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Shah Rukh Khan teaches the ‘value of God’ to kids Aryan and Suhana in this old Diwali celebration video going viral; watch

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Known as the OG power couple of B-town, Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan has been setting couple goals for years together. During the occasion of Diwali, a video found its way on social media where SRK seems to be explaining the importance of God to his kids. While the actor and his entrepreneur-wife have often come under the scanner for their inter-faith wedding, the video which is a short clip from the BBC documentary, the Inner World of Shah Rukh Khan showcases how Khan maintains a secular environment within his home. The sweet video which was a part of the 2004 documentary features the Diwali celebration at Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s residence, where the couple seems to be busy teaching their children the value of God and also about each other’s culture. Along with showcasing a glimpse of Mannat which looked much simpler then, features Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan talking to a priest along with the actor telling him that his children will do the ‘Diwali pooja’. At the same tim

Photos: Nargis Fakhri, Huma Qureshi, Rakul Preet Singh and others snapped attending Godrej’s house Diwali bash

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Photos: Rani Mukerji and Tanishaa Mukerji seek blessings of Maa Kali on the occasion of Diwali

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EXCLUSIVE: DOP Manu Anand talks about Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: “When you have beautiful subjects like Vidya Balan and Madhuri Dixit, lighting karna aasaan hota hai”; praises Kartik Aaryan: “Unki yaadadaasht mashallah hai; for Dhamaka, he memorized 15-20 page long dialogues”

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We have seen famous actor-director jodis like Shah Rukh Khan-Yash Chopra, Govinda-David Dhawan etc. And now, in a rare instance, an actor-DOP jodi has emerged. Manu Anand, the cinematographer, has worked with Kartik Aaryan on Dhamaka (2021), Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022), Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and also on the promotional songs in Shehzada (2023) and Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023). In an exclusive interview to Bollywood Hungama , Manu Anand talked about his association with Kartik as well as director Anees Bazmee and a lot more. How did this actor-DOP jodi come about with you and Kartik Aaryan? Kudrat ka khel hai (smiles). Kartik was working on some films and I got a chance to work on them too. Then the DOPs of those two films ( Shehzada, Satyaprem Ki Katha ) were busy when the makers thought of shooting the song. Hence, I was approached. It’s a coincidence and also serendipity. It’s our third film together and the pairing just happened. But the output has always been great, be it the film

Singham Again’s release postponed in Singapore; Ajay Devgn-starrer and Kartik Aaryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 banned in Saudi Arabia

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The Hindi moviegoers are all set for the biggest clash of the year that will take place tomorrow, Friday, November 1, at the box office, between  Singham Again  and  Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 . Both films will have a wide release and also overseas. However, moviegoers in some parts won’t be able to enjoy the Diwali biggies while those in Singapore will have to wait until a week to catch the Ajay Devgn-starrer. Bollywood Hungama  has learned that  Singham Again ’s release has been pushed by a week. As per sources, the decision was taken as the Censor process wasn’t completed on time. A source told us, “Singapore Censor Board is very strict and particular and has been known to behave this way. In the past as well, many films have suffered in a similar fashion.” The source further said, “ Singham Again  is now expected to release next week, that is, Thursday, November 7.” As per the official press note,  Singham Again  will have a wide overseas release in 1900 screens, including a record-break

Dimple Kapadia reveals quirky request from Christopher Nolan on Tenet set; says, “He asked me to leave my earrings behind after filming”

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Christopher Nolan’s admiration for India has been evident throughout his career, with the acclaimed director choosing India as a filming location for two of his notable works, The Dark Knight Rises (2012) and Tenet (2020). In The Dark Knight Rises , Nolan filmed parts of Bruce Wayne’s journey in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, showcasing India’s landscapes as a compelling backdrop. For Tenet , Nolan returned to the country, shooting action sequences in Mumbai, highlighting India’s bustling cityscape as an integral setting for the story’s complex narrative. Recently, Dimple opened up about her experience working with Nolan, recounting memorable moments on set Recalling a memorable moment, she mentioned Nolan’s unique request regarding her earrings. “I went for a fitting, and I promptly took out my earrings and wore them. Christopher Nolan turned around and said, ‘Oh, they’re lovely. You can leave them behind after your shoot,’ and I did,” she shared in an interview with Vogue India. Dimple Kap

Photos: Bhumi Pednekar and Rohini Iyer snapped celebrating Diwali party

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Vicky Kaushal opens up on managing anxiety: “The best thing to do for anxiety is to acknowledge it”

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Vicky Kaushal has consistently spoken about his industry journey, including his challenges. He candidly addresses his anxiety and insecurities. In a recent interview, Vicky revealed that the most effective way to handle anxiety is to recognize it instead of allowing it to take over. In an interview with Bazaar India, the actor discussed managing anxiety and was asked to share advice for younger creatives facing similar challenges. Vicky responded, “The best thing to do for anxiety is to acknowledge it. The enemy is indulging in it. A senior actor once told me to make anxiety your friend. It’s always going to be there; you just need to master it. Acknowledging it is a great first step.” During tough times, the actor shared that he feels his best when he keeps himself creatively engaged, rather than mentally drained by “what-ifs.” In the same interview, Vicky shared that he is curious to explore film direction. He mentioned that he finds it fascinating to see different approaches in

