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Sanjay Leela Bhansali reportedly called off a 45-day Italy schedule for 'Love And War' and instead recreated 1970s Italy in a Mumbai studio. Starring Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal, the film is set to wrap by mid-December and release in March 2026. Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal starrer 'Love And War', directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is one of the most highly anticipated films. While not many details about the film's plot are known yet, fans are eagerly awaiting any
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 >
Hyderabad: Bollywood fans are super excited, and the wait for Ramayana just keeps getting harder! Directed by Dangal fame Nitesh Tiwari, this upcoming film is turning into one of the biggest projects in Indian cinema. The movie promises to bring back the great Indian epic Ramayana with modern visuals, strong emotions, and a huge cast. One of the biggest reasons for the excitement is Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram. Known for serious and emotional roles, Ranbir is now taking on one of the most important characters in Indian mythology. Fans are already in love with this casting and can't wait to ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor is celebrating her 67th birthday on Tuesday. Commemorating the special day wishes poured in from all sides for the 'Jugjugg Jeeyo' actress. Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan wished her aunt with a heartfelt post. Bebo took to the stories section of her Instagram handle and dropped a candid photo of her enjoying some yummy food with Neetu- most likely Kareena's favorite Sindhi curry. The pic was accompanied by a heartfelt wish that read, "Happy birthday, Neetu Aunty. Sindhi curry forever, ok? Lots of love." A well-known foodie, Kareena s ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood heartthrob Shah Rukh Khan said, "The spirit of Punjab shall never break" as he sent his prayers for those affected by the floods in the state of Punjab. Expressing his concern, King Khan wrote on social media, "My heart goes out to those in Punjab impacted by these devastating floods. Sending prayers and strength... The spirit of Punjab shall never break... may God bless them all." Before this, his 'Dear Zindagi' co-star Alia Bhatt also extended her prayers to all those affected by the Punjab floods. The 'Highway' actress hoped that every affected fa ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood stars Kajol and Twinkle Khanna are all set to bring their signature wit and charm to the small screen with their upcoming talk show, 'Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle'. The show, set to stream on Prime Video from September 25, promises laughter, nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes stories from Bollywood's biggest names, including Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Govinda, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Karan Johar, Kriti Sanon, Vicky Kaushal, Janhvi Kapoor and many others. The ace actors recently unveiled the trailer, giving viewers a glimpse of the witty exchanges and candid moments that th ...Read More >
Mumbai: Aamir Khan opened up about his bond with Salman Khan, revealing that their friendship truly deepened during a challenging period in his life. During their appearance on Prime Video's latest talk show, 'Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle,' the PK actor recalled that it was during his divorce from Reena Dutta when Salman first visited him for dinner, a moment that marked the beginning of a stronger connection between the two stars. Aamir shared, "Actually, I think it happened when I went through my divorce with Reena. You remember? You had come over for dinner, and that's when Salman and ...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 >
New Delhi: The first glimpse of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash is out and has taken the internet by storm. This grand epic unfolds as a two-part live-action cinematic universe, crafted on a scale matching the biggest global tentpoles. Bringing together iconic talent from both Hollywood and India, Ramayana promises to be a cinematic spectacle like never before. Hailed as the biggest film ever made, it has already begun receiving overwhelming love and admiration from audiences across the world. The teaser introduces Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash a ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The first look of the much-anticipated project, Ramayana, by Nitish Tiwari, was unveiled on Thursday. The video received appreciation from both critics and audience. Now, it will be unveiled at the Times Square in New York. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Ramayana is backed by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus, in association with Monster Mind Creations. Oscar Award winner Hans Zimmer is making his Bollywood debut, with AR Rahman composing the tunes. Guy Norris is taking care of the stunts, taking ...Read More >
Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, and Alia Bhatt are gearing up for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film Love & War. The film has started production and has already created a significant buzz among the fans. However, the latest update on the film has increased the excitement among the fans. The reports have suggested that Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal will have an intense face-off in the highly anticipated film. According to an independent industry source, "Love & War will feature a mass ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The first glimpse of Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, has just dropped. And it's already making waves in the industry. The teaser introduces yet another cinematic vision of India's most cherished epic. But amid the grandeur, one small phrase stood out to us: "Filmed for IMAX." For casual moviegoers, this might sound like just another buzzword. But in reality, it hints at a promise of a cinematic experience that's larger, sharper, louder and more immersive than ever before. So what does "Filmed for IMAX" actually mean, and why is ...Read More >
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, celebrated for their on-screen chemistry in 'Shershaah,' have reportedly welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in Mumbai on Tuesday. While the couple hasn't officially announced the news, fans are showering them with blessings. They announced their pregnancy on February 28. The couple married in Jaisalmer on February 7, 2023. What began as a dreamy on-screen pairing in Shershaah has now blossomed into the most heartwarming chapter of real life. According to ...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 >
Bollywood's OTT couple, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, just redefined couple goals as they celebrated three years of marital bliss with a magical jungle retreat. Katrina took to Instagram on Tuesday to give fans a peek into their intimate celebration, and it was the perfect blend of adventure, romance, and aesthetic vibes. Dressed in a sunny yellow outfit, Katrina looked radiant as she posed amidst nature. Another candid shot showed her running through the jungle in a chic white shirt paired wi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Dec 11) interacted with members of the Kapoor family who extended an invitation to him to join them in commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor on Saturday (Dec 14). Members of the Kapoor family including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni were present during the brief interaction with the Prime Minister. Modi, who had the conversation with the Kapoor family on 100 years of cinematic legend Raj Kapoor, shared his ad ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai, on Wednesday, took to social media to celebrate lifelong friendship with filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and David Dhawan. Taking to Instagram, Ghai posted a collage featuring himself alongside Hirani and Dhawan. In a heartfelt note, the 'Taal' director reflected on their shared journey in the film industry, highlighting their common bond as alumni of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). In his post, Subhash Ghai emphasized the value of foundational education, noting that while their formal traini ...Read More >
Boney Kapoor said Ranbir Kapoor kept his calm and didn't disrespect the crew even when he had to give 52 retakes. Boney Kapoor, who played Ranbir Kapoor's father in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar, has praised the actor for his patience. In a chat with Komal Nahta, Boney mentioned that Ranbir had no problems with the film's schedule being changed or having to give 52 retakes for a scene. Boney recalled Ranbir telling him that till the director is satisfied, an actor must keep on going. Boney Kapoor said ...Read More >
Mumbai: The wait is finally over! On July 3rd, 2025, the makers of the much-anticipated Ramayana: The Introduction unveiled the first glimpse of the film's grand universe. With a global launch, fans were introduced to Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash in the powerful avatar of Ravana. But apart from the visuals, what's also making headlines is the jaw-dropping remuneration of the film's lead actors. Ranbir Kapoor, who leads the film as Lord Ram, is reportedly the highest-paid actor in the cast. As per reports, the actor is charging a staggering Rs 75 crore for each par ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 7 (PTI) Guru Dutt's legacy is not of awards but of silence, the kind that lingers on after the screen fades to black, says Mahesh Bhatt about the legendary filmmaker who "let beauty crumble into truth". Dutt, regarded as amongst the greatest filmmakers of Indian cinema with films such as "Pyaasa", "Kaagaz Ke Phool" and "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam", would have been 100 on July 9. He was found dead, possibly from a cocktail of sleeping pills and alcohol, in 1964 when he was just 39. "He took the aching mess of human life, and turned it into poetry that could pierce even silence. Those o ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 26 (PTI) Calling the dissemination of videos and pictures of her new Mumbai house an "invasion of privacy and a serious security issue", actor Alia Bhatt on Tuesday requested media to take such images down immediately and asked her fans to not reshare them. Bhatt's Instagram post comes days after the visuals of her and husband Ranbir Kapoor's Bandra home, which seems to be taken from a neighbour's balcony, started circulating online. "I understand that in a city like Mumbai, space is limited - sometimes the view from your window is another person's home... But that does not gi ...Read More >
