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Mumbai, June 8: Actress Rani Mukerji opened up about why 'Come Fall in Love - The DDLJ Musical', directed by her husband Aditya Chopra, continues to resonate with audiences even after three decades. Mukerji recently attended the premiere of 'Come Fall in Love - The DDLJ Musical' and shared her thoughts on the enduring power of its story. She told IANS how love remains constant even as the world changes, a theme the musical beautifully captures. The 'Bunty Aur Babli' actress noted that 'Come Fall in Love' doesn't feel like a 30-year-old tale, despite its roots in the iconic film "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge." Rani revealed that the original love story between characters Roger and Simran was actually Aditya Chopra's initial concept before it evolved into the beloved Raj and Simran narrative in DDLJ. Now, three decades later, he has returned to that original idea through this Broadway-style adaptation. Aamir Khan House Party: Sachin Tendulkar, Ranbir Kapoor, Kapil Sharma Meet 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Cast at Musical Night, Shankar Mahadevan Performs (Watch Videos). "Things can change, everything can change, but love stands the test of time, and I think CIFL is a testament to that because when you see the scenes and see it in a perspective today, you don't feel that the story is 30 years old. The story between Roger and Simran was his original story, which became DDLJ later with Raj and Simran, and after 30 years, he has got his original story of Rog and Simran back," shared Rani Mukerji. In a landmark moment for Indian cinema and cross-cultural collaboration, Aditya Chopra's 'Come Fall in Love - The DDLJ Musical' made its grand debut at the Manchester Opera House. Inspired by "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" (DDLJ), the longest-running film in Indian cinematic history, the English-language stage adaptation marks a significant cultural bridge between India and the UK. Shilpa Shetty Birthday: A Vision of Fashion Elegance (View Pics). The original DDLJ has been a staple in Indian film culture since 1995, playing continuously in Mumbai. Now reimagined for global audiences, the musical version features 18 original English compositions and brings together a diverse cast of emerging British talents with connections to Manchester and the Northwest, alongside internationally celebrated South Asian performers. The cast includes Jena Pandya (Bhangra Nation, Mamma Mia) as Simran and Ashley Day (An American in Paris, Dynasty) as Rog. Supporting roles are played by Irvine Iqbal (The Father and the Assassin) as Baldev, Kara Lane (The Addams Family) as Minky, Harveen Mann-Neary (Bend It Like Beckham) as Lajjo, and Millie O'Connell (SIX) as Cookie. Also joining the ensemble are Amonik Melaco (Austenland), Ankur Sabharwal (Snakes and Ladders), Kinshuk Sen, and Russell Wilcox (Exit The King).
Kareena Kapoor Khan brought a deeply personal and touching element to her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi by requesting him to write a heartfelt message for her two sons, Taimur Ali Khan and Jeh Ali Khan, who were unable to attend the event. A memorable highlight from the gathering showcased Kareena watching intently, her expression radiating pride and warmth, as the Prime Minister inscribed a note dedicated to her children, affectionately called "Tim and Jeh."Kareena Kapoor Khan added ...Read More >
On the second anniversary of "Mardaani 2", Rani Mukerji along with Yash Raj Films' has officially announced that it is making the third installment of the franchise, where the actress is set to reprise the role of the daredevil cop Shivani Shivaji Roy.On the second anniversary of 'Mardaani 2', Rani Mukerji along with Yash Raj Films' has officially announced that it is making the third installment of the franchise, where the actress is set to reprise the role of the daredevil cop Shivani Shivaji R ...Read More >
Ed Sheeran, Shah Rukh Khan, and Arijit Singh unite for a song?: Fans worldwide have been enthralled by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's recent trip to India, particularly because of his encounters with Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan and Arijit Singh. Sheeran posted some sweet moments of friendship on Instagram, including Shah Rukh Khan jokingly repeating the hook of Sheeran's upcoming song "Sapphire," and a calm coffee conversation with Arijit Singh on a barge. Sheeran immersed himself in Indi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bollywood fans are super excited, and the wait for Ramayana just keeps getting harder! Directed by Dangal fame Nitesh Tiwari, this upcoming film is turning into one of the biggest projects in Indian cinema. The movie promises to bring back the great Indian epic Ramayana with modern visuals, strong emotions, and a huge cast. One of the biggest reasons for the excitement is Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram. Known for serious and emotional roles, Ranbir is now taking on one of the