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Mumbai, October 20: Veteran Bollywood actor Asrani passed away at the age of 84 in Mumbai on Monday. His last were reportedly performed at Santacruz Crematorium, where his family and close friends gathered to pay their respects. Asrani, who ruled hearts for over five decades, will always be remembered for his unmatched comic timing and unforgettable dialogues. From his classic roles in Sholay and Chupke Chupke to his hilarious appearances in 90s comedies, Asrani's lines continue to make audiences laugh even today. As a tribute to his incredible legacy, here's a look at 10 of Asrani's most iconic dialogues that will always bring a smile to your face. 1. "Hum Angrezon ke zamaane ke jailer hain!" (Sholay) 2. "Aadhe idhar jao, aadhe udhar jao, baaki mere peeche aao." (Sholay) 5. "Paison ka intezaam ho gaya hai?" (Chala Murari Hero Banne) 6. "Maaf kar dijiye, ab hum nahi badlenge." (Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar) 7. "Meri Phoolmati us nakli Vanaspati ki god mein!" (Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar) 8. "Jawani mein hum bahut pehalwan hua karte the." (Sholay) 9. "Juice, kanjoos, ullu ka pattha, jala hua karela, gala hua kela!" (Pati Patni Aur Woh) 10. "Main sirf paison ke liye kaam karta hoon." (Sholay) From Sholay to Hera Pheri, Asrani was more than just a comedian, he was the soul of Hindi cinema's golden laughter era. His dialogues and timing will continue to echo through generations, reminding us that true comedy never dies - it just lives on in smiles.
New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has officially revealed the release date for his much-anticipated horror-comedy, 'Bhooth Bangla.' The film, which marks his reunion with veteran director Priyadarshan, will be released on April 2, 2026. The actor shared the exciting news on his official Instagram account, alongside a new poster for the movie, which has already sparked a wave of enthusiasm among fans. In his Instagram post, Akshay Kumar wrote, "Beyond excited to be on set with my favourite @priyadarshan.official as we begin the shoot of our horror comedy #BhoothBangla today. Yeh darr ...Read More >
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: The comedy series Laughter Chefs: Unlimited Entertainment has once again captured the audience's attention, but this time in the latest promo for Season 2, actress Ankita Lokhande left viewers buzzing with speculation after she appeared to hint at a pregnancy during a fun on-screen moment. The recently released promo opens with comedian Krushna Abhishek snatching an ingredient from Ankita's hand and sprinting away. As Ankita chases him, she suddenly stops and says, "Main pregnant hoon, main bhaag nahi sakti" (I am pregnant, I can't run), a line which shocks the entire cast. Krushn ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to the allegations to NCW officials. Officials said further steps will be considered after reviewing his ...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: Ace comedian and actor Kapil Sharma, has now ventured into a new domain. From singing, stand-up to hosting a show, acting and now he has become an entrepreneur. Yes! you read that right. The top comedian has opened a cafe in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, with his wife, Ginni Chatrath. Kapil Sharma's brand new venture is called The Kaps Cafe. The official Instagram page of the cafe shared a video showing a packed space with guests lining up to enjoy the new space and food. "We're so grateful for the amazing turnout! Thank you for your patience as we try to seat everyone. Our ca ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 7 (ANI): International Emmy winner Vir Das is set to treat his fans with his new stand-up special 'Fool Volume', chronicling everything from losing his voice and self-doubt to rediscovering joy. 'Vir Das: Fool Volume' is set to premiere exclusively on Netflix on July 18. This stand-up special has been filmed across Mumbai, New York and London, making this not just a comedy special but a cross-continental rollercoaster. This Netflix special stems from Vir Das's speech loss experience before the biggest show of his career. What came next was Fool Volume: his ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Actress Ananya Panday welcomed Jackie Shroff aka Jaggu Dada to the "Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri" family. Re-sharing a post of co-star Kartik Aaryan, Ananya wrote on her Insta stories, "The coolest ever! Welcome to the TMMTMTTM family Jaggu dada @apnabhidu." On Saturday, Kartik introduced the netizens to the 'OG Hero' of "Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri." The 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' actor took to his Instagram and shared a video introducing Jackie as the new addition to the cast of "Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri". The clip opens with Kartik in the frame, ...Read More >
The video featured a clip of brawl with the satirical 'hum honge kamiyab' song playing in the background. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Kunal Kamra mocked the Maharashtra Assembly clash with a satirical "hum honge kamiyab" video * The brawl involved BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar and NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad and their supporters * Kamra faced legal cases for a prior parody of Eknath Shinde but was granted protection from arrest Did our AI summary help? Let us know. ...Read More >
