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Shoojit Sircar on 1 year of I Want To Talk, “I really hope it inspires some cancer survivors”

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Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar’s highly acclaimed I Want To Talk completed a year yesterday. The film was based on the true story of Arjun Sen, a cancer survivor. His character was played by Abhishek Bachchan, who received a lot of accolades for his performance. Sircar got talking about the film in an interview with us. Shoojit, your masterpiece I Want To Talk has completed one year? Yeah, after one year of  I Want To Talk , I hope that whoever has watched this film is touched by its message of resilience. I really hope it inspires some survivors, some cancer survivors who can really embrace this film and watch this film. It is really inspiring I’ve shown it to many of my medical and doctor friends, and they do feel that this definitely can up the ante, you know, motivate some of the patients who are going through this ordeal. So my only grouse is … Yes? People have watched it since last one year since its released. But still it’s not enough. I really would want that as days go ...

EXCLUSIVE: Shanaya Kapoor’s acting coach Rachit Singh believes the audience will get “blown away” by her in her upcoming films: “Like how Saiyaara happened to Aneet Padda”

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Rachit Singh was recently seen as a Betaal in Aditya Sarpotdar’s Thamma . The film was a part of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. But much before making his film debut in the movie, Rachit has been working as an acting coach, who has trained quite a few actors. One of them is Shanaya Kapoor, who made her acting debut earlier this year in Santosh Singh’s Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan , in which she was cast opposite Vikrant Massey. In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama , Rachit said that the world will see Shanaya’s true talent in her upcoming projects. “You will now watch Shanaya’s actual potential,” he said. “Till now, we have only seen her in her first film. She is doing quite a few films in which she is playing different types of characters. She is a very hardworking girl.” Rachit has also trained Aneet Padda, who hit a jackpot earlier this year with Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara . He gave her example for Shanaya saying, “Like how Saiyaara happened to Aneet. Of course, Aneet is very ...

Photos: Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff, Rakul Preet Singh, Bhumi Pednekar and others snapped attending the walk of Honour at the Global Peace Honours 2025

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Ninad Kamat reveals he lost a “big film” role after a four-round audition, says social media and lobbying have killed the art: “Very different ball game today”

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Veteran actor and voice artist Ninad Kamat, known for his extensive work across films, advertising, and dubbing, opened up about the emotional toll of constant auditions and rejections—even after spending over three decades in the entertainment industry. In a conversation with Digital Commentary, he revealed that the struggle for roles persists even with experience. Sharing a recent incident, Kamat said he had auditioned just a week ago for a major film. Despite being called four times for the same character, he was eventually told he did not cut. “Even after 31 years, you still have to audition,” he said. “Just a week ago, I gave an audition. And then came a heartbreaking rejection. It was a very big film—I can’t name it. I auditioned four times for one of the three main characters, travelling from Mahim to Andheri Versova each time. Three days ago, I was told, ‘Sorry, sir.’” Kamat added that he had worked extensively on fine-tuning the character. “I picked a slight North Indian a...

Karisma Kapoor renews Rs 66 lakhs Bandra apartment lease amid battle over Sunjay Kapur’s Rs 30,000-crores estate: Report

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Karisma Kapoor has made headlines once again, this time for a major personal move amid an ongoing legal dispute over her late ex-husband Sunjay Kapur’s colossal estate. The actress, whose children Samaira Kapur and Kiaan Raj Kapur are currently embroiled in a legal battle with Sunjay Kapur’s widow, Priya Sachdev Kapur, has reportedly renewed the lease on her luxury Bandra West apartment. According to documents reviewed by Square Yards, Karisma has signed a new one-year agreement for her swanky residence in the Grand Bay Condominium on Hill Road, Bandra West, with the total lease value pegged at Rs 66.12 lakhs. This premium apartment spans a generous 2,200 sq ft and includes three dedicated car parking spaces, further underlining its exclusive appeal. The renewed lease was registered on November 14, 2025, and required a stamp duty payment of Rs 17,100 along with registration charges of Rs 1,000. A security deposit of Rs 20 lakhs has been included in the agreement, while the monthly re...

