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Rajat Bedi distances himself from criticism by Viveck Vaswani, defending Aryan Khan's Netflix debut as a fictional portrayal despite backlash over a controversial scene. Mumbai: Actor Rajat Bedi has reacted to producer Viveck Vaswani's criticism of Aryan Khan's debut Netflix show, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, especially over the scene where a director is shown kicking a woman in the scene. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Rajat distanced himself from the controversy and maintained that the
From Shah Rukh Khan's massive earnings to Akshay Kumar's socially relevant roles, these top Bollywood stars dominate the industry with their impressive net worth and paychecks. Bollywood's highest-paid actors, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Akshay Kumar, continue to dominate the industry with impressive net worths and paychecks, setting records with their blockbuster films and socially relevant roles. Shah Rukh Khan Known as the "King Khan," Shah Rukh is the third-highest paid actor in India with a net worth of ₹6,300 crore. Globally, his most recent blockbusters, Jawan and Path ...Read More >
Mumbai: Nayanthara, popularly known as the Lady Superstar of Indian cinema, recently addressed her decision to debut in Bollywood with Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster Jawan. While fans were disappointed with her limited screen time in the film, Nayanthara revealed her reasons for taking on the role during an interview with the Hollywood Reporter. "I did Jawan only because I love Shah Rukh sir," Nayanthara confessed, crediting the Bollywood superstar for encouraging her to step into Hindi cinema. She shared how Khan personally reached out to ease her concerns about making her Bollywood debut, ass ...Read More >
Ed Sheeran, Shah Rukh Khan, and Arijit Singh unite for a song?: Fans worldwide have been enthralled by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's recent trip to India, particularly because of his encounters with Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan and Arijit Singh. Sheeran posted some sweet moments of friendship on Instagram, including Shah Rukh Khan jokingly repeating the hook of Sheeran's upcoming song "Sapphire," and a calm coffee conversation with Arijit Singh on a barge. Sheeran immersed himself in Indi ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, who was recently seen in the Tamil film 'Vettaiyan', is celebrating 25 years of his iconic television show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'. On Thursday, the veteran megastar took to his Instagram, and shared a post for the show. However, his choice of picture was something that didn't sit well with the post. The AI-generated picture was far from the show or its theme. The actor nevertheless wrote in the caption, "Today 3rd July , 2025 , as I work on this years season KBC prep, I am told by the KBC team - 3rd July 2000, the first broa ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, who was recently seen in the Tamil film 'Vettaiyan', is celebrating 25 years of his iconic television show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'. On Thursday, the veteran megastar took to his Instagram, and shared a post for the show. However, his choice of picture was something that didn't sit well with the post. The AI-generated picture was far from the show or its theme. The actor nevertheless wrote in the caption, "Today 3rd July , 2025 , as I work on this years season KBC prep, I am told by the KBC team - 3rd July 2000, the first broadcast of KBC happened .. ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 19 (PTI) Hockey India on Saturday announced a 40-member core probable group for the upcoming senior women's national coaching camp, which will be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre here from July 21 to August 29. The camp holds significant importance as the Indian women's hockey team gears up for the women's Asia Cup, set to begin on September 5 in Hangzhou, China. The tournament will serve as a direct qualification pathway for the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup, with only the champion earning a guaranteed spot. All players from the previous camp have been retaine ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 20 (ANI): Shashank Khaitan romantic drama Dhadak completed seven years since its theatrical release. The film, an official Hindi adaptation of the acclaimed Marathi film Sairat, featured Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, marking Kapoor debut in Bollywood. Commemorating the milestone, Ishaan Khatter took to Instagram and shared a video featuring clips of his character from the film, expressing his gratitude. 