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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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BollywoodMay 05, 2026

Actor Ameesha Patel says flight diverted to Muscat after reported airspace closure near Dubai

Actor Ameesha Patel says her flight from New York to Mumbai was diverted to Muscat after what she described as a sudden airspace closure linked to reported missile attacks near Dubai. According to a post on her official social media account, the aircraft was preparing to land in Dubai when authorities closed airspace in the United Arab Emirates. Patel wrote that the flight was redirected to Muscat and that passengers were awaiting further information.The actor said she had been travelling via an Emirates flight and did not provide additional details about when the journey would resume. The sta
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BollywoodMay 05, 2026

Karan Johar makes Met Gala debut in Manish Malhotra design inspired by Raja Ravi Varma

Filmmaker Karan Johar attended the Met Gala for the first time, wearing a custom outfit designed by Manish Malhotra, according to details shared about the appearance. The ensemble, titled “Framed in Eternity,” featured a power-shoulder vintage jacket paired with a hand-painted cape measuring approximately six feet. The design drew inspiration from the work of Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma. According to the description of the garment, more than 80 artisans worked on the piece over a period of about 85 days. Johar completed the look with a multi-gemstone necklace and rings from his jeweller
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BollywoodApr 30, 2026

Hazel Keech says she worked as an extra in three Harry Potter films before Bollywood career

Actor Hazel Keech says she faced challenges establishing herself in India’s film industry, despite early screen appearances in a major international franchise. In a recent interview, she said building recognition in Bollywood required “a lot of struggle.” Keech, who is married to former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, said she appeared as an extra in three films from the Harry Potter series before moving into Indian cinema. According to her account, those credits include Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fir
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BollywoodApr 30, 2026

Bollywood actresses command rising film fees in 2026, industry reports suggest

Several leading Bollywood actresses are reportedly commanding significantly higher fees per film in 2026, reflecting shifts in the industry’s pay structure and star-driven market dynamics. According to industry reports, Priyanka Chopra is among the highest-paid, with a reported fee of about ₹30 crore for a film project linked to director S. S. Rajamouli. Her current per-film fee is said to have increased to approximately ₹40 crore. Deepika Padukone is also reported to be charging between ₹25 crore and ₹30 crore per project. Similarly, Alia Bhatt is said to earn around ₹30 crore per
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BollywoodApr 27, 2026

Actor Mehreen Pirzada marries Arsh Aulakh in private ceremony in Himachal Pradesh

Actor Mehreen Pirzada has married Arsh Aulakh in a private ceremony held in Chail, Himachal Pradesh, according to posts shared on her official social media accounts. The actor posted photos from the event, showing the couple dressed in coordinated light pink outfits. Pirzada described April 26, 2026, as an important milestone in her life. In the images, Pirzada is seen wearing a light pink lehenga, while Aulakh is dressed in a matching kurta paired with a white pajama. The couple used the hashtag “ArshDiMehr” to share moments from the ceremony online. No further details about the ceremony,