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There’s nothing quite like the exhilaration and unforgettable experience of falling in love for the first time. Netflix is excited to announce Nadaaniyan, a young adult romantic drama that captures the magic, madness and innocence of first love. At the heart of this Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor starrer is Piya, a bold and spirited girl from South Delhi, and Arjun, a determined middle-class boy from Noida. As their two completely different worlds collide, they embark on a journey filled with mischief, heart, and the sweet messiness of first love. Making her directorial debut, Shauna Gautam, who was also the assistant director on Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, leads Nadaaniyan, which marks the much-anticipated acting debut of Ibrahim Ali Khan. The film brings together Ibrahim along with Khushi in a thrilling new on-screen pairing. Talking about the film, producers of Dharmatic Entertainment shared, “Love has always been at the heart of our storytelling, and with Nadaaniyan, ...

Mamta Kulkarni, who recently returned to Mumbai and sparked rumours about making a comeback in films, insisted that she doesn’t plan on returning to films but instead would like to follow a spiritual path. This further led to the actress becoming a member of the Kinnar Akhada during the Maha Kumbh and performing the rituals, after which she received the title of Mahamandaleshwar. However, now only a week later, Rishi Ajay Das, who is the founder of the Akhada has expelled the actress and also popular social activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi from their respective positions. On Friday, Das released an official press statement regarding the removal of the two members, which was shared by many reports wherein he said, “As the founder of Kinnar Akhada, I am hereby relieving Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi from his position as Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhada, effective immediately. His appointment was made with the goal of promoting religious activities and upl...

Shweta Rohira, Salman Khan’s Rakhi sister, recently met with a serious road accident, leaving her with multiple fractures and bruises. The incident occurred when she was hit by a bike, forcing her into what she called a "forced rest mode." She shared hospital pictures on social media, showing her injuries and a bandaged face. Despite the harrowing experience, Shweta assured her followers that she remains resilient and will recover with a renewed spirit. Shweta Rohira Narrates the Incident with Humor and Strength Sharing her ordeal, Shweta opened her note with, “Life is full of surprises, isn’t it? One moment, you’re humming #KalHoNaaHo and planning to tackle your day. The next moment, life decides to say, ‘Hold my chai,’ and sends a bike your way.” She explained that despite no fault of her own, she went from walking to an unexpected flight—unfortunately, not in the Bollywood slow-motion style. Injuries and Recovery: Shweta’s Optimistic Outlook She revealed that she suffered...

Actor and producer Jackky Bhagnani recently shared updates on the much-awaited sequel to F.A.L.T.U. During a Q&A session, he revealed he’s on the lookout for a “good and exciting story” for the sequel to the 2011 film. While busy with his upcoming production Mere Husband Ki Biwi, Bhagnani emphasized that the success of the sequel hinges on an original and engaging storyline. He said, “I am looking for a good and exciting story for F.A.L.T.U-2. Once we find something unique and appealing, we will definitely make the sequel.” Directed by Remo D’Souza and produced by Vashu Bhagnani under Puja Entertainment, F.A.L.T.U. featured Jackky Bhagnani, Puja Gupta, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Angad Bedi, Riteish Deshmukh, and Arshad Warsi, with Akbar Khan and Darshan Jariwala in supporting roles. The film was released on April 1, 2011. Meanwhile, Bhagnani made headlines after attending the opening ceremony of the International League T20 in the UAE. Speaking about his love for cricket, the actor men...

The Amazon MX Player’s StreamNext 2025 was held on January 30 at a five-star hotel in Mumbai and was a star-studded affair. It featured film personalities like Bobby Deol, Suniel Shetty, Malaika Arora, Remo Dsouza, Saba Azad etc. coming to the stage to promote their shows. Meanwhile, Girish Prabhu, Head, Amazon Ads, India, Karan Bedi, Head of Amazon MX Player, Amogh Dusad, Head of Content, Amazon MX Player and renowned tech analyst Benedict Evans spoke about the collaboration of Amazon and MX Player, evolving digital landscape and a lot more. One of the most fascinating announcements made at the event was that several films, which were available on OTT platforms until now, can now be seen for free. Amazon Prime Video is an SVOD (Subscription Video on Demand) platform, which means that one has to buy a subscription to access its library of exciting films. MX Player, on the other hand, is an AVOD (Advertising-Based Video on Demand) platform. It signifies that one can watch content on th...

