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Vir Das is ready with a new show. It’s called Inside Out and it premiers on Netflix on December 16. Explaining the concept behind the show Vir says, “It started out just to raise money for different charities. I'd do an online show every night to raise money and give the ticket sales away. To warm up the audience I'd ask 'what’s the first thing you're going to do when the world is normal again?'. Suddenly people all over opened up about their dreams. And I knew this was a moment I needed to capture. So the entire show is a comedian asking people across the world that one question.” Vir says he enjoyed his lockdown period. “I’ve been a circus performer for the past decade, travelling seven months a year. So I’ve never had this kind of time at home. So it’s nice to have this pause. So far I’ve been regurgitating output for the past decade now I’ve time to ingest content. And I had really been ignoring the digital platform. So far I had done some stand-up on Netflix...

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala’s Bachchan Pandey will roll in January 2021 and continue till March. It marks Akshay Kumar's 10th collaboration with his producer buddy. Earlier, it was being reported that besides Kriti Sanon, another actress will be signed for the project. It is now confirmed that Jacqueline Fernandez has come on board. The actress has joined the team of Bachchan Pandey . This marks her eighth collaboration with Sajid Nadiadwala. Her character is kept under wraps whereas it is being reported that Kriti Sanon plays the role of a journalist. Jacqueline excitedly shares, ”I was very new to the industry when I did the ‘Dhanno’ song in Housefull for Nadiad and our bond & friendship goes way back then. I am elated to be back working with him and Bachchan Pandey will mark our 8th film together after Judwaa & Housefull series. I can't wait to reunite with Akshay once again. It's a crazy mad ride always with him and I am sure we will have a blast together....

Music composer Wajid Khan passed away on Jun1 following a cardiac arrest. His wife, Kamalrukh Khan recently opened up about her experience of being in an inter-caste marriage. While Wajid was Muslim, Kamalrukh is Parsi and the college sweethearts tied the knot under the Separate Marriage Act that allows one to follow their own faith post marriage. Kamalrukh has two children with Wajid- a 16-year-old daughter and a nine-year-old son. After the post, she spoke to a daily about the trauma she went through in her 17-years of marriage. Kamalrukh revealed that she now has to fight for her children's due inheritance as Wajid's family has usurped his assets post his death. She said that she has to pay for her kids' education and their upkeep. She further said that she has been working as a clinical hypnotherapist but their primary source of income has been Wajid's marital support. She added that this support is being snatched away by those who did not keep in touch with her o...

The Coronvirus-induced lockdown and the subsequent closure of theatres for many months led to many films releasing directly on OTT platforms. In the midst, Anees Bazmee’s ten year old film It’s My Life stood out. Instead of releasing on a streaming platform, it premiered on satellite yesterday, on Zee Cinema. Produced by Boney Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor, it starred Harman Baweja and Genelia Deshmukh and was an official remake of the 2006 hit Telugu film, Bommarillu . And now another film of Anees Bazmee, which has been stuck since ages, is all set to be revived. Naam , starring Ajay Devgn, Sameera Reddy and Bhumika Chawla, is now being readied for release. In an interview to an entertainment portal, Anees Bazmee revealed that it might release on an OTT platform or like It’s My Life , it might directly release on television. He also promised viewers that the suspense thriller has one of the best performances of Ajay Devgn. When contacted, Anees Bazmee confirmed that it’s true and adde...

After presenting three interesting fiction properties in the festive month of October and captivating its audience with stories that capture the pulse of the Indian middle class, Zee TV now takes its audience on a trip of fantasy. The channel very recently launched the second season of its immensely successful and intriguing weekend thriller, Brahmarakshas. Produced by Balaji Telefilms, the show premiered its first episode on 22nd November with television actress Nikki Sharma essaying the lead character of Kalindi opposite popular actor Pearl V. Puri playing the role of Angad. Having made quite an intriguing start, the show is all set to make an exciting and captivating revelation on this Sunday. While the initial episodes have introduced viewers to leading lady Kalindi’s battle against an evil force that seems to be lurking around her, there has been much speculation around the true identity and the human form that this Brahmarakshas will assume. In an exciting turn of events, viewe...

