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Mumbai: As Salman Khan's blockbuster movie 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' completed 10 years of its release, director Kabir Khan shared how Kareena Kapoor came on board for the film. "I always knew Rasika was a very small character, but she's the voice of reason in the film. And from day one, I was sure I wanted Kareena for it. When I went to meet her, I told her upfront: it's a small role, but you should listen to the entire narration before deciding. And by the time she heard the whole script, she was in tears. She said she absolutely wanted to be a part of it," the director said in an interview with The Indian Express. 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' revolves around an Indian citizen who crosses the border without a valid passport to unite Munni, a lost girlchild, with her parents in Pakistan. Salman played the role of Bajrangi Bhaijaan, child artist Harshaali Malhotra made an impressive debut as Munni. Kareena played Salman's love interest, Rasika Pandey, in the film. Salman recently confirmed that a sequel to 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' is in works.
From Shah Rukh Khan's massive earnings to Akshay Kumar's socially relevant roles, these top Bollywood stars dominate the industry with their impressive net worth and paychecks. Bollywood's highest-paid actors, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Akshay Kumar, continue to dominate the industry with impressive net worths and paychecks, setting records with their blockbuster films and socially relevant roles. Shah Rukh Khan Known as the "King Khan," Shah Rukh is the third-highest paid actor in India with a net worth of ₹6,300 crore. Globally, his most recent blockbusters, Jawan and Path ...Read More >
The censors felt that the dialogue would hurt certain sentiments, especially those of the Muslim population. Kabir Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan, starring Salman Khan as the lead, is one of the most talked-about films in both their filmographies. With its deep political messaging and balanced entertainment, the film has amassed a great fan following over the years. As the film clocks 10 years, the director opened up to SCREEN and revealed that the CBFC asked him to make a major edit. In the film, Om ...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 >
Itanagar, Jun 7 (PTI) The flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh improved on Saturday with water levels of most rivers receding, even as 33,000 people in 24 districts remained affected, officials said. Twelve people lost their lives and one person went missing in rain-related incidents, including landslides, after the monsoon set in, they said. In its daily report, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said 33,200 people in 215 villages remained affected due to floods and landslides in the state. The water levels of most major rivers and their tributaries were showing a receding trend o ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has suggested prioritising women in allocation of deceased donor organs.In a letter to the states/UTs, the apex authority for regulating organ donations and transplants in the country, has said a provision should be made to mark additional points for women recipients of donor organs, to address gender disparity. Studies have shown that while women make up a large percentage of donors, they receive fewer organs than men. "Women are equally vulnerable when it comes to end-stage organ failure due to illness, and it is import ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 28 (ANI): On the back of two consecutive successful seasons, the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India pioneering tennis-ball T10 tournament, returns for its third edition, bigger, better and bolder, as per a release from ISPL. The tournament, featuring eight teams, will be held in Surat from January 9 to February 6, 2026. Among the highlights of the upcoming season, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) will receive a brand-new Porsche 911, further showcasing how the league has scaled up to match global sporting competition and benchmarks. The announcem ...Read More >
After making his appearance at the 3rd anniversary celebration of NMACC, Ranveer Singh was seen reaching Jamnagar today, April 8, to celebrate Anant Ambani's birthday bash. Ranveer Singh is currently riding high on the massive success of his recently released film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge. After making his first appearance at the 3rd anniversary celebration of NMACC, the actor was seen reaching Jamnagar today, April 8, to celebrate Anant Ambani's birthday bash. Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's so ...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 >
Mumbai: Salman Khan isn't just one of the biggest superstars in Bollywood - he's a full-blown brand himself. Known for blockbuster movies, lavish lifestyle, and massive fan following, Salman lives the life of a king. But did you know he's also a serious player in the business world? We all know his famous Being Human brand, right? But that's just the beginning. Salman Khan owns or invests in multiple business ventures that span across fashion, fitness, entertainment, travel, and even tech. Launched in 2012, this fashion label supports the Being Human Foundation, Salman's nonprofit that funds ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: A defiant Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday scaled the gates of the Naqshband Sahib graveyard to pay tributes to the 22 people killed by the Dogra army on July 13, 1931. The dramatic scene unfolded a day after Abdullah and several leaders of the National Conference and opposition parties were put under house arrest to prevent them from going to the graveyard to mark Martyrs' Day. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah took an autorickshaw from the Khanyar crossing to the martyrs memorial while Minister for Education Sakina Ittoo surprised everyone by r ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18 (ANI): Bajrangi Bhaijaan, starring Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor, hit the big screens on July 17, 2015. The film clocked 10 years on Thursday, and on this special occasion, Aayush Sharma, Salman brother-in-law and actor, looked back at how the film played a special role in his journey into movies. On Friday, Aayush took to Instagram to share several behind-the-scenes pictures from the film shoot. One of the photos showed him taking a picture of Salman Khan on set. Other pictures featured Nawazuddin Siddiqui, director Kabir Khan, and moments from the prod ...Read More >
Mumbai, Actor-filmmaker Anupam Kher says he is someone who strongly believes in second chances and that is what he wants to give his film "Tanvi The Great" which is set to be re-released in theatres on September 26. Starring debutant actor Shubhangi Dutt, the movie marked Kher's return to the director's chair after the 2002 film "Om Jai Jagdish". The film charts the emotional journey of a young autistic woman who is determined to realise her late father's dream of honouring the Indian tricolor a ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal is on its path to beat the record-rally of 1979. Multiple factors like US Fed rate cut, trade becau ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues its dream run at the box office, emerging as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters ever. The Ranveer Singh-starrer has already collected Rs. 961 crore nett in India within just two weeks and is inching closer to the Rs. 1000 crore milestone. Globally, the film has crossed Rs. 1500 crore, setting multiple records and dominating both domestic and international markets. Despite a slight slowdown after a massive second weekend, the film continues to perform strongly across theatres. Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has now watched the film and shared h ...Read More >
After the banned CPI (Maoist)'s general secretary Nambala Keshava Rao alias Basavaraju was killed in an encounter with security forces on May 22, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated that Naxalism will be eliminated from the country by March 31, 2026. In the Congress-ruled Telangana, however, B Mahesh Kumar Goud, the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president, says that the government should not use iron fist to wipe out Maoists but deal with them through "legal and constitutional means". He has urged the Centre to hold "peace talks" with the Maoists and declare a "ceasefire" w ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The State government on Friday accorded approvals to a slew of industries. Among those are Krishnapatnam Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), which is set to establish a 350 MW Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Thamminapatnam and Mommidi villages of SPSR Nellore district with a Rs 1,225 crore investment, creating 575 jobs. Furthermore, the government also waived off a Rs 54 crore extension of time fee, contingent on project completion within two years as per the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy-2024. The government also allocated 22.80 acres at MPSEZ in N ...Read More >
Hyderabad: IMDb has released a special report titled 25 Years of Indian Cinema (2000-2025). The analysis covered 130 movies, choosing the top five from each year. Shah Rukh Khan leads the list with 20 titles, followed by Aamir Khan and Hrithik Roshan with 11 each. Deepika Padukone secured the fourth spot with 10 films, placing her ahead of Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Ajay Devgn, Prabhas, and Alia Bhatt. Reacting to the honour, Deepika shared that she has always chosen a difficult path to challenge the status quo. According to latest IMDb repo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 17 (ANI): YouTube star MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) has left fans guessing after he posted a picture with Bollywood legends Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan. The picture, which appears to have been taken at a grand event in Riyadh, shows all three Khans posing together with MrBeast, a rare glimpse that fans don't often get to see. The photo, shared on his Instagram Story, showed the trio dressed dapperly. SRK and Salman looked sharp in formal suits, while Aamir opted for a black kurta paired with white trousers. MrBeast, known for his massive onl ...Read More >
Uber has launched India's first Shikara ride on Srinagar's Dal Lake, offering a unique and scenic experience. This new service allows passengers to enjoy the tranquil beauty of the lake while riding in a traditional Shikara boat. Booking is easy through the Uber app, with rides available daily from 10 AM to 6 PM. This initiative aims to boost tourism in the region while providing locals with a new way to experience the lake. With Uber's entry into the Shikara market, visitors can now enjoy a blend of modern convenience and traditional charm on Dal Lake. ...Read More >
