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Television actor Vaibhavi Upadhyay, who played Roshesh Sarabhai’s love interest in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai season 2, has died in a tragic car accident. She met with an accident in Himachal Pradesh while she was with her fiance. The news of her death was shared by Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai creator and producer, JD Majethia. He took to Twitter to inform, “Life is so unpredictable. A very fine actress, dear friend Vaibhavi Upadhyay popularly known as Jasmine of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai passed away. She met with an accident in north. Family will bring her to Mumbai tomorrow morning around 11 am for last rites . RIP vaibhavi.” Life is so unpredictable. A very fine actress ,dear friend Vaibhavi upadhyay popularly known as“ jasmine “of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai passed away.She met with an accident in north. Family will bring her to mumbai tomorrow morning around 11 am for last rites . RIP vaibhavi ???? — JDMajethia (@JDMajethia) May 23, 2023 According to a report in Times of India, Vaibhavi was travelling ...

In the first five months of 2023, Anubhav Sinha managed to release as many as three films in cinemas. Faraaz, directed by Hansal Mehta, was the first release. This was followed by his directorial venture, Bheed, based on the sufferings of the migrants in the lockdown. Afwaah, directed by Sudhir Mishra, was recently released. These films didn’t click at the box office but got massive acclaim from most moviegoers and critics. Anubhav Sinha was in a relaxed mood as he spoke exclusively with Bollywood Hungama about these films, being one of the few brave voices in the industry and a lot more. Your film, Afwaah, directed by Sudhir Mishra, was released on May 5. Interestingly, I have not come across a single person who has not liked the film. It got a unanimous positive response… It’s beautiful to know. I wish more people had gone to the theatres to see it. But people are not going to the cinemas. What to do? Do you feel Afwaah’s release in cinemas was too limi...

Another Korean drama is getting an Indian remake. Following the news of JioCinema working on Suspicious Partner adaptation, Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment and Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment are joining hands for the upcoming procedural drama Gyaarah Gyaaraah. The series is a Hindi adaptation of the Korean drama Signal, which originally starred Kim Hye Soo, Lee Je Hoon and Cho Jin Woong. In the Indian adaptation, Kritika Kamra, Raghav Juyal and Dhairya Karwa have been roped in for the lead roles. It will be an investigative fantasy drama set at ZEE5 which will span across three decades and timelines – 1990, 2001 and 2016. The series Gyaarah Gyaarah is directed by Pagglait fame Umesh Bisht and co-written by Puja Banerji and Sunjoy Shekhar. The K-drama is one of the most critically acclaimed drams of all time. As per Asian Wiki, Signal narrates the story of “Park Hae Yeong, who was a student in elementary school at the time, who saw a young girl being abducted on her way hom...

Adah Sharma’s The Kerala Story is now the single most successful female-hero film of all times in Hindi. But Adah is already looking ahead. “In my next The Game Of Girgit, I play a cop. It's a cool film based on this app called the Blue Whale app. There was this whole thing a few years back. This game created quite an uproar. It should release soon on an OTT platform,” she informed. Adah was busy with other projects while shooting for The Kerala Story. “I've shot The Game Of Girgit and two more films before The Kerala Story. Kerala happened to release first. We shot The Game Of Girgit in Bhopal last August. There’s one more film I did with Darsheel Safary, who was in Taare Zameen Par. That’s also a strange thriller, a lot of fun and creepy,” added Adah. Adah, who celebrated her birthday on May11, sheepishly admits that she received far more attention on this birthday than ever before. Directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, The Kerala Story also stars Y...

Fans of the popular reality show Bigg Boss have something to cheer about as Salman Khan gears up to host Bigg Boss OTT season 2. Following the conclusion of Bigg Boss 16 in February, viewers have been eagerly awaiting the return of the daily drama that the show brings. After Karan Johar hosted the first season of Bigg Boss OTT, which saw Divya Agarwal emerge as the winner, Salman Khan is all set to take the reins for the upcoming season. As per a report by Indian Express, the Bollywood superstar was recently confirmed for the show and is scheduled to shoot the promo with rapper-singer Raftaar at Filmcity on Saturday. A source told the portal, “While a few contestants are almost locked, conversations with others are at different stages. The makers want to make an official announcement with Salman via a promo soon. The Bollywood star is shooting with Raftaar, and the two will have a jugalbandi kind of sort in the teaser video. The video will drop in a couple of days.” The news of Salma...

