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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): After making his directorial debut with 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos', actor-comedian Vir Das is now all set to helm a found footage horror drama 'Baara Number'. The upcoming project 'Baara Number' will see Vir Das collaborating once again with Kavi Shastri, with the duo co-directing the film, read a press note. The film, being created under Zazu Productions, will go on floors in June, with its initial shooting schedule planned in Mumbai. Vir will also feature in the film's ensemble cast. As per the makers, the project aims to "move beyond conventional tropes, blending psychological depth with atmospheric storytelling. The film has reportedly been in development for some time and is expected to offer a nuanced take on fear, exploring both external tension and internal human emotions." Meanwhile, Vir is currently in the midst of his "Hey Stranger" 2026 tour, a 21-city run that kicked off on February 27. (ANI)
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 >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 16 (ANI): The much-awaited teaser of Sunny Deol's starrer 'Border 2' was unveiled on the occasion of Vijay Diwas on Tuesday, giving fans a first look at the action-packed war drama. The film also stars Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty in key roles. Also Read | 'Dhurandhar' Box Office: Ranveer Singh's Spy Thriller Nears INR 600 Crore Worldwide on Day 11, Beats 'Saiyaara' and Becomes Actor's Biggest Domestic Hit. Set against the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pak war, the teaser showcases intense battle sequences and the courage of Indian soldiers ...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], 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 >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite MI's dominant chase of 220. KKR seemed in control after posting a commanding 220/4, but the script ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 6 (ANI): Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President and Actor Kamal Haasan filed his nomination for Rajya Sabha at the Tamil Nadu secretariat in the presence of DMK President and state Chief Minister MK Stalin and his Deputy Udhayanidhi Stalin. DMK allies, VCK leader Thirumavalavan, MDMK leader Vaiko, and Tamil Nadu Congress President Selvaperundagai were also present. With DMK allocating one Rajya Sabha seat to Makkal Needhi Maiyam, its founder and actor Kamal Haasan was earlier named the candidate for the Upper House of Parliament. In the 234-member Tamil Nadu ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 5 (ANI): The upcoming action-drama 'Ghaati', which stars actors Anushka Shetty and Vikram Prabhu, has been postponed yet again. The film, which was earlier scheduled to hit theatres on July 11, 2025, will now release on a later date. Also Read | Ranveer Singh Removes All Instagram Posts Ahead of His 40th Birthday, Fans Wonder Why?. In a new statement, the makers said the delay was due to pending post-production work. The production house, UV Creations, shared the update on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle. Calling the film a deep and meaningful ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18 (ANI): Actor Bhumi Pednekar has completed another year around the sun. On July 18, she turned 36, and to make her birthday special, her sister Samiksha penned a heartwarming note for her. Also Read | 'Saiyaara' Public Review: Audience Calls Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda Starrer Film Entertaining After Slow First Half. Taking to Instagram, Samiksha, who bears a striking resemblance to Bhumi, wrote, "Happy Birthday @bhumipednekar You are my biggest blessing and I couldn't thank god enough for you. You are kind, full of love and have a spirit of gold. I've ...Read More >
Ajmer (Rajasthan) [India], July 20 (ANI): Following incessant heavy rainfall for two consecutive days, the Anasagar Chaupati area in Ajmer was waterlogged on Sunday morning. As the lake overflowed, the residential areas bore the brunt. Traffic movement on the route has been halted; only large vehicles are permitted to move here, while small vehicles and two-wheelers are not being allowed. Earlier, the Ana Sagar lake in Rajasthan Ajmer overflowed on Saturday morning, following incessant rain, which caused waterlogging. Due to this, the road connecting Bajrang Garh to the market has been clos ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI): Sonakshi Sinha and Sudheer Babu starrer much-awaited Telugu film 'Jatadhara' is set to officially hit theatres on November 7. On Monday, the makers announced the film's release date, revealing that it will be out in both Hindi and Telugu languages. They also unveiled a jaw-dropping motion poster of 'Jatadhara', taking the excitement to the next level. Also Read | 'Nishaanchi' Fever Hits Delhi: Aaishvary Thackeray, Vedika Pinto & Anurag Kashyap Soak in Sights and Gorge in Delicacies of the Capital (View Pics). Sonakshi Sinha also shared the s ...Read More >
