homicidal investigation got dismissed, now the court has given Sooraj Pancholi clean chit on the grounds of paucity of evidence.

In an earlier statement to PTI in 2015, the Hero actor had mentioned that he is glad to have Jiah’s name associated with him, "My name will always be associated with her and I have no guilt for that. I am happy that something at least stays with me. I am sad that she ended her life. But at least her name is with me and I have no problems with it."

Also Read: Sooraj Pancholi releases official statement after acquittal in Jiah Khan suicide case; says, “It took a lot of courage to face the world with such heinous allegations”

Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu were recently seen shooting together in the pretty locations of Sonmarg and Pulwama in Kashmir as they have been wrapping up the final schedule of Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki. Fans in the valley were seen going gaga over the superstar’s presence and took to social media to share several glimpses from the behind-the-scenes of the film. They also clicked selfies and photos with the superstar during the shoot schedule. Now a similar situation turned a tad bit chaotic when Khan arrived at Srinagar airport, on Friday.

Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu seems to have wrapped up their Kashmir schedule of Dunki and were recently spotted at Srinagar airport. After they arrived at the location on Friday, to board a flight, the situation turned chaotic as fans crowded around the superstar to click selfies and photos with him. A video of SRK getting mobbed at the airport, despite tight security, has found its way online on social media.

SRK fan frenzy at Srinagar Airport ????#ShahRukhKhan???? #SRK???? #Dunki #Jawan pic.twitter.com/umsKWWRdA6 — SRK's Vasim  (@iamvasimt) April 28, 2023

Readers would recall that Shah Rukh Khan has a massive fan following in the state which was quite visible when the superstar received a warm welcome when he arrived in the valley earlier this week. The team shot in Sonmarg and later also, in Pulwama, photos and videos of which went viral on social media.

Coming to Dunki, the film is based on the concept of ‘donkey-flight’ where people take the back route by changing multiple transport modes and countries to reach the destination they want when their visa is rejected. The film brings together Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu for the first time and also marks the first collaboration of the superstar with acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani. The film is slated to release on December 22, 2023.

Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu shoot in Kashmir for Dunki; video goes viral

After releasing the motion poster of Adipurush aka Prabhas on Ram Navami, now, on the auspicious occasion of Maa Sita Navami, team Adipurush pay special tribute to his wife, aka Sita by unveiling the poster of Kriti Sanon as Janaki. The film also stars Saif Ali Khan, Devdatta Nage, and Sunny Singh in pivotal roles.

The makers have unveiled the posters of Kriti Sanon as one of the most reverred woman in the Indian History - an epitome of dedication, selflessness, bravery and purity - the enchanting Janaki . Along with that, the makers have also released the audio teaser of the famous bhajan, 'Ram Siya Ram', which is expected to be a part of the film’s album.

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A source close to the film opened about Kriti Sanon as Janaki saying, “She represents purity, divinity and courage as Raghav’s consort. The melodious tune of ‘Ram Siya Ram’ perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Janaki's unwavering devotion towards Raghav and is sure to transport the audience to a world of spirituality and devotion. Their rendition, this soulful melody of ‘Ram Siya Ram’ is sung and composed Sachet-Parampara.”

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Adipurush, directed by Om Raut, is produced by T- Series, Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar, Om Raut, Prasad Sutar, and Rajesh Nair of Retrophiles. It is said to be inspired by the mythological saga of Ramayana and features, Saif Ali Khan as Lankeshwar, Devdatta Nage as Hanuman, and Sunny Singh as Lakshman. The film is expected to be a Pan India venture and will be releasing globally on June 16, 2023.

Also Read: Om Raut says getting “five-six months extra was very important” for Adipurush; says, “We gave that time to our visual effects studios”

Bollywood actor-dancer Nora Fatehi gained recognition primarily due to her dancing abilities, and she has remained in the public eye ever since. On International Dance Day (April 29), she acknowledges that she cannot dissociate herself from dance and persists in utilizing this art form to convey herself.

Nora reveals how dance has helped her build a connection. She told Hindustan Times, “Dance is a part of my identity, it’s a destined relationship that not only shaped my existence as ‘Nora Fatehi’ and bridged a connection worldwide wide with millions and millions of people. My relationship with dance has created an opportunity for me to express my artistic self and to simultaneously inspire people globally.”

Fatehi believes that International Dance Day is a significant occasion that serves as a reminder for people to groove and commemorate the favorable influence of dance. She said, “Dance day is every day in my life, however it’s nice that this day comes once a year for everyone to celebrate the positive impact dance has on so many people’s lives, including mine.”

Talking about how dance has been a crucial part of her life and career, Nora said, “Dance has been a door opener for me, a way for me to win the hearts of the audience and the attention of the industry. Dance in my life has become a platform for me to showcase all my abilities as a versatile artist and has put me on the biggest global stages and created the most unimaginable opportunities for a girl like me. Dance has made my dreams as an actor, singer, performer, come true in ways I never thought would be possible.”

Despite the world's admiration for dance abilities, Nora perseveres in herbchallenging herself and improving her dance skills. She asserted, “My fire and passion for dance has always remained at an all-time high and it is only getting stronger. Everyday I want to explore new styles and new ways to execute dance as a performer. The evolution of dance over the years has fascinated me and allowed me to also create a platform for others to show their talent in dance,” she says.

By originating the hashtag #dancewithnora as a dance movement on social media, she observed people from various parts of the world dancing to her songs, performing her signature steps, and even showcasing their own unique dance styles and choreography to her music. To which Nora said, “This has become a constant motivation for me to consistently highlight the significance of dance in this industry.”

Also Read: Nora Fatehi is a total spotlight stealer in Balmain monochrome co-ord set and black boots

Barkha Bisht and Indraneil Sengupta, who started their career with television and have also proceeded to films now, recently decided to end their 13-year-old marriage. While rumours of their separation have been doing the rounds since 2021, both the actors have been maintaining silence on the same. However, recently Barkha not only confirmed that she is doing the duties of a single mother now, but also confirmed that her divorce will be through soon.

In a report published by Etimes, Barkha Bisht said, "Yes, our divorce should come through soon. This has been one of the toughest decisions of my life.” Although the actress refrained from divulging details of her separation from Indraneil Sengupta, she added, "I am a single mother and Meira is my priority. On the work front, I have been doing interesting projects in the OTT space. I am open to good projects in TV and films, too.”

For the unversed, Barkha Bisht and Indraneil Sengupta met each other on the sets of television show Pyaar Ke Do Naam – Ek Radha Ek Shyam which aired on Star Plus. The couple tied the knot in 2008, two years after their courtship.  The couple, who has also been a part of reality shows, have an 11-year-old daughter named Meira.

On the work front, Barkha recently featured in the web series Hunter Tootega Nahi Todega co-starring Suniel Shetty and Esha Deol. The actress has also been a part of a few Bengali films. On the other hand, Indraneil Sengupta, who has been a part of several shows on television, has been a part of Bollywood films like Kahaani, and the recent Doctor G, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, among others. The actor has also been a part of several web shows.

