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ED attaches assets over Rs 7 cr of actress Jacqueline Fernandez

New Delhi: Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached assets worth over Rs 7 crore of Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez in the money laundering case, sources said.   In December last year, Fernandez was summoned by the ED in a probe related to conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar case after which she had reached the ED office to record her statement in connection with money laundering probe.   ED estimated that Fernandez had received gifts of crores of Rs from Sukesh Chandrasekher. Her family members also received some money from him, sources said.   Sukesh Chandrashekhar was arrested by ED under Money Laundering Act. He was allegedly running an extortion racket from jail and allegedly extorted Rs 200 crore from a promoter's wife. (UNI) from Bollywood https://ift.tt/xzc56El

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah takes a hilarious dig at the soaring lemon prices in India

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah dedicated a special episode to the soaring lemon prices in India that is making summer lemonade a distant dream. Taking a cue from the astronomical surge in prices, the makers integrated hilarious situations in its latest track that will tickle your funny bone.  In one of the sequences, Madhavi (Sonalika Joshi) tells Bhide (Mandar Chandwadkar) about an order of 50 kg nimbu ka achaar that she has received, and they are worried as they don't have sufficient money to buy the lemons for this order. Later Bhide comes across a lemon auction event! Moreover, serving lemon juice to the guests in the house is shown to be considered a status symbol. Considering the rising prices due to supply shortage of lemons, the day might just not be far when this could become a reality!   People are seen preserving their precious lemons in a locker, under tight security to protect them from theft. Those buying lemons from the sabziwala are robbed on their way h...

Dhanush’s first look from upcoming Hollywood film ‘The Gray Man’ OUT!

The first look of Dhanush from his upcoming Hollywood film ‘The Gray Man’, directed by Avengers Endgame directors Anthony and Joe Russo is out. The ‘Atrangi Re’ actor is striking a fierce pose in the poster.   While sharing the poster, Netflix India wrote: “THE FIRST LOOK OF @dhanushkraja IN THE GRAY MAN IS HERE AND IT’S VERA MAARI VERA MAARI” THE FIRST LOOK OF @dhanushkraja IN THE GRAY MAN IS HERE AND IT’S VERA MAARI VERA MAARI #TheGrayMan pic.twitter.com/eAYxQfXqWQ — Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) April 26, 2022 Dhanush made his international debut with the 2018 film The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir. The Gray Man stars Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans in the lead roles. It would be releasing on July 22 on Netflix.   The film is based on the book series 'The Gray Man' by Mark Greaney, and tells the story of an undercover CIA agent.   Ryan Gosling plays The Gray Man and Chris Evans is his psychopathic adversary in the Netflix/AGBO-produced thriller dir...

18 Indian singers unite to pay tribute to legendary Lata Mangeshkar!

Having cemented her position as the ‘Voice of India’, Lata Mangeshkar exemplifies what a true Indian icon and legend stands for. Her voice holds a very special place in our hearts and left an indelible mark in every Indian’s mind.   Paying tribute to her legacy and the many memories she created for us to cherish, eighteen of India’s most prominent singers now come together to pay special tribute to the ‘Nightingale of India’.   StarPlus with their exclusive series ‘Naam Reh Jaayega’ brings these popular voices together as the music industry stands in solidarity to honour the legendary Lata Mangeshkar.   The grand tribute will see Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Shankar Mahadevan, Nitin Mukesh, Neeti Mohan, Alka Yagnik,  Sadhana Sargam, Pyarelal ji, Udit Narayan, Shaan, Kumar Sanu, Amit Kumar, Jatin Pandit, Javed Ali, Aishwarya Majumdar, Sneha Pant, Palak Muchhal and Anwesha take the stage and sing Lata Mangeshkar’s most iconic songs.   Sprinkled with emotion...

'I have learnt a lot from Bengali films': Shatrughan Sinha

Kolkata: Recalling Gautam Ghosh's film Antarjali Jatra where he essayed a significant role, veteran Bollywood actor-cum-politician Shatrughna Sinha has said that he has learnt a lot from Bengali movies.   Grabbing all attention as the chief guest at the 27th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), Sinha on Monday expressed his deep reverence for auteur Satyajit Ray.   “I have learned a lot from Bengali films. I was also a big fan of Manikda (Ray). I will stay as his fan for the rest of my life," said the actor who is affectionately called 'Bihari babu'.   Sinha disclosed that he was supposed to act in a Ray film, alongside the director's favourite actor Soumitra Chatterjee, but finally that did not fructify. "My dream of acting in a film directed by Satyajit Ray remained unfulfilled," he said with a tinge of sadness.   The former Union Minister drew loud applause from the audience at Nazrul Mancha as he spoke in Bengali. Even West Bengal Ch...