Pudukkottai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 7 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader H. Raja criticised Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President chief Kamal Haasan, saying that the actor-turned-politician has 'mortgaged' his party in exchange for a Rajya Sabha seat. The BJP leader stated that the MNM chief, who used to oppose the DMK's freebies and corrupt rule, has 'mortgaged' his torchlight election symbol to the DMK in exchange for a Rajya Sabha seat. He even claimed that the actor has said to never form an alliance with the DMK. 'Everyone knows what Kamal Haasan did in the past. He opposed the ...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 >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 (ANI): Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar has officially commenced shooting for his latest project, a high-stakes action romance produced under the Yash Raj Films (YRF) banner. The announcement, made through Zafar's Instagram handle today, has already sparked excitement among cinephiles. Alongside the post, Zafar shared a striking first-look image of 'Saiyaara' fame Ahaan Panday, intensely gazing behind a classic YRF clapboard. Zafar captioned the post writing, "And it BEGINS," tagging Panday and YRF. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ali Abbas Zafa ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): The much-awaited film 'The Paradise' which stars Telugu actor Nani and directed by Srikanth Odela, has officially gone on floors. The makers began shooting on June 21 and shared the news with a new photo from the sets. Also Read | Christy Martin Biopic: Sydney Sweeney Says She 'Didn't Care' About Getting Hurt While Filming Fight Scenes With Co-Star Katy O'Brian. The photo, posted on the film's official social media page, shows Nani in character as Dhagad. He is seen placing his foot on stacked weight plates, wearing green leather shoes and a styl ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 5 (ANI): Actors Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor rom-com Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, which opened to mixed reviews on October 2, has completed its third day with limited growth. As per the latest update shared by trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film has collected Rs 23.92 crore so far. According to Adarsh, the movie saw some growth on Saturday; however, it still couldnt reach the expected numbers. The film has managed to collect Rs 7.80 crore on its third day. #SunnySanskariKiTulsiKumari did not witness the required spark on Saturday - the growth stoo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 5 (ANI): Actors Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's rom-com 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari,' which opened to mixed reviews on October 2, has completed its third day with limited growth. As per the latest update shared by trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film has collected Rs 23.92 crore so far. Also Read | Comedian Samay Raina's 'Sugar Daddy' Joke Tagging Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal Sparks Online Buzz; Dhanashree Verma's Indirect Reaction Goes Viral (View Posts). According to Adarsh, the movie saw some growth on Saturday; however, it still couldn't reach th ...Read More >
Ranveer Singh evolves from Band Baaja Baaraat to Dhurandhar 2, blending Bajirao intensity, Khilji madness, Gully Boy heart and Simmba swagger into cult superstardom. Let's just say it... Ranveer Singh is having that moment again. With Dhurandhar smashing records and Dhurandhar 2 going even bigger at the box office, Ranveer isn't just acting anymore but owning the big screen. The intensity, the swagger, the larger-than-life presence... it's the kind of performance that turns fans into loyalists. ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday debunked all allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi about rigging and match-fixing in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. In his articles titled 'Those Rejected by the People Deny the Mandate', published in the same three newspapers where Gandhi's write-ups appeared, CM Fadnavis advised the Congress MP to "accept defeat, introspect on where you went wrong, why your connect with the people is lacking, and what needs to be done." He taunted Gandhi, saying that the latter was preparing excuses for "defeats ...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 >
ISLAMABAD: Indian Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Rahul R Singh Friday claimed China used the four-day Pakistan-India conflict in May like a "live lab" to test various weapon systems and was providing all possible support to Islamabad in line with its ancient military strategy of killing the adversary with a "borrowed knife". The senior Indian military officer claimed while Pakistan was the "front face", with China extending all possible support to its all-weather ally, Turkiye was also playing a major role by supplying military hardware to Islamabad, adding that India was actually dealing w ...