Salman Khan will be joined by a talented lineup of Sonakshi Sinha, Tamannaah Bhatia, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sunil Grover, Prabhu Deva, Maniesh Paul and singer Stebin Ben. Salman Khan is taking his star power to the global stage once again, and this time, Qatar is on his radar. The Bollywood superstar announced that his Da-Bangg The Tour Reloaded will light up Doha on November 14, 2025. To share the super amazing news, he dropped a post on Instagram, attached to a poster featuring him alongside o ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 18 (ANI): Bollywood actor Salman Khan extended warm Diwali greetings at the Kalina airport, following his return to Mumbai on Friday. The actor was given a rousing welcome by the eager paparazzi who were seen calling out his name and even sharing 'Happy Diwali' wishes. In response to the shoutout, Salman obliged the media by waving his hand toward them and folding his hands in gratitude. At one point, the actor also greeted them by wishing "Happy Diwali." Before heading towards his car, Salman came to the front and posed for the media for one final time ...Read More >
In the last few months, several reports stated that YouTuber-actor Bhuvan Bam is set to make his Bollywood debut with a Dharma Productions film. He will reportedly team up with Wamiqa Gabbi for Kuku Ki Kundali, a quirky romantic comedy directed by Sharan Sharma. Now, Bhuvan has himself confirmed his Bollywood debut with Karan Johar's Dharma. He shared a picture of the signed 'Artist agreement' with Dharma on his Instagram account, and expressed his excitement about his dream coming true. Bhuvan ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Brahmanandam, the most popular comedian in Tollywood film industry and a Guinness World Record holder for appearing in the highest number of films as a comedian, has carved one of the most impactful careers in Indian cinema. With over a thousand films and four decades of unmatched comic timing, he remains the undisputed king of comedy. During the launch of his autobiography Me in English and Hindi at the Foreign Correspondents Club of South Asia, Delhi, Brahmanandam finally addressed a question fans have often asked. Why not Bollywood? The actor admitted that language was the bigg ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Govinda, one of Bollywood's biggest stars of the 1990s, is loved for his dance moves, comedy timing, and colorful fashion. His songs and films made him a superstar, and even today, fans remember his charm. But while his career made headlines for years, his personal life is now in the spotlight. His marriage with Sunita Ahuja, which has lasted 38 years, is facing fresh rumours. This year, reports said Govinda was having an affair with a 30-year-old Marathi actress. Soon, talk of separation between him and Sunita spread online. Sunita recently appeared in her vlog with Sambhavna Seth ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14 (ANI): Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor on Thursday paid a heartwarming tribute to her late mother, the legendary Sridevi. Earlier on Wednesday, Janhvi observed Sridevi's 62nd birth anniversary by paying a visit to Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple in Andhra Pradesh to offer prayers. The day after, she took to her Instagram handle and shared a string of old family pictures. https://www.instagram.com/p/DNUkhO8M1OK/ The first picture shows a very young Boney Kapoor and Sridevi holding baby Janhvi, while the other ones feature the family together. One of ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Prabhas is one of the most popular actors in Tollywood and among the biggest stars in Indian cinema today. His superstardom grew to global heights after the success of Baahubali, which turned him into a household name across India and beyond. With his larger-than-life screen presence and massive fan following, every film of Prabhas is celebrated like a festival by fans. Fans are eagerly waiting for his next film, The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi. The makers have announced that the trailer will be released on September 29, 2025, at 6 PM. The news was revealed with a powerful poste ...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 >
Mumbai, Oct 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is grieving the loss of legendary actor-comedian Asrani and talked about the years of working together in some of Hindi cinema's cult films such as Hera Pheri, Bhagam Bhag and De Dana Dan to name a few. Akshay took to Instagram, where he shared a picture from their film and also recalled meeting Asrani a week ago on the sets of Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan. "Speechless with grief at the passing of Asrani ji. We had just shared the warmest of hugs just a week back at the shoot of Haiwaan. Bahot pyare insaan the...he had the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Web Desk): Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon has candidly shared her experience navigating the film industry without a cinematic background, saying that outsiders often face more criticism, rejection, and hardship compared to those from film families. In a recent interview with entertainment portal Bollywood Hungama, the Mimi star said there are no shortcuts to success in Bollywood, and those coming from outside the industry must work significantly harder to make their mark. "In this industry, nothing comes easy. No one hands you anything on a plate. It's all about patience, persistence, ...Read More >
