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Karan Johar does not want his sexuality to be used as headlines: “Will just be ridiculed and reduced”

Johar refrains from discussing his personal life openly. This decision stems from a desire to avoid being reduced to mere headlines and facing ridicule.

Filmmaker Karan Johar, recognized for incorporating queer narratives in mainstream cinema like Kapoor & Sons and anthology Bombay Talkies, chooses to remain discreet about his sexuality. Johar refrains from discussing his personal life openly. This decision stems from a desire to avoid being reduced to mere headlines and facing ridicule.

Speaking to The Week, Karan Johar said, “I don’t want such a large part of my life to be used as a headline. I think that’s what it will become, just a headline, and then the impact of all that I do will be lost.”

“I have never hidden who I am. I’d rather do the work on ground level. I believe the impact of what I have done through my cinema, through the things I have said in my book (‘An Unsuitable Boy’, 2017, co-written with journalist Poonam Saxena), has already touched people in a way where they were able to start conversations with their peers and parents. I’ve received so many letters and emails from people telling me the way I have addressed sexuality in my films has helped them address the situation with their parents. I feel the job has started, and it is ongoing. I will continue to push that envelope,” he explained.

“Me saying anything will just be sensational, it will just be ridiculed and reduced. But cinema is a far more impressionable medium,” the director of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani said.

Furthermore, he explained how Dharma Productions ensures to incorporate queer stories. He said “We deal with sexuality in as dignified a way as possible. We believe in positive messaging and, as a company, we feel passionate about telling the stories that could make you awkward. Right from Geeli Pucchi in Ajeeb Dastaans to Kiara Advani having an orgasm to one of my songs in Lust Stories, we talk about women’s right to sexual pleasure. We want to push boundaries.”

On the work front, Karan Johar last directed Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles. It was released in July 2023.

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Hrithik Roshan calls Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Vikrant Massey starrer 12th Fail a ‘masterclass’ in filmmaking: “I am deeply inspired”

12th Fail, based on a true story, draws from the struggles of the millions of students who attempt the UPSC entrance exam. Hrithik Roshan, anticipating the Fighter trailer launch today, recently showered praise on Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail. Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the film has gained acclaim for its compelling narrative, transforming into a sleeper hit. Roshan, after viewing the movie, expressed admiration and inspiration.

Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday night, Hrithik Roshan wrote, “Finally saw 12th Fail. It’s quite a masterclass in filmmaking. Above everything else I was inspired by the use of sound and sound effects play in enhancing the moments. Brilliant performances. Mr. Chopra , what a movie ! Thank you for the brilliance. I am deeply inspired by this one.”

The film rewrote the new meaning of its success at the box office and collected more than Rs. 50 crores. 12th Fail, based on a true story, draws from the struggles of the millions of students who attempt the UPSC entrance exam. But at the same time, it goes beyond that one exam and encourages people to not lose heart in the face of failure and to restart.

On the work front, Hrithik Roshan is set to star in Siddharth Anand’s Fighter. The film also stars Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor with Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi and Sanjeeda Sheikh. The film arrives in theatres on January 25, 2024.

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Agastya Nanda recounts hilarious anecdote of him being mistaken as a delivery agent at filmmaker’s office; says, “The disadvantages of not having social media”

Agastya Nanda shared an anecdote of him being mistaken as a delivery agent.

Agastya Nanda, the grandson of Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, made his debut in the Netflix adaptation of the iconic comic series, The Archies. In a recent interview with Film Companion, Agastya shared insights into his journey as an actor, shedding light on the amusing and sometimes awkward experiences he encountered while seeking opportunities in the film industry.

The young actor shared that he had auditioned for the role in The Archies and has actively visited filmmakers at their offices in pursuit of more work. Being relatively unknown in film circles due to his absence from social media and growing up in Delhi away from the cinematic hubbub, Agastya shared some humorous instances of being mistaken for someone else.

Agastya recalled a moment where he visited a filmmaker's office and was misunderstood by the security guard. He narrated, “I had gone to another office where the security guard was like, ‘Idhar aa, idhar aa (come here).' He said, ‘Naam likh. Package delivery time bata. (Write down your name and the delivery time of the package).' I said I've not come here to deliver the package, I've come here to meet the director. Then he said, ‘Nahi nahi, jhooth mat bol (No, don't lie).' This happens quite a lot. The disadvantages of not having social media.”

The actor also shared another incident where he was made to wait for 45 minutes at a filmmaker's office, only to overhear the staff discussing why he had not arrived yet. Agastya had to clarify his identity and explain that he had been patiently waiting for close to an hour.

Agastya recently joined social media, making his debut on Instagram on January 11. Talking about his previous film, The Archies was also starred Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Vedang Raina, Aditi Saigal and Yuvraj Menda. He will be next seen in Ikkis by Sriram Raghavan.

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Critics Choice Awards 2024: Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer, Barbie, Succession, The Bear lead the wins

The Critics Choice Awards 2024 celebrated cinematic and television excellence on Sunday night, January 14, 2024. Chelsea Handler returned as the host for the evening. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer shone, securing eight wins, including Best Picture and Best Director though Cillian Murphy missed the Best Actor win. Greta Gerwig’s Barbie claimed six awards, winning in categories like Best Comedy and Best Original Screenplay. Emma Stone earned Best Actress for Poor Things. On the TV front, Succession, The Bear, and Beef led the wins.

