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Birthday Special: 6 times Sara Ali Khan ruled the fashion world like a true princess!

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Sara Ali Khan is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and talented actresses in Indian cinema. With remarkable roles and an undeniable screen presence, she has emerged as the voice of a generation. In just a short time in the industry, she has garnered a massive and loyal fan following. Beyond her acting prowess, her impeccable fashion sense has been the talk of the town. Be it ethnic elegance or chic western wear, she exudes a royal and regal charm in every ensemble. With her grace, confidence, and effortless poise, she turns heads wherever she goes. Today, as she celebrates her birthday, we look at 6 times Sara Ali Khan proved she is every bit regal and royal in her outfits! A Royal Vision in White Sara Ali Khan stunned in a pure white strapless mini dress adorned with delicate ruffled floral detailing. She paired it with white stilettos, a neat bun, diamond earrings, and a simple watch, a true vision of elegance and royalty in white.   View this post on Instagr...

RAJ MANDIR EXCLUSIVE: Coolie (Hindi) sells 250 tickets in just 1 show, War 2 aggregates 500 tickets in 4 shows!

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The clash between Hrithik Roshan and NTR’s War 2 with Rajinikanth’s Coolie is turning out to be a lot more intense than expected. While the Lokesh Kanagaraj film is running a one-horse race at the worldwide box office, it has managed to fight against the YRF Spy Universe saga despite a limited release in some centres. Going against the general norm, the iconic single screen of India – Raj Mandir – has allotted 1 show to Coolie and 4 shows to War 2 on Thursday. And to everyone’s surprise, Coolie is scoring better per-show than War 2 at the iconic single screens, despite not getting a single prime time show. As per the data set we analysed early in the morning on BookMyShow, Coolie has sold 250 tickets in Raj Mandir for the 8.45 AM show alone, whereas War 2 has sold overall 500 tickets in all 4 shows put together. The per-show average of Coolie is 250, and there is a high chance for it to get housefull in advance booking alone. The per-show average of War 2 on the other hand...

Chhaava: Team opens up about ‘unbelievable historical coincidences’ during shoot; make interesting revelations

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The makers and cast of the much-awaited historical drama Chhaava recently gathered for a Star Gold roundtable, where they revealed astonishing, unplanned coincidences that occurred during the film’s production — events that mirror the very history they were recreating on screen. At the heart of these revelations was a remarkable incident during the shooting of the film’s climax. The night of February 2 marked the gruelling shoot of a pivotal, intense sequence involving actor Vicky Kaushal. During this demanding scene, Vicky suffered a nerve injury to his arm, which forced the entire production to halt for nearly two months. What left the entire Chhaava team in awe was the realization that this exact date — February 2 — is historically significant as the day when Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj endured brutal torture in real life. This eerie parallel added an unexpected depth and emotional gravity to the filming experience, making the team feel a deep connection to the legendary Marath...

EXCLUSIVE: No splitting of shows in single screens, 2-screen cinemas to play 12 shows, 10-screen multiplexes to play 54 shows – YRF’s release strategy for Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR starrer War 2 REVEALED

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The advance booking of  War 2  commenced on Saturday and the excitement for the film is increasing as the release date of August 14 nears. The producers, Yash Raj Films (YRF), are also distributing the film and they have all gone out to ensure that the Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR starrer gets the best showcasing.  Bollywood Hungama  has been at the forefront in providing exciting updates about this film and today, we bring to you the release strategy opted for by YRF. An exhibition source told  Bollywood Hungama , “The distribution wing of YRF has sent a list of requirements to all the theatres. To begin with, they have asked single-screen cinemas that they can’t split shows. In other words, the cinema hall should allot all shows in their property to  War 2 . The same directive also applies to two-screen and three-screen cinemas as well.” The source further said, “The YRF team has asked 2-screen properties to play a minimum of 12 shows of  War 2  and...

