Cinema

MUMBAI-Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar have reunited on screen for filmmaker Priyadarshan's much-awaited thriller 'Haiwaan', and Saif has revealed how Akshay, known for his mischievous nature, pulled a hilarious prank on him while shooting for the film. Sharing

MUMBAI-Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi has opened up about the current cinematic era in India, saying he will keep pace with technological changes but will not blindly follow trends or compromise on the kind of content he believes in. The director said that

MUMBAI-Veteran actor Anupam Kher has reflected on his journey from a small-town boy in Shimla to receiving a special honor in Las Vegas, as he marked September 10 as “Anupam Kher Day.” The actor took to Instagram to recall the honor,

India-West News Desk MUMBAI- A college project on Steve Jobs’ connection with Neem Karoli Baba unexpectedly led 21-year-old Anupriya Nagar from an Economics degree in the UK to producing ‘Hanuman Ansh,’ a devotional drama that has become a major box-office success. While researching

MUMBAI-Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan became emotional as her triplets, Diva, Anya and Czar, began their college journeys in different cities. Farah’s daughter Divya is off to Babson College, a private business school in Wellesley, where she will specialize in entrepreneurship

MUMBAI-Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently visited the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Houston along with the cast of his play 'Jaane Pehchaane Anjane' ahead of their first performance in the city. The actor sought divine blessings before beginning the play's tour. During

MUMBAI-Fashion designer Masaba Gupta has praised actress Bipasha Basu after seeing her latest pictures on the cover of Elle India, while appearing to take a subtle dig at actress Mrunal Thakur over her past comments about Bipasha's muscular physique. On September

MUMBAI-As Bollywood's power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone wait for the arrival of their second child, they shared some adorable family pictures featuring their daughter and soon-to-be big sister, Dua, with their Instagram followers. On September 8, Ranveer and Deepika

MUMBAI — Actor Gajraj Rao has named legendary actors Irrfan and Manoj Bajpayee as his mentors, saying fellow actors in the industry inspire him and push him to chase excellence. Rao made the comments during the latest episode of the 'Pehla

MUMBAI — Indian filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming crime thriller 'Daayra', says consuming non-fiction does not make her cynical but keeps her grounded in reality. Gulzar said that while reading non-fiction can disappoint

MUMBAI -Bollywood actors Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff have submitted their responses to the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over their promotion of Vimal elaichi, while a response from Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is still awaited. The Maharashtra FDA

MUMBAI- Actor Taapsee Pannu, who has delivered several acclaimed performances in Bollywood, said she is comfortable with not having many Rs 100-crore films to her credit, as she has consciously prioritized the quality and longevity of her filmography over temporary

Mumbai — Veteran actress and BJP MP Hema Malini recalled her visit to the first ISKCON temple in New York on the occasion of Srila Prabhupada Jayanti. The actress shared a throwback from her visit to the historic temple at 26 Second

MUMBAI-Actress Bhavna Pani opened up about her experience of working with Akshay Kumar in the film 'Bhooth Bangla', sharing how the actor kept the atmosphere on set light with games, cricket sessions and occasional pranks. Speaking about Akshay's working style, Bhavna said he enjoys

MUMBAI-Actor Varun Dhawan shared a special family moment as he took his wife, fashion designer Natasha Dalal, and their daughter Lara to see his wax statue at Madame Tussauds Singapore. The 'Student of the Year' actor shared photos from the outing

MUMBAI-Veteran actor Anupam Kher is all set to come to the US and Canada for his play 'Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane'. Before leaving, he shared a heartwarming glimpse of time spent with his mother, Dulari, as a casual conversation turned into

MUMBAI-Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas's daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, celebrated Rakhi with her younger cousin, Neer, the son of actress Parineeti Chopra and politician Raghav Chadha. The four-year-old Malti sent a Rakhi to her little cousin, with Parineeti sharing the

MUMBAI-Actor Manoj Bajpayee has reacted to the ongoing debate over humor involving immigrants and people's roots on comedian Samay Raina's show 'India's Got Latent', saying people should be able to laugh at themselves and each other while maintaining respect. Asked about

MUMBAI - In the latest update in Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan's stabbing incident, accused Mohammad Shariful Islam approached a Mumbai court on August 28 to plead guilty in the matter. The Bangladeshi National, who was arrested two days after the

MUMBAI-Former General Secretary of the Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) Upasana Singh has accused the organization’s current leadership under Padmini Kolhapure and Poonam Dhillon of allegedly using the association's platforms for self-publicity. She also claimed that photographs taken of other

MUMBAI- Katrina Kaif faced trolling on social media after making a rare public appearance following the birth of her son in November last year. Katrina was seen alongside her husband, actor Vicky Kaushal, at the funeral of filmmaker Kuku Kohli in

MUMBAI-Actress Shehnaaz Gill, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming Punjabi film 'Singh vs Kaur 2', has shared how a wish she made years ago after watching the original film eventually became a reality. The actress said that

MUMBAI-Actress Kareena Kapoor said her upcoming film 'Daayra', where she plays ACP Ajooni Kohli made her reflect on realities that people may not always want to confront. Kareena said there are certain films that go beyond entertainment and make audiences pause

MUMBAI-Mumbai Police have claimed to have busted an alleged extortion plot targeting actor Salman Khan, with the accused allegedly creating a fake identity and WhatsApp chats to make it appear that an organized crime gang was threatening the actor. Police said

MUMBAI - Veteran actresses Poonam Dhillon and Padmini Kolhapure have rejected allegations by former Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) general secretary and actress Upasana Singh that they ran the association in a “dictatorial” and unfair manner, defending the functioning

MUMBAI-Actress Taapsee Pannu shared a cryptic post on social media on August 23 after actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut called her a 'sasti copy' in a post that was later deleted. The exchange followed recent remarks by Taapsee that Kangana

MUMBAI-Actor Vijay Vikram Singh said Akshaye Khanna on the sets of 'Ikka', remained quiet while shooting because of his deep involvement in his character. Singh said Khanna generally does not talk much on set and stays completely focused on his role.