Also Read: Indraneil Sengupta and Barkha Sengupta collaborate for a film titled Choices

For obvious reasons, it is simple to spot Bollywood celebrities on the red carpet. And Rakul Preet may nearly always be seen there, establishing herself in a unique way. When it comes to awards night attire, Rakul is already a winner in our eyes, and she further demonstrates that she is the best. With her beautiful costume selections, Rakul Preet Singh is always pushing the standard for glitz and style. Every time the diva experiments with her wardrobe, her admirers are in awe. In the realm of fashion, cut-outs have grown to be a hot trend. Dresses, gowns, crop tops, and cut-outs all up the style factor of your outfits. They do, after all, give your outfit an immediate oomph and hurl the humdrum out the window. We were aware of the power of cutouts, but Rakul Preet completely took us by surprise.

People have always been in awe of Rakul Preet Singh's striking attire. The actress never fails to turn on the style metre and leave her admirers in awe of her stunning appearance. Not only do her glitter sarees, complex lehengas, and travel attire catch our attention, but Rakul also makes simple clothing appear chic. Oh-So-Gorgeous! For the most recent award shows in the city, the actress chose an all-black gown. The diva donned the same black cutout gown to both the GQ Most Influential Young Indian Awards and the Elle Sustainability Awards 2023. We admired Rakul's decision to choose a sustainable option. Rakul opted for a floor-length, all-black gown with long sleeves and a daring cutaway that extended up to her torso. A striking side slit that reached the thigh added to its allure. Statement rings, bracelets, and studded dangling earrings were some of Rakul's jewellery pieces. Rakul's fashionable appearance was enhanced by her kohl-rimmed eyes, winged eyeliner, thick mascara, dewy makeup, and glossy lip tint.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Rakul was last seen in film Chhatriwali, she will be next seen in an upcoming film with Bhumi Pednekar and Arjun Kapoor.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Rakul Preet Singh

OUTFIT: Monote

STYLIST: Lakshmi Lehr

JEWELLERY: Tuula Jewellery

HAIR: Aliya Sheikh

MAKE-UP: Saleem Sayyed

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Also Read: Rakul Preet Singh’s cutaway red gown serves as another evidence of her ultra-chic fashion choices

The ongoing IPL 2023 has doting wife Anushka Sharma accompanying her husband Virat Kohli for his matches and the duo are currently in the beautiful city of Bengaluru. While Anushka has maintained that she shares a special bond with the city owing to her memories attached with it, Virat plays for RCB aka Royal Challengers Bangalore. The couple were recently spending some quality time together at an eatery but soon were disrupted with a mob surrounding them.

In a video that found its way online, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, accompanied by their tight security, were seen enjoying a lunch date at a popular eatery in Bengaluru. But the video also captures how the situation turned chaotic as fans eagerly awaited the exit of the two celebrities to get clicked with them. Despite massive bouncers and security guards, fans were trying to make their way through to get near to the celebrities and one of the male fans managed to breach the security line and ended up getting too close to Anushka Sharma. Moreover, the fan was seen trying to block her way towards the car which left Virat fuming over the former’s behaviour. Here, have a look at the video:

Virat Kohli got mobbed in Bengaluru ????❤️‍???? after lunch date with Anushka nd family . pic.twitter.com/JYHNtDaYMo — `` (@KohlifiedGal) April 22, 2023

Followed by this, many netizens reacted to the video and came in support of the celebrities, requesting fans to respect their privacy, especially in public places. “Feel bad for stars when they get mobbed like this. Especially when out for family outings. They looked genuinely scared as they walked out,” commented one of them. Yet another user added, “Isn't it a common sense that people shouldn't cross their limits. I think even a common people would behave the same way if one cross their limits and harasses this way everywhere they go. And also how jobless are people to keep doing this for celebrities”. Another one said, “Really shame on the so called fans, you are fan of his Game give me and his family space have some self respect.”

On the work front, while Virat Kohli is busy with the ongoing IPL, Anushka Sharma is gearing up for the release of Chakda Xpress based on the life of female cricketer Jhulan Goswami.

Also Read: Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Faf du Plessis strike goofy pose, see picture

The popular franchise Dhoom has seen a number of big star names being attached to it. After the first instalment in the franchise saw John Abraham and his bike make a statement, the second witnessed Hrithik Roshan and his disguises, while the third featured Aamir Khan in a never before seen avatar. Not surprisingly, a number of rumours have been doing the rounds about the casting for the fourth instalment in the franchise with some claiming that it will feature Shah Rukh Khan as the main villain. However, while there has been no update on this development, a new topic of discussion has been John Abraham’s return to the Dhoom franchise.

Commenting on the same a well-placed industry source informed Bollywood Hungama, “Earlier this year John Abraham broke the mould with his performance in the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan. His rendition of the main villain certainly created waves, and the audience too loved his performance. So if Yash Raj Films is looking to cast him yet again in a negative role it will come as no surprise.” Ask the source whether there is any truth to these rumours and he says, “There could be more truth to it than any other rumour. In fact, for the past couple of days there have been daily meetings at YRF and John has been seen attending these meetings on multiple occasions. If anything is finalized, it will be at one of these meets.”

Interestingly, the source reasons why John Abraham could be returning to the Dhoom franchise further saying, “If you remember, the climax of Dhoom was open ended. There was no clarity on whether John’s character in the film was dead or had he escaped. This uncertainty could be used, to see him make a return to the Dhoom franchise.” While for continuation purposes it will certainly be closed loop, we wonder if the two films will be links with a flashback sequence detailing his character’s whereabouts in the interim.

All said and done, though buzz around John Abraham returning to the Dhoom franchise with Dhoom 4 seems to be gathering steam, an official confirmation on the development is still pending.

Also Read: John Abraham thanks Pathaan producer Aditya Chopra: ‘The way he positions me, whether it is Dhoom, New York, or now Pathaan, the credit goes to him’

Last Mother’s Day, Priyanka Chopra Jonas had opened up about her motherhood journey and posted about her and Nick Jonas’ daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas on social media. She had taken up to the platform to talk about her struggle with the complicated delivery of Malti, after the couple opted for surrogacy. As Mother’s Day 2023 is approaching, the actress opened up about how she can’t get herself to discipline her daughter because of the difficult journey they have had to bring her into the world.

Readers would recall that Priyanka Chopra Jonas had shared a post about the complications surrounding her daughter’s delivery. In an interview with Elle Magazine, the actress revealed that the journey has been so emotional that Malti now has her mother wrapped around her finger because she cannot bring herself to discipline her. She said, “She’s got me wrapped around her finger. I don’t even know how I’ll ever discipline her because I just don’t have it in me. I was so close to losing her so many times that she can get away with anything and I just want to see her happy. I want her to be the happiest. She’s a super smiley, happy baby, and that’s all my goal is—to see her joyous. Every time she smiles, it lights up my world, and that’s all I want to do.”

Further she went on to talk about Mother’s Day adding, “I’ve not been a mom long enough to be able to take the celebration, but I love to celebrate the moms in my life on Mother’s Day.”

For the unversed, last year on Mother’s Day, the Citadel actress had posted about how her little angel was in the NICU for 100 days. She had expressed gratitude towards the hospital staff and the entire team of doctors who helped the Jonas family to get their little baby home.