Here’s why Tara Sutaria is a complete Gen-Y Heroine!

Tara Sutaria made her big Bollywood debut with Student of The Year 2, a franchise that launched some of the most successful and popular young stars and backed by star maker, Karan Johar. While that already spoke volumes for the kind of potential she showed and the faith the industry had in her, Tara went on to exceed expectations paving a unique path for herself in the film industry.   Interestingly, while most young stars are stereotyped for their USP’s whether its expertise in performance, dancing, action and the works, Tara Sutaria in many ways is the complete package!   The young heroine ticks all the boxes; she is good looking, a promising performer, a good dancer, great screen presence, has both mass and class fan appeal and one that cuts across all demographics.   It’s after a very long time that the film industry has an actress who entirely fits the bill of being a complete female star and that too the only one in Gen Y actresses, with all the ingredie...

WATCH - Box office ruler 'KGF: Chapter 2' is here with its thrilling 'Monster Song'

'KGF: Chapter 2' has certainly made its smashing entry at the box office breaking all the records with every succeeding day. Raging high in the theaters since its release the blockbuster brings a new 'Monster Song' from the album.   From the high heated appearance of the 'Rocky Bhai' aka Rocking Star Yash to the mind-blowing songs 'KGF: Chapter 2' has come as a full package of a mass entertainer for the audience and now the makers are here with a new 'Monster Song' from the album bringing the daredevil monster vibe. The song holds a special place as it is a mix of 6 languages. Sung by Adithi Sagar and Ravi Basrur the song will add a sound to the real monster avatar of Rocky Bhai. Watch the song here:   The chartbuster entertainer 'KGF: Chapter 2' is ruling the box office by the time it has hit the theaters. The number is always on the hike. Especially in the Hindi market, the craze of the film has shown an awesome effect that eve...

Blockbuster film KGF 2 partners with Ecoboard Industries to create eco-friendly film set

Hyderabad: In a move towards sustainability, the art direction team of the blockbuster Kannada film, KGF 2, used the revolutionary and innovative product EcoWal, made out of fire-rated Ecoboard material by EcoYou, for the walls of a prominent set in the film, the Parliament scene.   EcoYou, a Pune-based brand offers a range of building materials made out of agricultural waste to replace wood, metal and concrete, thereby reducing the carbon footprint associated with their use.   The agro fibres that would otherwise have been burned also help farmers earn an extra income, a statement here said on Sunday.   “I was aware of this material and the fact that it is eco-friendly. What was more attractive for us though was the fact that it was economical as well. I was highly impressed with the vintage wood-like finish this material was able to give us while being eco friendly and cost-effective. I will definitely be using it in future sets as well”, says Telaprolu Sriniva...

International Gujarati Film Festival is back this year with its 3rd Edition at Atlanta, USA

The 3rd Edition of Vadilal International Gujarati Film festival (IGFF) will be held between May 20th to 22nd, 2022 at ATLANTA, GA, USA, the cinematic cultural festival is also supported by Gujarat Tourism. After the gap of two years due to Worldwide corona pandemic, IGFF is all set to host the three-day film festival which is armed with a singular goal of promoting Gujarati cinema on a scale that was never seen or heard of before on international level.  IGFF aspire to elevate Gujarati Cinema from local to global level. It was the first event of its kind to bring professional and amateur filmmakers together to celebrate the evolving world of Gujarati Cinema.   From reminiscing the rural life to melodramatic modern youth. From fun of our everyday relationships to fierce valor of our martyrs. We have treaded to showcase the culture and art of Gujarat to the world. With the filmmakers and regional cinema exposed as the main protagonists, the IGFF is the first regional film ...

WATCH - Aamir Khan drops another video teasing fans about his 'kahaani'!

Aamir Khan’s video playing box cricket yesterday broke the internet as the superstar also announced that he will be sharing a special ‘kahaani’ on the 28th April.   The video sparked heated conversation on digital platforms as fans floated several theories around what this ‘kahaani’ might be. The comments ranged from the superstar making his debut on the OTT platform, a new personal development, a film announcement, the Laal Singh Chaddha trailer to even a new collaboration with IPL, the theories kept pouring in.         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Aamir Khan Productions (@aamirkhanproductions)   To add to the excitement, the extremely private Aamir Khan who is rarely in the public eye, next dropped another video of himself playing cricket as he discussed his chances at the IPL and also contemplated where he will reveal t...

PHOTOS: After Oscars slapgate, Will Smith spotted with spiritual guru in Mumbai!