Actors Sayani Gupta, Hussain Dalal, and Rishabh Kapoor starrer short film Shameless is India's official entry for Oscars 2021 in the Live Action Short Film category. The film is written and directed by Keith Gomes. Keith Gomes thanked the cast and crew of the film who are National and Oscar winners. He said he makes films with little funding from family and friends. He said that everyone comes together with loads of love and passion. Gomes said that he couldn’t be more blessed. The short film was released in April last year. It was selected amongst Shaan Vyas' Natkhat , Aditya Kelgaonkar's Sound Proof , Safar, and Trapped . ALSO READ: Sayani Gupta takes a jibe at Shah Rukh Khan on his Gandhi Jayanti post from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://bit.ly/3fPFLS9

Of late there has been a virtual exodus into the azure paradise of the Maldives. Journalist Barkha Dutta has even criticized the trend of stars posting pictures of their Maldives visit. A prominent young actor laughingly sets the matter of meditating in the Maldives by spilling the beans. “But they’ve to post the pictures of their activities in the Maldives. It is part of the deal.” He tells me. What deal? I ask curiously. “The package deal for this Maldives vacations. The stars are being lured into free vacations on condition that they post pictures of their experiences,” the actor informs, adding that he refused the tempting offer as it seems a little vulgar to be splashing in the lap of luxury at a time when there is a worldwide panic over a pandemic. Going by the number of Bollywood stars who have vacationed in the Maldives during the past couple of years, the oceanic paradise, the breath-taking beauty spot, has indeed transformed into the no 1 touristic attraction on the globe...

The film that chronicles the life of soft-core sensation, Shakeela, is all set for a big-screen multi-lingual release on Christmas. This announcement put to rest months of speculation surrounding the release of the film. The first poster of Shakeela starring Richa Chadha met with a lot of excitement. The latest poster of the film that launches today features Richa in a glamorous avatar. Draped in a saree and with a gun in her hand, she pays the perfect ode to the South siren. In the background, there are allusions to her epithet of a box office queen, along with obscene words related to her body, religious affiliation, and skin colour. The poster is a testament to the fact that Richa conveys Shakeela's attitude and style with a rare spunk and vivacity. It also communicates that it is no dirty picture and explores Shakeela’s world beyond her erotic image and stardom. Inspired by a shocking true story about the life of superstar Shakeela, the film traces her journey - filled with...

In October, it was being reported that Apne 2 was on cards. The actors Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol were set to reunite for this sequel. Now, joining them is Karan Deol as the three-generation of Deols are set to embark on a new journey. While Apne released in 2007, the sequel is set for Diwali 2021 release. This Guru Nanak Jayanti just got more special, when the makers and the family decided to announce its sequel with the blessings of Guru Nanak. Now, 14 years later, the team is up for an encore. Joining the terrific trio this time will be Sunny's elder son Karan Deol! Sunny Deol, on Monday, took to Twitter, to announce the film. “Babaji ke aashirwaad aur aapke pyaar ki wajah se aaj hum vapas ek sath nazar aayenge. Feeling blessed to get a chance to work with my father, brother again this time with my son. #Apne2, in cinemas Diwali 2021,” he wrote. Babaji ke aashirwaad aur aapke pyaar ki wajah se aaj hum vapas ek sath nazar aayenge. Feeling blessed to get a chance ...

