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Shah Rukh Khan claims Deepika Padukone is the Fighter in Siddharth Anand’s next; Hrithik Roshan is romantic lead

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has all the reasons to celebrate. Her latest release Pathaan has crossed Rs. 500 crore globally and has shattered several box office records in India. Led by Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham, the actress plays a spy and performs swoon-worthy action in the movie. Following this, she will collaborate with Anand again in Fighter alongside Hrithik Roshan. SRK said that she is infact the Fighter in the movie and Hrithik is the romantic lead. The team of Pathaan held a press conference on Monday in order to celebrate the success of the film. The actor said, "In Fighter, Hrithik is the romantic lead. Deepika is the fighter. I have heard the story.” Talking about doing an action film, Deepika said, “Every scene requires a different emotion, whether it’s romance, action, or comedy. I have been underutilized in action, though I’ve done a few films where I had action scenes. Chandni Chowk To China had some scenes. You have to be careful while doing action, b

Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal postponed due to VFX and technical requirements

Varun Dhawan fans have been eagerly waiting to see the actor on the big screen and Bawaal added to anticipation as it was bringing together VD and Janhvi Kapoor for the first time on the big screen. However, it seems that they have to wait a little more since the latest update on that front is that the film is witnessing a few delays due to technical issues. Sources close to the film claimed that the Sajid Nadiadwala production may be pushed further because Nitesh Tiwari and the team of the film are keen on using a special kind of technology for the film. Sources claim that the filmmakers are quite ambitious about the onscreen presentation of Bawaal and hence are even shooting it using a special technology in Poland. Confirming the same, the director Nitesh Tiwari explained that in order to maintain the quality of the film, they decided to postpone its release, instead of compromising on the effects. He said, “The visual finesse we want to achieve on these sequences will need more time

Movie Review: Thalaikoothal- 3/5

Thalaikoothal is definitely a socially-relevant film and explores the practice of senicide in the most convincing way. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/9sZ3W1h

Netflix to celebrate Yash Chopra’s legacy through the docu-series The Romantics

Streaming giant Netflix is all set to celebrate the late legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra and his banner Yash Raj Films through the docu-series titled The Romantics. Directed by Smriti Mundhra, the show will be released on the Valentine’s Day on February 14 and it will be Netflix’s tribute to Chopra, who was known as ‘Father of Romance.’ Throwing more light on The Romantics, an official statement from the makers said, “The star-studded, four-part docu-series will feature 35 leading voices of the Hindi film industry and dive into the history of Bollywood through the lens of YRF’s impact in making Bollywood a household name globally. The global streaming giant will release the trailer of the docu-series in 190 countries tomorrow. It will also subtitle the trailer in 32+ world languages, given the reach of Bollywood across the world and the impact that YRF has had in shaping the equity of Hindi film industry worldwide for 50+ years.” Speaking about the achievements of Yash Chopra, Monika S

When Preity Zinta almost played Sonia Gandhi

Birthday girl Preity Zinta came very close once to playing Sonia Gandhi. The project was to be produced Dr J Murli Manohar, who produced Ramji Londonwale and the tale of spousal abuse Provoked. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/9XmdcAI

Kareena Kapoor Khan shares a throwback picture of her family; see photo

Recently Kareena Kapoor Khan took a trip down memory lane and shared a throwback picture of her along with her family on her official social media account. The monochrome photo includes her family members having meal at an event. On Monday Kareena shared an old family picture that featured her along with sister Karisma Kapoor, her late grandfather-actor Raj Kapoor and mother-actor Babita. Babita draped a saree while Karisma and Kareena opted for suits. Raj sported a white kurta-pyjama for the event. Sharing the photo, Kaeena captioned, “Lolo gets the soft drink... I get the biryani #MondayThrowback.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) Reacting to the post, Saba Ali Khan commented, “Awwww...”, while a fan wrote, “Love the Kapoor Sisters.” “You look like Taimoor in this pic!”, read a comment. Karisma Kapoor re-shared the post on her Instagram Stories with a 'Sisters' sticker. Sharing the photo, she wrote, "Would have pre

Annu Kapoor discharged from hospital as his health improves

Veteran actor Annu Kapoor was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on January 26 after he complained chest pain. The artist was kept under treatment for four days. Thankfully, for his fans and well-wishers, his condition improved over the days and he was discharged from the hospital last night, as reported by Indian Express through the Press Trust of India. As per the agency, the news was shared by Dr Ajay Swaroop, Chairman, Board of Management, Sri Ganga Ram Hospital. As per the publication, Kapoor was treated by a team of cardiologists comprising, Dr J P S Sawhney, Dr Rajneesh Jain, Dr Rajiv Passey, Dr BS Vivek and Dr Sushant Wattal. The publication also quoted Dr Rajneesh, co-director of cath lab and head of unit, saying, “Kapoor was discharged today in a stable condition.” Kapoor has been one of the most accomplished actors from Bollywood over the decades. After making his debut in the parallel cinema of the early 1980s, he has gone onto act in over 100 movies, along with te