With actors constantly experimenting with genres and filmmakers, a rare and never-seen-before combination is expected to be in the works, if recent reports are to be believed. It is being said that Kabir Khan, who shares a great bond with Katrina Kaif, is keen on working with the latter’s husband Vicky Kaushal. While the two of them have often cheered and appreciated each other’s work, they have never been able to come together for a project, until now. These reports have claimed that the filmmaker and actor are already in talks for an untitled film, details of which are strictly maintained under wraps. In a Filmfare report, it has been revealed that Vicky Kaushal and Kabir Khan are contemplating on working together for the film. Although the details are yet to be finalized with no confirmation from either side, a source was quoted sharing the details. "Kabir Khan and Katrina Kaif have had a long-standing association and friendship. Ever since Katrina and Vicky Kaushal came toget...

Actor and Parliamentarian Hema Malini participated in the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj earlier this week, taking a dip in the holy Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. A video from the event has surfaced on social media, showing Hema Malini sharing a light moment as she laughs heartily at the antics of yoga guru Baba Ramdev. The video captures a fun moment with several VIPs and devotees taking dips in the holy river, including Hema Malini. When it's Baba Ramdev's turn, someone unties his long hair, and as he flips it, his wet locks end up smacking people behind him—twice! Hema Malini can't help but burst into laughter at the amusing sight. It's definitely a light-hearted moment amidst the sacred rituals. Alongside Hema Malini, several other celebrities participated in the grand Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, including Sunil Grover, Kabir Khan, Guru Randhawa, Avinash Tiwary, Mamta Kulkarni, and Anupam Kher. The event saw numerous devotees and VIPs taking part in the ...

On Wednesday night, Netflix announced the premiere of Oscar-nominated live action short film ‘Anuja’ on February 5, 2025 bringing this poignant and inspiring story to a global audience across 190 countries. Crafted by the husband-and-wife duo Adam J. Graves (Director, Producer) and Suchitra Mattai (Producer), Anuja offers a hopeful and heartfelt tale of resilience, love, and opportunity amidst hardship. The trailer follows Anuja, a gifted nine-year-old girl, and her seventeen-year-old sister, Palak, as they work in a back-alley garment factory. When a compassionate teacher offers Anuja the chance to attend an elite boarding school, the sisters face challenges that test their bond and resilience, culminating in a life-altering decision—one faced by countless young girls worldwide. Expressing her excitement, Mindy Kaling, producer of Anuja, shared, "It is a dream come true to have Anuja on Netflix, where it can be seen by the worldwide audience it deserves. I’m so grateful to Bela...

Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar has officially introduced Ibrahim Ali Khan as the newest addition to the industry. The announcement came with a stunning photoshoot that immediately caught the internet’s attention. Ibrahim, the son of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, has long been in the spotlight due to his striking resemblance to his father. Now, after much speculation, Johar has confirmed his debut with a heartfelt social media post. Karan Johar’s Emotional Welcome for Ibrahim Ali Khan Taking to his official social media handle, KJo shared a series of captivating images of Ibrahim Ali Khan, expressing his excitement about launching the young actor. Recalling his first meeting with Amrita Singh, he wrote, “She treated me like her own the second we met, and that was the power of her grace…which lives on through her and her children too!” Reflecting on his long-standing association with the Khan family, the 52-year-old filmmaker added, “With Saif, it was in Anand Mahendru’s office wher...

Archana Puran Singh recently shared a vlog on her popular YouTube channel, revealing the details of her severe injuries. While filming a movie with Rajkummar Rao, she tripped and shattered her wrist, also injuring her face in the fall. After being hospitalized, she recovered within a few days and quickly returned to work. In the video, she mentioned calling Rajkummar to apologize for the delay she caused in production, assuring him that she would return as soon as possible to prevent any further losses. The vlog opens with real footage of Archana Puran Singh’s fall and injury early in the morning. The on-set video captures her crying in pain as she collapses off-camera, with crew members rushing to her side and taking her to the hospital. Her husband, Parmeet Sethi, was also informed about the incident. Ayushmann Khurrana updates Aryamann Ayushmann Khurrana called her son Aryamann to update him on Archana Puran Singh's accident on set. He said, “Kuch bohot bura nahi hua hai, but...

