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After Sumbul Touqeer, the Star Plus show Imlie was riding on the shoulders of Megha Chakraborty. And now, the show is all set to pass to another generation with Adrija Roy coming on board for the lead role as Kairi along with Sai Ketan Rao as the leading man Agastya. Ardent followers of the show will recall that the precap of the popular serial showcases how Imlie and Atharva are rejoicing the arrival of their second child, their ‘ati ati small’ and gushing about their dream of a happy family but it is short lived as their lives seems to be in danger because of an earthquake. While the past few episodes were already hinting at a leap, audiences were eager to witness the arrival of the new Imlie. Their wait has now ended, since the channel introduced Adrija Roy of Durga Aur Charu fame who will be essaying the role of the next Imlie. In a recent post shared by Adrija, she expressed her gratitude after bagging the lead role in the show and penned a heartfelt note saying, “It’s time for e

Kareena Kapoor Khan starrer The Buckingham Murders is set to screen at BFI London Film Festival in October 2023. The film, helmed by Hansal Mehta, will screen on October 14 and 15 at the festival. The official synopsis reads, "Fresh wounds are reopened when Jasmeet Bhamra, a cop and single mother who recently lost her child in a shooting spree, transfers to High Wycombe and is assigned the case of a missing child. Director Hansal Mehta explores themes of trauma, closure and the immigrant experience with his signature sensitivity in this atmospheric thriller, featuring a career-best performance by Kapoor." Written by Aseem Arora, Raghav Raj Kakker, Kashyap Kapoor, the film is co-produced by Balaji Telefilms and Kareena Kapoor Khan. ALSO READ: Vijay Varma shares his experience working with Jaane Jaan co-star Kareena Kapoor Khan; says, “She has created a type” from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https

Actress Sunny Leone has now captivated the global arena with her recent release, Kennedy. The movie, having debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in May, has secured a spot in the prestigious 12th edition of the BMO International Film Festival of South Asia Toronto (IFFSA Toronto), renowned as the largest South Asian film festival in North America. Anurag Kashyap's film Kennedy, which was first screened at Cannes' Midnight Screening, secures a place at IFFSA Toronto (Oct 12-22, 2023), celebrating South Asian cinema with 120+ films and 30+ events. A proud moment for Leone, Anurag Kashyap, and Rahul Bhatt, showcasing their work. Leone's role as Charlie, crucial to the story, receives acclaim. The Kennedy team and esteemed guests, including Taapsee Pannu, Ranjan Singh, Anup Singh, Don Palathara, Naman Ramachandran, and Sami Khan, enhance the event's prestige. ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Anurag Kashyap DEFENDS Made In Heaven 2 makers amid plagiarism row; questions motives of Yash

The YRF Spy Universe is the most celebrated universe of Indian Cinema. In November 2023, Aditya Chopra is all set to start shooting for the Ayan Mukerji-directed War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani, and NTR Jr. in the lead. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that Aditya Chopra and Hrithik Roshan are keen to bring the action-packed thriller during the Republic Day 2025 weekend. A source informed Bollywood Hungama, "Republic Day weekend is proving to be a great money spinner for the Hindi Film Industry. Be it Agneepath or Pathaan, both Hrithik and YRF have tasted success on this date and are now considering a Republic Day 2025 release for War 2. In fact, Hrithik's next, Fighter, is also set to release on the same weekend in 2024." The source further added that the entire schedule of War 2 has been planned keeping this release period in mind. "It's a tentative date and things have been worked around keeping this in mind. However, the exact date will

Rani Mukerji has revealed that YRF is currently ideating on the storyline of Mardaani 3! Rani is the only actress to have a blockbuster franchise to her credit in Mardaani. She plays a feisty and fearless cop, Shivani Shivaji Roy, in this franchise and she takes on criminals who prey on women. Rani discloses, “Mardaani 3 is in the ideation stage. Once YRF has a great and concrete story idea, Mardaani 3 will get into the scripting stage. I’m excited to see how Mardaani 3 shapes up! I am crossing my fingers because I would love to play the part of Shivani.” She adds, “When I did Mardaani 2, I was quite nervous because I had never done a sequel before. I was like how will it happen? Because I leave my characters behind each time a film gets over and I don’t know if I will be able to reprise that part again. With Mardaani 2, I was surprised that I enjoyed reprising the part. So now I have tasted blood. So now I want to reprise it again in 3.” Rani says Mardaani 3’s script will need to b

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has taken strong objection to actor Meezaan Jafri allegedly wearing a “kirpan”, a symbol of Sikh faith, in a song titled ‘Saure Ghar’ in the upcoming movie Yaariyan 2. The SGPC has filed a police complaint and asked for an immediate ban on the film and its song on YouTube. The SGPC said that the actor is clean-shaven and non-Sikh and that only an initiated Sikh has the right to wear a kirpan. The SGPC also said that the film's directors have not clarified the matter satisfactorily. SGPC initiates legal action against Yaariyan-2 film for anti-Sikh scenes -Film hurting Sikh sentiments will not be allowed to release: @SGPCPresident Amritsar: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has initiated strict legal action against the film 'Yaariyan-2' for… pic.twitter.com/Ifkz59VslN — Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (@SGPCAmritsar) August 29, 2023 We raise our strong objection to these visuals filmed, published i

