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BollywoodMay 19, 2022

Rajesh Khanna, Big B’s iconic Anand to get a remake

The 1971 classic 'Anand', starring the then superstar Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan, is set for a remake helmed by Sameer Raj Sippy, grandson of the film's original producer, N.C. Sippy, and Vikram Khakhar.The director and cast of the film, which is at the scripting stage, are yet to be finalised.The 1971 original, a Hrishikesh Mukherjee's classic, features Rajesh Khanna as a terminally ill cancer patient, Anand Sehgal, the onus of whose treatment is taken by Amitabh. Producer Sameer Raj Sippy also feels that such stories need to be narrated to the new generation.
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BollywoodMay 18, 2022

Anurag Thakur announces incentive scheme for co-production, shooting of foreign films in India

In a major step to enhance India's stature as an international film-making destination, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday announced an incentive scheme for the audio-visual co-production and shooting of foreign films in India with a cash incentive of up to 30 per cent and a cap of USD 260,000.The Minister made the announcement at the inauguration of the India Pavilion at the 75th Cannes Film Festival."I'm delighted to announce today in Cannes an incentive scheme for audio-visual co-production and shooting of foreign films in India with a cash incentive of u
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BollywoodMay 18, 2022

Deepika, Tamannaah, Urvashi, Pooja Hegde groove to Mame Khan's 'Ghoomar'

Indian celebrities are leaving no chance to spread colours of desi culture at the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.On Wednesday, Bollywood divas including Deepika Padukone, Tamanaah Bhatia, Urvashi Rautela, and Pooja Hegde turned heads with their impromptu dance on Rajasthani folk singer Mame Khan's 'Ghoomar'.During the inauguration of the Indian pavilion at Cannes 2022, Mame Khan, who is part of the Indian contingent, broke into a beautiful song at everyone's request.The moment became more captivating when Deepika, Pooja, Urvashi, and Tamannaah came in front and started dancing togeth
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PollywoodMay 17, 2022

Gippy Grewal and Tanya pair for their next untitled project

Punjabi singer-actor Gippy Grewal and actress Tania will be sharing screen space in an upcoming Punjabi film.Both the actors have shared a photo together on their respective social media handles that reads- “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” This is for the first time that the two will be sharing screen space.
EnglishMay 17, 2022

Netflix sets May 20 premiere date for ‘Jersey’

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor-starrer ‘Jersey’ is heading to Netflix for its digital release on May 20, the streaming platform announced on Tuesday.A Hindi remake of National Award-winning Telugu sports drama of the same name; ‘Jersey’ was theatrically released on April 22 after multiple delays due to the covid-19 pandemic.Netflix India shared the release date announcement on its official Twitter page."If you see us tearing up, it's because we just watched Jersey and we can't wait for you to catch it too. Jersey arrives on Netflix on 20th May," the tweet read.
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BollywoodMay 17, 2022

Kannada actress Chethana Raj dies after fat removal surgery goes wrong

In a shocking development, a 21-year-old Kannada small screen actress died while undergoing fat removal surgery in Bengaluru, India.According to police, she was undergoing surgery without knowledge of her parents.Chetana Raj is the young actress who succumbed during surgery. The parents are now alleging negligence on part of the surgeons. They are also saying that the surgery was conducted without proper equipment.Chetana Raj is a resident of Abbigere in Bengaluru. The hospital authorities are maintaining that the death occurred due to water getting deposited in her lungs during surgery.Chetha
EnglishMay 16, 2022

Akshay Kumar tests Covid positive, will not attend Cannes Film Festival

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who had tested positive for Covid-19 in April last year, has tested positive for the virus once again. Akshay took to Twitter to inform everyone. He also mentioned that he would not be able to attend the Cannes Film Festival this year. Akshay wrote, “Was really looking forward to rooting for our cinema at the India pavilion at #Cannes2022.”
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BollywoodMay 16, 2022