Renowned filmmaker Kabir Khan visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh, expressing his excitement about witnessing the grand spiritual gathering. The event, which takes place once every 12 years, attracts millions of devotees and visitors from across the world. In a conversation with ANI, Kabir Khan said, “I am very excited. This happens once in 12 years. I feel fortunate to have come here. I will take a holy dip here too.” The director, known for films like Bajrangi Bhaijaan and 83, emphasized that the Kumbh Mela is not just a religious event but a reflection of India’s rich heritage. “These things are not about Hindus and Muslims, these are the things of our origin, our country, and our civilization. There is no Hindu or Muslim in this. If you believe you are an Indian, then you should feel everything,” he added. The Maha Kumbh Mela, considered one of the largest human congregations on Earth, is a sacred pilgrimage where devotees take a dip in the holy rivers, believing it cle...

Singer-rapper Karan Aujla, who gained immense popularity with the chartbuster ‘Tauba Tauba,’ has recently purchased a luxurious villa in Dubai worth Rs 50 crores. The deal was signed with real estate entrepreneurs Mudit Jain and Sajal Garg, sparking widespread interest online. However, it is unclear whether Aujla, who currently resides in Canada, plans to move into his new home with his family. The newly purchased villa is located in one of Dubai's most upscale locales. The multi-storeyed property features a private pool, an expansive garden, ample parking space, and breathtaking views of the city's skyline. A photo of Aujla with Jain and Garg, taken during the signing of the deal, has since gone viral, adding to the excitement surrounding this major acquisition.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) A Remarkable Year for Karan Aujla 2024 proved to be a landmark year for Karan Aujla, with his Bollywood debut song ‘Tauba Tauba’ beco...

Amazon MGM Studios along with Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby, today announced February 28, 2025, as the theatrical premiere date in India, US, UK, UAE, Australia, and New Zealand for its highly acclaimed Original movie Superboys of Malegaon. The film, set in Malegaon, a small town in the state of Maharashtra, is inspired by real events. An Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby production, Superboys of Malegaon is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti. The film is directed by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover. It features a highly talented ensemble cast, including Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora, and Anuj Singh Duhan in the lead roles. After garnering acclaim at the prominent Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the 68th BFI London Film Festival, the Palm Springs International Film Festival, and the Red Sea International Film Festival, this emotional yet truly inspirational tale—capturing the essence of human relationsh...

While his last film was a magnum opus starring Tamil superstar Dhanush, now the director of Captain Miller is all set to enter the Bollywood arena. The filmmaker will be making his Hindi debut and the details of his first project have already been locked, reveals a source close to Matheswaran. It is being said that the filmmaker will join hands with Roaring River Productions and Bollywood producer Nazir Ahmed for his highly-ambitious projects but an official announcement of the same is yet to be made. The source confirmed the details and added, “Everything has been finalized but the makers are waiting for the right time to introduce Arun Matheswaran and announce the film. However, the casting and other details will follow later. As of now, Arun is quite excited about his first Hindi film and is glad about working Sarita Ashwin Varde of Roaring River Productions and Mr. Nasir Ahmed”. For the unversed, Arun Matheswaran marked his directorial debut in 2021 with the film Rocky, a neo noi...

The Saif Ali Khan stab case saw a new development on Monday evening when the police found the owner of the SIM, which was being used by the accused – Shariful Islam. Now, in recent development, the police has traced the identity of the SIM card which is expected to be owned by a woman residing in West Bengal, wherein the latter has insisted that her mobile phone has been missing for days. The investigation proceedings kicked off when the Mumbai police nabbed a certain man named Vijay Das, three days after the incident, who was later identified as Shariful Islam living under an alias. As the probe continued, the police revealed that they realized he was a Bangladeshi national who crossed the border to India in search of better opportunities and have been living under different identities. Recently, they asserted that the accused spent a good amount of time in West Bengal and decided to get a new number for him to stay in touch with his family in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, he soon shifted t...

