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Netizens and film industry woke up today with the launch of the grand poster of the much-awaited film  Adipurush . It featured Prabhas and has enhanced the excitement for the grand first look and teaser launch event, which will take place in Ayodhya on Sunday, October 2. The poster was unveiled by the makers of  Adipurush  today early in the morning, at 7:11 am. And now it has come to light that the teaser will also be released at the same time on October 2, but in the evening. A source told  Bollywood Hungama , “A grand event has been planned by the producers in the holy town of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. It’ll be held at the banks of the river Sarayu. The event is expected to start at around 7:00 pm. At 7:11 pm, the teaser and first look will be unveiled to the media and audiences. The time adds up to 9, which the makers and the team of the film consider to be a lucky number.” The source continued, “The media from Mumbai as well as from Delhi are expected to be flown to the holy cit

Veteran actress Asha Parekh was conferred with the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award at the 68 th National Film Awards held at Vigyan Bhawan. The awards were delayed by a year due to the pandemic. The 79-year-old actress was honoured with the prestigious award by President Droupadi Murmu. Asha Parekh said, “It is a huge honour to have received the Dada Saheb Phalke award. It makes me very grateful that the recognition comes to me just one day before my 80th birthday. This is the best honour I could get from the Government of India. I would like to thank the jury for the recognition that they have bestowed upon me, my long journey and fulfilling the journey in the film industry.” She is the recipient of the award for the year 2020. She added, “Our film industry is the best place to be in. And I would like to suggest to the youngsters who are in this industry to have perseverance, determination, discipline, and to be grounded, and I congratulate all the awardees tonight.’ Last yea

Amidst the grand success of Brahmastra , new producer-entrepreneur Alia Bhatt has decided to add yet another feather to her cap. After launching the brand Ed-A-Mamma, which was solely dedicated to kids' wear, the mother-to-be has launched her collection of maternity wear. In a recent post shared by the actress, announcing the launch of her maternity wear, she mentioned that she modified her own clothes to be her maternity wear because she believes there isn’t enough explored when it comes to maternity fashion. At the recent Forbes event Tycoons of Tomorrow, where Alia Bhatt was one of the speakers, the actress spoke about launching this new collection. In the recent Forbes event, Alia Bhatt opened up about her ‘investor’ side where she spoke about her entrepreneurial skills and what pushed her to start her maternity line. “What started off as a gap in my wardrobe turned out to be a whole maternity line,” she said. She also revealed that she was wearing her own maternity line at t

Not only known as an actress, but Alia Bhatt is also a producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and investor. It is not just being on camera, the actress has also kicked off her production house and is the founder of the kids apparel brand Ed-A-Mamma. Speaking about the clothing line, and the uniqueness of its name, the Brahmastra actress had interesting anecdotes to share when she recently attended the Forbes event, Tycoons of Tomorrow. Speaking about how Ed-A-Mamma came into being, Alia shared, “Actually, the way Ed-A-Mamma happened was a byproduct of a conversation we were having about me starting a clothing line of my own. And I was really not sure whether people really care about it. They come and watch my movies but just because I am starting a clothing line doesn’t mean they will come and buy it. So I asked my team to do a little bit of research and said okay, let’s find the gap in the market. Turns out there was a genuine gap as there was no strong homegrown Indian kids wear

Deepika Padukone frequently travels the globe due to her hectic schedule. She is rushing to catch flights, and we are rushing to keep up with her stylish airport wardrobe, which strikes the ideal mix between elegance and cool. When it comes to her airport appearances, the actor regularly goes above and beyond, giving us outfits that are jam-packed with the newest additions. She has been spotted wearing a variety of airport looks throughout the years with ease. She has worn anything, whether it is a little glitzy appearance, one that emanates elegance, or a carefree casual one. For those of you who have been following Deepika Padukone's fashion journey, it should come as no surprise that she understands how to create a style statement even while she is travelling. Deepika Padukone is a walking fashion statement every time she boards a flight. Not every celeb outfit makes headlines. However, when Deepika Padukone does it, no one can stop her. She is the original fashion icon who ne

As part of the 60th-anniversary celebration of the James Bond franchise, Prime Video unveiled the official posters and trailers of The Sound of 007, a Mat Whitecross-helmed feature documentary about the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music that will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in 240 countries and territories worldwide from October 25. Prime members can also stream all 25 of the Bond franchise films on the service. Additionally, following the live October 4 EON Productions and David Arnold-created charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall, Prime Video will globally stream an exclusive recording of the show—The Sound of 007: LIVE from the Royal Albert Hall. At the event, guest vocalists and a host of stars will perform iconic Bond themes. The Sound of 007 was directed by BIFA- and BAFTA-nominee Mat Whitecross for Prime Video and MGM. The feature documentary pulls back the curtain on the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music, taking viewers on

