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Siddhant Chaturvedi and Sara Tendulkar Dating Each Other? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Bollywood is buzzing with rumors of new lovebirds in the tinsel town. Reports have it that actor Siddhant Chaturvedi and Sachin Tendulkar‘s daughter Sara Tendulkar are allegedly dating each other. Although they have never been papped or seen together in public and have not spoken about their relationship, sources say things are getting hot between them.

Siddhant, who has made a strong impression in films such as Gully Boy and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, has never spoken much about his personal life. Sara, also, being in the public eye as a star kid, prefers keeping things under wraps. Yet, insiders claim they’ve been meeting away from the spotlight.

“They Seem Very Comfortable Around Each Other”

Reportedly, Siddhant and Sara have been secretly meeting and seem to enjoy one another’s company. The source (via News18) revealed, “It...

Actor Adarsh Gourav, known for his compelling performances in films and web series across the globe, is set to return to the big screen after eight years with his upcoming film Superboys of Malegaon. Produced by Zoya Akhtar and Excel Entertainment and directed by the visionary Reema Kagti, the film is scheduled for a theatrical release on February 28, 2025.

Adarsh, who was last seen in Kho Gaye Hum Kahan which released on Netflix, expressed his overwhelming joy at prospect of returning to cinemas after his last theatrical release, Rukh, in October 2017. In Rukh, he shared the screen with Manoj Bajpayee, and now, in Superboys of Malegaon, he essays the lead as he steps into the shoes of Nasir Shaikh, a real-life filmmaker from Malegaon famous for creating spoofs of Bollywood and Hollywood films. The movie also stars Vineet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora, and other talented actors.

Reflecting on this he further...

As Indian cinema continues to gain recognition worldwide, it’s still hard to explain the hold it has on those of us who grew up with it.

The intrepid cinephile can always do their research; watch the latest buzzy international feature, check out popular films that are streaming, even judge a book by its cover (a movie by its hit songs). But there’s something at the core of Hindi films especially that is deeply entrenched in culture. Usually I explain it by describing the theater where I watched every new Hindi film from 2005-2009: a suburban Michigan multiplex whose concession counter was flanked by two sacred symbols — a statue of the Hindu god Ganesh, and a framed photo of actor Shah Rukh Khan.

You need to understand that, at least conceptually, to appreciate something like “Superboys of Malegaon,” the true story of film fanatics in the eponymous village...

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When Netflix announced its creative partnership with Excel Entertainment in 2021, one of the first projects mentioned was the drama series Dabba Cartel. (A ‘dabba’ is a metal lunchbox.) Since then, Excel has delivered three Netflix Originals: the 2022 comedy series Eternally Confused and Eager for Love and the 2023 films Friday Night Plan and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan.

Work continued on Dabba Cartel, with Excel assembling a dynamite crew of women in front of and behind the camera to bring the suburban crime series to life. A first look at the new show was revealed on February 29, 2024:

The series is created by Shibani Akhtar, Gaurav Kapur, Akanksha Seda, and Vishnu Menon, who co-wrote the show with Bhavna Kher. Hitesh Bhatia (Sharmaji Namkeen) directs.

What is the plot of Dabba Cartel?

Here’s how Netflix describes the series:

“Dabba Cartel is a unique tale of a reluctant cartel: the lives...

Ananya Panday Liger Failure (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ananya Panday has been one of the leading ladies in the rising generation of Bollywood. Daughter of veteran actor Chunky Panday, she has been steadily making a name for herself. Having made her debut in Student of the Year 2, she has since starred in movies like Pati Patni Aur Woh, Gehraiyaan, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, and more. Another huge movie where she made a name for herself was Liger, starring Vijay Deverakonda, Ramya Krishna, Ronit Roy, and even Mike Tyson.

The movie turned out to be a memorable one for her father, but not for the reasons he had hoped. Liger was expected to be a big-budget entertainer but ended up being a critical and commercial failure. This was even more depressing for Chunky because her daughter was uncomfortable taking part in Liger. The experience left Ananya reconsidering her approach to film selection and,...

Which Actors Will Star In Gully Boy 2 In Place Of Ranveer Singh-Alia Bhatt? (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Gully Boy might be getting a sequel soon! The beloved 2019 film, which was India’s official entry for the Oscars, is reportedly getting a second part. However, we may not see the iconic duo of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt return to the film.

Instead, the makers are reportedly in talks with Vicky Kaushal and Ananya Panday about taking the franchise forward. Directed by Zoya Akhtar, Gully Boy explores the lives of street rappers in Mumbai and was one of the biggest hits of 2019.

Vicky Kaushal & Ananya Panday In Talks To Star In Gully Boy 2

According to a report by Filmfare, producers Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby Films are eying Vicky Kaushal and Ananya Panday for the lead roles in Gully Boy 2. Though Ranveer and Alia gave memorable performances as Murad Ahmed...