Yash approached to play Raavan in Ramayana epic

Director Nitesh Tiwari has begun work for his highly ambitious mythological film 'Ramayana'. The latest reports suggest that the 'KGF' star Yash has been approached for the project. If reports are to be believed, the makers are in talks with Yash to play the role of Raavan in the Indian epic. If he agrees to be part of the project, ‘Ramayana’ is going to be Yash’s debut. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/p31He0D

It’s a wrap for Jyotika and Rajkummar Rao starring Sri

On January 29, Jyotika posted a significant surprise to Instagram. She disclosed that her next movie Sri, starring Rajkummar Rao, will mark her return to Bollywood. Following the completion of Sri's filming, she posted a photo with actor Rajkummar, director Tushar, and producer Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani. Jyotika announced on Instagram that the filming of her Bollywood comeback movie has finally wrapped. Sharing the photo, she captioned, “Wrapped up my portions for “SRI” with a heavy heart. One of the best crews I have ever worked with. Thank u Tushaar n Nidhi for all the respect and making me part of this meaningful cinema. Huge fan of yours Raj. It’s an honour for me to share screen space with one of the most brilliant actors in Bollywood… learnt so much from you. What I’m taking back from this team as an actor is...GROWTH.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Jyotika (@jyotika) Reacting to the post, Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani commented, “We miss you already ! We are s

Esha Gupta drops sultry monochrome pictures

Trust Esha Gupta to raise the temperature with her sizzling avatar and she will do it with ease. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/CRtSWya

Priyanka Chopra Jonas parties with Sofia Vergara, Jessica Alba, Heidi Klum, and others

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has happily returned to work after a lovely family vacation, which she had taken to ring in the New Years. It is a known fact that besides work commitments, the actress also shares updates about social gatherings, parties, and her work with UNICEF along with glimpses of her personal life on her social media. One such photo that garnered ample attention was the one where she posed with American actresses Sophia Vergara, Jessica Alba, Heidi Klum, and Rita Wilson. It seems that the actresses came together for the anniversary party of Anastasia Soare, CEO of cosmetics brand Anastasia Beverly Hills and celebrated it in a grand way. In fact, Modern Family actress Sophia Vergara took to her Instagram handle to share a series of photos from the bash including the iconic selfie with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jessica Alba, Heidi Klum, and Rita Wilson. Along with that, she also posted a few other photos from the bash including one with the woman of the evening, Anastasia. She c

Bhumi Pednekar's sense of style is only growing hotter and her recent pictures in an emerald cut-out gown is the proof

Bhumi Pednekar is known for portraying powerful female roles from her very first movie, and she looks stunning in any type of attire. The celebrity has carved out a niche for herself in the fashion industry, wearing both ethnic and western clothing. Although fans have seen the 30-year-old actress on-screen in less-than-glamorous roles, she has frequently shown herself to be a fantastic fashion icon off-screen. She managed to woo the fashion police with her stylish outfits whether she was on the red carpet or the ramp. Bhumi Pednekar stands apart from other people in terms of her persona. Her acting prowess and superb sense of style have persuaded us. With her most recent appearance, the actress has since swept the Internet. She graced an awards ceremony in a gorgeous Gretelz Milano emerald cut-out gown. The actor Bhumi Pednekar recently went to an award ceremony in Mumbai, where she stunned both celebrities and fans with her sultry appearance. The actress's jaw-dropping outfit is g

Sajid Khan predicts Pathaan will break into the Rs. 500 crores club; says, “It will be the first Hindi film that will cross 500 crores”

Pathaan, 2023's first mega blockbuster, is on a box office rampage. The film is praised for its tight script, music, scale, action, patriotism, and, of course, Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham's performances. Director Sajid Khan predicts Pathaan to enter 500 crores club.  Sajid Khan told Bollywood Hungama that he assumes Pathaan will cross the mark of 500 Crores and will make a history in Hindi cinema. In the video Sajid termed the film Extraordinary. He said, “It will be the first Hindi film that will cross 500 crores.” While sharing the video on Instagram, Bollywood Hungama captioned, “Housefull director Sajid Khan predicts #Pathaan will become the first Hindi film to enter the 500 Crore club. As of Saturday, the Shah Rukh Khan blockbuster has already crossed the 200 Crore mark in India”.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bollywood Hungama???? (@realbollywoodhungama) Reacting to the post, people shared their views on the same and also trolled