Mumbai: Aademy Award winning actor Will Smith was spotted at Mumbai's private Kalina airport on Saturday morning. He was seen with a spiritual person, interacting and smiling while speaking to others.   This is the actor's second visit to India. Earlier, in 2019 Smith had landed in India to shoot for his reality show The Bucket List.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) During his 2019 visit, Will Smith met a few Bollywood stars and shot a segment with the team of Student Of The Year 2. He also visited Haridwar.   On the professional front, Will Smith has been banned from attending the Oscars for the next 10 years.   The Academy took disciplinary action against the King Richard star who slapped and swore at Oscar presenter Chris Rock after the latter made a joke at the expense...

Prabhas back in action with Project K!

In the history of cinema, never has a South star crossed over to other markets with such ease, especially in the Hindi speaking belt - At a time where the Hindi film industry does not solely determine the popularity and stardom of an actor, the ahead elbowed out leading celebrity names to emerge the biggest and highest paid superstar in the country today.   After becoming a household name with the Bahubali franchise and hitting it out of the park with Saaho, the Pan India star has dived head first into the filming of Project K also starring superstar Deepika Padukone and cinema legend Amitabh Bachchan.   According to sources, "Prabhas will start filming his solo portions for Nag Ashwin’s sci-fi during next week in Hyderabad through a week-long schedule."   Interestingly, Project K promises to push the boundaries of visual effects in India and give audiences a story that will leave them at the edge of their seats.   Inside sources also reveal that the film wi...

Each One Plant One! The cast and crew of Punyashlok Ahilyabai plant trees to mark Earth Day!

The leads of Sony Entertainment Television's magnum opus ‘Punyashlok Ahilyabai’, Aetashaa Sansgiri, Gaurav Amlani, Snehalata Vasaikar and Vallari Viraj come together to celebrate Earth Day. In order to celebrate this day, the entire team planted saplings around the set to spread awareness about investing in our planet as that’s the need of the hour and together we can protect our mother Earth; Because a green future is a prosperous future. Promoting the message of 'Each One Plant One', the four of them were seen making a difference, making Earth Day not only a date on the calendar but a step of reminding humankind, of their responsibility towards their home.    On behalf of all, Aetshaa spoke about how this Earth Day, they wanted people to be more kind towards the world, saying," Whenever Earth Day comes, we usually do not take notice and see it as just another day which needs to change. We need to be kinder towards our mother nature that has given us bountiful...

WATCH - Tiger Shroff gets mobbed by a sea of fans outside Gaiety Galaxy during Heropanti 2 song Whistle Baja 2.0 launch

Actor Tiger Shroff on Friday paid a visit to Mumbai’s Gaiety theatre for the launch of the latest song of Heropanti 2, Whistle Baja 2.0, where he was mobbed by a sea of fans as he was entering. In the pics that have gone viral on social media, Tiger can be seen surrounded by fans as he waves to them and walks out of the theatre. He was escorted by his entourage as many fans tried to click selfies with him.         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by India Forums Bollywood (@indiaforumsbollywood)   Tiger paid a visit to the theatre for the grand launch of Whistle Baja 2.0. The actor who has always managed to stun the audience with his daring action sequences and mindblowing dance moves is currently gearing up for the release of  'Heropanti 2'.   Currently, the release of Heropanti 2 is the talk of the town. Apart from Tiger...

Runway 34’s new song ‘The Fall’ sets the theme of the film - WATCH

Ajay Devgn’s Runway 34 is all set to take you on a roller coaster ride, as the film traces the journey of a flight that gets trapped in adverse weather.   The actor-director launched the special song on Thursday which will set the theme of the film. The song has been sung and composed by Jasleen Royal and the lyrics have been written by Aditya Sharma.   The song is about keeping hope in the most difficult times. Watch the song here:   Directed & Produced by Ajay Devgn, Runway 34 is all set to release around Eid on April 29, 2022! from Bollywood https://ift.tt/uh1Z0dC

Watch out Fatima Sana Shaikh enjoying the wind breeze on the beachside

Fatima Sana Shaikh is one of the most talented actresses in Bollywood who has always stunned the audience with her brilliant performances.   Recently the actress took her social media and shared some vivacious pictures from the beach and was seen exploring her beauty in the summer heat.   Fatima will be seen unfolding a new character in her upcoming movie 'Thar' opposite father-son duo, Anil Kapoor and Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor.   Other than 'Thar', Fatima Sana Shaikh will be seen in 'Modern love' and 'Sam Bahadur'. from Bollywood https://ift.tt/kXYTOv8

