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South Asian stars in global cinema are celebrating a double win as two of its brightest stars, Indian actress Alia Bhatt and British-Indian actor Dev Patel, have secured a coveted spot on Time magazine's prestigious “100 Most Influential People of 2024” list. This recognition highlights the global impact of Indian actors and the immense talent they bring to the world stage. Alia Bhatt, a household name in India, has been steadily carving her niche as a leading actress with critically acclaimed performances and immense audience popularity. Her dedication and talent haven't gone unnoticed internationally. Tom Harper, the director of her Hollywood debut film Heart of Stone, penned a glowing tribute for the magazine. Harper described Bhatt as a focused and collaborative artist, praising her willingness to embrace creative risks. He wrote, “I met Alia on Heart of Stone, her English-language film debut. Despite her fame, on set she is self-effacing and funny. There is a grace to the

The ticket rates in multiplexes are often outside the reach of the common man. Hence, when National Cinema Day was announced on September 23, 2022, it led to a massive craze. On this day, most theatres across the country offered tickets for just Rs. 75. The second edition of the National Cinema Day was celebrated on October 13, 2023, when the tickets were priced at Rs. 99. In between, the multiplex chains came up with Cinema Lovers Day on January 20, 2023. Its second edition was celebrated earlier this year on February 23, and it helped cinema halls record healthy footfalls. It was the day when Article 370 and Crakk were released, and both these films benefited. The next Cinema Lovers Day was expected to happen in 2025. However, the exhibition has given a nice surprise to the viewers. They have decided to once again celebrate Cinema Lovers Day this Friday, that is, April 19. As it happened earlier on this day, multiplexes will offer tickets at a nominal price of just Rs. 99. The sourc

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's residence in Mumbai's Bandra neighbourhood witnessed a disturbing security breach on April 14. Two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle fired multiple rounds outside Galaxy Apartments, where Khan resides. No injuries were reported. However, the incident sent shockwaves through the industry and raised concerns about the actor's safety. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde personally contacted Khan and assured him of heightened security measures and met the Khan family after the two assailants were arrested and brought back to Mumbai. Days later, his father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, who lives in the same building, acknowledged the ongoing police investigation and the state government's assurances. He spoke to India Today and said in Hindi, “What’s there to talk about? Yeh jaahil log joh kehte hain maar denge tab pata lagega na (These illiterate people say you’ll learn your lesson when we’ll kill you). We’ve been given ext

A film making waves around the film festival circuit for the past 6 months, Lord Curzon Ki Haveli, actor Anshuman Jha's directorial debut about Asians in the UK will have its British Premiere at the UK-Asian Film Festival 2024, at Regent Cinema on May 11th. Anshuman Jha with his leading lady Rasika Dugal are expected to walk the red carpet in London. The film had its World Premiere at IFFM Australia, its North American Premiere at CSAFF Chicago, its Canadian Premiere at ISAFF Vancouver, its European Premiere at the biggest genre film festival in Europe 'Razor Reel' & its Indian Premiere at WENCH&Red Lorry - will finally go back to Britain where it has been shot. The jury has called it "a really inventive film. And a zany homage to Alfred Hitchcock with a very desi twist. With its postcolonial subtext (couched in dark humour) it will be a great watch for British Asian and cross-over audiences." Says the debutant director Anshuman Jha "Feels like a fu

Rohit Shetty's Singham Again boasts a star-studded cast including Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor and Tiger Shroff with Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh also reprising their previous roles from Sooryavanshi and Simmba.  Now, Shetty is set to shoot a mega dance number featuring all of these stars. While Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Arjun Kapoor and Tiger Shroff are set for the dance number, Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh will also make cameo appearances. The filmmaker is filming an elaborate song at a Vile Parle set starting today, April 17. Rohit Shetty has been filming the action sequences for the film's last leg at Golden Tobacco Factory. A separate grand set has been built for this song. The shoot was originally scheduled for April 15 but has been pushed back to today. Ganesh Acharya is choreographing the song with 400 background dancers. The main cast will film the number over the next four days. However, Deepika Padukone might not be able

