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BollywoodJun 27, 2021

Imran Khan urges Pak filmmakers to focus on original content, not copy Bollywood

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged the country's filmmakers to focus on original content and adopt new approaches to filmmaking instead of copying Bollywood. During an event at the short film festival in Islamabad, Khan said mistakes were committed at the beginning since the Pakistani film industry was "impressed" by Bollywood which resulted in copying and adopting another culture. "So the most important thing I want to say to young filmmakers is that according to my experience of the world, only originality sells -- the copy has no value," he said, as quoted by Dawn newspaper. While
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BollywoodJun 27, 2021

Former Bigg Boss contestant found with drugs

Maharashtra police on Sunday busted an alleged rave party at a private bungalow in the Igatpuri hill station of Nashik district and took 22 people including Bollywood celebrities including actors, choreographers, ex-contestants of reality show Bigg Boss into custody. According to police officials, a police team raided the bungalow after a tip-off, where the people were seen consuming alcohol and other intoxicants were being served illegally. Police also recovered a huge amount of narcotics substance and cash in the raid. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Nashik Rural police, Sachin Patil said
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BollywoodJun 26, 2021

Jaya Bachchan to make her digital debut

Bollywood actor-politician Jaya Bachchan is all set to make her OTT debut. The veteran actress is all set to appear in Endemol Shine India's upcoming project titled Sadabhar. According to reports, the actress started shooting way back in February. Jaya Bachchan will return to screen after 5 years. She was last seen in Arjun Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan Ki & Ka (2016), in which she made a special guest appearance.
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BollywoodJun 26, 2021

Sonu Sood to create volunteer programme for COVID-19 vaccination registration in rural India

There's no stopping actor Sonu Sood! On Friday, he came up with one more initiative to extend his support to people amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. He has now launched COVREG, which aims to create a volunteer programme for COVID-19 vaccination registration in rural India. The particular initiative is powered by rural fintech leader Spice Money, which will provide the technological expertise for building the application, and will onboard volunteers through the website www.covreg.in. Opening up about the initiative, Sonu said, "Rural India continues to struggle in coping with the pandemic
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BollywoodJun 26, 2021

Malaika Arora calls Arjun Kapoor her 'sunshine'

On the occasion of Arjun Kapoor's birthday on Saturday, his ladylove Malaika Arora penned an adorable wish for him. "Happy birthday my sunshine," she wrote on Instagram. Along with it, she posted a picture of her hugging Arjun. The loved-up post of Malaika has garnered a lot of likes and comments.
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BollywoodJun 26, 2021

Abhay Deol announces his new Disney film 'Spin'

Actor Abhay Deol is all set to come up with new project, titled 'Spin'. Taking to Instagram, Abhay unveiled the details of the upcoming project. He shared that 'Spin' will first be available to only US audience, and it will stream on Disney channel from August 13. He wrote: "I am aware that most of my audience love me for making edgy, alternative narratives, that challenge the status quo. Which is why this film is all the more special as it is a departure from my own status quo, and catering to a much younger audience." "Spin is a Disney film that will go live on their platform for US audience
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BollywoodJun 26, 2021

SRK completes 29 years in Bollywood, thanks fans for love, support

Proclaimed as 'King of romance', superstar Shah Rukh Khan clocked 29 years in the Hindi Film Industry on Friday. The actor whose debut film 'Deewana' was released in 1992, thanked his fans for all the love they have been showering on him for almost three decades. Taking to his Twitter handle, SRK wrote, "Been working. Just saw the 'overwhelmed ness' of the lov of nearly 30 yrs u r showering on me here. Realised it's more than half my life in the service of hoping to entertain u all. Will take out time tomorrow & share some love back personally. Thx needed to feel loved...." To commemorate
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BollywoodJun 24, 2021

1984 riots victims send legal notice to makers of web series 'Grahan'

