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There were reports earlier in the day about a documentary being made on the contribution of the Roshan family to the Hindi film industry, which will be produced by Rakesh Roshan and directed by Shashi Ranjan. For the unversed, the Roshans include the legendary musician Roshan Lal Nagrath, better known as Roshan, his sons, actor and filmmaker Rakesh Roshan and music composer Rajesh Roshan and grandson Hrithik Roshan. In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama, Rajesh Roshan confirmed that the news is indeed true and a documentary is on its way highlighting in detail the impact that the Roshan family has had on Bollywood. Answering our question on the documentary, Rajesh Roshan said, “Yes, it’s true.” Sharing his reaction and more details about the film, he added, “Yes, I am excited and happy about this. There is a lot of information, facts and stories of my family, which is going to be stored in one place (which will be) easy to access.” Roshan Lal Nagrath aka Roshan was born in Guj

Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt have been busy promoting their upcoming movie Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Billed as a new era of love, the film is helmed by Karan Johar. Three songs from the movie are already out with the fourth song to release on Monday. Titled 'Dhindhora Baje Re', the song has been shot on a mega scale around the theme of Durga Puja. As Alia's character is Bengali, she dances along with Ranveer in this grand scale dance number. A glimpse of it was seen in the trailer of the movie. The two of them will head to Kolkata on Monday for the song release. A day ago, the actors were promoting the movie in Mumbai. They visited a college, followed by a magical evening where singers Jonita Gandhi and Sonu Nigam performed. The music album is composed by Pritam.  Viacom18 Studios and Dharma Productions present A Dharma Productions film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, and Apoorva Mehta is all set to hit

Karan Johar is all set to release his directorial venture, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, in cinemas next week and all eyes are already on this multi-starrer. The advance booking is expected to open soon and meanwhile, the censor process has been successfully completed. However, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed the romantic drama after enforcing certain cuts. To begin with, the abusive word ‘b******d’, used multiple times in the film, was replaced by ‘behan di’. The popular rum brand Old Monk was mentioned in the film and it was changed to ‘Bold Monk’. ‘Lok Sabha’ was also mentioned in a dialogue and the CBFC asked the makers to remove it and not even replace it with any other term. That’s not all. A certain word was replaced with ‘Koi filter’ in the Rabindranath Tagore scene. In the absence of exact detail, its not clear whether or not the mention of the legendary figure has been retained. Then, an entire dialogue about West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamta Banerj

After the Adipurush fiasco, speculations about director Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious project based on the epic Ramayana have been buzzing around the internet. While official announcements are yet to be made, film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh recently revealed some essential insights about the upcoming film. In a candid chat with Bollywood Hungama, Taran Adarsh shared his thoughts on whether a film based on Ramayana should be made in the future, considering the backlash Adipurush received. He replied, "I really don't want to get into detail because I've spoken to Nitesh. Let the media write whatever they want. Off the record, I can discuss a lot of things, but I don't want to disclose this right now." However, Taran Adarsh did give a glimpse into what audiences can expect from Nitesh Tiwari's project. He revealed, "Itna jarur kahunga ki ye film Adipurush ki tarah ek part mai nahi aaegi. Yeh film 3 parts mai aaegi. Ramayan ki shurvat se leke end

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea seeking revocation of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certification of the film Adipurush. The film, which is based on the Hindu mythological epic Ramayana, has been facing backlash from some quarters for allegedly distorting the epic. A bench of Justices SK Kaul and MM Sundresh said that the court is not inclined to interfere with the CBFC's decision to grant certification to the film. "Everyone is touchy about everything now...tolerance for movies, books is going down," Justice Kaul said, as per a report by Hindustan Times.  The court also stayed the proceedings before the Allahabad high court which is hearing petitions challenging the depiction of the Ramayana in Adipurush. The high court had earlier ordered the makers of the film to appear before it on July 27. The Supreme Court's decision is a relief for the makers of Adipurush, which was released in theatres on June 16. The film stars Prabhas, Kriti S

