The anticipation and curiosity around the sequel of the iconic blockbuster Gadar: Ek Prem Katha has created a massive buzz ever since the first look of the film is out. The love showered by the masses on the re-release of the film proved how the film has engraved an extremely special place in the hearts of the viewers.

As a pre-requisite for any army-based film in India to obtain a No Objection Certificate from the Ministry of Defence Preview Committee before release, the makers held a special screening of the film and the response they received from the officials was extremely heartwarming. The Ministry of Defence Preview Committee didn’t only give the green light to Gadar 2 but also shared positive words of acclamation for the film.

Helmed by director-producer Anil Sharma, and produced by Zee Studios, the movie stars Superstar Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel in lead roles. The movie is scheduled to release in cinemas on 11th August 2023. ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Anil Sharma opens up about rebooting the song, ‘Main Nikla Gaddi Leke’ in Gadar 2; says it is the first song which became a ‘folk song’

Bhumi Pednekar credits her directors for making her the artiste that she has become today. “The directors that I have been fortunate to work with, have shaped my career and my craft and I couldn’t be more grateful to them. Right from my first film, I was clear that I will look forward to creatively collaborating with the best minds in the business. So, if you look at my filmography you will see me work with directors who have shaped the terrain of content in our country,” says Bhumi.

Through her films, Bhumi has aimed at changing society for the better, championed representation of women in cinema and fought for gender inclusivity, including batting for the LGBTQIA+ community in India. She is known to be the most risk-taking woke actor in our country, given her choice of roles throughout her career in projects like Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Lust Stories, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Badhaai Do, Bala, to name a few.

Bhumi feels she has been able to make a mark constantly because the directors believed in her talent and honed her to better her acting skills with every film. Bhumi says, “The directors I have worked with have been so forward-thinking, they have rooted for equality and they have made the girl an agent of change and action. My core values have matched with the filmmakers that I have worked with. I will continue doing the same all throughout my career because I’m a constant learner.”

She adds, “I feel I have something new to learn and become better as an actor every single day. I’m always going to be this person. Every day I’m working hard to achieve that goal.”

On the work front, Bhumi will be seen in films like Ajay Bahl’s The Ladykiller, Gauri Khan produced Bhakshak, Mudassar Aziz’s Mere Husband Ki Biwi and a couple of more unannounced projects that will push the bar for cinema. ALSO READ: Bhumi Pednekar invests in Chrome Asia Hospitality’s first boutique hotel KAIA

One of the biggest superstars of Telugu Cinema, Allu Arjun, has been in talks with Aditya Dhar for his Bollywood debut with a high-on VFX action film, Ashwatthama. The superstar was fascinated by the concept of the film and had shown active interest in being a part of the film. However, dimensions are changing post the release of Adipurush. Allu Arjun is now being extra cautious about the promises made by Aditya Dhar and his team on the visual front.

"The VFX is a matter of concern now for all Telugu stars. They want to do simple films with filmmakers and trust only Rajamouli on the VFX front. Seeing what happened to Adipurush, Allu Arjun is now in two minds to trust a relatively new director with such an ambitious subject. He might decide against doing Ashwatthama now," a source close to the development told Bollywood Hungama.

Interestingly, much like Om Raut decided on Adipurush after his Hindi debut, Tanhaji, Aditya has also decided on Ashwatthama as his second film after his debut in URI. "Ashwatthama is a risky film and Allu isn't sure if he is willing to invest so much time in an outcome that he would know 2 years from now. Hence, it's better to be cautious than sorry. He will take a final call on Ashwatthama soon, but it seems like he isn't inclined towards it."

Ashwatthama is among the most ambitious Bollywood films planned for a two-parter on a budget of over Rs. 500 crores. It's produced by Jio Studios with Aditya Dhar.

Also Read: Allu Arjun shares a monochromatic photo with his dad Allu Aravind on Father’s Day: “Spl wishes to the best father in the world”

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh is making netizens swoon after his latest photoshoot. The actor is featured on the new campaign for jewellery brand, Tiffany & Co. He took to his Instagram account on Friday to share a slew of photos.

Dressed in all-black, Ranveer Singh ditches his long hair for a shorter one. The slick wavy hairdo with Tiffany accessories completes his campaign look. The netizens are swooning over him. “No rules. All welcome. #TiffanyLock. Share your personal unbreakable bonds that make you who you are,” the actor captioned the post.

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Back in April 2023, Tiffany & Co. unveiled its newly renovated flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. The store, which originally opened in 1940, has undergone a major transformation to reflect a modern and inviting atmosphere for customers. The revamped store boasts 17,000 square feet of retail space spread over four floors, featuring a range of Tiffany's signature collections including engagement rings, high-end watches, and luxury accessories. Ranveer Singh was one of the many celebrities who attended the grand reopening of the store.

Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh is gearing up for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Viacom18 Studios and Dharma Productions present A Dharma Productions film, produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, and Apoorva Mehta, the film is all set to hit the big screen on 28th July 2023. ALSO READ: Ranveer Singh takes over NYC in an all-white suit & jewellery, adding his signature flair to the star-studded Tiffany & Co. event

Farhad Samji’s loss is Tarun Mansukhani’s gain. Farhad Samji has no option but to take the blame for the failure of the Salman Khan starrer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan although Salman ghost-directed the whole film. Nonetheless someone other than the superstar has to take the rap. Farhad now finds himself out of Sajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull 5 which was rightfully Farhad’s. Farhad had directed Housefull 3(with his brother Sajid) and Housefull 4 (Farhad took over the latter after Sajid Khan was sacked).

Housefull 5 was his for the taking…. Until Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan came and tanked. Farhad Samji woke up on Friday to the announcement of Housefull 5 with another director’s name in his place.

It’s been a long wait for director Tarun Mansukhani. Once upon a time, he directed the successful Dostana with Abhishek Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra and John Abraham. Since Dostana, Mansukhani has been writing and re-writing Dostana 2 for Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. The film was finally scrapped when Kartik Aaryan who was to play the lead in the Dostana sequel, did not like the script.

In between Mansukhani directed the ill-fated Drive starring Sushant Singh Rajput for Karan Johar. Drive and Dostana 2 would have signalled a dead-end for the director were it not for producer Sajid Nadiadwala who has poached Mansukhani from Dharma Productions and has given him a new lease of life.

Let’s hope Housefull 5 brings the Dostana glory back to its exiled director Tarun Mansukhani. As for Farhad Samji, he has learnt the hard way that nothing succeeds in this industry like success, and nothing fails like failure either.

Also Read: Akshay Kumar announces Housefull 5, set to release on Diwali 2024

Actress Kiara Advani is grateful for the positive response for her latest release SatyaPrem Ki Katha which arrived in theatres on, June 29. As the film is receiving rave reviews and both Kartik Aaryan and Kiara’s performances are been appreciated, the actress is overwhelmed.

Taking to her Instagram story, Kiara Advani wrote, “Feeling extremely emotional reading all the reviews. Katha has been a very special character to me with a crucial message and today seeing you all give her so much love makes my heart so full.”

In another story, she added, She wrote, “Today, what has truly touched me is seeing my fans rejoice with all the reviews coming my way. They have rooted for me since the very beginning and seeing them feel a sense of victory has made me really emotional. I owed it to them. It has taken me some but here we are finally! It is their success. This love is genuinely magical #Justgrateful.”

The film also stars Supriya Pathak Kapur, Gajraj Rao, Siddharth Randheria, Anooradha Patel, Rajpal Yadav, Nirrmite Saawaant and Shikha Talsania, and it is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. It has opened at the box office at Rs. 9.25 crores on the Day 1.

Meanwhile, Kiara Advani will next star in Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR starrer War 2. It will be helmed by Ayan Mukerji. She also has a project with Ram Charan called Game Changer. ALSO READ: Sidharth Malhotra reviews Kiara Advani starrer SatyaPrem Ki Katha; praises his wife by saying, “You have my heart”

Anil Kapoor, who is back with part 2 of The Night Manager, recently spoke about the Hindi film industry's unable to give back-to-back successes and films failing at the box office. The actor did say that the industry has gone through a rough patch.

As per Indian Express, Anil Kapoor said, “I have been working for so many years, my father (Surinder Kapoor) was also in this industry, so we’ve been here for around 60 years. Actors, directors, producers talking about films working and not working… yeh silsila toh kaafi saalo se chal raha hai (Such things keep happening). There are phases… for example for two years a particular type of films don’t work and people say industry bandh ho rahi hai (the industry is closing down). I myself have seen these phases five to six times in my career, but that doesn’t happen, it will never happen. It is just how every person sees ups and downs in their life, so it is the same with the business, there will be good and bad times.”

“I take it (the dull phase) positively because during the Covid-19 pandemic people have taken the time to try and understand how to work harder, do better and make good films. Films we’ll see now will be very good, the audience will like it. People learn a lot in such situations, and those who don’t, don’t survive. I think those who are sincere and honest with their work and know their job, who know their craft, for them, there’s nothing to get scared about, they just have to keep working. Films will be made, if the films are good then the audience will come to watch it, they are watching good films,” Anil said.

