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BollywoodApr 19, 2021

Amitabh Bachchan lends vocals to Hanuman Chalisa

Streaming platform MX Player on Monday announced their new series Ramyug, directed by Hum Tum fame Kunal Kohli. The announcement teaser featured a special rendition of the Hanuman Chalisa featuring Amitabh Bachchan's voice and tabla by Ustad Zakir Hussain. The track is composed by Rahul Sharma. The official Twitter handle of MX Player posted the video, which was shared by Kohli. "Coming soon," the filmmaker captioned the one-minute teaser. #Ramyug, an MX Original Series, coming soon. In 2018, Kohli had announced he would adapt the Hindu epic Ramayana titled Ramyug for the big screen. It's uncl
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BollywoodApr 19, 2021

Music director Shravan ‘extremely critical’ after testing positive for COVID-19

Composer Shravan Rathod, of popular music director duo Nadeem-Shravan, has been admitted to a city hospital in a “critical” condition after testing positive for COVID-19, his son said on Monday. The 66-year-old composer is currently under observation at SL Raheja Hospital. “He had tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to SL Raheja hospital in Mahim. He is extremely critical right now. He has other comorbidities also. Doctors have said they would keep him under observation for the next 24 hours. Please pray for his recovery,” Rathod's son, Sanjeev added. Musician Nadeem Saifi to
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BollywoodApr 19, 2021

​Priyanka Chopra Jonas launches Kabir Bedi’s autobiography

International celebrity Priyanka Chopra Jonas launched actor Kabir Bedi’s a Today the actress cum singer launched Bedi’s autobiography titled, Stories I Must Tell: The Emotional Life of An Actor. The book gives a glimpse into Kabir Bedi’s life and sheds light on certain topics that have always been in the shadows. The launch saw both Priyanka Chopra Jonas join Kabir Bedi from London on his social media profile to launch the book digitally. In fact, in Stories I Must Tell: The Emotional Life of An Actor, Bedi opens up about his marriage with Protima and how the union caused more anxiety
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BollywoodApr 18, 2021

Kareena Kapoor Khan hides face of newborn son with emoji

Kareena Kapoor Khan hides face of newborn son with emoji
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BollywoodApr 18, 2021

Taylor Swift breaks 'The Beatles's 54 years chart record

With the re-release of her much-anticipated album 'Fearless', American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, on Saturday (local time) topped the UK's Official Albums Chart, beating a long-held record by the English rock band 'The Beatles'. According to TMZ, the album hit number 1 in the UK, and with that Taylor has racked up 3, number-1 albums- 'Fearless', 'Folklore', and 'Evermore' in 259 days. This has beaten 'The Beatles' record who took 364 days to get number 1 rank with 3 albums in a row. 'The Beatles' maintained the record for 54 years until Taylor broke the same on Saturday. The Grammy-award
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BollywoodApr 18, 2021

Saina to premiere on Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video has announced the digital premiere of the recently released sports biopic, Saina. With Parineeti Chopra as the lead, the film follows the career highs and lows of Saina Nehwal, one of India's ace shuttlers and one of the most celebrated badminton players in the country. Saina is directed by renowned filmmaker Amole Gupte and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Sujay Jairaj, and Rashesh Shah, co-produced by Vinod Bhanushali and Shiv Chanana under the banner of T-Series, Deepa Bhatia (Amole Gupte Cinema), and Front Foot Pictures. Starting April 23, Prime members in In
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BollywoodApr 18, 2021

Days after receiving vaccine, Sonu Sood tests COVID-19 positive

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood on Saturday said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently under quarantine, nearly ten days after receiving the vaccine. The actor was recently made the brand ambassador for Punjab's anti-coronavirus vaccination programme. Sonu had also met Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, on April 10. Sood tweeted, "This is to inform you that I have tested positive this morning for COVID-19. As a part of precautions, I have already quarantined myself and taking utmost care. But don't worry, this gives me ample time to solve your problems. Remember, I'm always ther
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BollywoodApr 18, 2021