Actor Janhvi Kapoor will soon resume work. After starring in Gunjan Saxena - The Kargil Girl this year that premiered on Netflix, the actress will begin her next film in January 2021. As per a daily, the actress has signed the remake of 2018 Tamil hit Kolamavu Kokila that starred Nayanthara in the lead. The film will be produced by Aanand L Rai. While the original was helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar, this remake will be directed by Siddharth Sengupta who was an assistant director in Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! and Agneepath. Janhvi Kapoor will fly to Punjab on January 7 and begin the shooting on January 9, 2021. As per the daily, the actress and the rest of the cast will shoot at a stretch of 45 days - which means they have a single schedule. They'll shoot in various parts of Punjab. ALSO READ: Janhvi Kapoor to star in remake of Malayalam film Helen? from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://bit.ly/3ob3or8 ...

Rahul Roy, who was in Kargil has been rushed to Srinagar for immediate medical attention. The actor was shooting for his upcoming film LAC – Live The Battle in Kargil where he suffered with a brain stroke. The actor has made quite the name for himself since the 90s and even participated in Bigg Boss. Apparently, the reason behind his brain stroke is the harsh weather condition of the region and he was immediately rushed to Srinagar for proper medical care and was then moved to Mumbai. The 52-year-old actor is currently in ICU and is responding well to the treatment. While there are no further details regarding his health conditions, he is currently admitted at Nanavati Hospital. from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://bit.ly/3oapYjZ

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor admitted to being in a relationship on social media a couple of years back. The actors are all set for their first movie together, Brahmastra. Making heads turn with their chemistry, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have been the talk of the town for as long as one can remember. As per the latest reports, Alia Bhatt has recently bought a new apartment in Ranbir Kapoor’s building. Alia already owns two houses, one being in Juhu, Mumbai and the other being in Covent Garden in London. The new house, for the unversed, is in Bandra’s Vaastu Pali Hill complex, where Ranbir Kapoor has his bachelor’s pad on the 7 th floor while Alia has reportedly bought a house on the 5 th floor. With over 2,460 sq ft area, Alia Bhatt has asked Gauri Khan to do the interior designs, who has also worked on Ranbir Kapoor’s house. The house costs around Rs. 32 crores and happens to be close to Ranbir’s family home, Krishna Raj’s bungalow. The Laxmi pooja was done by the Bhatt family ...

Om Raut is all set to stun the audience with yet another mammoth-sized project, Adipurush . The film is based on the legends of Ramayan with Prabhas portraying the role of Ram, Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh, Kriti Sanon as Sita. While there were a lot of reports regarding who would be the Sita, with actresses like Anushka Sharma, Keerthy Suresh, Anushka Shetty, and more, earlier this morning, it was reported that Kriti Sanon will be playing the role of Sita. As for the role of Laxman, director Om Raut has roped in Sunny Singh of Pyaar Ka Punchnama and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety fame. The actor is ecstatic to be playing the role of Laxman and to star in this project. He has also expressed his excitement to be working with such great actors in Adipurush . While the stars are expected to begin shooting soon, the film is slated to release on August 11, 2022. How excited are you for Adipurush now that the star cast has been revealed? Be sure to let us know in the comments below. Also Read: Kr...

While the cinemas have reopened just last month, they’re still running on a 50% capacity considering the rise in COVID-19 cases. The filmmakers, despite the cinemas reopening have been opting for OTT releases to avoid losses. After Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan’s Coolie No. 1 opting for an OTT release, it’s Arjun Kapoor and Rakul Preet Singh starrer Sardar & Grandson next in the queue. The film has recently attained its title and the shoot wrapped up a couple of months ago, now the makers are looking to release it on Netflix. Considering the financial aspects, the makers do not want to risk a theatrical release when they are running only on a 50% capacity rate. The budget of Sardar & Grandson is of Rs. 30 crores, costing more than Kiara Advani starrer Indoo Ki Jawani . The makers of the film have apparently finalized the deal with Netflix as it gives a better chance at the return of investment to the producers, Nikkhil Advani, John Abraham, and Bhushan Kumar. The trio hav...