Aamir Dalvi is gearing up for his much-awaited entry into Bollywood with the film Kennedy, helmed by the critically acclaimed director Anurag Kashyap. Aamir has previously impressed audiences with his roles in popular shows such as Shapath-Supercops VS Supervillains, Sanskaar Laxmi, Devanshi, Zindagi’s Bhaage Re Mann, and Aladdin. Kennedy and its noir thriller storyline explore the theme of redemption against the backdrop of the pandemic, shedding light on its impact across various walks of life. Aamir had the opportunity to collaborate with Anurag Kashyap, who is known for granting actors the creative freedom to approach their scenes and characters. Although initially nervous, Aamir soon discovered that Anurag's distinctive style didn't require extensive preparation from the actors. Instead, Anurag prefers them to be present on set and allows the magic to unfold naturally. During rehearsals, Aamir found himself unsure of what to expect as he was given no specific instruction...

Anuradha Paudwal has been in the news for the last couple of days for heavily criticizing the trend of remixes of old songs in new Bollywood movies. In an interview with Indian Express, she specifically spoke about the remix of her song ‘Aaj Phir Tum Pe’ from Dayavan, which was remixed in Hate Story 2, and expressed the kind of negative impact it had on her. Paudwal has now clarified that her comments were against the remix of the song and not Arijt Singh in particular, who sung the remix along with Samira Koppikar. In a statement released, the veteran singer said, “I have always preferred the original song to a remix. Many people feel the same. My comment about ‘Aaj Phir Tum Pe’ was about the remix, not the singer. Remixes should do justice to the original song. So many 90s songs are redone but they don’t do any justice to the original. We have also done tributes to music composers but they were done gracefully.” She added, “I would urge (the) respectable media not to sensationalise...

Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan recently made her Cannes Film Festival debut. At the French Riviera, the actress confirmed that her younger brother Ibrahim Ali Khan is gearing up for his Bollywood debut. She said that he recently wrapped shooting for his first film. In an interview with Film Companion, Sara Ali Khan said, “You know, he just finished shooting his first film as an actor, which I can’t believe.” Sara Ali Khan said that every time Ibrahim returned from school or his current shoots, she and her mother Amrita Singh would greet him with affection. She said, “That is when I realized, I do have the heart of my mother. Because we do treat Ibrahim very similarly.” She revealed her mother’s reaction to Ibrahim’s first film and said, “I think we are both emotional beings and I think I see that most when I see Ibrahim come home.” As per previous reports, Ibrahim Ali Khan will make his debut in the movie Sarzameen, a Hindi remake of the Malayalam romantic comedy Hridayam. He worked...

Salman Khan is not just a successful superstar but also a prominent producer and besides, he has other business interests as well. That Salman dabbles in real estate is common knowledge and today, news has come in that he’s all set to build a swanky hotel in Mumbai. As per a report in The Times Of India, Salman Khan plans to construct a 19-storey hotel facing the sea at Carter Road, Bandra. The building plan has been approved by the BMC and work is expected to begin soon. The plot, where the hotel will be located, once housed a residential society named Starlet. The abandoned building which stands on the plot will be demolished after which the construction will commence. According to the article, the hotel will include three-level basements while the first and second floors would be reserved for a café and restaurant. While the third floor will have a gymnasium and swimming pool, the fourth floor will be reserved as a service floor while the fifth and sixth floors will have the conv...

It has been some time now since the announcement of Karan Johar’s next directorial venture Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. Starring Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi the film made headlines for its casting. Ever since then in fact, there have been constant updates on the film and its progress that fans have lapped eagerly. Well, now Bollywood Hungama has learnt that the first look poster of the film is all set to be launched later this month. If what our source tells us is true, then the said poster will be launched on Karan Johar’s birthday. “A while back Dharma Productions had released the logo of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, now the film is ready and the makers will be officially releasing the first look poster later in May. Making the launch special, especially since it will mark Karan’s return to the directorial seat, plans are being set to reveal the poster on May 25, which will coincide with the filmmaker’s birthday”, reveals the well-placed source to Boll...

