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Category: Bollywood

  • Vivek Oberoi joins Shweta Tiwari’s daughter Palak’s debut film ‘Rosie’

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    Apart from producing, actor Vivek Oberoi will also be seen acting in the debut film of Shweta Tiwari’s daughter Palak Tiwari. Titled “Rosie:The Saffron Chapter”, the film is a horror-thriller based on true events in Gurugram. Basically, it revolves around Rosie, one of the employees at Saffron BPO, which is said to be haunted. Revealing…

  • Crucial to support folk artists: Shaan

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    Popular playback singer Shaan says that folk artists and daily workers are keeping the music heritage and industry intact, and it’s crucial for the society to support them in these trying times. “Our country’s musical heritage is on the shoulders of our folk artists and in the present situation of the pandemic it is very…

  • Akshay’s ‘Bellbottom’ unit work double shift in Scotland

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    Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar decided to bend his rule of 18 years, and gave extra hours for the shoot of his upcoming film, Bellbottom. Akshay had been strictly following an eight-hour work schedule all these years. The film is currently being shot in Scotland. Aware that quarantine upon arrival has cost 14 days of shoot,…

  • Priyanka Chopra joins H’wood A-listers as narrator of new series

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    Priyanka Chopra Jonas has joined a host of Hollywood stars including Kate Winslet and Keanu Reeves as a narrator of the upcoming series, A World Of Calm. Winslet and Priyanka have joined previously announced Mahershala Ali, Idris Elba, Oscar Isaac, Nicole Kidman, Zoe Kravitz, Lucy Liu, Cillian Murphy, and Reeves. The 10-episode unscripted series premieres…

  • Akshay Gives Extra Hours To ‘Bellbottom’

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    Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar decided to bend his rule of 18 years, and gave extra hours for the shoot of his upcoming film, Bellbottom. Akshay had been strictly following an eight-hour work schedule all these years. The film is currently being shot in Scotland. Aware that quarantine upon arrival has cost 14 days of shoot,…

  • John Speaks Against Online Animal Trade

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    Actor John Abraham is against platforms selling live animals online. John has sent a letter, dated September 22, urging e-retailer Quikr to stop trading in live animals. “By allowing dogs, cats, and other animals to be traded via your platform, Quikr is putting animals at risk of being cruelly housed and transported as well as…

  • Tale Of Left Hand Repertoire

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    French classical pianist Maxime Zecchini, who is among the handful of musicians all over the globe to practise the ‘left-hand repertoire’ and play works with just five fingers, as opposed to both the hands, says that it is a delight to share this music with his audience. “I had discovered this repertoire 20 years ago…

  • Fitness Brings Happiness To Urvashi

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    Actress and former beauty queen Urvashi Rautela says rather than be addicted to the short-term pleasures of alcohol, drugs or gambling, people should invest their time in things that bring lasting happiness. “At times we motivate ourselves by thinking of what we want to become. At times we motivate ourselves by thinking about who we…

  • Samantha Uncomfortable By Spam Calls

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    For a celebrity, it’s not uncommon to receive fan calls and messages, which can be quick to spam. Indian actress Samantha Akkineni says that over the years, she has stopped speaking over the phone due to unwanted calls, and even her friends and family have to message her. “I’m not comfortable with picking up calls…

  • Ranveer’s Mission To Boost Sign Language

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    India’s deaf community has lauded the efforts of actor Ranveer Singh to make Indian Sign Language an official language. Ranveer has been urging authorities to consider and declare Indian Sign Language (ISL) as the 23rd official language of India. He recently signed a petition aimed at furthering awareness for the cause. His independent record label,…

  • Laxxmi Bomb Premiers On Diwali

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    Superstar Akshay Kumar confirmed on Wednesday that his upcoming horror-comedy, Laxxmi Bomb, will premiere digitally on November 9, on the occasion of Diwali. “Iss Diwali aapke gharon mein “laxmmi” ke saath ek dhamakedar “bomb” bhi aayega (This Diwali, along with money, one explosive bomb will also come to your houses). Aa rahi hai #LaxmmiBomb 9th…

  • ‘Depression Is Not A State Of Mind’