The Night Manager season 2 premiered on June 29 on Disney+ Hotstar. ALSO READ: Anil Kapoor confesses he is “completely opposite” to his The Night Manager character; gives insight into his prep

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has big news for all the Housefull franchise fans. Housefull is all set to come with its next installment making it the first-ever franchise film in Indian Cinema to have 5 installments. Akshay Kumar will once again return to the franchise.

Sharing the news, Akshay Kumar, officially launched the poster announcing the release date of the film creating waves of anticipation among the fans. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 is all set to sparkle your Diwali in 2024 with a promise of a roller-coaster ride of fun, entertainment, and comedy that will leave you in stitches.

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Joining Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh, there will also be a boast of the star-studded cast. Sajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull 5, directed by Tarun Mansukhani, will be releasing on Diwali 2024. ALSO READ: Bade Miyan Chote Miyan makers drop new still from Akshay Kumar-Tiger Shroff starrer to wish Eid-Ul-Adha

Filmmaker Karan Johar returns to direction with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani as it promises to be a cinematic extravaganza. Following the teaser release, the makers dropped the first song ‘Tum Kya Mile’ starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt on June 28. The song was shot in Kashmir and has been crooned by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal. Now, Alia is vibing to it.

Alia Bhatt has been on vacation with Ranbir Kapoor and her daughter Raha. Sharing the video, Alia wrote in the caption, “Pehle pahado mein aur ab beach pe… hum toh gaate rahenge." The actress was lip syncing to 'Tum Kya Mile' on the beach.

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Viacom18 Studios and Dharma Productions present A Dharma Productions film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, and Apoorva Mehta is all set to hit the big screen on 28th July, 2023. ALSO READ: Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor strike a pose with fan during shopping expedition at Dubai Mall; see picture

It is a known fact that there has always been a sort of distance between the Deols when it comes to Prakash Kaur, Dharmendra’s first wife as well as yesteryear star Hema Malini, the legendary actor’s second wife. Although Esha Deol has always maintained about retaining cordial relationships with her half-brothers, fans were quick to point out that the actress did not attend the wedding of Karan Deol and Drisha Acharya on June 18. While it was rumoured that she had given it a skip because her mother Hema Malini was not invited, now Dharmendra has taken to social media to pen a heartfelt apology note.

Sunny Deol’s elder son Karan Deol tied the knot with his childhood friend Drisha Acharya in a lavish traditional ceremony in Mumbai which was attended by many renowned names from the Bollywood fraternity. However, the other Deol family including Bollywood actress Esha Deol remained conspicuous with their absence and fans were quick to notice that the actress had shared a congratulatory message for Jr Deol on his special day but did not attend any function. Amid all this, Dharmendra took to Instagram to pen a heartfelt note wherein he apologized to Esha, his second wife Hema Malini and their younger daughter Ahana Deol as well as his son-in-laws Bharat Takhtani and Vaibhav Vora.

Sharing a photo with Esha Deol, Dharmendra said in his note, “Esha , Ahana , Hema and all my darling kids ……loving Takhtani’s and Vohra’s l love you and respect you all from the core of my heart……age and illness is telling upon me I could have spoken personally to to you ……..but (folded hands emoji).” Followed by that, his son-in-law, and husband of Esha Deol, Bharat Takhtani commented on it saying, “Love u too Papa <3 (hug emoji).”

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Readers would recall that although both the families have always maintained in the media about the cordial relationship they share, both Deol families have not come together, in the past, for occasions. Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol also skipped Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani’s wedding with their cousin Abhay Deol completing the rituals of being a brother.

Also Read: Karan Deol shares rare pictures with grandparents Dharmendra, Prakash Kaur, parents Sunny, Pooja from his wedding; Esha Deol wishes him and Drisha Acharya

In the rarest of the rare case, the demise of Sushant Singh Rajput, which left the nation in shock, turned into a massive campaign with fans pressurizing the government to carry out an investigation. Although it was ruled as suicide and a case of overdose, fans continued to insist foul play, which resulted in the intervention of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis who is now working with the CBI in relation to the case.

In fact, recently Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis gave fans a major update about the case. He revealed that two people approached him and his team regarding evidence in the Sushant Singh Rajput case and that the same is currently being investigated. In an interview with Republic, he said, “At first, the information available was based on hearsay. However, some individuals asserted that they possessed substantial evidence regarding the case. In response, we reached out to them and requested that they submit the evidence to the police.”

He further refrained from making any more revelations adding, “Currently, we are in the process of examining the credibility of the presented evidence. The investigation is still in progress, and it would be premature for me to provide any comments on the eventual outcome of the case at this stage.”

Sushant Singh Rajput started his career as a television actor and went on to gain immense fame for his role as Manav Deshmukh in the show Pavitra Rishta which featured him alongside his then girlfriend Ankita Lokhande. The actor got his Bollywood break with Kai Po Che! (2013) and went on to do films like Shuddh Desi Romance, PK, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Kedarnath, among others. The actor was found dead at his Mumbai apartment in June 2020 and an investigation was launched over his sudden demise. His then girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty was initially considered to be a prime suspect but was later cleared of all charges.

Also Read: Fukrey actor Pulkit Samrat pens a heartfelt note ‘honoring’ Sushant Singh Rajput on his third death anniversary

Audible released the Hindi Audible Original podcast series Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord. The cast assembled for this Hindi production includes Saif Ali Khan as Peter Quill, Vrajesh Hirjee as Rocket, Sushant Divgikr as Cora, Anangsha Biswas as The Collector, Maninee De as Emma Frost and Harjeet Walia as Kraven the Hunter.

Sharing his excitement at the launch of his first audio project, actor Saif Ali Khan said, “Star-Lord is a fan-favourite character in the Marvel universe. To bring this character and his inspiring story to life through my voice has been a novel and exciting experience. Marvel's Wastelanders on Audible has allowed us to reimagine Star-Lord's journey in a unique way, where each listener has the freedom to paint their own vivid picture of this extraordinary tale. I look forward to hearing what the audiences have to say because I have thoroughly enjoyed myself playing a Super Hero.”

Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord is set in a shadowy alternate future of the Marvel Universe in which the Villains have finally won and Heroes are nothing but a bad memory. Peter Quill and Rocket are a little paunchier, a little slower, and a lot saltier than they were during the glory days of Guardians of the Galaxy. They quickly discover the Earth isn't what it used to be either when they crash land 30 years after Doctor Doom takes over a barren, desolate wasteland and all the world's Super Villains seized control, including outlaw Ghost Riders and the bloodthirsty Kraven the Hunter. Discover secrets, experience thrilling action sequences laced with humor, and delve into complex character dynamics as the story unravels across the immersive soundscape of an audio series.

The series comprises of six seasons in total, each focused on a different Marvel Super Hero.  The second season, Hawkeye, will debut in September 2023. Further details on casting and premiere dates for subsequent installments in the localized productions of Marvel’s Wastelanders series, will be released at a later date. The six-season audio epic originally launched as an English-language series in June 2021; this is the premiere of the exclusive Hindi-language edition of the story. ALSO READ: Kareena Kapoor’s picture-perfect moment; enjoying a colourful breakfast with Saif, Taimur, and Jeh on London vacation

Bollywood Hungama was the first to inform the readers that Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's Bawaal will see a direct-to-digital route. Days later, we were again the first to inform that the film will see a direct-to-digital premiere on Amazon Prime on July 21. And now, we have got some more exclusive scoop on the reason why Bawaal is taking a direct-to-digital premiere.

According to our trade sources, Sajid Nadiadwala has received a very good deal from Amazon Prime Video for the direct-to-digital premiere of the film. "In times when the OTT market is crashing, Sajid Nadiadwala got a deal of Rs. 110 crores from Amazon Prime Video. As known by everyone, Bawaal is not your run-of-the-mill commercial film, and the offer from Amazon gave Sajid and his team the security of assured returns. Varun and Janhvi also agreed to this decision as the film does not have those commercial trappings," a source told Bollywood Hungama.

According to insiders, Sajid, Varun, and Nitesh believe in the power of Bawaal and will take the film globally in the digital world. In fact, the world premiere of the film will take place in Paris, and the film will premiere in 200 countries. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Bawaal is the third collaboration of Varun Dhawan and Sajid Nadiadwala after Judwaa 2 and Kalank.

The film will release on July 21 on Amazon Prime Video.

Also Read: REVEALED: Here’s why Varun Dhawan-Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal will now release on Amazon Prime Video on July 21 instead of July 27

Pantsuits are now the coolest, most powerful trend in Bollywood, and Bollywood stars themselves have embraced it wholeheartedly. Pantsuits are becoming increasingly popular for many types of occasions, including red carpet events, movie promotions, and photo sessions. Ever since Bollywood celebs found their potential outside of boardrooms, pantsuits have dominated the fashion world. It comes as no surprise that Huma Qureshi leads the way.  The confidence from a chic pantsuit must never be taken for granted. The talented actress Huma Qureshi, recognised for her outstanding performances, is currently playing a completely different role this time. Huma has put on an apron and entered the kitchen as she prepares for the release of her forthcoming movie, Tarla, which is based on the life and culinary legacy of the famed chef Tarla Dalal. She is enticing foodies and viewers alike as she cooks up a storm while promoting the movie with her contagious smile and fashion statement in turquoise pantsuit.