Anurag Kashyap expresses regret for turning down Sushant Singh Rajput's invitation to collaborate

Anurag Kashyap recently made headlines where he expressed guilt over his public statement about his Dev.D actor Abhay Deol and privately about the late Sushant Singh Rajput. In an interview, Anurag accused Abhay of being difficult to work with, claiming that the actor insisted on staying in a five-star hotel separate from the rest of the cast and crew. Abhay had denied this.  Anurag had revealed shortly after Sushant's death that he had refused to speak with him about a project because he was resentful of being ghosted by the actor in the past. The filmmaker discussed his differences with Abhay and Sushant in a new interview with Showsha. He said, “It’s taken me a year-and-a-half of sickness to realise a lot of things. I was so reactive; I would say things. I would say things out of anger, out of reaction, to things I felt perturbed by. It took me time to realise that I’m shouting, I’m shouting in a room full of people shouting. Nobody’s listening to each other, not just to me. Tha

Pathaan crosses $20 million worldwide

This article tells the story of how Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan has beaten the records of two other films, KGF 2 and Baahubali 2, to become the top first weekend grosser of all time at the Hindi box office. Pathaan has already made over Rs 525 crore in just four days, and is expected to make even more money in the coming days. This success is a testament to Shah Rukh Khan's ability to make films that are both entertaining and engaging for the masses. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/ONgBRD4

Karan Johar once again praises Pathaan; says, “The mega blockbuster success proves that excessive promotions, fear of trolling, boycott threats, just about all the myths”

Pathaan has left Karan Johar and many other Indian filmgoers speechless. The spy thriller starring Shah Rukh Khan has caught the country by storm and is playing to sold-out audiences. Following a post-Covid dip in the box office, the picture has been breaking records. Karan Johar has written yet another comment about Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster film, Pathaan.  On Saturday, the filmmaker took to Instagram Stories and thanked everyone who collaborated on the film. He expressed his views on his Instagram Stories, “Nothing matters more than a great film. The mega blockbuster success proves that excessive promotions, fear of trolling, boycott threats, just about all the myths that we as an industry propagate or believe in is redundant when a film like PATHAAN kills all of it!!!! Old school conviction and a kick ass trailer is what we all need! So thrilled for you Adi, Sid, bhai, bhaijaan, John, DP!!!! Rooting for you till we reach that magic number.”  He also praised the music composer

When Swastika was rejected for her fair skin!

Swastika Mukherjee who has floored all with her stellar act in ‘Qala’ feels that her fair skin has been detrimental in her acting career to some extent. During a recent interview, the powerhouse actor revealed that there were so many roles that she missed because the directors felt that her looks are not convincing enough for the part. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/R2k5wO4

Punjabi popstar AP Dhillon intoxicates the fans with his performance at Lollapalooza India; brings out ukulele as he croons his hits ‘Tere Te’, ‘Summer High’, ‘Brown Munde’, ‘Excuses’

The Canadian-Indian singer AP Dhillon, popularly known for his songs like ‘Summer High’, ‘Excuses’, and ‘Brown Munde’, is currently in India. The singer performed on Saturday at the first Asia edition of Lollapalooza in Mumbai, co-produced and promoted by BookMyShow. The two festival, being held at the Mahalaxmi Race Course in Mumbai, witnessed artists from all over the world to perform in India. AP Dhillon was joined by fellow rapper Shinda Kahlon on stage.   The Gurdaspur-born Indo-Canadian singer crooned tracks like ‘Tere Te’ from his album Hidden Gems while strumming on his ukulele as the audience cheered on for him with claps, screams and whistles. The crowd was enamoured by the stage presence of the artist who was enthralling the audience with his voice. From songs like ‘Brown Munde’ to ‘Summer High’, ‘Excuses’ to ‘Insane’ and ‘Wo Noor’, every track was met with loud response from his audience. AP Dhillon, who recently launched his new album ‘Two Hearts Never Break The Same’, rec

Gandhi Godse was NOT passed WITHOUT cuts

ETimes has it that Rajkumar Santoshi's latest offering 'Gandhi Godse - Ek Yudh' was passed by the Censor Board but by the Revising Committee (second level) and not the Examining Committee (first level). from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/8oICK54

