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Singer KK dies at 53 after performing on stage in Kolkata

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Popular singer KK has passed away. He was reportedly performing on stage in Kolkata in West Bengal when he passed away. He was 53. As per reports, KK collapsed on stage during his performance and was rushed to the hospital. At around 10 pm, he was brought to the CMRI hospital in Kolkata. However, he was declared dead on arrival. According to reports, he suffered a heart attack on stage. One of the most versatile singers of the Indian film industry, KK has recorded songs in several languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telegu, Kannada, and Bengali, among others. KK is survived by his wife and children. We at Bollywood Hungama send out our heartfelt condolence to the late singer's wife and family in these trying times. from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/6fjVAYl

"What I have learnt in last 12 years, I learnt from Aamir Khan in 45 days" - Naga Chaitanya on Laal Singh Chaddha

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Laal Singh Chaddha trailer featuring Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Mona Singh and Naga Chaitanya arrived on Sunday amidst huge fanfare IPL 2022 finale match. The film marks the first time Aamir and Chaitanya will be seen on screen together. The Telugu actor recently spoke about his experience of working with Aamir. In an interview with Film Companion last year, Naga Chaitanya revealed, “One thing is for sure that, what I have learnt in last 12 years, I learnt from him in 45 days. He has taught me more than that. He’s got this amazing magic that he can rub off, influence people without even trying. He’s not doing that on purpose, it’s just the amount of knowledge he has, the human being that he is. He is such a lovely person." He also said, “At first, he is an actor, but he is in-tuned with craft as much as he with acting, and that’s amazing. He is always chasing content. He always talks about content first. He doesn’t talk about (box office) numbers or packaging. All that c...

Rapper Drake mourns the death of Punjabi musician Sidhu Moose Wala, shares an old picture of him and his mother 

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Popular Punjabi singer and rapper Sidhu Moose Wala, who joined the Congress before the Punjab elections, was reportedly shot dead. The incident allegedly took place in Jawaharke village of Mansa district on Sunday, May 29. His untimely death has left the nation in shock with fans, netizens and political leaders demanding investigation in the murder of the rapper. Amidst this, celebrities, fans and everyone are mourning the loss of the popular singer and rapper. Popular Canadian rapper Drake also mourned the loss of the musician. Rapper Drake took to his social media handle to offer condolences after the untimely death of Sidhu Moose Wala. He took to his Instagram Story to share a photo of Sidhu sitting next to his mother and wrote, “RIP Moose." He also added a bird emoji. The rapper also followed the Indian musician on Instagram. Sidhu Moose Wala shot to fame in 2017 with his track ‘So High’ . He is regarded as one of the most popular independent rappers. He made several hits ...

Nick Jonas on becoming a father - “I’m so grateful for Malti Marie and the wonderful perspective of being a parent”

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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas became parents to a daughter earlier this year via surrogacy. Their newborn daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas was brought home in May 2022 as the little one was in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) for over 100 days. But, the new parents are very grateful that their child is home. Talking about being first time parent and the responsibility, Nick Jonas spoke to Variety recently and said, “The weight of everything is much more intense. I think it’s now about trying to be as present as possible and as thoughtful as you can be for your family, but also for other people’s journeys. I’m so grateful for [Malti Marie] and the wonderful perspective of being a parent.” Ina recent conversation on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Nick had also said, “It’s pretty wild. There she (Malti Jonas) is with a little heart face. She is the best. It has been a magical season of our lives. It is a blessing to have her home.” On Mother's Day, Priyanka Chopra wrote, “On this M...

After Dhaakad debacle, Kangana Ranaut begins prep for next directorial Emergency 

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Kangana Ranaut has faced another setback with the failure of Dhaakad at the box office. The film, which released in theatres on May 20, failed miserably and hardly any shows are playing. But, that doesn't stop the actress as she has begun prep for her next project, Emergency . Donning director's hat again after Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi . The actress posted several pictures on Monday from the recee day. In one of the photos, she wrote, "Rekee day one… don't mess with me is my resting pose." In another photo, she wrote, "Of all the roles I play I am most comfortable in being a film maker. #Emergency." She was dressed in white salwar kurta paired with green dupatta whilst being engrossed in conversation. Kangana Ranaut had announced the project in June 2021. She wrote in a statement, "Pleased to wear director’s hat again, after working on Emergency for more than a year I finally figured no one can direct it better than me. Collaborating w...