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 (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): After making his directorial debut with 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos', actor-comedian Vir Das is now all set to helm a found footage horror drama 'Baara Number'. The upcoming project 'Baara Number' will see Vir Das collaborating once again with Kavi Shastri, with the duo co-directing the film, read a press note. The film, being created under Zazu Productions, will go on floors in June, with its initial shooting schedule planned in Mumbai. Also Read | Namit Malhotra's 'Ramayana' Teaser Sparks Social Media Debate, Fans Defend IMAX Visuals and Cult ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): Legendary actor Anupam Kher has joined hands with Excel Entertainment, led by producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, for his directorial 'Tanvi The Great'. Ritesh and Farhan have come on board as the global distributors for the film. Also Read | Shefali Jariwala Dies at 42 Due to Cardiac Arrest: Sidharth Shukla to Puneeth Rajkumar, Celebrities Who Died Young Due to Heart-Related Ailments. Announcing his collaboration, Kher on Instagram on Saturday wrote, "Behind every great story are those who dare to believe in it and those who step in to ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 3 (ANI): One of Indian television's most iconic shows, 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,' completed 25 years on Thursday, July 3. The show, which began airing in 2000, quickly became a household name. It ran for eight long years and ruled the TRP charts for most of the time. Also Read | 'Ten Years of Aspiration': Yash Shares Emotional Note As 'Ramayana' Teaser Shows Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Himself in Epic Roles (View Post). Created by Ektaa Kapoor and produced under her banner, Balaji Telefilms, the show was a major hit with viewers and played a big ...Read More >
Sivakarthikeyan's psychological thriller Madharaasi hits OTT this October, offering fans a second chance to catch the action-packed drama from home. Set in Tamil Nadu, the film explores a dark world of crime and chaos with gripping intensity. Madharaasi, the Tamil psychological thriller starring Sivakarthikeyan, is finally coming to OTT this October. It is a perfect news for anyone who missed it in theatres or just wants to watch it again from home. Sivakarthikeyan plays a compelling lead role ...Read More >
The film features Kaul as DSP Ridwaan Sayyed, a police officer investigating the disappearance of children in the snow-clad town of Baramulla. Netflix on Friday announced "Baramulla", a supernatural drama-mystery set in the Kashmir valley and starring Manav Kaul, will premiere on the streaming platform on November 7. Directed and written by Aditya Suhas Jambhale of "Article 370" fame, the film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios in collaboration with Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar of B62 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): A strong box office run and widespread industry acclaim have positioned 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' as one of the biggest cinematic successes of 2026, with the film crossing the Rs 800 crore mark within just two weeks of its release on March 19. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the action drama has garnered praise from audiences, politicians, and film personalities alike. The film stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role, alongside an ensemble cast including Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Rakesh Bedi. Actress Yami Gautam also appears in a cameo. Adding to th ...Read More >
New Delhi: After the success of Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan has opened up about his upcoming collaboration with director Rajkumar Hirani for a biopic on the legendary filmmaker Dadasaheb Phalke. Following the historic success of 3 Idiots and PK, this marks the third collaboration between Aamir and Hirani. Both previous films were widely praised for their clever humor, emotional storytelling, and strong narratives hallmarks of the Aamir-Hirani combo. In a recent interview, when asked whether humor would also be a part of the Phalke biopic, Aamir said: "I think Raju and Abhijat [Joshi, wri ...Read More >
Dimapur, Jul 18 (PTI) Two persons have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nagaland, a health department official said on Friday. Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur, Dr Yartenla Jamir, said that of the seven JE cases detected in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts, two persons have died so far. She expressed concern over the rise in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases in the three districts, especially during the monsoon season, which increases the risk of transmission. The Health department has urged district administrations to issue a public advisory on JE prevention measures and to i ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid the ongoing verbal spat between Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over the Hindi language debate in Maharashtra, Union Minister and Republican Party of India (Athawale) president Ramdas Athawale on Saturday has called for restraint, urging all parties to maintain peace and avoid statements that could disrupt Mumbai's communal harmony. Responding to the exchange of inflammatory remarks, Athawale said, "Such statements against each other can spoil the atmosphere of Mumbai. We should maintain peace. It's not righ ...Read More >