Hema Malini and Dharmendra are one of the most coveted couples in Bollywood. The duo has been married to each other for years now and their on-screen chemistry is just as lit as the off-screen one. Being the iconic Veeru-Basanti from Sholay to date, they have always managed to give us major couple goals. Hema Malini and Dharmendra have now become grandparents to twin daughters, all thanks to their daughter Ahana Deol Vohra. She was taken to Hinduja Hospital in Khar and on November 26, they welcomed two girls, and the details regarding their names are yet disclosed. Congratulations to the Deols! Also Read: Hema Malini reacts to Bollywood filing a civil suit against two news channels; says the insults were getting too much from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://bit.ly/3q5tRIx

Only recently it was announced that Prabhas will be collaborating with Bhushan Kumar once again after Saaho for Om Raut’s directorial, Adipurush . The film revolves around the triumph of good over bad and it will feature Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh and Prabhas as Ram marking their first on-screen collaboration. Saif Ali Khan’s portrayal of the antagonist, King of Lanka, was confirmed a few days ago and the film will involve a lot of ancient forms of sword fighting and archery. While there were a lot of speculations regarding the female lead roped in to play Sita, the likes of Anushka Shetty, Kiara Advani, Anushka Sharma, Keerthy Suresh were expected to be a part of the film. But, the makers have reportedly now got Kriti Sanon on board who seems to be on a roll with signing films, Adipurush being her sixth film scheduled to be shot between November 2020 and August 2021. Currently, she is shooting for Hum Do Humaare Do with Rajkummar Rao, post which, she will be working on Bachchan Pan...

Both Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi are known for their impeccable comic timings and happen to be two of the finest in the genre. However, as shocking as it sounds, they have never shared the screen space together. Even though Arshad Warsi and Akshay Kumar have been a part of the Jolly L. L. B franchise, they starred in parts one and two respectively, leaving no chance of sharing the frame. Now, Sajid Nadiadwala is about the change that with his upcoming film Bachchan Pandey . Akshay Kumar had announced the film earlier this year and the look had gone viral in no time. With Kriti Sanon as his leading lady, Akshay Kumar will also be seen sharing the frame with Arshad Warsi for the first time in their career. Akshay has recently wrapped shooting for BellBottom and is scheduled to begin the shoot for Bachchan Pandey in January 2021 in Jaisalmer. With Farhad Samji as the director, Bachchan Pandey will mark another collaboration with the director-producer-actor trio. Also Read: Aksha...

Ayan Mukerji's directorial Brahmastra has been in the making for a long time now. After several delays, in the beginning of the year it was announced that the film starring Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt will be released in December 2020 but the pandemic has caused a further delay in release. There have been several reports about the film being made on a massive budget. Turns out the total budget of the film is way over Rs. 300 crore. Uday Shankar, Chairman of Star and Disney India, revealed some interesting details about the film at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020. "It is the biggest-ever movie made in this country," he said. When asked about the film being mounted on a budget of Rs. 300 crores, he refused to give away a number but said, "Just to tell you, it is way more than that." “Any movie like that, the experience that it seeks to create, needs to straddle across everything. It cannot be denied that most intense experience th...

Zee TV recently presented a heart-warming story that captures the essence of the ever-evolving dynamics of the saas-bahu relationship in Indian society. Titled Hamariwali Good News, it showcases a unique role reversal between the daughter-in-law Navya (Srishti Jain) and her mother-in-law Renuka (Juhi Parmar) to give their family the much awaited ‘Good News.’ Versatile actress Juhi Parmar plays the role of Renuka in the show, who is the mother-in-law and the lifeline of the Tiwari family. Shakti Anand, on the other hand, is seen essaying the pivotal character of Mukund, who is Renuka’s husband and Navya’s father-in-law. A grocery shop owner, known for being a miser, he follows the motto of, 'Jaisa chal raha hai badiya hai, what is the need for change?’ We’ve seen how Renuka and Mukund have been distant from each other and while we’ve seen the duo clash and argue like every couple, recently Renuka was trying to make an attempt to get closer to Mukund once again. However, it looks l...