New Delhi: Actor Sonali Bendre has offered a rare and deeply personal glimpse into her changing relationship with Salman Khan, revealing how the superstar extended unexpected and heartfelt support during her battle with cancer. In a candid chat with ANI, Sonali Bendre reflected on her long journey from co-star friction to newfound admiration for Khan's deeply compassionate side. Rewinding to their early days on the set of the 1999 blockbuster 'Hum Saath Saath Hain', Sonali Bendre admitted that she and Salman weren't exactly close. "Let me put it mildly, we were not the best of friends at the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound", horror-comedy "Stree 2" and hit shows like "Black Warrant" and "Paatal Lok 2" are among the films and shows nominated for the 2025th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. IFFM, which celebrates the best of Indian cinema and streaming, on Monday unveiled its nominations list for the 2025 edition, which will take place between August 14 and August 24, in Melbourne, Australia. The IFFM Awards Night, during which the winners of the categories wil ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 28 (ANI): On the back of two consecutive successful seasons, the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India's pioneering tennis-ball T10 tournament, returns for its third edition, bigger, better and bolder, as per a release from ISPL. The tournament, featuring eight teams, will be held in Surat from January 9 to February 6, 2026. Among the highlights of the upcoming season, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) will receive a brand-new Porsche 911, further showcasing how the league has scaled up to match global sporting competition and benchmarks. Also Read | ...Read More >
After the banned CPI (Maoist)'s general secretary Nambala Keshava Rao alias Basavaraju was killed in an encounter between Maoists and security forces on May 22, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated that Naxalism will be eliminated from the country by March 31, 2026. In the Congress-ruled Telangana, however, B Mahesh Kumar Goud, the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president, says that the government should not use iron fist to wipe out Maoists but deal with them through "legal and constitutional means". He has urged the Centre to hold "peace talks" with the Maoists and declare ...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: The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has requested Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah to immediately withdraw permission granted for the shooting of the film "Border 2' at the National Defence Academy (NDA) premises in Pune amid the ongoing controversy surrounding singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh. The singer-actor is facing a massive backlash for collaborating with a Pakistani artist, Hania Aamir, in his upcoming movie 'Sardaar Ji 3,' against the backdrop of continuing tensions between India and Pakistan. Diljit Dosanjh is currently working on ...Read More >
Happy Birthday Prithviraj Sukumaran: From winning a National Award to directing one of Malayalam Cinema's highest-grossing films, here's a look at his journey and achievements. Prithviraj Sukumaran Birthday: Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran celebrates his 43rd birthday today, on October 16. Over the past two decades, he has built a remarkable career in Indian cinema, earning acclaim not only as an actor but also as a director. His journey began in 2002 with Ranjith Balakrishnan's romantic d ...Read More >
"Dude - Stop spreading negativity!" Ameesha Patel said. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Zakir Khan remarked that major Bollywood players are jealous of Dhurandhar 2 success * Ameesha Patel criticised Zakir Khan for "spreading negativity" about Bollywood * She stated the film industry respects Dhurandhar and its success Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode After Zakir Khan took a swipe at Bollywood with his remarks around Dhurandhar 2 succ ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Actor Harshaali Malhotra, popular for her role of Munni in Salman Khan-starrer "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", has joined the cast of "Akhanda 2: Thaandavam". The upcoming Telugu film is a sequel to the 2021 release "Akhanda". Directed by Boyapati Sreenu, who also helmed the first part, the film is slated to hit the big screen on September 25. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead. Malhotra,17, will play Janani in the film, which also marks her Telugu debut. Production and distribution company 14 Reels Plus shared Malhotra's casting news on its official X handle on Wednesda ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 4 (ANI): Raj Kapoor, one of India's most legendary filmmakers, has left an indelible mark on global cinema. As his 100th birth anniversary approaches, Kareena Kapoor Khan has shared the centenary celebration poster of 'India's Greatest Showman' to honour his legacy. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Kareena invited fans to join her in a screening of Raj Kapoor's most iconic films. Remembering her grandfather's illustrious career, she wrote: "His legacy lives on. We are so proud to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of my grandfather, India's Greatest ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30 (ANI): Kareena Kapoor Khan has completed 25 years in the Hindi film industry and to celebrate the special moment, Bebo looked back at her journey by sharing old photos from her first film, 'Refugee.' Taking to Instagram on Monday, the 'Jab We Met' actress posted a video that included stills from her debut movie. Also Read | Fact Check: Has Genelia Deshmukh Only Delivered Hits With Aamir Khan in Bollywood? Here's Truth Behind Viral Claim Post 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Box Office Success!. The pictures included solo shots of her as well as scenes with her co-s ...Read More >