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Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s ‘Shaakuntalam’ to release in 3D, will get new release date

New Delhi: The highly-anticipated film ‘Shaakuntalam’ based on internationally acclaimed Kalidasa’s Sanskrit play ‘Abhijnana Shakuntalam’ which was set to release on November 4, will now have a new release date.   The audience have showered the film with immense love and the makers want to take the mythological drama to the next level. To ensure a bigger and enthralling experience in the world of ‘Shaakuntalam ’ the makers will now be releasing the film in 3D. The makers will complete the 3D version of the film and will soon announce the new release date.   The story of ‘Shaakuntalam’ portrays the epic love story of Shakuntala and King Dushyant from Mahabharata, portrayed by Samantha and Dev Mohan. The film also has an extremely accomplished star cast consisting of Sachin Khedekar Kabir Bedi, Dr M Mohan Babu Prakash Raj, Madhubala, Gautami, Aditi Balan, Ananya Nagalla and Jisshu Sengupta in pivotal roles. Another added attraction to the starcast is icon star Allu Arjun’s...

Top 3 Films you should watch in August

The Bollywood train never stops rolling, which means we always have plenty of new releases to look forward to. There is a wealth of Indian cinema to choose from , as well as all the latest releases from Western movie developers, meaning you’ll never be found wanting something new to watch. But with so many different films released every month, how do you know which ones to spend your time on? Don’t worry; we’re here to give you our top three films you should watch this August. Darlings One of the most hotly anticipated films of the summer, Darlings, is set for release on the 5th of August 2022. The film stars Alia Bhatt as Badruniaa Shaikh, Shefali Shah as Bardu’s mother, and Vijay Varma as Badru’s husband. This black comedy/drama is set in a lower- middle-class conservative neighborhood of Mumbai and explores the relationship between Badru and her mother. Written by Parveez Sheikh and Jasmeet K. Reen, we can expect the story to be top quality, and there should be no d...

'Hit Girl' Asha Parekh to be conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Award

New Delhi: Padma awardee veteran actress Asha Parekh will be conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2020, for her exemplary lifetime contribution to Indian cinema, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur said on Tuesday.   Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, Thakur wrote, “Honoured to announce that the Dadasaheb Phalke Selection Jury has decided to recognise & award Smt Asha Parekh ji for her exemplary lifetime contribution to Indian Cinema.”   “The Dadasaheb Phalke Award shall be presented by the Hon President of India at 68th NFA in Vigyan Bhawan,” he further added.   He also a posted a video, wherein the minister said, “Asha Parekh is an eminent film actress, who started working in the movies at the age of 10. She was first launched by ace director Bimal Roy in ‘Maa’ (1952). She has worked in more than 95 films, and she was the chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) from 1998-2001. She was also awarded with Pa...

'Tehran' is exciting: Manushi Chhillar

New Delhi: Bollywood actress Manushi Chhillar has been signed with John Abraham for producer Dinesh Vijan’s ‘Tehran’, a film inspired by true events.   For Manushi, ‘Tehran’ is proving to be a huge learning curve for her to grow as an actor.   Manushi said in a statement, “Tehran has been an exciting learning experience for me. This film is exciting and I love how differently I get to showcase myself as an actor. Since my career in cinema has just begun, every day feels like my first day on set. There is so much to absorb and take mental notes of.”   She is glad that she got to dabble in very different genres in her first two films. “With a historical (Samrat Prithviraj) and now this, I have got to taste two very different genres. More to look forward to,” says the actress.   Manushi, who won the coveted Miss World crown, 17 years after Priyanka Chopra won it for India, revealed that after Tehran’s international shooting schedules, the team is now going to ...

Doctor G: Romantic song ‘Har Jagah Tu’ will surely melt your hearts - WATCH

New Delhi: The makers of Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer ‘Doctor G’ released the first song 'Har Jagah Tu' from the medical campus comedy-drama, that is sure to melt your hearts with its soulful melody.   After getting a glimpse of the two peppy tracks heard in the trailer, romantic song 'Har Jagah Tu' brings along a romantic poster encapsulating the developing chemistry between the lead pair.   This melodious track has been composed by Sultan Sulemani and the lyrics are by Kumaar. The song is beautifully sung by Raj Barman shows a glimpse of the feelings of Dr. Uday Gupta for his crush Dr Fatima Siddiqui played by Ayuhmann and Rakul Preet respectively.   Written by Sumit Saxena, Saurabh Bharat, Vishal Wagh and Anubhuti Kashyap ‘Doctor G’ is set to release in theatres on October 14. (UNI) from Bollywood https://ift.tt/eistI67

