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Mumbai, Dec 13 (VOICE) On the second anniversary of "Mardaani 2", Rani Mukerji along with Yash Raj Films' has officially announced that it is making the third installment of the franchise, where the actress is set to reprise the role of the daredevil cop Shivani Shivaji Roy. Rani said, "I'm thrilled to announce that we are starting shooting of Mardaani 3 in April 2025!" She shared that it is always special to wear the police uniform and play a character that has only given her love. "I'm proud to essay the character of this feisty cop again in Mardaani 3 as a tribute to all the unsung, brave, self-sacrificing cops who work tirelessly every single day to keep us safe." Rani shared that when they set out to make "Mardaani 3", she and the makers were hoping that they would find a script that would take the experience of watching a "Mardaani" franchise film higher. She added: "I am really excited about what we have at hand and I'm only hoping that the audience too feels the same after watching Mardaani 3 in theatres!" "Mardaani is an extremely loved franchise and we have a certain responsibility to deliver to the expectation that people have. We will do our best to live up to this. Mardaani 3 is dark, deadly and brutal," said Rani. She is intrigued to find out the response of the people towards her film. "I hope they shower this film with the same amount of love that they have always given." Aayush Gupta of "The Railway Men" fame has written the script of "Mardaani 3". It will be directed by Abhiraj Minawala, who has also been groomed by YRF. Minawala assisted Aditya Chopra on films like "Band Baaja Baarat", "Gunday", "Sultan", "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" and "Tiger 3" to name a few. He is currently the Associate Director of "War 2".
On the second anniversary of "Mardaani 2", Rani Mukerji along with Yash Raj Films' has officially announced that it is making the third installment of the franchise, where the actress is set to reprise the role of the daredevil cop Shivani Shivaji Roy.On the second anniversary of 'Mardaani 2', Rani Mukerji along with Yash Raj Films' has officially announced that it is making the third installment of the franchise, where the actress is set to reprise the role of the daredevil cop Shivani Shivaji R ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer Shilpa Rao, who has crooned the female version of "Barbaad" in upcoming film "Saiyaara", said that for her music has always been about connecting with people's emotions. "Music, for me, has always been about connecting with people's emotions," said the singer. She said that Barbaad is a heartbreak song, and singing the female version allowed her to explore a different emotional perspective. "I've been receiving so many messages from people saying they're moved by the song, feeling heartbreak through it -- even when they haven't gone through one themse ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1 (ANI): It is always a challenge for star kids to stay out of the limelight, as they often catch the attention and are also subjected to scrutiny by the media or the public. However, Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji, as a mother, is protective of her daughter, Adira, and prefers to keep her out of the media glare. In a conversation with ANI, Rani shared her philosophy behind keeping Adira's life private and normal, away from the pressures of being a celebrity kid. "I am always private. My work life is different, my personal life is different. If you have se ...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 >
One of Bollywood's most iconic films, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, has completed three decades this year. The Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol-starrer was released on October 20, 1995. Celebrating this happy occasion, Pooja Ruparel, who played the role of 'Chutki' in the Aditya Chopra directorial, opened up on SRK and Kajol's bond on the sets of the film. She revealed that the iconic on-screen couple were such "great co-actors" and no matter how romantic the scene was, SRK and Kajol switched to being f ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said money cannot be recovered by filing an FIR and seeking help of police as it quashed a cheating case against the producer of Bollywood movie "Tanu Weds Manu". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed displeasure over the approach of the Allahabad High Court in dealing with the petition of producer Shailesh R Singh for quashing of the FIR against him by complainant Kunal Jain. "Money cannot be recovered, more particularly, in a civil dispute between the parties by filing a first information report and seeking the help of the ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Following the overwhelming response to "The Railway Men", Netflix and Yash Raj Films have come up with edge of the seat thriller "Mandala Murders". Set against the backdrop of an eerie town called Charandaspur, the series revolves around a series of ritualistic killings linked to a centuries-old secret society. These murders under mysterious circumstances catch the attention of detectives Rea Thomas ( played by Vaani Kapoor) and Vikram Singh (played by Vaibhav Raj Gupta), drawing them into a web of secrets with several layers. As the two detectives decode so ...Read More >
Three Bollywood films will be made in the UK from next year, the Prime Minister has revealed during his trade mission to India. Sir Keir Starmer made the announcement as he visited Yash Raj Films (YRF), a film studio in Mumbai, alongside a delegation from the British film industry. The studio, India's leading film production and distribution company, will bring three major productions to locations across the United Kingdom from early 2026. The announcement marks the end of an eight-year hiatus ...Read More >
