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Chakki

(7 Oct 2022)

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Masaan

(24 Jul 2015)

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Satyagraha

(30 Aug 2013)

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PEEPLI [Live]

(13 Aug 2010)

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Hulla

(19 Sep 2008)

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Black Friday

(9 Feb 2007)

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Avantika Vandanapu shares her desire to work in Bollywood films

22 Mar 2024

Avantika Vandanapu, who is receiving appreciation for her performance in 'Big Girls Don't Cry', shared her aspiration to be part of Indian cinema, stating she has grown up watching films like 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' and 'Veer Zaara'.Avantika has made her mark in several Hollywood projects, including 'Mean Girls', 'Spin', and 'Senior Years', among others.Reflecting on her journey, Avantika shared, "It's truly surreal to come full circle and return to India, from my roots as a child actor to now leading a Hindi series like 'Big Girls Don't Cry'. This homecoming feels like a dream come true. Since my childhood I have been watching Yash Chopra films like Chandni, Veer Zaara, DDLJ, Darr etc and fell in love with Indian cinema and developed that desire to work in Bollywood films. I love the color, emotions and cheerful Indian movies and cannot wait to be a part of them."'Big Girls Don't Cry', a coming-of-age school drama set against the backdrop of a fictionalised all-girls boarding school.In 'Big Girls Don't Cry,' Avantika portrays Leah Joseph, one of the lead characters, in a series created by Nitya Mehra and directed by a team including Sudhanshu Saria, Karan Kapadia, and Kopal Naithani. The women-led ensemble cast features Aneet Padda, Dalai, Vidushi, Lhakyila, Afrah Sayed and Akshita Sood, Pooja Bhatt, Raima Sen, and Zoya Hussain in pivotal roles, along with Mukul Chadda.'Big Girls Don't Cry' is streaming on OTT platform from March 14.

Rana Daggubati announces his talk show 'The Rana Connection'

19 Mar 2024

Rana Daggubati is all set to come up with an exciting and curiosity-piquing talk show featuring his friends and contemporaries from Indian cinema. The announcement was disclosed at a Prime Video event in Mumbai on Tuesday in the presence of the show's team.The show is titled 'The Rana Connection.'Taking to Instagram, Prime Video shared the news with fans and captioned the post, "An exciting and curiosity-piquing talk show hosted by celebrated actor Rana Daggubati, featuring his friends and contemporaries from Indian cinema. #TheRanaConnectionOnPrime #AreYouReady #PrimeVideoPresents."Rajeev Ranjan and Prashanth Potluri serve as producers on 'The Rana Connection'.Rana Daggubati is a renowned name in the Telugu cinema industry. Daggubati is one of the most versatile artists, having worn numerous hats and performed all roles admirably over the years. He is not only known as an actor, but also as a producer and entrepreneur.He got international recognition with his role of Bhallaladeva in 'Baahubali: The Beginning' (2015) and 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' (2017).Meanwhile, Rana will be seen in Vettaiyan, directed by TJ Gnanavelraja.Speaking of 'Vettaiyan', the film also features legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, with Fahadh Faasil, Dushara Vijayan, and Ritika Singh. The film will be released in the latter part of 2024Anirudh Ravichander, who worked with Rajinikanth in Jailer, with Vijay in Leo, and most recently with Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan, has also joined the team as the film's music director.

Rihanna grooves to 'Zingaat' song with Janhvi Kapoor at Anant-Radhika pre-wedding bash

2 Mar 2024

Rihanna and actor Janhvi Kapoor shared 'thumkas' on the latter's song 'Zingaat' at the pre-wedding bash of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant on Friday.The Bollywood actor posted a video of Rihanna dancing with her to the beats of the track from the fim 'Dhadak.' They were surrounded by other guests at the event.Sharing the video, Jhanvi wrote, "This woman is a goddess. Stop it goodbye."In her first visit to India, Rihanna, donning a fluorescent glittering bodycon ensemble topped with a flowing gown performed a medeley of her hits including "We Found Love" "Work", "Wild Thoughts", "Birthday Cake", "Pour It Up" and "Pose".Intrestingly, she performed barefoot, something that did not go unnoticed by fans on social mediaAhead of her performance, the "Diamonds" star She said she was happy to be a part of such a significant occasion and wished Anant and Radhika a blessed future together.In the video, Janhvi can be seen teaching Rihanna how to ace 'thumkas' with the Barbadian singer following her lead.As soon as the video was shared, fans chimed in the comment section.While one user wrote, "Janhvi Kapoor making Rihanna dance on Zingaat !!! ICONIC." another commented, "Moment."In the viral videos, Rihanna can also be seen interacting with the guests at the event while performing on the stage.The singer was seen belting out some of her all-time hits including 'Rude Boy', 'Pour it Up', 'Diamonds', 'Wild Things', among others.At the end of her performance she put on a pink cap and was joined by the Ambani family on stage. The three-day pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant began on Friday in Jamnagar.Guests from all around the world are in Jamnagar, Gujarat to attend the pre-wedding festivities of Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani's youngest son, Anant.From Bollywood celebs like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor to famous sports personalities like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, who's who from different fields arrived to attend the three-day lavish celebrations.The guests are still making their way to attend the wedding festivities.