FILM BEST PICTURE American Fiction Barbie The Color Purple The Holdovers Killers of the Flower Moon Maestro Oppenheimer - WINNER Past Lives Poor Things Saltburn

BEST ACTOR Bradley Cooper, Maestro Leonardo DiCaprio, Killers of the Flower Moon Colman Domingo, Rustin Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers - WINNER Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer Jeffrey Wright, American Fiction

BEST ACTRESS Lily Gladstone, Killers of the Flower Moon Sandra Hüller, Anatomy of a Fall Greta Lee, Past Lives Carey Mulligan, Maestro Margot Robbie, Barbie Emma Stone, Poor Things - WINNER

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Sterling K. Brown, American Fiction Robert De Niro, Killers of the Flower Moon Robert Downey Jr., Oppenheimer - WINNER Ryan Gosling, Barbie Charles Melton, May December Mark Ruffalo, Poor Things

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer Danielle Brooks, The Color Purple America Ferrera, Barbie Jodie Foster, Nyad Julianne Moore, May December Da'Vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers - WINNER

BEST YOUNG ACTOR/ACTRESS Abby Ryder Fortson, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. Ariana Greenblatt, Barbie Calah Lane, Wonka Milo Machado Graner, Anatomy of a Fall Dominic Sessa, The Holdovers - WINNER Madeleine Yuna Voyles, The Creator

BEST ACTING ENSEMBLE Air Barbie The Color Purple The Holdovers Killers of the Flower Moon Oppenheimer - WINNER

BEST DIRECTOR Bradley Cooper, Maestro Greta Gerwig, Barbie Yorgos Lanthimos, Poor Things Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer - WINNER Alexander Payne, The Holdovers Martin Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY Kelly Fremon Craig, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. Andrew Haigh, All of Us Strangers Cord Jefferson, American Fiction - WINNER Tony McNamara, Poor Things Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer Eric Roth and Martin Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY Samy Burch, May December Alex Convery, Air Bradley Cooper & Josh Singer, Maestro Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach, Barbie - WINNER David Hemingson, The Holdovers Celine Song, Past Lives

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Matthew Libatique, Maestro Rodrigo Prieto, Barbie Rodrigo Prieto, Killers of the Flower Moon Robbie Ryan, Poor Things Linus Sandgren, Saltburn Hoyte van Hoytema, Oppenheimer - WINNER

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN Suzie Davies, Charlotte Dirickx, Saltburn Ruth De Jong, Claire Kaufman, Oppenheimer Jack Fisk, Adam Willis, Killers of the Flower Moon Sarah Greenwood, Katie Spencer, Barbie - WINNER James Price, Shona Heath, Szusza Mihalek, Poor Things Adam Stockhausen, Kris Moran, Asteroid City

BEST EDITING William Goldenberg – Air Nick Houy – Barbie Jennifer Lame – Oppenheimer - WINNER Yorgos Mavropsaridis – Poor Things Thelma Schoonmaker – Killers of the Flower Moon Michelle Tesoro – Maestro

BEST COSTUME DESIGN Jacqueline Durran, Barbie - WINNER Lindy Hemming, Wonka Francine Jamison-Tanchuck, The Color Purple Holly Waddington, Poor Things Jacqueline West, Killers of the Flower Moon Janty Yates, David Crossman, Napoleon

BEST HAIR AND MAKEUP Barbie - WINNER The Color Purple Maestro Oppenheimer Poor Things Priscilla

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS The Creator Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Oppenheimer - WINNER Poor Things Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

BEST COMEDY American Fiction Barbie - WINNER Bottoms The Holdovers No Hard Feelings Poor Things

BEST ANIMATED FILM The Boy and the Heron Elemental Nimona Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - WINNER Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Wish

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM Anatomy of a Fall - WINNER Godzilla Minus One Perfect Days Society of the Snow The Taste of Things The Zone of Interest

BEST SONG “Dance the Night," Barbie “I’m Just Ken," Barbie - WINNER “Peaches," The Super Mario Bros. Movie “Road to Freedom," Rustin "This Wish," Wish "What Was I Made For," Barbie

BEST SCORE Jerskin Fendrix, Poor Things Michael Giacchino, Society of the Snow Ludwig Göransson, Oppenheimer - WINNER Daniel Pemberton, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Robbie Robertson, Killers of the Flower Moon Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, Barbie

TELEVISION BEST DRAMA SERIES The Crown The Diplomat The Last of Us Loki The Morning Show Stark Trek: Strange New Worlds Succession - WINNER Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES Kieran Culkin – Succession - WINNER Tom Hiddleston – Loki Timothy Olyphant – Justified: City Primeval Pedro Pascal – The Last of Us Ramón Rodríguez – Will Trent Jeremy Strong – Succession

BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES Jennifer Aniston – The Morning Show Aunjanue Ellis – Justified: City Primeval Bella Ramsey – The Last of Us Keri Russell – The Diplomat Sarah Snook – Succession - WINNER Reese Witherspoon – The Morning Show

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES Khalid Abdalla – The Crown Billy Crudup – The Morning Show - WINNER Ron Cephas Jones – Truth Be Told Matthew MacFadyen – Succession Ke Huy Quan – Loki Rufus Sewell – The Diplomat

