Stay updated with the latest filmmaking news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on filmmaking topics.
Mumbai: Advertising legend Piyush Pandey has passed away this morning. He was 70. Piyush Pandey's sister Ila Arun confirmed his passing in a statement. "Dear loved ones, With a devastated, heartbroken, and lifeless spirit, I am writing to inform you that we have lost our dearest and greatest brother, Piyush Pandey, this morning. Further details will be shared by my brother Prasoon Pandey. Rest in peace, dear brother," the statement read. Pandey started his advertising journey in 1982 with Ogi ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 23 (ANI): After having a Diwali bash with family and friends, Bollywood couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt grabbed the eyeballs with their chic and casual look at Kalina Airport in Mumbai. The couple were seen getting out of their car with adorable Raha, drawing attention from fans and paps. Ranbir Kapoor greeted the paparazzi with his signature smile and a casual wave before entering the terminal. He sported a classic denim jacket over a plain white T-sh ...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 spec ...Read More >
"Last Days" opens with a montage of media coverage of a Christian missionary named John Allen Chau. We quickly learn how his story ends. He was killed in 2018, at 26, while attempting to bring his faith to the people of the remote North Sentinel Island, in the Bay of Bengal, miles from India's coast. One commentator in the audio portion of the montage is blunt: "He wasn't a martyr, he was an idiot." The movie is a fictionalized account of Chau's life, directed by Justin Lin, whose 2002 film "Be ...Read More >
One of Bollywood's most iconic films, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, has completed three decades this year. The Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol-starrer was released on October 20, 1995. Celebrating this happy occasion, Pooja Ruparel, who played the role of 'Chutki' in the Aditya Chopra directorial, opened up on SRK and Kajol's bond on the sets of the film. She revealed that the iconic on-screen couple were such "great co-actors" and no matter how romantic the scene was, SRK and Kajol switched to being ...Read More >
Mumbai: Renowned filmmaker and ad guru Prahlad Kakkar, who has been behind some of India's most iconic ad campaigns, recently shared intriguing insights about the 1994 Miss India pageant, highlighting the intense competition between Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. In an exclusive conversation with ANI, Kakkar recalled the moments he witnessed during the contest, shedding light on Sushmita Sen's belief that the competition was "rigged." He said, "I had escorted Aishwarya to Goa with her ...Read More >
Huma Qureshi has found herself in the spotlight for her personal life. The Maharani actress is rumoured to be engaged to celebrity acting coach Rachit Singh, and the duo's recent public appearances have only intensified the speculation. The two were recently spotted together at a Diwali bash, sparking rumours that they've gone public with their relationship. Their joint appearance at the special screening of Huma's film Thamma also added fuel to the fire. Huma walked the red carpet with Rachit, ...Read More >
Extending Diwali wishes, the team of Kaantha made an announcement of the film's release date. Releasing a new retro-style poster with Dulquer, Samuthirakani and Bhagyashri, they announced that the film will be released on November 14. "Diwali just got a whole lot more explosive! #Kaantha will be lighting up theatres worldwide from NOVEMBER 14th! Wishing you all a happy Diwali and we'll see you in the theatres very soon. A @SpiritMediaIN and @DQsWayfarerFilm production," wrote the film's team. ...Read More >
Mumbai: Filmmaker Karan Johar, who recently appeared as a guest on the talk show 'Too Much With Kajol And Twinkle', left eyes rolling by stating that he lost his virginity at 26 with a member of Janhvi Kapoor's family. In the recent episode of the chat show, actress Janhvi Kapoor was also invited as a guest along with Karan. During a game segment 'truth or lie', Janhvi challenged Karan to reveal something scandalous. "Tell us one scandalous truth about yourself and make up one lie, and we'll ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22 (ANI): Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's film 'Homebound', which was recently chosen as India's contender for the Oscars 2026, is now all set to open the upcoming edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival. The 14th edition will open with Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa-starrer 'Homebound' and close with Anuparna Roy's Venice prizewinner 'Songs of Forgotten Trees', as per Variety. Also Read | 'There Used To Be Gatherings at Home': Rajat Bedi Recou ...Read More >
Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan has penned a heartfelt birthday post for his mother, Pinkie Roshan. His mother turned 71 this year. The Dhoom 2 actor shared his mother's photograph on Instagram and called her eyes "the most beautiful". He wrote, "To the most beautiful eyes in the world. It's such a joy for your son to see these eyes grow younger as you grow older...every single year." He concluded his post by wishing her "Benjamin Button" mom a happy birthday and ended the caption with "I love ...Read More >