Huma’s wardrobe will liven up your style with outfits that are easygoing and sensual, exuding the ideal balance of stylish and daring. Huma, dressed by Sanam Ratansi, in a vivid turquoise pantsuit with sharp lapels and solid shoulders. She wore a matching turquoise shirt underneath her blazer. The actor accessorised with many rings, a pair of vivid orange earrings, and blue heels. Huma began her makeup process with light-toned, creamy pink eyelids, some mascara, and then she defined her lips with a hot, nude pink colour. Huma's version of power dressing gives the customary glittery outfits a fresh spin, earning a position on our mood board for this year's boardroom to cocktail events.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Huma’s film Tarla will have a digital release on Zee5. Huma Qureshi portrays the famed cook in Tarla, who transformed Indian cuisine with her creative menus and engaging on-screen persona. The movie follows Tarla Dalal's inspirational journey from a home chef to a well-known figure in the food industry, breaking down obstacles and dispelling preconceptions along the while.

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ACTRESS: Huma Qureshi

OUTFIT: RSR Riti Rahul Shah

STYLIST: Sanam Ratansi

HAIR: Rakshanda Irani

MAKE-UP: Ajay V Rao

Also Read: Huma Qureshi sets fashion goals in three-piece monochrome co-ord set for the promotions of her upcoming film Tarla

In 2017, Rajkummar Rao portrayed the role of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in the online mini-series titled Bose: Dead or Alive. The series received acclaim and achieved numerous digital awards. Now, six years later, there is excitement within the industry as Rajkummar Rao is set to take on another significant role as per reports. According to industry insiders, following his successful portrayal of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Rajkummar Rao is preparing to portray the iconic leader Bhagat Singh in an upcoming project.

A source close to the development told Pinkvilla, “Rajkummar Rao is passionate about a project on Bhagat Singh and is very eager to play the revolutionary leader soon. The project is in a very nascent stage of development now as a team of writers is busy researching on the episodes from Bhagat Singh’s life. Rajkummar himself is very involved in the script development process and is treating it as a pet project.”

The source further added, “The team wants to make content around Bhagat Singh unlike anything done before. Rather than going in the conventional film format, the team is also exploring the long-form format for the story. It’s all in very early stages at the moment and the writing in itself will take another 6 to 8 months.”

On the film front, Rajkummar Rao recently starred in Anubhav Sinha’s film Bheed. The film also featured Bhumi Pednekar, Pankaj Kapur and Dia Mirza. Bheed is about the hardships faced by a section of the people because of the lockdown imposed in 2020 to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Interestingly, the film has been shot in black and white format by Anubhav Sinha.

Also Read: Stree stars Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor give goofy pose for selfie ahead of shooting sequel

The digital invasion is here to stay. And A-lister stars are feeling the brunt of it. Just the other day, Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor were shocked to know that their collaborative labour of love Bawaal had been sold off to Prime Video.

Bawaal, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is an impressively costly films (estimated budget Rs. 275 crores) shot across several continents. It is a made-for-cinema experience starring two seemingly saleable stars Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor and its digitalized release didn’t go down well with the film’s actors.

Someone very close to one of the leads in Bawaal said, “We were shocked to know Bawaal is going straight to OTT. The film is designed for the large screen. But there is nothing anyone can do.”

This was the second time Varun Dhawan’s film was pushed to the digital domain against his wishes. The first time it was his father David Dhawan’s Coolie No.1 at the crest of the COVID-19 crisis.

Now, it is Sonam Kapoor who finds her labour of love being deprived of a big-screen release.

Sonam, who was last seen in The Zoya Factor, takes centre stage in Blind. She stars as a blind girl in the Hindi remake of the 2011 Korean film Blind, which will stream on Jio Cinema from July 7.

The announcement came as shocker to Sonam. Apparently she was not informed of the change of plans. However, as in the case of Bawaal, the producers of Blind had no choice as the theatre negotiations were not getting anywhere.

This is sad as Blind is Sonam’s only truly memorable performance since Neerja. The entire plot, about an ex-cop who goes blind in an accident that happens while she hunts down a criminal and how she chases him down in spite her physical disability, centres around Sonam’s character. Sonam, who has never done an action film before, kicks some serious butt in this Korean remake. A pity that her efforts would not be seen on the big screen.

Also Read: Sonam Kapoor Ahuja invited for UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s reception to mark UK-India week!

The much-awaited film, Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny, is all set to release in Indian cinemas tomorrow, that is, Thursday, June 29. It is the fifth and final part of the franchise and will feature 80-year-old Harrison Ford essaying the iconic character one last time. The first part, Raiders Of The Lost Ark, was released in 1981 and emerged as a cult classic and redefined the action-adventure genre. Many of the memorable adventure films that came in later like The Mummy, Tomb Raider, Jumanji etc. were all somewhere inspired or gave a déjà vu of the Indiana Jones films. Even Indian cinema has drawn inspiration as evident with the content and look of films like Naksha, Ram Setu etc. In fact, RRR director S S Rajamouli’s next with Mahesh Babu is also on the lines of the franchise. Rajamouli’s father and the film’s writer K V Vijayendra Prasad recently said, “It is along the lines of the Indiana Jones series. It will be an adventure-action drama, with lots of emotions, like Raiders Of The Lost Ark.”

Interestingly, the second film of the series, Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom (1984), was set in India and horrified the countrymen with its content. It shows Dr Jones accidentally reaching India where desperate villagers ask him to find a mystical stone, stolen from their temple by a powerful man from a Thuggee cult practising child slavery, black magic and human sacrifice in honour of the goddess Kali. The principal antagonist was Mola Ram, played by Amrish Puri.

Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom showed several Indians as barbaric and uncivilized. In a dinner scene set in a palace, the men of royal blood are seen feasting on snakes, spiders and monkey brains! Mola Ram is seen pulling hearts from victims before sacrificing them in the most heinous way.

It was no wonder that Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom was banned by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Moreover, the government didn’t even permit the shoot in India as they had reservations about the plot points and also with the use of the word ‘Maharaja’. The makers then shot the India scenes in neighbouring Sri Lanka.

Though Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom was never released in India, word spread about its content and the depiction of Gods and it was perceived as demeaning. Amrish Puri, as expected, faced brickbats. He was even termed ‘anti-national’ and he reacted to this episode in his autobiography. He wrote, “It was a chance of a lifetime working with Steven Spielberg, and I don’t regret it even for a moment. I don’t think I did anything anti-national; it’s really foolish to take it so seriously and get worked up over it.”

Amrish further wrote, “It's based on an ancient cult that existed in India and was recreated like a fantasy. If you recall those imaginary places like Pankot Palace, starting with Shanghai, where the plane breaks down and the passengers use a raft to jump over it, slide down a hill and reach India, can this ever happen? But fantasies are fantasies, like our Panchatantra and folklore. I know we are sensitive about our cultural identity, but we do this to ourselves in our own films. It's only when some foreign directors do it that we start cribbing.”

Bollywood star Kiara Advani, who had a fantastic year of big films and a much-discussed wedding with Siddharth Malhotra earlier this year, is back in the game and busy promoting her forthcoming flick Satyaprem ki katha. The 'clean girl' style and Kiara Advani's love of both glamorous and dreamlike forms ensure that she always looks elegant and refined. Kiara Advani has offered us many looks carved in an excellent manner that had us busy taking notes. Kiara Advani has been busy promoting her most recent film Satyaprem ki Katha. The actor strikes all the right notes with her clothing selections, keeping it fresh while adding a dash of glitz.

Everywhere we look, Kiara Advani and her stunning personality are present. This is mostly because the Bollywood actress is promoting her next film with Kartik Aaryan. The actress appears in her most recent photos promoting her movie in Mumbai while dressed in a red outfit from the shelves of Magda Butrym. Kiara chose a handmade crochet bustier dress with a sweetheart neckline, a hidden corset, and a skirt that sits just above the ankle. The bodycon fit of the dress highlighted Kiara's lean physique. Her dress has a price tag of $3215 (Rs. 2,63,564).  She chose a red pointed heeled shoe and a pair of golden hoops as her accessories. The divas hair was left open in waves and her makeup was kept to a minimum with soft kohled eyes, sparkly eyelids, and nude lip colour.

Meanwhile, Satyaprem ki katha will release on 29th June. The film promises to be a rollercoaster ride of emotions, blending romance, comedy, and a dash of drama. With a captivating storyline and a stellar ensemble cast, including Kiara Advani and Kartik Aaryan, the movie is set to tug at the heartstrings of audiences nationwide.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Kiara Advani

OUTFIT: Magda Butyrm

STYLIST: Lakshmi Lehr

HEELS: Louboutin

HAIR: Sonic Sarwate

MAKE-UP: Nikita Menon

Also Read: Kiara Advani shimmers and shines in stunning Rs 1.85 lakh orange embroidered jacket & gharara set by Arpita Mehta for the promotions of Satyaprem Ki Katha

Kangana Ranaut and filmmaker Sandeep Singh are set to launch a film soon. The title and the director of the film will be announced soon. The film will hit the floors early next year.

Announcing her collaboration with filmmaker Sandeep Singh, Kangana Ranaut said, "Sandeep and I have been friends for over 13 years and wanting to do a film for a long time. Now since we have found the right subject and the role we are all set to roll soon, it is going to be the biggest film of my career and a fantastic role, further details will be announced soon."

