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21 Jul

Pawan Kalyan says he didn’t quit Hari Hara Veera Mallu: ‘Not because of ego, but…’

Business CorrespondentEntertainment, News

Though producer A.M. Ratnam must have been on cloud nine when he got the green signal from Pawan Kalyan to play the lead in Hari Hara Veera Mallu, that moment was more than five years ago. Since then, the highly ambitious project has faced several hurdles, including director Krish Jagarlamudi's exit from the film and multiple production halts, mainly due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Pawan's political commitments. The delays were so severe that the film's release has been postponed thrice this year itself. The good news for the makers is that Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 is finally…

21 Jul

Industry Applauds Debutants in Mohit Suri’s ‘Saiyaara’

Mithun RoyEntertainment

Mumbai, July 21, 2025 — Saiyaara, the latest romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, has garnered widespread acclaim from Bollywood’s leading figures following its theatrical release on July 18. The film marks the debut of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, whose performances have been hailed as “scintillating” and “heartfelt” by industry veterans. The film opened to a strong box office performance, collecting ₹21 crore on its first day and crossing ₹90 crore by its fourth day, making it one of the most successful launches for newcomers in recent years. Ranveer Singh, in a social…

21 Jul

Saiyaara “deserves all the love coming its way,” according to Mahesh Babu

Banasree SarkarEntertainment

"Saiyaara" starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda has received positive reviews from all quarters. Mahesh Babu, the Tollywood star, is the most recent name to be added to the list of devotees. The "Sarkaru Vaari Paata" star praised Mohit Suri's directing on this X timeline, writing, "Congratulations, #Saiyaara team… What a masterfully crafted movie with frank storytelling, outstanding acting, and excellent production value. Lauding the film’s lead cast, Mahesh Babu added, "Big love to #AhaanPanday & #AneetPadda for living their roles so effortlessly…This one is deserving of all the affection it receives. Harshvardhan Rane is equally as amazed by "Saiyaara"…

21 Jul

বন্দে ভারত ট্রেন যাত্রা নেহা ধুপিয়ার শৈশবের স্মৃতি ফিরিয়ে আনে

Arpita Debnathbollywood, EntertainmentBollywood, Entertainment

বলিউড অভিনেত্রী নেহা ধুপিয়া সম্প্রতি বন্দে ভারত এক্সপ্রেসে মুম্বাই থেকে সুরাট পর্যন্ত ট্রেন যাত্রা শুরু করেছেন। অপ্রত্যাশিতভাবে এই যাত্রাটি তার শৈশবের দিনগুলির এক আবেগঘন স্মৃতিতে পরিণত হয়েছিল। ভোরের দিকে যাত্রা তার বাবা-মায়ের সাথে কাটানো ট্রেন যাত্রার স্মৃতি ফিরিয়ে এনেছিল, এই অভিজ্ঞতাটি তিনি তার সর্বশেষ ইউটিউব ভ্লগে প্রেমের সাথে ধারণ করেছেন। ভিডিওতে, নেহাকে ট্রেনে ওঠার সময় উত্তেজনায় ভরপুর দেখা যাচ্ছে এবং তার শৈশবের দিনগুলির স্মৃতিচারণ করতে দেখা যাচ্ছে। তিনি উষ্ণভাবে বলেন, "ছোটবেলায়, আমি আমার বাবা-মায়ের সাথে ট্রেনে ভ্রমণ করতাম... এবং আজ, আমার ঠিক একই অনুভূতি হচ্ছে। এই যাত্রা অনেক সুন্দর স্মৃতি ফিরিয়ে এনেছে।"

19 Jul

Shilpa Shirodkar says her husband moved to New Zealand and quit his ‘extremely successful job’ so she could be with him as he battled depression: ‘I wanted to be close to my sister Namrata’

Business CorrespondentEntertainment, News

A well-known name in Bollywood in the 1990s, Shilpa Shirodkar, known for working with stalwarts such as Ramesh Sippy, Mithun Chakraborty, Amitabh Bachchan, Mukul Anand and Gulshan Kumar, took a 13-year break from showbusiness to raise her family in London. She returned to Mumbai in the early 2010s, and though she eventually made a comeback to television, it wasn't part of her plan initially. In a candid chat with Pinkvilla, Shilpa opens up about her journey back to India, not with the intention of returning to films or television, but to be close to her sister Namrata Shirodkar and to…

19 Jul

Neil Nitin Mukesh Opens Up on Reinvention, Legacy, and OTT Debut in Exclusive Interview

