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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30 : Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani, who has composed the music for actor Anupam Kher's directorial 'Tanvi The Great,' shared how he instantly agreed to be a part of the project. Speaking with ANI, Keeravani, who is best known globally for his work in RRR, said that the idea of the film won his heart in just a few minutes. He also recalled receiving a call from Kher while travelling in Kerala. "When Anupam Sir called me while I was travelling in Kerala, he briefed me about the storyline for 8 to 10 minutes. Then, instantly, the storyline stole my heart. And I said, 'Sir, I'll be honored to compose music for this movie,'" he said. Keeravani also shared that he had the chance to compose both the songs and the background score for the film. "I had the privilege of composing the background score as well, apart from the nine songs in the movie. It was a great experience," he added. The trailer, which was unveiled earlier today, introduces people to Tanvi, a girl who is different but no less. Tanvi The Great is a "testament to the unbreakable spirit of hope and triumph," according to a press note. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLhOWGWOeKq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link With a soul-stirring soundtrack by Keeravani, Tanvi The Great is produced by Anupam Kher Studios in association with NFDC. The global distribution is being handled by Excel Entertainment, led by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, and AA Films, led by Anil Thadani. Tanvi The Great will be released on July 18, 2025. Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor
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 >
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 >
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 eve ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Marking centenary celebrations of legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt, a special retrospective of his iconic films will be held across India in August. On Wednesday, Ultra Media and Entertainment announced that Guru Dutt's classics, including 'Pyaasa', 'Chaudhvin Ka Chand', 'Mr. & Mrs. 55', and 'Baaz', which have been restored in 4K, will be re-run in theatres from August 8 to August 10. The restoration of Pyaasa and his other films has been undertaken by NFDC-NFAI. Sushilkumar Agrawal, MD & CEO, Ultra Media and Entertainment Pvt Ltd, who holds the righ ...Read More >
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 7 (ANI): Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan arrived at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj on Friday and said that the 'Sanatana' culture embodies the oneness of being and that all the differences dissolve in it. Speaking to the media here, Arif Khan highlighted the Indian culture of seeing divinity in humanity, asserting that "manav" (humans) are a reflection of "Madhav" (God). Khan also noted that India's heritage, values, and ideals continue to be celebrated at the Mahakumbh, fostering unity among people beyond personal familiarity. "We should always not ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 29 (ANI): In a heartwarming display of family bonding, actor Saif Ali Khan was recently seen enjoying a sunny day at the park with his children, son Ibrahim Ali Khan and younger kids Taimur and Jeh Ali Khan. The outing, shared by Ibrahim on his social media, has quickly captured the hearts of fans, showcasing an intimate and playful side of the Pataudi family. Also Read | Oscar Winner Marion Cotillard, Guillaume Canet Announce Separation After 18 Years, Ask Public to Respect Their Privacy. https://www.instagram.com/p/DLc73t1owfX/?img_index=1 The pictures, ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana joins names such as Kamal Haasan, Ariana Grande, and Jeremy Strong at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year. Ayushmann along with names such as Kamal Haasan Naomi Ackie, Gillian Anderson, Branford Marsalis, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Graham, Jodie Comer and Jason Momoa are among 534 individuals who were invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on June 26. "We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy," said Ac ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher said he is "overwhelmed and overjoyed" after being praised for his upcoming directorial "Tanvi The Great" received from Lieutenant General K. M. Seth after a special screening for army officers and their families in Pune. Anupam took to Instagram, where he shared a video of Lieutenant General K. M. Seth heaping praise on the upcoming movie, based on a 21-year-old woman on the autism spectrum. In the video, the Lieutenant General is asked by Anupam as to what he had to say about the film. To which, the official replied: "Tanv ...Read More >
