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#2019recap: From Priyanka Chopra's MET Gala look to Bollywood's selfie with PM Modi, moments that stormed the internet

A much eventful year comes to an end. 2019 was full of pleasant and disappointing cinematic experiences, achievements and controversies, among other newsworthy developments. As we head towards a brand new year, we looked back at some of the most viral moments and photos from Bollywood that took the internet by storm. Check out below! Bollywood's iconic selfie with PM Narendra Modi A bunch of A-listers from Bollywood flew to New Delhi to discuss the role of cinema in the building of the nation. From Karan Johar, Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana to Rohit Shetty, Rajkummar Rao and Sidharth Malhotra, everyone was there! This epic selfie was what ruled all the internet trends for the next few days. Priyanka Chopra's MET Gala look The 2019 Met Gala's theme was Camp: Notes on Fashion, and Priyanka Chopra was certainly one of the biggest news-makers of the event. Her very dramatic caged dress with feathered skirt and long cape from Dior, teamed up with mes

5 Bollywood Weddings In 2020

2019 was the year of heart-breaking no big splashy weddings in Bollywood in 2019. In the coming year we hope to see some high-profile couples tie the knot in lavish extensively covered weddings. Here’s assessing the marriage potential of 5 in-the-news couples. 1.  Malaika Arora-Arjun Kapoor : No wedding plans for this just-happy-to-be-together couple for various reasons. While Malaika has her hands full of her responsibilities as a single mother (which she would not want to share with anyone else) Arjun’s sister Anshula must be married before he thinks of his own. Hence in 2020, this forever-clicked couple would just be happy being a couple. Any problems with that? 2. Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor : The cynics didn’t give this relationship for more than six months. His commitment-phobic record spoke for itself. But Ranbir has grown older and wiser. He is not the same heartbreaker who dated and dumped Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, and other unmentionable names.  He wants to settle dow

BTS takes Times Square by storm, Post Malone, Sam Hunt, Alanis perform at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve

South Korean supergroup BTS, which one of the biggest bands in the world currently, performed at the highly anticipated Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.  The band consists of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook performed at Times Square before the ball dropped. As the fans around the globe watched them live on their screens, BTS Army gathered at Times Square to cheer for the boys who performed 'Boy With Luv' and 'Make It Right' from last album 'Map Of The Soul: Persona'.  This was also the first time the septet gave a choreographed performance on 'Make It Right' . 2020 New Year's RockinEve 방탄소년단 Make it right + 작은시 -1 #방탄소년단 #BTS @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/3BGJGQwW3y — 날아올라???? (@Ve0613) January 1, 2020 2020 New Year's RockinEve 방탄소년단 Make it right + 작은시 -3 #방탄소년단 #BTS @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/v7Eefmg6Vi — 날아올라???? (@Ve0613) January 1, 2020 . @BTS_twt took the world by storm in 2019, and now they're here

Benedict Cumberbatch starrer Doctor Strange 2 will introduce new Marvel characters

Marvel Cinematic Universe fans are very excited about the Phase 4 starting with Black Widow . The fans are also eagerly waiting for the sequel of Doctor Strange which released in 2016. Now, some revelations have been made on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness . Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has confirmed that the film will have characters from Marvel that they have always wanted to utilize. During Q&A at New York Film Academy, Feige revealed, "The next Doctor Strange film, for instance, features some new MCU characters which will be making their debut in that movie you won't expect or won't guess who it is but we found a cool way to make it work because we want to make a particular type of movie there and there was a character who we always wanted to do something with who will fit really well there." Feige also confirmed that Disney+ series Loki will tie into Doctor Strange in the Multiverse Of Madness. The film will feature Scarlet Witch (El

Bohemian Rhapsody star Rami Malek reveals how playing Freddie Mercury influenced him in James Bond - No Time To Die

2019 was a phenomenal year for Rami Malek who starred as Queen singer, late Freddie Mercury, in Bohemian Rhapsody. While his performance was highly applauded by the critics, he is moving ahead with yet another interesting role and this time as a villain in James Bond: No Time To Die.  This will be the final installment for Daniel Craig who takes on the 007 role for the last time. Speaking about his villainous role Safin in the upcoming Bond film, Rami Malek revealed how Bohemian Rhapsody taught him to avoid being a carbon copy while prepping for the role. “If I went in there and tried to make a carbon copy of someone, what joy or fun would that be for anybody? I guess that may be a lesson I learned from Mr. Mercury,” he told Empire Magazine. “If it’s not original, then why bother? I’ve pocketed some things from some of my favourites. But I tried to every day imbue this character with something I thought made sense for the character, but might also at the same time be shocking and