"I'd love to to play a Bond villain," says SRK at World Government Summit

14 Feb 2024

World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai.In an interactive session with journalist Richard Quest, SRK opened about his decades-long journey in Indian cinema. He also talked about his interest in Hollywood films.Asked why he hasn't crossed over to the West yet, Shah Rukh said, "I've said this honestly, but nobody believes me. Nobody has offered me any crossover work of substance. I may have had conversations with people. I know lots of lovely people from the West, from the English film industry, from the American film industry, but nobody has offered me any work. I hear actors talk about wanting to cross over, but I still have to learn to deliver to the audience that likes me, instead of spreading myself too thin. So, really, I've never been offered a film in Hollywood or England."However, SRK admitted that he was offered a role in Danny Boyle's Oscar-winning film, 'Slumdog Millionaire', which he had refused. "Yes, Slumdog was there, and I spent a lot of time with Mr Boyle. He was very sweet. But I was doing Who Wants to be a Millionaire on television, but I just felt that in the story being told, the guy who was hosting was very mean. The guys who were producing the show wanted me to do the film. But the character was cheating and being dishonest as the host, I found that very strange, and I explained to Mr Boyle that I wouldn't like to do it, please, and there are way better actors than me. Mr Anil Kapoor did it, and he was fantastic as the hos," SRK shared.SRK also spoke about how he would have loved to play the iconic British secret agent, James Bond, but cannot.SRK quipped, "I am James Bond," when asked about his name, and humorously added, "I really wanted to [play Bond], but I think I am too short... But I am brown enough to play the Bond baddie."SRK, in 2023, made a grand comeback and let his work silence the detractors.SRK returned to the silver screen with Siddharth Anand's 'Pathaan' in January. In the film, SRK donned an action avatar and left everyone in awe.The film broke several records at the box office and managed to grab a name in the list of one of the highest-grossing films in the Indian film industry.Remember the clamorous death knell tolling for the Hindi film industry all through 2021 and 2022? His film literally ended Bollywood's dry spell at the box office.'Pathaan' will always remain special for SRK and his fans as the film marked SRK's first hit after his sabbatical of four years post delivering a series of duds like 'Zero' and 'Jab Harry Met Sejal'.After 'Pathaan', King Khan returned to theatres in September with Atlee's directorial 'Jawan'.The film once again saw SRK in an action avatar. Like 'Pathaan', 'Jawan' also managed to strike a chord with the audience. The film collected over Rs 1000 cr. at the worldwide box office.Needless to say, SRK has had a phenomenal year.SRK did not stop here.On December 21, he came up with his first-ever collaboration with Rajkumar Hirani.Titled 'Dunki', the film focuses on the issue of immigration. Its title is taken from the term "donkey journey", which refers to the long-winding, often dangerous routes that people across the world take to reach the places they want to immigrate to. However, the film received mixed reviews from the audience. It did decent business at box office.

Neetu Kapoor shares cute video to wish daughter Riddhima, son-in-law Bharat Sahni on their 18th wedding anniversary

25 Jan 2024

Riddhima Kapoor and Bharat Sahni celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary on Thursday, actor Neetu Kapoor had a sweet message congratulating the pair.Taking to Instagram, Neetu shared a cute dancing video of Riddhima and Bharat.The duo can be seen dancing their way to another year of togetherness.Sharing the video, she wrote, "My loves happy 18 years my world is so beautiful with both of you @riddhimakapoorsahniofficial @brat.man."As soon as the video was shared, fans and industry members chimed in the comment section.Riddhima commented, "We love you most est."Soni Razdan wrote, "Awwww Happy Anniversary to you beautiful people."Karisma Kapoor dropped heart emojis.Riddhima met Bharat while studying in London and got married in 2006, four years after being together.Riddhima is a renowned jewellery designer and Bharat is a well-established businessman. they have a 11-year-old daughter Samara.To wish her husband on this special day, Riddhima shared the same dancing video and captioned it, "Happy 18 years to us" May you forever dance to my tune. (apna version) Love you so much."Meanwhile, on the work front, Neetu was last seen in 'Jug Jugg Jeeyo', co-starring alongside Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani.She will be next seen in the film 'Letters To Mr Khanna' with Sunny Kaushal and Shraddha Srinath.Directed by Milind Dhaimade, the film is touted as a "coming-of-age story" which will capture the beautiful and relatable relationship between a mother and her son. It is being made under Lionsgate India Studios.Using comedy as its main premise, the film delves into the integral fabric of families, communication, and memories, as well as their role in forcing us to grow up.The official release date of the film is still awaited.