Astral Limited, India’s leading building materials company, is thrilled to announce its exciting collaboration with the much-awaited Shah Rukh Khan starrer movie Jawan, a partnership that echoes the spirit of strength, resilience, and firm bonds. This unique association marks a strategic move to promote the company’s flagship brand, Bondtite, which is renowned for its powerful bonding capabilities with the tagline "Jode Ekdum Tight." This collaboration exemplifies the Brand’s distinct marketing approach of incorporating larger-than-life elements to generate interest and intrigue around its brand. Joining hands with Jawan, Astral continues its tradition of pioneering co-promotions that resonate with the audience. Speaking about this exhilarating partnership, Kairav Engineer, Executive Director at Astral Limited, shared his enthusiasm, stating, "We are delighted to team up with Jawan, a movie that resonates with values of determination and unity, much like our Bondtite t

Indian actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh has been working on his new music. The singer recently revealed that he is simultaneously working on two albums – a collaboration album and another one which will likely be a Punjabi one. For the collaboration album, he has been teasing it on social media with several international talents. Amongst them is Latin sensation Camilo, with whom the song is already locked and ready to be dropped on August 31. Teasing the collaboration on his Instagram account, Camilo wrote, “Palpita August 31st. Love and respect is our common language!” Recently, he also shared a glimpse of the song and was crooning the Punjabi lyrics.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by C A M I L O (@camilo)   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by C A M I L O (@camilo) Diljit Dosanjh has teased collaborations with American rapper Saweetie, Australian singer-songwriter Sia, and rappers A-Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, and NLE Choppa. Five-time Latin Grammy winner a

It seems like the long feud between Sunny Deol and Shah Rukh Khan has come to an end which reportedly had started during Darr release. However, following the blockbuster success of Gadar 2, SRK made a call to Sunny to congratulate him on his win at the box office. SRK recently revealed that he had watched the movie and loved it. Sunny told Times Now, “Shah Rukh Khan had seen the film. Before that, he had called me and wished me well. He was so happy, and he told me, ‘I'm so happy, you genuinely deserve it’ and I said thank you. Then I spoke to his wife (Gauri Khan) and his son (Aryan Khan). And he said tonight we are going to be watching this film. And after that, he had seen it, and I think that is when he tweeted.” “It was so beautiful. Many times I've also called him up and we shared our thoughts on certain things,” he sai. He added, “About the past issues - whatever they were, I would say time heals everything and we move ahead. That's the way life should be.” Previo

Basking in the resounding success of his recent cinematic endeavour Oh My God 2, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is wasting no time as he dives headfirst into his next project. The renowned actor has commenced shooting for the upcoming film Sky Force under the banner of Maddock Films, and his on-set presence has stirred a frenzy of excitement among fans. Arriving in Lucknow on August 24, Akshay wasted no time and was spotted in Sitapur just a few days later, engaging in a motorcycle scene on an expansive open ground. On Tuesday, Akshay Kumar took to the open ground for his shot, an enthusiastic multitude of fans gathered, eager to catch a glimpse of their favourite superstar in action. Behind a secure fence, they cheered and waved as he rode the motorcycle, and Akshay responded with heartfelt waves and greetings. The actor's attire for the day was a white and blue striped shirt paired with denim jeans and shoes. Completing the look were sleek black sunglasses that added to his charis

Bollywood actor Sunny Deol is on cloud nine as his latest cinematic offering, Gadar 2, continues to shatter records at the Indian box office. The much-anticipated sequel has already achieved the remarkable feat of crossing the Rs 460 crore milestone, leaving industry insiders and fans awestruck. With its eyes set on a lifetime collection exceeding Rs 500 crore, Gadar 2 proves to be an unstoppable force in the world of Indian cinema. The film's triumphant success can be attributed to the electrifying charisma of Sunny Deol himself, who not only reprised his iconic role but also injected new life into it. Recently, Sunny Deol expressed his will to share screen space with Alia Bhatt. During a recent discussion with Zoom, Sunny Deol was questioned about a female co-star he would like to work with. Sunny mentioned Alia Bhatt and emphasized that their collaboration wouldn't be limited to romantic pairing. He expressed his admiration for Alia Bhatt and the potential to work together

Certain movies manage to transcend the boundaries of entertainment and become cultural phenomena and Gadar 2 is one prime example of that.  The film has set a record for minting one of the fastest Rs. 450 crores and has also become the third highest-grossing film in the history of Indian Cinema. Owing to the tremendous and unceasing love of fans for Sunny Deol’s Gadar 2, the makers have decided to give a special treat to them on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. The footfall of the theatres has been over Rs. 3 crores since the film has released and it has created a storm at the box office and there’s no stopping it. As the film revolves around the love and power of family, to ensure a family celebration of Gadar 2, the makers have introduced a special offer on Raksha Bandhan where cinegoers can buy 2 tickets and get 2 tickets free. The offer is valid from 29th August 2023 to 3rd September 2023 and seeing the excitement and buzz around the film is expected to shatter more records even in