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES Nicole Beharie – The Morning Show Elizabeth Debicki – The Crown - WINNER Sophia Di Martino – Loki Celia Rose Gooding – Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Karen Pittman – The Morning Show Christina Ricci – Yellowjackets

BEST COMEDY SERIES Abbott Elementary Barry The Bear - WINNER The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Poker Face Reservation Dogs Shrinking What We Do in the Shadows

BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES Bill Hader – Barry Steve Martin – Only Murders in the Building Kayvan Novak – What We Do in the Shadows Drew Tarver – The Other Two Jeremy Allen White – The Bear - WINNER D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai – Reservation Dogs

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES Rachel Brosnahan – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary Ayo Edebiri – The Bear - WINNER Bridget Everett – Somebody Somewhere Devery Jacobs – Reservation Dogs Natasha Lyonne – Poker Face

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES Phil Dunster – Ted Lasso Harrison Ford – Shrinking Harvey Guillén – What We Do in the Shadows James Marsden – Jury Duty Ebon Moss-Bachrach – The Bear - WINNER Henry Winkler – Barry

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES Paulina Alexis – Reservation Dogs Alex Borstein – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Janelle James – Abbott Elementary Sheryl Lee Ralph – Abbott Elementary Meryl Streep – Only Murders in the Building - WINNER Jessica Williams – Shrinking

BEST LIMITED SERIES Beef - WINNER Daisy Jones & the Six Fargo Fellow Travelers Lessons in Chemistry Love & Death A Murder at the End of the World A Small Light

BEST MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Finestkind Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie No One Will Save You Quiz Lady - WINNER Reality

BEST ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION Matt Bomer – Fellow Travelers Tom Holland – The Crowded Room David Oyelowo – Lawmen: Bass Reeves Tony Shalhoub – Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie Kiefer Sutherland – The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Steven Yeun – Beef - WINNER

BEST ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION Kaitlyn Dever – No One Will Save You Carla Gugino – The Fall of the House of Usher Brie Larson – Lessons in Chemistry Bel Powley – A Small Light Sydney Sweeney – Reality Juno Temple – Fargo Ali Wong – Beef - WINNER

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION Jonathan Bailey – Fellow Travelers - WINNER Taylor Kitsch – Painkiller Jesse Plemons – Love & Death Lewis Pullman – Lessons in Chemistry Liev Schreiber – A Small Light Justin Theroux – White House Plumbers

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION Maria Bello – Beef - WINNER Billie Boullet – A Small Light Willa Fitzgerald – The Fall of the House of Usher Aja Naomi King – Lessons in Chemistry Mary McDonnell – The Fall of the House of Usher Camila Morrone – Daisy Jones & the Six

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE SERIES Bargain The Glory The Good Mothers The Interpreter of Silence Lupin - WINNER Mask Girl Moving

BEST ANIMATED SERIES Bluey Bob’s Burgers Harley Quinn Scott Pilgrim Takes Off - WINNER Star Trek: Lower Decks Young Love

BEST TALK SHOW The Graham Norton Show Jimmy Kimmel Live! The Kelly Clarkson Show Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - WINNER Late Night with Seth Meyers The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

BEST COMEDY SPECIAL Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool Alex Borstein: Corsets & Clown Suits John Early: Now More Than Ever John Mulaney: Baby J - Winner Trevor Noah: Where Was I Wanda Sykes – I’m an Entertainer

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Decoding Ira Khan’s red-gold reception outfit with Monali Roy: 7 Months, 300 hours and more

Ira Khan, daughter of renowned actor Aamir Khan, celebrated her wedding reception on January 13 at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai.

The wedding of Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan and fitness trainer Nupur Shikhare continues to captivate, with the stunning red and gold lehenga worn by Ira at her reception, stealing the spotlight. This intricate piece, a collaboration between Ira and Sereia Design Studio by Monali Roy, wasn't just a stunning choice, it was a labour of love seven months in the making.

Ira's lehenga embraced traditional elements with a contemporary twist. The heavily embellished lehenga, paired with a modern blouse and a flowing georgette dupatta, reflected her desire for a unique bridal look. A report by News18 quoted designer Monali Roy describing Ira as "patient and understanding," and actively involved in the design process.

She asserted, “Ira wanted the traditional lehenga silhouette with a more modern blouse cut. Overall we took seven months to plan and execute the piece. More than 300 hours of labour went into producing the lehenga.” The report also stated that designed on pure raw silk, the custom shade of red complemented the intricate gold embroidery, featuring sequins, kardana, and traditional zardozi techniques.

Sereia Design Studio also designed three additional outfits for Ira's wedding festivities. The teal embroidered velvet blouse and draped dhoti set for the signing ceremony, the floor-length ivory thread work and pearl embroidered dress for the mehendi, and the gorgeous blue velvet lehenga with hooded cape for the sangeet showcased Ira's diverse and captivating style.

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Speaking of Ira Khan's grand wedding reception, it was held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai. The event saw a bevy of celebrities gracing the occasion, including Nita and Mukesh Ambani, Salman Khan, Raj Thackeray, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Rekha, Katrina Kaif, and many more.