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    Actor Gulshan Devaiah says the problem with accepting depression as a disease is that a lot of people consider it to be a state of mind. “There is a problem with accepting depression as a disease because most people think depression is a state of mind, or it is an emotion. Like, if I proposed…

  • SSR Tribute Song Touches Millions’ Hearts

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    Actor Adhyayan Summan has thanked supporters of Sushant Singh Rajput for helping his tribute song to the late actor reach a million views. Earlier this month, Adhyayan had launched a special version of the song “Jab tak”, which had originally been picturised on Sushant in his 2016 hit superhit “M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story”. Adhyayan’s…

  • ‘Comfortable Yet Pacy’: Nikitin On OTT

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    ‘Chennai Express’ (2013) actor Nikitin Dheer recently made his web debut with the well-received crime drama series ‘Raktanchal’, which has crossed 100 million views. Sharing his thoughts on the popular medium of OTT (over-the-top) platforms, the actor finds that it is somewhere between films and television – which makes it “comfortable yet pacy”. Inspired by…

  • A Decade In Bollywood

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    Actress Sonakshi Sinha completed 10 years in Bollywood, and she says she is grateful for every film and every experience — good or bad. “10 years and counting… I can’t believe it’s been 10 whole years since i first appeared on the silver screen. I remember being so unsure if this is really what i…

  • Tabu To Take Part in Toronto Film Fest

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    Bollywood actress Tabu will join a bevy of Hollywood stars to introduce prize winners at the TIFF Tribute Awards of the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival this year, on September 15. This was announced on the verified Twitter handle of the festival. “The TIFF20 Tribute Awards will be hosted by Chloe Wilde and Tyrone Edwards,…

  • ‘Performing Arts Never Die’

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    ‘Masaan’ actress Shweta Tripathi Sharma says that performing arts will always exist. “I know we aren’t labelled as essential services but no matter what you do, you will always need entertainment,” she told in our interview. Shweta, 35, has acted in “Timeloss”, a digital play produced by Akvarious Productions which premiered with Front & Centre,…

  • Ellie Loves A Musical Journey To India

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    Singer Ellie Goulding says she would love to do a music tour in India, hopefully, next year or after that. “Thank you for your love, I would love to do a tour in India sometime. Always wanted to do that. Hoping for next year or after that, I hope,” Goulding said when asked if has…

  • Celebs Speak On Covid Breakups

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    The lines of The Breakup song, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, were an instant hit upon release, resonating with many who have been through heartbreak. In 2020, however, the groovy track would be of little relevance as the pandemic plays spoilsport for people who seem to be trying to…

  • Bhumi Feels Thankful To Audience Love

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    Ever since her Bollywood debut in 2015, Bhumi Pednekar has managed to give several credible performances. The actress says she is more than happy that her hard work has impressed the audience. Bhumi made her debut in the 2015 film “Dum Laga Ke Haisha”. Over the past five years, some of her best roles have…

  • Aditi Hopeful On The Positive Side Of Bollywood

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    Actress Aditi Rao Hydari feels that Bollywood has a beautiful side, too, and declares it is an inclusive space. Actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s untimely death on June 14 has sparked a heated debate about “insiders and outsiders” and nepotism in Bollywood. With so much of toxicity in and around Bollywood and social media, how does…

  • Mr. Bean @ 30

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    The popular Rowan Atkinson-starred series, Mr Bean, has completed a 30-year run. The English comedian star said he always believed that the show had a very good chance of being successful and long-running, partly because the character is essentially a child in a man’s body. “I always believed that ‘Mr. Bean’ had a very good…

  • Ayushmann Ready To Surprise Audience

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    Actor Ayushmann Khurrana turns 36 on Monday, and he says he is going to train hard for his upcoming film on his birthday. “I’m currently neck-deep in preparations for my next, a progressive love story directed by Abhishek Kapoor. I’m running against time to achieve the desired physique for this film and I know for…

  • Guneet’s Note For Aspiring Filmmakers

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    Academy Award-winning producer Guneet Monga says she never planned for any award and accolade. They are always a bonus and a sense of validation in the journey, she says. But it is of utmost importance to be persistent and show up, believes Guneet, who won an Academy Award her short film ‘Period. End of Sentence’.…

  • ‘I Came To Mumbai To Be A Villain’