Kartik Aaryan refutes report of fee hike post Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 success - "Promotion hua hai, increment nahi"

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Kartik Aaryan has been riding on cloud nine ever since Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 released as the actor has been creating various records ever since, from delivering the biggest opening weekend to crossing the Rs. 100 crore mark in just 9 days. Post the release of the film and the success, reports have been stating that the actor has hiked his fees. Now, refuting the same, the actor recently said that these rumours are untrue. Taking to Twitter, the actor directly responded to a report that mentioned the fee hike. He said, “Promotion hua hai life mein/ Increment nahi ????/ Baseless.” Recently, on being asked about such success of the film, Kartik shared, "During a time like this, having delivered a 100 crore collection within the first 9 days of release alone is the most surreal feeling as an actor. I knew the film would do well, but couldn't have imagined it like this. I owe the success to the team of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 , who worked on it so passionately for 3 years, secondly, the ...

Laal Singh Chaddha director Advait Chandan heaps praises on Aamir Khan - "Sir aap great, mahaan ho, swami ho, antaryaami ho"

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The highly-anticipated trailer of  Laal Singh Chaddha  featuring Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Mona Singh and Chaitanya Akkineni arrived on Sunday at IPL 2022 finale. Touted to be one of the biggest releases of the year, the trailer was launched with huge fanfare on television amidst the T20 finale match that gave the cricket and movie buffs across the world an adrenaline rush. This is the first time ever that a film is going grand to this scale with its trailer launch on a world television platform and the sports world.  This marks the reunion of Advait Chandan and Aamir, who previously worked together on Secret Superstar . Ahead of the trailer launch on Sunday, the director took to his Instagram account to share a behind-the-scenes photo and even praised the actor-producer. ""Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime". Aamir sir taught me how to fish and then he gave me a fishing net and now he has given me...

EXCLUSIVE: Rajshri announces its association with Mahaveer Jain Films and Boundless Media as fellow producers for its next film, Uunchai, starring Amitabh Bachchan

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Since the start of its shoot in October 2021,  Uunchai  has stayed in the entertainment news for its veteran star cast. Headlined by Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, and other notable names,  Uunchai  is seasoned director Sooraj R. Barjatya’s next offering. It will be the 60th film produced under the banner of Rajshri Productions (P) Ltd. and has been extensively shot in Nepal, Delhi, Mumbai, Agra, Lucknow, and Kanpur. The shoot for the film has been completed. The film promises to be a journey that explores the nuances of friendship. “Filmmaking is all about great teamwork and coming together of strong forces who think alike and share a common vision,” says Sooraj R. Barjatya. Rajshri has welcomed on board Mahaveer Jain of Mahaveer Jain Films and Natasha Malpani Oswal of Boundless Media as producers for this ambitious project. Mahaveer Jain is an industry stalwart and shares a long-standing relationship with the Rajshri family. Mirroring the excitemen...

Kareena Kapoor Khan says Jeh Baba was very much part of Aamir Khan starrer Laal Singh Chaddha after trailer release 

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The highly-anticipated trailer of Laal Singh Chaddha featuring Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Mona Singh and Chaitanya Akkineni arrived on Sunday at IPL 2022 finale. Touted to be one of the biggest releases of the year, the trailer was launched with huge fanfare on television amidst the T20 finale match that gave the cricket and movie buffs across the world an adrenaline rush. This is the first time ever that a film is going grand to this scale with its trailer launch on a world television platform and the sports world. During the shoot, Kareena was pregnant with her second child Jeh Ali Khan and mentioned that he was very much part of the film. Sharing the trailer on Instagram, Kareena wrote, “A pandemic, two lockdowns, and a baby later... one of my most special films... also because my Jeh baba is very much a part of it (in my tummy). Thank you Advait and Aamir for having not just me but the both of us in it... it's something I will cherish forever. Over to you guys, finally...