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Throwback: When a section of the industry speculated that Hrithik Roshan’s Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai and Aamir Khan’s Mann were based on Titanic

The much-loved Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai completed 24 years yesterday. It was released in cinemas on January 14, 2000, and was the biggest hit of that year. Debutant Hrithik Roshan became a superstar overnight and continues to rule even today. Though the actress opposite him, Ameesha Patel, was also a newcomer, the film was in the news even before its release. In fact, more than 25 years ago, there were even rumours that the Rakesh Roshan-directorial is based on the Hollywood blockbuster, Titanic (1997)!

This interesting bit of information was mentioned in Komal Nahta’s magazine Film Information dated June 27, 1998. It mentioned that as per rumours in the film industry, not just Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai but also Aamir Khan-Manisha Koirala starrer Mann (1999) was Titanic’s remake. The article debunked the myth and also said that the only similarity between the Hindi films and Titanic was that they were being shot aboard a ship. Since Titanic was also set on a ship, probably some people put two and two together and spread the speculation. A major section of Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai was set on a ship in the first half. The film was the story of Rohit (Hrithik Roshan) and Sonia (Ameesha Patel) who meet in Mumbai and later on a cruise ship. Due to an interesting turn of events, both are stranded on an island where they fall in love. In an interview to Komal Nahta’s Film Information magazine dated December 5, 1998, Rakesh Roshan spoke in detail about why he chose the Star Clipper ship of the USA and the challenges he faced in shooting on board and taking the aerial shots mid-sea. Bollywood Hungama published excerpts of this interview on January 14.

Mann, meanwhile, directed by Indra Kumar was about Dev (Aamir Khan) and Priya (Manisha Koirala). Both meet each other on a cruise and though they were engaged to their respective partners, sparks flew between them. The musical entertainer was shot on Sun Cruises in Singapore.

As for Titanic, it was directed by James Cameron and told the story of Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio), a poor artist and his love affair with Rose (Kate Winslet) aboard an ill-fated ship in 1912. It was based on accounts of the sinking of RMS Titanic though it was also extensively fictionalized. The disaster film was a blockbuster across the world. In India, it stunned one and all as it did exceedingly well despite not being dubbed in Hindi for almost a year. As per the Film Information issue dated August 22, 1998, Titanic was the first ever English film to have completed 25 weeks in more than 10 centres in India. It recorded footfalls of nearly 2.5 crores which is higher than many of the big hits of today. The report stated, “It has also been the first English film to have run to full houses for its first 10 weeks. What is more remarkable is the fact that Titanic achieved such a huge success despite having only 86 prints in circulation, and all in the original (English) version! In fact, the collections of Titanic in India are the fourth highest in the whole of Asia, after Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.”

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Anurag Kashyap hails Merry Christmas; calls Katrina Kaif-Vijay Sethupathi starrer “Hitchcockian love story with a terrific payoff”

Anurag Kashyap has showered praise on Sriram Raghavan's Merry Christmas, calling it a "slow-burn with a terrific payoff" and urging audiences to give it a shot.

Renowned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has heaped praise on the recently released neo-noir thriller Merry Christmas, directed by Sriram Raghavan and starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi. Kashyap took to Instagram to express his admiration for the film, calling it a "love letter to Hitchcock" and highlighting the stellar performances of the lead actors.

In his Instagram caption, Kashyap stated, "Love this film... @sriram.raghavanofficial has never known to play safe and this time has gone a made hitchcockian love story with two actors belonging to different cultures and them coming together on Christmas Eve. He again does new things and creates a slow burn with a terrific pay off. Both @katrinakaif and @actorvijaysethupathi bring their best game to it."

He further commended the supporting cast, naming Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, and Ashwini Kalsekar, and encouraged his followers to watch the film, acknowledging the efforts of production houses Matchbox Shots and Tips Industries Ltd. He concluded by praising Raghavan's dedication to his craft, saying, "Great to see you making this happen. And the cinephile in Sriram is as omnipresent in this as on his T-shirts and his life."

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Having said that, it is worth mentioning here that earlier, filmmaker Atlee had also penned a heartfelt review of Merry Christmas. The filmmaker called it his “favourite narrative of recent times," praising its blend of "a beautiful love story with an amazing thriller." While showering praises on Sethupathi, Atlee called him "pure class" and gave a shoutout to his "wooowwww" climax performance. He further lauded Katrina's work and Raghavan's direction, concluding with "a pure classic written all over it."

Released in Tamil and Hindi, Merry Christmas is currently running in theatres. The film is produced under the production banner of Tips Films and Matchbox Pictures. It is based on Frédéric Dard's French novel Le Monte-charge.

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Shahid Kapoor to woo audiences with his groovy moves in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya : Bollywood News — Bollywood Hungama

Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon recently unveiled the title of their ‘impossible love story’, directed by Laxman Utekar.

Garnering much love was Laxman Utekar when he brought together Sara Ali Khan as the fun-loving Saumya and Vicky Kaushal as the beloved hubby Kapil in Zara Hatke Zara Bachke and exploring yet another fresh pairing is the filmmaker and Maddock Films in their next. Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon will be seen coming together for an ‘impossible love story’ and the title of the film was unveiled just a day ago as Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. Adding to the anticipation is yet another announcement which was made on January 11 about Shahid’s killer dance moves.

