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There is strong buzz that Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan starrer ‘Adipurush’ will no longer release on January 12, 2023, as the makers had planned. This mythological drama had faced massive backlash when its trailer was released earlier this month. From poor VFX to alleged misrepresentation of facts – ‘Adipurush’ faced a lot of flak. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/lyJSt7H

No matter how well-made a suspense film is, there’ll be a small section of moviegoers who’ll claim that they knew the twist beforehand. Here’s where  Deewangee  (2002) stands out. This is a film which no one claim to be predictable. Starring Ajay Devgn, Akshaye Khanna and Urmila Matondkar, it gave a jolt to the viewers during the intermission sequence, when the suspense was unveiled. Interestingly, the Anees Bazmee-directed film continued to engross viewers in the second half, even after the suspense was revealed. As  Deewangee  completed 20 years on October 25,  Bollywood Hungama  spoke exclusively to screenplay and dialogue writer Neerraj Pathak (also the director of  Right Yaaa Wrong  and  Bhaiaji   Superhit ) about his experience, memories and a lot more. How did you become a part of  Deewangee ? Anees Bazmee called me at 11 o’clock at night, and asked me if I was awake. When I replied in the affirmative, he informed me that he was coming below my building and asked if I can me

In the wake of the tragedy in Itaewon in South Korea on Saturday which left hundreds of people dead, Netflix has decided to postpone their upcoming Korean drama The Fabulous starring Minho from popular K-pop group SHINee and actress Chae Soo Bin. The press conference was to take place this week followed by the premiere on November 4, 2022. Swoon Netflix account on Monday shared an official statement on Instagram and wrote, “As national mourning is taking place due to the tragic accident in Korea, we have decided to postpone the press conference and the release of <The Fabulous>.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Swoon (@theswoonnetflix) For the unversed, Halloween celebrations turned deadly in South Korea’s Itaewon. It was reported that a crowd crush led to the death of 154 people, of whom 26 were foreign nationals and 132 were injured as per updates on Sunday, according to Korea Herald. An estimate of 100,000 peop

A furious Virat Kohli has reacted strongly to a video of his hotel room being shared on the internet. The former Indian captain, who is stationed in Australia where the T20 World Cup is going on, stated that this video made him feel paranoid. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/S8o6daj

From heading to Ahmedabad for the shoot of Satyaprem Ki Katha to the announcement of Freddy , Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has been constantly in the headlines for the past few days. The actor’s life seems quite busy, given that a release is around the corner and he is shooting for his next. However, he has managed to spare some time to devour ‘tasty’ food, and his latest Instagram post is proof of it. Interestingly, Kartik Aaryan posted a selfie of himself, which also featured Chinese food. It appears that the actor had Chinese food for his dinner as he was seen in a printed blue shirt. Giving a cheeky caption to his post, Aaryan wrote, “Kaun kehta hai diet food tasty nahi hota? (who says diet food is not tasty)” Well, below it he quipped, “Main (me),” followed by an Index Pointing Up emoticon. As soon as the Pati Patni Aur Woh actor shared the post, it managed to garner 500k+ likes, so far. The comments section was flooded with Kartik’s fan reactions. While many dropped various

In the wake of the tragedy in Itaewon in South Korea on Saturday, the popular entertainment agency SM Entertainment, which houses K-pop groups like NCT, Red Velvet, aespa, Super Junior, EXO, SHINee among others, has cancelled their annual Halloween celebrations. For the unversed, Itaewon, one of the popular destinations in South Korea, witnessed thousands of people during Halloween celebrations which led to one of the most horrific incidents. In a statement on late Saturday night following the tragic incident of crowd surge in Itaewon, SM Entertainment released a statement which read, “We are informing you that the live broadcast of the “SMTOWN WONDERLAND 2022” red carpet, which was scheduled to be streamed live for free today for KWANGYA CLUB ACE members on the global platform Beyond LIVE for approximately one hour starting from 6:15 p.m., has been cancelled. Because the “SMTOWN WONDERLAND 2022” event itself has been cancelled, there will be no livestream of the red carpet either. W

