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EXCLUSIVE: Zoya Afroz on cloud nine with response to Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web: “Trying to respond to every message from viewers”; opens up on romancing Emraan Hashmi: “There was NEVER a kiss written…restraint says more than consummation”

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The recently released web series, Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web, has been loved for its subject, treatment, humorous and dramatic moments and the casting. Zoya Afroz left a mark as Priya Khubchandani, the mole in the smuggler’s (Sharad Kelkar) core team. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama , Zoya spoke about the response to the Netflix web series and a lot more. How has been the response to Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web? The response has been reassuring in the best way. People are discussing the characters, not just the twists, which tells me the writing and performances have truly landed. I’ve also been receiving a lot of thoughtful messages from viewers who’ve reached out specifically about my performance, and I’ve been trying to respond to each one as personally as I can. That kind of engagement is deeply encouraging. How did you bag the role? Did the role in Sikandar Ka Muqaddar (2024) help you? I’ve often heard people say that if Neeraj Pandey sir believes in your...
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Amaal Mallik on completing 12 years as an influential music voice, “The best melodies are yet to come”

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Celebrated music composer and singer Amaal Mallik celebrates 12 remarkable years in the Indian entertainment industry, marking a journey defined by soulful melodies, chart-topping hits, and an unwavering commitment to artistic integrity. Since his debut in 2014 with compositions for Salman Khan’s Jai Ho , Amaal has established himself as one of Bollywood’s most dynamic music talents. Over the past decade plus, he has composed and produced music for widely loved films including Kabir Singh , Airlift , De De Pyaar De , and many more, earning both critical acclaim and fan adoration. Despite coming from a musically renowned family, Amaal’s rise wasn’t without its challenges. In candid conversations and reality television appearances, he’s openly discussed facing industry obstacles and perceptions of “reverse nepotism,” insisting that his success has been hard-earned and deeply personal. Over the years, Mallik’s career has extended beyond cinema — as a solo performer, collaborator, and ...
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Photos: Aamir Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Raashii Khanna and others snapped at Tips event and Ramesh Taurani’s birthday

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The post Photos: Aamir Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Raashii Khanna and others snapped at Tips event and Ramesh Taurani’s birthday appeared first on Bollywood Hungama . from Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/fw2yXEJ
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Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit, starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, to release on March 5, 2027

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Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga has officially announced the theatrical release date of his much-anticipated project Spirit , starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri. The film is slated to reach cinemas worldwide on March 5, 2027, bringing an end to months of speculation about its launch window. Vanga shared the news alongside a new poster on social media, confirming the release with a post by lead actor Prabhas, who wrote on his Instagram handle, “#Spirit is set for a World release on March 5, 2027 .”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Prabhas (@actorprabhas) The official first look was unveiled at midnight on New Year’s Day, generating a strong buzz online. The poster showcases a rugged, battle-scarred Prabhas alongside Triptii Dimri in an atmospheric frame, reinforcing the film’s intense and raw visual tone.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Prabhas (@actorprab...
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Yellamma first look out: Rockstar DSP makes acting debut in Pan-India film

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The first look of Yellamma , marking the acting debut of music composer Devi Sri Prasad, popularly known as Rockstar DSP, was unveiled recently, immediately drawing attention across social media. Known for shaping some of Indian cinema’s most popular soundtracks, DSP now steps into a new creative phase as a lead actor. The announcement of DSP’s Pan-India acting debut had earlier generated considerable interest, and the newly released glimpse adds to that anticipation. In the first-look video, DSP appears as Parshi, seen seated in meditation on the banks of a river while a storm brews around him—an image that hints at an introspective and layered character. The visual treatment suggests a grounded narrative with emotional undertones. Yellamma is directed by Venu Yeldandi, best known for Balagam , a film widely appreciated for its rooted storytelling and emotional depth. The project is produced by Dil Raju under the Sri Venkateswara Creations (SVC) banner. The film is described as a ...
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Smriti Irani to attend World Economic Forum at Davos 2026: “As Chairperson of the Alliance for Global Good, I look forward to engaging with global leaders”

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Smriti Irani is set to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, where she will engage with global leaders through the WE Lead Lounge, scheduled from 20 to 22 January during WEF week. The platform will focus on advancing cross-sector collaboration with an emphasis on translating dialogue into long-term action. Irani’s presence at Davos comes at a time when she continues to operate across multiple spheres, public policy, popular culture, and global advocacy. Following her return to television with Kyunkii 2.0 and appearances at international platforms such as TIME100 New York, she will now take part in discussions centred on economic resilience, workforce preparedness, and inclusive growth. At Davos 2026, Irani also marks three years of the Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality, which she founded to move gender equity from advocacy to implementation by embedding it within economic and institutional frameworks. The WE Lead Lounge serve...
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Kabir Bedi, who celebrates his 80th birthday, looks back at working with iconic filmmakers: “What you take from them is much greater than what one can assimilate from any acting academy”

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On January 16, Kabir Bedi turns 80. Remove twenty years from that figure and you get how he looks today! Terming a healthy outlook and lifestyle, light exercise and careful diet as his secret armamentarium in looking three-quarters his age, Kabir notes that he is as busy an actor as ever. Among the films he is doing or are on release are a biopic, USA vs. Raj , the quirky Detective Shantaram , the Italian production, Questione di Stoffa , his Kannada debut, Koragajja and a spy drama on the web— Teen Kawwe , produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur. His international fame began in the mid-1970s with Sandokan , the Italian series about a Malaysian pirate, and went on to do multiple movies and shows including the Bond thriller, Octopussy , and The Bold And The Beautiful —interestingly the perfect term for his colorful life and career too! Kabir’s Hindi highs include Kucche Dhaage, Nagin, Khoon Bhari Maang, Main Hoon Na and Dilwale. In 2025, he featured in Achaari Baa and the Telugu film, Ha...
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