Cinema

MUMBA I-Veteran filmmaker K.C. Bokadia has recalled an earlier era in Hindi cinema when leading actors placed immense trust in filmmakers, saying legends like Amitabh Bachchan and Raaj Kumar agreed to work with him without hearing scripts. Recounting his first meeting

MUMBAI- Lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar, who has been a part of the film industry for decades, shared the key to staying relevant across generations. Addressing an event organized under Spiral Bound, a writing platform created by actor Boman Irani, Javed

MUMBAI- Actress Tanushree Dutta has once again raised concerns over harassment at her Mumbai housing society, saying that retired encounter specialist Daya Nayak became “very strange” towards her after she accused actor Nana Patekar of sexual harassment during the #MeToo movement in 2018. Dutta posted that her

MUMBAI- Television producer and filmmaker Ekta Kapoor has praised the contribution of veteran actors Dharmendra, her father Jeetendra, and actor Akshay Kumar to the Hindi film industry, saying it is because of actors like them that Bollywood has continued to flourish over the years. Ekta shared pictures

MUMBAI- Bobby Deol, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Bandar', said he stepped out of his comfort zone for the role and shed his inhibitions while working on the project. The film is directed by filmmaker Anurag Kashyap and

India-West News Desk MUMBAI- 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' has been granted an adults-only ‘A’ certification in India, even as the film has received significantly more lenient ratings worldwide.. The report states that India is the only country where the film is

MUMBAI- Veteran actress Hema Malini became emotional as she remembered her husband, late actor Dharmendra, while paying tribute to the Bollywood icon at a memorial exhibition in Mumbai. Speaking at the opening at an event organized by the National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai,

MUMBAI -Comedian-actor Cyrus Broacha revisited his debut film ‘Jalwa’ (1987), recalling his early performance with characteristic humor and describing it as “New York Film School energy, municipal hospital execution.” Cyrus, who played Suresh, the younger brother of Jyothi, a character portrayed by actress Archana

MUMBAI-Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a cryptic post on social media, expressing her belief in the power of goodness and justice. The actress took to the Stories section of her official Instagram handle and wrote, "And there is light..Justice and

MUMBAI-Actor and businessman Raj Kundra, husband of actress Shilpa Shetty, has spoken about the four-year legal proceedings in the alleged explicit content case and sought relief if the court finds him innocent. On April 29, Raj Kundra said he has been subjected

MUMBAI-Actress Neetu Chandra has shared her views on the ongoing debate around nepotism and privilege in Bollywood, saying she is glad to come from a non-filmy and non-privileged background because it gave her the freedom to fight for her place

MUMBAI-Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt revealed that Aamir Khan directed the iconic song ‘Ghoongat Ki Aad Se’ from the film 'Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke' when he was away shooting another schedule. Sharing the anecdote, Mahesh Bhatt said, "I was actually in Jodhpur,

MUMBAI-In the upcoming episode of 'Wheel of Fortune', host and Bollywood star Akshay Kumar shared an emotional and inspiring anecdote about choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan, recalling a difficult phase from her childhood after her father's professional setbacks. Akshay Kumar highlighted Farah Khan’s

MUMBAI-Actress Preity Zinta, who is celebrating the strong IPL season of her team Punjab Kings, said no woman wants to be treated as a trophy. Preity Zinta interacted with fans on X during a question-and-answer session titled “#pzchat”. A user asked the

MUMBAI-The Maharashtra Cyber Department has made an arrest in the cyber harassment case involving Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar’s daughter, Nitara Kumar. Police said Nitara Kumar had received inappropriate messages, including a demand for nude photographs, while playing an online game and

MUMBAI- Actress Shraddha Kapoor praised writer-director Rahul Mody in her latest social media post, calling him “talented” amid ongoing speculation about their relationship. Shraddha Kapoor and writer-director Rahul Mody have never publicly confirmed their relationship status, but the two are frequently seen