"Hope u all get entertained": SRK writes to fans as excitement builds around 'Dunki'

21 Dec 2023

The film's first show in India is at 5.55 am at Mumbai's iconic single-screen theatre, Gaiety Galaxy, and fans have ensured that the opening of SRK's latest release is nothing short of a celebration.Several videos and pictures from this massive celebration by SRK fans went viral on social media.In videos shared by Shah Rukh's fan clubs, a massive crowd of people can be seen dancing to the beats of dhol and burning fireworks to kick off Dunki's release.A big cutout of SRK was also spotted at the venue.Overwhelmed with the fans' love and excitement for the movie, Shah Rukh took to X and wrote, "Thank u guys and girls have a good show and hope u all get entertained by #Dunki."Thank u guys and girls have a good show and hope u all get entertained by #Dunki. Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) December 21, 2023Shah Rukh Khan is one such actor who never misses a chance to inspire fans with his witty and interesting comments.In his trademark style, SRK asked his adoring fans to go and watch the movie first.A post on his official handle on X read, "Arre ab picture dekhne toh jao ya bahar hi kushti karte rahoge. Go in see the movie and tell me if u all enjoyed it. #Dunki."Arre ab picture dekhne toh jao ya bahar hi kushti karte rahoge. Go in see the movie and tell me if u all enjoyed it. #Dunki Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) December 21, 2023'Dunki' is directed by Rajkumar Hirani and also stars Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal and Boman Irani.SRK and Rajkumar Hirani on Tuesday promoted their film in Dubai in a grand way..Videos of the evening have surfaced on the actor's fan clubs on social media where he is seen recreating his signature pose with his arms stretched out in the air during the drone show at Dubai's Burj Khalifa.Dunki has been co-written by Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani, and Kanika Dhillon. It is a heartwarming tale of four friends Manu, Sukhi, Buggu, and Balli who dream of settling down in London for a better life but have to take undertake an arduous yet life-changing journey to reach their goal.At one of the events in Dubai, SRK described 'Dunki' as his best film."So when I made Jawan, I thought I made a film for boys and girls but I didn't make anything for myself, then I made Dunki. So this is my film. This film is very close to my heart. When I was doing Pathaan, many people who write about films, those who apparently know about films more than the filmmakers, were saying what kind of roles I was doing, so I really felt that I should do films that come from my heart and this includes all the films that I did this year. I started the year with Pathaan, which was always ladies first, and I want to end the year with a film for myself. So, please watch Dunki on December 21. Everyone will find something in the film that will touch their heart. The film will make you laugh also," he said.The film marks SRK's first collaboration with Hirani and Taapsee.

"India has a big history of cinema": Michael Douglas on importance of Indian cinema

27 Nov 2023

Goa) [India], November 27 : American actor and film producer Michael Douglas shared his happiness in visiting India and said that it is always a "pleasure" to be here and added that India has a big history of cinema.While talking to the media at the International Film Festival of India in Goa, he said, "It is always a pleasure visiting India but this is my first time in the south. Cinema brings the world together and you have a big history of cinema in India."Further sharing about the festival and its importance, he added, "The festival is ending tomorrow. We are here at the end of the festival but I think it is so exciting. It is an international festival. You have over 78 countries represented here."Douglas also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in the field of film production and finance. On speaking about the relevance of the festival and PM Modi's leadership skills, he said, "I also think this is more and more the sort of spirit, and the beauty of this festival are you had 78 foreign countries represented and it's only a reflection of the strength of your Indian filming, which is renowned and known around the world. I think you're in very good hands I think it's beginning to."He also praised Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur for his efforts.Talking to the media, he said, "As I mentioned I do think that under minister Anurag Thakur as well as Prime minister Modi the last few years we've seen more money put into the production and financing of films, it's been a very successful time."He also said that the movies unite people irrespective of race, religion and gender."I mean with all the different languages we speak movies share the same language, audiences from wherever you are in the world can understand what's going on, movies bring us closer together and I think that's a very important aspect of it," he shared on the role of movies in bringing different cultures together.Douglas also talked about the way the Indian film industry is making its mark at the international level and also appreciated the music of 'RRR' and called it "spectacular" as its song 'Naatu Naatu' won an Oscar this year.While interacting with the media at the 54th International Film Festival of India in Goa, he said, "It was spectacular, I mean bravo won the Oscar for the music but it was stunning. It deserves everything it gets and I think that it's a wonderful time for the film industry here to get the confidence."He shared further while praising the movie and said that this kind of achievement gives confidence to the filmmakers to make good movies. "It was a big-budget movie for any movie and I think it gives you more confidence to try to make good films."He also thanked IFFI, saying, "Since we're just leaving right now, let me just thank the IFFI."Veteran actor Michael Douglas on being conferred with the prestigious Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award at the International Film Festival of India said, " I am honoured to recieve Satyajit Ray's Excellence in Film Lifetime Award International Indian Film Festival in Goa."The 79-year-old actor has won two Academy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and the AFI Life Achievement Award.His first TV break came with 'The Experiment,' a CBS Playhouse special in 1969, and it was the only time he was billed as 'M.K. Douglas.' His first notable role was in the television series 'The Streets of San Francisco,' in which he co-starred with Karl Malden.Other successful films he appeared in included 'Falling Down,' 'The American President,' 'The Ghost and the Darkness,' 'The Game,' 'A Perfect Murder,' and many more.