Filmmaker Sandeep Singh said, "It's a dream come true for any filmmaker to have a National Award winner and Padma Shri honoured actress on board like Kangana Ranaut. I had been eagerly waiting to work with her for over a decade. Finally, my vision is coming true with this film ."

He added, "The films I offered her earlier did not match up to her calibre as an actress. Thus, I waited for the right one to come my way. It was a challenge to find a good script keeping Kangana's acting prowess in mind. Now since I have a meaty subject that only she can do, I instantly got in touch with her. And this time she could not say no. This film and the character will be the most respectable and memorable. It will be loved by every Indian across the globe. I am grateful to Kangana for taking our friendship a step forward and giving me the privilege to bring our association to fruition." ALSO READ: The INSIDE story of how Kangana Ranaut did a Simran and Manikarnika with Tiku Weds Sheru; FORCED several changes in the film much against the wishes of director Sai Kabir

Satyaprem Ki Katha starring Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani is only a few days away from its release. Earlier this week, ‘Pasoori Nu’ was unveiled which is a remake of Pakistani Punjabi song crooned by Ali Sethi and Shae Gill for Coke Studio Pakistan. The new version has been sung by Arijit Singh and Tulsi Kumar. The music is given by Rochak Kohli and Ali Sethi. The lyrics of the song are given by Gurpreet Saini and Ali Sethi. While the song has received a mixed response from the audience, original singer Ali Sethi is supporting Arijit Singh’s version.

While sharing his views, in his recent live broadcast on Instagram, Ali Sethi said, “Arijit Singh is no 1. Main Arijit ke gaane sunta hoon and khaas taur par ‘Laal Ishq’, ‘Aayat’ and ‘Phir Le Aaya Dil’. Mujhe lagta hai ki yeh kaise ho sakta hai ki ek contemporary modern singer jo bilkul ek contemporary andaaz main gaaye like ‘Haan Main Galat’, woh jab semi classical andaaz ko chhedhte hai, you don’t feel for a moment that you are missing that shudhta which is required for classical (I have heard Arijit’s songs specially ‘Laal Ishq’, ‘Aayat’ and ‘Phir Le Aaya Dil’. I feel stunned by the fact how a contemporary modern singer who has a different way of singing, brings brilliance when he sings a classical song.”

@Atmojoarjalojo check this please pic.twitter.com/4dyUu1JcBm — somASree ????????‍♀️ (@Phire_Faqeera) June 26, 2023

Satyaprem Ki Katha also marks a collaboration between NGE and Namah Pictures. Interestingly, Sajid Nadiadwala and Shareen Mantri Kedia with Kishor Arora & director Sameer Vidwans won a National Award for their respective feature films. The film will be released in theaters on 29th June 2023. ALSO READ: Kartik Aaryan and Sajid Nadiadwala to recreate Pasoori for Satyaprem Ki Katha

Filmmaker Karan Johar is all set to release the first song 'Tum Kya Mile' from his directorial Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani today. The song features Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt and has been crooned by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal. With this song, Karan Johar pays homage to late filmmaker Yash Chopra who was the true pioneer of love songs shot in the valleys and actresses wearing chiffon sarees.

Ahead of the song release today in the afternoon, Karan Johar penned a heartfelt note. The song, choreographed by Vaibhavi Merchant, was shot in Kashmir. Karan said, "In a few hours #tumkyamile will be yours…. I remember at the very onset my instinct was that I wanted to film a love song that would unabashedly pay homage to my guru Yash Chopra…. The thinking evolved mind would say “you can’t match it or even dare to emulate it “ but the fan boy and the ardent lover of snow, chiffons,the stunning locations of Kashmir and sheer romance got the better of me. Pritam Dada and I yearned for a song for the ages from the ages and it had it be unapologetic or it wouldn’t be true …My deepest gratitude to Vaibhavi Merchant who got the Memo better than I did and completely took charge and being a Yash Chopra lover herself … she gave her heart to our song."

This was the first song Alia Bhatt shot after giving birth to her daughter Raha. Whereas it marks Ranveer's first snow-filled mountain love song. "This is also the first shoot Alia did after the birth of her angel and I remain in apology for freezing her in Manish Malhotra chiffons … in sympathy I fell drastically ill through the shoot ( a karmic punishment perhaps ????) Ranveer was nervous as this was his first lip sync mountain love song but he was a real trooper."

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"So we are back to the valleys for an ishq wala lip sync chiffon saree song…I hope you feel the love as much as we felt the cold…This one’s for you Yash uncle …Your fan forever , Karan," he concluded his note on Instagram.

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani also stars Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. The film will arrive in theatres on July 28, 2023. ALSO READ: After Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Arijit Singh, Pritam and Amitabh Bhattacharya are set to create magic again with ‘Tum Kya Mile’ for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

Adipurush starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan has been in controversy since its release. Now, on popular demand of viewers, Shemaroo TV is set to bring the timeless tale of Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan to the television screen. Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan is an eternal masterpiece that has captured the hearts of millions across generations. The show will ari from 3rd July onwards at 7:30 pm.

The cast of the show includes Arun Govil as Lord Ram, Dipika Chikhlia as Sita, Dara Singh as Hanuman, and Sunil Lahri as Lakshman. Their impeccable portrayals have made them eternal favorites among fans. Ramayan will air every Monday to Sunday at 7:30 PM on Shemaroo TV.

Arun Govil, who played Lord Ram in the TV show, has been critical of Adipurush. In an interview with CNN News18, the actor said, “What I believe is that we should not fool around or we should not take liberties with God. We are very sensitive people, Indians are very sensitive people about their religion, as others are. We Hindus are very sensitive. Other religions are also very sensitive (but) nobody does anything there with other religions. Why? Why us only? Why are they experimenting? What do they want to say?”

Meanwhile, Adipurush’s collection in India too is inching towards making Rs. 300 crores and has collected Rs. 133. 85 crores in Hindi. It was recently learned that Adipurush will be shown at a ticket price of Rs. 112 plus 3D charges. ALSO READ: Moti Sagar, son of Ramayan TV show maker Ramanand Sagar, speaks about Adipurush, “Papaji could have made a feature with on it with top stars”

Any bride and groom look forward to a stress-free honeymoon after the demanding wedding planning process and long days of preparation. Nothing compares to a vacation in the tropics if you and your significant other like the peace and quiet of the beaches. It's time to spend some quality time with your spouse away from the hustle and bustle of the city by visiting the beaches and admiring nature in one of the many stunning tropical destinations around the world. Even newlyweds Sonnalli Seygall and Ashesh Sajnani, who took a much-needed vacation after their wedding and travelled to the Maldives before returning to work, share the same beliefs.

We got a peek at Sonnalli's honeymoon in the Maldives, and you can't blame us for being impressed with her subtle and carefree style. Sonnallli can be seen in a light pink dress with white and pink designs in a recent carousel of images that she posted on her Instagram. Her outfit is ideal for a day at the beach or a laid-back summer brunch with friends. The V-neck dress had full sleeves, a knot feature at the back, and a thigh-high slit. The keyhole detail was in the exact centre of the torso. The outfit is quite comfortable, which we adore. Her neck was adorned with a chic gold mangalsutra. Her Matt makeup and hair tied in a bun looked gorgeous. Ashesh chose a shirt with two colours in pink tones to complement her wife's dress and wore it with brown shorts. Sonnalli also posted romantic images of her and her partner with the water in the backdrop and captioned the post as, “Sunset cruise at @atmospherekanifushi spotting dolphins ???? ????”

For the unversed, Pyaar Ka Punchnama actress Sonnalli Seygall has gotten married to her long-time beau, restaurateur Ashesh L Sajnani. The ceremony took place in a gurdwara in Mumbai.

Also Read: Sonnalli Seygall shares more UNSEEN photos of her ‘magical mehendi madness’ with Ashesh Sajnani

Actors Jung Hae In and Koo Kyo Hwan are all set to reprise their roles in the upcoming action-packed season of D.P. 2. Following the first glimpse at the Netflix Tudum 2023 event, the first teaser was unveiled on June 27, 2023.

In the first teaser, a soldier appears in the first scene who has drowsy eyes and seems to have to give up. He ends up committing a heinous crime by firing a rifle at people. One sees Ahn Joon Ho (Jung Hae In) and Han Ho Yeol (Koo Kyo Hwan) reprise their roles and team up to take to the streets and rescue the deserters who ran away from their positions. Actors Son Suk Goo, Kim Sung Kyun, and more also make their appearance. The season seems more intense and heavier than the first one.

The logline reads, “It'll always be the same. The deserters run, and the D.P. pursues. No matter what happened or happens nothing will ever change unless we do something, anything.”

D.P. 2 will arrive on Netflix on July 28, 2023.

ALSO READ: Netflix unveils first look at Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee starrer Gyeongsang Creature, Sweet Home 2, Celebrity, D.P. season 2, Doona and more at Tudum 2023

Parineeti Chopra is back in New Delhi with her fiance Raghav Chadha after visiting Rajasthan for location scouting. The couple is apparently preparing for a winter wedding.

At the airport on Monday, Parineeti Chopra was dressed in a navy blue top along with a black shrug and pants. Raghav Chadha was wearing a beige shirt and pants. The two of them headed towards their car at the airport. Last month, Parineeti had visited Udaipur for location scouting. This time, the two of them visited Rajasthan together. The plan is to visit Jaipur as well.