'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' (2001) is a romantic drama directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, marking the Bollywood debut of R Madhavan and Dia Mirza. At the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, actor R Madhavan opened up about the emotional journey of his iconic film 'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' (RHTDM), which has achieved cult status over the years. The film, initially released in 2001, marked a significant milestone in Bollywood, both for R Madhavan and his co-star Dia Mirza, as it was their debut film. Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the romantic drama also starred Saif ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 3 (ANI): National award-winning actor, Rishab Shetty, is all set to star in one of the most ambitious historical dramas in recent years, titled 'The Pride Of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.' The film, a grand retelling of the life of one of India's greatest warrior kings, will showcase the legendary rise of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a revered figure who reshaped Indian history and fought to protect his kingdom from Mughal invaders. The movie promises to be a visual spectacle, featuring groundbreaking action sequences, stunning VFX, and a powerfu ...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 >
New Delhi: Alleging "blatant misuse" of agencies to defame its leaders, AAP on Thursday questioned why the first information report filed against former Delhi ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Satyendar Jain was being kept under wraps and "selective" press notes were being leaked to the media.Bharadwaj, who is Delhi AAP convener, alleged that only two former ministers were named in the case without any reasonable cause while all the officers of the health and public works departments, who were actually responsible for executing the hospital projects, were spared. "Is the FIR so baseless that BJP ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday attacked the Centre and Rajasthan governments over the reported plan to redraw the boundaries of the Sariska Tiger Reserve for the reactivation of over 50 mining operations, saying the move would be "ecologically devastating". The opposition party also said that with the Rajasthan and Union environment ministers both being from Alwar, this "double engine" cannot be supporting such a move. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared on X a media report which claimed that a plan to redraw the boundaries of Rajasthan's ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 1 (ANI): Ahead of the release of Anupam Kher's directorial 'Tanvi The Great', Oscar-winning sound editor Resul Pookutty opened up about his experience collaborating with the cinema icon on his upcoming film. Speaking with ANI, Resul lauded Anupam Kher for his work and said it is quite inspiring to see the 'body of work he has done'. 'Being with him, working with him is like a tribute to the body of work that he has done, you know. As a film student, I really got inspired by his films. I love him as a person, as an actor and a filmmaker,' Resul said. The fi ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 5 (ANI): The first screening of 'Tanvi The Great,' directed by actor Anupam Kher, was held on Saturday evening at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune's Khadakwasla. Kher was joined at the event by co-actors Boman Irani and debutant Shubhangi Dutt, who plays the lead role of Tanvi Raina, a young woman with autism who dreams of joining the Indian Army. The event was attended by over 2,500 cadets and officers, who gave the film a standing ovation after the screening. The film marks Kher's return to direction after over two decades, his last directorial b ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 10 (ANI): As the 2015 blockbuster film, 'Baahubali' rings in a decade since its release. To make this occasion more special, director SS Rajamouli reunited with the cast and crew of his film. On Thursday, the official Instagram account of the film shared some pictures from the 'epic reunion', which was attended by Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, SS Rajamouli and MM Keeravani. Also Read | 'Superman' Censored in India: CBFC Trims Kissing Scenes Between David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan in James Gunn's DC Superhero Movie. They penned a long, heartwarming note tha ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): The much-awaited film 'The Paradise' which stars Telugu actor Nani and directed by Srikanth Odela, has officially gone on floors. The makers began shooting on June 21 and shared the news with a new photo from the sets. Also Read | Christy Martin Biopic: Sydney Sweeney Says She 'Didn't Care' About Getting Hurt While Filming Fight Scenes With Co-Star Katy O'Brian. The photo, posted on the film's official social media page, shows Nani in character as Dhagad. He is seen placing his foot on stacked weight plates, wearing green leather shoes and a styl ...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 (Maharashtra) [India], July 12 (ANI): Anurag Basu new film Metro... In Dino is garnering the love of the audience and showing a steady hold at the box office. Released on July 4 in theatres, it follows four different love stories of couples--young, old, and middle-aged--living in a metro and serves as the spiritual sequel to Anurag Basu 2007 film Life in a... Metro. The film features Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta. Despite a modest start, the film has shown a steady hold at the box offic ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 6 (ANI): Netflix has announced the release of 'Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous', a docu-film that revolves around the life of the Indian hip-hop star and music artist. The film, directed by Mozez Singh and produced by Sikhya Entertainment, is set to premiere on December 20. Also Read | 'I'm Still Single': Mamta Kulkarni Clarifies She's Not Married to Vicky Goswami, Reveals She's Back in India After 24 Years for Kumbh Mela 2025. The makers, on Friday, took to Instagram to share the announcement along with a poster of the hip-hop star. "The name you know, the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 3 (ANI): The first glimpse of 'Ramayana', directed by Nitesh Tiwari, has been officially unveiled, showcasing Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash as the formidable Ravana, and introducing Sunny Deol in the portrayal of Lord Hanuman. The introductory footage, now released on the official social media handles of the makers, has generated a storm of excitement for the epic's Diwali 2026 release. Also Read | 'I Have NOT Deleted My Post About Diljit Dosanjh': Naseeruddin Shah Remains Defiant Amid 'Sardaar Ji 3' Row, Says He Doesn't 'Care a Fiddler's Fart About Backl ...Read More >