Kareena Kapoor Khan shares all about travel escapades in her latest photo dump; trots from Pataudi to Paris

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On Tuesday, Kareena Kapoor Khan took to social media to share an interesting photo dump that showed glimpses of her recent journey which included all kinds of photos, from her spending time with her family to a photoshoot in Paris to interacting with chefs to many others. The photos have gained much attention among her social media fam who couldn’t stop showering love on her. Amid Singham Again release and with Diwali right around the corner, Bebo shows us how to live life like a queen, don’t you think? Taking to the social media platform Instagram, where Kareena Kapoor Khan is quite active, the actress shared several photos in a post she captioned, “A little piece of my world…” and as aptly described, the actress has shared glimpses from her personal and professional journey. While the first photo featured her in a casual look with her also sporting a cap and looking rather sporty, the third photo features her Nawab husband Saif looking rather handsome in a white kurta and going by

Paras Kalnawat and Nidhi Shah may have just dropped a hint about Rupali Ganguly being responsible for their exit; say, “Our scenes were cut”

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Anupama has garnered quite a bit of eyeballs recently and not for a good reason. The sudden exit of some of the most popular actors from the show has definitely piqued the interest of audiences. The Star Plus show, which has managed to keep up with the likes and demands of viewers for the past two years by retaining its top position in terms of TRP, found itself in soup after Sudhanshu Pandey playing Vanraj Shah, one of the three key protagonists on the show, decided to call it quits. Followed by that, a leap was announced which resulted in the exit of most of the actors from the show including Madalsa Sharma, Nidhi Shah, Nishi Saxena, Kunwar Amar, among others. While during a past interview, Madalsa, who played Kavya in the Star Plus show, opened up about how her relationship with Rupali Ganguly gradually fell apart and even accused of the actress of talking behind her back, Paras Kalnawat and Nidhi Shah too may have hinted about Rupali Ganguly. Although neither of them took names,

Arjun Kapoor opens up about his relationship; confesses he is ‘single’ at a recent event

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Amid rumours of his alleged breakup with Malaika Arora, Arjun Kapoor may have sealed his relationship status recently by making an honest confession at an event. The actor, who was often seen making appearances with Arora, has been making solo appearances of late. Furthermore, many reports have allegedly claimed that the couple parted ways this year, although, neither of the party opened up about the same. However, for fans rooting for the couple, well, Arjun recently confessed that ‘he is single’ on camera. Readers would be aware that Arjun Kapoor is currently busy with the promotion of Singham Again which promises to feature in a never-seen-before avatar of a menacing antagonist. The actor was seen attending a Diwali event where he was interacting with the paparazzi. During the same, amid cameramen asking about Malaika’s whereabouts and the host addressing him as ‘tall and handsome’, Arjun decided to share an honest response about his relationship status. “Nahi Nahi Abhi Single Hoo

Amitabh Bachchan shares heartfelt speech and reads out one of his father’s works at the award ceremony celebrating Akkinenis

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While the Telugu film industry has made an impact globally with RRR taking the fame to the international level, the industry has also received much love from other film industries within the country. Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently was seen appreciating the film world and its contributions to Indian Cinema as he recently got together with some of the prominent names from the industry to celebrate the work of the late Nageswara Rao Akkineni. At the ceremony, which was hosted by Nagarjuna and the rest of the Akkineni family, saw Amitabh Bachchan felicitating Chiranjeevi for his immense contribution to the industry. Besides that, the megastar also gave a heartfelt speech wherein he extended his gratitude towards Brahmastra co-star Nagarjuna and he said, “I want to express my gratitude to Nag, the foundation, and the entire family for bringing to life a colossus that we have had the privilege to observe on this earth of Telugu cinema and indeed the entire film industry.” Be

Prime Video drops another trailer of Citadel: Honey Bunny; unveils a complex web of action, drama, and suspense

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On Tuesday, Prime Video dropped the second trailer for the highly-awaited Original series, Citadel: Honey Bunny. The first trailer of the series that launched earlier this month received a spectacular response from audiences all over the world, leaving them at the edge of their seats. Anxiously waiting for the launch of Citadel: Honey Bunny on Prime Video, the fans of Varun Dhawan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Raj & DK were thrilled as the streaming platform dropped a new trailer of the series. Delving a little further into the exciting story of stuntman Bunny (Varun Dhawan), who recruits struggling actress Honey (Samantha) for a side gig as they are hurled into a high-stakes world of action, espionage, and betrayal. Packed with even more adrenaline-fueled action and explosive drama, the new trailer follows the estranged elite spies as they reunite years later to protect their young daughter, Nadia, when their dangerous past catches up with them. Born from the world of Citadel, the

10 Years of Haider: How ‘Bismil’ sparked a tourism boom at Martand Sun Temple; haunting song from Shahid Kapoor-starrer also holds a Sanjeev Kumar connection