Bhushan Kumar and Murad Khetani to host success bash for Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 as film enters Rs. 100 crore club

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Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is unarguably the family entertainer of the year. Becoming the second film of producer and actor  Bhushan Kumar and Kartik Aaryan, it marks their second Rs. 100 crore film after Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety . The film, produced by Bhushan and Murad Khetani, also stars Kiara Advani, Tabu and Rajpal Yadav. The cast has all reasons to be flying high as the film raked in over Rs. 100 crores in less than 10 days since the release of the film. Now, to celebrate the milestone, producers Bhushan Kumar and Murad Khetani will host a success bash. The event will take place on Monday, May 30 in Mumbai and many big names are expected to be in attendance for the celebrations. Post  Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 , Kartik Aaryan has an array of line-up like  Shehzada, Captain India, Freddy  and Sajid Nadiadwala's untitled next. Meanwhile, Kiara Advani will star in Jugjugg Jeeyo next,  Govinda Mera Naam and RC 15. ALSO READ: Kartik Aaryan flaunts his ‘Rs. 100 crore waali s...

RIP Sidhu Moose Wala: Ranveer Singh, Ajay Devgn, Diljit Dosanjh, Shehnaaz Gill & more mourn the untimely death of Punjabi rapper 

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Popular Punjabi singer and rapper Sidhu Moose Wala, who joined the Congress before the Punjab elections, was reportedly shot dead. The incident allegedly took place in Jawaharke village of Mansa district on Sunday, May 29. His untimely death has left the nation in shock with fans, netizens and political leaders demanding investigation in the murder of the rapper. Amidst this, celebrities, fans and everyone are mourning the loss of the popular singer and rapper. Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh, Kapil Sharma, Diljit Dosanjh, Shehnaaz Gill among others have taken to social media to send their condolence and mourn the loss of the artiste.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ranveer Singh (@ranveersingh) Stunned by the shocking death of #SidhuMoosewala . May Waheguru give his loved ones strength in their hour of grief. RIP departed soul ???? Still trying to wrap my head around this one. pic.twitter.com/voGupsgZ2B — Ajay Devgn (@...

Samantha Ruth Prabhu takes down a troll who said she would 'die alone with her cats and dogs'

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu often shares pictures from her day-to-day life on her social media handle. Often her pet dog Sasha makes an appearance in her posts. Recently, Samantha had shared a picture with her dog Sasha, clicked in between her workout sessions. In the picture, Samantha can be seen sitting on the gym floor with her dog sniffing at her hand as the actress looked out of the window. While it made for a lovely picture, there were some trolls coming at Samantha with unpleasant comments. One social media user commented, "She's gonna die alone with her cats & dogs."  The comment did not go well with the actress who chose to respond to the troll in a positive way.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Samantha (@samantharuthprabhuoffl) She simply wrote, "I would consider myself lucky (sic)." Soon after, the troll deleted his comment. Sadly, the internet does not let you forget even if you delete as the...

Karan Johar and Fox Star Studios to launch Ibrahim Ali Khan in Hridayam remake?

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One of 2021’s most successful Malayalam films  Hridayam   which  featured the legendary Mohanlal’s son Pranav Mohanlal in the lead will be remade into Hindi by Karan Johar and Fox-Star studios (now Star studios.) And from what one hears, Karan intends  to launch Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s eldest son Ibrahim Ali Khan in the  Hridayam  remake. A  source informed Bollywood Hungama, “It is the best project  for Ibrahim’s launch. For some time now, Karan  is looking for a  suitable launch film for Ibrahim. The character in  Hridayam  of a brash student maturing into marriage and fatherhood , is  just right for Ibrahim.” In fact Karan was to launch Ibrahim’s sister Sara Ali Khan  as well. But the project kept getting delayed and she ended up being launched by Abhishek Kapoor in  Kedarnath . This time Karan will ensure that he gives the Khan scion the best possible launch. Also Read:  Karan Johar op...