Starting as a background dancer, Shahid Kapoor has always wooed audiences with his dancing skills and yet again he will be seen flaunting the same in a peppy number in his upcoming sci-fi comedy. The makers Maddock Films have unveiled a look of Shahid Kapoor in an all-black ensemble set against a golden backdrop filled with lights, where he is seen featuring a dance step. The poster has garnered much excitement among fans who can’t wait to see Shahid returning in his dance avatar in the upcoming entertainer. His co-star Kriti Sanon shared her excitement in the caption saying, “Can't wait for @shahidkapoor to be back with his killer moves on the dance floor!”

Many of his fans took to the platform to share their excitement about watching Shahid Kapoor dance on the big screen. One of them reminded that it has been a decade since they have seen the actor groove and added, “After 11 years..he is coming back with his dance movesss..... Gonna be a blockbuster loading”. A fan dropped a comment saying, “I can't express how excited I'm to see Shahid Kapoor dance” whereas another one mentioned, “the wait is over , shahid the DANCER is back” .

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Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya is slated for release during the Valentine’s week, February 9. It is expected to a unique sci-fi romantic drama between a scientist and a robot and it also stars Dharmendra as well as Dimple Kapadia in key roles.

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Ananya Panday shares Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon had messaged after Kho Gaye Hum Kahan; says, “It’s just an outside perception that women don’t support each other” : Bollywood News — Bollywood Hungama

Ananya Panday shares her thoughts on industry catfight.

Bollywood actress Ananya Panday is basking in the success of Netflix film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. The movie, where she portrayed a young woman consumed by the pursuit of validation and attention on social media, has garnered widespread acclaim for Panday’s compelling performance.

Ananya Panday shares Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon had messaged after Kho Gaye Hum Kahan; says, “It’s just an outside perception that women don’t support each other”

In a candid interview with News18 Showsha, Ananya expressed her elation at the positive reception of Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, stating, “It’s very assuring for an actor when people like your work and that’s what I’ve always worked towards. It feels like finally I’m reaping the fruit of my hard work, dedication and love towards my craft. What this film has taught me more than anything else is to work with good people and be proud of the work that I do and in the end, it will always pay off.”

In addition to discussing her individual achievements, Ananya highlighted the camaraderie among female actors in the industry. She asserted, “After watching this film, Alia (Bhatt) and Mrunal (Thakur) called and Kriti (Sanon) messaged me. I think it’s just an outside perception that women don’t support each other. But I’ve only encountered supportive female friends. I’ve done many two-girl films. I’ve worked with Tara (Sutaria), Bhumi (Pednekar) and Deepika (Padukone), and I’ve only had wonderful experiences with them.”

On the work front, Ananya Panday was recently seen in Siddhant Chaturvedi and Adarsh Gourav starrer Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. The actress has also been working on a cyber thriller directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. Apart from films, Ananya will be making her debut in web series with Call Me Bae that is slated to premiere on Amazon Prime Video. The show will feature her as a wealthy fashionista, who is disowned by her family after a major scandal.

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Yo Yo Honey Singh hails Animal as Indian cinema revolution; calls Sandeep Reddy Vanga “Indian Tarantino” : Bollywood News — Bollywood Hungama

In a recent social media post, Yo Yo Honey Singh praised Ranbir Kapoor’s film Animal.

Ever since Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film was released, it ignited a conversation about the depiction of violence and toxic masculinity. While a section of the audience heavily criticised the Ranbir Kapoor starrer, many lauded the film. Now, singer-rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh also joined the bandwagon and extended his support to the film. “F*** haters,” he said in his recent Instagram pos

Yo Yo Honey Singh hails Animal as Indian cinema revolution; calls Sandeep Reddy Vanga “Indian Tarantino”

For the unversed, on Thursday morning, the ‘ Brown Rang’ singer shared a photo on his social media feed featuring a snap of the film. While expressing his views, Singh declared Vanga the “Indian Tarantino” and hailed the film as a “revolution in Indian cinema.” His caption read, “Now got the chance to watch this amazing movie ANIMAL.”

The note further read, “I must say @sandeepreddy.vanga is indian TARANTINO ! Big up to the revolution in indian cinema f*** the haters ! Wat a screenplay n performances big up RANBIR KAPOOR.”

Speaking of the film, it recently made headlines after the renowned writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar expressed concerns about the commercial success of films featuring controversial scenes. In response, the team responded and urged to let love be free from the politics of gender.

Writer of your calibre cannot understand the betrayal of a lover (Between Zoya & Ranvijay) then all your art form is big FALSE ???? & If a woman (betrayed and fooled by a man in the name of love) would have said “lick my shoe” then you guys would have celebrated it by calling it… - Animal The Film (@AnimalTheFilm) January 7, 2024

Despite its lengthy runtime of 3 hours and 23 minutes and receiving an A certification from the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification), the film has garnered immense popularity since its release on December 1. In fact, the team recently reunited to celebrate the success of the film.

Besides Kapoor, it also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol along with Triptii Dimri and Shakti Kapoor playing pivotal roles. The end credits of the film have hinted towards its sequel, titled Animal Park .