Alia beams after 108 Suryanamaskars

Alia Bhatt’s tryst with yoga goes long back and she has often addressed the importance of power yoga for a healthy lifestyle. Now, the actor who welcomed her baby girl Raha with husband Ranbir Kapoor in November last year has achieved a new milestone. She completed 108 Surya Namaskaras and feels rejuvenated. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/ia0nG86

Bobby Deol opens up on his switchover to villainous roles; says, "I don’t look at characters as positive or negative"

After Prakash Jha’s web series Ashram where Bobby played a sleazy godman, and Love Hostel where he was a ruthless assassin, he is playing the villain to Ranbir Kapoor in Sandeep Vanga’s Animal. Bobby says it is not conscious career decision to play negative characters but a conscious decision to play interesting characters. “I don’t look at characters as positive or negative. When I watch films there is always one character that stays with you. I want to play that character.” Prakash Jha's Ashram proved a game changer for Bobby. He admits finding challenging roles is tough. “I am trying. I am doing Sandeep Vanga’s Animal with Ranbir Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra. Then I am doing the family film Apne 2 which I am very excited about.” In an earlier interview with this writer Bobby spoke about his long absence from screen before Prakash Jha’s Ashram. “My fans would ask why I wasn’t being seen on the screen. And I couldn’t tell them it was because I wasn’t getting good roles. But my fans st

Jacqueline Fernandez receives permission to travel to Dubai from Delhi High Court

Jacqueline Fernandez, who is currently being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate owing to her alleged involvement in the Sukesh Chandrashekhar Rs. 200 crore extortion case, has been granted the permission to travel abroad for professional commitments, albeit with certain conditions. The actress had earlier approached the Delhi Patiala High Court seeking the permit for travelling abroad to attend her scheduled performance for PepsiCo India conference where she was to perform at the Annual Bottlers Conference in Dubai. On Friday, the Delhi Patiala High Court granted permission to Jacqueline Fernandez to travel to Dubai after her counsel argued that the actress may face lawsuit from the brand for non-participation if she doesn’t make it to the conference. Considering the same, the court has granted her permission to travel but along with that it has also observed that it will come along with some conditions. Owing to the fact that the ED is still investigating the Sukesh Chandrash

Harry Styles' pant rips on stage- WATCH

Singer Harry Styles was left red-faced after suffering a wardrobe malfunction while performing in front of his first celebrity crush Jennifer Aniston. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/BkNzvUM

Jackie Shroff celebrates 34 years of Ram Lakhan; shares a throwback picture on Instagram

Veteran actor Jackie Shroff has successfully given his audience several iconic performances from the past four decades and still continues to do the same. The actor is known for his bindass attitude and versatility.  The actor had played multiple legendary roles throughout his career. One of his most famous roles is considered to be the one from the movie Ram Lakhan starring alongside Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Dimple Kapadia and Rakhee Gulzar. The film was released in 1989, directed and produced by Subhash Ghai. Today on 27th January 2023, the film completes 34 years.   To celebrate this occasion, Jackie Shroff went down memory lane as he took to Instagram and posted a picture from the time of the shoot of Ram Lakhan. Sharing the photo, he captioned, "34 years of #RamLakhan ❤️@subhashghail @anilskapoor @madhuridixitnene @dimplekapadia_" The throwback pictures show the actor posing with Anil Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, Madhuri Dixit and Subhash Ghai.     View this post on Instag

Anurag Basu celebrates Saraswati Puja with Kartik Aaryan, Rajkummar Rao, Abhishek Bachchan and many more; see pictures

Filmmaker Anurag Basu had recently organized a Saraswati Puja. He had invited several stars from Hindi film industry including Kartik Aaryan, Abhishek Bachchan and many more. He shared the pictures on his social media account. On Thursday, Anurag Basu on the occasion of Basant Panchami has hosted Saraswati Puja which was attended by many Bollywood celebrities. The filmmaker shared some adorable and candid photos on his official Instagram handle. In the string of pictures shared, Rajukummar Rao along with wife Patralekhaa can be spotted. Shehzada Kartik Aaryan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Aditya Roy Kapur, Pritam were also seen in the photos. A photo featured Rajkummar Rao along with Patralekhaa, producer Bhushan Kumar and Kartik Aaryan were seated as they were being served with the prasad.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Anurag Basu (@anuragbasuofficial) Sharing the photos, he captioned, “Our 29th Saraswati Pujo! New friends, old friends, same fun.” In the photos shared, Karti

After Alisha Panwar, child artist Trisha Rohatagi joins Kumkum Bhagya, ZEE TV show heads for 6 years leap 