Mumbai had another reason to keep the festive cheer going with singer Prateek Kuhad successfully kickstarting the India leg of ‘The Way That Lovers Do’ World Tour. In Prateek Kuhad’s first live performance in Mumbai (and India) post-pandemic, at the massive Jio World Gardens, Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), thousands of fans across a diverse mix of age groups were seen locked into Prateek’s performance, connecting with his music and enjoying the vibe of the concert in a trance. The ‘The Way That Lovers Do’ Tour in Mumbai saw a fabulous audience response, with hands swaying in the air as Prateek performed his hot new favourite tracks such as ‘Just A Word’ and ‘Favourite Peeps’ along with his evergreen radio hits including ‘ cold/mess’ and ‘Kasoor’. Youth sensations Munawar Faruqui, and Santanu Hazarika and content creators such as Rhea Gurnani, Aashna Shah, Tarini Shah, Anahita Karanjia, Jigger Thakkar were also spotted at the Prateek Kuhad ‘The Way That Lovers Do’ Tour kick-off in Mu

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas attended a friend’s Diwali bash in Los Angeles. On Saturday, Priyanka's friend posted the picture on her Instagram story. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/D83xJT1

After becoming a blockbuster in cinemas, Brahmastra starring Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor in the lead roles is set to arrive on Disney+ Hotstar The digital premiere of Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva will be available to the viewers in their preferred language from Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. Releasing on November 4, 2022, on the platform, the magnum opus is produced by Star Studios & Dharma Productions, and directed and written by Ayan Mukerji. The film saw special appearances by the biggest names including Shah Rukh Khan, Nagarjuna, and Dimple Kapadia. Expressing gratitude to them, Ayan spoke to ANI and said, “ Brahmastra was an ambitious project from the start. And I felt that each of these characters represented something very unique. In a way, they represent little worlds in the larger world of Brahmastra. And that required certain gravitas and weight. Which led us to approach some of the best actors and talent in the country. We were very lucky that everyone

In one of the latest developments, Henry Cavill is saying goodbye to the beloved character Geralt Of Rivia in The Witcher season 4. Ahead of the season 3 arrival next year, Cavill took to Instagram on Saturday to inform his fans that he will officially be ‘laying down my medallion and my swords’ and departing the fantasy series, on Netflix. Season 4 will see Liam Hemsworth take on the role of monster-hunter Geralt of Rivia instead. “My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures," Cavill wrote in his post. "In my stead, the fantastic Mr. Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf. As with the greatest of literary characters, I pass the torch with reverence for the time spent embodying Geralt and enthusiasm to see Liam's take on this most fascinating and nuanced of men.” He continued, "Liam, good sir, this character has such a wonderful depth to him. Enjoy diving in and seeing what you can find."  

Rishab Shetty talks about the hosannas as well as the brickbats for Kantara. He answers about his film's success, controversies and criticisms with equal candour. So if you haven't watched Kantara yet, or have marveled at its cinematic form, this interview is a real eye-opener. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/xbewtuH

Sonam Kapoor was spotted at the Mumbai airport on Friday night, taking out of the city after over two months of welcoming her son Vayu. The actress dished out bossy vibes in an all-black attire, including a stylish black blazer. Adding a touch of glam to her OOTN, Sonam sported a gold layered neckpiece. The newbie mom made her first trip out of the city after Vayu was born on August 20. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/2nzE4YS