Also Read: Priyanka Chopra Jonas reveals she learned to do her own stunts; says, “I was working 15 – 20 years ago when I didn’t even have stunt doubles”

Earlier this week, we had reported about how Shah Rukh Khan arrived in Kashmir to shoot for the upcoming film Dunki. The Rajkumar Hirani directorial, co-starring Taapsee Pannu, is currently being wrapped up in the valley. After the Pathaan actor received a warm welcome at the airport, fans of the superstar in the valley are going berserk on social media by sharing and posting several photos and videos of him shooting for the film. The latest one features him alongside his leading lady.

Readers would be aware that Dunki will be bringing together Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu for the first time. Although the details of their role are currently under wraps, recently we got a glimpse of the duo shooting for the film in Sonmarg. Dressed in winter clothes, Shah Rukh and Taapsee were seen shooting in a gated cottage with clothes and accessories on display. Going by the setup, it seems that the onscreen pair were shooting for a shopping scene.

A fan posted the video on Twitter and also tagged Vicky Kaushal, who is expected to be shooting for it in the valley. Though we haven’t seen Kaushal shooting for the film, we hear that Vicky is expected to play a pivotal role in the movie.

Latest Update -: #ShahRukhKhan, #TapseePannu & #VickyKaushal wraps up shoot of #Dunki in Sonmarg, Kashmir earlier today ♥️???? @iamsrk pic.twitter.com/jBb0UFLEyS — RÃJ_SRK (@iamRajSrk1) April 26, 2023

Another BTS photo that has been doing the rounds is the one where the duo are shooting in Pulwama for Dunki. As for the film, it is expected to be based on the concept of ‘donkey flight’ where many people use multiple modes of transport and pathways to enter the country they want after their visas are rejected for the location. The film will focus on the life of a Punjabi man and his journey to Canada.

Shah Rukh khan & TapseePannu in Pulwama today for #Dunki shot pic.twitter.com/ajZJhCx05V — RUPESH ₛₜₐₙ (@SRKianRupesh05) April 27, 2023

Dunki marks the first collaboration of Rajkumar Hirani with Shah Rukh Khan and it is slated to release by the end of this year. While SRK will soon be gearing up for the release of his Pan India collaboration Jawan in June this year, it is slated for release on December 22, 2023.

Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan receives flowers and warm welcome as he lands in Kashmir for Dunki shoot, watch videos

Tim Cook’s visit has been the headline-maker of the past week. While many dignitaries have been meeting the Apple CEO, he has been in awe of the Ali Fazal starrer short sci-fi film The Astronaut and His Parrot, directed by Arati Kadav. The film was shown to the head honcho by Arati Kadav who was invited to deliver a special talk on the film, and he appreciated the filmmaker touting her as one of India's best sci-fi filmmakers who shot the entire award-winning film on her iPhone. 

Tim Cook said on his social media, "The Astronaut and His Parrot is a story of hope and connection. I met Arati Kadav, who created this beautiful award-winning short film using only her iPhone and Macbook Pro".

Ali reacted saying, “ It was nice to finally show the movie to Tim Cook. Since the whole movie has been shot with Apple products, getting these kinds of compliments from the Apple CEO is quite encouraging. Since it’s a Sci-fi movie, most of the shots were done with a green background, but it was plain Arati’s vision that made this movie what it is today. I hope we continue making more such movies which represent India.”

The film is about a space explorer who, due to an accident, has been adrift in the void with a low supply of oxygen. In his final moments in space, he tries to desperately send messages to his daughter via signals but is received by a gaudy parrot in a fortune teller's stall.

Also Read: Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha to return with Season 2 of their podcast series Virus 2062

Ananya Panday will complete 4 years in the film industry on May 10 this year as her debut film, Student Of The Year 2, was released on May 10, 2019. Since then, she has been a part of 8 films and 1 web series and has worked with prominent filmmakers. Earlier this year, she announced that she has signed talented filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane’s film. Nearly a month later, it came to light that the shoot was wrapped up. Vikramaditya Motwane even put up a lovely picture of him hugging Ananya and stating that he’s her big fan. Until now, nothing much was known about the film apart from the fact that it’s a cyber thriller.

Recently, in an in-depth interview with Mid-Day editor Mayank Shekhar, Vikramaditya Motwane unveiled the title of this film. It turns out that his film with Ananya Panday is named Control. He also shared some interesting details about the film, “It’s a ‘computer-generated’ movie, flitting between screens, centred on an Instagram influencer.”

Interestingly, one of Ananya Panday’s forthcoming films, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, is also about social media. Co-starring Siddhanth Chaturvedi and Adarsh Gourav, it is produced by Zoya Akhtar and directed by Arjun Varain Singh. Apart from Control and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, Ananya Panday will also be seen in the much-awaited comic caper, Dream Girl 2, co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana. It was supposed to release on July 7 and a few days ago, the makers announced that it will now release on August 25. Ananya also has a web series, Call Me Bae, in her pipeline.

Coming back to Control, it is jointly produced by Vikramaditya Motwane and Nikhil Dwivedi. As per reports, it also stars Vihaan Samat.

Meanwhile, Vikramaditya Motwane’s ambitious web series, Jubilee, was recently released on Amazon Prime Video, on April 7. It is about the actors, actresses and filmmakers who ruled Hindi cinema in the 1940s and 50s. It had an ensemble cast comprising Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aparshakti Khurana, Sidhant Gupta, Wamiqa Gabbi, Ram Kapoor and others.

Also Read: Ananya Panday shares photos of her ‘Sukoon’ moments on Instagram

Today's society is one in which gender roles and equality are continual battlegrounds. Separating people based on gender is frowned upon, whether it is in the workplace or other regular activities. Why shouldn't fashion be afforded the same courtesy? One glance at the most recent fashion runways would convince you that the trend towards all things androgynous is just going from strength to strength. Even this season, the distinctions between men's and women's apparel were blurred on the Spring/Summer 2023 runways. Although gender fluidity in fashion may not yet be widely accepted, it is steadily gaining popularity among those in the fashion industry.

Bollywood artists with androgynous appearance have demonstrated gender-neutrality in their choice of clothing. For those who are unaware, androgyny is the fusion of masculine and feminine traits. The newest contestant to follow the trend is Alia Bhatt. Alia Bhatt was spotted there showcasing her extraordinary sense of style while attending the Most Influential Young Indians Awards hosted by GQ. Alia adopted the androgynous trend, choosing a gorgeous check pantsuit that gives formal power dressing a contemporary edge. The fashionista accessorised her gorgeous check pantsuit with a blue shirt and satin tie that had a similar shade of blue. Flared check trousers were part of Alia's look, which she accessorised with a pair of black heels. She wore studs as simple yet beautiful accessories. Alia's boss-lady appearance was well complemented by her free-flowing mane, bare lips, and well-contoured cheeks.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Alia is set to make her Met Gala debut in 2023. She will next be seen in Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani opposite Ranveer Singh. The film is directed by Karan Johar and will release on 28 July 2023. She is also set to make her Hollywood debut in Heart of Stone opposite Gal Gadot and Jamie Scott.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Alia Bhatt

OUTFIT: Kanika Goyal & Gucci

STYLIST: Rhea Kapoor

MAKE-UP: Puneet B saini

HAIR: Mike Desir

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Also Read: Alia Bhatt gleams on the cover of Vogue India, revealing her bold and stunning persona in a thigh-high slit skirt and flowery top

Yash Chopra’s Daag starring late Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore & Rakhee is considered one of the most landmark romantic films of Indian cinema. As the film completes 50 years of its release, Sharmila Tagore speaks about her collaboration with Yash Chopra and what made her pairing with Rajesh Khanna so iconic! The film also saw the birth of Yash Raj Films, the biggest and the only studio in India, today.

