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Triptii Dimri, debutante Babil Khan starrer Qala to premiere on Netflix on December 1, 2022

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Netflix on Tuesday announced the release date of its upcoming psychological drama, Qala will premiere on 1st December 2022. Set in the late 1930s and early 1940s, Qala is the story of an eponymous young playback singer. The film is about Qala’s tragic past and the ways in which it catches up with her, causing her to unravel at the peak of her hard-won success. But the beginning and end of her spiral is her relationship with her mother. The pathology of her upbringing and the neurosis it leads to. Witness the emotional journey of Qala who navigates professional successes while battling personal demons. Director Anvitaa Dutt shares, “ Qala is a story about mothers and daughters. And how a troubled upbringing can damage someone and have far-reaching consequences. Karnesh and I both felt it was an important story to tell. We set it in the world of music in the late 1930s; a setting both evocative and poignant. It has been an exciting and rewarding journey to bring this story to life ...

Priyanka Chopra sports denim on denim comfy look as she gets mobbed at Mumbai airport; binges on Koffee with Karan to beat jet lag

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Priyanka Chopra exemplifies the modern self-made woman. She arrived with a Miss World crown on her head but had no prior experience or ties in the film industry. She is originally from Jamshedpur. She has become a big name in Bollywood now and has recently dominated Hollywood. The star is the iconic example of a crossover success story because she has appeared in more than 50 Bollywood films, an American TV programme, a few Hollywood productions; three hit record songs, and received numerous honours. Millions of struggling actresses worldwide now aspire to build an empire as large as Priyanka Chopra's. Following her marriage to Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra has made Los Angeles her home and is the proud owner of a magnificent home. After three long years, she has returned to India, and her fans can't contain their excitement. After three years, actress Priyanka Chopra has returned home! The star recently informed her Instagram fans that she was departing from the US, where she ...

AS04: Aayush Sharma introduces Sushrii Mishraa as the leading lady of his fourth film

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Bollywood actor Aayush Sharma has now introduced his leading lady for ASO4. Making her debut in the entertainment world, the lead role will be played by Sushrii Mishraa. The debutante is introduced by the makers with a striking still, flaunting her vivacious and alluring avatar. Talking about his leading lady, Aayush Sharma shares, "We were looking for a new name for AS04, who is not only a fresh face but also someone who can grab your attention with her personality. Sushrii perfectly fit the bill, with not only her looks as well as her acting skills and action abilities. We have already shot a few portions and we are thrilled to have her on board."   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Aayush Sharma (@aaysharma) Director Katyayan Shivpuri says, "Sushrii is more than just a pretty face, she's promising, refreshing and ready to make her mark." Former Miss India United Continents 2015, the beauty is not just...

20 Years Of Deewangee EXCLUSIVE: “I remember Ajay Devgn told Urmila Matondkar, ‘Tu darti bahut accha hai. Tereko aur darana chahiye’” – Neerraj Pathak

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No matter how well-made a suspense film is, there’ll be a small section of moviegoers who’ll claim that they knew the twist beforehand. Here’s where  Deewangee  (2002) stands out. This is a film which no one claim to be predictable. Starring Ajay Devgn, Akshaye Khanna and Urmila Matondkar, it gave a jolt to the viewers during the intermission sequence, when the suspense was unveiled. Interestingly, the Anees Bazmee-directed film continued to engross viewers in the second half, even after the suspense was revealed. As  Deewangee  completed 20 years on October 25,  Bollywood Hungama  spoke exclusively to screenplay and dialogue writer Neerraj Pathak (also the director of  Right Yaaa Wrong  and  Bhaiaji   Superhit ) about his experience, memories and a lot more. How did you become a part of  Deewangee ? Anees Bazmee called me at 11 o’clock at night, and asked me if I was awake. When I replied in the affirmative, he informed me that...

Netflix postpones SHINee's Minho and Chae Soo Bin’s The Fabulous press conference and premiere amid Itaewon Halloween crowd crush tragedy

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In the wake of the tragedy in Itaewon in South Korea on Saturday which left hundreds of people dead, Netflix has decided to postpone their upcoming Korean drama The Fabulous starring Minho from popular K-pop group SHINee and actress Chae Soo Bin. The press conference was to take place this week followed by the premiere on November 4, 2022. Swoon Netflix account on Monday shared an official statement on Instagram and wrote, “As national mourning is taking place due to the tragic accident in Korea, we have decided to postpone the press conference and the release of <The Fabulous>.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Swoon (@theswoonnetflix) For the unversed, Halloween celebrations turned deadly in South Korea’s Itaewon. It was reported that a crowd crush led to the death of 154 people, of whom 26 were foreign nationals and 132 were injured as per updates on Sunday, according to Korea Herald. An estimate of 100...