Zee TV’s popular fiction show, Kumkum Bhagya has been an audience favourite with its intriguing plot and the authentic portrayal of relatable characters like Ranbir (Krishna Kaul) and Prachi (Mugdha Chapekar). While the show has been keeping its viewers at the edge of their seats through some dramatic twists and turns, looks like the whole tale is going to turn on its head in the upcoming episodes as the show witnesses a six-year leap after its glorious run of almost 9 years on Zee TV. After the leap, the viewers will see Ranbir and Prachi separated because they hold each other responsible for losing their daughter Panchhi. While they have been separated for all these years, they will end up working in the same building in Delhi unaware of each other’s presence. The only thing that the two seem to have in common now is their individual interaction with this sweet little girl Khushi, who sells flowers at a signal. The character of Khushi, a sweet little happy girl,  who loves to spread

Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films partners with author Harinder Sikka; acquires the rights of the novel "Vichhoda: In the Shadow of Longing"

Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films has announced its partnership with celebrated author Harinder Sikka. The company has acquired the rights to adapt Sikka's bestselling novel "Vichhoda: In the Shadow of Longing". This bestseller novel, which was first published in 2019, tells an untold story of strength, resilience, and sacrifice. Harinder’s first novel, “Calling Sehmat” was also adapted into a feature film Raazi, which was a blockbuster. Helmed by Meghna Gulzar, the film stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Maddock Films (@maddockfilms) "We are thrilled to be working with Harinder Sikha, one of the most talented and respected authors in the industry. His novel 'Vichhoda’ is a powerful and moving true story of deep love spanning a lifetime, we can’t wait to bring it to life” says Dinesh Vijan. ALSO READ: Dharmendra joins Kriti Sanon and Shahid Kapoor for Dinesh Vijan’s sci-fi romance from Latest Bollywood News | Hin

Pathaan release still possible in Bangladesh

Good news for all those Shah Rukh Khan fans waiting for ‘Pathaan’ with bated breath. The legal complications had earlier stopped the release of ‘Pathaan’ in Bangladesh. But now it seems there might be way to resolve the issue. For the unversed, the Bangladesh Ministry of Information and Broadcasting was expected to take a final decision on the release of ‘Pathaan’ on January 24. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/Woqtjka

Huma Qureshi showcases layering ideas for winter in a black turtleneck top, skirt, and jacket

Although winters may not be everyone's favourite season, winter is a time when cosiness and comfort take precedence over fashion. It may seem easy to grab the first pair of warm separates as one prepares for another season of shorter days and frigid nights, but choosing the ideal combination of essentials is becoming increasingly important to seem both relaxed and comfortable. It's essential to have a variety of suitable sweaters and basic layering items. You'll begin putting on relatively warm bottoms more frequently. You may play with and style a wide range of items, such as fashionable scarves, sweaters, and luxury gloves. If you're having problems determining the right combo, Huma Qureshi can walk you through the entire process. Huma has always been able to capture people' attention with her amazing acting abilities and attractive fashion choices. Huma's fashion sense has always been on notch, from her seductive red-carpet outfits to her relaxed off-duty out

Republic Day: Celebs greet fans

Akshay Kumar tweeted, "Happy Republic Day to all of you. A day to mark our proud heritage." He added another cryptic sentence, “This year, this day is going to be more special for me. You’ll soon know why. Jai Hind.” It has left fans wondering what he is referring to? Another movie maybe? from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/Gpuvi9W

Parineeti Chopra receives the Outstanding Achievers award; pens heartfelt note

Parineeti Chopra, who recently returned to the big screen with Code Name: Tiranga and Uunchai, received a rare honour from the British Council. She has been conferred with the prestigious award for Outstanding Achievement in the field of Arts, Entertainment, and Culture. Expressing her gratitude towards it, the actress took to social media to share a heartfelt note about it. The Outstanding Achievement Award is conferred to individuals as an acknowledgement of their meritorious efforts in different fields of life. Parineeti Chopra took to Instagram to share a post wherein she thanked the British Council for presenting her with this honour saying, “Such an exciting development! I am honoured to be receiving the OUTSTANDING ACHIEVER AWARD in “Arts, Entertainment and Culture”, at the India UK Achievers Honours.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ???????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????? ???? (@parineetichopra) She followed the announcement along with a t

SRK's film influenced Chiru-NBK's film in AP

The Telugu dubbed Hindi Sharukhan film 'Pataan' is written by Siddharth Raghavan, and Abbas Tyrewala and is directed by Siddharth Anand. The film produced by Aditya Chopra of 'YRF' films has also got Pretty Deepika Padukone and Mr. Perfect Johan Abraham playing other important roles and it is said to be the fourth Installment in the YRF 'Spy Universe' and SRK coming back film post his ‘Zero’ in 2018. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/b7ApKI4

