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BollywoodMay 20, 2021

Ram Gopal Varma launches his own OTT platform

Bollywood director Ram Gopal Varma has launched his own OTT platform named ‘Spark’. The streaming platform went live on May 15 with the first film on the site being RGV’s film D Company. The movie stars Ashwat Kanth, Pranay Dixit, Naina Ganguly and Irra Mor. It is the story of how a street gang in Mumbai headed by Dawood Ibrahim rose to become the world’s most dangerous criminal organisation. D Company has been written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film, produced by Sagar Manchanuru under the banner of Spark Productions, was earlier scheduled to release in theatres in March this
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PollywoodMay 20, 2021

Renowned theatre artiste Gurcharan Singh Channi succumbs to Covid

Covid claimed the life of NSD alumnus and theatre personality Gurcharan Singh Channi on Thursday morning. He had been on a ventilator for a while in Chandigarh. Director of Centre for Education & Voluntary Action (CEVA), Gurcharan Singh Channi was a Fulbright Scholar at Boston University College of Communication. He is the recipient of the Sangeet Natak Academi Award for community theatre. Right from his first play, 'Dafa 144', 'Zindagi Retire Nahi Hoti' to the latest 'Rocket ho ya Bomb, Pehno Condom', Channi's plays have been a theatre of the people, for the people and by the people. Chan
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Ariana Grande marries boyfriend Dalton Gomez in 'intimate' wedding ceremony

American singer Ariana Grande got hitched to her beau and real estate agent Dalton Gomez in an intimate ceremony recently. While the exact date of the wedding is still unknown, TMZ reported that the couple had tied the knot last weekend. Sources close to Ariana said that the wedding was a private event that took place at her home in Montecito. TMZ learnt that there were less than 20 guests, including family members from both sides and the whole thing was very intimate and filled with a lot of love. There was no "official ceremony" and the duo said their "I dos in an informal way", according to
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' renewed for 5 years

The popular American talk show 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' has been renewed for five years, a longer commitment from NBC to the host than the network had previously disclosed. As per Variety, Susan Rovner, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming chairman, confirmed the news of the show's renewal during NBCUniversal's upfront presentation on Monday. Although the talk show has fallen behind CBS' 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' and ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' in total viewership, the late-night mainstay is has been such a part of the fabric of NBC that its renewal was not in doubt n
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Universal Pictures cancels Fast and Furious 9 event in China after receiving threats

A promotional event for Hollywood blockbuster Fast and Furious 9, scheduled to be held in China's Shanghai on Tuesday, was canceled by Universal Pictures over security concerns after the company received threats. "Currently, Universal Pictures received threats that would make it impossible for us to hold the press conference and could cause considerable security risks. Although Universal Pictures poured a lot of efforts for the press conference, security will always be our top priority. As a result, after careful evaluation, Universal Pictures was forced to cancel the press conference for Fast
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Drew Barrymore reveals she regrets working with Woody Allen

Hollywood star Drew Barrymore recently revealed that she regrets her time working with filmmaker Woody Allen years ago and praised Dylan Farrow for speaking out against him. According to Fox News, the actor, who entered the talk show arena in 2020, said on 'The Drew Barrymore Show' on Monday that she was "gaslit" into working with the Oscar winner. She made the revelation to her guest Dylan Farrow, the adoptive daughter of the disgraced director. Speaking about working with Woody Allen, she said: "I did a film with him in 1996 called 'Everyone Says I Love You' and there was no higher career ca
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Mithun Chakraborty's 'Disco Dancer' to be made into a play

It is being said that popular Bollywood film Disco Dancer which starred Mithun Chakraborty will now be made into a play. This musical will be produced by music director duo Salim-Sulaiman, who will be collaborating with Sa Re Ga Ma on it. Music director-turned-producer Salim Merchant confirmed the development. He informed that due to the lockdown, rehearsals are on hold. "Once everything opens up and the government gives us permission we will restart work on it," he added. The Mithun Chakraborty-starrer 1982 film tells the story of a street dancer's transition to a disco dancer.
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Jacqueline Fernandez to play a cop in her Hollywood debut

