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ReviewsDec 26, 2020

Durgamati lacks the spirit it needed

Movie: DurgamatiDirector: G AshokStar cast: Arshad Warsi, Bhumi Pednekar, Mahie Gill, Jisshu Sengupta, Karan Kapadia, Anant Mahadevan Rating: Half star Jasmine Singh What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger. This is what happened here. After surviving the outrightly shoddy, comedy-horror mashup Laxmmi, Bollywood decided to put our limits to test with yet another scary sans comedy film Durgmati. And, this one probably was made to scare the life out of Coronavirus! Director Ashok G had complete faith in his 2018 Tamil- Telugu bilingual Bhaagamathie. With this faith he decided to give the or
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ReviewsDec 26, 2020

Nothing ‘bhari’ about this one!

Movie: Suraj Pe Mangal BhariDirector: Abhishek SharmaCast: Manoj Bajpayee, Diljit Dosanjh, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Manoj Pahwa, Annu Kapoor, Supriya Pilgaonkar Rating: Two stars Jasmine SinghFrom a director who gave the audiences a sensible comedy like ‘Tere Bin Laden’ to chew on, Abhishek Sharma had to up his ‘comic’ game for Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari. And well, he did, but missed the mark by a few notches. If only he had avoided the clichés. To begin with Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari stars one the most ‘bhari’ actors of the industry, Manoj Bajpayee, Diljit Dosanjh, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Manoj Pa
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BollywoodDec 23, 2020

Shahid walks out of Yoddha

As per a source, actor Shahid Kapoor has walked out of Shashank Khaitan's action thriller Yoddha. "Shahid and the team were having a lot of creative differences over the script. Many feel that Shahid has become extremely brash and arrogant after the success of Kabir Singh. He is currently picky about what he wants to do, also he had been dilly dallying on his dates for a while. He had not signed formal paper, which is also why Karan Johar could not make the official announcement about the same. However, now, it's certain that he's no longer doing the film anymore. Now, it needs to be seen if K
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BollywoodDec 23, 2020

Catch Ram Gopal Varma at 12 ‘o’ Clock

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma known for his horror films Bhoot, Raat has now announced his return to the horror genre with his next release, titled '12 'o' Clock'. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Makrand Deshpandey, Divya Jagdale, Manav Kaul, Ali Azgar, Ashish Vidyarthi, Flora Saini and debutant Krshna Gautam in pivotal roles. Ram Gopal shared the poster on this film on his Twitter handle as well. The film is scheduled for a January 8, 2021 release in theatres.
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BollywoodDec 23, 2020

Gangubai in legal trouble

One of the most-anticipated projects of director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Gangubai Kathiawadi has run into legal trouble. The film starring Alia Bhatt as Gangubai is an adaptation of Hussain Zaidi's book, 'Mafia Queens of Mumbai'.However, as per media reports, Gangubai's family has filed a case against author Hussain Zaidi, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt as they have find some problem with the plot of the film. As a result of this, the Bombay City Civil court has asked Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Hussain to reply on this case by January 7, 2021. In the film, Alia will
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PollywoodDec 23, 2020

It's a Tehreek for Sartaaj

Punjabi Sufi singer Satinder Sartaaj went on his social media handle to post a musical surprise called 'Tehreek.' In Urdu language, the word Tehreek means inspiration. Tehreek is a full-fledged album with 11 songs that portray the glory of Punjab. Sartaaj shared the first look poster of the upcoming album, and wrote- "Verified #Tehreek #ਤਹਿਰੀਕ #Album #ComingSoon..ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਜੁਝਾਰੂ ਜਜ਼ਬੇ ਨੂੰ 11 ਗੀਤਾਂ ਜ਼ਰੀਏ ਇੱਕ ਸਜਦਾ!An endeavour to portray `The Heroic glory of Punjab` through #11Songs @sagamusic @beatministero
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BollywoodDec 23, 2020

Bobby Deol, the lucky mascot

After actors Shraddha Kapoor, Govinda, Rajkummar Rao and Riteish Deshmukh, now Bobby Deol has been roped in as a mascot for the Indian Pro Music League.The show will see various singers, including Mika Singh, Shaan, Javed Ali and Shilpa Rao, who will form teams from different parts of India, and will battle it out for the trophy.Bobby Deol was recently seen in web-series Aashram, produced and directed by Prakash Jha. The series also starred Aaditi Pohankar, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Darshan Kumaar, Anupriya Goenka, Adhyayan Suman, Tridha Choudhury, Vikram Kochhar, Tushar Pandey, Sachin Shroff, Anuri
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BollywoodDec 22, 2020

