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Nawab Malik To Zeeshan Siddique – A Look At Assembly Election Results That Were Indirectly Connected To Bollywood (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Yesterday was a big shocker for everyone when the trends of the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 turned into results. Bharatiya Janata Party (Bjp) enjoyed a clean sweep in the state and is ready to form a government along with its allies. Amid some big upsets in the state, we saw Nawab Malik facing a brutal defeat. So, today, we’ll be taking a look at the results of three important constituencies that were indirectly connected to Bollywood.

Nawab Malik suffers a big defeat!

For those who don’t know, Nawab Malik played a crucial role in the case of Shah Rukh Khan’s son, Aryan Khan. He made several accusations against the former zonal director of the Narcotics Control Bureau of India, Sameer Wankhede, who was behind Aryan Khan’s arrest.

Here’s revisiting the box office performance of The Kashmir Files! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Vivek Agnihotri-directed Kashmir Files, released in March 2022, was an astounding success at the box office. The movie had its share of controversies, too, but that did not stop it from getting the cash registers ringing owing to positive word of mouth. The film starred Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, Pallavi Joshi, and Mithun Chakraborty in the lead roles.

The Kashmir Files Box Office Revisit

Mounted at a budget of around 15 to 25 crore, the film opened at 3.55 crore. However, the collections only started witnessing an upward graph after that. The film surpassed the 20 crore milestone in the first weekend and attained 26.05 crore. The movie’s first-week collections came to 97.30 crore. The movie’s lifetime collections came to a whopping 252.50 crore. The film became the third-highest-grossing movie of 2022 after Brahmastra and Drishyam. The film gained the super duper hit verdict,...

Tajinder Bagga, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (Bjp), has recently made headlines by entering the reality show Bigg Boss 18. Known for his controversial statements and bold political stance, Bagga’s participation in this popular show promises to stir discussions both inside and outside the Bigg Boss house.

Background and Political Journey

Born in 1985 in New Delhi, Tajinder Bagga’s political journey began at a young age. He joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as a teenager, which laid the groundwork for his future in politics. In 2011, he founded the Bhagat Singh Kranti Sena, an organization aimed at combating corruption and perceived anti-national activities. His rise to fame came when he disrupted a book launch by author Arundhati Roy and confronted lawyer Prashant Bhushan at a Supreme Court office, actions that garnered significant media attention.

In 2017, Tajinder Bagga officially joined the Bjp and quickly ascended through the ranks of its youth wing,...

Swara Bhasker and Fahad Ahmad celebrated their daughter Raabiyaa’s first birthday on September 23 with a heartfelt Instagram post and a series of adorable photos from the grand celebration. The actor and Samajwadi Party leader shared glimpses of the colorful party, capturing sweet moments of their little one. Along with the pictures, they penned a touching note for their daughter:

“Our beating heart has turned one year old today! Happy birthday darling Raabu. You are the answer to all my prayers, and I promise to make you feel loved and safe every day that I live. I have felt blessed every single day of this past year, and every day, you are more delightful than you’ve ever been! I love you more than I will ever be able to express! Now say ‘Mumma’.”

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The resignation of Mohanlal as President of the Association of Malayalam Movie Actors (Amma) reflects a significant shift in the Malayalam film industry amid serious allegations of sexual assault and abuse. The resignation of the entire executive committee further underscores the gravity of the situation. The Justice Hema Committee report, which had been suppressed since 2019, was recently made public, exposing multiple cases of abuse within the industry.

Prominent figures, including veteran actor Siddique and filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan, are facing severe accusations. Siddique, who resigned last week, has filed a police complaint against his accuser, while other actors like Baburaj and M Mukesh are also entangled in allegations of sexual misconduct. Minu Muneer’s accusations against actors like Jayasurya and Maniyanpilla Raju have added to the controversy, prompting calls for an investigation.

The Kerala government has responded by setting up a Special Investigation Team (Sit) to look into these charges, but...

Swara Bhasker recently expressed her deep concern and solidarity after reading the findings of the Hema Committee Report, which exposed widespread harassment and exploitation of women in the Malayalam film industry. The actor took to Instagram to pen a heartfelt note, where she highlighted the distressing familiarity of the report’s revelations, calling them “heartbreaking because it is familiar.” She acknowledged the male-centric and patriarchal nature of showbiz, which she believes normalizes predatory behavior and silences victims.

Swara lauded the brave efforts of the Women In Cinema Collective (Wcc) for their relentless fight against sexual harassment and violence in the industry. She praised their courage in demanding the establishment of an expert committee to examine the working conditions of women and offer solutions. Swara’s note emphasized how the industry often rewards silence and labels those who speak out as “trouble-makers,” thus perpetuating a toxic environment where power dynamics favor the perpetrators.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has finally reacted to the gruesome Kolkata rape and murder case. On Tuesday, the actress attended an event in Mumbai where she was asked about women’s safety with regard to the horrific case in Kolkata. Samantha called for change and shared that women’s safety should be our priority now.

