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Kunal Kapoor ‘overwhelmed’ by encouraging response to ‘The Empire’!

Having portrayed memorable roles in successful films over the last 17 years, Kunal Kapoor has come a long way in Bollywood. Basking in the success of his latest magnum opus, ‘The Empire’, the charming actor is feeling overwhelmed by the encouraging response to the show by the audience, critics and fans alike.   Kunal, who portrays the challenging role of Mughal Emperor Babur in ‘The Empire’ informs, “I am really overwhelmed by the kind of response that I have got since the release of ‘The Empire’. It was a beautifully written book with some fascinating characters and we have all worked very hard to make it come alive and I’m very happy people are enjoying it.’’   “This was a very complex and challenging character and it was very interesting to explore the different layers of his personality. From doubt and vulnerability to strength and ruthlessness. And I’m so happy with the way people have reacted to the performance,” the actor adds.   For Kunal, the historical drama is quite
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Arijit Singh to hit stage in Abu Dhabi for first time since COVID outbreak

Mumbai: As the world is working its way back to a level of ‘normalcy’, the music industry is also trying to bring back happiness through music and entertainment. Soul of Bollywood music, singer Arijit Singh will perform live concert for the first time after the Covid outbreak at the state-of-the-art Etihad Arena, the largest indoor entertainment venue in the Middle East on 19 November 2021. This will be his first concert after five years in Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s forefront leisure and entertainment destinations, organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Portfolio Managing Events, a leading global event company around the world.   The soulful singer is known to have successfully bridged the cultural gap between UAE and India contributing his talent to a number of Bollywood hits. Fans will be treated to some of his most popular numbers including ‘Tum Hi Ho’, ‘Kabira’, ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’, and many more, with an array of global musicians
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‘CANDY’ trailer out NOW! Ronit Roy, Richa Chadha will leave you astonished!

The Voot originals, CANDY, is the next big thrilling series in town. The trailer is enthralling, exciting, engaging, captivating and filled with infinite twists and turns. Directed by Ashish R Shukla, CANDY is sure to enthral the audience with its stellar cast and power-packed performance by Ronit Roy and Richa Chadha.   Set against a picturesque backdrop of a boarding school in the mountains, the show CANDY will unleash secrets and unwrap sins. A complete jawbreaker, the plot is based on a murder mystery along with suspense, politics, ambition, fear, hope and much more.   One winter morning in the misty hills, the show wakes up an unexplained murder… Are you ready to unwrap the sin and solve this mystery?   The teaser launch has already stirred many conversations around the show and the trailer launch is just another treat for the audience to get a sneak peek into the fantastic thriller! The murder mystery produced by Optimystix Entertainment is a complete entertainer as it en
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Bandra Film Festival to showcase Women Empowering shorts - 'Parvaaz' and 'The Streets are Ours'

Women Empowerment today has taken on a new meaning. Giving out powerful messages of deep courage & unshakeable resilience, many inspiring short documentaries are bringing forward voices & stories of empowered women who need to be seen & heard.   Bandra Film Festival presented by FilmKaravan in collaboration with YouTube in their next line up will be showcasing two amazing shorts on 30th August as part of its upcoming theme 'Women Empowerment' on its YouTube channel.  The digital film festival will be showcasing Michelle Fiordaliso's 'The Streets are Ours' and Suyash Bajpai & Saurabh Agarwal's 'Parvaaz'.   The line up has 'Parvaaz' a documentary about empowerment done right through actions and not just spoken words through an organization - Sanatkada, which provides these women various modern training programs making their lives worth living. Directed by Suyash Bajpai & Saurabh Agarwal the short film stars Madhavi Kuckrej
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Bollywood lauds Avani Lekhara's gold medal clinch at Tokyo Paralympics

Mumbai: Actors Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Randeep Hooda and Arjun Rampal among others on Monday celebrated shooter Avani Lekhara's win at the Paralympics in Tokyo after she became the first Indian woman to clinch a gold medal at the Games.  In a tweet, Akshay Kumar said, ''Congratulations Avani Lekhara for hitting the bullseye and creating history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a Paralympics gold medal Sports medal. What a debut!". Congratulations #AvaniLekhara for hitting the bullseye and creating history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a #Paralympics gold medal What a debut! #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/zBzCWGFm7X — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 30, 2021   Abhishek Bachchan tweeted, "A gold-en moment for India! Hats off Avani Lekhara on becoming the first Indian woman to win gold at Tokyo Paralympics." A gold-en moment for India! Hats off @AvaniLekhara on becoming the first Indian woman to win gold at #TokyoP
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It's a Wrap! Second schedule of Ek Villain Returns comes to an end for Disha Patani, see pictures!

