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Mumbai, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actress Shabana Azmi used social media to share a fond memory with her brother from the sets of Boney Kapoor's "Hum Paanch". "This is one of my favourite photos with my brother #Baba Azmi on the sets of #Boney Kapoor's #Hum Paanch directed by #Bapu," Azmi captioned the post. She further disclosed that Baba was just beginning his career as an operative cameraman with the movie in which she was playing the female lead. "A rare occasion when my mother #Shaukat Kaifi came on the set and kept praying fervently that neither of us made a mistake that could require a retake !! Mothers!", the actress concluded. Azmi further dropped a black and white throwback picture with his brother on her IG where she was seen lovingly placing her hand on his chin. Along with Azmi, "Hum Paanch" also features Sanjeev Kumar, Mithun Chakraborty, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar, Gulshan Grover and Amrish Puri in significant roles. A remake of the 1978 Kannada film "Paduvaaralli Pandavaru", the project marked Boney's primary venture as a producer. "Hum Paanch" has on board Sharad Kadwe as the cinematographer, Kamlakar Karkhanis as the editor, and Laxmikant-Pyarelal as the composer duo. Last Tuesday, Azmi praised her writer husband Javed Akhtar for his commitment to work. Taking to her official Instagram handle, she posted a photo of herself and the legendary screenwriter and lyricist. The image showed Akhtar deeply engrossed in his writing work while Azmi looked into the camera. For the caption, she wrote, "The writer writes oblivious to the scenic beauty but there is peace and serenity in this photo". Azmi and Javed initially met each other at Azmi's father, Kaifi Azmi's house. After falling in love, the lovebirds finally tied the knot in 1984. The screenwriter was previously married to Honey Irani and even had two children, Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar.
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 [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, 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 >
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 (Maharashtra) [India], February 5 (ANI): Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan on Wednesday reunited at the special screening of the film 'Loveyapa', which features latter's son Junaid Khan in the lead role. In the visuals captured by the paps, Aamir can be seen welcoming SRK with a big smile on his face. Both Khans shared a warm hug and emrbaced each other's company. SRK also hugged Aamir's children Junaid and Ira. They all happily posed for the paps, leaving fans excited. SRK arrived at the screening donning a casual look. He looked uber cool in a blue shirt that he pa ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 27 (PTI) Veteran movie star Rekha recreated her look from the 1981 film "Umrao Jaan" at the theatrical re-release premiere of the film that brought out the who's who of Bollywood in attendance, including Aamir Khan, Alia Bhatt, Tabu, and Hema Malini. Directed by Muzaffar Ali, the period drama has been restored and re-released in cinemas on June 27. The film has been restored by the National Film Development Corporation-National Film Archive of India under the National Film Heritage Mission. Rekha turned heads as she appeared in a stunning white and gold anarkali by Manish Malhotr ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connections, targeting 10,000 in each Assembly segment. He reaffirmed nine-hour uninterrupted power for agri ...Read More >
Mumbai: Kareena Kapoor Khan Monday celebrated 25 years in the Hindi film industry, taking to social media to share heartfelt memories from her debut film Refugee. The actress took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, revisiting cherished moments from her debut film "Refugee." Taking to Instagram, Bebo posted a couple of her throwback photos from the movie and captioned it simply, "25 years and forever to go ..." The post featured a mix of solo pictures of Kareena and photos alongside her 'Refugee' co-star Abhishek Bachchan. The Udta Punjab actress also tagged director JP Dutta, Abhishek, Jackie ...Read More >
New Delhi: Diljit Dosanjh will continue to be a part of the upcoming war drama 'Border 2', despite the uproar surrounding his collaboration with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in 'Sardaar Ji 3'. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), which had earlier imposed a non-cooperation order on Diljit, has now temporarily revoked the restriction, but only for this specific project. BN Tiwari, President of FWICE, confirmed the development to India Today, stating that producer Bhushan Kumar personally appealed to the federation to allow Dosanjh to continue shooting for 'Border 2'. "Yes, ...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, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) It's not every day that Janhvi Kapoor's candid side surfaces online, but her latest exchange with producer Rhea Kapoor did just that. In her latest post on Instagram, the 'Dhadak' actress jokingly pleaded with Rhea Kapoor, saying, "Don't kill me." On Friday, Janhvi shared a couple of her stylish photos in a black outfit and captioned it, Ready for the Mumbai rains ( @rheakapoor don't kill me for the caption)." In the images, she made a stylish statement in a chic black outfit that she paired with a hat and heels. Janhvi Kapoor completed her look with a subtle m ...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 >
It's been 25 years since Refugee released. The film marked the debut of Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor, two fresh faces who would go on to become big names in Bollywood. Looking back on those early days, Abhishek recently shared a fun memory from that time. He recalled how he and Kareena once had to be locked inside a projector room during a theatre visit because fans found out they were there. In an interview with SCREEN, Abhishek Bachchan said, "I have vivid memories! I was filming in Ma ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): The makers of Rishab Shetty's highly anticipated film 'Kantara: Chapter 1' have released a poster of the movie on the occasion of the actor's 42nd birthday. Taking to their Instagram handle, Hombale Films (the official production banner of the film) shared a poster featuring Rishab Shetty, who is seen holding a battle axe in one hand and a shield in the other. Shetty has donned tribal warrior gear in the poster, hinting at the breathtaking visuals in the movie. While sharing the poster, Hombale wrote, 'Where legends are born and the roar of the wild echoes. ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Iconic filmmaker Raj Kapoor's family is quite famous for their endless love for food. The members of the famous Kapoor Khandaan often meet with each other and bond over different cuisines. On veteran actor Neetu Kapoor's 67th birthday on July 8, Kareena Kapoor Khan dropped a throwback picture of the two gorging on their favourite "sindhi curry". Also Read | 'L365?: Is Mohanlal Playing a Cop in Austin Dan Thomas' Upcoming Malayalam Film? (View Poster). "Happy birthday Neetu aunty (rainbow and red heart emojis) sindhi curry forever ok lots of love," ...Read More >
