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Indian-American actor Kal Penn, known for his work in House, Designated Survivor, the Harold and Kumar film franchise, has come out gay. The actor also revealed that has been in a relationship with his partner Josh for 11 years and the couple is engaged. In his new book You Can't Be Serious, the actor shares the story of how he met his fiancé Josh and fell in love when Penn was living in Washington. "I've always been very public with everybody I've personally interacted with. Whether it's somebody that I meet at a bar, if Josh and I are out or we're talking to friends," Penn told PEOPLE tabloid. "I'm really excited to share our relationship with readers. But Josh, my partner, my parents, and my brother, four people who I'm closest to in the family, are fairly quiet. They don't love attention and shy away from the limelight." "Figuring out the narrative [in the book], of how to respect who they really are, with telling my stor

Sajid Nadiadwala is among the most successful producers of Hindi film industry with a knack of commercial cinema like no one else. He is known for his business acumen and now, Bollywood Hungama has learnt that the filmmaker has inked a 5 film deal with Amazon Prime Video. "In the lockdown, Sajid Nadiadwala was in conversation with several OTT giants to ink a multi-film deal for his slate of releases and he found his partner in Amazon Prime Video. He has inked a mega deal upside of Rs. 250 crores for five of his upcoming films - Bachchan Pandey, Heropanti 2 , Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali, Satyanarayan Ki Katha and Kick 2 ," a source told Bollywood Hungama. It's a flexible deal, and they are yet to zero in on a window period between theatrical and OTT release. What caught our attention is the presence of Kick 2 in the contract. The source further told us, "Sajid is very keen to make Kick 2 with Salman and has been working on the script for a while now. He is sure that

Host Salman Khan on Sunday announced the eviction of Akasa Singh from Bigg Boss 15 house. The singer was nominated along with Simba Nagpal and Vishal Kotian. Due to her selective participation in the game, it was quite expected that she would get evicted this week. While Akasa promised to add entertainment to the season, she was hardly visible in the game and it was only her closeness with Pratik Sehajpal that got her some limelight. However, fans were quick to claim that Akasa tried to replicate Neha Bhasin’s game from Bigg Boss OTT by bonding with Pratik. The ‘ Naagin’ singer also gained some footage in the house when she tried to hook up Donal Bisht and Vidhi Pandya in the initial days. Akasa was recently also seen trying to get Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash together. With Akasa’s eviction, Pratik Sehajpal, Karan Kundrra, Tejasswi Prakash, Jay Bhanushali, Vishal Kotian, Simba Nagpal, IeshaanSehajpal, Miesha Iyer, Umar Riaz, Nishant Bhat, Rajiv Adatia and Afsana Khan are no

The much awaited film,  Sooryavanshi , is all set to release in four days, on November 5. The excitement is sky-high but surprisingly, the advance booking hasn’t opened yet in many cinemas and especially in the national multiplex chains like Inox, PVR and Cinepolis. This is because the cinemas and the producers of the film are in negotiations over two aspects. A source told  Bollywood Hungama , “Before the pandemic, the revenue sharing model was fixed since 2009 and the film industry was following it to the T. But post pandemic, the producers have been asking for a larger share.  Sooryavanshi ’s producers have asked for 60% revenue in Week 1, 55% in Week 2 and 50% in Week 3 and 4, from single screens, standalone multiplexes and non-national multiplexes. As for the national chains, the negotiations are going on and it’s expected to not be as high as 60% in the first week. Both parties are expected to reach an agreement by today (Monday) evening or latest by Tuesday afternoon.” The so

Actress Divya Bharti, who died a tragic accidental death in 1993, is missed by producer Sajid Nadiadwala to this day who was previously married to her. Sajid, now happily married elsewhere, treated Divya’s parents like his own, looked after their every need. When Divya’s father Om Prakash Bharti passed away on Saturday, 30 October, Sajid Nadiadwala was there by his father-in-law’s side right to the end. Says a source, “Sajid was by Divya’s father side when he passed away. He was at the cremation the next day. For Sajid, Om Prakash Bharti was like his own father. He calls Divya’s parents mom and dad. Now that  the patriarch is gone, Sajid will look after Divya’s mom just like any son.” from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/3GvTsma

Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar has been diagnosed by the novel coronavirus. The actress shared the news on October 31 about testing tested positive for the virus. She announced the news on Twitter. Urmila has mentioned that she has currently isolated herself and requested everyone who came in contact with her get tested. Taking to her Twitter handle, Urmila wrote, “I’ve tested positive for #COVID19. I’m fine n have isolated myself in home quarantine. Requesting everyone who came in contact with me to get tested immediately. Also humbly request all you lovely people to take care of yourselves during the Diwali festivities.” I've tested positive for #COVID19 I'm fine n have isolated myself in home quarantine. Requesting everyone who came in contact with me to get tested immediately. Also humbly request all you lovely people to take care of yourselves during the Diwali festivities ???????? — Urmila Matondkar (@UrmilaMatondkar) October 31, 2021 Urmila Matondkar last

Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha has said that his three kids Sonakshi Sinha, Luv, and Kush don't do drugs. They don't have such vices and their upbringing is good. In an interview, the actor spoke about the manner in which Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was arrested earlier this month by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). While speaking to NDTV India, Shatrughan said, “Justice hona chahiye aur aaj wohi hua (There should be justice and that is what has happened today),” referring to Aryan Khan receiving bail after three weeks. When asked whether it is challenging for celebs to guide their children, he said, “Chunauti ho ya na ho, aisa zaroor hona chahiye. Mera shuru se maanna hai, main toh preach aur practice karta hoon, anti-tobacco campaign karta hoon. Main humesha kehta hoon, ‘say no to drugs and shun tobacco’ (Whether it is challenging or not, they must guide their children. I practice what I preach, I am a part of anti-tobacco campaigns. I always say, ‘say no to drugs a

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's elder child Aryan Khan has returned home 28 days in jail. He was taken into custody on the night of October 2 by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) along with a few others after the agency conducted a raid on a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast. On October 3, Aryan Khan was arrested by the NCB in the case. On October 30, Aryan Khan was released from Arthur Road Jail. Shah Rukh Khan's bodyguard Ravi Singh and his team had reached early in the morning to pick him up. The jail authorities picked up the bail order at 5:30 am on Saturday from the Arthur Road Jail mailbox. Aryan Khan was released from jail at 11 am after which he sat in the car and left the jail. As Shah Rukh Khan's son reached Mannat with thousands of fans outside the residence of the superstar celebrating his return, Urmila Matondkar praised the actor's strength in these trying times. Urmila Matondkar took to social media to appreciate how SRK handled this crisis. She wrote

Jannat Zubair Rahmani is one of the most multi-dynamic personalities of the Indian entertainment industry. The actress started out her career as a child artist and later switched to playing the leads in various daily soaps. Post that, the actress took a break from television and ventured herself into music videos. Apart from that, Jannat has also emerged as one of the most successful digital superstars. Now, the 20-year-old actress is all set for her debut Punjabi film. The actress will be now seen on the silver screens as she shared the poster of her film which is titled  Kulche Chole.  In the film, Jannat will be seen romancing newbie Dilraj Grewal. She shared the picture on her Instagram handle and captioned it as, "IN CINEMAS 2022".   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Jannat Zubair Rahmani (@jannatzubair29) Starring Jannat Zubair Rahmani and Dilraj Grewal,  Kulche Chole  will be produced by Sumeet Singh and directe