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Happy 50th Birthday Hrithik Roshan: The total collection of his films is a HUGE Rs. 1908.20 crores; has been a part of 5 biggest hits of the year; Fighter is expected to be his first Rs. 400 crores plus grosser 50 : Bollywood News — Bollywood Hungama

Happy 50th Birthday Hrithik Roshan: The total collection of his films is a HUGE Rs. 1908.20 crores; has been a part of 5 biggest hits of the year; Fighter is expected to be his first Rs. 400 crores plus grosser

Hrithik Roshan, as we all know, debuted with Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai (2000). The manner in which the actor created a rage among the aam junta even before release was unprecedented. It collected Rs. 44.28 crores and was the biggest blockbuster of the year. In today’s times, these collections amount to nearly Rs. 295 crores.

For the next few years, Hrithik gave flops and average grossers, with Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) being the only super-hit. He got back into the big league with Koi Mil Gaya (2003), a rare sci-fi entertainer of Bollywood. It went on to collect Rs. 47.20 crores and was that year’s biggest hit. Going forward, Koi Mil Gaya became a part of a successful franchise. The next installment, Krrish (2006), was a blockbuster. The same year, Hrithik was seen in two films, both of which were super-successes. Dhoom 2 broke all records as it collected Rs. 81.01 crores and the actor, with his performance, redefined the definition of cool.

After a slight lull, Hrithik Roshan bounced back with Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011), Agneepath (2012) and Krrish 3 (2013). Bang Bang (2014) and Kaabil (2016) were semi-hits while Super 30 (2019) was a hit. War (2019), meanwhile, was a true blockbuster and his entry scene in the film is legendary.

In short, Hrithik Roshan’s box office track record has been exemplary. The total collections of all his 26 films stand at a huge Rs. 1908.20 crores. This includes 5 blockbusters, 2 super-hits, 2 semi-hits and 3 hits. He also has the feat of being a part of the 5 biggest hits of the year — Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Koi Mil Gaya, Dhoom 2 and War.

In comparison, the total of Ranveer Singh’s 17 films is Rs. 1625.01 crores. Ranbir Kapoor has worked in 21 films and the total lifetime collections amount to Rs. 2366.69 crores. His last film Animal was an all-time blockbuster, collecting Rs. 550.43 crores and that helped him cross the Rs. 2000 crores mark. Also, both these actors entered the industry a little late, when the films had started crossing the Rs. 100 crores clubs and beyond frequently.

Hrithik Roshan’s film collections will also cross the Rs. 2000 crore mark in a matter of few weeks. His next film, Fighter, will be released on January 25 and has generated tremendous hype. This is the first time he’s paired with Deepika Padukone and the chemistry is sizzling. Also, it marks Hrithik’s third collaboration with Siddharth Anand, who’s considered a hitmaker. As a result, Fighter is all set for a great opening and if all goes well, this could be the superstar’s first Rs. 400 crores plus flick. In short, it’ll be a ‘flying’ start to his 50th year!

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Salman Khan to shoot his cameo in Sunny Deol starrer Safar this week: Report : Bollywood News — Bollywood Hungama

Scheduled to shoot his part this week, Salman’s cameo adds anticipation to the film.

Salman Khan to shoot his cameo in Sunny Deol starrer Safar this week: Report

According to a report in Mid-Day, “The Tiger 3 star will shoot with Paaji later this week. Salman reportedly has a cameo in Sunny’s next, Safar, for which the two actors are expected to film their scenes together this Friday and Saturday at Mehboob Studios in Bandra. Salman will be playing himself in the Vishal Rana production venture.”

Produced by Echelon Productions, Safar is reportedly set for 2024 release. Meanwhile, Sunny Deol has Aamir Khan Productions’ next project Lahore 1947 which will be helmed by Rajkumar Santoshi.

On the other hand, Salman Khan has Dharma Productions’ next The Bull with Shershaah director Vishnu Vardhan. He also has a project in the works with Sooraj Barjatya. The actor will also star in Tiger vs Pathaan with Shah Rukh Khan.

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Padma Bhushan winner and legendary classical musician Ustaad Rashid Khan passes away : Bollywood News — Bollywood Hungama

Many musicians like Sonu Nigam, Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani, Papon, took to social media to express their heartfelt condolences.

Ustaad Rashid Khan, the legendary name in the world of Hindustani classical music, passed away on January 9 after his long battle with prostate cancer. The legendary singer, belonging to the Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana, was reportedly admitted at a hospital in Kolkata owing to his ill health. Post the news of his demise, many celebrities from the Indian music world like Sonu Nigam, Vishal Dadlani, Papon, took to social media to express their heartfelt condolences.

Padma Bhushan winner and legendary classical musician Ustaad Rashid Khan passes away

As per a report in Hindustan Times, a source opened up about the demise of Ustaad Rashid Khan and revealed that despite the efforts of the doctors, the singer passed away on Tuesday evening. The source was quoted saying, “We tried our best but failed. He passed away at around 3:45 PM”.

Followed by the news, popular playback singer Sonu Nigam took to Instagram to share a photo of the legendary singer in concert and penned his heartfelt feelings saying, “My dear Respected Elder Brother and the Pride of Classical Music of our Country Padmabhushan Ustad Rashid Khan Sahab. Aise koi jaata hai kya bhai? Akele akele? Saddened beyond words. Allah aapko jannat me aala makaam de. You’ll be missed always. Om Shanti.”

