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Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal, who played Mrs Roshan in the popular sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (TMKOC), has taken to social media to express her dissatisfaction with the pace of the legal proceedings following her sexual harassment case win against producer Asit Modi. Jennifer, who exited the show in 2023, had filed a complaint against Modi last year. In a recent video posted on Instagram, she claims victory in the case but alleges the show's production team, Neela Films, is disregarding the verdict. The former TMKOC actress has reportedly met with senior police officials at Powai and Hiranandani police stations, urging them to file a charge sheet against Modi. She has expressed frustration with the delay and threatened a public protest if the charge sheet isn't filed soon. "I have given them an ultimatum," Mistry stated in the video. "If they don't do it quickly, especially the charge sheet work, I don't even know what I will do. It is possible

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire managed to have similar collections as Friday on Saturday as Rs. 12.50 crores* came in. On its opening day, which also was a partial holiday of Good Friday, the film had collected Rs. 13 crores* at the box office. The numbers have in fact come out to be somewhat lesser than Rs. 14 crores that was reported earlier. Still, what it has scored is a big enough number, especially when considering the fact that Godzilla-Kong franchise didn't really have huge footprints in India. That said, after this newest instalment, it will certainly etch its place amongst the big ones. The film didn't have as huge an edge over Bollywood's Crew as it seemed till yesterday since it too had collected Rs. 10.21 crores. On Saturday, the Ekta Kapoor production has gone further which means the gap between Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Crew has reduced further. The Hollywood biggie currently stands at Rs. 25.50 crores* and is still the bigger film though at an al

Earlier this year, the trailer of Monkey Man dropped on the internet and it created a sensation across the world. It is directed by Dev Patel of Slumdog Millionaire (2009) fame and he also features in the lead role. The action and violence in the trailer and also the treatment caught the attention and generated tremendous excitement. It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 11 where it received a long standing ovation. The reaction at this film festival further added to the hype. It is all set to release in the USA and other major territories on April 5. In India, it was scheduled to release on April 19. But in the last few days, the assets dropped by Universal Pictures India on social media have stopped carrying the release date. Instead, 'Coming soon' is mentioned. Even on the popular ticket app BookMyShow, the release date of the film has vanished. It has led to fears that the film might not make it on April 19. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The studio w

Kareena Kapoor Khan, who is seen having a ball this week in Crew, has been roped in for a pivotal role in Malayalam filmmaker Geetu Mohandas’ Hindi-Kannada bilingual Toxic featuring KGF’s Yash in the lead. I also have details on her role. For months now there has been speculation that Kareena was signed in to play Yash’s romantic lead in Toxic. That was misinformation. As we broke earlier, Kiara Advani and not Kareena Kapoor Khan plays Yash’s leading lady in Toxic. Kareena will be seen in another, very powerful role as Yash’s sister. A source clued in to the development, “It is basically a brother-sister story with Yash and Kareena playing inseparable siblings. The director was keen to have Kareena on board in Toxic from the inception of the project. Negotiations were on. Everyone presumed Kareena was being brought into the project as Yash’s leading lady when in fact Kareena was offered a far more powerful role. She has never been seen like this before.” Also Read: Kareena Kapoor Kh

Reports have been abuzz about the return of Imran Khan who has been on an infinite sabbatical from the industry. The actor, of late, has been making many appearances at events, and is often accompanied by Lekha Washington. With Imran recently confirming about his relationship with Washington after several rumours, now we hear that the couple will be living together in Mumbai in the apartment of Karan Johar. If reports are to be believed, Imran Khan and Lekha Washington have rented the Bandra flat of filmmaker Karan Johar for a whopping Rs. 9 lakhs. As per Zapkey, this new residence located in the third-floor of Clefepete apartments boasts of a sea view and is said to be in close proximity to one of the houses which was rented by Aamir Khan earlier. According to this real estate data platform, the agreement, dated for March 20, 2024, is expected to have been signed for a period of three years. The rumours of Imran Khan and Lekha Washington dating have been doing the rounds for quite s

Reports have been abuzz about the return of Imran Khan who has been on an infinite sabbatical from the industry. The actor, of late, has been making many appearances at events, and is often accompanied by Lekha Washington. With Imran recently confirming about his relationship with Washington after several rumours, now we hear that the couple will be living together in Mumbai in the apartment of Karan Johar. If reports are to be believed, Imran Khan and Lekha Washington have rented the Bandra flat of filmmaker Karan Johar for a whopping Rs. 9 lakhs. As per Zapkey, this new residence located in the third-floor of Clefepete apartments boasts of a sea view and is said to be in close proximity to one of the houses which was rented by Aamir Khan earlier. According to this real estate data platform, the agreement, dated for March 20, 2024, is expected to have been signed for a period of three years. The rumours of Imran Khan and Lekha Washington dating have been doing the rounds for quite s