There has been a keen interest in knowing Aamir Khan’s next movie as an actor after Laal Singh Chaddha, which released last year. It is now learnt that he would next be seen on the big screen in a yet untitled movie produced by his own banner Aamir Khan Productions. The actor has locked the Christmas period, December 20, 2024, as the release date of the film, whose director and other details are kept under wraps. The news was shared by the veteran trade analyst Taran Adarsh on his official Twitter page. Interestingly, Welcome To The Jungle, the third film in the Welcome franchise, is also slated to release during 2024 Christmas. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the movie stars Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Suniel Shetty, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani and Paresh Rawal. The film won’t have Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar, who were an integral part of the first two films in the Welcome franchise. Co-incidentally, the first film Welcome had also clashed with an Aamir Khan starrer in

Around 9 days are left for the release of Jawan and the excitement is growing with each passing day. Shah Rukh Khan fans are excited as the film’s promotion will reach its peak this week. Yesterday, the superstar revealed that the song 'Not Ramaiya Vastvaiya' will be unveiled today, that is, Tuesday, August 29. Its teaser has been loved and hence, its song release is keenly awaited. This will be followed by a grand pre-release event of Jawan. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The event will take place in Chennai, at Sri Sairam Engineering College in the evening. It will probably be held in its sprawling indoor stadium, the details of which are kept under wraps. Also, it’s unclear whether or not it’s a music launch event. Along with Shah Rukh Khan, the event will be graced by Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi and director Atlee. Music director Anirudh is also expected to grace the occasion. More than a thousand students and fans will be in attendance.” The source continued, “Recent

The Archies’ cast Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Dot, Agastya Nanda, Mihir Ahuja, Vedang Raina and Yuvraj Menda have officially announced the release date of their much-awaited musical film. Helmed by Zoya Akhtar, the film is set to arrive on Netflix on December 7, 2023. The announcement was unique as the cast was seen posing in front of a massive billboard that had the release date written on it. The video sees all of the seven cast members being extremely excited about their billboard as the "100 days to go" countdown for the film begins. The billboard also has a countdown timer which tracks the number of days before the film launches on Netflix. The caption read, "Hamari kahaani ka countdown shuru ho chuka hai. This is a daily reminder that #TheArchies are making their grand entrance on 7th December."   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in)   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bollywood Hungama???? (@realbollyw

Filmmaker Abir Sengupta is set to bring an explosive saga of a modern-day existential crisis with his next feature titled Risky Romeo. The film, billed as an edgy and stylish neo-noir comic tragedy, stars Sunny Singh and Kriti Kharbanda in never-seen-before avatars. A passion project for the director, Abir is also producing Risky Romeo with Anushree Mehta under their banner Jaadugar Films in association with Priyanka Mehrotra and Rameshchandra Yadav of PR Motion Pictures. The makers announced their film with a stunning and striking motion poster. "Thrilled to announce the film, writer-director Abir Sengupta— who had previously directed Kiara Advani starrer Indoo Ki Jawani and produced Radhika Apte starrer Mrs. Undercover," said Risky Romeo is a neo-noir comic tragedy that depicts human behaviour in a "very unusual manner." "The script is filled with dark humour, outlandish characters and a surreal treatment. When I narrated the script to Sunny, he instantly p

Sunny Deol is on an unprecedented high. Gadar 2 is poised to become not only the biggest hit of his career, but also one of the five biggest blockbusters of all times, if not THE biggest blockbuster ever. So, is it true Sunny has hiked his price to 50 crores? Instead of beating around the bush, I asked Sunny directly and this is what he had to say: “First of all, I feel money matters are very personal. No one shares exactly what he or she earns, even to (the) close ones. Secondly, what I charge or don’t charge will be decided when I sign my next film. Right now, we are all trying to process of enormity of the success of Gadar 2.” Getting down to the question of hiking or not hiking his price Sunny said, “I know my worth. Even in my lowest ebb, I didn’t compromise with my price. At the same time, main samajhdaar insaan hoon. I know today Sunny Deol is being seen in a different light. Lekin main toh wahi hoon jahan main tha. Logon ka nazariya badal gaya hai (I am where I was, people’s

Mumbai Police heighted the security outside superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s residence Mannat in Mumbai after several people gathered outside his house to protest over endorsing gaming ads. The protestors allegedly said that these gaming ads misguide and corrupt the youth. Untouched India Foundation was holding protests against ads for apps like Junglee Rummy, Zupee, and others. Mumbai Police reportedly detained 4-5 people. As reported by Free Press Journal, a statement from the organisation read, “Famous actors and actresses work in these advertisements and they are working towards misguiding the society. The protest will be held outside Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat bungalow on behalf of Untouched India Foundation.” Krishnchandra Adal, President of Untouched India Foundation, said, “The new generation is involved in playing Junglee rummy. If someone is playing Junglee rummy or gambling outside, the police arrest them, but big Bollywood stars promoting online games are misleading the young

