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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 singer Mankirt Aulakh has received another alleged death threat, according to claims circulating on social media, as police review an audio recording attributed to a member of the Bambiha gang. The recording, widely shared online, is said to feature gangster Lucky Patial claiming responsibility for targeting Aulakh and warning that the singer “is next.” The authenticity of the audio has not been independently verified by authorities. According to information tied to the same claims, the alleged threat surfaced a day after a shooting in Mohali’s Sector 9, where property dealer Cha
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Delhi High Court grants interim relief to actor Rajpal Yadav in cheque bounce case

The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav in an ongoing cheque bounce case, allowing him to avoid being sent back to jail for now. During a recent hearing, the court noted that Yadav has deposited a substantial portion of the outstanding amount related to the case. Based on this, the court said he would not be taken back into custody at this stage. According to court proceedings, the matter has been scheduled for further hearing on April 1. The court made it clear that the next hearing will not be deferred and indicated that a final decision is expected at
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Salman Khan film ‘Battle of Galwan’ renamed ‘Matrabhoomi – May War Rest in Peace’

The upcoming film starring Salman Khan, previously titled “Battle of Galwan,” has been officially renamed “Matrabhoomi – May War Rest in Peace,” according to an announcement from Salman Khan Films. The production company confirmed the title change while also unveiling a new poster for the film. The poster was released on the studio’s official platforms, generating early interest among fans ahead of the movie’s release. Producers said the change is more than a simple title update and is intended to reflect the broader message behind the story. The new tagline, “May War Rest in P
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PollywoodMar 13, 2026

Teaser released for Imtiaz Ali film 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' starring Diljit Dosanjh

The teaser for filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming film 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' was released Friday, introducing a cast that includes Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina and Sharvari Wagh. According to information accompanying the teaser, the film presents an emotional love story set against the backdrop of the Partition of India. The brief preview introduces the main characters and hints at a narrative connecting past relationships with present-day technology. The teaser shows Dosanjh portraying a YouTuber who attempts to reconnect an elderly man, played by Shah, with a decades-old love
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PollywoodMar 13, 2026

Haryana Women’s Commission orders action against rapper Badshah in ‘Tattiri’ song controversy

The Haryana State Commission for Women has directed police to take action against Bollywood singer and rapper Badshah after he failed to appear before the commission in connection with a complaint over his song “Tattiri.” According to the commission, Badshah had been asked to appear for a hearing in Panipat on Friday regarding objections raised about the lyrics of the song. However, he did not attend the hearing. His legal representatives told the panel that the artist was unable to appear due to prior commitments and requested additional time. Commission chairperson Renu Bhatia warned ear