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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Fresh off Border 2 success, Varun Dhawan is now busy working on his upcoming film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'. On Tuesday, he took to Instagram and shared a picture with his co-star Pooja Hegde from the film. "Ishq sirf ek baar hota hain!!! #haijawaanitohishqhonahai," he captioned the post. With the serene azure waters behind them, Varun and Pooja struck a romantic pose for the picture. The film will hit the theatres on June 12. 'Hai Jawani To ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Filmmaker Nagraj Manjule, who is making his OTT debut with the upcoming show "Matka King", said he was nervous as he was exploring the medium for the first time. "I'm exploring this medium for the first time, Im learning it. I wanted to try it (OTT). I don't know whether I got it right or not. I like making films and I'll continue to do so," Manjule said, adding that the story of the series first came to him six years ago. Created and written by Abhay Koranne and created an ...Read More >
Aditya Dhar with Shashwat Sachdev ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Aditya Dhar praised composer Shashwat Sachdev for creating 14 songs in 11 days for Dhurandhar 2 * Shashwat completed the background music for Dhurandhar 2 in 3 days * Both Dhurandhar film albums topped global charts within 3 months of release Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2 continues to dominate headlines. Not only for its terrific box offic ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The Chetak Screen Awards 2026 celebrated the best of Hindi cinema and OTT in a star-studded ceremony held in Mumbai on April 5. Director Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound' was adjudged Best Film, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Reliance Foundation founder-chairperson Nita Ambani presenting the award to the team, as per a press release. Also Read | Salman Khan Supports Rajpal Yadav After 'Dollar Rate' Mockery at 2026 Awards Show, Says ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): In a rare crossover between cricket and cinema, filmmaker Aditya Dhar on Tuesday responded with heartfelt gratitude to Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli after the latter lavished praise on 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge,' calling it a "cinematic masterpiece." Kohli shared an emphatic review on Instagram, describing the experience as deeply moving and immersive. "Saw the film today and dare I say that I have never ever seen a cinematic experience like this m ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has lauded Shivkumar V Panicker, calling him not just the editor of Dhurandhar but a close friend, confidant, and an indispensable part of the film's creative journey. Taking to his X account, Dhar highlighted Panicker's talent, instinct, and dedication, describing how he played a pivotal role in shaping Dhurandhar, especially under intense time pressure. Titled "Here's to Shivkumar Panicker", Dhar wrote: "Some relationships in filmmaking aren't built on a single ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Filmmaker Priyadarshan has dismissed rumours that he borrowed the lines of a song in "Bhooth Bangla" from a song in Satyajit Ray's 1969 film "Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne". The hook line of the film's "Ram Ji Bhala Karein" song features an expression similar to "Bhuter Raja Dilo Bor", a song in Ray's film. Priyadarshan pointed out that repetition is not uncommon in the industry. "I have huge respect for him because he's one of the masters from whom I learned cinema. The word you ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar had a dream-come-true moment in Tokyo as he finally met Hollywood stars Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, joking that the picture would be featured in his will. Karan took to Instagram, where he first shared a picture posing with Streep and Hathaway, who are currently promoting their upcoming film "The Devil Wears Prada 2". He mentioned that he is "obsessed and inspired by the unmatchable brilliance of Meryl Streep" in the caption section, wh ...Read More >
Mumbai/ Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 7: Hoonartek today launched ClearView™, an agentic decisioning layer built to help Indian enterprises activate their existing data investments and replace the fragmented SaaS tools sitting above them -- with governed, autonomous AI execution. As Indian enterprises accelerate AI adoption, most still cannot trace how AI-driven decisions are made, owned, or governed. ClearView™ changes that. Also Read | Did Pete Hegseth Fart at White House Podium? Viral Vi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The government refuted reports suggesting that migrants are returning to their home states in large numbers due to the ongoing LPG crisis triggered by the West Asia conflict. Also Read | Did Pete Hegseth Fart at White House Podium? Viral Video Sparks Funny Reactions. Top government sources told ANI that a ground-level assessment was conducted across major railway stations to gauge the actual movement of migrant workers. "After a week of monitoring, we found no ...Read More >