It’s a hit. After a series of commercial disappointments, Ayushmann Khurrana can rejoice. His Dream Girl 2 has been having a good run at the box office and the best part is that the numbers were not just restricted to the opening day but even the weekend has seen good growth, something that lends confidence that the film will keep playing on well, at least, till the release of Jawan. After starting at Rs. 10.69 crores on Friday, the film has reached Rs. 16 crores on Sunday, which is good growth indeed. Yes, his biggest Sunday still stays on to be Bala which saw Rs 18.07 crores coming in. However, that was pre-pandemic when such mid-budget comedies had many takers in theatres. In the entire 2023, there hasn’t been a single out and out comedy success and the fact that Dream Girl 2 has reopened this genre is good news in itself. That, at least, gives hope that there will be more movies made with this kind of set up. What’s all the more commendable is that the Raaj Shaandilya and Ekta K

Anees Bazmee is one of the most celebrated directors of Indian Cinema with multiple memorable comedies under his name. The ace director was all set to start shooting for a double-role comedy with Shahid Kapoor in the lead, however, the film is now scrapped due to creative differences with the actor over the script. While most directors take time to cope with such setbacks, Anees Bazmee is unstoppable. According to our highly placed sources, Anees Bazmee has started working on Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 for Kartik Aaryan. "Anees Bazmee and team are currently working on the script of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and are ready to take the film on floors in February 2024. The film is targeted to release during the Diwali 2024 weekend along with Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5," a source close to the director told Bollywood Hungama. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is produced by Bhushan Kumar and takes the franchise forward marking the return of Kartik Aaryan as Rooh Baba. "It's a cult comedy franchise.

The Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Dream Girl 2 showed a good jump in collections on Sunday as well. The business went up by approximately 15 percent on the third day as compared to Day 2. According to early estimates, Dream Girl 2 has collected in the range of Rs. 16.25 to 17 crores on the third day, taking the total collections to Rs. 41.25 crores. Dream Girl 2 has seen a jump in business all across the board - be it the single screens or the multiplexes. Dream Girl 2 is a breather for Ayushmann Khurrana, whose last 3 to 4 releases refused to even take a start at the box office. Being a franchise film with a little slapstick feel, Dream Girl 2 has managed to get the audience in tier 2 and 3 centers excited, and the same is reflected in the collections. Just a routine hold in collections on Monday and a generic trend will take the film in the North of Rs. 80 crores, which is good enough to get the successful tag at the box office. At the moment, the odds are favoring Dream Girl 2. fr

Hindi feature film Stolen, brought to life by Jungle Book Studio, helmed by Gaurav Dhingra (GD) has been selected as the solitary representative of Indian cinema at the revered Venice Film Festival 2023. This remarkable accomplishment underscores the film's exceptional narrative and the creative prowess of the Indian film industry on the global stage. Stolen is an edge-of-the-seat thriller from India, the only Indian film in the category along with a collection of some amazing international movies. These include David Fincher's The Killer, Bradley Cooper's Maestro, Sofia Coppola's true-story movie Priscilla, the A24 film Poor Things with Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo, and Edoardo De Angelis' Comandante. Helmed by Karan Tejpal, and its ensemble cast led by the power performer Abhishek Banerjee, along with the talented Shubham and Mia Maelzer, it is set against the backdrop of a remote rural railway station in India. Stolen unfolds the gripping tale of a five-month-old

The Salman Khan starrer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan was finally released in Bangladesh on Friday, August 27 by SSR Cinemas P Ltd and The Content Specialists. The release is significant as it’s the second Bollywood film to release in the neighbouring country after Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan. As expected, Salman Khan’s fans couldn’t keep calm and celebrated in several theatres that are screening the action comedy in Bangladesh. In this report, Bollywood Hungama brings to you the exclusive day 1 box office report of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan in Bangladesh. The film was released in 43 screens in the country and it collected 2 lakhs Bangladeshi takas on the day of its release. It is equivalent to INR 1.51 lakhs. The opening is underwhelming. Pathaan, which was released on May 12, had collected 25 lakhs Bangladeshi takas [Rs. 19.13 lakhs] from 41 screens on day 1. However, a trade source explained that one has to see Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan in a particular context. The source said, “K

Around 10 days are left for the release of Jawan and the excitement in the air is considerable. The moviegoers in India are waiting with bated breath for the advance booking to commence. On the other hand, if exhibition sources are to be believed, then the trailers of two significant releases will be shown to the moviegoers when they venture out to watch Shah Rukh Khan’s action extravaganza on the big screen. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The highly awaited trailer of Salaar is expected to be out in the first week of September. If all goes well, it’ll be the second biggest blockbuster in September after Jawan. The makers will be sending the trailer to theatres across the country so that it can be played with Jawan.” Salaar stars Prabhas and Shruti Haasan and is directed by Prashanth Neel of KGF fame. There are speculations that Salaar might be a part of the same universe as the Yash-starrer. Just like KGF, Salaar is also directed by Hombale Films. It releases on September 28. An