Photos: Aryan Khan, Suhana Khan, Sahher Bambba and others attend the D’Yavol After Dark event

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Vivek Oberoi reveals he received death threats while shooting Kurbaan: “We know you are here, khatam kar denge”

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Vivek Oberoi has revisited one of the most unsettling incidents of his career — the time he received death threats while filming the Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan-starrer Kurbaan . In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, the actor shared that he was caught off guard by a threatening message left on the answering machine during the film’s shoot in the United States. Recalling the moment, Vivek said, “I was shooting for Kurbaan in the US and they left a threat on the (answering machine) system and as per law, I had to report it to the authorities there.” He revealed that authorities questioned him immediately, but he had no context for the menacing message. “I told them, ‘I don’t know anything’. I just landed up in this, where they were saying, ‘We know you are here, khatam kar denge, uda denge (we will finish you, we will shoot you).’ They were saying such things. And they traced that number back to Pakistan. And they said it’s a real number which has been flagged, that’s when ...

Web Series Review: THE FAMILY MAN SEASON 3 proves to be a satisfying and engaging new chapter

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Star Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nimrat Kaur, Ashlesha Thakur, Vedant Sinha Director: Raj-DK, Tusshar Seyth, Suman Kumar Synopsis: THE FAMILY MAN SEASON 3 is the story of a spy facing the biggest challenge of his career. Few years have passed since the events of SEASON 2. Suchitra (Priyamani) has bought a bigger flat where she and her family – husband Srikant Tiwari (Manoj Bajpayee), daughter Dhriti (Ashlesha Thakur) and son Atharv (Vedant Sinha) – have shifted. Suchitra and Srikant are not on talking terms and are contemplating a divorce. Meanwhile, Srikant and his boss, Gautam Kulkarni (Dalip Tahil), leave for Kohima, Nagaland. There have been blasts in 6 cities in the Northeast in 48 hours, threatening Prime Minister Basu’s (Seema Biswas) pet project, named Project Sahakar. It involves bringing rebel groups together with the aim of providing peace and stability in the region. The project has been possible, thanks to the highly respected local leader, Davi...

Box Office Prediction: 120 Bahadur and Mastiii 4 to open in Rs. 2-3 crores range

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If the advance booking so far is any indication, then Bollywood can well brace up for a dull Friday ahead. The plans did open yesterday but the ticket sales are rather muted, what with both 120 Bahadur as well as Mastiii 4 waiting for their audiences. Hardly any tickets have been sold so far and though there is a day remaining for the momentum to pick up, it doesn’t look like the number would top the 10,000 mark before the first show commences. Both the films are absolutely contrasting to each other and cater to distinct demographics and audience base. 120 Bahadur is a war drama and has a patriotic flavour to it. The Farhan Akhtar led film has been promoted for last few months already and in the last couple of weeks the momentum has further picked up. It’s catering entirely to multiplex audiences. On the other hand, Mastiii 4 is the kind of film that works well with the single screen audiences but then we hardly have any such screens left today. Masti and Grand Masti had done q...

Why India Can’t Stop Watching Crime: The new dark obsession of OTT

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The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest and India Entertainment Awards are just around the corner. The two-day event is all set to take place on December 3 and 4 in Mumbai. One can expect some of the biggest names from Indian OTT sphere to assemble under the same roof. Before that happens, here’s looking at an interesting trend on OTT in recent times. Over the past few years, Hindi crime shows on OTT platforms have emerged as one of the most-watched genres across the country. Whether it’s gritty police procedurals, dark psychological dramas, or real-life-inspired investigations, Indian audiences appear more hooked to crime narratives than ever before. The surge is not just a passing trend—it reflects a deeper shift in viewing habits, storytelling preferences, and the impact of streaming culture. One major reason behind this growing fascination is the freedom OTT platforms offer. Without the restrictions of traditional television or cinema, creators can explore crime in a more layered a...