'Goodbye' song ‘Chann Pardesi’ shows Big B-Neena’s chemistry

New Delhi :The most-awaited family drama ‘Goodbye’ starring megastar Amitabh Bachchan and national crush Rashmika Mandanna has been garnering tremendous love since its inception. The enchanting comedy is connecting directly to the audience’s hearts and the audiences are eagerly waiting to watch the heartwarming journey of grief, love, and self-discovery magnificently depicted by the Bhalla family. After elevating the audience’s excitement day by day through the teaser and trailer, the makers of the film on Friday released the most soulful track from their album - ‘Chann Pardesi’. The song showcases the beautiful chemistry between Amitabh Bachchan and Neena Gupta. After 40 years of working in the industry this is the first time veterans Amitabh and Neena will be seen on-screen as a couple. The song portrays Big B reminiscing with a smile on his face and also grieving about the loss of his loved one. The song depicts Neena’s amusing as well as emotional side and how she always ...

Hrithik looks handsome in monochromatic picture posted on Twitter

New Delh i:Superstar Hrithik Roshan is one hell of an attractive man who has time and again treated his fans with looks. Currently the superstar is on a promotional spree for his upcoming film ‘Vikram Vedha’, which is his 25th film. And admist that he shared a monochrome picture on himself social media, and we can't take our eyes off. Sharing the image, Hrithik revealed that he was in a "sunshine state of mind" while posing for the camera, but photographer Avinash Gowariker shot him in grey. He wrote, "I was in a sunshine state of mind, but @avigowariker decided to shoot me grey”. Presented by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series, and Reliance Entertainment in association with Friday Filmworks and Jio Studios and a YNOT Studios Production. The film is directed by Pushkar and Gayatri and produced by Bhushan Kumar, S Sashikanth and Reliance Entertainment. ‘Vikram Vedha’ will hit the big screens on September 30. (UNI) from Bollywood https://ift.tt/uonU3KC

Trailer of Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Doctor G’ out - WATCH

New Delhi: Having left the masses talking about it after it's Intriguing poster, Junglee Pictures’ on Tuesday launched the trailer of its upcoming medical campus comedy-drama ‘Doctor G’, headlined by Ayushmann Khurrana, Rakul Preet Singh and Shefali Shah.   Being yet another unique and engaging story by Junglee Pictures, ‘Doctor G’ will see Ayushmann essay the role of a gynaecologist, directed by Anubhuti Kashyap.   The trailer says it all -- ‘Doctor G’ will take the audiences through an interesting and fun filled journey of a hopeful orthopaedic who turns gynaecologist and the struggles he faces being the only male doctor in a class full of women.   With a plot of how a man navigates his way in a woman’s world, this high-on-comedy drama highlights a riveting subject in a lighthearted manner.   While Ayushmann has been instrumental in bringing many taboo subjects to the big screen in his career spanning a decade, ‘Doctor G’ pushes the envelope with a fresh...

Jacqueline Fernandez planned to marry CONMAN Sukesh Chandrasekhar despite Salman-Akshay’s warnings (PICS)

Actress Jacqueline Fernandez has been making headlines for her link in Rs 200-crore money-laundering case involving conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. The 'Kick' actress was reportedly warned by her co-stars Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar about conman Sukesh but she didn’t pay heed to those warnings.   The 36-yr-old actress was so much in love with the conman that she did not cut ties with him even after knowing his criminal antecedents.   She would reportedly call Sukesh "man of her dreams" and was thinking of marrying him.   Jacqueline and her family had received several expensive gifts – from car to horses - and monetary benefits from conman Sukesh.   Sukesh reportedly gifted a Tiffany diamond ring to propose to Jacqueline.   Several intimate pictures of Jacqueline and Sukesh went viral on the social media few days ago. from Bollywood https://ift.tt/joGynWI

Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Doctor G' to release on THIS date

New Delhi: The highly anticipated medical campus comedy-drama, ‘Doctor G’ starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rakul Preet Singh and Shefali Shah, is all set to release in theatres on October 14.   The wait around the film has created a lot of curiosity since the day the first look was announced. Directed by Anubhuti Kashyap, ‘Doctor G’ features Ayushmann in a role of a medical student. Known for his portrayal of unique roles and bringing us riveting stories through the course of his career, Ayushmann has once again in his true fashion, taken on another topic with his signature brand of impactful comedy that promises to spark conversations.   Stepping into the shoes of a male gynaecologist, the actor has shared the first poster that gives us a sneak-peek into the chaotic world of his medical journey to becoming a Gynaecologist. Considering that 2022 has seen very few comedy films, this one promises to be a treat for comedy lovers!   Taking to social media, Ayushmann share...