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan launched the trailer of producer and good friend Anand Pandit’s upcoming Gujarati movie Tron Ekka on his official Twitter page. He captioned the tweet, “T 4711 - The Terrific Trio is back again with hilarious rib-tickling comedy. Get ready to get your mind blown. Wishing my dear friend @anandpandit63 loads of success.” Sharing his bond with Bachchan, Anand Pandit said in a statement, “He willingly decided to do a cameo in my last Gujarati film, Fakt Mahilao Maate and took the audience by complete surprise. But even if he is not on-screen in one of my productions, his constant support and encouragement mean a lot to me. I couldn't be happier that he has launched the trailer of this very special film.” Directed by Rajesh Sharma, Tron Ekka stars Yash Soni, Malhar Thakar and Mitra Gadhvi in pivotal roles, along with Hitu Kanodiya, Kinjal Rajpriya, Esha Kansara, Tarjanee Bhadla, Chetan Daiya. T 4711 - The Terrific Trio is back again with hilarious rib-tickli

The upcoming biopic on Jaswant Singh Khalra, which will star Diljit Dosanjh in the lead role while Arjun Rampal appears in a crucial role, has been in the headlines quite for a time now ever since the production company RSVP Movies, filed an appeal in the Bombay High Court seeking orders against the CBFC for the cuts that were asked to be done for releasing the film. In the latest update, the hearing that happened yesterday in the court, RSVP presented the remaining cuts and the court has asked to come today to complete the argument at 02:30 PM again. As the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cleared the film with an A certificate and asked makers for 21 cuts which includes the removal of certain dialogues, the movie's disclaimer, and its title and RSVP Movies by Ronnie Screwvala filed an appeal to the Bombay High Court under Section 5C of the Cinematograph Act, arguing that the cuts violated Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution and that the cuts were not covered un

Actress Bhumi Pednekar will be conferred with the prestigious Disruptor Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023. In her career, she has etched a strong position for herself as a powerhouse performer working on films with strong subjects that matter. In addition, this recognition will also be for her relentless commitment to addressing climate change and promoting sustainability. The award will be presented to the actor on the festival's opening day, August 11. The 34-year-old actress has solidified her position as one of the most socially-aware actors in the industry, consistently leveraging her platform and influence to bring about positive change. As a staunch climate warrior, she has used her wide reach and power as an actor to amplify the importance of confronting climate change and the reality that we confront today. As part of the recognition, Pednekar will be engaging in a special fireside chat with a live audience on sustainability, further cementing her role

In a moment of accomplishment, Bollywood actress Sanjana Sanghi has been officially appointed as the Youth Champion for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in India. The talented young star took to her Instagram handle to share the exciting news with her fans and followers. The young star’s Instagram post featured two captivating photos, along with a heartfelt caption expressing her joy and gratitude for this prestigious appointment. She wrote, "With being officially appointed as @undpinindia's Youth Champion, a long-standing dream has come true." The Rockstar actress continued to share her journey, explaining that this achievement not only marks the culmination of over a decade of commitment to working in the field of education but also represents her unwavering dedication to creating a better future for the youth. Sanjana's passion for empowering the younger generation has led her to this significant milestone, and she expressed excitement about this n

Bollywood Hungama was the first one to report that PVR Lower Parel, Mumbai has set a record by selling tickets of Oppenheimer’s IMAX version for Rs. 2450. Directed by Christopher Nolan, the period drama has generated tremendous demand, especially in the IMAX screens. With just 5 IMAX theatres in and around Mumbai, the exhibitors decided to hike up the rates considerably. At the Lower Parel cinema, the normal row tickets are priced at Rs. 760 and 960 for morning and post-midnight shows and Rs. 1160 and Rs. 1360 for all shows after 3:00 pm. The rates for recliner seats for morning shows are Rs. 1850 and a record Rs. 2450 for the later shows. Interestingly, the most expensive ticket for Avatar: The Way Of Water (2022) in this theatre was Rs. 1750. Even in other IMAX screens in Mumbai, Oppenheimer’s cheapest tickets start from Rs. 700. The same is the case in Delhi though Bengaluru is cheaper. Pune has just one IMAX screen and taking advantage of it, the cheapest ticket is priced at Rs. 10