Vishal Dadlani also took to his Instagram story to express his condolence saying, “What a loss! This is terrible news!” His music partner and friend Shekhar Ravjiani also posted, “The world of music is poorer today… we have lost one of the most precious people to have lit up our world with his immense talent and more importantly his beautiful soul… Rest In Peace Sir”.

Among others, singer Papon also posted an emotional message saying, “I don’t feel like posting this but here it is! The worst news ever! My bhai in the real sense! The most amazing human being and by far the best classical voice ever for me, the maestro of rooh aawaaz and gaayaki left us just like that! Bohat kuch karna thaa aapko aur! This is not done! This is really not done! The biggest lost for Indian music! I don’t know what to say .. words can’t say what I mean! This is just so wrong! Aapunak bohut miss korim …”

I don’t feel like posting this but here it is! The worst news ever! My bhai in the real sense! The most amazing human being and by far the best classical voice ever for me, the maestro of rooh aawaaz and gaayaki left us just like that! Bohat kuch karna thaa aapko aur! This is not… pic.twitter.com/UZXbFPRcTz - papon angaraag (@paponmusic) January 9, 2024

Musician Harshdeep Kaur added, “Extremely sad news… Ustad Rashid Khan Ji passes away… this is a huge loss to the world of music. He will always be remembered for his excellence in music and his voice will reverberate in our hearts forever. Rest in Peace #RashidKhan Saab”.

Extremely sad news… Ustad Rashid Khan Ji passes away… this is a huge loss to the world of music. He will always be remembered for his excellence in music and his voice will reverberate in our hearts forever ???????? Rest in Peace #RashidKhan Saab ???????? pic.twitter.com/4kbact6kBT - Harshdeep Kaur (@HarshdeepKaur) January 9, 2024

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Karmma Calling: Raveena Tandon, Namrata Sheth starrer unveils a tale of revenge behind the glitz and glamour : Bollywood News — Bollywood Hungama

Karmma Calling is the Indian adaptation of the popular U.S. original series Revenge.

On Tuesday, January 9, Disney+ Hotstar unveiled the trailer of its much-awaited series, Karmma Calling where the reigning queen of Alibaug, Indrani Kothari, essayed by Raveena Tandon, is ready to take on Karma Talwar played by Namrata Sheth, as secrets are dark and stakes are high. What happens when Karma enters the elite club of Alibaug and unexpected truths unfold?

Karmma Calling: Raveena Tandon, Namrata Sheth starrer unveils a tale of revenge behind the glitz and glamour

The Kothari empire is filled with glitz, glamour and opulence — it is a world of the unapologetically rich, but there is a lot more than what meets the eye? Gaurav Banerjee, Head — Content, Disney+ Hotstar & HSM Entertainment Network, Disney Star opened up about the web show and said, “With Karmma Calling we bring to audiences an entertaining story that narrates a tale of two powerful women in a glamorous set-up and around the themes of love, deceit, betrayal, romance and vengeance that will resonate with our viewers. The series has been beautifully made by Ruchi Narain and R.A.T films have been brilliant partners to create this extravagant series.”

Talking about her character, Raveena Tandon shared, “Playing Indrani Kothari helped me explore a very different aspect of myself as an actor, it is unlike any characters I have played before . I am experimenting with my characters. Indrani is powerful, strong-headed and wants to maintain her position in the elitist society. She has secrets to hide but her life is altered in many ways as Karma Talwar enters the picture but she is not a woman to give in to her Karma that easily. Karmma Calling is a tale of the glamorous, powerful Indrani Kothari and the enigmatic Karma Talwar and it’ll surely keep the audiences on Disney+ Hotstar hooked.”

Further elaborating on her character, Namrata Sheth added, “Karmma Calling dives into the glamorous world of the rich and reveals more than what meets the eye. Essaying Karma Talwar was a challenging and enriching experience for me as an actor. She’s very layered, has a strong mind-set and won’t stop at anything. Working with the entire team at R.A.T. films and Disney+ Hotstar has been a pleasure and I had especially an incredible experience shooting with Raveena Tandon. I’ve always admired her and have learned so much from her through the shoot. I can’t wait for the audiences to watch the series on Disney+ Hotstar.”

Talking about his role in Karmma Calling, Varun Sood said, “Playing the role of Ahaan Kothari was like a dream come true for me. While Ahaan’s character may seem simple, he has a multilayered and complex personality which the audience will definitely connect with. I am similar to him in some ways, which made it easier for me to sink into the skin of the character. Working with Raveena ma’am was a dream come true. I have been a fan of her since childhood and to have this opportunity felt surreal. Moreover, I am thankful to Ruchi, R.A.T. films and Disney+ Hotstar for making me a part of this larger-than-life show.”

Karmma Calling is based on the U.S. original series Revenge, which aired from 2011–2015 and was produced by ABC Signature, a part of Disney Television Studios. Produced by R.A.T films, adapted for India and directed by Ruchi Narain, the series features Varun Sood along with Gaurav Sharma, Waluscha D’souza, Amy Aela, Viraf Patel, Piyush Khati in pivotal roles. The upcoming series, Karmma Calling, will release on January 26, 2024, exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.