Bollywood couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have built their dream home in Pali Hill. However, the recent reports have suggested that they will move into their new house during Diwali. The six-story house, which is valued at Rs 250 crore, appears to have been under construction for a long time. Previously, Raj Kapoor and his wife, Krishna Raj Kapoor, built the bungalow on the same property. Later, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor received it. It will be the home of Ranbir's mother, Neetu Kapoor ...Read More >
Bollywood stars celebrated Diwali 2025 with the utmost enthusiasm, and they have been sharing photos from their celebration on social media. Veteran actress Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar also hosted a Diwali bash at their residence for their loved ones last night. They celebrated with Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar, Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal, Divya Dutta, Tanvi Azmi and others. Shabana Azmi's niece and actress Tabu also joined the celebration, and their picture with Tanvi Azmi went viral on socia ...Read More >
"Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge" , directed by Aditya Chopra and starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, redefined modern romance in Indian cinema, making its character Raj and Simran immortal in the hearts of many film lovers. It is also the longest running movie in Indian cinema with viewers still lining up at the ticket window to catch a show at Mumbai's famed Maratha Mandir. As the film marks its 30th anniversary, its iconic lead pair, Shah Rukh and Kajol reflected on the timeless magic of DDLJ. S ...Read More >
Karan Johar has launched the brand new reality series Pitch To Get Rich and it has got all the attention from fashion enthusiasts. The show series created by the Fashion Entrepreneur Fund (FEF) and Dharmatic Entertainment, aims to support the next generation of fashion entrepreneurs and convert their creativity into serious business. The fashion entrepreneur reality series not only gives a platform to those new in the fashion industry but also a chance to secure a huge investment pool. Pitch to ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 20 (PTI) Veteran actor Asrani will always be remembered for portraying the dictatorial jailer in "Sholay" as it was a role he was born to play, says director Ramesh Sippy. Condoling the death of the actor on Monday at the age of 84, the "Sholay" director said Asrani seemed "absolutely fine" when they recently met. "It (demise) feels sudden... He did a lot of work but this, stands out. I will long long remember him. It's a role he was born to play. But saying all this on a day like ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 20 (PTI) Veteran actor Asrani will always be remembered for portraying the dictatorial jailer in "Sholay" as it was a role he was born to play, says director Ramesh Sippy. Condoling the death of the actor on Monday at the age of 84, the "Sholay" director said Asrani seemed "absolutely fine" when they recently met. "It (demise) feels sudden... He did a lot of work but this, stands out. I will long long remember him. It's a role he was born to play. But saying all this on a day like t ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui will share screen with 'Mission Impossible' actor Ilia Volok in a heist film titled 'Faraar'. Nawazuddin will be seen as a Physics professor, whereas Volok, known for his roles in Hollywood blockbusters such as 'Mission Impossible', 'GI Joe', 'Indiana Jones' etc, will play the antagonist. Director Kushagra Sharma, who will be helming the heist film, shared, "Casting Ilia Volok opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui was a creative decision driven by the desire ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20 (ANI): Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's classic romantic film, 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', which completed 30 glorious years continues to receive the same from fans across the globe. As the film marks its 30th anniversary this year, the Bollywood Badshah reflected on the love that he has received for playing the beloved character of "Raj". Speaking to Variety, SRK said, "It doesn't feel like it's been 30 years since 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' released. ...Read More >
Star left-handed batter and Indian women's cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is all set to marry Indian music composer Palash Muchhal. The news was confirmed by Palash himself recently in Indore. Mandhana, who is representing the Indian women's cricket team in the ongoing ICC Women's ODI World Cup, is in Indore these days, and on Sunday (October 19), she will take the field against England at the city's Holkar Stadium. Ahead of the Indian team's high-voltage match against the Nat Sciver ...Read More >
