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Mumbai, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of the upcoming film, "Tanvi The Great" have released the trailer of the film. The trailer offers a glimpse into the world of "Tanvi The Great," introducing Tanvi -- a unique girl whose strength and determination set her apart. Set against a backdrop of love, loss, and resilience, the film stands as a powerful ode to the enduring spirit of hope and courage. Speaking about the film, National Award-winning actor Anupam Kher shared, "Everyone who watches Tanvi The Great will walk away a little kinder perhaps even changed. This film is my tribute to every person who is different but no less. It's the story of an autistic, brilliant, and fiercely determined girl who dreams of joining the Indian Army." "This is one of the most important films of my career, and I'm confident audiences in India will connect with it just as deeply as those around the world already have." The film marks the debut of Shubhangi and features an impressive ensemble cast, including Jackie Shroff, Arvind Swami, Boman Irani, Pallavi Joshi, Karan Tacker, and Nasser, with notable appearances by Anupam Kher and Iain Glen. Directed by Kher, the upcoming emotional drama, handled by Excel Entertainment led by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, is slated to hit cinemas worldwide on 18th July 2025. A few days ago, Anupam Kher announced that Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's production banner, Excel Entertainment, had joined forces with his production studio for Tanvi The Great. Sharing the exciting announcement, the 'Special 26' actor wrote on Instagram, "Announcement: Behind every great story are those who dare to believe in it and those who step in to take it even further. Today, that belief turns stronger with #ExcelEntertainment joining our journey. One of Indian cinema's most passionate storytellers, their support in Tanvi's journey will strengthen our dream to take her story far and wide globally. Thank you dearest @faroutakhtar and @ritesh_sid for your faith, support and appreciation!"
New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has officially revealed the release date for his much-anticipated horror-comedy, 'Bhooth Bangla.' The film, which marks his reunion with veteran director Priyadarshan, will be released on April 2, 2026. The actor shared the exciting news on his official Instagram account, alongside a new poster for the movie, which has already sparked a wave of enthusiasm among fans. In his Instagram post, Akshay Kumar wrote, "Beyond excited to be on set with my favourite @priyadarshan.official as we begin the shoot of our horror comedy #BhoothBangla today. Yeh darr ...Read More >
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 >
NEW DELHI: Dilip Kumar, the 'Tragedy King' of Indian cinema, continues to be remembered for his unmatched contributions to Bollywood. Born on December 11, 1922, as Muhammad Yusuf Khan in Peshawar, Pakistan, he ruled the silver screen with his impeccable acting skills, emotional depth, and charisma. On the occasion of his birth anniversary, let's take a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the most iconic roles that made Dilip Kumar a cinematic legend, a man who left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. 1. 'Andaz' (1949) In 'Andaz', Dilip Kumar shared the screen with Nargis and Raj Kapoo ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jan 10 (VOICE) Greek God Hrithik Roshan turned 51 on 10th January 2025. Commemorating the special day, his "Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai" co-star Ameesha Patel penned a special birthday post on her official Instagram handle.Ameesha Patel dropped a throwback picture with Hrithik Roshan, along with a heartfelt note that went, "Happiest bday @hrithikroshan and 25 years of our film KAHO NAA ... PYAAR HAIN !!! Double celebration! This picture was where the celebrations all started at my house n brings back such cute memories!! What a blast we had n what a cute journey!!! May u have a GADAR of a year ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): Actress Kangana Ranaut has officially announced her return to movie sets for the filming of her new movie, which reunites her with her 'Tanu Weds Manu' co-star R Madhavan. The two actors, who previously delighted audiences with their performances in the successful romantic comedy series, will now collaborate again in a psychological thriller. Also Read | 'Those First Loves Always Stay With You': 'Loveyapa' Pair Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor on True Love, Sibling Rivalry and Inspiration From Actor Parents (LatestLY Exclusive). The announcement came shortl ...Read More >
Mumbai, Feb 7 (VOICE) Actor Boman Irani recently shared a deeply personal reflection on his own journey. In a heartfelt post, the actor spoke about the absence of his father, a loss he carried for many years, and how life came full circle when he became a father himself. Boman expressed how the love of his sons and the joy of his grandchildren have shown him the true power of family, bringing him the connection and love he had longed for. On Friday, the actor took to his Instagram handle and shared a series of photos featuring his family members, kids, and grandchildren. For the caption, Bom ...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 >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 27 (ANI): Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly met with Bollywood stars Aditya Roy Kapur and Sara Ali Khan in Kolkata on Thursday. The actors, who visited the city of Joy to promote their film 'Metro...In Dino', had a homely visit at Dada's residence, where they were treated to some scrumptious meals. Also Read | 'Bepanaah' Teaser Out: Tiger Shroff Gives Fans a Sneak Peek of Upcoming Song With Captivating Instagram Teaser. Several pictures from their warm meeting surfaced online. Have a look at them Ganguly also watched the trailer of 'Metro...In Dino', a ...Read More >
