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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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BollywoodNov 11, 2020

Rahul Vaidya professes his love

In an episode of reality show Bigg Boss 14, one of the contestants Rahul Vaidya not only reveals the mystery girl in his life, he also proposed to him on National television. Rahul confessed that he has been seeing this girl for two years now. Rahul tells all his fellow contestants, "Today is a very special day for me. There’s a girl in my life and that girl’s name is Disha Parmar, Pyaar Ka Dard Hai fame actress . God! I have never been so nervous. I don’t know why it took me so much time to ask you – Will you marry me?" Rahul, who was wearing a white T-shirt with Disha’s name writte
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BollywoodNov 11, 2020

Online news brought under I&B Ministry

The Union Government of India has brought online news media and content streaming platforms under the Ministry Of Information & Broadcasting. The notification was signed by President Ram Nath Kovind and issued on November 9, 2020.The notification stated that the, "films and audio-visual programmes made available by online content providers and news and current affairs content on online platforms shall be included in the 'India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961."
BollywoodNov 10, 2020

Bollywood stars congratulate Biden, Harris

Several Bollywood actors took to social media to congratulated the US President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris for their victory.Applauding everyone who voted in the US elections, Priyanka Chopra penned a note congratulating Biden and Harris. She noted, "America spoke in record-breaking numbers and the verdict is in... EVERY VOTE counts. I applaud everyone who voted in what was such a powerful display of how a democracy should function. It was amazing to witness this election in the US.""Congrats to the President-Elect @joebiden and Vice President-elect @kamalaharris, t
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BollywoodNov 10, 2020

Zareen Khan is a ‘Hippie’ now!

Bollywood artists are always on the lookout for different ways to entertain their fans. And, social media posts are certainly an exciting way to stay connected with people across the globe. Keeping the ‘connecting to fans’ spirit alive, now, we hear that actress Zareen Khan who has also worked in Punjabi films has launched her own website wherein she will be sharing details about her upcoming projects as well as bits about her personal life. The website is called ‘Happy Hippie Zareen’, a name that Zareen says best describes her. Zareen shares that the website will also feature all her
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BollywoodNov 10, 2020

Booked for running naked!

A police case has been registered in Goa against model turned actor Milind Soman for his social media post where he is seen running nude on the beach. He has been booked under IPC Section 294 (Obscene acts and songs) and 67 (Punishment for publishing/transmitting obscene material in electronic form) of IT Act.Milind Soman who recently turned 55 took to his Instagram handle to share the post on the occasion of his birthday. The South Goa district police booked Milind for promoting obscenity, days after his naked picture went viral on the social media.
BollywoodNov 10, 2020

Ajay to direct Big B

Almost seven years after their last movie together, superstars Ajay Devgn and Amitabh Bchchan will now be sharing screen space in an upcoming film, Mayday. The makers of the film have kept everything under the wraps, including what roles the two will be essaying and more. The rest of the cast is still being finalisedThe film is being produced by Ajay Devgn Ffilms, and it will be directed by Devgn himself. This is the first time that Ajay will be directing Amitabh Bachchan. The project is expected to go on floors this December in Hyderabad.
BollywoodNov 10, 2020

What is Ajay Devgn’s big deal

A leading entertainment portal in India has discovered that Ajay Devgn has signed a five film deal with Amazon Prime. As per a source, Ajay Devgn was being chased by multiple giants for a deal and it’s eventually Amazon, who has bagged his slate of releases. His deal in monetary terms per film is the second highest of all time after Salman Khan, who also has a deal with Amazon prime. "In addition to this digital deal, Ajay is now on the verge of closing his satellite deal too with a leading channel, the details of which has been kept under wraps," added the source.
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BollywoodNov 09, 2020

Movie tickets to cost Rs 50 this Diwali

This Diwali, three of the biggest multiplex chains of India – PVR Cinemas, INOX and Cinepolis are coming together to celebrate 50 years of Yash Raj Films in cinemas. YRF, through its 50 years marketing initiative, has decided to support multiplexes by giving its library, without charging any fee. Also, the parties have also decided to cap the ticket price to just Rs. 50 for all films because YRF and the exhibitors want people to come back to the theatres. YRF’s iconic blockbuster films like Kabhie Kabhie, Silsila, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Dil To Pagal Hai, Veer-Zaara, Bunty Aur Babli,

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