“It is the need of the hour and we are really looking forward to some change. It is the need of the hour. I hope the change comes really soon,” she said at the World Pickleball event. Samantha Ruth Prabhu has ventured into the sports industry by becoming the owner of the Chennai franchise in the World Pickleball League. This league, set to start its inaugural season from January 24 to February 2, 2025, in Chennai, aims to popularize pickleball in India. The announcement was made at a press conference attended by Samantha and the league’s founders, Gaurav Natekar and Arvind Prabhoo.

The iconic romantic film ‘Raanjhanaa’ celebrates its 11th anniversary, coinciding with World Music Day. It’s a fitting celebration for a movie that became immensely popular for its music, capturing the hearts of many. ‘Raanjhanaa’ has remained a favourite for those seeking a musical journey filled with romance, chemistry, heartbreak, and everything in between. Even after 11 years, the film feels timeless, with its songs crafted by the legendary Ar Rahman and Irshad Kamil, which continue to resonate across generations as evergreen hits.

Taking to Instagram, Colour Yellow Productions shared a reel post, which is a befitting tribute to Aanand L Rai’s film anniversary and World Music Day. The reel featured popular soundtracks from the film, including Tum Tak, Banarasiya, Nazar Laaye, Piya Milenge, Aise Na Dekho (by A.R. Rahman and Karthik) and finally ending with the evergreen Raanjhanaa (by Jasvinder Singh and Shiraz Uppal).

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After months of sharing glimpses without revealing her daughter’s full face, Swara Bhasker finally delights her fans by unveiling a complete picture of Raabiyaa on social media.

Swara Bhasker shared a cute picture

Swara took to Instagram Stories to share an adorable photo of Raabiyaa, seated and posing with a charming pink floral co-ord set. The little one accessorized with stylish emoji sunglasses, capturing hearts with her undeniable cuteness.

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Fans’ Delight

The long-awaited face reveal has been met with overwhelming joy and excitement from Bhasker’s followers and admirers. Fans expressed their delight at seeing Raabiyaa’s adorable features and fashionable style.

Parenting Journey and Privacy

Bhasker and Fahad Ahmad’s journey as parents, from their wedding in February 2023 to welcoming Raabiyaa later that year, has been a subject of admiration and curiosity. Their decision to maintain...

Sara Ali Khan & Veer Pahariya Were Allegedly Rumored To Be Dating In 2016(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Sara Ali Khan’s love life has been a centerpiece of Bollywood gossip and conversation for a long time. From allegedly dating the late Sushant Singh Rajput to Kartik Aaryan, Sara has been linked up with some of her co-stars. Still, she has been open about dating a particularly high-profile person who was previously not a part of the film industry. That person is Veer Pahariya, who is getting ready to make his Bollywood debut soon with Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force. But who is Veer Pahraiya, and who is he dating now?

For a while, after Veer Paharaiya and Sara Ali Khan reunited in a picture, the internet was abuzz with rumors that the young sweethearts would reunite. The rumors spread like wildfire after the two were spotted hanging out in London again. But...

Swara Bhasker Reacts To Kangana Ranaut’s Slapgate(Photo Credit –Instagram)

The Kangana Ranaut slap incident has received a lot of attention, and many Bollywood celebrities have reacted to it. From Shabana Azmi and Karan Johar To Shekhar Suman, everyone has condemned the incident and its violent nature. The latest celebrity to react to the ‘Slap-gate’ is Swara Bhasker. She also condemned the slap incident with Kangana, but she also brought attention back to when Ranaut was justifying violence herself. Swara also said that Kangana got slapped even though she had her security, while larger issues persist.

Swara Bhasker commented on the incident where Kangana Ranaut was slapped by a Cisf constable in Chandigarh. While it is common knowledge that Swara and Ranaut have different political ideologies, the two women have starred in the Tanu Weds Manu movies. Referring to Kangana’s defense of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars,...

Swara Bhasker, who welcomed her daughter Raabiyaa with husband Fahad Ahmad in September last year, has been actively sharing moments from her life as a mother on social media. However, the actress recently took to Instagram to address a body-shaming comment made by a leading Hindi newspaper.

The newspaper mentioned Swara’s weight gain as the reason for her not getting projects post-childbirth, stating, “Badhte wajan ke karan Swara ko nahi mil raha kaam” (Swara is not getting work due to increasing weight). In response, Swara shared a screenshot of the tweet on her Instagram story and expressed her disdain for such comments.

She wrote, “For those who cannot read the Devanagari script, this is a leading Hindi newspaper handle that thinks it is newsworthy that a recent mom, who birthed a child a few months ago, put on weight! Can someone please explain the physiology of childbirth to the geniuses…...

Jaya Bachchan Had Scolded Rajesh Khanna& Manoj Kumar And Stood Up For Amitabh Bachchan.