Two of India’s finest actresses Shabana Azmi and Jaya Bachchan, both above 70, are being given the most spectacular makeover in the history of their illustrious careers. Producer-director Karan Johar has assigned the formidable job to his buddy, designer Manish Malhotra, who has been provided a detailed brief on how the two actresses should look in Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani where Ranveer Singh and Alia Batt play the title roles. A source from the core crew informs, “Who says women after a certain age cannot be glamorous? Gayatri Devi and Sharmila  Tagore are prime examples of ultimate autumnal glamour. Shabana Azmi and Jaya Bachchan have great potential for being glammed up and we are going to make full use of their towering personalities to dress them up as divas.” The joke on location of Rocky Aur Rani Ki  Prem Kahani is every time Shabana and Jaya see Manish Malhotra approaching they shout to one another to run to hide. “They can’t recognize themselves in the mirr

Filmmaker Jake Kasdan is reuniting with his Jumanji star Dwayne Johnson for Red One , the unique Christmas-themed feature project set up at Amazon. Hiram Garcia, the President of production of Johnson's Seven Bucks Productions created the original story which is now being translated into a script by Chris Morgan, who previously worked with Johnson on four Fast and Furious movies as well as the Johnson-led 2019 spinoff, Hobbs & Shaw . According to The Hollywood Reporter, Amazon picked up the project in June. The details are being kept in the sack but Red One , which is a tentative title, is described by Amazon as “a globe-trotting, four-quadrant action-adventure comedy, imagining a whole new universe to explore within the holiday genre.” Johnson is attached to star, possibly even as Santa himself, and is producing with his Seven Bucks Productions cohorts, Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia. Kasdan will direct the feature project and also joins the ranks of its producers as well v

English actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Irish actress Fiona Shaw are confirmed to join the ensemble cast of John Krasinski‘s upcoming untitled fantasy-comedy for Paramount. In addition to directing and writing the high-profile movie, Krasinski will also be starring opposite Ryan Reynolds, as previously announced. While the plot details are kept under wraps, the story is said to be based on an original idea of Krasinski’s about a child’s journey to rediscover their imagination. Waller-Bridge is the Emmy-winning creator of the hit British series Fleabag and Killing Eve (she also starred in the former). The British writer-actress-producer is currently in production on Indiana Jones 5 and contributed to the script of the latest James Bond film, No Time to Die . Waller-Bridge and Shaw will be reuniting after Shaw starred in Killing Eve and guest-starred on Fleabag. She also earned Emmy nominations for both. Shaw’s other credits include playing Aunt Petunia Dursley in the Harry Pott

The sudden demise of Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar's demise has left the entire industry in deep grief. The actor suffered cardiac arrest and passed away at the age of 46. After his demise, several celebrities have been grieving and condoling the late actor’s death on social media. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan also mourned the Kannada star's death and expressed being in ‘great shock’. He also mentioned dealing with the ‘grief’ of two deaths on Friday. Amitabh took to his blog and wrote, "Rajkumar, the younger son of the legendary icon of Kannada cinema, Raj Kumar, and a star in his own right, passed away today he was just 46 years, and this has put all of us in great shock. The family of late RajKumar have ever been extremely close". Amitabh also condoled Puneeth’s death on Twitter and wrote, “T 4079 - .. a day of remorse and prayer .. two close to the family passed away today .. it is too dark.” T 4079 - .. a day of remorse and prayer .. two close to the family pas

Yusuf Husain, known for his roles in films such as Vivah, Dhoom 2 and Dil Chahta Hai , passed away on Friday. Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who is the late actor's son-in-law, and actor Manoj Bajpayee, have mourned the death of the veteran actor on social media. Actor Manoj Bajpayee mourned the loss by sharing a picture of the veteran actor on his Instagram Stories. He wrote, “Rest in peace Yusuf Sahab!! #SAFEENA @hansalmehta.” Sad News!!! Condolences to @safeenahusain @mehtahansal & the entire family!!! Rest in peace Yusuf saab???? https://t.co/q7CFbbEo95 — manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) October 30, 2021 Sharing a picture of Yusuf on his Instagram handle, Hansal wrote, "I had completed 2 schedules of Shahid. And we were stuck. I was troubled. A non-existent career as a filmmaker was almost finished completely. He just came up to me and said I have a fixed deposit and it is of no use to me if you are so troubled. He wrote a cheque. Shahid was completed. That was Yus