Bhumi Pednekar will be featuring in a romantic ballad - ' Baras Baras ' alongside Karan Kapadia in her next release Durgamati – The Myth . The song gives you a glimpse of the budding romance between Bhumi and Karan’s character in the film which also marks their first film together. While the audiences got a peek of their love in the trailer of this thriller, the first song from the film ' Baras Baras ' will release tomorrow. The song sung by B Praak and composed - written by Tanishk Bagchi will the first association of the Punjabi singer who has already created a stir by lending his voice to several hit songs and Tanishk who is on a roll with his various musical hits. The additional vocals for the song is given by Altamash Faridi. Directed by Ashok G, Presented by Akshay Kumar (Cape of Good Films) and Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series, produced by Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar (T-Series) and Vikram Malhotra (Abundantia Entertainment), the film releases on 11th Dec on Amaz...

On National Organ Donation Day (November 27), it has been revealed that Ranbir Kapoor had decided to pledge his organs at an event organised by Amar Gandhi Foundation. “Pledge & donate my organs, I hope that by me doing this it will make a difference to one person or two person lives, and it keeps going forward and it will make a difference, so please do consider pledging your organs,” Ranbir said. The Amar Gandhi Foundation was formed by a few like-minded nephrologists who identified the need to create awareness about early detection of kidney disease to prevent dialysis and about Organ Donation and motivate people to pledge/donate organs. Interestingly, Alia Bhatt also said, “It is important to make people aware of the process behind it. I think it is important to come and talk about the health issues and Amar Gandhi Foundation and Organ donation awareness drive. Make people aware of the prospects of their organ donation, alive or post-death”. ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Aditya Ro...

Kiara Advani has been on a roll with back-to-back shoots and movie releases. The actress has been signing film after film and her upcoming release after Laxmii, Indoo Ki Jawani , has some heavy dialogues that have been chopped by the CBFC. With Aditya Seal as the male lead, Indoo Ki Jawani has been in the news for its peppy dance numbers including ‘Sawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag’. As per the Central Board of Film Certification, there are a few PG-13 dialogues and sexual innuendos that have been chopped. The first dialogue being, “Apne ghode ko astabal mein thodi rakhunga”, that went along with a lewd gesture has been deleted from the film. There was a scene where Satish is seen with his hands in his pants, but that has been replaced with a scene where he’s seen with a hand on his phone. Along with deleting the dialogues, there have been convenient changes made in the script. A dialogue that says, “Ab toh Supreme Court ne bhi…till…legal hai” has been replaced with, “Arre main bol raha hoon...

In a huge relief for Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, the Bombay High Court on Thursday set aside the demolition order passed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on September 9 directing demolition of alleged alterations carried at her Bandra office. The case was being heard by the division bench of Justices SJ Kathawalla and RI Chagla, who said that Ranaut is allowed to make the bungalow habitable. However, it also said that the extent of the demolished position requires planning permission from the BMC. The Court also asked to appoint a valuer to determine the compensation payable to the actress for the demolition of her property, which is to be submitted before the court in March 2021. The BMC had alleged that Ranaut had unauthorized constructions in her Mumbai office, a portion of which was razed. However, the court denied any unauthorized construction. “The BMC order actuated by legal malice. There is material in pleadings that smacks of a malfide and was done to ...

Shaheer Sheikh and Ruchikaa Kapoor recently confirmed their relationship on social media and while there were people insinuating their engagement, the couple has tied the knot in a simple court marriage. After the court marriage, the newlyweds flew to Shaheer’s hometown, Jammu where a small ceremony took place and on their return, they had a small function at Ruchikaa’s residence in Mumbai. Shaheer Sheikh and Ruchikaa Kapoor have decided to have a full-fledged traditional ceremony in June 2021. Talking about tying the knot, Shaheer said that Ruchikaa is honest about her feelings. Being an actor, he has to pretend a lot when he’s in front of the camera but with Ruchikaa, Shaheer says he can be himself. The best part about their relationship, according to Shaheer is that they were friends first and since he’s a wanderer, he has finally found the right companion. Shaheer says he’s looking forward to his never-ending travels with her. Ruchikaa Kapoor says it’s Shaheer’s simplicity and h...