Though actress-model Divya Agarwal lifted the trophy of Bigg Boss OTT, contestant Uorfi Javed managed to make a name for herself. Uorfi, her bold outfits, and strong personality have always managed to keep her in the headlines. From petals to razors, she has used numerous objects to make a creative outfit. However, sometimes slaying in them becomes uncomfortable for Javed, and she admitted it in a conversation with Bollywood Hungama. When we asked Javed if she ever felt uncomfortable in her outfit, the model said, “sometimes” without any hesitation to admit it. Explaining her take further, she added, “Aise jhuth toh nahi bolungi, lekin kabhi kabhi (I won’t lie. I do get uncomfortable sometimes). But I am very comfortable in my body. I have no shame, to be very honest.” As she continued, she mentioned, “Mujhe itni koi sharam nahi aati kisi cheez se. Agar kabhi kuch wardrobe malfunction bhi ho gaya toh mujey gha**a farak nahi padta. Tumney sabne toh dekh hi hua hai. Aisa kuch naya to

Having spun magic on the box office with his last film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 , Kartik Aaryan seems to be in a ‘transformative’ mood. For his ready-for-release eerie film Freddy directed by Shashanka Ghosh, Kartik had to gain considerable weight to give a ‘weighty’ performance as a dentist on a rampage. A well-informed source reveals, “Freddy is Kartik Aaryan’s most challenging role to date. He plays a dark eerie twisted character which will shock audiences.” Kartik’s character is apparently as grey as Shah Rukh’s Baazigar and Darr . Since Kartik had to play a character older than his actual age, Kartik insisted on bulking himself up. “The director suggested prosthetics. But Kartik wanted no artificiality in his acting ambit on this occasion. Freddy is as raw and real as it can get. And Kartik wanted the character to look as determinedly authentic as possible,” says the source. Was it tough for Kartik to put on the kilos? “Not at all. He only had to tuck into his mother’s cooking for

The police have added IPC section 307, an attempt to murder charge to the FIR registered against film producer Kamal Kishor Mishra. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/R8yTAKu

For the first time, Ishaan Khatter, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Katrina Kaif are coming together for a horror comedy called Phone Bhoot . Needless to say, they are all playing some unique and unconventional roles. During an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama , the actors were seen confessing about how and when they were exposed to horror movies as a genre, during which Ishaan had an interesting confession to make. In the Rapid Fire session with Bollywood Hungama , the candid Ishaan Khatter revealed about how he was exposed to these films as a child. When Ishaan Khatter was asked about which film scared him as a child, the actor mentioned, “ The Exorcist ”. While a surprised Katrina Kaif interrupted asking about how he was exposed to such a movie as a kid, Siddhant Chaturvedi confessed that he hasn’t watched the movie to date. Khatter continued, “Child as in, I was about 10 or 11 years old.” Ishaan we on to add, “I saw Being Cyrus when I was like 12 or 13 years old.” His answer p

It seems like Phone Bhoot  team is not leaving any chance to keep the audience engaged with its quirkiness and fun. While the makers keep on coming up with creative ideas to bring the audience close to the experience of this upcoming comedy of horrors, the cast is also making their presence at different places to bring the fun of the film to the audience and now they have reached on the sets of Bigg Boss season 16. Keeping up their constant spree of promotion, the cast of Phone Bhoot the world's most beautiful ghost, Ragini aka Katrina Kaif, the two clueless ghostbusters Gullu aka Ishaan, and Major aka Siddhant Chaturvedi recently made their appearance on Bigg Boss 16 . As the cast went on the show, they were seen having fun with the host, superstar Salman Khan. While on the stage the host, Salman Khan, and Katrina Kaif was seen grooving together on 'Tip Tip Barsa Paani' song while on the other hand Ishaan and Siddhant shook their legs with Salman on the song 'Ka

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is all set to take the story of Wakanda forward after the passing of Chadwick Boseman. The actor passed away in 2020 following a prolonged cancer battle. While the project moved forward, the team of Marvel ensured that the legacy of Chadwick Boseman remains intact in the film. With a tribute to the late actor, singer-songwriter-entrepreneur Rihanna returns to music after six years with the new song ‘ Lift Me Up’ which is part of the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. The poignant ballad, released on Friday along with a visualizer, is co-written by Rihanna, Tems, and Ludwig Göransson. The lyrics go “ Lift me up / Hold me down / Keep me close / Safe and sound ” in the stripped-down song with piano, harp and strings. A choir is heard in the backdrop. Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems, who is also a Grammy-nominated musician, said that the song’s inspiration came from a beautiful heartfelt conversation with Ryan Coogler. “After speaking with Ryan a