"India is an idea of togetherness like we see unity in diversity" - Ayushmann Khurrana on Republic Day 2023

Ayushmann Khurrana has always lived a feeling of patriotism and pride on Republic Day. The grand parade that displays India’s diversity, military might and cultural uniqueness is something he watches to date. He says, “Republic Day for me meant watching the parade on Doordarshan and giving them our own rankings and marks of all the floats from the different states. My mother used to be really excited because she is from Delhi and she has seen all these floats live as a child." He adds, “And that excitement of course rubbed off on us and we too used to get excited. We used to watch every single program on TV – Indian Airforce, Army, Navy and all the state floats.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) Having played the common Indian man as a protagonist, flawed but kind-hearted and progressive, Ayushmann finds our nation’s capacity to integrate everyone as its most special identity. He describes his idea of India, “For me India is an idea

EXCLUSIVE: Aamir Khan’s sister Nikhat Khan Hegde plays Shah Rukh Khan’s foster mother in Pathaan

Shah Rukh Khan is back and how! Yesterday, fans thronged the theatres across the country as early as 6 in the morning to watch Shah Rukh Khan return to the big screen in a lead role with Pathaan. The anticipation was through the roof, social media pages were buzzing on the opening day and the fans are stoked to see SRK back in action. The film also stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham alongside Ashutosh Rana and Dimple Kapadia. Interestingly, SRK’s foster mother is played by Nikhat Khan Hegde. Bollywood Hungama can confirm that Aamir Khan’s sister Nikhat Khan Hegde plays Pathaan’s foster mother, an Afghani woman, in the film. In the movie, she not only calls Pathaan his son but also sies a taweez, an armband, during an emotional interaction in Afghanistan. Nikhat has been reposting video clips on her Instagram stories from audiences in theatres who were quick to recognize her. Last year, Nikhat Khan made her TV debut with the Star Plus show, Banni Chow Home Delivery. As an actor, sh

'Pathaan' mints Rs.100 cr on opening day

Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Pathaan’ is off to a flying start, not just in India but at the overseas box office too. At the domestic box office, the film has earned around Rs 54 crore nett and a similar opening has been recorded at the international box office too. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/lxSpKGc

'Gadar' returns with a sequel on August 11

Bollywood actor Sunny Deol's 'Gadar', which shattered box-office records 22 years ago, is returning with its sequel. The first poster from the sequel titled 'Gadar 2' was unveiled on Thursday and it shows an intense Tara Singh, played by Sunny, holding a hammer. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/H7VJj0d

Amitabh Bachchan receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Saudi Arabia

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has successfully bagged yet another award at Saudi Arabia. He expressed his gratitude and gave a heartfelt acceptance speech while receiving the award. The actor shared the same on social media. Amitabh Bachchan bagged Lifetime Achievement Award at 2023 Joy Awards for his contribution to the Indian movies. Legendary actor Bachchan took to his Instagram and shared the video. The post incorporated several clips from the actor’s film, following which he can be seen giving a speech. “My immense gratitude for your affection and care .. and for the honour ..”, the actor captioned while sharing the video. In his speech he mentioned that it was his first visit to Saudi, but won’t be his last. The actor said, “I’ve always believed that cinema is a medium of entertainment, and it is a medium that brings people together and integrates human society. We come from different walks of life and come from different paths of the world, but when we watch something, we la

The most intimate weddings of Bollywood

The most intimate weddings of Bollywood from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/QUkhgvw

Suniel Shetty pens a heartfelt note as a proud father after his daughter Athiya Shetty ties the knot with cricketer K L Rahul

The week kicked off with celebrations in B-town as popular star Suniel Shetty assumed a new role of father-in-law. His daughter and Hero actress Athiya Shetty tied the knot with her long-time boyfriend and renowned cricket player K. L. Rahul in an intimate ceremony in Khandala. Despite it being a private affair, the couple and the Shetty family arrived to interact with the media post the wedding ceremony. And now the proud father has taken to social media, to share a heartfelt note about his daughter’s wedding. In a recent post shared by Suniel Shetty, he also dropped some fatherly advice for his daughter about love and marriage saying, “A hand to hold and a reason to believe because sometimes the right place is a person and the ingredients love and trust … congratulations and Godbless my bachchas”. He posted it along with a photo of Athiya Shetty and K. L. Rahul taking ‘pheras’ at their wedding.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by S