It’s always fascinating to learn about the olden days of Bollywood, how the movies were made, and what happens on sets. Recently, an old incident about Jaya Bachchan taking a stand for Amitabh Bachchan has been doing the rounds. The incident dates back to the release of the Manoj Kumar directorial Roti Kapda Aur Makaan in 1974. Jaya Bachchan blasted Manoj Kumar for casting Amitabh Bachchan in a supporting role.

Jaya Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan, who married on June 3, 1973, celebrated their 51st anniversary yesterday. Although they frequently exchange words of great respect and affection, Jaya—renowned for being outspoken—has fought for her husband in front of celebrities like Rajesh Khanna and Manoj Kumar.

Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, starring Manoj, debuted in theaters in 1974. Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, and Shashi Kapoor also played key roles in the movie.

Blind Item About Renowned Bollywood Couple Surfaces, Guess Who It Is?

Celebrities these days don’t shy away from sharing their dark experiences. We’ve seen Priyanka Chopra opening up about bullies in Bollywood and Ranveer Singh sharing his casting couch experience. But imagine when the personal details of a renowned celebrity couple break the internet? Scroll below for a blind item that has caught all the eyeballs.

A renowned Instagram page, @bollywoodblinditems, has allegedly exposed some inappropriate habits of a leading Bollywood actor. They claim he’s a superstar and shares an “adorable kid” with his renowned actress wife. They’ve been smashing the box office with back-to-back successes. But their personal life is in shambles because of his alleged drug addiction and casanova habits.

The blind item claims, “It is an open secret that the husband is a coke fiend. As per several sources, the couple had a...

Anurag Kashyap Exposes Bollywood’s Entourage culture and weird demands. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

With fame comes a lot of glamour and a lot of star power. Sometimes, you can get away with a lot when you use star power to set the scene and even make unnecessary demands. With a rise in the mechanical aspect of being an actor, with more fanfare, the question arises: do stars need an entourage and all this hoopla? Anurag Kashyap does not think so. The filmmaker and actor put the current trend of entourage and celebrity demands on blast in a new interview.

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap discussed the transformations taking place in the Hindi film industry. He emphasized the changes in budgeting that streaming platforms brought to India and how those changes allowed some stars to command outrageous fees. He claimed that much of the money spent on a movie’s production goes toward...

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Results: Hema Malini, Ravi Kishan, Kangana Ranaut & More! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

A lot of our favorite celebrities contested for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, and the results will be out soon. Exit polls have declared winners, and there are hits and misses for Smriti Irani, Hema Malini, Shatrughan Sinha, Kangana Ranaut & other renowned personalities from the industry. Scroll below for the details!

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Bjp gave Kangana Ranaut a ticket from Mandi, and she was not disappointed. In fact, the Queen actress, who made her debut in Lok Sabha Elections 2024, is leading with over 70,000 votes. She was battling Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh.

Kangana Ranaut also took to Instagram and thanked the voters for trusting her. She also called it Pm Narendra Modi’s victory.

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Kangana Ranaut Set For Landslide Victory In Mandi, Vows To Stay & Serve. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut is making waves in her political debut as the Bjp candidate from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi. According to initial trends from the Election Commission, the 37-year-old actor has taken a commanding lead of over 70,000 votes, indicating a likely landslide victory.

Earlier today, as trends showed her leading, Ranaut stated, “Mandi has not taken kindly to the insults for daughters. As far as my departure to Mumbai is concerned, this (Himachal Pradesh) is my ‘janmabhoomi’ and I will continue to serve people here… So, I am not going anywhere. Perhaps someone else will have to pack their bags and leave. I am not going anywhere.”

In a sharp jab at her opponent, Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh, Kangana Ranaut suggested that he “might have to now pack his bags and leave.” This comment...

Since welcoming her baby girl in February 2023, Swara Bhasker has been updating fans with precious moments. From celebrating six months to the recent Annaprashan ceremony, her Instagram stories have been a window into their joyous journey.

First Chaand Raat:

Swara Bhasker’s daughter Raabiyaa recently marked her first Chaand Raat, a momentous occasion for the family. Swara shared heartwarming images of her husband Fahad Ahmad holding Raabiyaa, introducing her to the moon—a cherished tradition preceding Eid celebrations.

Eid Festivities:

With Raabiyaa’s first Eid coinciding with the Chaand Raat, the celebration held special significance. Swara shared the tender moment on her Instagram, expressing gratitude and wishing her followers “Chaand Raat Mubarak.”

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Family Bonds:

Fahad captured a beautiful moment of Swara and Raabiyaa, affectionately referring to them as his “two chand” (moon) with the Eid ka chand (moon...

Bollywood heist comedy “Crew,” starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu and Kriti Sanon, is a hit and producers Ektaa R Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor are looking at a sequel.

Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan (“Lootcase”) and written by hit “Veere Di Wedding” duo Nidhi Mehra and Mehul Suri, the film is produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and Anil Kapoor Films & Communication Network. It follows three flight attendants with a failing airline who get involved in gold smuggling to a fictitious Middle Eastern country in an operation that’ll save them and their unpaid colleagues financially. The cast also includes Trupti Khamkar (Sundance short “Nocturnal Burger”), Diljit Dosanjh (Netflix film “Amar Singh Chamkila”), Kapil Sharma (Busan title “Zwigato”), Rajesh Sharma (“NH6”), Saswata Chatterjee (“Kahaani”) and Kulbhushan Kharbanda (“Mirzapur”).

“Crew” released over the Easter weekend and, with an opening day worldwide gross of $2.5 million, became one of the highest female-led openers in the history of Hindi-language cinema.

Swara Bhasker is undeniably one of the most talented actors in the Bollywood industry, portraying diverse characters across her films. Currently, the actress is embracing her role as a mother, prioritizing her personal life over the glamour industry.

Swara Bhasker is currently immersed in her duties as a mother to her newborn baby. Last February, she tied the knot with politician Fahadh Ahmad, welcoming their beloved daughter, Raabiyaa, a few months later.

Raabiyaa ki pehli #Holi sabko mubaarak ho!

Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker’s journey has taken a beautiful turn as she embraced motherhood alongside activist Fahad Ahmad. Celebrating their daughter Raabiyaa’s six-month milestone, Swara shared joyous moments with her social media followers. From tender images of Raabiyaa with her doting dad Fahad to cherished moments with her grandparents, Swara’s Instagram stories painted a picture of familial love and happiness.

The actress, known for her roles in films like “Tanu Weds Manu,” expressed her delight as she captured Raabiyaa’s bond with her father. Sharing an endearing snapshot, she captioned it, “This dad is 6 months old,” highlighting Fahad’s loving presence in their daughter’s life. Swara continued to spread the joy by showcasing Raabiyaa’s connection with her grandmother, Ira, whose radiant smile reflected her affection for her granddaughter.

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Actress Daisy Shah and actor Sharib Hashmi are set to star in the upcoming webseries titled ‘The Ghost of Gandhi’. The story will revolve around a female journalist played by Daisy while Sharib will be playing the role of a social activist.

The upcoming web series which will offer another perspective on Mahatma Gandhi, indulging in historical debate packing a good strong dose of entertainment, which will be coupled with strong social messages.

Other than Daisy and Sharib, the series also stars Atul Shrivastava, Brijendra Kala and Deepak Kalra.

The series is helmed by writer-director Manish Kishore, who has written films such as ‘Kashi In Search of Ganga’, ‘Raan’ and even some episodes of ‘C.I.D’.

Manish is also directing Swara Bhaskar’s upcoming Film ‘Mrs Falani’ which is yet to release.

‘The Ghost of Gandhi’ webseries is produced by Sofia Agarwal, Three Arrows production and Seeta Films.

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Mumbai, June 6 (Ians) Actress Swara Bhasker on Tuesday announced that she and her politician husband Fahad Ahmad are all set to welcome their first bundle of joy with a string on pictures.

She took to Twitter posting a picture with her husband and announced the news to her followers. She also shared a glimpse of her blooming baby bump.

“Sometimes all your prayers are answered all together! Blessed, grateful, excited (and clueless!) as we step into a whole new world! @FahadZirarAhmad #comingsoon #Family #Newarrival #gratitude #OctoberBaby,” she tweeted.

Swara and Fahad got married in February in court under the Special Marriage Act. The actor announced about her marriage to Ahmad on social media with a video of the couple.

In March, they had a series of celebrations with ceremonies, such as mehendi, sangeet and qawwali night events.

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Bollywood star Swara Bhaskar has tied the knot with political activist Fahad Ahmad.

On Thursday (16 February), the 34-year-old actor revealed that the couple had a private court marriage.

Bhaskar shared a video on Instagram narrating her and her husband’s love story saying that they met during a protest and their paths kept crossing until they fell in love with each other.

“Sometimes you search far and wide for something that was right next to you all along,” Bhaskar wrote in the caption of the video. “We were looking for love, but we found friendship first.

“And then we found each other! Welcome to my heart @FahadZirarAhmad It’s chaotic but it’s yours!”

A spokesperson for Bhaskar and Ahmad confirmed that the couple registered their marriage in an intimate ceremony with close friends and family.

The wedding celebrations will commence in Delhi next month.

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Award-winning filmmaker Hansal Mehta has talked about his experience working with Kareena Kapoor Khan and said that it was a “privilege” directing her.

Hansal took to Instagram, where he shared a black and white picture. In the image, the two can be seen having a conversation.

The filmmaker captioned the image: “She is such a delight to work with. A privilege directing this powerhouse. Had as much fun and joy doing some very difficult scenes with her as I’ve had with Rajkummar, Manoj or Pratika This one has been special @kareenakapoorkhan.”

“@ektarkapoor @mahana_films Thank you @khamkhaphotoartist for these pictures.”

The film marks the debut of Kareena as a producer.

The film will be produced by Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Motion Pictures and will mark Kareena’s second collaboration with the production company, her first being the 2018 film ‘Veere Di Wedding’ where she co-starred with Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania.