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    Actor Vikram Kochhar, who is known for his roles in the web series ‘Sacred Games’ and film ‘Kesari’, believes that it doesn’t matter where and which family you come from. Asked his thoughts on Bollywood’s favouritism debate, he told IANSlife that, “I think for being a favourite you need to just know your work and…

  • Irrfan’s Son Shares Dad’s Notes On The Wall

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    Late actor Irrfan Khan used to scribble notes on the walls of his home. This was revealed by his elder son Babil on Instagram. “When you zoom in to notice what’s written on the wall behind me, Baba wrote notes on my walls when I left for London, I guess he still liked drawing on…

  • Harshdeep Dedicates New Song For Indian Mothers

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    Singer Harshdeep Kaur is back on the small screen, this time with a song dedicated to Indian mothers. The voice behind Bollywood hits like “Katiya karoon”, “Dilbaro” and “Zaalima”, has also sung for TV shows, including “Bani: Ishq Da Kalma”. She has now come up with the title track of the new show, “Indiawaali Maa”.…

  • Masaba Prefers To Live In A Private Bubble

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    Fashion designer Masaba Gupta says even after spending 11 years in the fashion industry, she is questioned about her parents and the events of 1988, but she has made her peace with it. “I have to say that I used to really enjoy reading blind items until it became about me. I think that’s the…

  • Increasing Number Of ‘Coronial’ Star Babies

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    While some couples spent their days in lockdown baking in the kitchen, others have spent it whipping up a storm. Celebrities around the globe forced into home sheltering have used this time to get pregnant. The latest to join the long list of expecting parents is power couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli. Married for…

  • Arrest Rhea Chakraborty trends on social media

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    As Rhea Chakraborty was being grilled by the CBI on Friday, as part of the Sushant Singh Rajput death probe, a hashtag demanding her arrest trended on Twitter. The hashtag #ArrestRheaNow cropped up with two other hashtags — #RheaDualFaceExposed and #StopPR4Killers. On Friday, late actor Sushant’s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty appeared before the Central Bureau of…

  • Art Exposes The Self

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    ‘Sajna Aa Bhi Ja’ and ‘Zinda Hoon Main’ singer Shibani Kashyap says that it’s imperative to learn at least one form of performing art, while growing up or whenever. “It’s not a matter of age, but you must learn something so it can give you self-expression as an individual, as a human being,” she told…

  • Go Crazy With Your Look

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    Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja recently came up with a fun social media contest titled #TakeTwoWithSonam, in which she challenged the fashionistas to recreate some of her iconic looks. The actress asked her fans not only to emulate but also to experiment with their looks while ensuring they are easy to recreate at home. She…

  • SP Balasubrahmanyam Remains Critical

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    Wishes continued pouring in for SP Balasubrahmanyam from fans as well as music and film fraternity colleagues, even as the 74-year-old singer remains hospitalised in critical condition. Tamil movie directors and actors who had gathered to pray collectively for the speedy recovery of noted singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, popularly known as SPB, turned emotional during a…

  • Mira Reveals Shahid’s Most Favourite Dish

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    Mira Kapoor might have her heart and soul in Mumbai where she resides with her husband actor Shahid Kapoor, but the Delhi girl still loves her Dilli street food. The celebrity mother admits with time she has become more mindful about her food choices for herself and her family. In a candid chat with IANSlife,…

  • Nation Hails SC Verdict On Sushant’s Case

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    As the Supreme Court ordered a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput on Wednesday, Nation including Bollywood fraternity, his family and common people welcomed the decision of the apex court and expressed hope for justice. Sushant Singh Rajput’s cousin Neeraj Kumar Bablu on Wednesday expressed…

  • BREAKING: SC Orders CBI Probe In Sushant Case

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    The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered CBI probe into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput and asked Mumbai Police to hand over all evidence collected so far in the case to CBI. Justice Hrishikesh Roy said the CBI will be competent to probe not only Patna FIR but any other FIR in connection with…

  • Mahesh Bhatt appears before NCW in sexual harassment case

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    The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday recorded the statements of various witnesses including Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, director Mahesh Bhatt and others, in connection with a man and his company IMG Ventures which was allegedly blackmailing and sexually assaulting several women on the pretext of modelling opportunities. The Commission, however, expressed its displeasure…