Chunky Panday on Srk and Gauri Khan’s early days in Mumbai ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

In a podcast with ‘Timeout With Ankit,’ Chunky shared the time when Srk and Gauri first came to Mumbai and they lived in a rented house. Chunky said, “I think one of his first friends in Mumbai when he first came was my younger brother Chikki. They’re still the best of friends. So, at that time, they (Shah Rukh and Gauri) both were renting a place and they used to come to meet my brother, sab beth ke video cassettes dekhte the. So he and Gauri were in my house quite often.”

Further, Chunky Panday also shared that he was sure that Srk will become a superstar. “With Shah Rukh, I was so sure this boy is gonna become a superstar. Because he had that in him, you can see that fire..He’s always had that.

Chunky Panday On Ananya Panday DNA. ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Chunky Panday is one proud father! The actor is praised for his daughter Ananya Panday, who appeared in several projects last year, including the films Ctrl and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan and the show Call Me Bae.

During a recent interview, Chunky joked that he wanted to get Ananya’s DNA checked, as despite being her father, he cannot carry a whole series on his shoulder like Ananya did in Call Me Bae.

Chunky Panday Jokes He Wants to Check Ananya Panday’s DNA After Her Performance in Call Me Bae

Chunky Panday recently chatted on the We Are Yuvaa YouTube channel with Ananya Panday. During the conversation, Ananya asked him what he thought of her acting talent. Chunky replied that he was surprised to see her pull off a show with eight episodes.

Trending Did Avinash Tiwary Accidentally Hit Amitabh Bachchan On Yudh Sets?...

Filmfare Ott Awards 2024 Winners Include Kareena Kapoor & Diljit Dosanjh. ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Filmfare Ott Awards 2024 were held in Mumbai on Sunday to celebrate and honor the best talent in the web space. The 5th edition of the ceremony was a star-studded affair, with celebrities like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ananya Panday, and Imtiaz Ali attending.

Kareena and Diljit Dosanjh were the night’s biggest winners as they were declared the Best Actress and Best Actor, respectively, for their films Jaane Jaan and Amar Singh Chamkila. Ar Rahman won two trophies for his work on the background music and music album of Amar Singh Chamkila.

Filmfare Ott Awards 2024: Complete List of Winners Shows Categories: Best Series: The Railway Men Best Actor (Male): Comedy: Rajkummar Rao (Guns & Gulaabs) Best Actor (Male): Drama: Gagan Dev Riar (Scam 2003 – The Telgi Story) Best Actor (Female): Comedy: Geetanjali Kulkarni (Gullak Season 4) Best...

Ananya Panday discusses “Star Kid” label. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

In Indian cinema, the term “star kid” has always carried a weighty connotation. It often evokes images of privilege, access, and unearned opportunities. For Ananya Panday, the daughter of actor Chunky Panday and Bhavana Pandey, this label has become a topic of public discourse. In a recent podcast conversation with YouTuber Raj Shamani, the actor opened up about how the term turned into a negative epithet rather than a neutral fact.

Ananya, who debuted with Student of the Year 2 under Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, has faced her fair share of criticism, often being dismissed as a product of nepotism. However, her journey in the industry tells a more nuanced story. With films like Kho Gaye Hum Kahan and Dream Girl 2, she has been working to prove her mettle beyond the shadow of her family name.

Ananya Panday says people...

Ananya Panday has come a long way in Bollywood. Though she faced criticism for her acting skills at the beginning of her career, she has improved and impressed the audience with his performances in films like Ctrl, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, and Gehraiyaan.

However, the actress has always been a victim of trolling, mainly due to the nepotism debate. Ananya has now expressed how social media trolls affected her mental health, and she had to undergo therapy.

Ananya Panday Says She Had to Undergo Therapy Because of Social Media Trolls

In an interaction with Mojo Story, Ananya Panday revealed she was still in the first year of her career when she faced massive trolling on social media due to her ‘my father was never called on Koffee with Karan’ remark on a roundtable.

Trending Arjun Kapoor Reveals He Sent ‘Late Night Texts to Ex’ Amid Reports Of Break Up With...

Adarsh Gourav is venturing into uncharted territory with “Alien: Earth,” the upcoming FX series that marks his first major foray into sci-fi.

“Alien: Earth” serves as a prequel to Ridley Scott’s 1979 film “Alien,” which kicked off a nine-film franchise with the latest being “Alien: Romulus.” The series, due to release in 2025, builds on the seminal franchise.

“I play one of the leading characters. It’s set in the future, and it’s very exciting for me, because I got to be part of like a sci-fi horror, psychological thriller show. And all these elements are basically things that excite me the most as an actor,” Gourav tells Variety.

“My knowledge about sci-fi is very limited, but psychological thriller and horror is my go-to genre to watch, also as an audience,” he adds.

Gourav first gained international recognition for his breakout role in Ramin Bahrani’s Netflix film “The White Tiger,...

Ananya Panday couldn’t put down the script for “Call Me Bae” — literally. “I finished reading all eight episodes in one night because I couldn’t stop,” the Bollywood star told Variety about her new Prime Video series.

