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Lakshmi Manchu drops a birthday wish for Trisha Krishnan; fuels ‘double celebrations’ debate as Thalapathy Vijay angle trends

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Actress Trisha Krishnan celebrated her birthday on May 4, 2026 (Monday), receiving an outpouring of wishes from friends and colleagues across the industry. However, it was Lakshmi Manchu’s heartfelt note on X (formerly Twitter) that unexpectedly grabbed attention—and sparked widespread speculation online. Lakshmi’s post read, “Happy Birthday to the ever gorgeous and graceful @trishtrashers! ??? What a day to celebrate! I guess the universe decided to give you the best birthday gift with that massive victory ! ???? Double celebrations for you today! Have a magical one, darling!” While the message appeared warm and celebratory, it was the phrase “double celebrations” that quickly caught the eye of netizens. Many users began speculating whether the remark was an indirect reference to Thalapathy Vijay’s recent electoral success in Tamil Nadu, which has been widely discussed across platforms. Happy Birthday to the ever gorgeous and graceful @trishtrashers ! What a day to celebrate! I...
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Karan Johar turns the Met Gala 2026 into a living canvas, pays tribute to Raja Ravi Varma in Manish Malhotra creation

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At the 2026 MET Gala, Karan Johar didn’t just make an appearance—he staged a moment that blurred the lines between fashion and cinematic storytelling. Dressed in a custom creation by Manish Malhotra, Johar transformed the iconic MET steps into a moving tribute to legendary painter Raja Ravi Varma. The ensemble, anchored by a dramatic velvet cloak, unfolded like a living artwork. Intricately handcrafted panels brought Varma’s mythological muses and scenes to life, with motifs inspired by his celebrated works woven into rich silk and gold zari. Set against a deep black base, the look struck a balance between opulence and narrative depth, echoing both heritage and high fashion. More than just couture, the outfit symbolised a three-decade-long creative partnership between Johar and Malhotra. Their collaboration, which has significantly influenced the visual identity of modern Hindi cinema, found a global stage at the MET Gala—marking yet another milestone in their journey. Styled by Ek...
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EXCLUSIVE: Awarapan 2 sparks distributor frenzy; Dharma, Zee Studios, AA Films and others meet Mukesh Bhatt for theatrical rights

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Awarapan (2007) underperformed at the box office during its theatrical run but went on to achieve cult status over the years, thanks to its unforgettable soundtrack, touching storyline, memorable dramatic and action moments and, of course, Emraan Hashmi in an intense, never-seen-before avatar. As a result, the trade and industry are confident about the prospects of Awarapan 2 . Last week, some of the biggest distributors in the Hindi film industry were seen at the Vishesh Films office, keen to acquire the film’s all-India theatrical rights. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama , “You name it and that distributor was seen at the Vishesh Films office last week – be it Zee Studios, Anil Thadani’s AA Films, Pen Marudhar, Jio Studios, Star Studio18, Cinepolis, etc. That’s not all. Dharma Productions, which now has its own distribution arm, also met Mukesh Bhatt. Lastly, Ananya Birla’s Birla Studios plans to not only produce but also distribute films in the future. Their representative a...
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Janhvi Kapoor receives support from Amaha; company issues strong statement clarifying addiction remarks after podcast clip goes viral

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Actor Janhvi Kapoor recently found herself at the centre of online speculation after a segment from her appearance on Raj Shamani’s podcast was circulated out of context. The edited clips led to misleading assumptions that the actress was speaking from personal experience about alcohol addiction. Addressing the growing confusion, mental health organisation Amaha, in collaboration with Off The Rocks, issued an official clarification regarding Kapoor’s role in the conversation. The statement firmly refuted claims that the actress had any personal history of addiction. “We at Off The Rocks & Amaha have noticed certain media pages misrepresenting content associated with this initiative and Janhvi Kapoor. This is deeply concerning. We want to be clear, Janhvi Kapoor is part of this conversation as a caregiver and ally, not as someone who has had any personal experience of addiction or alcohol dependence”, the statement read. It further emphasised the impact of such misinformation, a...
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Photos: Disha Patani snapped in Bandra

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EXCLUSIVE: Chitrangada Satarupa opens up about acting in Arijit Singh’s unreleased directorial Sa: “We were told that it would be released soon…People cry, smile when they hear Dada sing. Yet, when you meet him, he’s the SIMPLEST guy ever”

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Arijit Singh is not just an iconic singer; he has also dabbled in direction. Almost a decade ago, he donned the director’s hat for Sa, which stars Chitrangada Satarupa, who will soon be seen in the Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer Main Actor Nahin Hoon . In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama , Chitrangada opened up about working on the film. Chitrangada Satarupa said, “That would have been my first film, not Tikli And Laxmi Bomb (2017). We also did some reshoots later on. A year ago, we were told that the film would probably get a release soon.” Talking about Arijit Singh, she revealed, “He is phenomenal. There’s no doubt about it. I call him Dada. He’s a rare breed of talent. Like, how can someone be so talented? Also, the way he can pick up things so fast is crazy. He doesn’t care what he needs to wear. He would sit next to the cinematographer for 10-15 days straight. Then he would try his hand at camerawork, and it would be bang on. He’s an absolute perfectionist. If he wa...
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Indian Cinema turns 113: How Dadasaheb Phalke invented film marketing and started the practice of press screenings in India

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Cinema has been thriving as a popular form of art in India for more than 100 years. It also provides employment to lakhs of artistes and technicians in various fields. It was because of the painstaking hardwork and determination of Dhundiraj Govind Phalke aka Dadasaheb Phalke that feature films were born in India. It happened through the release of India’s first film Raja Harishchandra (which was silent) way back on May 3, 1913. Today, marks the 113 th anniversary of that film and Indian Cinema. As per National Award-winning author, filmmaker and veteran journalist Sanjit Narwekar’s detailed article for the English version of the Gujarati magazine Gee published in February 1999, Phalke once saw the British movie The Life Of Christ (1910) at the America India Picture Palace at Sandhurst Road in Mumbai (then Bombay). This was enough to inspire him to make a film on Lord Krishna on similar lines. This wasn’t the first time he saw a film but the impact was different this time around. ...
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