Article 370 managed to hang in out there for yet another week as Rs. 2.69 crores came in. In the week before, it had collected Rs. 4.77 crores, so the drop is a little lesser than 50%. That’s also because there was partial holiday of Holi last week and hence the film managed to hold on a little better. Still, films typically fall around 70% on a week by week basis, so this is a good hold as it is. What further makes the film’s run special is the fact that there have been more than half a dozen notable films that have released since it arrived. Shaitaan has been doing well, Yodha did bring in some numbers, then last week’s Madgaon Express and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar also collected around Rs. 25 crores between them, and there was competition from Hollywood too in the form of Kung Fu Panda 4. Still, Article 370 has managed to stay in circulation and attracted some sort of footfalls, at least. This week, the competition is much stronger though with Crew and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empi

It was a fair first week for both Madgaon Express and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar as their Thursday collections were not too far off from their Friday opening. While this does demonstrate stability, the fact also remains that theatrically one expects more business from these films. There is a fair cost associated with both the films and while with ancillary rights coming into picture, they should potentially break even, considering the fact that there are merits associated as well, one does expect box office returns to be there as well. Let’s talk about Madgaon Express first. The film opened at Rs. 1.63 crores and on Thursday it stood at Rs. 1.30 crores. This is good from the hold perspective, though from absolute numbers perspective it would have been nicer if Tuesday to Thursday collections would actually have been greater than Friday. That would have ensured that despite the new releases this week, the film would have continued to bring in consistent collections. Today, the numbers sh

Is the very talented Sakshi Tanwar a part of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayan? Reports surfaced recently claiming she was cast as Yash’s co-star. Sakshi was last seen in the Netflix series Mai. With its stretched-out story of a mother’s revenge on her daughter’s assassins (Sridevi and Raveena Tandon got there first in Mom and Matr) Mai just ended up being a messy melodrama about an angry mother. If it wasn’t for Sakshi Tanwar’s ‘Mum hoge kamyaab’ performance, Mai wouldn’t be worth mentioning. Now we hear that she is playing Mandodari in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayan. If Valmiki was still around he would be happy to write another Ramayan about innumerable rumours and lies being spread about director Nitesh Tiwari’s proposed adaptation of the Ramayan. The latest lie about the casting of the Ramayan concerns Ravana’s wife. While Ravana is reportedly played by Yash (no confirmation on this from the actor or the producers) a new “news” report doing the rounds insisted that Sakshi Tanwar is playing

Production giant T-Series has now responded to Reliance Entertainment's claims about non-payment of dues and called it false and bogus. In a public notice, Reliance Entertainment asked T-Series to cough up Rs. 397 crore. However, T-Series, in a statement, said that Reliance Entertainment is violating two judgements of Bombay High Court. In an official statement, T-Series said, “The claims made by Reliance in its public notice are totally false & bogus. Reliance’s claims are also in clear violation of two judgements of the Hon'ble Bombay High Court passed in June 2023 and December 2023. In the first judgment delivered in June 2023, the Hon'ble Bombay High Court has clearly held in favour of Super Cassettes Industries Pvt Ltd (T-Series) - that the long form agreement is valid and subsisting and T-Series shall continue to have the copyright and the right to exploit and distribute the works, which have been listed by Reliance in their public notice. In the second judgement

Filmmaker extraordinaire Sanjay Leela Bhansali is all set to make his digital debut with the much-anticipated web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. At the special event on Wednesday, it was confirmed that the series is premiering on streaming giant Netflix on May 1. The release date of this ambitious project was unveiled in a drone light show event held at the Mahalaxmi Race Course in Mumbai. Joining the celebration were the stars of the show, including the talented ensemble cast featuring Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh. Prerna Singh, CEO of Bhansali Productions, and Tanya Bami, Director of Series at Netflix India, also graced the event. Sonakshi Sinha expressed her admiration for Bhansali's visionary storytelling, describing the experience of working on Heeramandi as nothing short of enchanting. "We didn’t want to come out of his world, it was dreamy, stunning, and it was that captivating. For us as actors, it was an

