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Mumbai: Even as fans eagerly await the trailer, the runtime of Akshay Kumar's much-awaited horror-comedy 'Bhooth Bangla' has been revealed. According to a Bollywood Hungama report, the film's duration is 170 minutes, that is around 2 hours and 50 minutes, making it one of Akshay's longest releases in recent years. The actor's last film with a similar runtime was 'Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty', which ran for 2 hours and 40 minutes. "Bhooth Bangla is around 2 hours and 50 minutes long. After the censor process, the run time may reduce or increase by a few minutes. The exact duration will be known closer to the release date, but as of now, it is said to be around 170 minutes," a source was quoted as saying by the portal. The recently-released teaser and songs of the film have already created a lot of buzz. 'Bhooth Bangla' is scheduled to be released on April 10, but some reports suggested that the makers might push the release date of the film by a week. "Fans of Akshay are urging the superstar to consider pushing the film's release from April 10 to April 17, expressing their desire for the film to enjoy a longer theatrical run. Known for always valuing audience sentiments, we'll have to now see if Akshay will take this fan demand into account," a source was quoted as saying by News18 Showsha. However, there's no official confirmation about the release date being postponed. The film also stars Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Asrani and Rajpal Yadav in key roles.
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 >
Ludhiana, Jun 8 (PTI) Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday asserted that his party will win the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, scheduled to be held on june 19, with a "record margin". "Congress practically has no competition here", he claimed. Warring, who is also the Ludhiana MP, said that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was badly mistaken that the Congress would allow it to abuse power and misuse the official machinery for the elections. "First of all, we will not let any misuse of the official machinery and second, in case any official is found to be misusing ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1: Cupid Limited (BSE: 530843 | NSE: CUPID), a premier manufacturer and brand of premium male and female condoms, water based personal lubricants, IVD kits, deodorants, perfumes, almond hair oil, face wash, petroleum jelly and other FMCG Products, announced its strongest quarterly performance in the Company's history, driven by robust growth across key business segments. Also Read | Alwar Shocker: Newlywed Woman Allegedly Poisons Mother-in-Law Month After Marriage, Runs Away With Cash. Cupid Limited is set to comfortably surpass its FY26 annual guidance of ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): The makers of Akshay Kumar starrer Bhooth Bangla has postponed the release of the film to avoid the clash with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge on big screens. Ektaa Kapoor, who is one of the producers of the movie, shared the announcement on her Instagram handle on Thursday. She shared that the movie's first show will be released in theatres on April 16 in the form of paid previews ahead of it's general release date on the following day. "After a collective call with our distributors and the exhibitors, we have decided on a new release dat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Paresh Rawal says it felt good to be back in the company of his favourite people -- Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar -- for "Bhooth Bangla", a film that reunites the trio after a long gap. They have delivered a number of comedy hits in "Garam Masala", "Bhool Bhulaiyaa", "Bhagam Bhag", "Hera Pheri", "Hungama" and "Hungama 2". Rawal is also reuniting with his "Hera Pheri" co-star Tabu in this movie. "It was a lot of fun to be back. You look forward to certain things in life. Sometimes, when you work with such good people, your journey is very good. This kind of company incr ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Freida Pinto is all set to star in streaming giant Netflix's upcoming series "Unaccustomed Earth," an adaptation of the Jhumpa Lahiri short story collection. Pinto will play Parul Chaudhury in the series, which was originally announced in April. As previously reported, Netflix has commissioned eight episodes, reports variety.com. The official tagline for the show states that it is "an epic, soapy, and culturally vibrant drama about a tight-knit Indian American community navigating love, desire, and belonging." "Rich with nuance, passion, and unforget ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a resident of Chhatauna village under Mufassil police station limits, in connection with an assault case. Rajiv Ranjan had filed a written complaint with ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 6: Filmmaker Priyadarshan has reacted to the alleged use of an expression from the song 'Bhuter Raja Dilo Bor' in his upcoming film 'Bhooth Bangla'. The song 'Ram Ji Bhala Karein' from 'Bhooth Bangla' features the hook line of the song 'Bhuter Raja Dilo Bor' from the National Award-winning Bengali film 'Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne', helmed by Satyajit Ray. Priyadarshan attended the trailer launch of 'Bhooth Bangla' in the city on Monday, and reacted to the allegations of plagiarism. He told the media, "Huge respect I have to him (Satyajit Ray), he is one of the masters from whom I lea ...Read More >