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Back in May 2023, it was reported that Parineeti met Shikha Saxena, Deputy Director of the Tourism Department of Udaipur. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Shikha had said, “I met Parineeti at the airport, where we had a good 20-minute conversation, following which we spent the day going to the venues with her. She was not directly talking about marriage but the conversation revolved around things which were indicative around that.”

“She was inquiring about the weather in Udaipur, when does the monsoon start and winter start. She had September in her mind. I told her that we have late monsoon, so it would be rainy till the last week of September. At that instance, she looked at her PA and noted down the information,” Shikha had added.

As per reports, Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha will get married between October 28-29. They will apparently host two receptions - one in Chandigarh and another one in Mumbai. ALSO READ: Newly engaged Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha spotted at The Oval, enjoying India vs. Australia WTC final

Salman Khan has once again received a death threat. The actor has already filed a complaint with Mumbai Police after receiving a threatening email earlier this year. He has received theatres from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi as well. Now, Goldy Brar, who claimed to be allegedly behind the murder of Sidhu Moosewala, has said that he will kill Salman Khan.

In an interview with India Today channel, Goldy Brar said that his gang will “definitely kill" Salman. “We will kill him, we will definitely kill him. Bhai saheb (Lawrence) had stated that he wouldn’t apologise. Baba will show mercy only when he feels merciful,” Brar said, and referenced to Lawrence Bishnoi.

Brar continued, “Like we have said earlier, it’s not just about Salman Khan. We will continue our attempts against all our enemies as long as we’re alive. Salman Khan is our target, there’s no doubt about that. We’ll keep trying, and when we succeed, you’ll know."

In May, the Canadian government named Goldy Brar, real name Satinder Singh Brar, among the country's most wanted top 25 criminals. ALSO READ: Salman Khan starrer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan will have its world premiere on ZEE5 this month

Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni Konidela couldn’t hold their excitement as they announced their pregnancy in December last year. Since then, fans have been awaiting the good news. On June 21, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter at Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad. The superstar and his wife also posted a frame-worthy photo with the newborn on social media. Now, Upasana decided to give her social media followers a glimpse of her pre-delivery.

In a video posted by Upasana Kamineni Konidel on Instagram on Sunday, the entrepreneur was seen being taken into labour room. Upasana posted the video as she captioned it saying, “5 days ago. Happiest moment of our lives! Surrounded by soooo much love <3”.

Earlier that day, Ram and Upasana received a warm welcome from their family as they arrived with their new born. Upasana had also shared about the moment on social media saying, “Overwhelmed by the warm welcome for our little one. Thank you for all the love and blessings”.

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On Saturday, Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Kamineni Konidela were snapped by the paparazzi outside the hospital as the new parents were making their way home. During the brief interaction with media, Ram also hinted at making an announcement about the name of their daughter soon.

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For the unversed, on June 21, Apollo Hospitals in an official statement, revealed that Upasana had become a mother. Followed by the announcement several wishes started pouring in for the popular couple, from friends and family including musician Kaala Bhairava, who congratulated the couple, by creating a unique tune for their newborn daughter.

On the work front, Ram Charan is gearing up for the release of the Pan India film Game Changer, directed by S Shankar and co-starring Kiara Advani.

Also Read: Ram Charan to take a break from shooting; will resume shoot of Game Changer in July end

Actor Abhishek Bachchan is all set to complete 23 years on June 30. On this day, in the year 2000, his debut film Refugee was released in cinemas. In recent times, his web show Breathe: Into The Shadows was highly praised, especially his challenging act. Interestingly, he hasn’t had a theatrical release in almost 5 years. His love triangle Manmarziyaan arrived on the big screen in September 2018. He was then seen in films like Ludo (2020), The Big Bull (2021), Bob Biswas (2021) and Dasvi (2022), all of which were released directly on OTT.

But in 2023 and 2024, Abhishek Bachchan is expected to be seen in several films. In a recent interaction with ETimes, he revealed that he has bagged Shoojit Sircar’s next film. He also stated that it’ll go on floors in August this year.

Interestingly, Shoojit has worked with his father, Amitabh Bachchan, several times. Both collaborated for a Gujarat Tourism campaign. Then Shoojit directed Big B in Shoebite, which unfortunately never saw the light of day. Then the veteran actor was seen in Shoojit’s Piku (2015), co-starring Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan. The film was a huge box office and critical success and also fetched 3 National Awards, including one for Amitabh. It remains to be seen if Shoojit’s film with Abhishek Bachchan also turns out to be yet another critical and commercial winner.

Speaking of other releases of Abhishek Bachchan, he has completed SSS7 (2019). It is a remake of the Tamil film Oththa Seruppu Size 7. SSS7 promises to make for a unique watch, as Abhishek is the only actor that features in the film. This will be followed by R Balki’s Ghoomer, co-starring Saiyami Kher and Shabana Azmi.

Another Tamil remake that Abhishek is a part of is KD (2019). The Hindi remake’s title is expected to be changed. Just like the original, the remake is also helmed by Madhumita while it is produced by Nikkhil Advani’s Emmay Entertainment. Lastly, Abhishek recently wrapped up a film, which is directed by Remo Dsouza. There were speculations that it is called Dancing Dad and is the same film that Salman was supposed to do at one point. However, recent reports suggest that Abhishek’s film has a different script altogether.

Also Read: Abhishek Bachchan shares his views on the nepotism debate: “How many star kids have succeeded in comparison to those who have not come from a film background? The discussion starts and ends right there”

This year, Arjun Kapoor is celebrating his birthday with a special and kind gesture. He is hosting a charity closet sale initiative and will be putting up some of his most cherished outfits for a noble cause. In this latest drop of his personal wardrobe favourites, he has shared pieces that have been part of a special memory or that have been hand-picked by him for a special occasion- all to share a slice of his life with fans and well-wishers on this day.

Speaking about this year’s drop, Arjun said, “When I celebrate my birthday, I really look forward to connecting with my fans and family. Putting out pieces of clothing that remind me of happy times, special days and important achievements is my way of sharing and forming a sort of kinship with others. I hope everyone enjoys this drop, because every little bit adds up to helping those in need of support.”

Fans can choose from a diverse range of head-turning footwear, ethnic ensembles, statement athleisure, pop-culture collectibles, formal fits, and much more from his edgy and versatile personal collection.

Proceeds from the sale of his wardrobe will benefit Oscar Foundation, which uses football as a tool to encourage children to stay in school and make them future-ready – bringing together Arjun’s passion for football with his commitment to philanthropy.

Arjun further added, “This is a small way for me to share my birthday with others and with the amazing children of Oscar Foundation. Celebrating circularity, the culture of sharing, and the culture of giving is the best way I can spend my day.”

Ashok Rathod, Founder and Director of, the Oscar Foundation, added, "Arjun Kapoor’s continuing support has sparked immense joy in our children, who are encouraged by the hopes and dreams that Arjun shares for them.”

Pieces are available online through the social enterprise Dolce Vee, where buyers can also learn about the water and carbon savings contributed by purchasing each of Arjun Kapoor's pieces preloved over newly manufactured.

Dolce Vee Founder Komal Hiranandani added “Arjun has always looked to make giving more meaningful, and a basis for fostering long-lasting shifts that make the world better. We couldn’t be more grateful for his steadfast support towards brightening young lives through the transformative power of sport.”

ALSO READ: Arjun Kapoor comes forward to sponsor an 11-year-old girl cricketer’s dream of playing for India

Whatever the season, Yami Gautam knows how to dress for it and inspires fans with some very stylish looks. Her springtime vibrant clothes, summertime pastels, and wintertime dark solid colour pallet are all worthy of inspiration. The starlet does all in her can to wow those who love her, whether it is through her acting in films or her carefree fashion choices. We have simply saved a few of her effortlessly stylish outfits for future reference. The gorgeous Yami Gautam is one Bollywood actress who has mastered summer dressing with easy ease. Yami Gautam, who is renowned for her flawless sense of style and inherent grace, is the picture of summer style, as seen by her most recent appearance.

Co-ord sets are always a good idea, and Yami Gautam appears to be included them in her fashion choices. Yami's outfit is all about casual elegance, whether she's going on a casual trip or making a great case for airport looks. Recently, Yami shared a photo without any filters, and we couldn't help but notice her striped co-ord set. This summer, the outfit is the ideal choice for you. It had shorts and a bustier with a tank top-like design without sleeves. The clothing was accented with buttons on its top in addition to its striped elements. Her side-parted hair was done with curled ends by Yami. She looked fabulous with shimmery neutral makeup, coloured lips, and a hint of blush.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Yami will be next seen in sequel of OMG-Oh My God, OMG 2 and stars Yami Gautam,  Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, Arun Govil and Aamir Naik. Yami also has Dhoom Dhaam in pipeline. Pratik Gandhi and Yami Gautam are all set to share the screen space for the first time in a film backed by Yami's husband-director Aditya Dhar.