most important characters in Indian mythology. Fans are already in love with this casting and can't wait to ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood is the heart of Indian cinema and one of the biggest film industries in the world. Known for its colorful songs, emotional stories, and grand sets, Bollywood movies are loved not just in India, but in over 180 countries. It plays an important role in taking Indian culture to a global stage and has created stars who are famous across the world. But behind the glamour, the 1990s were a dangerous time for Bollywood. The underworld -- criminal gangs started to control the industry. They gave money to make films and expected stars to obey them in return. Actors, directors, and pr ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 5 (ANI): Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Saturday accused the Congress of misleading the country with its claim that the BJP-led government at the Centre wants to change the Constitution. He added that AICC has now become the 'All India Cheating Congress'. "The words 'secular' and 'socialist' were not there in the Constitution. It was added after the 42nd Amendment. The Amendment was brought during the Emergency. Emergency was a black day in the democratic history of our country. So, the original Constitution did not have the words 'secular' and ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor is celebrating her 67th birthday on Tuesday. Commemorating the special day wishes poured in from all sides for the 'Jugjugg Jeeyo' actress. Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan wished her aunt with a heartfelt post. Bebo took to the stories section of her Instagram handle and dropped a candid photo of her enjoying some yummy food with Neetu- most likely Kareena's favorite Sindhi curry. The pic was accompanied by a heartfelt wish that read, "Happy birthday, Neetu Aunty. Sindhi curry forever, ok? Lots of love." A well-known foodie, Kareena s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to the allegations to NCW officials. Officials said further steps will be considered after reviewing his ...Read More >
Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) [India] July 15 (ANI): The tribal-dominated Dantewada district is all set to make its footprint visible in the high-octane sport of Thai Kick Boxing, as young athletes here have clinched medals in international as well as national events. With the support of the Chhattisgarh Government, the youth of Dantewada are sharpening their skills and preparing for Thai Kick Boxing events to be held in the country and overseas. As Dantewada moves on the path to becoming a hub for producing Thai Kick Boxers, the district is also ready to shed its infamous identity that emerged du ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 11 (PTI) A day after the members of Raj Kapoor's family met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan thanked him for inviting them to "commemorate the extraordinary life and legacy" of their grandfather ahead of the cinema icon's birth centenary. The Kapoor family, including actors Ranbir Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, and Neetu Kapoor, met the prime minister on Tuesday and invited him to the Raj Kapoor Film Festival to be held to celebrate the occasion. December 14, 2024 marks the 100th birth anniversary of Raj Kapoor, an actor, editor, a director, and ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Rekha's cult film 'Umrao Jaan' is all set to enchant the audience once again on June 27. Director Muzaffar Ali and Rekha hosted a special re-release screening of the film today in Mumbai. The event was graced by AR Rahman, Tabu, Anil Kapoor and others. Rekha stunned everyone in a traditional white outfit with golden embroidery that reminded of her iconic character of Umrao Jaan from the film. She posed for the camera with the director and ace music composer AR Rahman. Rekha can also be seen dancing with Anil Kapoor in a fun moment. Superstar Aamir Khan looked dash ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Director R.S. Prasanna, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film 'Sitaare Zameen Par', has shared the details of one his earliest meetings with the Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan. Aamir essays the lead character in 'Sitaare Zameen Par', and has also bankrolled the film. Prasanna recently spoke with IANS during an interview, and shared that while he was initially nervous ahead of his first meeting with the superstar, his nervousness waned off, once he started speaking with him. Before he could realise, 8 hours had passed since their meeting began, and pr ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Dec 11) interacted with members of the Kapoor family who extended an invitation to him to join them in commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor on Saturday (Dec 14). Members of the Kapoor family including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni were present during the brief interaction with