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BollywoodDec 13, 2022

The Kashmir Files shortlisted for 'Official Selection' of Swiss film fest

After its brush with controversy at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa recently, Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Kashmir Files' has been selected for the 'Official Selection' category of the prestigious Switzerland International Film Festival.Taking to social media, Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri stated: "Happy to inform that #TheKashmirFiles has been selected in the 'OFFICIAL SELECTION' category of the prestigious Switzerland International Film Festival." 'The Kashmir Files' is a heart-wrenching film that captures the pain, suffering, and struggle of the Kashmiri Pandit community during th
BollywoodDec 12, 2022

Diljit Dosanjh to play Punjabi singer Chamkila in film by Imtiaz Ali

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has been paired with Parineeti Chopra in Imtiaz Ali's ‘Chamkila'.'Chamkila' revolves around popular Punjabi singers Amarjot Kaur and Amar Singh Chamkila.While Parineeti will be essaying the role of Amarjot, Diljit will be seen as Chamkila.Amar Singh Chamkila and wife Amarjot Kaur were assassinated on March 8, 1988, along with the members of their musical band.According to a source, the actors will start shooting for the film from December 11 in Mumbai.Reportedly, Diljit and Parineeti have attended several workshops to understand the characters in detail.
BollywoodDec 09, 2022

Celine Dion shares she has rare neurological diagnosis, postpones shows

Canadian singer Celine Dion has revealed that she is suffering from a rare neurological disorder called Stiff-Person Syndrome that affects approximately one in a million people.According to an American news outlet, Celine took to her Instagram handle recently and posted a video message revealing the diagnosis of her disorder. The mother of three shared one pretaped video in English and one in French."As you know, I've always been an open book. And I wasn't ready to say anything before -- but I'm ready now. I've been dealing with problems with my health for a long time. And it's been really dif
BollywoodDec 09, 2022

Wonder Woman 3 cancelled one day after Gal Gadot teased fans with it

'Wonder Woman', which has two films in its franchise so far, will not receive the third installment due to a change in the strategy of the future films at DC Studios.As per a report by US-based entertainment outlet Variety, the new CEOs of DC Studios, Peter Safran and James Gunn would unveil their renewed strategy for future DC films to Warner Bros.Discovery CEO David Zaslav next week.Patty Jenkins, director of the 'Wonder Woman' films, had submitted a treatment for 'Wonder Woman 3' but it was not approved by the studio's seniors as it didn't align well with the new plans of Safran and Gunn, V
BollywoodDec 08, 2022

Deepika Padukone will be Rohit Shetty's lady Singham

Filmmaker Rohit Shetty during the song launch of his upcoming film 'Cirkus' revealed that actress Deepika Padukone will be donning the khaki uniform for his cop universe as they are all set to work together.Rohit, who was at the launch of 'Current Laga Re' along with Ranveer Singh and Deepika, made the news on stage.He said: "Log poochte rehte hai Singham ka agla part kab aayega? Today let me take his opportunity to say that Deepika and I will work together next year." Rohit and Deepika have previously worked together in 'Chennai Express' which stars Shah Rukh Khan and released in 2013.
BollywoodDec 07, 2022

Deepika Padukone to unveil FIFA trophy at the final

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has added another feather to her cap, as she will be unveiling the FIFA World Cup trophy at the final match. She would be the first Indian actor to achieve this feat.Earlier this year, she had the opportunity to become the member of Cannes Film Festival jury. Deepika is the only Indian in the list of the World’s Top 10 most beautiful women.
BollywoodDec 07, 2022

Shah Rukh Khan wishes son Aryan best for his debut film

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has showered blessings on his son Aryan Khan as the latter recently announced his directorial debut.Sharing an Instagram post on Tuesday, Aryan revealed that he has finished writing for his directorial project."Wrapped with the writing...can't wait to say action," Aryan captioned the post which had the script's picture.Shah Rukh took the post's comments section and wrote,"Wow...thinking...believing...dreaming done, now onto dare...wish u the best for the first one. It's always special...!"
BollywoodDec 06, 2022

Akshay Kumar as Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in his debut Marathi film

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has unveiled his first look as Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj! The actor took to his social platform to share the first look video from his upcoming period drama 'Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat', which will also mark his debut in the Marathi film industry.Sharing the first look on his Instagram, Akshay wrote, "Jai Bhawani, Jai Shivaji."The actor's Marathi debut has built an immense amount of anticipation amongst moviegoers and has increased the excitement level to a new high.Shooting for the film also commenced recently. Sharing the news on Instagram, Akshay wrote, "St
BollywoodDec 05, 2022

Akshay Kumar to do film on sex education

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, who is attending Saudi Arabia's Red Sea International Film Festival, has revealed details about two of his major upcoming projects.Talking to an online news website, Akshay discussed the projects while keeping major details under wraps.Speaking about his long-awaited series with Amazon, which will be his first foray into the OTT arena, he said that its script was finished and that the title, formally announced as 'The End', would change, with plans to commence shooting next year.The actor said, "It's more on the science fiction" side of things with "a lot of action

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