Suno Dekho Kaho is the noble campaign to deal with mental illness. And the extremely perceptive revealing and engaging conversation on mental health between mega-star Amitabh Bachchan and eminent philanthropist Neera Birla, now out on YouTube, is a part of Neerja Birla’s endeavour to create awareness on mental illness through her organization MPower. In the outstanding 33-minute conversation, the two powerful celebrities with voices that carry weight discuss nearly every aspect of mental health including the impact it has on the physical and mental health of the caregiver and the stigma attached to mental health and how it can be eliminated. Mr Bachchan suggests a graceful word for mental illness such as ‘Vikaalta’ or ‘Adheer’. Uncannily, though this conversation was recorded before Sushant Singh Rajput’s demise, Mr Bachchan talks about how drugs and alcohol could be a smokescreen for acute depression. Taking cognizance of the rising issues surrounding mental wellness in the countr...

Kangana Ranaut’s place of birth Himachal Pradesh has completely mesmerized filmmaker Priyadarshan. Shooting in Himachal Pradesh for  Hungama 2 with Meezan Jaffrey, Shilpa Shetty, Paresh Rawal and others Priyan sighs, “I’ve shot in some of the most beautiful spots of earth. But none to compare with Himachal. It is by far the most beautiful place I’ve seen. I want to come back here for every film I direct.” Priyadarshan says we must learn to respect our own culture. “Here in Himachal Pradesh I’ve discovered the most stunning locations, far more picturesque than anything in Switzerland or France. No mountains on earth can rival the majesty of the Himalayas. We must learn to value our own culture and heritage. Stop worshipping the West as the best.” Priyan strongly recommends that we stop shooting in the West. “It is an unnecessary waste of resources and foreign exchange. India has some of the most camera-fr...

While refusing to divulge details on the character that the Amitabh Bachchan will play in the Prabhas and Deepika Padukone starrer, the film’s producer Priyanka Dutta revealed to me that the Big B’s role would be no cameo. “He is playing a full-length character, like Prabhas,” the producer asserts. She also reveals that the film will be in four languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. Finding a voice to match the Big B’s baritone in the three South Indian languages is going to be problematic. About the Big B’s character in the film, Ms Dutta says they are not revealing anything about any of the characters at the moment. But a source close to the project reveals to this writer that the plot will be set in contemporary times. “There will be plenty of action scenes for all the three protagonists, Bachchan Saab, Prabhas and Deepika,” reveals the source. Also Read:  Amitabh Bachchan mocks his flared fashion choices after dropping a throwback photo  from Latest Bol...

The virtual space is filled with stories of how India’s resident Nightingale was attempted to be poisoned in her prime. “It is true,” she reveals for the first time. “We Mangeshkars don’t talk about it, as it was a terrible phase in our life. The year was 1963. I began to feel very weak, and could barely get up from my bed. It came to a point where I couldn’t move on my own.” Is it true that the doctors said Lataji may never be able to sing again? “Not true. This is a myth created around my slow poisoning. No doctor told me I won’t be able to sing. In fact our family doctor Dr R P Kapoor, who cured me, said he was determined to see me back on my feet. But let me clear the misunderstanding propagated over the years, I didn’t lose my voice.” Thanks to Dr Kapoor’s treatment Lataji slowly recovered. “It was confirmed that I was being poisoned slowly. Dr Kapoor’s treatment and my own determination pulled me through. After being bedridden for three months I was ready to record again.” Th...