She says, “I think it's wonderful that it's now 50 years since we made Daag, yet the movie and the songs remain so popular. In fact, recently Manoj Bajpayee (I made Gulmohar with him) was constantly singing 'Ek Chehre Pe Dusre Chehre Laga Dete Hai Log'. I had to tell him please don’t sing it. My reaction when I was offered Daag was an unparalleled joy, really. I saw it as a great compliment and honour to be a part of Yash’s first venture, his debut as a producer. I was absolutely thrilled.”

Sharmila adds, “Working in Daag was a wonderful experience. Actually working with Yash - even when I worked with him in Waqt was a wonderful experience. He was always so much fun. As a director, he energised everyone on the set. Ask anybody who has worked with him, with his Punjabi endearments and just generally he was like a live wire. We shot in such beautiful locations when we were working for Daag. We were shooting in Shimla one day and I woke up to a landscape covered in snow; a stunning view from my hotel window but that also meant that I had to walk to work as no car could come to us through the snow; I remember that I would get ready in make up-hair and everything and barely walk 5 steps when something had hit me really really hard and it was a snowball.”

She further adds, “I turned around to protest, I found a bunch of giggly girls and they said ‘Yeh toh hamara khel hai, hum toh khelenge’. I tried to explain to them but they wouldn’t listen (laughs). And I had to walk the distance to the location which was thankfully not too far being constantly hit with snowballs; I think I also threw some at them but my aim was not half as good as theirs! But anyway, I think I quite enjoyed that by the end of it; it's another matter that I had to change at the location because I was drenched; so they made a sort of a make-shift room where I changed my sari! Anyway, it was a great experience playing their game ‘Yeh toh hamara khel hai, hum toh khelenge'.”

Speaking about her pairing with Rajesh Khanna she says, “I think Kaka gave a memorable performance in Daag and he looked really really gorgeous in his later avatar as Rakhee’s husband with that moustache and that dashing look ..so you know he played 2 different stages in his life and he already was the heartthrob of the nation and he was very good. I am really very grateful and happy that the audience liked Kaka and I working together and we became a hit pair and I think we made some great films together - Daag of course being one of them and even today they talk about our pair! I'm very grateful.”

Yash Chopra has had an incredible impact on Indian cinema, shaping pop culture for generations. His contribution towards sculpting India’s identity to the West through his cinema is immeasurable as shown by Netflix in the hit global docu-series The Romantics which focuses on his life and career.

For Sharmila, Yash Chopra’s biggest contribution as a filmmaker was “to take our Hindi films to the western audience and popularise Switzerland as the most sought after location. Their government also appreciated this. He was inundated with awards and compliments from them and when we went to Interlaken, we saw this cafe which was called Bollywood Cafe which made us so happy it was wonderful but I feel it should have been called Yash Raj Cafe as he was a regular in that area capturing the beauty of the place.” ALSO READ: Yash Raj Films’ debut film Daag-A Poem of Love hits 50!

Earlier this year we saw the release of the much talked about Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan. The film which featured the actor returning to the big screen after a hiatus of over four years was the talk of the town. Directed by Siddharth Anand the Yash Raj Films production also featured John Abraham and Deepika Padukone in pivotal roles alongside Neetu Kapoor. Not surprisingly, in the run up to its release, Pathaan was being touted to be one of the biggest money spinners post the pandemic. And living up to expectations the film which saw a wide release opened with a bang, with positive reviews and highly encouraging audience feedback the business of the film witnessed growth by leaps and bounds.

Interestingly, Pathaan has managed to fare well in both the domestic and overseas markets as well. While back home the film saw a staggering Rs. 534.05 cr. coming in at the box office, overseas the Shah Rukh Khan starrer drew in a whopping Rs. 396.02 cr. gross during its theatrical run. In fact, the film became a global phenomenon as audiences thronged to theatres, again and again, to make this a monstrous hit like no other, collecting over Rs. 1050.30 crores worldwide gross! In a media interaction around the release and subsequent success of Pathaan, Siddharth Anand had said, “I'm happy that Pathaan has become a game-changer for the industry. We were said to have been boycotted by people. I'm happy that Pathaan has become the answer to all that talk. The industry has heard enough. I'm happy that we have let our work do the talking.”

Looking closer at the box office collections, with the stupendous success of Pathaan, Siddharth Anand is ranked second among the all-time Top directors in terms of domestic box office business. While Rohit Shetty leads the chart with a cumulative collection of Rs. 1656.86 cr. from 15 releases, Anand clinches the second spot with collections of Rs. 1183.12 cr. from just 7 releases. If that was not enough, between the two directors, Anand emerges as the one with the highest solo-grossing film with Pathaan clocking Rs. 543.05 cr. alone, with the only other director in comparison being SS Rajamouli whose Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion (Hindi) had raked in Rs. 510.99 cr.

Now, with Pathaan, following the success of his previous release War that released in 2019, not mentioning other hits like Salaam Namaste, and Bang Bang, Anand has proved his mettle in delivering content that resonates with the audience even years after its release.

Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2023, Pathaan star Deepika Padukone calls him a ‘phenomenon’

The 2023 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival became a huge platform for South Asian artists to take over the stage and enthral music-goers. Punjabi actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh’s enthralling performances on two weekends took over the internet by storm. However, the singer had to fire back at trolls who were spreading edited video of his to allege that he disrespected the Indian flag.

A video of Diljit Dosanjh surfaced online in which he was speaking about a woman waving the Indian flag in the crowd. At the concert, the singer said, “Eh mere Punjabi bhain bhraawan layi, mere desh da jhanda laike khadi aa kudi, eh mere desh layi, negativity ton bacho, music saareyan da saanjha (This is for my Punjabi brothers and sisters, this girl is holding my country's flag. Stay away from negativity. Music is for everyone).”

The video was seemingly edited online and presented online in a way that looked like he disrespected the Indian flag. “So @diljitdosanjh objects when someone waves Indian tricolour during one of his concert in US. Which passport he’s carrying? Republic of KhaIistan? Shame one those Indians who listen to such 2rs artists,” read a comment with the video.