Bollywood's hottest and fittest actress, Disha Patani, had been shooting for the much-awaited sequel of Ek Villain. She has now shared an exciting update regarding the film which her fans are also awaiting.   Disha Patani took to her social media handle to announce that she had wrapped up the second shooting schedule of her film, Ek Villain Returns. The actress uploaded a short video along with a couple of pictures where she posed alongside other crew members to announce her schedule completion.   "It’s a second schedule wrap!! #ekvillianreturns thank you my amazing team for all your amazing hard work and dedication,nothing without you all big hug and lots of love"           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by disha patani (paatni) (@dishapatani)   Disha could be seen cheering with her crew, "Its a wrap up" while she posed happily for photos in casual grey pyjamas, a matching crop top an
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Bollywood's 3 Heroine Stories

In Jee Le Zaraa, Zoya Akhtar's swanky new road trip to self-discovery, our favourite gal pals Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt are set to take off on a whirlwind adventure. from Rediff Movies - Bollywood updates https://ift.tt/2UYU4hp
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National Sports Day: Celebs list their favourite sport, if they play anything and the boost that different kind of sports in India requires

National Sports Day spreads awareness about the importance of sports in our lives, honours sporting legends and different national sports teams. It is celebrated on August 29, on the birthday of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, also known as “The Wizard”. He is remembered and celebrated on this day for his contribution to hockey and making India proud in the international circuit. When we talk about staying healthy, sport is one thing that keeps us fit both mentally and physically. On the occasion, celebrities share their love for sports and if they play anything. They also opine about the future of different sports in India and what can be done amid talks around the recognition cricket gets than any sport in India, when that should not be the case. Read on:    Sheena Bajaj   It is true that cricket is worshipped in India. Other sports like hockey, tennis and even football need to be encouraged more, even in schools and colleges too. As of now I don't play any sports. I fee
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Rashmika Mandanna wraps up shoot of her debut Bollywood film Mission Majnu!

National crush Rashmika Mandanna has wrapped up the filming of her portion for her Bollywood debut movie, Mission Majnu, on Saturday. The actress has been paired opposite Sidharth Malhotra in director Shantanu Bagchi's spy thriller movie.   Taking to her twitter, Rashmika wrote, "& It's a wrap.. what a lovely lovely time I had shooting for #missionmajnu. I..for one..can't believe.. I have already wrapped for my first Hindi film.. I remember the time I heard the script for the first time and I went like.. 'I want to be a part of this beautiful film'".   & It’s a wrap.. what a lovely lovely time I had shooting for #missionmajnu I..for one..can’t believe.. I have already wrapped for my first Hindi film.. I remember the time I heard the script for the first time and I went like.. ‘I want to be a part of this beautiful film’ https://t.co/02C0P8duQt — Rashmika Mandanna (@iamRashmika) August 28, 2021   Rashmika's Bollywood debut has already
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NCB arrests actor Armaan Kohli over cocaine possession

Mumbai: Actor Armaan Kohli was arrested on Sunday by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), after banned drugs were allegedly recovered from his house.   He was earlier but was finally arrested after a detailed investigation, said a NCB Official.   "A small quantity of Cocaine has been seized from his (Armaan Kohli) house," said Sameer Wankhede, Zonal Director of NCB's Mumbai Zonal Unit.   The investigation has revealed that the case has international linkages as the cocaine seized has South American origin, the officer added.   Kohli’s name cropped up when NCB officials were questioning Ajay Raju Singh, a drug peddler arrested on Saturday morning.   Earlier, Singh was caught near the Haji Ali dargah in south Mumbai, where 25 grams of MD was recovered from him.   “He is a history-sheeter and has been previously involved in a 2018 case of ANC Mumbai wherein a huge quantity of Ephedrine was recovered,” official apprised.   Armaan was earlier arrested in 2018 f
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Domestic violence case: Delhi court orders Honey Singh to appear before it on September 3

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Saturday ordered singer Honey Singh to appear before it on September 3 in connection with a domestic violence case filed by his wife Shalini. Shalini Talwar has sought Rs 20 crore as compensation from him under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. Counsel for Singh moved an exemption application for appearance of Singh before the court, citing medical reasons and apprised the court that Shalini has already taken all the valuables with her including jewellery. Singh's counsel further submitted that his client has two properties costing around Rs 4 crores, of which a property worth Rs 1 crore belongs to Shalini Talwar. Metropolitan Magistrate Tania Singh, expressing displeasure over Singh's absence, told his counsel, 'You have not filed his income affidavit and are not prepared with the arguments.' The Magistrate said, 'No one is above the law and ordered Honey Singh to appear before it on the next date of hearin
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Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika to shoot a massively mounted song in Spain!