Kartik Aaryan enjoys Chinese food; gives an epic reply to ‘diet food is tasty’ debate

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From heading to Ahmedabad for the shoot of Satyaprem Ki Katha to the announcement of Freddy , Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has been constantly in the headlines for the past few days. The actor’s life seems quite busy, given that a release is around the corner and he is shooting for his next. However, he has managed to spare some time to devour ‘tasty’ food, and his latest Instagram post is proof of it. Interestingly, Kartik Aaryan posted a selfie of himself, which also featured Chinese food. It appears that the actor had Chinese food for his dinner as he was seen in a printed blue shirt. Giving a cheeky caption to his post, Aaryan wrote, “Kaun kehta hai diet food tasty nahi hota? (who says diet food is not tasty)” Well, below it he quipped, “Main (me),” followed by an Index Pointing Up emoticon. As soon as the Pati Patni Aur Woh actor shared the post, it managed to garner 500k+ likes, so far. The comments section was flooded with Kartik’s fan reactions. While many dropped various...

Sidharth Malhotra – Kiara Advani starrer Adal Badal put on hold; film finds no takers

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Post the release of the Vishnuvardhan directorial Shershaah , the lead pair Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani made headlines for their chemistry both on-screen and off it too. In fact, with the audience taking an immense liking to the film, filmmakers made a beeline to sign the two on for new ventures. One such venture was the quirky film tentatively titled Adal Badal , which revolved around the concept of soul transfers. In fact, both Sid and Kiara had read the concept note and were pretty kicked to start the project. However, now we hear that the said film has run into trouble. As per a source close to the developments, Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that the project has now been put on the back burner. Revealing details, the source informed Bollywood Hungama, “Yes, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani were very keen on doing the film. In fact, the quirky premise of Adal Badal intrigued them both, and they even gave the makers a green light to go ahead with the developmen...

Priyanka Chopra stoked to return to India after three years, shares photo of her boarding pass

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Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is returning to India after three years. Following the pandemic and the lockdown, the actress couldn’t travel to her home country. She has been in her Los Angeles home for the past couple of years where she lives with her husband Nick Jonas. Earlier this year, they welcomed her first child, a baby girl named Malti Marie Chopra, through surrogacy due to which she waited for a couple of months to be back in India. After celebrating Diwali last week in LA, she is all set to be back in Mumbai. This will be the first time she will be in the city with her child. Sharing the photo of her boarding pass, Priyanka wrote, “Finally…going home. After almost 3 years.” Priyanka Chopra was expected to come to India in April. The actress, in an interview with Travel+Leisure magazine, had said, “My brain has been taking vacations every night, but I am dying to go back to India. Every state in India has its own written and spoken language, which means different alpha...

Aamir Khan's mother Zeenat Hussain suffers heart attack, admitted to Breach Candy hospital

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Bollywood actor Aamir Khan's mother Zeenat Hussain suffered a heart attack. The reports state that it happened during Diwali festivities and she was rushed to Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai. They were all in Panchgani at Aamir's holiday home when reportedly the health scare happened. As per an Etimes report, Zeenat Hussain is now recovering well and is stable. Her condition and vitals are good and she is recuperating. Aamir Khan and other family members are reportedly in hospital with her. Aamir Khan is the son of late filmmaker Tahir Hussain and Zeenat Hussain In June, the actor celebrated his mother's birthday. Meanwhile, Aamir Khan will next star in RS Prasanna's project. The said film is the official remake of the Spanish film Campeones . The film will reportedly star Anushka Sharma and is already in pre-production stage. Campeones meaning Champions is a sports comedy-drama set against the backdrop of basketball where an arrogant coach is forced to do community...

3 make-up looks by digital celebrities which our beauty minimalists can emulate this festive season

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We have many opportunities to dress up and take countless selfies at festivals. However, if you like a more understated and refined appearance rather than excessive makeup, you must be in a dilemma right now. Locating simple festive makeup ideas is easier than finding a needle in a haystack. You can relax, though, since we done the digging for you and found the best minimum makeup styles you can rock this festive period. Here are three makeup ideas that our favourite web celebrities have tried and tested that you may use this festive period. Mithila Palkar (Dewy make-up) This gorgeous Indian actress is best known for her work on the Netflix original series Little Things and the TV series Girl in the City. Because it is dramatic yet understated, Mithila Palkar's Diwali makeup is something you can sport with any costume. Due to India's humid environment, the dewy or misty traditional makeup look will make you appear hot even in the cold. This look will be simpler to pull off f...

Ananya Panday turns 24; wants her birthday resolution to be 'the hardest working person in the room'

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Ananya Panday is celebrating her 24th birthday today. The actress made her debut in Bollywood in the 2019 film Student Of The Year alongside Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria. She was most recently seen in Liger with Vijay Deverakonda. Talking about her birthday plans, she shares, “The most important for me is to be surrounded by the people I love. I’m just grateful this year for the health of my family and to be able to keep working. I make it a point every year to work in some sort of way - last year I was dubbing for Gehraiyaan and this year I’m going to be doing a workshop for my next film. My dad always says if you work on your birthday, the entire year will be filled with amazing work and good opportunities!” When asked if she’s a birthday person, Ananya quipped, “I’m a big, big, big birthday person and I’ve always been. I start by celebrating the birthday month and then the birthday week and of course on my birthday. But the older I’m getting, my birthday is becoming more about...

