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Elnaaz Norouzi celebrates her birthday on set; says, “There isn’t a better place for me to be”

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Elnaaz Norouzi chose to celebrate her birthday in the place she loves the most — on the sets of her upcoming project. Instead of taking a break for the occasion, the actor and recording artist spent her special day working alongside the cast and crew, immersed in bringing another story to life. For Elnaaz, there was no better way to begin another year of her life than doing what she is most passionate about. Sharing her thoughts on the occasion, she said, “Honestly, there isn’t a better place for me to be on my birthday than on set. Acting has given me so much, not just professionally but personally as well. Every character changes me in some way, every project teaches me something new, and I’m grateful that I get to spend this day doing what I genuinely love.” Reflecting on her journey, the actor said that birthdays have become less about celebrating the date and more about appreciating the experiences that have shaped her over the years. She acknowledged that every chal...
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20 Years of Corporate EXCLUSIVE: Madhur Bhandarkar says, “Bipasha Basu deserved a National Award”; reveals National Awards jury debated between Corporate and Traffic Signal for 2-3 days: “I was DISAPPOINTED that Corporate didn’t win”

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Madhur Bhandarkar is known not only for making thought-provoking films but also for winning National Awards for them. Corporate (2006), which completed 20 years on July 7, was a highly loved film, yet it’s a rare Madhur film of that time not to win any National Awards or Filmfare Awards. On the occasion of Corporate ’s 20th anniversary, the acclaimed filmmaker spoke exclusively with Bollywood Hungama on this aspect. Madhur shared a fascinating trivia, “ Corporate and Traffic Signal (2007) competed in the same year at the National Awards (though the latter released 7 months later and the next year)! And yes, I was a bit disappointed that Corporate didn’t win any award. However, it was heartening to win the Best Director award for Traffic Signal at the National Awards. I guess the reality that Traffic Signal showed about the downtrodden appealed to them more. When I went to receive the National Award, a lot of jury members called me and confessed, ‘It took us 2-3 days to decide wh...
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EXCLUSIVE: Tillotama Shome reveals Sunny Deol let a fly crawl into his eye for her close-up: “I would have stopped the scene, even if it was with the world’s BIGGEST leader…”; adds, “I don’t have to carry the flag for independent cinema”

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Three days before the release of her Netflix film, Ikka , Tillotama Shome spoke exclusively with Bollywood Hungama on a Zoom video call about the courtroom drama and a lot more. What do you go through when your film is a few days away from release? At present, I am going through a migraine because I am staring at a screen (laughs)! So, your brain hurts a little bit due to over-stimulation. The nervousness and slight anxiety are more before the first day of the shoot. It is the day when you wonder, ‘Have you entered the house through the right door?’ (laughs). No matter how much you prepare, that nervousness always shows up as you can’t plan what was going to happen on the set. Meanwhile, the release of the film is not in my hands at all. At this stage, I don’t have anything to do with that part. At the Netflix event earlier this year, you surprised one and all by revealing during your close-up shot, how Sunny Deol didn’t move though a fly was crawling into his eyes… Sid (Director...
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Alia Bhatt dances to ‘Maahi Ve’ at Akansha Ranjan Kapoor’s pre-wedding bash

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Alia Bhatt joined the pre-wedding celebrations of her close friend Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, adding a touch of Bollywood glamour to the intimate festivities ahead of Akansha’s wedding to filmmaker Sharan Sharma. A video from the celebration has gone viral on social media, capturing Alia dancing to Shah Rukh Khan’s popular song Maahi Ve from the 2003 film Kal Ho Naa Ho alongside Akansha’s sister, Anushka Ranjan Kapoor, and actor Aditya Seal. For the occasion, Alia opted for a striking purple saree that blended a traditional silhouette with a contemporary draping style. Her energetic performance and cheerful presence quickly became one of the highlights of the evening, with fans widely sharing clips from the celebration online. Akansha and filmmaker Sharan Sharma have reportedly been in a relationship since 2022, although they never made their romance public. The couple is set to marry on July 11 in an intimate ceremony attended only by close family members and friends. While the weddi...
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Hrithik Roshan joins Nissan India as brand ambassador for Tekton SUV

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Nissan India has announced actor Hrithik Roshan as its new brand ambassador, coinciding with the launch of its latest mid-size SUV, the Tekton. The partnership comes at a significant time for the automaker as it expands its presence in one of India’s most competitive automotive segments with a new flagship offering. The Tekton, priced from Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom), marks Nissan’s entry into the mid-size SUV category and now sits at the top of the company’s domestic portfolio. Bookings for the SUV have officially opened, while customer deliveries are scheduled to begin on July 20. By bringing Hrithik Roshan on board as the face of the brand, Nissan aims to strengthen its visibility and connect with a wider audience as it introduces the Tekton to Indian buyers. The collaboration is expected to support the company’s efforts to establish a stronger foothold in the growing SUV market. On the design front, the Tekton features a bold and upright stance with a pro...
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Will Welcome To The Jungle cross Rs. 150 crore mark in its lifetime? Trade experts share their views

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Welcome To The Jungle is holding well at the box office, thanks to a positive word of mouth. We spoke to experts to find out where the film goes from here and its expected lifetime collections. Vishek Chauhan, owner of Roopbani Cinema in Purnia, Bihar, said, “The film will collect Rs. 160-170 crores. It won’t cross the Rs. 200 crore mark as the market is a bit crowded. Meanwhile, Alpha has overperformed. There’s also a similar-looking film this week, Dhamaal 4 .” Girish Johar agreed, “It’ll breach Rs. 150 crores. Collecting Rs. 175 crores will be difficult because Dhamaal 4 releases this Friday, followed by The Odyssey . So, the line-up is heavy. So, I feel that Rs. 150 crores is achievable.” Trade veteran Taran Adarsh said, “ Welcome To The Jungle has an advantage as it’s running to very good occupancy in centres beyond metros. These are the areas which Bollywood has ignored in the recent past. We have had too many multiplex-oriented and urban-centric cinema. The audience...
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BREAKING: Producer Bhushan Kumar, Aditya Roy Kapur and director Milap Milan Zaveri join forces for an intense musical love story

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After delivering the cult musical romance Aashiqui 2 , Malang , Ludo and Metro… In Dino , producer Bhushan Kumar reunites with Aditya Roy Kapur for an all-new cinematic experience. Joining them is director Milap Milan Zaveri, fresh off the success of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat , as the trio comes together for an intense, violent, and deeply emotional musical love story. Blending powerful romance, high-octane action, and a soul-stirring soundtrack, the yet-untitled film promises to present love in its most passionate and raw form. Backed by T-Series, the film is being mounted on a grand scale and is set to offer audiences a compelling theatrical experience. On coming back together once again, producer Bhushan Kumar said, “Our association with Aditya goes back many years and has given us films that audiences continue to love. From Aashiqui 2 to Metro… In Dino , every collaboration has been special in its own way. We share a great creative comfort, and I’m happy we’re coming together o...
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