Diljit fired back at the fake news spreading and wrote on Twitter, “DON’T SPREAD FAKE NEWS and NEGATIVITY. Mai Kiha Eh Mere Desh Da Jhanda Hai. Eh Mere Desh Lai.. Means MERI Eh Performance Mere desh Lai. Je Punjabi Nhi Aundi Tan Google Kar leya Karo Yaar… Kion ke Coachella Ek Big Musical Festival Aa Othey Har desh to log aunde ne.. that’s why Music Sab Da Sanjha Hai. SAHI GAL NU PUTHI KIVE GHUMAUNA KOI TUADEY WARGEYA TON SIKHEY ENU V GOOGLE KAR LEYO (I said this is my country's flag, this is for my country… which means this performance is for my country. If you don't know Punjabi then Google it. Because Coachella is a big music festival, people from all over the world come there that's why music is for everyone. Someone should learn how to twist a good thing from you… Google this too).”

DON’T SPREAD FAKE NEWS & NEGATIVITY ❌ Mai Kiha Eh Mere Desh Da Jhanda Hai ???????? Eh Mere Desh Lai.. Means MERI Eh Performance Mere desh Lai Je Punjabi Nhi Aundi Tan Google Kar leya Karo Yaar…

Kion ke Coachella Ek Big Musical Festival Aa Othey Har desh to log aunde ne.. that’s…

— DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) April 25, 2023

For the past two weekends, Diljit Dosanjh took the Coachella stage in California. The singer became the first Punjabi artist ever to perform at Coachella 2023. Donning a traditional black kurta on one Saturday and white kurta with lungi and turban on second Saturday, he obliterated the stage with many of his hit tracks including ‘Patiala Peg’, ‘GOAT’, ‘Ni Mein LA Nu’ and ‘Vibe’ among others. Diljit Dosanjh addressed the crowd in Punjabi and said “Punjabis have taken over Coachella.”

Diljit Dosanjh is known for his Punjabi music and movies, including the albums Smile, Back 2 Basics, Con.Fi.Den.Tial, G.O.A.T and Moonchild. He has also contributed as a singer to several Bollywood movies.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Diljit Dosanjh recently unveiled the first trailer of his upcoming Punjabi movie, Jodi. Set for May 5 release, the film stars him opposite Saunkan Saunkne actress Nimrat Khaira. He will also be seen in Imtiaz Ali's directorial Chamkila with Parineeti Chopra. The actor has also signed The Crew alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kriti Sanon and Tabu. ALSO READ: Diljit Dosanjh continues his historic reign at Coachella 2023; enthralls the audience with ‘Vibe’, ‘Patiala Peg’ for the second weekend, watch videos

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently discussed her experience playing Nandini in two different movies: the 1999 hit Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and the 2022 Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan I, where she played Queen Nandini. She expressed gratitude for being able to portray powerful female characters. She will reprise her role as Nandini in Ponniyin Selvan II, which is set to be released in theaters on April 28th.

During a promotional press conference in Mumbai on Tuesday, Aishwarya was questioned about portraying her role as Nandini in the upcoming film. To which Aishwarya responded, “Beautiful coincidence na. It's amazing na ki aisa hua bhi hai (it's amazing to know that such a thing actually happened). In fact, yes even Nandini in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam was very, very memorable. She has lived on people's hearts and I am so, so thankful that I got to play Nandini then too and she has remained special for the audience and of course to me. And that was with Sanjay Bhansali ji and today of course with my Mani garu I got to play Nandini in Ponniyin Selvan. I mean that's just tremendously a blessing that I got to play such strong women, such layered women and women with character that touches the lives of so many women out there. There is a relatability, so I'm very very very grateful.”

Aishwarya's portrayal of Nandini was praised by critics and audiences alike, earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Her chemistry with co-star Salman Khan was also widely appreciated.

PS-2 features Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Chiyaan Vikram, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan, and Sobhita Dhulipala in leading roles and Sarathkumar, Prabhu, Lal, Kishore, Ashwin Kakumanu, and Aishwarya Lekshmi in supporting roles.

Subaskaran’s Lyca Productions presents PS-2. Jointly Produced by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, Directed by Mani Ratnam, and Music Composed by AR Rahman. PS-2 is slated for a worldwide release on 28th April 2023, in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.

Also Read: Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan share ‘sweet 16’ wish on their wedding anniversary

There is something to be said for Malaika Arora's age-defying beauty because, at 49, she still looks the same as she did when she first began her profession. The VJ-turned-actor, who now presents reality shows, has one of the most diverse professional histories among Bollywood stars, which has gradually but surely made her a household brand. With her immaculate sense of style, Malaika Arora has been enthroning hearts. Malaika Arora's immaculate sense of style has been winning over hearts. She serves as an example to many with her gorgeous and refined sense of style. Malaika Arora can always be counted on to serve a look that fashion connoisseurs like. Malaika always finds the perfect dress for the situation, whether she is hanging out at home with her buddies or strutting down the red carpet at a fancy event. Malaika wore a pink dress to a recent event as well, making it ideal for Valentine's Week date evenings or parties.

Our preferred fashion selections have always come from Malaika Arora. The diva never skimps on her outfit selections, as we have repeatedly witnessed, whether it be for elaborate red-carpet ensembles, slinky gowns, breakfast dates with her girl gang, or holiday looks. She served as the inspiration for new designer Krishna Sunny Ramani collection, and her most recent runway appearance was remarkable. She wore a flowery coordinated top, a strapless bralette and a breezy cape with basic pink palazzo trousers for the spring/summer look. The outfit has a fashionable edge thanks in part to the cape's big balloon sleeves. Malaika's ramp appearance was finished off with open hair, subtle dewy makeup, and plenty of attitude.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Malaika Arora made her OTT debut recently by launching her own reality show Moving in With Malaika. The series is based on insights into Malaika's personal and professional life. Malaika Arora also featured in a new dance number in Ayushmann Khurrana's film An Action Hero. She has recreated Zeenat Aman's ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’ from Qurbani.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Malaika Arora

STYLIST: Who_Wore_What_When

JEWELLERY: Narayan jewels & Karishma joolry

HAIR: Souravv Roy

MAKE-UP: Meghna Butani

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Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, today unveiled the intriguing teaser of the upcoming crime drama, Amazon Original series, Dahaad. The series is created by Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar and is directed by Kagti along with Ruchika Oberoi. Produced by Excel Media & Entertainment and Tiger Baby and Executive Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar along with Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar, Dahaad features Sonakshi Sinha, Vijay Varma, Gulshan Devaiah, and Sohum Shah in the lead. 

Dahaad is an 8-part crime drama that follows sub-inspector Anjali Bhaati and her colleagues in a small town police station. It all starts when a series of women are mysteriously found dead in public bathrooms, Sub-Inspector Anjali Bhaati is tasked with the investigation. At first, the deaths appear to be clear-cut suicides but as the cases unravel, Anjali begins to suspect that a serial killer is on the loose. What follows is a riveting game of cat and mouse between a seasoned criminal and an underdog cop as she pieces together evidence before another innocent woman loses her life.

Dahaad marks the digital debut of Sonakshi Sinha in which she plays a fierce lady cop, who strives to solve a gruesome murder case. The teaser dives deeper into the case unveiling the suspected murders of 27 women, with no complaints or witnesses, as one woman – sub-inspector Anjali Bhaati, rises against the crime and brings justice. 