Singer Prateek Kuhad kickstarts India leg of ‘The Way That Lovers Do’ tour in Mumbai, see photos

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Mumbai had another reason to keep the festive cheer going with singer Prateek Kuhad successfully kickstarting the India leg of ‘The Way That Lovers Do’ World Tour. In Prateek Kuhad’s first live performance in Mumbai (and India) post-pandemic, at the massive Jio World Gardens, Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), thousands of fans across a diverse mix of age groups were seen locked into Prateek’s performance, connecting with his music and enjoying the vibe of the concert in a trance. The ‘The Way That Lovers Do’ Tour in Mumbai saw a fabulous audience response, with hands swaying in the air as Prateek performed his hot new favourite tracks such as ‘Just A Word’ and ‘Favourite Peeps’ along with his evergreen radio hits including ‘ cold/mess’ and ‘Kasoor’. Youth sensations Munawar Faruqui, and Santanu Hazarika and content creators such as Rhea Gurnani, Aashna Shah, Tarini Shah, Anahita Karanjia, Jigger Thakkar were also spotted at the Prateek Kuhad ‘The Way That Lovers Do’ Tour kick-off i...

Ayan Mukerji expresses gratitude to Shah Rukh Khan, Nagarjuna for their special appearances in Brahmastra: ‘Everyone accepted and supported this ambition’

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After becoming a blockbuster in cinemas, Brahmastra starring Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor in the lead roles is set to arrive on Disney+ Hotstar The digital premiere of Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva will be available to the viewers in their preferred language from Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. Releasing on November 4, 2022, on the platform, the magnum opus is produced by Star Studios & Dharma Productions, and directed and written by Ayan Mukerji. The film saw special appearances by the biggest names including Shah Rukh Khan, Nagarjuna, and Dimple Kapadia. Expressing gratitude to them, Ayan spoke to ANI and said, “ Brahmastra was an ambitious project from the start. And I felt that each of these characters represented something very unique. In a way, they represent little worlds in the larger world of Brahmastra. And that required certain gravitas and weight. Which led us to approach some of the best actors and talent in the country. We were very lucky that everyone ...

Liam Hemsworth to replace Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher season 4: ‘I may have some big boots to fill, but I'm truly excited’

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In one of the latest developments, Henry Cavill is saying goodbye to the beloved character Geralt Of Rivia in The Witcher season 4. Ahead of the season 3 arrival next year, Cavill took to Instagram on Saturday to inform his fans that he will officially be ‘laying down my medallion and my swords’ and departing the fantasy series, on Netflix. Season 4 will see Liam Hemsworth take on the role of monster-hunter Geralt of Rivia instead. “My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures," Cavill wrote in his post. "In my stead, the fantastic Mr. Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf. As with the greatest of literary characters, I pass the torch with reverence for the time spent embodying Geralt and enthusiasm to see Liam's take on this most fascinating and nuanced of men.” He continued, "Liam, good sir, this character has such a wonderful depth to him. Enjoy diving in and seeing what you can find."   ...

Subhash Ghai feels 'blessed' after 'Choli Ke Peeche' makes its way to White House's Diwali party

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Filmmaker Subhash Ghai's iconic song 'Choli Ke Pecche Kya Hai' from Khalnayak made its way to the White House, submerging the United States' presidential residence in Indian music! 'Choli Ke Peeche' is still the heart of every celebration and mesmerises people. Poorna Jagannathan, who is seen in Mindy Kaling's show Never Have I Ever , was one of the attendees. She shared a clip of people dancing on the tunes of the song at the White House Diwali Party this year. The filmmaker tweeted about it mentioning, "Happy to see CHOLI KE PEECHHE song being played at White House Washington n Poorna Jagannathan dancing there. Especially when it faced a lot of backlash by social n political protests back then during its release in 1993. Good work stays for long. I feel blessed." He also stated, "I am grateful for all the love that people continue to shower on my work." Happy to see CHOLI KE PEECHHE song being played at White House Washington n ...

From Kusha Kapila to Ahsaas Channa, 5 digital celebs who set festive outfit goals this season

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Every one of us has an own sense of style, and fashion is a crucial part of our lives. While some people have a natural flair for fashion, others occasionally need some direction. We are grateful to Indian influencers for enhancing everyone understands of fashion and sense of style. Influencers are able to incorporate these elements into their outfits with ease since they have a thorough awareness of colour theory, body shapes, cultures, and trends. These diverse fashionistas cater to all different types of preferences and also let you know what has recently become popular for the festive season. KUSHA KAPILA The internet is obsessed with Kusha Kapila. Kusha is very well-known on social media for her work as a creator of hilarious content as well as as a fashion influencer. In addition to her humorous videos, she is a style icon. Everyone can achieve their ideal look thanks to Kusha Kapila. Kusha chose a three-piece outfit by Charmee and Palak for Diwali. She wore a bustier with the...