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Rashmika Mandanna serves monochrome magic in black Alex Perry dress for Animal success party : Bollywood News — Bollywood Hungama

The world of cinema came together to celebrate the phenomenal success of the recently released blockbuster, Animal. Among the many stars who graced the success party with their presence, the radiant Rashmika Mandanna stole the spotlight with her infectious energy and dazzling charm. The event, held at a posh venue in Mumbai, was a night filled with glamour, camaraderie, and the joy of a successful cinematic venture. Rashmika Mandanna posted her photos in the black bodycon dress with the caption, “Look 1 of 2024 for Animal success meet. A lot of chaos I must tell you but all worth it. Must most definitely thank my team for this. PS: THANK YOU for your love for ANIMAL. While shooting conversations would mostly revolve around ‘we are making this film for our audience, hope they like it??’ to now it being ‘we made it.!! we made this film for our audience and hell yeah!! they love it..!!’ So Thankyou.!! Our smiles today in success meets or otherwise is all because of you. Thank you for making it all so worth it!”

Rashmika Mandanna serves monochrome magic in black Alex Perry dress for Animal success party

he black outfit that Rashmika is wearing is from designer Alex Perry's own line. The floor-length attire has a maxi-length hem, a figure-hugging fitting that accentuates her curves, a plunging square neckline, a gathered design, dazzling black beads adorned all over, and a strapless silhouette. Matching fingerless Opera gloves embellished with sparkling black beads was how Rashmika accessorised the bodycon dress. Rashmika also selected a gathered tulle overlay and pointed stilettos with sequin details. Stunning earrings set with gems completed her all-black ensemble. As for the glam options, Rashmika ultimately decided on smokey eye shadow, kohl-lined eyelids, mascara on the lashes, darkened on-fleek brows, glossy mauve lips, rouge on the cheekbones, a dewy base, and highlighter on the contours. Her Animal Farm party outfit was finished with delicate waves and centre-parted open tresses.

Meanwhile, apart from Rashmika Mandanna, Animal also stars Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Triptii Dimri, Saurabh Sachdeva, and Shakti Kapoor among others. Sandeep Reddy Vanga directed the movie.

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Aditya Roy Kapur and Ananya Panday are spending time ice skating in London

Aditya Roy Kapur and Ananya Panday had taken off to the England capital to ring in New Years together.

Aditya Roy Kapur and Ananya Panday have become the talk of the town yet again with a photo! Last year, the rumoured couple were much in news owing to their trip together and once again it seems that the actress was seen travelling with her ‘Night Manager’ and spending time together. A photo of the duo enjoying the chilly winters in London has found its way on social media.

Earlier this week, another photo was doing the rounds where the rumoured couple were seen posing together, soaking in the festive spirit as they rang in New Years together in London. Now, in yet another photo which has found its way on social media, Aditya Roy Kapur and Ananya Panday are seen covered from head to toe in down jacket, trench coats, and other warm clothes, as they are seen enjoying their time on the snow and practicing, what seems like ice skating.

Interestingly, right before they left, they duo was snapped together at the airport, albeit not together. Furthermore, a day ago, the two actors were also seen returning from their short New Years vacation from the England capital.

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Aditya Roy Kapur and Ananya Panday also were a hot topic of discussion on Koffee with Karan 8 couch when host Karan Johar said, “So rumour has it and I asked her as well that you are dating Ananya Panday.” To this, Aditya replied, “You see Karan you said on your show ‘Ask me no secrets and I’ll tell you no lies’.” On the other hand, just like Aditya while Ananya dodged the question with some quirky responses, she eventually maintained that “Some things are private and special and it should be kept that way but I really want to talk about my professional life because no one’s talking about it.”

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Sidharth Malhotra in talks for two projects with directors Meghna Gulzar and Jeethu Joseph: Report

Both projects are eyeing the 2024 production stage.

Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra is kicking off 2024 with Rohit Shetty’s first web series Indian Police Force. The actor also makes his streaming debut with this upcoming series. However, Sidharth Malhotra is already in talks for two projects with the production house Junglee Pictures. These projects are reportedly being directed by Meghna Gulzar and Drishyam’s Jeethu Joseph.

According to a report in Peeping Moon, a source revealed, “Sidharth and Junglee Pictures have been talking about collaborating for the past few months and are mainly discussing two movies — one directed by Meghna Gulzar and the other by Jeethu Joseph, acclaimed for his blockbuster Malayalam movie franchise, Drishyam. Sid, however, hasn’t signed them yet, as it’s still in the conversation stage. Depending on how the talks go, he might decide to do one of them or ultimately agree to both.”

Like always, Meghna Gulzar’s project is based on a true story. Meanwhile, Jeethu Joseph’s project is about a “valiant, sharp, and quick-witted law enforcement officer who embarks on a journey to fight for truth and bring justice in a high-stakes case at the international level.” Both projects are eyeing the 2024 production stage.

Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra has Yodha as his next theatrical release. It is set for an April 2024 release. Apart from this and his web series, he has reportedly signed Dinesh Vijan’s Spider alongside Janhvi Kapoor. The action thriller will be directed by Dasvi fame Tushar Jalota. It goes on floors in January 2024.