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BollywoodNov 17, 2020

Get Ready to play Ludo once more!

The makers of anthology film Ludo revealed that its sequel is on the cards. Director Anurag Basu and producer Bhushan Kumar of T-Series are keen on collaborating for the second installment. Speaking about reuniting with Bhushan Kumar, Anurag Basu said, "Ludo with Bhushan ji was an easy and smooth collaboration. I am glad we have more projects which we plan to jointly work on.Ludo has an ensemble cast including Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Bachchan, Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Aditya Roy Kapur, Rohit Saraf and Pearl Maaney. The film is currently streaming on Netflix.
BollywoodNov 17, 2020

End of an era

Bollywood mourned the demise of legendary Bengali actor and Dada Saheb Phalke Award winner Soumitra Chatterjee. Conveying his condolences to the family of the late actor on Twitter, actor Anil Kapoor called him 'a legend and an inspiration'.By sharing a picture of the iconic duo- filmmaker Satyajit Ray and Chatterjee, veteran actor Raj Babbar wrote on Twitter in Hindi: "Soumitra Chatterjee was a veteran actor who has passed away today. He started his acting journey from Satyajit Roy's 'Apur Sansar' and an award like Dada Saheb Phalke Award is the example of his acting skills and his ease while
BollywoodNov 16, 2020

No photo please!

Actors Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor khan, Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora were spotted taking a stroll on a street in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.In a video that has gone viral, Saif and Kareena’s son Taimur was seen responding to crowds.In the video, Saif was seen holding the hand of his son as Kareena and Arjun walked behind while Malaika is walking by their side. Suddenly, Taimur was seeing saying ‘no photo’ loudly! This was captured in the video that has now gone viral!
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BollywoodNov 14, 2020

Akshay’s Ram avtar

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar took his fans by surprise by announcing his upcoming film, Ram Setu. On the special occasion of Diwali, Akshay revealed the first look poster of this film. The poster shows him wearing a shirt along with cargo trousers with a small bag around his shoulders. He also sports slightly long hair in the poster. Akshay wrote about the poster on his social media- "This Deepawali,let us endeavor to keep alive the ideals of Ram in the consciousness of all Bharatiyas by building a bridge(setu) that will connect generations to come. Taking this mammoth task ahead, here is our
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BollywoodNov 12, 2020

Sonu is ‘No Messiah’

India’s well-known publishing house, Penguin Random House India announced that Bollywood actor Sonu Sood will be penning an autobiography that will chronicle his experiences during the pandemic. The book will be titled 'I Am No Messiah' and it will be co-written by Meena Iyer.The book written as a first person account, reveals the emotional and challenging journey of Sonu during this time. It also talks about incidents and people he met during the rescue. Sonu has selflessly worked towards helping the needy during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The actor shared the first of the book cover on
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BollywoodNov 12, 2020

Here comes the third season of Mirzapur

Digital platform Amazon Prime Video has announced that they were renewing popular crime drama series Mirzapur for a third season. The season two of the show, which became the most-watched show on the streamer in India within just seven days of its release. As per the data available on viewership, the season two of Mirzapur not only recorded one of the highest completion rates but remarkably almost half of the viewers who completed the series binge-watched the second season within just 48 hours of its launch, setting a new benchmark, the streamer said in a release.The web-series stars a battery
BollywoodNov 12, 2020

Bollywood mourns Asif Basra's demise

Hours after actor Asif Basra passed away in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala, several Bollywood celebrities took to social media to mourn the demise of the actor.Senior actor Anupam Kher who has worked with the departed actor in several films took to Twitter and extended condolences to the late actor's family."Deeply Saddened and Shocked by the death of #AsifBasra. Have acted with him in a couple of films but met him on several occasions," Kher wrote on Twitter."He was a wonderful actor and a very pleasant person. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends #OmShanti," Kher's tweet furthe
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BollywoodNov 12, 2020

Asif Basra found dead

Actor Asif Basra, a popular face in several movies and TV shows including Jab We Met, Kai Po Che and Paatal Lok was found hanging in a private residential complex in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, police said. He was 53.As per reports, the actor had a property on lease in Mcleodganj, and used to visit the hill station often. Asif Basra had appeared in a number of Bollywood films, including a movie on the 1993 Mumbai blasts Black Friday, the 2002 Gujarat riots and Parzania.Actors Kareena Kapoor Khan and Anushka Sharma paid tribute on social media. "My sincere condolences to the family and prayer
BollywoodNov 11, 2020

Suraj shines in theatres post lockdown

Manoj Bajpayee, Diljit Dosanjh and Fatima Sana Shaikh starrer film Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari is going to be the first Hindi film to be released in theatres post lockdown. Directed by Abhishek Sharma, the comedy-drama genre is releasing on November 15, 2020. Director Abhishek expressed his gratitude to the production house for giving him that push for theatre even in these times. He added, "We’ll be the first film to come out in theatres. But the films that have been released on streaming during the pandemic have suffered. Wondering why the makers couldn’t have waited longer." He also went on t

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Television actress Sanchita Ugle, known for her work in the serial "Kumkum Bhagya," was found dead at her residence in Mumbai's Nalasopara area on Monday, according to preliminary information provided by police. Police said Ugle lived with her parents and sister and was alone at home when the incident occurred. Initial findings indicate the death is being investigated as an apparent suicide. Her body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities said a sari was allegedly used in the incident. Investigators have not recovered a suicide note from t
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PollywoodJun 12, 2026

Spiritual Awakening Takes Center Stage in Tarnvir Singh Jagpal's Groundbreaking Film Chaali Din

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Comedian Pranit More Faces Backlash After Controversial Audience Comments

In a recent episode of Pranit More's stand-up show, a segment featuring an audience member's objectionable remarks about a woman has sparked significant outrage online. The incident, dubbed the "Rs 370 biryani" clip, showcased a male attendee recounting a date where he spent Rs 370 on biryani, only to express feelings of entitlement to intimacy afterward. The comedian's laughter during the segment further fueled criticism, as many felt the comments were inappropriate and disrespectful. As backlash intensified, Pranit issued an apology, stating that the audience member's views do not align
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BollywoodJun 10, 2026

Kangana Ranaut Reacts to ‘Peddi’ Controversy

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PollywoodJun 09, 2026

Gurpreet Ghuggi Discusses New Film "Chaali Din" and Son Sukhan's Rising Career

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