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BollywoodDec 28, 2020

Akshay Kumar increases his acting fee & how much

As per sources Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has decided to hike his acting fees further due to excessive demand in the market.Akshay Kumar has gradually hiked his fees from 99 crores to 108 crores and finally settled in on 117 crores for the films he signed recently. For the films, which are slated for a 2022 release, Akshay Kumar will charge Rs 135 crores per film. If it comes to breakdown, then the production budget of most Akshay Kumar films will be in the range of Rs. 35 to 45 crores, in addition to 15 crores more for print and publicity, taking the total in the range of Rs. 50 to 60 crore
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ReviewsDec 27, 2020

Can’t bear this burden

Movie: Coolie No 1Director: David Dhawan Star cast: Varun Dhawan, Sara Ali Khan, Paresh Rawal, Sahil Vaid, Shikha Talsania, Jaaved Jaaferi, rajpal Yadav, Johny Lever, Manoj Joshi, Anil Dhawan, Bharti AchrekarRating: Half star Jasmine Singh It is often said about the artists, (here we mean, artists from Bollywood) that they more than often live in their own world. A La La Land, a dreamland, and create cinematic brilliance while they are there. But, director David Dhawan needs to tear away from this dreamland. One, because this is giving him dangerous hallucinations, and two, he has created som
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ReviewsDec 27, 2020

A visual delight

Web-series: Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta StoryCast: Pratik Gandhi, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Anant Mahadevan, Rajat Kapoor, Satish KaushikDirector: Hansal Mehta Rating: Three stars Jasmine Singh Those you lived through the early 90s cannot forget the story of a man who was known as the Big Bull of the stock market. And those who lived through this era cannot possibly forget the uproar this man created and how? The answer to this last question is the plot of the 10 part web-series, Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story. An elaborate yet interesting account of a man who started small, and amassed huge
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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
shahid-walks-out-of-yoddha
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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Rapper Badshah apologizes to National Commission for Women over song lyrics controversy

Indian rapper Badshah appeared before the National Commission for Women and issued a written apology over controversy surrounding his song “Tateeri,” according to the commission. The song, released on March 1, 2026 on YouTube, drew criticism shortly after its launch over allegations that its lyrics contained objectionable language about women and depicted schoolgirls inappropriately. The commission had taken notice of the complaints and sought an explanation from the artist. According to officials, Badshah acknowledged concerns raised about the lyrics and assured the commission that he wou
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PollywoodApr 07, 2026

Poster released for late singer Rajvir Jawanda’s upcoming song “Babal De Des”

The family of late Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda has released the official poster for his upcoming song “Babal De Des,” according to a post shared on the artist’s social media accounts. The poster, which has circulated widely online, describes the song as an emotional tribute reflecting the bond between daughters and their parental home. The caption accompanying the release states that the track represents “every heart that cannot forget Babal De Des,” referring to a father’s home. Details about the release date have not been confirmed, but the family and production team say the so
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PollywoodMar 19, 2026

Punjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh receives fresh death threat as police probe linked claims

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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BollywoodMar 18, 2026

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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BollywoodMar 16, 2026

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