8 Years of Toilet: Ek Prem Katha: Prerna Arora wants sequel on Women’s Safety

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This must be the only film in the world with the word ‘toilet’ in its title? Sir, I am very proud of that film, and not the least bit apologetic about the title. The film addressed the crucial issue of sanitation and hygiene for women. Even today, women travelling long distances often have no access to proper washrooms. Men can relieve themselves anywhere, but for women… it’s a very different challenge. That’s true. Do you think Toilet: Ek Prem Katha brought about a change in the way we look at hygiene for women? I would like to think so. As a woman, I empathised deeply with Bhumi Pednekar’s character. I feel we don’t address women-centric issues often enough. I agree. But your new film Jatadhara is a masculine action film? Sir, you are mistaken. Jatadhara has a very strong female protagonist, played by Sonakshi Sinha. When you see her in the film, you will be stunned. I promise you. Waiting to be stunned. What is your most cherished memory of Toilet: Ek Prem Katha ? Akshay ...

Aamir Khan and family responds to Faisal Khan after he accuses them of confinement

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In a recent and deeply personal revelation, actor Faisal Khan has accused his family of confining him at home for a year, labelling him as mentally ill and claiming he was subjected to treatment against his will. After his statements have stirred significant media attention, a united response was issued by the Khan family. Aamir Khan, along with other family members, issued a heartfelt collective statement addressing Faisal’s accusations. Faisal was seen speaking to Pinkvilla wherein he said, “Mujhe qaid kar ke rakha tha ghar mein ek saal (I was confined in the house for a year) and they were saying I’ve got schizophrenia and I’m a mad person and I will harm society. JJ Hospital mein mujhe 20 din rakha gaya (I was kept at the hospital for 20 days), test kiya gaya, general ward mein, mental logon ke saath (I was tested in the general ward where I was kept with mental people).” Meanwhile, Aamir Khan and his family family expressed their distress over the “hurtful and misleading portra...

Photos: Ananya Panday, Suhana Khan and AbRam Khan snapped at Juhu PVR

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EXCLUSIVE: Sooraj Barjatya calls himself, Aditya Chopra, and Karan Johar “golden spoon people,” admits being conservative in filmmaking; says, “We haven’t seen the ups and downs of life”

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Veteran filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya, known for redefining family entertainment in Indian cinema, recently spoke to Bollywood Hungama about his upcoming television serial Manpasand Ki Shaadi (Colors TV) and his filmmaking philosophy, drawing parallels with contemporaries Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra. In the candid conversation, Barjatya reflected on how their shared backgrounds shaped their creative approach. “Actually, the three of us are quite in tandem on one point. They are much younger than me, but we are of the same generation, and plus we are golden spoon people. We haven’t seen the ups and downs of life. We have always traveled in cars,” he said. According to the Hum Aapke Hain Koun…! director, this privileged upbringing influenced the kind of cinema they make. “When our time came, we were passionate about filmmaking. So we showed the world that it was a fairy tale, and that was the era of the 90s, where people wanted to see fairy tales. We are into one particular kind of ci...

Deepika Padukone exits acting role in The Intern Hindi remake, will focus on producing: Report

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The Hindi remake of The Intern , first announced in 2021 with Deepika Padukone producing and starring, is finally seeing fresh developments—though not in the way fans initially expected. Back in 2021, the project was intended for a swift turnaround, with plans for release the very next year. However, after nearly five years of little progress and only sporadic updates, reports now suggest that Padukone will no longer appear on screen in the film. Instead, she will take on the role of producer exclusively, overseeing what’s being described as a “creative and logistical reboot” of the project. A report by Mid-Day quoted a source saying, “This time, Deepika will step away from acting in the film to serve solely as a producer, overseeing the creative and logistical reboot. A new leading lady is being cast to play the part she was once slated to perform.” According to the source, the decision comes as part of Padukone’s broader career shift towards creation and storytelling. “The Intern...