Saif Ali Khan makes major real estate move; buys commercial offices worth Rs. 30.75 crores in Mumbai

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Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has added yet another prime asset to his real estate portfolio, this time in Mumbai’s thriving commercial district of Andheri East. According to property registration documents, the actor has purchased two office units in the Kanakia Wallstreet building for a total consideration of Rs. 30.75 crore. The combined area of the newly acquired offices measures 5,681 sq ft and includes six dedicated parking spaces. The seller of the property is Apiore Pharmaceutical, a US-based pharma company, as reflected in the registration filings. The deal was arranged by Volney, a real estate advisory and investor network firm. The transaction was officially registered on November 18, 2025, with a stamp duty of Rs. 1.84 crore and a registration fee of Rs. 60,000. Industry experts note that Andheri East has rapidly emerged as one of Mumbai’s busiest commercial corridors, attracting corporates, global enterprises, and creative firms due to its improved connectivity and infr...

Photos: Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar snapped at Juhu PVR

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Photos: Sonnalli Seygall, Himansh Kohli and others grace the special screening of Aryabhatt Ka Zero

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Photos: Biba Singh at the press conference of her Spanish-Hindi song ‘Besame Bollywood’

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Farhan Akhtar starrer 120 Bahadur creates history; becomes first film ever to release in Defence theatres across India

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India’s exhibition landscape is witnessing a groundbreaking moment as Excel Entertainment and Trigger Happy Studios’ upcoming war epic 120 Bahadur becomes the first film in the country to release across defence theatres nationwide. This landmark initiative, enabled through PictureTime’s mobile cinema network, ensures that a film honouring unparalleled courage will directly reach the brave hearts it pays tribute to. The Farhan Akhtar-starrer is set to screen exclusively for the defence community in more than 800 cinema halls across India when it opens globally on November 21. The rollout, executed by PictureTime in collaboration with GenSync Brat Media, marks a major leap in accessibility, bringing high-quality cinematic experiences to soldiers and their families posted in remote and previously underserved regions. Explaining the scale and impact of the initiative, Sushil Chaudhary, Founder-CEO of PictureTime, highlighted the long-standing gap in entertainment access for armed force...

Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla win big at Colors’ Dhamaal With Pati Patni Aur Panga; say, “It was a superb way for us to spend time together without life rushing by us”

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Colors’ Dhamaal With Pati Patni Aur Panga signed off its debut season with Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla emerging as the Sarvagun Sampann Jodi. The reality series, positioned as a light-hearted look into the dynamics of marriage, quickly became one of the channel’s standout non-fiction successes of the year, offering a mix of humour, emotional moments, and candid exchanges between celebrity couples. Hosted by Sonali Bendre and Munawar Faruqui, the show brought together seven celebrity jodis who participated in challenges designed to reflect the everyday quirks, conflicts, and warmth that shape married life. Over several weeks, audiences saw the couples navigate unexpected tasks, revisit personal milestones, and address the relatable push-and-pull that accompanies long-term partnerships. The season culminated in a grand finale styled like a big fat Indian wedding, where the couples dressed as dulha and dulhan to symbolically renew their vows in a celebratory setting. For fans of R...

Photos: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Mahesh Babu and others grace the grand ‘Varanasi’ event

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Varanasi-Globetrotter event: Priyanka Chopra cutely joins Mahesh Babu fans in chanting “Babu, Babu”; thanks his family, “Namrata Shirodkar, Sitara Ghattamaneni made me feel that Hyderabad is home”

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Priyanka Chopra stole the show at the Globetrotter event in Hyderabad held to launch the much-awaited film Varanasi . She was joined by S S Rajamouli, M M Keeravani, Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran and others. The actress has achieved global fame and that’s how she was introduced and celebrated at the event. Priyanka Chopra said, “This is a land where cinema is a celebration. I am so happy to be back making this movie in my beloved India.” She raised expectations for Varanasi, “Fans have no idea about the music in store. This is just the beginning. The song that Shruti Haasan sang so beautifully is just the beginning.” Priyanka then talked about her co-star Prithviraj Sukumaran, who plays the antagonist. She revealed, “Prithvi in the film is very, very scary and terrifying. But in real life, you are the complete opposite. Thank you so much for your kindness.” For S S Rajamouli, she said, “You are truly the visionary.” Soon, fans got the hint that she’s next going to speak about ...

Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha welcome baby girl on their 4th anniversary; Farah Khan drops glimpses of baby shower

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Bollywood’s beloved couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha marked their fourth wedding anniversary this year, with the happiest milestone of their lives. The duo announced the arrival of their first child, a baby girl, and shared the heartwarming news with their followers through a simple yet emotional text post on Instagram. They wrote, “We are over the moon. God has blessed us with a baby girl. Blessed Parents – Patralekhaa and Rajkummar,” they wrote, while adding in the caption that this was “the greatest blessing God has given us on our 4th wedding anniversary”. The announcement instantly triggered an outpouring of love from the film fraternity. Vicky Kaushal, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Dia Mirza, Ali Fazal, Vaani Kapoor, Esha Gupta and Anil Kapoor were among the first to offer their warm wishes. Kriti Sanon and several others also joined in to congratulate the couple on this new chapter. Varun Dhawan, who recently embraced fatherhood himself, cheered them on with an enthusiastic message a...

Shahrukhz By Danube launch: Shah Rukh Khan’s 30-minute Zoom MIRACLE – Superstar consoles unwell fan Sameera, chats with her online: “He gave her solace, prayed for her. He told her, You’ll be fine’”

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Yesterday, Bollywood Hungama was the first one to predict that Rizwan Sajan, the founder and chairman of Danube Group, would launch a tower named after Shah Rukh Khan at an event held in Mumbai on November 14. Our news break came true. SRK himself graced the occasion for the launch of the skyscraper, called Shahrukhz By Danube, and as expected, raised laughs and touched hearts with his quotes. Rizwan Sajan revealed a thoughtful gesture of Shah Rukh, which won hearts, “Once, I was returning from Mumbai. Fortunately, Shah Rukh and Pooja Dadlani were on the same flight. We greeted each other. I was sitting right behind him on the Emirates flight. I called my wife, Sameera, and informed her about it. She’s a huge fan of his. She asked me to talk to him. Unfortunately, she is not well. So, she told me, ‘Please tell Shah Rukh that I love him and that he should pray for me’. I had reservations about intruding on their privacy. But she insisted.” Rizwan continued, “I asked Pooja to allow me...

Hospital staffer arrested for leaking private video of Dharmendra in the hospital bed as Deol family battles rumours and health scare

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The past week has been an emotionally turbulent one for the Deol family, as veteran actor Dharmendra’s hospitalisation sparked widespread concern — and eventually, controversy. After the 88-year-old star was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, a video recorded inside his room began circulating online, triggering outrage among fans and the film fraternity. According to HT City, police have arrested the hospital staff member responsible for secretly recording and leaking the clip, acting under charges of invasion of privacy. The arrest was made on Thursday, signalling a serious response to what the family and many others deemed a deeply insensitive breach. The video, which surfaced earlier this week, appeared to show Dharmendra surrounded by his family, including first wife Prakash Kaur. Several medical devices were attached to him, and the atmosphere in the room was visibly tense. Prakash Kaur was seen in tears while Sunny Deol attempted to comfort her. The private moment soo...

She’s the Story Now: Women who changed the screen in 2025

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The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest and India Entertainment Awards are just around the corner. The grand event is all set to take place on December 3 and 4 in Mumbai. It will see the presence of some of the biggest names in OTT gathered under one roof. Before that happens, here’s looking at the women who changed the screen in 2025: Sanya Malhotra In the OTT release Mrs. (ZEE5) Sanya plays a trained dancer who, after marriage, finds herself struggling to reconcile her aspirations with the domestic expectations that surround her. The role sees her moving away from purely glamorous parts into more grounded, emotionally layered territory on streaming platforms. Konkona Sen Sharma In Search: The Naina Murder Case (JioHotstar) Konkona stars as ACP Sanyukta Das, investigating the murder of a teenager while juggling personal and professional pressures. The show positions her at the centre of a layered crime-drama, showing that streaming is providing roles where women lead intense inv...