  • Star Kids On ‘Green Cause’

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    Child actor Ruhaanika Dhawan says it is very important for everyone to have clean water and a green environment, and that is why she always urges her friends to take action against climate change. “It is very important for everyone to have clean water and a green environment. Mother Nature has been so kind to…

  • Dancing Diva Completes 36 Years In Bollywood

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    Actress Madhuri Dixit-Nene went down memory lane and shared how she was bitten by the acting bug. “This day back in 1984 I started my journey in Bollywood with Abodh. Join me as I look back at some of the scenes – I’ve had the privilege of working with some very talented people over the…

  • ‘I Follow What My Heart Says’

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    Vidya Balan does not like to follow norms. She finds it easier to follow her heart. The actress says doing something that is not natural to you can be a painful process, which she realised a few years ago. “I find it easier to follow my heart because I’ve tried in the past to follow…

  • Kangana Demands CBI Probe In Sushant’s Death

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    Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has shared a video demanding CBI probe into the death of Sushant Singh Rajput. The video was published on social media on Thursday, ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on the petition by Rhea Chakraborty, seeking transfer of the FIR lodged by the family of the late actor from Patna to…

  • Elegance Of Rhythmic Friendship

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    With the weekend of friendship and sibling bond behind us, Indians have found comfort and joy in togetherness amid trying times. Capturing the spirit of friendship and music, a new upbeat anthem has witnessed participation from the musical trio – Benny Dayal, Shalmali Kholgade, and Sneha Khanwalkar – who share interesting thoughts on the music-friendship…

  • Kareena Expects An Addition To Family

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    Actress Kareena Kapoor and her husband, actor Saif Ali Khan, announced on Wednesday that they were expecting an addition to their family. “We are very pleased to announce that we are expecting an addition to our family!! Thank you to all our well-wishers for all their love and support. –Saif and Kareena,” said the announcement…

  • ‘This too shall pass’

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    Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan feels helpless witnessing the series of tragic incidents that have plagued us over the past months. “It is difficult, yet important to latch onto every Ray of hope…A feeling of helplessness engulfs me as I witness a series of tragic events in our world. Beirut explosion. Air India crash. Mauritius environment…

  • Ankita Shares Her Twin Happiness

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    After some stressful months, actress Ankita Lokhande looks forward to moving on to happy tidings. The actress, who has been mourning the death of former boyfriend, actor Sushant Singh Rajput, shared a picture on Instagram to announce the birth of twins in her family. “Our family rejoices — a new life’s begun, Our circle is…

  • Nishant Loves His New Turban Look

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    Actor Nishant Singh Malkani plays a Sikh character on the small screen currently, and he is enjoying every bit of it. Nishant essays a Sikh in the comedy-drama, “Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega”. About his role, he says: “It’s the first time I am playing a Sikh character on-screen and I am totally loving this…

  • Bollywood Actor Sanjay Dutt Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

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    Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has been diagnosed with lung cancer, it was revealed on Tuesday. The news was confirmed by trade analyst and film industry insider Komal Nahta on Tuesday night. “Sanjay Dutt diagnosed with lung cancer. Let’s pray for his speedy recovery,” tweeted Nahta on his verified Twitter account, @KomalNahta. Not the new dreaded…

  • Swastika Feels Successful Women Are Always Targeted

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    From trolling to rape threats, popular Bengali actress Swastika Mukherjee has dealt with a lot lately. The actress says in our society, successful women are always targeted and humiliated. However, she adds, she has never let people shame her for the choices she has made in life. “In our society, people tend to get intimidated…

  • ‘Never Thought to Work With Family’

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    Actress Shruti Haasan says that working with her family in a film will not necessarily make it a great film. Shruti is the daughter of veteran actors Kamal Haasan and Sarika. Her sister Akshara is an actress, too. She says she has not thought of working with all of them together. “I tell you why…

  • Zeeshan Misses Real Cinema Experience In OTT

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    Actor Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub feels the cinema experience will stay, despite the emergence of digital platforms in India. He adds that the OTT wave will not affect the popularity of the big screen. With theatres being shut since mid-March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Bollywood has released quite a few small to medium-budget films…