Just yesterday, there were reports that the Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar starrer The Lady Killer had hit a setback due to budget issues. However, denying the same Shailesh Singh, one of the producer of the much-awaited crime thriller revealed that it was the weather that had played truant causing a delay in the shoot of the film. No, it is learnt that post the monsoon showers that have hot various parts of the country; the project is set to finish its last schedule post the non-stop showers across North India. “The last schedule of the film should wrap once the lashing of monsoon subsides in the North. It will have to be an outdoor schedule for the film because the location plays the perfect setting for this broody, crime thriller and the film has already been shot extensively in the North. So, as soon as the production house plans the last schedule, actors will wrap the film,” informs a trade source. Talking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama Shailesh Singh revealed he real issue s

Celebrity couple Ishita Dutta and Vatsal Sheth welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on Wednesday, July 19. The couple took to their respective social media handles and shared a joint post to make the official announcement. The couple can be seen posing for a photo with their new born while covering his face with a heart emoji. The caption read, “Us / We have been blessed with a baby boy. Thank you all for the love and wishes.” According to a report in ETimes, both Ishita and the baby are in good health, bringing relief to their fans. The actress gave birth at a hospital in Mumbai and is currently recovering. She is expected to be discharged from the hospital on Friday, July 21, as she begins a new chapter in her life. Before the baby's birth, Ishita and Vatsal delighted their followers with pictures from a beautiful pregnancy photo shoot, sharing their excitement and happiness with the world. The celebrations started well in advance, as Ishita and Vatsal moved into their new

GOVO, a new challenger in the audio technology space, unveiled its latest digital ad campaign, titled "Bass ka Boss," featuring its brand ambassador, actor Sidharth Malhotra. The digital ad features a unique storyline that begins with Sidharth Malhotra inviting a date to his home. Much to her amusement she discovers safety belts fastened onto the couch. The necessity of these safety measures soon becomes evident, as the extraordinary sound produced by GOVO GoBuds takes the listener on a thrilling and immersive audio journey. This campaign, conceptualized by GOVO and Bottomline Media Pvt Ltd, has garnered significant attention and created a strong buzz. The core concept behind the "Bass ka Boss" ad films is to showcase the exceptional audio capabilities of GOVO's products through an entertaining and engaging narrative. Through incorporating unique and quirky scenarios, the campaign effectively highlights the brand's commitment to delivering superior sound qu

In an exciting development, Karan Johar is set to turn his hit film franchise Student of the Year into a web series. The series, which will be produced by Dharmatic Entertainment and streamed on Disney+Hotstar, will launch Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor's daughter, Shanaya Kapoor, according to a report by Pinkvilla.  This is not the first time that Karan Johar is launching a new talent with the Student of the Year franchise. The first film in the franchise, which was released in 2012, introduced Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Sidharth Malhotra to the world. The second film, which was released in 2019, launched Ananya Pandey and Tara Sutaria. With Student of the Year 3, Karan Johar is looking to take the franchise to the next level. The series is currently in the writing stage and is scheduled to go on floors in the last quarter of this year. The director for the show is expected to be finalised within a month. However, Karan has not made any official announcement to confirm the s

Over the last three decades, Zee TV has introduced viewers to some exciting non-fiction formats like Antakshari, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. After the success of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs last year, Zee TV’s popular singing reality show, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa is set to make a comeback to give the nation’s aspiring singers an opportunity to present their melodious voices and build a career in the world of music. To make this season even more exciting and to help provide the right kind of guidance and training, Zee TV has roped in popular singer, music director, songwriter & producer - Himesh Reshammiya - as a judge on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2023. One of the most loved judges of the show, Himesh Reshammiya will be seen donning the judge’s hat for the sixth time this season, making him the longest-serving judge of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. Having contributed remarkable songs to the industry like ‘Tera Surroor’, ‘Aap ki kashish’, and ‘Mujhko Yaad Sataye Teri’ amongst others, he is all set to uncover fresh talent from ac