Kochi (Kerala) [India], July 8 (ANI): Actor Soubin Shahir was arrested in Kochi, allegedly in a financial fraud case related to the film 'Manjummel Boys'. The court had granted anticipatory bail, and he will be released after recording his arrest, as per the Kochi police. The police had registered a case against Soubin Shahir, an actor-producer, and Shawn Antony, a producer, on a complaint by Siraj Valiathara Hameed that they had not paid him the share of the profit made from the movie, despite his contribution of Rs 7 crore towards its production. Also Read | 'L365?: Is Mohanlal Playing a C ...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 >
Bengaluru, Jun 7 (PTI) A 26-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife following a heated argument on the outskirts of Bengaluru after he suspected her of having an extra-marital affair, police said on Saturday. After killing Manasa, Shankar travelled with her severed head on his scooter to the nearest police station and confessed to the crime, they said. The man was later arrested, police said, adding that the incident occurred at Heelalige village, near Chandapura, Anekal taluk late on Friday. According to the police, the couple were married for over five years and have a four-year-old daug ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jul 8 (PTI) Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Tuesday launched a campaign for promotion of rooftop gardening and urban horticulture. Singh Deo flagged off a rath (vehicle) for promotion of rooftop gardening in five major cities of Odisha here at Krushi Bhavan. Also Read | Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar Reiterate Their Faith in Air India After AI 171 Crash As Both Travel to London To Attend Wimbledon 2025; Call It 'Best Inflight Service'. With fast growth and development in the state, the urban areas are growing across the state with construction of numerous ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Star couple Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar on Tuesday boarded an Air India flight to reach Wimbledon and expressed full faith in the 'national carrier with the best inflight service in the world'. Taking to X, Shabana shared a picture with Javed from the flight, reiterating 'faith' in the airline service. 'Off to #London for [?]@Wimbledon[?] on [?]@airindia. Reiterating faith in our National carrier with the best inflight service in the world ! [?]@Javedakhtarjadu @mantagoyal,' she captioned the post. Last week, Raashii Khanna took to her Instagram ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], December 3 (ANI): Producer Ektaa R Kapoor on Tuesday met with Odisha Chief Minister Charan Majhi in Bhubaneshwar. Visuals from the meeting surfaced online in which CM Mohan Charan Majhi and Ektaa could be seen exchanging warm pleasantries. Also Read | 'The Sabarmati Report': Union Home Minister Amit Shah Praises Vikrant Massey Starrer for Revealing the Truth Behind Godhra (View Post). Ektaa also visited Lingaraja Temple and offered prayers there. Notably, on Monday, Ektaa along with the team of 'The Sabarmati Report' attended a special screening of the film wi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Delhi government will be rolling out the 'Saheli Smart Card' for women and transgender people, allowing them to travel the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster buses for free of cost. According to sources, the Saheli Smart Card scheme is expected to be rolled out on August 15, Independence Day. Also Read | Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar Reiterate Their Faith in Air India After AI 171 Crash As Both Travel to London To Attend Wimbledon 2025; Call It 'Best Inflight Service'. The scheme is meant to replace the 'Pink Ticket' system which was launched by t ...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, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Sunny Kaushal has ventured into the world of music with the release of his debut urban Punjabi rap track, "Mid Air Freeverse." The actor-turned-rapper shared that the song is especially close to his heart, as he has poured his emotions and creativity into every line. Speaking about his rap song, Sunny stated, "It's a super fun track, and I've poured my heart into it. I genuinely had a great time creating it, and I really hope fans and listeners enjoy it just as much while listening." Navjosh Singh, Head of A&R at Mass Appeal, added, "When the opportunity ...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 >
ISLAMABAD: Indian Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Rahul R Singh Friday claimed China used the four-day Pakistan-India conflict in May like a "live lab" to test various weapon systems and was providing all possible support to Islamabad in line with its ancient military strategy of killing the adversary with a "borrowed knife". The senior Indian military officer claimed while Pakistan was the "front face", with China extending all possible support to its all-weather ally, Turkiye was also playing a major role by supplying military hardware to Islamabad, adding that India was actually dealing w ...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 >
Diljit Dosanjh's Sardaar Ji 3 has stormed into the North American box office top 12, earning \$876K despite no release in India. It's the only Indian film to feature alongside major Hollywood hits. Diljit Dosanjh is celebrating as his latest Punjabi film Sardaar Ji 3 is breaking records in North America. Even though the film didn't release in India, it is managing to impress the audiences oversees. Sardaar Ji 3, directed by Diljit Dosanjh, has made a remarkable global impact by ranking among th ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 1 (ANI): NMDC, India's largest iron ore producer, marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new international office in Dubai, UAE on Tuesday. This strategic expansion fortifies NMDC's global presence and propels its vision to become a multinational mining powerhouse, the company said in a release. Also Read | Mawra Hocane, Saba Qamar and Few Pakistani Actors' Instagram Accounts Now Visible in India but Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan Remain Banned. The office was inaugurated by the Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, Minister of Steel, and Heavy Ind ...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 >