Pratik Gandhi is currently being seen in Madgoan Express. He is kicked about the film. “It is an out and out comedy with lots of physical and situational humour amongst three friends. I am exploring this genre for the first time on screen. I love comedy and have explored different aspects of comedy on Gujarati stage. But I’m putting myself out there on screen with this genre for the first time and I am excited to see how far I can entertain the audience with this one.” Pratik believes that physical and slapstick comedy is a difficult genre. It requires a strong discipline and a completely objective approach on an actor’s part towards the performance while performing. An actor should know when to stop in comedy. I always wanted to explore this genre and when Kunal Khemu narrated the script I loved it could put my faith on his vision. Hopefully it reaches to the audience and they enjoy it.” Pratik is full of praise for his Madgaon Express director Kunal Khemu. “I have been following an

The upcoming Anupam Kher directorial movie Tanvi The Great has created good anticipation amongst the audiences. After the news of Oscar-winning music director MM Keeravani crafting the music, the makers have now announced that Keiko Nakahara as the DOP on Tanvi The Great which is quite exciting. DOP Keiko Nakahara shares, "When I read the script of Tanvi The Great, I connected with it immediately. The story's universal appeal beckoned me emotionally in a very special way. Now after being on board and working with Anupam Kher for over three weeks, I realised that as a Director, his vision also has a dimension of spontaneity that creates great momentum for our creative collaboration. And it is immensely satisfying for me to be able to capture that vision with all its energy."   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) Tanvi The Great is produced under Anupam Kher Studio. ALSO READ: Anupam Kher ropes in Oscar-winning music director MM Ke

Actor, producer, and entrepreneur Alia Bhatt is poised to make her mark beyond the silver screen with the announcement of her first charity Gala. Scheduled for the 28th of March, this prestigious event will be held in collaboration with the esteemed Mandarin Oriental hotel group, taking place at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London. Dubbed the "Hope Gala," the event carries a profound purpose, aiming to extend support to Alia's chosen charity, Salaam Bombay. This charitable organization is dedicated to empowering the most vulnerable children in Mumbai, offering them vital opportunities through in-school programs focused on leadership and advocacy, as well as after-school academies dedicated to skill-building. Through these initiatives, Salaam Bombay endeavours to nurture confidence, bolster self-esteem, and foster a commitment to education among these at-risk youths. The Gala promises to be an illustrious affair, attracting a distinguished array of indust

Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Nikita Dutta kicked off the shoot for the high-octane heist thriller titled Jewel Thief in February 2024. With filming underway, the anticipation surrounding this action-packed venture, helmed by director Robbie Grewal of Romeo Akbar Walter fame, is palpable. Produced by Siddharth Anand under his banner Marflix Pictures, this project marks Anand's second foray into production following Fighter. Now, the team readies for its second schedule set to unfold in Mumbai come April, followed by the final leg slated to take place across the picturesque landscapes of Europe. As per a report in Mid-day, a source revealed, “The second schedule begins from April 7 during which Saif and Jaideep will shoot critical portions across real locations in south and suburban Mumbai. It will be a 20-day stint after which the unit will head to Europe for the final leg. The director plans to film some songs and an action sequence in the foreign stint. He

Though it was a partial holiday of Holi on Monday, it’s always a double-edged sword. While late afternoon and especially evening shows are quite good due to the holiday factor, there is a major loss due to theatres been closed in the morning shows and right till afternoon till about 2-3 pm. As a result, the holiday advantage is more or less gone, but then still to some extent, it turns out to be better than a regular day. In case of Madgaon Express and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, there was a bit of an edge that came from the fact that Holi fell on Monday, as a result of which it all played out like an extended weekend and then the major drop that comes on Monday wasn’t there as well. Hence, the collections stayed over the Rs. 2 crores mark for both the films with Madgaon Express bringing in Rs. 2.72 crores and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar collecting Rs. 2.15 crores. The good part was that neither of the two films were rejected by the audience, something that has happened with so many mid-b

On Sunday, Kangana Ranaut took to her official social media handle to announce her association with the Bharatiya Janata Party, wherein she announced that she will be contesting the upcoming elections as their Lok Sabha Candidate from Himachal Pradesh Constituency. After this announcement came in reports, a member of the Congress party took to the platform to make some derogatory comments on the actress and also posted her photo from one of her bold photoshoots. Quite some time back, Kangana Ranaut had done a couple of bold photoshoots in a white colour corset bralet top, which was reposted by the Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on her Instagram handle. It was followed by a rather nasty comment on the actress’ character which did not go down well with her. Owing to the same, Ranaut raised her voice against such demeaning statements and added, “Dear Supriya ji, In the last 20 years of my career as an artist I have played all kinds of women. From a naive girl in Queen to a seductive sp