The wait is finally over as Bhediya finds its OTT destination. The world digital premiere of Bhediya will be on JioCinema and it will be streaming free from May 26. The film stars the dynamic duo Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon. The film released in the theatres in November 2022. While the movie is set for the digital premiere, a sequel is in the works. At the Jio slate announcement in April 2023, Varun Dhawan confirmed that Bhediya 2 is in the works. He was on stage and performed a song from the movie. Once the rap ended, the title logo of the sequel was shown on the screen. Later, in a sizzle video, it was revealed that Bhediya 2 will release in cinemas in the year 2025. As Bhediya, the actor will have a crucial role in Stree 2. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “In Bhediya, the characters of Stree enter towards the very end and had nothing to do with the main conflict in the narrative. But in Stree’s sequel, Varun Dhawan will have a crucial role to play. It will be a special appearanc...

Director Sooraj Barjatya was recently in the news for his 2022 acclaimed film Uunchai and also after reports emerged that he is gearing up for his next directorial, featuring Salman Khan. As per reports, this family entertainer is expected to release in cinemas on Diwali 2024. The blockbuster director, however, is not just busy with his directorial venture. He’s also focusing on the debut directorial of his son, Avnish S Barjatya. And Bollywood Hungama has stumbled upon interesting information about this film. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “While it is common knowledge that Avnish Barjatya has shot for his directorial, the title hasn’t been announced yet. The film is named Dono. The makers feel that this is an apt title and goes well with the film’s storyline.” Dono marks the debut of not just Avinsh but also Sunny Deol’s younger son Rajveer and producer Ashok Thakeria and actress Poonam Dhillon's daughter, Paloma Thakeria Dhillon. As per reports that ...

Angad Bedi's next project, A Legal Affair, is a legal drama which also stars Internet sensation, Barkha Singh. The show is produced by Jio Studios and is the official Hindi adaptation of Suspicious Partner, one of the most popular K-dramas starring Ji Chang Wook and Nam Ji Hyun. The show has already been shot extensively in Delhi and Mumbai and will be released later this year. Korean dramas have found a huge audience in India and this being an official adaptation, is sure to make for a promising premise. Angad says, “A Legal Affair is a legal drama based on a lawyer and his associate and the affair they have. It’s an intense romantic drama, a genre I haven’t dabbled in before. I did essay the role of a lawyer previously but that was a different space altogether which was based on a real life Murad case. Also, this show is an official adaptation of the K-drama, Suspicious Partner, which is already such a successful show. It’s kind of tricky since the Korean version was already a h...

Recently, Disha Parmar was in news after it was being said that she will reunite with Nakuul Mehta once again for the third season of Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 3. Now, the popular television star has announced her first pregnancy with husband and singer Rahul Vaidya on social media. Along with the post, the couple also posted their sonography videos on the platform. The couple tied the knot in a lavish traditional ceremony in Mumbai in 2021. In their recent Instagram post, Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar shared a photo of them posting as ‘MUMMY & DADDY’ with the actress flaunting her baby bump. Besides this, they also shared a carousal post of their recent sonography where users can get a glimpse of their little baby. The couple captioned it saying, “Hello from Mummy Daddy to be & the BABY!! <3” which was followed by a baby emoji as well as a smile emoji. Their post received a lot of love from their fans and industry friends.   View this post on Instagram   A post sha...

Actress Anushka Sharma recently opted for a motorcycle as an option to reach shoot locations amid Mumbai traffic. The actress was seen sitting on the pillion seat while her bodyguard drove the bike. After the photos went viral on social media, netizens pointed out that the actress wasn’t wearing a helmet and so did her bodyguard. As per the Motor Vehicle Act, pillion riders are also expected to wear helmets and are fined for flouting the rules. Now, Mumbai Police has fined her bodyguard. Now, the Mumbai Traffic Police has issued a challan against Anushka Sharma's bodyguard Sonu Shaikh and fined him of Rs. 10,500 for riding the bike without a helmet and a license. On Twitter, Mumbai Traffic Police posted, “Challan has been issued under Sec 129/194(D), Sec 5/180 & Sec 3(1)181 MV act to the driver along with an fine of Rs. 10500 & been paid by the offender.” Challan has been issued under Sec 129/194(D), Sec 5/180 & Sec 3(1)181 MV act to the driver along with an fine of R...

