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BollywoodMay 13, 2021

Bollywood's Eid connection: Blockbuster movies released on the festival

Bollywood's A-list actors and filmmakers have always aimed to release their movies on festival weekends. Many stars have managed to slot their films for an Eid, Diwali, or Christmas release and, consequently, received an overwhelming response by attracting crowds in larger numbers. While Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan are known for their Diwali and Christmas releases, no one can beat Salman Khan when it comes to launching films on Eid. Since the 1990s, Eid has emerged as a peak business time for Indian movies. Apart from the Khans of Bollywood releasing their movies on the auspicious festival,
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BollywoodMay 12, 2021

Bollywood stars salute nurses' efforts on International Nurses Day

Commemorating the occasion of International Nurses Day, on Wednesday, Bollywood stars dedicated posts to all the nurses who are tirelessly working during the pandemic, thanking them for their commendable effort in fighting COVID-19. Abhishek Bachchan shared a video montage on Twitter with short accounts of nurses who have been serving patients during the pandemic. Along with it, he wrote, "The nurses have kept humanity above everything else working long hours & risking their lives to protect their patients. This #InternationalNursesDay I salute their relentless efforts & their undying
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BollywoodMay 12, 2021

Ellen DeGeneres daytime talk show to go off air in 2022

American comedian Ellen DeGeneres will end her popular daytime talk show in 2022. According to Variety, 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' will officially end in 2022. DeGeneres has hosted the series since 2003, meaning the show will have run for 19 seasons by the time it ends. The epic show that inspired a number of spinoffs, has been a major fixture of the talk show landscape. The list of spin-offs inspired by Ellen's show includes 'Ellen's Game of Games,' 'The Masked Dancer,' 'Family Game Fight,' and 'Ellen's Greatest Night of Giveaways.' As DeGeneres' current contract ends in 2022, the move to end
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BollywoodMay 12, 2021

After Elon Musk, Grimes made 'SNL' debut

A few days after SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO Elon Musk delivered his 'Saturday Night Live' hosting gig, Musk's girlfriend and singer Grimes suffered a panic attack. According to Fox News, in an Instagram post shared on Tuesday, the 33-year-old singer revealed that she suffered a panic attack recently. "Forgot to post these cuz I somehow caused myself to have a panic attack and went to the hospital yesterday which tbh was quite scary and I suppose it's a good time to start therapy," she revealed. During one of the evening's sketches on 'SNL' the 49-year-old business magnate Musk, played the Ni
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BollywoodMay 12, 2021

Punjabi singer Mika Singh initiates 'langar seva'

Well-known Bollywood singer Mika Singh has initiated a food service (Langar Seva) under his NGO, and had kickstarted his efforts on offering free meals to bus drivers, street kids, poor and the needy. Mika took to his social media platform to share this, he wrote- When the Farmers' Protest took place and the farmers needed help, people indulged in Twitter-baazi, they kept tweeting that we will do this and we will do that, but nothing came out of it. There is no need to show support on Twitter, step outside and help, do the actual bit. Whenever there is an issue, people just hop onto Twitter an
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BollywoodMay 12, 2021

Hardeep Singh to become first bhangra dancer performing in Bollywood Movie

Running an International Bhangra Group based in Dubai, Hardeep Singh promotes the Punjabi culture by teaching Bhangra and has shared the stage with big names like Gippy Grewal, Diljit Dosanjh, and Sharry Mann. Featuring in songs like 'Mascarey Wali Akh and Beautiful-Shivjot', 'Punjabi Anthem - Nirmal Sidhu', Hardeep has also judged various Bhangra competitions in Dubai and Malaysia.With his passion and work for the artform, Hardeep Singh aka Hardy Singh has become a star around the world. He was listed in the top 100 influential and powerful Sikhs under 30. Apart from that, he is the brand amb
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BollywoodMay 12, 2021

Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai to premiere in Dubai

Actor Salman Khan’s much awaited film Radhe- Your Most Wanted Bhai would release in cinemas and simultaneously on Zee’s pay-per-view platform, ZeePlex. The film is going to be released in the USA, UK, UAE, Australia, New Zealand. Also, the film is all set to have a grand premiere in the city of Dubai. The premiere will be held on Wednesday May 12, at 10:30 pm. It’ll take place in Reel Cinemas, located in the renowned The Dubai Mall.
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BollywoodMay 11, 2021

NBC says it will not air Golden Globes in 2022

Amid growing pressure on the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) from studios, stars and large swaths of the film industry, NBC said Monday that will not air the Golden Globes in 2022, putting in doubt the viability of one of Hollywood's oldest and most-watched award shows. Criticism of the HFPA, which puts on the Globes and has been denounced for a lack of diversity and for ethical impropriates, reached such a pitch Monday that Tom Cruise returned his three Globes to the press association's headquarters, according to a person who was granted anonymity because they weren't authorised to
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BollywoodMay 10, 2021

Gal Gadot says Joss Whedon 'Threatened My Career' while filming for 'Justice League' reshoots

Hollywood star Gal Gadot, during a recent interview, opened up and revealed her experience about working with 'Justice League' director Joss Whedon, against whom there are several accusations that recently came to light. According to E! News, the 'Wonder Woman' actor, while speaking with an Israeli news channel for an interview she shared more detail about her experience with the director, who stepped in to film (and re-shoot) 'Justice League' after Zack Snyder exited the movie following a family tragedy. Gal had previously hinted that her experience with Joss "wasn't the best one." However, s

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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