SS Rajamouli’s period drama, RRR, starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan is easily the most awaited films across the country and the team resumed shooting in October end after a seven month long gap due to coronavirus. The movie also features two Bollywood names, Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt, whose presence is expected to draw audiences in the Hindi belt. Bollywood Hungama has now discovered that SS Rajamouli has got another Bollywood name on board, thereby making the project even hotter. “Aamir Khan has verbally agreed to give a voice-over all through the film to narrate the era and also introduce audiences to the world of Jr. NTR and Ram Charan. His voice over will be used not just in the film, but also in the trailer, thereby giving it a pan-Indian reach as far as Hindi belt is concerned. With Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt and Aamir Khan, it has just become a AAA project with 3 Bollywood A-Lister alongside south giants,” a source said. Aamir Khan has been keen to make Mahabharata since last 10 y...

After the stupendous success of Uri - The Surgical Strike , Vicky Kaushal and Aditya Dhar all collaborate again with producer Ronnie Screwvala for an action entertainer, The Immortal Ashwatthama . While the actor will undergo a lot of training, it is being reported  that Sara Ali Khan is the frontrunner as the female lead. The actress, who is currently on the last leg of Aanand L Rai's Atrangi Re, is currently in talks with the makers of the project. According to a daily, she is expected to sign the project within a fortnight and begin prepping early next year. As per reports, Katrina Kaif was being rumoured to be talks as well but since she is also working on her own superhero franchise, it did not pan out. The film will be shot all over India. For the film, Vicky will undergo four months of prep before the movie rolls. Vicky’s plan was to complete Takht before he kicked off Aditya Dhar directorial in April. But, due to the pandemic, the plans changed. The actor will roll Yas...

The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed to probe the 'unnatural death' of celebrity manager Disha Salian. The court said that if anyone has any information of a cognizable offence regarding the death then he or she may submit it to the police under the Criminal Procedure Code provisions under section 38 and 39. The PIL was filed by Puneet Dhanda and his counsel Vineet Dhanda who represented him said that Salian died on June 8 and a few days later on June 14 Sushant Singh Rajput died. The counsel said that both the deaths were unnatural and claimed that media reports raised questions over the cause of her death. Dhanda also said that the police only registered an accidental death report. The court asked him if he had submitted any information regarding the death after the police issued a press note seeking any information from the public. Dhanda responded in negative and said that “the petition is with them”. To this the court said...

11 months after his Netflix special - For India, Vir Das is all set to return to his home territory - the serious business of making people laugh. The comic's lockdown special - Inside Out will premiere on Netflix on December 16. Intended to collect funds for charity, the 50-minute long showreel pieced together from 30 virtual live shows he did during the lockdown, drives home the most crucial of the lockdown - it's the only time the entire world is going through the same thing at the same time. Having released it independently on his website for charity in August, Das now returns to home turf Netflix. Speaking about his special, he said, "I never planned to put another comedy special out this year. But since when does 2020 care about our plans? We started 2020 together on Netflix, let's end this crazy year together too. The charity special was conceived and executed as an experiment. The response was humbling and overwhelming. The proceeds we raised were a testamen...

Alia Bhatt recently took to her Instagram to announce that she has launched a kids-wear brand called Ed-a-mamma. The actress had been working on a venture of her own for quite some time now and the launch has surely left her ecstatic. The clothing will range for the age groups of 2-14 years and currently has a section on FirstCry. The pricing is pretty reasonable beginning at Rs. 350 and Alia’s Ed-a-mamma is expected to have its own section on e-commerce websites like Amazon and Flipkart by next year. Alia Bhatt already has investments in StyleCracker but Ed-a-mamma happens to be fully funded by the actress and is currently functioning on a small-scale basis. Talking about the brand to another news portal, she said that she wanted to do something for the environment and so they have used organic cotton and non-plastic buttons for the range. Putting ‘reduce-reuse-recycle’ to use, they use the leftover dress materials to make hair ties and bows. Every package will come with a ‘Seed bal...