'Godard is never of the past'

'He provokes you intellectually so hard that you really break out of your shell and come up with something creative.''He can extract a creation out of you, such is the power of Godard and his films.' from Rediff Movies - Bollywood updates https://ift.tt/gJaELMt

Sonakshi Sinha teams up with rumoured boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal for music video - WATCH

Actors Sonakshi Sinha and her rumoured boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal have announced their new music video ‘Blockbuster’ with Punjabi superstar Ammy Virk and award winning singer Asees Kaur.   On Saturday, Sonakshi took to her social media and shared a promo video of her new project and captioned it “BLOCKBUSTER..coming soon... tayyar ho?”         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Sonakshi Sinha (@aslisona)   Dhamaka Records has brought the four celebrities together for a special project.   This collaboration will mark Sonakshi and rumoured beau Zaheer coming together for the first time, giving fans much reason to celebrate.   Earlier on Friday, ‘Fukrey’ actor Varun Sharma posted and later deleted a picture of Sonakshi and Zaheer with caption “Blockbuster Jodi”, leaving everyone curious. Sonakshi and Zaheer will also be...

Rashmika Mandanna gets mobbed by fans

New Delhi: ‘Pushpa’ actress Rashmika Mandanna is currently making headlines for her upcoming projects. Rashmika has been garnering love and attention from fans of all age groups as her presence has become sensational. Her popularity has skyrocketed to a level that the star gets mobbed by fans and their love often. On Friday, Rashmika attended a song launch event here for her upcoming film ‘Goodbye’, where the actress was mobbed by fans. She was wearing a beautiful ocean green sharara dress. The actress was seen relishing the time which was visible in her cute and cherishing smile. Exuding the charm like she always does, the Pushpa actress never fails to make heads turn. The view was ecstatic and the star had a huge smile on her face after seeing the amount of love her fans shower on her. The actress has currently been running a very hectic schedule as she juggles between cities and multiple shoot schedules of Vijay Thalapatty starrer 'Varisu' and the promotions of ...

Hrithik Saif starrer ‘Vikram Vedha’ to release in 100+ countries

New Delhi: One of the most awaited films of 2022, ‘Vikram Vedha’ helmed by acclaimed directors Pushkar & Gayathri, and starring Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan and Radhika Apte, will be released worldwide in over 100 countries on September 30.With this the film will have the largest international distribution for any Hindi film so far.The film has sparked worldwide curiosity and appeal ahead of its release. ‘Vikram Vedha’ is set to achieve key extraordinary milestones in some of the conventional and non-conventional markets, worldwide. Apart from the major markets like North America, UK, Middle East, Australia and New Zealand, the film is set to release in 22 countries across Europe, 27 countries in Africa and also non-traditional countries like Japan, Russia, Israel and Latin American nations such as Panama and Peru. Looking forward to this mega release, Dhruv Sinha, Head of Overseas Businesses, said in a statement, “With the star power of lead talent of Vikram Vedha, it ha...

Thank God: Sidharth Malhotra, Nora Fatehi’s ‘Manike’ OUT - WATCH

New Delhi: Sidharth Malhotra known for his iconic style "munda" style and Nora Fatehi who adds oomph to every song she features in has set the Internet on fire with their first song ‘Manike’, from film ‘Thank God’.   Since the release of the trailer, audiences have been waiting to catch the chemistry between Sidharth and Nora.   The song has been sung by Sri Lankan singer Yohani, who first burst into stardom among the Indian audience and global ones with the same song amid the pandaemic.   This time she sang it in the movie along with Jubin Nautiyal and Surya Ragunnathan. The song has been recreated by Tanishk Bagchi, and further penned by Rashmi Virag with additional Rap lyrics by Mellow D.   Talking about the song Sidharth shared, “Manike is a perfect fit in the film where my character is stuck between lust and 'what is right'. I really hope audiences enjoy it as much as we did while shooting it.”   Nora said, “Manike is an exceptional song and I ...