Written by Ishita Moitra, Samina Motlekar and Rohit Nair, “Call Me Bae” tells the story of Bae, a young woman who is downsized from heiress to hustler after a scandal. She learns that her most valuable assets are not her diamonds, but her street smarts and her style. Broke, but refusing to be broken, she navigates the newsrooms of Mumbai, finding beaus, sisterhood and her better self. Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra, as executive producers for their Dharmatic Entertainment, give a glitzy pedigree to the Hindi-language series.

Directed by Collin D’Cunha, the script struck a chord with Panday from the start. “For me as an actor, the biggest telling sign...

Ananya Panday is all set to captivate audiences with her digital debut in the upcoming web series “Call Me Bae,” which has generated significant buzz. The series, set to premiere on Prime Video on September 6, 2024, recently unveiled its first-look poster featuring Ananya in a glamorous and stylish avatar. The trailer is scheduled to drop on August 20, building anticipation for the show.

In “Call Me Bae,” Ananya stars as Bella “Bae” Chowdhary, a South Delhi socialite who faces an unexpected life challenge when her husband seemingly loses their wealth. Forced to adapt to a new life in Mumbai, Bae transitions from living in luxury to surviving in a modest setting, including dealing with a leaky roof and using public transport. She eventually finds work at a newsroom, where she encounters a stern boss, played by Vir Das. The series chronicles Bae’s journey as she navigates this new reality, showcasing her resilience and adaptability.

Ananya Panday has been enjoying a series of successes lately, from numerous endorsements to acclaim for her latest project “Kho Gaye Hum Kahan.” Her career is on an upward trajectory, garnering appreciation from fans and critics alike.

Ananya Panday-Gwyneth Paltrow: A Star-Studded Event in Milan

Recently, Ananya attended a high-profile event in Milan, marking another milestone in her flourishing career. The actress dazzled in a green sequin dress, exuding glamour and sophistication.

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A Fangirl Moment with Gwyneth Paltrow

The highlight of Ananya’s Milan trip was her encounter with Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow. A picture of the two celebrities posing together went viral, showcasing Ananya’s excitement and admiration for the renowned actress.

Style and Glamour

Styled impeccably for the occasion, Panday’s fashion choice at the event in Milan not only turned heads but also solidified...

Ananya Panday Looks Mesmerizing In Her Black Ensemble ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Over the past few weeks, Ananya Panday has been serving major fashion goals. After her Barbie core-inspired look, she dabbed onto the dark side in a black ensemble. The gorgeous daughter of actor Chunky Panday is making a name for herself in the industry and is growing as an actor with each project. Keep scrolling for more.

Ananya made her feature film debut with 2019’s Student of the Year 2, and she has been in the industry for around half a decade. Panday has done comedy movies like Dream Girl 2 and Pati Patni Aur Woh alongside dramas like Gehraiyaan and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. On the personal front, she was allegedly in a relationship with Aditya Roy Kapur, but the couple has reportedly parted ways.

On Wednesday, June 12, Ananya Panday once again captivated the netizens with her latest look in a black ensemble.

Ananya Panday on Tuesday shared a sneak peek into her next project, ‘Call Me Bae’, as she is back for the shoot of the upcoming streaming series. Taking to Instagram stories, Ananya shared a glimpse of her vanity van with “Bae” written on it.

The actress shared the picture with the caption: “Look who’s back… Can’t wait to show you guys,” followed by a red heart emoji.

The show follows the story of a billionaire fashionista, Bae (portrayed by Ananya), who is disowned by her ultra-rich family due to a salacious scandal. Left to fend for herself for the first time, she overcomes stereotypes, confronts prejudices, and explores her true self on this journey.

A Dharmatic Entertainment production with Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra serving as executive producers, ‘Call Me Bae’ is directed by Collin D’Cunha.

The series will soon be streaming on Prime Video.

Meanwhile,...

Ananya Panday delighted her fans on social media by introducing her new pet dog, Riot, through adorable pictures. Expressing her affection, she described Riot as “the cutest little boy in the whole wide world,” revealing her deep attachment to the pup. Additionally, Panday hinted at transforming her social media account into a fan page dedicated to Riot, inviting fans to join in the excitement.

The post garnered attention from followers and fellow celebrities, with Shanaya Kapoor humorously declaring herself as Riot’s “Massi” (aunt). Fans flooded the comment section with positive reactions, expressing their love for the lovable puppy and requesting more photos. While enjoying quality time with Riot, Panday continues her professional endeavors.

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Mumbai, May 1 (Ians) Actress Ananya Panday on Wednesday introduced the world to her new furry friend — her pet dog ‘Riot’, calling it the ‘cutest little boy’.

The ‘Gehraiyaan’ actress took to Instagram and shared a series of pictures of the dog, leaving the fans in awe of its cuteness.

The first snap shows Ananya holding the little dog in her arms, while she smiles for the lens. There are some pictures of the dog playing with the toys in Ananya’s house.

The last picture features the dog sleeping next to Ananya, under a blanket.

The post was captioned: “Guys, say hello to my baby jaan – ‘Riot’… he is the cutest little boy in the whole wide world and I’m madly obsessed. Ps. This is gonna become a Riot fan page.”