Tony Kakkar confirms sister Neha Kakkar's pregnancy

Newly married couple Bollywood and Punjabi singer singer Neha Kakkar and beau Rohanpreet Singh left their fans confused when they posted a picture that showed Neha with a baby bump. Both Neha and Rohanpreet shared the photograph with the caption, 'Khyaal Rakhya Kar' without revealing if Neha was pregnant or it was a Publicity stunt for the new song. But now Neha's brother, singer Tony Kakkar's comment on the picture has pretty much confirmed the news. It read, 'Main mama ban jaaunga.' The duo’s celebrity friends including Urvashi Rautela and Elli AvrRam have also congratulated the couple on
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BollywoodDec 22, 2020

The ‘real’ game

Choreographer and YouTuber Dhanashree Verma and cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal tied the knot in Delhi on Tuesday. The two married in a Hindu ceremony at the Karma Lake resort.A picture of the newlyweds surfaced on the internet soon after. Yuzvendra had shared the pictures from their roka ceremony a couple of months back when he wrote in caption, "We said "Yes" along with our families #rokaceremony."

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PollywoodFeb 06, 2026

Bambukat Returns: Sequel Promises Bigger Laughs and Nostalgia

The much-appreciated Punjabi film Bambukat is officially getting a sequel. Bambukat 2 has now been formally announced and is gearing up for a theatrical release soon, sparking excitement across the entertainment space. The sequel brings back a power-packed cast featuring Ammy Virk, Binnu Dhillon, Simi Chahal, and Gurpreet Ghuggi. The first Bambukat turned out to be a massive crowd-pleaser, winning hearts with its fresh storytelling, humour, and rooted charm, and it went on to become a blockbuster that still enjoys cult status among fans. Helmed once again by director Pankaj Batra, Bambukat
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BollywoodFeb 06, 2026

Rhea Chakraborty Steps Back into the Spotlight

Rhea Chakraborty, who first caught attention with her debut in Mere Dad Ki Maruti (2013), is finally returning to acting after a long hiatus. Following a series of early films, her career was abruptly disrupted after she became embroiled in controversy linked to the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, leading to a sharp decline in work opportunities. Now, Rhea is set to mark her comeback with Family Business, a corporate-family drama series coming on Netflix’s. Her last film release was Chehre in 2021, co-starring Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi. In the years since, she remained in th
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BollywoodFeb 06, 2026

Yami Gautam Joins the World of Dhurandhar as Sequel Hype Grows

Ditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar turned into a box office phenomenon in 2025, roaring past ₹1000 crore and winning audiences with its slick action and star-studded cast led by Ranveer Singh, alongside Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal. The film’s massive success firmly placed it among the year’s biggest blockbusters. Momentum is now building for the sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Industry buzz suggests Yami Gautam has filmed a special cameo for the film, wrapping up her portions over a brief four-to-five-day schedule. Insiders hint that her appearance will be more than a blink-an
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BollywoodFeb 06, 2026

Rajpal Yadav Taken into Custody After Court Denies Time Extension

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered at Tihar Jail after the Delhi High Court declined to grant him additional time in connection with his conviction in cheque dishonour cases. He reported to jail authorities around 4 pm, following which standard prison procedures were initiated, officials confirmed. A day earlier, the High Court had turned down Yadav’s request to delay his surrender. His legal team had informed the court that he had arranged ₹50 lakh and sought an extra week to complete the payment. However, the plea did not find favour with the bench.
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BollywoodFeb 05, 2026

Dhurandhar’s Darker Chapter Takes Shape

While Dhurandhar continues to dominate the box office with its record-breaking theatrical run, Jio Studios and B62 Studios have officially pulled back the curtain on the franchise’s next chapter. The producers have revealed the title and first-look poster of the sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, instantly igniting excitement among fans. The newly released poster showcases Ranveer Singh in a strikingly different form than seen in the original film. Helmed once again by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar has already secured its place as the highest-grossing Hindi film in history. With Dhurandhar: The R