Jogi Review

Jogi is a slice of current history, and unlike another recent film that does not need to be named, never resorts to sensationalism. Reminiscent of Schindler's List in spirit, it is the story of good overcoming evil, which is what keeps hope alive in dark times, observes Deepa Gahlot. from rediff movies https://ift.tt/mjzZyNY

Melanie C of Spice Girls alleges sexual assault a night before debut concert

London: In a startling revelation Melanie C – the former Spice Girl nicknamed Sporty Spice has alleged that she was sexually assaulted by a masseur the night before the Spice Girls’ debut performance.   Appearing on the How To Fail podcast to promote her new memoir "Who I Am", Melanie Chisholm and discussed the incident, which she says took place at a hotel in Istanbul, the Guardian reported.   She told host Elizabeth Day that the experience made her feel “vulnerable” and “violated”.   “What happened to me, I kind of buried immediately, because there was other things to focus on,” she said, telling Day that the weeks of rehearsals and preparation the band had been doing made her want to focus on performing, rather than the assault.   “Everything was leading towards the pinnacle of everything I’d ever wanted to do.”   “I didn’t want to make a fuss, but also I didn’t have time to deal with it,” she said.   Chisholm described the assault as “mil...

'Finally with Hathoda Bhaiya' Yuzvendra Chahal meets Abhishek Banerjee

New Delhi : While mostly essaying the comic and fun-loving characters on the screen, Abhishek Banerjee has presented a whole new shade of his acting spectacle in 'Paatal Lok' as intense killer Hathoda Tyagi that has left a strong imprint of it on the audience's heart. As his character from the series went on to create many examples of its success, its popularity is not just limited to the audience as now one of the India’s renowned cricketer, Yuzvendra Chahal also came across as a fan of his character. Abhishek as Hathoda Tyagi is one such character that has left a profound memory in the audience's mind. While the actor has left millions impressed with his character, the example of its popularity was witnessed when Yuzvendra posted a selfie on his Instagram handle with Abhishek while they met during travel. The cricketer wrote the caption- "FINALLY WITH HATHODA BHAIYA @NOWITSABHI" While Yuzi posted a picture with the actor, Abhishek also posted it b...

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 lead Kartik's Rooh Baba gets comic avtar

New Delhi: Young superstar Kartik Aaryan whose lucky star is shining extra bright this year, will soon be seen in an adorable avtar.Kartik's Rooh Baba from blockbuster Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 will soon get his own comic book version, the star recently announced at a conclave. Kartik revealed how Rooh Baba got into the world of comic books as he said, "If I talk about the recent success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, especially about the kids factor, I was the happiest when the team got a call from Diamond Comics that they wanted to create a comic character out of Rooh Baba and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 itself, taking all characters which is a big thing. "So I mean, its all avenues, where this film and these characters are and people have liked them and viewed them multiple times, besides just me also (chuckles), so I am so happy about it." While the host revealed that the only other superstar of our times to be immortalised in a comic book was Amitabh Bachchan, Kartik added: “That...

EOW records Jacqueline's statement in money laundering case

New Delhi: Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez on Wednesday appeared before the Economic Offences Wing of Delhi Police. She was at Delhi office to record her statement in connection with an ongoing alleged money laundering case involving conman Sukesh Chandrashekher, sources said. Earlier, she was summoned to appear before EOW on September 12 but she did not turn up. It was the third time that a summon was sent to Fernandez by the police. The probe involves alleged money laundering of Rs 200 crore related to Chandrasekhar. Last year, she was summoned and asked to appear before the Enforcement Directorate office in Delhi to record her statement in the same case conman's case. (UNI) from Bollywood https://ift.tt/HBV0cmA

Koffee With Karan 7: Varun Dhawan considers THIS actress as his competition

New Delhi: ‘Koffee With Karan’ Season 7 is candidly taking viewers a step closer to the secrets of celebrities week after week.   In its 11th episode, the conversations turn steamy as the superstar and versatile actor, Anil Kapoor and box-office heartthrob Varun Dhawan keep viewers hooked with conversations around marriage, relationships and competition in the industry. Delivering laughter by the dozen, the duo prove how being ‘filmi’ is what defines them best.   Varun, a poster boy of Bollywood’s new generation and among the youngest entrants of the coveted Rs 100 crore club, revealed why his competition is not restricted to actors alone.   “The only person I feel evenly closely competitive with is Alia Bhatt,” said Varun.   “As a society, we also need to start accepting that our female leads can also be bigger than heroes. With Alia Bhatt’s smashing big openings, as a male actor, I seek inspiration from that and aspire to do it too as a performer,” he ad...