Bigg Boss 14 fame and actress Jasmin Bhasin has been the face of various music videos including ‘ Tera Suit’ , ‘ 2 Phone’ , ‘ Tu Bhi Sataya Jayega ’, ‘ Pani Di Gal’   and ‘ Tenu Yaad Karaan’ among others. The actress has shared the screen space with several actors for the music videos and she is all set to come up with a music video with popular television actor Mohsin Khan. According to a report by a web portal, the song has been crooned by Mohit Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal and will be shot in Rajasthan. Well, this will be the first time that the duo will be seen together on-screen. It is surely going to be a delightful treat for their fans. Recently, Mohsin Khan has also bid adieu to the longest-running daily soap, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai . This will be his first project after his exit from the show. In the show, he essayed the roles of Kartik Goenka and his on-screen chemistry with Shivangi Joshi was very much loved by viewers. ALSO READ:Mohsin Khan bids final goodbye to Yeh

Singer Zayn Malik has denied to multiple charges of harassment against his ex-girlfriend Gigi Hadid and her mother Yolanda following a volatile September argument at their Pennsylvania home, according to court documents obtained by People tabloid. The singer was charged with four counts of harassment after an incident on September 29 in which he allegedly "grabbed [Yolanda] and shoved her into a dresser, causing mental anguish and physical pain," the documents say. The former One Direction singer also allegedly hurled a series of insults and "continuous cursing" at Yolanda including telling her to "stay away from [his] f—ing daughter." In a statement to TMZ , Malik pleaded no contest to claims that he had struck Yolanda, saying, "I adamantly deny striking Yolanda Hadid and for the sake of my daughter I decline to give any further details and I hope that Yolanda will reconsider her false allegations and move towards healing these family issues in pr

After the success of State of Siege: Temple Attack, Dial 100, and Rashmi Rocket ,  ZEE5 is set to bring Squad. Produced by Zee Studios and Indian Media Entertainment and directed by Nilesh Sahay, Squad is an action thriller with patriotism at the heart of it. The movie is headlined by debutant actors, Rinzing Denzongpa and Malvika Raaj and supported by Pooja Batra, Mohan Kapur and Amit Gaur. Squad revolves around the battle between the nations’ Special forces with a little girl at the centre of it who has lost everyone in her life. With patriotism and an emotional bond at the heart of it, Squad also has high-octane action sequences involving MIG 8, helicopter chases and 400 soldiers in a never seen before climax scene which will blow everyone’s mind. It is the first Indian film to be shot in Belarus. Squad has an international crew giving the film international scale and grandeur including Kier Beck known for Mad Max: Fury Road as the stunt coordinator, William Humphris who ha

As the much-awaited Brahmastra seems to have reached its last leg, it is heard that director Ayan Mukerji has included a song at the last minute. The film starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt went through its share of excruciating times since it went on floors in 2018. As per the sources, a large set has been erected at Film City, Goregaon, where the leads will give shape to the track over the next two weeks. A source revealed that while Ayan has lined up a few sequences, the primary shoot is of the song. An elaborate set has been put up, and over 40 junior artistes will be part of the number, said the source. The source further added that after Alia finishes her portions, she will return to the set of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani because the next schedule of Karan Johar’s movie is lined up for December in Delhi. Moreover, if all goes well, Ayan will call it a wrap on his project by November end which also features Amitabh Bachchan and Nagarjuna. Also Read:  Brahmastra starrin

Three years after their National Award-winning film, Badhaai Ho , Junglee Pictures is all set to take the love for the movie to the next level with Badhaai Do . The movie directed by Harshavardhan Kulkarni is one of the most eagerly awaited family entertainers releasing next year. Besides Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar, the family entertainer also boasts of an ensemble cast featuring seasoned actors like Seema Pahwa, Sheeba Chadha, Lovleen Mishra, Nitish Pandey, Shashi Bhushan amongst others essaying pivotal roles taking the narrative ahead. Building the anticipation further, the makers have now officially announced the theatrical release date of Badhaai Do on Republic Day Weekend, 2022. Sharing the screen space for the first time, Rajkummar and Bhumi will be seen portraying interesting characters they have never played on screen before. While Raj will be essaying the role of a cop in a mahila police thana, Bhumi plays the role of a PT Teacher in the film. Theatre ready... Aap r