Cinema 'Wonder Women' will be available for streaming on over-the-top (Ott) platform SonyLIV from November 18.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTube- Sony LIVThe makers of slice-of-life film Wonder Women, directed by Anjali Menon, announced on Thursday, November 3, that it will be available for streaming on over-the-top (Ott) platform SonyLIV from November 18.The makers also unveiled the trailer of the film on Thursday. The trailer introduces pregnant women from different walks of life. They meet at the centre run by Nadiya Moidu’s character in the film, where antenatal classes are held. The 2 minutes and 16 second long video shows how women from different regions and linguistic backgrounds who met at the classes, befriend one another. The film is based on the theme of sisterhood. According to a press release issued by the streaming service, the movie narrates the story of six pregnant women, who arrive at a prenatal class with beliefs, confusion, and questions regarding pregnancy and childbirth.

MollywoodActors Parvathy Thiruvothu and Nithya Menen have teamed up earlier for the 2014 Malayalam film 'Bangalore Days' which was helmed by filmmaker Anjali Menon.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Nithya Menen, Parvathy Thiruvothu Actors Parvathy Thiruvothu and Nithya Menen’s latest social media posts took fans by surprise. Parvathy and Nithya had shared an image of a positive pregnancy test on Instagram, along with the caption “So. . The wonder begins,” which left followers intrigued. Many celebrities from the film industry including actors Swara Bhaskar, Rima Kallingal, producer Guneeth Monga, singer Chinmayi Sripada, and stylist Eka Lakhani among others had posted comments, while others who were stunned by the announcement, questioned if they are pregnant. It was only when other actors including Padmapriya, Archana Padmini, Sayanora Philip and Amrutha Subash shared the same photo of a pregnancy test, that it finally dawned on many that the social media posts were shared to promote an upcoming...

Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan, whose last film ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ turned out to be a box-office dud, recently jetted off to London with her second child, baby Jeh. But, before one jumps to conclusion, the actress has gone to the UK capital city not for a vacation but for work.

She will be shooting for her next movie, which is to be directed by Hansal Mehta of ‘Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story’ fame. The yet-to-be-titled film will be shot in London and in two schedules. Kareena will be back to the country to celebrate Diwali with her family, before she again takes off for the second schedule.

The film will be produced by Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Motion Pictures and will mark Kareena’s second collaboration with the production company, her first being the 2018 film ‘Veere Di Wedding’ where she co-starred with Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania.

Jahaan Chaar Yaar

Starring Swara Bhaskar, Meher Vij, Shikha Talsania, Pooja Chopra, Girish Pandey

Written & Directed by Kamal Pandey

There aren’t many films around about 35-plus women taking off on an all-girls’ vacation .Producer Vinod Bachchan and director Kamal Pandey venture into this unexplored territory, with mixed results.

That Swara Bhaskar’s Shivangi, Meher Vij’s Mansi, Shikha Talsania’s Neha and Pooja Chopra’s Sakina are wretchedly unhappy and the great grumblers in the casino of life , is as clear as an over-sunlit daylight. One of them has to slog round-the-clock to keep her in-laws happy, that’s Swara slipping into her husband-fearing role with admirable confidence.

Another one , Shikha Talsania, hasn’t had sex with her husband for two years… a third, the token Muslim presence, is sick of her husband threatening to do a triple talaaq on her, although a politically savvy elder in the vicinity points out,...

To celebrate the National Cinema Day on September 16, Swara Bhaskar-starrer ‘Jahaan Chaar Yaar’ tickets will cost just Rs. 75 across the country as the Multiplex Association of India (Mai) offers a special price to celebrate cinema.

The Mai also said that 75 tickets were a ‘thank you’ gesture for moviegoers who contributed to the successful re-opening of cinemas post the pandemic-induced lockdowns.

Producer Vinod Bachchan delighted on Mai announcing National Cinema Day on September 16: “I think this is wonderful news for cinema lovers all across the Country. MAIs decision to celebrate national cinema day by offering tickets at Rs. 75 to consumers might bring audiences together to enjoy a day in the theatre.”

“I am delighted that our film ‘Jahaan Chaar Yaar’ releasing on September 16 can be enjoyed by the audience on the National Cinema Day.”

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New Delhi, June 17 (Ians) Two days after Ghaziabad Police police booked Twitter Inc, Twitter Communication India Pvt Ltd and others, more troubles are brewing for the US-based social media giant as a complaint has been filed against it, it's India MD Manish Maheshwari, Bollywood actor Swara Bhaskar, journalist Arfa Khanum Sherwani and others for giving communal colour without fact checking truthfulness of an incident.

The complaint has also named Mohammad Asif Khan and was filed on June 16 at Tilak Marg police station by an Advocate Amit Acharya.

An official said they are certifying the complaint and they will register a case only after that.

