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UAE-GCC faces Bollywood blackout on Eid for FIRST time since Covid; Dhurandhar and Border 2’s ‘ban’, Toxic and Jana Nayagan’s postponement, The RajaSaab’s debacle cause losses of nearly USD 15 million

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Eid is a major festival around the world, especially in the UAE-GCC belt. The festival is also synonymous with a major release, particularly from Bollywood, which often does very well in the region. However, for the first time in 6 years, no Hindi film would have a release on Eid in the region. The last time this occurred was in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. Dhurandhar: The Revenge is the big Bollywood Eid release of the year, but like the first part, it is unlikely to get passed in any country in the Gulf region. Toxic was also to be released alongside Dhurandhar , but it has been pushed to June 4 due to the Iran-US conflict. Industry sources told Bollywood Hungama that the box office situation in the Middle East in the last six months has been underwhelming with regard to revenue from Indian films. Border 2 and the first part of Dhurandhar , the two films that set the box office on fire in recent times, didn’t release in the belt. Films from down South have also not worked here...

Rashmika Mandanna pens emotional note after fan tribute to ‘ViRosh’ wedding with Vijay Deverakonda: “Find a love that liberates you”

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Actor Rashmika Mandanna recently shared an emotional response on social media after a fan posted a heartfelt tribute celebrating her relationship with Vijay Deverakonda. The post, which included photos and memorable moments from what fans fondly call the “ViRosh” wedding, quickly caught the actress’ attention and prompted a deeply personal reply. The fan had taken to X to share a thread highlighting key moments from the couple’s wedding celebrations, appreciating the bond the two actors share. Responding to the post, Rashmika expressed how touched she was by the gesture and admitted that the message moved her emotionally. In her reply, the actress wrote that it had been a long time since something written about her made her so emotional. She added that while there was a lot she wanted to say, there was also very little she could actually share publicly. Reflecting on her personal journey, Rashmika said she was currently “finding her own room,” describing it as a process she feels de...

21 Years of Bewafaa: Dharmesh Darshan reveals Murder had the same plot as the Akshay Kumar-starrer: “80% of the shoot was completed by then; I had to recorrect my film for rubbish reasons”

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The romantic musical drama Bewafaa (2005) completed 21 years on February 25. It had an ensemble star cast, comprising Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Anil Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee, Sushmita Sen and Shamita Shetty and is remembered for its hit soundtrack, touching moments etc. In an interview with Bharathi S Pradhan, the talented director Dharmesh Darshan opened up like never before on the behind-the-scenes happenings. When Bharathi S Pradhan remarked that Bewafaa gave a déjà vu of B R Chopra’s Gumrah (1963), starring Ashok Kumar, Sunil Dutt, Mala Sinha and Nirupa Roy, Dharmesh Darshan confessed, “Yes, in the first half.” He also revealed, “ Bewafaa had some problems. Boney Kapoor is absolutely amongst the best producers. The film was produced by Sridevi Productions. Boney takes his own time to make films. Meanwhile, the makers of Murder (2004) made the same film (as Bewafaa ). They happened to know (what we were making). This happens. In 6 months, with Mallika Sherawat, Emraan...

Trisha Krishnan hits back at R. Parthiban after his remark at award event: “A microphone doesn’t make a comment intelligent or humorous”

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Actress Trisha Krishnan has responded strongly to remarks made by filmmaker-actor R. Parthiban during a recent award ceremony, after his comments about her began circulating widely on social media. Without naming him directly in her post, the actress shared a pointed statement on X (formerly Twitter), addressing what she described as an unwarranted public remark made during the event. Taking to the platform, Trisha wrote, “I was informed by the organisers of a recent event that my name and picture were included at the last minute at the request of an individual conveyed through his assistant. A microphone doesn’t make a comment intelligent or humorous. It just makes stupidity louder. Crude words without knowledge say more about the speaker than the person they’re aimed at.” I was informed by the organisers of a recent event that my name and picture were included at the last minute at the request of an individual conveyed through his assistant. A microphone doesn’t make a comment i...

Photos: Vicky Kaushal, Mozez Singh, Guneet Monga and others snapped at Bastian in Bandra

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Finnish President Alexander Stubb talks about watching Dhurandhar before India visit; says he’s “looking forward to the sequel”

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The buzz around the upcoming spy thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge has now reached global corridors of power. In a surprising moment during a recent interaction with ANI, Alexander Stubb revealed that he had watched the first Dhurandhar film before his visit to India—on the recommendation of his son. Speaking about the film, Stubb shared an anecdote that instantly caught the attention of fans and film enthusiasts alike. “Interestingly enough, before I came to India, my son suggested that I should watch Dhurandhar . And I did. And of course, that was one part of the narrative of that movie. And I guess, I’m happy to fight against terrorism and look forward to the sequel on the 19th of March of the movie,” he said. His remarks come just a day after the trailer of Dhurandhar: The Revenge —the sequel to the blockbuster Dhurandhar —was unveiled on March 7, generating massive anticipation among audiences. The film continues the gripping narrative inspired by real-life espionage events an...

Photos: Ananya Panday, Aneet Padda, Ahaan Panday and others attend the Showsha Reel Awards 2026

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