Marvel Studios superhero Black Panther not only created an iconic movement worldwide but also inspired young minds to discover their inner warrior with the power of achieving the impossible. As we wait with bated breath for Black Panther to return for the biggest action adventure of 2022- B lack Panther: Wakanda Forever , a new warrior has joined the epic fight for good versus evil! Olympic Gold medalist and India’s pride Neeraj Chopra joins the fight for Wakanda to unleash the true essence of being a warrior and fighting for one’s country. Embodying the very spirit of the celebrated Wakandan superhero, Neeraj Chopra’s journey from his humble beginnings to achieving the coveted Olympic Gold has truly been inspiring and nothing short of extraordinary! A hero to millions all over the world for his dedication and hard work, Neeraj Chopra speaks on how Black Panther has been inspirational for him to associate with, “ Black Panther is about a fierce warrior, a hero who is willing to giv

South Korean actors Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin, who got hitched in March 2022, are expecting their first child. The Crash Landing On You actors, who dated for three years before tying the knot, took to social media to make the announcement in July 2022. Now, the couple has revealed that they are expecting a baby boy which is due in December. Son Ye Jin’s agency made an official announcement in Korean, as per the Korean tabloid Soompi, which read, “Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin’s child is a boy. The baby is due in December. Son Ye Jin is currently in very good health. She’s calmly preparing for the birth [of her son].” Back in June, Son Ye Jin took to her official Instagram account to make the announcement. As per Korean tabloid Soompi, her note, written in Korean, read, “You are all well, right? I am doing well. Today, I want to carefully share some joyful news. A new life has come to us. I’m still a bit dazed, but I am feeling changes in my body every day with concern and excitement.  As t

Prateik Babbar, who is rumoured to be dating Priya Banerjee of ‘Baar Baar Dekho’ fame, recently opened up about love and heartbreaks. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/5Jhcugx

South Korean superstar Song Joong Ki is gearing up for his comeback after last year’s super hit series Vincenzo . The actor is also gearing up for his anticipated upcoming series Reborn Rich , which was earlier titled The Conglomerate . The series, which is set in the 1980’s turbulent era of South Korea, has unveiled second and third teasers which give a glimpse of reincarnation. In the second teaser, Song Joong Ki plays the role of the rich family’s secretary Yoon Hyun Woo who dies “after being framed for embezzlement by the Sunyang Group family that he had remained loyal to.” He is reborn as the family’s youngest son Jin Do Joon and decided to take revenge after taking over the company. He is playing billiards opposite Lee Sung Min who essays the role of his father and the head of Sunyang Group, Jin Yang Chul. After spending his growing years in poverty, he works up his way to become the top businessman in the financial world and has become competitive and harsh with greed for mone

They say that when you marry a person, you marry the whole package - the good, the bad and the ugly. While no couple is perfect (or even close to that), what makes long-term marriages tick is the fact that you have chosen to accept one another the way he/she is, that includes both vices and virtues from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/4yn89Mm

Sidharth Malhotra, Ajay Devgn, and Rakul Preet Singh starrer Thank God has finally hit the theatres. Though Thank God created a lot of buzz before its release, the film had an average opening. Interestingly, a section of the audience is going to theatres to watch Nora Fatehi flaunting her smooth moves in the song ‘Manike’.  For the unversed, the Hindi version of singer Yohani’s original track, ‘Manike Mage Hithe ’. Recently, Malhotra briefly talked about the song and said that it is the main song. He also added that ‘Manike’ is not 'just an item song'. In a conversation with News18, Sidharth said, “It’s the main song in the film. Nora (Fatehi) plays an interesting character; she doesn’t come in for the song alone. It’s very well integrated into the story as opposed to it being just an item song. We’re happy that people are liking it.” Elaborating his take further, the SOTY actor added, “Nora and I’ve done many songs in the past but the first time I’ve danced with her