MUMBAI-Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi, who is currently enjoying the success of the 'Dhurandhar' franchise, was visited by filmmaker Farah Khan at his home for her YouTube channel. During their conversation, Farah Khan spoke about their early days in the industry and

MUMBAI- Veteran actor-filmmaker Revathy said watching the latest release 'Michael' took her back to the early 1980s, when pop icon Michael Jackson’s music was at the height of its popularity. Revathy shared her reaction on Instagram along with a poster of the

MUMBAI-Actor Mrunal Thakur said she had “manifested” working with actor Varun Dhawan in 2015 and is now set to share screen space with him in the upcoming comedy 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'. Sharing a birthday message for Varun Dhawan

India-West News Desk MUMBAI -Veteran actor and television host Annu Kapoor has offered a candid reflection on the personal toll of his sister Seema Kapoor’s marriage to late actor Om Puri. Speaking to interviewer Siddharth Kannan, Kapoor balanced his admiration for

India-West News Desk BENGALURU - The debut feature from 22-year-old Indian writer-director Karen Kshiti Suvarna, will have its world premiere on May 16 at the Palais Theatre during the Marché du Film at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. Shot in Hindi and Kannada, the drama explores

MUMBAI- Rajshri Productions in association with Mahaveer Jain Films is set to release its next film, 'Yeh Prem Mol Liya', after Diwali. The film will be directed by filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya and stars actor Ayushmann Khurrana and actress Sharvari in the lead roles. With 'Yeh Prem Mol Liya', Rajshri’s popular character Prem

MUMBAI- Actor Ali Fazal, who is preparing to appear in the action project 'Mirzapur- The Film' and the romantic anthology 'Lust Stories 3', spoke about the unpredictable nature of life and his desire to take on creatively challenging roles that

MUMBAI-Actress Tanishaa Mukerji took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, saying she still finds it remarkable how her family has shaped her perspective of the film industry. The actress expressed gratitude for her illustrious film lineage and reshared a video of

India-West News Desk MUMBAI -Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and actor Abhishek Bachchan marked their 19th wedding anniversary on April 20 by sharing family photographs with their daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan. Aishwarya posted the images on social media, showing the family together and once again debunking reports of a

MUMBAI -Veteran actress Vijayta Pandit shared an emotional moment on the stage of Indian Idol, where she spoke about her real-life love story with her late husband, celebrated music composer and singer Aadesh Srivastava, saying it was even better than the one shown in

MUMBAI- Actress Aneet Padda shared an emotional tribute after the death of her grandfather, describing him as the "only love of my life" in a social media post on April 21. Through her message, Aneet Padda promised to carry forward his teachings and remain a

MUMBAI- The upcoming docu-series 'Lawrence of Punjab' examines Punjab’s criminal underbelly, using gangster Lawrence Bishnoi as a key case study to explore how crime, culture, systems and media visibility can shape such identities. The series traces the rise of these identities

MUMBAI-Actress Kalki Koechlin has spoken about how difficult it was to deal with heartbreak, which later led to major sleeping issues. The actress recently appeared on the podcast show hosted by actress and author Soha Ali Khan, where she spoke about

MUMBAI- Actress Alia Bhatt showered her sister, author and screenwriter Shaheen Bhatt, with love and affection after Shaheen announced her engagement to longtime partner Ishaan Mehra through a social media post on April 17. Author and screenwriter Shaheen Bhatt shared a

MUMBAI -Bollywood superstars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have announced that they are expecting their second child, with daughter Dua set to become an elder sister soon. Deepika Padukone shared the news on April 19 through her official Instagram handle, posting

MUMBAI -Actress Kriti Sanon said she followed a strict calorie-deficit diet and consistent workout routine to prepare for her role in ‘Cocktail 2.’ Kriti said it was the first time she had followed such a disciplined fitness plan. “Honestly, during ‘Cocktail,’ it was the only