Bollywood actors Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel are back on the big screen with the latest release, Gadar 2. The film, helmed by Anil Sharma, also stars Utkarsh Sharma. It has entered the Rs. 400 Crores Club at the Indian box office. Till now, the film has collected Rs. 439.95 crores. However, in a recent conversation, the actor was asked about the ongoing criticism that the movie allegedly perpetuates anti-Pakistan and anti-Muslim agenda. In conversation with BBC Asian Network, Sunny was asked about how the film has been considered ‘anti-Pakistani’. The actor said that both countries have “hatred among one another” since the partition. “I think people in both countries are like let it all go, we are normal humans on both sides,” he said in Punjabi. He added that a story has to have a villain and a hero. “But throughout the film, whenever I have portrayed any character, I have never run anyone down. I don’t believe in that. Even Tara Singh is not that kind of person, not that kind of c

After two days of getting into a single digit score with Thursday and Friday collections turning out to be Rs. 8.40 crores and Rs. 7.10 crores respectively, Gadar 2 was back in the double digit zone, what with Rs. 13.75 crores coming in. This is a superb jump from the day before and while it was always on the cards that a double digit score will come in, the fact that it has gone ahead of that as well is truly fantastic. There is competition from Dream Girl 2 now, especially at the multiplexes, and the good news is that the Ayushmann Khurrana starrer is doing very good business as well, and is in fact collecting more than Gadar 2. One had expected that the Sunny Deol starrer will get ahead of it on Saturday but then that hasn’t happened. It’s not because Gadar 2 hasn’t grown well; in fact, it has gone up superbly. However, since Dream Girl 2 is also seeing appreciation coming its way, there are houseful signs all over. All of this also means that the Anil Sharma directed film has now

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta has mourned the loss of her father-in-law, Jon Swindle. Zinta shared a throwback photo of herself with Swindle on Instagram, along with an emotional message. "Dear Jon, I will miss your warmth, your kindness & most of all your incredible sense of humor," she wrote. "I loved going shooting with you, loved cooking your favorite Indian dishes and having conversations on every topic under the sun." She added, "Thank you so much for opening your home & your heart to me & my family. The East Coast will never be the same without you. I know you are at peace right now & at a happy place. Rest in peace."   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Preity G Zinta (@realpz) Her fans and friends have expressed their condolences on social media. “My deepest condolences to you and Gene. What a lovely photograph exudes so much love,” wrote actress Celina Jaitly. Simultaneously, Sussanne Khan commented, “so sorry t

With only two weeks left before the release of Jawan, the anticipation for the Atlee directorial starring Shah Rukh Khan is on a full-time high. SRK and his looks in Jawan have intrigued the audiences since the launch of the prevue. The two songs ‘Zinda Banda’ and ‘Chaleya’, released in three languages, have also intrigued the audiences. Now, the makers plan to hold a grand audio launch in Chennai on August 30, 2023. It is being reported that Shah Rukh Khan will join his co-star Nayanthara and director Atlee Kumar in Chennai on August 30 for the event. It is also a special occasion as the country will be celebrating the festival of Raksha Bandhan. It is also said that music composer Anirudh Ravichander will be in attendance and fans can expect a grand audio launch event. Furthermore, the advance bookings for Jawan will reportedly start in India on August 27. It has already begun overseas. Jawan is a Red Chillies Entertainment presentation directed by Atlee, produced by Gauri Khan, a

After carving a special place for himself at the box office, Ayushmann Khurrana’s films started going downhill at the ticket window post-pandemic. But it seems that the actor is back to his winning ways with his latest release Dream Girl 2, which hit the theatres yesterday. The film’s first day number of Rs. 10.69 is not only impressive but also the highest opening ever for any Ayushmann movie. Directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, Dream Girl 2 is the second film in the Dream Girl franchise. The film is an out-and-out comedy and it seems like the audience has accepted the humour served to them, at least till now. In the list of Ayushmann’s highest openers, the second position is taken by Amar Kaushik’s Bala. The film, which also starred Yami Gautam and Bhumi Pednekar, opened at a number of Rs. 10.15 crores. The next spot in the list is acquired by Dream Girl with 10.05 crores. This 2019 movie is also Ayushmann’s highest grosser till date as it earned a lifetime number of Rs. 142.26 crores. O

Palak Tiwari has become the first Indian woman to be appointed as the brand ambassador of the U.S. Polo Assn. in the women's line. The actress and singer is known for her stylish and confident personality, which makes her a perfect fit for the brand. The brand announced Palak as its new face during an event held on August 25 in Mumbai. Besides her, a bunch of celebs also attended the event including Arjun Rampal and Isabelle Kaif. U.S. Polo Assn. is a global lifestyle brand that is known for its classic American style. The brand has a wide range of clothing, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and children. Speaking of Palak, she is a young actress, who rose to fame for her music video ‘Bijli Bijli’ featuring Harrdy Sandhu. The song was a huge hit. She recently made her acting debut in the film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan alongside Salman Khan. Coming to the professional front, she will be next seen in the Sanjay Dutt starrer The Virgin Tree. Helmed by debutant director Sid