Bigg Boss 13: Arhaan Khan is upset about the way his past was revealed on the show; says his relationship with Rashami Desai has become stronger

Ever since Arhaan Khan made an entry on Bigg Boss 13, the controversies have been at their peak. While he was evicted from the show in just two weeks, he entered the house again and stayed for almost a month. With his recent eviction, his girlfriend, Rashami Desai was heartbroken and couldn’t stop crying. In a recent conversation with a leading daily, Arhaan Khan revealed that he has no issues with Salman Khan bringing his past up on national television, but he has a grudge with the channel. In an episode of Weekend Ka Vaar, Salman Khan revealed some shocking details about Arhaan Khan’s private life which said that he had a wife and a child. All of which was kept hidden from his current girlfriend, Rashami Desai, surprising the inmates even more as they thought she was aware of his past. Arhaan spoke about how he sees Salman Khan as his idol and he must have had his reasons for revealing his past like that, but he is upset with the channel. Arhaan Khan feels that bringing up his past

महिलाओं को उनकी पसंद के मुताबिक जॉब ढूंढने में मदद करते हैं ये 5 जॉब पोर्टल्स

लाइफस्टाइल डेस्क. एक तरफ देश की कुछ महिलाएं कॉर्पोरेट की दुनिया में नाम रोशन कर रही हैं, तो वहीं कुछ ऐसी भी हैं जो घरों को संभालते हुए परिवार को पूरा वक्त देने का फैसला लिया है। कई महिलाएं शादी, प्रेग्नेंसी, मातृत्व, फैमिली मेंबर्स की देखभाल, जॉब ट्रांसफर जैसे कारणों से नौकरी छोड़ भी देती हैं। ऐसी ही महिलाओं के लिए ऑनलाइन ऐसे कई पोर्टल्स हैं जो उनकी पसंद के हिसाब से जॉब्स ढूंढने में मदद करते हैं। ये पोर्टल्स खासतौर से महिलाओं के लिए ही फुल-टाइम, पार्ट-टाइम, वर्क फ्रॉम होम और फ्रीलांसिंग जॉब्स ढूंढने का काम करते हैं। gharsenaukri.com की डिजिटल कंटेंट हेड रूमानी सैकिया फुकन बता रही हैं ऐसे टॉप 5 पोर्टल्स जहां महिलाओं मनमुताबिक जॉब ढूंढ सकती हैं... जॉब्स फॉर हर यह जॉब पोर्टल खासतौर से उन महिलाओं के लिए डिजाइन किया गया है, जो अपने कॅरियर से कुछ समय ब्रेक लेने के बाद दोबारा जॉब की तलाश में हैं। 'JobsForHer' बेंगलुरु में शुरू हुई एक कंपनी है। आपको इस पोर्टल पर जॉब ऑफर, सलाह, स्किल्स बढ़ाने के कोर्स, इंस्पिरेशन आदि आसानी से मिल सकते हैं। वेबसाइट- jobsforher.com हर सेकंड इनिंग्स

Varun Dhawan says he was inspired by Eminem

Varun Dhawan is all set to play the role of a dancer in Remo Dsouza’s Street Dancer 3D . The actor has had a keen interest in the art of dance. In the trailer, Varun Dhawan is seen showing off some kick-ass dance moves that are sure to leave you with a dropped jaw. Revolving around the India-Pakistan immigrants living abroad, this movie is expected to be the biggest dance movie India has ever seen. Speaking of his inclination towards dance, Varun Dhawan revealed that he grew up listening to a lot of hip hop, that’s where his love for dance comes from. He listened to a lot of artists like Eminem who inspired him. He says he’s lucky to pursue his love for dance through his films and has appreciated the evolution of art in our country. Varun also expressed his excitement for the artists who express their emotions, educate, and encourage through their respective forms of art. Street Dancer 3D also stars Shraddha Kapoor and Nora Fatehi and is slated to release on January 24, 2020. Also

Varun Dhawan says he was inspired by Eminem

Varun Dhawan is all set to play the role of a dancer in Remo Dsouza’s Street Dancer 3D . The actor has had a keen interest in the art of dance. In the trailer, Varun Dhawan is seen showing off some kick-ass dance moves that are sure to leave you with a dropped jaw. Revolving around the India-Pakistan immigrants living abroad, this movie is expected to be the biggest dance movie India has ever seen. Speaking of his inclination towards dance, Varun Dhawan revealed that he grew up listening to a lot of hip hop, that’s where his love for dance comes from. He listened to a lot of artists like Eminem who inspired him. He says he’s lucky to pursue his love for dance through his films and has appreciated the evolution of art in our country. Varun also expressed his excitement for the artists who express their emotions, educate, and encourage through their respective forms of art. Street Dancer 3D also stars Shraddha Kapoor and Nora Fatehi and is slated to release on January 24, 2020. Also