Baramulla, Jul 5: Hundreds of mourners from Delina and its neighbouring villages Saturday participated in the Muharram procession, the 9th day of the month of Muharram-Ul-Haram at Delina area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The procession was one of the series of processions being held in the month of Muharram, the first month of Islamic calendar. Dressed in black and carrying flags bearing religious inscriptions, participants from the villages of Hygam, Bulgam, Bohripora, Syedpora, Uri, Boniyar and other villages marched from new Imambargah through the National Highway NH-1 to the ma ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): Legendary actor Anupam Kher has joined hands with Excel Entertainment, led by producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, for his directorial 'Tanvi The Great'. Ritesh and Farhan have come on board as the global distributors for the film. Also Read | Shefali Jariwala Dies at 42 Due to Cardiac Arrest: Sidharth Shukla to Puneeth Rajkumar, Celebrities Who Died Young Due to Heart-Related Ailments. Announcing his collaboration, Kher on Instagram on Saturday wrote, "Behind every great story are those who dare to believe in it and those who step in to ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30 (ANI): The wait is over as the trailer of legendary Anupam Kher's directorial 'Tanvi The Great' has been unveiled. The trailer introduces us to Tanvi, a girl who is different but no less. Tanvi The Great is a 'testament to the unbreakable spirit of hope and triumph,' as per a press note. Speaking about the film, National Award-winning actor and director 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 au ...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 >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 3 (ANI): A special screening of Anurag Basu's directorial 'Metro...In Dino' was held in Mumbai on Thursday night for B-town. Several stars gathered together under one roof to cheer for the whole team of 'Metro...In Dino', which stars Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Konkona Sen Sharma, Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Pankaj Tripathi, Fatima Sana Shaikh , and Ali Fazal in the lead roles. Also Read | Kenneth Colley Dies at 87: Star Wars Actor Best Known for Playing Admiral Piett, Passes Away at His Home in England, After Contracting COVID-19 and Developing Pneumoni ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Veteran lyricist and writer Siva Shakthi Datta passed away on Monday night at his residence in Manikonda, Hyderabad, at the age of 92. A multifaceted personality in Telugu cinema, he was a renowned screenwriter, painter, director, and producer. Datta was best known for writing Sanskrit-based lyrics for Telugu films. He was the father of Oscar-winning music composer MM Keeravaani and the uncle of celebrated filmmaker SS Rajamouli. MM Keeravaani, who has composed music for all of SS Rajamouli's films, including the internationally acclaimed Baahubali series and RRR, is his son. Dat ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Legendary actor Anupam Kher and Boman Irani arrived at Rastrapati Bhavan in Delhi to attend the special screening of Tanvi The Great with President Droupadi Murmu on Friday. The screening is organised for President Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre ahead of the film official release. Kher and Irani looked stunning as they arrived for the screening. Tanvi The Great actor opted for a black suit while Boman chose to wear a brown suit. Shubhangi, who plays the title role of Tanvi, and Karan Tacker also arrived in style for the special occasion. T ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): It was a moment of pride for legendary actor Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and the entire team of 'Tanvi The Great' as President Droupadi Murmu watched their film. The screening was attended by the cast, including Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Karan Tacker, and debutant Shubhangi. Calling it an 'emotional' moment, Kher told ANI, 'I am very emotional because the President watched our movie. The tagline of our movie is 'Different but no less'... I want to thank our President. When I looked at her after the movie, I saw that she was standing and applauding. There cannot ...Read More >
Shivamogga (Karnataka) [India], July 14 (ANI): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple key infrastructure projects, including the Kalasavalli-Ambargondlu Bridge in Shivamogga. The bridge and the approach roads have been constructed at a cost of over Rs 473 crore by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The cable-stayed bridge across the Sharavati River backwaters reconnects villages severed by the 1960s Linganmakki dam construction. Also Read | Anupam Kher To Screen 'Tanvi the Great' for President Droupadi Murmu, Calls Her 'Epitome ...Read More >