“Dahaad’s thrilling storyline and incredible performances are the true standouts of the crime drama. The world that Reema and Zoya had envisioned for this story, truly required grit and coherence; and they have delivered that in spades,” said Ritesh Sidhwani, Co-Producer, Excel Entertainment. “After the success of Made in Heaven, Mirzapur and Inside Edge, we are sure to create a thunderous roar with yet another successful partnership with Prime Video and give audiences across the world a chance to immerse in yet another exhilarating journey.”

“Dahaad has been a truly rewarding experience. This series is extremely special for all of us and has been brought to life masterfully by Sonakshi, Vijay, Gulshan and Soham,” said Creator, Director, and Co-Producer of the series Reema Kagti. “The response that we received for the series at Berlinale 2023 was very promising and we are looking forward to bringing this series to our audiences across the globe.”

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The words, “Yash Raj Films” were first seen on screen in the credit titles in Daag: A Poem of Love, which released on April 27, 1973—that is exactly 50 years ago. The film became the third-highest grosser of that plentiful year for Hindi cinema, next only to the record-smashing Bobby and the trendsetting Zanjeer and ahead of other blockbusters like Yaadon Ki Baraat and Jugnu.

This was the first film of Yash Chopra as producer. His sixth film as director and fifth success after his 1959 directorial debut, Dhool Ka Phool, it also had Yash Chopra writing the screenplay along with the then-top writer, novelist Gulshan Nanda, who also penned the story.

Few then, including Yash Chopra himself, could have foretold that in the next half-century, despite some setbacks off and on, the banner would become the Numero Uno film production company in the country.

Yash Chopra had merely decided to break away and become independent without remaining as a shadow to elder brother, B.R. Chopra at BR Films, a legend and a legendary institution, respectively. He had been assisting his elder brother since Ek Hi Rasta (1956) besides also directing Waqt (the biggest hit of 1965), Ittefaq and Aadmi Aur Insaan.

The new company, named Yash Raj Films, was launched in 1971 with this maiden production, when Yash was working with B.R. Chopra in his Dastaan. The muhurat shot for Daag: A Poem of Love was given by its hero, Dilip Kumar, who later went on to do Mashaal (1984) for Yash Raj Films. The woman who motivated Yash Chopra to launch their banner was wife Pamela, who passed away just a week before the 50th release anniversary of the film.

Though young Yash launched his own company, he also took key team members from the BR Films fold for his first film—dialogues writer Akhtar-Ul-Iman (later known as Amjad Khan’s father-in-law), editor Pran Mehra, lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi and M.A. Shaikh, audiographer on a number of B.R. Chopra films.

Kaygee, assistant cameraman on several BR projects and independent cinematographer in the experimental super-hit, Ittefaq directed by Yash Chopra, was the DOP. Gaekwad, also assistant art director in several of the elder Chopra’s movies, who had started off independently with Ittefaq too, was signed as art director.

At that time, Yash also took on three key members from the Dastaan team: leading lady Sharmila Tagore and composers Laxmikant-Pyarelal on board his maiden outing. Prem Chopra (in a crucial guest appearance), Manmohan Krishna and Iftekhar were others from Dastaan also cast in the film.

Rajesh Khanna, hero of Ittefaq and then the nation’s new heartthrob, billed as a Superstar, and Raakhee, the new heroine who was also going places, were the other lead players. The casting coup of two top Bengali actresses, Sharmila and Raakhee, also made news, especially as Sharmila and Rajesh Khanna were already a popular star-pair.

But when the film was released, the superstar was beleaguered by flops in a row—Shehzada, Mere Jeevan Saathi, Dil Daulat Duniya, Bawarchi, Joroo Ka Gulam, Maalik and Raja Rani.  However, the title Daag once again proved lucky for a huge star—in 1952, a film with the same title had rescued Dilip Kumar after several failures! And after this film, Rajesh Khanna once again had a successful streak until late 1974, even as Amitabh Bachchan was evolving as the new challenger, changing trends.

The music of Daag was a huge hit, and thus for the first time, in a Yash Raj film, the heroine (and hero) were filmed romancing in snow. Simultaneously, the other heroine, Raakhee, was given chiffon sarees, and her name was ‘Chandni’. All these were forerunners of the YRF leitmotif later of glamorous heroines in chiffon sarees against the backdrop of snow, including the name (and film title) given to Sridevi in Chandni. The song ‘Ni Main Yaar Manana Ni’ also is the forerunner of the Punjabi folk number that became a must-have ingredient in several Yash Chopra films to follow.

Also, with this film, Yash Chopra and Raakhee struck a long association with films like Joshila, Kabhi Kabhie, Doosara Aadmi, Trishul and Kaala Patthar following. As a filmmaker, Yash Chopra has never worked more often with any actress.

Trivia hunters also state that this is the first-ever appearance of Anupam Kher, as he plays an ‘extra’ (junior artiste) in this last song. Kader Khan also was associated here in the small role of the prosecuting attorney in the decisive court scene that gave Hindi cinema what is, perhaps, its most unique and bold climax.

Last but not least, we have to mention that this was the first film of Yash Chopra that needed outside finance—as B.R. Chopra was not involved. It was Gulshan Rai, well-known producer and distributor who financed this love story. However, he was sceptical about the results and initially had a less-than-normal number of screens for the film, especially as Rajesh Khanna was also going through a dull phase. In one week, however, the number of prints had to be tripled.

Yash Raj Films thus had a terrific beginning—half a century ago!

Over the years, Bollywood diva outfits have dazzled us with their exquisite style, but actress Sonam Kapoor is one fashionista who has captured our hearts. Actress Sonam Kapoor has always made a statement when it comes to fashion. The actress always knows how to keep her A game on track, whether it's spectacular red-carpet glitz or breath taking casual and low-key clothes. Actress Sonam Kapoor is a true fashion diva, conquering the red carpet at Cannes and maintaining impeccable maternal style. Sonam doesn't hold back when fusing contemporary design with classic styles. This was seen in her most recent outing, where she wore a gorgeous saree by Anavila.

Sonam Kapoor is really stunning. She is the original fashionista of Bollywood. We can feel our hearts racing just from hearing her name. Sonam consistently makes noteworthy statements, which occasionally astounds us. What do you think? And Sonam didn't let us down when she went to the Delhi Capitals vs. Kolkata Knight Riders match with Apple CEO Tim Cook, who was in Delhi for the opening of India's second Apple store. Mumbai hosted the opening of the first store.  Sonam chose an easy linen saree from the Anavila collection of apparel for the occasion. The designer's Dabu line is the source of the yellow linen saree. Zari embellishments could be seen on the Khadi silk dupatta. Vintage jewellery was donned by Sonam to complete her appearance.