Bigg Boss 13: Rashami Desai breaks down ahead of Arhaan Khan's eviction

Basically, Bigg Boss 13 has been quite an unpredictable ride so far. The latest to get evicted from the house is Arhaan Khan, whose romance with Rashami Desai made quite a lot of news. While everyone dropped hints on how Arhaan might not be the right guy for Rashami and host Salman Khan busted some serious facts about his personal life, Rashami seemed to give two hoots and stuck to Arhaan. A day back, however, Salman announced that one among Arhaan, Shefali Bagga and Madhurima Tuli would be evicted since they were at the bottom. This got Rashami emotional and the two could be seen at the confession room while she hugged Arhaan and broke down in tears. She is also seen telling him how she was feeling heavy from inside. Such emotions are infectious and Arhaan is also seen hugging her back, looking all emotional. Soon after his eviction, Arhaan also slammed the show in an interview and said that his past was unnecessarily dug up. Salman had earlier shockingly revealed that Arhaan is a

#2019Recap: Salman’s supremacy, Akshay’s dominance, rise of Hrithik, Shahid, Vicky – a look at the notable box office trends

Another year has ended but this one was different. It had too many twists and turns. Several films that were not expected to work or were to be average grossers became huge hits. On the other hand, a few films that could have easily been biggest grossers of the year, underperformed. In this Bollywood Hungama Special Feature, we take a look at sixteen interesting trends of the ticket window in 2019: 1. Underperforming year for Salman Khan Salman Khan had two films, both of which failed to really impress the audiences. His Eid release, Bharat , was met with mixed response, which affected its overall box office outcome (Rs 194 crore). His Christmas offing, Dabangg 3 , was poorer and has failed to reach even the Rs. 150 crore mark. 2. Even underperforming films of Salman Khan go over Rs. 100 crore Despite Bharat, Dabangg 3 and even 2018’s Race 3 not doing well, Salman Khan is still a force to reckon with. Even if his films don’t impress, they still manage to cross the Rs. 100 cror

Watch: Varun Dhawan has a hilarious fall while rapping and ice-skating at the same time

Ever been in a fix when you are on a holiday but can't simply switch off from work mode? Something similar happened to Varun Dhawan. He is presently holidaying in Switzerland, and the frosty mountains are enough to keep him occupied. Much funnily, however, Varun's last released song is called ‘ Garmi !' And then, he thought of performing the rap portion of his song while ice-skating. The multi-tasker that he is, the actor rapped, skated and also took a selfie video at the same time. And this unique amalgamation ended with a great fall...LOL! "RAP and ICESKATE  #Sd3 Watch till the end so u know why you should never try this!! Sorry @badboyshah I tried," he wrote, sharing the video on Instagram. This sent everyone including Varun's Street Dancer 3D co-star Nora Fatehi and friend Jacqueline Fernandez into a fit of laughter.   View this post on Instagram   RAP and ICESKATE ⛸ ☃️ #Sd3 Watch till the end so u know why you should n

Kajol says she would’ve chosen to do Tribhanga even if it was a theatrical release

Kajol is all set to make her digital debut in Renuka Shahane’s directorial, Tribhanga. The film is based on the lives of three women of different generations and is slated to release on Netflix in 2020. Starring Mithila Palkar and Tanvi Azmi, this film is based on a dysfunctional family and the team has recently wrapped the shoot for the same. Kajol spoke about the project and why she chose to do it, in a recent interview. She said it’s the script that matters to her and not the platform of its release. Kajol went on to say that the digital platform has provided projects with a chance to release that would be difficult to release otherwise. Appreciating the wider audience reach, she said that she is glad that the movie will be available all across the world on the same day. Kajol will also be seen in Tanhaji – The Unsung Warrior starring her husband, Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan. Also Read: “You betrayed me”- Kajol tells Saif Ali Khan after he chooses Switzerland holiday over Tanh

Why Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal is the BIGGEST hit of this decade of INDIAN CINEMA!