Thirty years of 'Diwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', the film that invited a subset of urbane women to 'come fall in love'. My qualifications to trace its journey involve being an accidental chronicler of the economics and mathematics of Shah Rukh Khan and his female fans. For fifteen years, I thought I was interviewing women about how they saw Khan. Instead, I discovered how these women saw themselves and their frustrated attempts to find love and livelihoods.Finer minds than mine have dissected every ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20 (PTI) Kajol's Simran running towards a moving train to hold the outstretched hand of Shah Rukh Khan's Raj in "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" captures one of Hindi's cinema's most loved happily-ever-after moments in freeze frame. And it has enamoured filmmakers so much that they keep recreating it movie after movie. Trains are the connecting leitmotif for Raj and Simran in the Aditya Chopra-directed film -- celebrating 30 years of its release this month -- as their love story beg ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Huma Qureshi is all set to soak in the festive cheer this Diwali, calling it her "favourite festival of the year." Summing up her Diwali mood in one word, Huma told IANS: "Festive." Talking about how she approaches the season without stress, Huma said she doesn't get caught up in the pressure of planning or social expectations. "I don't take stress. Diwali is a wonderful time. I love Diwali." She added: "It's my favorite festival of the year. And I'm j ...Read More >
He shared a picture of her and wrote, "Smita consciously used her cinematic journey as a medium to drive change. Her portrayals dared to question norms and dismantle stereotypes. Her ease with complex roles and her deep understanding of characters woven into our social fabric set her apart. She achieved so much within the brief span that destiny allowed. The brevity of her life will always feel like an unhealed grievance. On her birth anniversary, I fondly remember Smita Patil." Raj and Smita ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rishab Shetty, who is currently enjoying the success of his recently released film Kantara Chapter 1, visited the sacred Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram to seek divine blessings. Draped in a traditional red kurta, Shetty was seen performing rituals at the ancient shrine, marking a spiritual pause amid the overwhelming response to the film's release. The visit comes just weeks after Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel to the 2022 cult hit Kantara, hit theatres to massive acclai ...Read More >
Raashii Khanna, who will be seen sharing screen space with Pawan Kalyan in the much-awaited film Ustaad Bhagat Singh, recently opened up about her excitement for the actor. Recently, Raashii revealed that she immediately accepted the offer as soon as director Harish Shankar approached her, even before listening to the script. Recently, while promoting her film Telusu Kada, Raashii Khanna was seen talking about her film Ustaad Bhagat Singh and praising Pawan Kalyan. "I've always wanted to share ...Read More >
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has a cute warning for the new dad, Arbaaz Khan. Congratulating Arbaaz on welcoming baby girl Sipaara, she warned the actor and filmmaker that "She will make you dance around her fingers". Shabana dropped a picture with Arbaaz during what seemed to be a cake-cutting ceremony. These two were accompanied by Javed Akhtar in the photo that included the caption, "Congratulations #Arbaaz Khan on the arrival of #Sipaara. Warning: She will make you dance around her fingers. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 19 (PTI) Mumbai's iconic single-screen theatre, Maratha Mandir, has remained the permanent home of "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" for 30 years and it will continue to do so as long as audiences keep coming, says the theatre's executive director Manoj Desai. Opened in 1952, the 1,107-seater cinema has screened numerous iconic films, including "Mughal-E-Azam" and "Pakeezah". Yet it is the Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol starrer "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" that has cemented its place in history ...Read More >
Recently, Manoj Bajpayee shocked fans by going on a rare family outing to the airport with his wife Shabana Raza and their daughter Ava Nayla. Manoj is notorious for keeping his private life private, so seeing him unwinding with his loved ones was refreshing for both fans and photographers, who couldn't resist taking pictures of the cosy family atmosphere before they went inside. Wearing a beige shirt, classic blue jeans, and brown sandals, Manoj maintained a casual yet comfortable look. His s ...Read More >
Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha's love story is nothing short of a modern fairytale. From a chance meeting in London to secret late-night rendezvous in Punjab, their journey beautifully blends romance and destiny. Now, with the couple expecting their first child, their story of love, laughter, and togetherness continues to win hearts across the nation.Their first meeting in LondonThe couple recently shared their story on the show 'Aap Ki Adalat' with Rajat Sharma. Parineeti described how she ...Read More >
Stay updated with the latest None news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on None topics.