Sonu Nigam praises Sidharth Malhotra after lending his voice to him for the first time in ‘Pardesiya’: “It’s suiting him so well”

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Singer Sonu Nigam is basking in the success of his latest track ‘ Pardesiya’ from the film Param Sundari , which has gone viral. Audiences are swooning over his melodious voice and the breathtaking visuals of Kerala. The song features Sidharth Malhotra, for whom Sonu has lent his vocals for the first time, a pairing the singer expressed great admiration for. Appearing on The Sonal Karla Show Season 2, produced by Gautam Thakker Films, Sonu shared his admiration for Sidharth, saying, “This romantic song is working very well. It’s the first time I’ve sung for Sidharth, and it’s suiting him so well. He’s looking so good in the song, and it feels like he’s actually singing. I’m really thankful to God for all the love.” Opening up about his emotional reaction to the audience’s overwhelming response, Sonu added, “I was reading all the messages I was getting for ‘ Pardesiya ‘. I was crying, literally sobbing in gratitude. I’ve seen so much love and respect. Sometimes things don’t work out...

EXCLUSIVE: Raghav Juyal speaks on embracing police uniform for Gyarah Gyarah as Zee5 show turns 1: “I had to unlearn the performer in me”

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For years, Raghav Juyal was celebrated as the entertainer who lit up every frame—his signature slow-mo dance moves and effortless comic timing made him a crowd favorite. But one year ago, everything changed. With the release of Kill , and then Gyarah Gyarah, the spotlight shifted—and so did the story. In the series, audiences met a version of Raghav they hadn’t seen before: quiet, grounded, and arrestingly still. As Inspector Yug Arya, he didn’t play to the gallery. He pulled viewers in, not with flamboyance, but with restraint—and the impact was undeniable. Reflecting on the role a year later, Raghav says, “The uniform changed how I spoke, how I stood, how I listened. It carried weight—even in silence. I wasn’t just solving a case on screen. I was solving how people saw me. I had to unlearn the performer in me to find the stillness of Yug. Slowly, he grew inside me. His silences, his still gaze, his posture—they stayed with me, even off set. I felt like I owed the uniform, and the ...

Salman Khan starrer Battle of Galwan to begin shooting in Ladakh; Mumbai schedule postponed indefinitely: Report

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The much-anticipated war drama Battle of Galwan , starring Salman Khan as Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, is set to roll cameras in Ladakh later this month, skipping its originally planned Mumbai schedule. Earlier, it was reported that an elaborate set was under construction at Mehboob Studios in Bandra for the first leg of shooting for Apoorva Lakhia’s directorial venture. However, production plans have now shifted. Reportedly, the film will commence its shoot in Ladakh from August 22 to September 3, with the Mumbai leg postponed indefinitely. Creative Call Behind the Change Mid-Day quoted an insider saying, “It’s a creative decision. The makers want to start directly with the action scenes. Also, Salman sports a distinct look, and for continuity purposes, there couldn’t have been a 30-day gap between the Mumbai and Ladakh stints. Apoorva felt that the sequences would need to be shot in succession.” The report further added that the Bandra set, which had been readied for the init...

Photos: Disha Patani, Malaika Arora, Khushi Kapoor, Vijay Verma, Kiran Rao and others graced the Red Carpet for the first Bridal Collection couture at Jio World Convention Center

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Kaps Café attacked again! Second shooting at the Kapil Sharma owned eatery in a month sparks gang rivalry fears

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For the second time in less than a month, Kapil Sharma’s café in Surrey, Canada, has been targeted in a shooting, intensifying fears of gang-linked violence. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday at the popular Kap’s Café, located at 85 Avenue and Scott Road, leaving the storefront riddled with bullet holes and the surrounding neighbourhood shaken. Police arrived to find multiple damaged windows and shattered glass scattered across the pavement. Preliminary observations suggest at least six bullets pierced the café’s façade, matching the aggressive nature of the earlier attack. Authorities quickly sealed off a block around the location as emergency crews began their investigation. Local residents described being abruptly woken by the sound of rapid gunfire, followed by a flurry of police sirens sweeping through the area. The disturbance occurred around 4:35 a.m., startling many who still vividly remembered the first incident at the same café in early July. That initia...