As part of the 60th-anniversary celebration of the James Bond franchise, Prime Video unveiled the official posters and trailers of The Sound of 007, a Mat Whitecross-helmed feature documentary about the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music that will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in 240 countries and territories worldwide from October 25. Prime members can also stream all 25 of the Bond franchise films on the service. Additionally, following the live October 4 EON Productions and David Arnold-created charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall, Prime Video will globally stream an exclusive recording of the show—The Sound of 007: LIVE from the Royal Albert Hall. At the event, guest vocalists and a host of stars will perform iconic Bond themes. The Sound of 007 was directed by BIFA- and BAFTA-nominee Mat Whitecross for Prime Video and MGM. The feature documentary pulls back the curtain on the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music, taking viewers on

One of the prominent celebrity photographers in India, Rohan Shrestha makes a stunning entry into the international photography space as he becomes the first-ever Indian celebrity photographer to shoot none other than Hollywood actor and comedian, Kevin Hart. Being well acknowledged in the industry for his white t-shirt series and black background portraits, Rohan released a few B&W portraits from his recent photo shoot with Hart that they shot recently in Abu Dhabi on his Instagram. While having worked with the likes of Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan, etc, Rohan has established quite the name for himself in the Indian Industry and now, has expanded his portfolio globally by collaborating with Kevin Hart. Commenting on this, Celebrity photographer Rohan Shrestha stated, “Kevin Hart is someone I have been watching since my days of studying in New York in 2012-13. Having the opportunity to work with him is a very big deal in my career

Director Ayan Mukerji’s dream project Brahmastra made a lot of noise with its strong visuals. However, the fantasy-drama received an equal amount of criticism from trollers. Recently, the producer of the Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer, Karan Johar, talked about the same. Johar spoke on the matter at the recent event of FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry). While addressing the same, the filmmaker said, “Faceless, nameless people don’t  deserve any acknowledgement and they certainly have contributed to the success of Brahmastra. In fact our film was the answer to all their negativity.” Apart from this, he also opened up about how vast the subject of Astraverse is.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bollywood Hungama???? (@realbollywoodhungama) KJo explained that the film has explored so many Astras like the Nandiastra, Vanastra, Jalastra and how considering how massive the description of each o

Greendigo, a three-year-old brand focussing on offering organic clothing options for babies has partnered with actor Dia Mirza. Mom, actress, producer, social worker, and long-time champion for sustainability, Dia Mirza, managed by Exceed Entertainment, has chosen to back Greendigo as the brand echoes deeply with her own eco-friendly and conscious lifestyle. The actor has stepped in as Strategic Investor and Brand Ambassador for the female-founded, sustainability-driven, baby clothing brand. She and her team at Exceed Entertainment strongly believe that the future of our little ones is directly dependent on the choices that we as parents make today. Staying true to the belief, the team together has set out on a mission to partner with like-minded businesses that can affect changes at multiple levels under Dia’s tutelage and allegiance to a safer and healthier environment. Greendigo, an SDGs-compliant business is a very effective and logical chapter in her already existing eco-sphere

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, who are gearing up for parenthood, celebrated the 40th birthday of the Brahmastra actor in a low-key ceremony with family and close ones at his Vaastu residence in Bandra, a day ago. The birthday celebrations were attended by friends Karan Johar, Ayan Mukerji, Rohit Dhawan, Luv Ranjan, among others, and mother Neetu Kapoor. Followed by that, his actress-wife took to social media to share a special post on her hubby’s special day. Alia Bhatt took to Instagram to share a photo from the birthday celebrations. The photo featured Ranbir Kapoor in a bearded avatar posing in a white kurta, as he is surrounded by multi-colored balloons. He is pointing towards a banner that reads, ‘Cheers To Forty Years’.  Sharing the photo on social media, Alia wished her husband in the caption saying, “happy 40 baby” along with heart emojis. Followed by her post, many fans and followers posted birthday wishes for their favourite star.   View this post on Instagram

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has always won the audiences over with her presence on-screen and it all comes from her dedication to her craft. The actress is leaving no stone unturned in her preparation for Citadel . According to a source, "For her upcoming project, Citadel and a few others too, Samantha has been taking Hindi dialect training for a while. She is working with a very reputed dialect coach and tutor, who has previously trained the best of the best in the industry." Citadel , produced by Russo Brothers, will have an Indian version starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It will be directed by director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK. The American series stars Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden and is expected to air in 2023. On the work front, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has an exciting slate of projects ahead including  Citadel, Shaakuntalam ,  Kushi , and  Yashoda . ALSO READ: Samantha Ruth Prabhu begins training with experts for Citadel in US;