She selected a couple rings and a pair of jhumkas. Her hairpieces were the star of the show. Sonam didn't use excessive amounts of makeup. She preferred glossy lips and eyes with kohl rims. We think that her appearance shouted simplicity from a great distance.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Sonam Kapoor

OUTFIT: Anavila

STYLIST: Rhea Kapoor

JEWELLERY: Shipramanji Jewels

MAKE-UP: Namrata Soni

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With the release of Pathaan in January 2023, Shah Rukh Khan gave a much-needed boost to cinemas. The actor is soaring high on the success of the film. With that being said, he has two more releases this year – Jawan and Dunki. In recent times, many clips of the Atlee Kumar directorial have surfaced online in which Shah Rukh Khan was shooting a song with Nayanthara and Deepika Padukone, respectively. Even leaked clips of alleged teaser have also surfaced online. Following a string of leaked content, Delhi High Court on Tuesday ordered social media platforms, Cable TV platforms, rogue websites, direct-to-home services and ‘John Doe’ defendants to take down the leaked content and refrain from committing copyright infringement of Jawan.

Red Chillies Entertainment had reached High Court claiming two of the leaked clips from the film ad surfaced online. The first clip was of SRK doing an action sequence and the second one was him shooting a song with Nayanthara. “It is the plaintiff’s (Red Chillies) case that these Leaked video clips are nothing but a clear violation of copyright/intellectual property rights of the plaintiff which are causing damage and loss to the plaintiff. The leaked video clips together give away the look of the actors in the said film, as well as the music, both of which are typically disclosed at strategic points in time as part of the carefully curated marketing strategy of a film,” the Delhi HC was informed, as reported by Bar and Bench.

The suit further said that certain photos and stills were leaked from the sets of the movie, which was shot behind closed doors. The suit also expressed apprehension towards rogue websites further copying, reproducing and distributing the copyrighted content. “The plaintiff reasonably apprehends that such publication and unauthorized circulation of the leaked video clips and said the film will jeopardize the promotion and exploitation rights of the plaintiff in the said film and as and when the said film is released in theatres, similar acts of piracy relating to the entire Film would also commence and intermediaries/websites as described would again be utilized to illegally copy, record, download, reproduce, transmit and communicate the said copyright protected work to the general public,” the Court was told.

As per the report, Justice C Hari Shankar passed the order on Tuesday. The order was directed to social media platforms like YouTube, Google, Twitter, Reddit and others to take steps to stop the spread of copyrighted content of Jawan. Justice Shanker further ordered, “various internet service providers to block access to the websites displaying or making available for viewing or downloading the content of the movie.”

While Atlee Kumar and his team are working on post-production simultaneously, some bits of the Jawan shoot is left which will be wrapped by March 2023. The plan is to shoot in various cities. The commercial action entertainer also stars Nayanthara, Yogi Babu, Ridhi Dogra, and Sunil Grover.

Red Chillies Entertainment presents Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead and produced by Gauri Khan. Jawan will be released on June 2, 2023, in five languages making it Shah Rukh Khan’s first pan-India film.

Meanwhile, with Pathaan, Yash Raj Films kicks off the YRF Spy Universe. Shah Rukh Khan has obliterated the box office with his massive release. The film has already broken several opening day collection records of Hrithik Roshan starrer War (Rs. 53.35 crore) and Yash’s KGF: Chapter 2’s Hindi (Rs. 53.95 crore).

Pathaan stars Shah Rukh Khan alongside Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. Helmed by Siddharth Anand of War fame, the film has arrived in theatres in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The film also stars Ashutosh Rana and Dimple Kapadia with the cameo of Salman Khan. ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan CONFIRMED for June 2 release; new promo to be launched in the first week of May

Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia have yet again grabbed eyeballs as the paparazzi spotted them together in Mumbai earlier this week. The pair, who are rumoured to be dating since December last year, were spotted taking a ride together, further leading to reports about their date night. The video has found its way on social media with many users stating their opinion about the two actors coming together.

In a video shared by a paparazzo account, Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia were seen getting into a car, further leading to reports about them going on a date. Although the couple has never refrained from posing or being spotted together, neither of them have spoken about their relationship and have maintained silence regarding the same. However, many social media users shared their opinion about the couple dating. While some fans expressed utter shock about the couple coming together, a few others appreciated them.

“I don’t believe this,” added one of the fans who couldn’t fathom Tamannah and Vijay together, whereas another one said, “wah ... kafi unpredictable”. Yet another comment read, “Kya matlab ye dono date kar rahe hai” whereas a user mentioned, “Both look super awkward”. One of the fans also added that even though they are great actors, they don’t look good together, “Actors ek number hai ye par jach nai raha saath me bilkul bhi”.

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On a positive note, there were a few who only had love and happiness for the couple. “Pyar me koi bada chota nahi hota sabki apni pasand hai (There is nothing good or bad in love. Everyone has their own choice)” voiced out one of the users supporting the two actors. “They seem like a nice and genuine couple,” added a fan whereas another one said, “both of them have good taste”. Yet another comment read, “They look cute together”.

Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia first sparked dating rumours after attending a New Year’s Eve bash together in Goa. In fact, videos of them dancing together and even kissing found its way on social media and went viral. On the work front, Vijay has the Sonakshi Sinha starrer Dahaad and the Kareena Kapoor Khan starrer The Devotion of Suspect X adaptation in the pipeline whereas Tamannaah Bhatia is currently gearing up for the release of Bholaa Shankar with Chiranjeevi and Keerthy Suresh as well as the Rajinikanth starrer Jailer.

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After being acquired by Mensa Brands, MyFitness which is a first-of-its-kind and the fastest-growing brand in the peanut butter category, has appointed actor and fitness icon Hrithik Roshan as its first-ever brand ambassador. Hrithik is widely recognised as a proponent of health and fitness and has amassed a significant following among the Indian population, which will assist MyFitness in expanding its product reach to a wider audience.

Hrithik’s reputation as a millennial fitness icon aligns perfectly with MyFitness's mission of a healthier lifestyle for one and all. Ananth Narayanan, CEO and Founder of Mensa Brands, commenting on the partnership, said, "We are excited to welcome Hrithik Roshan as our brand ambassador. Our shared dedication to the health and fitness community makes this collaboration even more meaningful."

Speaking on his association with MyFitness, Hrithik Roshan said, "My association with MyFitness Peanut Butter is more of a subscription to the brand values and its products - a rare combination of healthy and tasty. Personally, I admire their passion for creating healthier options when fitness enthusiasts want to indulge. I'm in complete alignment with their vision and look forward to being a part of their growth." ALSO READ: Prabhudeva reveals he choreographed ‘Main Aisa Kyun Hoon’ in one hour; gives “full credit” to Hrithik Roshan

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan rang in his 36th birthday with his wife Natasha Dalal in Phuket. The couple flew to the beautiful location to enjoy some downtime with their friends. The actor also shared some photos on his social media. The couple is set to return to Mumbai today after spending quality time in Phuket.

On Monday, the Bhediya actor took to his Instagram account to share a few glimpses from his birthday celebration in Phuket. In one of the pictures, he was sitting on a chair ready to cut the cake whereas his wife Natasha adoringly looked at him. In another one, he was having a gala time with her. He also shared pictures with his crew. He went to a gaming parlour as well. Sharing the pictures, he captioned them, “Bday with the best crew. Thank u for all your wishes. 36 begins.”