Cricketer Virat Kohli has shared a glowing review of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, calling it a "cinematic experience" unlike anything he has seen in India. The cricketer took to social media after watching the film, praising director Aditya Dhar for his vision and conviction, and describing him as a "genius". Kohli also singled out Ranveer Singh for special praise, stating that the actor has "attained a different level" with his performance. He added that while all actors delivered strong performan ...Read More >
The Madras High Court on Monday (April 6, 2026) quashed the criminal prosecution launched by the Income Tax (I-T) department against film producer, director, and actor Gautham Vasudev Menon for the alleged failure on the part of film production and distribution firm, Photon Kathas Production Private Limited of Chennai, to file its I-T returns for the assessment year 2013-14. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan allowed Mr. Menon's quash petition pending since 2023. Making it clear that the prosecution wa ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court quashed the prosecution launched by income tax dept against film director Gautham Vasudev Menon for the alleged failure on part of Photon Kathaas Production Pvt Limited, his film production company, to file I-T returns for the assessment year 2013-14.Justice G K Ilanthiraiyan passed the order in view of a submission made by advocate Revathi Manivannan for Gautham Menon, that he was no longer a director of the company and that he resigned from the post on May 2, 2011.Th ...Read More >
Taking to social media, Aditya Dhar wrote, "Here's to Shivkumar Panicker." As Panicker and Dhar have worked together for a long time now, the Dhurandhar director lauded him for his skills. "Some relationships in filmmaking aren't built on a single film, they're built over years of trust, instinct, and standing by each other when it matters the most. Shiv has been that for me and much more. He is not just my editor. He is my closest friend, my brother, my confidant, the kind of person whose loya ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Star batter of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli was all praise for the recently released film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which starred Ranveer Singh in the lead role. Taking to his Instagram handle today, Virat Kohli called 'Dhurandhar' a "cinematic masterpiece" of India. He lauded Aditya Dhar's direction and Ranveer Singh's performance in the film. "Saw the film today and dare I say that I have never ever seen a cinematic experience like this made ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma has heaped praise on the makers of the recent box-office 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. On Monday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a note for the film's team. She wrote, "What a fantastic film you've made @adityadharfilms! It takes so much conviction to make a almost 4 hr long film. Gripping and immersive, meticulously crafted, the film holds your attention through and through. You are a fiercely ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Filmmaker Aditya Dhar expressed his gratitude and admiration for Shivkumar V Panicker, describing him as not only the editor of Dhurandhar but also a close friend, brother, and constant support system. Taking to his X handle, Aditya Dhar praised Shiv's talent, instinct, and dedication, highlighting how he played a crucial role in shaping Dhurandhar, especially under extreme time pressure. Titled "Here's to Shivkumar Panicker", Aditya Dhar wrote, "So ...Read More >
Mumbai: Amid the massive success of 'Dhurandhar', filmmaker Aditya Dhar praised cinematographer Vikash Nowlakha, calling him the 'soul' of the film and thanking him for carrying its vision on his shoulders. Dhar took to Instagram on Sunday and shared several BTS photos of Nowlakha working behind the camera. He also wrote a heartfelt note, praising Vikash's dedication and thanking him for bringing the film's vision to life. "Here's to Vikash Nowlakha, the eye, the instinct, and the soul behind ...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 ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Actor Paresh Rawal has expressed his wish to be a part of filmmaker Aditya Dhar's blockbuster franchise Dhurandhar and its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which have been performing exceptionally well at the box office. Paresh recently interacted with a newswire and mentioned that he liked both movies very much and even watched the film's first part twice. He was brutally honest while speaking about how he loved the movie and he told the following: "Dekhi, Dhurandhar 1 aur 2 dekhi, p ...Read More >