Prabhas’ Radhey Shyam set for TV premiere on THIS date

Does the fate of human beings lie in the lines on their palms or in the power of their love? Catch the love saga of the millennia where destiny is questioned as love is put to the test of time with the magnum opus Radhe Shyam featuring Bahubali star Prabhas and gorgeous Pooja Hegde. Right after its theatrical release, the film will be showcased for the first time on Television in Hindi on 24th April at 12 noon only on Zee Cinema. This complete family entertainer makes for a perfect Sunday afternoon watch.   Touted to be India’s most expensive romantic genre film, this unique story, set in the background of old Europe, is replete with lavish imagery and spectacular picturisation. All this coupled with dreamy romance, mystery, popular chartbusters, and a narrative that will make you rethink your belief in destiny.   With the legendary Amitabh Bachchan lending his voice to the film, Radhe Shyam, alongside Prabhas and Pooja Hegde, also stars Bhagyashree, Kunaal Roy Kapoor, J...

KGF mania goes worldwide as Manchester city hails the film

KGF: Chapter 2, which is currently being hailed by the world, is adding numbers to the box office and more fans to its fandom. Every day is a new day for the KGF franchise and as of today, a global football team went gaga over the success of KGF.   The official social media handle of the @Mancity, posted a poster with pictures of three of their finest KGF players: Kevin, Gundo, and Foden with the name of the film written on it.   Acknowledging the craze of the latest release, Farhan Akhtar who owns Excel production, which is KGF’s distributor in the north belt, uploaded a story saying “When your team and film find each other”. The film is considered to be a marvel wonder of its kind and has taken over the world with its fever.   Released nationwide on April 14, 2022, in Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, K.G.F.: Chapter 2 is written and directed by Prashanth Neel.   The film is presented in North-Indian markets by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akh...

'Thor: Love and Thunder' teaser: From Sanyasi Thor giving fans Lord Shiva vibes to entertaining stylish action!

The first teaser for Thor: Love and Thunder finally descended from the heavens online and it has turned viral within just a few hours! In fact Indian fans have been commenting on social media how the film is connected to India by noticing the scene in which he meditates on a mountain, like a sadhu!   Marvel Studios on Monday debuted the first teaser which reveals Thor’s journey to find inner peace, after the events of Avengers: Endgame. The first few opening scenes see the beloved star meditating, with looks and vibes similar to our very own Lord Shiva! Fans have been going crazy talking about how the teaser is inspired by India.   Sharing screenshots of the mountain-top meditation sequence, there have been various tweets such as, “Looks like Thor goes meditating like a Sadhu in #ThorLoveAndThunder.” Another fan commented, “Thor went to Himalayas to get away from Moh Maya and take the path of sadhu life and became a sanyasi after leaving his superhero life.” A third pers...

Historical Gujarati Film ‘Nayika Devi The Warrior Queen’ trailer out, to hit cinemas on May 6th

"Nayika Devi!" The chapter of Indian history that got overlooked under the mound of a million other historical events and emperors. But now, thanks to the upcoming film Nayika Devi: The Warrior Queen, we get to see her courageous journey. After a long wait, A Tree Entertainment drops the trailer of Nayika Devi: The Warrior Queen and takes over the internet by storm.   This most-awaited Gujarati periodical drama opens in the 12th century. It features Khushi Shah as the fearless Nayika Devi and Chunky Panday as the devilish Muhammad Ghori. The trailer unveils every facet of the queen's life.   Khushi Shah as Nayika Devi is killing it in the entire trailer. Each scene and every dialogue in the film will send shivers down your spine. While both the actors look completely seeped into their characters, the ruthless war scenes dominate the trailer. Goosebumps! is the single word that best describes the entire trailer. Check out the trailer:   With the release of the tr...

WATCH - Aamir Khan invites fan over for Baisakhi, shakes leg to bhangra number

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan made the day for one of his biggest fans, Ruhee Dosani, when he invited her over to his house for Baisakhi, and the two danced to some scintillating Bhangra.   Ruhee, an NRI from Canada, was ecstatic when Aamir invited her and her mother to his home to spend Baisakhi.   In the video post that has gone viral on social media, Ruhee's mother can be seen cooking some delicacy in Aamir's kitchen, which all the members share. Then Ruhee and Aamir shake a leg to the Bhangra number 'Dhol Jageero Da', with Ruhee showing Aamir the moves.   Ruhee, an Instagram influencer with over 924,000 follower, shared the video on social media on Sunday and captioned it, “CELEBRATED VAISAKHI 2022 WITH AAMIR KHAN SIR!! Still don't know how to put this feeling into words and process the fact that Aamir Sir was so kind to agree to spending time with my family to celebrate Vaisakhi! I was so incredibly nervous at the start, but his aura and comfortin...