Also Read: Yami Gautam Dhar expresses optimism for future of Bollywood amidst corporate culture and fee issues; says, “Fees of actors should be realistic enough to not affect the film’s budget”

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has reached a remarkable milestone as he celebrates 31 glorious years in the Indian film industry today. It was on this very day, June 25, 1992, that Shah Rukh made his Bollywood debut with the film Deewana. To mark this momentous occasion and to express his gratitude towards his ardent fans, Shah Rukh took to Twitter once again, engaging in an interactive session known as Ask SRK. However, during the session, a fan asked if he could someday get to smoke with the actor. SRK’s witty reply left internet in splits.

Takin to Twitter on Sunday evening, a fan asked SRK, “Sath me cigarette pine chaloge kya @iamsrk sir ???” To this, the superstar responded saying, “Nahi beta jawan ke din jawani ke josh mein theater pe jaana hai!”

Main apni buri aadatein akele hi karta hoon!! https://t.co/POWpR67dzu — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 25, 2023

On the film front, SRK made his comeback on the big screens with Pathaan, which was released earlier this year. The Siddharth Anand directorial, backed by YRF, also featured Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. The film went on to break several records. He will be next seen in Jawan. Helmed by Atlee Kumar, the upcoming pan-India flick will be released on September 7. Besides Khan, it will star Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi. Along with this, he also has an upcoming Rajkumar Hirani directorial, titled Dunki, in his kitty. Taapsee Pannu will be seen playing the female lead in it.

Also Read: #AskSRK: Shah Rukh Khan reveals his long-standing ritaul as an actor

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who recently visited Brazil, has posted a video on her social media account, offering a glimpse into her experience at Netflix's Tudum event. The video featured some behind-the-scenes moments with her Heart of Stone co-stars Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan.

The video began with Alia in a bathrobe, getting ready for the event. She playfully exclaimed, “I am feeling like I'm on a cloud. Or I am feeling like I am a cloud.” The clip then showed snippets from her flight, followed by Alia posing in a pink outfit for a photoshoot, expressing her excitement with the words, “Let's do this.” Upon arriving at the event, she shared hugs with Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. In the next segment, Alia can be seen wearing a black outfit, taking pictures with a camera, and making funny faces. She declared, “Ready for round two,” blowing kisses at the camera. Alia also spoke at the event, creating hand hearts and signing autographs. Sitting in her bathrobe and indulging in dessert, Alia mentioned, “I am going to the main event which is the Tudum event.” She then changed into a green outfit for the event. Jamie playfully teased Alia and Gal, eliciting laughter from all. Sharing the video, Alia wrote in caption, “A recap of my #Tudum moments #HeartOfStone @netflix

@gal_gadot @jamiedornan.”

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Apart from Heart of Stone, Alia Bhatt will next be seen in Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani alongside Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. The film is slated to release in theatres on July 28, 2023. In her pipeline, she also has director Farhan Akhtar's Jee Le Zaraa with Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra.

Also Read: Stylish couple alert: Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor twin in white as they meet fans in Dubai

Jab Tak Hai Jaan starred Shah Rukh Khan as Major Samar Anand, the protagonist, and Sharib Hashmi portrayed the character of Zain Mirza, his best friend. Interestingly, there was another actor who auditioned for the role of Zain but was unable to secure it. In a recent interview, Sharib shared a connection with Katrina Kaif, who was also a part of the film.

Jab Tak Hai Jaan, a romantic drama directed by Yash Chopra, hit the screens in 2012. The film featured Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, and Anushka Sharma in lead roles. In an interview with Aaj Tak, Sharib revealed an interesting connection between Vicky Kaushal and the film. He disclosed that Vicky had auditioned for the role of Zain, SRK's friend. However, the makers felt that Vicky wasn't suitable for the part, leading to Sharib being chosen for the role instead.

For the unversed, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal tied knot in December last year after dating for 2 years. It was a grand wedding in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan. It was a private wedding in the presence of family members with limited friends from the film industry.

On the work front, Vicky Kaushal is currently basking the success of Zara Hatke Zara Bachke. Co-starring Sara Ali Khan, the film featured them as a married couple from a middle-class household living in a joint family who come up with a unique solution to resolve their issues. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film released on June 2. On the other hand, Katrina’s last film was Phone Bhoot, which was a theatrical release. Both these actors have a bunch of projects in their pipeline. Katrina will be next seen in Tiger 3 and Vijay Sethupathi starrer Merry Christmas. Whereas Vicky has Meghna Gulzar's Sam Bahadur.

Also Read: Vicky Kaushal’s Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam release delayed; will now release in 2024

Sonakshi Sinha, who is riding high on the success of her recent show Dahaad, is busy with promoting her nail brand Soezi. The actress recently took off to Seychelles to promote it and in a beautiful collab post, she was seen exploring the picturesque locales of the beachy country. The actress gave her social media followers a glimpse into her touristy shenanigans as she explored the East African country.

Seychelles, which is known for its beaches, saw Sonakshi Sinha exploring the serene waters and even trying her hands at adventure sports with her team, as she took off to the country to spend her summers. On Sunday, Sonakshi took to Instagram to share photos of all the fun she had, and captioned it saying, “Seyshelles in a nutshell <3”. Fans of the actress couldn’t stop gushing over these photos and many of them called her ‘Lovely’ and ‘Beautiful’ whereas some also dropped heart emojis. “Why She's So Cute”, asked one of the ardent fans of the actress.

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However, let us tell you that it was not an all-pleasure trip for Sona, who took off to Seychelles to promote her nail brand. In fact, the actress was also seen attending a press conference and launching her product Soezi in the country.

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Besides taking her baby entrepreneurial venture ahead, Dahaad actress Sonakshi Sinha has also been working on her upcoming projects which includes Nikita Roy And The Book of Darkness as well as the Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff starrer Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.

Also Read: Sonakshi Sinha sets the night on fire, draped in Anamika Khanna’s vibrant red saree with an ethereal organza cape, stealing hearts at Madhu Mantena and Ira Trivedi’s grand reception

Not too long ago, we shared photos of Kareena Kapoor Khan spending her time in London. The actress took to her social media platform to share photos from her recent trip to the England capital with husband Saif Ali Khan and kids, Jehangir Ali Khan aka Jeh as well as Taimur Ali Khan aka Tim. Now, Soha Ali Khan, who too seems to have accompanied them along with her husband Kunal Kemmu and daughter Inaaya, as well as Saba Ali Khan, has shared some more glimpses from their London diaries.

Readers would be aware Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan have often confessed their love for London and has even called it as one of their ‘favourite’ cities. The actors often take off for their annual trip to the city, especially during the summers and on Friday, Kareena shared a few glimpses of the way they are spending their time there. Now, Saba Ali Khan took to Instagram to share a frame-worthy photo of the Khan family kids spending time with each other in a park. While the photo featured Kareena Kapoor Khan being ‘motherly’ in the background, the kids, Taimur Ali Khan, Jeh, and Inaaya were seen posing for the shutterbugs. She captioned it saying, “Reach for the stars… Sky's the limit! Love my Munchkins” .

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Besides this, Saba Ali Khan gave several other glimpses of their London summers, including a special post that she dedicated to the youngest born, Jeh and one where she is seen enjoying the underground rail with Inaya and spending time with her sister Soha Ali Khan.

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On the other hand, Soha Ali Khan too posted several photos with husband Kunal Kemmu and daughter Inaya from their trip.

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On the work front, Saif Ali Khan was recently seen in Adipurush whereas Kareena Kapoor Khan has films like Hansal Mehta’s next, Sujoy Ghosh’s thriller on Devotion of Suspect X, as well as The Crew in the pipeline.

Also Read: Kareena Kapoor Khan shares pictures with Saif Ali Khan from their visit to London with Jeh and Taimur

Kiara Advani, who is gearing up to feature to showcase romance in reel life with Kartik Aaryan with Satyaprem Ki Katha, opened up about her real-life romance. The dreamy wedding of the actress with co-star Sidharth Malhotra garnered a lot of attention whereas many young couples couldn’t stop gushing about their love. In a recent interview, the actress opened up about her married life with Malhotra and described her bond with him.

In an interview with MirchiPlus, Kiara Advani was seen exploring the topic of true love and also asserted her faith in the subject as she said, "Abhi Abhi meri shaadi hui hai. Yeh ek love marriage tha. So naturally, main toh believe karti hoon (I just got married recently. And it was a love marriage. So naturally, I would believe in the concept of true love).”

She went on to speak about her relationship with Sidharth Malhotra and the kind of bond they share as she added, "Ghar do logon se banta hain. And main bohot khush kismat hoon ki jo mere saathi hain, the man I've chosen to live my life with... Mera jo pati hain, he is my best friend. (A house becomes a home when there are two people. I am very lucky, that the man with whom I have decided to share my life, chosen to live my life with, my husband is my best friend). Mere liye (for me) he is everything. He is my home. Wherever we are, chaahein kahin bhi ho, mere liye wahi mera ghar hai (No matter where we are it doesn’t matter, for me, wherever we are together, that’s our home).”

On the work front, Kiara Advani is gearing up for the release of Satyaprem Ki Katha which is directed by Sameer Vidwans. The film is slated for release on June 29. On the other hand, talking about Sidharth Malhotra, the actor is gearing up for the release of Dharma Productions’ Yodha, co-starring Raashii Khanna and Disha Patani.

Also Read: Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani starrer Satyaprem Ki Katha gets UA certificate

Tara Sutaria, who is known for films like Student Of The Year 2 and Ek Villain Returns, has been sharing glimpses of her life on social media. In a recent post shared by the actress, she opened up about the heavy rains in Mumbai and how she liked to spend her evening in this monsoon season.