Thirty years of 'Diwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', the film that invited a subset of urbane women to 'come fall in love'. My qualifications to trace its journey involve being an accidental chronicler of the economics and mathematics of Shah Rukh Khan and his female fans. For fifteen years, I thought I was interviewing women about how they saw Khan. Instead, I discovered how these women saw themselves and their frustrated attempts to find love and livelihoods.Finer minds than mine have dissected every ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rani Mukerji, who bagged her first-ever National Film Award nearly 30 years after entering the film industry, says she feels "overwhelmed" to have received the honour. The award, for Best Actress, was announced for her powerful role in 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway,' where she played a mother fighting to bring her children back home. Her first National Award feels like a full-circle moment, one that her fans and the film industry will remember for a long time. Calling it a big moment in her long journey in cinema, the 'Mardaani' actress shared her feelings in her statement, where sh ...Read More >
Mumbai Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) After tasting success with Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, actor Ahaan Panday will next be seen in Ali Abbas Zafar's action romance. Talking about Ahaan, there was immense anticipation to find out what his next film announcement will be. Several sources confirm that his next will be an Ali Abbas Zafar action romance with a love story at the centre of the plot. Ali is making this yet untitled film with YRF. A source close to IANS said: "Ahaan Panday came from nowhere and became the biggest Gen Z star of the country with a theatrical pull that is rare for any debutant to ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 3: Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji took sometime off her shooting schedule for 'Mardaani 3', and attended the inauguration ceremony of Cyber Awareness Month 2025 on Friday. She stressed upon the importance of cyber awareness. The actress, who plays a daredevil cop in her blockbuster franchise Mardaani (the only hit female-led franchise film of India), has constantly championed the Indian police force and the work they do to protect society. She joined Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Director General of Police (Maharashtra State), Rashmi Shukla, Iqbal Singh Chahal (IPS), Additi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) It was a moment of cultural seeds coming to fruition as the UK PM, Keir Starmer paid a visit to the birthplace of India's cultural and cinematic icon 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' ahead of the film's 30th anniversary. He was given a tour of the YRF Studio by the National Award-winning actress Rani Mukerji, who is also the wife of the YRF head-honcho Aditya Chopra. The Prime Minister Keir Starmer also announced cultural collaboration of his country with YRF as the production house confirmed plans to bring their major productions to locations across the United Ki ...Read More >
Rani Mukerji, who won her first National Award for Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway, dedicated her win to her late father. Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji, who bagged her first Best Actress National Award for her performance in Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway, expressed gratitude and thanked her fans for the overwhelming love and support in her three decades long career. Rani dedicated her National Award to her late father and said he was the one 'who always dreamt of this moment.' "I'm truly overwhelmed to r ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 13 (PTI) Bollywood star Rani Mukerji is officially returning as tough cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in the third chapter of "Mardaani" franchise, Yash Raj Film announced on Friday. The banner announced "Mardaani 3" on social media, revealing that the threequel will be directed by Abhiraj Minawala, known for working as an assistant director of YRF movies like "Tiger 3", "Sultan" and "Gunday". The film will be produced by YRF boss Aditya Chopra and release in theatres in 2026. "The wait is over! #RaniMukerji is back as the fierce Shivani Shivaji Roy in #Mardaani3. In cinemas 2026. #Abhi ...Read More >
Mumbai: Star kid Ahaan Panday made his Bollywood debut with 'Saiyaara', which was released in theatres on Friday. However, Chunky Panday's son and Ananya's brother may not have got the film in the first place. Director Mohit Suri revealed during a conversation with Radio Nasha that Ahaan nearly lost the film because of his viral mimicry videos, in which he tried recreating Shah Rukh Khan's iconic movie scenes. "Usne bahut pehle, industry main aane se pehle kuch kiya tha. Meri wife ne dekha tha aur unhe laga bahut endearing hai. Maine dekha nahi tha (He did something long ago, before enterin ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Actor Rani Mukerji on Wednesday said winning the first National Film Award of her 30-year career is an emotional moment and dedicated the honour to her late father Ram Mukerji. Rani was bestowed with the honour of Best Actress for her performance in "Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway" by President Droupadi Murmu at the 71th National Film Awards ceremony on Tuesday. Directed by Ashima Chibber, the film was released in March 2023. "I'm truly overwhelmed to receive my first National Award in my 30-year journey as an actor. This honour means the world to me, and I want to dedicate it to my la ...Read More >
Mumbai: The United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, for his first ever visit to India, arrived on Wednesday in Mumbai, where he will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. Fintech, trade and defence are expected to dominate the agenda between the two leaders. Mr. Starmer was greeted at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar and state Governor Acharya Devvrat. Mr. Starmer, who flew in from London, was accompanied by a delegation of about 100 entrepreneurs, cultural repr ...Read More >