The decade is about to end and box office-wise, a lot new benchmarks were created by various films that released in India. The Southern films made a mark in a big way, especially the 2017 flick Baahubali 2: The Conclusion . It’s Hindi version collected a mind-boggling Rs. 510.99 crore, surprising trade and industry. No Hindi film has even crossed the Rs. 400 crore mark and here was a Telugu film that did the unthinkable. Even in overseas and in other versions, it did extremely well and the total collections stand at more than Rs. 1000 crore! However, there’s one film that has gone beyond this monstrous blockbuster. And that movie is none other than the 2016 sports drama Dangal , starring Aamir Khan in a leading role. It was the Christmas release that year and had quite a few challenges. It was not the typical Bollywood entertainer – it had Aamir playing an overweight, senior citizen for most part of the movie. There was no romantic angle. Songs are beautiful but weren’t chartbusters.

The decade power: Shah Rukh Khan's roller-coaster ride with UP's and DOWN's

This decade saw the rise and fall of the biggest stalwarts from the industry. While a lot has been spoken about the star-power of the actors, here's a series that analyzes in-depth, the strengths and weaknesses of the top 10 Bollywood stars, and ranks them based on their performance this decade taking into account factors like magnitude of success, opening day collections, consistency, potential, awareness, and loyal fan following. The one who scores high on all the fronts will be crowned the STAR OF THIS DECADE. Number 5 on the list is Shah Rukh Khan and here's a report card at how he fared between 2010 and 2019. 2011 to 2015 Shah Rukh Khan ended last decade with a blockbuster in the form of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi , and his line up back then for the coming decade looked formidable with films like My Name Is Khan and Ra . One already announced for their release in 2010 and 2011. After having a dream run in the 2000’s, the stage was set for the actor to take his superstardom

Kajol says she would’ve chosen to do Tribhanga even if it was a theatrical release

Kajol is all set to make her digital debut in Renuka Shahane’s directorial, Tribhanga. The film is based on the lives of three women of different generations and is slated to release on Netflix in 2020. Starring Mithila Palkar and Tanvi Azmi, this film is based on a dysfunctional family and the team has recently wrapped the shoot for the same. Kajol spoke about the project and why she chose to do it, in a recent interview. She said it’s the script that matters to her and not the platform of its release. Kajol went on to say that the digital platform has provided projects with a chance to release that would be difficult to release otherwise. Appreciating the wider audience reach, she said that she is glad that the movie will be available all across the world on the same day. Kajol will also be seen in Tanhaji – The Unsung Warrior starring her husband, Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan. Also Read: “You betrayed me”- Kajol tells Saif Ali Khan after he chooses Switzerland holiday over Tanh

Shocking! Ramesh Sippy’s film Shimla Mirchi goes straight to OTT

While producers RSVP’s colourful musical extravaganza  Bhangra Paa Le  was wrongly being reported as going to the streaming platform, it is being released on January 3 in theatres across India, another talked-about film is not quite that lucky on the same Friday.   Unknown to anyone associated with the film the producers Viacom 18 have decided to release Ramesh Sippy’s  Shimla Mirchi , Sippy’s first directorial venture in 24 years, on Netflix.  Neither the director nor the principal members of the cast Hema Malini and Rajkummar Rao were taken into confidence on the release platform.  A source close to Ramesh Sippy says the veteran director of  Sholay  is mighty miffed, “Viacom 18 has taken the decision (to release Shimla Mirchi  on the digital platform) on their own. Rameshji had no say in the matter. He made the film in 2014 at a meagre budget of 16-17 crores. It was meant to be a small sweet romantic film set in Shimla. Rameshji handed over the film to the producers in 2015. Just

Shocking! Ramesh Sippy’s film Shimla Mirchi goes straight to OTT

While producers RSVP’s colourful musical extravaganza  Bhangra Paa Le  was wrongly being reported as going to the streaming platform, it is being released on January 3 in theatres across India, another talked-about film is not quite that lucky on the same Friday.   Unknown to anyone associated with the film the producers Viacom 18 have decided to release Ramesh Sippy’s  Shimla Mirchi , Sippy’s first directorial venture in 24 years, on Netflix.  Neither the director nor the principal members of the cast Hema Malini and Rajkummar Rao were taken into confidence on the release platform.  A source close to Ramesh Sippy says the veteran director of  Sholay  is mighty miffed, “Viacom 18 has taken the decision (to release Shimla Mirchi  on the digital platform) on their own. Rameshji had no say in the matter. He made the film in 2014 at a meagre budget of 16-17 crores. It was meant to be a small sweet romantic film set in Shimla. Rameshji handed over the film to the producers in 2015. Just

