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EXCLUSIVE: Srikanth makers Tushar Hiranandani and Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani announce Ragda 25; film based on Indian Army’s first experimental batch of 25 women

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Tushar Hiranandani and his producer-wife Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani are on cloud nine. Their film Srikanth (2024) recently won the Best Hindi Feature Film award at the 72nd National Film Awards. And now, the duo is already working on their next venture, which, like their previous films – Saand Ki Aankh (2019), Srikanth and Ata Thambaycha Naay (2025) – is also based on an inspiring real-life story. Tushar Hiranandani exclusively told Bollywood Hungama , “My next film is about the first female batch of the Indian Army.” Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani explained, “Our film is called Ragda 25 . It is about 25 inexperienced girls who had a dream of joining the Army. It was an experimental batch. If these 25 women had failed, the Army would have closed its doors to women forever. So, it was imperative that they passed. In fact, even if one girl had failed, women might not have been allowed into the Army.” She continued, “There was no benchmark because until then, only men had been trained. So...
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India’s Best Dancer Season 5: Raipur’s Ritesh Pal wins the trophy with choreographer Pratik Utekar

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After months of spectacular performances, and unforgettable dance moments to the theme of India Wala Dance on Sony Entertainment Television’s India’s Best Dancer Season 5, Raipur’s Ritesh Pal, together with choreographer Pratik Utekar, crowned the winners of the season. From the very beginning, Ritesh’s journey stood out for his passion, versatility and determination. He consistently pushed his boundaries, won the coveted Battle trophy thrice this season, and earned appreciation for his powerful and well curated dance performances. The journey also challenged him to step beyond his comfort zone, explore different dance forms and showcase his versatility as a performer. The duo together with their exceptional talent, consistency and dedication, emerged victorious, lifting the coveted trophy after a thrilling Grand Finale. Ritesh Pal’s journey culminated in a spectacular finale, where he and his choreographer Pratik, competed against fellow finalists Dipali Borkar, Prathamesh Mane, Ans...
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Photos: Love & War team Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal snapped in Bandra

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The post Photos: Love & War team Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal snapped in Bandra appeared first on Bollywood Hungama . from Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/CisRGFV
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Soni Razdan recalls being “written off” after marriage: “TV gave me the strength to come back into acting”

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Veteran actor Soni Razdan has opened up about a challenging phase in her acting career when film opportunities became limited after her marriage. The actor recalled being “written off” by the industry during that period and said television eventually helped her find consistent work and return to acting. Speaking to PTI, the 69-year-old actor said she struggled to find substantial film roles after marrying filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt in 1986. While she continued to make occasional appearances in films directed by her husband, including Daddy , Sadak , Sir and Gumrah , regular acting work became difficult to find. “I was sort of written off, people didn’t bother about me at all. Then I came back. In fact, Siddharth P Malhotra’s father was the one whose company gave me work consistently. So, I was shooting every month, but not for more than eight or 10 days,” she said. Television helped her return to acting Razdan said television eventually became an important part of rebuilding her care...
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Zeenat Aman calls Alia Bhatt a “showgirl” after her Love & War look reveal; gives shout-out to Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial

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A day after Ranbir Kapoor’s first look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-awaited Love & War was unveiled, Alia Bhatt’s first look from the film has now caught attention online. The actor’s dramatic cabaret-inspired appearance also received a special shoutout from veteran actor Zeenat Aman, who expressed her appreciation for the look. On Friday, Alia shared two posters featuring her character from Love & War . The posters show the actor performing on stage in a striking cabaret-themed outfit. She can be seen wearing a dramatic feathered headpiece, a crop top and a skirt with a thigh-high slit, which she paired with boots. The look quickly drew reactions on social media, including one from Zeenat Aman, who is known for her iconic screen appearances in several films featuring cabaret performances during the 1970s. Zeenat Aman calls Alia a “showgirl” Reacting to Alia’s posters, Zeenat wrote in the comments, “Well, well…SLB has unleashed a showgirl! (sparkle and purple heart e...
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Nani REACTS to The Paradise reviews and trolls after release: “Learnt from the flaws that critics and reviewers have pointed out”

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Actor Nani has addressed the response to his latest release, The Paradise , following its theatrical debut on September 24. Taking to X, the actor said he had gone through the reactions and reviews surrounding the film and acknowledged both the appreciation and criticism it has received. Nani also said he was grateful for the audience response while admitting that he had taken note of the shortcomings highlighted by critics and reviewers. “I have seen all your reactions and responses. I’ve received all your love and equally enjoyed your hilarious trolls. I’m heartwarmed by the way audience have owned the film, and also learnt from the flaws that critics and reviewers have pointed out,” he wrote. Nani says The Paradise was made with “blood and sweat” The actor went on to thank audiences for their response and spoke about the effort that went into making the film. He said the team wanted to create a distinct cinematic experience and has left it to audiences to decide how they re...
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EXCLUSIVE: CBFC censors 7 seconds of frontal nudity visuals in Robert Pattinson-starrer Primetime

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This Friday will see the release of several Hollywood films, one of which is Primetime . The film has caught some attention due to its subject, treatment and casting of Robert Pattinson. 3 days before release, the India distributors completed the censor process. In this article, Bollywood Hungama will focus on the same. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed the film with an ‘A’ certificate. However, they asked the makers to make some changes. Obscene words were muted in two places. Frontal nudity visuals, lasting 7 seconds, were asked to be deleted. Finally, a disclaimer-cum-warning was added at the beginning of the film, which read, “This film is strictly intended for adult audiences due to its sensitive theme and the disturbing nature of certain visuals and sequences. Viewer discretion is strongly advised”. Once these changes were made, the censor certificate was handed over to the studio, PVR Inox Pictures, on September 22. The length of the...
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