The Kapil Sharma Show is coming to an end

The Kapil Sharma Show current season will go off-air soon. The cast of the show had a bash to mark the end of the current season. The party was attended by Kapil Sharma, Sumona Chakravarti, Archana Puran Singh, Kiku Sharda, and Krushna Abhishek among others. Sumona, who plays the character of Bhuri, took to her official Instagram account and shared a a few picture of the party.In one of the pics, Sumona can be seen taking a selfie with Krushna and Kiku. Chandan Prabhakar can also be seen in the picture. In another picture, Kapil and Archana Puran Singh join Sumona are seen posing.“N it’s a
EnglishMay 13, 2022

Karan Aujla all set for his Hindi music Industry debut

Punjabi singer Karan Aujla is all set to enter the Hindi Music Industry with a Hindi song titled Laut Aana. This will be his first sad romantic track. The song also features Tanu Grewal opposite Karan Aujla in the music video. The music of the track is given by Avvy Sra while Amaninder Singh has directed its video, which has been shot in Surrey, Canada.

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BollywoodFeb 12, 2026

Ghooskhor Pandat’ Title Triggers Backlash, Makers Pull Promotions

The Hindi film Ghooskhor Pandat landed in controversy after its title was accused of being casteist, drawing sharp criticism from political leaders and social media users. Following the uproar, director Neeraj Pandey and lead actor Manoj Bajpayee issued a clarification, stating that there was no intention to offend and confirming that all promotional material for the film had been withdrawn. The film, which features Bajpayee as a corrupt police officer, was officially announced earlier this week at a Netflix event. Soon after the teaser was released, online criticism erupted, with many argui
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PollywoodFeb 12, 2026

AP Dhillon Unveils New Song on Kapil Sharma’s Show

From the quiet lanes of Gurdaspur, Punjab, to packed arenas across the world, Punjabi singer AP Dhillon’s journey has been nothing short of a cultural takeover, and now, Bollywood is dancing to his beat. The global Punjabi hitmaker storms Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show with swagger, charm, and the first-ever performance of his brand-new track Thinking of You, proving that his rise is far from over. What makes the moment special isn’t just the music, but the vibe. AP, who once moved to Canada chasing dreams bigger than borders, now stands centre stage on one of India’s biggest
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BollywoodFeb 11, 2026

Security Scare at Ranveer–Deepika’s Mumbai Home

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone’s Mumbai residence has come under heightened security after an alleged extortion threat triggered alarm bells. Armed guards and a uniformed police officer have been stationed outside the couple’s home, a move that has sparked concern among residents of their housing society. The society’s managing committee reportedly wrote to the local police, questioning the sudden deployment and flagging worries about armed personnel being present in common areas like the lobby, gym, and children’s play zone. The security ramp-up follows a disturbing WhatsApp voi
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BollywoodFeb 11, 2026

Sundance Darling Sabar Bonda Blooms on Netflix

After winning hearts at its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 26 and hitting Indian theatres on September 19, 2025, the LGBTQ+ romantic drama Sabar Bonda has finally found its streaming home. The acclaimed film is now available on Netflix. Announcing the release, Netflix shared the film’s poster on Instagram with a poetic note: “Between rituals of loss and moments of connection, a new sense of belonging emerges.” Also known as Cactus Pears, the Sundance award-winner is now ready to reach a wider audience on OTT.
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BollywoodFeb 11, 2026

Sonu Sood Steps Up as Rajpal Yadav Faces Jail Time, Calls for Industry Unity

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood stepped in to help Rajpal Yadav with a role and a signing amount after the comedian surrendered himself to Tihar jail authorities in connection with cheque-bounce case. Sood also urged filmmakers and other industry colleagues to come forward and help the comedian in the time of crisis. Rajpal was sent to Tihar jail after the Delhi High Court rejected his plea seeking more time to repay outstanding amount in a cheque-bounce case. Before his surrender, Yadav told popular entertainmement portal that he did not have money or any other means to pay the outstanding amount