'Don't go after him like Sushant': Kangana Ranaut tells Karan Johar

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut blasted Karan Johar over Kartik Aaryan's ouster from 'Dostana 2'. She told the ‘nepo gang club’ 'like Sushant Singh Rajput, don't go after him'. Kangana tweeted, "Kartik has come this far on his own, on his own he will continue to do so, only request to papa jo and his nepo gang club is please leave him alone like Sushant don't go after him and force him to hang himself. Leave him alone you vultures, get lost chindi nepos..." Kartik Aaryan's name started trending on Twitter on Friday after reports emerged that he is no longer a part of filmmaker Karan Johar
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BollywoodApr 18, 2021

Dharma Productions officially announce Kartik Aaryan’s exit

Producer, director Karan Johar’s banner Dharma Productions on Friday evening posted an Instagram note to officially announce that actor Kartik Aaryan will no longer star in the filmmaker’s upcoming 'Dostana 2'. The announcement read on the Instagram handle- “Due to professional circumstances, on which we have decided to maintain a dignified silence—we will be recasting Dostana 2, directed by Collin D’Cunha. Please wait for the official announcement soon.” As per unconfirmed reports, differences reportedly emerged between the makers and the actor, and Dharma Productions have decided

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The comeback of India’s Got Latent Season 2 has already sparked conversations online, with Samay Raina bringing his trademark brand of unfiltered comedy back to audiences. The new season premiered on June 20 and featured actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, who joined the show as guests while promoting their upcoming action thriller Alpha. From the moment the episode began, Samay set the tone with a barrage of playful jabs aimed largely at Alia, keeping the audience entertained with his quick wit and unpredictable humour. Introducing the actress in his signature style, Samay joked that she was
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Los Angeles Honours Diljit Dosanjh With Dedicated City Recognition Day

In a landmark tribute, the Los Angeles City Council has approved a special civic proclamation designating January 6, 2027, as “Diljit Dosanjh Day” across the city. The initiative was put forward by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez to recognise the celebrated Punjabi artist’s impact on the international music scene and his role in elevating South Asian visibility within American popular culture. Dosanjh, who has earned acclaim as a singer, actor, and producer, was acknowledged for helping bring Punjabi music to a global audience while breaking cultural barriers in the entertainment industr
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Zakir Khan Brings Heartfelt Tribute to Fathers With Upcoming Netflix Special

Comedian Zakir Khan is gearing up to make his return to Netflix with a new stand-up special titled Papa Yaar. The announcement was made by the streaming giant through a video shared on its official Instagram account on Sunday, offering fans a glimpse of the project ahead of its release. The teaser showcased an intimate exchange between Khan and his father, Ustad Ismail Khan, hinting at the personal and emotional themes that will feature in the special. Accompanying the clip was a caption that read, “Papa’s big day is almost here. Catch Zakir Khan’s Papa Yaar, arriving soon exclusively
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PollywoodJun 18, 2026

Gippy Grewal and Sargun Mehta Bring Laughter to Connect Media Network Studio

Jasmine Singh In a recent visit to the Connedia Media Network studio in Surrey, Gippy Grewal, Sargun Mehta, and the talented cast and crew of Punjabi film "Carry On Jatta 4" brought an infectious energy that left everyone buzzing. Gippy shared the excitement of fans, revealing that he had been inundated with messages urging him to create this sequel. In a groundbreaking announcement, Gippy disclosed that for the first time in Punjabi cinema, special effects driven by artificial intelligence have been employed to bring the beloved character of the late Jaswinder Bhalla back to life. In an a
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BollywoodJun 17, 2026

Delhi High Court Reviews Salman Khan's Plea Against "Kala Hiran" Film Release

The Delhi High Court requested a response from the creators of the film "Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legal" concerning actor Salman Khan's request for a release stay. Khan's legal team argued that the movie is allegedly based on the blackbuck poaching incident linked to him, infringing upon a court order safeguarding his personality rights. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna's vacation bench issued notices to the film's producers, Amit Jani and Akshay Pandey, and scheduled a hearing for June 19. Although the film's release date remains unclear, the filmmakers released a trailer that same day. Kha