Since its inception, Amazon Prime Video in India has delivered several memorable shows, but Panchayat stands out. The show, set in a small village in North India, is loved for its simplicity, humour, performances and also because it appeals to audiences of all ages. The first season dropped in 2020 and became a huge hit. The second season which came in 2022 was as exciting and entertaining as part 1 and also got huge viewership. As a result, there’s tremendous excitement for the third season, which is ready and is expected to stream soon. At the grand Amazon Prime Video event last week, the attendees got a sneak peek of the teaser of Panchayat’s Season 3. It was quite loved as it unveiled an interesting plot point of the show. It turns out that the character of Ganesh (Aasif Khan) returns in Season 3. Ganesh was seen in Season 1 in an interesting cameo of a disgruntled groom who gets into a fight with Abhishek Tripathi (Jitendra Kumar), the lead of the series and secretary of Phulera

It has been over a decade since the release of Krrish 3 in 2013, and the absence of any concrete information about the next film has left fans eagerly awaiting news of its development. However, in a recent update provided by filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, it appears that progress is finally being made. After a long wait filled with anticipation, fans of the Indian superhero franchise Krrish finally have reason to rejoice. In 2023, it was reported that Rakesh Roshan hinted Krrish 4 wouldn't begin production until the end of 2024. Now, Mid-day reveals that both Rakesh Roshan and Hrithik Roshan are gearing up to kickstart the project sooner than expected. According to sources close to the production, Hrithik Roshan will be actively involved in conceptualizing the next installment of the superhero saga while simultaneously shooting for War 2. Collaborating with his father and their in-house team of writers, the aim is to solidify the primary idea for Krrish 4 this year. According to the pub

New releases of the week, Madgaon Express and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, managed growth all over again on Sunday and that's a relief for all involved with them since it was also a bare minimum requirement. With an opening of Rs. 1.63 crores and Rs. 1.10 crores respectively, the reliance was entirely on the growth that takes place on Saturday and Sunday, and then the consolidation that happens on Monday due to partial holiday of Holi. Though neither of the two films is going berserk at the moment, at least there is day on day growth over the weekend. Kunal Kemmu directed Madgaon Express has further moved up to Rs. 2.81 crores on Sunday and that too with no BOGO offer. This means the ticket buying footfalls are much bigger this time around and almost double of how it was on Friday. Had this been triple though, then it would have been an even better positioning for the film. Of course, to do something like that is really tough but then its growth like this which promises Monday to be

Actress Taapsee Pannu has been in a relationship with Mathias Boe for quite some time. Now, reports have emerged that the two got married on March 23. As per a report by News 18, the wedding took place in a private ceremony in Udaipur, which was attended by Taapsee’s near and dear ones. For the unversed, Mathias is a Danish badminton player and an Olympic gold medallist. A source told the publication, “The wedding took place in Udaipur and was an extremely intimate affair. The pre-wedding festivities kick-started on March 20. The couple was very sure that they didn’t want any media attention on their big day. Both of them are known to be very private and reserved people and they wouldn’t have had it any other way.” Speaking about the attendees, the source added, “Taapsee’s Dobaaraa and Thappad co-star Pavail Gulati joined the guests at her and Mathais’ wedding. Anurag Kashyap, who shares a rather close bond with Taapsee and has directed her in films like Manmarziyaan and Dobaara and

The BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) has come up with its fifth list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections. Among them are two names from the entertainment industry in the form of Kangana Ranaut and Arun Govil. They will be fighting from the Mandi constituency in Himachal Pradesh and Meerut constituency in Uttar Pradesh respectively. Kangana has been a vocal supporter of BJP and its governance for years. After getting the news, the Gangster actress shared her happiness on her X (formerly Twitter) page by writing, “My beloved Bharat and Bhartiya Janta’s own party, Bharatiya Janta party (BJP) has always had my unconditional support, today the national leadership of BJP has announced me as their Loksabha candidate from my birth place Himachal Pradesh, Mandi (constituency) I abide by the high command’s decision on contesting Loksabha polls. I feel honoured and elated to officially join the party. I look forward to be a worthy karyakarta and a reliable public servant. Thanks.” My

As was the case last weekend as well, Shaitaan saw huge growth all over again on Saturday. With this being a set film in theatres, there is ready audience waiting for it weekend after weekend, and that was on full display on Saturday as well when Rs. 5 crores* came in all over again. This is really good growth over Rs. 2.85 crores* that the film had collected on Friday and with Rs. 5 crores mark crossed so comfortably, it shows a lot about the credibility that the supernatural drama thriller has gained so far ever since its release. The film is doing quite well everywhere, be it A, B or C centres, and single screens or multiplexes. The showcasing of the film has significantly come down when compared to its opening day due to release of half a dozen other new releases from Bollywood as well as Hollywood. Still, the footfalls are rather impressive, which is resulting in capacity occupancy at number of centres. Quite a few shows were going houseful (or almost houseful) on Saturday and to

