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Mumbai: Series Black Warrant secured the top honour of Best OTT series at the sixth edition of the Filmfare OTT Awards, followed by actress Ananya Panday, who scored a big win in her career after bagging the Best Actress award in the comedy OTT series for her performance in 'Call Me Bae'. Actor Jaideep Ahlawat bagged the Best Actor for series (Drama) for his performance in 'Paatal Lok' Season 2. Barun Sobti and Sparsh Shrivastava shared the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actor in a comedy series for their performances in Raat Jawaan and Dupahiya, respectively. Director Vikramaditya Motwane bagged the Best Director Award (Series) for Black Warrant. While Ananya Panday secured the Filmfare OTT Award for the Best Actress in the comedy series 'Call Me bae', actress Monika Panwar bagged the same award in the drama category for her performance in the series 'Khauf'. Veteran actor Vinay Pathak secured the Filmfare OTT award in the category of Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the comedy series 'Gram Chikatsalay'. Actor Rahul Bhatt won the Best Supporting Actor in Drama Series Black Warrant. 'Girls Will Be Girls' and 'Mehta Boys' shared the best Web Original Film at the event, while Sanya Malhotra and Abhishek Banerjee won the Best Actress and Actor award for their performance in OTT original films Mrs and Stolen, respectively. Vikramaditya Motwane, Satyanshu Singh, Arkesh Ajay, Ambiecka Pandit, Rohin Raveendran Sudip Sharma, Abhishek Banerjee, Rahul Kanojia, Tamal Sen BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE BY NEWCOMER (FEMALE), WEB ORIGINAL FILM BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE BY A NEWCOMER (MALE), SERIES The Filmfare OTT Awards featured stars including Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday, Vicky Kaushal, and others.
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local SP office. District Magistrate Anuj Singh said the property is needed for housing officers and other ...Read More >
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to embark on 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' from Bihar's Rohtas district on August 17 to register a protest against how the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls was being conducted in the state. This comes at a time when the Opposition is ratcheting up its protest against the SIR and casting aspersions on the integrity of elections. AICC general secretary (organisation) and MP KC Venugopal held a meeting with the INDIA bloc leaders at Sasaram in Rohtas district on Wednesday and reviewed preparations for Rahul Gandhi's visit to Bi ...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 >
Hyderabad: Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound has taken the world by storm. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, the film is India's official entry to the 98th Academy Awards. After winning over audiences at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and receiving a standing ovation in Toronto during the International Film Festival (TIFF), it has finally released in theatres across India on 26 September 2025. Now the pressing question is: when will Homebound stream online, and on which platform? When to watch Homebound online? As per reports in the media, Homebound will stream on OTT giant ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor on Monday visited the North Bombay Durga Puja and offered prayers there. In the visuals captured by the paps, Ranbir was spotted standing in devotion before the idol of Goddess Durga. He also met his friend, filmmaker Ayan, at the pandal, and before leaving, he interacted with other devotees, taking pictures with them.For the pandal visit, Ranbir opted for ethnic wear. He exuded desi munda vibes in a blue kurta that he paired with white pyjama. Meanwhile, on Sunday, Ranbir turned 43. Taking some time off his special ...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 >
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 >
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 >
New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) Actors Jaideep Ahlawat and Nimrat Kaur are the new nemesis of Manoj Bajpayee's spy Srikant Tiwary in the upcoming third season of "The Family", streaming service Prime Video has announced. The OTT platform on Friday shared the first glimpse of the new season of the series, which will see Bajpayee reprise his character of Tiwari, a middle-class guy and a world-class spy. "The wait is over. New season. New mission. #TheFamilyManOnPrime, coming soon in 2025," Prime Video posted on its official social media handles along with the teaser. Created and directed by Raj Nidim ...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 >
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 >
New Delhi: The prestigious 71st National Film Awards were announced on August 1 this year, marking a historic moment for Shah Rukh Khan, who bagged his first-ever National Award in 33 years for Atlee's Jawan. Vikrant Massey and Rani Mukerji were also honoured for their outstanding performances in 12th Fail and Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway, respectively. The awards ceremony will take place on September 23 at 4 PM at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards at what is expected to be a star-studded event. Confirmed attendees include Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, under the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines, Republic of Benin. The scope of the contracts cover ...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, Jun 7 (PTI) Bollywood actor Sharvari expressed gratitude to the makers of her film "Munjya", as it completed one year of its release on Saturday. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the film also featured Abhay Verma and Mona Singh in the lead. It was released in theatres countrywide on June 7, 2024. The film went on to collect over ₹100 crore gross at the domestic box office and emerged as a hit. It followed the story of the eponymous mythical creature, which has its roots in Marathi folklore. The 27-year-old actor shared a post on her Instagram handle. "1 year ago, on this day our fi ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) From playing ancillary roles in movies like "Dear Zindagi", and "The Sky Is Pink", to winning hearts as Rishi Singh Shekhawat in Netflix's "Mismatched", actor Rohit Saraf has come a long way. At a time when several new actors tend to draw a clear line between OTT and theatre, Saraf chooses to look at things differently. For him, each medium holds a special place in helping him grow as an actor. Sharing his views on the topic, Saraf said: "I've been very lucky. OTT gave me connection and recognition, and films are now giving me new challenges and a wider canva ...Read More >