This is a celebration of everyone who worked so passionately on the film, says the celebrated director. History was made as Payal Kapadia became the first Indian director to have won a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director. Her much talked about movie, 'All We Imagine as Light' has won two GG nominations in total. One for Best Director and the other for Best Motion Picture (Non-English). The two prestigious nominations at the 82nd Golden Globes mark a milestone in Indian cinema. After Canne ...Read More >
Mumbai: Legendary filmmaker Subhash Ghai took to Instagram on Wednesday to celebrate his enduring friendship with top Bollywood directors Rajkumar Hirani, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and David Dhawan. Sharing a heartfelt post and a nostalgic collage, Ghai reflected on the strong bond the four share, rooted in their early years as students at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). In his post, Ghai highlighted how their diverse career paths began with the same foundation -- education at FTII. Despite studying different disciplines, such as acting, editing, and direction, the group thriv ...Read More >
New Delhi: Yash starrer Ramayana, the epic saga, is set to begin its highly anticipated cinematic journey with an unprecedented nationwide launch. Ramayana: The Introduction will be unveiled across 9 cities in India on July 3. The nine-city revel are Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, and Kochi is designed to bring the scale and ambition of the project directly to audiences across the country. Ahead of the grand launch, Yash's fans have set Twitter on fire, trending the KGF superstar's name hours before his first glimpse as Ravana drops from Nitesh Tiwari ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 3 (ANI): The first glimpse of 'Ramayana', directed by Nitesh Tiwari, has been officially unveiled, showcasing Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash as the formidable Ravana, and introducing Sunny Deol in the portrayal of Lord Hanuman. The introductory footage, now released on the official social media handles of the makers, has generated a storm of excitement for the epic's Diwali 2026 release. Also Read | 'I Have NOT Deleted My Post About Diljit Dosanjh': Naseeruddin Shah Remains Defiant Amid 'Sardaar Ji 3' Row, Says He Doesn't 'Care a Fiddler's Fart About Backl ...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 >
Mumbai, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Mohit Suri is over-the-moon that he found debutant Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda as he said if he hadn't found formidable actors like them, he wouldn't have made his upcoming film "Saiyaara". Mohit said: "I wouldn't have made Saiyaara if I hadn't found formidable actors like Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda." "I was honestly thinking about making something else before my path crossed with Yash Raj Films that was looking for a young love story and was grooming Ahaan and Aneet to star in such a film." He shared that when a love story is made with debutants ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The teaser of Ramayana, India's most expensive movie ever, has taken the internet by storm. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studio, this film isn't just making fans excited -- it's also making investors sit up and take notice. After the teaser came out on July 3, something big happened: Prime Focus' stock price went through the roof! Between June 25 and July 1, the share price of Prime Focus jumped from Rs. 113.47 to Rs. 149.69. But the real magic happened when the teaser dropped. In just two days, the stock hit Rs. 176, increasing the company ...Read More >
New Delhi: Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari's magnum opus - Ramayana is touted as the biggest Indian film ever made. Reason? It's staggering budget, massive star cast and world-class VFX technology. After the 3 minute long first glimpse of the epic tale was unveiled earlier this month - expectations from this two-part cinematic glory is nothing short of being sky-high. Producer Namit Malhotra in his recent interview revealed that real budget costing is nothing less than a staggering Rs 4000 crore - even bigger than many Hollywood classics like Avatar and Avengers. Speaking on The Prakhar Gupta Xperie ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 17: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan took to social media to express his happiness over the warm support newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are receiving from the film industry. The actor shared his joy and wished the debutantes all the best for their journey ahead. Taking to his Instagram stories, the 'Sultan' actor shared a poster of "Saiyaara" featuring lead actors Ahaan and Aneet. Alongside it, Khan wrote, "It is so nice to see the love two debutants are getting from the industry and the country. So happy for them and thr parents who I have known since we were kids. @ahaanp ...Read More >