New releases Madgaon Express and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar saw good growth in collections on Saturday. This is on expected lines as well since reports of the former, a comedy, were anyways good, whereas latter, a biopic, belongs to a genre which has its maximum audience on Saturday and Sunday. Both the films grew well over their Friday numbers and that was some sort of relief because now, at least, the stage has been set for further growth in numbers today. Let's talk about Madgaon Express first. After opening at Rs. 1.63 crores on Friday when there was a BOGO offer in play, the film grew well to Rs. 2.72 crores on Saturday. There was BOGO offer yesterday as well, though with some conditions in place, which means the growth that has come in is further organic. This one is catering to the youth, which has picked the likes of Fukrey and Pyaar Ka Punchnama franchises over the years gone by, and that's the segment of audiences which is depended upon to take it forward as well. Curr

There were two distinct films that releases this Friday - Madgaon Express and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. While the former is a quirky comedy, latter is a biopic. Both the films have an altogether different target audience base, though they are primarily catering to the multiplexes. In fact, both the films saw a restricted release for themselves, though former was relatively more widespread. Let’s talk about Madgaon Express first. The film is an oddball comedy and if one thought that the trailer was crazy, then one has to check out the film to know where does it actually go. With Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi and Avinash Tiwary as the leading men, all of whom are popular faces on OTT, it was always going to be audience word of mouth as the deciding factor when it comes to theatrical response. Moreover, the film is also the directorial debut of Kunal Kemmu, and hence it could have surprised either ways. Hence, the opening of the film is at par with Rs. 1.63 crores coming in. Yes, Rs. 2 crore

Singer-songwriter Lisa Mishra is expanding her territory from music to acting as she is all set to debut in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming web series Call Me Bae, slated for release later this year. Produced under the banner of Dharmatic Entertainment Pvt Ltd, the OTT wing of Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, the show marks the beginning of a new chapter in Lisa’s career in addition to her success as a renowned musician. The series also stars Ananya Panday, Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood, Vihaan Samat, Muskkkaan Jaferi, Niharika Lyra Dutt, and Mini Mathur. With Call Me Bae, Lisa showcases her versatility and talent beyond the music realm. Her portrayal in the series promises to add depth and charm to the storyline, drawing viewers into a world of romance, drama, and humour. Expressing her excitement about taking on this noteworthy project, Lisa Mishra exudes, “‘Call Me Bae’ marks my first project as an actor, and I am so grateful it is with a director as welcoming and hardworkin

In the week gone by, over Rs. 60 crores came at the box office between Shaitaan and Yodha. While the former was in its second week, latter had its first week in theatres. Between the two, Shaitaan contributed with over Rs. 35 crores, hence turning out to be top performer of the week. On the other hand, Yodha scored over Rs. 25 crores and would now be aiming to consolidate further in the coming weeks. Let’s talk about Shaitaan first. After collecting Rs. 81.60 crores in the first week, the film continued to consolidate quite well in the second week as well. The second weekend started well for the film, then that Saturday jump really propelled it further in a big way, and post that the double-digit score on Sunday was an icing on the cake. Rest of the weekdays stayed in that Rs. 2.50-3 crores range and that was good enough to take the film past the Rs. 115 crores mark and close at Rs. 117.50 crores*. The film should cross Rs. 140 crores in quick time and then its journey to gather next

The comic caper Madgaon Express released today in cinemas and has got positive reviews from a majority of critics. The film is significant as it marks the directorial debut of actor Kunal Kemmu. Starring Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu, Avinash Tiwary and Nora Fatehi, the names mentioned under ‘Special Thanks’ at the beginning of the film are sure to catch attention. This is because superstar Salman Khan and prominent filmmakers like Anurag Kashyap and Rohit Shetty have been thanked by the makers. It made many people curious since the trio are not associated with the film in any capacity. Bollywood Hungama has learned the reason behind their mention. A source told us, “In the film, Dodo (Divyenndu) uses a photo editing software to pretend to the world that he keeps bumping into famous celebs. In one scene in the film, he’s seen ‘posing’ with superstar Salman Khan. In another shot, he puts a picture of him posing with Anurag Kashyap on social media. Kunal took permission from both of them and