Tara Sutaria posted a photo that spells all things cozy, as she was seen curled up with a book in a lovely corner of her home. Seated atop on a couch, the actress indulged herself in some fun, reading a cookbook written by the famous Stanley Tucci and enjoying it over a hot cuppa amid the pouring rain. “Reading @stanleytucci’s cook book with a hot cup of tea and watching the rain in my favourite corner at home.. Nothing quite like it!” the actress wrote on her Instagram page.

Many fans of the actress couldn’t stop gushing about her beauty and dropped heart emojis, heart-eye emojis and lovely comments on the post, showering their love on the actress and the photos. “Jannat ki hoor bhi noor bhi,” said one of the fans whereas another one commented, “Stylish look forever”.

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Tara Sutaria, who was last seen in Ek Villain Returns alongside Arjun Kapoor, John Abraham, and Disha Patani, will next be seen in Apurva. She will be essaying the role of a solo lead in the film and had opened up about it, saying, “I couldn’t have asked for a better script and as a young woman it makes me proud to be able to play Apurva. This is a story of a girl whose grit and inner strength is remarkable, and I’m thrilled to begin my journey in portraying a young woman whose intelligence, wit, and courage are the reasons she survives against all odds.”

Produced by Star Studios and Murad Khetani, Apurva is directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt and it was wrapped up earlier this year.

Also Read: Yumm! Tara Sutaria enjoys her lunch delicacies

Marking the return of Karan Johar as a director after seven years, this year, on the filmmaker’s 25 years of being a part of cinema, he is all set to bring together the magnum opus romantic drama Rocky Aur Ranii Ki Prem Kahaani. The fun rom com not only boasts of a lead cast of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt but it will also feature veteran actors like Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi, and Jaya Bachchan. The makers of the film recently released new stills from the film and the internet is going gaga over it.

On Friday, Dharma Productions took to their Instagram and shared a set of stills from the film. The recently unveiled stills from the film showcased the dynamic lead pair, Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, alongside esteemed veterans Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi, and Jaya Bachchan, who portray pivotal characters in the movie. One cannot help but be captivated by the breathtaking appearances of Ranveer and Alia in these newly released images. Alia Bhatt exuded sheer elegance and grace in her mesmerizing chiffon and organza sarees. Known for her preference for minimalistic makeup and subtle accessories both on and off-screen, Alia has broken away from her signature look for Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. Instead, she embraced a captivating transformation, with bold kohled eyes and adorned with exquisite silver jewellery. Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh effortlessly embodied the role of a quintessential Punjabi Munda, exuding charm and charisma. His distinctive jackets and stylish ear studs perfectly complement his rugged yet fashionable persona, creating a visually striking impact.

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Readers would be aware that Karan Johar gave a sneak peek into the lives of Rocky and Rani’s families in the first look that was released on May 25. Jaya Bachchan is a part of the Randhawa Parivaar which also includes Dharmendra, Aamir Bashir, Kshitee Jog, Anjali Anand, who are a part of Ranveer Singh aka Rocky’s family. On the other hand, Alia Bhatt belongs to the Bengali Chatterjees which includes Shabana Azmi, Namit Das, along with Bengali actors like Tota Roy Choudhury and Churni Ganguly.

Talking about the film, it is slated to release worldwide on July 28, and fans can't wait to witness this star-studded extravaganza. Directed by Karan Johar, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani promises to captivate audiences in theatres across the globe.

Also Read: Dharmendra shares an adorable picture with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani co-star Alia Bhatt; see post

Tiger Shroff, who completed 9 years last month as an actor, has worked with several reputed actors in his illustrious career. A male co-star with whom he has worked twice is Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Both appeared for the first time together in Sabbir Khan’s musical action entertainer, Munna Michael (2017). Later, they were seen in the actioner, Heropanti 2 (2022). Nawazuddin was seen as the antagonist in the Ahmed Khan-directorial. And now, it has come to light that Nawazuddin’s latest release, Tiku Weds Sheru, also has a Tiger Shroff connection.

In a scene in the first half, Sana (Khushi Bharadwaj), Tiku’s (Avneet Kaur) sister and Sheru’s (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), complains to Sheru that he doesn’t bring new clothes for her as he does for Tiku. To which, Sheru asks her who her favourite actor is. Sana mentions Sunny Shroff’s name. Sheru then answers that his designer is a woman named Swati Yogi and that he’ll get Sana’s clothes designed by her. When Sana asks Sheru if he’ll introduce him to Sunny Shroff, Sheru takes a dig at Disha Patani. He replies, “Nahin, nahin. 22nd ke baad. 22nd ke baad woh kaunsi Disha se aayega, woh Patani!”

Interestingly, if one observes closely, one can see that both Khushi Bharadwaj and Nawazuddin Siddiqui mention Tiger Shroff’s name instead of Sunny Shroff. However, it seems that as an afterthought, Tiger was replaced by Sunny. Moreover, the Disha Patani reference makes it clear that the makers were hinting at Tiger Shroff.

Tiku Weds Sheru was released yesterday on Amazon Prime Video, on June 23. It tells the story of Sheru, a junior artist and a pimp, who marries a naïve girl from Bhopal, Tiku. He lies to Tiku that he’s a reputed film financier. Meanwhile, Tiku hides from Sheru that she has married only to be in Mumbai so that she can act in movies and also to be close to her boyfriend, Binni (Rahoul). It is directed by Sai Kabir and produced by Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika Films.

Also Read: Tiger Shroff responds to fan demands about sharing an update on Ganapath and here’s what he said!

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan are a highly adored couple in Bollywood, constantly setting benchmarks with their unique approach to love and life. Given Saif's absence from social media platforms, fans catch glimpses of him through Kareena's Instagram account. Recently, Kareena delighted her followers by sharing captivating photo of Saif and her on social media account.

On Friday, Kareena took to her Instagram Story and shared beautiful pictures from their trip to London. Among the collection of pictures shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan, one captured a delightful moment where Kareena and Saif strike a pose, flashing victory signs during their visit to the BBC Earth Experience. Kareena captioned the image with a heartfelt expression, referring to it as "My World." Another photograph showcased a wider perspective of the same location, providing a sweeping view of the surroundings. In yet another picture, the focus shifted to their adorable son, Taimur, who is engrossed in observing artificial constellations. Kareena aptly captioned this image with a simple yet expressive "wow," encapsulating the wonder and amazement witnessed by their young one.

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan got married on October 16, 2012. Their wedding was a private. The ceremony was attended by close family members and friends. Kareena and Saif have since been recognized as one of Bollywood's power couples. They have a son named Taimur Ali Khan, who was born on December 20, 2016, and a second son named Jeh Ali Khan, born on February 21, 2021.

Meanwhile on the professional front, Kareena has recently completed filming for an untitled project helmed by acclaimed director Hansal Mehta. The details about this film, including its title and plot, are yet to be revealed, creating anticipation among her fans. Currently, Kareena is engrossed in shooting for The Crew alongside renowned actresses Tabu and Kriti Sanon. This project has generated excitement among movie enthusiasts due to its star-studded cast.

On the other hand, Saif was recently seen in Om Raut’s directorial Adipurush which released in theatres on June 16, 2023. Apart from Saif, the film also featured Ktiti Sanon, Prabhas, Sunny Singh and Devdatta Nage. He also has Devara starring alongside Jr. NTR and Janhvi Kapoor. Directed by filmmaker Koratala Siva, the film is expected to be a visual extravaganza with an exciting storyline.

Also Read: Kareena Kapoor Khan gives a peek into Day 37 on sets of The Crew featuring winked eyeliner, black coffee and snack, see pics

Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra has built a dedicated fan base through his engaging presence on Instagram. The actor has been actively sharing glimpses of his life, and has now delighted his followers with fun-filled moments and snippets that offer a glimpse into his off-screen persona. Recently, he once again set his fans' hearts aflutter with his latest Instagram post - a captivating video of him strolling along a picturesque beach.

On Friday, Sidharth took to his Instagram account and shared a video where can be seen walking at a beach. The reel featured Sidharth donning a yellow vest paired with white pants, perfectly capturing the essence of a laid-back beach aesthetic. To complement his relaxed ensemble, Sidharth opted for comfortable beach slip-ons and a pair of aviators, adding a touch of sophistication to his overall look. What made the reel even more special was the choice of background music, 'Jahan Teri Yeh Nazar Hai.' Sharing the video, the actor wrote in caption, “I sea you, sea me!

#DhyaanSe.”

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As soon as she shared the picture, fans expressed their love for the actor in the comment section. His wife Kiara Advani liked the picture while a fan commented, “Kiara’s Man.” A user also commented, “Looking hot as always Sidharth.”

On the professional front, Sidharth Malhotra has an exciting lineup this year. He will be soon seen in Yodha, and a Rohit Shetty directorial web-series Indian Police Force alongside Shilpa Shetty and Vivek Oberoi.

Also Read: Sidharth Malhotra’s latest pic reveals eye-catching wedding ring; see post

The Mass Maharaja of Bollywood, Ajay Devgn, has been crowned the busiest actor of post-pandemic in the industry with multiple films under his kitty. One of the most successful stars in the post pandemic world due to the success of Drishyam 2, Ajay is now switching to the franchise mode of operations. According to sources close to the development, Devgn's next after Singham Again will be the sequel to Raid.