Baby John is releasing on 25th December 2024. Reportedly, Salman Khan will also make a special appearance in the film. Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh have set the internet on fire with their song "Nain Matakka" from the upcoming film Baby John. To add to the excitement, today, the actor shared a set of behind-the-scenes (BTS) photos featuring Keerthy Suresh and Diljit Dosanjh. In no time, it went viral, and fans also reacted to it. Taking to his Instagram handle, Varun Dhawan shared photos to see how they have prepared for the song. "#nainmatakka crazy energy on this set. Are u doing the na ...Read More >
Trisha Krishnan's old video is currently circulating on Instagram from the success party of Ponniyin Selvan 1 (PS-1). This party was a celebration of the film's massive success at the box office, where it earned over Rs 460 crore worldwide, according to a Deadline report. Ponniyin Selvan 1 has become the third highest-grossing Indian movie of 2022, a remarkable achievement for a Tamil film. The movie has been widely praised for its direction, performances, and grand visuals, making it a milestone in Indian cinema. Trisha Krishnan's old video is currently circulating on Instagram from the succ ...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 >
Ludhiana, Jun 8 (PTI) Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday asserted that his party will win the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, scheduled to be held on june 19, with a "record margin". "Congress practically has no competition here", he claimed. Warring, who is also the Ludhiana MP, said that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was badly mistaken that the Congress would allow it to abuse power and misuse the official machinery for the elections. "First of all, we will not let any misuse of the official machinery and second, in case any official is found to be misusing ...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 >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) R D Burman had already made four films, all forgotten and with them their music, when he came up with "Teesri Manzil", the 1966 Shammi Kapoor starrer that broke all traditions of Hindi cinema music and is testament to the talent of the ever-experimenting genius. Burman, one of India's most versatile composers, would have been 86 on Friday. Also Read | 'Bepanaah' Teaser Out: Tiger Shroff Gives Fans a Sneak Peek of Upcoming Song With Captivating Instagram Teaser. With songs that ranged from romantic to rock, the "Teesri Manzil" album was an instrumentalist's dream, a s ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa) [India], December 12 (ANI): Actor Keerthy Suresh tied the knot with her long-time beau Antony Thattil in Goa. After solemnising her relationship in a traditional ceremony, Keerthy took to Instagram and shared pictures from her D-Day. Also Read | RSIFF 2024: Nick Jonas Reveals Being Fascinated by Priyanka Chopra's Career, Shares His Thoughts on Indian Films. "#ForTheLoveOfNyke (heart emoji)," she captioned the post. https://www.instagram.com/p/DDeNyx2M5ai/?hl=en&img_index=1 Also Read | Who Is Benny Blanco? All You Need To Know About American Music Producer Engaged To Pop Sensa ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) As his film "Dil Dhadakne Do" turned 10, Bollywood's livewire star Ranveer Singh has shown immense reverence for Zoya Akhtar and used a reference from the film to showcase his bond with the director. Ranveer took to Instagram stories, where he shared a hilarious scene involving a "butter knife" featuring him, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Zarina Wahab, Rahul Bose and Anil Kapoor. For the caption he wrote: "ZOIE SUPREMACY I love you like Pluto loves Kabir. #10yearsofddd." "Dil Dhadakne Do", a family comedy drama film, which is directed by Zoya Akhtar, has a star-stud ...Read More >
New Delhi: After a long absence from the Hindi film industry, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is getting ready to return with a new project, much to everyone's delight. With the highly anticipated film 'Jee Le Zaraa' co-starring Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif, the renowned actress is getting ready for a successful return after a six-year absence. Though Priyanka is currently occupied with shooting the Prime Video series 'Citadel season 2', she has recently disclosed thrilling details about her next Hindi film ventures. She met with producers and examined screenplays, hinting at a promising project in an i ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood star Varun Dhawan, who is currently promoting his upcoming film "Baby John", got a chance to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit in the National Capital and said it was an "absolute pleasure." Varun took to Instagram, where he shared a picture with the renowned leader. In the photograph, the two are seen looking at the camera smiling. "Inke Saamne Toh Hum Sab 'Baby' Hai'," Varun wrote for Amit Shah, who is tagged as the Chanakya of Indian politics. Varun expressed his gratitude on meeting the leader. "It was an absolute pleasure to meet the Honorable Home ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Manushi Chhillar, the celebrated Miss World 2017, opened up about her incredible journey from being crowned the titleholder to now serving as a judge on the iconic Miss World stage. Reflecting on her experiences, Manushi shared insights into how the pageant transformed her life and the meaningful role she now plays in shaping and inspiring the next generation of contestants. Her transition from winner to mentor marks a full-circle moment, highlighting her continued commitment to the values and purpose behind the Miss World platform. Reflecting on her journey, ...Read More >
Mumbai: The VELS Film International production studio has unveiled its ambitious slate of diverse films, which are slated for release between 2025 and 2027. Mumbai: Through an Instagram post, VELS shared a video that offers a glimpse into the studio's upcoming titles--spanning commercial blockbusters, socially rooted dramas, and high-concept genre films--further solidifying its position as a powerhouse in Indian cinema. The slate features collaborations with some of the most accomplished and promising filmmakers in Indian cinema, including Sundar C, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Vetri Maaran, Mari ...Read More >