Oscars 2023 snubs top films and actors

"Avatar: The Way of Water" director James Cameron's box office blockbuster failed to translate to industry acclaim, as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' members declined to nominate him on Tuesday for best director - one of the most notable Oscar snubs. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/tUzMPZF

Pathaan: Shah Rukh Khan – Salman Khan’s appearance together is met with loud cheers, whistles, screams in theatres in early morning shows, watch videos

The day has arrives as fans were thronging the theatres across the country as early as 6 in the morning to watch Shah Rukh Khan returned to the big screen in a lead role with Pathaan . The anticipation is through the roof, social media pages are buzzing and the fans are stoked to see SRK back in action. Like it was reported earlier, Salman Khan makes a cameo in the movie and it totally leads a roar when two superstars, fondly known as Karan – Arjun of Indian cinema, come together for an action-packed sequence. A few video clips of fans have gone viral as they were cheering, clapping, whistling, screaming and dancing upon seeing their favourite stars back in action. It’s Pathaan meeting Tiger that created a huge moment of celebration amongst fans. #PathaanReview - I'm just speechless!! Tiger's Dhamakedaar ENTRY and the theaters turned into a stadium within seconds. I really liked #Tiger 's BGM, #ShahRukhKhan Action & #DeepikaPadukone 's acting in #Pathaan . ??

Know all about Oscar Nominations Tuesday update

A year after a streaming service won Hollywood's top honour for the first time, big-screen spectacles are poised to dominate nominations to the 95th Academy Awards on Tuesday. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/BRNbIXn

Rashmika Mandanna breaks silence on getting trolled; says, “People will have a problem with me breathing and not breathing as well”

Actor Rashmika Mandanna recently revealed about the hate and trolls she has been receiving from last few months. Recently in an interview, Rashmika opened up about people having unwanted opinions in regard to her weight, body and attitude and much more. She spoke on how this is taking a mental toll on her. In a recent interview with a YouTube channel, Rashmika said, “People are having a problem with my body. If I work out too much, I look like a man. If I don’t work out too much, I’m too fat. If I talk too much, she’s too cringe. If I don’t talk at all, oh, it’s attitude. I’m like people will have a problem with me breathing and not breathing as well. So, what do you want me to do? Should I leave? Should I stay?” She further added, “If you’re not giving any clarity and at the same time saying all of this, what should I do? Give me clarity. If you have a problem with me, say what problem you have. Why do you have this problem? Don’t be abusive. Some words and phrases that they use is

Sukesh Chandrashekhar slams Nora Fatehi’s accusations; says, “She already has taken a large amount from me to purchase a house for her family in Casablanca, Morocco”

Nora Fatehi and Sukesh Chandrashekhar are making headlines due to money laundering case. Nora had recently alleged that Sukesh had promised her a house. Sukesh accused Nora of buying her house in Morocco with his money. Sukesh had made shocking revelations regarding Nora claiming that Sukesh had promised her a big house and luxurious lifestyle in return of being his girlfriend. To which, Sukesh completely denied the claims Nora made on him and revealed that he was in serious relationship with actress Jacqueline Fernandez. Both Jacqueline Fernandez and Nora Fatehi have been in news due to their alleged involvement in the Sukesh Chandrashekhar’s Rs. 200 crores money laundering case. As reported by Hindustan Times, Sukesh claimed, “Today she (Nora) talks about me promising her a house, but she already has taken a large amount from me to purchase a house for her family in Casablanca, Morocco, all these new stories are crafted by her to escape law after ED statement 9 months ago given by

'Thunivu' box office collection day 13

'Thunivu' featuring Ajith in the lead role was released on January 11 and the film locked horns with Vijay's 'Varisu' at the box office. The clash of two rivals stirred up the buzz and both films performed the best in their respective genres. After starting off the box office with a storm, Ajith's action drama slowed down in the later days. However, the film has managed to surpass Rs 200 crores worldwide as it completes 13 days of theatrical run on Jan 23. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/buNy5MQ

Kriti Sanon serves a fresh look in lime co-ord set worth Rs.57K for Shehzada promotions

Kriti Sanon, who is stunning, has been a charmer ever since she entered this field. Not only has she amazed us all with her incredible performances, but also with her sense of style. Young fashionistas have been influenced by the stunning diva's style both on and off the clock. Her attire has a history of drawing attention to her. The Mimi actress frequently appears glistening in glittering and sequined attire, and she truly has a knack of pulling things off with the finest elegance and personality. Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon have been around the city to promote their most recent film, Shehzada . The Bollywood star continues to make great wardrobe choices despite the craziness of the movie promotions. For the movie's promotions, Kriti has been experimenting with everything from exquisite dresses to co-ord sets, and we are utterly blown away by her appearance. We all enjoy the fashion worn by celebrities. The paparazzi take photos of the celebs in their best attire, from a