the Prime Minister. Modi, who had the conversation with the Kapoor family on 100 years of cinematic legend Raj Kapoor, shared his ad ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 4: Dreams do come true, says filmmaker RS Prasanna who went from being a cheerleader for Aamir Khan as the accepted an award for "Taare Zameen Par" in 2007 to finally directing him in its sequel "Sitaare Zameen Par". Prasanna, known for "Kalyana Samayal Saadham" in Tamil and its Hindi remake "Shubh Mangal Saavdhan", was still in film school in 2007 when he watched "Taare Zameen Par". "I remember bawling my eyes out while watching 'Taare Zameen Par' with my friends, and my then-girlfriend, now wife. When Aamir sir won the Best Debut Director award at the Gollapudi Srinivas Award, ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood has always found a way to surprise audiences with fresh pairings, and this time, it's a combination that fans are truly looking forward to. The much-awaited film Ek Din brings together the young and talented Junaid Khan, son of Aamir Khan, and the ethereal South star Sai Pallavi in a unique cinematic collaboration. This film not only marks Sai Pallavi's grand Bollywood debut but also gives a refreshing North-meets-South blend that fans can't wait to witness. Slated to release in theatres on November 7, Ek Din is already generating buzz for all the right reasons. While fans ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): The prestigious Tennis tournament, Wimbledon, was full of on-court dramas and huge upsets with Iga Swiatek cruising past Amanda Anisimova to claim the women's singles title and Italy's Jannik Sinner making history as he saw off defending champion Carlos Alcaraz for the men's. However, the smashes and serves weren't limited to the court at Wimbledon 2025. The royal box was decked out with Indian celebrities, who served up some serious fashion at the annual tennis championship this year. From Sonam Kapoor's blue Ralph Lauren pantsuit to Neena Gupta's floral pr ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ahead of the release of his upcoming sports comedy "Sitaare Zameen Par", Aamir Khan hosted a star-studded musical evening at his residence in Mumbai. Treating the netizens with a glimpse of the fun evening, comedian-actor Kapil Sharma dropped a video of himself bringing the house down. The clip featured Kapil enjoying a fruitful jamming session with music composer Shankar Mahadevan, with Aamir Khan accompanying the two. "A special evening with the special "sitaare"of "sitaare zameen par" . Thank you Aamir bhai for the most beautiful evening & Wish you the bes ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 28: A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a woman accused Padma Shree awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, who is posted with the Murshidabad unit of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, of allegedly raping her 12 times for six months in 2013. As per the police complaint lodged by the woman, Kartik Maharaj raped her multiple times 12 years ago promising her a job at a local school. The ruling Trinamool Congress is highlighting the issue in a major way and accusing the BJP of being silent on it since the accused monk had been reportedly close to the saffron party. The woman accusin ...Read More >
Mumbai: The wait is finally over! On July 3rd, 2025, the makers of the much-anticipated Ramayana: The Introduction unveiled the first glimpse of the film's grand universe. With a global launch, fans were introduced to Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash in the powerful avatar of Ravana. But apart from the visuals, what's also making headlines is the jaw-dropping remuneration of the film's lead actors. Ranbir Kapoor, who leads the film as Lord Ram, is reportedly the highest-paid actor in the cast. As per reports, the actor is charging a staggering Rs 75 crore for each par ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
New Delhi: Yash starrer Ramayana, the epic saga, is set to begin its highly anticipated cinematic journey with an unprecedented nationwide launch. Ramayana: The Introduction will be unveiled across 9 cities in India on July 3. The nine-city revel are Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, and Kochi is designed to bring the scale and ambition of the project directly to audiences across the country. Ahead of the grand launch, Yash's fans have set Twitter on fire, trending the KGF superstar's name hours before his first glimpse as Ravana drops from Nitesh Tiwari ...Read More >
With a huge rollout, Namit Malhotra's ambitious epic Ramayana has made a spectacular debut on two continents and garnered international attention. The movie, which is already regarded as one of the most anticipated film events of the decade, had a spectacular Indian premiere in nine major cities before illuminating Times Square in New York, demonstrating its genuinely global appeal. The Indian leg of the launch saw Ramayana unveiled in tremendous style across Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, ...Read More >