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's elder child Aryan Khan will be returning home after 28 days. He was taken into custody on the night of October 2 by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) along with a few others after the agency conducted a raid on a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast. On October 3, Aryan Khan was arrested by the NCB in the case. The Khan house, Mannat, in Bandra was decked up with lights to welcome Aryan on Friday, October 29. However, owing to a delay in completing formalities for release, Aryan had to spend another night in jail. Today, October 30, Aryan Khan was released from Arthur Road Jail. Shah Rukh Khan's bodyguard Ravi and his team had reached early morning to pick him up. The jail authorities picked up the bail order at 5:30 am on Saturday from the Arthur Road Jail mailbox. Aryan Khan was released from jail at 11am after which he sat in the car and left the jail. Aryan Khan and his friends Arbaaz Merchant were denied bail thrice before submitting a plea

The much awaited film Sooryavanshi, starring Akshay Kumar, is all set to release in a week and the excitement everywhere is tremendous. Not just fans, but even the industry members have been tweeting in support as it’s the first big Hindi film to release on the big screen after nearly 18 months. Bollywood Hungama has now found out that a prominent industry person also stepped in to ensure that Sooryavanshi did not face any obstacles at the box office. And that person is none other than superstar Salman Khan. A source told us, “Salman Khan was looking at a date to release his film Antim – The Final Truth, co-starring Aayush Sharma. One of the dates he was eyeing was November 5, which is also the day Sooryavanshi releases. When Sooryavanshi’s director and co-producer Rohit Shetty learnt about this development, he met Salman Khan and requested him to avoid clashing with his film. He told the superstar that a solo release was important for a big film like Sooryavanshi.” The source conti

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's elder child Aryan Khan will be returning home after 28 days. He was taken into custody on the night of October 2 by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) along with a few others after the agency conducted a raid on a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast. On October 3, Aryan Khan was arrested by the NCB in the case. The Khan house, Mannat, in Bandra was decked up with lights to welcome Aryan on Friday, October 29. However, owing to a delay in completing formalities for release, Aryan had to spend another night in jail. The HC set 14 conditions for Aryan Khan's bail which included a PR Bond of Rs. 1 lakh and surrendering his passport. Meanwhile, on Friday, Bollywood actor Juhi Chawla appeared at a session court in Mumbai to sign a bail surety of Rs. 1 lakh for Aryan Khan. She is a long-time friend of SRK and his family and also co-owns the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders with Khan. On Friday, October 29, Juhi said she was happy Aryan Khan can finally wal

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan were anticipating the return of their elder child Aryan Khan today. However, it seems like the young Khan will have to spend another night at Arthur Road Jail. The release orders for Aryan Khan had to be submitted to the Arthur Road Jail by 5.30 pm for Aryan to be released today. However, at 5.30 advocate Satish Maneshinde said that the procedure will take another hour to complete. According to PTI, a jail official stated, “Aryan Khan to spend one more night in Mumbai prison as release papers did not reach us in time; no special treatment for anyone.” If the release order from the special court had arrived by 5.30, Aryan Khan would have been released by 7 pm from the prison. However, due to the delay, Aryan Khan will have to stay longer in prison. Shah Rukh Khan who had stepped out of his house to receive his son has reportedly returned home after the jail authorities refused to let Aryan go. Aryan was taken into custody on the night of October 2 by the