Shah Rukh Khan returns to the big screen after Dunki in 2025 with the Sujoy Ghosh-directed King, which will mark the big-screen debut of his daughter, Suhana Khan. The film is presently in the pre-production stage and the makers are going all out to ensure that the return of SRK is celebrated like never before. We have got exclusive scoop that Sujoy Ghosh and Siddharth Anand are planning to make a raw and rustic action film, King, on a mega budget of Rs. 200 crores. "King is an ambitious action film, unlike anyone's imagination. The team has been working on the pre-production for the last one year to ensure that all aspects are covered in the right way - from script, to scale and action. Red Chillies Entertainment has always mounted world-class products and King will be no different as the banner is going all out to ensure a grand debut for Suhana Khan," a source told Bollywood Hungama. The source further informed that Siddharth Anand is in talks with stunt directors fr

Content creator and actor Bhuvan Bam, known for his performance in the debut web series Taaza Khabar, is gearing up to mesmerize audiences once more with the highly anticipated Season 2. Following the success of the first season, Bhuvan Bam is ready to embark on another thrilling journey filled with intrigue and excitement. This is interestingly the first time that Bhuvan will be working on a project outside of his own production. Amidst the shoots for Taaza Khabar 2, exciting news has emerged regarding Bhuvan's next project—a riveting murder mystery featuring one of India's top actresses from the 90s. The project, helmed by a debutant director, promises to deliver an unparalleled viewing experience for audiences. Speaking about the upcoming project, a source close to the production reveals, "The murder mystery project starring Bhuvan Bam alongside one of India's iconic actresses from the 90s is set to captivate audiences. Shot in Mumbai, the film guarantees to keep

The Bombay High Court rejected filmmaker Ramesh Sippy's request for a court-appointed receiver in an ongoing property dispute. The dispute centres on the inheritance of assets belonging to Sippy's late parents [Ramesh Sippy v. Sunhil Sippy & Ors.]. According to a report by Bar and Bench, the Sholay director had filed an interim plea seeking the appointment of a court receiver. This receiver would have taken temporary control of a flat and 27 cinematograph films, which Sippy claimed fell intestate (without a will) upon his parents' passing. The filmmaker further contended that Sippy Films Pvt. Ltd. and its directors were illegally utilising these assets. However, Justice Manish Pitale, presiding over the case, found insufficient evidence from Sippy to support his concerns about the defendant disposing of the flat. Additionally, the court noted that the legal heirs of Sippy's siblings, along with the company itself, had been asserting ownership rights over the 27 fi

The Mumbai Crime Branch has apprehended two individuals allegedly involved in the Sunday morning firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's Bandra West residence. Confirming the arrests, Mumbai Police officials revealed that the accused were apprehended late Monday night in Bhuj, Gujarat.  "Both the accused, who fled Mumbai after the firing, have been arrested from Gujarat's Bhuj," the officials told to ANI. The accused will be brought back to Mumbai for further investigation.  The incident, which unfolded early Sunday morning, witnessed two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants open fire outside Galaxy Apartments, Salman Khan's residence. The assailants fled the scene after discharging a total of four rounds. One live cartridge was recovered from the site.  The incident sparked immediate action from law enforcement agencies, with the Mumbai Crime Branch initiating an investigation. Preliminary investigation suggests a well-planned attack, as the suspects w

There are intriguing real-life parallels in Suresh Krissna’s Hindi-Telugu film Hero Heeroine, which is set in the film industry. Rumor has it that Divya Khosla Kumar is playing a character inspired by the living legend Vyjayanthimala. Rajiv Khandelwal, who last seen as a bratty superstar in Karan Johar’s series Showtime, features as a South superstar-singer, alongside Paresh Rawal. The two accomplished actors reunite after eleven years. Paresh and Rajiv were last seen together was Table No. 21. But the most interesting comeback to screen is that of veteran Soni Razdan, who is all set to dazzle in Hero Heeroine playing a role reminiscent of Meryl Streep’s Miranda in The Devil Wears Prada. Tusshar Kapoor for the first time, appears as himself, and Ishita Chauhan takes on the role of a chef. Arbaaz Khan and Vinay Pathak are also part of the vast cast. Noteworthy Telugu actors will also join the cast soon. The male lead of the film is yet to be decided, with Divya Khosla Kumar playing