Ananya’s bestie Shanaya Kapoor commented: “I’m a Massi”. Malaika Arora wrote: “adorable”. Maheep Kapoor said: “too cute”.

Meanwhile,...

Bollywood director-producer Karan Johar, who last directed ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, recently explored his photography skills by capturing his muse, Ananya Panday. Taking to Instagram stories on Tuesday, KJo shared a picture of the ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ actress, which he clicked himself.

Karan captioned the picture: “My attempt at photography! @ananyapanday as a worthy muse!”

In the picture, Ananya stands beside a set of balloons, dressed in a cedar-coloured outfit.

The actress gazes sideways into the camera lens, her shoulder aligned with the camera axis.

Ananya also re-shared it on her Instagram story and wrote: “@karanjohar hehe love you,” followed by a red heart emoji.

KJo has been actively sharing shayaris and random musings on his social media lately.

The director-producer often shares words of wisdom infused with satire.

Meanwhile, on the professional front, Karan has partnered with the makers of the upcoming film ‘Devara’, starring Ntr Jr. in the lead role.

Singer Oaff and actor Adarsh Gourav have collaborated for the new pop single titled ‘Bechaini’, which the music composer-producer says explores the feeling of falling in love for the first time, childhood innocence and nostalgia.

Drawing from their previous collaboration on the film ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, wherein Oaff crafted the soundscape and featured Adarsh alongside Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ananya Pandey.

‘Bechaini’ marks their first musical venture together.

Oaff said: “Adarsh and I first connected during ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, when I realised that he was deeply into music and an accomplished singer himself. We started chatting about making something together and ‘Bechaini’ happened as a result of discussing our childhood stories.

“‘Bechaini’ evokes the feeling of childhood love, and the innocence that comes with it. It’s produced in a very modern electronica way, which contrasts the nostalgic flavour of the melody and lyric,” he added.

Oaff said that...

Actress Ananya Panday, who received a lot of positive response to her work in the streaming film ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, has said that she and her rumoured beau Aditya Roy Kapur are “not just friends”.

The actress recently appeared on the 6th season of the popular chat show ‘No Filter Neha’ hosted by Neha Dhupia, and broke her silence on her equation with the ‘Aashiqui 2’ actor.

In the promo of the show, Ananya and Neha can be seen discussing about Aditya and Ananya goes on to say that she and Aditya are not just friends but very good friends.

Neha Dhupia said: “I clicked a photograph and got the hashtag An-Adi. You and Aditya Roy Kapur were just talking, so I am just gonna clarify that you guys are just friends, just talking. I happened to click a photograph at Kriti Sanon’s Diwali party and people started zooming into it.

Actor Hrithik Roshan on Friday lauded the performance of Ananya Panday in the movie ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, and has called her a ‘star’. The coming-of-age drama, which released in December last year, is directed by Arjun Varain Singh, and stars Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya, and Adarsh Gourav as three friends who navigate their goals and relationships against the pressures of social media.

Taking to X, Hrithik wrote: “Saw Kho gaye hum kahaan a few days back. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Not an easy genre. @ananyapandayy you are a star. What a performance @SiddyChats and @gauravadarsh you guys were great. So well directed @ArjunVarain. Congrats to the entire team. It’s a must watch !”

Replying to the ‘Fighter’ star, Ananya said: “.@iHrithik sir you just made my day! Thank you so much for your lovely words and appreciation. It’s very motivating”.

The film is written by Arjun, Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani,...

Nayanthara, who is known as the Lady Superstar in the southern pantheon, shared a cryptic message on her social media that left her fans worried. The actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram and shared a text that read, “She’s gonna forever say ‘I got this’ even with tears in her eyes.”

The cryptic message on her Instagram comes after it was rumoured that she has unfollowed her husband, Tamil director Vignesh Shivan. A Reddit user had shard the screenshot of Vignesh being absent from the list of people whom Nayanthara follows on Instagram.

Vignesh, though, appears in Nayanthara’s ‘Following’ list on the photo-sharing app.

Last week, Nayanthara took to her Instagram stories and shared a black and white picture, in which she can be seen standing beside Vignesh, who has his arms wrapped around her. Nayanthara didn’t write anything, she attached Prateek Kuhad’s...

Janhvi Kapoor vs Ananya Panday vs Sara Ali Khan Net Worth 2024 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Gen Z actresses are no lesser than their seniors in Bollywood. In fact, they are very well aware of the kind of work they’re doing and its worth. Especially when you’re a star kid, the film offers flow even before you debut in the industry. Today, let’s compare the net worth of actresses Ananya Panday, Sara Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor.

Among the three, Janhvi Kapoor was the first to put her acting chops to the test. She made her debut with Dhadak alongside Ishaan Khatter in 2018. It was a commercial success, and her acting chops attracted many more projects. On the other hand, Sara Ali Khan succeeded with her first film, Kedarnath, alongside Sushant Singh Rajput. Last is Ananya Panday, who entered Bollywood with Student Of The Year 2. The nepotism debate created a lot of noise,...