Salman Khan (L) and Rajpal Yadav (R). ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Salman Khan supported Rajpal Yadav amid Rs 9-crore cheque bounce case controversy * An award show host's remark on Rajpal's case sparked criticism and social media praise * Rajpal said the controversial segment was meant as a broader commentary on global issues Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Salman Khan came out in support of actor Rajpal Yadav after a remark at a ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 17 (PTI) Filmmaker Priyadarshan has officially announced "Haiwaan", his upcoming film that reunites actors Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. The "Hera Pheri" director recently posted a picture of the two actors watching India vs England test match at Lord's Cricket Stadium in London on Instagram. Also Read | 'He Sees Love the Way Few Do': Aneet Padda Pens Emotional Tribute to Director Mohit Suri Ahead of 'Saiyaara' Release (View Post). "'Haiwaan'- my next film with @akshaykumar and Saif Ali Khan at Lord's," he wrote in the caption on Tuesday. The details of the plot have been kep ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The much-awaited trailer of Akshay Kumar's starrer 'Bhooth Bangla' is finally out to offer a glimpse into the fun-filled horror comedy in Priyadarshan's style. Starring Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav and late actor Asrani in the prominent roles, the 'Bhooth Bangla' is slated to release in theatres on April 16. The three-minute and three-second trailer opens with the introduction of a demon, Vadhusur, who has grown powerful since its emergence 1000 years ago. It was followed by the appearance of Akshay Kumar, who arrives at a lavish bungalow to orchestrate a wedding which also appears to ...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: Amid the strong box-office performance of Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', the makers of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's 'Bhooth Bangla' have postponed the film's release by a week. Horror-comedy 'Bhooth Bangla', slated for an April 10 release, will now hit theatres with paid previews on April 16. Producer Ektaa Kapoor took to Instagram to announce the change. "After extensive discussion and multiple requests from our distribution partners and exhibitors across key markets, we have decided to postpone the release of Bhooth Bangla by one week. We remain committed to delivering ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The makers of the upcoming horror-comedy film, Bhooth Bangla, headlined by Akshay Kumar, have decided to move its release date. On Thursday, co-producer Ektaa Kapoor took to social media, and shared that the makers decided to push the release of the film owing to the exceptional performance of the Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The film, which was earlier set to debut in theatres on April 10, will now hit the screens on April 16. Produced by Akshay Kumar, Shobha Kapoor, and Ektaa R Kapoor, and directed by Priyadarshan, the film also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, T ...Read More >
Actor Rajpal Yadav recently shared his experiences during his time in Tihar Jail, in a conversation with filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan. He spoke about the discipline required to stay in jail and expressed gratitude for the support he received from fellow actors and filmmakers during this challenging period. Rajpal Yadav recalls jail days While appearing on Farah Khan's vlog, Rajpal prepared mixed vegetable rice, a dish he recalled making during his struggling days in Mumbai when he liv ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 6: The trailer of the Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Bhooth Bangla' was unveiled on Monday. The film marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav. And by the looks of it, the makers seem to be playing safe in order to serve market forces and the audience. While the trailer does reveal an engaging storyline balancing the humour with horror, it tries too hard to appeal to the masses. Beyond the surface, one can clearly see the threads of old classics, some from Akshay Kumar's own repository. For starters, the haveli shown in the trailer appears to be the ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The trailer of the Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Bhooth Bangla' was unveiled on Monday. The film marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav. And by the looks of it, the makers seem to be playing safe in order to serve market forces and the audience. While the trailer does reveal an engaging storyline balancing the humour with horror, it tries too hard to appeal to the masses. Beyond the surface, one can clearly see the threads of old classics, some from Akshay Kumar's own repository. For starters, the haveli shown in the trailer appears to be the same as ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Prime Video on Tuesday unveiled the trailer of its upcoming Original drama 'Matka King', headlined by Vijay Varma, with the series set for a global premiere on April 17 across India and more than 240 countries and territories. Created and written by Abhay Koranne, and created, written, and directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, 'Matka King' is set against the backdrop of a rapidly transforming Bombay in the 1960s. Also Read | 'Bhooth Bangla' Trailer Trends at No 1: Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan Reunion Sets New YouTube Record Ahead of Release. The seri ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): For Mithila Palkar, 'Bhooth Bangla' marks more than just another project. The actress said she feels "grateful" for the opportunity and thanked Kalyani Priyadarshan for playing a key role in it. The actress took to her Instagram to post a video featuring director Priyadarshan along with a caption, sharing with her fans how she bagged a role in the Akshay Kumar-starrer film. In her post, Palkar revealed that it was Kalyani who recommended her name to her father and director Priyadarshan. She wrote, "An opportunity I hadn't even imagined for myself ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): Actor Raveena Tandon has officially joined the cast of Tamil superstar Suriya's upcoming film 'Suriya 46', directed by Venky Atluri. The makers made the official announcement on Sunday, on the occasion of Raveena's birthday, making it an extra special day for the actor and her fans. Taking to social media, the production team extended warm birthday wishes to Raveena along with the announcement. "Wishing the ever-graceful @TandonRaveena a very Happy Birthday - Team #Suriya46. So glad to have you on board and looking forward to an amazing journey ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The makers of the upcoming film Bhooth Bangla released its trailer on Monday, April 6, giving fans a glimpse of a fun-filled horror-comedy. The film marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and filmmaker Priyadarshan after a gap of several years. The over two-minute trailer features a mix of comedy, chaos, and spooky elements. Staying true to Priyadarshan's signature style, the film appears to rely on situational humour, quirky characters, and fast-paced storytelling. The visuals hint at a haunted house setting, where strange and funny incidents unfold, keeping the tone light despite the ...Read More >