Photos: Mouni Roy, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sunny Leone and others snapped at the airport

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Photos: Faruk Kabir, Janhavi Hardas, Naveen Kasturia and others grace the special screening of Salakaar

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Photos: Javed Akhtar, Divya Dutta, Rituparna Sengupta and others attend the premiere of Guru Dutt’s Pyaasa 4K restored version

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Photos: Randeep Hooda snapped in Bandra

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YRF’s Hrithik Roshan – Jr NTR starrer War 2 Certified UA16+ by CBFC; with runtime of 02 hours 53 minutes 24 seconds

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In a major update for fans eagerly awaiting one of the biggest action spectacles of the year, Yash Raj Films’ WAR 2 has officially received its certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in India. The highly anticipated action thriller has been awarded a UA16+ certificate, indicating that viewers under the age of 16 are advised to watch the film under parental guidance due to intense action sequences and thematic content. Starring Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr., and directed by Ayan Mukerji, WAR 2 is a continuation of the adrenaline-fueled spy universe that YRF has been steadily building with films like Pathaan , Tiger 3 , and the original War . The film has an officially certified runtime of 2 hours, 53 minutes, and 24 seconds, making it one of the lengthier entries in the YRF Spy Universe. This extended runtime suggests a packed narrative likely filled with high-stakes action, globetrotting set pieces, and the much-awaited face-off between Hrithik and NTR Jr.,...

SHOCKING: Suneel Darshan reveals he is apprehensive about holding Andaaz 2 premiere due to TRAUMATIC Barsaat premiere experience: “BASHING by vested interests was unexpected; it collected £500,000 in UK and would have earned much MORE had the bashing not happened”

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Suneel Darshan is gearing up for the release of  Andaaz 2 , starring Aayush Kumar, Aakaisha and Natasha Fernandez. During an exclusive interaction with  Bollywood Hungama , he opened up about a shocking experience that took place twenty years ago, which now gives him second thoughts about holding the premiere for his film. When asked if there would be a premiere for  Andaaz 2 , Suneel Darshan revealed, “I am really keen to have a premiere, but I remember the last time I had a premiere was for  Barsaat  (2005). I thought it was a beautiful film I had made and that everyone would like it. But the media-bashing spree that happened due to vested interests was unexpected. Also, I had a premiere of the film on Wednesday night instead of the usual norm of having it on Thursday night. Before the film was out, you have no idea what these vested interests had done to me and to the film.” Barsaat  starred Bobby Deol, Priyanka Chopra and Bipasha Basu. Though it was ...

Urvashi questions National Awards Jury over ‘lead role’ being considered as ‘supporting’: “I need an answer”

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Veteran actress Urvashi has raised pointed questions over the jury’s decisions at the recently announced National Film Awards, questioning the categorisation of performances into lead and supporting roles. In an interview with India Today, the South star clarified that she was not politicising the issue but wanted clarity for the sake of fairness and future generations of actors. Urvashi, who was addressed as the ‘Supporting Actress’ in Ullozhukku, despite the significance of her role in it, expressed surprise at how a lead performance could be considered in the supporting category. Citing the example of veteran actor Vijayaraghavan, who won the National Award for Best Supporting Actor for Pookkalam despite playing the film’s lead, she questioned why such a precedent was being set. “Looking at the way awards have been presented all these years, the Best Actor and Actress awards are given to those who play lead roles. Those in supporting roles get the supporting awards. This is the ...

Nora Fatehi teases ethereal new avatar in ‘Oh Mama Tetema’ – a song where Afro-bongo meets Bollywood magic

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Global entertainment icon Nora Fatehi is all set to deliver another cross-cultural musical spectacle with ‘Oh Mama Tetema’ — a vibrant Afro-Bongo fusion remake of the iconic hit by Rayvanny and Diamond Platnumz. Known for her magnetic stage presence and international appeal, Nora will not only perform in the upcoming track but also lend her vocals, marking a dynamic return after her viral 2019 collaboration Pepeta . The new version, which blends English, Swahili, and Hindi lyrics over the original explosive beat, is already generating massive buzz. Nora took to social media to share an unseen glimpse from the music video, leaving fans in awe. Dressed in an ethereal white silhouette that accentuates her striking features, the look perfectly captures the track’s mix of elegance and energy. Captioning her post with, “A lil tease before the teaser… #OMT Are you ready for Oh mama Tetema.. <3,” Nora offered just enough to spark anticipation without giving away too much. Adding another...