All About Ananya Panday’s Saree From Jackky Bhagnani & Rakul Preet’s Wedding! (Photo Credit –Instagram)

Jackky Bhagnani and Rakul Preet Singh sealed their forever in a private ceremony in Goa on February 21, 2024. Many Bollywood celebrities were in attendance, including Varun Dhawan and his wife Natasha Dalal, Shahid Kapoor, and Bhumi Pednekar. Aditya Roy Kapur’s rumored girlfriend and actress Ananya Panday was also a part of the celebrations and stole the limelight in her viral golden saree. Scroll below for more details on the outfit!

The newlyweds tied the knot at Itc Grand South Goa. There was a lot of noise around the property as a suite there reportedly cost over Rs 80,000. Rakul and Jackky shared their first pictures on their Instagram handles yesterday, and they looked stunning in pastel outfits. While another lookbook has been saved for a bride and groom fit, our eyes are on Ananya’s attire,...

As the wedding ceremony of the Bollywood couple Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani inches closer, several celebrities from the Hindi film industry were seen arriving at the Goa airport on Wednesday.

Shahid Kapoor was the first to arrive with his wife Mira Rajput. The actor, who is getting a lot of positivity for his latest release ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’, sported a dapper look with a white T-shirt, matching jacket and blue denims. He rounded off his looks with round black sunglasses.

From shahid kapoor -mira rajput to sara ali khan, ananya panday: celebs in goa for rakul preet singh-jackky bhagnani nuptials

Mira looked beautiful in a breezy white and green floral co-ord set. She kept her hair open, used minimal makeup, and accessorised the look with black square-shaped sunglasses, and a big brown handbag.

Ananya Panday, who delivered a creditable performance in the...

Actress Ananya Panday, who had recently walked the ramp at the Paris Fashion Week, has shared some new pictures from her international runway debut, and spoke about the idea behind the ‘superheroes’ collection that she represented at the show.

The actress had turned showstopper for designer Rahul Mishra at the Paris Haute Couture Week 2024. She became the youngest Bollywood actor to walk the ramp. However, it was her attire that left people talking on the internet.

Taking to Instagram, Ananya shared a bunch of photos, wherein she can be seen dressed in a distinct outfit, a dragonfly top which stood out as extraordinary. She paired it with a velvet black skirt. Her hair is neatly tied and the diva opted for a minimal makeup look.

The post is captioned: “This was such a moment! Walking for @rahulmishra_7 at Paris Couture Week I loved the idea behind his collection ‘Superheroes’ which...

Mumbai, Jan 26 (Ians) Actor Arjit Taneja, who is a fitness enthusiast, shared a glimpse of his chiseled physique, revealing that he is currently tripping on the song ‘Ishq Nachaawe’ by Rashmeet Kaur.

The song, which is sung by Rashmeet and Yashraj is from the recently released coming of age drama ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday, and Adarsh Gourav in the lead.

On Friday, the ‘Kaleerein’ fame actor shared monochrome photos of himself, flaunting his toned body.

He captioned the string of photos as: “Yeh Khel bada badnaam. Tripping over this song by our very own ‘Khiladi’ Rashmeet Kaur.”

In the caption Arjit was referring Rashmeet as ‘Khiladi’ because the duo had participated in the stunt based reality show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ season 13.

Arjit was the first runner up of the ‘KKK 13’, while rapper and singer Dino James was the winner of the season.

Rashmeet dropped a...

Ananya Panday Reacts To Her Leaked Vacation Photos With Alleged Boyfriend Aditya Roy Kapur(Photo Credit –Instagram)

From past some time, Ananya Panday’s love life has been the talk of the town as the actress is rumored to be dating Bollywood actor Aditya Roy Kapur. For the unversed, the dating rumors began making headlines after she appeared on Koffee With Karan 7 with Vijay Deverakonda, and Karan Johar had asked him what was brewing between her and Aditya. While she didn’t divulge many details, the rumors got stronger when they dashed off on a secret vacation, and their pictures went viral.

Well, that wasn’t the only time! Even during New Year, Aditya and Ananya were once again snapped by onlookers while they were on vacation. Once again, their photos and videos from their secret vacation surfaced on the web, and one of the viral clips saw Kapur being...

Actress Ananya Panday, who has been receiving a lot of positive response to her work in the recently released streaming film ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, walked the ramp at the ongoing Paris Fashion Week.

The actress turned showstopper for designer Rahul Mishra at the Paris Haute Couture Week 2024.

She became the youngest Bollywood actor to walk the ramp. However, it was her attire that left people talking on the internet.

Ananya wore a butterfly-inspired black mini dress. She also carried a giant sieve decorated with butterfly motifs. The sieve was seemingly attached to the dress underneath. She rounded up her look with a sleek hair bun and black high heels.

The actress took to her Instagram stories and posted a video from the show.

Ananya wrote in the caption, “Walking for @rahulmishra_7 at Paris Couture week”.

Rahul’s collection is titled ‘Superheroes’ and is inspired by insects and snakes.

The...