Producer Aditya Chopra and director Siddharth Anand’s combination had created magic on the big screen with WAR and looks like they are leaving no stone unturned to give audiences the biggest big screen experience that they could ever get in Pathan. We have confirmed information that Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone will not only shoot crucial parts of their film in Spain but will also shoot a massively mounted song in Spain! “No Bollywood film has ever shot song sequences in these places. Sid Anand will shoot a spectacle of a song in Spain and things are totally under wraps to control all possible leaks. The intent is to create a song that is visually so grand that it is an instant hit. All necessary permissions are being worked on for a smooth shooting experience in Spain,” informs a trade source. The trade source adds, “Pathan is turning out to be an insanely awaited visual extravaganza that will set screens on fire. Sid Anand and Aditya Chopra want to redefine Indian cinem
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Dharmendra reveals his fitness mantra on 'The Kapil Sharma Show'

Mumbai: The megastars of Bollywood – ace actor Dharmendra and Shatrughan Sinha will grace the upcoming weekend episode of Sony Entertainment Television’s The Kapil Sharma Show.   The actors will be seen engaging in entertaining and candid chats with Kapil, as well as the cast. Not only this, viewers will also get to witness some fun and classic anecdotes shared by the legendary actors about their early days and the time spent in the entertainment industry.   During a pictorial segment, Kapil Sharma showcases some of Dharmendra’s images from the days where his toned physique was evidently visible. Taking note, Archana Puran Singh poses a question by asking Dharmendra that today’s actors have a lot of access and training techniques to gain a certain kind of body and waistline. What was his secret to maintaining such an enigmatic body? To this, Dharmendra said, “When I was a youngster, we did not have access to handpumps, so we used to collect buckets of water from the well and overt
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Update on RRR: Shoot wrapped up, post production work happening at a brisk space

Makers of the magnum-opus Pan-India film 'RRR' have an interesting update for all the fans eagerly waiting to hear about anything RRR. Inching closer to the finish line, the shoot for the film has been concluded leaving only a few pick-up shots.   Taking to the official handle of the film, makers shared, "And thats a wrap! Except a couple of pickup shots, we are officially done with the entire shoot of #RRRMovie. Incidentally finished with the same bike shot that we started with on November 19th 2018."   And thats a wrap! Except a couple of pickup shots, we are officially done with the entire shoot of #RRRMovie . Incidentally finished with the same bike shot that we started with on November 19th 2018. pic.twitter.com/lfXErpTbSS — RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) August 26, 2021   The film has audiences completely invested with constant updates, releases and reveals. Only recently was the first song from the magnum opus 'Dosti' presented to the audiences and
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Amitabh Bachchan’s police bodyguard transferred after reports of him earning Rs 1.5 crore a year surface

Mumbai: Head constable with the Mumbai police department, who had been posted as megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s bodyguard since 2015, was transferred amid reports of him allegedly earning Rs 1.5 crore annually, an official said on Friday.   The head constable, Jitendra Shinde, has been moved to D B Marg Police Station in South Mumbai as part of a routine transfer, the official said.   He was transferred 15 days ago and it was officially published in a police notice at that time, he said.   Bachchan has been provided ‘X’ category security by the Mumbai police. Shinde became a part of that security cover after he was given the responsibility of being the actor’s bodyguard in 2015, the official added.   As per the guidelines, a police constable cannot continue on the same post beyond five years.   A media report published recently claimed that Shinde earned Rs 1.5 crore annual income while being posted as the superstar’s bodyguard.   Sources in the police department said that S
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'Call My Agent: Bollywood', Indian remake of French hit series, to premiere on Netflix (VIDEO)

Mumbai: What do you get when you mix the glamourous world of Bollywood with wit, wackiness and emotions - an entertaining and delightful show.   Netflix is all set to bring to you the laughs and drama with ‘Call My Agent: Bollywood’, the Indian adaptation of the popular French series ‘Dix Pour Cent’, produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Banijay Asia.   Four savvy, street smart talent agents manage fragile star egos and real human emotions to save their agency from closure after the sudden death of the founder. Catch the first glimpse of these four legends in this video as they strut out to rule the world.   The funny, quirky, heartwarming take on the world of showbiz is written by Abbas and Hussein Dalal and directed by Shaad Ali. The dramedy is set to host a star studded cast including Aahana Kumra, Ayush Mehra, Rajat Kapoor and Soni Razdan in lead roles. Audiences will also see an array of Bollywood personalities make a guest appearance in the series.   C
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WATCH: Sonali Bendre & her dog set fitness goals to raise funds for children with cancer

Kolkata: On International Dog Day, actress Sonali Bendre and her pet get moving to raise awareness and funds for children with cancer.   Sonali, who is a cancer survivor herself, has teamed up with Sunfeast India Move as One (SIMAO) to help those children afflicted by the pandemic.   Choosing from a list of NGOS, Sonali chose the Cuddles Foundation to raise awareness and funds by setting her own fitness goals along with her pet.   Posting a video on her social media, she pledges India to set their own fitness goals by registering with SIMAO and help make a difference in a child’s life battling cancer. (UNI)         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Sonali Bendre (@iamsonalibendre) from Bollywood https://ift.tt/3zn62Ab
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Indian film 'Moti Bagh' makes it to BBC Film Festival