It was reported earlier that OMG 2 director Amit Rai is teaming up with Shahid Kapoor for a movie on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's life, produced by Wakaoo Films. Now, it's revealed that Telugu producer Dil Raju is joining hands with Wakaoo Films for this project. The film is currently in pre-production, spearheaded by producers Vipul D Shah, Ashwin Varde, and Rajesh Bahl. Previously, Raju and Shahid were to work together on Aneez Bazmee’s comedy film in which the actor had a double role. However, it did not pan out. A source told Pinkvilla, “The yet untitled film with Shahid Kapoor is one of the most ambitious films of Indian Cinema and the makers are looking to celebrate the valour of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the spectacle. They don’t want to leave any stone unturned and are partnering with the best in the business. Shahid Kapoor, Wakaoo Films, and Amit Rai have found their perfect partner in Dil Raju.” “Amit Rai has been working on the subject for a while now and thi

It is ironical that a resource as committed to the truth as the Ramayan is being subjected to so many levels of subterfuge. For no fault of its makers. All sorts of conflicting and mostly baseless reports are being leaked into the media about Nitesh Tiwari’s proposed 3-film take on the Ramayan. It is to be noted that so far there has been no official announcement from the director or the producers; not even a confirmation that it is actually happening. Only these whispers and rumours are being floated about the cast (largely fabricated, as only Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi have been officially signed on) and other details. Just the other day we were told that the Ramayan team helmed by director Nitesh Tiwari would be making a formal announcement on Ram Navami on April 17. This rumour is apparently as false as all the others that have come and gone. The latest “news” on Tiwari’s Ramayan is that the project is further delayed as the costumes are not “lavish” enough. Even by the (low)

Sajid Nadiadwala is on a roll. Last week, he made the big announcement that he’s collaborating one more time with superstar Salman Khan for an exciting action entertainer. The film will be directed by A R Murugadoss of Ghajini (2008) fame and will arrive in cinemas on Eid 2025. On Tuesday, March 19, he announced his association with Amazon Prime Video for his four upcoming films – Kartik Aaryan-starrer Chandu Champion, Ahan Shetty-Pooja Hegde starrer Sanki, the multi-starrer comic caper Housefull 5 and Tiger Shroff’s action entertainer, Baaghi 4. The association between Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and the streaming giant was announced at a grand event held by Amazon Prime Video in Mumbai. And now, we have learnt that the reputed producer has one more exciting project up his sleeve. For many days, an under-construction project opposite Fun Republic in Andheri, Mumbai has caught the attention of several people passing by. This is because the gate proudly mentions NGI - Nadiadwala

The 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is poised to commence with a spectacular celebration on Friday, March 22. The tournament will kick off in grand style at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, the CSK squad is set to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in what promises to be an electrifying opener to the season. Adding to the fervour, the IPL 2024 will begin with a glittering opening ceremony at Chepauk, continuing the tradition of merging cricket with high-octane entertainment. The organizers have revealed a star-studded lineup that is sure to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is set to perform ahead of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan release. Joining him is Tiger Shroff, fresh from his performance at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) opening ceremony in Bengaluru. Together, they are expected to set the stage on fire, especially as they gear up for their appearance in the much-anticipated Ali Abbas Zafar direct

Just a day ago, reports of a major change in cast on the sets of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai left fans shocked. It seems that producer Rajan Shahi was left disappointed with Shehzada Dhami and Pratiksha Honmukhe for their misbehaviour towards the crew. Despite several warnings when they refused to change it, they were fired from the show despite playing lead characters. Now the latest update on that front is that Samriddhii Shukla, who plays the protagonist Abhira, will now be joined by Rohit Purohit and Garvita Sadhwani. In fact, the makers have also unveiled a short promo of the two actors dressed in ethnic Rajasthani attires. For the unversed, Shehzada Dhami and Pratiksha Honmukhe essayed the role of estranged lovers Armaan Poddar and Roohi Poddar, whose relationship turns even more complicated with Armaan marrying Abhira after the demise of her mother Akshara and Roohi marrying Rohit over extreme family pressure. The latest promo features Rohit Purohit and Garvita Sadhwani playing

The highly-awaited film Maidaan is finally releasing next month in cinemas after a long wait. The Ajay Devgn-starrer faced numerous delays as the team faced various challenges. With the release nearly three weeks away, the makers of the film have now faced one more hurdle. A vendor has filed a case against Maidaan’s producer Boney Kapoor over non-payment of dues of nearly Rs. 1 crore. As per a report in Mid-Day, the suit has been filed by Ninad Nayampally of Meherafrin Investments Private Limited at a civil court in Dindoshi, Mumbai against Boney Kapoor and also the other producers. Moreover, Ninad has even sought an injunction to prevent the release of Maidaan on Eid. Ninad Nayampally told Mid-Day that they provided camera-related equipment to the unit of Maidaan. He revealed that initially, their invoices were cleared but the situation changed from December 2020. Once the payments stopped coming, Ninad raised the issue with Boney Kapoor. Ninad stated that Boney, at that time, assur

