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BollywoodAug 17, 2020

Bollywood director Nishikant Kamat passes away at 50

Filmmaker Nishikant Kamat who directed 2015 thriller Drishyam passed away on Monday at age 50. He was suffering from Liver Cirrhosis for the past two years. Kamat, who had multiple organ failure, was admitted to the hospital on July 31 with complaints of fever and excessive fatigue. Many celebrities, including Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh took to Twitter to mourn the demise of the director."My equation with Nishikant was not just about Drishyam, a film which he directed with Tabu and me. It was an association that I cherished. He was bright; ever-smiling. He has gone too soon. RIP Nishikant
BollywoodAug 14, 2020

Sonu Sood turns good samaritan, again!

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood announced that he will be arranging travel of 39 children, between the ages one to five from the Philippines to New Delhi for their liver transplant surgery.Sonu came under spotlight for his work in helping migrants reach their homes amid the Covid-19 situation.As per a press release, several underprivileged Filipino children suffering from a liver disease called biliary atresia haven't been able to travel to Delhi to have the surgery due to the pandemic. Sonu mentioned the same in a tweet, where he wrote - ‘Let's save these precious lives. Will get them to India in
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BollywoodAug 13, 2020

Kapil Sharma set to make his digital debut

The much-loved comedy show The Kapil Sharma Show is back on track. Bollywood celebrities are already coming to the show for its weekend episodes. And now the buzz is that Kapil is all set to make his digital debut. The show is a sit-com, fronted by Kapil and it will go on the floors by August end. It has been heard on the grapevine that this digital show for Sony Liv is not a stand up comedy show. In addition to this, Kapil has signed feature films as well, however the exact status of the same is not known.
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BollywoodAug 12, 2020

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena expecting their second baby

As per an official statement released by Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan, the couple will be welcoming yet another addition to their family. The two released an official statement, which read- "We are very pleased to announce that we are expecting an addition to our family! Thank you to all our well-wishers for all their love and support." Though not much details were revealed, reports state that Kareena is pregnant again and will soon welcome yet another bundle of joy into their lives. Saif and Kareena’s son Taimur Ali Khan is already the media and paparazzi’s favourite child. On th
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BollywoodAug 12, 2020

Akshay Kumar makes it to Forbes top 10

As Forbes released its list of the highest paid actors across the globe for 2020, for the second year in a row, Dwayne Johnson ends up holding the first position. Although the list has a lot of prominent names from Hollywood like Ryan Reynolds, Mark Wahlberg and Vin Diesel, it is interesting to see Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar rank 6th on the list.Forbes list also marks Akshay Kumar being the only Bollywood actor this year to make it to the top 10.Dwayne Johnson takes the top slot with a sum of $87.5 million to his name while Ryan Reynolds bagged the second place with $71.5 million. On the oth
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BollywoodAug 10, 2020

Sooraj Pancholi files police complaint for harassment

Bollywood actor Aditya Pancholi’s son, Sooraj Pancholi filed a complaint at the Versova Police Station in Mumbai alleging harassment by those who have carried unverified news reports that link him to Sushant Singh Rajput’s ex- manager Disha Salian, and Rajput’s deaths without any evidence. A source close to the Pancholi family informed that Sooraj has been harassed since Sushant and Disha’s deaths. The fake news making rounds on social media and YouTube have damaged the actor’s peace to no end. The source said, "Sooraj has filed a complaint against certain media houses , YouTubers a
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BollywoodAug 07, 2020

Karan Johar’s name dropped from Gunjan Saxena!

Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar is in the line of fire after his named surfaced in Sushant Singh Rajput’s alleged suicide. Reports have pointed that this has led to Netflix India dropping the name of Karan Johar’s production house, Dharma Productions from the poster and trailer of the film. This has also made people wonder whether the streaming platform Netflix, has distanced themselves from the controversial producer to avoid the movie from being adversely affected.When approached by a news portal, Netflix India said there is no truth in the story doing the rounds. "When the film releases
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BollywoodAug 07, 2020

Salman to play a Sikh cop

Salman Khan fans are in for a treat as the actor prepares to slip into the role of a Sikh cop in his upcoming film Guns Of North, which also stars his brother-in-law Aayush Sharma. Guns Of North is an official remake of the 2018 Marathi acclaimed flick Mulshi Pattern. Directed by Pravin Tarde, it was based on farmers who turn to petty crimes after having lost their lands. However, Guns Of North will be based in Punjab and will be directed by Abhiraj Minawala, who also directed Aayush Sharma’s debut flick Loveyatri (2018). Salman plays a prominent character in this film, which will boast of
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BollywoodAug 07, 2020

Televsion actor Sameer commits suicide

Sameer Sharma, a 44-year-old television actor, was found dead in his Malad apartment in Mumbai late on Wednesday night. Malad police officials confirmed that the actor died by suicide. Sameer was a popular face on television, and he appeared in shows like Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Jyoti, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Du, and Left Right Left, among others. He was also seen in Bollywood films Hasee Toh Phasee and Ittefaq. On Sameer Sharma's suicide, an officer from Malad police station said that the actor stayed at the first floor of Neha CHS building, Ahinsa Marg in Malad

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Punjabi artist Sukh- E Muzical Doctorz gets married to Ella

Love, music, and celebration were in the air as popular Punjabi singer and music producer Sukh-E Muzical Doctorz tied the knot with his ladylove Ella in a wedding straight out of a fairytale. The internet is abuzz with stunning pictures and videos from their dreamy wedding festivities, which have taken social media by storm. The couple said their vows in not one but two heartfelt ceremonies—a traditional Punjabi Anand Karaj followed by a beautiful white wedding. Surrounded by their closest friends and family, the celebrations were as emotional as they were extravagant. Adding star power t
BollywoodJun 03, 2025

Rekha’s Umrao Jaan to re-release

The iconic 1981 film Umrao Jaan, featuring Rekha in one of her most celebrated roles, is all set to return to the silver screen in a beautifully restored 4K version. The film will re-release across PVR INOX theatres on June 27, bringing back a cinematic gem for a new generation of audiences. Directed by Muzaffar Ali, Umrao Jaan saw Rekha portray Amiran, a young girl kidnapped and sold into a kotha, who later transforms into the famed courtesan and poetess, Umrao Jaan. The film’s rich storytelling, hauntingly beautiful music, and Rekha’s unforgettable performance earned her the National A
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BollywoodJun 03, 2025

Smriti Irani starts shooting amidst Z security

Actress-turned-politician Smriti Irani is making a dramatic return to the small screen nearly two decades after she stepped away from acting. Best known for her iconic role as Tulsi Virani in the cult classic Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Smriti has reportedly begun shooting for the show's much-anticipated second season. The production is being handled with an extraordinary level of secrecy and security. According to reports, filming has commenced under Z+ security the highest level of protection granted in India. With security personnel closely guarding the sets, mobile phones are being
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PollywoodMay 30, 2025

Rapper Emiway faces death threat after he sings song on Sidhu Moosewala

Popular rapper Muhammad Bilal Shaikh, widely known as Emiway Bantai, has reportedly received a chilling death threat along with a ₹1 crore extortion demand. The threat, sent from a number registered to his label, Bantai Records, was allegedly from Goldy Brar a Canada-based associate of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The message also named Rohit Godara, another overseas aide of Bishnoi, according to police sources. The threatening message, received on May 25, gave the rapper a 24-hour deadline to pay the ransom or face fatal consequences. “I am gangster Goldy Brar. Your singer has 24
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BollywoodMay 30, 2025

Housefull 5 will have different endings!

The much-awaited trailer for Housefull 5 has been released, and it came with an unexpected twist from producer Sajid Nadiadwala. At the launch event, he revealed that the film will feature two alternate endings—a unique concept that changes depending on where you watch it. “I’ve had this idea for 30 years,” Sajid Nadiadwala said. “What if every theatre had a different version of the villain’s identity? So, the killer you see at Gaiety won’t be the same one you see at Galaxy or PVR.” According to him, this kind of variable ending has never been done before on this scale, making