Dream Girl 2 has done it. The film, which was marketed and promoted quite well during last few months, has embarked on a very good start. For a comedy genre, it’s always quite difficult to open in double digits and here Dream Girl 2 has done that well with Rs. 10.69 crores in its kitty. It was expected that a start in the range of Rs. 9-10 crores would come for the film with a possibility of the film going a little ahead of that as well on the basis of word of mouth. Well, this is what has happened and that’s good news all over again for the industry. For long, the industry had been reeling with a series of flops and disasters and there was doomsday being predicted. In fact, some cynics even went on to predict that the entire 2023 would be bomb-shelled and the change would start coming only in 2024. There were all sort of theories being circulated, especially the one around how only big ticket event films would succeed. Well, right from a film like The Kerala Story in May (which opene

Veteran lyricist Dev Kohli passed away today at his residence in Mumbai. He was admitted at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital for about three months for age related issues. He was discharged just 10 days ago. He breathed his last today at 4 am. He was 81. His last rites would be conducted today at the Oshiwara Crematorium in Mumbai. Dev Kohli wrote songs for over 100 Bollywood movies. He started his career in the early 1970s with films like Lal Patthar, Khoon Khoon, Salaakhen, etc. He acquired more fame in late 1980s and 90s for his work in successful films like Maine Pyar Kiya, Patthar Ke Phool, 100 Days, Bhabhi, Khiladi, Balwaan, Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Baazigar, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Kaante etc. Kohli was active in films till around 2007-2008. Along with romantic films, he also wrote lyrics for David Dhawan comedies like Judwaa, Gharwali Baharwali, Biwi No. 1, Jodi No. 1, Kyun Kii… Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta and Chor Machaye Shor, thereby proving his versatility. The veteran lyrici

Certain films carve out a special place in the hearts of audiences, and Gadar 2 has done just that. The highly anticipated sequel to the iconic Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, starring the original pair of Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel hit screens on August 11 and since then has proved unstoppable. After a thunderous start the business of the film, which saw exponential growth across the board, has been holding stead week after week. In fact, the business of Gadar 2 has been establishing new box office benchmarks with each passing weekend. Now, within the Delhi-UP circuit the film has managed to score yet another accomplishment. Collecting Rs. 103.08 cr, in the Delhi-UP circuit alone, Gadar 2 has managed to emerge as the all-time highest-grossing film in their territory. This remarkable accomplishment not only underlines the enduring popularity of the franchise but also emphasizes the ability of cinema to connect with diverse audiences across generations. When compared to previous releases, it

In the dynamic landscape of the Indian film industry, the sequel to the blockbuster film Gadar: Ek Prem Katha has taken the box office by storm. Gadar 2, the highly anticipated follow-up, starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Pater has achieved extraordinary feat at the box office since its release on August 11. The Anil Sharma directorial, after opening on a thunderous note has seen its collections grow exponentially with each passing day. In fact, after sailing past the Rs. 100 cr. and Rs. 200 cr. mark, the business of Gadar 2 has even passed the Rs. 400 cr. mark at the domestic box office. In this box office report, we look at the performance of the film within the Mumbai circuit alone while comparing the same to previous releases. Collecting a staggering Rs. 117.8 cr. in Mumbai territory alone, the business of Gadar 2 has surpassed certain big-ticket releases like Tiger Zinda Hai which collected Rs. 109.08 cr, PK which collected Rs. 105.2 cr, Dangal which collected Rs. 104.22 cr, and Sa

Television actress and influencer Anushka Sen has announced that she has been appointed Honorary Brand Ambassador of Korean Tourism. The actress took to her Instagram account to share the news. Sharing a series of photos of herself holding a plaque, she wrote, “Immensely happy and excited to announce that I’ve been appointed as the ‘Honorary Brand Ambassador’ of Korean Tourism. Thanks to Korea Tourism Organization for giving me this big opportunity, it was my dream to become the bridge between Korea and India, and now it’s comes true. @kto_india.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Anushka Sen (@anushkasen0408) Back in 2022, she announced that she plans to extend her opportunities in the global market. She partnered with Asia Lab in order to enter the market and explore new opportunities. Anushka Sen wants to create content between India and Korea through various projects. "As a global platform for creatives, Asia Lab (based in South Korea) will manage Anushka S

Superstar Rajinikanth's Jailer released on August 10, 2023 and since then the film has been creating records at the box office. After a thunderous start the business of the film witnessed exponential growth in both the domestic and international markets. In fact, at the worldwide box office the film has been on a money-spinning spree fast crossing the Rs. 100 cr, Rs. 200 cr and even the Rs. 500 cr mark. The staggering business Jailer has been doing at the worldwide box office is being attributed to two factors, namely the positive reviews from critics and the strong audience reaction of the film. This coupled with the stardom of Rajinikanth and the craze for the superstar has ensured the business of the film records mind numbing collections. Collecting a massive Rs. 450.80 cr within its first week itself, superstar Rajinikanth has proved yet again that his state of a megastar has not seen the slightest bit of reduction. If that was not enough, in its second week running, Jailer w