Ajay Devgn's award-winning entrepreneurial initiative, NY VFXWAALA, a renowned Indian Visual Effects Studio, joyfully announces a strategic partnership with the acclaimed Swedish studio, Goodbye Kansas Studio, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, through its offshore subsidiary. Goodbye Kansas Studios boasts a remarkable portfolio of services, seamlessly integrated across feature films, TV series, commercials, games, and trailers. Their expertise spans VFX, FX, CG productions, 3D face and body scanning, digital humans, creature and character design, performance capture, animation, and real-time capabilities. This significant investment establishes two pivotal relationships: • Secured Major Stake: We have secured a major stake in Goodbye Kansas, through our offshore subsidiary, solidifying our collaboration. • Immediate Joint Venture Studio in India: Simultaneously, we are launching a joint venture studio in India. Goodbye Kansas is a powerhouse in creating cinematic trailers for

Shaitaan had yet another good day in theatres as Rs. 3 crores* more came in. The film is now collecting on expected lines because post-pandemic it has been seen that a set film drops less than 50% on Mondays and that’s what has been the case with Shaitaan as well for the first two Mondays. On Friday, the film had collected Rs. 5.12 crores and with this kind of hold coming in, the weekdays will now certainly bring around Rs. 11-12 crores more. The film is a superhit now and currently stands at Rs. 109.01 crores*. It will now cross the Rs. 120 crores mark by the close of second week and then keep adding more in weeks to follow as well despite an inflow of new releases. In fact, there is going to be Ajay Devgn all the way in cinemas now because after Shaitaan, it’s his Maidaan that will arrive as well which means audiences would see a lot of him this season. This isn’t all as his Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha is scheduled immediately after as well. Meanwhile, Yodha collected Rs. 2.25 crores

A shakeup in the cast of the long-running television soap opera Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has seen the departure of actor Shehzada Dhami. Shehzada, who joined the show in November 2023 as the male lead after a generation leap, has been let go by producer Rajan Shahi due to reported unprofessional behaviour. Shehzada, who played the role of Armaan, was introduced alongside actress Pratiksha Honmukhe (Roohi) as the new central couple. However, according to a source close to the show who spoke to Times Of India, "It was getting increasingly difficult to work with Shehzada and there were constant complaints from crew members about his behaviour." The source continued, stating, "Despite efforts to address the issue, his behaviour persisted, disrupting the harmonious work atmosphere." Pratiksha Honmukhe, a newcomer mentored by the production company, was also let go "for not meeting the expectations for the character’s requirement." Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Ha

The bodybuilding community Vidyut Jammwal applauds as he stands up for the athletes requesting organisers of contests to be generous with their prize amounts to genuinely recognise and support their efforts. Action superstar Vidyut Jammwal, known for being the flag bearer of pathbreaking on-screen action and martial arts in India, recently graced the IBBFF Maharashtra Shree 2024 bodybuilding championship in Mumbai as a special guest, showcasing his unwavering support for the participants and the craft of bodybuilding. He commended their dedication and hard work, embodying the spirit of a true fighter. Expressing gratitude towards the federation, Vidyut appreciated the increased prize money for the winners, which serves as a motivating factor for participants to strive for excellence. Despite the limited popularity of bodybuilding championships in India, organizations like IBBFF are striving to engage more young enthusiasts. In a generous gesture, Vidyut not only thanked the federatio

YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav has confessed to his involvement in supplying snake venom for rave parties, according to a report by NDTV on Monday. This comes after his arrest by Noida Police on Sunday in connection with an ongoing investigation. Elvish Yadav, who initially denied any involvement in the case, admitted during questioning that he arranged snakes and their venom for parties he had organised in the past. As per the report, he also acknowledged knowing the five other individuals arrested last year on similar charges. These five individuals, all residents of Delhi, were previously arrested and released on bail. The Noida Police arrested Elvish Yadav on Sunday as part of their investigation into the alleged use of snake venom as a recreational drug at parties in the National Capital Region (NCR). He has been sent to 14-day judicial custody. Police officials have stated that they have gathered substantial evidence against Yadav concerning his involvement in