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Meanwhile, Varun Dhawan was last featured in Bhediya alongside Kriti Sanon. Helmed by Amar Kaushik, the film released on November 25, 2022. A sequel was announced earlier this month. This year, the actor will be seen in Bawaal with Janhvi Kapoor. It is directed by Nitesh Tiwari. He also has the Prime Video series Citadel India alongside Samantha Ruth Prabhu. It is being helmed by Raj & DK. ALSO READ: Varun Dhawan gives a sneak peek into his 36th birthday; celebrates with wife Natasha Dalal and his friends

Shah Rukh Khan gave a lot of happiness to the trade, industry and also moviegoers thanks to the super-success of Pathaan (2023). Directed by Siddharth Anand, it emerged as the biggest Hindi grosser of all time, surpassing even Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion (2017). Hence, it’s no surprise that his next film, Jawan, is eagerly awaited. That it looks quite massy and commercial has upped the buzz and excitement to significant levels.

For a few months, there have been reports that Jawan might not release on its scheduled release date, that is, June 2, 2023. However, a source told Bollywood Hungama, “The film is mostly confirmed for a release on June 2. The team of Red Chillies Entertainment and director Atlee are working round the clock and ensuring that the film makes it to cinemas on the said date.”

The source further added, “The team of Jawan is also gearing up to begin the promotions of the film. It is expected to start next week, that is, the first week of May. It’ll be a tight 4-5-week promotional campaign. The trailer is expected to be out soon followed by the songs. The excitement for Jawan is already there and these assets will further heighten the hype.”

Another source, however, added, “A teaser might be released first and it’ll be followed by the theatrical trailer. The teaser, which was released last year, was more of an introduction for the viewers to the world of Jawan. The new teaser and trailer will give a better idea of the characters and plot.”

Besides Shah Rukh Khan, Jawan also stars Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi and Sanya Malhotra. Deepika Padukone will be seen in a cameo. As per reports, SRK has a double role in this action entertainer.

After Jawan, Shah Rukh Khan’s next release will be Dunki. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, it is expected to hit theatres on Christmas 2023. At present, Shah Rukh is shooting for it in Kashmir. The leaked images from the sets are doing the rounds on the internet.

Also Read: SCOOP: Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara & Deepika Padukone to shoot for Jawan songs in April

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is set to make her MET Gala 2023 debut, this year! The actress has been busy with her shoot commitments but was seen at the Mumbai airport on Monday while heading to the US. The actress was all smiles. Alia Bhatt wore a beige co-ord sweatsuit with a white t-shirt.

Alia has carved her own space with her unique fashion choices and is now taking it globally on the most sought-after red carpet across the world. For the event, Alia will be wearing a Prabal Gurung outfit for the red carpet.

Meanwhile, in personal space, she has made some hefty property investments in the month of April 2023. The actress has purchased a new house in Bandra worth Rs. 37.80 crore. This is bought by her production house Eternal Sunshine Production Pvt. Ltd. As per the reports, the property is spread across 2,497 sq ft. The actress paid Rs. 2.26 crore stamp duty and registered the sale agreement on April 10, 2023.

On the professional front, the year 2022 was a landmark year for her with Gangubai Kathiawadi, RRR and Brahmastra becoming the biggest blockbusters and the acclaimed Darlings, which was her maiden production venture.

Moving forward, Alia Bhatt has an exciting year ahead with the release of Netflix’s Heart of Stone with Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. She also has Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. ALSO READ: Alia Bhatt buys a new house in Bandra for whopping Rs. 37.80 crore, gifts two flats worth Rs. 7.68 crore to her sister Shaheen

Best Film

Badhaai Do

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

Brahmastra Part One: Shiva

Gangubai Kathiawadi

The Kashmir Files

Uunchai

Best Director

Anees Bazmee - Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

Ayan Mukerji - Brahmastra Part One: Shiva

Harshvardhan Kulkarni - Badhaai Do

Sanjay Leela Bhansali - Gangubai Kathiawadi

Sooraj R. Barjatya - Uunchai

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri - The Kashmir Files

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)

Ajay Devgn - Drishyam 2

Amitabh Bachchan - Uunchai

Anupam Kher - The Kashmir Files

Hrithik Roshan - Vikram Vedha

Kartik Aaryan - Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

Rajkummar Rao - Badhaai Do

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)

Alia Bhatt - Gangubai Kathiawadi

Bhumi Pednekar - Badhaai Do

Janhvi Kapoor - Mili

Kareena Kapoor Khan - Laal Singh Chaddha

Tabu - Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)

Anil Kapoor - Jugjugg Jeeyo

Anupam Kher - Uunchai

Darshan Kumar - The Kashmir Files

Gulshan Devaiah - Badhaai Do

Jaideep Ahlawat - An Action Hero

Maniesh Paul - Jugjugg Jeeyo

Mithun Chakraborty - The Kashmir Files

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)

Mouni Roy - Brahmastra Part One: Shiva

Neetu Kapoor - Jugjugg Jeeyo

Sheeba Chaddha - Badhaai Do

Sheeba Chaddha - Doctor G

Shefali Shah - Doctor G

Simran - Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

Best Playback Singer (Male)

Abhay Jodhpurkar – ‘Maange Manzooriyan’ (Badhaai Do)

Arijit Singh – ‘Apna Bana Le’ (Bhediya)

Arijit Singh – ‘Deva Deva’ (Brahmastra Part One: Shiva)

Arijit Singh – ‘Kesariya’ (Brahmastra Part One: Shiva)

Sonu Nigam – ‘Main Ki Karaan’ (Laal Singh Chaddha)

Best Playback Singer (Female)

Jahnvi Shrimankar – ‘Dholida’ (Gangubai Kathiawadi)

Jonita Gandhi – ‘Deva Deva’ (Brahmastra Part One: Shiva)

Kavita Seth – ‘Rangisari’ (Jugjugg Jeeyo)

Shilpa Rao – ‘Tere Hawaale’ (Laal Singh Chaddha)

Shreya Ghoshal – ‘Jab Saiyaan’ (Gangubai Kathiawadi)

Best Music Album

Amit Trivedi - Uunchai

Pritam - Brahmastra Part One: Shiva

Pritam - Laal Singh Chaddha

Sachin Jigar - Bhediya

Sanjay Leela Bhansali - Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Lyrics

A M Turaz – ‘Jab Saiyaan’ (Gangubai Kathiawadi)

Amitabh Bhattacharya – ‘Apna Bana Le Piya’ (Bhediya)

Amitabh Bhattacharya – ‘Kesariya’ (Brahmastra Part One: Shiva)

Amitabh Bhattacharya – ‘Tere Hawaale’ (Laal Singh Chaddha)

Shellee – ‘Maiyya Mainu’ (Jersey)

Best Debut Director

Anirudh Iyer - An Action Hero

Anubhuti Kashyap - Doctor G

Jai Basantu Singh - Janhit Mein Jaari

Jaspal Singh Sandhu And Rajeev Barnwal - Vadh

R Madhavan - Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

Best Debut Male

Abhay Mishr - Doctor G

Ankush Gedam - Jhund

Paalin Kabak - Bhediya

Shantanu Maheshwari - Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Debut Female

Andrea Kevichusa - Anek

Khushali Kumar - Dhokha: Round D Corner

Manushi Chhillar - Samrat Prithviraj

Prajakta Koli - Jugjugg Jeeyo