7 reasons why Salman Khan's Dabangg 3 underperformed at the box office

Salman Khan’s much awaited cop drama, Dabangg 3 opened on 20 th Dec 2019 across the globe with mixed reviews, tilted towards the negative zone from the audience and critics alike. The film was expected to be another blockbuster from Salman Khan, however the underperformance has come across as a shock to the industry as well as to the team of the film. There are several factors which went against the cop franchise, some of which were under their control and some external factors, which was nothing but sheer bad luck. Economically, the film is a profitable venture for both producers due to the sale of satellite and digital rights, while there isn’t even an issue of loss for the distributors as the film was released by Salman Khan himself. None the less, despite the profits, there is no denying the fact that it’s an underperformer of epic proportions considering that the lifetime collections would be in the same zone to what Dabangg and Dabangg 2 did almost a decade back. The lifetime co

Katrina Kaif to play a doctor in Rohit Shetty’s Sooryavanshi

Katrina Kaif and Akshay Kumar are all set to make their comeback on screen after a long time. The duo’s chemistry has always been appreciated by the audiences and they can’t wait to see them recreate magic in Rohit Shetty’s Sooryavanshi . Making heads turn with the pictures and stills from the movie, the audiences feel that there could have been no better actor than Akshay Kumar to play Sooryavanshi . Rohit Shetty’s cop universe is an ever-growing family and the director himself has revealed the details of Katrina Kaif’s role in film. When he appeared on No Filter Neha as a guest, Rohit Shetty revealed that Katrina Kaif will be portraying the role of a doctor in the film. On the show, he also ended up revealing how she’s low-key a quiz master and asks a lot of questions like ‘Is this okay?’ and ‘Is this right?’. Speaking further on her questioning, he says that he assures her she’s beautiful but after a point, he switches off. Rohit Shetty also said that his team is always on their

Shocking! Ramesh Sippy’s film Shimla Mirch goes straight to OTT

While producers RSVP’s colourful musical extravaganza  Bhangra Paa Le  was wrongly being reported as going to the streaming platform, it is being released on January 3 in theatres across India, another talked-about film is not quite that lucky on the same Friday. Unknown to anyone associated with the film the producers Viacom 18 have decided to release Ramesh Sippy’s  Shimla Mirch , Sippy’s first directorial venture in 24 years, on Netflix.  Neither the director nor the principal members of the cast Hema Malini and Rajkummar Rao were taken into confidence on the release platform.  A source close to Ramesh Sippy says the veteran director of  Sholay  is mighty miffed, “Viacom 18 has taken the decision (to release Shimla Mirch  on the digital platform) on their own. Rameshji had no say in the matter. He made the film in 2014 at a meagre budget of 16-17 crores. It was meant to be a small sweet romantic film set in Shimla. Rameshji handed over the film to the producers in 2015. Just why

BREAKING: CBFC passes Deepika Padukone-starrer Chhapaak with ‘U’ certificate and ZERO cuts

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), since 4-5 years, has become too conservative or regressive at times. A lot of unfair cuts have been enforced on certain films, which has led to numerous controversies over the years. But one can’t deny that there have been also instances when the CBFC has understood the intent behind a film and have not gone for any kind of censoring in such films, despite the presence of disturbing scenes or dialogues. Chhapaak , one of the first films of 2020, is one such film that has escaped the wrath of CBFC. Starring Deepika Padukone, it tells the story of an acid attack survivor. The powerful trailer is laced with some scenes that can be difficult to sit through for audiences. However, thankfully, the CBFC understood the motive behind those scenes in this Meghna Gulzar-directed film. And surprisingly, they have passed the film without any cut. Moreover, it has also been awarded a ‘U’ certificate! A source close to the project says, “Though Chhap

Shocking! Ramesh Sippy’s film Shimla Mirch goes straight to OTT

While producers RSVP’s colourful musical extravaganza  Bhangra Paa Le  was wrongly being reported as going to the streaming platform, it is being released on January 3 in theatres across India, another talked-about film is not quite that lucky on the same Friday. Unknown to anyone associated with the film the producers Viacom 18 have decided to release Ramesh Sippy’s  Shimla Mirch , Sippy’s first directorial venture in 24 years, on Netflix.  Neither the director nor the principal members of the cast Hema Malini and Rajkummar Rao were taken into confidence on the release platform.  A source close to Ramesh Sippy says the veteran director of  Sholay  is mighty miffed, “Viacom 18 has taken the decision (to release Shimla Mirch  on the digital platform) on their own. Rameshji had no say in the matter. He made the film in 2014 at a meagre budget of 16-17 crores. It was meant to be a small sweet romantic film set in Shimla. Rameshji handed over the film to the producers in 2015. Just why