President Droupadi Murmu bestowed a prestigious honour upon the remarkable couple, Bomman and Bellie, known as The Elephant Whisperers, on Tuesday, July 18, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The couple, who are the protagonists of the Oscar-winning documentary, were recognized for their unwavering dedication to caring for orphaned baby elephants. For the unversed, directed by Kartiki Gonsalves, The Elephant Whisperers received acclaim worldwide and secured an Oscar in the documentary short subject category at the 95th Academy Awards. The official Twitter page of President Droupadi Murmu shared pictures from the felicitation ceremony and commended the couple for their tireless service in safeguarding the well-being of orphaned baby elephants. President Droupadi Murmu's tweet stated, "President Droupadi Murmu felicitated Bomman and Bellie, the protagonists of the Oscar-winning documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers' at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President praised the couple, belon

Readers may recall that Bollywood Hungama reported that Ayushmann Khurrana and Anaya Panday’s Dream Girl 2, which was wrapped recently, went for a quick 12-day reshoot. While the actors remained tight-lipped on the matter, Raaj Shaandilyaa has reacted to the report.  In an interview with a leading publication, the director Raaj Shaandilyaa said, “It’s not a reshoot. It’s our remaining shooting and a song that we still haven’t shot.” Raaj clarified that it wasn't a complete reshoot but rather the remaining shots and an additional song that still needed to be filmed. For the unversed, a source close to the development had informed us, “Director Raaj Shaandilyaa and producer Ekta Kapoor went through the first cut of the film. They were happy with the product but felt that there was scope for improvement. They spoke to Ayushmann and others and they all readily came on board to get the reshoot done. The schedule lasted for 12 days and took place earlier this month. The reshoot wrapped

In an exciting development for web series creators, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, has announced a new award category at the upcoming International Film Festival of India (IFFI) - the "Best Web Series" award. The announcement, made via Twitter, has generated enthusiasm and anticipation within the industry. Thakur expressed his delight and shared his vision for the award, stating, "Delighted to announce the BEST WEB SERIES AWARD @IFFIGoa to be presented to an exceptional web series for its artistic merit, storytelling excellence, technical prowess, and overall impact. India is filled with exceptional talent; I encourage you to tell the story of a rising and aspirational New India – ready to lead the world, with a billion dreams and a billion untold stories." The award will be bestowed upon an original web series available on an OTT platform that has been shot and produced in an Indian language. Its purpose is to incentivize and crea

Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal will have its global launch on July 21 on Prime Video. The cast along with the producer Sajid Nadiadwala and director Nitesh Tiwari hosted a star-studded blue carpet celebrity screening on Tuesday. While the film arrives in two days, Japan has requested the makers to dub the movie in the local language as it has a connection to World War 2. As reported by Pinkvilla, a source said, “The requests have come in from the Japanese audience. They have expressed their interest to dub it in the local language as due to the World War 2 connection, the film has the potential to resonate with the audience in Japan. There are conversations in Japan taking Bawaal as the subject matter of the film touches upon the themes and events surrounding World War 2, which also forms a part of Japan’s history.” At the trailer, Nitesh Tiwari had spoken about the connection and said “World War II is humongous. There’s so much that had happened and you can’t take eve

Crunchyroll, the world’s ultimate home for anime, announced today that actress Rashmika Mandanna is partnering with Crunchyroll to celebrate her love of anime across India. Mandanna will join forces with Crunchyroll at various events and activations, helping share her enthusiasm and introduce more fans across India to the breadth and depth of what they can experience on Crunchyroll. Her well-known love for anime includes titles across romance, action and fantasy as well as iconic franchises like Naruto, Cardcaptor Sakura and Bleach. “Rashmika Mandanna’s passion for anime is contagious, energizing, and impossible to ignore,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. “We are excited to partner with her and invite millions in India to dive into the fantastical worlds, rich stories and complex characters that are beloved by her and millions around the globe as we build the ultimate home for anime in India together.” “As an avid anime fan, I am thrilled to join hands with Crunchyroll a