Koffee With Karan season 7 concluded last week. Following that, a special episode premiered on Thursday, to talk about the show, and some of the show’s best moments. The special guests were social media stars Tanmay Bhat, Kusha Kapila, Danish Sait and Niharika NM. During the episode, the filmmaker spoke about why Taapsee Pannu has not been invited yet when she is one of the most acclaimed actors in the industry. Kusha Kapila asked, “Is there a sort of vetting process that you do?” Karan replied saying, “It’s 12 episodes, and you have to choose combinations that add up. Just to tell Taapsee, I will request and ask her to come on the show when we can work out an exciting combination, and if she declines, I’ll be sad.” During the promotions of Do Baaraa in August 2022, Taapsee was asked why she hadn’t ever featured on KWK . She said, “My sex life is not interesting enough to be invited to Koffee with Karan.” In an Instagram chat with Fever 104, the actress had said, “I have a boring

Koffee With Karan season 7 concluded last week with the episode featuring Gauri Khan, Bhavana Pandey and Maheep Kapoor. Following that, a special episode premiered on Thursday to talk about the show, the criticism and the best moments. The special guests were social media stars Tanmay Bhat, Kusha Kapila, Danish Sait and Niharika NM. During the chat, the filmmaker said Vijay Deverakonda is single. During the episode, the filmmaker talked about how he was embarrassed to be not invited to Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal’s wedding. He said, "It got to a point where people were like you did not tell us about them, you are at the wedding and still not telling us. It got very embarrassing to admit that I had not been invited.” Karan quipped that he ‘really took a lot of solace’ in the fact that director Anurag Kashyap wasn't invited either. Hearing him, Niharika NM said, “You are invited to my wedding and you are gonna set me up.” Karan then mentioned that Prabhas is single to whi

Koffee With Karan season 7 came to an end with last week’s episode featuring Gauri Khan, Bhavana Pandey and Maheep Kapoor. Following that, a special episode premiered on Thursday morning. The special guests were social media stars Tanmay Bhat, Kusha Kapila, Danish Sait and Niharika NM. The four of them pointed out the fact that he was indeed partial towards Janhvi Kapoor in the second episode starring Sara Ali Khan. Niharika NM mentioned how Karan Johar kept calling Janhvi Kapoor ‘hot’ in the episode but grilled Sara Ali Khan for being from a broken home. “As somebody who was raised by a single parent, I would’ve cried. That poor girl was so strong,” said Danish Sait. Kusha said, “And there were comments made about who’s hotter, who’s frugal with money, who’s going to get the next Dharma project.” Sara Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor appeared in the second episode of the season. Karan went on to reveal why it may have seemed like he was partial. He said that it was the first episode sho

A court in Bihar issued arrest warrants against producer Ekta Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor on the charges of insulting soldiers and hurting the sentiments of their family members in her ALT Balaji web series XXX season 2. A complaint was filed by a resident and ex-servicemen from Begusarai, Shambhu Kumar. The court of judge Vikas Kumar issued the arrest warrants. "The series was aired on ALTBalaji, an OTT platform owned by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms Ltd. Shobha Kapoor is also associated with Balaji Telefilms," said Hrishikesh Pathak, the advocate of Shambhu Kumar, as reported by NDTV. He added, "The court had issued summons to them (Kapoors) and asked them to appear before it in connection with the matter. They (Kapoors), however, informed the court that certain scenes in the series were removed after the objection. But they did not appear before the court following which the warrant was issued against them." In the 2020 complaint, Shambhu Kumar

Brahmastra has gone on to roar at the box office with the film receiving a lot of appreciation from fans and viewers. Despite the low phase in Bollywood, the fantasy adventure bringing together real-life couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt together for the first time, has been doing good business at the box office. While expectations are riding high not just for Part One but also for the upcoming two parts of the trilogy, Ayan Mukerji has asserted that the next parts will be academically inclined towards Indian mythology rather than human emotions. Recalling his experience of shooting for Part One, the filmmaker revealed that he had to comprise on shots due to budget constraints including a scene that was eventually incorporated in the SS Rajamouli film RRR . Reminiscing about one such incident, Ayan Mukerji revealed during FICCI 2022, that he had planned a bear sequence quite similar to the one showcased in RRR featuring Junior NTR. However, he couldn’t achieve what SS Rajamouli c

South Korean superstar Song Joong Ki is set to appear in the lead role in the upcoming series Reborn Rich , earlier titled The Conglomerate . The network JTBC confirmed the ensemble cast of the upcoming K-drama, which is one of the highly anticipated shows of the year. Song Joong Ki will star in the role of the rich family’s secretary who is reborn as the family’s youngest son Yoon Hyun Woo. His character dies “after being framed for embezzlement by the Sunyang Group family that he had remained loyal to.” He is reborn as the family’s youngest son Jin Do Joon and decided to take revenge after taking over the company. As per Korean media portal Soompi, Lee Sung Min will essay the role of head of Sunyang Group, Jin Yang Chul. After spending his growing years in poverty, he works up his way to become the top businessman in the financial world and has become competitive and harsh with greed for money. Shin Hyun Been will be seen in the role of anti-corruption investigation prosecutor Seo