Scenes from 12th Fail and Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway New Delhi: The winners of the 71st National Film Awards have been announced, celebrating the best in cinema from 2023. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting revealed the winners on Friday at a press conference in New Delhi. The 71st National Film Awards recognise films certified by the censor board from January 1 to December 31, 2023. Rani Mukerji, who won her very first National Award for Best Actress for Mrs Chatterjee Vs. Norway sha ...Read More >
Alia Bhatt has always shared a special bond with her sister, Shaheen Bhatt, and their close relationship is often evident on social media. On Shaheen's birthday, Alia made the day even more special by posting a heartfelt wish on Instagram, referring to her sister as "her life." Alia Bhatt shares heartfelt birthday wish for sister Shaheen Bhatt with adorable selfie, watch The Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani star shared an adorable selfie with her sister Shaheen. In the photo, Alia looked radiant in a floral outfit, while Shaheen wore a chic orange dress. Alongside the image, Alia wrote, "Happy ...Read More >
Thug Life box office collection Day 3: Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam's latest collaboration Thug Life is struggling at the box office. After a drop of 53.87% in collections from Day 1 to Day 2, the gangster drama earned Rs 7.14 crore on Day 3 of its release, according to trade tracker Sacnik. On Saturday, Thug Life earned Rs 6.38 crore from the Tamil version, while the Hindi and Telugu versions brought in Rs 0.24 crore and Rs 0.52 crore, respectively. By the end of Day 3, the film's total box off ...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 >
Aasif Khan, known for his roles in popular shows like Panchayat and Paatal Lok, recently suffered a heart attack and was admitted at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. The news sent shockwaves among fans and the industry alike, but the actor is now stable and recovering, according to hospital sources. He's expected to be discharged in a couple of days. Sharing his ordeal, Aasif took to Instagram to post a photo from his hospital bed along with a deeply emotional message that read: "Realising after w ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bombay High Court has now got its fifth bench, located in Kolhapur. The HC bench at Kolhapur will start functioning from Aug 18, as stated in a notification issued on Friday."I, Alok Aradhe, Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, with the approval of the Governor of Maharashtra, appoint Kolhapur as a place at which Judges and Division Courts of the High Court may also sit, with effect from August 18, 2025," the notification dated Aug 1 said. The other benches of the HC are at Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Goa, apart from the principal bench in Mumbai.Lawyers and bar associa ...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 >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): Actor Huma Qureshi will be seen headlining 'Single Salma'. The film also stars Sunny Singh and Shreyas Talpade in the lead roles. Also Read | Zubeen Garg Death: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Emphasises Fair Investigation, Warns Against Political Exploitation; Says 'No One Should Play Politics Over Late Singer's Death Probe'. On Monday, the makers shared that they have locked October 31 as the release date of 'Single Salma'. They also unveiled the film's first poster. Have a look at it Also Read | Dussehra 2025: Bobby Deol Gears Up To Take D ...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 >
Arshad Warsi starts filming for Shah Rukh Khan's King in Warsaw. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the action-thriller also stars Suhana Khan in her debut role. Bollywood just got a fresh update from Poland. Arshad Warsi, the ever-charming Jolly LLB star, has officially joined the cast of Shah Rukh Khan's highly anticipated action-thriller King. The actor confirmed it himself with a stylish Instagram post from the streets of Warsaw, sparking immediate excitement among fans. "No prize for guessing w ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) As her son Yug turned 15 on Saturday, Bollywood star Kajol penned a birthday note for him, where she expressed her hope that her "cool boy" always remains kind and wonderful. Kajol took to Instagram, where she shared a video. In the clip, she along with her husband Ajay Devgn and son Yug are walking. The actress is heard telling them: "Yuggy video, Ajay video." She then pans the camera to herself and flashes a big smile. "Touchdown on 15 today for Yug Devgan! Hoping my cool boy always remains kind and wonderful.. #happybirthday #mybaby #grownup," Kajol capti ...Read More >
The 71st National Film Awards became a night of milestones, nostalgia, and celebration for Indian cinema. Among the most memorable highlights was Rani Mukerji's long-awaited recognition, as she bagged her first National Award for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. Draped in an elegant saree, Rani was seated in the front row next to Shah Rukh Khan, her long-time co-star with whom she has delivered some of Hindi cinema's most loved films. The sight of the two together immediately caught the cameras and se ...Read More >