Mumbai: Ahead of the release of his upcoming sports comedy 'Sitaare Zameen Par', Aamir Khan hosted a star-studded musical evening at his residence in Mumbai. Treating the netizens with a glimpse of the fun evening, comedian-actor Kapil Sharma dropped a video of himself bringing the house down. The clip featured Kapil enjoying a fruitful jamming session with music composer Shankar Mahadevan, with Aamir Khan accompanying the two. "A special evening with the special "sitaare"of "sitaare zameen par" . Thank you Aamir bhai for the most beautiful evening & Wish you the best for #sitaarezameenpar ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) As estranged cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray unite in opposing what they call the "imposition" of Hindi in Maharashtra's school curriculum, the Shiv Sena and BJP on Friday hit back, accusing them of indulging in political theatrics ahead of the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Speaking to IANS, Shiv Sena leader Yogesh Kadam dismissed the opposition as mere political posturing. "This is just politics. Marathi is and should be known to everyone in Maharashtra. We have made Marathi compulsory in all schools, but we have not ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is all set to headline the 16th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne as chief guest. The actor is excited to showcase some of his most cherished work at the prestigious event, where Indian cinema will be celebrated on a global platform. Expressing his gratitude, the 'PK' actor said he felt humbled and thrilled to join a festival that truly celebrates the richness and diversity of Indian cinema. Sharing his excitement, Aamir said, "I'm humbled and thrilled to be a part of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. It's a festival that t ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 3 (ANI): Nostalgia alert! Earlier, fans had limited access to the personal details of film stars, unless they willingly shared them through interviews and film promotions. Cut to 2025, all you have to do is be on social media to know what your favourite celebrities are up to. Bollywood's iconic villain, Amrish Puri, passed away on January 12, 2005, but his legacy and memories live on through his versatile performances and photos shared by his family and fans. His grandson, Vardhan Puri, often treats Amrish Puri's fans to his dadu's unseen pictures via his In ...Read More >
New Delhi: Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari's epic saga - Ramayana is high on the bizz word and rightly so after the first introductory video was released a day back. The global unveiling continues as the epic heads to North America -- with a landmark reveal at New York's iconic Times Square. Marking its presence across two continents, Ramayana has set a new benchmark for Indian cinema with its unprecedented scale and ambition. Backed by Namit Malhotra -- 8 times Oscar winner and the visionary force behind global blockbusters like Dune, Oppenheimer, and Interstellar. Ramayana is not just a film. It's ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 12 (PTI) The 2025 edition of the Venice Film Festival is set to showcase a 4K restored version of "Do Bigha Zamin", the 1953 classic directed by acclaimed filmmaker Bimal Roy. The announcement coincides with the legendary filmmaker's 116th birth anniversary. Presented under the Venice Classics section, "Do Bigha Zamin", titled "Two Acres of Land" in English, has been selected among a distinguished lineup of restored cinematic masterpieces, which also includes "Matador" by Pedro Almodovar, "Roma Ore 11" by Giuseppe De Santis, "Przypadek" by Krzysztof Kieślowski and "Lolita" by Sta ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 13 (PTI) Bollywood star Rani Mukerji is officially returning as tough cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in the third chapter of "Mardaani" franchise, Yash Raj Film announced on Friday. The banner announced "Mardaani 3" on social media, revealing that the threequel will be directed by Abhiraj Minawala, known for working as an assistant director of YRF movies like "Tiger 3", "Sultan" and "Gunday". The film will be produced by YRF boss Aditya Chopra and release in theatres in 2026. "The wait is over! #RaniMukerji is back as the fierce Shivani Shivaji Roy in #Mardaani3. In cinemas 2026. #Abhi ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) On her milestone 50th birthday, Shilpa Shetty took a heartfelt moment to reflect on her incredible journey and the defining stories that have shaped her both personally and professionally. Celebrating decades of success and growth, she shared insights into the experiences that made her the strong and inspiring woman she is today. Taking to Instagram, she posted a video of her transformation over the years and wrote, "Grateful for my journey and the stories that made me and the ones still on my way. Thank you for all your love and wishes Instafam. #Gratitude #lo ...Read More >