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BollywoodAug 28, 2020

Salman Khan charges Rs 250 crore for Bigg Boss 14

Amidst speculation about Salman Khan not hosting season 14 of the reality show Bigg Boss, the channel has made it clear that Salman is returning as the show host yet again. Salman has shot for multiple promos of Bigg Boss, which will go on air soon on Colors. The show was initially gearing up to premiere from September onwards, however, there is a delay in the same and now it is being scheduled for October. Although the show is already under scanner for supporting nepotism, it is Salman Khan’s pay package that is drawing more attention. A source shares that Salman is the highest paid actor o
BollywoodAug 27, 2020

Sushant Singh Rajput used to smoke marijuana: Rhea Chakraborty

In an interview with a news channel Rhea Chakraborty revealed that the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput used to take marijuana even before he met her.The actress said, "Yes, Sushant used to smoke marijuana, he used to take it even before he met me. He started this during Kedarnath. I used to control him in this department only. He was a man of his own choices and nobody could stop him." Rhea however dismissed all allegations of her doing drugs. On being asked if she used to take drugs, she added, "I don’t want to hurt the investigations. I do know Gaurav Aarya (hotelier). I have never taken M
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BollywoodAug 27, 2020

Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli announce pregnancy

Congratulatory messages began pouring in for cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma as Anushka announced her pregnancy in an Instagram post. The celebrity couple is expecting their first child in January 2021. Anushka shared a picture of her in which she is seen flaunting her baby bump as she stands next to Virat. She captioned her Instagram post- "And then, we were three! Arriving Jan 2021." Virat and Anushka tied the knot in a low-key ceremony in Italy in December 2017.Several of Anushka’s colleagues from the Bollywood industry congratulated her. Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Dia Mi
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BollywoodAug 25, 2020

Saif keeps his autobiography safe!

Despite having experimented with umpteen variety of roles like Dil Chahta Hai, Omkara, Hum Tum, most people know Saif Ali Khan as a private person, who doesn’t like talking about himself much. But now his autobiography is all set to unravel another side of the actor. Saif’s debut book is expected to allow the readers to peak into his personal space, wherein he opens up about his family, home, his films, successes and failures, and much more.The book is expected to follow a tongue-in-cheek style, which is said to be Saif’s trademark style laced with wit and humour. Talking about his upcom
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BollywoodAug 20, 2020

Diljit gives befitting reply to a rude troll

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh wished his fans on Prakash Utsav with special posts on social media. While most of his fans extended warm wishes to him, one rude troll took things on a different level altogether by passing a rude comment. The comment read, "Kabhi hindu festival ki bhi badhai de diya kr joode wale (Extend wishes on Hindu festivals too sometimes, you one with the turban."Normally the singer does not pay much attention to unwarranted trolls, he was quick to reply this time, calling it a shameful act. Diljit wrote, "Sharm Hee kar la.. Likhan Ton Phelan.. Jee Tan Ni Karda Tere warga nu
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BollywoodAug 20, 2020

Lights, camera, action

The production of Akshay Kumar’s next film, Bell Bottom has finally begun. Akshay shared a video on Instagram to announce the same. "Lights, Camera, Mask On and Action Following all the new norms and filming on for #BellBottom! It’s a difficult time but work has to go on. Need your love and luck," he captioned the post.Bell Bottom’s team flew to the UK earlier this month and was quarantined for 14 days. The film also stars Huma Qureshi, Lara Dutta and Vaani Kapoor. Bell Bottom is set in the 80s, is an original screenplay inspired by true events. Akshay is most likely to essay the role of
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BollywoodAug 18, 2020

PeeCee’s ‘Unfinished’ work is finally finished!

Priyanka Chopra has officially confirmed that she has finished writing her memoir 'Unfinished', which has been sent for publishing. She shared a few pictures from the memoir with her fans on her social media account.She tweeted about the same from her official handle, @priyankachopra.- "Finished. What an amazing feeling seeing these pages printed on paper for the first time! #Unfinished... coming soon! @penguinrandom." A week earlier, she had also tweeted about the final manuscript! "Wheee! Cannot wait to share it with you all. Every word in my memoir comes from a place of introspection and re
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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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