Dhar's "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" released on March 19 and has already crossed the mark of ₹1500 crore at the global box office. It is a sequel to his 2025 directorial "Dhurandhar". The filmmaker shared a series of pictures alongside Nowlakha on his Instagram handle on Sunday and said the cinematographer was among the last to join the film. "Here's to Vikash Nowlakha, the eye, the instinct, and the soul behind 'Dhurandhar'. He was the last HOD to come on board 'Dhurandhar'. Just a few days bef ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Filmmaker Vignesh Shivan has opened up about his strained relationship with actor-producer Dhanush, calling the fallout a big loss and admitting he feels he may have made a mistake that led to the friendship breaking. Currently, he is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Love Insurance Kompany (LIK), starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty, which is set to hit screens soon. Amid this, he spoke about his bond with Dhanush. Speaking candidly, Vignesh said he continues ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: "History has been made," said actor Sara Arjun as she expressed her gratitude to filmmaker Aditya Dhar and the entire crew of Dhurandhar. Arjun portrayed the role of Yalina Jamali in Dhar's directorial Dhurandhar, released in 2025, and its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Released on 19 March, the film has already crossed the Rs 1,500 crore mark at the global box office. On Sunday, Arjun shared a post on her Instagram handle featuring a series of pictures with the cast and crew. She ...Read More >
India's studios are transforming filmmaking by using AI to slash production time, cut costs and dub movies into numerous languages. While union rules constrain Hollywood's use of the technology, Indian cinema is racing ahead, pitting efficiency against questions of creative authenticity and audience acceptance. BENGALURU - Welcome to the new-look movie set, where the quiet hum of a coding floor has replaced the cacophony of cameras, clapperboards and shouted directions. The Collective Artists ...Read More >
When Diljit Dosanjh, AR Rahman and Imtiaz Ali come together, expectations are bound to be high. The trio has now joined forces for the first time for the song Kya Kamaal Hai from their upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga. Photos and videos of Dosanjh, Rahman and Ali together surfaced online on Sunday, with the trio posing for the paparazzi and interacting with them. The visuals quickly gained attention, building excitement around the project. The track, Kya Kamaal Hai, is part of the film's sound ...Read More >
* Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's 2009 film Dev.Dis will be re-released by PVR INOX on April 24 * The film is a modern adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1917 novel Devdas * Dev.Dis stars Abhay Deol, Mahie Gill, and Kalki Koechlin, set in contemporary Punjab and Delhi Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's cult classic Dev.D is set to return to the big screen as PVR INOX on Saturday announced a re-release of the 2009 film, a mo ...Read More >
Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' has scripted history at the Indian box office, becoming the first Bollywood film ever to cross Rs 1000 crore net collection in all versions. Amid the celebrations, a touching exchange between director Aditya Dhar and cinematographer Vikash Nowlakha is winning hearts online.On Sunday, Aditya Dhar penned a heartfelt note on social media honoring the film's cinematographer. Nowlakha responded warmly, writing, "So deeply touched by this. ...Read More >
A still from the film. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Trailer of Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha starring Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh was launched in Mumbai * The film features two dacoits with a layered backstory and high-octane action sequences * Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh unveiled the Telugu trailer version in Hyderabad Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode The trailer of Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh-starrer 'Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha' was unvei ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Critically acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' is set to feature a song which will mark the collaboration of Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman and singer Diljit Dosanjh for a song penned by Irshad Kamil. According to the press note, the new track is titled 'Kya Kamaal Hai'. The makers call this a "song of hope" amidst the noise, violence and displacement that surrounds us today. Also Read | Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Critically acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' is set to feature a song which will mark the collaboration of Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman and singer Diljit Dosanjh for a song penned by Irshad Kamil. According to the press note, the new track is titled 'Kya Kamaal Hai'. The makers call this a "song of hope" amidst the noise, violence and displacement that surrounds us today. "It serves as a gentle reminder of the b ...Read More >
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