Superstar Nayanthara, who found herself in the middle of a controversy related to her recent film ‘Annapoorni’, is enjoying some much needed downtime with her kids. The ‘Jawan’ actress took to her Instagram and shared pictures with her sons Uyir and Ulgham.

In the picture, the actress can be seen wearing a black polka-dot top, and her face is only partially visible. Her son leans his head comfortably on his mother’s shoulder.

Nayanthara wrote in the caption, “All of God’s grace in one tiny face”.

The actress shared another picture with both her sons in her arms in the stories section of her Instagram.

She used the hit track ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ performed by Jasleen Royal and Prateek Kuhad from Nitya Mehra’s 2016 romantic sci-fi film ‘Baar Baar Dekho’ in the background of her post.

Meanwhile, Nayanthara offered an apology over her latest Tamil film, ‘Annapoorani’, a...

Main Atal Hoon Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Piyush Mishra, Raja Rameshkumar Sevak, Daya Shankar Pandey, Payal Nair

Director: Ravi Jadhav

Main Atal Hoon Movie Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)

What’s Good: The fact that it informs something about one of the greatest political leaders of all time…

What’s Bad: …but the makers don’t use that information to execute an entertaining film

Loo Break: Multiple times!

Watch or Not?: Skip it, especially if you’re a fan of the man

Language: Hindi

Available On: Theatrical Release

Runtime: 2 hours 19 minutes

User Rating:

Growing up being righteous, getting inspired by the political philosophy of Kb Hedgewar (Ajay Purkar) and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (Daya Shankar Pandey), a very young Atal Bihari Vajpayee is a proud member of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. This might ruffle some feathers, but just like Saadat Hasan Manto, even Vajpayee held the mirror...

Fresh off the resounding success and critical acclaim of his latest film ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, Adarsh Gourav has unveiled his musical prowess in a new single titled ‘Kho Gaye’. This song, inspired by the movie, not only exemplifies Adarsh’s multifaceted talent as a trained singer and musician but also marks a significant milestone in his creative journey showcasing the multi-faceted talent that he is.

‘Kho Gaye’ is a collaboration with the talented trio of composers, including Ruuh, Adarsh himself, and Joh. The soulful rendition is brought to life by Adarsh’s enchanting vocals and features a musical composition that seamlessly intertwines various layers of emotion. The single, produced by Ruuh and Joh, boasts poignant lyrics penned by Smriti Bhoker, adding depth to the overall artistic expression. The song while inspired by the movie is also a reference and a love letter from oneself for those who they miss,...

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2023 has come to a close, and it is time to take a look at the winners and losers of the year among Netflix’s Original titles.

For this review, we used our very own Cve metric after 14 days to have more titles to compare on a more equal foot, and we also used IMDb to get a sense of the most liked titles of the year.

Editor’s note: This first appeared on Netflix n Chiffres, a Substack newsletter that covers streaming SVOD viewership in detail. Any views marked with an asterisk indicate that they’re an estimated figure.

Let’s embark!

Table of Contents 1. English Language Films 2. International films. 3. Debut English-speaking series 4. Returning English-speaking series 5. International Debut Series 6. Returning International Netflix Series 7. Animated series 8. Documentaries 9. Documentary series 10. Reality TV 11. The flops of 2023. 1. English Language Films

Let’s begin with one category with some heavy hitters – Netflix’s lineup of English-language movies.

Director Arjun Varain Singh’s debut streaming movie ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ has been getting a lot of appreciation for its narrative and the way it has been mounted. The director broke down how he lit up the scene in the film and shared that light has been used as a metaphor in the film to portray the dynamics between the characters and the narrative spectrum.

Talking to Ians, Arjun said: “We wanted to use a lot of visual metaphors and you see that across the spectrum of the movie. One of the things that we did was to start the movie on a brighter note in terms of how the scenes are lit, highlighting the relationship dynamics and the mood of the characters. The film starts off as a very light hearted, buddy film.”

He further mentioned: “As the narrative progresses, it gets darker, both the lighting and the...

Every time actor Adarsh Gourav has taken on the role, he has distinctively embodied the look of his character to perfection. He says he loves the idea of transforming and adds that it does not have to be something major.

From the audacious Callisthenics instructor in ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ in which he underwent a tremendous physical fitness journey to look the party to the gritty Chota Ganchi in ‘Guns and Gulaabs’, each role is not merely portrayed but inhabited.

In the web series ‘Hostel Daze’, Adarsh steps into the shoes of Ankit a regular college boy, displaying a stark contrast of his look as Balram.

Adarsh said: “I believe in understanding and empathising with the person I embody on screen.”

This commitment is evident in his preparation for roles like Balram Halwai in ‘The White Tiger’ or Gourav in ‘Extrapolation’, where he immersed himself in the lives of real...

Mumbai, Jan 5 (Ians) Most recently seen in the streaming film ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ with Ananya Panday and Siddhanth Chaturvedi, Adarsh Gourav has quite a crowded calendar in the year ahead and he talked about it on the sidelines of an event here.

