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SCOOP: Playback sensation Heer of Batwara 1947 and Peddi fame to make acting debut in Imtiaz Ali and Mahaveer Jain’s Side Heroes

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In July, Bollywood Hungama was the first to inform readers that Imtiaz Ali and Mahaveer Jain were planning to introduce fresh faces as the female lead in their upcoming friendship comedy, Side Heroes. We have now learned that the makers have zeroed in on playback sensation Heer for one of the female leads in the film. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Heer is not just a talented singer but also a promising performer. She gave an impressive audition, and the makers felt that she would be perfect for the part. Interestingly, her character in the film is also a singer. Hence, casting a real-life playback singer would lend authenticity to the character.” The source further revealed, “The makers are in advanced discussions with Heer and are expected to make an official announcement about her casting soon.” About Heer Heer has lent her voice to several notable songs in recent times. In Aamir Khan’s production Batwara 1947 , she sang ‘Tabassum’ alongside Sonu Nigam an...

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda meet Tamil Nadu CM Thalapathy Vijay; their heartfelt messages win attention

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Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda recently met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thalapathy Vijay and shared heartfelt notes about their interaction on social media. While Rashmika reflected on her long-standing admiration for the Tamil star, Vijay Deverakonda described the meeting as a memorable experience, highlighting the warmth with which they were received. For Rashmika Mandanna, the interaction carried a special significance. The actress recalled admiring Thalapathy Vijay for years before getting the opportunity to work with him in the 2023 Tamil film Varisu . Reflecting on how her perception of him has evolved over time, she expressed admiration for his journey from a celebrated actor to his current role as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. “After such a long time, went to meet @actorvijay sir. From fangirling him for longer than I can remember to having the opportunity to work with sir to today admiring him for the Chief Minister he is! His journey is nothing short of incre...

EXCLUSIVE: Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday to witness a KING-sized BLAST; Siddharth Anand gears up to launch EXPLOSIVE teaser on November 2

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The Siddharth Anand directed King is among the most awaited films of 2026 as it marks the return of Shah Rukh Khan to the big screen after 3 long years. The action-packed thriller is touted to be one of the most expensive films ever made, with a reported cost of production of Rs. 450 crores, and the insiders can’t stop raving about the scale of this Siddharth Anand entertainer. With just 70 days left for its big theatrical release all across the globe, Bollywood Hungama has an earth-shattering update on King . According to very reliable insiders, Siddharth Anand is all set to unleash an action-packed teaser of King on Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday – 2nd November 2026. “It’s a birthday gift from team King to all Shah Rukh Khan fans, and Siddharth Anand is going to deliver a new SRK experience. The teaser cut is apparently mind-blowing with Shah Rukh Khan like never before, delivering larger-than-life dialogues with style and suave,” a source told Bol...

Ekta Kapoor confirms The Dirty Picture 2: “I’m planning it after 15 years”

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Producer Ekta Kapoor has confirmed that she is working on a sequel to the 2011 film The Dirty Picture . Fifteen years after the release of the Vidya Balan-starrer, Ekta revealed that she has a story she wants to explore through the upcoming project. However, details about the film’s cast, storyline and release timeline remain under wraps. During a conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia on his podcast, Ekta spoke about the sequel and explained how her perspective on the story has evolved over the years. According to The Free Press Journal, she said, “One very big film I’m making is The Dirty Picture 2 . I’m planning it after 15 years. This time, I believe there is a story I want to tell. The Dirty Picture was about Silk Smitha. It was about a woman who was condemned for standing up against her sexuality. Ab sexuality is about your choice. Maine kabhi usse victim ki tarah nahi dekha. I saw her as someone who celebrated her sexuality, and the film did so well.” The producer a...

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wishes ‘Dearest Pa-Dadajiii’ Amitabh Bachchan on his 84th birthday with unseen pic featuring Aaradhya Bachchan; see post

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan extended birthday wishes to her father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan, as the veteran actor turned 84 on October 11. The actor shared an unseen photograph of Amitabh with his granddaughter, Aaradhya Bachchan, on social media, accompanied by a heartfelt note for him. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Aishwarya posted a picture capturing a moment between Amitabh and Aaradhya. In the photograph, the veteran actor is seen wearing a tracksuit and a beanie, while Aaradhya hugs her grandfather as they pose together. The picture offered a glimpse into their family bond, with Aishwarya marking the special occasion with a personal message. Sharing the photograph, she wrote, “Happy Birthday dearest Pa-Dadajiii. Love and God Bless always.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by AishwaryaRaiBachchan (@aishwaryaraibachchan_arb) Aishwarya’s birthday post came as Amitabh received wishes from fans and members of the film indu...

Kumar Taurani reveals Shobha Kapoor made an EXTRA Rs. 25 crores due to ‘Choli Ke Peeche’ in Crew; makes a BOLD statement: “EVERY film should have recreated songs”

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Ramesh Taurani and Kumar Taurani spoke to Komal Nahta about remixes and recreated versions of old songs. While many believe that recreations are a worrying trend and that music composers should focus only on original compositions, Kumar Taurani had a different take. He said, “More recreations should be made. Every film should have recreated songs. Certain classic songs have a long legacy, have been promoted extensively and enjoy strong recall value. When these songs are presented in a new avatar, they tend to work big time. This happened with the recreated versions of ‘Chunari Chunari’ ( Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai ; 2026) and ‘Chamma Chamma’ ( Fraud Saiyaan ; 2019). Recently, ‘Aankhon Se Tune 2.0’ ( Bhai Tera Star Hai ; 2026) also worked. Usually, songs would get around 20,000 streams. But after being recreated, their streams suddenly jumped into the millions! This benefits the original versions as well.” Ramesh Taurani added, “There was a film called Crew (2024). Two of its s...

Photos: Aamir Khan, Gauri Spratt, Nita Ambani, Gauri Khan and others snapped at the red carpet of Swadeshi Devi Shakti tribute to heritage and devotion

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