Victims of the 1984 riots in Delhi and Jharkhand's Bokaro have sent a legal notice to HotStar Disney for the web series "Grahan" for allegedly twisting the narrative of the riots in their show in a "deliberate" attempt to hurt the sentiments of the Sikh community. The Producer of the Web-series named Grahan and the Head of HotStar have been served with legal notice over its series namely Grahan based on the killing of Sikhs during the 1984 riots. The Legal Notice sent through their lawyer Harpreet Singh Hora from Delhi states that thousands of Sikh men, women, and children were butchered in di
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BollywoodJun 24, 2021

Taapsee Pannu's 'Thappad' wins Cannes Lions Silver

Actor Taapsee Pannu's 'Thappad' has made it to the Cannes Lions winners' list as it bagged the silver medal for 'The World's Most Reported Trailer' on day three of the event. Film's director Anubhav Sinha took to his Instagram handle and shared the news by posting a short video of the results released digitally on Wednesday. In the caption, he wrote, "THAPPAD wins Cannes Lions SILVER for its 'Most reported trailer campaign'. What a birthday gift Team. @triggerhappyentertainment #AmitChandrra ZINDABAD!!!". According to the official 2021 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity website,

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BollywoodFeb 24, 2026

‘Boong’ Triumphs at BAFTA with Message of Hope

The offbeat Manipuri coming-of-age film Boong, backed by Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment, emerged victorious at the BAFTA Awards in London, taking home the honour for Best Children’s & Family Film. First-time filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi accepted the award with heartfelt words, calling for peace in Manipur and expressing hope that displaced children rediscover their happiness and dreams. Joined on stage by producers Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, and assistant director Rahul Sharda, she described the win as an unexpected summit in their journey and thanked BAFTA for offering a pl
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PollywoodFeb 24, 2026

Bambukat 2’ Skips PVR, Sparks Big Screen Showdown

Jasmine Singh Punjabi cinema is making headlines even before the curtains rise, as Bambukat 2 gears up for release with a bold decision to stay away from PVR theatres. The film’s team, led by popular stars Ammy Virk and Binnu Dhillon, has chosen to boycott the multiplex giant, alleging that Punjabi films are consistently sidelined when it comes to prime show timings and adequate screens compared to Hindi and South Indian releases. According to the makers, this unequal treatment has hurt regional cinema financially and creatively, prompting them to take a stand. Instead of backing down, t
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BollywoodFeb 24, 2026

A Night of Glamour at the BAFTAs

The 79th edition of the BAFTA Awards lit up London’s Royal Festival Hall on February 22 with elegance and cinematic splendour. The evening drew an array of global talent, with Indian stars Alia Bhatt, Farhan Akhtar, and Shibani Dandekar adding their presence to the prestigious celebration. Alia Bhatt, attending as one of the presenters, captivated onlookers in a specially designed silver sequinned Gucci gown featuring a high neckline and a sculpted silhouette that shimmered beneath the red carpet lights. She paired the ensemble with a soft white fur stole and kept her accessories subtle,
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BollywoodFeb 23, 2026

Ranveer Singh Targeted With Rs 10 Crore Extortion Demand in Alleged Gang Threat

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh has allegedly been issued a death threat along with a demand for Rs 10 crore, reportedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, according to sources. The warning is said to have arrived as a voice message sent from a phone number registered in the United States. The Mumbai Police have initiated an investigation, with the Crime Branch overseeing the case. Sources indicate that officials are working alongside law enforcement authorities in the US to track the number’s origin and determine who may be responsible. Investigators are reviewing technical details such as call d
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BollywoodFeb 23, 2026

Bandar Set for May 2026 Release

The Bobby Deol-led film Bandar, which earned praise on the global festival circuit, has officially confirmed its theatrical debut. Directed by Anurag Kashyap, the drama is slated to arrive in cinemas on May 22, 2026. Bobby Deol announced the release date on Instagram, sharing the update with his followers and building anticipation for the project’s big-screen rollout later this year. The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025, where it attracted strong responses from critics and viewers. Inspired by real-life incidents, the film marks another signific