Arjun Kapoor opens up on his mental health and losing his mother; says, “I was mourning and celebrating at the same time”

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Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor took the stage at the FICCI Young Leaders Summit in Mumbai and delivered a candid and emotional talk on his struggles with obesity, mental health and the profound loss of his mother Mona Shourie Kapoor. He stressed the importance of normalising therapy and embracing vulnerability as a strength rather than a weakness. Kapoor revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic was a turning point for him. “I started therapy after realising that I hadn’t taken care of myself for a decade.” He also reflected on the emotional storm of his mother’s death in 2012, saying, “I was mourning and celebrating at the same time. I became a star overnight, but I was only running away from my pain.” On his weight battle, Kapoor shared, “Losing 50 kilos took me four years. It was as much a mental battle as a physical one. I was lucky to have my mother’s support, but many people don’t have that kind of emotional or financial backing. When you lose your backbone at 25, what can the world d...

Two Much With Kajol And Twinkle: Kriti Sanon REVEALS, “Katrina Kaif and I used to work out in the same gym; her playlist SUDDENLY changed when she started dating Vicky Kaushal”; actor opens up on HILARIOUS first meeting with Katrina: “She tutored me on…”

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The eighth episode of Two Much With Kajol And Twinkle featured Vicky Kaushal and Kriti Sanon and it made for a fun watch as they have never been paired together. Vicky raised laughs as he reacted to being called the ‘Green Flag Man’. Vicky said, “I’ve received excellent training. Ab main Green Flag se Green Forest banna chahta hoon . Fir Green Planet banna chahta hoon . Fir achanak se Green Universe ban jaunga . I’m not going to stop. I’ll become green, greener, greenest!” Vicky was asked how he met his wife Katrina. He replied, “I met Katrina Kaif backstage at an award show that I was hosting. She was there as a guest.” Kriti asked him, “Is this when you danced on ‘Chinki Chameli’ with her?” Vicky said, “I think so, yeah.” He continued, “In fact, I met her the first time on stage and then we went backstage. I still remember that I had to take an entry, she had to take an entry and there was Sunil Grover along with me. The three of us were standing. Sunil and Katrina had sh...

Two Much With Kajol And Twinkle: Vicky Kaushal’s SHOCKING confession – How his bathroom visits got recorded on a GoPro on the sets of Uri: The Surgical Strike

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The eighth episode of Two Much With Kajol And Twinkle featured Vicky Kaushal and Kriti Sanon and it made for a fun watch as they have never been paired together. The highlight was when Vicky was asked about an embarrassing situation on the sets of a film. He narrated an incident that occurred when he was shooting for Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019). Vicky began by saying, “We were shooting in Serbia for all the action sequences. I was playing a special forces commando. So, my uniform had a lot of gadgets. One of the gadgets was a GoPro and it was on my shoulder. Director Aditya Dhar suggested, ‘Let’s keep it rolling. So, whatever footage we get, we’ll put it in the war room scenes. This is your POV and that’s what it should be’. Hence, he told me that ‘Rather than shooting it separately, just keep it on’.” Vicky continued, “The job of switching it on, during the take, and keeping it off, when the scene wasn’t been shot, was given to the ADs. Of course, they used to forget. In betwe...

The Breakout Club: Faces who owned OTT in 2025

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The third edition of the Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest and India Entertainment Awards is all set to take place on December 3 and 4 in Mumbai. Those two days will celebrate some of the biggest names from the Indian OTT space, many of whom would gather under the same roof. Before that happens, here’s looking back at 7 faces who owned OTT in 2025: Jaideep Ahlawat In his role in Paatal Lok Season 2, Jaideep Ahlawat brought a deeply conflicted, haunted cop to life, one who carries the weight of institutional failure, personal loss and moral frustration. His portrayal was noted for the layered nuance — anger simmering beneath control, vulnerability peeking through toughness — which lifted a gritty streaming narrative into something memorable. Kajol Making a mark in the digital space through The Trial Season 2, Kajol embraced a character that required her to sink into ambiguity and internal conflict — moving away from the more assured star-persona to someone unhinged, vulnerable ye...