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has left Indian fans extremely exhilarated since the trailer of the film has come out. Recently, the makers announced that the voice of Indian Spider-Man, Pavitr Prabhakar will be lent by famous cricketer Shubhman Gill for the Hindi and Punjabi versions of the film and this announcement took the excitement of the audiences to the highest heights. Owing to the fans' eagerness, the makers have decided to release the film on 1st June 2023, a day before its worldwide release. Speaking about this exciting development, Shony Panjikaran - General Manager and Head of Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI) India said, “The interest and excitement Indian fans have shown towards Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is overwhelming. To fulfil this unprecedented demand in our market, we’ve decided to release the film a day prior, and again to reiterate in 10 languages.” For ages, Spider-man has been among the most popular and most loved superheroes in ...

Jennifer Mistry aka Mrs. Roshan took Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma fans by shock when she accused the producers of the Sony SAB show of mental and sexual harassment. Followed by that, another popular actor of the show, Mandar Chandwadkar, who essays the character of Mr. Bhide, denied these allegations and accused Mistry of lying. An upset actress recently revealed that she is disappointed in her best friend as he even attempted to convince her to not take action against the producers. In an interview with ETimes, Jennifer Mistry said, “I know the production team will not speak in my favour, they will obviously support the production house. But my best friend from the show, Mandar Chandwadkar, I am disappointed with him. I've shared birthday posts for him every year on social media. He has been a close friend and I am surprised that he's saying that I don't know why Jennifer is saying all this and Taarak set is not male chauvinist. Firstly, he himself is a male, so he will...

Rohit Shetty cop universe is the second biggest IP of Indian Cinema at this point of time after the YRF Spy Universe. The filmmaker has got some of the biggest names of Hindi Film Industry in his Cop Universe. The cop universe started back in the day with Singham played by Ajay Devgn, followed by Simmba with Ranveer Singh and finally, Akshay Kumar's Sooryavanshi. During the promotions of Cirkus, Rohit Shetty confirmed that Deepika Padukone will be the newest cop in his universe. And now, we have learnt that Rohit is planning to introduce URI actor, Vicky Kaushal as well as a cop. "Vicky Kaushal and Rohit Shetty are in talks for Singham Again for a while now and Rohit is chalking out a proper character for Vicky in Singham Again. His cop will be very different from Ranveer, who is an over-the-top character. Rohit wants to explore the heroic and macho side of Vicky in his cop universe," a trade source told Bollywood Hungama. Vicky and Rohit have been discussing a film for...

Swiss Beauty has onboarded Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu as its brand ambassador. With Taapsee's influence and the brand's commitment to high-performing makeup, they aim to redefine standards and help people make better makeup choices. This collaboration deepens the audience connection, as both Taapsee and Swiss Beauty have risen from the ground up. Together, they inspire people to embrace their unique beauty, marking a transformative chapter that celebrates authenticity and helps them make informed decisions for their makeup. Taapsee Pannu, celebrated for her exceptional talent and authentic personality, has become an inspiration to millions of people across the country. Her natural beauty and genuine portrayal of real-life experiences perfectly align with Swiss Beauty's core values. Through this collaboration, Swiss Beauty aims to make its makeup accessible to as many people as possible as Taapsee has a huge set of audience that matches the brand’s consumer group. Wit...

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Anushka Sharma recently opted for motorcycles as an option to reach their shoot locations amid Mumbai traffic. Hours after Big B shared pictures of himself riding a bike with a stranger, Anushka Sharma was also seen sitting on the pillion seat. Following the photos of the two stars went viral on social media, netizens pointed out that the two of them weren’t wearing helmets and reached out to Mumbai Police. Replying to a few users on Twitter, the official account wrote, “We have shared this with traffic branch.” As per the Motor Vehicle Act, pillon riders are also expected to wear helmets and are fined for flouting the rules. We have shared this with traffic branch. @MTPHereToHelp — मुंबई पोलीस - Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) May 15, 2023   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Manav Manglani (@manav.manglani) Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Amitabh posted photos in which he was sitting on the bike. He was wearing a black T-shirt, bl...