Production on the film Barroz began in March 2021 and the unit was shot in Kochi, Gao, Bangkok and Chennai, among other places. Mohanlal has been grabbing headlines since he announced his directorial debut with Barroz. Well, the film's trailer has already been released but today there was a launch event in Mumbai city. Akshay Kumar was spotted at the event. Mohanlal and Akshay Kumar posed for the camera and shared a fun chat. The video is going viral. In the video, shared by Snehzala, we can se ...Read More >
New Delhi: Finally, after days of speculation amid massive controversy over his exit from the hit franchise 'Hera Pheri 3', Babu Bhaiya aka Paresh Rawal is back in the movie. In an interview with Himanshu Mehta on his podcast, the actor confirmed that he is now part of the film and also addressed the controversy around the film. He even heaped praises on Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and filmmaker Priyadarshan. When asked about the controversy around Hera Pheri 3, Paresh denied that there was one. He said, "Nahi controversy kuch nahi hai. I believe that when people have loved something so much, ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1: Summer heat, humidity, and strong sunlight can affect how your skin behaves. Sweat, dust, and UV exposure may lead to oiliness, tanning, breakouts, and dullness. Building a simple summer vanity with the right skincare essentials and healthy habits can help keep your skin fresh, protected, and glowing even during the hottest days. Also Read | Alwar Shocker: Newlywed Woman Allegedly Poisons Mother-in-Law Month After Marriage, Runs Away With Cash. 1. Sunscreen is your non-negotiable step Daily sun exposure can lead to tanning, dark spots, and premature ag ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Those who believe "Dhurandhar" is a propaganda film are free to contest the story or find a director like Aditya Dhar to make an anti-establishment movie, says veteran actor Paresh Rawal. A great fan of the two-part espionage drama, Rawal said he watched the first twice in theatres and planning an encore with the second one as well this weekend. The actor said the film changed the thinking of the audience but he is not happy with those dismissing the film as propaganda. "If you want to dismiss someone, then you say it is propaganda. If an anti-establishment film can b ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 9 (ANI): Amid the growing buzz surrounding Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's upcoming release 'Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace', the actor has dropped a new video of himself teasing the next track from the film. In a social media post, Salman shared the video which shows him humming the tune of a song. "Mera Jee Nahi Bhara," he captioned the post. Also Read | Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga Watch 'Dhurandhar 2?, 'Spirit' Duo Spotted As Ranveer Singh Film Breaks 'Baahubali 2' Box Office Record (View Post). https://www.instagram.com/reel/DW4GE_YDCIc/ Sp ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 19 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday said they have busted a large-scale illegal religious conversion racket and arrested 10 people from six states. The probe began in Agra in March after two sisters -- aged 33 and 18 -- were reported missing. Investigations revealed that they were allegedly coerced into religious conversion and were undergoing radicalization, the police said. One of the sisters had also put a picture of a girl holding an AK 47 rifle as her profile picture on a social media platform, they said. "Preliminary investigations found that the sisters were ta ...Read More >
Mumbai: Renowned dancer and actress Madhumati passed away at her Juhu residence at age 84 Wednesday. Her fluid movement, be it Kathak or contemporary Western, granted her pride of place in Hindi cinema from the 1950s to the 70s.Born to a Parsi judge in Thane in 1941, Madhumati's maiden name was Hutoxi Reporter. She was the sister of noted cricket umpire Pilloo Reporter. She overcame parental opposition to start her career as a dancer in a remake of Raja Harishchandra. Her first film was Zameen Ke Taare where she played the stern mother of Honey Irani. And her final cameo was as Mukri's wily be ...Read More >
Veteran actor Asrani died at the age of 84. His nephew Ashok Asrani confirmed the news. The senior and versatile actor of Hindi cinema, Shri Govardhan Asrani, passed away this evening at around 4 PM after a prolonged illness. He was originally a resident of Jaipur, Rajasthan. Asrani received his education from St. Xavier's School, Jaipur. Asrani's contribution to the field of comic acting has been invaluable. Over several decades, he gave Hindi cinema many memorable characters and carved a speci ...Read More >
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): Actor Akshay Kumar visited the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain early Wednesday morning to offer prayers ahead of the release of his upcoming film 'Bhooth Bangla'. Akshay was accompanied by his mother-in-law and veteran actress Dimple Kapadia during the visit. Also Read | Raja Shivaji Teaser Out: Riteish Deshmukh Directorial Chronicles Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Journey to Swarajya (Watch Video). Soon after offering prayers, Akshay spoke to ANI about his visit and shared that he prayed not just for himself but for the entire country and ...Read More >