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez will be making her Hollywood debut with an anthology titled Women's Stories. The anthology will consist of six stories directed by six female directors from across the globe and features an all-female star cast. Jaqueline will be starring in Leena Yadav's directorial Sharing A Ride, alongside transgender model Anjali Lama. Reportedly, Jacqueline who had wrapped the project in October last year plays a cop in the film. Key portions of the film were shot in Mumbai including some sequences at CST police station.
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

The Family Man season 2 to release on June 4

Digital platform Amazon Prime Video will be releasing the much-awaited The Family Man Season 2 on June 4, 2021. As per a source, the date of the release will be announced in the trailer which releases on May19.” Following the beguiling brouhaha over two of its major series Mirzapur and Tandav, Amazon Prime Video had decided to indefinitely postpone the release of their next Big Fat Indian Series. The series stars Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role.

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BollywoodJan 08, 2026

Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla Now Set for May 15 Release

Akshay Kumar's upcoming horror-comedy, Bhooth Bangla, has a new release date. It will now hit theaters on May 15, 2026, moving up from its original date of April 2. Balaji Motion Pictures announced the update on social media, saying, "Bangle se ek khabar aayi hai! The doors open on 15th May 2026. See you in cinemas." Sources indicate that the producers wanted to avoid competing directly with Dhurandhar 2, which is set to release on March 19, 2026. The first movie in the Dhurandhar franchise was a massive success, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film in a single language. With high
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BollywoodJan 08, 2026

Nupur Sanon Engaged, Wedding This Weekend!

Recently, Nupur Sanon, sister of actress Kriti Sanon, announced her engagement to her longtime boyfriend, Stebin Ben, on Instagram. She shared beautiful photos of the proposal. Now, reports say the couple is getting married this weekend in Udaipur. A video on social media shows Kriti arriving in Udaipur with her family. The clip, filmed at the airport, shows Kriti smiling and walking with her rumored boyfriend, Kabir Bahia. Nupur is seen with her fiancé, Stebin, while Kriti’s parents are also in the video. Another part shows Kriti in her car with Kabir, welcomed by a lively band of dh
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BollywoodJan 08, 2026

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal Share Their Baby Boy's Name

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal announced the birth of their baby boy on November 7. They kept his name a secret until now. After two months, they revealed it in a post saying, "Our Ray of Light Vihaan Kaushal. विहान कौशल. Prayers are answered. Life is beautiful. Our world has changed in an instant. We are grateful beyond words." The name 'Vihaan' is from Sanskrit and means 'dawn' or 'morning,' symbolizing a new beginning. Previously, when Vicky was asked at an event about his baby's name, he blushed and smiled, saying, "I'll tell soon."
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BollywoodJan 08, 2026

One Battle After Another Wins Big at 31st Critics Choice Awards

The 31st Critics Choice Awards turned into a big night for One Battle After Another, a bold comedy on radical politics. The film won Best Picture, while Paul Thomas Anderson took home awards for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. On the film side, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein and vampire drama Sinners were also major winners, earning four awards each. Frankenstein won for production design, costumes, hair and makeup, and Best Supporting Actor for Jacob Elordi. Sinners picked up awards for original screenplay, casting and score, while 20-year-old Miles Caton won Best Young Per
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PollywoodJan 07, 2026

Amritsar Police Register Case Against Punjabi Singer Over Social Media Weapons Post

Amritsar rural police have filed a case against Punjabi singer Rami Randhawa for allegedly displaying firearms on his social media account. Authorities said the move comes after a video posted on December 13 went viral, showing the singer with weapons. Police officials described the online display of firearms as a violation of Indian law and said the case is being investigated to determine the source of the weapons and verify whether they are licensed. No official statement has yet been released by Randhawa regarding the allegations. The case highlights growing scrutiny of social media content