In his complaint Acharya alleged that some people had posted a video on social media of a man identified as Abdul Samad Saifi, who was beaten, thrashed and his beard was chopped off. "It was also contended that the miscreants were from Hindu community and they...

Actress Swara Bhaskar took to social media on Wednesday and wrote a long, emotional birthday message for her best friend Sonam Kapoor Ahuja. Swara recalled their first meeting and the years of friendship together.

Both the actresses have worked together in 'Raanjhanaa' and ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'.

Posting a picture of them giggling away, Swara wrote in the caption, "Happy happy birthday to this beauty with the biggest heart! @sonamkapoor I remember the first time we met. Benaras in September 2012. The doors of the elevator opened and inside was the entire Kapoor family and you were standing tall in the middle."

"I remember your warm infectious smile and enthusiastic ‘Hiiiiii’ that dispelled any fear that I may have had about you being ‘a spoilt diva’ or a ‘tantrummy princess’.. in the years that have followed knowing you has been one pleasant surprise after another and one humbling realisation after another.

Actress Swara Bhaskar will be part of a project with singer Krsna Solo after almost a decade when they work together in the upcoming short film "Dobara Alvida".

Swara's role as Payal Jassi Gill became popular in Aanand L. Rai's 2011 release "Tanu Weds Manu", which featured Krsna's hit song "Rangrez".

"A song always elevates the visuals we see on screen and the song for 'Dobara Alvida' is an absolutely soulful melody that will instantly tug at your heartstrings. Coming together with Krsna after 'Tanu Weds Manu' feels great as he is a very talented singer. Trust him to capture the true essence of the film," said Swara.

Directed by Shashank Shekhar Singh, "Dobara Alvida" also features Gulshan Deviah and will release on June 8.

Rightly hailed as the biggest female superstar in the country today, Kareena Kapoor Khan has never failed to charm us with her talent and to-die for looks. The versatile movie star has delivered various hits throughout her two decade long career and been at every top filmmaker's wishlist.

A thorough multi-tasker, Kareena worked throughout both her pregnancies and soon after delivering her boys too. Post her first pregnancy, Bebo had immediately gone back to the sets and shot for her critically acclaimed film 'Veere Di Wedding', which also turned out to be one of her finest performances till date.

Portraying the role of Kalindi Puri, Bebo is shown as a strong, independent woman who majorly confides in her three best friends for all things in her life. Shown to be committed phobic in the film, Kareena's character is honest about the issues, but still tries to come around...

The upcoming Swara Bhaskar and Gulshan Deviah-starrer short film "Dobara Alvida" is about emotions one tries to hide when a relationship is over, the actress says.

"This movie is a celebration of all the emotions that we try to hide away when any relationship is over. 'Dobara Alvida' is an exploration of what happens when one finds closure rather unexpectedly, taking them by surprise, and that is exactly where the beauty lies," said the actress, about the film.

Swara feels the film, which had a trailer release recently, will leave a bittersweet feeling. The story talks of two lovers who meet after a long time and the play of emotions between them. It is a walk down memory lane that happens after an unexpected meeting in a cab.

The actress feels that in today's age of millennial dating, the story will have more impact.

"At a day and age where contemporary relationships are ever evolving,...

Kollywood Dhanush and Directed Aanand L Rai, who previously collaborated in ‘Raanjhanaa’, are working together in the upcoming Hindi movie ‘Atrangi Re.Tnm StaffPraises have been pouring in from all quarters for popular Kollywood actor Dhanush and his recently released Tamil movie Karnan. Bollywood filmmaker Aanand L Rai took to Twitter on Monday to applaud Dhanush and Karnan’s director Mari Selvaraj. Lauding Mari’s storytelling, Aanand appreciated his ability to paint his thoughts on film. He also expressed his admiration for Dhanush’s performance in the movie. “Outstanding & Brilliant...This is how you can describe this experience called #Karnan @mari_selvarajWhat a storyteller The way you painted ur thoughts on the celluloid. Take a bow!! @dhanushkrajaYou are a magician mere bhai ..u should have told me.I thought u r an actor,” Aanand tweeted. Dhanush made his Bollywood debut in filmmaker Aanand L Rai’s Raanjhanaa in 2013. Raanjhanaa went...

Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rehta Hai web series review is here. The horror comedy stars Swara Bhasker, Sumeet Vyas, Naveen Kasturia, Amol Parashar and Ashish Verma in pivotal roles. Directed by Gaurav Sinha, the show will stream from 22 January on Mx Player.

Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rehta Hai review

It’s tricky to get quirky and when it goes wrong then ding dong… baby fails miserably to sing that song.

Imagine that popular Bachelor series getting spooked and then losing control.

Written and directed by Gaurav Sinha Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rehta Hai is about four bachelor friends Nikhil (Sumeet Vyas), Subbu (Naveen Kasturia), Kavi (Amol Parashar) and Sanki (Ashish Verma) who are at a loss, looking for accommodation in a city like Mumbai. The four become ecstatic when they find a 4Bhk at a throw away rent in the city, but they are in for a surprise. Mausam (Swara Bhaskar...