MUMBAI- Kiara Advani has spoken about her experience of working on 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups', starring Yash, saying the film pushed her out of her comfort zone and taught her to embrace the unfamiliar and discover new skills

MUMBAI-Veteran actress and BJP MP Hema Malini has praised Sunny Deol's recently released period drama 'Batwara 1947', saying its message of humanity, mutual respect and harmony is more important than hatred and division. The 'Dream Girl' of Bollywood posted, "I watched

MUMBAI-Megastar Amitabh Bachchan recalled facing rejection and harsh criticism during his struggling days in the Hindi film industry, including being told he was too tall to become an actor and being asked to leave a film set after arriving late

MUMBAI- Sunita Ahuja has withdrawn the divorce petition she had filed against actor Govinda, his manager Shashi Sinha confirmed after Sunita was spotted at the Bandra family court in Mumbai with her son, Yashvardhan Ahuja. Sinha said, "The petition Sunita ji had

India-West News Desk MUMBAI-Emraan Hashmi-starrer 'Awarapan 2' has grossed an estimated Rs 120.86 crore worldwide in its opening weekend, including Rs 84.31 crore net in India, according to the film's makers. The film recorded Rs 23.40 crore on Independence Day, followed by

MUMBAI-Actress Pooja Hegde expressed immense pride after being invited as the Guest of Honour at the 44th annual India Day Parade in New York, where she joined members of the community and several Indian television personalities in celebrating India's Independence

KOLKATA-Veteran Bengali film director and three-time National Award winner Raja Sen passed away at a Kolkata hospital on August 16. He was 70. Sen was admitted to SSKM Hospital three days ago and breathed his last at 10 a.m. His wife,

MUMBAI-The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued show-cause notices to Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their advertisement for Vimal Elaichi. The regulator has alleged that the campaign amounts to surrogate advertising for Vimal

MUMBAI- Ranveer Singh has commenced shooting for his forthcoming project 'Pralay' in Mumbai. 'Pralay' marks Ranveer's first project after the Non-Cooperation Directive imposed on him by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) was lifted. In May, FWICE issued the directive

MUMBAI-Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan has opened up about daughter Sunaina Roshan’s long and difficult health journey, saying he had at times feared she might return to the lifestyle she had followed for several years, which contributed to her battling multiple health

MUMBAI-Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has shared a rare throwback picture with late actress Sridevi and recalled the magic she brought to the sets of 'Mr. India', saying he would sometimes forget to call “cut” while filming her dance sequences. Sharing the photograph,

MUMBAI-Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has revealed his favorite comedy films, naming 'Haseena Maan Jaayegi', 'Housefull', 'Welcome', 'No Entry', 'Hera Pheri' and the 'Golmaal' films among his picks. While promoting his recent release, 'Pati Patni aur Woh Do', Ayushmann said he enjoys both

MUMBAI-Genelia Deshmukh remembered her father-in-law and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh on his 14th death anniversary, sharing an emotional note that included a touching conversation between her sons, Riaan and Rahyl, and their father, actor Riteish Deshmukh. Genelia recalled how

MUMBAI- Rani Mukerji broke down in tears as she received an Honorary Doctor of Letters from Australia’s La Trobe University at a special ceremony in Melbourne. A video from the ceremony captured the emotional moment as Rani stood on the dais

MUMBAI-Actor-comedian and filmmaker Vir Das has wrapped up the shoot of his upcoming horror film 'Baara Number', marking the completion of a challenging four-month directorial journey that he described as an intense, DIY experience with a determined cast and crew. He

CHENNAI-Filmmaker and actor Farhan Akhtar and producer Ritesh Sidhwani, the founders of Excel Entertainment, on August 10 announced the launch of an initiative to discover and back the next generation of filmmakers as their cult classic ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ completed

MUMBAI - Menopause brings a range of changes to the body, including a slowdown in metabolism, making movement, mobility and mindful breathing important parts of a daily wellness routine, according to actress Bhagyashree. Sharing her approach to staying active during menopause,

MUMBAI-Actor Veer Pahariya, who made his debut with ‘Sky Force’, will next be seen in the upcoming film ‘Prem Keetanu’, which explores the aspirations, relationships and everyday struggles of young Indians. The film promises a contemporary take on modern life and

MUMBAI- Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt have joined forces with Italian actress Monica Bellucci and American actor Giancarlo Esposito, known for ‘Breaking Bad’, for the upcoming action film ‘7 Dogs’. Helmed by Belgian-Moroccan directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the

NEW DELHI-Bengali cinema may boast an unquestionable legacy and a rich contribution to world cinema, but Bengali superstar Jeet feels it has not always received the recognition it deserves in mainstream India. Talking about Hollywood filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s praise for legendary

MUMBAI-Comedian-actor Zakir Khan revealed that he took nearly a year to save Rs 500 to register for his first open mic, a step that eventually shaped his stand-up career. Zakir Khan shared his early struggles while appearing on the podcast ‘Pehla

MUMBAI-Actor Tiger Shroff offered a glimpse into the physical demands of his action-driven career, sharing his post pack-up recovery routine after long shooting schedules. Known for performing high-intensity action sequences, the ‘Heropanti’ actor took to social media to post a video

MUMBAI-Veteran actress Susmita Mukherjee has revealed that she took up C-grade films during one of the toughest phases of her life to repay a Rs 1 crore loan after the production company she co-owned with her husband went bankrupt more