Shaleena Nathani has outdone herself. Her latest styling for Tamannaah Bhatia may be her best work with the actor so far. On Wednesday, the stylist and the actor took to Instagram to share pictures from a stunning shoot. (Also read: Wedding bells for Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma? 'Kyun nahin?', says Tamannaah) For the pictures, Tamannaah wore a black Skims X Dolce and Gabbana dress that hugged her body perfectly, putting her hourglass figure on full display. She also wore diamond earrings, a wide black hairband and black Louboutin shoes. Shaleena aptly summed up the look as 'sexxaayy'. O ...Read More >
Varun took to Instagram, where he shared a picture posing with the rapper. Mumbai: Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh was joined by actor Varun Dhawan in West Delhi during the promotions of his upcoming film "Baby John" in the National Capital. Varun took to Instagram, where he shared a picture posing with the rapper. In the image, Honey Singh is seen all dressed up in a black overcoat, shirt and pants to beat the winter cold while Varun unfazed by the Delhi chills wore a white half sleeves T-shirt with ...Read More >
New Delhi: Ahead of Kalki 2898 AD's grand Japan release on January 3, 2025, director Nag Ashwin shared heartfelt gratitude for the immense love from Japanese fans. With overwhelming responses pouring in, excitement for the film's international debut is soaring. Nag Ashwin took to Instagram story section and shared a deeply moving post, featuring a picture of letters from Japanese fans, some of whom went the extra mile to write in Telugu script. Along with the image, he shared an emotional caption, that reads, "V rarely get overwhelmed... but Japanese love is like that. Diff level. They learn ...Read More >
Simar Kaur shares her experience recording Laal Pari for Housefull 5, guided by Honey Singh and Alfaaz. She highlights her vocals and the song's energy ahead of its June 6 release. Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) Singer Simar Kaur opened up about her experience working on the song 'Laal Pari' from the film 'Housefull 5.' She revealed how artists Honey Singh and Alfaaz played a significant role in helping her get into the perfect zone to bring the track to life with energy and emotion. Speaking about the ...Read More >
New Delhi: The controversy surrounding 'Sardaar Ji 3' continues to escalate as sharp-eyed social media users noticed that Punjabi actress Neeru Bajwa has seemingly distanced herself from the project. The actress has reportedly unfollowed her co-stars Diljit Dosanjh and Pakistani actor Hania Aamir on Instagram. The film, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Hania Aamir, and Neeru Bajwa, is set to release overseas on June 27. But its timing and cast have triggered outrage online, with backlash centring on the inclusion of a Pakistani actor in an Indian film soon after the tragic Pahalgam terror attack that ...Read More >
New Delhi: The pan-India mythological drama 'Kannappa', starring Vishnu Manchu and featuring cameos by Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, Prabhas, and Kajal Aggarwal, hit cinemas on June 27, 2025. Despite its star-studded cast and grand production, the film has seen a slow start at the box office. According to early estimates from Sacnilk, 'Kannappa' earned ₹9 crore net in India on its first day of release. Although this marks Vishnu Manchu's biggest opener, it falls short of expectations considering the film's massive budget of ₹200 crore and the presence of big-name stars. The film saw varying occupa ...Read More >
This is a celebration of everyone who worked so passionately on the film, says the celebrated director. History was made as Payal Kapadia became the first Indian director to have won a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director. Her much talked about movie, 'All We Imagine as Light' has won two GG nominations in total. One for Best Director and the other for Best Motion Picture (Non-English). The two prestigious nominations at the 82nd Golden Globes mark a milestone in Indian cinema. After Canne ...Read More >
Mumbai, May 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of the upcoming film "Param Sundari" on Thursday unveiled the first look of the film, touted as the "biggest love story" featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor Production banner Maddock Films took to Instagram, where they unveiled the first look, which introduces the dapper dude Sidharth Malhotra as "North's fire" Param and the stunning Janhvi Kapoor as "South's grace" Sundari. The first look is charged with romance, drama, emotions and beautiful visuals. The video was captioned: "Where North's fire meets South's grace, it calls for the bigge ...Read More >
Imphal, June 7 (UNI) Three militants were nabbed in separate incidents during the last 24 hours in Manipur, police said on Saturday. Manipur Police arrested a militant from Moidangpok Awang Leikai from Khumbong Bazar under Imphal West District, they said. Security forces arrested a militant from the Elangkhanpokpi Mayai Leikai area under Kakching district. Security forces apprehended a militant from Wangoo Samushang in Bishnupur district and elected members from Kumbi area. In an operation, one M16 rifle, one bolt-action rifle, three pull-mechanism rifles, three improvised mortars, and fiv ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: A high-voltage drama unfolded on Saturday in the Odhav area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad when police arrived to arrest a wanted criminal, Abhishek Tomar alias Shooter. In an attempt to evade arrest, he climbed onto the roof of a flat on the fifth floor of a residential building, started a live video on social media, and threatened to commit suicide. Police, fire brigade personnel, and local residents were present at the scene throughout the incident, which lasted for three hours. A video of the event has surfaced, showing the accused standing on the edge of the roof of the flat while pol ...Read More >