New Delhi, Jan 8 (Ians) Singer Mika Singh has unveiled his water brand, and has sent thousands of water bottles to farmers who are currently protesting against the Centre's new farm laws. He has urged his fans to help the farmers, too.

"The farmers are not just protesting for their rights. It's for the country. If the farmers are not looked after, the whole food chain gets disturbed. The farmers, especially the ones from Punjab, have really put up a brave face," said Mika.

"We are doing whatever little we can in our own ways. I am with the farmers and I hope things get resolved soon and we come to a conclusion. The sight of farmers dying and being out there in the cold, is unbearable. I request everyone to come and support," he added.

Earlier, popular Punjab singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh and Bollywood actress Swara Bhaskar had extended...

Swara Bhaskar points out that an actor who plays a heroic character, or is great with the craft and is talented, is not necessarily a great human beings in real life, too.

Swara's "Tanu Wedns Manu" co-star Kangana Ranaut has faced a lot of social media ire lately for her nasty statements while talking about colleagues. She is also involved in frequent spast with people, the latest being one with Punjabi actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh. A while back, Kangana snubbed Urmila Matondkar calling her a "soft porn star". She has also described Swara, as well as Taapsee Pannu as "B Grade actress". Kangana has not spared a veteran like Jaya Bachchan, too.

Does Kangana Ranaut contradict the statement, "a great artist is a great human being"?

"I think it has nothing to do with Kangana in specific. Yes, in past we had our share of arguments but I think we really...

CinemaThe song is from the Bollywood flick ‘Atrangi Re’, a romantic musical that stars Dhanush, Akshay Kumar and Sara Ali Khan.Digital NativeDhanush currently has the Bollywood flick Atrangi Re, which is being directed by Anand L Rai. He is sharing screen space with Akshay Kumar and Sara Ali Khan in this romantic musical. Oscar-winning music composer Ar Rahman is composing tunes for this flick. The shooting of Atrangi Re began in Varanasi earlier this year but came to a halt due to the coronavirus lockdown. After several months, the situation is now getting back to normal and the Atrangi Re team has begun work on the project. The schedule of this film was wrapped up in Chennai a couple of weeks ago and the shooting will continue in Delhi and Mumbai. Meanwhile, confirming that he is rendering a song for the album, Dhanush posted a pic with Ar Rahman and wrote,...

The new season of Bigg Boss is back and we can’t keep calm! Actor Rajesh Kumar hopes that the show has less abuses and more entertainment this year.

“The expectation from the show is, like every year, I am wishing that thodhi gandagi kam ho. It becomes very serious.

I just hope that there should be some scope for humour as well. Anyway, we are in a pandemic and I hope Bigg Boss can come as a huge relief because around us, everything is already serious. I hope the contestants play sportingly rather than being abusive,” he says.

Ask him who he wants to see in the show, and he says, “I would like to see Swara Bhaskar (actor) in the show. She is vocal and can create an interesting story. Woh morcha bhi nikal sakti hai (she can protest there).

I feel that she has a unidimensional approach about everything.

Bollywood‘Raanjhanaa’, which also starred Sonam Kapoor, has been called out over the years for glorifying and normalising stalkingTNM StaffActor Abhay Deol, who starred in the 2013 Bollywood film Raanjhanaa took to Instagram this week to post criticism of the film, saying that the “history will not look kindly at this film for its regressive message.” The film also stars Dhanush, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar and Zeeshan Ayyub. Raanjhanaa has been called out over the years for glorifying and normalising stalking. In the film, Dhanush’s character Kundan follows Zoya (Soman Kapoor), stalks her, harasses her, and even threatens to kill himself if she doesn’t give him attention. The film follows the story of Kundan Shankar who spends much of the movie chasing the affections of Zoya, even without knowing her name initially, and after his dogged pursuit, she finally relents and agrees to meet. However, once she realises that...

ControversyKangana Ranaut in an interview to Arnab Goswami had questioned Taapsee and Swara for defending the film industry, calling them ‘B-grade actresses’ and ‘needy outsiders’.Tnm StaffPTIActors Taapsee Pannu and Swara Bhaskar on Sunday took to Twitter to respond to Kangana’s allegations that she made during an interview to anchor Arnab Goswami, where she lashed out at the ‘Bollywood mafia’ and blamed them for Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. She also questioned Taapsee and Swara Bhaskar for defending the film industry and called them ‘B-grade actresses’ and ‘needy outsiders’. “I only have to lose here, because tomorrow they (referring to the ‘movie mafia’) will get some 20 needy outsiders like Taapsee Pannu and Swara Bhaskar who will say ‘oh only Kangana has a problem with Karan Johar, but we love Karan Johar.’ If you love Karan Johar, why are you both B Grade actresses? You are better looking than Alia Bhatt and Ananya,...

Actress Swara Bhasker has been once again trolled on the social media after getting her age wrong at an event.