7 years! Time truly does fly. Looking back with gratitude and love, he wrote in the post caption. Earlier, Dharma Movies also shared ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 20 (ANI): Shashank Khaitan's romantic drama 'Dhadak' completed seven years since its theatrical release. The film, an official Hindi adaptation of the acclaimed Marathi film 'Sairat', featured Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, marking Kapoor's debut in Bollywood. Also Read | Chandra Barot Dies: Amitabh Bachchan's 'Don' Movie Director Chandra Barot Passes Away; Know About Filmmaker's Interesting Journey Into Bollywood From Tanzania. Commemorating the milestone, Ishaan Khatter took to Instagram and shared a video featuring clips of his char ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 5 (ANI): Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan on Wednesday reunited at the special screening of the film 'Loveyapa', which features latter's son Junaid Khan in the lead role. In the visuals captured by the paps, Aamir can be seen welcoming SRK with a big smile on his face. Both Khans shared a warm hug and emrbaced each other's company. SRK also hugged Aamir's children Junaid and Ira. They all happily posed for the paps, leaving fans excited. SRK arrived at the screening donning a casual look. He looked uber cool in a blue shirt that he pa ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 27 (PTI) Veteran movie star Rekha recreated her look from the 1981 film "Umrao Jaan" at the theatrical re-release premiere of the film that brought out the who's who of Bollywood in attendance, including Aamir Khan, Alia Bhatt, Tabu, and Hema Malini. Directed by Muzaffar Ali, the period drama has been restored and re-released in cinemas on June 27. The film has been restored by the National Film Development Corporation-National Film Archive of India under the National Film Heritage Mission. Rekha turned heads as she appeared in a stunning white and gold anarkali by Manish Malhotr ...Read More >
Mangalore: Rohan Corporation, one of the Mangalore's most renowned Real Estate company, officially announced Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador. The much-anticipated event took place in a grand style at Bharath Mall, Bejai, Mangalore. It witnessed an enthusiastic turnout, including prominent media representatives, social media influencers, and film celebrities from across the region. What made this announcement truly special was its significance - this is the first time in Karnataka that Shah Rukh Khan has become the face of a homegrown brand. The collaboration not only el ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 20 (ANI): Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar has mourned the death of Don director Chandra Barot, who reportedly passed away on Sunday in Mumbai. He was 86. Taking to his Instagram handle, Farhan Akhtar paid tribute to the filmmaker by calling him the OG Don. He also expressed his condolences to Barot family. His post read, Saddened to learn that the director of the OG Don is no more. RIP Chandra Barot-ji. Deepest condolences to the family. https://www.instagram.com/p/DMUeZsaiueP/?igsh=YzdicDVpdDV5NmU5 Chandra Barot made his directorial debut with Don in 1978. ...Read More >
Fatima Sana Shaikh reacts to dating rumours with Vijay Varma. Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia broke up after nearly two years of dating. Bollywood actor Fatima Sana Shaikh is set to release two films in July -- Metro In Dino and Aap Jaisa Koi. But the spotlight quickly shifted when she was photographed sharing a hug and laughter with her Gustakh Ishq co-star, Vijay Varma, outside a Mumbai café. The clip went viral, fuelling speculation that Fatima Sana Shaikh might just be dating Vijay Varma. ...Read More >
It's been 25 years since Refugee released. The film marked the debut of Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor, two fresh faces who would go on to become big names in Bollywood. Looking back on those early days, Abhishek recently shared a fun memory from that time. He recalled how he and Kareena once had to be locked inside a projector room during a theatre visit because fans found out they were there. In an interview with SCREEN, Abhishek Bachchan said, "I have vivid memories! I was filming in Ma ...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 >
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: Shah Rukh Khan has left fans anxious after sustaining a muscular injury on the Mumbai set of his upcoming action flick 'King' on July 18, 2025. The 'Dunki' star, now seeking treatment in the USA, has been prescribed a month-long break, halting the film's shoot. Now, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her concern for the Bollywood superstar. Taking to her X account, Mamata Banerjee referred to the actor as her "brother" and sent her warm wishes for his speedy recovery. She wrote, "Reports regarding my brother Shah Rukh Khan sustaining muscular injuries during shoot ...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 >
Srinagar, June 7: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Saturday, congratulated the University of Kashmir for getting an A++ grade in the NAAC inspection. The Lt Governor extended his heartiest congratulations to the Vice Chancellor, faculty, staff, and students of the University of Kashmir for attaining the prestigious A++ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), and securing an outstanding Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.68 on a seven-point scale. Calling it a proud moment for J&K UT, the Lt Governor said, "The A++ Grade places the Un ...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 >