Veteran director Esmayeel Shroff passed away following a brief illness late on Wednesday in Mumbai. As per a report by IANS, he breathed his last at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. He was around 65. For the unversed, the late director had helmed a bunch of hit films such as Agar, God and Gun, Ahista Ahista, Zid, Police Public, Majhdhaar, Dil Akhir Dil Hai, Bulundi, Nishchaiy, Suryaa and Jhuta Sach . Hailing from Andhra Pradesh, he was earlier a graduate in sound engineering from the National Institute of Technology. However, his interest in cinema took him to Bombay where he initially worked as an assistant director. Shroff had also launched Govinda’s career in Bollywood in 1986. Reacting to the news of his demise, Govinda said, “I’m deeply saddened. My career started with his film. Uparwala unko jannat naseeb karaye (may God place his soul in heaven). May his soul rest in peace. Not only did he give me work, but he used to have faith in me, too. He was the first person

Tiger 3 Release Date: Salman Khan has a knack of getting his way with people who are close to him. It therefore comes as no surprise to know that he has pulled off a startling movie scheduling feat, entirely on his own volition. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/g0tzywi

The much awaited film,  Ram Setu , was finally released on the occasion of Diwali. Starring Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez and Nushrratt Bharuccha in the lead, it is directed by Abhishek Sharma of  Parmanu  (2018) and  Tere Bin Laden  (2010) fame. In the opening disclaimer, Ramesh Taurani and Kumar Taurani, of Tips Industries Ltd, have been mentioned under ‘Special Thanks’. It caught the attention of several people in the industry and media and many wondered why they have been thanked. Some murmurs went around that probably, the rights to the title of  Ram Setu  must have rested with the Taurani brothers. Since they would have parted with the title rights, the producers of  Ram Setu  must have decided to thank them. Bollywood Hungama  exclusively reached out to Ramesh Taurani. Despite being slightly unwell, the veteran producer was sweet enough to talk to this writer and give out the truth. He clarified that the rumour of Tips having the title rights is not true. He said, “No, we

Popular TV actress Ratan Singh Raajputh became a household name from her stint in Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo. The show earned her a handful of awards and accolades. However, she barely graced the TV screens for a decade.  For the unversed, Ratan was last seen in the TV show Santoshi Maa, which was telecasted in 2018. Recently, she opened up about the hiatus and what kept her away from the biz. She explained that she had taken a break after her father passed away. She also went on to talk about how she suffered from depression and decided to focus on her well-being for a while.  The 35-year-old actress asserted, “After Santoshi Maa got over in 2018, just a day later, I lost my father and that was a terrible blow for me. I went into depression and did not want to do anything. When you say depression, it does not just mean having mood swings or crying,” in a conversation with Bombay Times.  Elaborating, she said, “There are other things as well. I did not want to take any medicati

The name of TV actress Vaishali Takker hit the headlines after she was found dead in her apartment. While the investigation is still underway, a few of her loved ones are coming forward and revealing shocking details related to her death. Recently, Vaishali’s co-star Nishant Singh Malkani has also broken his silence.  Nishant revealed that the late actress’s ex-boyfriend Rahul Navlani had threatened her to leak their private pictures. He also mentioned that Vaishali was in depression and she took the psychiatrist's help to come out of it. In a conversation with ETimes, Nishant said, “Rahul was not letting her move on. She was in a depression. She had consulted a psychiatrist.” Elaborating, Malkani said, “I now realise the magnitude of her problem, when I get to hear things such as Rahul wanting to show their intimate pictures to her to-be husband. Intimacy happens if you are in a relationship, but that does not mean that you threaten to share those moments with anybody else if y