Confirmed! Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan teaser to be attached with SRK’s Pathaan

A few days back, there were reports about the teaser of Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan likely to be attached to the print of Shah Rukh Khan’s keenly-awaited upcoming action thriller Pathaan . Now it is official that the audience will get a glimpse of Bhai in the upcoming film, which also stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. The news is shared by the veteran trade analyst Taran Adarsh on his official Twitter page. He shared an image of the announcement and wrote, “SALMAN KHAN: 'KISI KA BHAI KISI KI JAAN' TEASER WITH ‘PATHAAN’... Teaser of #SalmanKhan's #KisiKaBhaiKisiKiJaan with #Pathaan... #Eid 2023 release.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) Sharing the announcement Salman Khan as well took to social media posting an image saying, “#KisiKaBhaiKisiKiJaan Teaser ab dekho bade parde par on 25th Jan...” Directed by Farhad Samji, the film was earlier titled Kabhi Eid Kabhi

‘Veera Simha Reddy’ vs ‘Waltair Veerayya’

Mythri Movie Makers Sankranthi films with Tollywood top stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Chiranjeevi have minted a whopping Rs 310 crores (Rs 125 crores + RS 182 crores) respectively so far at the Tollywood ticket window and are still running successfully in the theatres all over. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/wOspl2P

Kartik Aaryan on making name after Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, not having godfather in film industry: ‘I have a strong belief system in myself’

Kartik Aaryan has come a long way since Pyaar Ka Punchnama days. The actor has given several hits and is definitely riding high on the success of the 2022 release Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 . The actor, who is gearing up for Shehzada , reached the sets of Aap Ki Adalat, hosted by Rajat Sharma. He spoke about how he has achieved so much in the film industry and it has taken a lot of hard work. Kartik Aaryan said, “People didn’t know my name even after Pyaar Ka Punchnama . People only knew me as someone as a monologue guy or who says lines in one breath. No one knew who Kartik Aaryan was. Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 happened and before that, I did Akaash Vani which didn’t work. But, people still called me monologue boy after the sequel too. After seven years after the first film, when Sonu Ki Titu Ki Sweety was released, that made me reach houses. That people made people recognize me as Kartik Aaryan.” Kartik was also told that he started acting like he was 'hero number one' after Bhool B

Richa Chadha to headline a film based on the true stories of crisis during second Covid wave

Richa Chadha, who is known as an actress par excellence, will next be seen performing the role of a frontline worker during the second wave of the Covid crisis. The upcoming untitled film will be produced under the banner of Zee Studios. Talking about the same, the 36-year-old actress says, “This is based on those real incidents that we all witnessed during the second wave of Covid. While there was loss and despair, there was also hope. In fact, I was so moved by this kindness of strangers that I started The Kindly, a small social media initiative that only amplified stories of goodness, and the selflessness through the second wave.” The Fukrey actress further added, “The film takes a hard look at all our lives during the pandemic, where we were afraid to be human, there was enforced and mandatory distance. It talks about the doctors and nurses who were doing their job selflessly. I am honoured to play the role of one such resilient nurse.”  The film is directed by Abhishek Achar

Veteran Kannada actor Lakshman no more

Lakshman who was supposed to join the army was stopped by his mother and later he pursued acting as his career. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/4HLenGr

Sushmita Sen gifts herself a swanky Mercedes AMG GLE 53 Coupe

Former Miss Universe and actress Sushmita Sen is an avid social media user, and she makes sure that her fans know about all the good things happening in her life, whether small or big. Recently, Sushmita was making a lot of headlines for her relationship status and now she has hit the headlines again. But this time, it’s for a purchase! Sushmita has bought herself a new Mercedes. On Saturday afternoon, Sushmita took to her verified Instagram handle and shared a few pictures and a video of herself along with her stunning new car. The model of the car is Mercedes Benz GLE Coupe Mercedes-AMG and the cost is Rs 2.07 crores. In her Instagram post, Sushmita is seen sporting an all-black attire along with an ear-to-ear smile. From Sushmita's fans to celebs, everyone is congratulating her as soon as this video came to the fore. Captioning the video, Sushmita wrote, “And the Woman who LOVES to drive… gifts herself this powerful beauty.” Meanwhile, the caption of her two-photo post read,