Hyderabad: The Don movie series has been one of the most popular action thrillers in Bollywood. It started with Amitabh Bachchan in 1978, where he played the role of a smart and fearless criminal named Don. Years later, the franchise was brought back by Farhan Akhtar with Shah Rukh Khan in the lead. Don (2006) and Don 2 (2011) became huge hits, and SRK's stylish and powerful performance won hearts all over again. Now, after a long break, the makers have announced a new Don - Ranveer Singh. From the moment this was announced, fans started talking non-stop. Some were excited, others were unsure ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said money cannot be recovered by filing an FIR and seeking help of police as it quashed a cheating case against the producer of Bollywood movie "Tanu Weds Manu". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed displeasure over the approach of the Allahabad High Court in dealing with the petition of producer Shailesh R Singh for quashing of the FIR against him by complainant Kunal Jain. "Money cannot be recovered, more particularly, in a civil dispute between the parties by filing a first information report and seeking the help of the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2 (ANI): Actor-comedian Kapil Sharma is back with another episode of 'The Great Indian Kapil Show,' and this time, it's a cricket special. Indian cricket team's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, will be seen in a never-before-seen avatar along with cricketers Rishabh Pant, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Abhishek Sharma. Also Read | 'Ironheart' Episodes 4-6 Review: From Mephisto's Appearance to the Season 2 Setup, Here's What Impressed Critics About Dominique Thorne's MCU Miniseries. In a promo shared by Netflix on Wednesday, Kapil can be seen welcoming "Coach Sir" Gambhi ...Read More >
Kargil , Jul 2: Pursuant to putting in place a comprehensive legal framework to ensure fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment to public services, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive for 359 Gazetted posts through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This marks the first-ever recruitment of Gazetted posts through UPSC since the formation of the Union Territory, officials said. This follows the establishment of a unique and dedicated legal framework specifically designed for Ladakh. The framework ensures maximum local re ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 4: Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai took to social media to shower praise on Aamir Khan for his continued efforts to elevate the stature of Hindi cinema. Lauding his decision to release 'Sitaare Zameen Par' in theatres and hold off on its OTT release for six months, Ghai called it a move that brings "dignity to Hindi cinema." In his heartfelt note, the director expressed his happiness at how exhibitors across the country honoured Aamir as a "brave filmmaker" for supporting the big-screen experience and showing deep respect for theatrical business. Sharing a photo featuring Aamir Kh ...Read More >
A new star kid began his journey in Bollywood today, successfully taking the theatres by strom unlike many of his fellow nepo kids. Yes, we are talking about Chunky Panday's nephew and Ananya Panday's cousin brother Ahaan Panday, who made his debut today with Mohit Suri's Saiyaara opposite Aneet Padda. According to early reviews of the film, the young star kid has already earned the title of a 'star' with many calling Saiyaara a super-hit, comparing it to the likes of Aashiqui 2. While Ahaan ride ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) Telugu superstar Allu Arjun on Thursday said the humongous success of his latest release "Pushpa 2: The Rule" is a reflection of people's love and he hopes the box office record of the film, which has become the fastest movie to earn Rs 1,000 crore, is broken soon by another movie. A sequel to Arjun's 2021 Telugu blockbuster "Pushpa: The Rise", the film released on December 5 with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam, and has emerged as one of the biggest hits of 2024. Also Read | RSIFF 2024: Nick Jonas Reveals Being Fascinated by Priyanka ...Read More >
Bollywood star Salman Khan shares a strong bond with Arpita, his youngest sister. In a new interview, she opened up about the mass hero's food choices and revealed that he has developed his own special dish. Salman Khan is one of the biggest names in the film industry. The mass hero enjoys a huge fan following because of his larger-than-life reel image and engaging performances. He is also considered to be a family man. In a recent interview, his sister Aprita opened up about her bond with 'Bhai ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has officially signed on for director Atlee's upcoming film AA22xA6, starring Telugu superstar Allu Arjun in the lead role. The announcement was made on Saturday, June 7, 2025, when the makers of the film released a video on their X (formerly Twitter) handle. This magnum opus is the first collaboration between Deepika Padukone and Allu Arjun, two of Indian cinema's biggest stars. The film also sees Deepika reuniting with director Atlee after their collaboration on the 2023 hit film Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan. Sharing the announcement video, the ...Read More >
R. Madhavan, after captivating audiences with romantic roles, now stars in 'Aap Jaisa Koi' alongside Fatima Sana Shaikh, exploring mature love. Reflecting on his career, Madhavan acknowledges the changing landscape of romance in cinema and hints at transitioning to age-appropriate characters. R. Madhavan, widely acknowledged for his adaptability as an actor, first entered the Hindi film industry in 2001 with Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (RHTDM). Though the movie did not generate major success at th ...Read More >