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Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Karan Tacker has opened up about a significant moment in his career, as two of his projects are set to release on the same day. The actor shared that while he is excited, he is also feeling anxious about how both projects will be received. Speaking about this exciting career milestone, Karan shared, "So it's the first time that it is happening in my career that I have two releases on the same day and I don't know how to receive this but I'm extremely nervous and anxious because they are such two contrasting roles, they are two contrasting platforms, one is a film, one is on OTT (Hotstar) while I'm excited that the audience has not seen me in a year and half so they get to see a lot more of me but at the same time the reaction of everyone is just keeping thinking on toes and giving me a lot of sleepless nights so here's to feeling a lot of gratitude and yeah can't wait." Karan Tacker's OTT project, "Special Ops Season 2" and his film "Tanvi The Great" release today, July 18. "In Special Ops," the actor reprises his role as the sharp and relentless Intelligence Officer Farooq Ali. The show also stars Kay Kay Menon as RAW officer Himmat Singh. Directed by Neeraj Pandey and Shivam Nair, the new season, which was initially slated for July 11, premiered on July 18 on JioHotstar. On the other hand, "Tanvi The Great" sees Karan in a never-seen-before avatar as Captain Samar Raina, an Indian Army officer. Directed by Anupam Kher, the movie also features Kher as Col. Pratap Raina, Shubhangi Dutt as Tanvi, Iain Glen, Boman Irani, Jackie Shroff, Arvind Swami, Pallavi Joshi, and Nassar. On July 17, a special premiere of 'Tanvi The Great' was held in Mumbai, and it was attended by Kirron Kher, her son Sikandar Kher, Mahesh Bhatt, comedians Krushan Abhishek and Tiku Shardra, Mahima Chaudhry, Gulshan Grover, and Sunidhi Chauhan, among others.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 29: The highly anticipated trailer for Tanvi The Great is set to drop on Monday, June 30, building excitement for the inspiring drama ahead of its theatrical release. Ahead of the trailer launch, veteran actor Anupam Kher shared a special video on Instagram showcasing the film's growing acclaim on the international stage. The montage features reactions from audiences at global film festivals, including legendary actor Robert De Niro watching the film at the New York Indian Film Festival. It also highlights moments from the film's world premiere at Cannes, al ...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], June 30 : 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. The pictures included solo shots of her as well as scenes with her co-star Abhishek Bachchan. She also tagged the film's director J. P. Dutta, along with Abhishek, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, and Anupam Kher. Along with the video, Bebo added a capt ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Saiyami Kher, whose latest release is the series Special Ops 2, said that action has always been more than just a genre for her and added that she has always believed that women belong at the center of action narratives. Talking about her love for the genre, Saiyami said: "Action has always been more than just a genre for me -- it's a space where I feel truly free." She feels there's something incredibly empowering about pushing physical limits and telling stories through grit and movement. "It's demanding, yes, but deeply fulfilling. I've always believed th ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood star Varun Dhawan has heaped praise on actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who worked alongside him in the series "Citadel: Honey Bunny", and said that she is the "best co-star ever". Samantha took to Instagram, where she shared a sequence of pictures from the success party. The photographs featured the actress along with Varun, the creators Raj and DK and the entire crew of the show. "A beautiful evening spent with the loveliest people, my heart overflowing with gratitude. #CitadelHoneyBunny," she wrote as the caption. Varun took to the comment section and praised Samantha: "Th ...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: 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 >
Upcoming Romantic OTT Releases In December: The end of 2024 will definitely end on a romantic note as some of the most popular romantic movies and shows are going to be released. These OTT releases are much awaited which is soon going to hit the digital space. From shows like Mismatched Season 3 to Kannada movies such as Murphy, everything to watch this month on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney + Hotstar, Zee5 and other streaming platforms. Bandish Bandit Season 2 (Prime Video) ...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 >
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 >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17 (ANI): The Mumbai premiere of Anupam Kher's directorial film Tanvi The Great was held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre on Thursday, with the real-life Tanvi, the inspiration behind the film, attending the event as the 'Guest of Honour'. The event drew a star-studded turnout, with Kirron Kher, Sikandar Kher, Annu Kapoor, Rumy Jafry, and members of the film's cast in attendance. Also Read | 'Border 2' Producer Nidhi Dutta, Husband Binoy Gandhi Welcome Their Daughter Sitara Dutta Gandhi. Anupam Kher's niece, Tanvi, was the 'Guest of Honour' at the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Veteran actor and filmmaker Anupam Kher had a proud moment at the premiere of his directorial 'Tanvi The Great', but it was the rare red carpet appearance of his wife, Kirron Kher, that truly tugged at heartstrings. Kirron, dressed in a classic red embroidered salwar suit paired with bold silver jewellery and a matching handbag, walked in holding her husband's hand, her first major public outing in a while. Joining them was their son, Sikander Kher, completing the family picture. The trio appeared at the film's premiere on Thursday evening in Mumbai, and videos of the moment have ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Sikandar Kher took to social media to shower praise on his stepfather Anupam Kher's directorial venture, "Tanvi The Great." Sharing an emotional note, Sikandar revealed that the film moved him to tears and commended Kher for creating a heartfelt and pure film. Taking to Instagram, Sikandar posted a poster of the film and wrote, "I've seen you work on Tanvi the Great since day one and I don't think I've ever seen you so invested in anything. Kher Saab you have made a pure film which is all heart. I laughed I cried but most of all I smiled throughout. Cong ...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 >