As was always on the cards, Yodha saw further push in numbers on Sunday and ended up collecting Rs. 7.25 crores. This is good because it has happened with number of films in the recent past that Sunday growth has just not come, and the collections have largely remained stagnant when compared to Saturday. In case of Yodha though, there has been a day on day increase in numbers since release and that at least gives the film a chance to bring in some sort of numbers at the box office. The Sidharth Malhotra starrer has now reached Rs. 17.51 crores and though a lot more is expected out of it, one now waits to see what happens from Monday onwards. The BOGO offer was announced for the weekend, and one waits to see if this happens during the weekdays as well. Such an offer has a cost to the makers so it cannot really be used as freely as it also has more of a strategic importance. Hence, what’s required is that footfalls continue to come in. The word of mouth is so positive that even with reg

The upcoming Anupam Kher directorial movie Tanvi The Great on-boards Oscar-winning music director MM Keeravani. This collaboration promises to be an exciting one. With Anupam leading the show and Keeravani crafting the music, 'Tanvi The Great' is expected to create some beautiful melodies. Talking about the same, MM Keeravani shares, "I am thrilled to be a part of Tanvi The Great. Collaborating with Anupam Kher is like being yourself all the time. Work was never this much fun before." Anupam Kher added, "ALL DREAMS COME TRUE: Proud to announce that one of the finest music composers of our times #Oscar and #GoldenGlobe winner @mmkeeravaani sir is the music director of my directorial film #TanviTheGreat! I have been a fan of #Keeravani sir since I heard the song #TumMileDilKhile. Spending almost a year to create the music and songs for #TanviTheGreat has been a total BLISS and BLESSING! Thank you Sir for your brilliance and generosity! Jai Ho! @anupamkherstudio.&

Shaitaan is continuing its rock steady run at the box office. This has been the case with the film ever since its release and while the first weekend was as it is fantastic, the second weekend too had started on a solid note with first Rs. 5.12 crores coming on Friday and then big growth taking place on Saturday which has resulted in Rs. 9.12 crores more been added to the total. This is really good as the momentum is on the side of the film and that’s reflecting in good stability during the weekdays gone by and now such kind of major push happening on Saturday despite the release of Bollywood’s Yodha and Hollywood’s Kung Fu Panda 4. None of the two films are pushovers and still Shaitaan has gone ahead and collected this kind of moolah which sets it so strongly for Sunday. It would be touch and go for the film to hit that Rs. 10 crores mark again on Sunday. For something like this to happen, yet another wonderful growth would need to take place. That would be interesting because the A

Clean Slate Filmz, under the leadership of Karnesh Ssharma and Anushka Sharma, has spearheaded innovative storytelling since its establishment in 2013. Through their collaborations with Netflix India, they carved a niche for themselves, delivering content like Bulbbul, Qala, and Mai: A Mother's Rage. Their latest venture, Kohrra, continued this trend of excellence, captivating audiences with its gripping narrative. Anushka departed as a part of the production house with Karnesh leading the studio. However, the recent end of their partnership with Netflix marks a significant shift in their journey. As per a report in Peeping Moon, while the exact reasons remain unclear, speculations of creative differences and budgetary concerns hint at the end of the partnership. The report states that the end of their partnership has left their completed movies, including Anushka Sharma's Chakda Xpress, a biopic on cricketer Jhulan Goswami and Vijay Varma and Triptii Dimri's Afghaani Snow

On its opening day, Yodha has taken a start of Rs. 4.25 crores at the box office. This is a fair beginning for the film which has been mounted on a good scale and has also been aggressively promoted. That was needed as well since in the current times it’s increasing difficult to bring a film to the audiences unless it’s an event or holiday release. Hence, one has to give it to the makers that they kept pushing the film relentlessly during last one month so that at least some sort of a start could come in. Now it’s all about the kind of momentum that builds from onwards. Given the fact that Sidharth Malhotra is leading the show as an action hero and Dharma Productions has backed the film, it does warrant higher numbers from here. Moreover, the reviews too have been decent to good at least, which is understandable for an action film like this. Also, word of mouth has been encouraging if one looks at the way the film continues to see increased footfalls from afternoon to evening and then

Followed by a beautiful Valentine’s Day post shared by Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda, reports of their March wedding started doing the rounds. Although cryptic, the couple had hinted about the same in their captions which left their fans excited. Earlier this week, the couple’s followers couldn’t stop sharing their happiness as they saw the duo leaving for Delhi for their wedding, even though neither of them spoke about it. On Saturday, they treated these excited fans with the first photos from their wedding on social media. Earlier Bollywood Hungama exclusively reported that Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda will be tying the knot at ITC Grand Bharat in New Delhi since the couple’s families reside there. Just like the reports were doing the rounds, their wedding was a private and an intimate affair which was expected to have been held on March 15. On March 16, the two actors took to their official Instagram handle to share a joint post where they posted their first photos from th