Topping his upcoming projects is ‘Alien’, an American TV series inspired by Ridley Scott’s sci-fi horror franchise of the same name.

The series, which is expected to be released later this month on FX on Hulu, is being directed by Noah Hawley, creator of shows such as ‘Legion’ and ‘Fargo’.

Of course, Gourav is in the news for his re-appearance as Jugnu ‘Chhotu’ Ganchi in the much-anticipated black comedy ‘Guns & Gulaabs 2’.

But he’ll also be seen in Reema Kagti’s ‘Superman of Malegaon’, based on the life of Sheikh Nasir, who featured in the 2012 documentary ‘Supermen of Malegaon’.

The documentary was about a Maharashtra town...

Actress Ananya Panday, who was in the UK for her New Year vacation, on Friday dropped her holiday album, and it is full of fun, candid pictures full of love, lights and celebrations. Ananya went for the year-end vacation with her rumoured boyfriend Aditya Roy Kapur. A viral picture shows the actors enjoying ice skating in the UK.

However, Ananya in her holiday album did not shared Aditya’s photo. The album included pictures of the ‘Liger’ actress flaunting her natural beauty.

One picture features Ananya posing against picturesque backdrop of London with lakes and birds.

The other snap shows Ananya enjoying cuisines of London. There is also a glimpse of beautifully decorated Christmas tree, heart-shaped chocolates.

One photograph also shows the 25-year-old actress enjoying ice-skating.

The post was given a geotag of London. It was captioned as: “Happpy new year!!!! I know I’m slightly late but like Ahana...

Rumored lovebirds Ananya Panday and Aditya Roy Kapoor celebrated the New Years in London with friends. The pic from their celebrations has yet again stirred the internet. A picture of the alleged couple has surfaced on the internet wherein the rumoured lovebirds are seen posing for a group picture in their party outfits.

Ananya opted for a black and brown bodycon outfit paired with thigh-high boots, Aditya looked handsome in a black sweater and coat. As soon as the photo was shared, several Redditors commented on the photo. A netizen wrote, “She actually looks very beautiful!” Another netizen wrote, “She looks like a kid posing with uncles and aunties.” One of the netizens wrote, “They look alike kinda.” An internet user wrote, “They make a good-looking couple.”

On the work front, Aditya will soon be seen in Anurag Basu’s Metro In Dino with Sara Ali Khan. Ananya was last...

Pictured: Berlin and Pokemon Concierge

Welcome to your weekly rundown of the biggest stories from Netflix’s top 10 hourly figures drop for the week ending December 31st, 2023. This week, we’ll cover Berlin, Pokémon Concierge, Rebel Moon, international films, Ricky Gervais, Dave Chappelle and another deep dive into Netflix Engagement Report.

Every Tuesday, Netflix updates its top 10 stats page with 40 new hourly figures of the top movies and shows of the past seven days.

Note: In this report of Netflix’s hours viewed from December 26th, 2023 to December 31st, 2023, we’ll use “Complete Viewings Equivalent,” or Cve, expressed in millions. That means we divide the hours viewed announced by Netflix by the runtime of films or series. It allows for better comparisons between films and series, but it’s not an audience metric. It is the minimum number of viewings if they were all complete from the first second to...

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Movies were the focus in December, with no new Indian series debuting this month. The newly added films include a number of under-the-radar arthouse pictures as well as three new Netflix Originals: The Archies, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, and the true-crime documentary Curry & Cyanide.

Here are all of the new Indian movies added to Netflix in December 2023.

N = Netflix Original

New Indian Movies on Netflix: December 2023 Thank You for Coming (2023)

Language: Hindi

Runtime: 117 Minutes

Director: Karan Boolani

Cast: Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Pradhuman Singh

Genre: Sex Comedy | Added to Netflix: December 1

An unhappy single woman consents to an arranged marriage and has her first sexually satisfying experience on the night of her engagement party — only she’s too drunk to remember who she was with when it happened. This sex-positive comedy is slow to get going and not as funny as it should be, but actor Bhumi Pednekar...

Singer Rashmeet Kaur, who has been getting good response for her song ‘Ishq Nachaawe’ from the recently-released streaming film ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, has shared that the track was created in just 10 minutes.

Rashmeet, who also composed the song apart from lending her voice, told Ians, “’Ishq Nachaawe’ is a vibrant, folky melody. I crafted it in just 10 minutes, and Dhrruv Yogi, my friend, skillfully penned the lyrics. The song embodies the fusion of Heer Ranjha folk essence with a hip-hop beat, masterfully curated by Karan Kanchan.”

‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, which stars Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday and Adarsh Gourav in lead roles, tells a contemporary story of how social media has crept into the lives of the young generation and how it influences the relationships in the age of the Internet.

The singer said, “I am optimistic that it resonates with the youth and all those who experience the...

Zoya Akhtar, wearing the hat of co-writer and co-producer of ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, has said that all the three principal actors Ananya Panday, Adarsh Gourav and Siddhant Chaturvedi have nailed their performancens in the film.

In a conversation with the media, Zoya she opened up on the performances of the actors and what made her choose Arjun Varain as the film’s director.