"It's wonderful time for film industry": Michael Douglas talks about Indian cinema, 'RRR' Oscar win

27 Nov 2023

American actor and film producer Michael Douglas talked about the way the Indian film industry is making its mark at the international level and also appreciated the music of 'RRR' and called it "spectacular" as its song 'Naatu Naatu' won an Oscar this year.While interacting with the media at the 54th International Film Festival of India in Goa, he said, "It was spectacular, I mean bravo won the Oscar for the music but it was stunning. It deserves everything it gets and I think that it's a wonderful time for the film industry here to get the confidence."He shared further while praising the movie and said that this kind of achievement gives confidence to the filmmakers to make good movies."It was a big-budget movie for any movie and I think it gives you more confidence to try to make good films."He also thanked IFFI, saying, "Since we're just leaving right now, let me just thank the IFFI."Douglas also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in the field of film production and finance.He added, "As I mentioned I do think that under minister Anurag Thakur as well as Prime minister Modi the last few years we've seen more money put into the production and financing of films, it's been a very successful time."

Title track 'Nazaare' of docu-series 'Rainbow Rishta' unveiled

4 Nov 2023

Rainbow Rishta' on Saturday unveiled the title track 'Nazaare'.'Nazaare' is a beautiful ode to six heartwarming and inspiring stories of love, friendship, freedom and courage that we witness through a window in the lives of Trinetra HaldarAishwarya AyushmaanDaniella MendoncaAneez SaikiaSanam ChoudharySoham SenguptaSuresh Ramdas, and Sadam Hanjabam.'Rainbow Rishta' showcases real-life stories of protagonists from the queer community who are not only blazing a path of their own, but are also an irrefutable and overwhelmingly positive influence on every person they come across.The title track of 'Rainbow Rishta' is composed by OAFF and Savera, with lyrics by Sankalp Kapur and sung by Sushant Divgikar and Savera"I loved recording this song. It's got such a fun new vibe, and the best part is it's about love. Anything that is done with love and about love is always going to be epic," said Sushant Divgikar.Savera said, "Writing Nazaare happened in less than a day. We had a clear direction that we wanted to explore and, with the help from the team at Vice and Amazon, we breezed through. "We're also grateful to have had Sushant, Sankalp, Prathamesh and Krina on board!"Sankalp added, "Collaborating with OAFF and Savera on Nazare - with great inputs from Vice and Jaydeep Sarkar - was a complete joy. We wanted to make a song that celebrated queer love, and all love - in a way that was courageous, genuine, and unabashed, just like the amazing people we meet through the course of the show."The six-part docuseries is directed by Jaydeep Sarkar, along with story directors Hridaye A. Nagpal, and Shubhra Chatterji.The series will give the world a unique, candid, and unflinchingly honest window into the lives of members from the LGBTQIA+ community.The unscripted series features stories from different parts of the country through the real-life experiences of Trinetra HaldarAishwarya AyushmaanDaniella MendoncaAneez SaikiaSanam ChoudharySoham SenguptaSuresh Ramdas, and Sadam Hanjabam.The docu-series is all set to stream from November 7.

Made in India: SS Rajamouli announces biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke

19 Sep 2023

View this post on InstagramA post shared by SS Rajamouli (@ssrajamouli)Directed by National Award-winning Director Nitin Kakkar, the project is set to be a tribute to the birth and meteoric rise of Indian cinema.MADE IN INDIA promises to be an epic journey, unravelling the captivating story of the birth and rise of Indian cinema. This ambitious project is set to captivate audiences with its compelling narrative and visually stunning storytelling.The film is being produced by Varun Gupta and SS Karthikeya under Max Studios and Showing Business production banners respectively.Further deets about the project are still awaited.Nitin has previously helmed films such as 'Mitron', 'Notebook', 'Jawaani Jaaneman', and 'Ram Singh Charlie'.