South Korean actress Han So Hee has a potential new drama project. As reported by Korean tabloid Soompi on October 29, the actress will be starring in the upcoming drama Why Did You Come To My House . Responding to the reports, Han So Hee’s agency 9ato Entertainment commented, “Han So Hee received a casting offer for the new drama ‘Why Did You Come To My House’ and is reviewing [the offer].” A music romance drama, Why Did You Come To My House is about a man and woman who have been friends for 20 years. They end up living together for two weeks and walk the fine line between love and friendship. The drama naturally meshes a relatable love story with the process of making music. Han So Hee has been offered the role of Seo Eun Soo, who debuted as a lyricist three years ago due to an unexpected opportunity. She is a lively, straightforward, and honest character who is open about expressing her feelings. Why Did You Come To My House will be written by Chae Yoon of She Would Never Kn

Vinod Bhanushali announces his next - a biopic on the life of Sher Singh Rana - directed by Shree Narrayan Singh. His first association with director Shree Narrayan Singh will shed light on the life of the man who created a stir in India for various reasons when he was just a young man. Sher Singh Rana, a staunch Rajput, became a worldwide name when he brought back the remains of the 11th century ruler of the Chauhan Dynasty, Prithviraj Chauhan, from Kandahar, Afghanistan. Rana brought the feeling of pride to his Rajput community by being the only man who brought back a great ruler’s relics. Before this when he was a prisoner of Tihar Jail, Sher Singh Rana was the second man after Charles Sobhraj, who escaped this high-security jail not with violence but with mind tactics. Speaking about choosing to bring the life of Sher Singh Rana on screen, director Shree Narrayan Singh says, “When I read Sher Singh Rana, I was intrigued to meet him and know his journey and his experience. He is

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's son Aryan Khan was granted bail on Thursday by the Bombay High Court. A detailed bail order was issued by Justice Sambre on Friday afternoon. The HC set 14 conditions for Aryan Khan's bail which included a PR Bond of Rs. 1 lakh and surrendering his passport. As soon as the bail order was issued by the HC, Aryan Khan's legal team immediately started with the further procedures to release him from Arthur Road Jail. On Friday evening, Bollywood actor Juhi Chawla appeared at a session court in Mumbai to sign a bail surety of Rs. 1 lakh for Aryan Khan. She is a long-time friend of SRK and his family and also co-owns the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders with Khan. In the court, senior Advocate Satish Maneshinde informed the court that Juhi is the surety, and her passport and Aadhar were shown as proof of identity. “She (Juhi) knows him since birth. Since the father and she are professionally associated," he said as Juhi stood in the witness

ZEE5, India’s largest homegrown OTT platform, set the benchmark in the crime thriller space with the Original series Abhay in 2019. The show returned in 2020 with another successful season after which the fans wanted more of the gritty drama. The wait is now officially shorter for the new installment as the cast and crew have commenced shooting for Abhay 3. Kunal Kemmu will return as the investigating officer, Abhay Pratap Singh who has the mind of a criminal and can go to any extent to solve a case. Asha Negi, Nidhi Singh, Rituraj Singh, and Elnaaz Nourozi who were a part of the earlier season will return to their successful character portrayals in season 3 as well. Additionally, there would be new additions however the details are kept under wraps as yet. Ken Ghosh who directed the first two seasons is also directing the third season of this successful franchise. The first two seasons were an instant hit with the audience as it was unlike any other crime thriller and now with Abh

Nawazuddin Siddiqui who needs no introduction has proved his mettle time and again as an actor. The Versatility King is a name in the world of entertainment that shows nothing less than excellence. It is not surprising that the actor was awarded last night with Excellence in Cinema Award at the Filmfare Middle East Achievers Night held in Dubai that saw the presence of more than 100 eminent personalities from the Indian Film Industry. Siddiqui, after receiving the award said, "For an artist, there is no bigger reward than the audience giving you their love and appreciation for your work and I am glad to see people here in Dubai giving me so much love. To receive an award among a much vibrant audience here in Dubai is heartwarming to say the least." The actor has also been nominated at Emmy International Awards for Serious Men directed by Sudhir Mishra that released on Netflix last year. He is the only Indian actor nominated in the ‘best performance by an actor’ category