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BollywoodDec 28, 2020

Hacked!

Choreographer-director Farah Khan and actor Vikrant Massey revealed that their social media accounts have been hacked and they are currently working with their teams to restore their accounts.Farah’s Twitter and Instagram accounts were hacked and later she was able to reinstate her Instagram account with the help of her husband Shirish Kunder.she wrote on Instagram- "My Twitter account has been hacked as of last evening. Please do not click or reply if you get any message from it as it maybe used to hack into your account too… This is true! My Instagram was also hacked and many DMs could h
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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
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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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The popular Bollywood film franchise Oh My God is preparing for a large-scale return, with industry reports suggesting actor Rani Mukerji may join Akshay Kumar in the upcoming instalment. While no official announcement has been made, the reported casting has generated significant attention across the Hindi film industry. If confirmed, the film would mark the first on-screen pairing of Mukerji and Kumar, two actors with long-standing careers and strong box office histories. Trade analysts say the combination could broaden the appeal of the franchise, which is known for blending social commentar
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Kapil Sharma expands hospitality venture with second Caps Cafe opening in Dubai

Indian comedian and television host Kapil Sharma has announced the opening of a second location of his hospitality brand, Caps Cafe, marking another step in his expansion beyond entertainment and into the food and beverage sector. The new cafe is set to open in Dubai’s Al Kifaf neighbourhood, a busy area known for residential and commercial activity. The Dubai outlet follows the launch of Caps Cafe in Canada, which drew attention from South Asian communities and fans of Sharma’s work. His decision to expand in international markets reflects a growing trend of Indian entertainers investing
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PollywoodDec 29, 2025

Debate emerges over Jasbir Jassi performing kirtan at religious event

A discussion has emerged within Sikh religious circles after well-known Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi performed shabad gayan and kirtan during a religious event. The issue gained attention following his participation in kirtan at a shaheedi samagam in the presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. According to information shared publicly, Jasbir Jassi performed kirtan alongside Bhai Harjinder Singh Ji Srinagar Wale during the event. A video of the performance was later posted on social media, which led to wider debate and reactions from sections of the Sikh community. Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj
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BollywoodDec 24, 2025

Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ Set for Japanese Release in February 2026

Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor’s blockbuster film Animal is preparing to expand its international reach with a release in Japan. After achieving major success in India and overseas in 2023, the action-packed drama will hit Japanese cinemas on February 13, 2026. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Animal broke several box office records during its initial run. According to sources, the film earned over ₹915 crore worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing Indian releases of recent years. Japanese audiences will now have the opportunity to experience the film on the big screen. The producti
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PollywoodDec 24, 2025

Complaint filed against rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh over song ‘Naagin’

Popular Bollywood singer and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has landed in controversy over his song titled ‘Naagin’, nearly two years after its release. The track, which has crossed more than 14 million views online, has resurfaced following a complaint by a Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Jalandhar. The complainant has written to Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, seeking registration of a First Information Report against the artist. He has also demanded the immediate removal of the song from all digital platforms. In his complaint, the BJP leader said he came across the song on