On Sunday, Swara, who is quite vocal about her views on social and political issues, attended the Hindustan Shikhar Samagam with filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia and actor Zeeshan Ayyub, where they all discussed about Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (Nrc) and National Population Register (NPR).

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However, the session did not go smooth as journalist Rubika Liyaqat, moderating the talk show, got involved in a heated argument with Swara.

She even accused the actress of not having proper knowledge about the CAA and told her that she's unnecessary pitting Muslims against the Indian government.

During the debate, the journalist asked Swara why she did not say anything when NPR was first collected in 2010.

Responding to the journalist,...

Actress Richa Chadha, who is known for expressing strong opinions on politics, says that as an actor she chooses films that interest her, and not necessarily projects that are in sync with her political ideology.

"My politics does not reflect in the choices of films I do, not always. A film is a fictional work. In future, what if I play a Naxalite? I may not agree with the violence that that ideology holds but that does not mean I will say 'no' to the film as an actor. I am a performing artist and not every single performance is a reflection of my political belief," Richa told Ians.

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Citing an example of one of her earlier films, Richa added: "Look at 'Gangs Of Wasseypur'. It is the story of the coal mafia underworld. I played Nagma Khatoon,...

So, Bollywood?s tall and beautiful, Deepika Padukone had made everyone talking. The nation has erupted with range of reactions that include kudos for taking a stand to being manipulative and using the opportunity to promote her upcoming movie Chhapaak based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal, co-starring Vikrant Massey, the movie is helmed by Meghna Gulzar.

The beauty with brains arrived at the Jnu campus yesterday around 7:30 pm, attended a public meeting for around 15 minutes and left after speaking to a few members of the students' union. Her appearance and decision not to make a statement/speech in general is a masterstroke according to me.

In one go, Deepika Padukone has fired multiple cylinders in her debut as a producer with Chhapaak. She has successfully has made people take ?notice? of her and even those who where till yesterday night least bothered about what happened in Jnu and/or Deepika?...

After Sonakshi Sinha and Ishan Khatter, Alia Bhatt became the latest Bollywood star to post a picture of the Preamble to the Constitution of India, as a mark of solidarity towards nationwide students protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Alia posted a photo of the Preamble on Instagram with a caption that went: "Learn from the students."

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Earlier, Sonakshi took to Twitter to upload a picture of the Preamble with the message: "This is what we were, what we are and what we Must remain! #neverforget."

Ishaan also posted a photo of the Preamble. He wrote: "I was raised to believe in and take pride in the fact that we are the greatest secular nation in the world. I want it to remain that way. I stand by anybody who exercises their rights peacefully...

Swara Bhaskar is one actress who has not only stood out for her incredibly powerful performances but has been vocal about social issues that hinder the growth of women in society. The talented actress in a t?te-?-t?te with Vidya Balan talked about ?What Women Want? on Big FM?s show Muthoot Blue presents ?Dhun Badalke Toh Dekho with Vidya Balan?.

When the conversation veered towards the power dynamics between men and women, Swara shared,??There is no relationship without power equation be it amongst a father-daughter or even siblings. There is always a power dynamic, which should be equal. Our constant endeavor should be to equalize the power equation especially when we have the opportunity and the equal space to do so.?

Commenting on the #MeToo movement and sharing her thoughts about consent, the star added,??What is wrong is wrong irrespective of the fact who commits it.

OpinionThe trailer may be crude, but why doesn't the 'culture' brigade have a problem when male stars do the same in sex comedies or even mainstream films? Sowmya RajendranThe trailer for Oviya's upcoming film 90Ml was released on Friday. The film, directed by Alagiya Asura, is certified 'A' and appears to be about a group of women and their escapades. As is the tradition in adult films in Tamil cinema, there's plenty of drinking and double entendre dialogues, with references to oral sex and breasts. However, considering that these lines are mouthed by women expressing their sexual desires openly, the "culture" brigade on social media has slammed the film as "crude" and "unsuitable". Moreover, several have claimed that since Oviya of Bigg Boss fame is a "role model" to many young women, she shouldn't be doing such films. Curiously, many of these social media influencers and industry insiders are...

ActFest is the world’s first Actors Only festival, dedicated to actors. It is conceived and organised by Cintaa, India’s largest and oldest association working for Cine and TV Artistes, and the 48 Hour Film Project. The event is scheduled on February 15 and 16, 2019 and will be held at the prestigious Mukesh Patel Auditorium and other Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (Svkm) venues at Vile Parle, Mumbai.

ActFest is a high-profile event featuring industry stalwarts, international delegates and over a thousand aspiring actors and artistes. Two action-packed days where industry stalwarts share their knowledge and experience to benefit thousands of aspiring artistes. Workshops and a lecture series, covering aspects like voice culture, grooming, fashion, body language, stress management will be held. Along with these we also have a special section of Panel Discussions and Speeches by eminent actors like Sara Ali Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Bobby Deol, Manoj Bajpayee, Rasika Duggal, Swara Bhaskar,...