New Delhi: Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, known for his bold and thought-provoking cinema, unveiled the powerful promo of The Bengal Files. Renowned for his fearless storytelling and commitment to uncovering uncomfortable truths, Agnihotri has previously delivered The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir Files. Now, he gears up for the final and most explosive chapter of his 'truth trilogy' with The Bengal Files. As the film nears its release, the makers have announced a series of international premieres, starting with the 'Never Again USA Tour'. Agnihotri recently shared a gripping promo video ...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 >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Ahead of the release of Special Ops 2, the show team including actos Kay Kay Menon, Parmeet Sethi and director Shivam Nair on Friday visited the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). The Special Ops 2 team met with officials Rajesh Kumar, IPS - CEO, I4C; Nishant Kumar, Director, I4C; and Roopa M, Director, I4C. They all indulged in an insightful conversation that delved into the compelling overlap of cyber threats in reality and fiction. On meeting the team of of Special Ops 2, l4C Director Nishant Kumar told ANI, When we say something, it can become ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 12: Shubhangi Dutt, who is gearing up for her maiden film "Tanvi The Great," spoke about working alongside celebrated names such as Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Pallavi Joshi and Jackie Shroff in the upcoming film. The debutante said that she was "nervous" at the same time "awestruck and starstruck." Talking about feeling overwhelmed considering the cast of the film has years of experience, Shubhangi told IANS: "Yeah, the thought of it." "Even before, even when, while we are giving the shot, I think, before my first shot with every actor in the film, I used to get very nervous be ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Boman Irani's heart has swollen with pride. The actor's son, actor Kayoze Irani is making his directorial debut with the upcoming movie 'Sarzameen'. The trailer of the film was unveiled on Monday. Boman took to his social media today to share a deeply emotional note on the occasion of the trailer release of the film. The actor shared a picture of his son calling the shots as he stands next to a film camera. He also shared the trailer along with the picture, and penned a heartfelt note in the caption. He wrote, "There's a unique thrill in hearing your ch ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18 (ANI): Anupam Kher Tanvi The Great had a grand premiere in Mumbai at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre on Thursday. The Mumbai premiere was an star-studded affair. From Kirron Kher to Mahesh Bhatt to comedian Krushan Abhishek and Tiku Shardra, the iconic theatre was full of Bollywood celebrities. Tanvi The Great Mumbai screening was also attended by Anupam Kher neice Tanvi, who is pivotal part of Kher inspiration for the movie. She posed with the lead cast of Shubhangi Dutt and Anupam Kher. The movie is slated to release in the theatres on July 18, 202 ...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, Jun 30 (PTI) Cinema veteran Naseeruddin Shah on Monday defended Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh amid backlash over Pakistani actor Hania Aamir's role in "Sardaar Ji 3", saying casting is not the actor-musician's responsibility. The row began last week after Dosanjh shared the trailer of "Sardaar Ji 3", which made its debut in overseas territories on June 27 and skipped release in India. Also Read | 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan': Vikrant Massey Opens Up on Choosing Quality Over Quantity in Films, Says Deep Preparation Matters More Than Just Shooting Days. Many social media users have call ...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 >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Ahead of the release of 'Special Ops 2', the show's team including actos Kay Kay Menon, Parmeet Sethi and director Shivam Nair on Friday visited the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). The Special Ops 2 team met with officials Rajesh Kumar, IPS - CEO, I4C; Nishant Kumar, Director, I4C; and Roopa M, Director, I4C. They all indulged in an insightful conversation that delved into the compelling overlap of cyber threats in reality and fiction. Also Read | 'Monica': Second Single From Rajinikanth-Starrer 'Coolie' Released, Fans Delighted (Watch Video). ...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 >
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 >
Shimla, Jul 17 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to remove encroachments on forest lands, including the fruit-bearing trees, all across the state and not limit it to some areas. The order was passed by a division bench consisting of Justices Vivek Thakur and Bipin C Negi on Wednesday after the Advocate General placed on record fresh instructions issued by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, informing that 2,456 apple and other fruit trees have been felled from forest lands in Chaithla village, and 713 and 490 trees in Rohru and Kotgarh forest divisions, r ...Read More >