"Ajay Devgn and his friend, Kumar Mangat believe that much like Drishyam, even Raid has attained a cult status among the audience due to digital and satellite reruns. The duo has got director Rajkumar Gupta to develop Raid 2, and the filmmaker is researching and stitching together multiple real-life incidents in the script. Things are proceeding in the right direction as Devgn is happy with how the script is shaping up. Rajkumar Gupta has managed to find something that's bigger and more exciting than part one," a source told Bollywood Hungama. Raid 2 is expected to go on floors by summer of 2024 and will be a part of Ajay Devgn and Kumar Mangat's deal with Jio. For those unaware, Ajay Devgn and Kumar Mangat have signed a 3-film digital deal with Jio Cinemas with Black Magic, Raid 2, and Drishyam 3. The third Drishyam film is expected to go on floors by next year end. Meanwhile, Singham 3 shooting begins in August with a start-to-finish schedule spanning over 6 months. The movie stars Ajay Devgn along with Vicky Kaushal, Kareena Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, and Akshay Kumar. Also Read: Ajay Devgn starrer Raid 2 script being developed, confirms Bhushan Kumar

Actress Ileana D'Cruz pleasantly surprised her fans on April 18, when she announced her first pregnancy. Throughout her pregnancy journey, Ileana has been sharing glimpses of her daily life on Instagram. The actress now took to her Instagram and hosted an ‘Ask Me Anything’ session where she spoke about post-pregnancy weight gain.

The actress who is expecting a child, engaged in an interactive 'Ask Me Anything' session on her Instagram stories on June 23, 2023. During this session, she graciously responded to various inquiries from her fans. Among the questions posed, one fan specifically inquired about her thoughts on post-pregnancy weight gain. To this, Ileana replied, “Ok so this question would initially really trigger me. And I think it's because so many people comment on your weight when you're having a baby. It doesn't help when you go to your doctor checkups and they have to weigh you in every time so it's consistently on your mind. Let me just say I've loved how my body has changed these past few months.”

She further added, “It's such a miraculous wondrous humbling journey. And yes I'm human and there are days I don't feel great. But I have an amazing support system and people that love me and remind me that I am making a literal little human inside me! So 'weight' does not matter. Don't go by what the 'ideal amount of weight gain' should be during your pregnancy. Stay as happy as you can. As healthy as you can. And listen to your body! Do what feels right to you (red heart emoji).”

The actress also replied to a question that asked, “What was your feeling when you heard the heartbeat of your baby for the first time?” She said, “One of the most beautiful moments I have ever experienced. I can't even describe how overwhelmed I was. There were tears and happiness and so much relief and joy. A massive surge of love for a tiny seed that was going to be a full-grown baby soon.”

On the professional front, Ileana D'Cruz was last seen in The Big Bull starring alongside Abhishek Bachchan. She will be next seen in Tera Kya Hoga Lovely alongside Randeep Hooda. She will also appear in a Vidya Balan and Pratik Gandhi starrer.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: “Ileana D’Cruz’s web series debut aimed to release at the end of 2023”, reveals producer Ashi Dua

Dharmendra, the legendary Bollywood actor, delighted his fans recently by taking to his social media account to share a heartfelt moment with the talented actress Alia Bhatt. The photo, a candid capture, provided a glimpse into their camaraderie.

On Friday, Dharmendra took to his Instagram and delighted his fans with a beautiful picture featuring him and his Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani co-star Alia Bhatt. In the snapshot, Dharmendra appeared dashing and charismatic, donning a stylish brown jacket that perfectly complemented his timeless charm. In the moment, he was seen engrossed in something on an iPad, his eyes fixed on the screen, suggesting a deep reflection or perhaps reliving a cherished memory. Sitting beside Dharmendra, Alia Bhatt looked ethereal in a vibrant green saree that accentuated her graceful persona. Sharing the picture, Dharmendra wrote in caption, “Friends, Loving Aliaa is showing me glimpses of my romantic past. Rocky aur Rani ki prem kahani.”

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Soon after he shared the pictures, fans and followers showered their love in the comments section. Reacting to the post, a user commented, “Such a lovely picture,” while another fan wrote, “Can’t wait to see this duo onscreen.”

Talking about the film, it is slated to release worldwide on July 28, and fans can't wait to witness this star-studded extravaganza. Apart from Alia Bhatt and Dharmendra, the film also features Ranveer Singh, Jaya Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi, adding to the excitement. Directed by Karan Johar, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani promises to captivate audiences in theatres across the globe.

Alia Bhatt apart from Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, will be seen in Farhan Akhtar's Jee Le Zaraa with Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra. Apart from this, she also will make her Hollywood debut with Heart of Stone.

Also Read: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani teaser features Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, a blend of emotions and Arijit Singh’s vocals; watch

Last week, Bollywood Hungama was the first one to break the news that Varun Dhawan-Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal will skip a release in cinemas and instead release directly on OTT, on Amazon Prime Video. As expected, the news spread like wildfire. And now Bollywood Hungama brings to you another exciting update regarding the film.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Bawaal will drop on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday, July 27. The makers and the OTT giant were toying with a couple of dates and then finalized July 27 as the release date. They feel that this will give them sufficient time to effectively market the film. The team at Amazon are quite confident that Bawaal will get them huge viewership due to the casting and the plot.”

Bawaal is directed by Nitesh Tiwari of Dangal (2016) and Chhichhore (2019) fame and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. Earlier, the film was scheduled to be released in cinemas on October 6. On Monday, June 19, the makers and Amazon Prime Video dropped a poster which made it official that the film is indeed premiering directly on OTT. The poster also led to murmurs that it is a love story against the backdrop of World War 2.

Meanwhile, all eyes are now on the film’s trailer which is expected to be out in the first week of July, after the release of Sajid Nadiadwala’s theatrical film, Satyaprem Ki Katha, starring Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani.

As per recent reports, Bawaal will have a premiere at Eiffel Tower in Paris, France in mid-July. The reports claim that Paris has an important part to play in the film and hence, the decision was taken to host the premiere in the French capital. The report further stated that apart from the film’s team, the premiere will also be attended by film buffs and French delegates.

Also Read: Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal to become first Indian movie to premiere at Eiffel Tower in Paris

Kushal Tandon, who is known for shows like Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behena Hai and Beyhadh, is all set to return to television fiction shows with Barsatein. The show will also feature him alongside Shivangi Joshi aka Naira of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai fame, for the first time. While in the earlier promo we got a glimpse of the chemistry we will get to see between these two characters, recently the channel unveiled the release date of the show as July 10.

Furthermore, it is also being said that Barsatein will be airing on Sony Entertainment Television at 8 pm. Along with the announcement, the makers also unveiled another promo showcasing glimpses of the characters essayed by Shivangi Joshi and Kushal Tandon. Shivangi is expected to play the role of a journalist named Aradhana who works for the arrogant Casanova Reyansh. The latest promo showcases how much Aradhana dislikes Reyansh for his arrogance, flirtatious attitude, and pride.

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In an earlier interview with ETimes, Shivangi had opened about her character in the upcoming show saying, "In my new show, I play Aradhna, a journalist. She is optimistic, strong-headed, and determined to achieve her goals in life. She works for Reyaansh (Kushal Tandon's character) and the plot revolves around how girls fall for boys who generally break their hearts. He is not a bad guy but tends to break their hearts. I am quite looking forward to this role. It is very different from the kind of roles I have played in my earlier roles."

Produced by Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms, Barsatein will premiere on July 10 and will be airing from Monday to Friday at 8 pm only on Sony Entertainment.

Also Read: NEW SHOW ALERT! Kushal Tandon and Shivangi Joshi come together for a new romantic show called Barsatein

Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda took to social media on Thursday to announce the completion of the film Swatantra Veer Savarkar, in which he portrays the role of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Hooda shared a heartfelt message along with a montage featuring pictures and videos from the film's sets, expressing his gratitude to the team for their unwavering support.

In the shared video, the cast and crew can be seen jubilantly shouting "Vande Mataram" as they celebrate the completion of the film, commemorated by cutting a cake. Hooda was spotted wearing a knee brace on the set, showcasing his dedication to the project.

Expressing his gratitude, The Radhe actor wrote, "It's a wrap for #VeerSavarkar. I have been to death and back for this film, but that is a topic for another day. For now, big heartfelt thanks to my team, cast, and crew, who have rallied day and night behind me through thick and thin and made it happen." For the unversed, during the shoot of the film, Hooda was injured and underwent knee surgery.

The Kick actor concluded his note by stating, "Finally, now I can eat properly, so looking forward to a scrumptious meal. By the way, there are a lot of misconceptions about what I ate and didn't eat during this stretched period of shoot, and I'll clarify that VERY SOON. Vande Mataram! #SwantrayaVeerSavarkar #ShootWrap #Gratitude."

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Fans eagerly await the release of Swatantra Veer Savarkar, anticipating Randeep Hooda's portrayal of the iconic Hindutva ideologue and the exploration of his life on the silver screen.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Anand Pandit opens up on Swatantra Veer Savarkar, “People might not agree with Savarkar ji’s theories, but…”