Over the last few months, it was confirmed that Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar are teaming up for the first time on an action-packed saga. The director, Aditya Dhar had even started the recce for the film with the intent to take the film on floors in Summer 2024. However, in an unusual turn of events, there is a delay in the shooting schedule of this action-packed thriller. A source told Bollywood Hungama anonymously, "Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar are very keen to make their first collaboration very special. They want to mount the film like the biggest action thriller set against the backdrop of politics and gang wars. The vision to make this requires a big budget and they are not able to align their vision with their studio partner." The source further informed that Aditya Dhar is now taking time off to rework the script and scale down some of the action sequences to bring it into a particular budget structure. "The market is not lucrative as the digital streaming mar

In a startling incident early Sunday morning, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's residence at Galaxy Apartments in Mumbai became the scene of a security breach. Two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle fired multiple rounds outside the actor's home, triggering concern and swift action from authorities. No injuries were reported as the bullets were fired into the air. However, the gravity of the situation prompted immediate action from Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who assured Khan of heightened security measures. The Mumbai Police swiftly launched an investigation into the incident, registering an FIR under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code and 3(25) section of the Arms Act. According to a report in NDTV, sources have revealed that two gunmen are reportedly affiliated with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang. Anmol Bishnoi, Lawrence Bishnoi's brother, claimed responsibility in an online post, describing the attack as a "preview" and issuing a warnin

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan found himself at the center of a security breach when two unidentified assailants fired shots outside his residence Galaxy Apartments in Mumbai. The incident, which took place early Sunday morning, prompted swift action from Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who reached out to the actor to assure him of heightened security measures. Following a discussion with Mumbai Police Commissioner, it was unanimously agreed to bolster Salman Khan's security detail in response to the alarming incident. Chief Minister Shinde, addressing the media, condemned the attack as "unfortunate" and pledged that the perpetrators would be apprehended and face the full force of the law. “The government stands firmly behind Salman Khan and his family during this troubling time,” Shinde affirmed, as reported by India Today. “We have instructed the Mumbai Police to thoroughly investigate the matter and ensure the safety of the actor and his loved ones.” CCTV

Salman Khan, who stays in Bandra, with his parents and family, received another major threat on April 14 as gunshots were fired at his residence on Sunday morning. The police is currently investigating the matter after onlookers revealed that two unidentified bikers were seen firing shots at his residence in Galaxy apartment in Bandra. For the unversed, ever since the past two years, the threats against the actor have seen an increase with Khan even demanding for permission to hold personal weapon for self-defense. Reports suggest that a bullet was also fired on the first floor where Salman Khan resides in his humble one BHK apartment. Videos from the news portal ANI have found its way on social media where the Mumbai Crime Branch team along with forensics team are seen investigating the bullets and bullet marks. This is not the first time where Khan has been directly attacked. Last year, his father Salim Khan too received death threats where unidentified letters were left on the benc

Mr. and Mrs. Mahi, which is said to be a sports drama revolving around cricket, has finally received a release date. While audiences are eagerly waiting to see the duo of Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor, who previously featured in a horror comedy, in a rather different avatar this time, the makers have locked a release date for the film, which is May 31. With the latest announcement, Rajkummar Rao, who is already gearing up for the release of another film Srikanth: Aa Raha Hai Sabki Aankhein Kholne in the same month, will have another release to look forward in May. Speaking of the film, there were many dates which were reported last year including the one announced by Karan Johar wherein it was revealed that the makers are aiming at an April release. However, on April 13, the makers decided to unveil this release date on social media. Speaking of Mr. and Mrs. Mahi, the film marks Janhvi’s first sports film and it is being said that the actress will be essaying the role of a crickete