MUMBAI- Avinash Tiwary has said marriage is necessary only for those who want to start a family, adding that the institution itself is not essential for everyone. The actor shared his views on changing social norms and relationships. “I feel that in

MUMBAI- Kareena Kapoor Khan recently shared a glimpse from her day as she enjoyed a cup of cappuccino in a quiet corner of her home. Visible behind the coffee cup was a photograph of her late father-in-law, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, from his

MUMBAI- Actress Mona Singh has opened up about the journey of her close friend and actor-comedian Gaurav Gera, saying his consistency, passion and dedication to his craft are the real reasons behind his success after 'Dhurandhar'. Gaurav Gera has drawn widespread

MUMBAI- Actor-producer John Abraham, along with Harshvardhan Rane and Tanya Maniktala, has begun shooting the first schedule of 'Force 3', the third instalment of the action franchise, which is set for a theatrical release in 2027. Talking about producing and starring

MUMBAI -Bollywood filmmaker-choreographer and YouTuber Farah Khan gushed over Hollywood star Tom Cruise after leaving a playful message in the actor’s Instagram comment section, saying she “digs” him. Tom Cruise shared a cryptic post promoting his upcoming film 'Digger', directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. He posted

MUMBAI-Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is in advanced talks with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali for a romantic film in which he is expected to play an age-appropriate lead role. The source said the project has reached an advanced stage of discussions and would feature Khan

MUMBAI- Actress Somy Ali has said she has been trying to trace 1980s actor Raj Kiran for nearly two decades, and on April 12 shared an emotional social media post seeking information about his whereabouts. As part of her search for the ‘Karz’ actor, Somy posted a

BENGALURU- Ranveer Singh on April 10 told the Karnataka High Court that he is willing to work with the complainant to revise the wording of his apology affidavit in a case related to his mimicry of a character from the

MUMBAI-Actress Neha Sharma made a candid remark, saying she believes she looks “worse with makeup.” Neha shared a video on Instagram Stories where she was seen flaunting her makeup look. “I really need to learn how to do my hair and makeup

MUMBAI-Raghav Chadha hosted Sanjay Dutt at his home. The Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha member heaped praise on the Bollywood star’s latest performance in the blockbuster duology 'Dhurandhar' and said that he is always rooting for him. The politician shared that

MUMBAI -In an unfiltered moment, quiz reality show 'Wheel of Fortune' host Akshay Kumar introduced his friend from his school days. He said that before he was the superstar of Bollywood, he was a backbencher who struggled to clear his exams

MUMBAI-Actress Lisa Ray has expressed her heartbreak following airstrikes hitting Lebanon, a place she holds close to her heart as it is her “husband’s land” and her “adopted second home.” She shared images from moments she spent in Beirut. Lisa also

MUMBAI - Neena Gupta said she and her peers looked up to actor Pankaj Kapur during their time at the National School of Drama. Speaking on a chat show 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai', where Kapur appeared as a guest, Gupta

MUMBAI- Producer Namit Malhotra has responded to criticism over his upcoming production 'Ramayana'. On April 7, the producer took to social media and shared a note, assuring the audience that the team is working to fix issues in the VFX. He

MUMBAI- Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has come out in support of Rajpal Yadav after the latter was allegedly humiliated during a recent awards show, with the actor thanking him and calling him an “elder brother.” On April 7, Salman shared a

MUMBAI - ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’, starring Ranveer Singh, has crossed the Rs 1,000 crore net mark at the Indian box office, becoming the first Hindi film to achieve the milestone across all versions, while drawing high praise from Indian cricket

MUMBAI- Actor Adivi Sesh revealed how he once crossed the US-Canada border while pursuing his first love, describing it as a six-month phase from his early life. The actor was speaking at an event for his upcoming film ‘Dacoit’, where he

MUMBAI- Ace filmmaker Rohit Shetty shared a light-hearted take on the current phase of his life, following the recent incident reported outside his house. The filmmaker blended humor with his signature style. Taking to social media, he wrote: “Life mein comedy