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The acclaimed film Haider (2014) completed 10 years on October 2. Starring Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Tabu and Kay Kay Menon, it is considered one of the finest films by director Vishal Bhardwaj. It is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello and is set in Kashmir where a young student goes on a path of self-destruction after his father is murdered. One of the most memorable parts of the film is when Shahid Kapoor performs the haunting song ‘Bismil’ . The song was shot at Martand Sun Temple in Kashmir and thanks to this film, this historical place became widely popular among tourists. It’s a great example of how film tourism can impact tourism positively. This piece of information was shared by Vishal Bhardwaj when he attended the Tourism Development Enclave in Srinagar earlier this year. Along with Vishal, prominent film personalities like Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan and Sanjay Suri also graced this event. Here, Vishal Bhardwaj revealed that ‘Bismil’ led to a spike in the footfalls

Photos: Rakul Preet Singh, Mrunal Thakur, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Ankita Lokhande and others snapped attending Ektaa R Kapoor’s Diwali bash

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Photos: Sonu Nigam, Anup Jalota and others graces the launch of Minal Nigam’s Maate Lakshmi Maate album

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Hellbound 2 Review and Ending Explained: Kim Sung Cheol and Kim Hyun Joo deal with cults, redemption, and fight against fate in the dystopian K-drama supernatural thriller

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In 2021, Netflix captivated audiences with its chilling supernatural thriller Hellbound , a six-episode series adapted from a webtoon by writer-director Yeon Sang Ho. Set in a hauntingly dystopian world, the drama explores the extreme consequences of a society where human morality is held in the highest regard. The narrative unfolds as a mysterious figure appears seemingly out of nowhere, delivering ominous decrees that label individuals as sinners doomed to face eternal damnation. On their designated day of reckoning, these condemned souls are hunted down by colossal, greyish creatures that inflict torment before incinerating them to ashes. As these terrifying events unfold, fear permeates the fabric of society, leading individuals to reevaluate their actions in a desperate bid for survival. The resulting paranoia and dread spiral into chaos, paving the way for the emergence of a fervent religious sect that capitalizes on the widespread panic, illustrating the profound interplay betwe

CID promo sparks intrigue as Abhijeet shoots Daya leaving ACP Pradyuman in complete shock

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The official social media handle of Sony Entertainment Television garnered immense eyeballs earlier this week as it teased audiences by dropping an announcement clip marking the return of their iconic television series CID. The show went off air much to the disappointment of fans about a few years ago, after airing on television for over two decades. Now its return has sparked much excitement and adding to the same, the makers dropped an intriguing promo which has piqued interest of fans. As CID is set to make a thrilling return on Sony Entertainment Television, bringing back its beloved cast of characters, which is Shivaji Satam as ACP Pradyuman, Dayanand Shetty as Inspector Daya, and Aditya Srivastava as officer Abhijeet. While the promo asserts their return it packs an unimaginable punch that has left fans shocked. Abhijeet and Daya, once inseparable friends, now stand as sworn enemies. The promo leaves us with the question – “Jo desh ke liye hamesha saath mein lade hai, aaj dushm

Nikkhil Advani confesses that he ‘bullied’ Karan Johar in school; says, “Everybody used to bully Karan. Now today he can bully all of us”

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While the dynamics of Karan Johar and Nikkhil Advani has been garnering quite a bit of attention ever since their fallout in 2007, it seems that their relationship has seen massive changes over the years. Confessing the same, filmmaker-producer Advani confessed that the relationship he shared with Johar was quite different when school mates. The Vedaa director confessed that he would bully KJo, who is now the head honcho of Dharma Productions. In an interview with Cyrus Broacha, Nikkhil Advani discussed his journey with Karan Johar and shared his surprise when the filmmaker approached him to assist him in his debut directorial. “Karan [Johar] meets me and says, ‘Will you hear my script?’ and I say sure, and he goes, ‘I have only written half,’ and I say no problem. I go to his house… He then narrated the script, and I said it was very good, it was superb. He said, ‘Will you assist me?’ which is quite weird because I used to bully him in school. Because he was red house and I was gre

Sussanne Khan paints the town red with glamorous party; draws bollywood A-listers including ex-husband Hrithik Roshan and his girlfriend Saba Azad

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Sussanne Khan celebrated her 49th birthday on October 26 and hosted a lavish bash to celebrate this special occasion with her family, friends, and loved ones. The entrepreneur’s bash garnered much attention for being a starry affair wherein it was not only attended by the Khan family including brother Zayed Khan and cousin Fardeen Khan but also by other B-Townies including her former husband Hrithik Roshan and Khan’s current boyfriend Arslan Goni. Several photos and videos were not only shared by the birthday girl on her social media but also by her guests. Going by the fun videos that were shared on social media, it seems that the guests had a lot of fun in this punk themed party where many of them were dressed in black or milder tones. Sussanne Khan too was dressed in an all-black attire and heavily accessorized with gold stylish, statement pieces. Among the guests were actress Anushka Ranjan who attended the bash with actor-husband Aditya Seal, actress Karisma Tanna who attended w