“The characters required the actors to be vulnerable,” explained Zoya. “Ananya, Siddhant and Adarsh are too good and real in the film. There was a feeling of being not good enough that had to come out from their roles and each one of them was able to do it in a naked, vulnerable way.”

Talking about Arjun’s direction, Zoya said, “When one does not have a body of work and wants to be a director, one needs to have a voice and a clear perspective.

Bollywood diva Ananya Panday has shared that she relishes to eat weird and unique street food combinations like schezwan cheese dosa, paneer hungama. The actress also expressed her love for ‘Vada Pav’.

In the YouTube video for Mashable India, which is titled as ‘The Bombay Journey’, Ananya can be seen talking about her love for street food.

The interviewer asked her: “Don’t you eat street food?”

Replying to the same, the ‘Student of the Year 2’ actress said: “No, not that much. I like street food like chaat. And I like different and unique street foods like schezwan cheese dosa, paneer hungama — it’s like a paneer with a twist, and has a spicy tangy flavour.”

“I like odd combinations like Schezwan in a dosa,” shared the 25-year-old actress.

Further the ‘Gehraiyaan’ actress chose sev puri over pani puri. “That pani puri’s water is really messy for me,” she said.

Coming-of-age young adult films can be a game changer if made well. It offers a perspective that other comedy or romantic films do not offer. A generation goes through an emotional and physical struggle of their own, and there is no end to learning from the past mistakes one has made. Coming-of-age films and shows delve deep into the individual mind and help people understand another generation.

Wake Up Sid (2009)

Wake Up Sid was Ayaan Mukherjee’s first outing as a director. As a young artist, his fresh approach to relationships and friendship was very evident in the film. Even though Wake Up Sid was primarily a film set in an urban milieu with young college students from the city trying to figure their lives out, the core of the film was the bond shared between Sid and his friends from college. Sid’s relationship with Aisha was a lot...

A voiceover in the last reel says, ‘When you have real good ‘friends around you’, why do you need ‘followers’? This line, the lines before and after, is the crux of the movie. I’m sure by reading the line one should get a hint what the storyteller has in store. I’m more than sure that the youth of today would ignore or negate the same. Kho Gaye Hum Kahan is a coming-of-age film directed by debutant Arjun Varain Singh.

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Plotline

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan follows the lives of three best friends (in flesh & blood) Imaad (Siddhant Chaturvedi), Ahana (Ananya Panday) and Neil (Adarsh Gourav) who manage their goals, relationships, and emotions together.

The narrative begins with Imaad performing a stand-up set with Neil and Ahana in the audience. Ahana is not alone, she ‘seems’ to be going steady with Rohan Bhatia (Rohan Gurbaxani) but soon faces a breakup.

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan could be loosely translated to ‘Where have we gotten ourselves lost’. The title of the movie is an ideal ode to a generation that seems to have lost a sense of purpose, as stated by one of the characters in the movie. Arjun Varain Singh’s Netflix film explore the lives of three best friends living in the bustling city of Mumbai who are going through a crisis of their own and resort to social media for some temporary relief. Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby Films have released slice-of-life and coming-of-age dramas that leave a lasting impression on the audience. Lakshya, Rock On, Gully Boy, and Eternally Confused and Eager for Love are some examples of the kind of content these two production houses run by Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti have put out. Kho Gaye Hum Kahan was released as a...

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan(Netflix)

Starring Adarsh Gourav, Siddhant Chaturvedi,Ananya Panday

Directed by Arjun Varain Singh

Wooooo, wowwww….What a wonderful way to wrap up the year! Kho Gaye Hum Kahan is just the year-ender we needed to dispel the bitter aftertaste of the movieland’s misfires that left us shaken and sadly not stirred.

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan is fresh and inviting, like a hot cup of coffee brewed with care and affection. It is not a great film by any stretch of the imagination. But the three protagonists are young (please note: they are really young and not just pretending to be), eager to step into the world of the rich and the famous. The girl Ahana (Ananya Pandey) is already there. Her two best friends Neel (Adarsh Gourav) and Imaad (Siddhant Chaturvedi) are getting there. There will be pain, heartache, recrimination and reconciliation before the end.

Actress Ananya Panday, whose streaming film ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ released on Tuesday, shared an interesting incident when she received a one word text from the Internet’s favourite Jackie Shroff.

During a podcast with comic artistes Rohan Joshi and Tanmay Bhat, Ananya, who appeared with her ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ co-actors Siddhant Chaturvedi and Adarsh Gourav, said, “Can I tell what happened with me about Jackie sir? He just randomly texted me saying ‘Bhidu’. I asked him, ‘yes sir?’ and he didn’t reply.”

At this point, Rohan interjected as he said, “That’s the Indian version of getting a knighthood.”

Ananya further mentioned, “Then I met him a few days later at a screening or some event. I said, ‘Sir, you just sent me Bhidu and you didn’t reply, what’s up?’. He said, ‘I just wanted to tell you ki main hoon’.”

The room burst out laughing as Tanmay said,...