The Bombay High Court, in a recent ruling, has declined to halt the release of the much-anticipated movie Dream Girl 2, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, asserting that films should not be prevented from hitting the screens at the eleventh hour. Scheduled for release this Friday, August 25, the film has been the subject of a legal dispute. Justice Riyaz Chagla delivered this verdict on August 22 during the hearing of a suit filed by Ashim Bagchi, who alleged that the movie's storyline bore a striking resemblance to a script he registered with the Film Screen Writers Association back in May 2007. Bagchi had sought an injunction to halt the film's release pending the outcome of his lawsuit. However, the High Court emphasized that the suit and the application for the injunction were filed on August 18, leaving insufficient time for the respondents to respond adequately. The court stated, "It is well settled that at the eleventh hour, films should not be prevented from their rele

Imran Khan, who has stayed away from Bollywood for quite some time now, surprised his social media followers by reminiscing about his past work with a post on Break Ke Baad (2010). While we have rarely seen the actor look back at his Bollywood films, the actor confessed that his recent post on the Deepika Padukone starrer was his attempt to ‘reshape’ his relationship with films, further adding that he paid too much attention to the negativity around his movies, rather than focusing on the love it received. Recently, Imran Khan took to Instagram to share a note about his rom-com Break Ke Baad. Later, on August 24, he shared a series of posts on his Instagram story, wherein he remembered the reactions he received for the film in a heartfelt note saying, “If you're wondering why I'm looking at the past so much... it's because I'm reshaping my relationship with my films. To be clear, I'm not blaming anyone for anything; all opinions are valid, and not everyone will lik

The 69th National Film Awards took place on August 24 where the winners were announced. Sardar Udham won Best Film. While Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon won the Best Actress award respectively, Allu Arjun won Best Actor for Pushpa: The Rise – Part 01. However, Kangana Ranaut starrer Thalaivii, in which she played the role of J Jayalalithaa, was heavily snubbed. Reacting to the same, the actress took to Instagram stories to share a note about losing out. On August 24, Kangana Ranaut wrote, “Congratulations to all the winners of #nationalawards2023. It's such an art carnival that brings all the artists across the country together...It's truly magical to know and to get introduced to so much important work that's happening across all languages.” She added, “All of you who are disappointed that my film Thalaivii didn't win any...please know I am eternally grateful for whatever Krishna give and didn't give me and all of you who really love and appreciate me must appreciate

Wes Anderson’s visually stunning drama, Asteroid City, was finally released in cinemas in India on August 25. The film was scheduled to release in India on June 23, a week after its release in North America on June 16, 2023. However, the film was postponed as it was stuck at the hands of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film was allowed a theatrical release, after two visual cuts. As per the cut list, Scarlett Johansson’s full frontal nude shot, lasting around 3 seconds, was axed by the CBFC. The scene has been edited smoothly and viewers won’t even realize that the crucial sequence had a cut. Scarlett Johansson, in an interview, said that she didn't feel any discomfort about filming one of her rare nude scenes. She, however, added that Wes Anderson was uncomfortable filming the sequence. The other scene cut by CBFC lasts around 30 seconds and shows a child smoking. The removal of this scene does affect the experience a bit for the viewers as it establishes th

Adhyayan Suman, son of renowned actor-host Shekhar Suman, recently shared an exciting news with his followers. In a heartfelt post, he revealed his inclusion in the ensemble cast of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's highly anticipated project, Heeramandi. This milestone moment marked a significant turn in his acting journey, affirming his dedication to the craft. Sharing a picture featuring himself, his father Shekhar Suman, mother and SLB himself, Adhyayan Suman expressed, “It took me 15 years to feel validated as an actor! To be having to play not one but two primary characters in Heeramandi is something I could only dream of!! For me Mr Bhansali is no less than god, someone I never imagined I would be working with! The biggest filmmaker in the country a maverick beyond excellence! His praise for me is bigger than an Oscar!” Accompanying his announcement was a photograph featuring himselfs alongside the acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. This post was supplemented with snippets f

After the tremendous success of Pathaan, Siddharth Anand is all set to create waves with his upcoming project Fighter. According to sources, the director is currently working on a party anthem for the much-awaited aerial action film. The shooting scheduled for which is set to commence in the first week of September. A source close to the production reveals, "Siddharth Anand's movies are known to have great music and party anthems, be it Anjaana Anjaani or WAR or even Pathaan. Fighter is going to be no different, the team is currently working on a song which will be shot on a grand set in Mumbai. Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor and the rest of the cast are all currently undergoing prep and rehearsing for the song and shooting for it is set to commence in the first week of September." With chart-toppers like 'Salaam Namaste,' 'Bachna Ae Haseeno,' 'Anjaana Anjaani,' 'Bang Bang,' 'Ghungroo,' 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan,&#

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan is all set to mark her debut in the world of OTT platforms with the much-anticipated Netflix film adaptation of The Devotion of Suspect X. Directed by the renowned Sujoy Ghosh, the film boasts a stellar cast also including Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma, in addition to Kareena. As anticipation builds for the film's release date announcement, Kareena dropped a captivating and quirky video, offering intriguing hints about the film's premiere. In the video, the actor paid homage to her iconic dialogues from cinematic gems like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Jab We Met. This playful enactment sees numerous characters posing as filmmakers, presenting Kareena with a series of twisted film titles, seeking her choice. Culminating with a voiceover suggesting that her OTT debut should flawlessly blend romance and thriller, hinting at the essence of her Netflix project.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenak

Prime Video today announced the exclusive streaming premiere of the blockbuster, Satyaprem Ki Katha, starring Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani in the lead. Appreciated for an unusual plotline, an exciting ensemble cast, a thought-provoking narrative, the romantic drama is touted as a breeze of fresh air of entertainment and went on to become a box-office hit. Now, the film, which was earlier available for rental on the platform, has now released on the streaming platform where members can watch it for free. Speaking of the film, it follows Satyaprem (Kartik Aaryan) in his quest for love, eventually falling in love with Katha (Kiara Advani). Their journey from laughter, friendship, and finally marriage hits a rocky terrain when Satyaprem confronts a major ‘truth’, which tests their bond. Promising the perfect dose of romance, drama and comedy, the film has also led to much eagerness and anticipation for its global streaming premiere. Manish Menghani, director of Content Licensing at Pri

Director Raaj Shaandilyaa’s Dream Girl (2019) was one of the many hits that Ayushmann Khurrana gave a few years ago. But this one turned out to be much different than the other films the actor did. This one was an out-and-out laugh riot that was very much in the zone of David Dhawan and Govinda movies of the 1990s. The anticipation for the film’s sequel Dream Girl 2 is also quite high and this can be seen from the decent advance booking the film has generated. The last time Bollywood Hungama reported, the film had sold around 15,000 tickets for its first day on August 25. The number has gone up now. As per latest updates, Dream Girl 2 has so far sold 26,550 tickets approximately for its first day in the three major multiplex chains of India until today 10:30 am. To break up the figure, the sales have been 14,150 in PVR, 6,300 in Inox and 6100 in Cinepolis. One should note that these figures are only for the film’s first day on Friday August 25 in the aforementioned three multiplex ch

Director Raaj Shaandilyaa’s Dream Girl (2019) was one of the many hits that Ayushmann Khurrana gave a few years ago. But this one turned out to be much different that the other films the actor did. This one was an out-and-out laugh riot that was very much in the zone of David Dhawan and Govinda movies of the 1990s. The anticipation for the film’s sequel Dream Girl 2 is also quite high and this can be seen from the decent advance booking the film has generated. The last time Bollywood Hungama reported, the film had sold around 15,000 tickets for its first day on August 25. The number has gone up now. As per latest updates, Dream Girl 2 has so far sold 26,550 tickets approximately for its first day in the three major multiplex chains of India till today 10:30 am. To break up the figure, the sales have been 14,150 in PVR, 6,300 in Inox and 6100 in Cinepolis. One should note that these figures are only for the film’s first day on Friday August 25 in the aforementioned three multiplex cha

Shabana Azmi, who is recently receiving a lot of love for her role as Jamini in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, has been warning others of phishing scheme. According to the actress, someone has been misusing her name, and messaging her friends and acquaintances. The actress has taken to social media to warn her near and dear ones about the imposter, further asserting that she will be lodging a complaint soon in the cyber cell regarding the incident. In a notice shared by Shabana Azmi on her social media account on X, which was previously known as Twitter, it read It has come to our notice that some of our colleagues and associates, have received messages purported to be from Ms Shabana Azmi. These are clearly “phishing” attempts asking responders to make purchases on App Store for the messenger.”“ Further, asking the netizens to beware of such scams, the notice read, “Please do not reply or pick any calls/messages that appear to be coming to you from Shabanaji. This is a cybercrime o

Ayushmann Khurrana had showed his comic side in his first few films itself, including his debut Vicky Donor (2012). But he got to do an out-and-out comedy in Raaj Shaandilyaa’s Dream Girl (2019) and emerged victorious. He played the character of Karamveer who impersonated a woman called Pooja on a hotline in order to lure male callers. The actor is now all set to take his character further in Dream Girl 2, which is all set to release this week on August 25. The film has a good amount of anticipation from Ayushmann’s fans. This can be seen from the decent advance booking that the film has garnered so far. As per latest reports, Dream Girl 2 has so far sold 15,000 tickets for its first day in the three biggest national chains in India till 10:30 am today. To break up the figure, the movie has sold, 8,150 (PVR), 3,300 (Inox) and 3550 (Cinepolis) tickets in the three chains. One should note that these are the numbers only for the film’s first day on Friday and it doesn’t include the adva

In its lifetime, the Hindi version of Pathaan had collected Rs. 524.50 crores at the box office. Behind that was Baahubali: The Conclusion (Hindi) which had accumulated Rs. 511 crores. Now the manner in which Gadar 2 is creating mayhem at the box office, it seems very likely that the record of both the films would be broken. After all, Rs. 400.70 crores have already come for the Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel film, and it needs just around Rs. 125 crores more to get right at the top. The pace for the film has been superb at the box office and till date it’s collecting in double digits, as evident in Tuesday collections of Rs. 12.10 crores. Moreover, the best part is that the drop from Monday (Rs. 13.50 crores) too has been minimal, which means similar trending in the rest of the week will help it collect at least Rs. 20 crores more. This means after the completion of two weeks, the margin will be just a little over Rs. 100 crores. There is Dream Girl 2 arriving this Friday, which means