Sara Ali Khan holidays in Istanbul with friends; shares stunning pictures

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Sara Ali Khan is a travel enthusiast and her Instagram feed is proof of the same. When she is not shooting for her films and other projects, the actress prefers to explore new destinations with friends and family. Currently, Sara is holidaying in Istanbul. On Saturday, she took to her Instagram feed to share a couple of pictures of her and her friends posing in some picturesque locations of Istanbul in Turkey. From visiting the mosques in the country with resplendent architecture to enjoying the beautiful weather, Sara has been making the most of her trip to the Middle-East country. For her mosque visit, Sara opted for a pink suit, while she kept it simple in casuals as she explored the city with her friends. Sharing pictures from her trip, Sara wrote, "Bosses by the Bosphorus".   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sara Ali Khan (@saraalikhan95) Meanwhile, on the work front, Sara Ali Khan was last seen in the film A...

YRF opens advance bookings of Akshay Kumar starrer Samrat Prithviraj, plans widest ever release for a Hindi film of the superstar’s 30 year career

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Akshay Kumar’s next is Yash Raj Films’ first historical film, Samrat Prithviraj , which is based on the life and valour of the fearless and mighty King Prithviraj Chauhan. He is essaying the role of the legendary warrior who fought valiantly to protect India from the merciless invader Muhammad of Ghor in this visual spectacle. The film has been mounted on one of the all-time biggest superstars of Hindi cinema, Akshay Kumar, and, of course, there is a huge expectation from this film. We can now confirm that YRF has opened advance bookings of Samrat Prithviraj today - May 29th, 2022. Rohan Malhotra, Vice President - YRF Distribution says, “Samrat Prithviraj is a big screen spectacle based on the life of the great warrior King Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. The film has been conceived, devised and shot in a manner that’s best experienced on the biggest possible screen. YRF is leaving no stone unturned to make it the widest ever release for a Hindi film of superstar Akshay Kumar’s 30 year ...

Jacqueline Fernandez allowed by court to fly to Abu Dhabi for IIFA awards

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Jacqueline Fernandez, who is being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate in a Rs. 200 crore money laundering case, has been granted permission by a Delhi Court to travel abroad. Earlier, this year, the actress was stopped from leaving the country owing to her being investigated in a money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. Earlier this month, Jacqueline had approached the court with a plea to travel abroad for IIFA Award and a few other events. While it was later reported that she briefly withdrew the petition, she has now been allowed to attend the IIFA Awards in Abu Dhabi on June 2 ,3, and 4. On Saturday, the Delhi Court allowed her plea but set a few conditions for the same. "Considering the facts and circumstances, the application at hand is allowed. The applicant is granted permission to travel to Abu Dhabi, UAE from 31.05.2022 till 06.06.2022 and for this given period, the LOC against the applicant issued in this case shall stand suspended...

Shraddha Kapoor mesmerises in a white mini dress worth Rs. 55,000

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Shraddha Kapoor’s latest wardrobe styling include playful ruffled numbers, party dresses, vivid tops, mini skirts, jackets, jumpsuits, palazzos, stunning ethnic numbers among other notable pieces. The actress recently used her Instagram app to share breath-taking photos from her most recent shoot. She got all dolled-up for the inauguration of Melorra’s first flagship high-street store in Bengaluru. A white dress is a must-have in every woman's collection and the ideal summer dress. She wore a sleeveless white mini dress. A modified sweetheart neckline with double straps and striking cross-stitched detailing is featured on her dress. The dress has a sheer pale pink lace accent around the bust to break up the monotony of the all-white colour scheme. Her dress is from the Stella Mcartney’s shelves and is worth $717 (approx. Rs. 55,705) . For makeup, Kapoor opted for a glossy pink lip and a wash of pink eye-shadow on the lids. Her additional beauty options included a sleek eyeliner...

Sriya Lenka becomes first Indian K-pop star, joins the lineup of South Korean group Blackswan

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Odisha born Sriya Lenka has become the first Indian K-pop star. The 18-year-old has joined as the new member of  the South Korean group Blackswan. She joins new member Gabi Dalcin from Brazil after the duo trained for months under the group’s label, DR Music. Following the departure of member Hyeme in November 2020, DR Music announced global auditions to find new members to join Blackswan. As per reports, Lenka and Dalcin were scouted from over 4,000 applicants. They moved to Seoul in order to begin their training. The news was announced on May 26 via Instagram account of the label. "Sriya and Gabi were finally selected as members of Blackswan after participating the global audition program for last 6 months. With their debut, we will be back with the new Blackswan," the statement read.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by DRmusic (@drenter_official)   View this post on Instagram ...