Actors Hrithik Roshan & Saif Ali Khan made their first outing together to promote Vikram Vedha along with directors Pushkar & Gayatri in Delhi and Gurugram, on Tuesday. Marking 3 days until the release of their film, team Vikram Vedha interacted with a lively crowd at Gurugram's SGT University. Hrithik Roshan & Saif Ali Khan made a dashing entry on stage to the theme song ' Bande ', giving the audience a glimpse of the face-off between Vikram and Vedha. The Actors hugged it out as they greeted the crowds, leaving the audience cheering after seeing their off-screen camaraderie. Hrithik and Saif come on stage together for the first time! #HrithikRoshan #SaifAliKhan #VikramVedha pic.twitter.com/fl5Zlyv5zo — HrithikRules.com (@HrithikRules) September 27, 2022 The actors along with directors Pushkar & Gayatri shook a leg with fans on the stage of the SGT University. The team also autographed an Advance booked Ticket of Vikram Vedha for a lucky memb

It’s official. Deadpool 3 starring Ryan Reynolds is set for a 2024 release in theatres. Not only is the actor returning with the role, but he also brings along Hugh Jackman with him. The Wolverine star is set to reprise the iconic character, who died in the 2017 film Logan . The announcement was made on Tuesday. “Hey everyone, we’re extremely sad to have missed D23, but we’ve been working very hard on the next Deadpool film for a good long while now,” Reynolds says in a hilarious announcement video, referencing the D23 Expo which took place in Anaheim in California in early September. “I’ve had to really search my soul on this one. His first appearance in the MCU obviously needs to feel special. We need to stay true to the character, and find new depth, motivation, and meaning. Every Deadpool needs to stand out and stand apart. It’s been an incredible challenge that has forced me to reach down deep inside. And I…I have nothing. Yeah, just completely empty up here. And terrifying.

Salman Khan is once again taking his hosting duties. The actress is set to return to the TV screens with the 16 th season of the reality show, Bigg Boss . The official announcement of Bigg Boss 16 was made on Tuesday at a grand press conference in Mumbai. During the event, the actor spoke about the speculations about him not returning as the host of the reality show. Addressing the claims at the press conference on Tuesday, Salman Khan said, “I also get irritated sometimes and tell this to people that I don’t want to do the show. But these people are majboor to take me. If not me, who then. However, if it was on them, they wouldn’t come to me. Main khud apne paas na jaun. But inke paas option nahi hai.” When asked what brings him back to the show each season, he added, “Bahut kuch sekhne ko milta hai (I get to learn a lot). I get to meet so many people and whenever everyone goes off track, I like getting them back on the right way. I protect the bullied and bully the ones who bull

10 years ago, moviegoers got entertained as well as enlightened like never before with  OMG Oh My God . Starring Paresh Rawal in the lead and Akshay Kumar in a supporting role, this courtroom drama is about an atheist who sues God. It released on September 28 with minimal hype but ended up collecting a huge Rs. 81.46 crores. It opened at Rs. 4.25 crores on Friday while on Monday, it collected more (Rs. 4.60 crores). The next day was a national holiday on account of Gandhi Jayanti and this is when the film collected Rs. 7.37 crores, surprising the trade and industry. On the film’s 10th anniversary, writer-director Umesh Shukla, in an exclusive interview with  Bollywood Hungama , talks about his memories attached to the film and a lot more Were Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal the first choice for  OMG Oh My God ? Yes. Paresh bhai was confirmed from the very beginning. We were wondering who should play the role of God. A few years before the release of our film,  God Tussi Great Ho  (20

Superstar Salman Khan is set to return with the 16 th season of the reality show, Bigg Boss. At an official announcement on Tuesday in a grand press conference, the actor announced the first contestant, his Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan co-star Abdu Rozik. Abdu Rozik is a Tajik singer, who is a sensation on social media and lives in Dubai. “It is great, he does not understand Hindi but can sing Hindi songs," Salman said as Abdu entered the stage singing ‘ Dil Deewana ’ from Maine Pyar Kiya . They spoke about what happens once you enter the house. While Rozik insisted one can expect a lot of drama, Salman Khan said that romance stars in the house first before the drama begins. Talking about his entry into the house, Abdu said at the event, “I am very happy. I am excited to go inside the house. I love everyone and please support me.” Gauahar Khan, the former winner of Bigg Boss, hosted the event on Tuesday. Bigg Boss will premiere on October 1 and the introduction to the contestan