After the success of its first edition, BBC Reel’s online film festival LongShots returns this summer with a new format and attitude. The BBC has created an unprecedented alliance of 13 prestigious film festivals from around the globe to showcase the most exciting current works in non-fiction that embody this year’s motto Age of Bloom. The line-up features 13 films loved by programmers and local audiences but not yet widely distributed. Without LongShots, they would be lost to a global audience.   Last year, over 10,000 people around the world voted for their favourite LongShots film, with the festival receiving more than 1.5 million page views on BBC Reel. The seven films garnered 400,000 video views, with the most successful film being viewed 100,000 times, catapulting emerging talent and hidden gems from the film industry into the homes of film fans around the world.   In addition to our signature audience award, voted on by the BBC’s global audience, an international jury of
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Bigg Boss OTT: Pratik breaks Akshara’s heart TWICE; Neha and Milind end their connection as she begins a fresh connection with Pratik

Week 3!! It’s a new day, it’s a new dawn in the Bigg Boss OTT house! Challenges, twists, and turns are thrown upon the housemates in the house. It was an interesting Monday for the viewers as the connections in the house were given a chance to change their connections and start anew. Shamita-Raqesh, Nishant-Moose and Divya-Zeeshan sustain their connection but Pratik, Akshara, Neha and Milind saw equations change and drama unfold.   Wondering if the task went smoothly? No! Drama, heartbreaks, and fights go together in the Bigg Boss OTT house and this task was no different.   Bigg Boss’s Game of Hearts didn’t go well with Pratik and Akshara as at first Pratik accepted the heart and then broke her heart twice. Later, Neha gave her heart to Pratik and Akshara to Milind which led to a tiff between the two strong ladies.   Pratik reasoned himself that “Akshara and Gaba have a great connection so they should be together” to which Akshara was quick to respond “Mera dil kiske saath juda
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Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Kemmu to pen children book series together, reveals the inspiration behind the book

Kolkata: Penguin Random House India has announced the acquisition of a series of picture books from actor duo, partners and parents Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu.  Tentatively titled Inni and Bobo, the series will consist of three picture books.   These picture books will be published under the Puffin imprint and the first book will release in 2022. Soha debuted as an author in 2017 with The Perils of Being Moderately Famous, a best-selling memoir published as a collection of essays by Penguin. This is the first time she is writing for young readers. This book also marks Kunal’s debut as an author.   The three picture books will take readers through the adventures of a little girl called Inni who loves all animals, but especially cute little puppies. One day this little girl visits an animal adoption center and wants to take all the puppies home – after all, they’re so cute and adorable! But then she chances upon the scruffy-looking, floppy-eared Bobo. And her heart is set. She
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“Mard ko dard nahin hota”: Abhishek Bachchan back to work after freak accident

Mumbai: The 'Big Bull" actor Abhishek Bachchan is back to work after a 'freak accident'.   In an Instagram post last night, the 45-year-old actor confirmed that he had a "freak accident" in which he fractured his right hand. "Had a freak accident in Chennai on the set of my new film last Wednesday. Fractured my right hand. Needed surgery to fix it! So a quick trip back home to Mumbai. Surgery done, all patched-up and casted," Abhishek captioned his post-surgery photo.   The actor thanked fans for their wishes and informed them that he was back to work.   "And now back in Chennai to resume work. As they say The show must go on! And as my father said ! Mard ko dard nahin hota! Ok, ok, ok it hurt a little. Thank you all for your wishes and get-well-soon messages," he said, quoting the famous dialogue from his father's 1985 film "Mard".         View this post on Instagram                  
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Chehre: Producer reveals details on Amitabh Bachchan’s shocking action sequences in sub-zero temperatures!

Movie lovers are waiting with bated breath for the release of Producer Anand Pandit’s mystery thriller Chehre. The film has been continuing to garner immense love from fans with all the posters, teaser, and hard-hitting dialogue promos that have been released till date.   We hear that the makers chose the stunning locales of Europe to give an authentic global touch to the mystery thriller and also execute sleek action sequences for the story.   What’s more, Mr. Bachchan despite several challenges, magnificently rose to the occasion and inspired the entire team with his legendary professionalism!   Producer Anand Pandit said, “We wanted to shoot in unexplored scenic locations of Europe to provide due justice and authenticity to the script. The incessant snow had indeed made shooting difficult in some places but thanks to Mr. Bachchan and the entire team’s sheer professionalism everything went smoothly. Even in sub-zero conditions when we thought it wouldn’t be possible to shoot,
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