Along with Neil Nitin Mukesh and Divya Khossla in the key roles, the film features Chhaya Kadam, Sushant Singh, Rajniesh Duggal, Zakir Hussain and Yashpal Sharma. Divya Khossla is preparing to rule hearts with her comedy thriller Ek Chatur Naar. The film's trailer and title track have already piqued fans' interest, and now the leading lady is adding to the frenzy with her stunning promotional videos. In the latest, the team organised a special screening for the film and Divya was seen getting em ...Read More >
Mumbai: The first official teaser of Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani starrer 'Mastiii 4' has been released, bringing back the "OG Boys." The teaser opens to show the trio getting into yet another chaotic plan, only to find themselves in trouble over extramarital affairs. The teaser also offered a glimpse into three female characters who turned their lives upside down. "Pehle ki thi Masti, phir Hui Grand Masti, phir Great Grand Masti, Ab hogi #MASTIII4. Iss November, tayyar ...Read More >
Mumbai Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Rajat Bedi recently shared a heartfelt post on a social media account that caught the attention of fans and industry insiders alike. Posting a picture with Aryan Khan, Rajat captions it as, "WHEN GOD SENDS YOU AN ANGEL, THIS IS WHAT HE LOOKS LIKE." The picture shows Rajat dressed in a Krrish white shirt paired with jeans, standing arm in arm with Aryan Khan, who is seen sporting a casual black tee and leather pants, exuding effortless charm. This post comes at a time when Rajat Bedi is making headlines for his stellar comeback in Aryan Khan's highly appla ...Read More >
After comedian Sunil Pal, actor Mushtaq Khan revealed that he was kidnapped. After the news broke and the actor's statement went viral, people on the internet began to wonder if this kidnapping is a new trend or a marketing stratergy. After comedian Sunil Pail, Welcome actor Mushtaq Khan was kidnapped recently under the false pretense of being invited to an event. Mushtaq was invited to an award show in Meerut on November 20, according to his business colleague Shivam Yadav. He even received an ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Police arrested four gang members for kidnapping actor Mushtaq Mohammad Khan from Delhi airport and holding him captive in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor, while demanding ransom. Officials revealed that the criminals had also planned to kidnap veteran actor Shakti Kapoor by inviting him to a purported event. Bijnor superintendent of police Abhishek Jha disclosed on Saturday that event manager Shivam Yadav lodged a complaint on December 9. The complaint said that on October 15, Lavi, also kno ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20 (ANI): bollywood">Bollywood has lost one of its comedy legends, Asrani, the man who made generations laugh. Govardhan Asrani, fondly known as Asrani, passed away on Monday at the age of 84. A fixture of Hindi cinema for more than five decades, Asrani has surely left behind an irreplaceable legacy built on laughter, and impeccable comic timing. His manager, Babu Bhai Theeba, confirmed the news to ANI, saying the veteran actor breathed his last at 3 PM at Arogya Nidhi Hospital in Juhu. His cremation took place at 8 PM the same evening at the Santacruz c ...Read More >
India's Got Latent: YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia recently appeared as a guest on a comedy reality show India's Got Latent, where he made an objectionable remark that quickly went viral. Following severe backlash, multiple complaints and an FIR were filed against him. Allahbadia, popularly known as Beer Biceps, has been embroiled in a controversy for making objectionable remarks about parents and sex in Raina's YouTube show 'India's Got Latent' which has sparked widespread criticism. As the controversy escalated, Allahbadia posted a video on X, apologising for his statement and admitting that a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, known for his unique promotional tactics, pulled off yet another surprise for his latest release Housefull 5, which hit theatres on June 6. Eager to hear first-hand reviews from audiences, the actor disguised himself using the "killer mask" featured in the film and mingled with moviegoers outside a cinema hall. In a video shared on his official Instagram handle, Akshay is seen dressed as a reporter, wearing the eerie mask and casually interviewing viewers exiting the theatre after watching Housefull 5. Unaware of the actor's true identity, the audi ...Read More >
Mumbai, August 1: Bollywood actor John Abraham, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming streaming title 'Tehran', has said that the film is rooted yet has a global appeal. 'Tehran' is a taut geo-political spy thriller, and also stars Manushi Chhillar, Neeru Bajwa, and Madhurima Tuli. It presents a fictionalized version inspired by true events and unfolds against the simmering global tension between Israel and Iran. Talking about the film, John said, "'Tehran' is a truly global film -- rooted in real events but resonating far beyond borders. Playing ACP Rajeev Kumar in Tehran has bee ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Aug 22 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday met the family of renowned actor Jaswinder Bhalla, who passed away this morning, and expressed his condolences. Punjabi actor Bhalla on Friday morning died at a private hospital in Mohali where he was admitted following a brain haemorrhage two days ago. He was 65. Mann visited Bhalla's residence in Mohali to mourn the death of the noted actor. Speaking to reporters, Mann said it is a sad day for the Punjabi art world when Jaswinder Bhalla, who played memorable roles in the Punjabi movies, is no more. The CM said he used ...Read More >