Randeep Hooda's first look as Swatantra Veer Savarkar launched on latter 139th birth anniversary

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Today, May 28th, is the 139th birth anniversary of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. On this occasion, the makers of the film Swatantra Veer Savarkar have released the first look of Randeep Hooda portraying the character of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The poster reads, 'Hindutva Dharm Nahin, Itihaas Hai,’. The film is going on floor in August 2022. Filmmaker Sandeep Singh shares, “At a time when films of Harshad Mehta, Vijay Mallya, and Lalit Modi are trending, I am more interested in telling the story of Veer Savarkar’s life. He was the first dynamic hero of India and the only man who could have saved the Partition in 1947. Through this film, I, not only as a filmmaker, but most importantly as an Indian, want to tell the world the facts about Savarkar’s struggle. His courageous fight for freedom, his fearless persona which scared the British, and his commitment for Hindutva till his last breath is heavily inspiring. He is the most misunderstood hero and it is high time that we understand...

"Working out with Akshay Kumar at 4 am was definitely better than sleeping" - Kapil Sharma shares hilarious video ahead of Samrat Prithviraj release

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A day ago, it was announced that Akshay Kumar starrer historical drama Prithviraj has a new name now. After being demanded by Karni Sena, the film has been renamed Samrat Prithviraj . The producers have reportedly written a letter to the national president, youth president, and the Maharashtra president of the Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena on Friday to convey their decision that the film has now been titled Samrat Prithviraj . Following that, Kapil Sharma unveiled a video of him working out with Akshay Kumar but also mentioned Samrat Prithviraj as the film's name. A video of Kapil meeting Akshay had 4am for workout and share a ‘banter’. During the workout, when learning sword fighting with real sword, Kapil ends up running away after seeing the hardwork. Sharing the video, Kapil wrote on Instagram, “What an experience! Working out with @akshaykumar at 4 AM was definitely better than sleeping Dekho hamara video together!”   View this post on Instagram ...

Akshay Kumar, Manushi Chhillar head to Somnath Temple, Varanasi and Rai Pithora with Samrat Prithviraj’s flag to salute his valour

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Akshay Kumar’s next is Yash Raj Films’ first historical, Samrat Prithviraj , which is based on the life and valour of the fearless and mighty King Prithviraj Chauhan. He is essaying the role of the legendary warrior who fought valiantly to protect India from the merciless invader Muhammad of Ghor in this visual spectacle. We have learnt from sources that Akshay Kumar, director Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi and YRF is planning to give the grandest salute to Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan in the release week of the film.   As per our informers, Akshay Kumar, Manushi Chhillar and the director will be visiting Somnath Temple and Varanasi with Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan’s flag and seek blessings post which they will travel to Rai Pithora, the king’s fort, in New Delhi to put the flag there in his honour! Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi confirms this saying, “Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan was the last Hindu Samrat of our country who stood up to protect Bharatmata’s freedom and dignity from merciless i...

Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Gauri Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Sriram Nene strike a pose at Karan Johar's 50th birthday bash 

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Filmmaker Karan Johar turned a year older on May 25 and hosted a grand bash celebrating his 50th birthday. The who's who of Bollywood, Telugu industry  were in attendance for this party at Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai. From Gauri Khan to Raveena Tandon, Varun Dhawan to Sidharth Malhotra, Vicky Kaushal-Katrina Kaif to Hrithik Roshan-Saba Azad, Kiara Advani to Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda to Shahid Kapoor, it was a night to remember. While Shah Rukh Khan didn't come from main red carpet to pose for paparazzi, he was seen dancing and enjoying at the party. Meanwhile, Salman Khan was also in attendance. On Friday, Madhuri Dixit shared an epic photo with her former co-stars Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and her husband Sriram Nene and SRK's wife Gauri Khan. She captioned the post, "So much to talk about, right? @drneneofficial @iamsrk @beingsalmankhan @gaurikhan."   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Madhuri Dixi...