Mithun RoyEntertainment

Mumbai, July 18, 2025 — In a candid and wide-ranging interview, actor Neil Nitin Mukesh reflected on his two-decade journey in the film industry, his commitment to reinvention, and his recent foray into the OTT space with the musical drama Hai Junoon!. Speaking from the Jio office during promotions, Mukesh emphasized his deliberate choice to avoid conventional leading-man roles, instead opting for layered, often grey-shaded characters. “I’ve always tried to reinvent myself,” he said, citing performances in Johnny Gaddaar, New York, Saath Khoon Maaf, and Wazir as examples of his risk-taking approach to acting. Mukesh’s OTT debut marks a new…

19 Jul

Hunter Season 2 Trailer Unveiled: Suniel Shetty and Jackie Shroff Set Stage for Explosive Showdown

Mithun RoyEntertainment

Mumbai, July 18, 2025 — Amazon MX Player has officially launched the trailer for Hunter Season 2 – Tootega Nahi Todega, promising a gripping continuation of its high-octane crime thriller. The sequel stars Bollywood veterans Suniel Shetty and Jackie Shroff in a dramatic face-off, intensifying the stakes for the returning protagonist Vikram. At the trailer launch event held in Mumbai, Shetty and Shroff made a theatrical entrance by tearing through a life-sized poster of the show, setting the tone for the season’s bold narrative. The surprise appearance of Tiger Shroff added further star power, drawing enthusiastic reactions from fans and…

19 Jul

৭৬.৯ লক্ষ টাকার জালিয়াতির মামলায় গ্রেফতার আলিয়া ভাটের প্রাক্তন পিএ

Arpita Debnathbollywood, EntertainmentBollywood, Entertainment

বলিউড অভিনেত্রী আলিয়া ভাটের প্রাক্তন ব্যক্তিগত সহকারী বেদিকা প্রকাশ শেঠিকে ৭৬.৯ লক্ষ টাকার জালিয়াতির অভিযোগে জুহু পুলিশ বেঙ্গালুরু থেকে গ্রেপ্তার করেছে। ভাটের মা সোনি রাজদান মুম্বাই পুলিশের কাছে অভিযোগ দায়ের করার পর ২০২৪ সালের জানুয়ারিতে একটি এফআইআর দায়েরের পর এই গ্রেপ্তার করা হয়। কর্মকর্তাদের মতে, শেঠি ২০২১ সাল থেকে ভাটের প্রযোজনা সংস্থা, ইটারনাল সানশাইন প্রোডাকশনস প্রাইভেট লিমিটেডে কর্মরত ছিলেন। তিনি দুই বছর ধরে জাল চালান তৈরি এবং জমা দেওয়ার অভিযোগ করেছেন। এই চালানগুলি অভিনেতার জাল স্বাক্ষর ব্যবহার করে অনুমোদিত হয়েছিল বলে জানা গেছে, যার ফলে কোম্পানি এবং ভাটের ব্যক্তিগত অ্যাকাউন্ট উভয়ের তহবিল আত্মসাৎ করা হয়েছিল। পুলিশ জানিয়েছে যে লেনদেন গোপন…

18 Jul

Anupam Kher says Shah Rukh Khan is indeed the ‘last superstar’, recalls his statement: ‘He was right’

Business CorrespondentEntertainment, News

Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently opened up about the warmth and camaraderie of the early days of Bollywood and recalled a memorable moment he had with Shah Rukh Khan when the latter claimed he was the last superstar. In a candid chat with Siddharth Kannan, Anupam, who is currently promoting his upcoming film 'Tanvi The Great', spoke about how much before vanity vans and mobile phones became common, the film industry thrived on true relationships. Recalling a memorable episode from his talk show, Anupam said, "Our relationships are built on true relationships. Neither we had vanity vans, nor mobiles, we…

18 Jul

Lisa Shares Playful Highlights from BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE LA Concert at SoFi Stadium

Mithun RoyEntertainment

Los Angeles, July 18, 2025 — BLACKPINK’s Lisa delighted fans worldwide by sharing a vibrant collection of behind-the-scenes and on-stage moments from the group’s recent DEADLINE world tour stop at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles. The concert, held on July 12 and 13, marked BLACKPINK’s first full-group performance in the U.S. since their Born Pink tour concluded in 2022. In a photo dump posted to her official Instagram account, Lisa captioned the images: “LA energy giving. First time performing at SoFi Stadium and had so much fun jumping with Blinks.” The post featured candid snapshots of Lisa and fellow member Rosé…