The buzz surrounding War 2 has reached a fever pitch, and at the heart of this frenzy is none other than Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr., popularly known as NTR. One of the most celebrated actors in Indian cinema, NTR commands a fan following that stretches far beyond India's borders. His every big-screen appearance turns into a festival for movie lovers, and this time, the celebration is bigger than ever. With War 2 set to release on August 14, 2025, ticket pre-sales have already kicked off in st ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 24 (ANI): Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji dedicated her first National Award win to her late father and filmmaker Ram Mukherjee, saying that her father always dreamt of this "moment" for her. Rani Mukerji was honoured with the National Award for Best Actress for her performance in the legal drama 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway', which was released in the theatres in 2023. The actress expressed her happiness at receiving the first National Award in her three-decade acting career. In the press note shared by YRF, the actress dedicated her historic win to her f ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 27 (ANI): Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji says that her National Award honour feels more special as she won it at the same time as her longtime friend and former co-star Shah Rukh Khan. At the India Today Conclave Mumbai 2025 session titled the 'Queen of Reinvention: National Award to Motherhood, Winning it All' session, the actor said, "The award means so much happiness for my fans, my well-wishers, my friends and my family. My single-minded focus has always been to work hard, do the best in my craft and not to disappoint my audience. It felt even more sp ...Read More >
Hyderabad: War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, released in theatres on August 14, 2025. It was Jr NTR's first Bollywood movie. The film got mixed reviews. Viewers liked the action and performances but felt the story and direction were weak. War 2 made over Rs. 300 crore worldwide. Still, it was called a box office failure because the budget was around Rs. 400 crore. The movie has now finished its theatre run and is ready for OTT. Netflix has bought the digital rights. Reports say War 2 will start streaming from October 9, 2025. It will be available in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and other la ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Three decades have gone by since Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) initially hit the silver screen, but its magic has been winning generations of cinema lovers to this day. The cult romantic drama, helmed by Aditya Chopra and bankrolled by Yash Chopra under Yash Raj Films, is 30 years old this year. Marking the milestone, lead actors Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol reminisced about their time working on the film that not only changed their lives but also became a foundation of Indian pop culture. Released in 1995, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge became one of the longest-running and most suc ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India's leading public sector banks, has announced the reduction in its Repo Linked Lending Rate by 50 basis points following the policy rate cut announced by the Reserve Bank of India. This move will make borrowing cheaper, which can encourage more people to take loans for homes, cars, or businesses. Also Read | Online Scam in Navi Mumbai: Woman Loses INR 49 Lakh After Being Lured With 'Gift' From Abroad. The revised rates came into effect from June 7, the public sector bank said in a statement. With this the Bank's Repo Linked ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): Rani Mukerji, who bagged her first-ever National Film Award nearly 30 years after entering the film industry, says she feels overwhelmed to have received the honour. The award, for Best Actress, was announced for her powerful role in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, where she played a mother fighting to bring her children back home. Her first National Award feels like a full-circle moment, one that her fans and the film industry will remember for a long time. Calling it a big moment in her long journey in cinema, the Mardaani actress shared her feelings in her s ...Read More >
Alia Bhatt visited the famous North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal, an annual event organised by Kajol and her family, on the auspicious occasion of Navami. A video of the actress reaching the pandal and meeting her favourite and close friends, Ayan Mukerji, Rani Mukerji, and others has surfaced online. In one of the videos that has made its way on social media, Alia Bhatt looked drop-dead gorgeous in a stunning lehenga as she arrived at the Puja pandal. Ayan Mukerji came to receive her at ...Read More >
Vaani Kapoor recently expressed her opinion on censorshipShe questioned the need to ban and cancel cultureThe actor will next be seen in 'Mandala Murders' Actor Vaani Kapoor recently shared her thoughts on cancel culture and film bans, emphasising the importance of artistic freedom and addressing key concerns around censorship in cinema. Kapoor, in a recent interview with PTI, reflected on artistes working within boundaries. She said, "I don't know that as an artist, as a filmmaker, or as a per ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1 (ANI): Who shares the best onscreen chemistry with Shah Rukh Khan: Rani Mukerji, Kajol, or Juhi Chawla? It a question fans have asked for years, but never really found a single answer to. That because Shah Rukh manages to look so effortless and natural with all three of them. Now, Rani Mukerji herself has shared her take on why his chemistry works so well. When asked about it, the actress smiled and said, Because Shah Rukh name is love; his second name is love. Shah Rukh Khan screen pairings with the three actresses have created several iconic moments ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20 (ANI): Actor Kajol is celebrating 30 years of the iconic 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', offering a heartfelt tribute through social media. Taking to her Instagram handle, Kajol shared a poster of the film, which also starrer Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, and expressed her gratitude to fans for their love. "DDLJ completes 30 years today in time, but the way it has spread around the world and through everybody's hearts and minds simply cannot be counted. Thank u all for loving it in this phenomenal way!" she wrote. View this post on Instagram A ...Read More >
Kajol experienced a bittersweet Durga Puja this year. She faced three family losses in 2025. Stepping into the familiar pandal was an emotional moment for her. Her sister Tanishaa spoke about carrying forward family traditions. The family honored their late loved ones' legacy with warmth. Kajol also continues her work with The Trial 2, streaming on JioHotstar. This year's Durga Puja hit a bittersweet note for Kajol. Usually, all smiles and festive vibes at the pandal, the actor confessed that 20 ...Read More >