Pooja Hegde is embarking on a new chapter in her life. The actress is poised to make a grand move into her lavish new residence, a magnificent sea-facing mansion nestled in the upscale Bandra area of Mumbai. Valued at a staggering Rs. 45 crore, this opulent abode spans an impressive 4,000 square feet, embodying sheer sophistication and elegance. According to a report in NDTV, with a discerning eye for design and an innate sense of aesthetics, Pooja Hegde's relocation to this stunning abode signifies a significant milestone in her journey. A source close to the actress revealed, “Pooja Hegde has relocated to a stunning sea-facing mansion, boasting a sprawling 4,000 square feet of living space. Nestled in a prime location, this opulent abode not only offers panoramic vistas of the sea but also serves as a sanctuary of comfort and elegance in the heart of Mumbai.” On the work front, Pooja Hegde has an array of highly anticipated projects in her repertoire. Alongside her forthcoming

Fans are eagerly awaiting the release was Baby John, the action-packed thriller starring Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh. However, it seems that fans will have to exercise a bit more patience as the film's release has hit a snag. Originally slated for a May 31st release, Baby John has formally been postponed due to incomplete production and post-production work. According to the report in Peeping Moon, despite having been in production since August 2023 and having completed more than 75 days of shooting, the film still requires an additional 10-12 days of filming. This unexpected delay has pushed back the release date, with the makers now eyeing a debut in theatres sometime in June or July 2024. The decision to postpone Baby John was not taken lightly, as the filmmakers are dedicated to delivering a polished and high-quality product to audiences. With extensive post-production work still ahead, meeting the original release date became increasingly improbable. However, fans can re

Renowned actor Sayaji Shinde was admitted to Pratibha Hospital in Satara, Mumbai on April 11th, after experiencing severe chest pain. Concerns heightened when doctors discovered a 99 percent blockage in one of his three blood vessels during heart tests. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Shinde underwent an emergency angioplasty to restore blood flow to his heart. Post-angioplasty, the actor's health stabilized. Shinde took to social media to reassure his fans, expressing gratitude for their support and love during his health ordeal. In a video shared online, he conveyed his well-being and promised to return to entertain his audience soon. “Hi, I'm very well," Shinde said in the video. "All the fans who love me, my well-wishers are with me. Nothing to worry now. I will be there for your entertainment soon. Thank you...!!!”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sayaji Shinde (@sayaji_shinde) The news of Shinde's health scare prompted an outpo

Janhvi Kapoor took her fans by surprise when she announced her association with Ulajh, a unique political thriller featuring her as a protagonist amidst a male-dominated ensemble cast of Gulshan Devaiah, Roshan Mathews, Meiyang Chang, among others. While it was reported that the actress and the team has wrapped up the shooting of this highly-awaited Sudhanshu Suria directorial, now reports have it that the makers have locked a release date for the film in July this year. According to a Pinkvilla report, the film is expected to be in the post-production stage currently and the makers are aiming at releasing it on July 5, with an official announcement expected to be underway. The source was quoted in the portal saying, “With the post-production work nearing its completion, the team of Junglee Pictures are targeting to bring their political thriller on July 5, 2024 and an official announcement is around the corner.” While we wonder if this will mark the next release of Kapoor after Bawaa

Excitement is brewing among cinema enthusiasts as the highly anticipated sequel, War 2, gears up to delve deeper into the enthralling world of the YRF Spy Universe, masterminded by Aditya Chopra. Following the success of three films within the Tiger franchise, as well as the gripping War and Pathaan, the sixth installment of this cinematic universe is poised for another intense journey. Set against the backdrop of espionage and intrigue, War 2 promises to captivate audiences with its adrenaline-fueled narrative. Spearheaded by the dynamic duo of Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, and featuring Kiara Advani, the film embarks on a relentless pursuit of action and suspense. Director Ayan Mukerji has meticulously orchestrated the production, conducting rigorous preparations that commenced last year with extensive schedules in Spain and Abu Dhabi. Now, as the spotlight shifts to Mumbai, Roshan and Jr. NTR are gearing up for an electrifying face-off set within the confines of an aircraft. The stag