With the investigation taking a new turn every day in the Saif Ali Khan case, latest reports suggested an alleged mismatch between the fingerprint samples collected by the police as evidence from Khan’s Mumbai residence and the accused. For the unversed, three days after the incident on January 16, the police detained a man named Sharif Muhammad – a Bangladeshi national in relation to the case. While the evidence is currently being investigated, shutting down reports of a mismatch, the Mumbai and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has revealed that they are yet to receive reports of fingerprints match. CID confirms that reports are yet to be submitted In a report published by Hindustan Times, Deputy Commissioner Dikshit Gedam opened up about them awaiting the report. “The fingerprint department is yet to submit their report to the Bandra police. We’ll wait for the report before commenting further,” he was quoted saying. Meanwhile, an unnamed official from the CID team too has co...

Marking the return of one of the most beloved characters of Indian Cinema – Rohit Shetty and Ajay Devgn had promised audiences to take on another action-packed adventure of Bajirao Singham during Diwali last year. While the film, titled Singham Again, garnered a decent response at the box office, it failed to meet the expectations of being an extravaganza treat. Although not many opened about this matter, now, months after the release, the leading man Devgn decided to address the same during an interview. A clip of Ajay Devgn talking on mistakes made in Singham Again goes viral One of the social media users have taken to the platform X aka Twitter, to share a clip from a recent interview of Ajay Devgn where he is seen candidly answering the host regarding the feedback he received for Singham Again. After the host politely points out that the Bajirao Singham, who was known for his grand action sequences who would take on the villains alone in his bulky avatar, was missing from the rec...

While reports revealed that Aamir Khan will soon return to theatres, it seems that the wait has just gotten longer. The Bollywood superstar, who recently attended the Statue of Unity in Vadodara for the Republic Day celebrations on Sunday, decided to share updates about his highly-anticipated film Sitaare Zameen Par. As the name suggests, the film aims to take forward the Taare Zameen Par franchise and although the details are maintained under wraps, Khan decided to spill some beans for the excited fans at the event. Vadodara is special for Sitaare Zameen Par and this is the reason On Sunday, while addressing the audience in Vadodara, he opened about the connection his next film shares with the city. "The sequel to Taare Zameen Par is Sitaare Zameen Par, and the climax of that movie was shot in Vadodara", he said, leaving fans thrilled. Furthermore, he went on to share details of its release. "My next film as a lead actor is Sitaare Zameen Par. We are trying to release...

The much-anticipated film Deva has been keeping not just the audience but even its cast on edge, if the recent details are anything to go by! Sources close to the film have revealed that in a rare move, acclaimed director Rosshan Andrrews wanted a highly guarded climax scene. In fact, the filmmaker went on to ensure that the final scene of the film was kept a complete mystery, even to its actors Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde, Kubbra Sait, and Pavail Gulati. The reason behind keeping the climax scene a mystery from everyone Revealing details of the same, an insider source asserted that none of the actors working on Deva received scripts which included the climax scene. “The scripts shared with Shahid, Pooja, Kubbra, Pavail, and others didn’t have that scene written at all. The director wanted to create the same sense of intrigue and anticipation among the cast that the audience will feel when the film releases,” the source added. The source went on to continue that this unique decision ...

Shahid Kapoor had a great 2024 with Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. It was his only release of last year and also the first hit of 2024. Shahid now will begin 2025 with Deva which is all set to release next week. The makers had completed the censor process in advance and in this article, we shall focus on the cuts received by the action entertainer. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed the film with a U/A certificate. However, the film had to go through three modifications. The lip lock sequence was reduced by six seconds. The visual of the 'foul gesture' was 'suitably modified. At multiple places in the film, foul words were used and they were replaced with milder words. The change was also done in the subtitles. The Examining Committee of the CBFC also asked the makers to submit clarification in reference to Hutatma Chowk, located in the Fort area of Mumbai. Lastly, the makers submitted the script as per the dialogues of the film. Once these changes ...