KGF 2 Hindi TV Premiere: Know when and where to watch Yash's blockbuster

New Delhi: Having emerged as one of the biggest blockbuster of 2022, ‘KGF Chapter 2’ is set for a dynamic television premiere on Sony MAX on September 18.   The exhilarating battle for Kolar Gold Fields is headed to television screens with the flamboyant Rocky Bhai in a face off against lethal enemies clamouring for revenge. The film stars Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty and Prakash Raj in prominent roles.   Written and directed by Prashanth Neel, ‘KGF 2’ follows the life of Rocky after he has established himself as the kingpin of the gold mafia. While his allies look up to him, the government sees him as an imminent threat to law and order. Rocky now must face the wrath of his enemies Adheera, Inayat Khalil and Ramika Sen as he attempts to fulfill the promise made to his mother.   Speaking of the TV premiere, Yash said in a statement, “We, as a team, had the vision to create a great cinematic experience and wanted it to reach people in every pa...

Salman Khan meets Jain monk Acharya Vijay Hansratnasur

New Delhi: Bollywood’s ‘Bhaijaan’ Salman Khan recently met Jain monk Acharya Vijay Hansratnasur during his 180 days of fasting.   Acharya Vijay Hansratnasuri is well known Jain guru.   Salman was quite bowled out when he came to know that Hansratnasur is fasting for 180 days and that too for the sixth time.   As per his followers, Salman learned about the various aspects and rituals of the Jain religion from the monk.   Many other celebrated people also visit Acharya Vijay Hansratnasuri to seek blessings, his followers said.   Salman will be next seen in 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’, and ‘Tiger 3’. (UNI) from Bollywood https://ift.tt/0S42l6w

Brahmastra Box Office collection: Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer mints Rs 225 cr in 3 days

New Delhi: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer ‘Brahmastra Part One: Shiva’ continues to bring unprecedented joy and happiness to the film industry, theatre owners and audiences, with a roaring box office collection of Rs 225 crore in three days globally.   The big screen entertainer is seeing houseful theatres across the country and worldwide, igniting massive celebrations and bringing in the much-needed respite for the Hindi Film Industry.   Audiences have wholeheartedly embraced the VFX spectacle, with theatre owners adding round-the-clock shows even post-midnight to accommodate the massive demand.   A complete family entertainer with action, romance, drama and grand VFX for all age groups and a rich showcase of our culture, the Ayan Mukerji 10-year visionary journey has resulted in a new era for Indian cinema, one filled with immense pride.   The director in a statement said: “I am extremely indebted to all the audiences in India and International, who...

PICS: Sara Ali Khan looks SUPER HOT in golden shimmery dress

Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan often sets the internet on fire through her hot and bold pictures. Meanwhile, her latest pictures are going viral on social media. The actress recently shared some of her pictures on the Instagram. In these photos, Sara can be seen sporting short bodycon golden shimmery off-shoulder dress with a sweetheart neckline. Sara completed her look with nude make-up and beachy wave hairstyle. She matched her beautiful outfit with a pair of bright yellow high heels. These photos of the actress are setting fire on social media. On the film front, Sara will be seen in ‘Gaslight’ with Vikrant Massey, and in an untitled project alongwith Vicky Kaushal. from Bollywood https://ift.tt/CDqutUy

OTTplay Awards: Abhishek Bachchan-Yami Gautam Dhar starrer ‘Dasvi’ wins ‘Best Web Original Film’

New Delhi: Yami Gautam Dhar’s growth as an actor is truly commendable, and her performance in 'Dasvi' proves it all.   While the film brought Yami in a whole new character of an IPS officer which ruled over the hearts of the audience and the critics, now the film has received the Best Web Original Film (jury) at the OTTplay Awards 2022.   Maddock Films took to social media and wrote, “Gadar macha diya! Thank you @ottplayapp for honouring #Dasvi with best web original film (jury) award.”         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Maddock Films (@maddockfilms)   Yami in the character of IPS officer Jyoti Deswal has presented yet another acting spectacle in the film. The actress received a great critical acclamation for her fabulous acting.   On the other hand, her pairing with Abhishek Bachchan was also loved by the...

Priyanka Chopra announces opening of 1st Victoria’s Secret store in India

Mumbai: Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas on Saturday announced that the American lingerie, clothing and beauty retailer Victoria’s Secret, will open its first ever grand store in Phoenix Palladium here later.   Sharing a video on social media, Priyanka wrote, “the first Victoria's Secret store opens in Mumbai, India. I can't wait for you all to experience all that the brand has to offer.”   In the video, Priyanka said: "I am so excited to make this announcement, because it is finally here. Drumroll please, the Victoria’s Secret store opens in Phoenix Palladium mall in Mumbai, with the entire assortments of lingerie, sleepwear, beauty, and accessories, basically all my favourite things. So head to the store to experience first Victoria’s Secret in India”.         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) ...